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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started
.................................................. 1
Front View ........................................................................ 2
Back View ........................................................................ 4
Assemble Your Device .................................................. 6
Set Up Your Device ....................................................... 9
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ............................10
Know Your Device
.......................................12
Home Screen ................................................................13
Status Bar ......................................................................19
Navigation ......................................................................21
Notification Panel .........................................................23
Multi Window .................................................................26
Enter Text .......................................................................29
Applications
.........................................................32
Apps List ........................................................................33
Google Applications .................................................... 37
Verizon Applications ....................................................40
Other Applications ....................................................... 41
Calculator .......................................................................43
Calendar .........................................................................44
Camera and Video .......................................................46
Clock ...............................................................................49
Contacts ......................................................................... 52
Email ................................................................................59
Gallery ............................................................................62
Memo ..............................................................................64
Message+ .......................................................................66
Music Player ..................................................................69
My Files ..........................................................................72
Video Player ..................................................................75
Settings
......................................................................78
About Settings ..............................................................79
Airplane Mode
...............................................................80
Wi-Fi Settings ................................................................81
Bluetooth ........................................................................85
Data Usage ....................................................................88
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More Settings
................................................................89
Sounds and Notifications ........................................... 94
Display and Wallpaper ................................................98
Storage .........................................................................101
Battery ..........................................................................104
Applications Settings ................................................105
Users .............................................................................109
Location ........................................................................111
Lock Screen and Security .......................................113
Accounts ......................................................................117
Language and Input ..................................................119
Backup and Reset .....................................................122
Date and Time .............................................................124
Accessibility ................................................................125
Help ...............................................................................128
About Device ...............................................................129
System Updates .........................................................130
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile device
hardware, assembly procedures,
and how to get started using your
newdevice.
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Front View
Getting Started
Front View
Camera
Light sensor
Volume key
Power key
Touchscreen
3
Front View
Getting Started
Here are some key features found on the
front of yourdevice.
•
Camera: Take self-portraits and record videos of
yourself.
•
Light sensor: Adjust the screen brightness based
on environmental lighting conditions.
•
Touchscreen: Interact with the device by touching
the screen.
•
Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or
off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane mode.
Press to lock or wake up the screen.
•
Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds and audio playback.
4
Back View
Getting Started
Back View
Microphone
Speaker
Headset jack
Micro-USB
data port
Charging
port
SIM/Memory
card cover
Microphone
Speaker
5
Back View
Getting Started
Here are some key features found on the
back of yourdevice.
•
Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.
•
Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
•
SIM/Memory card cover: Install the SIM card, and
an optional memory card (not included) for storage
of files.
•
Charging port: Connect the charger (included).
•
Micro-USB data port: Connect a USB cable or
other optional accessories (not included).
•
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not
included).
Note: Be careful not to get your fingers caught between
the device and the stand. Always leave the stand
attached to the device.
6
Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
2
1
3
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your
device.
Optional: 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 Personal Identification Number (PIN),
available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIMcard
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards outof reach of
small children.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
1. Open the SIM/Memory card slot cover.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide
the SIM card into the slot, pushing gently until it
clicks into place.
3. Close the SIM/Memory card slot cover.
Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the
device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and place
it back into the slot if it is notdetected.
Install a Memory Card
You can use an optional microSD
™
or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is
not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card,
see“Memory Card (SD Card)” on page 101.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A charger is included with the device for
charging the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries that
are approved by Samsung
™
. Samsung accessories
are designed to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.
Note: The micro-USB port does not support charging.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
1. Insert the charger into the charging port.
2. Plug the charging head into a standard ACpower
outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the power outlet
and remove the charger from the charging port
when charging is complete.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and has only a few minutes of
battery power remaining, the device sounds a warning
tone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the
Statusbar of your device’s display. A solid color
( ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage
value. Having a percentage value can provide a
better idea of the remaining charge on the battery.
For more information, see “Battery” on page 104.
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Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
vibrates and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions menudisplays.
2. Tap Power off and confirm if prompted.
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi
®
network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly
threetimes.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default screen lock is None, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock,
see“Set a Screen Lock” on page 113.
To unlock your device:
► Press the Power key, and then drag your finger
across the screen.
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Samsung account or create a new
Samsung account.
– or –
To create a Samsung account, or set up
your Samsung account on your device, use
Accounts settings. For more information, see
“Accounts” on page 117.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Samsung account.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your new or existing
Samsung account.
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
a connection with your existing Google Account, or
create a new Google Account.
– or –
To create a Google Account, or set up your Google
Account on your device, use Accounts settings. For
more information, see “Accounts” on page 117.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Google.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your new or existing
Google Account.
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is turned on. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents 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 and a factory data reset is performed, only
someone with your Google Account username and
password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after
a factory data reset if you do not have your
GoogleAccount username and password. For more
information, see “Factory Data Reset” on page 122.
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.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature. For more information, see google.com.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Google.
3. Tap your Google Account.
4. Tap More > Remove account.
Know Your Device
Learn some of the key features of
your device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to navigate
the device and enter text using the
keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Home Screen
Status bar
Status
icons
Apps list
App
folder
TV and
streaming
services
Notification
icons
App
shortcuts
Widget
Home
screen
indicator
Navigation
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Here are some features of the Homescreen.
•
Statusbar: Displays device status icons (right) and
notification icons (left).
•
Status icons: Displays information about the
device, such as the network signal strength, battery
level, and the time.
•
App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
•
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
•
TV and streaming services: Allows quick selection
of a TVservice provider or streaming app.
•
Navigation: Tap Recent to display recent apps.
Tap Home to return to the main Home screen.
Tap Back to return to the previous screen, or to
close a dialog box, menu or keyboard.
•
App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications.
•
Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home
screen is currently visible.
•
Widget: Runs as a self-contained application (not a
shortcut) on a Home screen.
•
Notification icons: Displays new messages and
emails, available software updates, and more.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Customize your Home screen by adding
application shortcuts, widgets, folders,
andusing wallpapers.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens by
default, and you can add more screens. You can also
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 tap
Home.
•
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.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then tap Home screen,
Lockscreen, or Home and lock screens.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
Setas wallpaper.
For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page 98.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a
Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates
right on the Home screen. There are all kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact, browser
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many
others.
Add a Widget to the Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen
and release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it
just removes the widget from the Home screen.
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, and then drag it
to a Home screen and release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the icon to Remove and then releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Folders
Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create a folder on a Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on
top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box
displays.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
•
Tap Enter folder name to give the folder a
name.
•
Tap Palette to change the color.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
•
To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
Folders created on an Apps screen can be added to a
Home screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen,
and then release it.
