Samsung SM-G360PHAASPR Galaxy Core Prime 8GB (Sprint)

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User Manual

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SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.
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Warning: This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm. For more information,
please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
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microSD
and the microSD logo are Trademarks of
the SD Card Association.
Samsung KNOX
Samsung KNOX
is Samsung’s security platform
and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for
security with enterprise use in mind. Additional
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is less than the specified capacity because the
operating system and default applications occupy
part of the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.
Nuance
®
, VSuite
, T9
®
Text Input, and the Nuance
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in
writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered
under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty
including its dispute resolution procedure.
Full written terms and detailed information about
the warranty and obtaining service are available
on the device at: Settings > About device >
Legal Information > Samsung legal, or you may
access the online version of the Health/Safety and
Warranty guide for your device at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish
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Location of Legal Information on the device:
Health and Safety Information
Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > Health and Safety
Warranty
Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > Warranty
End User License Agreement (EULA)
Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > End User License Agreement
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Table of Contents
Getting Started .................................................................1
Front View
........................................................................... 2
Back View
........................................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device
............................................... 4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
........................ 8
Know Your Device
.........................................................9
Home Screen
..................................................................10
Status Bar
.........................................................................13
Navigation
.........................................................................14
Notification Panel
.........................................................15
Enter Text ..........................................................................16
Calling
...................................................................................... 18
Phone Screen
.................................................................19
Make and Answer Calls
...........................................21
Speed Dial
........................................................................24
Emergency Calls
..........................................................25
Set Up and Access Voicemail
.............................26
Applications
...................................................................... 27
Apps List ...........................................................................28
Google Applications ..................................................30
Calculator
..........................................................................32
Calendar
............................................................................33
Camera and Video
......................................................34
Clock
....................................................................................37
Contacts
.............................................................................39
Email
....................................................................................43
Galaxy Apps
...................................................................44
Gallery
.................................................................................45
Internet
................................................................................46
Memo ..................................................................................48
Messages .........................................................................49
Music Player
....................................................................51
MyFiles
..............................................................................53
Video Player
....................................................................55
Voice Recorder
..............................................................57
Settings
.................................................................................. 58
How to Use Settings
..................................................59
Wi-Fi
......................................................................................60
Bluetooth
...........................................................................62
Tethering and Mobile Hotspot
..............................64
Airplane Mode ...............................................................66
Data Usage
......................................................................67
Location .............................................................................68
Screen Mirroring
...........................................................69
Printing
................................................................................70
More Networks
..............................................................71
Sound and Notification Settings
.........................72
Display
................................................................................75
Lock Screen ....................................................................77
Call Settings
....................................................................78
Application Manager
..................................................79
Accounts
............................................................................81
Backup and Reset
.......................................................82
Easy Mode .......................................................................83
Accessibility
.....................................................................84
Language and Input
...................................................86
Date and Time
...............................................................88
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Ultra Power Saving Mode
.......................................89
Battery .................................................................................90
Storage ...............................................................................91
Security
...............................................................................93
About Device ..................................................................95
System Updates ...........................................................96
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Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.
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Earpiece
Volume key
Recent
Proximity sensor
Front camera
Power key
Back
Home key
Front View
Proximity sensor: Detects the presence of
objects near the device.
Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.
Power key: Turn the device on or off, restart it, or
for quick access to Airplane mode. Press to lock
or wake up the screen.
Back: Return to the previous screen or to close a
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Home key: Press to return to the Home screen.
Recent: Display recent apps or touch and hold for
Home screen options.
Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds and audio.
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
Getting Started
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Front View
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Microphone
Flash
USB charger/
Accessoryport
Headset jack
Rear camera
Speaker
Microphone
Back View
Headset jack: Connects an optional headset
(notincluded).
Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
commands.
USB charger/Accessory port: Connects the
Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).
Flash: Illuminates subjects in low-light
environments when taking a photo or recording
video.
Getting Started
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Back View
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Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover using the slot near the
top 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.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional
services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of
reach of small children.
Note: The SIM card slot is located below the micro SD
card slot.
Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card
slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into
the device and that the angled corner of the card
is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the
device cannot detect the SIM card. Re-orient the
card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is
notdetected.
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Assemble Your Device
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Install a Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone
and press down.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card,
see Install a Memory Card.
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the phone, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
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Assemble Your Device
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Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head
and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of
charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging
devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are
designed to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
and then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USB cable
from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and has only a few minutes
of operation remain, the battery icon blinks
and the device sounds a warning tone at regular
intervals.
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In this condition, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level, view the
battery charge indicator located in the Statusbar
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.
Getting Started
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Assemble Your Device
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Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
Press and hold the Power key until the device
vibrates and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the Device
options menu displays.
2. Tap Power off.
Configure Your Phone
When you first turn on your phone, you need to set
up a few things.
1. As each screen is displayed, follow the
instructions on each screen to set up that
particular feature.
2. Tap NEXT, SKIP, or LATER to progress to the
next screen.
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.
Getting Started
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Set Up Your Device
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
GoogleHangouts, 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
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Accounts > Add account >
Goog
le.
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. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Ac
counts > Add account >
Samsungaccount.
Getting Started
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
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Know Your Device
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.
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Notification icons
Widget
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
Status icons
Status bar
Apps folder
Apps list
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Status icons: Display information about the
device, such as the network signal strength,
battery level, the time, and so on.
Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left).
Apps folder: Groups applications into folders on
the main Home screen.
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
App shortcuts: Shortcut to your favorite
applications.
Home screen indicator: Indicates which
Homescreen is presently displayed.
Widget: Self-contained application (not a shortcut)
that runs on the Home screen.
Notification icons: Display new messages and
emails, notifications, available software updates,
and so on.
Know Your Device
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Home Screen
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Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
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: Scroll 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.
Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers.
For more details, see Wallpaper in Settings.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets,
including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Homescreen, and then release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
release it.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a
Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and
rele
aseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
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Home Screen
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Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create app folders on 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 application to place additional
apps in the f
older.
Tap apps to add them to the folder.
Tap Done.
A folder is created with the shortcuts inside.
Use Folders
Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.
To add shortcuts to an existing folder, touch and
hold the app shortcut, and then drag it onto the
folder and release.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.
Know Your Device
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Home Screen
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Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the
Home screen provides device
information (such as network
status, battery charge, and time)
on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Full battery: Battery is fully charged.
Low battery: Battery is low.
Battery charging: Battery is charging.
Vibrate: Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute: Mute mode is enabled.
4G LTE: The device is connected to a 4G
LTE wireless network.
Signal strength: Signal strength.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is active.
No network: No wireless network is
available.
Notification Icons
Missed call: Missed call.
Call: Call in progress.
Hold: Call is on hold.
