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Page 1: ...SI MSUNG Galaxy57 active USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ssemble your device Start using your device Learn about your device Navigation 1 2 2 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 13 14 Home screen 16 Customize your Home screen 17 Status bar 23 Notification panel 25 Active Key 27 Always On Display 28 Fingerprint scanner 29 Multi window 31 Enter text 33 Emergency mode 36 Apps 38 Use apps 39 i ATT_G891A_EN_UM_TN_RE7_061818_FINAL ...

Page 3: ...s Internet Memo Messages My Files 44 45 47 50 56 60 68 71 72 73 78 81 85 86 89 Phone 91 Samsung Gear 103 Samsung Health 104 Samsung Pay 106 Secure Folder 108 SmartThings 110 S Voice 111 AT T apps 112 Additional apps 114 Settings 115 Access Settings 116 Search for Settings 116 Connections 117 Wi Fi 118 Bluetooth 121 ii ...

Page 4: ...and vibration Sound mode Vibrations 123 123 125 125 126 129 129 130 132 132 133 133 135 136 137 Volume 137 Ringtone 138 Notification sounds 138 Do not disturb 139 System sounds 139 Key tap feedback 140 Sound quality and effects 140 Separate app sound 141 Notifications 142 Manage notifications 143 Smart alert 143 Display 144 Screen off settings 145 Screen brightness 145 Blue light filter 146 iii ...

Page 5: ...formation Reset 146 147 147 147 148 149 150 150 151 151 153 154 158 158 159 Factory data reset 160 Auto restart 162 Software update 162 Lock screen and security 163 Screen lock types 164 Biometric locks 165 Lock screen and AOD settings 165 Google Play Protect 166 Find My Mobile 166 Security update 167 Install unknown apps 167 Samsung Pass 167 Private Mode 168 Secure Folder 168 App permission monit...

Page 6: ...ings Accounts Samsung Cloud Add an account Backup and restore Google settings 170 Vision 180 170 Hearing 181 171 Dexterity and interaction 182 171 More accessibility settings 183 171 Accessibility services 183 172 Other settings 184 172 Help 185 173 Manage game features 185 174 Device assistance app 185 175 Dual messenger 186 175 About phone 186 177 Getting help 187 178 Videos 187 Smart Simulator ...

Page 7: ...Tips and Tricks 187 Samsung Care 187 Legal 188 Legal information 189 vi ...

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

Page 9: ...y when logging in to your Samsung account For more information see Fingerprint scanner on page 29 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 194 Active key Customize the dedicated Active key to launch your favorite applications For more information see Active Key on page 27 Sp...

Page 10: ...Getting started Learn about your mobile device hardware assembly procedures and how to get started using your new device ...

Page 11: ...Power key Active key Proximity sensors Earpiece Volume keys Home key Fingerprint scanner Recent apps Back Status light Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Getting started 4 ...

Page 12: ...side 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 l Volume keys Adjust the volume for ringtones media notifications and system sounds For more information see Volume on page 137 In the camera app press a volume key to take a photo l Active key Quickly launch applications with one touch For more information see Active ...

Page 13: ...Heart rate sensor USB charger Accessory port Speaker Microphone Flash Rear camera Microphone SIM card Memory card tray Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Getting started 6 ...

Page 14: ...Set up your device Learn how to set up your device for the first time ...

Page 15: ...mory card can be installed at any time It is not necessary to install it prior to using the device Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery A charger charging head and USB 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...

Page 16: ...ging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete Start using your device The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off To turn the device on u Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on To turn the device off 1 Press and hold the Power key 2 Tap Power off and confirm when prompted Set up your device 9 ...

Page 17: ...ice s features and more Lock or unlock your device Use your device s screen lock features to secure your device By default the device locks automatically when the screen times out To lock the device u Press the Power key To unlock the device u Press the Power key or press the Home key and then drag your finger across the screen The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe To choose a secure scr...

Page 18: ...ry settings For more information see Factory reset protection on page 161 Add a Samsung account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts 3 Tap Add account Samsung account Note To quickly access your Samsung account tap Settings Samsung account Add an email account View and ...

Page 19: ...to access Apps and then tap Settings Cloud and accounts Smart Switch 2 Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer Visit samsung com smartswitch for more information Set up your voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Voicemail 3 Follow the tutorial to create a password record a greeting and record your name For more information see...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...le viewing a picture or a web page Common options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions More options Tap to view more menu options for a screen l Delete Tap to select items to delete l Share Tap to select items to share and then choose a sharing method l Edit Tap to customize the screen l On Off Tapto turnthe optionon oroff l Menu Tap to view available options for the fie...