Use Folders
•
To open a folder and access the shortcuts inside,
tap it.
•
To add app shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold
the app shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder
and release.
•
To change the folder’s color scheme, tap
Palette.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
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.
Stream Videos
You can stream videos from your TV provider or
streaming service.
1. From a Home screen, tap TV and streaming
services, or swipe right.
2. Tap a service provider and follow the prompts to
begin streaming videos.
Know Your Device
Status Bar
The Statusbar at the top of the Home
screen provides device information (such as
network status and battery charge) on the
right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
Battery low: Battery is low.
Battery charging: Battery is charging.
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
Status Icons
Signal strength: Cellular network signal
strength.
Network not available: No wireless network
is available.
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is available.
4G LTE active: The device is connected to a
4GLTE wireless network.
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Status Bar
Know Your Device
Notification Icons
New email: New email has arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
File download in progress: Download of a
file or app is in progress.
File upload in progress: File is being
uploaded or sent.
GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active
and acquiring a signal.
App updates available: App updates are
available from the Google Play store.
App updates complete: App installation or
updates are complete.
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Status Bar
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Navigation
Know Your Device
Navigation
Learn the basics for how to navigate through
your device, and basics for how to customize
screens by editing, sharing, and deleting
items.
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
Activate items by a touch and hold gesture.
•
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.
•
Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.
•
Unlock the screen.
•
Scroll through the Home screen or a menu.
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Navigation
Know Your Device
Drag
Touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new
location.
•
Add a shortcut to the Home screen.
•
Move a widget on the Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
•
Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a
Webpage.
•
Zoom in or out while taking a picture.
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
•
More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen.
This will usually also allow you to select items to
delete or share.
•
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
•
Share: Tap to select items to share, and a sharing
method.
•
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
•
On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on On
or Off.
ON
Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
enabled, a checkmark displays. Often you can tap
a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
•
Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.
•
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For
details, open the Notification panel.
Settings
Manage Users
Clear
notifications
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Edit Quick settings
Notification card
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
•
Settings: Display the Settings screen.
View the Notification Panel
•
Manage users: Switch between User profiles.
Formore information, see
Swipe down on the Statusbar to display the
Notificationpanel.
1.
“Users” on page 109.
•
Clear notifications: Clear all notifications.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
•
To open an item, tap it.
•
Notification card: View details about a notification.
•
To clear a single notification, drag the
no
tification left or right.
•
Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
•
Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a feature.
•
To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
•
Edit Quick settings: View all Quick settings and
arrange them as you like.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap
Back to close the Notification panel.
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notificationpanel also
provides quick access to device functions such as
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing you to quickly turn them
on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
To customize the Quick settings that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Edit.
Know Your Device
Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
Controls
26
Multi Window
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Multi Window
Know Your Device
Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window display together on
a split screen. You can switch between the apps,
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy
information from one app to the other.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent.
2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open
them in split screen view.
- or -
If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multiwindow view:
1. Tap Recent.
•
Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
have Multiwindow in the title bar.
2. Tap Multiwindow in the title bar to launch the
application in Multiwindow view.
•
Other recently used apps that support
Multiwindow appear below the launched app.
3. Tap the app shortcut to add it to the split
screenview.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window have
the Multi window icon.
Know Your Device
Window Controls
Select an application window and tap
Windowcontrols in the middle of the
window to display the window controls.
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multi window applications.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the application windows. Drag an
item to share from one window to another.
Some applications may not support
thisfeature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected
app window. This turns the app into a
circular, movable icon that can be opened
by tapping on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected
window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected application.
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Multi Window
Know Your Device
Enter Text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or by
speaking.
Touch and hold Options to:
Special Keys
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys
Google voice typing: Use Google voice
™
typing.
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to
enter text.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Insert emoji: Insert an emoji at the cursor
position.
Keyboard layout: Change the layout of the
keyboard.
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
ABC: Tap to insert letters.
Note: The available options depend on the application in
use. Not all options are available for allapps.
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Enter Text
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Enter Text
Know Your Device
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words that match your text
entries, and can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, email, and social
networking sites — improving the accuracy of predicting
text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options.
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, speak your text input.
Settings
To enable Google voice typing:
Delete
1. Tap Google voice typing on the Samsung
keyboard.
•
You may need to touch and hold Options
(leftof the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap Settings > Languages to download
additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
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Enter Text
Know Your Device
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing
for options.
Applications
Learn how to change the way apps
appear, organize apps into folders,
and uninstall or disable apps.
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Apps List
Applications
Apps List
The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and
apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall,
disable, or hide apps from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of
the Home screens. For more information, see
“Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen” on page16.
Access Apps
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an application’s shortcut to launch it.
•
To return to the main Home screen, tap the
Home key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your device:
Play Store: For more information, see
•
“PlayStore” on page39.
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Apps List
Applications
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
•
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
•
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled
show Uninstall/Disable on their shortcut.
3. Tap Uninstall/Disable, and then follow the
prompts to uninstall or disable the app.
4. Tap Done when finished.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Applica
tions > Application manager.
2. Swipe to the Disabled screen and tap the app you
want to enable.
•
This screen only appears if you have
disabledapps.
3. Tap Enable. The app displays again in the
Appslist.
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Apps List
Applications
Organize Your Apps
Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and listed
alphabetically or in your own custom order.
Change the Order Apps Are Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then
drag it to a new location.
4. Tap Done when finished.
To arrange apps in alphabetical order:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > A-Z and
confirm when prompted.
Use Folders to Organize Apps
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top
of another app until a highlighted box displays.
4. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
•
Tap Enter folder name to name the folder.
•
Tap Palette to change the color.
5. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
•
To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
6. Tap Done when you are finished.
To launch apps in a folder:
► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launch it.
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Apps List
Applications
Remove Folders
Remove folders on an Apps screen without deleting
the apps inside.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Tap the folder you want to remove, and then tap
Remove folder.
4. Tap Remove. Apps that were inside the folder are
listed at the end of the Apps screen.
5. Tap Done when finished.
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Google Applications
Applications
Google Applications
Enjoy these applications from Google.
Note: Certain applications require a Google Account.
Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from
your computer to your mobile device.
Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn
more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
GoogleDocs 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.
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Google Applications
Applications
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.
Google Now
Works in the background to collect
information you regularly look up and
organize it into convenient cards that
appear when you need them.
Visit google.com/landing/now to learn
more.
► Touch 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
Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS
and Hangouts messages.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
Maps
Find your current location, get directions,
and other location-based information.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Note: You must enable location services
to use Maps. For more information, see
“Location Services” on page112.
