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Page 1: User Manual
4 G L T E 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 2: Legal Notices
PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG... - Page 3 SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY www.samsung.com DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR ©2014 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION Electronics Co., Ltd. TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE ™...
- Page 4 Swype, Inc. © 2010 Swype, Inc. All rights reserved. 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...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
................49 ............. S Health Front View ................51 ................S Voice Back View ................52 ................Samsung Apps / Galaxy Apps Assemble Your Device ......53 ..........Smart Remote Set Up Your Device ..............54 ............Studio Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..................55 ...... - Page 6 Motions and Gestures ..........Air View ................Accounts ................Cloud ................... Backup and Reset ............Language and Input Settings ....... Date and Time ............... Safety Assistance ............. 100 Battery ................101 Power Saving ............... 102 Storage ................103 Security ................105 Help ...................
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device. -
Page 8: Front View
Front View Proximity and Light Sensors Earpiece Status Light Front Camera Volume key Power/Lock key Recent Apps key Back key Home/Finger Scanner key • • Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or Proximity and Light Sensors: Detects the to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. -
Page 9: Back View
Back View Microphone Headset Jack Infrared Transmitter Camera Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker Microphone USB Charger/Accessory Port • • Camera: Take pictures and record videos. Infrared Transmitter: Controls external devices using infrared transmissions. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light • Microphone: Records audio and detects voice environments when taking a photo or recording video. -
Page 10: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device Prior to use, it is necessary to Install the SIM Card install the SIM card, optional When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are memory card (not included), and provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription the battery. -
Page 11: Install The Battery
After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. - Page 12 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the back light, but by entering the dimming mode.
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Page 13: 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 Turning the Device On your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the Screen lock option. -
Page 14: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
When you turn on your device for the first time, set When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new up a connection with your existing Google account, Samsung account. -
Page 15: Know Your Device
Know 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. Caution: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. -
Page 16: Home Screen
Home Screen Notifications Icons Status Icons Status Bar Widget App Folder Home Screen Indicator Apps Screen App Shortcuts • • App Folder: For your convenience, related Notifications Icons: Displays new messages and applications are grouped into folders on the emails, notifications, available software updates, Home screens. -
Page 17: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any home screen. Customize your home screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen by adding application shortcuts, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. -
Page 18: Change The Wallpaper
Folders Change the Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Adding Folders 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an app shortcut. -
Page 19: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Notification Icons home screen provides device App updates are available from the Google Play Store. information (such as network App updates are complete. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Keyboard is in use. -
Page 20: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Pinch or spread to zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a web page. -
Page 21: 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 Notification icons on the Status Quick Settings Bar display calendar events, In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel device status, and more. -
Page 22: Entering Text
Tap to switch to letters. typing to enable this feature. Options key to: Touch and hold the 2. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Use Google Voice Typing. Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it. -
Page 23: Using Swype
Using Swype Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. 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. -
Page 24: Calling
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services. -
Page 25: Calling
Calling Learn how to make or answer Answer a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received, the phone rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number or name if stored in the contacts list. making or answering a call. -
Page 26: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Call Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, you can Your phone provides a number of functions that you answer an incoming call while you have a call in can use during a call. progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. -
Page 27: Make An Emergency Call
Make an Emergency Call Delete a Call from the Call Log Phone > 1. From a Home screen, tap The Emergency calling mode makes dialing an Recent tab. emergency number a one-tap process. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from Caution: This mode can drain your battery power the Call log. -
Page 28: 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 29: Apps Screen
Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Alphabetical grid: Icons are arranged in a • GALAXY Apps: View and download Samsung grid, in A-Z order. apps that are optimized for use with GALAXY devices. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more. - Page 30 App screen. • GALAXY Essentials: View and download 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Samsung apps that are optimized for use with GALAXY devices. More options > Show hidden apps. 2. Tap • Help: View information about your device.
