Samsung GALAXY S8 ACTIVE, User Manual

Page 1: ...SI MSUNG GalaxyS8 Active USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...r device Assemble your device Start using your device Learn about your device 1 Navigation 17 2 Navigation bar 19 2 Home screen 21 3 Customize your Home screen 22 3 Status bar 28 4 Notification panel 30 5 Bixby 33 7 Always On Display 35 8 Face recognition 36 9 Iris scanner 37 12 Fingerprint scanner 39 16 Multi window 41 i TMO_G892U_EN_UM_TN_RD5_051118_FINAL ...

Page 3: ...cy Zone Galaxy Apps Gallery Google Apps 43 46 48 49 54 55 57 60 66 70 78 81 82 83 88 Internet 91 Messages 95 My Files 98 Phone 100 Samsung Gear 112 Samsung Health 113 Samsung Notes 115 Samsung Pay 117 Samsung 119 Secure Folder 121 Smart Switch 123 Samsung Connect 123 T Mobile Apps 124 Additional apps 125 Settings 126 ii ...

Page 4: ... scanning Connect to a printer 127 127 128 129 132 134 134 136 136 137 140 140 141 143 143 MirrorLink 144 Download booster 144 Virtual Private Networks 145 Ethernet 146 Sounds and vibration 147 Sound mode 148 Vibrations 149 Volume 149 Ringtone 150 Notification sounds 150 Do not disturb 151 System sounds 151 Key tap feedback 152 Sound quality and effects 152 Separate app sound 153 iii ...

Page 5: ...mode Device maintenance Quick optimization 154 155 155 156 157 157 158 158 159 159 159 159 160 161 162 Battery 162 Performance mode 163 Storage 163 Memory 165 Language and input 166 Date and time 170 Report diagnostic information 170 Reset 171 Factory data reset 172 Collect diagnostics 174 Auto restart 174 Software update 175 Lock screen and security 176 Screen lock types 177 Biometric locks 178 i...

Page 6: ...M card lock View passwords Security update service Device administration Credential storage 179 179 180 180 180 181 181 182 182 183 183 183 184 184 Accounts 186 Samsung Cloud 187 Add an account 187 Backup and restore 189 Google settings 190 Accessibility 191 Vision 192 Hearing 193 Dexterity and interaction 194 More accessibility settings 195 Accessibility services 195 Other settings 196 Help 197 F...

Page 7: ...nage game features 197 Device assistance app 198 Dual messenger 198 About phone 198 Getting help 199 Videos 199 Smart Simulator 199 Tips and Tricks 199 Samsung Care 199 Legal 200 Legal information 201 vi ...

Page 8: ...Special features Learn about your mobile device s special features ...

Page 9: ... using your device For more information see Face recognition on page 36 Use your fingerprint 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 Fingerprint scanner on page 39 Iris scanner Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps You can...

Page 10: ...gress Protection rating system For more information see Maintaining water and dust resistance on page 205 Military Specification This device passed military specification MIL STD 810G testing For more information see Legal information on page 201 Special features 3 ...

Page 11: ...Getting started Learn about your mobile device hardware assembly procedures and how to get started using your new device ...

Page 12: ... Front camera Iris scanner Power key Bixby key Iris detection LED Proximity sensors Earpiece Volume keys Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Getting started 5 ...

Page 13: ...e a specific range from the body l Power key Press to turn the screen on or off Press and hold to select a power control option Press twice quickly to launch the camera l Volume keys Adjust the volume for ringtones media notifications and system sounds For more information see Volume on page 149 In the camera app press a volume key to take a photo l Bixby key Launch Bixby For more information see ...

Page 14: ...a Fingerprint sensor Headset jack USB charger Accessory port Speaker Microphone Microphone Flash Heart rate sensor Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Getting started 7 ...

Page 15: ...Set up your device Learn how to set up your device for the first time ...

Page 16: ...en handling these cards to avoid damaging them You can install an optional microSD memory card not included to add more memory space to your device A memory card can be installed at any time It is not necessary to install it prior to using the device Caution Be careful when using the removal tool to eject an internal card tray 1 Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card Memory card tra...

Page 17: ...d outlet Note You should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting a power connector to charge your device If the charging port is not fully dry your device may operate abnormally For example it may charge more slowly or overheat The battery comes partially charged You can use the device while charging Caution Use only charging devices that are approved by Samsung Samsung accessories ar...

Page 18: ...ger may become hot and stop charging This usually does not affect the device s lifespan or performance and is in the device s normal range of operation Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for the device to cool down For more information visit samsung com us support answer ANS00076952 Micro USB connector You can use a Micro USB cable to connect your device to a computer with the include...

Page 19: ...ff 1 Press and hold the Power key 2 Tap Power off and confirm when prompted Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on the Setup Wizard 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 Set up your device 12 ...

Page 20: ...our device is Swipe To choose a secure screen lock see Set a secure screen lock on page 177 Add a Google account Your new device uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts 3 Tap Add account Google Note When you sign in to a Google account Factory Reset Protection FRP is activated FRP require...

Page 21: ...Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts 3 Tap Add account Email Transfer data from your old device Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts photos and other content from your old device You can also use the included On the Go adapter to transfer content quickly and easily from your old device without installing the Smart Switch app For more information visit samsung com us support owners app smart s...

Page 22: ...msung com smartswitch for more information and to learn how to use the On the Go adapter to transfer content faster Set up your voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Voicemail 3 Follow the tutorial to create a password record a greeting and record your name For more information see Voicemail on page 109 Set up your device 15 ...

Page 23: ...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 ...

Page 24: ...pp Double tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them l Double tap an image to zoom in or out Touch and hold Touch and hold items to activate them l Touch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen l Swipe the screen to unlock the device l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu optio...