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Google Applications
Applications
Photos
Automatically back up your photos and
videos to your Google account.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can stream them
instantly, or download them for viewing
when you are not connected to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved on
yourdevice.
Visit play.google.com/about/movies to learn
more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube
™
videos, right
from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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Verizon Applications
Applications
Verizon Applications
Enjoy these applications from
VerizonWireless
™
.
Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid
subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or
contact your service provider for additional information.
Cloud
Back up and access your data. You can
also use Verizon Cloud to transfer content
between other devices.
Message+
Send text messages at a whole new level.
Draw on pictures, share locations in real
time, send audio messages, and much
more.
Mobile Hotspot
Use your device as a Mobile
hotspot. Formore information, see
“Mobile Hotspot” on page89.
My Verizon Mobile
View details and manage your Verizon
Wireless account.
Note: No airtime or minute charges apply
when accessing My Verizon Mobile.
Setup Wizard
Set up and configure your device at any
time with this shortcut.
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Other Applications
Applications
Other Applications
There are also other apps, including several
Samsung apps, preloaded on your device.
Amazon
Shop at Amazon.com
™
from your device.
Visit Amazon.com to learn more.
Amazon Kindle
Download books for reading right on your
device. You must have an account with
Amazon
™
to use the Kindle
™
app.
Amazon Music
Shop for music at Amazon.com.
Amazon Video
Watch for videos on Amazon.com.
Appstore
Browse and download applications, games
and more from the Amazon apps store.
Audible
Download audio books to enjoy on your
device.
IMDb
Search movies and actors, view trailers and
show times, explore top charts and box
office information, and add movies and TV
to your personal Watch list.
Chef Collection
Try new recipes, view the latest Chef
collection of appliances, watch the Club
des Chefs videos on kitchen inspiration.
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Other Applications
Applications
Family Square
Make the Galaxy View your best photo
frame, displaying your memories in
stunning HD.
Help
View information on using your device’s
basic features and settings.
Netflix
Watch TV shows and movies, streaming
from Netflix
™
.
S Console
Enjoy console gaming experience with your
Bluetooth gamepad!
Samsung Milk Music
Stream music with a radio service that
offers a simple way to find the music
that is right for you. With a library of
over 13 million songs and 200+ stations,
the interactive dial makes it easy to
skim through stations to find the perfect
soundtrack for the moment.
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Calculator
Applications
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced
arithmetic functions.
Basic Operation
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. Tap Equals to view the result.
6. Tap Clear to clear the results.
Additional Functions
To clear the calculator history:
► Tap History > Clearhistory.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield.
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Calendar
Applications
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Create an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Add, and then enter the details for
theevent.
3. Tap Save.
Share an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event.
3. Tap Share, and then tap a sharing format
(Eventfile (VCS) or Text).
4. Select a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Delete an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event, and then tap Delete. Confirm
when prompted.
Create a Task
Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be
accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a
checklist item and is removed once you mark the task
as complete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar
> Tasks.
2. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task.
3. You can choose to set the task for Today,
Tomorrow, or tap Expand to view and set the
following options:
•
Due date: Tap On/Off to select a date on the
calendar for the task.
•
Reminder: Tap to set a reminder alert.
•
Notes: Tap to save a note with your task.
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Priority: Tap to assign a priority to the task.
4. Tap Save to save the task.
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Calendar
Applications
Delete a Task
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the
day, or tap Tasks.
3. Tap the checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
•
To delete the task permanently, tap the task
to open it, tap Delete, and then confirm when
prompted.
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 > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
Effect
Quick settings
Camera
settings
Gallery
Take a picture
Record video
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Camera and Video
Applications
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Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and
videos.
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
•
Take picture: Take a picture.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
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Record video: Record a video.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose
your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
While composing your photo, use the available
options or these gestures:
•
Camera settings: Change camera settings.
•
Quick settings: Select camera settings or options.
•
Effect: Add an effect before taking a photo or video.
•
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in
orout.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens.
3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to
access various camera options and settings.
4. Tap Take picture to take the photo.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Camera Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary
depending on the camera or recording mode used.
Default settings include:
•
Effect: Add special graphical effects.
•
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
•
Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for
gentler images.
•
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures and videos use more memory.
3. Tap Settings t
o configure settings for Camera.
Available options vary depending on the camera or
recording mode used. Default settings include:
•
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality.
•
Gesture control: Detect palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds later.
•
Save pictures as previewed: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed
(or‘mirrored’) image.
•
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
•
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the picture.
•
Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
taking them.
•
Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage.
•
Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter
sound when pictures are taken.
•
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
•
Help: View information on using the camera.
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Clock
Applications
Clock
The Clock app features an Alarm and a
World clock.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
•
Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
•
World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.
•
Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
•
Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to
benotified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock >
Alarm.
2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
•
Keypad: Use a keypad to set the time.
•
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
•
Repeat weekly: Choose when to repeat the
alarm.
•
Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of
the alarm.
•
Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm.
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Clock
Applications
•
Snooze: Allow snoozing and set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
•
Increasing volume: Increase the alarm volume
at slow intervals.
•
Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
•
Date: Select a specific date for the alarm.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Alarm.
3. Tap Delete in the upper right corner of the
alarm entry you want to delete.
World Clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap World clock.
3. Touch and rotate the globe, and then tap a city.
4. Tap Add city on the pop-up for the city.
5. Repeat to add morecities.
Note: To search for a city, tap Search and use the
keyboard to type a city name. Tap an entry to add the
city to your list.
To remove a city from the main World Clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap World clock.
3. Find the city to remove, and then tap Delete in
the upper right corner of the city thumbnail.
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Clock
Applications
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to the
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:
•
Start: Begin timing.
•
Stop: Stop timing.
•
Lap: Keep track of lap times.
•
Resume: Continue timing after stopping
theclock.
•
Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Timer.
3. Tap the digits or Keypad to set the Hours,
Minutes, and Seconds of the Timer. The following
options are available:
•
Start: Begin the Timer.
•
Pause: Pause the Timer.
•
Resume: Resume the Timer.
•
Cancel: Stop the Timer.
•
Reset: Reset the Timer.
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Contacts
Applications
Contacts
Store and manage your contacts with the
Contacts app, which can be synchronized
with a variety of your existing personal
accounts, including Google, Email,
Facebook, and your Samsung account.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device, see
“Accounts” on page117.
Manage Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app. To access your Contacts list:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to
find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
press and slide across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.
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Contacts
Applications
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields
to enter information.
•
Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device, or sync it
with an account.