Page 23: ... Google f B 0 g Email Camera Play Store Google Q a Phone Messages Internet Apps Home screen Status bar Home screen indicator App shortcuts Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Learn about your device 16 ...

Page 24: ...n 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 press the Home key 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 then tap Add To enable or disable Flipboa...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...reen or screens you want to apply the wallpaper to 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 Tap View all to see downloade...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ... 1 From a Home screen touch and hold a widget to open the options menu 2 Tap Remove from Home screen Home screen layout Set your device to have a Home and Apps screen or only a Home screen where all apps are located Home screen grid Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen Apps screen grid Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the ...

Page 29: ...sy mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons making for a more straightforward visual experience 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Easy mode 3 Tap Easy mode to enable this feature 4 Tap Apply to confirm To disable Easy mode 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Ea...

Page 30: ...full Battery low Battery charging Vibrate mode Mute mode 4G LTE active Signal strength Network not available Wi Fi active Location service active Notification icons Missed call Call in progress Call on hold New email New voicemail New message File download in progress File upload in progress Wi Fi available App updates available Learn about your device 23 ...

Page 31: ...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 24 ...

Page 32: ...opwatch 03 02 Smartcapture v Screenshot captured Tap here to view it NOTIFICATION SETTINGS CLEAR Notification panel Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Learn about your device 25 Settings Notiﬁcation cards Quick settings View all ...

Page 33: ...ications tap Clear 3 Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the Notification panel Quick settings The Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions allowing you 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 ...

Page 34: ... swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Active key for the following options Short press Select the app to launch with one quick press Long press Select the app to launch with one longer press Double press Select the app to launch with two quick presses Use while screen locked Use the Active key to open apps while the screen is locked Learn about your device 27 ...

Page 35: ...disabled then set a schedule for when to start and end Always On Display About Always On Display View the current software version and license information Some display settings can appear on both the Lock screen and Always On Display AOD For more information see Lock screen and AOD settings on page 165 AOD themes Apply custom themes for Always On Display 1 From a Home screen pinch the screen 2 Tap...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Fingerprint scanner 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 30 ...

Page 38: ... windows 1 From any screen touch and hold Recent apps 2 Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an app in split screen view Recently opened apps are displayed in the lower window Apps that support Multi window have the Multi window icon in their title bar If there are no recently opened apps that support Multi window or if you want to launch a different app tap App list 3 Tap an app in the low...

Page 39: ...op up window l Close app Close the selected app l Multi window settings Additional features are available for Multi window 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Multi window and then tap On Off to enable each of the following options Split screen view action Configure the Recent apps key to switch between full screen view and split screen view Pop up view ac...

Page 40: ... to view suggested words while you type l Tap Show toolbar functions to view all keyboard options l Toolbar functions The toolbar provides additional helpful functions u From the Samsung keyboard tap Expand toolbar for the following options Clipboard Access the clipboard l Emojis Insert an emoji l One handed keyboard Change the keyboard layout for use with one hand l Settings Access keyboard setti...

Page 41: ...g Use predictive text and auto correction features to prevent common typing mistakes Type by swiping between letters l Keyboard layout and feedback Customize the appearance and function of the keyboard l Reset to default settings Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data l About Samsung keyboard View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard Use Google voice typ...

Page 42: ... the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input 2 Tap Settings for options Languages Choose the language for the keyboard Offline speech recognition Download languages for offline Google voice typing Block offensive words Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks Learn about your device 35 ...

Page 43: ...p Emergency mode When accessing for the first time read and accept the terms and conditions 3 Tap Turn on Emergency mode features While in Emergency mode only the following apps and features are available on the Home screen l Flashlight Use the device s flash as a steady source of light l Emergency alarm Sound an audible siren l Share my location Send your location information to your emergency co...

Page 44: ...e from the screen Manage emergency contacts Manage your medical profile and ICE In Case of Emergency group contacts Settings Configure the available settings Only a limited number of settings are enabled in Emergency mode Turn off Emergency mode When emergency mode is turned off the device returns to standard mode 1 Press and hold the Power key 2 Tap Emergency mode Note When Emergency mode is acti...

Page 45: ...Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed organize apps into folders and install uninstall disable or hide apps ...

Page 46: ...rom 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 press the Home key 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 39 ...

Page 47: ...p More options Settings Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap More options Galaxy Essentials Uninstall or disable apps Uninstall or disable apps you have download 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Touch and hold an app to open the options menu To uninstall an app tap Uninstall ...

Page 48: ...pp shortcut and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted 2 Tap More options Sort Custom order Arrange apps manually To remove empty spaces between apps tap More options Clean up pages 3 Release the app shortcut to create the folder Enter folder name Name the folder Alphabetical order Sort apps alphabetically Palette Change the folder color Add apps Place more apps in the...

