Samsung G960U User Manual Download

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My Files

View and manage files stored on your device, including

images, videos, music, and sound clips.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access

Apps

2. Tap

Samsung

folder >

My Files

3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or

folders.

4. Tap a file or folder to open it.

File Groups

Files stored in the device are organized into the

following groups:

Recent files

: View recently accessed files.

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This option appears if one or more files have

been accessed recently.

Summary of Contents for G960U

Page 1: ...User guide ...

Page 2: ...USER MANUAL ...

Page 3: ... Set Up Your Device 8 Assemble Your Device 9 Start Using Your Device 12 Learn About Your Device 16 Navigation 17 Navigation Bar 20 Home Screen 22 Customize Your Home Screen 23 Status Bar 29 Notification Panel 31 Edge Screen 34 Bixby 40 Always On Display 42 Face Recognition 44 i VZW_G960U_G965U_EN_UM_TN_RB6_022718_FINAL Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ... Emergency Mode 55 Apps 58 Use Apps 59 Calculator 65 Calendar 67 Camera and Video 70 Clock 76 Contacts 79 Email 87 Galaxy Apps 90 Gallery 91 Google Apps 96 Internet 100 Message 105 Messages 109 My Files 112 Phone 114 Samsung Gear 127 Samsung Health 128 Samsung Notes 130 Samsung Pay 132 ii ...

Page 5: ...tooth 145 Phone Visibility 147 Data Usage 147 Airplane Mode 149 NFC and Payment 149 Mobile Hotspot 151 Tethering 153 Mobile Networks 154 Location 154 Nearby Device Scanning 156 Connect to a Printer 157 MirrorLink 157 Download Booster 158 Virtual Private Networks VPN 158 Ethernet 160 Sounds and Vibration 161 Sound Mode 162 Vibrations 163 iii ...

Page 6: ... 168 Notifications 169 Manage Notiﬁcations 170 Smart Alert 170 Display 171 Screen Off Settings 172 Screen Brightness 172 Blue Light Filter 173 Font and Screen Zoom 173 Screen Quality 174 Full Screen Apps 174 LED Indicator 175 Smart Stay 175 One Handed Mode 175 Device Maintenance 176 Quick Optimization 177 Battery 177 Performance Mode 178 Storage 178 iv ...

Page 7: ...een Lock Types 193 Biometric Locks 194 Lock Screen and AOD Settings 194 Google Play Protect 195 Find My Device 195 Security Update 196 Samsung Pass 196 Secure Folder 197 App Permission Monitor 197 Secure Startup 198 Encrypt SD Card 198 Set Up SIM Card Lock 199 View Passwords 199 Security Update Service 200 Device Administration 200 Credential Storage 201 Advanced Security Settings 201 v ...

Page 8: ...earing 209 Dexterity and Interaction 210 More Accessibility Settings 211 Accessibility Services 212 Other Settings 213 Help 214 Manage Game Features 214 Phone Assistance App 215 Dual Messenger 215 About Phone 216 Getting Help 217 Videos 218 Smart Simulator 218 Tips Tricks 218 Samsung Care 218 Legal 219 vi ...

Page 9: ...Special Features Learn about your mobile device s special features ...

Page 10: ...amera and Video on page 70 Flexible Security Use your face fingerprint or iris to unlock your device Face Recognition Configure facial recognition security to add an extra layer of security when using your device For more information see Face Recognition on page 44 Fingerprint Scanner Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps You can also use your fingerprint to ...

Page 11: ...For more information see Iris Scanner on page 45 Intelligent Scan Combine iris and face recognition data to improve your security experience For more information see Intelligent Scan on page 49 Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system For more information see Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance on page 225 Special Features 3 ...

Page 12: ...Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware assembly procedures and how to get started using your new device ...

Page 13: ...era Iris scanner Power key USB charger Accessory port Bixby key microSD SIM card tray Volume keys Proximity sensor Getting Started 5 Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly ...

Page 14: ...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 163 In the camera app press a volume key to take a photo l Bixby key Launch Bixby For more information see ...

Page 15: ...ew Heart rate sensor Flash Dual camera Microphone Speaker Rear camera Fingerprint scanner Headset jack Getting Started 7 Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly ...

Page 16: ...Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time ...

Page 17: ...be careful when 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 Me...

