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  • Page 1 Samsung Galaxy Sol 2 Manual del usuario...
  • Page 2 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 Printing ........117 Samsung+ ....... . . 98 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .
  • Page 5 Sounds and Vibration ......119 Display ........129 Sound Mode .
  • Page 6 Set a Screen Lock ......147 Samsung Cloud ......154 Find My Mobile .
  • Page 7 Tips ........168 Samsung Support ......168 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 hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 11: Set Up Your Device

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

  • Page 12: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device Caution: When removing the back cover, use the slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the cover This section helps you to assemble your device. off. Pulling on the Speaker (located next to the Power button) may cause damage. Remove the Back Cover 1.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 Install the Battery ► Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold 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 Charge the Battery The back cover should be replaced before using Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard the device. Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the 1.
  • Page 16 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

    To turn the device on: check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new ► Press and hold the Power key until the device Samsung‑approved cable. turns on. If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign •...

  • 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 gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can device. restart your device. By default, the device locks automatically when the ►...
  • 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 Add account > Google. Google Account Factory Reset Protection Your new device uses your Google Account to fully ™...
  • Page 20 – or – Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security Accounts settings.
  • Page 21 Use the Email app to view and manage all your email Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and accounts in one app. 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 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 a photo.

  • Page 25: Back View

    Back View Rear camera Speaker Flash Headset jack Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Learn About Your Device...

  • Page 26: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar App shortcuts Home screen indicator Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 27 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 ™...
  • Page 28 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 Notifications Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards 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 Home screen. 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 Screen Grid To add a widget to a Home screen: 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 To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and release it.
  • 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. Home screen. 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

    Navigation Double-Tap 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 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.  More options: Tap to view more menu options for •...

  • Page 37: Entering Text

    Special Keys Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Use the Samsung Keyboard Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
  • 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. 2.

  • Page 40: Multi Window

    Multi Window Window Controls  Window controls in the middle of the Multitask by using multiple applications at the same window border for options. time. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. ™ Close app: Close the selected app. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 41 Enable Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view. Only applications that support 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Multi window have the Multi window icon. 2. Tap Advanced features > Multi window. 1. Tap  Recent apps.

  • Page 42: Emergency Mode

    Emergency Mode 2. Tap Emergency mode. When accessing for the first time, read the • Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining Terms and conditions. If you accept them, tap power when you are in an emergency situation. Checkbox, and then tap Agree. Confirm when prompted. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 3.
  • 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 Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone •...

  • 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 learn more. 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 Visit 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 >  More options > Edit. 2. Tap  More options > 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 launch it. list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To delete a folder:  More options >...

  • Page 48: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings 4. Tap  More options for the following options: Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or • You can download and install new applications on your name. device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Default apps: Choose or change apps that are •...
  • Page 49 5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the • about the application. The following options are app for access to your device’s information. displayed: Set as default: Set the app as a default for a •...

  • Page 50: Amazon

    Amazon Shop at amazon.com from your device. ™ ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Amazon. Visit amazon.com to learn more. Apps...

  • Page 51: Calculator

    Calculator View Calculator History 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 Keypad. •...

  • Page 52: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View 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 53 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 54 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 55: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Beauty Settings Gallery Take a picture Flash Record video Switch cameras Modes, camera, or effects Apps...
  • Page 56 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 Power key or Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the Home key twice.
  • Page 57 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, •...
  • Page 58 Common Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher • resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution • Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a few seconds of background sound. videos take up more memory. Front camera  More options: See more options for the •...
  • Page 59 Common • Timer: Take time‑delayed pictures or videos. Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help • composition when selecting subjects. Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the • picture. Review pictures: Set to show pictures after • taking them.

  • Page 60: Clock

    Clock Alarm 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 2.
  • Page 61 World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to • 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. Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses •...
  • Page 62 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 63: Contacts

    Contacts Choose a storage account for the contact. You • can store the contact on the device or sync it Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts with an account. app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your Contact photo to assign a picture to the •...
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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.

