SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.
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rating, which tests submersion up to 1.0 meters for
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Samsung KNOX
Samsung KNOX
™
is Samsung’s security platform
and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for
security with enterprise use in mind. Additional
licensing fee may be required. For more information
about KNOX, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox
[041516]
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(SEA), Inc.
Address:
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Phone:
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Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, MultiWindow, SHealth,
S Voice, and Samsung Milk Music are all trademarks
of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of
device may vary.
Do you have questions about your
Samsung Mobile Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer
a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response
System) at: samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory
is less than the specified capacity because the
operating system and default applications occupy
part of the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.
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Important legal information can be accessed in
writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is
covered under the applicable Samsung Limited
Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION
PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of
arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first
consumer purchase. You may opt out by either
sending an email to [email protected]
with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out” or by
calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For more
detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute
Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt-Out”
section of the Limited Warranty.
Full written terms and detailed information about
the warranty and obtaining service are available
on the device at: Settings > About device >
Legalinformation > Samsung legal or you may
access the online version of the Health/Safety and
Warranty guide for your device at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User License
Agreement (EULA) for your device can be found
online at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................................1
Front View ...........................................................2
Back View ...........................................................3
Assemble Your Device .....................................4
Set Up Your Device ..........................................8
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ...................9
Know Your Device ...................................... 10
Home Screen .................................................. 11
Status Bar ........................................................ 14
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ........... 15
Notification Panel ........................................... 17
Multi Window ................................................... 19
Enter Text ......................................................... 21
Emergency Mode ........................................... 23
Calling
............................................................... 24
Phone Screen ................................................. 25
Make and Answer Calls
................................ 26
Speed Dial
....................................................... 29
Emergency Calls
............................................ 30
Set Up and Access Voicemail
..................... 31
Applications
................................................... 32
Apps Screen ................................................... 33
Google Applications
...................................... 36
T-Mobile Applications
.................................... 38
Other Applications ......................................... 39
Calculator ........................................................ 40
Calendar .......................................................... 41
Camera and Video
......................................... 42
Clock ................................................................ 45
Contacts
........................................................... 47
Email
................................................................. 51
Galaxy Apps ................................................... 53
Gallery
.............................................................. 54
Internet ............................................................. 56
Memo ............................................................... 58
Messages
........................................................ 59
Music Player
.................................................... 62
My Files
............................................................ 64
S Health ........................................................... 66
S Voice
............................................................. 68
Video Player
.................................................... 69
Voice Recorder
............................................... 71
Settings
............................................................ 72
How to Use Settings
...................................... 73
Wi-Fi Settings
.................................................. 74
Download Booster ......................................... 76
Bluetooth
.......................................................... 77
Tethering and Mobile HotSpot
..................... 79
Airplane Mode ................................................ 81
Data Usage ..................................................... 82
Location Settings
............................................ 83
More Networks ............................................... 85
NFC Settings
................................................... 87
Nearby Devices
.............................................. 88
Printing
............................................................. 89
Screen Mirroring
............................................. 90
MirrorLink
......................................................... 91
Sounds and Notifications ............................. 92
Display Settings
.............................................. 95
Wallpaper Settings
......................................... 98
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Lock Screen .................................................... 99
Multi Window Settings .................................100
Notification Panel Settings
..........................101
Toolbox ...........................................................102
One-Handed Operation ...............................103
Easy Mode ....................................................104
Accessibility ..................................................105
Private Mode .................................................107
Finger Scanner .............................................108
Motions and Gestures .................................110
Air View ..........................................................111
Accounts ........................................................112
Cloud ..............................................................113
Backup and Reset .......................................114
Language and Input Settings .....................115
Date and Time Settings ..............................117
Safety Assistance .........................................118
Accessories ...................................................120
Battery ............................................................121
Power Saving ................................................122
Storage ...........................................................123
Security ..........................................................125
Help ................................................................127
About Your Device .......................................128
Application Manager ...................................129
Default Applications .....................................130
Applications Settings Shortcuts ................131
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your
newdevice.
Front View
Earpiece
Status light
Volume key
Recent
•
Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of
objects near the device.
•
Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.
•
Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane
and Emergency modes. Press to lock or wake up
the screen.
•
Back: Return to the previous screen, or close a
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
•
Home key/Finger scanner: Tap to return to the
Home screen. Activate the Fingerprint security
feature.
Home key/Finger scanner
Proximity sensors
Front camera
Power key
Back
•
Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and
hold for Home screen options.
•
Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds and audio playback.
•
Status light: Display a light when the battery is
low, charging, or fully charged, when a notification
arrives, or when recording voice.
•
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
Getting Started
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Front View
Back View
Microphone
Infrared transmitter
Rear camera
Heart rate sensor
Microphone
Headset jack
Flash
Speaker
USB charger/Accessory port
•
Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.
•
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
USB charger (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).
•
Infrared transmitter: Control external devices
using infrared light.
•
Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
•
Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
•
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light
environments when taking a photo or recording
video.
•
Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using
your fingertip when using the S Health
™
app. For
more information, see S Health.
•
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset.
Getting Started
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Back View
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top
left of your device.
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the device.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
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 PIN, available optional
services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of
reach of small children.
► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card
slot.
•
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
into the device and that the angled corner of
the card is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the
device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and
place it back into the slot if it is notdetected.
Getting Started
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Assemble Your Device
Install a Memory Card Replace the Back Cover
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device
and press down.
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.
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the device, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
Getting Started
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Assemble Your Device
Maintaining Water and
DustResistance
This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress
Protection rating system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled
environment and shown to be water and dust
resistant in certain circumstances (meets
requirements of classification IP67 as described by
the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of
Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; test
conditions: 15-35°C, 86-106 kPa, 1.0 meters, for
30minutes). Despite this classification, your device
is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It
is important that all compartments are closed tightly.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.
•
Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
with a clean, soft cloth.
•
Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized
water, or to water over 1.0 meters deep for more
than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to
fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft
cloth. If the device is exposed to any liquid other
than fresh water, rinse the device with fresh water
immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean,
soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water
and dry it as instructed may cause the device to
suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.
•
Do not expose the device to water at high
pressure.
•
If the device is dropped or receives an impact,
the water and dust resistant features of the device
may be damaged.
•
The touchscreen and other features may not work
properly if the device is used in water or in other
liquids. [040616]
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. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of
charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty
and may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
and then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USB cable
from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery can cause damage to the device.
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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
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When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
► For a quick check of your battery level, view
the battery charge indicator located in the
upper-right corner of your device’s display. A
solid color indicates a full charge. (
•
You can also choose to display a percentage
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide
a better idea of the remaining charge on the
battery. For more information, see Battery.
Note: If your device has gotten wet, you should
dry the inside of the charging port before inserting
a power connector to charge your device. If the
charging port is not fully dry, your device may operate
abnormally. For example, it may charge more slowly or
overheat.
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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device OnorOff
The instructions below explain how to turn your
device on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
vibrates and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
device vibrates and the Device options menu
isdisplayed.
2. Tap Power off.
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi
®
network, set up accounts,
choose location services, learn about your device’s
features, and more.
Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly
three times.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see
Set a Screen Lock.
To unlock your device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
touch and drag your finger across the screen.
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Getting Started Set Up Your Device
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device. When you turn on
your device for the first time, set up your existing
Samsung account or create a new Samsung
account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings> Accounts > Add account >
Samsungaccount.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google
™
Account to
fully utilize its Android
™
features, including Gmail
™
,
GoogleHangouts
™
, and the Google Play
™
store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account, or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings> Accounts > Add account >
Google.
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Getting Started Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Know Your Device
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
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.
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Notification icons
Widget
App shortcuts
Home screen indicator
Primary app shortcuts
Status bar
Status icons
App folders
Apps list
•
Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left).
•
Status icons: Displays information about the
device, such as the network signal strength,
battery level, and the time.
•
App folders: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
•
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
•
Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts
on all Home screens.
•
Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home
screen is currently visible.
•
App shortcuts: Launches your favorite
applications.
•
Widget: Runs as a simple application extension
(not a shortcut) on a Home screen.
•
Notification icons: Displays new messages and
emails, available software updates, and more.
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Know Your Device Home Screen
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home
screens in a different order.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
•
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap Add.
•
Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen,
and then drag it to Remove.
•
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen isdisplayed when you press the
Home key.
•
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold
a screen, and then drag it to a newposition.
•
Tap Home screen settings and tap an option
to customize.
-
Transition effect: Select a transition to use
when swiping between screens.
-
Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of
the screens to find the Flipboard Briefing
screen. To enable or disable this feature,
tap On/Off at the top of the screen.
Change the 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.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.
For more information, see Wallpaper Settings.
To access Wallpaper settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Sett
ings > Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Homescreen. There are all kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact,
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
You can add a widget to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Homescreen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
You can remove a widget that you added to a Home
screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
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Know Your Device Home Screen
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a
Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and
releaseit
.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app,
itjust removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut onto Create folder and
release.
•
Enter folder name: Enter a name for the
folder.
Palette: Change the color.
•
Add application: Place additional apps in
the folder, and then tap Done.
•
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
•
To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Use Folders
1. Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.
2. To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the
shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.
3. To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until
it detaches, and then drag it to
Remove and
release.
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Know Your Device Home Screen
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: Battery is fully charged.
Battery low: Battery is low.
Battery charging: Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
4G LTE active: The device is connected
to a 4GLTE wireless network.
Signal strength: Cellular network signal
strength.
Network not available: No wireless
network is available.
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is
available.
NFC enabled: NFC (Near Field
Communication) is enabled.
Notification Icons
Missed call: A call has been missed.
Call in progress: A call is in progress.
Call on hold: A call is on hold.
New email: New email has arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail: New voicemail message
has been received.
New message: New text or multimedia
message has arrived.
File download in progress: Download of
a file or app is in progress.
File upload in progress: File is being
uploaded or sent.
GPS active: Location service (GPS) is
active and acquiring a signal.
App updates available: App updates are
available from the Google Play store.
App updates complete: App installation
or updates are complete.
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Know Your Device Status Bar
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your
touchscreen to navigate the device.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
•
Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.
•
Tap an item to select it.
•
Tap an app icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate
them.
•
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.
•
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
ofoptions.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
•
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
•
Swipe the screen to swipe through the
Homescreens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
•
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
•
Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
•
Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a webpage.
•
Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a web page.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures
with your hand above the device’s screen.
Enable Motions and Gestures
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Motions and gestures.
2. Tap each option and then tap On/Off to enable
each feature.
For details, see Motions and Gestures.
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Know Your Device Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
Moreoptions: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen. This often allows you to select items
to delete or share.
•
•
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
•
Share: Tap to select items to share, and a sharing
method.
•
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
•
On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on or
off .
(
ON
)
(
OFF
)
Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can
often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to
selectall.
•
Menu: Tap to view available options for
thefield.
•
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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Statusbar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open the Notificationpanel.
Quick settings
Screen brightness
S Finder
Notification card
•
Settings: Display the Settings screen.
•
View all: See all available Quicksettings.
•
Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to
connect with quickly and easily.
•
Clear notifications: Clear all notifications.
•
Notification card: View details about a
notification.
Settings
View all
Quick connect
Clear notifications
•
S Finder: Search your device for apps, contacts,
messages, email, files, settings, and more.
•
Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
•
Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a
feature.
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Know Your Device Notification Panel
View the Notification Panel
1. Drag down the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
•
Tap an item to open it.