Page 18: ...g head and USB Type C cable is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard 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 For more information see Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance...

Page 19: ...ice s lifespan or performance and is in the device s normal range of operation The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes too hot If the device heats up while charging the battery 1 Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps 2 Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats check for damage to the ...

Page 20: ... the device off 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...

Page 21: ...evice is Swipe To choose a secure screen lock see Set a Secure Screen Lock on page 193 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 Accounts Accounts 3 Tap Add account Google Note When you sign in to a Google Account Factory Reset Protection FRP is activated FRP requires your Google A...

Page 22: ...wipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings 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 own...

Page 23: ...nts Smart Switch 2 Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer Visit samsung 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 Touch and hold Voicemail 3 Follow the tutorial to create a password record a greeting and record yo...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...wing a picture or a web page l Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while viewing a picture or a web page Touch Sensitivity Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features 3 Tap Touch sensitivity to enable Learn About Your Device 18 ...

Page 27: ...o 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 Tap to turn the option on or off l Menu Tap to view available options for the field Learn About Your Device 19 ...

Page 28: ...n 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 on t...

Page 29: ...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 21 ...

Page 30: ...creen Status bar Home screen indicator Edge panel handle App shortcuts Back Recent apps Home Learn About Your Device 22 Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly ...

Page 31: ...rtcuts 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 t...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ... 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 35: ...een Home Screen Settings Customize your Home and Apps screens 1 From a Home screen pinch the screen 2 Tap Home screen settings to customize 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 d...

Page 36: ... Home screen View version information Easy 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 ...

Page 37: ...ow Battery charging Vibrate mode Mute mode 4G LTE active Signal strength X 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 29 ...

Page 38: ...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 30 ...

Page 39: ...Notification Panel Settings Notification cards Quick settings View all Learn About Your Device 31 Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly ...

Page 40: ...n 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 to...

Page 41: ...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 33 ...

Page 42: ...ag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen and then tap Edge panel settings 2 Tap On Off to enable the feature The following options are available Checkbox Enable or disable each panel Edit if available Configure individual panels by tapping Download Search for and download more Edge panels from Galaxy Apps More options Reorder Change the order of the panels by dragging them to the left ...

Page 43: ...u can add up to ten apps in two columns to the Apps edge panel 1 From any screen drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed 2 Tap an app or app pair to open it To configure Apps edge 1 From any screen drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed 2 Tap Add app to add other apps to the App...

Page 44: ...quickly communicate with contacts in your My people list 1 From any screen drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the People edge panel is displayed 2 Tap a contact and tap Call or Message To configure People edge 1 From any screen drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the People edge panel is displayed 2 Tap Add contact To add a contact tap...

Page 45: ...Record activity on the screen as an animated GIF Pin to screen Capture an area and pin it to the screen Edge Lighting Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications while the device is turned over 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Edge screen Edge lighting 3 Tap On Off to enable the feature 4 Choose one of the following options l When scre...

Page 46: ...pp colors l Transparency Drag the Transparency slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge lighting l Width Drag the Width slider to adjust the width of the Edge lighting 4 Tap Apply when finished Manage Edge Lighting Notifications Choose which notifications will light up the Edge screen 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Edge screen Edge lighting 3 Tap Manage no...

Page 47: ...Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Edge screen 3 Tap Edge lighting More options Quick reply l To edit the text reply tap the default message About Edge Screen You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge screen feature 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Edge screen About Edge screen Learn About Your Device 3...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 41 ...

Page 50: ... Home button Always on Display alerts Show alerts from selected apps about upcoming events on the AOD Auto brightness Automatically adjust the brightness of Always On Display Show always Enable to show the Always On Display at all 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 a...

Page 51: ... From a Home screen pinch the screen 2 Tap Wallpapers AOD to customize Tap an AOD to preview and download it to My Always On Display 3 Tap View all to see downloaded AODs 4 Tap an AOD and then tap Apply to apply the selected AOD Learn About Your Device 43 ...

Page 52: ...gnition 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 Face unlock when screen turns on Unlock your device with face recogn...

Page 53: ... 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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 48 ...

Page 57: ...ligent scan works 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Intelligent scan for the following options Remove face and iris data Delete stored iris and face information Samsung Pass Access your online accounts using Intelligent scan verification Intelligent scan unlock Unlock your device using both iris and face scanning Screen on intelligent scan Unlock ...

