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Page 2: ...ow Edge panels Enter text Customize your home screen App icons Wallpaper Themes Icons Widgets Home screen settings Easy mode Status bar Notification panel Quick settings Camera and Gallery Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode AR Zone Record videos Camera settings Gallery Open pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Take...

Page 3: ...tomization Display Notifications Sounds and vibration Security Lock screen and security Face recognition Fingerprint scanner Accounts Add an account Account settings Remove an account Backup and restore Google settings Backup Samsung account Google Account External storage transfer Accessibility Recommended for you TalkBack Spoken assistance Visibility enhancements Hearing enhancements Interaction...

Page 4: ...Getting started Galaxy S23 FE Set up your device Start using your device 4 ...

Page 5: ...S23 FE Camera Volume button USB Charging Audio port Camera Side button Speaker Speaker Microphone Microphone Getting started Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 5 ...

Page 6: ...with an eSIM Learn more SIM manager Network indicators for 5G service are based on your service provider s specifications and network availability Contact your service provider for more details Install SIM card Place the SIM card into the tray with the gold contacts facing up Charge your device Before turning on your device charge it fully 100 Getting started Devices and software are constantly ev...

Page 7: ... fresh water deeper than 1 5 meters or keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes If your device is exposed to fresh water shake it to remove any excess water and dry the device thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If your device is exposed to liquids other than fresh water such as saltwater rinse your device with fresh water and dry it with a clean soft cloth and shake it to remove any excess water...

Page 8: ...rn or damaged batteries chargers or cables Using other charging devices and batteries may not be covered under warranty and may cause damage Learn more samsung com TIP While charging the device and the charger may become hot and stop charging This usually does not affect the device s lifespan or performance and is in the device s normal range of operation Disconnect the charger from the device and...

Page 9: ...on the charging feature 4 With the phone face down place the compatible device on the back of the phone to charge A notification sound or vibration occurs when charging begins NOTE Wireless power sharing works with most Qi Certified devices Requires minimum 30 battery to share Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device May not work with some accessories covers or other manufacturer s de...

Page 10: ...ur device Use the Setup Wizard Bring data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Side button settings Accounts Set up voicemail Navigation Navigation bar Customize your home screen Bixby Modes and Routines Digital wellbeing and parental controls Always On Display Biometric security Multi window Edge panels Enter text Turn on your device Use Side button to turn your device on Do not use the ...

Page 11: ... 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 Bring data from an old device Download Smart Switch to transfer contacts photos music videos messages notes calendars and more from your old device Smart Switch can transfer your data using a USB cable Wi Fi or computer Learn more samsung com smartsw...

Page 12: ...efault the device locks automatically when the screen times out Learn more Lock screen and security Side button Press to lock Press to turn on the screen and then swipe the screen to unlock it Getting started Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 12 ...

Page 13: ...and tap an option Quick launch camera default Open app Press and hold Choose which feature is launched when you press and hold Side button 1 From Settings tap Advanced features Side button 2 Under the Press and hold heading tap an option Wake Bixby default Power off menu Accounts Set up and manage your accounts TIP Accounts may support email calendars contacts and other features Contact your servi...

Page 14: ...nt Google Add a Samsung account Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full use of Samsung apps From Settings tap Samsung account Add an Outlook account Sign in to your Outlook account to manage email messages 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts 2 Tap Add account Outlook Set up voicemail You can set up your voicemail service when you access...

Page 15: ...n and the damage will not be covered by the warranty TIP You can adjust the touch sensitivity or use special controls to navigate your device using your voice or gestures Learn more Accessibility Tap Lightly touch items to select or launch them Tap an item to select it Double tap an image to zoom in or out Getting started 15 Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for refere...

Page 16: ...hrough the Home screens or menu options Drag and drop Touch and hold an item and then move it to a new location Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen Drag a widget to place it in a new location Getting started Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 16 ...

Page 17: ...om in Move two fingers together on the screen to zoom out Touch and hold Touch and hold items to activate them Touch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen Getting started Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 17 ...

Page 18: ... You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures Recent apps Home Back Getting started 18 Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only ...

Page 19: ...en gesture is located Switch apps when hint hidden When gesture hint is disabled you can still switch between apps using the gesture when this option is enabled Show button to hide keyboard Show an icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device You can...