•
To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
•
To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
3. To close the Notification panel, swipe upward
from the bottom of the screen or tap Back.
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel
also provides quick access to device functions such
as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
– or –
Tap
Viewall.
Notification Panel Settings
To customize the Notification panel:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings>No
tification panel.
For more information, see
Notification Panel Settings.
S Finder
Search your device for apps, contacts, messages,
email, files, settings, and more.
1. Drag down the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap S Finder.
3. Tap the Search bar and type what you are
searching for.
•
You can narrow the search by tapping
Category, Time, Tag, or Location and using
preset search options. Items that match your
search will appear below.
4. Tap items to open them.
Quick Connect
Search for nearby devices automatically to connect
to them quickly and easily.
1. Drag down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Quick Connect. Your device automatically
scans for compatible devices.
•
You may be asked to set device visibility. Tap
Always visible or Only when Quick connect
turned on.
•
Tap Refresh to manually scan.
3. Tap a device from a list and follow the prompts.
Customize Your Quick Connect
1. Drag down the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Quick connect.
3. Tap More > Set device visibility, and choose an
option
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Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
Multi window tray
Tray controls
Window controls
Activate Multi Window
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Multiwindow.
2. Tap On/Off to activate.
3. Tap the following option to activate it:
•
Open in Multi window view: Automatically
view content in Multi window
™
when you
open files from My Files or Video player, or
attachments from email.
Tip: You can also activate Multi window from the
Notification panel.
Use Multi Window
After activating Multi window, you can use it to run
multiple apps at the same time.
Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can
be used together. Additional Multi window apps are
available from the Google Play store.
The apps display together on a split screen. You
can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their
display on the screen, and copy information from
one app to the other.
► Touch and hold Back to display the tray, and
then dra
g apps to the windows.
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Window Controls
Select an application window and tap
Windowcontrols in the middle of the
windowborder.
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multiwindow apps.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the app windows. Drag an item to
share from one window to another. Not all
applications support this feature.
Maximize window: Open the selected app
window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected app.
Customize Multi Window
You can customize Multi window to suit your
preferences.
Create a Window Group
If you use certain apps together in Multi window
often, you can create a window group to quickly
display the two apps in Multi window.
The window group is stored in the Multi window tray,
so you can choose it any time to display the two
apps.
1. Touch and hold Back to display the tray, and
then dra
g apps to the windows.
2. Swipe to the bottom of the Multi window tray, and
then tap Tray Controls > Create.
Change the Order of Apps in the
MultiWindow Tray
1. Touch and hold Back to display the tray.
2. Touch an hold an app, drag it to a new position
in the tray and then drop it.
Choose Apps to Display in the
MultiWindow Tray
You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Multi window tray.
1. Touch and hold Back to display the tray.
2. Tap Tray Controls > Edit for options:
•
To remove an app from the tray, tap and drag it
off of the tray and place it in the storage area.
•
To add an app to the tray, tap and drag it from
the storage area to the tray.
•
To relocate an app, tap and drag it to a new
location.
Multi Window Settings
To customize Multi window:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Multi w
indow.
For more details, see Multi Window Settings.
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Enter Text
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predicted text suggests words based on your typing.
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Google
Voice
™
typing.
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to
enter text.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the
cursorposition.
Keyboard types: Change the layout of the
keyboard.
Note: The available options depend on the app in
use. Not all options are available for all apps.
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggest words matching your
text entries, and, optionally, completes common
words automatically. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts, messages,
email, and social networking sites — improving its
accuracy of predicting your text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung Keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> L
anguage and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
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Enter Text
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, speak your text input.
Settings Delete text
To enable Google Voice
™
Typing:
1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Voice input.
You ma
y need to touch and hold Options (left of
Space) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap
Settings > Languages to download
additional lan
guages for use with Google Voice typing.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google Voice Typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> L
anguage and input.
2. Tap Google voice typing for options.
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Emergency Mode
Emergency mode conserves
your device’s remaining power
when you areinan emergency
situation.
Emergency mode saves battery power by:
•
Changing the color of the screen to grayscale.
•
Restricting application usage to only essential
applications and those you select.
•
Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.
•
Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth
®
.
Note: When Emergency mode is turned off, the
Location settings may stay the same as they were in
Emergency mode.
Activate Emergency Mode
1. Press and hold the Power key to display the
Device options window.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
•
When accessing for the first time, read the
Termsand conditions. If you accept them,
tap the Checkbox, and then tap Agree.
Confirm whenprompted.
3. Tap Turn on.
Turn Off Emergency Mode
► From the Emergency mode Home screen,
tapMore > Turn off Emergency mode.
Use Emergency Mode
While in Emergency mode, your device conserves
power. The following apps and features are available
on the Home screen:
•
Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady
source of light.
•
Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
•
Share my location: Send your location
information to your emergency contacts.
•
Phone: Launch the call screen.
•
Internet: Launch the Web browser.
Add: Add other available apps.
•
-
Maps: Launch Google Maps
™
.
•
Battery percentage: Display estimated battery
charge remaining.
•
Estimated max standby: Display estimated
standby time that can be reached based on
current battery charge and usage.
•
Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone
number (for example, 911). This kind of call can
be made even without activated cellular service.
Moreoptions:
•
-
Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency
mode and return to standard mode.
-
Remove: Choose apps to remove from the
screen.
-
Manage emergency contacts: Add emergency
contacts if none have been set in Safety
Assistance.
-
Settings: Configure the available settings.
Onlya limited number of settings are enabled in
Emergency mode.
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Calling
Make telephone calls using a
variety of calling features and
services.
Phone Screen
Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls,
favorites, and contacts.
Tabs
Keypad
Voicemail
Call
More options
Delete number
•
More options: Access Speed dial and
Callsettings.
•
Delete number: Delete the numbers entered.
•
Call: Make a call.
•
Voicemail: Set up and check your
voicemail. For more information, see
Set Up and Access Voicemail.
•
Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call.
•
Tabs: Display a log of all dialed, received,
and missed calls. Display contacts marked as
favorites. Display your contacts and select a
contact to call.
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Make and Answer Calls
Learn how to make or answer
a call. Explore features and
functionality associated with
making or answering a call.
Make a Call
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter a number and tap Call.
Quickly Dial a Number from
YourContactList
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Phone > Contacts.
2. While viewing your contact list, swipe your finger
across a contact to the right call the contact.
Dial a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are
recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is
listed in your contacts list, the associated name is
also displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Log. A list of rec
ent calls is displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
Answer or Reject a Call
When a call is received, the device rings and
displays the caller’s phone number or name if stored
in the contacts list.
At the incoming call screen:
► Touch and drag Answer in any direction to
answer the call.
– or –
Touch and drag
Reject in any direction to
reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
If you are using an application, a popup screen
isdisplayed for the incoming call.
On the incoming call popup screen:
► Tap Answer to answer the call.
– or –
Tap
Reject to reject the call and send it to
your voicemail.
– or –
Tap
Expand to view the main call screen.
End a Call
► When you are ready to end your call, tap
Endcall.
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Make and Answer Calls
Multitask While on a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a Home
screen, your active call is indicated by Call in
progress on the Statusbar, and a thumbnail.
This lets you continue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list,
view a recent email, locate a picture, and more.
To return to the call screen:
► Tap Reactivate to return to the callscreen.
To end a call from any application:
► Swipe the Statusbar downward to reveal the
Notification panel, and then tap End.
Options During a Call
Your device provides a number of functions that you
can use during a call.
Adjust the Call Volume
► Press the Volume key to increase or decrease
the volume.
– or –
Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio
by tapping
Moreoptions > Extra volume.
Listen with the Speaker or
Bluetooth Headset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetoothheadset (not included).
► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the
speak
er.
– or –
Tap
Bluetooth to use a Bluetooth headset
(notinc
luded).
Place a New Call While on a Call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
make another call while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the
second call. The first call is displayed as a
thumbnail.
2. Dial the new number and tap Call.
•
Tap Swap to switch between the two calls.
•
Tap Merge to hear both callers at once
(multiconferencing).
Call Waiting
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
answer an incoming call while you have a call in
progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a
call waiting tone.
To answer a new call while you have a call in
progress:
1. Slide Answer in any direction to answer the
new call
.
2. Tap an option:
•
Put [Caller] on hold to place the previous
caller on hold while you answer the new
incoming call.
•
End call with [Caller] to end the previous call
and answer the new call.
3. Tap Swap to switch between the two calls. This
places the new caller on hold and activates the
previous call.
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Call Log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received,
or missed are stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Log. A list of rec
ent calls is displayed.
If the caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s
name is displayed.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Log.
3. Tap the call that contains the information that you
want to save to your contacts list.
4. Tap Create contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap Update existing.
Delete a Call from the Call Log
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Log.
3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.
4. Tap
Delete.
Add a Call to the Reject List
By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls
from this number are sent directly to your voicemail.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Log.
3. Touch and hold the caller you want to add to the
Reject list.
4. Tap
Moreoptions > Add to Auto reject list.
Call Settings
To access the Call settings menu:
► From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Moreoptions > Settings > Call.
– or –
From a Home scr
een, tap
Apps >
Settings> Call.
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Speed Dial
You can assign a shortcut
number to a contact for speed
dialing their default number.
Create a Speed Dial
You can assign 100 speed dial numbers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Keypad.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Speed dial. The Speed
dial screen isdis
played showing the numbers 1
through 100. Number 1 is reserved for voicemail.
3. Tap an unused number. A list of your contacts
isdisplayed.
4. Tap a contact to assign to the number.
Theselected contact isdisplayed in the speed
dial number box.
Use Speed Dial to Make a Call
You can make a call using Speed dial.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Keypad.
2. Touch and hold the speed dial number.
•
If the speed dial number is more than one
digit long, enter the first digits, then hold the
lastdigit.
Remove a Speed Dial Number
Assignment
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Keypad.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Speed dial.
3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial and
tap Remove.
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Emergency Calls
You can dial the emergency
telephone number in your
region regardless of the device’s
cellular service status.
Make an Emergency Call
You can dial the emergency telephone number from
your device whether or not cellular service has
beenactivated. If your device is not activated, you
can only make an emergency call.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap Dial.
3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
Call Emergency Services from a
Locked Screen
The emergency telephone number can be dialed
even if the device is locked, allowing anyone to use
your device to call for help in an emergency. When
accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency
calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of
the device remains secured.
Swipe Lock Screen
If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access
the call screen in a couple of ways.
1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
- or -
Swipe across the screen to unlock it, and then
tap
Phone.
2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap Dial.
3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
Secure Lock Screens
You can make calls even if your device has a secure
lock screen.
Note: The first step differs depending on the device
and Lock screen settings.
1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.
3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap
Dial.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
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Calling Emergency Calls
Set Up and Access Voicemail
Set up and configure your
voicemail.
Set Up Your Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone, then tap
Voicemail.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
Note: These steps may be different depending on
your network.
Access Your Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone, then tap
Voicemail.
•
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from
the voicemail center.
Access Your Voicemail From
Another Phone
1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone
number. Wait until you hear your voicemail
greeting.
2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone
you are using.
3. Enter your password and you are connected to
your Voicemail.
Visual Voicemail
Use Visual Voicemail to view a list of people who left
a voicemail message and then listen to any message
without being limited to chronological order.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
VisualV
oicemail.
