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SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.
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Special Features ..............................1
SPen
.......................................2
Finger Scanner
...............................3
Getting Started .............................. 4
Set Up Your Device
.............................5
Assemble Your Device
........................6
Start Using Your Device
.......................9
Set Up Your Device
..........................11
Learn About Your Device
.......................14
Front View
..................................15
Back View
..................................17
Home Screen
...............................18
Notifications
............................... 20
Customize Your Home Screen
............... 22
Navigation
................................ 26
Entering Text
.............................. 29
Multi Window
.............................. 33
SPen
..................................... 35
Air Command
.............................. 38
Apps .........................................42
Using Apps
................................ 43
Apps Settings
..............................46
Table of Contents
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Calculator
.................................48
Calendar ..................................50
Camera and Video .......................... 52
Clock ..................................... 58
Contacts ...................................61
Email ......................................67
Excel ...................................... 70
Galaxy Apps ................................71
Gallery ....................................72
Google Apps ................................76
Internet ................................... 79
Kids Mode ................................. 82
My Files ................................... 83
Netflix ....................................85
OneDrive ..................................86
OneNote .................................. 87
PEN.UP ....................................88
PowerPoint ................................ 89
Recolor ....................................90
Samsung Flow ..............................91
Samsung Kids ............................. 92
SamsungNotes ............................ 93
Samsung+ ................................. 95
Secure Folder .............................. 96
Skype ..................................... 97
Soundcamp ................................98
Texture ....................................99
Word ..................................... 100
Settings .................................... 101
How to Use Settings ....................... 102
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Connections
................................ 103
Wi‑Fi ..................................... 104
Bluetooth ................................ 107
Tablet Visibility ............................110
Data Usage ................................110
Airplane Mode .............................111
Location ...................................111
Nearby Device Scanning ....................113
Printing ...................................113
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .............114
Ethernet ..................................115
Sounds and Vibration .........................116
Sound Mode ...............................117
Volume ...................................117
Vibration Intensity .........................118
Notification Sounds ........................119
Do Not Disturb .............................119
System Sounds ........................... 120
KeyTap Feedback ......................... 120
Sound Quality and Effects ..................121
Notifications .................................122
Notifications Settings ..................... 123
Display ..................................... 124
Screen Brightness ......................... 125
Blue Light Filter ........................... 125
Screen Mode ...............................126
Screen Zoom and Font ......................126
Home Screen ..............................127
Icon Frames ...............................127
Status Bar ................................ 128
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Screen Timeout
........................... 128
Screen Saver .............................. 128
Device Maintenance ......................... 129
Quick Optimization ........................ 130
Battery ................................... 130
Storage ...................................131
Memory .................................. 133
Device Security ........................... 133
Language and Input ....................... 134
Date and Time .............................137
Report Diagnostic Info ......................137
Reset .....................................137
Software Update ..........................140
Lock Screen and Security .....................141
Set a Screen Lock ......................... 142
Find My Mobile ........................... 144
Unknown Sources ......................... 145
Secure Folder ............................. 145
Secure Startup ............................ 145
Encrypt SD Card .......................... 146
View Passwords ........................... 146
Security Update Service ................... 146
Device Administration ......................147
Credential Storage .........................147
Advanced Security Settings ................ 148
Accounts ................................... 149
Samsung Cloud ........................... 150
Accounts ..................................151
Users .....................................152
Backup and Restore ....................... 154
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GoogleSettings
............................155
Accessibility ................................ 156
Vision .....................................157
Hearing .................................. 158
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 159
More Accessibility Settings ................ 160
Other Settings ...............................161
SPenSettings ............................ 162
Accessories ............................... 163
Other Features ............................ 163
About Device ............................. 164
Getting Help ...............................165
Videos ................................... 166
Simulators ............................... 166
Tips ...................................... 166
Samsung Support
......................... 166
Legal ........................................ 167
Legal Information ......................... 168
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Learn about your mobile device’s
special features.
Special Features
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2Special Features
S Pen
An S Pen
is provide for use with this device.
For more information, see “SPen” on page35.
Finger Scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use
your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in
to your Samsung account.
For more information, see “Fingerprints” on page143.
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Learn about your mobile device
hardware, assemblyprocedures,
and how to get started usingyour
new device.
Getting Started
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Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the firsttime.
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Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install a microSD
memory card (notincluded)
to add more memory space to yourdevice.
Warning: Small components such as Memory cards can
pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling
these cards to avoid damaging them.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the Memory
card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
2. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
3. Slide the Memory card tray back into the slot.
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Set Up Your Device 7
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using
other accessories may void your warranty and may
cause damage.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
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For a quick check of your battery level:
View the battery charge indicator located in the top
right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color
( ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea
of the remaining charge on the battery. For more
information, see “Battery” on page130.
While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot when using wireless charging or fast
charging. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or
performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.
If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down and then begin
charging the device again.
If the lower part of the device overheats,
check for damage to the connected USB cable.
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new
Samsung‑approved cable.
If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign
materials between the device and the wireless
charger.
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Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device.
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
Press the Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Tochoose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page142.
To unlock the device:
Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.
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Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan
restart your device.
Press and hold the Power key and the
Volumedown key at the same time for morethan
seven seconds.
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Set Up Your Device
Use the Set Up Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi
®
network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly three
times.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google
Account to fully
utilize its Android
features, including Gmail
,
GoogleDuo, and the Google Play
store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or
To create a new Google Account or set up your
GoogleAccount on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information, see
Accounts” on page151.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Google.
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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 GoogleAccount
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page138.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung
or taking it to your nearest Samsung‑authorized service
center, you should remove your Google Account before
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more
information, visit: samsung.com/us/support/frp/.
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 Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Google.
If you have more than one Google Account set
up on your device, tap the Google Account you
want to remove.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account. Confirm
when prompted.
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Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device. When you turn on
your device for the first time, set up your existing
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
– or
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information, see
Accounts” on page151.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in oneapp.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing email account or create a new email
account.
– or
To create a new email account or set up your
email account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information, see
Accounts” on page151.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Email.
For more information on using Email, see
“Email” on page67.
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Learn About Your
Device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile
device, including the screens and icons, as well as
how to navigate the device and enter text using the
keyboard.
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Front View
Back
Light sensor
Recent apps
Home key
Front camera
Power key
Volume key
Memory card tray
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Power key
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Briefly press to turn on or off the screen.
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Press and hold to select a power control option.
Home key
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Press and hold to launch Google.
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Gently put your finger on the key when you want
to unlock the screen with your fingerprint.
Volume key
-
Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and
audio playback.
-
Gently press a volume key to take a photo.
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Back View
Headset jack
Speaker
Flash
Rear camera
Speaker
USB charger/Accessory port
SpeakerSpeaker
Microphone
Microphone
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Home Screen
Status bar
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
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Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides
device information (such as network status, battery
charge, and time) on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
Wi-Fi active
Wi-Fi available
Notification Icons
New email
New Gmail
File download in progress
File upload in progress
GPS active
App updates available
App updates complete
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Notifications
Settings
Quick settings
View all
Notification cards
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View the Notification Panel
You can access the Notification panel from any
Homescreen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification
panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
To open an item, tap it.