Page 20: ...pers Tap the Lock screen and Home screen images to edit them Change wallpapers Choose from a variety of wallpaper options or download more from Galaxy Themes Color palette Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper Dim wallpaper when Dark mode is on Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper Themes Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens wallpapers and app icons 1 From a...

Page 21: ...screen touch and hold the screen 2 Tap Widgets and then tap a widget set to open it 3 Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen and tap Add Customize Widgets Once you have added a widget you can customize where it s located and how it functions From a Home screen touch and hold a widget and tap an option Create stack Add other widgets of the same size to stack in the same place on the...

Page 22: ... direct access to the Apps screen Lock Home screen layout Prevent items on the Home screen from being removed or repositioned Add new apps to Home screen Automatically add newly downloaded apps to the Home screen Hide apps on Home and Apps screens Choose apps to hide from the Home and App screens Return to this screen to restore hidden apps Hidden apps are still installed and can appear as results...

Page 23: ...ps list 1 From Settings tap Display Easy mode 2 Tap to enable this feature The following options appear Touch and hold delay Set how long it takes for a continuous touch to be recognized as a touch and hold High contrast keyboard Choose a keyboard with high contrast colors Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only Getting started 23 ...

Page 24: ...attery full Charging Mute Vibrate Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active Alarm Missed calls Call in progress New message Voicemail New email Download Upload App update Configure display options for the Status bar TIP From Quick settings tap More options Status bar to configure settings for Status bar notifications Getting started 24 ...

Page 25: ...tion panel For quick access to notifications settings and more open the Notification panel Device settings Quick settings Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 25 ...

Page 26: ... or tap Back to close the Notification panel Quick settings The Notification panel provides access to device functions using Quick settings 1 Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel 2 Swipe down again from the top of the screen to display Quick settings Tap a quick setting icon to turn it on or off Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting Here are some of the most...

Page 27: ...n brightness Bixby Bixby is a virtual assistant that learns evolves and adapts to you It learns your routines helps you set up reminders based on time and location and is built in to your favorite apps Learn more samsung com us support owners app Bixby From a Home screen press and hold Side button TIP You can also access Bixby from the Apps list Bixby Vision Bixby is integrated with your Camera Ga...

Page 28: ...de based on what you are doing or where you are Routines Create routines for your device based on times or places Digital wellbeing and parental controls You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily breakdown of how frequently you use apps how many notifications you receive and how often you check your device You can also set your device to help you wind down before going to b...

Page 29: ...ys On Display Display missed calls and message alerts check the time and date and more without unlocking your device using Always On Display AOD 1 From Settings tap Lock screen Always On Display 2 Tap to enable the feature and then set the following options Choose when to show a clock and notifications on the screen when your device is not in use Clock style Change the style and color options for ...

Page 30: ...or Password Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Some conditions may affect face recognition including wearing glasses hats beards or heavy make up When registering your face ensure that you are in a well lit area and the camera lens is clean 1 From Settings tap Security and privacy Biometrics Face recognition 2 Follow the prompts to register your face F...

Page 31: ...rtain apps You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account To use your fingerprint to unlock your device you must set a pattern PIN or password 1 From Settings tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint Fingerprint management Add delete and rename fingerprints From Settings tap Security and pr...

Page 32: ...print icon when the screen is off Show animation when unlocking Show an animation when you use fingerprint verification About fingerprints Learn additional information about securing your device with fingerprints Biometrics settings Configure your preferences for biometric security options From Settings tap Security and privacy Biometrics for the following Show unlock transition effect Show a tran...

Page 33: ...djust the size of their windows Split screen control 1 From any screen tap Recent apps 2 Tap the app icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only Getting started 33 ...

Page 34: ...app windows are displayed in split screen view Tap the middle of the window border for the following options Switch window Swap the two windows Add app pair to Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Home screen or Apps edge panel Getting started 34 ...

Page 35: ... tap to enable this feature Edge handle Swipe to the center of the screen to open the Edge panels Apps panel You can add apps to the Apps panel 1 From any screen drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the Apps panel is displayed 2 Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it You can also tap All apps for the complete app list To open additional windows in pop up view drag the a...

Page 36: ...on To remove an app tap Remove 3 Tap Back to save changes Configure Edge panels You can customize the Edge panels 1 From Settings tap Display Edge panels Panels 2 The following options are available Checkbox Enable or disable each panel Edit if available Configure individual panels Search Find panels that are either installed or available to install More options Reorder Change the order of the pan...