Page 49: ...ouch and hold a folder to delete 3 Tap Delete folder and confirm when prompted 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Apps 3 Tap Menu to set which apps to view and then choose All apps Enabled or Disabled 4 Tap More options for the following options Sort by size name Sort the apps by size or name Default apps Choose or change apps that are used by default for certain features ...

Page 50: ...isable the app Some preloaded apps can only be disabled not uninstalled Force stop Stop an app that is not working correctly Mobile data View mobile data usage Battery View battery usage since the last full charge Storage Manage the app s storage usage Memory View memory usage Notifications Configure notifications from the app Permissions View permissions granted to the app for access to your devi...

Page 51: ...cation Barometer Displays your elevation and atmospheric pressure Samsung Health This is a shortcut to the Samsung Health app For more information see Samsung Health on page 104 Compass Displays the direction that your device is pointing to and your latitude and longitude Flashlight Use your device as a flashlight You can also set it to blink and adjust the brightness Stopwatch Use your device as ...

Page 52: ...istory View and clear your calculator history 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calculator History To return to the calculator tap Keypad To clear the calculator history tap Clear history Convert units of measurement Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calculator Unit converter 3 Select a category and use...

Page 53: ...or The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calculator and turn the device to landscape view If Auto rotate is not enabled tap Rotate screen Apps 46 ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...nd follow the prompts Delete an event Delete events from your Calendar 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calendar tap an event and tap again to edit it 3 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted Create a task Use your Calendar to create tasks Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day A task displays as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the...

Page 56: ...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 49 ...

Page 57: ...Camera and video Gallery Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Full view Flash Settings Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Apps 50 ...

Page 58: ...ply it to the screen To change the shooting mode swipe to the right and select a mode To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras swipe the screen up or down To change a camera setting tap Settings 4 Tap Take a picture Record videos Record high quality videos using your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Camera and aim the camera at your subject 3 Tap Record to begi...

Page 59: ...s Panorama Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction Selective focus Change the focus of pictures after they have been taken You can focus on subjects near to the camera far away from the camera or both Slow motion Record videos at a high frame rate which can be played in slow motion Hyperlapse Create your own time lapse video by recording at various fra...

Page 60: ...he settings menu to configure your camera s settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Camera Settings Rear camera Picture size Select a resolution Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more memory Video size Select a resolution Higher resolution requires more memory Tracking AF Focus on and track a subject selected on the preview screen Shape correction Correc...

Page 61: ...screen to take selfies Show palm Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have your picture taken Tap heart rate sensor Once your face has been recognized tap the heart rate sensor to take a selfie Timer Take time delayed pictures or videos HDR rich tone Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture Common Motion photo C...

Page 62: ... be installed to view Storage location Voice control Take pictures using key words Floating Camera button Add a camera button that you can move anywhere on the screen Volume key function Use the Volume key as the camera key the record key a zoom key or for system volume Shutter sound Play a tone when you take a picture Reset settings Reset the camera settings Help View tips for using the Camera Ap...

Page 63: ...arm 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 ...

Page 64: ...ch 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 57 ...

Page 65: ...e hours minutes and period AM or PM on the clock to set a time Local times for the other cities listed are automatically updated To return the clock to the current time tap Reset Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Clock Stopwatch 3 Tap Start to begin timing To keep track of lap times tap Lap 4 Tap Stop to ...

Page 66: ... Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Clock Timer 3 Use the keypad and tap Hours Minutes and Seconds to set the length of the Timer 4 Tap Start to begin the Timer To temporarily stop the Timer tap Pause To continue timing after pausing tap Resume To stop and reset the Timer tap Cancel Apps 59 ...

Page 67: ...itional fields Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field for example Home or Work Add a contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps Tap Scan business card to import contact information from a business card through the device s camera 2 Tap Contacts Create contact and then tap contact fields to enter information ...

Page 68: ...cess Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap a contact 3 Tap Details Edit 4 Tap any of the fields to add change or delete information 5 Tap Save Share a contact Share a contact by using various sharing methods 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap a contact 3 Tap Details Share 4 Tap either vCard file VCF or Text 5 Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts Apps 61 ...

Page 69: ...ontacts More options Manage contacts 3 Tap Import Export contacts 4 Tap Import and follow the prompts Export contacts Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card not included 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts More options Manage contacts 3 Tap Import Export contacts 4 Tap Export and follow the prompts Apps 62 ...

