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User Guide
User Guide
SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started
............................................................1
Front View .........................................................................2
Back View .........................................................................4
Assemble Your Device ...................................................6
Set Up Your Device .......................................................11
Secure Your Device ......................................................12
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..............................13
Know Your Device
...................................................14
Home Screen .................................................................15
Status Bar .......................................................................21
Touchscreen Navigation ..............................................24
Notification Panel ..........................................................26
Enter Text ........................................................................28
Calling
.............................................................................31
Make and Answer Calls ...............................................32
Applications
.................................................................38
Apps Screen ...................................................................39
Google Applications .....................................................43
Verizon Applications .....................................................47
Calculator ........................................................................49
Calendar ..........................................................................50
Camera and Video ........................................................51
Chrome ............................................................................55
Clock ................................................................................56
Contacts ..........................................................................58
Email ................................................................................65
Emergency Alerts ..........................................................67
Gallery .............................................................................68
Help ..................................................................................71
Memo ...............................................................................72
Message+ ........................................................................73
Messages ........................................................................76
Music Player ...................................................................79
My Files ...........................................................................81
Video Player ...................................................................84
Voice Recorder ..............................................................86
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Settings
..........................................................................87
How to Use Settings .....................................................88
Airplane Mode ................................................................89
Wi-Fi .................................................................................90
Bluetooth .........................................................................94
Data Usage .....................................................................97
More Networks ..............................................................98
Sound and Notification ............................................. 104
Display Settings .......................................................... 108
Wallpaper Settings ..................................................... 111
Lock Screen ................................................................ 112
Notification Panel ....................................................... 114
Storage ......................................................................... 115
Battery .......................................................................... 118
Ultra Power Saving Mode ......................................... 119
Applications ................................................................. 120
Easy Mode ................................................................... 126
Location Settings ....................................................... 127
Security Settings ........................................................ 129
Accounts ...................................................................... 133
Language and Input ................................................... 135
Backup and Reset ...................................................... 138
Date and Time Settings ............................................. 140
Accessibility ................................................................ 141
Printing ......................................................................... 143
Help ............................................................................... 144
About Phone ................................................................ 145
System Updates ......................................................... 146
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started using your new device.
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Front View
Getting Started
Proximity and
Status light
light sensors
Front camera
Earpiece
Volume key
Power key
Recent Back
Home key
Front View
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Front View
Getting Started
Here are some key features on the
front and sides of your device.
•
Proximity and light sensors: Detects the presence
of objects near the device.
•
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
•
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: Returns to the previous screen, or closes a
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
•
Home key: Press to return to the Home screen.
•
Recent: Displays recent apps, or touch and hold for
Home screen options.
•
Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your
device’s sounds and audio.
•
Front camera: Takes pictures and records videos.
•
Status light: Displays red when charging or the
battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived
or you are voice recording, and green when fully
charged.
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Back View
Getting Started
Flash
Microphone
Rear camera
Speaker
Headset jack
Microphone
USB charger/Accessory port
Back View
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Back View
Getting Started
Here are some key features found on
the back and sides of your device.
•
Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
commands.
•
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments
when taking a photo or recording video.
•
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).
•
Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
•
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset.
•
Rear camera: Takes pictures and records videos.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble
your device.
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the side
of your phone.
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Remove the Back Cover
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
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 will be loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional services,
and other features.
Warning: The plug-in SIM card information and its
contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or
bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card. 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 upper-left angled corner of
the card is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device
will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place
it back into the slot if the SIM is notdetected.
Install a Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is
not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card,
see “Install a Memory Card” on page 116.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Install the Battery Replace the Back Cover
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the phone, making sure the connectors align.
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone
and press down.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A 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 Samsung-approved charging devices.
Samsung accessories are designed 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.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low 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.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
( )
► 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” on page 118.
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Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the Device
options menu displays.
2. Tap Power off.
Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup
Wizard displays. It will guide 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.
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Secure Your Device
Getting Started
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.
► To unlock your device, press the Power key or
Home key, and then touch and drag your finger
across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock,
see“Set a Screen Lock” on page 112.
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
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,
see“Accounts” on page 133.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Acc
ounts > Add account > Google.
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,
see“Accounts” on page 133.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Acc
ounts > Add account > Samsungaccount.
Know Your Device
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.
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.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Notification icons
Status icons
Status bar
Widget
App folder
Home screen indicator
Apps list
App
shortcuts
Home Screen
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Here are some features of the
Homescreen.
•
Status icons: Display information about the device,
such as the network signal strength, battery level,
the time, and more.
•
Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and
notification icons (left).
•
App folder: For your convenience, there are several
applications that are grouped into folders on the
main Home screen.
•
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
•
App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite
applications.
•
Home screen indicator: Indicates which
Homescreen is presently displayed.
•
Widget: Runs as a self-contained application (not a
shortcut) on the Home screen.
•
Notification icons: Display new messages and
emails, notifications, available software updates,
and more.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
The Home screen is the starting
point for using your device.
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.
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.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on 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 on 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 displays when you press the
Home key.
•
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold
on a screen, and then drag to a new position.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
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.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers.
For details on viewing and changing wallpapers,
see “Wallpaper Settings” on page 111.
To access Wallpaper settings:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps 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
1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and
then tap Widgets.
2. View widgets by tapping categories.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen,
and then release it.
Remove a Widget
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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Home Screen
Know Your Device
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
Homescreen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just 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.
3. Enter a folder name.
4. Tap Add to place additional apps in the folder.
5. Tap Done. A folder is created with the shortcut(s)
inside.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Use Folders
•
Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.
•
To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the
shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.
•
To delete a folder, touch and hold a folder until
it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and
release.
Know Your Device
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
rightside and notification alerts on
the left side.
Status Icons
Full battery: Battery is fully charged.
Low battery: Battery is low.
Charge: Battery is charging.
Status Icons
Vibrate: Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute: Mute mode is enabled.
4G: The device is connected to a 4G LTE
wireless network.
Signal strength: Display the strength of the
signal.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is active.
Network unavailable: No wireless network
is available.
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Status Bar
Know Your Device
Notication Icons
Missed call: A call has been missed
Call: A call is in progress
Hold: Call is on hold.
Speakerphone: Call is using speakerphone.
Email: A new email has arrived.
New Gmail: A new Gmail message has
arrived.
Voicemail: A new voicemail message has
been received.
Text: A new text or multimedia message has
arrived.
Download: A download of a file or app is in
progress.
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Status Bar
Know Your Device
Notication Icons
Upload: A file is being uploaded or sent.
Google updates available: App updates
are available from the Google Play store.
Updates complete: App updates are
complete.
Keyboard: A keyboard is in use.
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Status Bar
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Touchscreen Navigation
Know Your Device
Touchscreen Navigation
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
Activate items by a touch and hold gesture.