Page 37: ...able to prevent the handle position from being moved when touched and held Style Choose a color for the Edge handle Transparency Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle Size Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge handle Width Drag the slider to adjust the width of the Edge handle Vibrate when handle is touched Vibrate when the Edge handle is touched About Edge panels ...

Page 38: ...Enter text Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice Expand toolbar Getting started Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 38 ...

Page 39: ...ng voice input Settings Access keyboard settings Search Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations Translate Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them into another language Extract text Identify and extract text from the selected content Samsung Pass Use biometrics for quick secure access to your personal data and online accounts Grammarly Get suggestions from Grammarly...

Page 40: ...d emojis as you type Suggest stickers while typing Display suggested stickers as you type Auto replace Automatically replace what you type with predictive text recommendations Suggest text corrections Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections Text shortcuts Create shortcuts for frequently used phrases More typing options Customize additional typing options Style and layout Keyboard...

Page 41: ...ettings Swipe touch and feedback Customize gestures and feedback Save screenshots to clipboard Enable saving screenshots to the keyboard clipboard Select third party content to use Enable third party keyboard features Reset to default settings Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data About Samsung keyboard Display version information Contact us Contact Samsung support throu...

Page 42: ...t Instead of typing enter text by speaking From the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input and speak your text Return to keyboard Getting started Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 42 ...

Page 43: ... review and edit them Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode AR Zone Record videos Camera settings Gallery Open pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Take a screenshot Screen recorder Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 43 ...

Page 44: ...ses and pro grade video modes and settings From Apps tap Camera TIP Double press Side button to open the Camera app Shooting modes Settings Gallery Switch cameras Capture Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 44 ...

Page 45: ...ures or choose from several shooting modes From Camera swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes Portrait Adjust the background of your shots for portrait photos Photo Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures Video Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos More Choose other available shooting modes Tap Add to drag modes into or out of the shoot...

Page 46: ...ge between different rear camera lenses and more AR Zone Access all of your Augmented Reality AR features in one place From Camera swipe to More and then tap AR Zone The following features are available AR Emoji Studio Use AR tools to create and customize your My Emoji avatar AR Emoji Camera Use the camera to create your My Emoji avatar AR Emoji Stickers Add AR stickers to your My Emoji avatar AR ...

Page 47: ... GIF when you swipe the shutter to the nearest edge Watermark Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures and select options for the watermark such as model name date time font and alignment Advanced picture options Choose file formats and other saving options High efficiency pictures Save pictures as high efficiency images to save space Some sharing sites may not support this forma...

Page 48: ... videos Shooting methods Press Volume buttons to Use Volume buttons to take pictures record video zoom or control system volume Voice commands Take pictures and videos by speaking key words Floating shutter button Add an extra shutter button that you can move anywhere on the screen Show palm Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have your picture taken in a few seconds Settings to...

Page 49: ...Others Reset settings Reset the Camera settings About Camera Display app and software information Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members Camera and Gallery 49 ...

Page 50: ... to the Gallery to access the visual media stored on your device From Apps tap Gallery Customize collections of pictures and videos Access pictures and videos Sort images into custom albums Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 50 ...

Page 51: ...ty of the background in your portrait photos by dragging the slider Copy to clipboard Copy the image to paste in another app Set as wallpaper Set the picture as wallpaper Move to Secure Folder Move the picture to a Secure Folder Print Send the picture to a connected printer Edit pictures Enhance your pictures using the Gallery s editing tools 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a picture to open it ...

Page 52: ...ew and edit information about the video Open in Video player Play this video in the default video player Set as wallpaper Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen Move to Secure Folder Add this video to your Secure Folder 3 Tap to play the video Edit video Edit videos stored on your device 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a video to open it 3 Tap Edit to use the following tools Audio Adjust ...

Page 53: ...s Delete pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos stored on your device 1 From Gallery tap More options Edit 2 Tap pictures and videos to select them 3 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted Take a screenshot Capture an image of your screen Your device will automatically create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app From any screen press and release Side button and Volume down button Palm swip...

Page 54: ...uld like your screenshots to be saved as JPG or PNG files Save screenshots in Choose a storage location for your screenshots Screen recorder Record activities on your device write notes and use the camera to record a video overlay of yourself to share with friends or family 1 From Quick Settings tap Screen recorder 2 Choose a sound setting and tap Start recording 3 A three second countdown runs be...

