Samsung G890A User Manual Download

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S M A R T P H O N E

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device

and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for G890A

Page 1: ...S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...ource 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 incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License an...

Page 3: ...r agreement Some devices or plans may require you to subscribe to a data plan Your device is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content For your protection AT T wants you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your device being shared For applications available through AT T AT T offers privacy controls that let you decide how an app...

Page 4: ...n writing on the mobile device or at samsung com READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE Samsung Limited Warranty This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE 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 optout sea samsun...

Page 5: ...ns 32 Apps List 33 Google Apps 35 AT T Apps 37 Additional Apps 39 Activity Zone 41 Calculator 42 Calendar 43 Camera and Video 45 Clock 49 Contacts 51 Email 55 Galaxy Apps 57 Gallery 58 Internet 60 Memo 62 Messages 63 Music Player 66 My Files 68 S Health 69 S Voice 71 Samsung Pay 72 Video Player 74 Voice Recorder 76 Settings 77 How to Use Settings 78 Wi Fi 79 Wi Fi Calling 81 Bluetooth 82 Airplane ...

Page 6: ... 103 Lock Screen and Security 104 Privacy and Safety 108 Easy Mode 110 Accessibility 111 Accounts 113 Google Settings 114 Backup and Reset 115 Active Key 116 Language and Input 117 Battery 119 Storage 120 Date and Time 121 Help 122 About Device 123 ...

Page 7: ...Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware assembly procedures and how to get started using your new device ...

Page 8: ...ice on or off restart it or for quick access to Emergency mode Press to lock or wake up the screen Back Return to the previous screen or close a dialog box menu or keyboard Home key Return to the Home screen Recent Tap to display recent apps or touch and hold for Multi window Volume keys Adjust the volume of your device s sounds and audio playback Active key Quickly launch features or applications...

Page 9: ...Heart rate sensor Measure your heart rate using your fingertip when using the S Health app For more information see S Health USB charger Accessory port Connect the USB charger included and other optional accessories not included Microphone Record audio and detect voice commands Speaker Play music and other sounds SIM card tray Install the SIM card For more information see Install the Nano SIM Card...

Page 10: ...ed environment and shown to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances meets requirements of classification IP67 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures IP Code test conditions 15 35 C 86 106 kPa 1 0 meter for 30 minutes Despite this classification your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation It is important that...

Page 11: ...r warranty and may cause damage 1 Insert the USB cable into the USB charger Accessory port 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 Note This device is also compatible with wireless charging devices approved by Samsung which are so...

Page 12: ...n 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 Note Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve accessibility During setup you can enable or disable V...

Page 13: ...re information see Accounts 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal Accounts 2 Tap Add account Samsung account Google Account Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize its Android features including Gmail Google Hangouts and the Google Play store When you turn on your device for the first time set up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account or To create a...

Page 14: ... or a capacitive stylus Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty 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 15: ...he time Status bar Displays device status icons right and notification icons left App folder Groups multiple apps into a folder Apps list Allows quick access to all of your applications Primary app shortcuts Displays these shortcuts on all Home screens Home screen indicator Indicates which Home screen is currently visible App shortcuts Launches your favorite applications Widget Runs as a simple ap...

Page 16: ...creens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen To enable or disable this feature tap On Off at the top of the screen Wallpapers Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers 1 From a Home screen pinch the screen 2 Tap Wallpapers to customize For more information see Wallpaper To access Wallpaper settings From a Home...

Page 17: ...t to a Home Screen You can add a shortcut to a Home screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps 2 Touch and hold an app shortcut drag it to a Home screen and then release it Remove a Shortcut You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Home screen 1 Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it 2 Drag the app shortcut to Remove and release it Note Removing a shortcut does not delete the app it just remo...

Page 18: ...i Fi active Wi Fi is active Wi Fi available A Wi Fi network is available NFC enabled NFC Near Field Communication is enabled Notification Icons Missed call A call has been missed Call in progress A call is in progress Call on hold A call is on hold New email New email has arrived New Gmail New Gmail has arrived New voicemail New voicemail message has been received New message New text or multimedi...