•
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.
•
Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group.
-
Tap Add to enter additional entries.
-
Tap Remove to remove an entry.
-
Tap Expand for additional fields.
-
Tap the label to the right of any entry
to choose another label for the field
(forexample, Home or Work).
•
Tap Addanother field to add more contact
information.
3. Tap Save.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
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Contacts
Applications
Share a Contact
When you share a contact, 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 > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More >
Share contact.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail,
Facebook, and more), you may have multiple similar
entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link
multiple entries into a single contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Linked contact.
3. Tap Link another contact, and then choose
contacts to link to the original contact.
4. Tap Link.
Unlink Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Linked contact.
3. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Create a Shortcut to a Contact
You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home
screen to access their information directly from a
Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More >
Add shortcut to Homescreen. The new shortcut
displays in an empty area of the Home screen.
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Contacts
Applications
Delete Contacts Remove Contacts from Favorites
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star dims ).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also
tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox at the
top of the screen to select all contacts.
3. Tap Delete.
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, and then tap
Favorite (the star brightens ).
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Contacts
Applications
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy
to find contacts, and you can send messages to the
members of a group.
Create a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap Add (next to the Groups
heading on the left).
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
•
Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
•
Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done.
4. Tap Save.
Rename a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit and enter a newname.
4. Tap Save.
Add Contacts to a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit.
4. Tap Add member, and then tap the contacts you
want toadd, and then tap Done.
5. Tap Save.
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Contacts
Applications
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of agroup.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the
Allcheckbox at the top of the screen to select all,
and then tap Done. Only group members that have
email addresses in their records are shown.
5. Choose an email account to use and follow
theprompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups.
3. Tap Delete.
4. Tap the groups to select them or tap the
Allcheckbox at the top of the screen to select
allgroups.
5. Tap Delete.
6. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Groups and members to delete the groups and
the contacts in those groups.
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Contacts
Applications
Contact Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Next to the Contacts heading on the left side, tap
More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Applications
Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all
your email accounts in one application.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Follow the instructions to set up your email
account.
3. Tap Done with accounts when finished to open
the inbox.
To add another email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings > Add account.
The device communicates with the appropriate server
to set up your account and synchronize your email.
When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for
the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any time,
tap More > Settings. Tap the account to display
Account settings.
Manage Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all email accounts
on the Combined view screen, or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu on the left side of the screen to
select:
•
Combined view: View all email accounts in a
combined inbox.
•
[Account Name]: View email for only this
account.
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Email
Applications
Manage Your Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
•
Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
•
Tap Search to search for key words in your
email inbox.
•
Tap More for additional message options like
sorting, deleting, sharing and more.
Create and Send an Email
This section describes how to create and send an
email using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email >
Compose.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address,
or tap Add Recipient to select a recipient from
Cont
acts or Groups.
•
If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at
any time before the message is sent.
•
If adding a recipient from your Contacts,
tap the contact to place a checkmark, and
then tap Done. The contact is placed in the
recipients field.
•
Tap More to add Cc and Bcc fields.
3. Tap the Subject and Message fields and use the
keypad to enter text.
•
Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and
more to your email.
•
Tap More for additional email options.
4. Review your message, and then tap Send.
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Email
Applications
Remove Email Accounts
To remove an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to delete, and then tap
Remove.
Email Settings
Use the Email Settings to configure your Email
preferences.
Note: Available settings depend on the email provider.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the
prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.
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Gallery
Applications
Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
Note: Some functions described in this section are only
available if there are images or videos in theGallery.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, such as Email, saves an image,
the 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 the Menu in the upper left corner, and then
tap an option to choose the way itemsdisplay.
•
In Albums view, you can create albums
to organize your images. On the drop
down menu, tap Albums, and then tap
More > Create album. Type a name in the
Createalbum field, and tap Create.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap
an image or video to view it, or first tap an album
or folder and then tap an image or video.
•
When viewing an image or video, you can
scroll left or right to view the next or previous
image orvideo.
Zoom In or Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on
an image:
•
Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.
•
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
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Gallery
Applications
Play Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap Play to play the video.
Edit Images
1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to
see the image options.
2. Tap Edit to view and use the editing tools.
Share Images and Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images and
videos, and then tap Share.
4. Tap a service for sharing the images selected.
Delete Images and Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap More > Edit.
4. Tap images and videos to select them.
5. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.
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Memo
Applications
Memo
Use Memo to write and save notes on your
device.
Compose a Memo
You can create Memos using the Memo app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. These
tools are available:
Category: Add or change the category.
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Image: Insert an image into the memo.
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Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the
memo.
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Tasks: Add tasks.
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3. Tap Save when finished.
Edit Memos
You can make edits to Memos you create.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap a memo to view it.
3. Tap the content and make edits. When you are
finished, tap Save.
Browse Memos
You can browse Memos you create.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
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Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.
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To search for a memo, tap Search.
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Memo
Applications
Memo Options
You can edit, share, or manage Memos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. While browsing memos, tap More for the following
options:
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Edit: Select notes to delete, or move.
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Share: Select notes to share.
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Manage categories: Create and manage
categories to organize your memos.
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Message+
Applications
Message+
This section describes how to create and
send a message using the Message+app.
4. Tap Type a message, and then enter your
message. The following options are available:
Attach: Attach an item, such as a postcard,
picture, video, audio recording, Glympse
location, location, contact card, or song.
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Create and Send Messages
Use the Message+ app to send and receive messages
with your friends and family.
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Emoji: Insert emojis into your message.
Voice: Touch and hold to record and
insert an audio recording into your message.
Release to send the audio recording.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
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2. Tap Newmessage.
5. Review your message, and then tap Send.
3. Tap the To : field, and then enter a contact name,
a mobile phone number, or an email address
using the keyboard. As you enter letters, possible
matches from your accounts and contacts display
on the screen. Touch a match to add it to the
message.
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Message+
Applications
Read Messages
When you receive a message, your device notifies you
by displaying New message in the Statusbar.
To access a new message:
► Drag your finger down from the Statusbar to
display the Notificationpanel, and then tap the
message notification to open the message.
– or –
From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+, and then tap the message to
openit.
Reply to Messages
Messages you exchange with another person are
displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so
you can see all the messages in one place.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Tap the Type a message field, and then type your
reply message.
4. When the message is complete, tap Send.
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Message+
Applications
Protect a Message from Deletion
You can lock a message so that it will not be
deleted even if you delete the other messages in
theconversation.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock,
and then tap Lock message on the pop-up menu.
A lock icon displays on the message.