Page 55: ...d while using the screen recorder Video quality Select a resolution Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more storage Selfie video size Drag the slider to set the size of the video overlay Show taps and touches Enable to indicate screen taps and touches in a recording Save screen recordings in Choose a storage location for your screen recordings Camera and Gallery 55 ...

Page 56: ...Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Microsoft apps 56 ...

Page 57: ... touch and hold an app and tap Uninstall Disable Search for apps If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting you can use the Search feature 1 From Apps tap Search and enter a word or words As you type matching apps and settings appear as results on the screen 2 Tap a result to go to that app TIP You can customize the search settings by tapping More options Settings Sort apps App shortcut...

Page 58: ...older and tap Add to Home Delete a folder When you delete a folder the app shortcuts return to the Apps list 1 From Apps touch and hold a folder to delete 2 Tap Delete folder and confirm when prompted Game Booster Get optimized performance while playing games based on your usage Block notifications and enable features to improve your gaming experience While playing a game swipe up from the bottom ...

Page 59: ...following apps may be preloaded or downloaded over the air to your device during setup Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store Options may vary by service provider AR Zone Bixby Galaxy Store Galaxy Wearable Game Launcher Samsung Global Goals Samsung Members Samsung TV Plus Samsung Wallet Smart Switch SmartThings Tips Calculator Calendar Clock Contacts Internet Messages M...

Page 60: ...samsung com us support owners app game launcher Samsung Global Goals Learn more about the Global Goals initiative and contribute towards donations that support these causes with ads from this app Samsung Members Get more and do more from your Galaxy device Enjoy DIY support tools and exclusive experiences and content for Samsung members only Samsung Members may be preloaded on your device or you c...

Page 61: ...martThings SmartThings allows you to control automate and monitor your home environment through a mobile device to fit your specific needs You can use the app to connect multiple devices at once or one device at a time Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard NOTE Non Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty contact the non Samsung devi...

Page 62: ... basic and scientific math functions as well as a unit converter History View past calculations Unit converter Convert between measurements Scientific mode Apps Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 62 ...

Page 63: ...our various online accounts to consolidate all your calendars in one place Tap to customize event Navigation drawer Add detailed event Go to today s date Stickers Search Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 63 ...

Page 64: ...tification and hear a short sound Medium Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound Strong Get a full screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed 2 Depending on the alert style selected the following sound options are available Short sound Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles Long sound Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style Create an event Use your C...

Page 65: ...Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms Turn alarm on or off Add alarm Apps Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 65 ...

Page 66: ...ses vibration alert Snooze Allow snoozing Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing 3 Tap Save to save the alarm TIP To add your sleep schedule create a bedtime reminder and automatically put your device in Sleep mode tap More options Set Sleep mode schedule Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created 1 From Clock touch and hold an alarm 2 Tap Delete Alert settings Y...

Page 67: ...Alarm settings You can receive notifications for upcoming alarms 1 From Clock tap More options Settings 2 Tap Upcoming alarm notification to choose the number of minutes before an upcoming alarm Apps 67 ...

Page 68: ...rrent time and add to your list of cities Search Find a particular place Globe Drag to spin and see times around the world 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap Add city 3 Drag the globe to spin it tap the city you want and then tap Add To remove a city touch and hold it and tap Delete Apps 68 Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only ...

Page 69: ...n the clock to the current time tap Reset Weather settings Show weather information on your World clock 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap More options Settings Show weather to enable or disable weather information 3 Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From Clock tap Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to begin timin...

Page 70: ...mer Name and save preset timers 1 From Clock tap Timer More options Add preset timer 2 Configure the countdown time and timer name 3 Tap Add to save the timer To edit a saved preset timer tap More options Edit preset timers Timer options You can customize the Timer options 1 From Clock tap Timer 2 Tap More options Settings Sound Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own Vibration Enable vibra...

Page 71: ... Permissions Review required and optional permissions for the Clock app Customization Service Sign in to your Samsung account to customize personal content in supported apps Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members About Clock Display the software version and check for updates Apps 71 ...

Page 72: ...n synchronize with personal accounts added to your device Accounts may also support email calendars and other features Add profile picture Add delete and expand fields Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 72 ...

Page 73: ...orites they are grouped at the top of your contact list and accessible from other apps 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite To remove the contact from Favorites tap Favorites Share a contact Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Share 3 Tap either vCard file VCF or Text 4 Choose a sha...