Page 19: ...o move it Touch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen Swipe the screen to unlock the device Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options Drag Touch and hold an item and then 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 loc...

Page 20: ...ce uses basic command options to perform common actions More 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 button Tap to turn the option on or off Menu Tap to view available options for the field ...

Page 21: ... open the Notification panel Settings Display the Settings screen View all See all available Quick settings Clear notifications Clear all notifications Notification settings Enable or disable notifications from each app For more information see Notifications Notification card View details about a notification Quick connect Search for nearby devices to connect with quickly and easily Screen brightn...

Page 22: ...omize the Quick settings that display 1 Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel 2 Tap View all and then tap Edit Quick settings Drag the icons to change their positions The first ten icons appear on the Notification panel Quick connect Tap On Off to show or hide this feature on the Notification panel 3 Tap Done to save 1 Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel...

Page 23: ...tch between the apps adjust the size of their display on the screen and copy information from one app to the other Note Multi window is not available for all apps Window controls 1 From any screen touch and hold Recent 2 Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view or If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window tap another app to add it in split screen ...

Page 24: ...cations that support Multi window have the Multi window icon Window Controls Select an app window and then tap Window controls in the middle of the window border Controls Switch windows Switch locations between Multi window apps Drag and drop content Move items between the app windows Drag an item to share from one window to another Not all applications support this feature Minimize window Minimiz...

Page 25: ...ard settings Note Available options depend on the app in use Not all options are available for all apps 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 ...

Page 26: ...d input Google voice typing for options For more information see Google Voice Typing Use Swype Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus not included from letter to letter lifting your finger or stylus between words For example to enter the word this slide your fingers between the letters t h i s To enable the Swype keyboard while entering...

Page 27: ...y mode Home screen tap More Turn off Emergency mode Use Emergency Mode While in Emergency mode your device conserves power The following apps and features are available on the Home screen Flashlight Use the device s flash as a steady source of light Emergency alarm Sound an audible siren Share my location Send your location information to your emergency contacts Phone Launch the call screen Intern...

Page 28: ...Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services ...

Page 29: ...ed dial and Call settings Hide the keypad Hide the keypad and display recent calls Video call Make video calls Call Make a call Voicemail Set up and check your voicemail For more information see Set Up and Access Voicemail Keypad Dial the number that you want to call Tabs Display a log of all dialed received and missed calls Display contacts marked as favorites Display your contacts and select a c...

Page 30: ...r Your phone number can be found in Settings From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System About device Status SIM card status Your phone number is displayed in the My phone number field Call Settings There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu From a Home screen tap Phone More Settings or From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device Applications Phone ...

Page 31: ...pe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact Dial a Recent Number All incoming outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list the associated name is also displayed 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Log A list of recent calls is displayed 3 Tap a contact and then tap Call Video Calls To make Video calls 1 From a ...

Page 32: ... ready to end your call Multitask While on a Call If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar This lets you continue with your current call and do something else such as access the contacts list view a recent email or locate a picture To return to the call screen Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and then ...

Page 33: ...vious caller on hold while you answer the new incoming call Merge with caller to add the new caller to the current call End call with caller to end the previous call and answer the new call 3 Tap the previous On hold number entry and select Swap to switch between the two calls This places the new caller on hold and activates the previous call The option depends on whether your camera is currently ...

Page 34: ...calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail and messages are not received 1 From a Home screen tap Phone Log 2 Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list 3 Tap More Block unblock number Call block Tap On Off to block calls from this number Message block Tap On Off to block messages from this number 4 Tap OK to save your changes You can also modify the Block list in Settings Fr...

Page 35: ...Tap an unassigned number Add contact 4 Tap a contact to assign to the number The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can make a call using Speed dial 1 From a Home screen tap Phone Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed 2 Touch and hold the Speed dial number If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long enter the first digits and t...

Page 36: ...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 Swipe Lock Screen If the Lock screen is set to Swipe you can access the call screen in a couple of ways 1 Drag Phone upward to open the call screen or Swipe across the screen to unlock it and then tap Phone 2 Enter the e...

