Samsung G891 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

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Summary of Contents for G891

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: ...GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License and other open source licenses To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses please visit opensource samsung com D...

Page 3: ...ion may use the location of your device and other devices on your account However AT T s privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of AT T Please review the terms and conditions and...

Page 4: ...TE 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 samsung com with the su...

Page 5: ...37 AT T Apps 39 Additional Apps 41 Activity Zone 42 Calculator 43 Calendar 44 Camera and Video 46 Clock 50 Contacts 52 Email 56 Galaxy Apps 58 Gallery 59 Internet 61 Memo 63 Messages 64 My Files 66 S...

Page 6: ...ts Privacy and Safety 104 Easy Mode 106 Accessibility 107 Accounts 109 Google Settings 110 Backup and Reset 111 Active Key 113 Language and Input 114 Battery 116 Storage 117 Date and Time 119 Help 120...

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

Page 8: ...he Home screen Activate the Fingerprint security feature Recent Tap to display recent apps or touch and hold for Multi window Volume key Adjust the volume of your device s sounds and audio playback Ac...

Page 9: ...e 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...

Page 10: ...video recording a card with write speed in excess of 45Mbps is recommended Caution Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM card Memory card tray 1 Insert the removal tool...

Page 11: ...ater and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues Do not expose the device to water at high pressure If the device is dropped or receives an impact the w...

Page 12: ...device s display A solid color indicates a full charge You can also choose to display a percentage value Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery For...

Page 13: ...reen 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 a...

Page 14: ...By default the device locks automatically when the screen times out To lock the device Press the Power key Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe Note To choose a more secur...

Page 15: ...sign in to a Google Account on your device Factory Reset Protection is turned on Factory Reset Protection FRP prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without yo...

Page 16: ...device and enter text using the keyboard Warning Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus Using excessive force or a metallic o...

Page 17: ...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 applica...

Page 18: ...reens 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...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...Wi 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...

Page 21: ...uch 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 th...

Page 22: ...s 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 o...

Page 23: ...on card View details about a notification Quick connect Search for nearby devices to connect with quickly and easily Screen brightness Adjust screen brightness Quick settings Quickly enable or disable...

Page 24: ...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 hi...

Page 25: ...e screen and copy information from one app to the other Note Multi window is not available for all apps 1 From any screen touch and hold Recent 2 Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in...

Page 26: ...Note Only applications 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...

Page 27: ...board 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 automatica...

Page 28: ...may need to touch and hold Options left of the Space bar to find it 2 Speak your text Note Tap Settings Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing Configure Google Vo...

Page 29: ...ency 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 o...

Page 30: ...Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services Calling...

Page 31: ...k 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...

Page 32: ...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 Th...

Page 33: ...e 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 conta...

Page 34: ...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 curren...

Page 35: ...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 Video Call Opti...

Page 36: ...uture 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 un...

Page 37: ...ap 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...

Page 38: ...our 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...

Page 39: ...low 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 unti...

Page 40: ...Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed organize apps into folders and uninstall or disable apps...

Page 41: ...ung com levant apps mobile galaxyapps to learn more Uninstall or Disable Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled Apps that are disabled are...

Page 42: ...lighted box is displayed 3 Release the app shortcut to create the folder Enter folder name Name the folder Palette Change the folder color Add application Place more apps in the folder Tap apps to sel...

Page 43: ...isit 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 organ...

Page 44: ...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 Store Find new app...

Page 45: ...Help Access online information to help with your device questions DIRECTV DIRECTV brings you all the entertainment you love on just about any device you have in your possession Stream live TV Watch t...

Page 46: ...e Amazon Shop at amazon com from your device Visit amazon com to learn more Amazon Kindle Download books for reading right on your device You must have an account with Amazon to use the Kindle applica...

Page 47: ...book app Share updates photos and videos as well as text chat and play games Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung M...

Page 48: ...or a selected location Barometer Displays your elevation 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...

Page 49: ...nal 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...

Page 50: ...ek Day Display today s schedule by hour Swipe across the screen to display another day Tasks Display all tasks 3 Tap Today to return to the current date Create an Event You can use your Calendar to cr...

Page 51: ...which the 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...

Page 52: ...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 S...

Page 53: ...diting tools Live 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 direction...

Page 54: ...on when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the picture Review pictures Set to show pictures after taking them Quick launch Open camera by pressing the Home key twice in quic...

Page 55: ...our 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...

Page 56: ...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 t...

Page 57: ...ht 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 t...

Page 58: ...ur 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 conta...

Page 59: ...u 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...

Page 60: ...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...

Page 61: ...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...

Page 62: ...for the 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 mu...

Page 63: ...p 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...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...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...

Page 66: ...and videos in the current folder Set 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 Yo...

Page 67: ...eb 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...

Page 68: ...earch 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 t...

Page 69: ...emo 3 Tap Save when finished Edit Memos You can make edits to memos you create 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Memo 2 Tap a memo to view it 3 Tap the content and make edits When you are finished tap Sav...