  • Page 70: Cricket Apps

    Cricket Apps Visual Voicemail View and play voicemail messages, easily save Enjoy these apps from Cricket. important numbers to your Favorites list, and respond by calling or texting. Deezer ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Cricket folder > Listen on‑the‑go with ad‑free streaming music,  Visual Voicemail.

  • Page 71: Email

    Email If manually entering recipients, enter additional • recipients by separating each entry with a Use the Email app to view and manage all your email semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent. accounts in one app.
  • Page 72 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 73 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 deleted. 4. Tap  More options > Remove account. Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app.

  • Page 74: 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 download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►...

  • Page 75: Gallery

    Gallery 4. When viewing a picture: 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 76 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 77 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 78 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 79: Google Apps

    Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs ™ Enjoy these apps from Google. files. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > to learn more.  Drive. Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Chrome Google Drive ™...
  • Page 80 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 folder > ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder  Gmail.
  • Page 81 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 stream them instantly or download them magazines, and games in Google Play store. for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. ►...

  • Page 82: 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 currently open. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 83 Browser Tabs Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. that you can access it quickly. To open a new tab: To bookmark the current web page: ►...
  • Page 84 Secret Mode Saved Pages 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 85 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 86: Messages

    Learn how to send and receive different messages video, and audio messages) to and from other mobile 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 87 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 88 Send SOS Messages View New Messages Send a message with your location to designated When you receive a new message,  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 89 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 90 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 91: My Files

    My Files Categories • 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 92 My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  My Files. The following options are available: Search: Search for a file or folder. •  More options: Tap for the following options: •...

  • Page 93: Phone

    Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keypad Call Apps...
  • Page 94 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 95 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. phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the Contacts list.
  • Page 96 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 Call notification. ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the To end a call from any application: volume.
  • Page 97 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 98 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 99 Emergency Calls Make a Call with Speed Dial 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.  Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
  • Page 100 Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen 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 “Set Up Your Voicemail” on page 14. to call for help in an emergency.
  • Page 101 From Another Phone 2. Dial the new number and tap Call. When the call is answered: You can access your voicemail from another phone. Swap to switch between the two calls. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone • number.

  • 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 folder >  Samsung Gear. Apps...

  • Page 103: Samsung Notes

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Samsung Notes. Compose a Note 2. Tap a note to view it. You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app. 3. Tap the content and make edits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Samsung Notes.
  • Page 104 2. While browsing notes, tap  More options for the following options: Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. List/Grid view: Switch between List view and • Grid view. Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes • app. Apps...

  • Page 105: Samsung

    Samsung+ Secure Folder Get live help, discover new features, and unlock Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. promotions for your Samsung device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 106: Settings

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

  • Page 107: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Search for 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 Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network 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.
  • Page 110 5. Tap Connect to store the new information and Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi‑Fi • connect to your target wireless Access Point. networks. WPS push button: Set up a connection to a • Wi-Fi Options WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
  • 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 Wi‑Fi network.

  • Page 112: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth‑compatible devices, display and operations Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth that connects your device wirelessly to a number of compatible devices.
  • Page 113 Send and Receive Data 3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. with Bluetooth 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 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

    Airplane Mode Additional Mobile Data Usage 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

    Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot 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. device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra data charges.

  • Page 120: Tethering

    Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Show advanced options: Access advanced • options, including Broadcast channel, and to Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting specify the channel your device uses for Mobile settings. hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.

  • Page 121: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs. • Network operators: Choose available and • Control your device’s access to networks and mobile preferred networks. data service. Location 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Mobile networks for options: Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full Mobile data: Enable or disable mobile data...
  • Page 122 Recent Location Requests 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: Apps that have requested your location are listed under High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile • Recent location requests. networks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 123: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby Device Scanning Location Services 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 Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search available devices to connect to.

  • Page 124: Printing

    Printing Set Up and Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN Print images and documents to Samsung printers and connection to your device. other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • 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 > More connection settings > Tap Delete to delete the VPN. VPN. Connect to or Disconnect from 3.