Page 70: ...s Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap the contact to select it 3 Tap Details More options Link contacts 4 Tap contacts to choose them 5 Tap Link To unlink contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap the contact to select it 3 Tap Details More options Manage linked contacts 4 Tap Unlink beside contacts to unlink them from the main contact Apps 63 ...

Page 71: ...es to mark the contact as a favorite The star brightens To remove the contact from Favorites tap Remove from Favorites The star then dims Delete contacts Delete a single contact or multiple contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then touch and hold a contact to select it You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion 3 Tap Delete and confirm when prom...

Page 72: ...up and then tap Done 4 Tap Save Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group or remove contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts Groups and then tap a group To remove a contact touch and hold a contact to select it and then tap Remove To add a contact tap Edit Add member and then tap the contacts you want to add When finished tap Done Save Send a message to ...

Page 73: ...the screen to select all and then tap Done Only group members that have an email address in their records are displayed 5 Choose an email account and follow the prompts Delete a group Delete a group you have created 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts Groups and then tap a group 3 Tap More options Delete To only delete the group tap Group only To delete the group and the co...

Page 74: ...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 67 ...

Page 75: ...s to select a recipient from Contacts Groups or Recents If manually entering recipients enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent If adding a recipient from your Contacts tap the contact to place a checkmark and then tap Done The contact is displayed in the recipients field Tap Show additional fields to...

Page 76: ...it 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 Samsung folder 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 ...

Page 77: ...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 Samsung folder 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 70 ...

Page 78: ...and then sends the photos and audio recording to your emergency contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Emergency Zone To add recipients for your emergency messages tap Add contact 3 Tap Send SOS Messages to send the message to your emergency contacts For more information about sending SOS messages see Send SOSmessages on page 86 Apps 71 ...

Page 79: ... 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 72 ...

Page 80: ... and share them with your contacts Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Gallery Pictures 3 Tap a picture to view it Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos To mark the picture as a favorite tap Favorite The picture is added to Favorites under the Albums tab To access the following features tap More options De...

Page 81: ...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 Effects Add color effects Stickers Overlay illustrated or animated stickers Draw Add handwritten text o...

Page 82: ...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 on the Lock screen Show date and location tags See date and location tags when viewing your videos 4 Tap Play video to play the video Video enhancer Enhance the playback quality of your videos in any video app 1 From a Home scree...

Page 83: ...llustrated or animated stickers Audio Adjust the volume levels and add background music to the video 5 Tap Save and then confirm when prompted Share pictures and videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Gallery Pictures 3 Tap More options Share and then tap pictures and videos to select them 4 Tap Share and then choose an app or conne...

Page 84: ...cally create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app u From any screen press and hold the Power and Volume down keys Screenshot options 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features 3 Tap On Off to enable each of the following Smart capture Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently hidden as well as the area that is visible and crop an...

Page 85: ...d bring your open tabs bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device Visit support google com chrome to learn more Drive Open view rename and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account Visit support google com drive to learn more Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based email service Visit support google com mail to learn more Google Find online cont...

Page 86: ...ore and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with Google Photos Visit support google com photos to learn more Play Movies TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play You can also view videos saved on your device Visit play google com store movies to learn more Play Music Play music and audio files on your device Visit support google com music to learn mor...

Page 87: ...YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device Visit support google com youtube to learn more Apps 80 ...

Page 88: ...rrent web page Back or Back Return to the previous page Forward Go forward to a recent page Home Display your Internet Home screen Bookmarks Manage bookmarked pages saved pages and history Tabs Manage open tabs The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open Quick menu Access common features of your browser u Tap Quick menu for the following options Share Share the web ...

Page 89: ...t you can access it quickly 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Add to Bookmarks Open a Bookmark Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Bookmarks Bookmarks 4 Tap a bookmark entry Save a web page Saving a web page stores its content on your device so that you can ...

Page 90: ... Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap More options Share and follow the prompts Secret mode Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history and leave no traces such as cookies on your device Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Ap...

Page 91: ...Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Tabs Turn off secret mode Internet settings Modify settings associated with using the Internet app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap More options Settings 4 Tap an option and follow the prompts Apps 84 ...

Page 92: ...cord sound to include in your memo 4 Tap Save when finished Browse memos Browse notes you create 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Memo Browse note entries by swiping up or down To search for a note tap Search Memo Options You can edit share or manage memos 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Memo More options for the following options Edit Select notes to share del...

Page 93: ... you 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...

Page 94: ... Messages 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 ...

Page 95: ... threats and other situations There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Messages More options Settings 3 Tap Wireless emergency alerts to customize notifications for emergency alerts Apps 88 ...