To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
To clear all notifications, tap Clear all.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap
Back to close the Notification panel.
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also
provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi,
allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notificationpanel.
2. Drag View all downward.
Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
Tap More options to reorder Quick settings
ortochange the button layout.
3. Drag View all upward to close the
Quicksettings.
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Customize Your Home Screen
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
To add a shortcut:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home
screen, and then release it.
To remove a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove shortcut and
releaseit.
Removing a shortcut does not delete the app,
it just removes the shortcut from the Home
screen.
To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and
releaseit.
3. Swipe to a new Home screen.
4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available
location, or drag it to a specific location and
releaseit.
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many
others.
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To add a widget to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen,
and release it.
To remove a widget:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Removing a widget does not delete the
widget, it just removes the widget from the
Homescreen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut
until a highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.
Palette: Change the color.
Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps
to select them, and then tapAdd.
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.
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Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
You can remove a folder that you added to a Home
screen.
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to Delete and release it.
Confirmwhen prompted.
Wallpapers
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on
your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock
screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite
picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to see all available wallpaper
images.
Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
3. Tap an image to choose it, and then choose which
screen you want to use it for:
Home screen
Lock screen
Home and lock screens
4. Tap Set as wallpaper.
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Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove,
change the order of screens, as well as choose a
different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,
and then tap Add.
Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and
then drag it to Remove.
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen is displayed when you press the
Homekey.
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a
screen, and then drag it to a newposition.
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Navigation
Learn the basics for how to navigate through your
device.
Touchscreen Navigation
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 on the touch
screen may damage the tempered glass surface and
void the warranty.
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.
Double-Tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
moveit.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
options.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
Swipe the screen to scroll through the Homescreens
or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture
or a webpage.
Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while
viewing a picture or a web page.
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Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
Moreoptions: Tap to view more menu options for
a screen. This often allows you to select items to
delete or share.
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
On/Off: Tap to turn the option on ( ) or
off ( ).
Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap
a checkbox at the top of the screen to selectall.
Menu: Tap to view available options for thefield.
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Entering Text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice
typing.
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter
text.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the
cursorposition.
Keyboard types: Change the layout of the
keyboard.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.
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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 General management > Language and input >
Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options.
Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and language.
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Manage input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard.
Smart typing: Use predictive text and correct
common typing mistakes to improve input.
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Predictive text: Predictive text suggests
words that match your text entries, and
can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts,
messages, Gmail, and social networking
sites — improving its accuracy of predicting
your text entries.
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Additional keyboard settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.
Customization: Use alternative characters, text
shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a
high contrast keyboard.
Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear
personalized data, and view information about
the Samsung keyboard.
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Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Settings
Delete text
To enable Google voice typing:
1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.
You may need to touch and hold Options (leftof
the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language andinput >
Virtual keyboard > 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.
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Block offensive words: Hide search results that
contain offensive words.
Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
Bluetooth
®
headset (not included) if one is
connected.
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Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the
sametime.
Window Controls
Tap Windowcontrols in the middle of the
windowborder for options.
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multiwindow apps.
Open in pop-up window: Open the selected app
in a pop-up window.
Close app: Close the selected app.
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Use 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.
1. Tap Recent apps.
Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
have a Multiwindow icon in their title bar.
2. Tap Multiwindow in the title bar to launch an
application in split screen view.
Other recently used apps that support
Multiwindow display below the launched app.
3. Tap an app to add it to the split screenview.
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S Pen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing
different functions.
The S Pen comes with your device. It can be attached to
the back of the device magnetically.
Air View
Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content
or view information about an item on the screen.
Forexample:
Hover over an email in a list to preview the message
before opening it.
Hover over a photo album to preview the contents or
see a picture enlarged.
Hover over the timeline during video playback to
preview and navigate to specific scenes.
Hover over an icon or screen button to view the
item’s name or description.
Note: The preview function is only available when the
SPen’s onscreen pointer is a solid color.
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Direct Pen Input
When filling out a form field in an app (like the Name
or Number fields in the Contacts app), you can open a
Handwriting window that allows you to handwrite an
entry with the SPen rather than type.
To use the Handwriting window:
1. Hover the SPen over a text field until
Handwriting displays.
2. Tap Handwriting. The Handwriting window
displays.
3. Use the space provided in the window to write an
entry by hand using the SPen. While writing, your
entries are converted into text.
To edit the converted text, use the Space, Delete,
and Enter icons.
To change the position of the cursor, drag the
pointer below the cursor to the desired position
for editing.
To draw images, tap Drawing mode, and tap
Done when finished.
Configure S Pen Settings
To configure S Pen settings:
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Advanced features > S Pen.
For more information, see “SPenSettings” on page162.
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Replace the SPen Tip
You can replace the tip of the SPen.
To replace the tip:
1. Use tweezers to pull out the SPen tip.
2. Insert the new pen tip in the end of the SPen and
press until it clicks in place.
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Air Command
To launch the Air command menu:
Remove the SPen from the S Pen slot.
– or
Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer
appears, and then press the S Pen button once.
– or
Tap Air command.
Create Note
Launch a new note directly in the Samsung Notes
app. For more information, see “SamsungNotes” on
page93.
Tap Air command > Create note.
View All Notes
Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of
the notes you have created.
Tap Air command > View all notes.
Smart Select
The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to
select content on a screen. You can then add it to your
Gallery app or share it with your contacts.
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To launch the Smart select tool:
1. Tap Air command > Smartselect.
2. Tap a shape at the top of the screen, and then
drag a box with the S Pen to select content.
Thefollowing options appear:
Auto select: Allow Smart select to automatically
select content to extract.
Extract text: Identify and extract text from the
selected content.
Draw: Draw on the captured screen using the
SPen.
Share: Choose a sharing method to share your
content.
Save: Save the content to the Gallery app.
Screen Write
Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and
then write notes on the screen shot.
To use Screen Write:
1. Tap Air command > Screen write.
2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool
appears. The following editing tools are provided:
Pen: Draw on the screen shot. Press the Pen
icon a second time to change the pen tip, size,
color, and to save presets.
Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the
screen shot. Tap the Eraser icon a second time
to change the size of the eraser area and to see
the Erase all option.
Undo: Undo the last action.
Redo: Redo the last action that wasundone.
Crop: Crop the captured screen.
Share: Choose a sharing method to share your
content.
Save: Save the content to the Gallery app.
3. Tap Save when finished.
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Translate
Translate words by hovering over them with the SPen.
To access Translate:
1. Tap Air command > Translate.
2. Tap the Source and Target languages to change
them to the desired languages.
3. Hover the S Pen over a word.
Tap Sound to hear the word pronounced in
the Source language.
4. Tap Close to close Translate.
Add Shortcuts
You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the Air
command menu.
To use Add shortcuts:
1. Tap Air command > Add shortcuts.
2. Swipe the screen up or down, and tap the apps or
functions you would like to add to the Aircommand
menu.
To delete an app shortcut tap Remove.
3. Tap Back to save your selection.
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Air Command Settings
Configure settings for Air command.
To access Settings:
Tap Air command > Settings. Thefollowing
options are available:
Shortcuts: Choose and arrange the shortcuts
that appear on the Air command menu.