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Page 31: Google Applications
Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Settings Google. Quickly and easily change Google app settings to suit your preferences. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Note: You must be signed in to the google.com Visit to learn more. application in which you want to configure. -
Page 32: Play Books
Play Books Play Newsstand With Google Play Books, you can find Subscribe to your favorite magazines so millions of free e-books and hundreds of you can have them available for reading thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. on your device at your leisure. Play Games Play Store Discover hundreds of games for download... -
Page 33: Us Cellular Applications
US Cellular Applications Enjoy these applications from KIDOZ US Cellular. KIDOZ turns phones into kid-friendly devices for playing and learning with Note: Certain applications require a data plan or the latest and greatest kids’ educational uscellular.com paid subscription. Visit to learn applications, e-books, videos, and online more, or contact your service provider for additional content delivered directly to your child. -
Page 34: Slacker Radio
Slacker Radio Listen to your favorite music anytime and anywhere with your pre-installed Slacker application on your device. Jam out to over 200 expert-programmed stations or create your own based on your preferences from a library composed of millions of songs from thousands of artists. -
Page 35: Other Applications
Other Applications Dropbox Kids Mode View, edit, add, and delete files at any Kids Mode creates a child-friendly time in Dropbox from your computers, environment on your device. The following phones, or tablets. Files are automatically apps are available: Drawing, Gallery, synchronized online, no matter what Camera, Music. -
Page 36: Applications
Calculator The Calculator provides basic Additional Functions and advanced arithmetic To clear the results: functions. ► Tap Clear. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: Basic Operation ► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, then 1. -
Page 37: Calendar
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Sharing Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap More options > Share via, select a sharing method and follow Apps >... -
Page 38: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Current shooting mode Anti-shake active Switch between the front and back cameras Record video Current flash Take a picture mode Change shooting mode Camera settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Taking Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or back Several photo effects are available. -
Page 39: Camera Settings
• • Review pics/videos: Set to show photos or Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Samsung Apps store. videos after taking them. • White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life color Camera Settings range. -
Page 40: Clock
Clock • The Clock app offers features for Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the keeping track of time and setting volume of the alarm. alarms. • Snooze: Tap ON/OFF to enable or disable the snooze function. -
Page 41: Contacts
Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can choose Device to store the contact on the device, or choose an account. For more information on connecting with and •... -
Page 42: Delete Contacts
Share a Name Card Unlink Contacts Apps > When you share a name card, the contact’s 1. From a Home screen, tap information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can Contacts. share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it 2. - Page 43 Favorites Groups When you mark contacts as favorites, they are You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display device comes with preloaded groups, and you can together on the Favorites tab in Contacts. create your own.
- Page 44 Send a Message or Email to a Group You can send a message or email to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. Groups tab, and then tap a group. 2. Tap the 3. Tap More options >...
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Page 45: Email
Email Use the Email app to view and Managing Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >... -
Page 46: Email Settings
Email Settings Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Under GENERAL SETTINGS, tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. -
Page 47: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Trimming Segments of a Video and videos. 1. Select a video, and then tap Trim. 2. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to View Images and Videos the desired ending point. -
Page 48: Deleting Images
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. When viewing an single image, tap Delete. • More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or Facebook Sharing Images account. Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 49: Internet
Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. ► To open a new tab, tap Window manager > Access the Internet New window. • ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 50: Sharing Pages
Sharing Pages ► To share a web page address with others, tap More options > Share via and follow the prompts. Incognito Tabs Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device after you close the incognito tab. -
Page 51: Memo
Memo Use this application to record Managing the Category List important information to save To edit the category list: and view at a later time. ► Tap > Manage categories. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. Memo Options Composing a Memos To delete memos: The following options are available while composing... -
Page 52: Messages
Messages Learn how to send and receive Creating and Sending Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create a send a default messaging app on your message using the Messages app. phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages >... -
Page 53: Viewing New Messages
Viewing New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status Bar. messages, voicemail, and push messages. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages >... -
Page 54: Music Player
Music Player Sound (opens Volume) Stream the song to More options another device Volume Adjust the sound quality with SoundAlive Mark as favorite Playback position Repeat mode for the son or playlist Shuffle songs Elapsed playing time Length of song View playlist Add to playlist Rewind song or go to previous song Scan forward or go to next song... -
Page 55: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your To view files in My Files: device, including images, videos, 1. From Home, tap Apps > My Files. songs, and sound clips. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. View Files My Files Options Files stored in the device are organized into the... - Page 56 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders ► Tap More options > Select, select a file or After tapping on a category, the following options are available: folder, and then use one of these functions: Share via: Send files to others or share ►...