Delete Messages
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete,
and then tap Delete messages on the pop-up
menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
Delete Conversations
You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged
with another person.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete,
and then tap Delete Conversation. Confirm if
prompted.
Note: Locked messages will not be deleted unless you
select Delete locked messages before confirming the
deletion.
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Music Player
Applications
Music Player
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play
songs, and create customized playlists.
Volume
More
options
Song
queue
Playback
controls
Favorite
Playback
position
Sound
quality
andeffects
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Music Player
Applications
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More options: See more music player options.
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Song queue: View the current song list.
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Volume: Tap to adjust the volume.
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Playback controls: Tap the icons to change shuffle
or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or
pause the current song.
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Favorite: Mark as favorite.
•
Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the current song.
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Sound quality and effects: Tap to enhance
the sound. For more information, see
“Sound Quality and Effects” on page95.
Listen to Music
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to
view your music files.
3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry to
begin playback.
4. Use these controls while playing music:
•
To start playback, tap Play. Tap Pause
to pause playback.
•
Tap Rewind to move to the previous song.
Tap Fast-forward to move to the nextsong.
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Music Player
Applications
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Tap the repeat button to control playback.
Choose Repeat off to play all songs
once.Choose Repeat all to repeat
allsongs. Choose Repeat 1 to repeat the
current song.
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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.
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 device. When
music is playing in the background, you can access
playback controls from the Notificationpanel.
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My Files
Applications
My Files
Access files stored on your device, including
images, videos, songs, and sound clips.
To access the My Files app:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
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Recent files: View recently accessed files.
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Category: View files grouped into the following
categories:
Images: View image files.
Videos: View video files.
Audio: View audio files.
Documents: View document files.
Download history: View all apps and files that
have been downloaded to the device.
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Local storage: View folders and files in their
storage locations.
Device storage: View folders and files located
on the device.
SD card: View folders and files located on an
optional microSD memory card (not included).
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Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers
or other cloud storage locations that you have
added.
Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and files
located in your Google Drive account.
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My Files
Applications
View Files in My Files
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
Recent Files Options
On the main My Files screen, recently accessed files
are shown. The following options are available:
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Search: Search for a file or folder.
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More: Tap for the following options:
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Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal
hidden files.
Note: If a file has been opened, other options become
available under More.
Category Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
3. After tapping on a category, the following options
are available:
•
Search: Search for a file in the selected
category.
•
View as: Change the appearance of the files
or folders.
•
More: Tap for the following options:
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Edit: Select files or folders.
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Share: Select files to share.
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Create folder: Create a new folder
(Localstorage).
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Add shortcut: Add a shortcut folder to the
main My Files screen.
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Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
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Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
conceal hidden files.
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My Files
Applications
Selected File andFolder Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
3. Tap More > Edit, select a file or folder, and then
use one of these functions:
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Delete: Delete files or folders.
•
Move: Move files or folders to another folder.
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More: Select one of the following options:
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Copy: Copy files or folders to another
folder.
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Rename: Rename a file or folder. This
option only appears when just one file or
folder is selected.
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Add shortcut on Home screen: Add a
shortcut the Home screen.
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Compress: Create a zip folder containing
the selected files. This option only appears
in Local Storage categories. A selected zip
folder has the additional options of Extract
and Extract to current folder.
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Details: View details of the selected file(s)
or folder(s).
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Video Player
Applications
Video Player
Play videos stored on your device.
File name
Playback
position
Move
controls
left
Screen
ratio
Rewind
Video list
More
options
Volume
Move
controls
right
Pop-up
player
Fast-
forward
Pause or Play
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Video Player
Applications
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Video list: See the current video playlist.
•
More options: View more options.
•
Volume: Adjust the volume.
•
Move controls right: Move the Video player
controls to the right (landscape orientation only).
•
Pop-up player: Open the video in the pop-up player
window.
•
Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or fast-forward
the current video.
•
Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.
•
Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous video,
or rewind the video.
•
Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
•
Move controls left: Move the Video player controls
to the left (landscape orientation only).
•
Playback position: Skip to another part of the
video.
•
File name: View the name of the video file.
Access the Video Player
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins
playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Use Pop-up Player
Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your
video player into a pop-up window. The video will
continue to play, and the pop-up window can be
resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap Pop-up to continue playing the video in a
floating window.
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Drag the window to any location on the
screen.
•
Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.
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Video Player
Applications
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: The entire screen is used, which may
cause some minor distortion.
•
Keep ratio: The video is enlarged to fit the
screen without becoming distorted.
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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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About Settings
Settings
About Settings
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Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the
option ON (
) or OFF ( ).
ON
•
For some options, you must tap a field, such as
Email address, to display and set options.
•
Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping a
checkbox. When enabled, a checkmark displays.
Tap the checkmark to remove it and disable the
option.
Access Settings
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the
Statusbar to display the Notification panel,
andthen tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Search.
•
Enter a word or words in the Search box. As
you type, settings that match will appear on
the screen.
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Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Airplane Mode
Settings
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device
from all networks and turns off connectivity
features such as Wi-Fi.
While in airplane mode, you can use other
features, such as playing music, watching
videos, and other applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to
enable or disable the option.
Note: You can also control Airplane mode from
theDevice options menu. Press and hold the
Power key, and then tap Airplane mode.
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Wi Fi Settings
Settings
-
Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
Communication requires access to a
wireless Access Point (AP).
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off beside Wi-Fi to
turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Statusbar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection
status:
•
When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a wireless Access Point (AP),
Wi-Fi active displays in the Status bar.
•
If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device
is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available displays.
It may also display if there is a communication issue
with the target wireless Access Point (AP).
Wi-Fi Networks
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
•
When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
display them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
•
When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
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Wi Fi Settings
Settings
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Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More > Addnetwork.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
•
Enter network name: Enter the name of the
Wi-Fi network.
•
Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
•
Show advanced options: Add advanced
options such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless AP.
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of
your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More for options:
•
Add network: Manually enter the credentials
for a Wi-Fi network.
•
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
•
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment
(notconfigurable).
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Wi Fi Settings
Settings
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•
Advanced:
-
Smart network switch: Automatically
switch between mobile data and Wi-Fi to
maintain a stable Internet connection.
-
Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Display a pop-up
when opening apps if Wi-Fi is available.
-
Wi-Fi notifications: Receive a notification
when new wireless Access Points (APs) are
available.
-
Passpoint: Automatically connect to
Passpoint-certified Wi-Fi access points.
-
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 network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
-
MAC address: View your device’s
MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks
(notconfigurable).
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IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).
•
Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi
network connections.
•
Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
networks, and other settings.