Page 25: ...le viewing a picture or a web page Common options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions More options Tap to view more menu options for a screen l Delete Tap to select items to delete l Share Tap to select items to share and then choose a sharing method l Edit Tap to customize the screen l On Off Tapto turnthe optionon oroff l Menu Tap to view available options for the fie...

Page 26: ... icon to the left of the navigation keys To view the navigation keys in full screen mode u Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Navigation bar Navigation bar settings You can configure the Navigation bar background color and button layout 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Navigation bar for the following settings Show and hide button Add a button ...

Page 27: ...eeded to touch and hold Home by moving the slider Unlock with Home button Touch and hold Home while the screen is off to skip the Lock screen and go directly to the Home screen Button layout Choose the order of the navigation keys Learn about your device 20 ...

Page 28: ... e Messages PlayS1ore Camern Home screen Status bar Home screen indicator App shortcuts Back Recent apps Home Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Learn about your device 21 ...

Page 29: ...ortcuts into a line at the top of a screen tap Align top To align shortcuts into a line at the bottom of a screen tap Align bottom To remove a Home screen tap Remove To set a screen as the main Home screen tap Main This screen is displayed when you tap Home To change the order of screens touch and hold a screen and then drag it to a new position To add a screen swipe to the end of the screens and ...

Page 30: ...ptions menu 2 Tap Remove from Home Removing a shortcut does not delete the app it just removes the shortcut from a 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 a new Home screen and then release it Use folders You can organize App shortcuts in folders on an Apps list screen and Home screen For more informat...

Page 31: ...creens Other wallpapers prompt you to select which screen you want to use it for If available tap Motion effect to add movement to your screens 5 Tap Set as wallpaper and confirm when prompted Themes Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens wallpapers and app icons 1 From a Home screen pinch the screen 2 Tap Themes to customize Tap a theme to preview and download it to My themes 3...

Page 32: ... an icon and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set 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 swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings 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 and confirm when promp...

Page 33: ... 1 From a Home screen touch and hold a widget to open the options menu 2 Tap Remove from Home screen Home screen layout Set your device to have a Home and Apps screen or only a Home screen where all apps are located Home screen grid Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen Apps screen grid Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the ...

Page 34: ...sy mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons making for a more straightforward visual experience 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Easy mode 3 Tap Easy mode to enable this feature 4 Tap Apply to confirm To disable Easy mode 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Ea...

Page 35: ...ll Battery low Battery charging Vibrate mode Mute mode 4G LTE active Signal strength Network not available Wi Fi active Location service active Notification icons Missed call Call in progress Call on hold New email New voicemail New message File download in progress File upload in progress Wi Fi available App updates available Learn about your device 28 ...

Page 36: ...o access Apps 2 Tap Settings 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 Learn about your device 29 ...

Page 37: ...opwatch 03 02 Smartcapture v Screenshot captured Tap here to view it NOTIFICATION SETTINGS CLEAR Notification panel Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Learn about your device 30 Quick settings Notification cards View all Settings ...

Page 38: ...on drag the notification left or right To clear all notifications tap Clear 3 Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the Notification panel You can also open or close the Notification panel by swiping up or down on the fingerprint sensor To enable this feature 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Finger sensor gestures 3 Tap On Off t...

Page 39: ...to quickly turn them on or off 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 Quick settings Learn about your device 32 ...

Page 40: ...content based on your interactions Bixby learns from your usage patterns and will suggest content you may like u From a Home screen swipe right or Press the Bixbykey Bixby Vision Bixby is integrated with your Camera Gallery and Internet apps to give you a deeper understanding of what you see It provides contextual icons for translation QR code detection landmark recognition or shopping Camera Bixb...

Page 41: ...a picture to view it 3 Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts Internet Bixby Vision can help you find out more about an image you find in the Internet app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Touch and hold an image until a pop up menu is displayed 4 Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts Learn about your device 34 ...

Page 42: ... times Set schedule If Show always is disabled then set a schedule for when to start and end Always On Display About Always On Display View the current software version and license information Some display settings can appear on both the Lock screen and Always On Display AOD For more information see Lock screen and AOD settings on page 178 AOD themes Apply custom themes for Always On Display 1 Fro...

Page 43: ...ecognition Customize how face recognition works 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Face recognition for the following options Remove face data Delete existing faces Samsung Pass Access your online accounts using face recognition Face unlock Enable or disable face recognition security Screen on face recognition Unlock your device with face recogniti...

Page 44: ... data collected and stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be used for any diagnostic therapeutic or preventative purposes Please follow all instructions for use of this feature Register irises Register your irises for identity verification 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Iris scanner 3 Follow the prompts to register your irises Note...

Page 45: ...oose a mask to display when using the iris scanner Samsung Pass Use your irises for identification when using supported apps Samsung Pay Use your irises to make payments quickly and securely Iris unlock Enable to unlock the device using your irises Iris unlock when screen turns on Unlock your device with your irises as soon as the screen turns on Tips for using iris recognition View a tutorial on ...

Page 46: ...o access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Fingerprint scanner 3 Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint Fingerprint management Add delete and rename fingerprints 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Fingerprint scanner for the following options To rename a fingerprint tap the fingerprint enter a new name and then tap Rename To add...

Page 47: ...s 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Fingerprint scanner for the following options Samsung Pass Use your fingerprint for identification when using supported apps Samsung Pay Use your fingerprints to make payments quickly and securely Fingerprint unlock Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking your device Learn about your device 40 ...

Page 48: ...dows 1 From any screen touch and hold Recent apps 2 Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an app in split screen view Recently opened apps are displayed in the lower window Apps that support Multi window have the Multi window icon in their title bar If there are no recently opened apps that support Multi window or if you want to launch a different app tap App list 3 Tap an app in the lower w...