Speakerphone: Call is using
speakerphone.
New email: New email has arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail: New voicemail message
has been received.
New text: New text or multimedia
message has arrived.
Download: Download of a file or app is in
progress.
Upload: File is being uploaded or sent.
GPS: Location service (GPS) is active.
Google Update: App updates are
available from the Google Play store.
Installation complete: App installation or
updates are complete.
Keyboard: Keyboard is in use.
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Status Bar
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Navigation
Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your
touchscreen to navigate the device.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.
Tap an item to select it.
Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
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
Homescreens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then drag to 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
Home screen.
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 webpage.
Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a webpage.
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Settings
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
Clear notifications
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen.
Notification card: Tap to see details about a
notification. Swipe a notification card to the right
to dismiss it.
Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications.
Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust
screen brightness. Tap Auto to have the phone set
the screen brightness using its light sensor.
Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a
feature. Swipe to the left to see more settings.
View the Notification Panel
Display notifications on 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. Swipe upward from the bottom of the screen or
tap Back to close the Notification panel.
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Notification Panel
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Enter Text
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text suggests words based on your
typing.
Predictive text
Options key
Special Keys
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Sym
Symbols: Tap to insert numbers and
symbols.
Letters: Tap to insert letters.
Touch and hold the Options key to:
Voice: Use Google voice typing.
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
Emojis: Insert emojis.
Note: The available Options keys depend on the
application in use. Not all options are available for
allapps.
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words that match your
text entries, and automatically completes common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal
writing style from your contacts, messages, email,
and social networking sites improving its accuracy
of predicting your text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung Keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Langua
ge and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
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Enter Text
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Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Languages
To enable Google voice typing:
1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice
typin
g.
You may need to touch and hold Options (left
of the Space key) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap Languages to download additional
languages for use with Google voice typing.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> L
anguage and input.
2. Tap Google voice typing for options.
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Enter Text
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Calling
Make telephone calls using
a variety of calling features
and services.
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Tabs
Keypad
Voicemail
Call
More options
Delete
Phone Screen
Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls,
favorites, and contacts.
More options: Access Speed dial and Call
settings.
Delete: Tap Delete to erase a single
character, or touch and hold Delete to
erase the entire string of numbers.
Call: Tap to make your call.
Voicemail: Tap to set up and check your
voicemail. For more information, see
Set Up Your Voicemail.
Keypad: Tap the number that you want to call.
Tabs: Tap Keypad to display the keypad. Tap
Logs to display a list of all dialed, received, and
missed calls. Tap Favorites to display contacts
marked as Favorites. Tap Contacts to display your
contacts and then select a contact to call.
Calling
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Access Phone
There are a couple of ways to access Phone.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
– or –
Fr
om a Home screen, tap
Apps > Phone.
Display Your Phone Number
Your phone number can be found in Settings.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> About device > Status.
Your phone number displays in the My phone
number field.
Call Settings
There are also a couple of ways to access the
Callsettings menu.
From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Moreoptions > Settings > C
all.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Set
tings> Call.
Calling
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Make and Answer Calls
Learn how to make or answer
a call. Explore features and
functionality associated with
making or answering a call.
Make a Call
Make calls using the Phone app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap
Dial.
Quickly Dial a Number from
YourContactsList
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Phone > Contacts.
2. While viewing your contacts list, swipe your
finger across a contact to the right to 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
displays.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Logs. A list of r
ecent calls displays.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
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.
At the incoming call screen:
Touch and drag Answer to the right to
answer the call.
Touch and drag Reject to the left to reject
the call and send it to your voicemail.
Touch and drag Reject call with message
upward, and select a message.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen displays
for the incoming call.
On the incoming call pop-up screen:
Tap Answer to answer the call.
Tap Reject to reject the call and send it to
your voicemail.
Tap Expand to exit the app and view the
main incoming call screen.
End a Call
Hang up when you finish your call.
When you are ready to end your call, tap
End.
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Multitask While on a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a Home
screen, your active call is indicated by Call 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, or locate a picture.
To return to the call screen:
Swipe the Status bar downward to reveal the
Notification panel, and then tap
on 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.
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.
Listen with the Speaker or
Bluetooth Headset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetoothheadset (not included).
Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the
speak
er.
– or –
Tap
Bluetooth to use a Bluetooth headset
(notinc
luded).
Place a New Call While on a Call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
make another call while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the
second call
.
2. Dial the new number and tap Dial. When
the call is answ
ered:
Tap Swap to switch between the two
calls.
Call Waiting
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
answer an incoming call while you have a call in
progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a
call waiting tone.
To answer a new call while you have a call in
progress:
1. Slide Answer in any direction to answer the
new call
.
2. Tap an option:
Put [caller] on hold to place the previous
caller on hold while you answer the new
incoming call.
End call with [caller] to end the previous call
and answer the new call.
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Call Log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received,
or missed are stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Logs. A list of r
ecent calls displays. If the
caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name
displays.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Tap the call that contains the information that you
want to save to your contacts list.
3. Tap CREATE CONTACT.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap UPDATE EXISTING.
Delete a Call from the Call Log
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.
3. Tap
More options > Delete.
Add a Call to the Reject List
By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls
from this number are sent directly to your voicemail.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Reject list.
3. Tap
More options > Add to Auto reject list.
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Speed Dial
You can assign a shortcut
number to a contact for speed
dialing their default number.
Create a Speed Dial
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap More options > Speed dial. The
Speed dial screen dis
plays showing the
numbers 1through 100. Number 1 is reserved
forvoicemail.
3. Tap an unused number ( Add contact).
4. Tap a contact to assign to the number.
Theselected contact displays in the speed dial
number box.
Make a Call Using Speed Dial
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Touch and hold the speed dial number.
If the speed dial number is more than one digit
long, enter the first digits, and then hold the
last digit.
Remove a Speed Dial Number
Assignment
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap More options > Speed dial.
3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial.
4. Tap
Remove.
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Speed Dial
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Emergency Calls
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
With an Active SIMCard
Make emergency calls the same way as regular
calls.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter 911 and tap Dial.
Without an Active SIMCard
Without an active SIM card, you can only make an
emergency call with the phone; normal cell phone
service is not available.
1. From a secured Lock screen, tap Emergency
call
and drag upward.
2. Tap EMERGENCY CALL to display the
Emergency dialer.
3. Enter 911 and tap
Dial.
Com
plete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and
End Call features.
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Set Up and Access Voicemail
Set up and configure your
voicemail.
Set Up Your Voicemail
Configure your voicemail.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >
Voic
email.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
Note: These steps may be different depending on
your network.
Access Your Voicemail
Use your phone to access voicemail.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >
Voic
email.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from
the voicemail center.