Page 37: ...llow the voice prompts from the voicemail center Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone You can access your voicemail from another phone 1 From another phone dial your wireless phone number Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting 2 Press the asterisk or star key on the phone you are using 3 Enter your password and you are connected to your voicemail Visual Voicemail Use Visual voicemail to R...

Page 38: ...Applications Learn how to change the way apps display organize apps into folders and uninstall or disable apps ...

Page 39: ...l New Apps Find new apps to download and install on your device Uninstall or Disable Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view To uninstall or disable an app 1 From a Home screen tap Apps 2 Tap Edit Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display Uninstall Disable on their shortcu...

Page 40: ...me screen tap Apps 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 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 T...

Page 41: ...mail service Visit gmail com to learn more Google Search not only the Internet but also the apps and contents of your device Google Now Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them Visit google com landing now to learn more Note When Google Now is enabled you can access it by tapping Google Google Chat wit...

Page 42: ...hem instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet You can also view videos saved on your device Visit play google com store movies to learn more Play Music Play music and audio files on your device Visit play google com music to learn more Play Newsstand Subscribe to your favorite magazines to read on your device at your leisure Visit play google com store newss...

Page 43: ...rn by turn navigation but also access local searches Note You must have a data plan to use this feature These services require the purchase of a subscription AT T Protect Plus Access the Mobile Protection Pack and with a paid subscription replace your device if it is lost or damaged locate your device if it is lost and receive backup and device support You must purchase the Mobile Protection Pack ...

Page 44: ...a when switching phones Smart Limits Set limits on purchases and texts block data and phone numbers and view phone activity with this family smartphone manager Usage Manager Open the Data usage settings page to manage your mobile data usage For more information see Data Usage Visual Voicemail Review and manage your voicemail messages directly from your device without dialing into voicemail You can...

Page 45: ... adviser and a backup service OneNote Stay organized using text pictures or audio notes Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote notebooks using OneDrive Peel Smart Remote Control select Wi Fi enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device Now you can control all of your TV s settings such as on and off functions channel navigation and volume control from the same Samsung d...

Page 46: ...Applications YP Use Yellow Pages to tap into local businesses locations and events and connect to your search in real time Provides quick and ready access to businesses map locations and storage of your favorite searches ...

Page 47: ...evation and atmospheric pressure S Health This is a shortcut to the S Health app For more information see S Health Compass Displays the compass heading that your device is pointing to and also your latitude and longitude Flashlight Allows you to use your device as a flash light You can also set it to blink and adjust the brightness Stopwatch Allows you to use your device as a stopwatch You can als...

Page 48: ...form additional functions on your calculator To clear the calculator history Tap History Clear history Tip 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 Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions such as sin cos and tan To use the Scientific...

Page 49: ...le 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...

Page 50: ... task is saved You can change the task to an event by tapping My calendars Reminder Set a reminder alert Notes Save a note with your task Priority Assign a priority to the task 5 Tap Save to save the task 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 Menu Tasks from the drop d...

Page 51: ...ecord videos with the Camera app Gallery Open the Gallery to view photos and videos Record video Record a video Take a picture Take a picture Switch cameras Switch between the rear and front cameras Shooting mode Change the shooting mode More settings Configure other camera settings Quick settings Select camera settings or options Show or hide settings Show or hide the camera settings ...

Page 52: ...ive broadcast Broadcast live on YouTube Share your link with friends so they can watch your video in real time For more information see Live Broadcast Virtual shot Create multi directional views of objects Download Download additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store Info Read information about each available camera mode Rear camera Auto Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and d...

Page 53: ...mode used Both cameras Video size Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality Higher resolution videos take up more memory Video stabilization Activate anti shake Anti shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving Grid lines Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the picture Review pictu...

Page 54: ... tap Stop Share a Broadcast You can share your Live broadcast with contacts before recording or share the link after you have finished recording and it has been posted to YouTube To invite contacts before broadcasting 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Camera Mode Live broadcast 2 Tap Invite and select contacts or groups to share your Live broadcast with 3 Tap Save to send invites To share a Live broad...