Page 96: ...pen it File groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups l Recent files View recently accessed files This option displays if one or more files have been accessed recently l Categories View your files based on the file type l Phone View folders and files located on the device and optional memory card not included l Cloud View files saved on your cloud accounts Cloud dri...

Page 97: ...tory and more 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder My Files The following options are available Search Search for a file or folder More options Get more space View storage information for your device Settings View settings for the app Apps 90 ...

Page 98: ...GHI 7 PQRS ei CONTACTS 2 3 ABC DEF 5 6 JKL MNO 8 9 TIJV WXYZ 0 Phone More options Hide the keyboard Voicemail Call Video call Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Apps 91 ...

Page 99: ...gs Advanced features Swipe to call or send messages 3 Tap On Off to enable this feature Make a call from Recents All incoming outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents to display a list of recent calls 3 Tap a contact and then tap Call Make a call from Contacts Call a contact from the Contacts app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access App...

Page 100: ...yed If you are using an app a pop up screen is displayed for the incoming call u On the incoming call screen drag Answer to the right to answer the call or On the incoming call pop up screen tap Answer to answer the call Decline a call You can choose to decline an incoming call If you are using an app a pop up screen is displayed for the incoming call u On the incoming call screen drag Decline to ...

Page 101: ... up screen tap Send message and select a message End a call u Tap End when you are ready to end your call Actions while on a call You can adjust call volume switch to a headset or speaker and even multitask while on a call Adjust the call volume u Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume or Tap More options Turn on extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio Apps ...

Page 102: ...to hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset Multitask If you exit the call screen to use another app your active call is indicated in the Status bar To return to the call screen u Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call To end a call while multitasking u Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and then tap End call Apps 95 ...

Page 103: ...tacts list the caller s name is displayed Save a contact from a recent call Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents 3 Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list 4 Tap Details 5 Tap Create contact or If you want to replace the number for an existing contact tap Update existi...

Page 104: ... a caller to your Block list future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail and messages are not received 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents 3 Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list 4 Tap Details Block number and confirm when prompted You can also modify your Block list in Settings u From a Home screen tap Phone More options Settings Block numbers Apps 97 ...

Page 105: ...d from Contacts to assign a contact to the number The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box Make a call with Speed dial You can make a call using Speed dial 1 From a Home screen tap Phone l Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed 2 Touch and hold the Speed dial number l If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long enter the first digits and then hold the last digit R...

Page 106: ...Make an emergency call from a locked screen The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency When accessed from a locked screen only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller The rest of the phone remains secured 1 Drag Phone upward to open the call screen 2 Tap Emergency call to display the ...

Page 107: ...e voicemail center Optional calling services If available with your mobile service plan the following calling services are supported Place a multi party call If your service plan supports this feature you can make another call while a call is in progress 1 From the active call tap Add call to dial the second call 2 Dial the new number and tap Call When the call is answered Tap Swap to switch betwe...

Page 108: ...pt the video call or answer the call as a regular voice call Wi Fi calling Make calls over Wi Fi when you are connected to a Wi Fi network Contact your wireless service provider for details 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Wi Fi calling 3 Tap On Off to enable this feature 4 Follow the prompts to set up and configure Wi Fi calling Apps 101 ...

Page 109: ...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 102 ...

Page 110: ...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 103 ...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ...ach device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder 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 125 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Sa...

Page 114: ...urchase 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 Galaxy devices Payments are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN and each t...

Page 115: ... the prompts to create a secure lock for your folder Add apps to the Secure Folder Add apps to the secure folder to add an extra level of security 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Secure Folder 3 Tap Add apps and tap the apps you want to add to the Secure folder 4 Tap Add To remove apps from the Secure folder tap Edit apps select the apps and tap Uninstall Disable Apps 108 ...

Page 116: ...ize Secure Folder For added security you can change the app image and name for Secure folder 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Secure Folder 3 Tap More options Customize icon To change the app name tap under Enter app name and type a new name and tap Apply To change the app icon tap an icon and tap Apply Secure Folder settings Customize your secure folder settings 1 From a Home sc...

Page 117: ... dashboard Note Non Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty contact the non Samsung device manufacturer for support 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap SmartThings and sign in with your Samsung account 3 Follow the prompts to begin using SmartThings Apps 110 ...

Page 118: ...e Speak commands to perform operations on your device and speak criteria for searches and other operations 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder S Voice 3 Speak a command Apps 111 ...

Page 119: ...elp with your device questions DIRECTV Sync your device to your DIRECTV account DIRECTV Remote Change channels adjust the volume and schedule recordings using the Remote app DriveMode Auto reply when you are driving and do not want to answer the phone You can auto reply to messages emails and phone calls You can also allow up to five of your contacts to contact you while using DriveMode myAT T Man...