Floating icon: Choose to enable the
Aircommand menu to appear as a floating icon
that can be moved around the screen.
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Learn how to change the way
apps are displayed, organize
apps into folders, and uninstall
or disable apps.
Apps
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Using Apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide
apps from view.
Access Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your device.
Play Store: Download new apps from the
GooglePlay store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to
learnmore.
Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung
apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices.
Visitsamsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to
learn more.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
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To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit. Apps that
can be uninstalled or disabled display
Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.
3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.
4. Tap Done when finished.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap Menu > Disabled, and then tap the app you
want to enable.
4. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
Appslist.
Organize Apps
Arrange the Order
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.
To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Moreoptions
> Edit.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then
drag it to a new location.
3. Tap Done when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Moreoptions
> Sort.
2. Tap Alphabetical order.
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Use Folders
You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps
list screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Moreoptions
> Edit.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on
top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box
is displayed.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Enter folder name: Name the folder.
Palette: Change the folder color.
Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tapapps
to select them, and then tapAdd.
4. 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.
5. Tap Done when finished.
To launch apps in a folder:
Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launchit.
To delete a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Moreoptions
> Edit.
2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap
Removefolder. Confirm when prompted.
3. Tap Done when finished.
To add a folder 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.
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Apps Settings
You can download and install new applications on your
device. UseApplication manager settings to manage
your downloaded and preloaded applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured with
system software not provided by or supported by
Google or any other company, you operate this software
at your own risk.
If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to
display them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Apps.
3. If you have disabled applications:
Tap Menu at the top left of the screen.
Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
4. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or
name.
Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
used by default for certain features, like email or
browsing the Internet.
App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.
Special access: Enable various special access
settings.
Reset app preferences: Reset options that have
been changed. Existing app data is not deleted.
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5. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application. The following options are
displayed:
Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.
Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
Restart your device if stopping an app, process,
or service causes your deviceto stop working
correctly.
Data usage: View mobile data usage.
Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
Memory: View memory usage.
Notifications: Configure notifications from
theapp.
Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.
More settings: Configure additional app
settings.
Apps that can appear on top: Tap Allow
permission to allow this app to run on top of
other running apps.
Apps that can change system settings: Tap
Allow permission to allow the app to change
system settings.
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Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic operations
and advanced arithmetic functions.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys, tap
the appropriate arithmetic function key, and enter
the next number.
3. Tap Equals to view the result.
4. Tap Clear to clear the results.
Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.
To clear the calculator history:
Tap Clearhistory.
– or
Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard:
Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield, and
then tap Copy.
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Convert Units of Measurement
You can quickly convert units of measurement using
the unit converter.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator.
2. Tap Unit converter.
3. Select a category and use the drop down menus to
choose units of measurement.
4. Enter the numeric value to view the conversion.
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Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap View, and then tap one of the following:
Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display another year.
Month: Display the current month. Swipe across
the screen to display another month. Events and
tasks are also displayed.
Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.
Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.
Tasks: Display all tasks.
3. Tap Today to return to the current date.
Create an Event
You can use your Calendar to create events.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.
Share an Event
You can share events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to editit.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the
prompts.
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Delete an Event
You can delete events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to editit.
3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
Create a Task
You can use your Calendar to create tasks. 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.
2. Tap View > Tasks.
3. Tap Add to enter a new task.
4. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.
Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the
day, or tap View > 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, and then tap Delete. 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options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and Video
Settings
Gallery
Beauty
Take a picture
Record video
Switch cameras
Modes, camera, or effects
Flash
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Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose
your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
While composing your picture, use the available
options or these gestures:
To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the
brightness.
To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap
a preview filter to apply it to the screen.
To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and
select a mode.
To quickly switch between the front and rear
cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings
icon or Settings.
3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.
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Record Videos
Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video
camera.
Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and
videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed,
pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Aim the camera at your subject, and then tap
Record.
3. The following actions are available:
Tap Capture to take a picture while recording.
Tap Pause to pause recording.
Tap Resume to resume recording.
Tap Stop to stop recording.
Configure Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each
section indicates which camera (front or rear) the
modes are available for.
Rear camera
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode for
the picture.
Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.
Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
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Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video
by recording at various frame rates. The frame
rate is automatically adjusted depending on the
scene being recorded and the movement of the
device.
HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity
and color depth features of the device to
produce a brighter and richer picture.
Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid
colors of food.
Front camera
Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
Common
Download: Download additional shooting
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.
Moreoptions: See more options for the
camera modes.
Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.
Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.
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Share Pictures and Videos
The Gallery application lets you share pictures and
videos on your social networks and messaging apps.
You can also send them to another phone or your
computer using Bluetooth.
For more information, see “Share Pictures and Videos” on
page74.
Camera Settings
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the
icons on the main camera screen and the full camera
settings menu.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Settings to configure settings for the
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera or recording mode used.
Rear camera
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
Front camera
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
Save pictures as previewed: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the
camera screen, not as flipped images.
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Ways to take pictures:
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Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take
selfies.
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Gesture control: Detect your palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds
later.
Common
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when
the camera is moving.
Full screen view (16:9): Preview pictures and
videos using the full screen.
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. This option only appears if an
optional memory card (not included) is installed.
Volume key function: Use the Volume key
asthe camera key, the record key, or for system
volume.
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time
and setting alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap 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 be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Add alarm.
3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat
values for the alarm while snoozing.
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Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to
play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
vibration alert.
Read time aloud: Set the device to read the time
aloud when the alarm rings.
4. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under Alarm), and
then touch and hold it to select it.
3. Tap 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. Tap Add city.
A map of the world displays with the locations
you have added.
4. Tap a city or tap Search.
5. Tap the city to add it to the World clock list.
6. Repeat to add more cities.
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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 touch and hold it
to select it.
4. Tap Delete.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
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 the
clock.
Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Timer.
3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The
following options are available:
Start: Begin the Timer.
Pause: Pause the Timer.
Resume: Resume the Timer.
Cancel: Stop the Timer.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts
app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your
existing personal accounts.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device, see
Accounts” on page151.
Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts
tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts
in your phone and accounts, the available options and
functions are different.
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 and other contact information.
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Tap Add field to enter additional entries.
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Tap Remove field to remove an entry.
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Tap View more for additional fields.
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Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
3. Tap Save.
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Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change
or delete the information, or you can add more fields to
the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
Share, Import, or Export Contacts
When you share a contact, the contact’s information is
sent as a vCard file (VCF) or as a text file. You can share
a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a
message, or save it to a storage location.
Share a Contact
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Share.
3. Choose whether to send the contact as a
vCardfile(VCF) or as a Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Import Contacts
Your phone can import contacts from an installed SD
memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > Import/export
contacts.
3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
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Export Contacts
If you are saving contacts to an account that does
not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can
manually back them up to an optional installed SD card
for re-import if needed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > Import/export
contacts.
3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
Link or Unlink Contacts
When you have contacts from various accounts, you
may have multiple similar entries for a single contact.
Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single
contact.
To link contacts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Link contacts.
4. Tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Link.
To unlink contacts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Manage linked contacts.
4. Tap Disconnect beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
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Mark Contacts as Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps. Favorites display together
on the Favorites tab in the Phone app.
To mark contacts as Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it.