•
Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to
move it.
•
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.
•
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
•
Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Homescreens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold on 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.
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Touchscreen Navigation
Know Your Device
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 the screen to zoom in while taking a
picture.
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Settings
View all Quick settings
Quick settings
Adjust screen
brightness
Tap notification to launch
app or view detail
Clear all notifications
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status,
and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
View the Notification Panel
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.
•
Tap an item to open it.
•
To clear a single notification, drag the notification
left or right. Tap CLEAR to clear all notifications.
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:
► On the Notification panel, swipe left or right across
the visible icons.
– or –
Tap Viewall.
To customize the Quick settings that appear:
► On the Notification panel, tap Viewall > Edit.
Know Your Device
Special Keys
Enter Text
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
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Sym
Symbol: Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Predictive Text
Touch and hold Options to:
Voice: Use Google voice typing.
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
Emojis: Insert emojis.
Options
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Enter Text
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Enter Text
Know Your Device
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggest words that match your text
entries, and can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, email, and social
networking sites — improving the accuracy of predicting
text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Language and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
For more information, see
“Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 135.
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, speak your text input.
Settings
1. On the Samsung keyboard, tap Google voice
typing. You may need to touch and hold Options
(left of the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Calling
Make telephone calls using a
variety of calling features and
services.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
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 Dial.
Quickly Dial a Number from
YourContactList
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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 the Recent tab. A list of recent calls is
displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Answer a Call
When a call is received the phone rings and displays
the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the
contacts list.
Answer From the Main Screen
At the incoming call screen:
•
Touch and drag Answer in any direction to
answer the call.
•
Touch and drag Reject in any direction to
reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
Answer While Active
If you are currently in an application when you receive
a call, it will appear as a pop-up window.
•
Tap Answer to accept the call and exit the
application.
•
Tap Reject to ignore the call and return to
the application.
•
Tap Expand to view the main call screen.
End a Call
► When you are ready to end your call, tap End.
Options During a Call
Your phone provides a number of functions that you
can use during a call.
Adjust the Call Volume
► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the
volume.
– or –
Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio by
tapping More options > Extra volume.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Listen with the Speaker or
BluetoothHeadset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetoothheadset (not included).
► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.
– or –
T
ap Bluetooth to use a Bluetooth headset
(notincluded).
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.
2. Dial the new number and tap Dial.
•
Tap Merge to hear both callers at once
(multiconferencing).
Multitask While on a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen
by pressing the Home key or using a preset app
option, your active call is indicated by an icon on the
Status bar.
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:
► Swipe the Status bar downward to reveal the
Notification panel, and then tap the Call notification.
To end a call from any application:
► Swipe the Status bar downward to reveal the
Notification panel, and then tap End call.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
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
newcall.
2. Tap the previous On hold number entry to switch
between the two calls. This places the new caller
on hold and activates the previous call.
Use Data While on a Call
If you want to use apps that use data, such as
email, Internet, and social networking, while you are
on a call, you must connect your phone to a Wi-Fi
network. Your phone’s connection to the network
handles the call and other apps will use data from the
Wi-Finetwork.
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 the Recent tab. A list of recent calls is
displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list, their
name is displayed.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap the Recent tab.
3. Tap the call you want to add to your contacts list.
4. Tap CREATE CONTACT.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap UPDATE EXISTING.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Delete a Call from the Call Log
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap the Recent tab.
3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
theCall log.
4. Tap More options > Delete.
Add a Call to the Reject List
By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls from
this number will be sent directly to your voicemail.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap the Recent tab.
3. Touch and hold the caller you want to add to the
Reject list.
4. Tap More options > Add to Auto reject list.
Make a Call Using Speed Dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for
speed dialing their default number.
► To make a call using Speed Dial, tap Phone
and enter the speed dial number
, hold down on the
lastdigit.
Assign a Speed Dial Number
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap More options > Speed dial. The Speed dial
screen displays showing the numbers 1 through
100 (Number 1 is reserved for voicemail).
•
Tap an unused number to assign it to a contact’s
default phone number.
•
To remove a speed dial number assignment,
tap Delete.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Make an Emergency Call
The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an
emergency number a one-tap process.
Note: This mode can drain your battery power more
rapidly than normal calling mode.
Make an Emergency Call without a
SIMCard
Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency
call with the phone; normal cell phone service is not
available.
1. From a secure Lock screen, swipe the phone
iconup.
2. Tap EMERGENCY CALL.
3. Enter 911 and tap Dial.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you will
have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and
End Call features.
Make an Emergency Call with a SIM
Card
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the emergency number (for example: 911),
and then tap Dial.
Call Settings
To access the Call settings menu:
► From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Moreoptions > Settings > Call.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Applications > Call
Applications
The Apps screen displays all
applications installed on your
device, both preloaded apps
and apps you download and
install yourself.
Learn how to change the way
apps appear, organize apps
into folders, and uninstall or
disable apps.
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Apps Screen
Applications
Apps Screen
The Apps screen 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” on page 19.
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
theHome key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your device:
•
Play Store: Download new apps from the
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
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Apps Screen
Applications
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 can be uninstalled or disabled display
Delete on their icon.
3. Tap Delete and follow the prompts to either
uninstall or disable the app.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings >
Applications
> Application manager.
2. Swipe to the TURNED OFF screen, and tap the app
you want to enable.
3. Tap ENABLE. The app will appear again in the
Apps screen.
For more information, see
“Disabled Services” on page 123.
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Apps Screen
Applications
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 > View as.
3. Tap an option:
•
Custom: Allows you to touch and hold on apps
to move them from screen to screen.
•
Alphabetical order: Apps are arranged in a grid,
in A-Z order.
Use Folders to Organize Apps
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app, and then drag it to
Createfolder.
3. Enter a folder name.
4. Tap Add, select apps to include in the folder,
and then tap Done. The folder is placed on a Home
screen.
5. Touch a folder to view its apps.
6. Touch an app to launch it.
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Apps Screen
Applications
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 page to create a new page for the
apps list.
-
App info to view information about this
app.
-
Disable/Uninstall to remove the app
•
View as: Configure the Apps screen.
•
Downloaded apps: View only the apps that you
downloaded.
•
Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that
you downloaded to your device, or disable
a preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot be
uninstalled). Touch Delete to remove or
disable the selected app.
•
Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps.
•
Help: View information about your device.
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Google Applications
Applications
Google Applications
Enjoy these applications from
Google.
Note: Certain applications require a Google account.
Visit google.com to learn more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your Google
Docs and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more.
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
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.
► Press and hold the Home key.
Note: When Google Now is enabled, you can
also access it by tapping Goog
le.
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Google Applications
Applications
Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.
Note: You must be signed in to the application
you want to configure. For example, sign in to
Google+ to configure Google+ settings.