Access Your Voicemail from
Another Phone
Use a different phone to access voicemail.
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press
the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are
using.
3. Enter your password and you are connected to
your voicemail.
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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 display, organize apps
into folders, and uninstall or
disable apps.
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Apps List
The Apps list shows all
preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the
Home screens. For more information, see
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.
Access Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an application’s shortcut to launch it.
3. To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Download and Install New Apps
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.
Galaxy Apps: Download apps specifically
designed for your Samsung Galaxy device. Visit
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
tolearn more.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Uninstall/disable apps.
Apps that c
an be uninstalled or disabled display
Uninstall/Disable on theirshortcut.
3. Tap Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts
to either uninst
all or disable the app.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Applica
tionmanager.
2. Swipe to the TURNED OFF screen, which only
displays if you have disabled apps.
3. Tap the app you want to enable, and tap
ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps list.
For more information, see Disabled Services.
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Organize Your Apps Apps List Options
The Apps shortcuts can be 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: Touch and hold, and then drag app
icons to arrange them in any order.
Alphabetical order: App icons are arranged in
alphabetical order.
Manually Change the Order Apps Are
Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Edit.
3. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it to
the location you want.
4. Tap
Back when finished.
Hide or Show Apps
Hide Apps from View
You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any
apps you do not want to see on the Apps screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Hide apps.
3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap Done.
Show Hidden Apps
You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them
back on the Apps screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Show hidden apps.
3. Tap apps to unhide, and then tap Done.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps.
2. Tap More options for these options:
Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag
itto:
Create page to add another page to the
apps screen.
-
App info to view information about this
app.
-
Disable to disable the app.
-
Uninstall to uninstall the app. Preloaded
apps cannot be uninstalled.
-
View as: Choose how apps are listed.
Downloaded applications: View downloaded
apps. Touch an app shortcut on the
Downloaded applications screen to launch the
application.
Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that
you downloaded to your device or disable a
preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot be
uninstalled). Tap Uninstall/Disable to
remove or disable the selected app.
Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps screen.
Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps.
This option appears only if apps have been
disabled.
Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. This
option appears only if apps have been hidden.
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Google Applications
Enjoy these applications from
Google.
Note: Certain applications require a Google Account.
Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Use Chrome to browse the Internet and
bring your open tabs, bookmarks and
address bar data from your computer to
your phone.
Visit google.com/chrome/mobile 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
Organize information you regularly look
up 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
Google.
Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.
Note: You must be signed in to the
application in which you want to configure.
Hangouts
Hangouts is an online place to meet
friends and family, share photos, and
host video calls.
Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.
Maps
Use Google Maps to 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.
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Photos
Automatically back up your photos and
videos to your Google+ account.
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.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn
more.
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right
from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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C
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
Perform basic math operations.
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
View calculation history. Place results on the
clipboard for pasting in other apps.
To clear the results:
Tap Clear.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield.
Scientific Calculator
A scientific calculator with advanced arithmetic
functions is also available in the Calculator app.
Rotate the device into landscape mode to use
the scientific calculator.
Note: If screen rotation is not enabled, slide the
Statusbar down to display the Notification panel, and
then tap Screen rotation.
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Calculator
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Calendar
Your device includes a powerful
planner to help you manage your
events and tasks.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
alendar.
2. Tap Calendar and then select one of the
following:
Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display another
year.
Month: Display the current month. Swipe
across the screen to display another month.
Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.
Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.
Agenda: Add and display tasks.
Create an Event or Task
To create an event:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
alendar.
2. Tap Add.
3. Tap the Title field and enter a title.
4. Enter details for the event, and then tapSAVE.
To create a task:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap Add.
3. Tap Add event > Add task.
4. Tap the Title field and enter a title.
5. Enter details for the task, and then tapSAVE.
Delete an Event or Task
Delete an event or task from the calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event or task to view the details, and then
tap Delete.
Share an Event or Task
Share an event or task with others.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event or task to view the details, and then
tap Share via.
3. 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 More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Switch
cameras
Record video
Quick settings
Take picture
Shooting
mode
Camera
settings
Gallery
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
Record video: Tap to record a video.
Take a picture: Tap to take a picture.
Shooting mode: Tap to change the
shootingmode.
Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos
and videos.
Camera settings: Tap to view all camera settings.
Quick settings: Quick access to select camera
settings or options.
Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear
and front cameras.
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Take Pictures Shooting Mode
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
camera.
Several shooting modes are available. Some modes
are not available when taking self-portraits.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
amera.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,
compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
subject. While composing your picture, use the
onscreen options or these gestures:
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in
andout.
Tap the screen to focus on the area you
tapped.
3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap
icons to access various camera options and
settings. You can also touch the screen to move
the focus field to the area you touch.
4. Tap
Take picture to take the picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or
down to take a photo. This is the default action of the
Volume key while Camera is active. You can also set
the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a
zoom key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Tap MODE to display the Shooting Modes, which
are available for the rear camera.
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the picture.
Beauty face: Take flawless portrait pictures
with an airbrushed effect. This function may
not work when it is too dark or when the
subject is too close to the camera.
Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously
by pressing and holding the Camera button.
Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving
subjects.
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Camera Settings
Configure camera settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera
> Settings.
2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary
depending on the camera or recording mode
used. Default settings include:
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
Effect: Add special graphical effects.
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
(Available only on the Rear camera.)
Save as horizontally flipped: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed
(or‘mirrored’) image. (Available only on the
Front camera.)
3. Tap More options to configure settings for
C
amera. Available options vary depending on the
camera or recording mode used.
Both cameras
Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.
Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the
preview screen to take photos.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
Recording mode: Select a recording mode.
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the photo.
Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage.
Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help
composition when selecting subjects.
Shutter sound: Play a tone when the camera
button is tapped.
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 only
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 only
Palm selfie: When enabled, show your palm
to the camera to automatically take a picture
after 2 seconds.
Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened
faces for gentler images.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Alarm, World Clock, Stopwatch, or Timer
to use a feature:
Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap the Alarm tab.
3. Tap
Create and se
t the following options:
Time: Tap the digits to set a time for the alarm.
Repeat: Set the days for the alarm.
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses
sound, vibration, or sound and vibration to
alert you.
Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type
that includes sound, choose a sound to play
for the alarm.
Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type
that includes sound, drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
Smart alarm: When on, the alarm starts
playing a tone at a low volume at an interval
before the alarm time, and slowly increase in
volume. Available when you have chosen an
alarm type that includes sound.
Name: Enter a name for the alarm.
4. Tap SAVE.
Delete an Alarm
Delete an alarm event.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap the Alarm tab and find the alarm in the
alarmlist.