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Page 57: S Health
S Health • Use S Health to plan, track, and A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; manage your health goals and • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals. -
Page 58: S Voice
S Voice Speak commands to perform S Voice Settings operations on your device, and These settings allow you to modify settings to speak criteria for searches associated with using S Voice. and other operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 59: Samsung Apps / Galaxy Apps
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download device. GALAXY Essential apps specially chosen from Samsung Apps. GALAXY Essentials is a Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase collection of specially chosen and download apps. applications available through Samsung Apps. -
Page 60: 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 61: Studio
Studio Use Studio editing tools to add effects to pictures and edit movies in the Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Studio. 2. The following Studios are displayed: • Photo Studio: Improve the quality of your pictures by adjusting the brightness, contrast, and so on. -
Page 62: Video Player
Video Player Change player Video file name More options Volume Playback position Pop up play Change screen ratio Rewind video or go to previous video Scan forward or go to next video Pause/Play Play and manage videos stored Use Pop-Up Play on your device. Multi task with Pop-Up Play —... -
Page 63: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. View Recordings Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Voice Recorder. Create a Voice Recording 2. Tap List to display a list of recordings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Search to search through available recordings. -
Page 64: Settings
Settings • Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off ( connections and settings, • For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and customize such as Email address, to display and set the Home screen, apps, and options. -
Page 65: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Accessing Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Quick settings are the settings that you are most – or – likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a From a Home screen, drag down from the Status default list of settings. -
Page 66: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Manually Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2. - Page 67 Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Page 68: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Making Your Device Visible to communications technology that Other Bluetooth Devices allows you to connect wirelessly When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth to a number of Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains devices, such as headsets visible. -
Page 69: Pair Bluetooth Devices
Pair Bluetooth Devices Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to devices will no longer recognize each other. To establish trusted connections between your device connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. and another Bluetooth device. -
Page 70: Tethering And Wi-Fi Hotspot
Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Share your device’s Internet Use Your Device as a connection with a computer that Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot connects to your device using a Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service USB cable or via Bluetooth. account in order to use the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. - Page 71 Connect a Device to Your Change the Portable Hotspot Mobile Hotspot Password Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > your device’s Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Settings > Tethering and Wi‑Fi hotspot > Portable Wi‑Fi hotspot.
- Page 72 Turn Off Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Automatically Set your device to automatically turn off Portable Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Tethering and Wi‑Fi hotspot > Portable Wi‑Fi hotspot. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 3.
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Page 73: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other online applications. 1. -
Page 74: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. More options for options: 2. Tap • Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your Note: Your service provider may account for data device. usage differently. • Restrict background data: Restrict some 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 75: Location Services
Location Services Some apps, such as Google Location Reporting maps, may require one or more Google uses Location Reporting to store and use location services be turned on your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to for full functionality. -
Page 76: More Networks
More Networks The More Networks settings Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow you to configure a variety You can set up and configure Virtual Private of communication settings for Networks on your device. your device. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before setting up a VPN. -
Page 77: Sharing Files With Nfc
Sharing Files with NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) S Beam allows data exchange when you When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to touch your device with another another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. compatible device. This is used You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, for applications such as Android music files from your Music app, and more. -
Page 78: Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. Warning! If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap >... -
Page 79: Printing
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug‑in to install additional print service drivers. -
Page 80: > Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. • Tap Scan to find more devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring... -
Page 81: Sound
Sound Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key. -
Page 82: Vibrate When Ringing
Play a Sound When Using the Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Samsung Keyboard 2. Tap Sound > Vibrate when ringing to turn the Play a sound when typing on the feature on. Samsung Keyboard. -
Page 83: Music Effects
Set Notification Sounds for Samsung Applications Choose notification alerts for new messages, email, and calendar events. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sound for options (under Samsung Applications): • Call: Customize notifications and alerts for phone calls. -
Page 84: Display
Display Adjust the Screen Brightness Automatically Rotate the Screen Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on surroundings or personal preference. You may also the orientation of your face. want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery 1. - Page 85 Select a Screen Mode Daydream (Screen Saver) Choose a screen mode to match your type of The Daydream setting controls what the screen viewing. You can choose to have the device displays when the device is docked (dock not automatically adapt the display depending on the included), or while charging.