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 google.com/hangouts to learn more.
Maps
Find your current location, get directions, and
other location-based information.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Note: You must enable location services to
use Maps. Please see “Location Services” on
page 128.
Photos
Back up your photos and videos to a secure
Google cloud location.
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Google Applications
Applications
Play Books
Choose from millions of books on Google Play
including new releases, bestsellers, textbooks
and free classics. Read online or offline and
pick up where you left off on your phone,
tablet, or computer.
Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn
more.
Play Games
Discover hundreds of games for download
and purchase through the Google Play store.
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/about/music to learn
more.
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Google Applications
Applications
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
Playstore.
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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Verizon Applications
Applications
Verizon Applications
Enjoy these applications from Verizon
Wireless.
Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid
subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or
contact your service provider for additional information.
Backup+ Contacts
Backup Assistant Plus is a free service
which syncs your contacts to Verizon’s cloud
storage so that they are protected if you lose
or upgrade your phone.
Mobile Hotspot
This is a shortcut to your Mobile Hotspot.
See “Mobile Hotspot” on page 99 for more
information.
My Verizon Mobile
View details and manage your Verizon
Wireless account.
Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when
accessing My Verizon Mobile.
NFL Mobile
Play the popular game on your phone.
Setup Wizard
Use Setup Wizard to quickly configure your
phone.
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Verizon Applications
Applications
VZ Navigator
Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate
to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive,
or walk with ease.
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Calculator
Applications
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and
advanced arithmetic functions.
Basic Operation
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator.
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 copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield.
Scientific Calculator
Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic
functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
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Calendar
Applications
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Create an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Add and enter the details for the event.
3. When finished tapSAVE.
Delete an Event or Tasks
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event or task.
3. Tap Delete.
- or -
To delete multiple events or tasks, tap
Moreoptions > Delete, select events or
tasks,and then tap DONE.
Share an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event.
3. Tap Share via, and tap a sharing format.
4. Select a sharing method, and follow the prompts.
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Switch
between the
front and
backcameras
Quick settings
Camera
settings
Record video
Take a picture
Change
shooting mode
View pictures
and videos in
the Gallery
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your phone’s front and
backcameras.
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 icons 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
touched.
3. Tap 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.
Shooting Mode
Several shooting modes are available for specific
subjects or situations. Modes are only available for the
rear camera.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap MODE to view the following options:
•
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode for
the picture.
•
Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened faces
for gentler images.
•
Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
•
Continuous shot: Take picture continuously by
pressing and holding the capture button.
•
Sports: Take fast action photos.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Camera Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary
depending on the camera or recording mode used,
and settings can be added by dragging them to the
Quick settings tray. Default settings include:
•
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash
(rearcamera only).
•
Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for
gentler images (front camera only).
•
Palm selfie: Show your palm to the camera to
automatically take a picture after two seconds
(front camera only).
3. Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera.
Available op
tions vary depending on the camera
(front or rear) and mode used.
Both cameras
•
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
•
Effect: Add special graphical effects.
•
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
•
Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.
•
Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the preview
screen to take pictures.
•
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
•
Recording mode: Select Normal or Limit for
MMS.
•
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the
picture.
•
Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage.
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Camera and Video
Applications
•
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
•
Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter
sound when pictures are taken.
•
The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the
camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
•
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
Rear camera
•
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
Front camera
•
Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened faces
for gentler images.
•
Palm selfie: Detect palm and automatically take
a picture two seconds later.
•
Save as flipped: Save the self-portrait or
self-recording as a reversed (or ‘mirrored’)
image.
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Chrome
Applications
Chrome
The Google Chrome app allows
you to use the Google Chrome web
browser on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Chrome.
2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap
ACCEPT & CONTINUE.
3. If you have an existing Chrome account, tap
ADDAN ACCOUNT to bring your open tabs,
bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer
to your phone. Otherwise tap NO THANKS.
4. Follow the prompts to use GoogleChrome.
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Clock
Applications
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: This feature allows you to 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
24 time zones around the world.
•
Stopwatch: You can use this option to measure
intervals of time.
•
Timer: You can use this option to set a
countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to
an event based on a preset time length (hours,
minutes, and seconds).
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to
benotified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Create to configure an alarm:
•
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
•
Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm, if so
desired.
•
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use
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.
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Clock
Applications
•
Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
•
Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start
playing a tone at a low volume at an interval
before the alarm time, and slowly increase 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.
3. Tap SAVE to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete.
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Contacts
Applications
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, see
“Accounts” on page 133.
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 > Contacts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to
find contacts that match.
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Contacts
Applications
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Add, and then tap contact fields to enter
information.
•
Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device, or sync it
with an account.
•
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to the
new contact.
•
Enter a name, phone number, assign the contact
to a group, and assign a ringtone. Tap ADD
ANOTHER FIELD to add additional contact
information.
-
Tap Add to enter additional entries.
-
Tap Delete to remove an entry.
-
Tap Expand for additional fields.
-
Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose
a label for the field (for example, Home or
Work).
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 > Contacts.
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
Applications
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 through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to
a message, or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Moreoptions > Share name card.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail,
Facebook, and more), 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 > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Link.
3. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select
contact(s) to link to the original contact.
4. Tap DONE.
Unlink Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Link.
3. Tap Remove 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 > Contacts.
2. Touch and hold on a contact to select it. You can
also tap the check box at the top of the screen to
select all contacts.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Delete.
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Contacts
Applications
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
Favorite (the star brightens ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star dims ).
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 > Contacts.
2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold a
contact to select it.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Addshortcutto
Homescreen. The new shortcut displays in an
empty area of the Home screen.
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Contacts
Applications
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:
•
Tap Create group in [location] to choose
where to save the group. You can save it to a
specific account, to the device memory, or to all
accounts.
•
Tap Group name to enter a name for the new
group.
•
Tap Group ringtone to assign a ringtone to the
group.
•
Tap Add member and select contact(s) 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
newname.
4. Tap SAVE.
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 to add the contacts.
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Contacts
Applications
Send a Message or Email to a Group
You can send a text message or an email to members
of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
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 checkbox
at the top of the screen to select all, and then
tap DONE. You will only see group members that
have the appropriate contact information (a phone
number or an email address) in their records.
•
For email, choose an email account to use and
follow the prompts.
6. Type your message and tap the send button (differs
by message and email app).
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups.
3. Tap More options > Delete group.
4. Tap the groups to select them or tap the checkbox
at the top of the screen to select all (default groups
cannot be deleted).
5. Tap DONE.
6. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Groups and members to delete the groups and
the contacts in the groups.
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Contacts
Applications
Contact Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > Call.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Applications
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.
– or –
For additional accounts, tap Moreoptions >
Settings > Manage accounts > Add account.
The device communicates with the appropriate server
to set up your account and synchronize your email.