Page 70: ...d and their type Create and Send Messages This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Messages 2 Tap Compose 3 Tap the Enter recipients...

Page 71: ...the settings for text messages multimedia messages push messages and more From a Home screen tap Apps Messages More Settings Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency ale...

Page 72: ...s if an optional memory card is installed 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...

Page 73: ...y such 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 Hear...

Page 74: ...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...

Page 75: ...ist 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder 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 Sett...

Page 76: ...nstall 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 scre...

Page 77: ...d with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices Payments are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each time so your de...

Page 78: ...Configure your device s connections and settings add accounts and customize Home screens apps and features Settings...

Page 79: ...If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting you can use the Search feature 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Search Enter a word or words in the Search field As you type se...

Page 80: ...wireless Access 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 tur...

Page 81: ...Wi Fi Auto connect 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 you...

Page 82: ...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...

Page 83: ...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 long...

Page 84: ...s such as phone calls and Wi Fi While in Airplane mode you can use other features such as playing music watching videos and other offline applications Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplan...

Page 85: ...from the list 6 Enter your device s Mobile hotspot password on the target device Allowed Devices List Control whether devices connect to your Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list After you ad...

Page 86: ...d 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...

Page 87: ...obile data International 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 us...

Page 88: ...low your device to connect 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 M...

Page 89: ...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 tran...

Page 90: ...ervice and follow the prompts Note Tap Download plug in to install additional print service drivers MirrorLink Mirror your device s display on your car s entertainment and information screen using a U...

Page 91: ...Disconnect Edit or 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...

Page 92: ...ngs Device 2 Tap Sounds and vibrations 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...

Page 93: ...st be configured for this option to be available Do Not Disturb This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts The options below determine what notifications can make sounds and during...

Page 94: ...e 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 on...

Page 95: ...eceive alerts from Alerts 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 T...

Page 96: ...Font to choose a font 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...

Page 97: ...the current software version and license information Select a Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Display Screen mode and...

Page 98: ...p On Off to enable Screen saver 4 Configure options Colors Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors Photo table Display pictures in a photo table Tap Settings for options Photo frame Di...

Page 99: ...er input with one hand Other Features Configure other useful features For example you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand...

Page 100: ...ager options 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Smart Manager 3 Tap each of the following for options Battery Check the battery power and time remaining to use the device For devices...

Page 101: ...hange system settings Select which apps 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 Ap...

Page 102: ...e 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 Cho...

Page 103: ...aded wallpapers To change 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...

Page 104: ...p icons You can apply 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 addi...

Page 105: ...by adding application shortcuts 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...

Page 106: ...ecured lock screen option Show content Hide content Do not show notifications 4 Tap Set up to set up and use fingerprints to unlock the device in addition to a PIN pattern or password Tap Later to ski...

Page 107: ...h to enable or disable fingerprint security Find My Mobile Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked tracked and for your data to be deleted remotely To access your devi...

Page 108: ...up change password and follow the prompts SIM Card Lock Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary screen lock type when unlocking the device 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 T...

Page 109: ...s you have installed User certificates View user certificates Install from device storage Install a new certificate from storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and res...

Page 110: ...nections for determining your location Wi Fi scanning Allow apps and services to scan for Wi Fi networks automatically even when Wi Fi is turned off Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and conne...

Page 111: ...nd safety Private mode 3 Tap On Off to 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 devic...

Page 112: ...a Home screen tap Apps 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...

Page 113: ...mation about nearby objects 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...

Page 114: ...ctions Only show application 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...

Page 115: ...nt to view the sync settings 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 diff...

Page 116: ...igure your Google advertising 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...

Page 117: ...Automatic restore Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers When enabled backed up settings are restored when you reinstall an application Auto Restart Optimize your device by resta...

Page 118: ...other files Any data stored on an external Memory card is not affected Note When you sign in to a Google Account on your device Factory Reset Protection is activated This protects your device in the e...

Page 119: ...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 5 Tap D...

Page 120: ...lay store Samsung Keyboard Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System 2 Tap Language and input Samsung keyboard for options English US Set the keybo...

Page 121: ...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 featu...

Page 122: ...ptimize battery usage to select apps to optimize their individual battery usage Power saving mode Save battery power by limiting your device s performance limiting vibration feedback and restricting l...

Page 123: ...files Cached data The amount of data currently cached 4 Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content stored on your device To increase available memory 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System...

Page 124: ...oval tool into the hole on the SIM card Memory card tray and push until the tray pops out 5 Remove the memory card from the tray and slide the tray back into the slot Format a Memory Card Warning When...

Page 125: ...ettings System 2 Tap Date 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 wh...

Page 126: ...or using your device 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System 2 Tap Help for information about New features Getting started Applications Settings 3 Tap Sort by to sort the topics by category or a...

Page 127: ...ap items for more details 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...

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