3. Touch and hold the alarm to delete, and then tap
Delete.
World Clock
The world clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap the World Clock tab.
To list a city on the main World Clock screen:
1. Tap
Add city and tap a city.
2. Repeat to add morecities.
To remove a city from the main World Clock screen:
1. Touch and hold the city you want to delete.
2. Tap the checkbox next to each city you want
to remove or tap the checkbox at top to select
allcities.
3. Tap
Delete.
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Stopwatch
The stopwatch lets you time events down to the
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap the Stopwatch tab and use the following
options:
START: Begin timing.
STOP: Stop timing.
LAP: Keep track of lap times.
RESUME: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.
RESET: Reset the stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap the Timer tab.
3. Use the keypad to set the length of the timer and
use the following options:
START: Start the timer.
STOP: Stop the timer.
RESUME: Continue timer after stopping the
clock.
RESET: Reset the timer to zero.
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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.
Note: The Contacts app is different from the
CONTACTS tab in the Phone app. Both list the
contacts in your phone and accounts, but the available
options and functions are different.
Manage Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app, which is a shortcut to the Contacts tab. To
access your Contacts list:
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap the Search field and enter characters to find
contacts that match.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap Add contact, and then tap contact fields
t
o enter information.
Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the phone, your SIM
card, or sync it with an account.
3. Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to the
ne
w contact.
4. Enter a name, phone number, email, assign
the contact to a group, and choose a default
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, Mobile,
Home, orWork).
5. Tap SAVE.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap SAVE.
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Share Contacts
When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can
share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it
to a message, or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Moreoptions > Share name card.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources
(Gmail, Facebook, and so on), you may have
multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts
lets you link multiple entries into a single contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap
Link.
4. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select
contacts to link to the original contact.
5. Tap DONE.
Unlink Contacts
Separate linked contacts into individual contacts
entries.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap
Link.
4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Create a Shortcut to a Contact
You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home
screen, to access their information directly from the
home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Add shortcut to
Homescr
een. The new shortcut displays in an
empty area of the Home screen.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can
also tap other contact or tap the checkbox at the
top of the screen to select all.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Delete, and t
hen confirm.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it.
3. Tap
Favorite (
the star turns bright gold ).
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Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it.
3. Tap
Favorite (
the star turns white ).
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
phone 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
Create a new group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap Groups.
3. Tap Add and enter information about the
group:
Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
Group ringtone: Assign a ringtone to
members of the group.
Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap DONE.
4. Tap SAVE.
Rename a Group
Give a groun a new name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Edit group and enter a
ne
w name.
4. Tap SAVE.
Add Contacts to a Group
Add additional contacts to a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Add, and then tap the contacts you want
toadd.
4. Tap DONE.
Send a Message or an Email to a Group
You can send a 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 Moreoptions > Send message or email.
4. Tap Message or Email.
5. Tap contacts to select them or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select
all, and then tap DONE. Only group members
that have phone numbers (Message) or email
addresses (Email) in their records are shown.
6. Choose an account and follow the prompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Select.
4. Tap the groups to select them or tap the
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
5. Tap DONE.
6. At the prompt, either tap Group only to only
delete the group, or tap Groups and members
to delete both the groups and the contacts in
those groups.
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Contact Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
C
ontacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings >
Contacts.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one application.
To access Email:
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
To add additional accounts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Email.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings >
Mana
geaccounts.
3. Tap Add account.
4. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
The phone communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize
your email. When complete, your email
displays in the Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any
time, tap Moreoptions > Settings. T
ap the email
account to manage to display its settings.
Manage Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts on
the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to
select:
Combined inbox: View all email in a
combinedinbox.
[Account Name]: View email for only one
email account.
Remove an Email Account
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings >
Mana
geaccounts.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.
4. Tap the account you want to remove, and then
tap DONE. Confirm if prompted.
Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email >
Moreoptions > Settings.
– or –
F
rom a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings> Applications > Email.
2. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps is a
free storefront that provides
a quick and easy way to find
and download apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy
device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
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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 at the top left of the screen, and
then tap an option to choose the way items
display.
Tap Menu > Albums, and then tap
Createalbum to create a new album.
3. Tap an album to open it.
4. Tap an image or video to view it in full screen.
Swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image or video.
Zoom In and Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:
Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
Play Videos
View videos using the Gallery app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Note: Videos are indicated by a
Play ic
on.
Share Images and Videos
Use one of the following methods:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Select.
4. Tap images or videos to select them, or tap
the All checkbox at the top of the screen to
selectall.
5. Tap Share via.
6. Tap a sharing service and follow the prompts to
send the images or videos.
Delete Images and Videos
Remove images and videos from the Gallery app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Select.
4. Tap individual images and videos to select them,
or tap the checkbox at the top of the screen to
selectall.
5. Tap
Delete.
Confirm if prompted.
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Back or Back key to return to the previous
page.
Internet
Access the Internet with a
fully-featured web browser.
Access the Internet
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available:
Forward to go forward to a recent page.
Home to display your Internet Home screen.
Bookmarks to manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.
Tabs to manage open tabs. The number on
the icon indicates the number of tabs that are
currently open.
Refresh to reload the current page.
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go.
To zoom in or out:
Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out and stretch the screen to zoom in.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the
sametime.
To open a new tab:
Tap Tabs > NEWTAB.
To close a tab:
Tap Tabs and then tap Closetab.
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > ADD.
2. Name the bookmark and tap SAVE.
To open a bookmarked web page:
Tap
Bookmarks and tap an entry.
Saved Pages
To save a web page:
Tap MORE > Savewebpage.
To view a list of saved web pages:
Tap
Bookmarks > SAVED PAGES.
History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
Tap Bookmarks > HISTORY.
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Secret Mode
Pages viewed in secret mode do not display within
your browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your phone. Secret tabs
are a darker shade than the normal tabwindows.
Note: Any downloaded files remain on your phone
after you close a secret tab.
To open a new secret tab:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap Tabs >
MORE > Newsecrettab.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet
>
MORE > Settings.
2. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Memo
Use the Memo app to write and
save notes on your device.
Compose Memos
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
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
Tap a memo thumbnail to open it.
Tap the content of a memo to edit it.
To delete memos, tap More options >
Select, select memos, and tap Delete.
To send a memo to others, tap
Moreoptions > Select, select memos, tap
Share via, and then select a method to
share the memo.
To print a memo, tap Moreoptions >
Select, tap a memo to select it, and then tap
Moreoptions > 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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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:
Text Messages (SMS)
Multimedia Messages (MMS)
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send
and receive text messages to and from other mobile
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
picture, video, and audio messages) to and from
other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this
feature, you may need to subscribe to your service
provider’s multimedia message service.
