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Page 2: User Manual
S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
Page 3: Legal Notices
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Page 4 SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS SAFE (Samsung For Enterprise) ™ OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS. SAFE : “SAFE ” (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark ™ ™ for a Samsung device which has been tested against Samsung’s own internal criteria for interoperability Legal Notices...
Page 5 SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, the Samsung device. During the testing, the device is OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions...
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Page 7 Inc. Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Spanish: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone- HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found: Online at: http://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Verizon Applications ............59 ............8 Other Applications ............61 Front View ................9 Accounts and Contacts ..........64 Back View ..............11 Calculator ..............70 Assemble Your Device ..........13 Calendar ................71 Set Up Your Device .............17 Camera and Video ............72 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......18 Chrome ................76 Clock ................77 Know Your Device...
Page 9 Settings Easy Mode ..............157 ............... 112 Blocking Mode ............158 About Settings ............113 Private Mode .............. 159 Airplane Mode ............114 Location Services ............. 160 Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct ..........115 Security ............... 162 Bluetooth ..............119 Finger Scanner ............166 Data Usage ..............
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: Front View
Front View Earpiece Proximity and gesture sensors Headset jack Front camera Status light Volume Power/Lock key Recent apps Back key Home key/Finger Scanner Getting Started Front View...
Page 12 • • Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. Touch and hold for home screen options. and hold see the Multi window apps tray. •...
Page 13: Back View
Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Camera Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Getting Started Back View...
Page 14 • • Back camera: Take pictures and record videos. Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments • when taking a photo or recording video. S Pen: Holder for the S Pen stylus. • • Heart Rate Sensor: When using the S Health Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
Page 15: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device This section explains how to install 1. Remove the back cover using the slot near the top of your phone. the SIM card (if necessary), optional 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone. memory card (not included), and Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover the battery.
Page 16: Install A Memory Card
Install a Memory Card You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. For more information on installing a memory card, see Install a Memory Card.
Page 17: Replace The Back Cover
Replace the Back Cover Charge the Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet. The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging.
Page 18: When To Charge The Battery
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the device. When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
Page 19: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On and Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your Turning the Device On device. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turning the Device Off...
Page 20: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use use Accounts settings.
Page 21: Know Your Device
Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...
Page 22: Home Screen
Home Screen Notifications Icons Status Icons Status Bar Widget Apps Folder Home Screen Indicator Apps Screen App Shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
Page 23 The Home screen is the starting 2. Use these options to manage screens: • point for using your device. Add a screen: Scroll to right to the last of the Add. screens, and then tap • Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen, Customize your Home screen and then drag it to the Remove.
Page 24: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts Widgets You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Home screen. Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
Page 25: Adding Folders
• Folders To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. release. • To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until Adding Folders Remove and it detaches, and then drag it to...
Page 26: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Status Icons Home screen provides device Mute mode is enabled. information (such as network status, The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless battery charge, and time) on the right network.
Page 27 Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call. Location service (GPS) is active. Call in progress. App updates are available from the Google Play Store. Call is on hold. App updates are complete. Call is using speakerphone Keyboard is in use. Connected to a computer using a USB cable. New email has arrived New Gmail has arrived.
Page 28: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Swipe or Slide To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Unlock the screen. Lightly tap items to select or launch them. • • Scroll through the Home screen or a menu. Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
Page 29: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures Control your device by making specific gestures with your hand above the device’s screen. For details, see Motions and Gestures. Know Your Device Navigation, Motions, and Gestures...
Page 30: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Clear all notifications Tap notification to launch app or view detail Know Your Device Notification Panel...
Page 31: Quick Settings
Quick Settings Notification icons display on the Status Bar displaying calendar In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides quick access to device functions such as events, device status, and more. For Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. details about these notifications, ►...
Page 32: S Pen
S Pen Remove S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access. Switch between touch and pen input ► Slide the S Pen from your device using the notch by using the S Pen button.