2. Read the information and tap Next.
Note: You must subscribe to the Visual Voicemail
service to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please
contact your service provider for further details.
3. Tap a voicemail message to play it back.
To check Visual Voicemail messages:
1. From the Voicemail screen, tap the voicemail
message you want to play.
2. Tap
Play.
To delete Visual Voicemail messages:
1. From the Voicemail screen, tap the voicemail
message you want to delete.
2. Tap
Delete > OK
.
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Applications
Learn how to change the way
apps display, organize apps
into folders, and uninstall or
disable apps.
Apps Screen
The Apps list shows all
preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of
the Home screens. For more information, see
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.
Access Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it.
3. To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device.
Play Store: Download new
appsfromthe Google Play store.
Visit
•
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
Galaxy Apps: View and download
Samsung apps that are optimized
for use with Galaxy devices. Visit
•
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
tolearn more.
View Your Downloaded Apps
You can view all of the apps you have downloaded
and installed on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Downloaded apps.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
•
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
•
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Uninstall/disable apps.
Apps that c
an be uninstalled or disabled show
Uninstall/disable on their icon.
3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts
to either uninst
all or disable the app.
View Disabled Apps
You can place disabled apps back on the Apps list,
where they become active once again.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Show disabled apps.
3. Tap each app you want to enable, and then
tapDone.
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Apps Screen
Organize Your Apps
The Apps icons can be organized in folders and
listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.
Change the Order Apps Are Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Sort by.
3. Tap an option:
•
Custom: Touch and hold, and then drag app
icons to arrange them in any order.
•
Alphabetical order: App icons are arranged in
alphabetical order.
Use Folders to Organize Apps
To create a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Create folder.
3. Enter a folder name.
4. Tap
Add application, select apps to include
in t
he folder, and then tap Done.
5. Tap a folder to view its apps.
•
Tap an app to launch it.
•
Tap Palette to select a background color
for the folder.
To delete a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Moreoptions > Remove folder.
2. Select the folder to delete and tap Done.
Hide or Show Apps
Hide Apps from View
You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any
apps you do not want to see on the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Hide apps.
3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap Done.
Show Hidden Apps
You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them
back on the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Show hidden apps.
3. Tap apps to unhide, and then tap Done.
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Apps Screen
Apps Screen Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options for these options:
•
Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag
itto:
Create folder to create a new folder.
-
App info to view information about this
app.
-
Turn off to disable the app.
-
Uninstall to uninstall the app. Preloaded
apps cannot be uninstalled.
-
•
Create folder: Create a new folder to hold
apps.
•
Remove folder: Remove folders that you have
created.
•
Sort by: Choose how apps are listed.
•
Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps.
Tap an icon on the Downloaded applications
screen to launch the application.
•
Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that
you downloaded to your device or disable a
preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot be
uninstalled). Tap Uninstall/disable to
r
emove or disable the selected app.
•
Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps list.
•
Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps.
This option isdisplayed only if apps have been
disabled.
•
Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps.
Thisoption isdisplayed only if apps have been
hidden.
•
Galaxy essentials: View and download
Samsung apps that are optimized for use with
Galaxy devices.
•
Help: View information about your device.
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Apps Screen
Google Applications
Enjoy these applications from
Google.
Note: Certain applications require a Google Account.
Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data
from your computer to your mobile device.
Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn
more about Chrome
™
.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs
™
and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more about
Google Drive
™
.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.
Google Now
Works in the background to collect
information you regularly look up and
organize it into convenient cards that
appear when you need them.
Visit google.com/landing/now to learn
more.
Note: When Google Now
™
is enabled, you
can also access it by tapping Google.
Google+
Stay connected and share with Google+
™
.
Chat with friends and family, post photos,
and see what others are sharing.
Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS
and Hangouts messages.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
Maps
Find your current location and get
directions and other location-based
information.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Note: You must enable location services
to use Google Maps. For more information,
see Location Settings.
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Google Applications
Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and
videos to your Google Account.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more
about Google Photos
™
.
Play Books
Find millions of free e-books and
hundreds of thousands more to buy in the
eBookstore.
Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn
more.
Play Games
Discover hundreds of games for
download and purchase through the
GooglePlaystore.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can stream them
instantly, or download them for viewing
when you are not connected to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved
on your device.
Visit play.google.com/about/movies to
learn more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.
Play Newsstand
Subscribe to your favorite magazines to
read on your device at your leisure.
Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to
learn more.
PlayStore
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.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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Applications Google Applications
T-Mobile Applications
Enjoy these applications from
T-Mobile.
Note: Certain applications require a data plan or
paid subscription. Visit t-mobile.com to learn more,
or contact your service provider for additional
information.
Lookout
Configure and manage key security
options, such as anti-virus and
anti-malware technology, a lost and stolen
device locater service, an application
privacy adviser, and a backup service.
Mobile HotSpot
This is a shortcut to your Mobile
HotSpot. For more information,
seeEnable Mobile HotSpot.
T-Mobile
Get online access to account information
such as your current activity, billing
information, service plans, downloads,
and more.
T-Mobile Name ID
Modify Caller ID information. Name ID
identifies unknown callers by Name, City,
and State.
T-Mobile TV
Watch live TV and Video On Demand.
Note: A data plan is required to use this
feature. Charges may apply. Please contact
your service provider for further details.
Visual Voicemail
Easily manage your inbox without ever
dialing into your voicemail.
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Other Applications
There are also other apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded on your device.
Amazon
Shop at amazon.com
™
from your device.
Visit Amazon.com to learn more.
Dropbox
Save and share files with others using the
Dropbox
™
cloud storage. When you save
files to Dropbox, your device automatically
syncs with the web server and any other
computers that have Dropbox installed.
Flipboard
Access your personalized magazines.
Kids Mode
Create a child-friendly environment on
your device. The following apps are
available: Drawing, Gallery, Camera,
Music. All content available to the child is
controlled in the Parental Controls section.
Peel Smart Remote
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 and off
functions, channel navigation, and volume
control from the same Samsung device
you already know.
POLARIS Office 5
Manage your documents online or offline
with a Microsoft Office-compatible office
suite. POLARIS Office
™
5 can also open
Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format)
files.
Samsung Milk Music
Stream music with Samsung Milk Music
™
,
a radio service that offers a simple way to
find the music that is right for you. With
a library of over 13 million songs and
200+ stations, the interactive dial makes
it easy to skim through stations to find the
perfect soundtrack for the moment while
using Samsung Milk Music
™
.
Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and
unlock promotions for your Samsung
device.
Smart Manager
Access your Battery, RAM, Storage, and
Device security information.
Studio
Add effects to photos and edit movies with
a complete suite of editing tools.
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Other Applications
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
alculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. To view the result, tap the
Equals key.
Additional Functions
To clear the results:
► Tap Clear.
To clear the calculator history:
► Tap History > Clearhistory.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield.
Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced
arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
To use the Scientific calculator:
► When Screen rotation is enabled, turn the device
to landscape.
Note: Screen rotation is found in the Quick settings
of the Notification panel. For more information,
seeQuick Settings.
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Calculator
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Create an Event or Task
You can use your Calendar to create events
andtasks.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
alendar.
2. Tap New event and use one of the following
me
thods:
•
Add event: Enter an event with an optional
repeat setting.
•
Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority
setting.
3. Enter details for the event or task, and then
tapSave.
Share Events
You can share events you create from your
Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
alendar.
2. Tap an event or task to view it.
3. Tap
Share via, select a sharing method, and
f
ollow the prompts.
Delete an Event or Task
You can delete events you create from your
Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
alendar.
2. Tap an event or task to view it.
3. Tap
Delete.
To delete multiple events or tasks:
1. Tap
Moreoptions > Delete.
2. Select events or tasks.
3. Tap Done.
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
alendar.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Calendar
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
Current
shooting mode
Switch
cameras
Quick settings
More settings
Record video
Take a picture
Shooting
mode
Gallery
•
Record video: Record a video.
•
Quick settings: Select camera settings or
options.
•
Take a picture: Take a picture.
•
Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and
front cameras.
•
Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
•
Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and
videos.
•
Current shooting mode: Indicates which shooting
mode is active.
•
More settings: Change other camera settings.
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Camera and Video
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
camera, or combine shots with Dual camera mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,
compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
subject. While composing your picture, use the
available options or these gestures:
•
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or
spread them on the screen to zoom in and out.
•
Tap the screen to focus on the area you
tapped.
3. If desired, before taking the picture, you can
touch the icons to access various camera
options and settings. You can also touch the
screen to move the focus field to the area you
touch.
4. Tap
Capture to take the picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or
down to take a picture. This is the default action of the
Volume key. You can also set the Volume key to act as
the video record key or as a zoom key.
Quick Settings
Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the
camera’s various options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Settings t
o quickly change Camera
settings. The available options vary by mode.
3. Touch and hold an option and drag it to the left
side of the screen.
4. Touch and drag a Quick setting icon to change
the position of the icon or to change which Quick
settings to use.
Shooting Mode
Several shooting modes are available. Some modes
are not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Mode to display the Shooting modes.
MODE
3. Tap Info to read a description of all modes.
Dual Camera Mode
Take pictures and record videos using the front
and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of
picture-in-picture styles are available.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2.
Tap Mode > Dual camera.
MODE
3. Touch and drag the inset picture to another
position on the screen.
4. Tap the inset picture, and then touch and drag
the corners to enlarge or reduce the size of the
inset.
5. Tap
Effects, and then tap a style for the inset
pict
ure.
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Camera and Video
Camera and Video Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap
Settings to configure settings for
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera or recording mode used.
•
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
•
Burst shots: Take a series of pictures of
moving subjects.
•
Low-light detection: Take brighter and clearer
pictures without using the flash at night.
•
Face detection: Detect faces in pictures for
tagging with the person’s name.
•
ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera
light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera
equivalents. Low values are for stationary or
brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-
moving or poorly-lit objects.
•
Metering modes: Select a metering
method. This determines how light values
are calculated. Center-weighted measures
background light in the center of the scene.
Spot measures the light value at a specific
location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
•
Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the
preview screen to take pictures.
•
Selective focus: Make objects stand out from
the background. They must be within 1.5 feet
from you, and at least 3 times this distance
from the background.
•
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
•
Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for
email, or Fast motion mode.
•
Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady
when the camera is moving.
•
Audio zoom: While recording videos, zooming
in on an object amplifies sound from that area
and diminishes the surrounding sound.
•
Effects: Add special graphical effects.
•
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
•
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
•
HDR (rich tone): Save the picture in HDR (rich
tone) only.
•
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the picture.
•
Save as flipped: Automatically save images as
flipped in the Gallery.
-
This option is only available for the Front
camera.
•
Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage.
•
Review pics/videos: Set to show pictures or
videos after taking them.
•
Remote viewfinder: Take pictures using the
viewfinder of a connected device. Wi-Fi Direct
is required.
•
White balance: Select an appropriate white
balance, so images have a true-to-life color
range. The settings are designed for specific
lighting situations. These settings are similar to
the heat range for white-balance exposure in
professional cameras.
•
Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.
•
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
•
Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter
sound every time you capture an image.
•
The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the
camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
•
Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures
with voice commands.
•
Help: View information on using the camera.
•
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Camera and Video
Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
•
Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
•
World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24time zones around the world.
•
Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
•
Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Alarm.
3. Tap
Create alarm to configure:
•
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
•
Days: Choose the days to use this alarm.
•
Repeat weekly: Repeat the alarm every week.