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
screen and indicate when messages are received
and their type.
Create and Send Messages
This section describes how to create a send a
message using the Messaging app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap Compose.
3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter
a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a
r
ecipient from your Contacts. You can also select
the recipient based on Groups or Favorites.
If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark then tap
DONE. The contact is placed in the recipients
field.
Enter additional recipients by separating each
entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can
be added at any time before the message is
sent.
For the Groups option, tap GROUPS, tap
a Group name, tap the contacts to place a
checkmark, and then tap DONE. The contacts
are placed in the recipients field.
4. Tap the Enter message field and enter a
message.
5. Tap
Attachment to attach a file to the
mes
sage.
6.
Tap Send.
Send
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
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View New Messages
When you receive a new message, a new message
icon displays on the Status bar.
To view the message:
1. Open the Notification panel and select
the message. For more information, see
Notification Panel.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Messages, and then t
ap the new message to
view it.
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 Moreoptions > Select.
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the
checkbox at the top of the screen.
4. Tap
Delete.
Message Search
1. You can search through your messages by using
the Message Search feature.
2. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
3. Tap Search.
4. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
tap Search on the keyboard.
Messages Settings
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, push messages, and so on.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages > Moreoptions > Settings.
2. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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 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:
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 instructions below:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings >
Emerg
encyalert settings.
3. Tap Emergency alert settings.
4. Tap an alert option to disable it.
Note: All alerts are enabled by default. You cannot
disable Presidential alerts.
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Volume
Favorite
Playback position
Shuffle
Time elapsed
Playback controls
Options
Adjust volume
Sound quality and effects
Repeat
Song length
Music Player
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through
your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.
Options: View more options.
Adjust volume: Use the slider to adjust the
volume.
Sound quality and effects: Adjust audio quality
and sound effects.
Repeat: Play songs more than once.
Song length: View the length of the song.
Playback controls: Tap the icons to view the
current playlist, fast-forward or rewind, play or
pause the current song, or create a playlist.
Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current song.
Shuffle: Control song playback order.
Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the current song.
Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite.
Volume: Adjust the volume.
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music.
Listen to Music
2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to
view your music files.
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to
begin playback.
4. While playing music, use these controls:
Tap Pause to pause playback. To start
playback again, tap Play.
Tap Rewind to move to the previous
song. Tap Fast-forward to move to the
ne
xtsong.
Tap the repeat button to control playback.
Choose Play once to play all songs
onc
e.Choose Repeat all to repeat all
songs. Choose Repeat song to repeat the
current song.
Tap the shuffle button to control the order
songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to
play songs in the order they appear in the
list. Choose Shuffle on to play songs in
random order.
Tap Favorite to mark a song as a favorite.
Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is
bright gold. Favorite songs are included in the
Favorites playlist.
Tap Volume to set the volume. You can
also set volume by pressing the Volume key
on the side of the phone.
Note: When you close the Music screen, playback will
continue in the background, allowing you to listen to
music while using other features of your phone. When
music is playing in the background, you can access
playback controls from the Notificationpanel.
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MyFiles
Access files stored on your
phone, including images, videos,
songs, and sound clips.
To access the My Files app:
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
Recent files: View recently saved files.
Images: View image files.
Videos: View video files.
Audio: View audio files.
Documents: View document files.
Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps.
Download history: View all apps and files that
have been downloaded to the device.
Shortcuts
When you add shortcuts folders, displays on the
main MyFiles screen.
Touch and hold a shortcut
to rename or
delete the shortcut.
Local Storage
To view folder and files located on the device:
Tap Device storage.
To view folders and files located on the memory
card (if installed):
Tap SD card:
Cloud Storage
When you add shortcuts to FTP servers or other
cloud storage locations, displays on the main
MyFiles screen.
This option only displays if you have added
shortcuts to the MyFiles main screen.
Touch and hold a shortcut
to rename or
delete the shortcut.
View Files in My Files
View files on your device and optional memory card
(not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap a group or category to view the relevant files
or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
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My Files Options
On the main My Files screen, the following options
are available.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap Search, and then enter search criteria.
3. Tap Storage usage to view memory
information for your device and memory card
(not included).
4. Tap More options for additional options:
Add shortcut: Create a shortcut to a file or
folder.
Settings: Customize My Files.
Category Options
Display options for file categories.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. After tapping a category, the following options
are available:
Tap Home to display the main My Files
screen.
Tap Search to search for a file in the
selected category.
Tap More options for additional options:
Edit: Select files or folders.
Share: Select and share files or folders.
Create folder: Create a new folder.
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut folder to the
main My Files screen.
View as: Change the appearance of the files
or folders.
Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal
hidden files.
Note: Available ptions vary by category.
File and Folder Options
Mange files and folders.
1. Tap a folder to open it.
2. Touch and hold a file or folder to select it, or tap
More options > Select to select multiple file or
f
olders. The follow options are available:
Share via: Send files to others or share
them.
Delete: Delete files or folders.
Tap More options 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 displays when just one file or
folder is selected.
-
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the folder
on the main My Files screen.
-
Zip: Create a zip folder containing the
selected files. This option only displays in
Local Storage categories. A selected zip
folder has the additional options of Extract
and Extract to current folder.
-
Details: View details of the selected files or
folders.
Note: Available options vary by item selected.
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File name
More options
Playback
position
Rotate
Rewind Fast-forward
me elapsed Video length
Volume
Screen ratio
Pause or Play
Ti
Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.
More options: View more options.
Rewind: Restart the video or skip to a previous
video. Touch and hold to rewind the video.
Volume: Adjust the volume.
Time elapsed: View time elapsed for the current
video.
Rotate: Rotate the video. This option is only
available if Screen rotation is turned off.
Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the v
ideo.
Video length: View total length of the video.
Fast-forward: Skip to the next video. Touch and
hold to f
ast-forward the current video.
File name: View the name of the video file.
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Access the Video Player
View videos using the Video player.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Change the Video Screen Size
You can change the size of the video during video
playback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the
screen size options:
Full-screen in ratio view: The video
is enlarged as much as possible without
becoming distorted.
Full-screen view: The entire screen is
used, which may cause some minor distortion.
Original size view: The video will be
played in its original size.
Stretch to fit: The video is enlarged to fit
the screen without becoming distorted.
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Voice Recorder
Record voice memos and notes.
Create a Voice Recording
Create a new voice recording.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
V
oiceRecorder.
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 Call rejection to reject calls while
recording an audio file.
View Recordings
View your voice recordings.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
V
oiceRecorder.
Tap List to display a list of recordings.
Tap More options:
-
Select: Select recordings to share, delete
or rename.