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Wi Fi Settings
Settings
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections
through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi
network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans
for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct displays in the
Statusbar.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications
technology that allows you to connect
wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices,
such as headsets and hands-free car
Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and wireless devices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
Statusbar icons display your current Bluetooth
connection status:
•
When Bluetooth is turnedon, Bluetooth displays
in the Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device,
you can scan for nearby devices that are visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on.
•
Your device automatically scans for other
discoverable Bluetooth devices, which display
when found.
•
To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish
trusted connections between your device and another
Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices will
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange
information without having to re-enter a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on.
•
Make sure that the target device is
discoverable, so that your device can find it.
Refer to the instructions that came with the
device to find out how to set it to discoverable
mode.
3. Tap the name of the target device.
•
Your device automatically tries to pair with the
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.
Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices will no longer recognize each other. To
connect again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Review Files Received through
Bluetooth
When you receive files from another device through
Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth > More > Received files.
Change Your Device’s Name
Device names are used to identify devices during
pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi
based features. This is the name others will use when
pairing with your device through Bluetooth.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth > More > Renamedevice.
3. Use the keyboard to edit your device name.
View Help
You can access help topics for the Bluetooth feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth > More > Help.
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Data Usage
Settings
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data usage
differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Data usage for options:
•
Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also
control Mobile Data at the Notificationpanel.
•
Limit mobile data usage: Drag the red limit
line to set the data usage limit. When enabled,
your mobile data connection will be disabled
when the specified limit is reached.
•
Alert me about data usage: Receive an alert
when mobile data usage reaches the warning
limit you set. Drag the orange warning line to
set the data usage warning limit.
•
Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then
choose a time period for data usage. Data
usage for the period displays on the graph,
along with usage by application below.
3. Tap More for other 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.
•
Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks that
are Mobile Hotspots and restrict background
apps from using these networks.
•
Show units: Automatically switch between
megabytes and gigabytes (MB/GB), or show
only megabytes or gigabytes.
•
Help: Read help topics for Data Usage.
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More Settings
Settings
More Settings
The More settings allow you to configure a
variety of communication settings for your
device.
Mobile Hotspot
Use Mobile hotspot to share your device’s Internet
connection with other devices.
Enable Mobile Hotspot
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use Mobile hotspot.
Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and
uses data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off.
•
When activating Mobile hotspot for the first
time, you are prompted to configure some
security settings.
Connect a Device to Your MobileHotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to
Mobile hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the target
device from the list.
6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on
the target device.
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More Settings
Settings
Allowed Devices List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and
password.
Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes
battery power and uses data service. While Mobile
hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the
Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your
device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra datacharges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Tap More > Allowed devices, and then tap Add
to enter the other device’s Device name and
MACaddress.
5. Tap OK to add the device.
Change the Mobile Hotspot Password
You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Tap Password and enter a new password.
5. Tap Save to confirm the change.
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings
Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and connecting
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap More > Configure mobile hotspot for the
following settings:
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Network name: View and change the name of
your Mobile hotspot.
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More Settings
Settings
•
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. A
default password is displayed on the Mobile
hotspot screen.
•
Show password: Display your password
instead of masking it.
•
Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, and
to specify the channel your device uses for
Mobile hotspot.
Tethering
You can use Bluetooth or USB to pair your device
with a computer and share your device’s Internet
connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Tethering, and select an option:
•
Tap Bluetoothtethering to turn tethering on,
and connect to a computer through Bluetooth.
•
Connect the computer to the device using the
USB cable, and then tap USBtethering to
turn tethering on.
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More Settings
Settings
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks and mobile
data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Mobile networks for options:
•
Mobile data: Enable or disable connection to
data services.
•
Signal strength: Current signal strength. (Not
configurable.)
•
Network mode: Choose a preferred network
mode.
•
Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers (notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > Printing.
2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional
print service drivers.
Download Booster
Download booster improves download speed by using
both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when
downloading files over 30 MB in size.
Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.
To turn on Download booster:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Download booster.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Downloadbooster.
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More Settings
Settings
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
You must set a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password
before setting up a VPN. For more information, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 113.
Add a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > VPN.
2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN and follow
the prompts to set up yourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > VPN.
2. Tap either Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Tap the VPN you want to connect to, enter your log
in information, and tap Connect.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > VPN.
2. Tap either Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or
delete.
4. Tap either Edit network or Delete network.
View Your Verizon Account
View your Verizon account and dataplan information.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > View Verizon Account.
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Sounds and Notifications
Settings
Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to
indicate notifications, screen touches, and
other activities.
Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you’ve made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,
and then choose a mode:
•
Sound: Your device uses the sounds,
vibrations, and volume levels you choose in
Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
•
Mute: Your device plays no sounds or
vibrations. Reminders will still occur.
Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume for
notifications and other media.
Note: 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:
•
Notifications
•
Media
•
System
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Settings
Sounds
Configure notification and system sounds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sounds for the
following options:
•
Default notification sound: Choose a sound
for notifications, such as for new messages
and event reminders.
•
Calendar notifications: Configure event
notifications.
•
Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications.
•
Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.
•
Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
•
Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Sound Quality and Effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.
Adapt Sound
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound quality
andeffects.
3. Tap Adapt Sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.
Other Advanced Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound quality
andeffects.
3. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
•
SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich
surround sound.
•
Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube
amplifier.
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Settings
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 the Do Not Disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on now to enable the feature.
4. Tap Turn on as scheduled and then tap Days,
Start time, and End time to set up a do not
disturb schedule.
5. Tap Allow exceptions to allow alarms, calls,
messages, or events and reminders.
Notifications on Lock Screen
You can select what notifications, if any, appear on the
Lockscreen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications on
lock screen
3. Choose an option to customize:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
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Settings
App Notifications
Configure notifications for each app on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Appnotifications.
3. Swipe through the alphabetical list of apps and tap
the app to set the notification.
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Display and Wallpaper
Settings
Display and Wallpaper
Adjust display options and features, including
screen brightness, font options, and more.
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings,
or to your personal preference. You may also want to
adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display and wallpaper.
3. Customize options under Brightness:
•
Tap Auto to allow the device to adjust
brightness automatically.
•
Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.
Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel.
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper.
You can display a favorite picture or choose from
preloaded wallpapers.
To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Wallpaper.
3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and
lock screens.
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as
wallpaper.
•
Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
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Display and Wallpaper
Settings
Font
You can set the font size and style for all text that
displays on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Font to choose a
Font size and Font style.
•
Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
•
Tap a font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
GalaxyApps.
3. Tap OK to set the font size and style.
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 and wallpaper > Screen timeout,
and then choose a time period.