•
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses
sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to
alert you.
•
Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type
that includes sound, choose a sound to play
for the alarm.
•
Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type
that includes sound, drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
•
Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set a time interval
and number of repeats for snoozing.
•
Smart alarm: When on, the alarm starts
playing a tone at a low volume at an interval
before the alarm time, and slowly increases in
volume. Choose a time interval and a tone to
use with smart alarm. Available when you have
chosen an alarm type that includes sound.
•
Name: Enter a name for the alarm.
4. Tap Done.
Delete an Alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap
Delete.
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Clock
World Clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap World clock.
To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. Tap
Add city and tap a city.
2. Repeat to add morecities.
To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
1. Tap
Moreoptions > Delete.
2. Tap one or more city entries, and then tap Done.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to the
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:
•
Start: Begin timing.
•
Stop: Stop timing.
•
Lap: Keep track of lap times.
•
Resume: Continue timing after stopping
theclock.
•
Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Timer.
3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the timer. The
following options are available:
•
Start: Begin the Timer.
•
Stop: Pause the Timer.
•
Resume: Resume the Timer.
•
Reset: Reset the Timer.
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Clock
Contacts
Store and manage your contacts
with the Contacts app, which
can be synchronized with a
variety of your existing personal
accounts, including Google,
Email, Facebook
™
, and your
Samsung account.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
seeAccounts.
Manage Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app, which is a shortcut to the Contacts tab. To
access your Contacts list:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact, or swipe the list to
find one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters
to find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
touch and slide across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact
fields t
o enter information.
•
Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device, your SIM
card, or sync it with an account.
•
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.
•
Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group. Tap
Addanother field to add additional contact
information.
-
Tap Add to enter additional entries.
-
Tap Remove to remove an entry.
-
Tap Expand for additional fields.
-
Tap Label to choose a label for the field.
3. Tap Save.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
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Contacts
Share a Name Card
When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can
share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach
it to a message, or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Moreoptions > Share name card.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Save a Business Card as a Contact
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Business cards >
Business card recognition.
3. When the camera opens, center the business
card in the guidelines on the screen. If the
Camera can recognize the business card, it
takes the picture automatically, or you can take
the picture manually.
4. Your device analyzes the picture of the business
card to create a new contact. You can also add
more information to the contact.
5. Tap Save. The business card is displayed as the
picture for the contact.
Note: You can view all your business cards by tapping
Moreoptions > Businesscards.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources
(Gmail, Facebook, and so on), you may have
multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts
lets you link multiple entries into a single contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap
Linked contact.
4. Tap Link another contact, and then select
contacts to link to the original contact.
5. Tap Done.
Unlink Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap
Linked contact.
4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can
also tap other contacts or tap the Selected
checkbox to select all contacts.
3. Tap
Delete.
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Contacts
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are
easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display
together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Addto Favorites (the star turns bright ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Remove from Favorites (the star turns
dim ).
Create a Shortcut to a Favorite
You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the Home
screen, to access their information directly from the
Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap Favorites, and then touch and hold a
contact to select it.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Add shortcut to
Homescr
een. The new shortcut isdisplayed in
an empty area of the Home screen.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it
easy to find contacts, and you can send messages
to the members of a group.
Create a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create group.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
•
Create group in All accounts: Choose where
to save the group. You can save it to a specific
account, to the device memory, or to all
accounts.
•
Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
•
Group ringtone, Group message tone, or
Group vibration pattern: Customize the
sounds for the group.
•
Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group and then tap Done.
4. Tap Save.
Rename a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Edit group and enter a
ne
w name.
4. Tap Save.
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Contacts
Add Contacts to a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Add member, and then tap the contacts
you want to add.
4. Tap Done.
Send a Message or an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Cont
acts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Send message or email.
4. Tap either Message or Email.
5. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the selected
checkbox at the top of the screen to select
all, and then tap Done. Only group members
that have phone numbers (Message) or email
addresses (Email) in their records are shown.
6. Choose an account and follow the prompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Cont
acts.
2. Tap Groups.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Delete group.
4. Select groups to delete and tap Delete.
5. Chose Group only or Groups and members
and tap OK.
Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Cont
acts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > Contacts.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Applications Contacts
Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one application.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
To add additional accounts:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu > Manage accounts >
Addaccount.
The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email isdisplayed in the
Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at
any time, tap More options > Settings. T
ap
Manageaccounts and then tap the account to
display Account settings.
Refresh Your Email Account
Refresh your account to update your email
accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Refresh.
Manage Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts on
the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to
select:
•
Combined view: View all email in a combined
inbox.
•
[Account Name]: View email for only this
account.
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Create and Send an Email Email Settings
This section describes how to create and send an
email using the Email app.
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email >
Compose.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email
address or tap Add recipient to select a
r
ecipient from Contacts or Groups.
•
If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at
any time before the message is sent.
•
If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
recipients field.
•
Tap More to add Cc and Bcc fields.
3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter
text.
•
Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio,
and more to your email.
•
Tap Moreoptions for additional email
options.
4. Review your message and tap Send.
Remove Email Accounts
To remove an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu > Manage accounts.
3. Tap
Delete
4. Tap the accounts you want to delete, and then
tap Done.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Email.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
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.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen
applications available through Samsung Apps.
From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and
download a collection of premium content, free of
charge.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. Swipe across the Galaxy Apps screen and then
tap Galaxy Essentials.
– or –
Swipe across the Home screens and locate and
tap the Galaxy Essentials widget.
2. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy
Essentials apps specially chosen from
SamsungApps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and download apps.
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Galaxy Apps
Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures
and videos.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, such as Email, saves an image,
a Download folder is automatically created to
contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot
automatically creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Menu, and then tap Time or Album to
choose the way items display.
•
To create a newalbum, tap Menu > Album,
and then tap Moreoptions > Create album.
•
To launch the Camera app, tap Camera.
•
When in Album view, tap an album to open it.
3. Tap an image or video to view it in fullscreen
mode. Swipe left or right to view the next or
previous image or video.
Zoom In or Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:
•
Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.
•
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
Play Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Note: Videos are indicated by
Play.
Trim Segments of a Video
1. Select a video, and then tap Trim.
2. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen
to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the
desired starting point, move the right bracket to
the desired ending point.
3. Tap Done to save the video.
Edit Images
While viewing an image:
► Tap Moreoptions:
•
Edit: Use basic tools to edit your picture.
•
More info: View image details.
•
Studio: Edit your picture with advanced tools.
•
Rotate left: Rotate the picture
counter-clockwise.
•
Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.
•
Crop: Resize the frame to crop the image.
•
Rename: Rename the file.
•
Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images
and videos in the current folder.
•
Add tag: Add a tag to your image.
•
Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or as a
contact’s photo.
•
Print: Print the image using a USB or Wi-Fi
connection. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.
•
Settings: Change the Gallery settings.
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Gallery
Share Images and Videos
Use one of the following methods:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap
Moreoptions > Select, select
images and v
ideos, and then tap Share via to
send them to o
thers or share them using social
network services.
– or –
When viewing a single image or video, tap
Share via to send it to others or share it
using social network services.
Tag Buddy
Tag buddy automatically tags your photos and
videos with the date and time it was taken,
and optionally adds the location it was taken
(ifLocation Settings are enabled).
You can view these tags by tapping Moreoptions
> More inf
o while viewing the photo or video.
To enable Tag buddy:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > Ta
g buddy.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
Face Tags
Face tags allow you to add a contact name to
people in your photos. Using face tags lets you filter
your photos by people’s names in the Gallery app
and other apps which support face tags.
While viewing photos, face tags display that identify
your contacts. Tap a face tag to call or message the
contact.
To enable Face tags:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap Face tag to turn the feature on.
To use Face tags:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap an image to view it in fullscreen mode.
•
Whenever possible, the Gallery app identifies
faces with a circle. Tap the circle to add a
contact’s name.
•
To manually add a face tag, touch and hold
the photo where you want the tag. Move and
crop the box if desired, and tap Save. Select
acontact.
•
If the contact you select does not currently
have a contact photo, you are asked if you
would like to use this photo as their contact
photo.
Delete Images and Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap
More options > Delete, select
images and v
ideos, and then tap Done.
– or –
When viewing a single image or video, tap
Delete.
Gallery Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
4. Tap
More options > Add account to add
a Samsung
, Dropbox, Google, or Facebook
account.
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Internet
Access the Internet with a
fully-featured web browser.
Access the Internet
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available:
Back or Back: Return to the previous page.
•
Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
•
Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
•
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.
•
Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on
the icon indicates the number of tabs that are
currently open.
•
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current Web
page.
•
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
► Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go.
To share, save, or print the current web page:
► Tap More.
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out and stretch the screen to zoom in.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the
sametime.
To open a new tab:
► Tap Tab manager > Newtab.
To close a tab:
1. Tap Tab manager.
2. Tap Close on the tabs you want to close.
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Add.
2. Type a name for the bookmark and tap Save.
To open a bookmarked web page:
► Tap
Bookmarks and tap an entry.
History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap Bookmarks > History.
Saved Pages
To save a web page:
► Tap More > Saveweb page.
To view a list of saved web pages:
► Tap
Bookmarks > Saved pages.
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Internet
Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
► Tap More > Share and follow theprompts.
Secret Mode
Pages viewed in secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret
tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab
windows.
Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device
after you close the incognito tab.
To enable Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap Tabs.
3. Tap Turn on secret.
4. Tap Create password to protect your Secret
mode data with a password.
– or –
Tap Do not use password.
To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Internet.
2. Tap Tabs.
3. Tap Turn off secret.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Applications Internet
Memo
Use the Memo app to write and
save notes on your device.
Compose a Memo
You can create memos using the Memo app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap Create memo, and type a memo.
Category: Add or change the category.
•
Image: Insert an image into the memo.
•
Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the
memo.
•
3. When finished creating your memo, tap Save.
Manage Memos
You can manage the memos you create.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
•
To edit a memo, tap it to open it, and then tap
the content of the memo.
•
To send a memo to others, tap Moreoptions
> Select, select a memo, and tap
Sharevia.
•
To send a memo to a Google or Samsung
printer, tap Moreoptions > Select, select a
memo, and tap Moreoptions > Print.
•
To delete memos, tap Moreoptions >
Delete, select memos, and tap Done.
Browse Memos
You can browse memos you create.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.
3. To search for a memo, tap
Search.
Memo Options
While browsing memo entries:
► Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
•
Select: Select notes to share, print, or delete.
•
Delete: Delete memos.
•
Account: Backup your memos to your
Samsung account.
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Applications Memo
Messages
Learn how to send and receive
different messages using the
default messaging app on your
device.
Types of Messages
Your default Messaging app provides the following
message types:
•
Text Messages (SMS)
•
Multimedia Messages (MMS)
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send
and receive text messages to and from other mobile
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
picture, video, and audio messages) to and from
other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this
feature, you may need to subscribe to your service
provider’s multimedia message service.
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
screen and indicate when messages are received
and their type.
Create and Send Messages
This section describes how to create a send a
message using the Messaging app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap Compose.
3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter
a recipient or tap Add recipient to select
a recipient from y
our Contacts. You can also
select the recipient based on Groups, Favorites,
orLogs.
•
If adding a recipient from your Contacts,
tapthe contact to place a checkmark then
tapDone. The contact is placed in the
recipients field.