Page 49: ...ow l Close app Close the selected app l Multi window settings Additional features are available for Multi window 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Multi window and then tap On Off to enable each of the following options Use Recents button Touch and hold Recent apps to either put the app into split screen view or dock the open app at the top of the screen...

Page 50: ...e l Tap Show toolbar functions to view all keyboard options l Toolbar functions The toolbar provides additional helpful functions u From the Samsung keyboard tap Expand toolbar for the following options Clipboard Access the clipboard l Emojis Insert an emoji l GIF keyboard Add animated GIFs l One handed keyboard Change the keyboard layout for use with one hand l Settings Access keyboard settings l...

Page 51: ... to prevent common typing mistakes Type by swiping between letters l Keyboard layout and feedback Configure the keyboard toolbar change keyboard size and colors for visibility adjust layout and choose key tap feedback l Reset to default settings Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data l About Samsung keyboard View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard Use ...

Page 52: ...om the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input 2 Tap Settings for options Keyboard language Choose the language for the keyboard Voice input language Select the language for Samsung voice input Hide offensive words Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks Learn about your device 45 ...

Page 53: ... When accessing for the first time read and accept the terms and conditions 3 Tap Turn on Emergency mode features While in Emergency mode only the following apps and features are available on the Home screen l Flashlight Use the device s flash as a steady source of light l Emergency alarm Sound an audible siren l Share my location Send your location information to your emergency contacts l Phone L...

Page 54: ...e from the screen Manage emergency contacts Manage your medical profile and ICE In Case of Emergency group contacts Settings Configure the available settings Only a limited number of settings are enabled in Emergency mode Turn off Emergency mode When emergency mode is turned off the device returns to standard mode 1 Press and hold the Power key 2 Tap Emergency mode Note When Emergency mode is acti...

Page 55: ...Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed organize apps into folders and install uninstall disable or hide apps ...

Page 56: ...st 1 From a Home screen swipe up or down to access Apps 2 Tap an app s shortcut to launch it To return to the main Home screen tap Home Add an apps shortcut In addition to swiping to access apps you can add an Apps button to the Home screen 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap More options Home screen settings Apps button 3 Tap Show Apps button Apply Apps 49 ...

Page 57: ...p More options Settings Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap More options Galaxy Essentials Uninstall or disable apps Uninstall or disable apps you have download 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Touch and hold an app to open the options menu To uninstall an app tap Uninstall ...

Page 58: ... Touch and hold an app shortcut and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted 2 Custom order Arrange apps manually To remove empty spaces between apps tap More options Clean up pages 3 Release the app shortcut to create the folder Enter folder name Name the folder Alphabetical order Sort apps alphabetically Palette Change the folder color Add apps Place more apps in the f...

Page 59: ...ouch and hold a folder to delete 3 Tap Delete folder and confirm when prompted 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Apps 3 Tap Menu to set which apps to view and then choose 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 ...

Page 60: ...stall or disable the app Preloaded apps can only be disabled Force stop Stop an app that is not working correctly Mobile data 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 inform...

Page 61: ...cation Barometer Displays your elevation and atmospheric pressure Samsung Health This is a shortcut to the Samsung Health app For more information see Samsung Health on page 113 Compass Displays the direction that your device is pointing to and your latitude and longitude Flashlight Use your device as a flashlight You can also set it to blink and adjust the brightness Stopwatch Use your device as ...

Page 62: ...istory View and clear your calculator history 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calculator History To return to the calculator tap Keypad To clear the calculator history tap Clear history Convert units of measurement Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calculator Unit converter 3 Select a category and use...

Page 63: ...or The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calculator and turn the device to landscape view If Auto rotate is not enabled tap Rotate screen Apps 56 ...

Page 64: ...be viewed 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calendar View and then tap an option 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 tod...

Page 65: ...nd follow the prompts Delete an event Delete events from your Calendar 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calendar tap an event and tap again to edit it 3 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted Create a task Use your Calendar to create tasks Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day A task displays as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the...

Page 66: ...p View Tasks 3 Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar To delete a task tap the task to open it tap Delete and confirm when prompted Calendar settings Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calendar More options Settings 3 Tap an option and follow the prompts Apps 59 ...

Page 67: ...Camera and video Gallery Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Full view Flash Settings Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Apps 60 ...

Page 68: ...ply it to the screen To change the 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 change a camera setting tap Settings 4 Tap Take a picture Record videos Record high quality videos using your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Camera and aim the camera at your subject 3 Tap Record to begi...

Page 69: ...s Panorama Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction Selective focus Change the focus of pictures after they have been taken You can focus on subjects near to the camera far away from the camera or both Slow motion Record videos at a high frame rate which can be played in slow motion Hyperlapse Create your own time lapse video by recording at various fra...

Page 70: ... directional views of objects Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your camera s settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Camera Settings Rear camera Picture size Select a resolution Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more memory Video size Select a resolution Higher resolution requires more memory Tracking AF Focus on...

Page 71: ...screen to take selfies Show palm Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have your picture taken Tap heart rate sensor Once your face has been recognized tap the heart rate sensor to take a selfie Timer Take time delayed pictures or videos HDR rich tone Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture Common Motion photo C...

Page 72: ... not included must be installed to view Storage location Voice control Take pictures using key words Floating Camera button Add a camera button that you can move anywhere on the screen Volume key function Use the Volume key as the camera key the record key a zoom key or for system volume Shutter sound Play a tone when you take a picture Reset settings Reset the camera settings Apps 65 ...

Page 73: ... 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 Bixby briefing Enable Bixby Voice to read aloud the current time weather and news when the alarm rings This option is only displayed if Bixby is enabled For more information see Bixby on page 33 Alarm sound Choose a...

Page 74: ...pe up to access Apps 2 Tap Clock and 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 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Clock World clock 3 Tap Add city 4 Tap Search and enter the name of the city 5 Tap the city name in the list a...