Page 58: ...old 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 window to add it to the split scree...

Page 59: ...l Close app Close the selected app 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 Whil...

Page 60: ... Option Keys From the Samsung keyboard the following option keys are along the top of the keyboard l Toggle Switch to predictive text l Emoji Insert an emoticon l Sticker Add illustrated stickers l GIF keyboard Add animated GIFs l Voice input Use Samsung voice input l Settings Access keyboard settings l More Tap to view and reorder additional options Learn About Your Device 52 ...

Page 61: ... sideways l Smart typing Use predictive text and auto correction features 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 ...

Page 62: ...e Samsung Voice Input Set customized options for Samsung voice input 1 From 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 54 ...

Page 63: ...l Restricts application usage to only essential applications and those you select l Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data when the screen is off Activate Emergency Mode To activate Emergency mode 1 Press and hold the Power key 2 Tap Emergency mode When accessing for the first time read and accept the Terms and conditions 3 Tap Turn on Learn About Your Device 55 ...

Page 64: ...Display estimated battery charge remaining l Estimated usage time remaining Display estimated standby time that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage l Emergency call Dial the emergency telephone number for example 911 This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service l More options Turn off Emergency mode Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode Re...

Page 65: ...standard mode 1 Press and hold the Power key 2 Tap Emergency mode Note When Emergency mode is activated Locating method is set to Battery saving After Emergency mode is turned off check your location settings For more information see Location on page 154 Learn About Your Device 57 ...

Page 66: ...Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed organize apps into folders and install uninstall disable or hide apps ...

Page 67: ...t 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 59 ...

Page 68: ...word or words in the Search phone field As you type apps that match are displayed on the screen 4 Tap an entry to go to that app l To customize the Finder search settings tap 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 Apps 60 ...

Page 69: ...e Note Some preloaded apps can only be disabled not uninstalled Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view Sort Apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap More options Sort Custom order Arrange apps manually To remove empty spaces between apps tap More options Clean up pages Alphabetical order Sort ...

Page 70: ...he folder Tap apps to select them and then tap Add 4 Tap Back to close the folder Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Touch and hold a folder and then drag it to the top of the screen 3 Drag the folder to the desired location on the Home screen and then release it Delete a Folder When you delete a folder the app...

Page 71: ... certain features of your device Show Hide system apps Show or hide system background apps Special access Select which apps can have special access permissions to features on your device Reset app preferences Reset options that have been changed Existing app data is not deleted 5 Tap an app to view and update information about the app The following options may be displayed Uninstall Disable Uninst...

Page 72: ...ure notifications from the app Permissions View permissions granted to the app for access to your device s information Set as default Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps Note Options vary by apps Apps 64 ...

Page 73: ...umber 3 Tap an arithmetic function key and enter the next number 4 Tap Equals to view the result 5 Tap Clear to clear the results View Calculator History 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 Apps 65 ...

Page 74: ...Select a category and use the drop down menus to choose units of measurement 4 Enter a numeric value to view the conversion Scientific Calculator 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 Scientific calculator Apps 66 ...

Page 75: ...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 76: ... 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 appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the ta...

Page 77: ...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 69 ...

Page 78: ...lery Take a picture Record video Bixby Vision Shooting modes Settings Switch cameras Dual optical zoom Galaxy S9 models only Apps 70 Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly ...

Page 79: ...change the shooting mode swipe the screen right or left 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 begin recording a video To take a ...

Page 80: ... sensitivity exposure value white balance and color tone while taking pictures 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 This mode is available on the Galaxy S9 only Live focus Take artistic pictures by adjusting the depth of field This mode is available on the Galaxy S9 only Auto Allow the ...

Page 81: ...or add animations frames and stickers using augmented reality Wide selfie Take wide angle selfie shots to fit more people into your pictures Camera Settings 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...

Page 82: ...ion Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more memory 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 Save pictures as previewed Save self portraits or self recordings as viewed on the camera screen not as flipped images Shooting methods Tap screen Tap the scre...

Page 83: ...ssion to open the camera Storage location Select a memory location A memory card not included must be installed to view Storage location For more information see Install a SIM Card and Memory Card on page 9 Voice control Take pictures using key words Floating Camera button Add an extra camera button that you can move anywhere on the screen in Auto and Selfie modes Hold Camera button to Choose an a...