•
Enter additional recipients by separating each
entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the
previous procedure. More recipients can be
added at any time before the message is sent.
•
For the Group option, if the number of
recipients is less than 10, all members in
the group are added. You must delete any
unnecessary members in the list by selecting
the trash can icon and deleting unwanted
entries.
4. Tap the Enter message field and use the
keyboard to enter a message.
5. Tap
Add emojis to choose an available emoji
from the list and t
hen add it into your message at
the cursor location.
6. Review the message and tap Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
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Applications Messages
View New Messages
When you receive a new message, a new message
icon isdisplayed on the Statusbar.
To view the message:
1. Open the Notification panel and select the
message. For more information, please see
Notification Panel.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Messages, and then tap t
he new message to
view it.
2. To play a multimedia message attachment
(audioor video), tap Play.
3. To scroll through the list of messages, tap the
screen and swipe up or down the page.
Delete Messages
To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap More options > Select.
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
messages.
4. Tap
Delete. Confirm when prompted.
Message Search
You can search through your messages by using the
Message Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap Search.
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
tap Search on the keyboard.
Messages Settings
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, push messages, and so on.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless
emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile
Alerting System (CMAS) which may also be known
as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).
For more information, please contact your wireless
provider.
Emergency alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages
notify customers of imminent threats to their safety
within their area. There is no charge for receiving an
Emergency alert message.
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 Threats
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts.
Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be
disabled.
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Applications Messages
To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts, follow the
instructions below:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap More options > Settings >
Emerg
encyalerts.
3. Tap Emergency alerts.
•
All alerts are enabled by default.
4. Tap an alert option to disable it.
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Applications Messages
Music Player
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through
your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.
Change player
Favorite
Playback position
Shuffle mode
Time elapsed
Playback controls
•
Volume: Adjust the volume.
•
Options: View more options.
•
Repeat mode: Control playback by setting the
repeat mode.
•
Song length: View the length of the song.
•
Playback controls: Change shuffle or repeat
modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or pause
the current song.
Volume
Options
Repeat mode
Song length
•
Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current song.
•
Shuffle mode: Control the order songs are
played.
•
Playback position: Skip to another part of the
current song.
•
Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite.
•
Change player: Stream the song to another
device.
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Applications Music Player
Listen to Music
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to
view your music files.
3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry
to begin playback.
4. While playing music, use these controls:
•
Tap Pause to pause playback. To start
playback again, tap Play.
•
Tap Rewind to move to the previous song.
Touch and hold Rewind to rewind through
the son
g. Tap Fast-forward to move to the
nextsong. Touch and hold Fast-forward to
move forward through the song.
•
Tap the repeat mode button to control
playback. Choose Play once to play all
song
s once, Repeat all to repeat all songs,
or Repeat 1 to repeat the current song.
•
Tap the shuffle mode button to control the
order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off
to pla
y songs in the order they display in the
list or Shuffle on to play songs in random
order
.
Note: When you close the Music screen, playback
continues in the background, allowing you to listen to
music while using other features of your device. When
music is playing in the background, you can access
playback controls from the Notificationpanel.
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Applications Music Player
My Files
Access files stored on your
device, including images, videos,
songs, and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
Recent files: View recently saved files.
•
Images: View image files.
•
Videos: View video files.
•
Audio: View audio files.
•
Documents: View document files.
•
Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps.
•
Download history: View all apps and files that
have been downloaded to the device.
•
Shortcuts
When you add shortcuts folders, Shortcut
isdisplayed on the main MyFiles screen.
► Touch and hold a shortcut Shortcut to
rename or delete the shortcut.
Local Storage
To view folder and files located on the device:
► Tap Device storage.
To view folders and files located on the memory
card (if installed):
► Tap SD card.
Cloud Storage
When you add shortcuts to FTP servers or other
cloud storage locations, FTP isdisplayed on the
main MyFiles screen.
This option isdisplayed only if you have added
shortcuts to the MyFiles main screen.
► Touch and hold a shortcut to rename or delete
the shortcut.
View Files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap a group.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
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Applications My Files
My Files Options
On the main My Files screen:
1. Tap Search, and then enter search criteria.
2. Tap Storage usage to view memory
information f
or your device and memory card
(ifinstalled).
3. Tap More options for these options:
•
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on
the My Files main screen.
•
Add FTP server: Add an FTP server shortcut
on the My Files main screen.
•
Scan for nearby devices: Search for devices
that have media sharing activated.
•
Settings: Change the settings for viewing files.
Group Options
After selecting a group:
1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files
screen.
2. Tap Search, and then enter search criteria.
3. Tap More options for options:
•
Select: Select files or folders.
•
Delete: Select and delete files or folders.
•
Create folder: Add a folder to the current list.
-
This option isdisplayed in Local storage
categories only.
•
View as: Change the appearance of the files
or folders.
•
Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
•
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the current
location on either a Home screen or the
MyFiles main screen.
-
This option isdisplayed in Local storage
categories only.
•
Settings: Change the settings for viewing files.
File Options
1. Tap a folder to open it.
2. Tap files to select them or tap More options
> Selec
t, select files, and then use one of these
functions:
Share via: Send files to others or share
them.
•
Delete: Delete files or folders.
•
More options
•
-
Move: Move files or folders to another
folder.
-
Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder
-
Rename: Rename a file or folder. This
option isdisplayed only when just one file
or folder is selected.
-
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the folder
on the main My Files screen.
-
Zip: Create a zip folder containing the
selected files. This option is displayed only
in Local Storage categories. A selected zip
folder has the additional options of Extract
and Extract to current folder.
-
Details: View details of the selected files or
folders.
Note: Available options vary by category.
Note: Available options vary by category.
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Applications My Files
S Health
Use S Health to plan, track, and
manage your health goals and
activities, including exercise,
sleep, and meals.
Caution: The information gathered from this device,
S Health, or related software is not intended for use in
the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the
cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
The accuracy of the information and data provided
by this device and its related software, including
heart rate readings, may be affected by factors
such as environmental conditions, skin condition,
specific activity performed while using/wearing the
device, settings of the device, user configuration/
user-provided information, placement of the sensor
onthe body, and other end-user interactions. For
moreinformation on proper wear and use, see
samsung.com/us/heartratesensor.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SHealt
h.
2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Set up your health profile and goals.
Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to monitor your exercise.
While moderate physical activity, such as brisk
walking, is safe for most people, health experts
suggest that you talk with your doctor before you
start an exercise program, particularly if you have
any of the following conditions:
•
Heart disease;
•
Asthma or lung disease;
•
Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
•
Arthritis.
You should also check with your doctor if you have
symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:
•
Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or
arms during physical activity;
•
Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
•
Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest,
or when lying down or going to bed;
•
Ankle swelling, especially at night;
•
A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced
heartbeat;
•
Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that
goes away when you rest.
Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine
recommends that you see your doctor before
engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the
following apply:
•
You are a man older than age 45 or a woman
older than age 55;
•
You have a family history of heart disease before
age 55;
•
You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
•
You have not exercised for three months or more;
•
You are overweight or obese;
•
You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol;
•
You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called
prediabetes.
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Applications S Health
When in Doubt — Check It Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have several
health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak
with your doctor before starting a new exercise
program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is
a good way to plan an exercise program that is right
and safe for you. Consider it the first step on your
path to physical fitness.
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Applications S Health
S Voice
Speak commands to perform
operations on your device, and
to speak criteria for searches
and other operations.
Use SVoice
™
to find everything
from directions to trivia answers
to the current weather forecast.
Access S Voice
You can access S Voice from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > SVoice.
2. Speak a command.
3. Tap the microphone icon, if the device does not
hear you, or to give it another command.
Tip: Tap
Moreoptions for example commands and
t
o view a tutorial.
S Voice Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the S Voice app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > SVoice.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Applications S Voice
Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
Change
players
File name
Playback
position
Time elapsed
Screen ratio
Rewind
Pause or Play
Volume
More options
Adjust
volume
Video length
Pop-up
Fast-forward
•
Volume: Adjust the volume.
•
Rewind: Restart the video or skip to a previous
video. Touch and hold to rewind the video.
•
More options: View more options.
•
Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
•
Adjust volume: Drag the slider to adjust volume.
Tap Volume to display this option.
•
Time elapsed: Display the time elapsed for the
current video.
•
Video length: Display the total length of the video.
•
Playback position: Skip to another part of the
video.
•
Pop-up: Open the video in the pop-up player
window.
•
File name: Display the name of the video file.
•
Fast-forward: Skip to the next video. Touch and
hold to fast-forward the current video.
•
Change players: Play the video on nearby
devices.
•
Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.
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Applications Video Player
Access the Video Player
Use Video Player to access and play videos stored
on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Swipe through the videos stored on your device.
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Use Pop-Up
Multitask with Pop-up by transforming your video
player into a pop-up window. The video continues
to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or
moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap
Pop-up to continue playing the video in
a floatin
g window.
•
Drag the window to any location on the screen.
•
Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.
Change the Video Screen Size
You can change the size of the video during video
playback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the
screen size options:
Full-screen in ratio view: The video
is enlarged as much as possible without
becoming distorted.
•
Full-screen view: The entire screen is
used, which may cause some minor distortion.
•
Original size view: The video is played in
its original size.
•
Stretch to fit: The video is enlarged to fit
the screen without becoming distorted.
•
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Video Player
Voice Recorder
Record voice memos and notes.
Create a Voice Recording
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
VoiceRecorder.
•
Tap More options > Settings >
Recordingquality to adjust the recording
quality.
•
Tap Select mode to choose the appropriate
recording mode:
-
Normal: This recording mode picks up any
sounds detected by the microphones.
-
Interview: The top and bottom microphones
are used for two-directional recording. The
top and bottom of the device pick up equal
amounts of sound. Microphones can be
muted during recording and playback.
-
Conversation: The microphones are
sensitive to sound from all directions and
can distinguish up to eight sources of
sound. Sound sources can be muted during
recording and playback.
-
Voice memo: Voice input is converted to
text on screen. The maximum recording time
is five minutes.
•
Tap Record to record an audio file.
•
Tap Stop to stop recording. The file is
automatically saved.
•
Tap Pause to pause the recording of an
audio file.
•
Tap Cancel to cancel the recording of an
audio file.
•
Tap Bookmark to add a bookmark to the
recording.
Manage Recordings
To display a list of recordings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Voic
eRecorder.
2. Tap List.
To search through available recordings:
► Tap
Search.
To delete one or more voice recordings:
1. Tap Delete.
2. Tap each recording you want to select or tap the
selected checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all recordings.
3. Tap Done.
To share one or more voice recordings:
1. Tap
More options > Select.
2. Tap each recording you want to select or tap the
selected checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all recordings.
3. Tap
Share via, select a sharing method, and
follo
w the prompts.
For additional options:
► Tap More options.
•
Select: Choose desired recordings.
•
Sort by: Sort the list of recordings.
•
Filter by category: Filter entries by category.
•
Edit categories: Modify your categories.
•
Settings: Configure Voice Recorder.
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Applications Voice Recorder
Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and customize
the home screen, apps, and
features.
How to Use Settings
Access Settings
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the
Statusbar to display the Notification panel, and
then tap
Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Setting search feature.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Search.
•
Enter a word or words in the Search box.
Asyou type, settings that match display on
thescreen.
•
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Change How Settings Are Listed
Settings can be listed in a grid, list, or tab view.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Moreoptions > View as.