-
Settings: Display Voice Recorder settings.
Tap an option and follow the instructions.
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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
Configure device options using
Settings.
Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the
option on or off . (
ON
) (
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 radio button or a checkbox. When enabled, a
green button or a checkmark displays. Tap
the button or checkmark to remove it and disable
the option.
Accessing Settings
There are two ways to access Settings.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
F
rom a Home screen, drag down from the
Statusbar to display the Notification panel, and
then tap
Settings.
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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).
Turn Wi-Fi On or O
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
Connect to an available 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 first turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays 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.
Manually Connect to a
Wi-Fi Network
Manually set up and connect 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. Swipe to the bottom of the network list and tap
Add Wi-Fi network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
Show advanced options: Tap if you need to
add advanced options such as Proxy settings,
IPsettings, or Key management.
5. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.
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 Smart network switch if you want to
automatically switch between Wi-Fi and
mobile networks to maintain a stable Internet
connection.
4. Tap
Moreoptions for the following settings:
Scan: Scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi Direct: Find compatible devices to
connect to directly over Wi-Fi.
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Advanced:
Wi-Fi Direct
-
Network notification: Receive a notification
when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
are available.
-
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: 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.
-
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).
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).
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection
status:
When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP), displays.
If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device
is not connected to it, displays. It may also
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections via 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
Moreoptions > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device
automatic
ally scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct
devices.
4. Select a device and follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
To disconnect from a device:
Tap END CONNECTION.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, displays in the Status bar.
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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 O
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
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 perform a new scan.
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a
one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the
devices continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. Tap the checkbox next to your device to make it
visible to other Bluetooth devices.
4. Make sure that the target device is discoverable,
so that your device can find it. Refer to the
instructions that came with the device to find out
how to set it to discoverable mode.
5. Tap SCAN. Your device starts to scan for
Bluetooth devices within range.
6. Tap the name of the target device displayed in
the Bluetooth devices section. 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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Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your phone to another device,
you can rename the paired device to make it easier
to recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. From the Bluetooth settings screen, tap
Settings next t
o the previously paired device,
and then tap Rename.
4. Use the keyboard to enter a new name, and then
tap OK.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you’d need to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. From the Bluetooth settings screen, tap
Settings next t
o the previously paired device,
and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
When Bluetooth is turnedon, displays in the
Status bar.
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Tethering and Mobile Hotspot
Share your device’s Internet
connection with a computer that
connects to your device using a
USB cable or via Bluetooth.
Use Mobile Hotspot to share
your device’s Internet connection
with other devices using your
device as a portable Wi-Fi
hotspot.
Mobile 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> T
ethering and Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap Mobile Hotspot.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on or off.
Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile
Hotspot has no security applied, and any
device can connect. For more information, see
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings.
Connect a Device to Your
MobileHotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to
your device’s Mobile Hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> T
ethering and Mobile Hotspot >
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on.
3. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
4. Scan for mobile hotspots and select the target
device from the list.
5. Enter your device’s Mobile Hotspot password on
the target device.
Allowed Device List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
connect using your device’s Mobile Hotspot name
and password.
Note: Using your device as a Mobile Hotspot
consumes battery power and uses data service. While
Mobile Hotspot is active, your device’s applications
use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming while
using your device as a Mobile Hotspot incurs extra
data charges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> T
ethering and Mobile Hotspot >
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Allowed devices, and
then t
ap Add to enter the other device’s
Device name and MACaddress.
4. Tap OK to add the device.
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Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password
Modify your Mobile Hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> T
ethering and Mobile Hotspot >
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
3. Tap
More options > Configure Hotspot.
4. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK and
enter a new password.
Configure Mobile Hotspot
Settings
Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and
connection settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> T
ethering and Mobile Hotspot >
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
3. Tap
More options > Configure Hotspot:
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 have to set up the connection
manually with your Network SSID and
Password.
Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile Hotspot.
Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, enter the password. By
default, the password is your device’s phone
number.
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
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Use Tethering to Connect Your
Device to a Computer
Connect your device to a device using a USB cable.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> T
ethering and Mobile Hotspot.
2. Use USB tethering to connect the computer to
the device using the USB cable.
3. Use Bluetooth tethering to share your phone’s
Internet connection.
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Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your
device from all networks and
turns off connectivity features,
such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in airplane mode, you
can use other features, such as
playing music, watching videos,
and other offline applications.
To turn Airplane Mode on or off:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode.
3. Tap the checkbox 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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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 usage for options:
Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also
control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
Set mobile data limit: Disable your mobile
data connection when the specified limit is
reached. Drag the red limit line to set the data
usage limit.
Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period displays on the
graph, along with usage by application below.
UPGRADE DATA SERVICE: Explore data plan
upgrade options for your rate plan.
2. Tap Moreoptions for options:
Restrict background data: Restrict some
apps and services from working unless you
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that
shows Wi-Fi usage.
Mobile Hotspot: Select Wi-Fi networks that
are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps
from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.
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Location
Some apps, such as Google
Maps, may require one or more
location services be turned on
for full functionality.
Locating Method
Select a locating method.
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.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google uses Location Reporting 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 >
Location.
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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Screen Mirroring
Share your phone’s screen with
another device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings> ScreenMirroring.
Scanning begins automatically. Available
devices are listed.
2. Tap SCAN to find more devices.
3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
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Printing
Print images and documents
to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers
(notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Printing.
2. Tap to choose a print service, or tap
Downloadplug-in to add a print service.
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More Networks
The More Networks settings
allow you to configure a variety
of communication settings for
your device.
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 networks.
2. Tap Default messaging app to select a default.
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks and
mobile data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Mobile networks for options:
Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a
mobile data network.
Data roaming: Allow your device to connect
to data services while roaming. Significantly
higher charges may result.
Network mode: Choose a preferred network
mode.
System select: Change the CDMA roaming
mode.
VirtualPrivate Networks (VPNs)
You can set up and configure Virtual Private
Networks on your device.
Note: You must set a screen lock pattern, PIN,
or password before setting up a VPN. For more
information, see Lock Screen.
Add a VPN
Set up a new VPN.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
More networks.
2. Tap VPN.
3. Tap
Add and follow the prompts to set up
y
ourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
Connect to an existing VPN.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
More networks.
2. Tap VPN.
3. Tap the VPN you want to connect to, enter your
log in information, and tap CONNECT.
Edit or Delete a VPN
Modify or delete a VPN connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
More networks.
2. Tap VPN.
3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or
delete.
4. Tap either Edit network or Delete network.
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Sound and Notification Settings
Configure the sounds and
vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches,
and other activities.
Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume
for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Tip: You can also set System volume from the home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Volume and
then drag the sliders to set the default volume
for:
Ringtone
Media
Notifications
System
Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,
and then 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
Sound settings.
Mute: Your device plays no sounds or
vibrations. Onscreen reminders still display.
Vibrate When Ringing
Turn on vibrating alert when the phone is ringing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Vibratewhenringing.
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Ringtones
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Ringtones.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap ADD to use an audio file as a ringtone.
Notification
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notification.
3. Tap a sound to preview it.
4. Tap OK to select a notification sound.
Other Sounds
Choose sounds for system features.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds,
and tap the checkbox to enable each option:
Dialing keypad tone: Play tone when the
dialing keypad is tapped.
Screen lock sounds: Play sounds when
locking and unlocking the screen.
Touch sounds: Play sound when making
screen selection.
Emergency tone: Select the alert type for
emergency notifications.
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 Sounds and notifications > 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 Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and then tap ON/OFF.
4. Tap the checkbox next to each entry to enable
the exceptions you want to allow.
Set Schedule
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode
on and 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 Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Set schedule, and then set the Days,
Starttime, and End time.
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Notifications on Lock Screen
Choose what notifications can display while the
device is locked.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Notificationson lock screen, and choose
anoption.
App Notifications
Configure notifications for individual apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Appnotifications.
3. Tap an app to enable or disable notifications.
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Display
Use these settings to configure
the appearance of your phone’s
display.
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
Display.
2. Tap Wallpaper.
3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or
Homeandlock screen.
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap
SETASWALLPAPER.
Tap From Gallery to use other images on your
phone as wallpaper.
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:
Charging: A red LED illuminates when the
phone is charging.
Low battery: A red LED blinks when battery
power is low.
Notifications: A blue LED illuminates when
there is a new notification.
Voice recording: A blue LED blinks when
voice recording is in progress.
Notification Panel
Customize the order of the Quick setting buttons on
the Notification panel.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
Display.
2. Tap Notification panel.
3. Touch and hold, then drag buttons to
reorderthem.
4. Tap Reset to use the default layout:
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 >
Display.
2. Tap Brightness.
3. Drag the Brightness slider to the right for a
brighter display.
Note: You can also adjust Brightness from the
Notification panel. Drag down the Status bar from the
top of the screen to find the Brightness options.
Auto Rotate Screen
Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on
the orientation of your face.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
Display.
2. Tap Auto rotate screen to enable.
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Screen Timeout
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you tap the screen or press any key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout, and then tap a
time period to select it.
Daydream
The Daydream setting controls what the screen
displays when the device is docked (dock not
included), or while charging. You can choose to
display colors, or display photos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Daydream.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn Daydream on, and then
configure these options:
Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo
frame. Tap Settings for options.
Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
Photos: Display pictures from your Google
Photos account. Tap Settings for options.
4. Tap More options > Preview to see a
Daydream demonstration.
Font Style
You can set the font style for all text that displays on
the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
Display.
2. Tap Font style.
3. Tap a font to select it, or tap DOWNLOAD to find
new fonts from the Google Play store.
Font Size
You can change the font size for all text that displays
on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
Display.
2. Tap Font style.
3. Tap a font size to select it.
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Lock Screen
Choose a method for unlocking
your screen. Different screen
locks have different levels of
security and options.
Set a Screen Lock
Select and configure 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: Draw a pattern on the screen 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.
4. If you choose a secured lock screen option,
select your notification settings:
Show content: Show content, which may
include personal information, on the lock
screen.
Hide content: Show only notifications on the
lock screen.
Do not show notifications: Do not show
content or notifications on the lock screen.
Screen Lock Options
The following options display depending on the
screen lock type.
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
you draw it.
Pattern, PIN, and Password
Secured lock time: Set the length of time to
pass before locking the screen.
All Screen Locks
Dual clock: Display both local and home times
on your Lock screen when roaming.
Show date: Display the date on the
Lockscreen.
Phone shortcut: Display a Phone shortcut on
the Lock screen.
Camera shortcut: Display a Camera shortcut
on the Lock screen.
Owner Information: Show owner information
on the Lock screen.
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Call Settings
Configure options for calling with
your phone.
To access Call settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings > Call.
2. Tap any of the settings below to configure them:
Call rejection: Create or edit messages to
reject incoming calls.
Answering and ending calls: Configure your
phone to answer calls by pressing the Home
key and end calls by pressing the Power key.
Call-related pop-ups: Configure call pop-up
settings.
More settings: Configure TTY mode and
hearing aid options.
Ringtones and keypad tones: Select or
create your default ringtone, set the phone to
vibrate when ringing, and play a tone when the
dialing keypad is tapped.
Service provider: Select your voicemail
service. Your carrier is selected by default.
Voicemail settings: Configure your voicemail.
Auto retry: Automatically redial a number at a
preset interval when there is no answer or the
recipient is busy.
DTMF tones: Select the length of the tone
(Normal or Long) that the keypad generates
each time you press a key.
Voice privacy: Tap to activate enhanced
privacy mode.
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Application Manager
You can download and install
new applications on your device.
Use Application manager
settings to manage your
downloaded and preloaded
applications.
Note: 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 >
Applicationmanager.
2. Swipe across the screen to display
DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL
to display memory usage for that category of
applications. If you have disabled applications, a
DISABLED tab also displays.
Downloaded
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the
downloaded applications on your device.
3. To switch the order of the DOWNLOADED
list, tap
Moreoptions > Sort by size or
S
ortbyname.
4. To reset all of your application preferences, tap
Moreoptions > Reset app preferences.
5. 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 UPDATES: Delete the application
from the device or uninstall updates made to
apps that cannot be deleted.
DISABLE: Disable apps that cannot be
uninstalled.
Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to
enable or disable notifications from the app.
Notifications display in the Status bar.
MOVE TO SD CARD: Move this app to your
microSD card.
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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SD Card
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Applic
ations > Applicationmanager.
2. Tap SD CARD to view a list of all the downloaded
applications on your SD card.
3. To switch the order of the SD CARD list, tap
Moreoptions > Sort by size or Sort by name.
4. To reset your application preferences, tap MORE
> Reset app preferences.
Note: When you reset app preferences, app data is
not lost.
5. 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
> Applic
ations > Applicationmanager.
2. Tap RUNNING to view a list of running services.
All the applications that are currently running
on the device display.
The graph on the RUNNING tab shows used
and free RAM.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Show cached processes
to dis
play all the cached processes that are
running. Tap Moreoptions > Showservices
in use t
o switch back.
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 Android System.)
REPORT: Report failure and other application
information.
Note: Options vary by application.
Disabled Services
View and configure disabled apps on your device.
Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled
an app on the Apps screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings> Applic
ations >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap DISABLED to view a list of applications you
have disabled.