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Page 86: The Screen
Set the Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of time the Recent apps key and Back key remain lit after you touch them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to choose a timeout period. -
Page 87: 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, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Wallpaper, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. -
Page 88: Lock Screen
Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking Screen Lock Options your screen. Different screen All Screen Locks • locks have different levels of Dual clock: Display a dual clock on your Lock screen when roaming. security and options. • Clock size: Select the size of the clock that will appear on your Lock screen. -
Page 89: Notification Panel Settings
Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting Recommended Applications buttons appear on the When you perform certain actions, such as plugging Notification Panel. in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcut to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. You can also customize 1. -
Page 90: Toolbox
Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Toolbox. Tap ON/OFF to enable. 3. Tap Edit to choose up to five apps to display in Toolbox. -
Page 91: Easy Mode
Easy Mode View your Home screen using the default layout or provide an easier user experience for the first-time smartphone users using Easy mode. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Easy mode. • Tap the Easy mode radio button, and Done to activate it. -
Page 92: Accessibility
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. times for privacy. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles •... - Page 93 More Settings • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home Key three times in quick succession. • Answering/ending calls: Select options for answering and ending calls by pressing keys and/or using voice control. • Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms and calendar events.
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Page 94: Blocking Mode
Blocking Mode Turn off notifications for selected features. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Blocking mode. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 3. Configure options: • Tap Block incoming calls to block incoming phones calls. •... -
Page 95: 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 96: Finger Scanner
Lock Screen. 2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity • using your fingerprint when logging in to your If no fingerprints are registered, the manager Samsung account. automatically opens the Register fingerprint screen. -
Page 97: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •... -
Page 98: Air View
Air View Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your finger over the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Air view. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Settings Air View... -
Page 99: Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts. -
Page 100: Cloud
2. Tap Cloud. If you have not signed in to your Dropbox account, tap Link Dropbox account. 3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync • settings and backup options. Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox. -
Page 101: Backup And Reset
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Backup and Restore Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. -
Page 102: Language And Input Settings
• Reset settings: Reset the settings for the Samsung Keyboard Settings Samsung keyboard. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input. -
Page 103: Swype Keyboard Settings
• Swype Keyboard Settings Manage Audio History: Manage the recorded history of your voice commands via your Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Google Account. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... - Page 104 Apps > Settings > Language and input > 2. Tap Text‑to‑speech options for options: • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle Settings next to text-to-speech engine. Tap each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
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Page 105: Date And Time
Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 106: Safety Assistance
Safety Assistance Receive real-time information Send Help Messages about emergencies and severe Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when weather conditions. you are in an emergency situation. To enable this feature: You can also enable Emergency Apps > Settings 1. -
Page 107: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery to display the following: • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status Bar. -
Page 108: Power Saving
Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a grayscale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps. -
Page 109: Storage
Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has format an optional memory card been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included). - Page 110 Unmount an SD Card 3. Remove the back cover. For more information, Remove the Back Cover. To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, always unmount the card before 4. Carefully slide the card out. removing it from the device. 5. Replace the back cover.
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Page 111: Security
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. Device Administration Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote Manage your device administrators and application controls. -
Page 112: Security Update Service
2. Tap Security for options: • Send security reports: Send security reports • Storage type: Select a storage location for to 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 113: Help
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about New features, Getting started, Applications, and Settings. Settings 107 Help... -
Page 114: About Device
Google legal information. • Report diagnostic info: Tap this box to enable reporting diagnostic and usage data to Samsung for quality and performance purposes. Full details and a request for consent confirmation are provided when you tap the box. -
Page 115: Application Manager
Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded applications from Google Play Displays apps you have downloaded onto your or create applications using the device. Android SDK and install them 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. on your device. -
Page 116: 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 > Application manager. >... -
Page 117: Default Applications
Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users. 1. -
Page 118: Applications Settings Shortcuts
Applications Settings Shortcuts Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, Calendar, or S Voice: Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap > Applications tab. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...