3. Select a different view.
Customize the Quick Settings
Menu
Quick settings are the settings that you are most
likely to frequently use. When you first access the
Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a
default list of settings.
Change the Quick Settings Menu
You can change the Quick settings menu to include
your most frequently used settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit quick settings.
•
Select settings to display in your
Quicksettings menu. Settings that are
checked display in the Quick settings menu.
•
Uncheck a setting type to remove it.
3. Tap Done to save your new Quick settings menu.
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Settings How to Use Settings
Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access
to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range APs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Statusbar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection
status:
•
When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a wireless Access Point,
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.
•
If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
device is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available
is displayed in the Status bar. It may also display
if there is a communication issue with the target
wireless Access Point.
Wi-Fi Networks
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
•
When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
•
When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
4. To manually scan for networks, tap
Moreoptions > Scan.
Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap
AddWi-Fi network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
•
Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
•
Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
•
Show advanced options: Tap if you need to
add advanced options such as Proxy settings,
IPsettings, or Key management.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target Access Point.
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Settings Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Smart network switch to automatically
switch between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to
maintain a stable Internet connection.
4. Tap
Moreoptions for options:
•
Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi
networks.
•
Wi-Fi Direct: Configure a Wi-Fi Direct
connection with a nearby device.
•
Advanced
-
Network notification: Receive a notification
when new wireless Access Points are
available.
-
Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks by Alphabet or
Signal strength.
-
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
-
Install certificates: Install authentication
certificates.
-
MAC address: View your device’s
MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks
(notconfigurable).
-
IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).
•
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
•
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment
(notconfigurable).
•
Share Wi-Fi profile: Share Wi-Fi profiles you
have created with others.
•
Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
networks, and other settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect
to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device
automa
tically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct
devices, or you can tap Scan to start scanning.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
To rename your device (as seen by other devices):
► Tap
Moreoptions > Rename device.
To disconnect from a device:
► Tap End connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct isdisplayed in
the Status bar.
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Settings Wi-Fi Settings
Download Booster
Download Booster improves
download speed by using both
Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the
same time when downloading
files over 30 MB in size.
Note: Download Booster uses mobile data services.
To turn on Download Booster:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Download booster, and then tap On/Off to
turn Download Booster on or off.
Settings
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Download Booster
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and wireless
devices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
When Bluetooth is turnedon, Bluetooth
isdisplayed in the Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on.
•
When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
•
To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a
one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the
devices continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on.
•
Make sure that the target device is
discoverable, so that your device can find it.
Refer to the instructions that came with the
device to find out how to set it to discoverable
mode.
3. Tap the name of the target device when you see
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.
•
Your device automatically tries to pair with the
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.
Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth -compatible devices.
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Bluetooth
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. Tap
Settings next t
o the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
Make Your Device Visible to
Other Bluetooth Devices
When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth
can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can
choose the length of time your device remains
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. Tap Bluetooth >
Moreoptions >
Visibilit
ytimeout.
4. Select a time period for your device to remain
visible after you turn on visibility.
Review Files Received Using
Bluetooth
When you receive files from another device using
Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Bluetooth > Moreoptions >
Recei
vedfiles.
Change Your Device’s Name
Change the name others use when pairing with your
device using Bluetooth.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Bluetooth > Moreoptions >
Renamedev
ice.
3. Tap the device name field and edit your device
name.
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Bluetooth
Tethering and Mobile HotSpot
Share your device’s mobile
data connection with a Mobile
HotSpot or USB tethering.
Enable Mobile HotSpot
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use the Mobile hotspot.
Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power
and uses data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Tethering and mobile hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on or off.
Connect a Device to Your
Mobile HotSpot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to
your device’s Mobile hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Tethering and mobile hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on.
4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
5. Scan for mobile hotspots and select the target
device from the list.
6. On the target device, enter your device’s
Mobilehotspot password.
Allowed Device List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name
and password.
Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot
consumes battery power and uses data service. While
Mobile hotspot is active, your device’s applications
use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while
using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra
datacharges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Tethering and mobile hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
4. Tap
More options > Allowed devices, and
then tap A
dd to enter the other device’s
Device name and MACaddress.
5. Tap OK to add the device.
Change the Mobile HotSpot
Password
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Tethering and mobile hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
4. Tap
More options > Configure.
5. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK and
enter a new password.
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Tethering and Mobile HotSpot
Configure Mobile HotSpot
Settings
Manage your Mobile hotspot security and
connection settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Tethering and mobile hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
4. Tap
More options > Configure:
•
Network SSID: View and change the name of
your Mobile hotspot.
•
Broadcast network name (SSID): Disable to
make your Mobile hotspot invisible to other
Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices
can still connect to your Mobile hotspot, but
have to set up the connection manually with
your Network SSID and Password.
•
Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.
•
Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, enter the password.
•
Show password: Display your password
instead of masking it.
•
Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, and
to specify the channel your device uses for
Mobile hotspot.
Tethering Your Device
You can use USB tethering to share your device’s
Internet connection with a computer.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Tethering and mobile hotspot >
USBtethering to connect the computer to the
device using the USB cable.
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Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your
device from all networks and
turns off connectivity features,
such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in airplane mode, you
can use other features, such as
playing music, watching videos,
and other online applications.
To turn Airplane mode on or off:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to
enable or disable the option.
Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the
Device options menu. Press and hold the Power key,
and then tap Airplane mode.
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Settings Airplane Mode
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Data usage for options:
•
Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also
control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
•
Set mobile data limit: Disable your mobile
data connection when the specified limit is
reached. Drag the red limit line to set the data
usage limit.
•
Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period isdisplayed on the
graph, along with usage by application below.
•
Upgrade data service: Explore data plan
upgrade options for your rate plan.
3. Tap More options:
•
Restrict background data: Restrict some
apps and services from working unless you
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
•
Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that
shows Wi-Fi usage.
•
Mobile HotSpot: Select Wi-Fi networks that
are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps
from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.
•
Mobile networks: Add and edit mobile
networks. For more information, see
Mobile Networks.
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Data Usage
Location Settings
Some apps, such as Google
maps, may require one or more
location services be turned on
for full functionality.
Location Method
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Location services on.
4. Tap Mode to select how your location is
determined:
•
High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
•
Power saving: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks
(no GPS).
•
GPS only: Use GPS only.
5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining your location:
•
Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
•
Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and connect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
turned off.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Location services on.
4. Tap an entry to view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google Location History
™
stores and uses your
device’s most recent location data. Google apps,
such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve
your search results based on places that you have
visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Location services on.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.
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Location Settings
Location Sources
You can save your favorite locations for use with
services that require location information. This
information can improve your search results and
other location-related activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Location services on.
4. Tap My places.
•
Tap Add to add more categories.
•
Tap a category (Home, Work, or Car) to add a
location.
•
To delete a custom category, tap
Moreoptions > Select, tap a category to
delete, and t
hen tap Delete.
Note: Home, Work, and Car cannot be deleted.
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More Networks
More networks settings allow
you to configure a variety of
communication settings for your
device.
Nearby Device Scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to.
Note: This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy
scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your
device.
To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Morenetworks > Nearby devicescanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks and
mobile data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for
options:
•
Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a
mobile data network.
•
Data roaming: Allow your device to connect
to data services while roaming. Significantly
higher charges may result.
•
Access Point Names: Select the Access Point
Name for mobile connection to the Internet.
•
Network mode: Choose a preferred network
mode.
•
Network operators: Search, select and setup
available networks.
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Set up and configure VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs) on your device.
Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password
before setting up a VPN. For more information, see
Lock Screen.
Add a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> More networks > VPN.
2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Follow the prompts to set up yourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> More networks > VPN.
2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Tap the VPN you want to connect to, enter your
log in information, and tap Connect.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> More networks > VPN.
2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or
delete.
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More Networks
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage
issues in and around the home or wherever cellular
coverage is limited.
Note: Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your
mobile carrier. Please contact your mobile service
provider for details on cost and functionality.
To configure Wi-Fi Calling:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings> More networks
2. Tap Wi-Fi calling.
3. Tap On/Off to either enable or disable the
feature.
4. Tap an option to customize your preferences for
calling:
•
Wi-Fi preferred: Use Wi-Fi for calls, if possible.
•
Cellular network preferred: Use Wi-Fi for
calls if the cellular network is unavailable.
•
Never use cellular network: Only use Wi-Fi
for calls.
5. Tap More options to view a tutorial or top
quest
ions about Wi-Fi Calling.
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Settings More Networks
NFC Settings
NFC (Near Field Communication)
allows data exchange when you
touch your device with another
compatible device. This is used
for applications such as Android
Beam and S Beam.
Enable NFC
Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data
with other NFC devices.
To activate NFC:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap NFC.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding
the devices close together. You can beam browser
pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap NFC.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap Android Beam.
5. Tap On/Off to turn Android Beam on.
6. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC-capable device and the content is
transferred.
S Beam
When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to
another NFC-capable device by holding the devices
close together.
You can beam images and videos from your Gallery,
music files from your Music app, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap NFC.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap S Beam.
5. Tap On/Off to turn S Beam on.
6. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC-capable device and the content is
transferred.
Tap and Pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default
payment application you want to use for making
purchases on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap NFC.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap Tap and pay.
5. Select the app that you want as your default.
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NFC Settings
Nearby Devices
Share your media files with
nearby devices using Wi-Fi,
Wi-FiDirect, or Mobile Hotspot.
Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can
access your data. Use this option with care.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Setti
ngs.
2. Tap Nearby devices.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Nearby devices.
4. Set the following options:
•
Content to share: Select the content to share.
Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music.
•
Allowed devices: Indicate the devices
accessible to your device.
•
Denied devices: Indicate devices not allowed
access to your device.
•
Download to: Allow downloading of data
to your device or optional memory card
(notincluded).
•
Receive files from other devices: Warn if a
device attempts to upload data to your device.
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Settings Nearby Devices
Printing
Print images and documents
to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers
(notincluded).
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.
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Printing
Screen Mirroring
Share Your Device’s Screen with
Another Device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings> ScreenMirroring.
•
Available devices are listed.
2. Tap Scan to find more devices.
3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
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Screen Mirroring
MirrorLink
Mirror your device’s display on
your car’s entertainment and
information screen using a USB
connection. To use this feature,
your car system must support
MirrorLink.
To activate MirrorLink:
1. Connect your device to your car’s system using
the USB cable.
2. On your device’s Home screen, tap
Apps >
Se
ttings > MirrorLink.
3. Tap Connect to vehicle via USB.
4. Tap
More options > MirrorLink device ID to
vie
w the MirrorLink ID for your device.
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Settings MirrorLink
Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds and
vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches,
and other activities.
Adjust the Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume
for call ringtones, notifications, and other media.
Tip: You can also set System volume from the home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications, and then drag
the sliders to set the default volume for:
•
Ringtone
•
Media
•
Notifications
•
System
Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
Tip: Sound modes are also available from the
Deviceoptions menu. Press and hold the Power key,
and then choose Mute, Vibrate, or Sound from the
Device options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,
and then choose a mode:
•
Sound: Your device uses the sounds,
vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen
in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
•
Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications
and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity
you choose in Sound settings.
•
Mute: Your device plays no sounds or
vibrations. Reminders will still occur.
Vibration Intensity
Set the vibration intensity of incoming calls,
notifications, and Haptic feedback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibration
intensity.
3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration
intensities.