Page 33: Air Command
Air Command Smart Select: Draw around an area of the screen to collect content. Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently used applications or perform actions. Image Clip: Outline and crop images on the screen, in any shape, to share or paste. Screen Write: Capture screenshots and write or draw on them.
Page 34: Smart Select
Smart Select Collect icon, the captured When you tap the content is stored on top of the Home screen as a The Smart Select feature provides a capture tool to thumbnail. The following options are available: select content on a screen. You can then add it to •...
Page 35: Image Clip
Image Clip Screen Write Outline and crop images from the screen, in any Screen Write allows you to capture a screen shot and shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped then write notes on the screen shot. To use Screen content, or personalize it with your own handwriting.
Page 36: Air View
Direct Pen Input 3. When you are finished writing, either tap the Save icon to save the screen shot or tap When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or Share via icon to share the image using Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting another app.
Page 37 Configure S Pen Settings For information on configuring S Pen settings, including options for sounds and for tracking S Pen when it’s not stored in your device, see Pen. Replace the S Pen Tip You can replace the tip of the S Pen. To replace the tip: 1.
Page 38: Multi Window
Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
Page 39: Using Multi Window
Using Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run multiple apps at the same time. Note: Multi window is not available for all apps. Activate Multi Window The apps display together on a split screen.
Page 40 Window Controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Select an application window and tap the Control 1. Tap the Recent apps key. button in the middle of the window border. 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window Control Buttons have a Multi window icon in the title bar.
Page 41 Customize Multi Window Tray Controls > Edit. 2. Tap You can customize Multi window to suit your 3. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in preferences. the tray and then release it. Create a Window Group Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray If you use certain apps together in Multi window often,...
Page 42: Entering Text
Access keyboard settings. Insert emoticons. Change the layout of the keyboard. Special Keys Configure the Samsung Keyboard Tap to switch to symbols. To customize the Samsung Keyboard, see Samsung Keyboard Settings. Tap to switch to letters. Know Your Device Entering Text...
Page 43: Using Google Voice Typing
Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or the S Pen from letter to letter, lifting your finger or the S Pen between words. 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Type. 2. Speak your text.
Page 44 Enabling and Configuring Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification Panel. 2. Touch Choose input method. 3. Touch Swype. Configure Swype To customize Swype, see Swype Keyboard Settings.
Page 45: Calling
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
Page 46: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Dial a Recent Number Explore features and functionality All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your associated with making or answering contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
Page 47: Answer A Call
End a Call Making Calls Using Voice ► When you are ready to end your call, tap Place a call by speaking the name or number. End call. 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 1. Tap Voice Dial. Answer a Call 2.
Page 48: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Multitasking While on a Call If you exit the call screen and return to a Home Your phone provides a number of functions that you screen, your active call is indicated by an icon on the can use during a call.
Page 49: Call Waiting
Personalize the Call Sound Setting Call Waiting Adjust the sound by using an audio equalizer. If your service plan supports this feature, you can answer an incoming call while you have a call in ► From the currently active call, tap More options progress.
Page 50: Call Log
Call Log Delete a Call from the Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Recent tab. missed are stored in the Call log. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the 1.
Page 51: Make A Call Using Speed Dial
Make a Call Using Speed Dial Make an Emergency Call You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an speed dialing their default number. emergency number a one-tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more ►...
Page 52: Call Settings
Make an Emergency Call with a SIM Card 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter the emergency number (for example: 911), then tap Dial. Call Settings To access the Call settings menu: ► From a Home screen, tap Phone >...
Page 53: Applications
Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Page 54: Apps Screen
Apps Screen Download and Install New Apps The Apps screen shows all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. Find new apps to download and install on your device: • You can uninstall, disable, or hide Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play Store.
Page 55: Organize Your Apps
Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2. Tap More options > Create folder. 3. Enter a folder name. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 4.