Page 120: ... texts block data and phone numbers and view phone activity with this family smartphone manager Visual Voicemail View and play voicemail messages easily save important numbers to your Favorites list and respond by calling or texting Apps 113 ...

Page 121: ...m at another all with a single app Lookout Configure and manage key security options such as anti virus and anti malware technology a lost and stolen device locator service an application privacy adviser and a backup service Uber Hire a private driver in more than 130cities and 30countries YP Use Yellow Pages to tap into local businesses locations and events and connect to your search in real time...

Page 122: ...Settings Configure your device s connections and settings ...

Page 123: ...ay the Notification panel and then tap Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting you can use the Search feature 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps and then tap Settings 2 Tap Search 3 Enter a word or words in the Search field As you type settings that match display on the screen 4 Tap an entry to go to that setting Settings 116 ...

Page 124: ...Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices ...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...ication Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected Auto connect to AT T Wi Fi Automatically connect to AT T Wi Fi hotspot when detected Manage networks View your saved Wi Fi networks Wi Fi control history View devices that have turned your Wi Fi on or off Hotspot 2 0 Connect automatically to Wi Fi access points that support Hotspot 2 0 WPS push button Connect to a Wi Fi network...

Page 127: ... Fi and then tap On Off to turn on Wi Fi 3 Tap Wi Fi Direct Your device scans for discoverable Wi Fi Direct devices 4 Tap a device and then follow the prompts to connect Share files with Wi Fi Direct Share files with another device using Wi Fi Direct 1 From an app tap Share or Tap More options Share 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and follow the prompts Receive files with Wi Fi Direct When another device attem...

Page 128: ...device to another Bluetooth enabled device Once a pairing is created the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re enter a passcode 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Bluetooth and then tap On Off to turn on Bluetooth Your device scans for discoverable Bluetooth devices To scan again tap Scan 3 Tap a device an...

Page 129: ...n tap Rename 4 Enter a new name and tap Rename Share files with Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired device 1 From an app tap Share or Tap More options Share 2 Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts Receive files 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 dr...

Page 130: ...and transfer files 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Phone visibility and then tap On Off Data usage View your current mobile and Wi Fi data usage 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Data usage Enable Data saver Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data in the background 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access App...

Page 131: ...nally Mobile data usage Monitor mobile data usage by app Billing cycle and data warning Set the day of the month to start the bill cycle for your device Monitor Wi Fi data View your Wi Fi data usage and set restrictions for Wi Fi networks 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Data usage The following options are available Wi Fi data usage View data usage over Wi F...

Page 132: ...p to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections NFC and payment 3 Tap On Off to enable this feature Android Beam Share content to another NFC capable device by touching the backs of the devices 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections NFC and payment and then tap On Off to enable NFC 3 Tap Android Beam and then tap On Off to enable this feature Share data with Android Be...

Page 133: ... specify when to use the default app tap If open app supports Tap and pay Mobile hotspot Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device s Internet connection 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 3 Tap On Off to turn on Mobile hotspot 4 Activate Wi Fi on the target device 5 Scan for Wi Fi hotspots and ...

Page 134: ... Tap Save Allowed devices list Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 3 Tap More options Allowed devices and then tap Add to enter the other device s Device name and MAC address 4 Tap Add to add the device To restrict connections to your Allowed devices list tap All...

Page 135: ...ther devices Security Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot Password If you choose a security level that uses a password you can view or change it Show advanced options Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 3 Tap More options Timeout settings and then select an int...

Page 136: ...s Control your device s access to networks and mobile data service 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile networks Mobile data Enable mobile data usage Enhanced LTE services Enable HD Voice and advanced communication services where available International data roaming Change voice text and data roaming settings for international roaming Access Point Names Ch...

Page 137: ...urned off 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Location Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth even when Bluetooth is turned off 3 Tap On Off to turn on Location services 4 Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined High accuracy Uses GPS Wi Fi and mobile networks Battery saving U...

Page 138: ...s 4 Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app s settings Location services Location services store and use your device s most recent location data Google apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Location 3 Tap an entry under Location services to use as a loca...

Page 139: ...onnections More connection settings Nearby device scanning 3 Tap On Off to enable the feature Connect to a printer Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi Fi network 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings Printing 3 Tap Add service and follow the prompts to add a print service 4 Tap the print service and then tap More options Add pr...

Page 140: ...e up to access Apps 3 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings MirrorLink 4 Tap Connect to car via USB and follow the prompts Virtual Private Networks 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 164 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connec...

Page 141: ... 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 134 ...