3. Tap Addto Favorites (thestar brightens ).
To remove contacts from Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it.
3. Tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Touch and hold 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, and then confirm when prompted.
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.
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Create a Group
You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups.
3. Tap Create, and then 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.
Edit a Group
You can rename a contact group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.
4. Tap Save.
Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group
You can add more contacts to a group, or remove
contacts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit.
To add a contact, tap Add member, and then tap
the contacts you want to add. When finished,
tapDone.
To remove a contact, tap Delete next to a
contact.
4. Tap Save.
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Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox
at the top of the screen to select all, and then
tapDone.
Only group members that have an email address
in their records are displayed.
5. Choose an email account and follow theprompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap the
group to delete.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Delete.
4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Group and members to delete the group and the
contacts in the groups.
Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in one app. To add an email account, see
“Email Account” on page13.
To access Email:
From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Email.
Create and Send an Email
This section describes how to create and send an email
using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Email.
2. Tap Compose newemail.
3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address
or tap Add from Contacts to select a recipient
from Contacts or Groups.
If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at
any time before the message is sent.
If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap
Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients
field.
Tap Show additional fields to add Cc and
Bcc fields.
4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and more
to your email.
Tap Moreoptions for additional email options.
5. Review your message and tap Send.
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Manage the Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Email.
Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
Tap Search to search for key words in your
emailinbox.
Tap Edit for additional message options like
sorting, deleting, sharing and more.
Tap Sort by to customize how messages display.
View Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts
on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Email.
2. Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to view
the current account mailbox.
3. Tap the account name to view:
All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.
[Account Name]: View email for only one email
account.
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Remove Email Accounts
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Email.
2. Tap Mailbox > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.
Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Email.
2. Tap Mailbox > 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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Excel
View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device. You
can unlock the full Excel
®
experience with an Office
365
subscription.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MicrosoftAppsfolder > Excel.
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Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way
to find and download free premium apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy device.
A Samsung account is required to purchase and
downloadapps.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > GalaxyApps.
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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
View Pictures
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download
folder is automatically created to contain the image.
Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates
a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Pictures, Albums, or Stories to choose the way
items are displayed.
In Albums view, you can create albums to
organize your pictures. On the drop-down menu,
tap Albums, and then tap Moreoptions >
Create album.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap a
picture to view it, or first tap an album or folder, and
then tap a picture.
When viewing a picture, you can swipe left or
right to view the next or previous picture.
Edit Pictures
You can edit pictures stored on your device.
While viewing a picture, tap the screen once to see
the following options:
Auto adjust: Apply adjustments determined
by built-in correction software.
Share: Send the image to your contacts by
email, messaging, social media, cloud accounts,
or other methods.
Edit: View and use the editing tools.
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Delete: Delete the image from your device.
Favorite: Mark the picture as a favorite, and
then access it from the Favorites view.
Moreoptions:
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Details: View and edit information about
the picture, including the date created,
location, and properties.
-
Rotate left: Rotate the picture
counter-clockwise.
-
Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.
-
Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the
pictures and videos in the current folder.
-
Set as contact picture: Set the picture as
the photo for a contact.
-
Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as a
wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.
-
Print: Send the image to your connected
printer.
Play Video
You can play videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap Play video to play the video.
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Edit Video
You can trim segments of a video.
1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to see
the video options.
2. Tap Edit, and then tap Trim.
3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim
the video. Move the left bracket to the desired
starting point, and then move the right bracket to
the desired ending point.
4. Tap Save to save the video. Modify the Filename
or Resolution, and then tap Save to confirm the
changes.
Share Pictures and Videos
You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap Moreoptions > Share, select
images and videos, and then tap Share to send
them to others or share them with social network
services.
– or
While viewing a single image or video, tap Share
to send it to others or share it with social network
services.
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Manage the Gallery
Organize your pictures and videos.
Albums View
In Albums view, you can create albums to organize your
pictures and videos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap the Albums tab.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Create album.
Delete Files
You can delete pictures and videos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.
4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
pictures and videos.
5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
– or
When viewing a single picture or video, tap
Delete.
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Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps 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.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder>
Chrome.
Visit google.com/chrome/browser/mobile to learn more
about Chrome
.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your GoogleDocs
and
files.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder>
Drive.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more about
GoogleDrive
.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based
email service.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder>
Gmail.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
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Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and
contents of your device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder >
Google.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share photos, host
video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder >
Hangouts.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
Maps
Find your current location and get directions and other
location-based information.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder>
Maps.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
You must enable location services to use Google
Maps
. For more information, see“Location” on
page111.
Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your
GoogleAccount.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder>
Photos.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more about
GooglePhotos
.
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Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from
GooglePlay. You can stream them instantly or
download them for viewing when you are not
connected to the Internet. You can also view videos
saved on your device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder >
Play Movies & TV.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learnmore.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder >
Play Music.
Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books,
magazines, and games in Google Play store.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube
videos right from your
device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder >
YouTube.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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Internet
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Internet.
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
Tap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available:
Back or Back: Return to the previous page.
Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved
pages, and history.
Moreoptions: Share, save, or bookmark a web
page, open a new secret tab, display Internet app
settings, and more.
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current webpage.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the sametime.
To open a new tab:
Tap Addtab.
To close a tab:
Tap Close tab.
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Save and Use Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Savedpages,
and History.
Save and Open Bookmarks
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap Moreoptions > Add to Bookmarks.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
To open a bookmarked web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmark.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
Saved Pages
Saving a web page stores the web page content on your
device so that you can access it offline.
To save the current web page:
Tap Moreoptions > Save web page.
To view saved web pages:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.
2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.
View History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
Tap Moreoptions > Share, and follow the
prompts.
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Secret Mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no traces
(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are
a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Any
downloaded files remain on your device after you close
the secret tab.
To enable Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Internet.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Turn on Secret mode.
3. Tap Set password to protect your Secretmode data
with a password.
– or
Tap Do not use password.
To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Internet.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Turn off Secret mode.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Internet.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Kids Mode
Create a child-friendly environment on your device.
Thefollowing apps are available: Drawing, Gallery,
Camera, Music. All content available to the child is
controlled in the Parental Controls section.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Kids Mode.
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My Files
Access files stored on your device, including images,
videos, music, and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
Recent files: View recently saved files.
Categories
-
Images: View image files.
-
Audio: View audio files.
-
Videos: View video files.
-
Documents: View document files.
-
Installation files: View all APK files.
-
Downloads: View all apps and files that have
been downloaded to the device.
Phone
-
Internal storage: View folders and files located
on the device.
-
SD card: View folders and files located on an
optional memory card (not included).
Cloud
-
Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud
storage.
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My Files Options
Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > MyFiles.
The following options are available:
Search: Search for a file or folder.
Moreoptions: Tap for the following options:
-
Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files.
-
Share: Share files.
-
Manage storage usage: View memory
information for your device.
-
Settings: View settings for the My Files app.
Clear history: Clear the Recent files category.
This option only appears if files have been
accessed recently.
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Netflix
Watch TV shows and movies, streaming from Netflix.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Netflix.
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OneDrive
Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more
in your free online OneDrive
®
account, which you can
then access from your personal computer, tablet, or
phone.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MicrosoftAppsfolder > OneDrive.
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OneNote
Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes.
Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote
®
notebooks using OneDrive.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MicrosoftAppsfolder > OneNote.
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PEN.UP
Share photos, comment on other creations, or just
browse through the pages for something to add to your
personal collection. This community brings together
anyone that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch, scribble, or
paint.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > PEN.UP.
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PowerPoint
View, create, and edit presentations on your device. You
can unlock the full PowerPoint
®
experience with an
Office 365 subscription.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MicrosoftAppsfolder > PowerPoint.
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Recolor
Recolor is the world’s favorite coloring book on mobile.
It is the most polished and high-quality coloring book
on mobile, including +1100 beautiful art illustrations.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Recolor.
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Samsung Flow
Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow. You
can then view notifications and reply to messages from
your phone on your connected tablet. You can also use
Mobile hotspot to access the Internet on your tablet
through your phone’s network connection, while other
networks are not available.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Samsung Flow.
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Samsung Kids
Samsung Kids is a monthly service that provides
easy access to age-appropriate activities while also
using parental security features. The Samsung Kids
subscription requires a Samsung account and a
Wi-Fi connection in order to download and access
SamsungKids content.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Samsung Kids.
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Samsung Notes
Use SamsungNotes to write and save notes on your
device.
Compose a Note
You can create notes using the SamsungNotes app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SamsungNotes.
2. Tap Create and type a note. Available options
include:
Text: Use the keyboard to type text.
Pen: Use your finger or a stylus (not included) to
write text.
Brush: Create a drawing.
Image: Insert an image into the note.
Voice: Use your voice to insert text into thenote.
3. Tap Back, and then tap Save when finished.
Edit Notes
You can make edits to notes you create.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SamsungNotes.
2. Tap a note to view it.
3. Tap the content and make edits.
4. When you are finished, tap Save.
Browse Notes
You can browse notes you create.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SamsungNotes.
Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
To search for a note, tap Search.
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Notes Options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SamsungNotes.
2. While browsing notes, tap More options for the
following options:
Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
List/Grid view: Switch between List view and
Grid view.
Settings: View settings for the SamsungNotes
app.
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Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock
promotions for your Samsung device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung+.
Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more.
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Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Secure Folder.
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Skype
Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages
to anyone around the world using Skype
®
.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MicrosoftAppsfolder > Skype.
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Soundcamp
Perform and write music anytime, anywhere on your
mobile device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Soundcamp.
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Texture
Texture
®
brings the world’s greatest magazines to life
on your digital device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Texture.
Visit texture.com to learn more.
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Word
View, create, and edit documents on your device. You
can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365
subscription.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MicrosoftAppsfolder > Word.
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Configure your device’s connections
and settings, addaccounts, and
customize Home screens, apps,
andfeatures.
Settings
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How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
– or
Drag down from the Statusbar to display the
Notification panel, andthen tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Search.
Enter a word or words in the Search field. Asyou
type, settings that match display on the screen.
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Connections
Manage connections between your device and a
variety of networks and other devices.
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Wi‑Fi
Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local
Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires
access to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network
To scan for a Wi‑Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to
turn on Wi‑Fi.
When Wi‑Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a
Wi‑FiNetwork
You can connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network
manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to
turn on Wi‑Fi.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap
Addnetwork.
4. Enter information about the Wi‑Fi network:
Network name: Enter the name of the Wi‑Fi
network.
Security: Select a security option and enter your
password.
Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically whenever available.
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Show advanced options: Add advanced options
such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
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 Connections > Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to
turn on Wi‑Fi.
3. Tap Advanced for options:
Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.
Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi‑Fi
networks.
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device
to set up a PIN‑secured connection to a Wi‑Fi
router or other equipment (notconfigurable).
Keep WiFi on during sleep: Specify when to
disconnect from Wi‑Fi.
Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
Wi‑Fi control history: View apps that have
turned Wi‑Fi on or off most recently.
MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
which is required when connecting to some
secured networks (notconfigurable).
IP address: View your device’s IP address
(notconfigurable).
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Wi‑Fi Direct
Wi‑Fi Direct allows direct device‑to‑device connections
using Wi‑Fi, without having to connect to a Wi‑Fi
network.
Connect to a Device with Wi‑Fi Direct
Use Wi‑Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi‑Fi
Direct devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to
turn on Wi‑Fi.
Wi‑Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans
for nearby Wi‑Fi Direct devices.
4. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
Send and Receive Data with Wi‑Fi Direct
Share data with another device using Wi‑Fi Direct.
1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi‑Fi
Direct. See Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct” on
page106 for more information.
2. From an app, type Share or Moreoptions >
Share.
Your app’s sharing options may vary.
3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct and follow the prompts.
Disconnect from Wi‑Fi Direct
Disconnect your phone from a Wi‑Fi Direct device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Wi‑Fi > Wi‑Fi Direct.
3. Tap a device to disconnect it.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology
that connects your device wirelessly to a number of
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free car
Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers,
printers, and wireless devices.
The Bluetooth communication range is approximately
30 feet.
Pair with a Bluetooth Device
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish
trusted connections between your device and another
Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one‑time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange
information without having to re‑enter a passcode.
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Bluetooth.
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.
When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
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3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.
Your device automatically tries to pair with the
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.
Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another device,
you can rename the paired device to make it easier to
recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Send and Receive Data
withBluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your
phone and another Bluetooth‑enabled device.
Send Data Using Bluetooth
Share data with another device using Bluetooth.
1. From an app, type Share or Moreoptions >
Share.
Your app’s sharing options may vary.
2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
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Receive Data Using Bluetooth
Share data with another device using Bluetooth.
1. When another device attempts to send a file to your
phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to
accept the file.
2. Tap Accept.
3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel
and tap File received.
Connect with a Bluetooth Device
Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or
have hands‑free conversations using a compatible
Bluetooth headset or car kit.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list.
When the device is connected to your phone,
Bluetooth connected is displayed in the
status bar.
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn off
Bluetooth.
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Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
thentap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.
Tablet Visibility
You can make your device visible to allow other devices
to find it and share content.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Tablet visibility, and then tap
On/Off to turn on visibility.
Data Usage
Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it. Your service provider may
account for data usage differently.
Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps
Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Datausage > WiFi Data Usage.
3. Tap an app to view details.
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Restrict Data Usage
Prevent apps that are running in the background from
using certain Wi‑Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Datausage > Restrict networks.
3. Tap On/Off next to the networks that should not be
used by apps running in the background.
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all
networks and turns off connectivity features, such as
phone calls and Wi‑Fi.
While in Airplane mode, you can use other features
such as playing music, watching videos, and other
offline applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Airplane mode.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Airplane mode.
Location
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full
functionality.
Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location
services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is
determined:
High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile
networks.
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Battery saving: Uses Wi‑Fi and mobile networks
(no GPS).
Device only: Uses GPS only.
5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for
determining your location:
Wi‑Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan
for Wi‑Fi networks automatically, even when
Wi‑Fi is turned off.
Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and
connect to nearby devices automatically through
Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed under
Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s
most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google
Maps, can use this data to improve your search results
based on places that you have visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.
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Nearby Device Scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to. This function uses
Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is
turned off on your device.