Page 84: ...Time Set a time for the alarm Repeat Choose when to repeat the alarm Alarm name Enter a name for the alarm Snooze Allow snoozing Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing Alarm sound Choose a sound to play for the alarm and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm Vibration Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert Read time aloud Read the time aloud when the alarm ring...

Page 85: ...h 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 and then tap Add To remove a city touch and hold it and tap Delete Apps 77 ...

Page 86: ...pping the clock tap Resume To reset the Stopwatch to zero tap Reset Timer The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds 1 From a 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 pau...

Page 87: ...n tap contact fields to enter information Choose a storage account for the contact You can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account Tap Contact photo to assign a picture or an animated GIF to the new contact Enter a name and other contact information Tap Add field to enter additional entries Tap Remove field to remove an entry Tap View more for additional fields Tap the label to ...

Page 88: ...s 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 80 ...

Page 89: ...ntacts 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 81 ...

Page 90: ...pps 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 82 ...

Page 91: ...es to mark contacts as Favorites and the star brightens To remove contacts from Favorites tap Remove from Favorites and the star 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 prompted...

Page 92: ...p ringtone Customize the sounds for the group Add member Select contacts to add to the new group 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 m...

Page 93: ...p More options Send email 4 Tap contacts to select them or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all and then tap Done Only group members that have an email address in their records are displayed 5 Choose an email account and follow the prompts Delete a Group 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 ...

Page 94: ...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 86 ...

Page 95: ...ups 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 and Bcc fields 4 Tap the Subject ...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...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 89 ...

Page 98: ... 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 90 ...

Page 99: ...ns of related pictures and videos and share them with your contacts View Pictures 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 us...

Page 100: ... See 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 Ef...

Page 101: ...llowing features 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 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 swipe up ...

Page 102: ... in the video Stickers 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...

Page 103: ...ally 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 and...

Page 104: ... From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Chrome Visit support google com chrome to learn more Drive Open view rename and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Google folder Drive Visit support google com drive to learn more Duo Make one to one video calls 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Google folder Duo ...

Page 105: ...ess Apps 2 Tap Google 3 Follow the prompts to enable your feed Maps Get directions and other location based information You must enable location services to use Google Maps For more information see Location on page 154 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Maps Visit support google com maps to learn more Photos Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Acco...

Page 106: ...ce 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Play Music Visit support google com music to learn more Play Store Find new apps movies and TV shows music books magazines and games in the Google Play store 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Play Store Visit support google com play to learn more YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device 1 From a Home scree...

Page 107: ... Pay Pay with your Android phone at participating stores and within mobile apps with Google Pay 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Google Pay Visit support google com pay to learn more Apps 99 ...

Page 108: ...ld enter the web address and then tap Go on the keyboard Add to Bookmarks Add the current web page to bookmarks Refresh Refresh or reload the 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 o...

Page 109: ...w tab l Turn on Night mode Switch to Night mode l Web page text size Change the text size l Close Close the Quick menu l Settings Change Quick menu options Browser Tabs Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Tabs New tab To close a tab tap Close tab Apps 101 ...

Page 110: ... so that 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 Apps 102 ...

Page 111: ...ge View a web page that has been saved 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Bookmarks Saved pages 4 Tap a saved page View History To view a list of recently visited web pages u Tap Bookmarks History Share Pages Web pages can be shared with your contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap More options Share an...

Page 112: ... Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Tabs 4 Tap Turn on secret mode 5 Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode data with a password or Tap Don t use password To turn off Secret mode 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap 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...

Page 113: ...and then enter a contact name a mobile phone number or an email address using the keyboard As you enter letters possible matches from your accounts and contacts display on the screen Touch a match to add it to the message Tap Type a message and enter your message Tap Attach to attach an item such as a postcard picture video audio recording Glympse location location contact card or song Tap Emotico...

Page 114: ...ation Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion Note Locked messages will not be delete unless you select Also delete locked messages before confirming the deletion Delete Messages 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Verizon folder Message 3 Tap a conversation to display it 4 Touch and hold the message you want to delete and then tap Delete messages on the pop up menu Follow the pr...

Page 115: ...u want to lock and then tap Lock message on the pop up menu A lock icon displays on the message Read Messages When you receive a message your phone notifies you by displaying the New message icon in the Status bar To access a new message u Drag your finger down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel and then tap the message notification to open the message or From a Home screen swip...