Page 142: ...Sounds and vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications screen touches and other interactions ...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern Volume Set the volume level for call ringtones notifications and other audio 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Volume and drag the sliders Note You can also use the Volume key to adjust the volume Tap More to customize all volume options Use Volume keys for media Set the default of the Volume k...

Page 145: ...re a PIN to make changes to the volume setting tap Set volume limit PIN Ringtone Choose from preset ringtones or add your own 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Ringtone 3 Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it or Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone Notification sounds Customize notification sounds for certain apps or choose a default fo...

Page 146: ...d while your device is in Do not disturb mode App rules Manage rules set by apps Hide visual notifications Select options for preventing visual notifications for apps silenced by Do not disturb System sounds Set various other system sound options 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Touch sounds Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selecti...

Page 147: ...rd is tapped Sound quality and effects Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects The following options are available Equalizer Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music Advanced Basic Manually adjust various sound qualities UHQ upscaler...

Page 148: ...peaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Separate app sound 3 Tap On Off to enable Separate app sound and then set the following options App Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio device Audio device Choose the audio device that you want the app s sound to be played on Soun...

Page 149: ...Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from Alerts include notifications sounds and vibrations ...

Page 150: ...cations tap All apps or tap On Off next to an app To configure additional notification settings tap Advanced To customize individual notification settings tap an app or service Smart alert Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Smart alert and tap On Off to enable Noti...

Page 151: ...Display Configure your display s brightness screen timeout delay and other settings ...

Page 152: ... turned off or while charging Screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display 3 Customize options under Brightness Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level Tap Auto brightness to automatically ...

Page 153: ...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 154: ...olution to select a resolution LED indicator Light up the LED indicator when charging voice recording or receiving notifications 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display LED indicator to enable the feature Smart stay Smart stay uses the front camera to detect your face so that the screen stays on while you are looking at it 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 ...

Page 155: ...ccess Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features One handed mode 3 Tap On Off to enable the following Gesture Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner to reduce the display size Button three times in quick succession to reduce the display size Show keys on screen Display the Home Back and Recents keys on the screen Display 148 ...

Page 156: ...Device maintenance View the status of your device s battery storage and memory You can also automatically optimize your device s system resources ...

Page 157: ...ome screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance 3 Tap Optimize now 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance Battery for options Battery usage View power usage by item Power saving mode Select a power mode to extend battery life App power monitor View power usage by app Unmonitored apps Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the ...

Page 158: ...a high quality sound and enhanced images High performance Experience the highest quality display settings Storage View the device memory and usage Mount unmount or format an optional memory card not included 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance Storage l To increase available memory tap Clean now Memory card SD card Once an optional memory card not include...

Page 159: ... Device maintenance Storage 3 Tap More options Storage settings 4 Under Portable storage tap your SD card and then tap Mount Remove a memory card Warning To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card unmount the card before removing it from the device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance Storage 3 Tap More options Storage settings 4 Under Port...

Page 160: ...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 161: ...guage and input Language 3 Tap Add language and select a language from the list 4 Tap Set as default to change the device language To switch to another language on the list drag Move next to the desired language to the top of the list and then tap Done Default keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device s menus and keyboards Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Pla...

Page 162: ...cked Speech output Select options for spoken feedback Offline speech recognition Download and install speech recognition engines allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network Block offensive words Hide search results that contain offensive words Bluetooth headset Records audio through a Bluetooth headset if available Manage on screen keyboards Enable or disable on screen keybo...

Page 163: ...n 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 keyboard shortcuts on the screen 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 you...

Page 164: ...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 165: ...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 166: ... 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 167: ...tion FRP feature activated you must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account to regain access to the device You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials Warning If you reset your Google Account password it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account Before resetting your device 1 Verify that the in...

Page 168: ... if you do not have your Google Account username and password Caution Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung authorized service center you should remove your Google Account before resetting the device back to factory settings For more information visit samsung com us support frp Enable factory reset protection Adding a Google Account to your device automat...

Page 169: ...e Auto restart and then set the following parameters Time Set the time of day to restart your device Day Select the day of the week to automatically restart your device Software update Check for and install available software updates for your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Software update Check for updates Manually check for software updates Continue update Resu...

Page 170: ...Lock screen and security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock screen and security settings ...

Page 171: ...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 172: ...Home screen swipe up to access Apps Fingerprint scanner on page 29 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security for options Clock and FaceWidgets Customize the clock FaceWidgets and contact information that displays on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen Notifications Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen App shortcuts Select which apps to open f...

Page 173: ...ccess your device remotely visit findmymobile samsung com 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Find My Mobile 3 Enter your Samsung account password or if you are not logged in to your Samsung account tap Add account and follow the prompts The following options are available l Remote controls Activate or deactivate Remote controls which allows you to ...