To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >
Nearbydevicescanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers (notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >
Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
To configure Samsung Print Service Plugin,
tap it, and then tap Moreoptions >
Printingsettings.
Tap Download plug‑in to install additional print
service drivers.
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Virtual Private Networks
(VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs). You must set asecured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information,
see “Set a Screen Lock” on page142.
Set Up and Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN
connection to your device.
To add a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >
VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
yourVPN.
To edit or delete a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >
VPN.
3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to
edit ordelete.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
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Connect to or Disconnect from
YourVPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to
and disconnecting from the VPN is easy.
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >
VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >
VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.
Ethernet
Manage your Ethernet connections.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings.
3. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to
an Ethernet network.
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Sounds and
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
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Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while preserving
the individual sound settings you have made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then
choose a mode:
Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for
notifications and alerts.
Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This
uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound
settings.
Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
Volume
Set the system volume level and default volume for call
ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag the
sliders to set the default volume for:
Notifications
Media
System
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Media Volume Limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You
can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from
changing this setting.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Media volume limiter.
Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
-
When enabled, drag the Custom volume
limit slider to set the maximum output
volume.
Tap Set volume limit PIN to prevent changes to
the volume setting.
Vibration Intensity
Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls,
notifications, and haptic feedback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity.
3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration
intensities.
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Notification Sounds
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notificationsounds
and configure the following options:
Default notification sound: Choose a default
sound for all notifications.
Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for
calendar notifications, and enable or disable
vibration alert.
Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications. An email account must be
configured for this option to be available.
Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications and
alerts. The options below determine what notifications
can make sounds, and during what time periods you
want to enter this mode.
To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.
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 customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is in
Donot disturb mode.
6. Tap Hide visual notifications to prevent
notifications silenced by Do not disturb from
appearing on the screen.
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System Sounds
Set various other system sound options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each
option:
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.
Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is
connected.
Vibration feedback: Vibrate when Back or
Recentapps are tapped, and for other actions.
Key‑Tap Feedback
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is
tapped.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and then tap to enable
each option:
Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung
keyboard is tapped.
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Sound Quality and
Effects
You can enable sound effects when connected to
a headset. Sound effects are only available when
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset
(notincluded) is connected.
Choose from advanced sound options to customize your
audio experience.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality
andeffects.
3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap
Advanced or Basic to customize your sound
settings.
4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution
of music and videos for a clearer listening
experience.
Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround
sound.
Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.
Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
concerthall.
5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.
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Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts from.
Alerts include notifications, sounds, andvibrations.
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Notifications Settings
The following topics cover your phone’s Notifications
settings options.
To access notification settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable
notifications.
Tap Advanced to configure more notification
options for individual apps.
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Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout
delay, and other displaysettings.
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Screen Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings
or personal preference. You may alsowant to adjust
screen brightness to conservebattery power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display.
3. Customize options under Brightness:
Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.
Tap Auto brightness to allow the device to
adjust brightness automatically.
Blue Light Filter
Use Blue light filter at night to help you sleep better.
You can set a schedule to automatically turn this
feature on and off.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Blue light filter.
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.
When enabled, drag the Opacity slider to set the
opacity of the filter.
4. Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for
when Blue light filter should be enabled.
When enabled, you can choose Sunset to
sunrise or Custom schedule.
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Screen Mode
Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a screen
mode:
Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to
automatically optimize the display to match the
type of image displayed and other criteria, such
as battery level.
– or
Choose a specific type of screen mode based on
what you are viewing.
Screen Zoom and Font
You can set the font size and style for all text that is
displayed on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen zoom and font to choose a
font size and style.
Drag the Screen zoom slider to scale content to
appear larger or smaller on the screen.
Drag the Font size slider to adjust the font size.
Tap a font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
GalaxyApps.
3. Tap OK to set the font size and style.
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Home Screen
Customize your Home screen by adding application
shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.
To customize Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Home screen.
– or
From a Home screen, either touch and hold an
empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.
For more information, see “Home Screen” on page18.
Icon Frames
You can show icons with shaded frames to make them
stand out on the Home screen and Appslist screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Icon frames and choose one of the
following options:
Icons only: Show icons only.
Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded
frames.
3. Tap Done to save your setting.
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Status Bar
Configure display options for the Status bar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Status bar.
Tap Show recent notifications only to display
only the three most recent notification icons on
the Status bar.
Tap Show battery percentage to display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.
Screen Timeout
Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a time
period.
Screen Saver
Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen
when the device is docked (dock not included) or while
charging. You can choose to display colors or photos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen saver.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver. You can
configure the following options:
Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
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 for options.
4. Tap Preview to see a demonstration of
Screensaver.
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Device
Maintenance
Device maintenance provides an overview of the
status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and
device security. You can also automatically optimize
your device’s system resources.
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Quick Optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:
Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running
in the background.
Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance.
3. Tap Optimize now.
Battery
View how battery power is used for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options:
Battery usage: View details of battery usage
byitem.
Power saving mode: Extend battery life by
selecting a power saving mode level. Choose
Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated remaining battery
life for each mode is provided.
App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that
they do not use battery power when not in use.
Tap Save power to enable.
Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from
being put to sleep by the App power monitor.
Moreoptions > Advanced settings: Configure
advanced battery settings.
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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 Device maintenance > Storage. Used memory
is divided into:
Documents
Images
Audio
Videos
Apps
To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has been
installed in your device, the card memory is displayed
in the Storage setting.
For more information, see “Install an Optional Memory
Card” on page6.
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Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device) and
prepared for use. However, should you unmount the
card without removing it from the device, you need to
mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then
tap Mount.
Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then
tap Unmount.
5. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIMcard/Memory card tray, and push until the tray
pops out.
6. Remove the memory card from the tray, and slide
the tray back into the slot.
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Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back
up your music and photo files that are stored on the
card because formatting the SDcard deletes all the
stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap
Format, and then follow the prompts.
Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can close
background apps and reduce the amount of memory
you are using to speed up your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Memory.
The used and available RAM are shown.
3. To free up as much RAM as possible, tap Cleannow
and follow the prompts.
The selected apps and services in the list will be
closed.
Device Security
Configure and monitor security settings for your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Device security.
To enhance security for some of your content,
tap Settings to set up Secure Folder. For more
information, see “Secure Folder” on page145.
Follow the on screen instructions to get
award‑winning security apps, and more.
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Language and Input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Language
You can select a default language for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Default Keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the
Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Virtual keyboard.
3. Tap a keyboard.
Manage keyboards
Select the keyboards to use, if more than one keyboard
is available. Additional keyboards can be downloaded
from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards.
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable automatic Google
voice typing.
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Physical Keyboard
If you use a physical keyboard with your device, you can
still show the virtual keyboard on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Physical keyboard for options:
Show virtual keyboard: Show the virtual
keyboard while a physical keyboard is also being
used.
Keyboard shortcuts: Show available keyboard
shortcuts on the screen as buttons.
Handwriting Recognition Language
Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and Action
Memo. Use this option to select a language that will be
used by the device to recognize your handwriting.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input
3. Under Handwriting recognition, tap Language.
Tap Select input languages to select a new
language.
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Text‑to‑Speech Options
Configure your Text‑to‑Speech (TTS) options. TTSis
used for various accessibility features, such as Voice
Assistant. For more information, seeAccessibility” on
page156.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Text‑to‑speech for options:
Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine.