To switch the order of the DISABLED list,
tap Moreoptions > Sort by size or
Sor
tbyname.
To reset all of your application preferences,
tap Moreoptions > Reset app preferences.
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 moves the application back to
the Apps screen.
Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to
enable or disable notifications from the app.
Notifications display in the Status bar.
MOVE TO SD CARD: Move this app to your
microSD card.
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.
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Accounts
Set up and manage accounts,
including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you
can choose to synchronize your
calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.
Add an Account
Add a new account to your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. T
ap 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
Update or refresh your accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account Type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Check individual data items to sync.
5. Tap
Moreoptions > Sync now to synchronize
t
he account.
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. T
ap Accounts > [A
ccount Type].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s
settings.
– or –
Tap other available options to configure common
settings for all accounts of this type.
Remove an Account
Remove an account from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. T
ap Accounts > [A
ccount Type].
3. Tap the account, and then tap Moreoptions >
Removeaccount.
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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:
Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
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.
Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google account to your device
automatically enables the Factory Rest Protection
(FRP) security feature.
FRP prevent other people from using your device if it
is reset to factory settings without your permission.
For example, if your device is lost or stolen, only
someone with your Google account can perform a
factory data reset and use the device.
When a device is factory reset, the device will not
be able to be setup without the user entering the
Google Account associated with the device.
Caution: You should remove your Google Account
before shipping your device to Samsung or any other
service provider for service and before resetting the
device to factory settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap RESET DEVICE 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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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 ON/OFF to enable this feature.
Swipe to the left to select which apps you
want to appear on the Home screen.
Swipe to the right to add contacts to your
Home screen.
To disable Easy Mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > More settings > Easy mode.
2. Tap ON/OFF to disable this feature.
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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:
More settings
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
acall.
Single tap mode: Tap to stop or snooze
alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and
accept or reject incoming calls.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play Store. Certain accessibility
services you install may be configured here.
TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to assist
blind and low-vision users.
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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: 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 the
screen.
Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to black
text on a white background.
Color correction: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display due to the screen color.
Tap Color correction for options.
Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
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.
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Hearing
Flash notification: Set your camera light to
blink whenever you receive a notification.
Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications
and audio for privacy.
Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality of
your device for use with hearing aids.
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available.
Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
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
Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this gesture.
Interaction
Interaction control: Customize the way you
interact with applications and settings on your
phone.
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Language and Input
Configure your device’s
language and input settings.
Set Your Default Language
Select a default language for your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Select Your Default Keyboard
orInput Method
Select a default keyboard or other input method for
your device.
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.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options:
English (US): Choose a keyboard layout.
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 automatically
completes 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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Google Voice Typing Settings
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google Voice Typing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Google voice typing for options:
Languages: Select languages for Google
voice typing.
“Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch a
Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”.
Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
Block offensive words: Hide words many
people find offensive are in results of Google
voice searches. Offensive words are replaced
in results with a placeholder (####).
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for
options:
Enhanced Google services: Full voice
interaction.
Basic Google recognition: Simple voice
recognition.
3. Tap Settings next t
o the recognition service
to customize.
Text-To-Speech Options
Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS
is used for various accessibility features, such as
TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for options:
Tap Settings next to Samsung or Google
Text-to-speech engines 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 or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.
3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the
left to go slower.
4. Tap OK to save your setting.
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Date and Time
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 for the following settings:
Automatic date and time: When enabled, the
device takes date and time updates from the
wireless network.
Set date: Enter the current date (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).
Set time: Enter the current time (only available
when the Automatic setting is disabled).
Automatic time zone: When enabled, the
device takes the time zone from the wireless
network.
Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone (only available when the Automatic
setting is disabled).
Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time
displays.
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Ultra Power Saving Mode
Use this feature to apply a
simplified grayscale theme to
your Home screen and limit the
number of usable apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Ultra power saving mode.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
To turn Ultra power saving mode off:
From the Home screen, tap
More options >
Turn off Ultra power saving mode.
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Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Battery for the following options:
Show battery percentage: Tap the checkbox
to hide or 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.
Apps and OS Usage
Battery usage displays in percentages per
application.
1. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, or
an app to view how they are affecting battery
use.
2. Tap REFRESH to update the listing.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect
battery use.
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Storage
View the device memory and
usage, or mount, unmount, or
format an optional memory card
(not included).
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage.
The 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 display.
To increase available memory:
1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all
apps. Tap DELETE to confirm.
2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary
files, and then tap 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.
Install a Memory Card
You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC
card (not included) to add additional memory space
to your device.
Note: The micro SD card slot is above the SIM card
slot.
1. Remove the back cover. For more information,
see Remove the Back Cover.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully
slide the memory card into the slot.
3. Replace the back cover. For more information,
see Replace the Back Cover.
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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
must mount it again.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Mount SD card.
Remove a Memory Card
Remove a memory card from your device.
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.
2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card.
3. Remove the back cover. For more information,
see Remove the Back Cover.
4. Carefully slide the card out.
5. Replace the back cover. For more information,
see Replace the Back Cover.
Format a Memory Card
Prepare a memory card for use.
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
back up your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all
the stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Format SD card and follow the
prompts.
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Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Security for Device administration options:
Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.
Unknown sources: Enable installation of
applications that are not from the Google
Playstore.
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 >
S
ettings.
2. Tap Security for Encryption options:
Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
Tap Encrypt external SD card to encrypt data
on a memory card (not included).
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security for Find My Mobile options:
Remote controls: Tap to activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows 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: To access your device
remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
SIM Card Lock
Lock your SIM card to require a PIN for use.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock to create a
new password.
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.
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Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Setti
ngs.
2. Tap Security for Security update service options:
Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can
disable or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security for Credential storage options:
Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
Trusted credentials: Display certificates in
your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
Advanced
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security for the following Advanced options:
Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected. (This option is
available only with secure locks, like PIN and
password.)
Pin windows: Pin an app on your device
screen, preventing access to other features of
your phone.
Access application usage data: View which
application can access your device’s usage
history.
Smart Lock: Set your trusted devices, places,
voice, and on-body detection preferences.
Note: To view Trust agents, set up a secure screen
lock (PIN, Password, or Pattern). For more information,
see Set a Screen Lock.
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About Device
View information about your
phone, including status, legal
information, hardware and
software versions, and a tutorial.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:
Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.
Legal information: View your device’s open
source licenses, Google legal information, and
Samsung legal information.
Report diagnostic info: Tap to send
diagnostic information about your phone
toSamsung.
Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.
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System Updates
Use System updates to update your device’s
software.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap System updates.
3. Tap Check for new system update.
4. Follow the prompts to download and install
system updates, if available.
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