When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for
the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any time,
tap
Moreoptions > Settings. T
ap t
he ac
c
ount 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.
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Email
Applications
Manage Your 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 inbox: If there are multiple email
accounts, view all email messages in a
combined inbox.
•
[Account Name]: View email for only one email
account.
Delete Email Accounts
To delete Email accounts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings >
Manageaccounts.
3. Tap More options > Remove account.
4. Tap the accounts to select them.
5. Tap DONE.
6. Confirm by tapping REMOVE.
Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Emergency Alerts
Applications
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
are provided by the US Department of Homeland
Security and will alert 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:
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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. Alerts
issued by the President cannot be disabled.
To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow
the prompts below:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Emergency Alerts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > Alert types.
3. All alerts are enabled by default. Tap an alert option
to disable it.
Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.
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Gallery
Applications
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 in the upper left corner, and then tap
Time or Albums to choose another way for items
to display.
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In Album view, you can create albums to
organize your images. On the drop down menu,
tap Album, and then tap Create album.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap
an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or
folder and then tap an image or video.
4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll left
or right to view the next or previous image orvideo.
Zoom In and Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on
an image:
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Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.
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Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
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Gallery
Applications
Play Videos
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
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Tap a folder to open it.
•
Tap a video to view it.
Edit Images
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap an image to open it.
3. Tap the screen once to see the image options.
4. Tap Moreoptions:
•
Edit: Open the image Photo Editor. You may be
prompted to download the Photo Editor app.
•
Rotate left: Turn the image to the left.
•
Rotate right: Turn the image to the right.
•
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.
•
Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or as a
contact’s photo.
•
Details: View details about the image.
•
Print: Print the image through a USB or
Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.
Delete Images
Use the following procedure to delete an image:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap an image to open it.
3. Tap the screen once to see the image options.
4. Tap Delete.
5. Confirm by tapping DELETE.
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Gallery
Applications
Share Images
Use the following procedure to share an image:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap an image to open it.
3. Tap the screen once to see the image options.
4. Tap Share via.
5. Tap a sharing service and follow the prompts to
send the image.
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Help
Applications
Help
View information on using your
device’s basic features and settings.
To access Help:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Help.
2. Tap a help topic to view more information.
3. To search for a help topic, tap Search. As you
type, matching results appear on the page.
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Memo
Applications
Memo
Use the Memo app to write and save
notes on your device.
Compose a Memo
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap Create memo, and type a memo.
•
To change the category, tap Category.
•
To insert an image into the memo, tap Image.
•
To use your voice to insert text into the memo,
tap Voice.
3. When finished creating your memo, tap SAVE.
Manage Memos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap a memo thumbnail to open it.
•
To edit the memo, tap the content of the memo.
•
To delete the memo, tap Moreoptions >
Delete.
•
To send the memo to others, tap
Moreoptions> Share via.
•
To send the memo to a Google or Samsung
printer, tap Moreoptions > Print.
Browse Memos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down.
3. To search for a memo, tap Search.
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Message+
Applications
Message+
This section describes how to create
and send a message using the
Verizon Messages app.
Create and Send Messages
Use the Verizon Messages app to send and receive
messages with your friends and family.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap Newmessage.
3. Tap the To : field and then enter a contact name,
a mobile phone number, or an email address
using the keyboard. As you enter letters, possible
matches from your accounts and contacts display
on the screen. Touch a match to add it to the
message.
4. Tap Type a message and enter your message.
•
Tap Attach to attach an item, such as a
picture, audio, Glympse location, video, collage,
contact card, postcard, or location.
•
Tap Emoticon to insert emoticons into your
message.
•
Tap Voice to record and insert an audio
recording into your message.
5. Review your message and tap Send.
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Message+
Applications
Read Messages
When you receive a message, your phone notifies
you by displaying the New message icon in the
Statusbar.
To access a new message:
► Drag your finger down from the Status bar to
display the Notification panel, and then tap the
message notification to open the message.
– or –
From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+, and then tap the message to open it.
Reply to Messages
Messages you exchange with another person are
displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so
you can see all the messages in one place.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Tap the Type a message field and then type your
reply message.
4. When the message is complete, tap Send.
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Message+
Applications
Protect a Message from
Deletion
You can lock a message so that it will not be
deleted even if you delete the other messages in the
conversation.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock,
and then tap Lock message on the pop-up menu.
A lock icon displays on the message.
Delete Messages
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete,
and then tap Delete messages on the pop-up
menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
Delete Conversations
You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged
with another person.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete
and tap Delete Conversation > Delete.
Note: Locked messages will not be deleted unless you
select Delete locked messages before confirming the
deletion.
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Messages
Applications
Messages
Learn how to send and receive
different messages using the default
messaging app on your phone.
Types of Messages
Your default Messaging app provides the following
message types:
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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.
Applications
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 > Compose.
2. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter
a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a
recipient from your Contacts.
•
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 then tap DONE.
The contact will be placed in the recipients field.
•
For the Group option, if the number of recipients
is less than 10, all members in the group can be
added by placing a checkmark by the contacts
and then tapping DONE.
3. Tap the Enter message field and use the keypad
to enter a message.
4. Review your message and tap Send.
Send
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
View New Messages
When you receive a new message, a new message
icon appears on the Status bar.
To view the message:
1. Open the Notification panel and select the
message. For more information,
see “Notification Panel” on page 26.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages,
and then tap the ne
w message to view it.
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Messages
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Messages
Applications
2. To play a multimedia message (audio or video),
tap Play.
3. To scroll through the list of messages, tap the
screen and scroll up or down the page.
Delete Messages
To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Delete.
3. Tap each message you want to delete, or tap the
checkbox at the top to select all messages.
4. Tap DONE.
5. At the Delete conversations prompt, tap DELETE
to confirm.
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 more.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages> Moreoptions > Settings.
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Music Player
Applications
Volume
More options
Favorite
Sound quality and effects
Playback position
Shuffle
Repeat mode
Time elapsed
Song length
View playlist
Add to playlist
Rewind
Fast-forward
Pause/Play
Music Player
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player.
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Music Player
Applications
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Volume: Tap to adjust the volume.
•
More options: Tap to view more options.
•
Sound quality and effects: Tap for options to
adjust sound effects.
•
Repeat mode: Tap to change the repeat mode. You
can turn repeat off, set to repeat once, or repeat all.
•
Song length: Length of the song.
•
Add to playlist: Tap to add the current song to the
playlist.
•
Fast-forward: Skip to the next song. Touch and
hold to fast-forward through the current song.
•
Pause/Play: Pause or play the current song.
•
Rewind: Restart the song or skip to a previous
song. Touch and hold to rewind through the song.
•
View playlist: Tap to view the playlist.
•
Time elapsed: Time elapsed for the current song.