  • 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

    Ringtone Media Volume Limiter 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

    Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you • unlock the screen. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is Samsung keyboard is tapped. • connected. Settings...

  • Page 132: Sound Quality And Effects

    Sound Quality and 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: Effects Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround • 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, and vibrations.

  • Page 134: Block App Notifications

    Block App Notifications Customize App Notifications Block notifications for apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Customize notification settings for each application individually. 2. Tap Notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications.

  • Page 135: Smart Alert

    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...

  • Page 136: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.

  • Page 137: 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 or personal preference. You may also want to adjust style. screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1.

  • Page 138: Home Screen

    Home Screen To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Customize your Home screen by adding application 2. Tap Display > Easy mode. shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. 3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. To customize Home screen: When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe •...

  • Page 139: Icon Frames

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

  • Page 140: Screen Saver

    Screen Saver 5. Tap  More options for additional options: Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. • Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while • Select when to use: Select when your device can charging.

  • Page 141: Wallpapers And Themes

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

  • Page 142: 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 143: Device Maintenance

    Device Maintenance Device maintenance provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.

  • Page 144: Quick Optimization

    Quick Optimization 2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options: 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 145: Storage

    Storage To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. or format an optional memory card (not included). 3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts. Device Memory Memory Card (SD Card) View and manage the memory used by the device.
  • Page 146 Mount a Memory Card 3. Tap  More options > 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 147: Ram

    Language and Input Check the amount of available RAM. You can close Configure your device’s language and input settings. background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to speed up your device. Change the Device Language 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 148 Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. 2. Tap General management > Language and input. Settings next to each TTS engine for options. 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and select an option: Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is •...

  • Page 149: Date And Time

    Date and Time Reset speech rate: Reset the speed at which the • 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 150: Reset

    Reset Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth Reset device and network settings. You can also reset settings with Reset network settings. your device to its factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 151 Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your Before resetting your device: device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. transferred to your storage area.

  • Page 152: Software Update

    Software Update Auto Restart 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 153: Lock Screen And Security

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

  • Page 154: Set A Screen Lock

    Set a Screen Lock 3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a 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 155: Find My Mobile

    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 156: Secure Folder

    Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to optional memory card (not included) when you first use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for access it after powering on your device.

  • Page 157: 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 158: 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 159: Knox Active Protection

    Knox Active Protection Trust agents: Perform selected actions when • trusted devices are connected. Get extra protection against malicious attacks. To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.

  • Page 160: Accounts

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

  • Page 161: 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, •...

  • Page 162: Add An Account

    2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Settings: Limit syncing data from your  Add account. Samsung account to only when the device is 3. Tap one of the account types. connected to a Wi‑Fi network. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site set up the account.
  • Page 163 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 164: Backup And Restore

    Backup settings: Enable back up of your phone • Remove account. 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 165: Google Settings

    Google Settings Google Account 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 166 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 167: 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 168: 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 169: 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 170: More Accessibility Settings

    More Accessibility Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for • this action. Settings Auto 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 171: 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 172: Other Settings

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

  • Page 173: 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. Additional device information includes the •...

  • Page 174: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.

  • Page 175: Videos

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

  • Page 176: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.

  • Page 177: Legal Information

    Legal Information Health & Safety and Warranty Important legal information can be accessed in writing, on the mobile device, or at: samsung.com Full written terms and detailed information about the READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR warranty and obtaining service are available on the MOBILE DEVICE.
  • Page 178 Intellectual Property remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers. All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its Open Source Software respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, Some software components of this product, including including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’...
  • Page 179 Except as set forth in the express warranty contained In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung...
  • Page 180 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is access a wide variety of content. For your protection, a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with we want you to be aware that some applications that enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be you enable may involve the location of your device required.
  • Page 181 Internet: samsung.com memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Gear, Multi Window, and Smart Switch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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