Tap Settings next toeach TTS engine for
options.
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.
Pitch: Set the pitch at which the text is spoken.
Reset speech rate: Reset the speed at which the
text is spoken to the default setting.
Reset pitch: Reset the pitch at which the text is
spoken to the default setting.
Listen to an example: Play a short
demonstration of speech synthesis.
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 General management > Language and input.
3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to
go faster or to the left to go slower.
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Date and Time
By default, your device receives date and time
information from the wireless network. When you are
outside network coverage, you may want to set date
and time information manually using the date and time
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Date and time. The
following options are available:
Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from the wireless network.
When Automatic date and time is disabled, the
following options are available:
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Set date: Enter the current date.
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Set time: Enter the current time.
Select time zone: Choose your local time zone.
Use 24hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
Report Diagnostic Info
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
device when you are having technical problems.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Report diagnostic
information.
3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes to
enable this feature or tap Nothanks.
Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also reset
your device to its factory defaults.
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Reset Settings
You can reset your device to its factory default settings,
which resets everything except the security, language,
and account settings. Personal data is not affected.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Reset > Reset
settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Reset > Reset network
settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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 SD card 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.
Formore information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on
page12.
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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Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it
can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with
all devices registered to the account.
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 General management > Reset > Factory data
reset.
3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the
reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set
up your device.
Auto Restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at
set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and
battery power is more than 30 percent.
Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device
restarts.
To enable Auto restart:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Reset > Auto restart.
3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.
Days: Select the day of the week to
automatically restart your device.
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Software Update
Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Software update for the following options:
Download updates manually: Check for and
install available software updates.
Scheduled software updates: Set a time to
automatically check for and install available
software updates.
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Lock Screen and
Security
Secure your device and protect your data with
LockScreen and Security settings.
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Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using
a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock
type.
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: Create a pattern that you draw on
the screen to unlock your device. This option
provides medium security.
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
This option provides medium to high security.
Password: Create a password for unlocking the
screen. This option provides high security.
None: Do not lock the screen.
Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to
unlock the screen. This option provides medium
to high security.
3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a
secured lock screen option:
Show content
Hide content
Do not show notifications
4. Tap Set up to set up and use your fingerprints to
unlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, or
password. Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup.
5. Choose a screen lock option:
Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock,
owner information, or app shortcuts on the
Lockscreen.
Notifications: Show notifications on the
Lockscreen.
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Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time and Smart
lock. This option is not available with Swipe.
Fingerprints
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use
your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in
to your Samsung account.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But, in rare cases, the sensor
may recognize a fingerprint that is similar to a
registered fingerprint.
Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to four fingerprints. A password
must also be set up as an alternative to your
fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
If no fingerprints are registered, you are
prompted to choose a secure screen lock and
scan your fingerprint. Follow the prompts to
complete setup.
To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint
and follow the prompts to register a fingerprint
and password. You must set a pattern, PIN, or
password to protect your fingerprints.
To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint,
enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
To delete a fingerprint, tap edit, tap the
fingerprint to remove, and then tap Remove.
Confirm when prompted.
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Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts
accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints for the
following options:
Web sign‑in: Access your online accounts using
your fingerprint.
Samsung account: Verify your identity using
your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.
Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or
disable fingerprint security.
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung
account and enable Google location service to use
FindMy Mobile.
To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > FindMyMobile.
3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Add account and follow the prompts. The following
options are available:
Remote controls: Activate or deactivate Remote
controls, which allows you to access your device
remotely.
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Google location service: Activate or deactivate
Google location service. This service must be on
in order to find your device.
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non‑Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknownsources
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.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to
use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for
your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure Folder
and follow the prompts to secure content on your
device.
Secure Startup
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN or
password to be entered before it starts up.
Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this
option to be available.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure startup and
select an option.
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Encrypt SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
optional memory card (not included) when you first
access it after powering on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt SDcard.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
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: Use Wi‑Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.
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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.
Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock
or erase a lost device.
Tap Secure Folder to allow it to perform the
operations listed.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some
other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or
remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap 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.
User certificates: View user certificates.
Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents
from the device and reset the password.
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Advanced Security
Settings
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 advanced options:
Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
-
To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern).
For more information, see“Set a Screen
Lock” on page142.
Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen,
preventing access to other features of your
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.
Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.
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Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your
GoogleAccount, Samsung account, email, andsocial
networking accounts.
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Settings 150
Samsung Cloud
Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your
device. You can also sync your data from multiple
devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung cloud.
If a Samsung account has not been added,
tapAdd account and follow the prompts.
3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the
following options are available:
Manage cloud storage: View how much cloud
storage your data is using.
Backup settings: Configure backup for
supported apps using your Samsung Cloud
account.
Restore: Download any stored backup
information to your device.
Sync settings: Tap the following items to enable
or disable syncing:
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Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact
info.
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Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your
events and tasks.
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Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and
categories.
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Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved pages,
and opened tabs from your browser.
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Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.
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Gallery: Sync your images and videos.
Moreoptions:
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Sync now: Sync all selected settings for
your Samsungaccount.
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Sync information: Read more information
on what can be synced with your Samsung
Cloud account.
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Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or
remove your Samsung account.
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FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site
to view additional information based on
frequently asked questions.
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Contact us: Contact Samsung.
Accounts
Configure email, social networking, and other
supported accounts.
Add an Account
You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
Addaccount.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other
types of accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
[Accounttype].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap Moreoptions > Sync now to synchronize the
account.
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Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts of
the same type.
Account settings and available features vary between
account types and service providers. Contact your
service provider for more information on your account’s
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
[Accounttype].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account type.
Remove an Account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
[Accounttype].
3. Tap the account and then tap Moreoptions >
Removeaccount.
Users
Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User
accounts.
Users have their own space, which they can customize
with their own apps, wallpaper, and settings. Users
can also adjust tablet settings like Wi‑Fi, which affects
everyone.
Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps
and content.
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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 or profile.
Delete a User or Profile
To delete a user or profile:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Delete user next to a User profile.
Note: Only the device owner can delete other users
or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user
account from the device entirely. This includes the
user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any
other local accounts associated with the user.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a user profile:
From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for the
user or profile.
Change User Account Nicknames
and PhotoIDs
The photo and name each user uses in their personal
Contact entry (listed under My profile 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62.
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Backup and Restore
Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts.
Samsung Account
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for
options:
Backup settings: Configure your Samsung
account to back up your data.
Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore
your backup data.
Google Account
Enable backup of your information to your Google
account.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for
options:
Back up my data: Enable back up of application
data, Wi‑Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google servers.
Backup account: Select a Google Account to be
used as your backup account.
Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed‑up settings are restored
when you reinstall an application.
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Google Settings
Configure your device’s Google settings.
Customize Google
To customize your Google settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize:
Location: Configure your Google location
settings.
Security: Configure the Android Device Manager
and apps security settings.
Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect
with nearby devices.
Search & Now: Configure your Google search
settings and Google Now settings.
Set up nearby device: Set up another device
using Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth.
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Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features that make
using the device easier for those with certain physical
disabilities.