•
Shuffle: Tap shuffle songs in a random order. Tap
again to turn shuffle off and play song in the order
they appear in the list.
•
Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the current song.
•
Favorite: Tap to tag this song as a favorite.
Listen to Music
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to
view your music files.
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to
begin playback.
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My Files
Applications
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.
View Files
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
•
Recent files: View recently accessed 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.
•
Local storage: View folders and files in their
storage locations.
•
Device storage: View folders and files located
on the device.
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My Files
Applications
My Files Options
On the main My Files screen, the following options are
available:
•
Search: Search for a file or folder.
•
Storage usage: View memory information for
your device and memory card (ifinstalled).
•
Tap Moreoptions for these options:
•
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut on the My Files
main screen to any folder.
•
Settings: Change the settings for viewing files.
Category Options
After tapping on a category, the following options are
available:
•
Home: Return to the main My Files screen.
•
Search: Search for a file in the selected
category.
•
Tap Moreoptions to find the following options:
•
Select: Select files or folders.
•
Delete: Select files or folders to delete.
•
Create folder: Add a folder (Local storage only).
•
View as: Change the files to a list, detailed list,
or grid.
•
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 only appears in Local
Storage categories.
•
Settings: Change the settings for viewing files.
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My Files
Applications
Options for Selected Files and
Folders
•
Tap More options > Select, select a file or folder,
and then use one of t
hese functions:
Share via: Send files to others or share them.
Dele
te: Delete files or folders.
•
Tap Moreoptions for additional 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
only appears when just one file or folder is
selected.
•
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the current
location on either a Home screen or the MyFiles
main screen. This option only appears in Local
Storage categories.
•
Zip: Create a zip folder containing the selected
files. This option only appears in Local Storage
categories.
•
Details: View details of the selected file(s) or
folder(s).
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Video Player
Applications
File name
Volume
More options
Rewind
Fast-forward
Pause/Play
Playback
position
Video length
Screen ratio
Time elapsed
Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
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Video Player
Applications
To access Video:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
3. Tap a video to view it.
•
Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
•
More options: View more options.
•
Volume: Adjust the volume.
•
Video length: Total length of the video.
•
Fast-forward: Skip to the next video. Touch and
hold to fast-forward the current video.
•
Pause/Play: Pause or play the current video.
•
Rewind: Restart the video or skip to a previous
video. Touch and hold to rewind the video.
•
Time elapsed: Time elapsed for the current video.
•
Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the video.
•
File name: Name of the video file.
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Voice Recorder
Applications
Voice Recorder
Record voice memos and notes.
Create a Voice Recording
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
VoiceRecorder.
•
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.
View Recordings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
VoiceRecorder.
2. Tap Recordings.
3. Tap a recording to play it back.
4. Tap More options:
•
Select: Choose desired recordings.
•
Delete: Delete recordings.
•
Settings: Configure Voice Recorder.
Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and customize
the Home screen, apps, and
features.
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How to Use Settings
Settings
How to Use Settings
•
Some options have an ON/OFF button to turn the
option ON or OFF . ( ) ( )
•
For some options, you must tap a field, such as
Email address, to display and set options.
•
Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping a
checkbox. When enabled, a checkmark displays.
Tap the checkmark to remove it and disable the
option.
Access Settings
►
From a Home screen, tap Apps
> S
ettings.
– 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 > Settings.
2. Tap Search.
•
Enter a word or words in the Search box. As
you type, settings that match will appear on the
screen.
•
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Airplane Mode
Settings
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode 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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Wi-Fi
Settings
Wi-Fi
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 (WAP).
Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct
connection between two or more
devices using Wi-Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device will
automatically scan for available networks and
display them.
4. 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.
•
To manually scan for networks, tap
Moreoptions > Scan.
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Wi-Fi
Settings
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. Scroll to the bottom of the list of wireless networks
and tap Add Wi-Fi network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
•
Tap Enter SSID to enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
•
Tap the Security field and select a security
option and enter your password.
•
Tap Show advanced options 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 WAP.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
These Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi
connection status:
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected,
active, and communicating with a
Wireless Access Point (WAP).
A Wi-Fi access point is available, but
your device is not connected to it. It may
also display if there is a communication
issue with the target Wireless Access
Point (WAP).
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Wi-Fi
Settings
Wi-Fi Settings
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 > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. 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.
•
Manage networks: Manage you saved Wi-Fi
network connections.
•
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 (not
configurable).
•
Advanced: Tap an option to conifgure.
-
Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Receive a pop-up when
opening apps and Wi-Fi is available.
-
Wi-Fi notifications: Receive a notification
when Wi-Fi is available or connected.
-
Keep Wi-Fi on when screen is off: Specify
when to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
-
Always allow scanning: Allow Google
location service and other apps to scan for
networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
-
Smart network switch: Connect to a
mobile network automatically when the Wi-Fi
connection is unstable.
-
Install certificates: Install authentication
certificates.
-
MAC address: View your device’s MAC
address, which is required when connecting
to some secured networks (not configurable).
-
IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).
•
Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
networks, and other settings.
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Wi-Fi
Settings
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections
through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi
network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
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
automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices,
or you can tap SCAN to start scanning.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device,
and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
•
To rename your device (as seen by other
devices), tap Moreoptions > Renamephone.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
Displays when connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct.
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Bluetooth
Settings
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 Indicator
When Bluetooth is turned on or connected to another
device using Bluetooth, displays in the Status bar.
Make Your Device Visible to
Other BluetoothDevices
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 > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. Tap Bluetooth > Moreoptions >
Visibilitytimeout.
4. Select a time period for your device to remain
visible after you turn visibility on.
5. On the Bluetooth device list, tap the checkbox next
to your phone to make it visible to other Bluetooth
devices.
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Bluetooth
Settings
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 > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
•
Tap SCAN to manually scan for more devices.
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 will
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange
information without having to re-enter a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable,
so that your device can find it. Refer to the prompts
that came with the device to find out how to set it to
discoverable mode.
4. Tap SCAN. Your device will start to scan for
Bluetooth devices within range.
5. When you see the name of the target device
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the
name. Your device then 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
Settings
Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices will no longer recognize each other. To
connect again, you’d need to pair the devices.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Settings
next to the pre
viously paired device, and then tap
Unpair to delete the paired device.
Review Files Received through
Bluetooth
When you receive files from another device through
Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth > Moreoptions > Received files.
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Data Usage
Settings
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data usage
differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Data u
sage for options:
•
Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also
control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
•
Limit mobile data usage: Disable your mobile
data connection when the specified limit is
reached. Drag the red limit line to set the data
usage limit.
•
Alert me about data usage: Your device will
alert you when your mobile data usage reaches
the warning amount you set.
•
Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then
choose a time period for data usage. Data usage
for the period displays on the graph, along with
usage by application below.