Page 55: ...ems 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 Options Tap to view and set the following options Alarm type Choose whether the alarm uses sound vibration or vibration and sound to alert you Volume Drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm Alarm tone Choose a sound to play for the alarm Snooze Allow snoozing Set...

Page 56: ...ght corner of the city entry 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 m...

Page 57: ...o slide your finger across the alphabetical list to select a letter with better precision 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 your SIM card or sync it with an account Tap Contact phot...

Page 58: ...hat you previously linked 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap the contact to display it 3 Tap More Manage linked contacts 4 Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them from the main contact Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Touch and hold a contact to select it You can also tap other contacts or t...

Page 59: ... Groups and then tap a group 3 Tap Edit and enter a new name 4 Tap Save Add Contacts to a Group You can add contacts to a group 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Groups and then tap a group 3 Tap Edit Add member and then tap the contacts you want to add When finished tap Done 4 Tap Save Send a Message to a Group You can send a text message to members of a group 1 From a Home screen tap ...

Page 60: ...p to delete 3 Tap More 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 Settings 3 Tap an option and follow the prompts ...

Page 61: ...he account Note To configure email account settings at any time tap More Settings Tap the email account to display its settings 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 tap Apps Email 2 Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view the current account mailbox 3 Ta...

Page 62: ...ssage 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 More to add Cc and Bcc fields 3 Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text Tap Attach to add Files Images Audio and more to your email Tap More for additional email options 4 Review your message and tap Send Remove Email Accounts T...

Page 63: ...alaxy Apps Galaxy Essentials Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen apps available through Samsung Apps From Galaxy Essentials you can access and download a collection of premium content free of charge To access Galaxy Essentials 1 Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget 2 Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps Note A Samsung acco...

Page 64: ... album or folder and then tap an image or video When viewing an image or video you can swipe left or right to view the next or previous image or video Zoom In or Out Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image Double tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or zoom out Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in Pinch the screen to zoom out Play Videos You can play videos stor...

Page 65: ...et as contact picture Set the image as the photo for a contact Set as wallpaper Set the image as a wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens Share Images and Videos You can share images 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 Share select images and videos and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social n...

Page 66: ...a Web Site To view a web site Tap the address field enter the web address and then tap Go on the keyboard To zoom in or out Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out Stretch the screen to zoom in Browser Tabs Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time To open a new tab Tap Tabs New tab To close a tab 1 Tap Tabs 2 Tap Close by the tabs you want to close Bookmarks The Bookmarks ...

Page 67: ...our 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 Note Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab To enable Secret mode 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Internet 2 Tap Tabs 3 Tap Turn on secret 4 Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode data with a password or Tap Do...

Page 68: ...ve when finished Edit Memos You can make edits to memos you create 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder Memo 2 Tap a memo to view it 3 Tap the content and make edits 4 When you are finished tap Save Browse Memos You can browse memos you create From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder Memo Browse memo entries by swiping up or down To search for a memo tap Search Memo Options You can edit ...

Page 69: ... phones or email addresses To use this feature you may need to subscribe to your service provider s multimedia message service Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and indicate when messages are received and their type Advanced messaging allows you to send a multimedia message with pictures voice recordings audio or video files contact cards vCard appointments vCalendar as well a...

Page 70: ... More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent For the Group option you can select up to ten members in the group 4 Tap the Enter message field to enter a message 5 Review the message and tap Send Note If you exit a message before you send it the message is automatically saved as a draft View New Messages When you receive a new message New message appears on the Status bar To...

Page 71: ... information contact your wireless provider Emergency alerts allows customers to receive geographically targeted messages Alert messages notify customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message There are three types of Emergency alerts Alerts issued by the President Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life extreme...

Page 72: ...urrent song list being played More options View more options Sound quality and effects Customize options to adjust sound effects For more information see Sound Quality and Effects Volume Tap to adjust the volume Song length View the total length of the current song Playback controls Change shuffle or repeat modes fast forward or rewind or play or pause the current song Time elapsed View the time e...