Page 116: ...ns in the Messages app so you can see all the messages in one place 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Verizon folder Message 3 Tap a conversation to display it 4 Tap the Type a message field and then type your reply message 5 When the message is complete tap Send Apps 108 ...

Page 117: ...u send it the message is automatically saved as a draft Send SOS Messages Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an emergency situation 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Send SOS messages and then tap On Off to enable this feature 3 Tap Send messages to Add and add recipients by creating new contacts or selecting from Co...

Page 118: ...ssages More options Edit 3 Tap each message you want to delete 4 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted Message Search Search through your messages by using the search feature 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Messages Search 3 Enter a word or phrase to search for and then tap Search on the keyboard Messages Settings Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages 1 From a H...

Page 119: ...is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings 3 Tap Emergency alerts Settings to customize notifications for emergency alerts Note Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled Apps 111 ...

Page 120: ...pen it File Groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups l Recent files View recently accessed files This option appears 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 driv...

Page 121: ...s The following options are available Search Search for a file or folder More options Clear recent file history Clear the Recent files category This option only appears if files have been accessed recently Verizon Cloud Connect to the Verizon Cloud service Get more space View storage information for your device Settings View settings for the app Apps 113 ...

Page 122: ...Phone More options Hide the keyboard Video calling Call Apps 114 Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly ...

Page 123: ...s 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 Apps...

Page 124: ...Settings Advanced features Direct call and tap On Off to enable Answer a Call When a call is received the phone rings and the caller s phone number or name is displayed 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 Apps 116 ...

Page 125: ...o your voicemail or On the incoming pop up screen tap Decline to reject the call and send it to your voicemail Decline with Message You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text message response u On the incoming call screen drag Send message upward and select a message or On the incoming call pop up screen tap Send message and select a message End a Call u Tap End when you are ready to e...

Page 126: ...keys to increase or decrease the volume or Tap More options Turn on extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio Switch to Headset or Speaker Listen to the call using the speaker or through a Bluetooth headset not included u Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker or Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset Apps 118 ...

Page 127: ... then tap Call notification To end a call while multitasking u Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and then tap End call Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed received or missed are stored in the Call log 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents A list of recent calls is displayed If the caller is in your Contacts list the caller s name is displayed Apps 119 ...

Page 128: ...ll 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 existing Delete Call Records To delete Call log entries 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents 3 Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log 4 Tap Delete Apps 120 ...

Page 129: ...ons Settings Block numbers Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number 1 From a Home screen tap Phone Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed 2 Tap More options Speed dial The Speed dial screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers 3 Tap an unassigned number Tap Menu to select a different Speed dial number than the next one in sequence Numbe...

Page 130: ...1 From a Home screen tap Phone l Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed 2 Tap More options Speed dial 3 Tap Remove by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone s cellular service status If your phone is not activated you can only make an emergency call 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Enter t...

Page 131: ...open the call screen 2 Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency dialer 3 Enter the emergency telephone number 911 in North America and tap Call 4 Complete your call During this type of call you have access to most in call features Voicemail Use your phone s voicemail feature For information on setting up voicemail see Set Up Your Voicemail on page 15 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Touch and h...

Page 132: ...l tap Add call to dial the second call 2 Dial the new number and tap Call When the call is answered Tap the On hold number to switch between the two calls Tap Merge to hear both callers at once multi conferencing Video Calls To make Video calls 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Enter a number and tap Video call Note Not all devices support video calling The receiver has the option to accept the vid...

Page 133: ...ded by your wireless service provider You need to activate Advanced calling first 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Advanced Calling 3 Tap Activate Wi Fi Calling 4 Enter a valid emergency address This is used whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi Fi Once the address is saved successfully Wi Fi Calling is turned on l Voice and video calls will now be abl...

Page 134: ...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 126 ...

Page 135: ...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 127 ...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...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 138: ... Create and type a note Available options include l Text Use the keyboard to type text l Pen Use your finger to write text l Brush Create a drawing l Attach Insert an image or voice file into the note 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...

Page 139: ...otes Options You can edit share or manage notes 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 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 131 ...

Page 140: ...rds 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 149 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung Pay 3 Select a c...