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Display and Wallpaper
Settings
Daydream
The Daydream
™
setting controls what the screen
displays when the device is docked (dock not
included), or while charging. You can choose
to display colors, or display photos stored on
yourdevice.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Daydream.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Daydream on. Configure
options:
•
Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
•
Family square: Display pictures in your
Familysquare.
•
Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
•
Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo
frame. Tap Settings for options.
•
Photos: Display pictures from your Google
Photos account. Tap Settings foroptions.
4. Tap Preview, for a preview of each setting.
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Storage
Settings
Storage
View the device memory and usage. 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 as Total space
and Available space.
•
The amounts of memory used by Applications,
Pictures and videos, Audio, Downloads,
Cached data, and Miscellaneous files are also
displayed.
To increase available memory:
1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all
apps. Tap Delete to confirm.
2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessaryfiles,
andthentap Delete.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once a memory card (not included) has been installed
in your device, the card memory displays as Total
space and Available space.
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Storage
Settings
Install a Memory Card
You can use a microSD or microSDHC card
(notincluded) to add additional memory space to
yourdevice.
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1
3
1. Open the SIM/Memory card slot cover.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide
the SIM card into the slot, pushing gently until it
clicks into place.
3. Close the SIM/Memory card slot cover.
Mount a Memory Card
When you install a memory card (not included), it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device) and
prepared for use. However, should you unmount the
card without removing it from the device, you will need
to mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Mount SD card.
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Storage
Settings
Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored
on the memory card (not included), unmount the card
before removing it from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card.
3. Open the SIM/Memory card slot cover.
4. Gently slide the memory card out of the slot.
5. Close the SIM/Memory card slot cover.
Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an memory card
(notincluded), you will want to backup your music
and photo files that are stored on the card because
formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Format SD card and follow the
prompts.
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Battery
Settings
Battery
View how battery power is used for
device activities. Conserve battery power
by automatically adjusting the screen
brightness, limiting the performance of the
CPU, and other power reduction activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Battery, and tap an option to configure:
•
Power saving mode: Save battery power
by limiting the maximum CPU performance,
reducing the screen brightness and frame
rate, and reducing the time before the screen
is turned off when notifications are received.
•
Display battery percentage: Display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Statusbar.
•
Battery Chart: The battery level displays as
a percentage. The amount of time the battery
has been used also displays. Tap the chart to
view History details.
•
Tap Refresh to update the listing.
Apps and System Usage
Battery usage displays in percentages per application
and system process.
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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Applications Settings
Settings
Applications Settings
Use the Application manager to manage the
system requirements of your applications.
You can also configure your Default
application settings.
Application Manager
You can download and install new applications on
your device. Use the Application manager to configure
your downloaded and preloaded applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured
with system software not provided by or supported by
Google or any other company, you operate this software
at your own risk.
Memory Usage
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or
Running applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Applications> Applicationmanager.
3. Tap Downloaded, SD card, Running, or All tabs
to display memory usage for that category of
applications. If you have disabled applications, a
Disabled tab also displays.
Note: The graph at the top of the Running tab shows
used and free RAM.
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Applications Settings
Settings
Downloaded
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings >
Applications > Applicationmanager.
2. Tap Downloaded to view a list of all the
downloaded applications on your device.
•
To switch the order of the Downloaded list, tap
More > Sort by size or Sortby date.
•
To reset your application preferences, tap
More > Reset app preferences.
•
To uninstall more than one app, tap More >
Uninstall multiple.
3. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application, including memory usage,
default settings, and permissions. The following
actions are available:
•
Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
Restart your device if stopping an app,
process, or service causes your device to stop
working correctly.
•
Uninstall/Uninstall updates: Delete the
application from the device or uninstall
updates made to apps that cannot be deleted.
•
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.
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Applications Settings
Settings
SD Card
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.
3. Tap SD card to view a list of all the downloaded
applications on your device.
•
To switch the order of the SD card list, tap
More > Sort by size or Sortby date.
•
To reset your application preferences, tap
More > Reset app preferences. (When you
Reset app preferences, you will not lose any
app data.)
•
To uninstall more than one app, tap More >
Uninstall multiple.
4. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application, including memory usage,
default settings, and permissions.
Running Services
View and control services running on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.
3. Tap Running.
4. Tap Show cached processes to display all
the cached processes that are running. Tap
Showservicesinuse to switch back.
5. Tap one of the applications to view application
information. (Options vary by application.)
•
Stop: Stops the application from running
on the device. This is usually done prior to
uninstalling the application.
•
Report: Report failure and other application
information.
Warning: Not all services can be stopped. Stopping
services may have undesirable consequences on the
application or Android System.
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Applications Settings
Settings
Default Applications Applications Settings Shortcuts
Set and manage your default applications. Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available
in one convenient location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Applications.
2. Tap Applications > Default applications.
3. Tap Clear to remove a default application.
2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for
the selected app:
•
Calendar
•
Camera
•
Contacts
•
Email
•
Music
•
Weather
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Users
Settings
Users
Share this device with multiple people by
creating User accounts. Users have their
own space, which they can customize with
their own apps, wallpaper, and more. Users
can also adjust device settings like Wi-Fi
which affect everyone.
Note: Restricted profiles allow only limited access to
apps and content.
Set Up User Profiles
Set up user profiles and then select one when
unlocking the device to use personalized settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Add user or profile and follow the instructions
to set up a new user profile.
Delete a User or Profile
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Delete next to a user profile to deleteit.
Note: Only the device owner can delete other user
accounts.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a user profile:
► From a Lock screen, tap Manage Users, and
then tap a profile.
– or –
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Manage Users, and then tap a profile.
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Users
Settings
Change User Account Nicknames
andPhotoIDs
The photo and name each user uses in their personal
Contact entry (listed under ME at the top of their
Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name.
To change their ID photo and name, each user can
edit their personal Contact entry. For more information,
see “Edit a Contact” on page 53.
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Location
Settings
Location
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may
require one or more location services be
turned on for full functionality.
Locating Method
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your location
is determined:
•
High accuracy: Use GPS and Wi-Fi networks.
•
Power saving: Use Wi-Fi only (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.
2. Tap Privacy > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
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Location
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.
2. Tap Privacy > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google location history and sign in to your
Google Account for options.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect your data
with Lock Screen and Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock
type to select a screen lock and level of security:
•
Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
•
Pattern: Draw a custom pattern 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.
3. If choosing a secured lock screen option, select
your notification settings:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
4. Choose a screen lock option:
•
Show information: Show the dual clock, or
information such as the weather information,
on the lock screen.