Page 56 • Show Hidden Apps Create folder: Create a new folder to hold apps. • Sort by: Organize the apps screen. You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them • back on the App screen. Downloaded apps: View only the apps that you downloaded.
Page 57: Google Applications
Google Applications Gmail Enjoy these applications from Google. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Visit google.com to learn more. Google Chrome Search not only the Internet, but also the Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet apps and contents of your device.
Page 58: Google Settings
Google Settings Hangouts Quickly and easily change Google app Hangouts is an online place to meet friends settings to suit your preferences. and family, share photos, and host video calls. Conversation logs are automatically Note: You must be signed in to the saved to a Chats area in your Gmail application you want to configure.
Page 59: Play Books
Play Books Play Movies & TV With Google Play Books, you can find Watch movies and TV shows purchased millions of free e-books and hundreds of from Google Play. You can stream them thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.
Page 60: Voice Search
Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play Store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
Page 61: Verizon Applications
Verizon Applications Message+ Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. Use Verizon Messages to send text messages at a whole new level. Draw on pictures, share locations in real time, send Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid audio messages, and much more. subscription.
Page 62: Voice Mail
Voice Mail VZ Navigator Visual Voice Mail allows you to review your Use VZ Navigator to find, share and voicemail on your phone, including the navigate to millions of locations, avoid option to listen to your voicemail in any traffic and drive, or walk with ease. order.
Page 63: Other Applications
Other Applications Amazon Appstore Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon application Visit Amazon.com to learn more. store. Amazon Kindle Visit Amazon.com to learn more. Use the Amazon Kindle application to Audible download books for reading right on your device.
Page 64: Isis Wallet
Hancom Office 2014 Isis Wallet Hancom Office 2014 supports editing Isis Mobile Wallet uses NFC technology to documents, spreadsheets and presentations let you pay for purchases with just a tap as well as viewing PDF documents. Hancom of your device. The Wallet holds credit, Office 2014 also provides a file manager debit, and loyalty cards, while organizing that helps you quickly find and easily...
Page 65: Slacker Radio
Share photos, comment on other Smart Remote creations, or just browse through the pages for something to add to your personal Smart Remote lets you control select Wi-Fi collection. enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. Applications Other Applications...
Page 66: Accounts And Contacts
Google, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Email, Facebook, and your Samsung Accounts > Add account. account. 2. Select an account provider, then follow the prompts to enter your credentials and sign in.
Page 67: Adding A Contact
Contacts Adding a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. The Contacts app lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. and save directly on your device as well as contacts 2.
Page 68: Edit A Contact
Edit a Contact Link Contacts When editing a contact, you can tap a field and When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, change or delete the information, or you can add Facebook, and so on), you may have multiple similar additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
Page 69: Delete Contacts
Delete Contacts Remove Contacts from Favorites You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. contacts to delete. 2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 70: Rename A Group
Groups Rename a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group. create your own.
Page 71: Contact Settings
Contact Settings Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1.
Page 72: Calculator
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and • advanced arithmetic functions. Clear. • To clear the calculator history, tap the icon Tap to view history to view the history of calculations, and then tap Clear history. Basic Operation • To copy all or part of the calculation to the 1.
Page 73: Calendar
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. 3. Tap Delete. To delete multiple events or tasks, tap More options > Delete, select events or tasks, and then tap Delete. Create an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
Page 74: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Switch between the front and back cameras Record video Shortcuts menu Take a picture Change shooting mode Camera settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Applications Camera and Video...
Page 75: Taking Photos
Taking Photos Shooting Mode Take photos with your device’s front or back camera, Several photo effects are available. Some modes are or combine shots with Dual mode. not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
Page 76: Camera Settings
• Download: Download additional shooting modes • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher from the Samsung Apps store. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution photos take up more memory. Note: The shooting modes that appear vary depending on which modes are selected in Manage modes.