Page 141: ...yed 2 Drag the card down to close Simple Pay Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay Purchase send 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 ...

Page 142: ...ch to transfer contacts photos and other content from your old device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Smart Switch For more information see Transfer Data from Your Old Device on page 14 Apps 134 ...

Page 143: ...d 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 Follow the prompts to begin using Samsung Connect Apps 135 ...

Page 144: ...be to Caller Name ID to identify unknown callers by name picture city and state Caller Name ID requires a subscription 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Verizon folder Caller Name ID Cloud Back up and access your data You can also use Verizon Cloud to transfer content between other devices 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Verizon folder Cloud Apps 136 ...

Page 145: ...hen accessing My Verizon 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Verizon folder My Verizon Security and Privacy Protect your device from digital threats including viruses and malware risky web sites and from people accessing the information on your device if it is ever lost or misplaced 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Verizon folder Security Privacy Voicemail Retrieve...

Page 146: ...Settings Configure your device s connections and settings ...

Page 147: ...y 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 139 ...

Page 148: ...Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices ...

Page 149: ...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 150: ...zing Wi Fi traffic patterns Wi Fi notifications Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected Show Wi Fi pop up When opening apps indicate when Wi Fi is available 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 Co...

Page 151: ... Wi Fi Direct uses Wi Fi capability to share data between devices A Wi Fi network connection is not required 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 Wi Fi Direct Your device scans for discoverable Wi Fi Direct devices To scan again tap Scan 4 Tap a device and then follow the prompts to connect Connections 143 ...

Page 152: ...n another device attempts to send a file to your device using Wi Fi Direct your device begins downloading the file u To open the file drag down the Notification panel and tap File received Disconnect from Wi Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi Fi Direct device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct 3 Tap a device to disconnect it Connectio...

Page 153: ...s 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 and follow the prompts to connect Rename a Paired Device Rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Bluetooth and then tap On Off to turn off Bluetooth 3 Tap Settings next t...

Page 154: ... 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 drag down the Notification panel and tap File received Connections 146 ...

Page 155: ... Off to turn on Bluetooth 3 Tap Settings next to the paired device and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device Phone Visibility Allow other devices to find your mobile device 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 acc...

Page 156: ...to specify restrictions Monitor Mobile Data Enable mobile data to access the Internet through your mobile network 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Data usage The following options are available Mobile data Enable mobile data services Alert me about data usage Enable alerts for when your mobile data usage reaches the amount you chose Mobile data usage Monitor ...

Page 157: ...g in the background from using them Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Airplane mode 3 Tap On Off to enable this feature NFC and Payment NFC Near Field Communication allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device 1 From a Hom...

Page 158: ...nformation to another NFC capable device 1 From an app tap Share or Tap More options Share 2 Tap Android Beam and follow the prompts Tap and Pay Use an NFC payment application to make payments by touching your device to a compatible credit card reader 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 Tap and pay and tap ...

Page 159: ... Mobile hotspot 4 Activate Wi Fi on the target device 5 Scan for Wi Fi hotspots and select your device s Mobile hotspot 6 Enter your device s Mobile hotspot password on the target device Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Change your Mobile Hotspot password 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 3 Tap the password and ent...

Page 160: ...es only Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 3 Tap More options Configure mobile hotspot for the following settings Network name View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot Hide my Hide my phone Prevent your Mobile hotspot ...

Page 161: ... to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 3 Tap Wi Fi sharing to enable this feature Tethering You can use tethering to share your device s Internet connection with a computer 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering 3 Tap an option Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device s Internet connec...

Page 162: ...twork mode Change the network mode Access Point Names Choose or add APNs Network operators Choose available and preferred networks Location Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Location 3 Tap On Off to turn on Location services 4 Tap Locating method to select how your location...

Page 163: ...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 swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Location 3 Tap On Off to turn on Location services 4 Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app s se...

Page 164: ...s 2 Tap Settings Connections Location 3 Tap an entry under Location services to use as a location service Nearby Device Scanning Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning 3 Tap On Off to ...

Page 165: ... tap More options Add printer MirrorLink Mirror your device s display on your car s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection To use this feature your car system must support MirrorLink For more information visit mirrorlink com 1 Connect your device to your car s system using the USB cable 2 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 3 Tap Settings Connections More connection set...