2. Tap Moreoptions:
•
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 hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are
Mobile Hotspots. You can restrict background
apps from using these networks to avoid using
too much data on the hotspot.
•
Show units: Display data using MB, GB, or both.
•
Help: Learn more about data usage.
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More Networks
Settings
More Networks
Configure other types of connections
for your phone.
Verizon Account
You can view details about your Verizon account.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
More net
works.
2. Tap View Verizon account to see the current
status of your mobile account.
Default Messaging App
If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can
select which app should be your default messaging
app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
More net
works.
2. Tap Default messaging app to select a default.
Mobile Networks
Configure mobile data, roaming, and other features
that affect your phone’s access to mobile networks
and dataservices.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More net
works > Mobile networks for options:
•
Mobile data: Enable or disable your device’s
connection to the mobile data network. You can
also control this setting at Notifications with the
Mobile data setting.
•
Roaming: (Not configurable) Current roaming
status.
•
Signal strength: (Not configurable) Current
signal strength.
•
Network mode: Choose a preferred network
mode.
•
Access Point Names: Configure wireless
network access.
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More Networks
Settings
Mobile Hotspot
Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet
connection with other devices using your device as a
portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
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.
Turn Mobile Hotspot On or Off
Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application
to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet
connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More net
works > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on oroff.
Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile
Hotspot is assigned a random password.
Toset a password for your Mobile Hotspot, see
“Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network” on page 90.
Connect a Device to
YourMobileHotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your
device’s Mobile Hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More net
works > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on.
3. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
4. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots, and select the target
device from the list.
5. On the target device, enter your device’s Mobile
Hotspot password.
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Settings
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 will use the
Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming while using your
device as a Mobile Hotspot will incur extra datacharges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More netw
orks > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Allowed devices, and then
tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name
and MACaddress.
4. Tap OK to add the device.
Change the Mobile Hotspot Password
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More networks > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Configure hotspot.
4. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
5. Scroll down and enter a new password in the
Password field.
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Settings
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings
Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and connecting
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More net
works > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Configure hotspot, and
chose an option:
•
Network SSID: View and change the name of
your Mobile Hotspot.
•
Hide my device: Make your Mobile Hotspot
invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan.
Other devices can still connect to your Mobile
Hotspot, but will have to set up the connection
manually with your Network SSID and Password.
•
Security: Choose the security level for your
Portable Wi-Fi 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.
Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically
Set your device to automatically turn off Mobile
Hotspot if there are no connected device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More net
works > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Timeout settings and select
an amount of time.
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Settings
Tethering
Share your device’s Internet connection with a
computer that connects to your device using a USB
cable or through Bluetooth.
Connect Your Device to a Computer
Using Tethering
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More networks > Tethering.
2. Tap to enable a tethering method:
•
USB tethering: Connect the computer to the
device using the USB cable, and then tap
USBtethering to turn tethering on.
•
Bluetooth tethering: Pair your device with
the computer using Bluetooth. Tap Bluetooth
tethering to turn tethering on. For more
information, see Bluetooth.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs).
Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password
before setting up a VPN. For more information, see
“Lock Screen” on page 112.
Add a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More networks > VPN.
2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN and follow
the prompts to set up yourVPN.
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Settings
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.
Screen Mirroring
Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
More net
works > ScreenMirroring. Available
devices are listed.
2. Tap SCAN to find available devices.
3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
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Sound and Notification
Settings
Sound and Notification
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 audio.
Tip: You can also set ringtone and notifications volume
from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Sound and not
ification.
2. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for:
•
Ringtone
•
Media
•
Notifications
•
System
Change the Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Sound and not
ification.
2. Tap Sound mode, and choose a mode:
•
Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for
notifications and alerts.
•
Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts.
This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in
Soundsettings.
•
Mute: Play no sounds or vibrations. Reminders
will still occur.
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Settings
Vibrate When Ringing
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you
receive a call.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notification > Vibrate when
ringing to turn the featureon.
Select a Default Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notification > Ringtones.
3. Tap OK to set a ringtone as your default ringtone.
– or –
Tap ADD to use an audio file as a ringtone.
Change the Notification Sound
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notification > Notification.
3. Tap OK to set a sound as your default notification
sound.
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Sound and Notification
Settings
Other Sounds
Select what notifications the device should make
sounds for.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notification > Other sounds, and
tap to enable each option:
•
Dialing keypad tone: Play tone when the dialing
keypad is tapped.
•
Screen lock sound: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
•
Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.
•
Emergency tone: Set an alert tone or vibration
when receiving an emergency message.
Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications and
alerts. The options below determine what notifications
can make sounds, and during what time periods you
want to enter this mode.
To activate Do Not Disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notification > Do not disturb.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable this option.
Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize what notifications are
allowed while your phone is in Do not disturb mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notification > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap ON/OFF to enable
the exceptions you want to allow.
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Sound and Notification
Settings
Set Schedule
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 > Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notification > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Set Schedule, and set the Days, Start time,
and End time.
Notifications on Lock Screen
Choose what notifications can display while the device
is locked.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notification.
3. Tap Notifications on lock screen, and choose
anoption.
Application Notifications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sound and notification.
3. Tap App notifications, and choose an app to
enable or disable notifications.
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Display Settings
Settings
Display Settings
Change options for your phone’s
display.
LED Indicator
Select which functions (such as charging or low
battery) the LED indicator on the front of the device
displays.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Display.
2. Tap LED indicator for options.
Adjust the Screen 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 > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Brightness.
3. Drag the Brightness level slider to the desired
setting.
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 slider.
Outdoor Mode
Adjust the screen settings so the screen can be
viewed more easily while outdoors.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Display.
2. Tap Outdoor mode to enable or disable the
feature.
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Display Settings
Settings
Automatically Rotate the Screen
Rotate the screen based on the orientation of your
phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Auto rotate screen.
Set the Screen Timeout Delay
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you tap the screen or press any key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout, and then choose a
time period.
Daydream (Screen Saver)
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 > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Daydream. Tap ON/OFF to turn
Daydream on. Configure options:
•
Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
•
Google Photos: Display pictures from your
Google Photos account. Tap Settings
foroptions.
•
Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
Tap Settings for options.
•
Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Preview to see a
demonstration of D
aydream.
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Display Settings
Settings
Change the Font Style and Size
You can set the font style and size for all text that
displays on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Display.
2. Tap Font style to choose a font.
•
Tap DOWNLOAD to find new fonts from the
Google Play store.
3. Tap Font size to adjust the size of the font.
Set the Touch Key Light
Duration
Set the length of time Recent and Back remain
lit after you tap them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to choose
a timeout period.
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Wallpaper Settings
Settings
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 Home and
lock screen.
4. Tap a image to preview it, or tap From Gallery to
choose your own image.
5. Once you have chosen an image, tap
SETASWALLPAPER.