Page 77 • • White balance: Select an appropriate white Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate anti- balance, so images have a true-to-life color shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera range. The settings are designed for specific is moving. lighting situations. These settings are similar to •...
Page 78: Chrome
Chrome The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Chrome web browser on your device. 1. Touch Chrome. 2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and touch Accept and Continue. 3. If you have an existing Chrome account, touch Sign in to bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer to your phone.
Page 79: Clock
Clock The Clock app features an Alarm and Create an Alarm a World Clock. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1.
Page 80: Delete An Alarm
• Delete an Alarm Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. of the alarm. • 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete.
Page 81: Email
Email Use the Email app to view and The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. manage all your email accounts in When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for one application. the account.
Page 82: Email Settings
Refreshing Your Email Account Email Settings Refresh your account to update your email accounts. Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 2.
Page 83: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and Zooming In and Out videos. Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image: • Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or Viewing Images zoom out. •...
Page 84: Editing Images
• Editing Images Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery. compatible with the device. • More options for the 2. While viewing an image, tap Settings: Change the Gallery settings.
Page 85: Gallery Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Google, or Facebook account. Applications Gallery...
Page 86: Internet
Internet Viewing Web Site Access to the Internet with a fully featured web browser. ► To view a web site, tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. Note: The default Internet browser on your device is •...
Page 87: Sharing Pages
Bookmarks Sharing Pages • ► To share a web page address with others, tap To bookmark the current web page, tap More options > Share via and follow the Bookmark > Add bookmark. prompts. • To open a bookmarked web page, tap Bookmark and tap an entry.
Page 88: Message
Message+ This section describes how to create 4. Tap Attach to attach an item, such as a a send a message using the Verizon postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Glympse location, location, contact card, or song. You can Messages app. also choose emoticons to insert into your message.
Page 89: Replying To Messages
Replying to Messages Protecting a Message from Deletion Messages you exchange with another person are displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so You can lock a message so that it will not be you can see all the messages in one place. deleted even if you delete the other messages in the 1.
Page 90: Deleting Messages
Deleting Messages Deleting Conversations You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged 1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. with another person. 2. Tap a conversation to display it. 1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. 3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, 2.
Page 91: Messages
Messages Learn how to send and receive The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile different messages using the phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you Messages app on your phone. may need to subscribe to your service provider’s message service.
Page 92: Creating And Sending
Creating and Sending 4. Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the previous Messages procedure. More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent. This section describes how to create a send a For the Group option, if the number of recipients message using the Messages app.
Page 93: Viewing New Messages
Viewing New Messages Deleting Messages When you receive a new message, a new message To delete messages, follow these steps: icon appears on the Status Bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages. 1. Open the Notification Panel and select the 2.
Page 94: Message Search
Message Search Emergency Alerts 1. You can search through your messages by using This device is designed to receive wireless emergency the Message Search feature. alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal 2.
Page 95 To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Emergency alerts. 3. Tap Emergency alerts. 4. All alerts are enabled by default (check mark showing). Tap on an alert option to disable it. Applications Messages...
Page 96: Music Player
Music Player Using Playlists Listen to your favorite songs with Music Player. Navigate through your Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media which can then be grouped into a list for later music library, play songs, and create playback.
Page 97 Removing Music from a Playlist Music Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. The following options may or may not appear depending on whether or not music is actually playing. 2. Tap the Playlists tab. Also, options will be different if the song you are listening to is in a playlist.
Page 98 Playback Controls Playback Controls Streams the current music file to another Repeats the currently playing song. device via Change player. Volume control and SoundAlive. Touch and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to previous song. Volume control showing volume muted. Pause the song.
Page 99: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your device, • Download History: View all apps and files that including images, videos, songs, and have been downloaded to the device. • Shortcuts: Contains shortcuts to files or folders sound clips. that you have added. This option only appears if you have added shortcuts to the My Files main screen.