Page 166: ...ettings Connections More connection settings Download booster 3 Tap On Off to enable Download booster Virtual Private Networks VPN Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks VPNs You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN For more information see Set a Secure Screen Lock on page 193 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection setting...

Page 167: ... a VPN 4 Edit the VPN and tap Save or Tap Delete to delete the VPN Connect to a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 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 159 ...

Page 168: ...thernet Connect to a network using an Ethernet connection 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings Ethernet and follow the prompts Connections 160 ...

Page 169: ...Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications screen touches and other interactions ...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...rom 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 Tap More to customize all volume options Use Volume Keys for Media Set the default of the Volume ke...

Page 172: ...r 4 Tap On Off to enable this feature l To set the maximum output volume drag the Custom volume limit slider l To require 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 us...

Page 173: ...ific time periods 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Do not disturb and configure the following Turn on now Enable this option Turn on as scheduled Configure Days Start time and End time to set up a do not disturb schedule Allow exceptions Customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode App rules Manage rules set b...

Page 174: ...ert vibrate or silent Charging sound Play a sound when a charger is connected Vibration feedback Enable vibration when the navigation keys are tapped Key Tap Feedback Play tones when keys are tapped 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration and then tap to enable each option Dialing keypad tones Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped Keyboard sound Pla...

Page 175: ...orm your experience with audio that surrounds you Equalizer Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music Advanced Basic Manually adjust various sound qualities UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience Tube Amp Pro Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier Concert hall Simulate the reverb of a concert hall Adapt So...

Page 176: ...rom 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 Sounds and Vibration 168 ...

Page 177: ...Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from Alerts include notifications sounds and vibrations ...

Page 178: ...cations tap All apps or tap On Off next to an app l To configure additional notification settings tap Advanced l 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 ...

Page 179: ...Display Configure your display s brightness screen timeout delay and other settings ...

Page 180: ...r a bag Screen saver Display colors or images after the screen has 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 s...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...Adaptive display or a specific type of screen mode based on what you are viewing Screen resolution You can change the screen resolution level All apps will close when you change the resolution Full Screen Apps Choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect ratio 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this feature Dis...

Page 183: ... it 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Smart stay and tap On Off to enable the feature One Handed Mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand 1 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 ...

Page 184: ...Device Maintenance View the status of your device s battery storage and memory You can also automatically optimize your device s system resources ...

Page 185: ...tenance 3 Tap Optimize now Battery View how battery power is used for device activities 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 186: ...mages 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 included has been installed in your device...

Page 187: ...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 Porta...

Page 188: ...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 189: ...s General management Language and input Language 3 Tap Add language and select a language from the list 4 Touch and hold Move next to a language and drag it to the top of the list to set it as the device language 5 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 Play store 1 From a Home screen...

Page 190: ...le detection Train Google Assistant to recognize your voice when you say Ok Google Hands free Allow requests with the device locked Speech output Select options for spoken feedback Offline speech recognition Download and install speech recognition engines allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network Block offensive words Hide search results that contain offensive words Blueto...

Page 191: ...ical Keyboards Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device sold separately 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings General management Language and input 3 Tap Physical keyboard and then choose an option Show on screen keyboard Show the on screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is also being used Keyboard shortcuts Show explanations of the key...

Page 192: ...ttings 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 screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings General Management Language and input 3 Tap Autofill service and select your preferred service Device Maintenance 184 ...

Page 193: ...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 194: ...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 195: ... 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 196: ...r stolen For more information see Factory Reset Protection on the next page If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection 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 Acc...

Page 197: ...tings without your permission For example if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if you do not have your Google Account username and password For more information see Factory Data Reset on the previous page Caution Befor...

Page 198: ...unts Google account 3 Tap Remove account 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 Time Set the time of day to restart your device Day ...

Page 199: ...swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings System updates for the following options Check for system updates Manually check for available software updates Show system update history View previous software updates Use Software Upgrade Assistant Install a tool to install system updates Device Maintenance 191 ...

Page 200: ...Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings ...

Page 201: ...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 202: ...erprint scanner Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen For more information see Fingerprint Scanner on page 47 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 sc...

Page 203: ... sign in to your Google Account to use this feature 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Find My Device l If you are not logged in to a Google Account tap Find My Device won t work and follow the prompts to sign in 3 The following options are available l Find My Device Download the app from Google Play l Web Access Find My Device on the Internet l Go...