Page 73: ... songs Choose Repeat 1 to repeat the current song Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played Choose Shuffle off to play songs in the order they appear in the list Choose Shuffle on to play songs in random order Tap Favorite to mark a song as a favorite Whenever a song is a favorite the star is gold Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist Tap Volume to set the volume...

Page 74: ... recently Device storage View folders and files located on the device Download history View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device Documents View document files Images View image files Audio View audio files Videos View video files 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 op...

Page 75: ...as brisk walking is safe for most people health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program particularly if you have any of the following conditions Heart disease Asthma or lung disease Diabetes or liver or kidney disease Arthritis You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart lung or other serious disease such as Pain or di...

Page 76: ...s have several health problems or are pregnant you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you Consider it the first step on your path to physical fitness ...

Page 77: ... app from the Apps list 1 From a Home screen tap Apps S Voice 2 Speak a command 3 Tap Microphone if the device does not hear you or to give it another command Tip Tap Help for example commands S Voice Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the S Voice app 1 From a Home screen tap Apps S Voice 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap an option and follow the prompts ...

Page 78: ...y 2 Tap Install and follow the prompts Note You must log in to your Samsung account or create a new Samsung account to use Samsung Pay Simple Pay Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off Lock Screen or Home screen using Simple Pay To customize Simple Pay 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung Pay 2 Tap More Settings Use Simple Pay 3 Tap On Off to enable Simple Pay on each screen To use Simple Pay 1 F...

Page 79: ...s designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices Payments are authorized with your PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each time so your device only allows payments with your consent If your device is ever lost you can use the Find My Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even more protection For more information see Find My Mobile Fo...

Page 80: ... Pop up Open the video in a pop up window Fast forward Skip to the next video or fast forward through the current video Pause or Play Pause or play the current video Rewind Restart the video skip to a previous video or rewind the video Video length View the total length of the video Time elapsed View the time elapsed for the current video Screen ratio Change the screen ratio Playback position Skip...

Page 81: ...ore videos to edit or delete 3 Tap More to share videos search for videos or sort for videos Use Pop Up Play Multitask with Pop up player by transforming your video player into a pop up window The video will continue to play and the pop up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Video 2 Tap a video to view it 3 Tap Pop up to continue playing the video in...

Page 82: ...en The maximum recording time is five minutes The following additional controls are available Save Save the current recording Bookmark Bookmark the current position of the recording More Turn on Call rejection Automatically reject phone calls while recording Manage Recordings Once you have recorded and saved at least one recording the following options are available 1 From a Home screen tap Apps S...

Page 83: ...Settings Configure your device s connections and settings add accounts and customize Home screens apps and features ...

Page 84: ...ere 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 Customize Quick Settings Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use When you first access the Settings menu the Quick settin...

Page 85: ...Point Wi Fi Networks To scan for a Wi Fi network and connect to it 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap Wi Fi and then tap On Off to turn Wi Fi on When Wi Fi is turned on your device automatically scans for available networks and 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 ...

Page 86: ...ect to AT T Wi Fi Automatically connect to an AT T Wi Fi hotspot as soon as your device detects it Install network certificates Install authentication certificates MAC address View your device s MAC address which is required when connecting to some secured networks not configurable IP address View your device s IP address not configurable Help Learn about setting up and using Wi Fi networks and ot...

Page 87: ...s service provider Please contact your wireless service provider for details on cost and functionality To set up Wi Fi Calling 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap Wi Fi Calling and then follow the prompts to enable the feature and set your Emergency address 3 Tap Done when finished Settings 81 Wi Fi Calling ...

Page 88: ...etooth and then tap On Off to turn on Bluetooth When Bluetooth is first turned on it scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them To manually perform a new scan tap Scan Pair Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one time process Once a pairing i...

Page 89: ... screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap 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 Delete a Paired Device Unpair 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 Settin...