Page 100 My Files Options Category Options On the main screen of My Files, the following options After tapping on a category, the following options are are available: available: ► Tap ► Tap Search, and then enter search criteria. Home to return to the main screen of the My Files app.
Page 101 • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the current ► Tap More options for additional options: location on either a Home screen or the My Files • main screen. This option only appears in Local Move: Move files or folders to another folder. Storage categories.
Page 102: S Health
S Health Use S Health to plan, track, and talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following manage your health goals and conditions: activities, including exercise, sleep, • Heart disease; and meals.
Page 103 When in Doubt — Check It Out Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before If you are unsure of your health status, have several engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak following apply: with your doctor before starting a new exercise...
Page 104: S Note
Apps > S Note. 2. Tap Create new note. Sign in to your Samsung account 3. Use the S Pen to create content. or Evernote account to access your notes in S Note from any device. 4. To use a template, tap More options >...
Page 105 • Edit a Note Text mode: Type text using the keyboard. Tap once to select Text mode. Tap again to change the Text When in the S Note app, you can edit notes as follows: settings. • 1. Tap a note to view it. Photo note: Add a note page by taking a picture.
Page 106 Action Memos To link a memo to an action: 1. Write on the memo. An Action Memo is a special type of note that turns your written text into actions on your device. 2. Press Link to actions and select an action to For example, if someone tells you the name of a perform.
Page 107: S Voice
S Voice S Voice Settings Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using S Voice. speak criteria for searches and other 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice.
Page 108: Scrapbook
Scrapbook Saving Captured Content The Scrapbook app provides a place for you to manage the multimedia When you capture content with the Smart Select tool, you have the option of saving the content to the content you capture with the Smart Scrapbook.
Page 109 Editing the Scrapbook To edit a Category: Content in the Scrapbook and be edited. To open the 1. Tap the Menu button in the top left corner. Scrapbook: Categories and tags are listed in the menu, along with the number of content files contained. ►...
Page 110: Smart Remote
Smart Remote Smart Remote lets you control select Wi-Fi enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as ON/OFF function, channel navigation, and volume control from the same Samsung device you already know.
Page 111: Video Player
Video Player Play videos stored on your device. Use Pop-Up Play Multi task with Pop-Up Play — transform your video 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. player into a pop-up window. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved 2.
Page 112: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Meeting: The microphones are sensitive to sound from all directions and can distinguish up to eight sources of sound. Sound sources can be muted during playback. Create a Voice Recording Voice memo: Voice input is converted to text on screen.
Page 113 View Recordings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List to display a list of recordings. • Search to search through available recordings. • Delete to delete one or more voice recordings. • More options: Select: Choose desired recordings. Sort by: Sort the list of recordings.
Page 114: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and features.
Page 115: About Settings
About Settings • Accessing Settings Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping the ON/OFF button to turn the option ON or ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. OFF . • – or – For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options.
Page 116: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. device from all networks and turns off 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to enable or disable the option. connectivity features such as Wi-Fi. Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the Device options menu.
Page 117: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs. (WLAN). Communication requires 1.
Page 118 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wi-Fi Network The following icons show your current Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, 2. Tap Wi-Fi > Add Wi-Fi network. and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 119 Wi-Fi Settings Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of Always allow scanning: Allow Google your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. location service and other apps to scan for 1.
Page 120 • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your 4. After scanning for devices, select a device, device to set up a PIN-secured connection and then follow the prompts to complete the to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not connection.
Page 121: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Changing Your Device’s Name Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that Device names are used to identify devices during pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi allows you to connect wirelessly to a based features. This is the name others will use when number of Bluetooth devices, such pairing with your device via Bluetooth.
Page 122 Making Your Device Visible to Reviewing Files Received via Other Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth When you receive files from another device via can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth choose the length of time your device remains visible.
Page 123: Pair Bluetooth Devices
Pair Bluetooth Devices 4. Tap Scan. Your device will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish 5. When you see the name of the target device trusted connections between your device and another displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the Bluetooth device.