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Sounds and Notifications
Vibrate When Ringing
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when
you receive a call.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibrate when
ringing to turn the feature on.
Note: This feature is only available when the Sound
mode is set to Sound.
Ringtones
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Ringtones.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview, and then tap
OK to set it as your default ringtone.
– or –
Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone.
Vibrations
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your
own pattern.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibrations.
3. Tap a pattern to preview it, and then tap OK to
set it as your default vibration pattern.
Notification Ringtone
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Notificationringtone.
3. Tap a sound to preview it, and then tap OK to set
it as your default notification sound.
Other Sounds
Set various other sound options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds.
3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under
Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate
whether to enable the sound or vibration.
4. To modify sound settings associated with several
frequently used apps, tap one of the following to
access the app’s sound settings:
•
Call: Configure call notifications and alerts.
•
Messages: Configure messaging notifications
and alerts.
•
Email: Configure email account notifications.
•
Calendar: Configure event notifications.
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Sounds and Notifications
Do Not Disturb
You can set your device to silence all calls and
alerts except for times you schedule.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.
Scheduling
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode
on or off automatically at scheduled times.
Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb
mode has been turned on manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days,
Start time, and End time.
Exceptions
This option lets you customize which notifications
are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb
mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the
following options:
•
No exceptions
•
Alarms only
•
Custom
Notifications on Lock Screen
To define how notifications should be displayed on
your device’s lock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications
on lock screen and select an option:
Showcontent, Hide content, or Do not show
notifications.
Application Notifications
To set whether application notifications are
displayed:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Application
notifications.
3. Swipe through the list of apps and tap an app.
4. Tap On/Off to block all notifications from
this app, to show priority notifications for the
selected app, or to hide sensitive content from
the selected app.
Notification Access
Prevent applications from reading notifications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notification
access.
3. Swipe through the list of apps and tap On/Off to
block apps from reading notifications.
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Display Settings
Adjust display options and
features, including the font
options, screen brightness, and
more.
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Display > Brightness for options:
•
Tap Automatic brightness to allow the device
to adjust brightness automatically.
•
To set a custom brightness level, clear the
Automatic brightness checkmark and drag the
Brightness level.
Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel. Drag down the Status bar at the top
of the screen to find the Brightness options.
Font Style and Size
You can set the font style and size for all text that
isdisplayed on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font style and
font size.
•
Tap Font style and select a different font.
-
Tap Download to find more fonts.
•
Tap Font size and tap a font size.
Screen Rotation
Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on
the orientation of your face.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Display > Screen rotation.
3. Tap On/Off, and then tap Smart rotation to turn
the feature on.
Smart Stay
Using the front camera to detect your face, the
screen does not time out as long as you are facing
the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Display > Smart stay to turn the feature on.
Screen Timeout
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you tap the screen or press any key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout, and then choose
a time period.
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Display Settings
Screen Mode
Choose a screen mode to match your type of
viewing. You can choose to have the device
automatically adapt the display depending on the
type of image being displayed, and other criteria
such as battery level.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Display > Screen mode, and then choose a
screen mode.
•
To have your device automatically optimize
the display to match the type of image being
displayed and other criteria, such as battery
level, tap Adapt display.
– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based
on what you are viewing.
Auto Adjust Screen Tone
Your device analyzes the images displayed on the
screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to
conserve battery power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Display > Auto adjust screen tone to turn
the feature on.
Daydream
The Daydream
™
setting controls what the screen
displays when the device is docked (dock not
included), or while charging. You can choose
to display colors, or display photos stored on
yourdevice.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Display > Daydream.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Daydream on and configure
the following options:
•
Colors: Display a changing screen of colors.
•
Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard.
Tap Settings for options.
•
Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
•
Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo
frame. Tap Settings for options.
4. Tap More options > Preview to see a
demonstr
ation of Daydream.
LED Indicator
Select which functions (such as charging or low
battery) the LED indicator displays on the front of
the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Display > LED indicator for options.
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Display Settings
Touch Key Light Duration
Set the length of time Recent and Back
remain lit after you touch them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to
choose a timeout period.
Increase Touch Sensitivity
Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to
improve results when wearing gloves.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to turn
the feature on.
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Wallpaper Settings
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
Homeandlock screen.
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap
Setaswallpaper.
•
Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
•
Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated
wallpaper. (Animated wallpaper consumes
additional battery power.)
•
Tap Travel wallpaper to set up that option
(Lock screen only).
For more information, see Change the Wallpaper.
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Lock Screen
Choose a method for unlocking
your screen. Different Screen
Locks have different levels of
security and options.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen
3. Tap Screen lock to select a screen lock and
level of security:
•
Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
•
Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap
gesture you create and use to unlock your
device. This option provides medium security.
•
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
•
Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.
•
Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
•
None: Never use a Lock screen.
4. Select your notification preferences, if you
choose a secured lock screen option:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
5. Choose a screen lock option:
Swipe Only
•
Phone shortcut: Display a phone shortcut on
your Lock screen.
•
Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen.
•
Help text: Show help information on unlocking
the screen on the Lock screen.
Pattern Only
•
Pattern type: Select a pattern type.
•
Make pattern visible: Display the pattern as
your draw it.
•
Vibration feedback: Vibrate when the unlock
pattern is entered incorrectly.
PIN, Pattern, Password and Fingerprint Only
•
Lock automatically: Screen locks 5 seconds
after screen automatically turns off.
•
Lock instantly with power key: Screen locks
instantly when locked with the power key.
All Screen Lock Types
•
Dual clock: Display a dual clock on your Lock
screen when roaming.
•
Clock size: Select the size of the clock that
isdisplayed on your Lock screen.
•
Show date: Display the date on the
Lockscreen.
•
Camera shortcut: Display a camera shortcut
on your Lock screen.
•
Owner Information: Show owner information
on the Lock screen.
•
Additional information: Display Weather
information or the step count when Pedometer
in SHealth is turned on.
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Multi Window Settings
Turn on the Multi window feature.
For more information, see Use Multi Window.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings> Multi window.
2. Tap On/Off to enable. The following option is
available:
•
Open in Multi window view: Automatically
view content in a multi window when you open
files from My Files or Video, or attachments
from email.
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Notification Panel Settings
Customize which Quicksetting
buttons display on the
Notification panel.
You can also customize
which apps display on the
Recommended applications
menu on the Notification panel
when you perform certain
actions, such as plugging in
earphones.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings>Notification panel.
– or –
From the Notification panel, tap
View all >
Edit.
2. The following options are available:
•
Brightness adjustment: Adjust the screen
brightness and volume from the Notification
panel.
•
Recommended apps: Show selected apps
on the Notification panel after certain actions,
such as connecting earphones. Tap On/Off to
turn the feature on.
To customize which quick setting buttons display at
the top of the Notification panel:
► Touch and drag buttons to reorder them.
To use the default layout:
► Tap Reset.
Recommended Apps
When you perform certain actions, such as plugging
in earphones, the Notification panel can display
shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as
Music Player or Google Play Music.
To customize which shortcuts display on the
Recommended apps menu:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
1. Tap Notification panel > Recommended apps.
2. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
3. Tap Edit and choose which apps to display
on the Notification panel when you insert
earphones.
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Toolbox
The Toolbox is a floating
shortcut menu that isdisplayed
on every screen, giving you
quick access to your favorite
apps.
To activate the Toolbox:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Toolbox.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
4. Tap Edit to choose up to five apps to display in
Toolbox.
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One-Handed Operation
Adjust the screen size and layout
for easy control of your device
with one hand.
To enable One-Handed Operation features:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap One-handed operation.
3. Tap On/Offto turn it on or off.
•
When activated, hold the device in one hand
and swipe from the midpoint to the left or right
edge of the screen to the middle and back, in
one quick motion.
Settings
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One-Handed Operation
Easy Mode
Switch between the default
screen layout and a simpler
layout. The Easy Mode layout
has larger text and icons, making
for a more straightforward visual
experience.
To enable Easy Mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings> Easy mode.
2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
•
When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe
down the page and select which apps you
want to display on the Home screens.
3. Tap the checkbox next to the apps you want to
add or remove.
4. When finished, tap Done.
To disable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Easymode > Standard mode to exit
Easymode.
3. Tap Done to confirm.
Settings
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Easy Mode
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features that make using the
device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.
Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision
•
Switch Access: Use this option to control your
device using configurable key combinations.
Tap On/Off to turn the feature on. Tap
Settings for more options.
•
TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind
and low-vision users. Tap Settings for more
options.
-
TalkBack can collect all of the text you
enter, except passwords, including personal
data and credit card numbers. It may also
log your user interface interactions with
thedevice.
•
Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy. TalkBack must be enabled in
order to configure this option.
•
Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping. TalkBack
must be enabled in order to configure this
option.
•
Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords. TalkBack must
be enabled in order to configure this option.
•
Font size: Set the font size.
•
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
the background.
•
Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
•
Notification reminder: Play a beep when a
notification for a call, message, and so on, has
been missed.
•
Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to black
text on a white background.
•
Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color. Tap Color adjustment for options.
•
Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps. Tap
On/Off to turn the feature on.
•
Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred
TTS engine and options. For more information,
see Text-To-Speech Options.
Hearing
•
Flash notification: Set your camera light to
blink whenever you receive a notification.
•
Turn off all sounds: For privacy, turn off all
notifications and audio.
•
Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality of
your device for use with hearing aids.
•
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available
Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
•
Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available. Tap
Google subtitles (CC) for options.
•
Sound balance: Use the slider to set the Left
and Right balance when using a stereo device.
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•
Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.
•
Baby crying detector: Vibrate the device to
alert you when baby crying is detected.
Dexterity and interaction
•
Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
•
Air wake up: Wake up your device by waving
your hand over the sensor.
•
Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.
•
Interaction control: Block areas of the screen
from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate
screen and hard key functions. Only show
application notifications in the Notification
panel and the Statusbar.
More Settings
•
Direct access: Open your accessibility
settings by pressing the Home Key three times
in quick succession.
•
Answering and ending calls: Answer calls
by pressing the Home key, using voice
commands, waving your hand over the device,
or by pressing the Power key.
•
Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms
and calendar events.
•
Manage accessibility: Export your
accessibility settings and share them with
another device.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility
services you install may be configured here.
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Settings Accessibility
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. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Private mode.
3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up
Private mode.
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Finger Scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an
alternative to entering passwords
in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint
to verify your identity when
logging in to your Samsung
account.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the
sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar
to a registered fingerprint.
Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to 3 fingerprints. A password is
also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Finger scanner > Fingerprint manager.
3. Swipe your finger over the Home key to register
your first fingerprint or to continue to the
nextscreen.
Add a Fingerprint
If no fingerprints are registered, the manager
automatically opens the Register fingerprint
screen. Otherwise:
► Tap Add and follow the instructions to
re
gister a fingerprint and password.
Rename a Fingerprint:
►
Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap
Edit.
Delete a Fingerprint:
►
Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap
Delete.
Change Backup Password
1.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Finger scanner > Change backup
password.
3. Scan your fingerprint.
4. Enter a new backup password.
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Additional Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Finger scanner for options.
•
Screen lock: Change your Screen lock
and access Screen lock settings. For more
information, see Lock Screen.
•
Web sign-in: Access your online accounts
using your fingerprint.
•
Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity
using your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.
•
Pay with PayPal: Link your PayPal account to
your device to make faster and more secure
PayPal payments using any of your registered
fingerprints.