Page 90: ... Wi Fi While in Airplane mode you can use other features such as playing music watching videos and other offline applications Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap Airplane mode and then tap On Off to enable or disable the option Settings 84 Airplane Mode ...

Page 91: ...ile hotspot password on the target device Allowed Devices List Control whether devices connect to your Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list After you add devices to the list they can scan for your device and connect using your device s Mobile hotspot name and password Note Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service While Mobile hotspot is active your...

Page 92: ...s a password enter the password A default password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot screen Show password Display your password instead of masking it Show advanced options Access advanced options including Broadcast channel and to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile hotspot Timeout Settings Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no connected devices 1 From a Home screen ta...

Page 93: ...al Data Roaming Enable data roaming on your device Set mobile data limit Your mobile data connection is turned off when the specified limit is reached By application View data usage by application 3 Tap More for the following options Restrict background data Restrict some apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi Fi network Show Hide Wi Fi usage Display or hide a Wi Fi tab th...

Page 94: ...to data services while roaming Significantly higher charges may result Access Point Names Choose or add APNs Network operators Choose available and preferred networks AT T MicroCell To search for an AT T MicroCell 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap Mobile networks 3 Tap Network operators Search for AT T MicroCell Your AT T MicroCell must be installed and activated before you ...

Page 95: ... screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap NFC and payment 3 Tap On Off to turn NFC on 4 Tap Android Beam and tap On Off to turn Android Beam on 5 Touch the back of your device with another NFC capable device to transfer content and tap the screen displaying the file you want to share Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases...

Page 96: ...plug in to install additional print service drivers MirrorLink Mirror your device s display on your car s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection Note To use this feature your car system must support MirrorLink To turn on MirrorLink 1 Connect your device to your car s system using the USB cable 2 On your device s Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 3 Tap More connection s...

Page 97: ...r Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection you can edit or delete the connection 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap More connection settings VPN 3 Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN 4 Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete 5 Edit the VPN and tap Save or Tap Delete to delete the VPN Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi Fi Mobile data and Blu...

Page 98: ...ation Vibrate while ringing to enable this option Adjust the Volume Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones notifications and other audio Tip You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Sounds and vibration Volume and drag the sliders to set the default volume for Ringtone Media Not...

Page 99: ... 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 Device 2 Tap Sounds and vibration Do not disturb 3 Tap Turn on now to enable this option Scheduling This option all...

Page 100: ...Dialing keypad tone Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped Keyboard sound Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped Keyboard vibration Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset Note Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset not included is connected Choose fro...

Page 101: ... include notifications sounds and vibrations 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 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 Settings 95 Notifications ...

Page 102: ...nt size and style Drag the slider to adjust the font size Tap a font style to select a font or tap Download fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps 3 Tap Done to set the font size and style Enable Icon Backgrounds You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Display Icon backgrounds a...

Page 103: ...p Display 3 Tap LED indicator to turn the feature on or off Screensaver The Screensaver setting 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 display photos 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Display Screensaver 3 Tap On Off to enable Screensaver 4 Configure options Colors Tap the selector...

Page 104: ...f your hand or turning over the device 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Advanced features 3 Tap On Off to enable each of the following Quick launch camera Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key twice Pop up view gesture View an app in pop up view by swiping downwards diagonally from either corner at the top of the screen while the app is open and shown on the screen Pa...

Page 105: ...ps can change system endings Reset app preferences Reset options that have been changed Existing app data is not deleted Note Options vary by application Manage Apps You can view and update information about an application including memory usage default settings and permissions 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Applications Application manager 3 Tap an application to view and upd...

Page 106: ...pp Choose a default browser app Calling app Choose a default calling app Messaging app Choose a default messaging text and multimedia app Set as default Choose default apps for other functions Home screen Choose a Home screen type Device assistance app Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one c...

Page 107: ...nge wallpaper 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap Wallpaper 3 Tap Home screen Lock screen or Home and lock screen 4 Tap an image to preview it and then tap Set as wallpaper Tap Wallpaper motion effect to allow the wallpaper to shift slightly as you move the device Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers Settings 101 Wallpaper ...