Page 124 Disconnect a Paired Device Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two between the device and your device, but retains the devices will no longer recognize each other. To knowledge of the pairing.
Page 125: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 3. Tap More options for other options: • Data roaming: Allow data roaming on your Note: Your service provider may account for data usage device. differently. • Restrict background data: Restrict some 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 126: More Networks
More Networks Default Messaging App The More Networks settings allow you to configure a variety of Your mobile device can be equipped with more than one application for text and multimedia messaging. To communication settings for your select a default messaging app: device.
Page 127: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for options: Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet • Mobile data: Enable or disable your device’s connection with other devices using your device as a connection to the mobile data network. You can Mobile Hotspot.
Page 128 Allowed Device List Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile Hotspot has no security applied, and any device can connect. Control whether devices connect to your Mobile To set a password for your Mobile Hotspot, see Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add Change the Mobile HotSpot Password.
Page 129 Tethering Change the Mobile HotSpot Password 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet More networks > Mobile Hotspot. connection with a computer that connects to your device with a USB cable or by Bluetooth. 2.
Page 130: Adding A Vpn
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > You can set up and configure Virtual Private Networks More networks > VPN. on your device. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password 2.
Page 131: Android Beam
Android Beam S Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to content to another NFC-capable device by holding the another NFC-capable device by holding the devices devices close together. You can beam browser pages, close together.
Page 132: Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi. application you want to use for making on-phone Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can purchases.
Page 133: Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring MirrorLink Share your device’s screen with another device. Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > connection. To use this feature, your car system must More networks >...
Page 134: Sound Settings
Sound Settings • Configure the sounds and vibrations Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you used to indicate notifications, screen choose in Sound settings. touches, and other activities. • Mute: Your device plays no sounds or vibrations. Onscreen reminders will still occur.
Page 135 Set the Vibration Intensity 3. Tap a ringtone hear a preview, and then tap OK to set it as your default ringtone. Set the level for vibration to accompany notifications – or – and feedback for your screen touches, also known as haptic feedback.
Page 136: Phone Number
Change the Notifications Sound Play Tones When Entering a Phone Number Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. Play tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 137 Sound when tapped: Play a tone when you tap an onscreen key. • Vibrate when tapped: Vibrate when you tap an onscreen key. Note: These options only appear when the Samsung keyboard is set as the default keyboard. Settings Sound Settings...
Page 138: Display Settings
Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Change the Font Style and Size Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, You can set the font style and size for all text that or to your personal preference. You may also want to displays on the screen.
Page 139: Smart Stay
Smart Stay Select a Screen Mode Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. will not time out as long as you are facing the screen. Set your device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed and 1.
Page 140 • Auto Adjust the Screen Tone Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard. Tap Settings for options. Your device will analyze the images displayed on the • Google Photos: Display pictures from your screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to Settings for Google Photos account.
Page 141 Set the Touch Key Light Increase the Touch Sensitivity Duration of the Screen Recent apps key and Set the length of time the Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve Back key remain lit after you tap them. results when wearing gloves.
Page 142: Wallpaper
Wallpaper Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
Page 143: Lock Screen
Lock Screen Swipe Options Choose settings for unlocking your screen. These options are available when Swipe is selected: • Show information: View options for showing Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. information on the lock screen. The following are available: 2.
Page 144 Owner Information: Show owner information Dual clock: Have both local and your home on the lock screen. times appear when you are traveling. Help text: Show help information on unlocking Clock size: Select the size of the clock on the the screen on the Lock screen.
Page 145 • Lock automatically: Set how quickly to lock the Show clock and date: Tap the check box to screen after the screen automatically turns off. show or hide the clock and date. • Lock instantly with power key: Use this option Dual clock: Have both local and your home to enable the Lock screen when the Power key times appear when you are traveling.