Page 75: ...e hours minutes and period AM or PM on the clock to set a time Local times for the other cities listed are automatically updated To return the clock to the current time tap Reset Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Clock Stopwatch 3 Tap Start to begin timing To keep track of lap times tap Lap 4 Tap Stop to ...

Page 76: ... Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Clock Timer 3 Use the keypad and tap Hours Minutes and Seconds to set the length of the Timer 4 Tap Start to begin the Timer To temporarily stop the Timer tap Pause To continue timing after pausing tap Resume To stop and reset the Timer tap Cancel Apps 69 ...

Page 77: ...itional fields Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field for example Home or Work Add a contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps Tap Scan business card to import contact information from a business card through the device s camera 2 Tap Contacts Create contact and then tap contact fields to enter information ...

Page 78: ...cess Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap a contact 3 Tap Details Edit 4 Tap any of the fields to add change or delete information 5 Tap Save Share a contact Share a contact by using various sharing methods 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap a contact 3 Tap Details Share 4 Tap either vCard file VCF or Text 5 Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts Apps 71 ...

Page 79: ...ontacts More options Manage contacts 3 Tap Import Export contacts 4 Tap Import and follow the prompts Export contacts Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card not included 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts More options Manage contacts 3 Tap Import Export contacts 4 Tap Export and follow the prompts Apps 72 ...

Page 80: ...s Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap the contact to select it 3 Tap Details More options Link contacts 4 Tap contacts to choose them 5 Tap Link To unlink contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap the contact to select it 3 Tap Details More options Manage linked contacts 4 Tap Unlink beside contacts to unlink them from the main contact Apps 73 ...

Page 81: ...es to mark the contact as a favorite The star brightens To remove the contact from Favorites tap Remove from Favorites The star then dims Delete contacts Delete a single contact or multiple contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then touch and hold a contact to select it You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion 3 Tap Delete and confirm when prom...

Page 82: ...up and then tap Done 4 Tap Save Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group or remove contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts Groups and then tap a group To remove a contact touch and hold a contact to select it and then tap Remove To add a contact tap Edit Add member and then tap the contacts you want to add When finished tap Done Save Send a message to ...

Page 83: ...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 Delete a group you have created 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts Groups and then tap a group 3 Tap More options Delete To only delete the group tap Group only To delete the group and the co...

Page 84: ...s 2 Tap Contacts More options Settings 3 Tap an option and follow the prompts Direct share Share content directly with your contacts from within any app Once enabled your frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Direct share and tap On Off to enable Apps 77 ...

Page 85: ...ect a recipient from Contacts Groups or Recents 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 ...

Page 86: ...t for additional message options Tap Sort by to customize how messages display View multiple email accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts or you can view email accounts individually 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Email 3 Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to choose a different view Account name View email for only one email account All accounts Vie...

Page 87: ...Tap the account you want to remove 5 Tap Remove and confirm when prompted Email settings Modify settings associated with using the Email app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Email 3 Tap Mailbox Settings Under General tap an option and then follow the prompts Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account Apps 80 ...

Page 88: ...and then sends the photos and audio recording to your emergency contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Emergency Zone To add recipients for your emergency messages tap Add contact 3 Tap Send SOS Messages to send the message to your emergency contacts For more information about sending SOS messages see Send SOSmessages on page 96 Apps 81 ...

Page 89: ... Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Galaxy Apps Apps 82 ...

Page 90: ...custom collections of related pictures and videos and share them with your contacts Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Gallery Pictures 3 Tap a picture to view it Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos To mark the picture as a favorite tap Favorite The picture is added to Favorites under the Albums tab To ...

Page 91: ...ee date and location tags when viewing your pictures Print Send the picture to a connected printer Open in Photo Editor Pro Edit the picture in Photo Editor Pro Edit pictures Edit pictures stored on your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Gallery Pictures 3 Tap a picture to view it Transform Rotate flip crop or make other changes to the overall appearance of the picture Effe...

Page 92: ...es tap More options Details View and edit information about the video including the date created location and properties Set as wallpaper Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen Show date and location tags See date and location tags when viewing your videos 4 Tap Play video to play the video Video enhancer Enhance the playback quality of your videos in any video app 1 From a Home screen swip...

Page 93: ...ckers Overlay illustrated or animated stickers Audio Adjust the volume levels and add background music to the video 5 Tap Save and then confirm when prompted Share pictures and videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Gallery Pictures 3 Tap More options Share and then tap pictures and videos to select them 4 Tap Share and then choose ...

Page 94: ...cally create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app u From any screen press and hold the Power and Volume down keys Screenshot options 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features 3 Tap On Off to enable each of the following 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 an...

Page 95: ...o your Google Drive cloud account Visit support google com drive to learn more Duo Make one to one video calls Visit support google com duoto learn more Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based email service Visit support google com mail to learn more Google Find online content with tools that learn what interests you Turn on your personalized feed to receive customized content Google ...

Page 96: ...unt with Google Photos Visit support google com photos to learn more Play Movies TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play You can also view videos saved on your device Visit play google com store movies to learn more Play Music Play music and audio files on your device Visit support google com music to learn more Play Store Find new apps movies and TV shows music books magazines and...

Page 97: ...YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device Visit support google com youtube to learn more Apps 90 ...

Page 98: ... current web page Back or Back Return to the previous page Forward Go forward to a recent page Home Display your Internet Home screen Bookmarks Manage bookmarked pages saved pages and history Tabs Manage open tabs The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open Quick menu Access common features of your browser u Tap Quick menu for the following options Share Share the w...

Page 99: ...t you can access it quickly 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Add to Bookmarks Open a Bookmark Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Bookmarks Bookmarks 4 Tap a bookmark entry Save a web page Saving a web page stores its content on your device so that you can ...