Page 108: ...ply a theme to your Home or Lock screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap Themes Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens Tap More themes to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account 3 Tap Apply to apply the selected theme Settings 102 Themes ...

Page 109: ...widgets folders and using wallpapers To customize Home screen From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 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 Settings 103 Home Screen Settings ...

Page 110: ...e for unlocking the screen This option provides medium to high security Password Create a password for unlocking the screen This option provides high security None Never use a Lock screen 3 Select your notification preferences if you choose a secured lock screen option Show content Hide content Do not show notifications 4 Choose a screen lock option Info and app shortcuts Display a dual clock or i...

Page 111: ...n of non Google Play applications 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 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 Encrypt Device Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on 1...

Page 112: ...cation installation privileges 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 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 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 o...

Page 113: ...ents set up a secured screen lock Password PIN or Pattern For more information see Set a Screen Lock 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 permi...

Page 114: ...ocation 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...

Page 115: ...o enable Private mode 4 Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode 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 Personal 2 Tap Privacy and safety Report diagnostic info 3 Read the consent information and then tap Yes to enable this feature or tap No thanks Send SOS Mes...

Page 116: ...s Settings Personal 2 Tap Easy mode 3 Tap Easy mode to enable this feature When Easy mode is enabled you can swipe down the page and select which apps you want to display on the Home screens 4 Tap the apps you want to add or remove 5 Tap Done to save your settings To disable Easy mode 1 From a Home screen tap Settings Personal 2 Tap Easy mode Standard mode to exit Easy mode 3 Tap Done to confirm S...

Page 117: ...s Font size Set the font size 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 ...

Page 118: ...ation notifications in the Notification panel and the Status bar More settings Direction lock Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of four to eight 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 Answering and ending calls Select shortcuts f...

Page 119: ...ettings for that account 4 Tap individual data items to sync 5 Tap More Sync all or Sync now to synchronize the account Note Sync options and the location of the sync command differ depending on the account type Account Settings Each account has its own set of settings In addition you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type Note Account settings and available features vary ...

Page 120: ...ing profile Location Configure your Google location settings Nearby Use your device s sensors to connect with nearby devices Search Now Configure your Google search settings and Google Now settings Security Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings Set up nearby device Set up another device using Wi Fi and Bluetooth Settings 114 Google Settings ...

Page 121: ...Personal data is not affected 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap Backup and 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 Personal 2 Tap Backup and reset Reset network settings 3 Tap Reset settings and confirm when...

Page 122: ... 2 Tap Active key 3 Tap Short press Select the app that you want to be activated whenever you short press the Active key 4 Tap Long press Select the app that you want to be activated whenever you long press the Active key Note The Active key can be used to take pictures when your camera is open You can use the Active key to open apps while your screen is locked 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settin...

Page 123: ...board for options English US Set the keyboard type Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard Predictive text Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries and can automatically complete common words Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts messages Gmail and social networking sites improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries Additional keyboard settin...

Page 124: ...sults that contain offensive words Bluetooth headset Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset not included if one is connected 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 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System 2 Tap Language and input Text to speech for options ...

Page 125: ...y applying a simplified grayscale theme to your Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps Display battery percentage Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar Past and predicted usage View estimated usage time remaining based on your usage over the last 7 days Recent battery usage Tap an item to view details of its battery usage 3 Tap More for the fo...

Page 126: ...nt of storage space currently available System memory The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system Used space The amount of storage space currently being used Other The space used by app data downloaded files and Android system files Cached data The amount of data currently cached 3 Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content stored on your device To increase available memory ...

Page 127: ...and time The following options are available Automatic date and time Receive date and time updates from the wireless network Set date Enter the current date only available when Automatic date and time is disabled Set time Enter the current time only available when Automatic date and time is disabled Select time zone Choose your local time zone only available when Automatic date and time is disable...

Page 128: ...Help View tips and guidelines for using your device 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System 2 Tap Help for information about New features Getting started Applications Settings Settings 122 Help ...

Page 129: ... Software update Check for and install available software updates 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 a...

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