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Lock Screen
Settings
Lock Screen
Choose a method for unlocking your
screen. 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.
•
None: Never use a Lock screen.
Screen Lock Options
Swipe Only
•
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
•
Make pattern visible: Display the pattern as
your draw it.
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Lock Screen
Settings
Pattern, PIN, and Password Only
•
Lock automatically: Screen will be locked in 5
seconds after screen automatically turns off.
•
Lock instantly with power key: Screen will lock
instantly when you press the Power key.
•
Auto factory reset: If you attempt to unlock your
phone incorrectly 10 times it will be reset to
factory settings.
All Screen Locks
•
Dual clock: Display a dual clock on your Lock
screen when roaming.
•
Show date: Display the date on the Lockscreen.
•
Phone shortcut: Display a phone shortcut on
your Lock screen.
•
Camera shortcut: Display a camera shortcut on
your Lock screen.
•
Owner information: Show owner information on
the Lock screen.
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Notification Panel
Settings
Notification Panel
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.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings>Notification panel.
– or –
From the Notification panel, tap View all >
Edit.
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.
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Storage
Settings
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.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Storag
e.
•
Device memory displays Total space and
Available space.
•
The amounts of memory used by Applications,
Pictures and videos, Audio, Downloads, Cached
data, and Miscellaneous files are also displayed.
To increase available memory:
1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all
apps.
2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessaryfiles
(or tap SELECT ALL), andthentap Delete.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory
displays as Total space and Available space.
Note: Your device supports removable microSD or
microSDHC memory cards (not included) with maximum
capacities of 128 GB.
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Storage
Settings
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” on page 6.
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” on page 8.
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 will need
to mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Stor
age.
2. Tap Mount SD card.
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Storage
Settings
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 > Settings>
Storag
e.
2. Tap Unmount SD card.
3. Remove the back cover. For more information, see
“Remove the Back Cover” on page 6.
4. Carefully pull the card out.
5. Replace the back cover. For more information, see
“Replace the Back Cover” on page 8.
Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
backup 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 > Settings>
Stor
age.
2. Tap Format SD card and follow the prompts.
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Battery
Settings
Battery
Conserve and view how battery
power is used for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Battery for options:
•
Show battery percentage: Display the battery
charge percentage next to the battery icon on
the Status bar.
•
Battery Chart: The battery level displays as a
percentage. The amount of time the battery has
been used also displays. Tap the chart to view
History details.
•
Tap REFRESH to update the listing.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect
battery use.
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Ultra Power Saving Mode
Settings
Ultra Power Saving Mode
Ultra power saving mode saves even
more battery power by applying
a simplified grayscale theme to
your Home screen and limiting the
number of usable apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Ultra power saving mode.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable.
4. Read the terms and conditions, tap the agreement
checkbox, and then tap AGREE to continue.
To turn off Ultra power saving mode:
► From a Home screen, tap Moreoptions >
Turnoff Ultra power saving mode.
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Applications
Settings
Applications
Use the Application manager to
manage the system requirements
of your applications. You can also
configure your Default application
settings.
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.
Memory Usage
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or
Running applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings >
Applications > Applica
tionmanager.
2. Swipe across the screen to display
DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, ALL, or
TURNED OFF to display memory usage for that
category of applications.
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Applications
Settings
Downloaded
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings >
Applicat
ions > Applicationmanager.
2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the
downloaded applications on your device.
•
To switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list,
tap More options > Sort by size or Sort
bydate.
•
To reset all of your application preferences, tap
More options > Reset app preferences.
•
To install two or more apps at one time, tap
More options > Uninstall multiple.
3. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application, including memory usage,
default settings, and permissions. The following
options are displayed:
•
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.
•
UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete the
application or its updates from the device.
•
Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to
enable or disable notifications from the app.
Notifications appear in the Status bar.
•
MOVE TO SD CARD: Move the app to an
optional SD card, if installed.
•
CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from
memory.
•
CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s
temporary memory storage.
•
CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s
customization.
•
Permissions: View information about the
application’s access to your device and data.
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Applications
Settings
SD Card
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.
3. Tap SD CARD to view a list of all the downloaded
applications on your device.
•
To switch the order of the SD CARD list, tap
More options > Sort by size or Sort by date.
•
To reset your application preferences, tap
More options > Reset app preferences.
(When you Reset app preferences, you will not
lose any app data.)
•
To uninstall multiple apps, tap More options >
Uninstall multiple.
4. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application, including memory usage,
default settings, and permissions.
Running Services
View and control services running on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings >
Applica
tions > Applicationmanager.
2. Tap RUNNING to view a list of running services.
All the applications that are currently running on
the device display.
3. Tap SHOW CACHED PROCESSES to display all
the cached processes that are running. Tap SHOW
SERVICES IN USE to switch back.
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Applications
Settings
4. Tap one of the applications to view application
information.
•
STOP: Stops the application from running
on the device. This is usually done prior to
uninstalling the application. (Not all services
can be stopped. Stopping services may have
undesirable consequences on the application or
AndroidSystem.)
•
REPORT: Report failure and other application
information.
Warning: Not all services can be stopped. Stopping
services may have undesirable consequences on the
application or Android System.
Note: Options vary by application.
Disabled Services
View and configure disabled apps on your device.
Note: This screen only appears if you have disabled an
app on the Apps screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings>
Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap TURNED OFF to view a list of applications you
have disabled.
•
To switch the order of the TURNED OFF list, tap
More options > Sort by size or Sort by date.
•
To reset all of your application preferences, tap
More options > Reset app preferences.
•
To uninstall several apps at once, tap
Moreoptions > Uninstall multiple.
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Applications
Settings
3. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application, including memory usage,
default settings, and permissions. The following
options are displayed:
•
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.
•
ENABLE: This will move the application back to
the Apps screen.
•
MOVE TO SD CARD: Move the app to an
optional SD card, if installed.
•
CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from
memory.
•
CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s
temporary memory storage.
•
CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s
customization.
•
Permissions: View information about the
application’s access to your device and data.
Note: Options vary by application.
Default Applications
If you have multiple applications of the same type,
such as email apps, you can select one app to be
thedefault.
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 >
Applicat
ions > DefaultApplications.
2. Tap Home and select a Home screen mode:
•
TouchWiz easy home: Provides an easier user
experience for the first-time smartphone users.
•
TouchWiz home: The Home screen that
originally displays on your phone.
3. Tap Messages and select a default messaging app.
4. To clear defaults you have set up, tap CLEAR.
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Applications
Settings
Application Settings
Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available
in one convenient location.
To quickly access the settings for applications:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings >
Applicat
ions.
2. Tap an app to display the settings options:
•
Call
•
Calendar
•
Contacts
•
Email
•
Messages
Note: Settings for each of these applications can also
be accessed through the apps.