Page 100: ... Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap More options Share and follow the prompts 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 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Ap...

Page 101: ...Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Tabs Turn off secret mode Internet settings Modify settings associated with using the Internet app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap More options Settings 4 Tap an option and follow the prompts Apps 94 ...

Page 102: ...calls Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon and then using the previous procedure More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent 4 Tap the Enter message field to enter a message Attach Add images audio and more to your message Emoticon Choose an available emoticon from the list and add it into your message at the cursor location 5 Review the mes...

Page 103: ...ture from your front and rear camera tap Attach pictures To include a five second audio recording in your SOS message tap Attach audio recording 4 Press the Power key quickly three times to send an SOS message 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Messages and then tap a message to view it To play an audio or video attachment tap Play To scroll through the list of messages swipe up or...

Page 104: ...re the settings for text and multimedia messages 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Messages More options Settings Emergency alerts Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Messages More options Settings 3 Tap Emergency alert settings to customi...

Page 105: ...pen it File groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups l Recent files View recently accessed files This option displays if one or more files have been accessed recently l Categories View your files based on the file type l Phone View folders and files located on the device and optional memory card not included l Cloud View files saved on your cloud accounts Cloud dri...

Page 106: ...tory and more 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder My Files The following options are available Search Search for a file or folder More options Get more space View storage information for your device Settings View settings for the app Apps 99 ...

Page 107: ... 7 PQRS Ca CONTACTS 2 5 JKL 8 n v 9 Pl ACES 3 DEF 6 9 W 2 Phone More options Hide the keyboard Video call Voicemail Call Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Apps 100 ...

Page 108: ...gs Advanced features Swipe to call or send messages 3 Tap On Off to enable this feature Make a call from Recents All incoming outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents to display a list of recent calls 3 Tap a contact and then tap Call Make a call from Contacts Call a contact from the Contacts app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access App...

Page 109: ...ed If you are using an app a pop up screen is displayed for the incoming call u On the incoming call screen drag Answer to the right to answer the call or On the incoming call pop up screen tap Answer to answer the call Decline a call You can choose to decline an incoming call If you are using an app a pop up screen is displayed for the incoming call u On the incoming call screen drag Decline to t...

Page 110: ...up screen tap Send message and select a message End a call u Tap End when you are ready to end your call Actions while on a call You can adjust call volume switch to a headset or speaker and even multitask while on a call Adjust the call volume u Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume or Tap More options Turn on extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio Apps 1...

Page 111: ...to hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset Multitask If you exit the call screen to use another app your active call is indicated in the Status bar To return to the call screen u Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call To end a call while multitasking u Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and then tap End call Apps 104 ...

Page 112: ...acts list the caller s name is displayed Save a contact from a recent call Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents 3 Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list 4 Tap Details 5 Tap Create contact or If you want to replace the number for an existing contact tap Update existin...

Page 113: ... a caller to your Block list future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail and messages are not received 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents 3 Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list 4 Tap Details Block number and confirm when prompted You can also modify your Block list in Settings u Froma Home screen tap Phone More options Settings Block numbers Apps 106 ...

Page 114: ... from Contacts to assign a contact to the number The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box Make a call with Speed dial You can make a call using Speed dial 1 From a Home screen tap Phone Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed l 2 Touch and hold the Speed dial number l If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long enter the first digits and then hold the last digit Re...

Page 115: ...Make an emergency call from a locked screen The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency When accessed from a locked screen only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller The rest of the phone remains secured 1 Drag Phone upward to open the call screen 2 Tap Emergency call to display the ...

Page 116: ... from the voicemail center Optional calling services If available with your mobile service plan the following calling services are supported Place a multi party call If your service plan supports this feature you can make another call while a call is in progress 1 From the active call tap Add call to dial the second call 2 Dial the new number and tap Call When the call is answered Tap Swap to swit...

Page 117: ...call or answer the call as a regular voice call Wi Fi calling Make calls over Wi Fi when you are connected to a Wi Fi network Contact your wireless service provider for details 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings Wi Fi calling 3 Tap On Off to enable this feature 4 Follow the prompts to set up and configure Wi Fi calling Apps 110 ...

Page 118: ...p an option and follow the prompts TTY mode A teletypewriter TTY is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf hard of hearing or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Phone More options Settings 3 Tap More settings TTY mode 4 Tap TTY OFF TTY FULL TTY HCO or TTY VCO Apps 111 ...

Page 119: ...ct your device to your Samsung Gear using this application For more information visit samsung com us support owners app samsung gear 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Samsung Gear Apps 112 ...

Page 120: ...ormation and data provided by this device and its related software including heart rate readings may be affected by factors such as environmental conditions skin condition specific activity performed while using wearing the device settings of the device user configuration user provided information placement of the sensor on the body and other end user interactions For more information on proper we...

Page 121: ...regimen check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart lung or other serious disease such as l Pain or discomfort in your chest neck jaw or arms during physical activity l Dizziness or loss of consciousness l Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest or when lying down or going to bed l Ankle swelling especially at night l A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat ...

Page 122: ...Use your finger to write text l Brush Create a drawing Attach Insert an image or voice file into the note l 4 Tap Save when finished Edit notes Make edits to notes you create 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Samsung Notes 3 Tap a note to view it 4 Tap Edit to make changes 5 Tap Save Browse notes Browse notes you create 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2...

Page 123: ...Tap Samsung folder Samsung Notes 3 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 Trash View deleted notes Settings View settings for the Samsung Notes app Apps 116 ...

Page 124: ...ment cards on each device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung Pay and tap Start and follow the prompts Use Samsung Pay Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever you have your device with you Note Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your device For more information see NFC and payment on page 136 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung Pay 3 Sel...