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Settings Finger Scanner
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 an option, and tap On/Off to enable each of
the following:
•
Air browse: Scroll through pages or lists of
items by moving your hand over the sensor in
the direction that you would like to scroll.
•
Direct call: Call the contact whose call log,
message, or contact details are currently on
the screen by bringing the device close to
yourear.
•
Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when
you pick it up to notify you about missed calls
and messages.
•
Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds and
video by covering the screen or turning over
thedevice.
•
Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
the screen when you sweep your hand left or
right across the screen.
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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.
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Accounts
Set up and manage accounts,
including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you
can choose to synchronize your
calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.
Add an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Add account.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Check individual data items to sync.
5. Tap
Moreoptions > Sync now or Sync all to
sync
hronize the account.
Note: Sync options and the location of the sync
command differ depending on the account type.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
of the same type.
Note: Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers. Contact
your service provider for more information on your
account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
– or –
Tap Settings or other available options to
configure common settings for all accounts of
this type.
Delete an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account, and then tap
Moreoptions >
Remov
eaccount.
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Settings Accounts
Cloud
Back up your personal data
using your Samsung account or
Dropbox.
Use Your Samsung Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Cloud.
3. If you have not signed in to your Samsung
account, tap Add Samsung account.
– or –
Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync
settings and backup options.
4. Tap to view the following Samsung account
information:
•
Backup: Manage your back up and restore
options.
•
Restore: Retrieve data from your Samsung
account.
Use Your Dropbox Account
For more information about Dropbox, visit
dropbox.com.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Cloud.
3. If you have not signed in to your Dropbox
account, tap Link Dropbox account.
– or –
Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync
settings and backup options.
4. Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.
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Settings Cloud
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 >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
•
Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
•
Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
•
Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.
Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network
settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Factory Data Reset
Return your device to its 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 other files.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
Collect Diagnostics
Collect diagnostics data for troubleshooting.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Collect diagnostics.
3. Tap any of the options to read the description
and decide if you want to enable the feature.
•
Diagnostics: Help T-Mobile troubleshoot your
device issues.
•
Issue Assist: Optimize Wi-Fi connectivity and
diagnose network issues.
•
Personalized Offers: Receive T-Mobile offers
that will improve your experience.
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Language and Input Settings
Configure your device’s
language and input settings.
Samsung Keyboard
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
Language
Set your default language.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Default
Set a default keyboard orinput method.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default.
3. Select a keyboard.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from
the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options:
•
English(US): Set the keyboard type to Qwerty
keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.
•
Select input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard. To
switch between languages, slide the space bar
sideways.
•
Predictive text: Allow Predictive text to
suggest words matching your text entries,
and, optionally, complete common words
automatically. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts,
messages, Gmail, and social networking
sites — improving its accuracy of predicting
your text entries.
•
Additional keyboard settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation, and
much more.
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Settings Language and Input Settings
Google Voice Typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google Voice Typing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Google voice typing for options:
•
Languages: Select languages for Google
voice typing.
•
“Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch
a Google search whenever you say
“OKGoogle”.
•
Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
•
Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
•
Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
•
Block offensive words: Hide search results
that contain offensive words.
•
Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
Bluetooth headset (not included), if one is
connected.
Text-To-Speech Options
Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS
is used for various accessibility features, such as
TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for options:
•
Choose either the Samsung or Google
text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to
each TTS engine for options.
•
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
•
Listen to an example: Play a sample of
speech synthesis (available if voice data is
installed).
•
Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
Read New Notifications Aloud
Set the device to read new notifications aloud for
incoming calls, messages, and emails, as well as
caller or sender information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Language and input > Read notifications
aloud.
3. Tap the checkbox to enable each option.
Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Configure settings for using an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.
3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the
left to go slower.
4. Tap OK to save your setting.
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Date and Time Settings
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 >
Settings.
2. Tap Date and time. The following options are
available:
•
Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from the wireless network.
•
Set date: Enter the current date (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).
•
Set time: Enter the current time (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).
•
Automatic time zone: Receive the current
time zone from the wireless network.
•
Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone (only available when Automatic time zone
is disabled).
•
Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
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Safety Assistance
Receive real-time information
about emergencies and severe
weather conditions.
You can also enable Emergency
mode: a power-conserving mode
that restricts certain apps and
functions while allowing access
to Messages, Contacts, and
emergency calls.
Emergency Mode
Use Emergency mode to conserve battery
power during emergencies. Power-hungry apps
and functions are disable, but you are still able
to sendmessages, use Contacts, and make
emergencycalls.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Setti
ngs.
2. Tap Safetyassistance > Emergency mode.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
For more information, see Emergency Mode.
Geo News
Receive information about weather, environmental
situations, and geological information for your
location during emergencies.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Setti
ngs.
2. Tap Safetyassistance > Geo News.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
•
Geo News notification pop-ups: Receive
popup alerts.
Send Help Messages
Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when
you are in an emergency situation.
To enable this feature:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Setti
ngs.
2. Tap Safetyassistance > Send help messages.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on and configure
the following options:
•
Send pictures: Send photos taken with the
front and back cameras to your emergency
contacts.
•
Send sound recording: Send a short audio
message to your emergency contacts.
To send a help message:
► Press the Power key quickly three times.
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Settings Safety Assistance
Manage Primary Contacts
Select contacts or create new ones to be your
emergency contacts. These contacts automatically
receive your help message.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Safetyassistance > Manage primary
contacts.
3. Tap Create primary contact and choose one of
the following options:
•
Create contact: Enter a name and phone
number for a new emergency contact.
•
Select from contacts: Designate a contact to
be an emergency contact.
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Settings Safety Assistance
Accessories
Configure options when
using HDMI audio devices
(notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accessories > Audio output.
3. Select a sound output format to use when
connecting your device to HDMI devices
(notincluded). Some devices may not support
the surround sound setting.
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Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Battery for options:
•
Battery usage View battery usage since the
battery was last fully charged.
-
Past and predicted usage: View a chart of
past usage and estimated time remaining.
-
Recent battery usage: Tap an item to view
details of its battery usage.
More options: Tap Optimize battery
usage to select apps and optimize their
individual battery usage. Tap Refresh to
update the listing.
-
•
Detail: View details on apps that have an
abnormal amount of battery usage.
•
Percentage on status bar: Display the battery
charge percentage next to the battery icon on
the Statusbar.
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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 gray scale theme on the
Home screen and limiting the
number of usable apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Power saving for options:
•
Power saving mode: Save battery power by
limiting your device’s performance, limiting
vibration feedback, and restricting location
services and most background data.
•
Ultra power saving mode: Save battery power
by applying a simplified grayscale theme to
your Home screen and limiting the number of
usable apps.
Tip: Tap More options > Help to display more
infor
mation about conserving power.
Settings
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Storage
View the device memory and
usage, or mount, unmount, or
format an optional memory card
(not included).
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Storage.
•
Device storage used out of the total space
available is displayed.
3. Tap Internal storage for the following:
•
Total space: The total space in your device’s
memory.
•
Available space: The amount of storage space
currently available.
•
System memory: The minimum amount of
storage space required to run the system.
•
Used space: The amount of storage space
currently being used.
•
Other: The space used by app data,
downloaded files, and Android system files.
•
Cached data: The amount of data currently
cached.
•
Explore: Launch My Files to view content
stored on your device.
To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all
apps.
4. Tap Delete to confirm.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory
isdisplayed as Total space and Available space.
Note: The SD card menu only appears when an
optional memory card is installed.
Install a Memory Card
You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC
card (not included) to add additional memory space
to your device.
1. Remove the back cover. For more information,
see Remove the Back Cover.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully
slide the memory card into the slot.
3. Replace the back cover. For more information,
see Replace the Back Cover.
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Note: To improve performance and reliability with
high-definition video recording and playback, it is
recommended you use a memory card (SD card) that
is both rated as at least a Class 10 and provides a
high read speed.
Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, 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
have to mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap SD card > Mount.
Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing
it from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap SD card > Unmount.
3. Remove the back cover. For more information,
see Remove the Back Cover.
4. Slide the card out.
5. Replace the back cover. For more information,
see Replace the Back Cover.
Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
back up your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all
the stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap SD card > Format and follow the prompts.
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Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.
•
Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play applications.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Encryption
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Protect encrypted data: Encrypt all data on
your device.
•
Encrypt external SD card: Encrypt data on a
memory card (not included).
SIMCard Lock
Use this option to set up your password when one is
first required or change your current password.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock and follow
the prompts.
Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to turn
the feature on.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
•
Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung using Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
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Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can
disable or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Setti
ngs.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
•
Trusted credentials: Display certificates in
your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
•
Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
•
Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
Advanced Security
Protect your device with these advanced security
options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Setti
ngs.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
-
To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or
Fingerprints). For more information, see
Set a Screen Lock.
•
Pin windows: Pin a specific app on your
device screen. Follow the prompts.
•
Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
•
Smart Lock: Set your device to stay unlocked
when you have trusted devices connected or
when it’s in a trusted place.
-
To view Smart Lock, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or
Fingerprints). For more information, see
Set a Screen Lock.
•
Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.
Settings Security
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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
•
Settings
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About Your Device
View information about your
device, including status, legal
information, hardware and
software versions, and a tutorial.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:
•
Download updates manually: Check for
software updates.
•
Scheduled software updates: Set a time to
automatically check for and install software
updates.
•
Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device,
including Samsung Legal information.
•
Legal information: View legal notices
and other legal information, including your
embedded Samsung legal information.
•
Report diagnostic info: Consent to send
diagnostic and usage data about your device
to Samsung.
•
Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
•
Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.
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Settings About Your Device
Application Manager
You can download and install
new applications on your device.
Use Application manager
settings to manage your
downloaded and preloaded
applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured
with system software not provided by or supported
by Google or any other company, you operate this
software at your own risk.
Application Manager Options
If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to
display them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.
3. If you have disabled applications:
•
Tap All apps at the top left of the screen.
•
Tap All apps, Enabled, or Turned off.
4. Tap More options for the following options:
•
Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide
system (background) apps.
•
App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
•
Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps
that can run on top of other running apps.
•
Change system settings: Select which apps
can change system endings.
•
Reset app preferences: Reset options that
have been changed. Existing app data is not
deleted.
Manage Apps
You can view and update information about an
application, including memory usage, default
settings, and permissions.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.
3. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application. The following
options are displayed:
•
Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.
•
Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
Restart your device if stopping an app,
process, or service causes your device to stop
working correctly.
•
Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
•
Data usage: View mobile data usage.
•
Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
•
Notifications: Configure notifications from
theapp.
•
Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.
•
Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
•
Memory: View memory usage.
Note: Options may vary by application.
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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. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings> Defaultapplications.
2. Tap the following to choose default apps:
•
Browser app: Choose a default browser app.
•
Calling app: Choose a default calling app.
•
Messaging app: Choose a default messaging
(text and multimedia) app.
•
Set as default: Choose default apps for other
functions.
•
Home: Choose a Home screen type.
•
Device assistance app: Choose an app that
provides assistance for using your device.
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Applications Settings Shortcuts
Shortcuts to the settings for
various apps are available in one
convenient location.
To quickly access the settings for Calendar, Call,
Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, Messages, or
SVoice:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Set
tings.
2. Tap one of the following to display the settings
for the selected app:
•
Calendar
•
Call
•
Contacts
•
Email
•
Gallery
•
Internet
•
Messages
•
S Voice
•
Google
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