•
Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)
•
Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time, and
Smart lock. (This option is available for secure
lock options only.)
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Unknownsources to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications
can cause your device and personal data to be more
vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Other Security Settings
Change other security settings, such as those for
security updates and credential storage.
Encrypt Your Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Encrypt device, and follow the prompts
to encrypt all data on your device.
Encrypt Your SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
SD card.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Encrypt external SD card, and follow
the prompts to encrypt all data on your SD card.
SIM Card Lock
Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary
screen lock type when unlocking the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the
prompts.
3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update service
options:
•
Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
•
Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Device administrators.
3. Tap Android device manager to allow it to lock or
erase a lost device.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings
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.
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Credential storage
options:
•
Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
•
View security certificates: 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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Advanced options:
•
Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
-
To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern,
or Fingerprints). For more information,
see“Set a Screen Lock” on page 113.
•
Pin windows: Pin an app on your device
screen, preventing access to other features of
you device.
•
Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
•
Notification access: View the applications
that can access notifications you receive on
your device.
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Accounts
Settings
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your
Google Account, Samsung account, email,
and social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you can choose
to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and
other types of content.
Add an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Accounts.
2. Tap Add account.
3. Tap an account type.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Accounts.
2. Tap an account type.
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
•
Check individual data items to sync.
•
If you wish to sync manually, tap More >
Syncnow or Sync all.
Note: Settings and options differ by account type.
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Accounts
Settings
Delete an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Accounts.
2. Tap an account type.
3. Tap the account.
4. Tap More > Remove account and confirm at
theprompt.
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Language and Input
Settings
Language and Input
Configure your device’s language and input
device settings.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
Language
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Default Keyboard
Select Your default keyboard or input method.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard and
select a keyboard.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the
Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for the following menus:
•
Input languages: Select the keyboard
language.
•
Smart typing: Configure smart features
available on the Samsung keyboard, such
as predictive text, auto correction, and
swipeentry.
•
Key-tap feedback: Configure feedback
features for the Samsung keyboard.
•
Customization: Create text shortcuts and
adjust keyboard size.
•
Other settings: Change other settings such
as the keyboard size, or reset settings for the
Samsung keyboard.
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Language and Input
Settings
Google Voice Typing Settings
Speak rather than type your text entries using Google
voice typing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing
for options:
•
Languages: Select languages for Google
voice typing.
•
“Ok Google” detection: 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 search results
that contain offensive words.
•
Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
connected Bluetooth headset (not included).
Voice Input
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google
searches.
To perform a voice search, tap Voice search in the
Google search bar or widget. Or say “OK Google”
to launch a Google search (if the hotword detection
option is enabled).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for the
following options:
•
Enhanced Google services: Choose for full
voice interaction.
•
Basic Google recognition: Choose for simple
voice recognition.
3. Tap Settings beside the service to customize it.
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Language and Input
Settings
Text-To-Speech Options
Configure your Text-to-speech options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for the following:
•
Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine.
Tap Settings next to a text-to-speech
engine for options.
•
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
•
Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
Pointer Speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.
3. Touch and drag the slider to set the speed of
thepointer, and tap Ok.
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Backup and Reset
Settings
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google servers. You
can also reset your device to its factory
defaults.
Google Account
Enable backup of your information to Google servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset for backup and restore
options using a Google Account:
•
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
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing
all data from your device.
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. Any data stored on an external
SDcard is not affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account
on your device, Factory Reset Protection is
activated. This protects your device in the
event it is lost or stolen. Formore information,
see“Factory Reset Protection” on page 11.
If you reset your device to factory default settings with
the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature turned
on, you must enter the user name and password for
a registered Google Account to regain access to
the device. You will not be able to access the device
without the correct credentials.
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Backup and Reset
Settings
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password,
you must wait 72 hours after changing your password to
perform a factory data reset on your device.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
To reset your device:
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.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set
up your device.
Reset System Settings
Reset your system settings back to their defaults.
Warning: This action returns your device to its factory
default settings. This will not affect your downloaded
apps, personal data, your security settings, language
settings, account settings, or your default application
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings.
3. Tap Reset settings and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
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Date and Time
Settings
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. The following options are
available:
•
Automatic date and time: Tap On/Off to use
the time on the mobile and/or Wi-Fi network. If
this option is enabled, you cannot manually set
the date and time.
•
Automatic time zone: Tap On/Off to use the
time zone detected on the mobile and/or Wi-Fi
network. If this option is enabled, you cannot
manually set the time zone.
•
Set date: Tap to manually set the date. This
option is locked if Automatic date and time
is enabled.
•
Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This
option is locked if Automatic date and time
is enabled.
•
Select time zone: Tap to manually set the time
zone. This option is locked if Automatic time
zone is enabled.
•
Use 24-hour format: Tap to use 24-hour
format (as opposed to 12-hour with AM
andPM).
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Accessibility
Settings
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features
that make using the device easier for those
with certain physical disabilities.
Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision
•
Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.
•
Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
•
Speak passwords: Read the characters
aloud as you enter your passwords.
•
Font size: Set the font size.
•
Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across
thescreen.
•
Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
•
Color inversion: Reverse the display of screen
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 because of the screen
color.
•
Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps.
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Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred
TTS engine and options.
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Accessibility
Settings
Hearing
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Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications
and audio for additional privacy.
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Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available
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Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
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Left and right sound balance: Use the slider
to set the Left and Right balance when using a
stereo device.
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Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.
Dexterity
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Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
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Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this tap gesture.
More Settings
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Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping
in a series of four to eight directions.
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Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
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Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms
and calendar events.
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Manage accessibility: Export your
accessibility settings and share them with
another device.
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Accessibility
Settings
Services
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TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help 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.
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Switch Access: Use this option to control your
device using configurable key combinations.
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Additional accessibility apps may be
downloaded from the Google Play store.
Certain accessibility services you install may
be configured here.
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Help
Settings
Help
View tips and guidelines for using your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Help for:
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How-to videos
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Useful tips
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User guide
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My Verizon mobile
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Icon glossary
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Getting started
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Applications
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Settings
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About Device
Settings
About Device
View information about your device, including
status, legal information, hardware and
software versions, and a tutorial.
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Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Kernel
version, Build number, SE for Android status,
Hardware version, Security software version,
and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:
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Icon glossary: View information about the
status icons and notification icons used on the
Statusbar.
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Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information.
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Legal information: Display open source
licenses, Google legal information, and
Samsung legal information.
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Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
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System Updates
Settings
System Updates
Use System updates to update your device’s
software.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap System updates.
3. Tap Check for new system update to check for
available software updates to download and install.