Page 125: ...nd and redeem gift cards from an expanding selection of your favorite retailers To view the list of supported banks and gift card merchants visit samsung com us samsung pay compatible cards bank Secure your information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices Payments are authorized with your fingerprint iris or PIN and each transa...

Page 126: ...your Samsung account Plus help The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to provide you quick access to the help you need 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Samsung Search Enter keywords to find the information you need Community View community boards where you can ask questions and give answers to other Samsung users Text chat Chat with an automated support sys...

Page 127: ...mized cards l Diagnostics View storage connection speed and battery levels for your device l Learn View Articles about your device to help you get the most out of it l Community View community boards where you can ask questions and give answers to other Samsung users l Get help View quick links to call video and community support for your device Apps 120 ...

Page 128: ... the prompts to create a secure lock for your folder Add apps to the Secure Folder Add apps to the secure folder to add an extra level of security 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Secure Folder 3 Tap Add apps and tap the apps you want to add to the Secure folder 4 Tap Add To remove apps from the Secure folder tap Edit apps select the apps and tap Uninstall Disable ...

Page 129: ...re Folder For added security you can change the app image and name for Secure folder 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Secure Folder 3 Tap More options Customize icon To change the app name tap under Enter app name and type a new name and tap Apply To change the app icon tap an icon and tap Apply Secure Folder settings Customize your secure folder settings 1 From a ...

Page 130: ...ng Connect Control your devices by monitoring them in one place Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard Note Non Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty contact the non Samsung device manufacturer for support 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Samsung Connect and sign in with your Samsung account 3 Follo...

Page 131: ...r inbox without ever dialing into your voicemail Device Unlock Your device is network locked Use Device Unlock to inquire about your device s unlock eligibility NAME ID Modify Caller ID information Name ID identifies unknown callers by Name City and State T Mobile Get online access to account information such as your current activity billing information service plans downloads and more Apps 124 ...

Page 132: ...d on your device Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app Share updates photos and videos as well as text chat and play games McAfee Security Protect and enhance your phone s performance with award winning security features Apps 125 ...

Page 133: ...Settings Configure your device s connections and settings ...

Page 134: ...ay 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 swipe up to access Apps and then tap Settings 2 Tap Search 3 Enter a word or words in the Search field As you type settings that match display on the screen 4 Tap an entry to go to that setting Settings 127 ...

Page 135: ...Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices ...

Page 136: ...wise enter a password to connect Manually connect to a Wi Fi network Connect your device to a Wi Fi network that is hidden 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Wi Fi and then tap On Off to turn on Wi Fi 3 Tap Add network at the bottom of the list 4 Enter information about the Wi Fi network Network name Enter the network name Security Select a security option and ...

Page 137: ... saving mode Reduce battery usage by analyzing Wi Fi traffic patterns Network notification Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected Manage networks View your saved Wi Fi networks Wi Fi control history View devices that have turned your Wi Fi on or off Hotspot 2 0 Connect automatically to Wi Fi access points that support Hotspot 2 0 WPS push button Connect to a Wi Fi network b...

Page 138: ...Wi Fi and then tap On Off to turn on Wi Fi 3 Tap Wi Fi Direct Your device scans for discoverable Wi Fi Direct devices 4 Tap a device and then follow the prompts to connect Share data with Wi Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi Fi Direct 1 From an app tap Share or Tap More options Share 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and follow the prompts Receive data with Wi Fi Direct When another device attemp...

Page 139: ...device to another Bluetooth enabled device Once a pairing is created the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re enter a passcode 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Bluetooth and then tap On Off to turn on Bluetooth Your device scans for discoverable Bluetooth devices To scan again tap Scan 3 Tap a device an...

Page 140: ...en tap Rename 4 Enter a new name and tap Rename Share data with Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired device 1 From an app tap Share or Tap More options Share 2 Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts Receive data with Bluetooth When another device attempts to send a file to your device using Bluetooth you will see a request to accept the file 1 Tap Accept 2 To open the file dra...

Page 141: ...and transfer files 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Phone visibility and then tap On Off Data usage View your current mobile and Wi Fi data usage 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Data usage Enable Data saver Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data in the background 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access App...

Page 142: ... usage by app Billing cycle and data warning Set the day of the month to start the bill cycle for your device Monitor Wi Fi data View your Wi Fi data usage and set restrictions for Wi Fi networks 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Data usage The following options are available Wi Fi data usage View data usage over Wi Fi connections Restrict networks Select netw...

Page 143: ...p to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections NFC and payment 3 Tap On Off to enable this feature Android Beam Share content to another NFC capable device by touching the backs of the devices 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections NFC and payment and then tap On Off to enable NFC 3 Tap Android Beam and then tap On Off to enable this feature Share data with Android Be...

Page 144: ... specify when to use the default app tap If open app supports Tap and pay Mobile hotspot Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device s Internet connection 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 3 Tap On Off to turn on Mobile hotspot 4 Activate Wi Fi on the target device 5 Scan for Wi Fi hotspots and ...

Page 145: ... Tap Save Allowed devices list Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 3 Tap More options Allowed devices and then tap Add to enter the other device s Device name and MAC address 4 Tap Add to add the device To restrict connections to your Allowed devices list tap All...

Page 146: ...rk name SSID Make your device visible to others Security Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot Password If you choose a security level that uses a password you can view or change it Show advanced options Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings Wi Fi sharing Share your device s Wi Fi network with other devices without having to enter the Wi Fi password 1 From a Home screen swipe up...

Page 147: ...ng a USB cable and then tap USB tethering Mobile networks Control your device s access to networks and mobile data service 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile networks Data roaming Enable or disable data while roaming on other mobile networks Network mode Change the network mode Access Point Names Choose or add APNs Network operators Choose available and ...

Page 148: ...urned off 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Location Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth even when Bluetooth is turned off 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 Battery saving U...