Page 204: ...e updates 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 Settings Lock screen and security Samsung Pass 3 Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and add your biome...

Page 205: ...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 206: ...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 207: ...tings Set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN View Passwords Display password characters briefly as you type them 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings Make passwords visible to enable the feature Lock Screen and Security 199 ...

Page 208: ...y updates Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi Fi network Send securityreports Use Wi Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis Device Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings Dev...

Page 209: ...stall a new certificate from storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings for the following advanced options Trust agents Perform selected actions when trus...

Page 210: ...ess your device s usage history Notification access View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device Do not disturb permission View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings Lock Screen and Security 202 ...

Page 211: ...Accounts Set up and manage accounts including your Google Account Samsung account email and social networking accounts ...

Page 212: ...Settings Each account has its own set of settings In addition you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers Contact your service provider for more information on your account s settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Accounts Accounts Account type 3 Tap an acc...

Page 213: ...ackup and Restore Configure your device to backup data to your personal accounts Samsung Account Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Accounts Backup and restore for options Back up data Configure your Samsung account to back up your data Restore data Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data Accounts 205 ...

Page 214: ...Google servers Backup account Select a Google Account to be used as your backup account Automatic restore Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers When enabled backed up settings are restored when you reinstall an application Google Settings 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...

Page 215: ...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 216: ...ark screen 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 ...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...essibility features to assist with dexterity and interaction aspects of the device 1 From a Home 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 havi...

Page 219: ...om a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Accessibility and tap an option Text to speech Set your preferred TTS engine and options For more information see Text to Speech Options on page 185 Direction lock Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions Direct access Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Volume up key and the Power key together Accessibility shortcu...

Page 220: ...and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap Accessibility settings backup Import and export your accessibility settings or share them with other devices Accessibility Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Accessibility 3 Other installed accessibility services may be listed and config...

Page 221: ...Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use ...

Page 222: ...e Game Features Automatically arranges 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 Games Game Launcher 3 Tap On Off to enable Game Launcher Other Settings 214 ...

Page 223: ...ze on screen text Analyze text shown on the screen to provide related content Analyze on screen images Take and analyze 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 l To select which contacts have acces...

Page 224: ...rmation hardware and software versions and more 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings About phone and then view your phone number model number serial number and IMEI information 3 Tap additional items to view more information about your device Other Settings 216 ...

Page 225: ...Getting Help Additional resources for your device ...

Page 226: ...Videos samsung com spsn Smart Simulator samsungsimulator com Tips Tricks samsung com us support tips galaxy Samsung Care samsung com us support Getting Help 218 ...

Page 227: ...Legal View legal information for your device ...

Page 228: ...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 229: ...y of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the Product including but not limited to accessories parts or software relating thereto is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws state laws and international treaty provisions Intellectual Property includes but is not limited to inventions patentable or unpatentable patents trade secrets copyrights software computer programs an...

Page 230: ...s To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses please visit opensource samsung com HEVC Patents Covered byPatents at patentlist hevcadvance com THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD WITH A LIMITED LICENSE AND IS AUTHORIZED TOBE USED ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH HEVC CONTENT THAT MEETS EACH OF THE THREE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS 1 HEVC CONTENT ONLY FOR PERSONAL USE 2 HEVC CONTENT THAT IS NOT OFFERED F...

Page 231: ...r accepts this Product as sold including the hardware and software components as created and packaged for sale If the user changes these parameters through a unique modification Samsung will not be held responsible for damages or issues that result from these end user changes Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product the purchaser takes the product as is and...

Page 232: ...amages or loss of anticipated profits or benefits Modification of Software Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused byyour editing of registry settings or your modification of Operating System OS software Using custom OS software maycause your device and applications to work improperly Your carrier maynot permit users to download certain software such as custom OS I...

Page 233: ...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 the international standard IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures I...

Page 234: ...te abnormally For example it may charge more slowly or overheat l Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water or to water over 5 0 feet deep for more than 30 minutes If your device is exposed to fresh water dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If the device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh water rinse the device with fresh water immediately and dry it thoroughly with a cl...

Page 235: ...he water resistant and dust resistant features of your device if an S Pen is available for use verify it is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids l 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 cou...

Page 236: ...me multimedia audio video files contain Digital Rights Management 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 applicat...

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