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Easy Mode
Settings
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 > Settings>
Easy mode.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to enable this feature.
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Location Settings
Settings
Location Settings
Some apps, such as Google maps,
may require one or more location
services be turned on for full
functionality.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
E911
This is a view only field. You cannot turn off E911
Location on any cell phone. E911 Location service is
standard on all mobile phones to allow sharing of your
GPS location with emergency personnel when you
make a call to emergency services (such as 911). This
setting is not configurable.
Locating Mode
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. 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.
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Location Settings
Settings
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Loca
tion.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap an entry to view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google uses Location History to store and use 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 > Settings >
Loca
tion.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for options.
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Security Settings
Settings
Security Settings
Secure your device and protect your
data with Lock Screen and Security
settings.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Phone administrators: Add or remove
administrators for your phone.
•
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.
Encrypt Your Data
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 > Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Encrypt phone: Follow the prompts to encrypt
all data on your device.
Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80
percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.
•
Encrypt external SD card: Require a password
each time a microSD card is connected.
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Security Settings
Settings
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security.
3. The following options are available:
•
Remote controls: Tap to activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allow you to access your
device remotely.
•
SIM change alert: Prevent unauthorized
changes to your SIM card by being alerted
whenever an app or service attempts to change
data on your SIM card.
•
Go to website: Open a link to the
websitefindmymobile.samsung.com.
•
Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung account
to stop anyone from reactivating you device
without your permission.
Set Up SIM Card Lock
To prevent another person from using your SIM
card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing
information stored on your SIM card, you can protect
the information by using a PIN code.
When enabled, your device asks for a PIN number
each time you use the phone. Using this option you
can also change your SIM PIN number.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3. Touch Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code,
then touch OK.
Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can
change your SIM PIN code.
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Security Settings
Settings
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
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 > Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
•
Send security reports: Send security reports to
Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) gets compromised or for some
other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or
removeit.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Secur
ity.
2. Tap an option:
•
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.
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Security Settings
Settings
Advanced Security
Protect your device with these advanced security
options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Secur
ity.
2. Tap an option:
•
Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents.
(This option is available only with secure locks,
like PIN and password.)
•
Pin windows: Pin a specific app on your device
screen. Follow the prompts.
•
Access application usage data: View the
applications that can access your device’s
usage history.
•
Smart Lock: Keep your phone unlocked when
you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected
to it or your are in a familiar location.
Note: To configure Trust agents and Smart
Lock, set up a secured screen lock (like Pin,
Password, or Pattern). For more information, see
“Lock Screen” on page 112.
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Accounts
Settings
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.
•
Check individual data items to sync.
•
Tap the account, More options > Sync now to
synchronize the account.
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Accounts
Settings
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 > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
•
Tap an account to configure that account’s
settings.
•
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 More options >
Removeaccount.
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Language and Input
Settings
Language and Input
Configure your device’s language
and input settings.
Default Language
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Default Keyboard orInput
Method
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default.
3. Select a keyboard.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the
Google Play store. Tap ADD KEYBOARDS to find more.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
foroptions:
•
English(US): Set the keyboard type: 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: Predictive text suggests
words that match your text entries, and can
automatically complete common words.
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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Language and Input
Settings
Google Voice Typing Settings
Speak rather than type your text entries using Google
voice typing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Language and in
put.
2. Tap Google voice typing for options:
•
Language: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
•
“Ok Google” Detection: Tap to launch a Google
search whenever you say “Ok Google”.
•
Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
•
Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
•
Offline speech recognition: Manage
downloaded languages.
•
Block offensive words: Hide recognized
offensive voice results.
•
Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
Bluetooth headset, if one is connected.
Voice Input
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google
searches using spoken commands.
To perform a voice search, tap
in the Google search
bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch a Google
search (if the hotword detection option is enabled).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for options.
•
Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice
interaction.
•
Tap Basic Google recognition for simple voice
recognition.
3. Tap Settings beside the recognition ser
vice to
customize.
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Language and Input
Settings
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” on page 141.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for options:
•
Tap Settings next to Samsung or Google
Text-to-speech 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.
Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Configure settings for using an optional mouse (not
included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed to set
the speed of the pointer.
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Backup and Reset
Settings
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google servers.
You can also reset your device to its
factory defaults.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. 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.
Factory Data Reset
Return your device to its factory defaults.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap RESET PHONE and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
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.
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Backup and Reset
Settings
Reset Your System Settings
Reset your system settings back to their defaults.
Warning: This action returns your device to its factory
default settings. This will not affect your downloaded
apps, personal data, your security settings, language
settings, account settings, or your default application
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings.
3. Tap RESET SETTINGS and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
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Date and Time Settings
Settings
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.
•
Automatic date and time: Tap the check box to
use the time on the mobile and/or Wi-Fi network.
If this option is checked, you cannot manually
set the date and time.
•
Set date: Tap to manually set the date. This
option is locked if Automatic date and time is
enabled.
•
Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This
option is locked if Automatic date and time is
enabled.
•
Automatic time zone: Tap the check box to
use the time zone detected on the mobile and/
or Wi-Fi network. If this option is checked, you
cannot manually set the time zone.
•
Select time zone: Tap to manually set the time
zone. This option is locked if Automatic time
zone is enabled.
•
Use 24-hour format: Tap to use 24-hour format
(as opposed to 12-hour with AM and PM).
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Accessibility
Settings
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 > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
•
Direct access: Press the Home key three times
to open the accessibility options screen.
•
Answering and ending calls: Select the
methods you can use to answer and end acall.
•
Single tap mode: Tap to stop or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts, and accept or
reject incoming calls.
Services
•
TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind
and low-vision users.
-
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 the device.
•
Switch Access: Enable this feature to
control your device using configurable key
combinations.
Vision
•
Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords.
•
Font size: Set the font size.
•
Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching,
and dragging two fingers across thescreen.
•
Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to black
text on a white background.
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Accessibility
Settings
•
Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen
if you are color blind or have difficulty reading
the display because of the screencolor.
•
Notification reminder: Play a beep when a
notification has been missed.
•
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” on page 137.
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.
•
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.
•
Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono
for use with one earphone.
•
Sound balance: Use the slider to set the Left
and Right balance when using a stereo device.
Dexterity
•
Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for
this tap gesture.
Interaction
•
Interaction control: Enable motions and screen
timeout. You can also block areas of the screen
from tap interaction.
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Printing
Settings
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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Help
Settings
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,
applications, settings, and more.
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About Phone
Settings
About Phone
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 phone, and then tap items for more
details:
•
Icon glossary: View details about the icons seen
on the Status bar.
•
Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.
•
Legal information: View your device’s open
source licenses and Google legal information.
•
Phone 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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System Updates
Settings
System Updates
Use System updates to update your
device’s software.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap System updates.
3. Follow the prompts to check for available software
updates to download and install.