Page 149: ...s 4 Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app s settings Location services Location services store and use your device s most recent location data Google apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Location 3 Tap an entry under Location services to use as a loca...

Page 150: ...onnections More connection settings Nearby device scanning 3 Tap On Off to enable the feature Connect to a printer Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi Fi network 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings Printing 3 Tap Add service and follow the prompts to add a print service 4 Tap the print service and then tap More options Add pr...

Page 151: ...Apps 3 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings MirrorLink 4 Tap Connect to car via USB and follow the prompts Download booster Download booster improves download speed by using both Wi Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30MB in size Note Download booster uses mobile data services To turn on Download booster 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 T...

Page 152: ...swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings VPN 3 Tap Add VPN profile and follow the prompts to set up your VPN Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings VPN 3 Tap Settings next to a VPN 4 Edit the VPN and tap Save or Tap Delete to delete ...

Page 153: ...ction 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings Ethernet and follow the prompts 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings VPN 3 Tap a VPN enter your log in information and tap Connect l To disconnect tap the VPN and then tap Disconnect Connections 146 ...

Page 154: ...Sounds and vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications screen touches and other interactions ...

Page 155: ...nd volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts Vibrate Use vibration only for notifications and alerts Mute Set your device to make no sounds Temporary mute Set a time limit for muting the device Easy mute Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or turning over the device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Easy mute ...

Page 156: ...ion pattern Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern Volume Set the volume level for call ringtones notifications and other audio 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Volume and drag the sliders Note You can also use the Volume key to adjust the volume Use Volume keys for media Set the default of the Volume key to control the medi...

Page 157: ...re a PIN to make changes to the volume setting tap Set volume limit PIN Ringtone Choose from preset ringtones or add your own 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Ringtone 3 Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it or Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone Notification sounds Customize notification sounds for certain apps or choose a default fo...

Page 158: ...vice is in Do not disturb mode App rules Manage rules set by apps Hide visual notifications Select options for preventing visual notifications for apps silenced by Do not disturb System sounds Set various other system sound options 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration and tap to enable each option Touch sounds Play tones when you touch or tap the screen ...

Page 159: ...rd is tapped Sound quality and effects Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects The following options are available Equalizer Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music Advanced Basic Manually adjust various sound qualities UHQ upscaler...

Page 160: ...peaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Separate app sound 3 Tap On Off to enable Separate app sound and then set the following options App Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio device Audio device Choose the audio device that you want the app s sound to be played on Soun...

Page 161: ...Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from Alerts include notifications sounds and vibrations ...

Page 162: ...cations tap All apps or tap On Off next to an app To configure additional notification settings tap Advanced To customize individual notification settings tap an app or service Smart alert Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Smart alert and tap On Off to enable Noti...

Page 163: ...Display Configure your display s brightness screen timeout delay and other settings ...

Page 164: ... turned off or while charging 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 swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display 3 Customize options under Brightness Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level Tap Auto brightness to automatically ...

Page 165: ...p Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for when Blue light filter should be enabled You can choose Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule Font and screen zoom You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and style 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Font and screen zoom for the following options Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level Drag the Fo...

Page 166: ...swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this feature LED indicator Light up the LED indicator when charging voice recording or receiving notifications 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display LED indicator to enable the feature Smart stay Smart stay uses the front camera to detect your face so that the screen stays on while ...

Page 167: ...From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features One handed mode 3 Tap On Off to enable the following Gesture Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner to reduce the display size Button Tap Home three times in quick succession to reduce the display size Display 160 ...

Page 168: ...Device maintenance View the status of your device s battery storage and memory You can also automatically optimize your device s system resources ...

Page 169: ...ome screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance 3 Tap Optimize now 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance Battery for options Battery usage View power usage by item Power saving mode Select a power mode to extend battery life App power monitor View power usage by app Unmonitored apps Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the ...

Page 170: ...a high quality sound and enhanced images High performance Experience the highest quality display settings Storage View the device memory and usage Mount unmount or format an optional memory card not included 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance Storage l To increase available memory tap Clean now Memory card SD card Once an optional memory card not include...

Page 171: ... 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 swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance Storage 3 Tap More options Storage settings 4 Under Port...

Page 172: ...gs 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 swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance Memory The used and available memory are shown 3 To free up as much memory as possible tap Cl...

Page 173: ...guage and input Language 3 Tap Add language and select a language from the list 4 Tap Set as default to change the device language To switch to another language on the list drag Move next to the desired language to the top of the list and then tap Apply Default keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device s menus and keyboards Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Pl...

Page 174: ...cked Speech output Select options for spoken feedback Offline speech recognition Download and install speech recognition engines allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network Block offensive words Hide search results that contain offensive words Bluetooth headset Records audio through a Bluetooth headset if available Manage on screen keyboards Enable or disable on screen keybo...

Page 175: ...oard shortcuts Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the screen Show keyboard button Show a button on the Navigation bar to quickly switch between keyboards 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings General Management Language and input 3 Tap Show keyboard button to enable this feature Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services 1 From a Home ...

Page 176: ...p Settings for options Language Select a default language Speech rate Set the speed at which the text is spoken Pitch Set the pitch of the speech Play Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis Reset Reset the speech rate and pitch Pointer speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad not included 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings General mana...

Page 177: ...network When Automatic date and time is disabled the following options are available Set date Enter the current date Set time Enter the current time Select time zone Choose a new time zone Use 24 hour format Set the format for displaying time Report diagnostic information This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems 1 From a Home screen swipe u...

Page 178: ... data is not affected 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings 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 swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings General management Reset Reset network settings 3 Tap Reset setti...

Page 179: ...tion FRP feature activated 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 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 in...