Page 146 • Lock instantly with power key: Use this option to enable the Lock screen when the Power key is pressed. If this option is not enabled, the screen dims or brightens when the Power key is pressed. • Auto factory reset: Reset the device to its factory settings (erasing all data files and downloaded apps) if the pattern is drawn incorrectly ten times.
Page 147: Multi Window Settings
Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable this feature. The following options are available: • Open in multi window view: Tap the check box to open content in Multi window view automatically when an application is open in full screen view.
Page 148: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification Panel. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Notification panel – or – View all > From the Notification panel, tap Edit. 2. To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification Panel, touch and drag buttons between the ACTIVE and AVAILABLE BUTTONS trays.
Page 149: One-Handed Operation
One-Handed Operation • Change the screen layout to One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, Samsung accommodate operating your device keyboard, Calculator, and unlock pattern (if with one hand. configured). • Side key panel: Activate a panel of buttons...
Page 150: Storage And Memory Card
Storage and Memory Card View the device memory and usage, To increase available memory: 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all or mount, unmount, or format an apps. At the confirmation screen, tap OK to clear optional memory card (not included).
Page 151 Mount a Memory Card When you install a memory card (not included), it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you will need to mount it before it can be accessed. 1.
Page 152: Remove A Memory Card
Remove a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored Warning: When formatting a memory card (not on the memory card (not included), unmount the card included), you will want to backup your music and photo before removing it from the device.
Page 153: Battery
Battery • View how battery power is used for Charging status: Display the current charging status as a percentage (or “Not charging” if the device activities. device is not currently being charged). • Battery Chart: Display the amount of time the Apps >...
Page 154: Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode Conserve battery power by 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. automatically adjusting the screen 2. Tap Power saving for options: brightness, limiting the performance • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to enable. Tap Power saving mode to select options. of the CPU, and other power •...
Page 155: Application Manager And Default Applications
Application Manager and Default Applications Use the Application manager to Memory Usage manage the system requirements See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. of your applications. You can also Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Page 156 • Downloaded Uninstall: Delete the application from the device. • Move to SD card: Move this app to your Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. microSD card. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > • Clear data: Clear application data from memory. Applications >...
Page 157: Running Services
SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 158: Default Applications
Default Applications 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: Set and manage your default applications. • Calendar Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. • Call 2. Tap Applications > Default applications. •...
Page 159: Easy Mode
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: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...
Page 160: Blocking Mode
Blocking Mode • Turn off notifications for Tap Allowed contacts to configure the contacts for whom call and message notifications still selected features. appear even when Blocking Mode is enabled. You can select: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Page 161: Private Mode
Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.
Page 162: Location Services
Location Services Recent Location Requests Some apps, such as Google maps, may require one or more location Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. Tap an entry to view services be turned on for full its settings.
Page 163 3. Tap Google Location Reporting for options: 3. Tap My places. • Location Reporting: Allow Google apps to use 4. Tap a category (Home, Work, Car, School, or Gym) your device’s most recent location data. to add a location: • Location History: Allow Google to store a Add.
Page 164: Security
Security Encrypt Your Data Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.
Page 165 Prevent Others From Reactivating Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote controls. Your Device 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 166 Set Up or Change SIM Card To change your SIM PIN code: 1. Touch Change SIM PIN. Lock 2. Enter your old SIM PIN code and touch OK. To prevent another person from using your SIM card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing 3.
Page 167: Security Update Service
2. Tap Security for options: • Send security reports: Send security reports to • Storage type: Select a storage location for Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. credential contents. • Trusted credentials: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.
Page 168: Finger Scanner
You can also use your fingerprint to • To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the verify your identity when logging in to fingerprint, and then tap your Samsung account. Set or Change Your Backup Password Register a Fingerprint 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 169: Additional Settings
• Web sign-in: Sign in to websites that can remember passwords using your fingerprint. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. • Pay with PayPal: Use your fingerprint to pay online using your PayPal account.