Page 174: ...ck screen and security Install unknown apps 3 Tap an app 4 Tap Allow from this source to enable apps to be installed using this app Samsung Pass Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data For more information visit samsung com us support owners app samsung pass You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap...

Page 175: ...ck screen and security Private mode 3 Tap On Off to enable Private mode 4 Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode Secure Folder Lock your private content and apps to enhance security You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder You must also set a secure lock for your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and secu...

Page 176: ...Tap On Off next to the apps you want to be notified about when they use certain permissions Secure startup Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN pattern or password to be entered before it starts up You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Secure startup and select an option Loc...

Page 177: ...rypt SD card 3 Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card Factory data reset password Require a password to reset your device to factory default settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings Set up change password and enter a password Lock screen and security 170 ...

Page 178: ...s 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings Make passwords visible to enable the feature Security update service Automatically receive security updates 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings for the following Security update service options Security policy updates Automatically or manually check for securit...

Page 179: ...remove certificates 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings for the following options Storage type Select a storage location for credential contents View security certificates Display certificates in your device s ROM and other certificates you have installed User certificates View user certificates Install from device storage In...

Page 180: ... is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled For more information see Set a secure screen lock on page 164 Pin windows Pin an app on your device screen preventing access to other features of your device Usage data access View the applications that can access your device s usage history Notification access View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device Do not dis...

Page 181: ...Accounts Set up and manage accounts including your Google Account Samsung account email and social networking accounts ...

Page 182: ...een added follow the prompts to add one 3 Once a Samsung account is configured you can view and manage items stored in the Samsung Cloud Add an account You can add and manage all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 3 Tap one of the account types 4 Follow the prompts t...

Page 183: ...information on your account s settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Account type 3 Tap an account to configure that account s sync settings 4 Tap other available options for the account type Remove an account You can remove accounts from your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Acc...

Page 184: ...ur data Restore data Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data Google account Enable backup of your information to your Google account 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Backup and restore for options Back up my data Enable back up of application data Wi Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers Backup account Select a Google Account t...

Page 185: ...ettings Configure your device s Google settings Available options depend on your Google account 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Google and select an option to customize Accounts 178 ...

Page 186: ...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 187: ...k 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 th...

Page 188: ...ulty reading the display because of the screen color Color 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 Flash notification Set the camera light or screen to blink whenever you receive a...

Page 189: ... Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction and tap an option Universal switch Control your device with your customized switches Assistant menu Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity Easy screen turn on Turn on the screen without having to press any buttons Touch and hold delay Select a time interval for this action Click after pointer stops Automatically click on ...

Page 190: ...essibility features using the Volume keys Notification reminder Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications Answering and ending calls Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls Single tap mode Dismiss or snooze alarms calendar events and timer alerts and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap Accessibility settings backup Import and export your accessibility se...

Page 191: ...Other settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use ...

Page 192: ... Games Tap On Off to enable Game Launcher Tap On Off to enable Game Tools Device assistance app Device assistance apps help you by gathering information from the screen currently shown 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Apps More options Default apps Device assistance app 3 Tap an option to customize Device assistance app Select your default assistance app Analyze on scree...

Page 193: ...ble the feature for each app About phone View information about your device including current status legal information hardware and software versions and more 1 From a Home screen 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 186 ...

Page 194: ...isit samsung com spsn to learn more Smart Simulator Visit samsungsimulator com to learn more Tips and Tricks Visit samsung com us support tips to learn more Samsung Care Visit samsung com us support to learn more Getting help 187 ...

Page 195: ...Legal View legal information for your device ...

Page 196: ...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 197: ...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 198: ...his 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 Samsung ma...

Page 199: ...ur 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 If your carrier prohibits this and if you attempt to download software onto the device without authorization you will be notified on the screen that unau...

Page 200: ...cation of your device being shared For applications available through AT T AT Toffers privacy controls that let you decide how an application 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 the associated privacy policy for each location based service...

Page 201: ...shock and damage to your device do not charge device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet Do not handle device charger or cords with wet hands while charging This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and shown to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances meets requirements of classificatio...

Page 202: ...low these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device l Any device which uses accessible compartments or ports that can be opened should have these sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from entering the system l Whenever your device gets wet dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If your device has gotten wet you should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting a power conne...

Page 203: ...uids 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 could hurt themselves and others damage the device or make calls that increase your device bill Keep the device and all its parts and accessories out of the ...

Page 204: ...ment DRM technology to verify you have the right to use the files Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM protected files Screen images are simulated Appearance of device may vary The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may cha...

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