Page 180: ... if you do not have your Google Account username and password 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 automat...

Page 181: ...work issues l Personalized offers Receive T Mobile offers that will improve your experience Auto restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings General management Reset Auto restart 3 Tap On Off to activate Auto restart and then set the following parameters T...

Page 182: ...en swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Software update for the following options Download updates manually Check for software updates Scheduled software updates Install software updates at a time you set Last update information View information about the last software update Device maintenance 175 ...

Page 183: ...Lock screen and security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock screen and security settings ...

Page 184: ...ng options are available l Hide content Enable to hide the content of notifications l Notification icons only Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon l Transparency Adjust the transparency of notifications l Auto reverse text color Reverse the color of notification text automatically based on the background color 4 Tap Done when finished 5 Configure the following screen lock opt...

Page 185: ... For more information see Fingerprint scanner on page 39 Lock screen and AOD settings Configure display settings for the Lock screen 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security for options Clock and FaceWidgets Customize the clock FaceWidgets and contact information that displays on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen Notifications Select which not...

Page 186: ...ccess your device remotely visit findmymobile samsung com 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings 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 l Remote controls Activate or deactivate Remote controls which allows you to ...

Page 187: ...ck screen and security Install unknown apps 3 Tap an app 4 Tap Allow from this source to enable apps to be installed using this app Samsung Pass Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data For more information visit samsung com us support owners app samsung pass You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap...

Page 188: ...tings Lock screen and security Secure Folder and follow the prompts to secure content on your device App permission monitor Get notified when permissions you select are being used by apps running in the background 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security App permission monitor 3 Tap On Off next to the apps you want to be notified about when they use cert...

Page 189: ...en swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Secure startup and select an option Encrypt SD card Protect your optional memory not included card by encrypting its data 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Encrypt SD card 3 Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card Lock screen and security ...

Page 190: ...ps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings Make passwords visible to enable the feature Security update service Automatically receive security updates 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings for the following Security update service options Security policy updates Automatically or manually check for securi...

Page 191: ...remove certificates 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings for the following 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 In...

Page 192: ... is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled For more information see Set a secure screen lock on page 177 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 dis...

Page 193: ...Accounts Set up and manage accounts including your Google Account Samsung account email and social networking accounts ...

Page 194: ...een added follow the prompts to add one 3 Once a Samsung account is configured you can view and manage items stored in the Samsung Cloud Add an account You can add and manage all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 3 Tap one of the account types 4 Follow the prompts t...

Page 195: ...information on your account s settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings 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 swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Acc...

Page 196: ...ur data Restore data 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 swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings 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 t...

Page 197: ...ettings Configure your device s Google settings Available options depend on your Google account 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Google and select an option to customize Accounts 190 ...

Page 198: ...ity 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 accessibility sea samsung com ...

Page 199: ...Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy Rapid key input Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping Voice Label Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide information about nearby objects Font and screen zoom Configure the screen zoom level and font size and style High contrast fonts Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the backgro...

Page 200: ...lor lens Adjust the screen colors if you have difficulty reading the text Hearing You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with audio aspects of the device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and tap an option Sound detectors Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or a doorbell Flash notification Set the camera light or screen to ...

Page 201: ...me screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction and tap an option Universal switch Control your device with your customized switches Assistant menu Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity Easy screen turn on Turn on the screen without having to press any buttons Touch and hold delay Select a time interval for this action Click afte...

Page 202: ...essibility features using the Volume keys Notification reminder Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications Answering and ending calls Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls Single tap mode Dismiss or snooze alarms calendar events and timer alerts and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap Accessibility settings backup Import and export your accessibility se...

Page 203: ...Other settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use ...

Page 204: ...ature is disabled 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Accessories 3 Tap Fast wireless charging to enable the feature Manage game features Automatically arrange all your games in one place For more information on Game Launcher visit samsung com us support owners app game launcher 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features ...

Page 205: ...nalyze images of the screen Dual messenger Use two separate accounts for the same app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Dual messenger 3 Tap On Off next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app About phone View information about your device including current status legal information hardware and software versions and more 1 From a Home screen...

Page 206: ...isit samsung com spsn to learn more Smart Simulator Visit samsungsimulator com to learn more Tips and Tricks Visit samsung com us support tips to learn more Samsung Care Visit samsung com us support to learn more Getting help 199 ...

Page 207: ...Legal View legal information for your device ...

Page 208: ...te terms and conditions that bind you and Samsung refer to the Arbitration Agreement section of the Terms Conditions included with the Product Find legal information online The full Arbitration Agreement Standard Limited Warranty End User License Agreement EULA and Health Safety Information for your device are available online Arbitration Agreement Standard Limited Warranty and Health Safety Infor...

Page 209: ... legal section of Settings The location depends on the device and is usually in the About device or About phone section for example l Settings About phone or About device or About tablet Legal information Samsung legal l Or use the Search feature to search for Legal Note This device passed military specification MIL STD 810G testing against a subset of 21 specific environmental conditions includin...

Page 210: ...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...

Page 211: ...cular purpose or use l design condition or quality of the product l performance of the product l workmanship of the product or the components contained therein or l compliance of the product with the requirements of any law rule specification or contract pertaining thereto Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warrantyof anykind whatsoever with res...

Page 212: ...device do not charge device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet Do not handle device charger or cords with wet hands while charging This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and shown to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances meets requirements of classification IP68 as described by th...

Page 213: ...low these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device l Any device which uses accessible compartments or ports that can be opened should have these sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from entering the system l Whenever your device gets wet dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If your device has gotten wet you should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting a power conne...

Page 214: ...The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids Restricting children s access to your mobile device Your device is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others damage the device or make calls that increase your device bill Keep the device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach o...

Page 215: ...ment DRM technology to verify you 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 cha...