For more information about Accessibility
for Samsungproducts, please contact us at
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Settings 157
Vision
To set accessibility settings related to vision:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Vision.
Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist
blind and low‑vision users.
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Voice Assistant 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.
Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice
Assistant.
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.
Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps.
Screen zoom and font: Set the zoom size, and
the font size and style.
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the
background.
High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
Samsung keyboard and change its colors to
increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.
Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded
backgrounds to make them stand out.
Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
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Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple‑tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable to
display a large mouse or touchpad pointer.
Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.
Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to black
text on a white background.
Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen
if you are color blind or have difficulty reading
the display because of the screen color.
Hearing
To set accessibility settings related to hearing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Hearing.
Flash notification: Set your camera light to
blink whenever you receive a notification.
Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and
audio for privacy.
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with
multimedia files when available.
Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set
the left and right balance when using a stereo
device.
Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono
for use with one earphone.
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Dexterity and
Interaction
To set accessibility settings related to dexterity and
interaction:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction.
Universal switch: Control your device with your
customized switches.
Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for
this action.
Click after pointer stops: If you use a mouse
with your device, tap On/Off to enable
this option, which causes your device to
automatically click when the mouse cursor stops
moving. Drag the Delay before click slider to set
the amount of time to delay the click once the
mouse cursor stops moving.
Interaction control: Block areas of the
screen from touch interaction. Disable auto
screen rotation and hard key functions.
Only show application notifications in the
Notificationpanel and the Status bar.
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Settings 160
More Accessibility
Settings
To set more accessibility settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility.
Text‑to‑speech: Set your preferred TTS
engine and options. Formore information,
see“Text-to-Speech Options” on page136.
Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in
a series of directions.
Direct access: Open your accessibility settings
by pressing the Home key quickly three times in
succession.
Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or
reject incoming calls with a single tap.
Manage accessibility: Import and export
your accessibility settings, or share them with
another device.
Services: Additional accessibility apps may
be downloaded from the Google Play store.
Certain accessibility services you install may be
configured here.
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Other Settings
Configure features on your device that make it easier
to use.
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Settings 162
S Pen Settings
Configure options and settings for the S Pen.
To configure settings for the SPen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > S Pen to configure the
following settings:
General
Air command: Configure the Air command
menu. For more information, see Air Command
Settings” on page41.
Air view: Turn Air view on or off.
Direct pen input: Turn the Direct pen input
feature on or off. This feature allows you to
switch from the keyboard to the SPen when
filling in form fields.
Pointer: Turn the pointer on or off. The pointer
appears on the screen when the tip of the SPen
is hovering close enough. Holding the pointer
over some features can reveal what an item is or
what it does.
Screen off memo: Create notes by detaching
the S Pen while the screen is turned off and then
writing on the screen. Screen off notes are saved
in Samsung Notes.
Feedback
S Pen sound: Select a sound for the device to
make when the S Pen is detached from the
device.
For more information on using the S Pen, see
“SPen” on page35.
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Settings 163
Accessories
Configure options when using a book cover
(notincluded).
Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure
lock is turned off.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > Accessories.
3. Tap Automatic unlock to enable this feature.
Other Features
Configure features on your device that make it easier
to use.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features.
3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:
Smart stay: The screen does not time out as
long as you are facing the front camera.
Games: Manage useful features while you play
games.
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Game launcher: Automatically arranges all
your games in one place.
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Game tools: When enabled, a button
floating over top of your game provides
convenient game features.
Multi Window:
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Split screen view action: Touch and hold
the Recent apps key to change the current
app from full screen view to split screen
view. While in split screen view, touch and
hold the Recent apps key to close the app
on the bottom.
-
Pop‑up view gesture: When an app is open
on the screen, adjust the size of the app by
swiping down diagonally from either corner
of the screen.
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Smart capture: Capture an image of any
scrollable areas of the screen that are currently
hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and
crop and share the screenshot immediately
enable each of the following:
Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the
screen by swiping the edge of your hand across
it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the
screen.
Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by covering
the screen or turning over the device.
Direct share: Share content with specific people
directly using the sharing panel from within any
app.
About Device
View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:
Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.
Legal information: View legal notices and other
legal information, including your embedded
Samsung legal information.
Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.
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Additional resources for your device.
Getting Help
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166 VideosGetting Help
Videos
samsung.com/spsn
Simulators
samsungsimulator.com/
Tips
samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy/
Samsung Support
samsung.com/us/support
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View legal information foryour
device.
Legal
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168Legal
Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing,
on the mobile device, or at: samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered
under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty
INCLUDING THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
FOR WARRANTY AND OTHER CLAIMS, and your right
to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days
of the first consumer purchase. You may opt out
by either sending an email to [email protected].
com with the subject line “Arbitration Opt Out” or
by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For more
detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute
Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt Out”
section of the Limited Warranty.
Health & Safety and Warranty
Full written terms and detailed information about
the warranty and obtaining service are available
on the device at: Settings > About device >
Legalinformation> Samsung legal.
You may also access the online version for your
deviceat:
PHONE
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
TABLET
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
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169Legal
End User License Agreement for
Software (EULA)
The online version of the End User License Agreement
(EULA) for your device can be found online at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by
or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile
device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts,
or software relating thereto (the “mobile device”), is
proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade
secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and
related documentation and other works of authorship.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Open Source Software
Some software components of this product, including
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public
License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and
other open source licenses. To obtain the source code
covered under the open source licenses, please visit:
opensource.samsung.com
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170Legal
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion
of Liability
The information below explains that a user accepts
this device as sold, including the hardware and
software components as created and packaged for
sale. If the user changes these parameters through
a unique modification, Samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from
these end-user changes.
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained
on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the
purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung
makes no express or implied warranty of any kind
whatsoever with respect to the product, including
but not limited to the:
merchantability of the product or its fitness for
any particular purpose or use;
design, condition or quality of the product;
performance of the product;
workmanship of the product or the components
contained therein; or
compliance of the product with the requirements
of any law, rule, specification or contract
pertaining thereto.
Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be
construed to create an express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product.
In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or
use of the product or arising from the breach of the
express warranty, including incidental, special or
consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits
or benefits.
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Modification of Software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry
settings, or your modification of Operating System
(OS) software.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and
applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
custom OS.
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is
a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be
required. For more information about Knox, please refer
to: samsung.com/us/knox
Restricting Children’s Access to Your
Mobile Device
Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children
under the age of 3 to play with it because they could
hurt themselves or others or damage the device. If
parents choose to allow children 3 or older to use the
device, they should make sure that there is adequate
supervision of children while using the device to guard
against damage to the device and use of services that
may increase wireless or other charges.
WARNING:
Not for children under 3 years.
- Small parts.
CHOKING HAZARD
!
Parental control settings should be enabled to ensure
that children do not have access to services or content
not approved by the parent. Routinely check this device
to ensure it is working properly and is safe for children
to use.
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Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Address:
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Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, MultiWindow, and SPen
are all trademarks of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their
respectiveowners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain
DigitalRights Management (DRM) technology to
verifyyou have the right to use the files. Preloaded
apps on your device may not be compatible with
DRM-protected files.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
less than the specified capacity because the operating
system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.
Please check with your service provider to verify
qualifying services/features.

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