Page 170: Language And Input Devices
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Tap Settings next to Samsung keyboard for Set Your Default Language options: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Page 171: Swype Keyboard Settings
Languages: Set the current language. Additional to write. languages can be downloaded. • Reset settings: Reset the settings for the • Gestures: Learn about using Swype gestures. Samsung keyboard. • Help: View information on using Swype. Settings Language and Input Devices...
Page 172: Google Voice Typing Settings
• Google Voice Typing Settings Block offensive words: Hide words many people find offensive are in results of Google Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in Voice Typing. results with a placeholder (####). •...
Page 173 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech • options: Speech output: Select options for spoken • feedback. Select between the Samsung and Goggle • text-to-speech engines. Tap Settings next to “Ok Google” Detection: Tap to launch a Google each TTS engine for options.
Page 174 Read Notifications Aloud Mouse/Trackpad Settings Set the device to read new notifications aloud for Configure settings for using an optional mouse or incoming calls, messages, and emails, as well as trackpad (not included). caller or sender information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 175: Backup And Reset
Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its Return your device to its factory defaults. factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and Backup and Restore...
Page 176 Reset Your System Settings Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings. This will not affect your downloaded apps, personal data, your security settings, language settings, account settings, or your default application settings.
Page 177: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures • Control certain device actions by Smart alert: Your device will vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and touching the screen with the palm of messages. your hand. • Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls, alarms, and pause media by turning the device over or by 1.
Page 178: S Pen
S Pen • Configure options and settings for Pointer: Turn the pointer on or off. The pointer appears on the screen when the tip of the S Pen the S Pen. is hovering close enough. Holding the pointer over some features can reveal what an item is or what it does.
Page 179 • S Pen sound: Tap the check box to enable sounds when writing with the S Pen. • S Pen vibration feedback: Activate vibration feedback when writing with the S Pen. • Detachment options: Select an action for the device to take when the S Pen is detached from the device.
Page 180: Accounts
Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap Add account. networking accounts. 3. Tap an account type. Depending on the account, you can 4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.
Page 181: Delete An Account
Delete an Account Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap an account type. 3. Tap the account. 4. Tap More options > Remove account. 5. Enter the account password and tap Confirm. 6. At the prompt, tap Remove account. Settings Accounts...
Page 182: Date And Time Settings
Date and Time Settings • By default, your device receives Set date: Tap to manually set the date. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is date and time information from the enabled. wireless network. • Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is enabled.
Page 183: Accessibility
Accessibility • Accessibility services are special Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping. features that make using the device • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud easier for those with certain physical as you enter your passwords. disabilities.
Page 184 Air wake up: When the screen is off, wave with hearing aids. your hand over the proximity sensor to turn the • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung screen on. subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap • Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
Page 185 More Settings • Direct Access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home Key three times in quick succession. • Answering/ending calls: Answer calls by pressing the Home key, using voice commands, or by pressing the Power key. • Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms and calendar events.
Page 186: Safety Assistance
Safety Assistance Geo News Receive real-time information about emergencies and severe weather Receive information about weather, environmental situations, and geological information for your location conditions. during emergencies. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > In addition to receiving emergency information, you Safety Assistance.
Page 187: Send Help Messages
Send Help Messages Manage Emergency Contacts Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you Select contacts or create new ones to be your are in an emergency situation. emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. To enable this feature: 1.
Page 188: Accessories
Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Tap the check box to enable this feature, which plays a sound when the device is connected to and removed from a dock.
Page 189: Printing
Printing Print to Samsung and other printers (not included). Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers. Settings Printing...
Page 190: Help
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, applications, settings, and so on. Settings Help...
Page 191: About Your Phone
• Legal information: Display open source hardware and software versions, and licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung a tutorial. legal information. • Phone name: View and change your device’s 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 192: System Updates
System Updates Use System Update to update your device’s software. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap System updates. 3. Tap Check for new software update to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...

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