Page 74: ...t the group Group name Enter a name for the new group Group ringtone Customize the sounds for the group Add member Select contacts to add to the new group and then tap Done 3 Tap Save Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group or remove contacts From Contacts tap Show navigation menu Groups and then tap a group To remove a contact touch and hold a contact to select it and then tap D...

Page 75: ...lete the group tap Delete group only To delete the group and the contacts in the group tap Delete group and move members to the trash Manage contacts You can import or export contacts as well as link multiple contacts into one contact entry Options may vary by service provider From Contacts tap Show navigation menu Manage contacts for the following options Merge contacts Consolidate contact inform...

Page 76: ...or deletion 2 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted Emergency contacts Emergency contacts can be called even when your device is locked From Settings tap Safety and emergency Emergency contacts Add emergency contact Choose contacts on your phone as your emergency contacts Show on Lock screen Show emergency contacts on the Lock screen for quick access in an emergency 76 ...

Page 77: ...owners app samsung internet Access Bookmarks Reload webpage Add to Bookmarks Navigate Access Tabs Browser tabs Use tabs to display multiple webpages at the same time From Internet tap Tabs New tab To close a tab tap Tabs Close tab Apps Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 77 ...

Page 78: ... Add page to for the following options Bookmarks Add the webpage to your Bookmark list Quick access Open a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages Home screen Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen Saved pages Save the webpage content on your device so that you can access it offline Access history Access recently visited webpages From Internet tap Tools History TIP To clear your ...

Page 79: ...ing in Secret mode Secret mode settings Require a password or biometric lock to use Secret mode 1 From Internet tap Tabs 2 Tap More options Secret mode settings for the following options Use password Create a password to enable Secret mode and use biometrics Reset Secret mode Erase your Secret mode data and restore defaults Turn off Secret mode Disable Secret mode and return to normal browsing Fro...

Page 80: ...rom Messages tap Compose new message Record voice message Add an attachment Open More options Message search To quickly locate a message use the search feature 1 From Messages tap Search 2 Enter keywords in the Search field and then tap Search on the keyboard Apps Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 80 ...

Page 81: ...cy number to call Choose the number to dial for an emergency call Share info with emergency contacts Enable to send your location to your emergency contacts TIP You can also activate Emergency SOS by pressing Side button and Volume down button and then tapping Emergency call Emergency sharing Send a message with pictures and audio to your emergency contacts 1 From Settings tap Safety and emergency...

Page 82: ...ssages From Messages tap More options Settings Emergency alerts Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert From Settings tap Safety and emergency Wireless Emergency Alerts to customize notifications for emergency alerts TIP You can also access Emergency alerts in Notifications From Settings tap Notifications Advanced set...

Page 83: ...ur device including images videos music and sound clips You can also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts Search Storage locations Apps Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 83 ...

Page 84: ...ose to restore or permanently remove files that you delete Analyze storage Review the storage space used by the files on your device My Files settings Use My Files settings to customize your file management options and more Options may vary by service provider From My Files tap More options Settings for the following options Cloud accounts Connect to and manage your cloud services File management ...

Page 85: ...atures Contact your service provider for more information The actual appearance of the Phone app screen and available options varies by service provider Access voicemail Make a video call Make a call Apps Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 85 ...

Page 86: ...n the Call log 1 From Phone tap Recents to display a list of recent calls 2 Tap a contact and then tap Call Make a call from Contacts Call a contact from the Contacts app From Contacts swipe a contact to the right to call that contact 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...

Page 87: ...sponse On the incoming call screen drag Send message upward and select a message TIP On the incoming call pop up screen tap Send message and select a message End a call Tap End call 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 Press Volume buttons to increase or decrease the volume Switch to...

Page 88: ...l background for the following options Tap the image to preview the background Tap Background to choose a photo or video to display during a call Call pop up settings When calls are received while using other apps they can be displayed as pop ups From Phone tap More options Settings Call display while using apps The following options are available Full screen Display an incoming call in the full s...

Page 89: ... the information that you want to save to your Contacts list and tap Add to contacts 3 Tap Create new contact or Update existing contact Delete call records To delete Call log entries 1 From Phone tap Recents 2 Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log 3 Tap Delete Block a number By adding a caller to your Block list future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicem...

Page 90: ...ial You can make a call using Speed dial From Phone touch and hold the Speed dial number If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long enter the first digits and then hold the last digit Remove a Speed dial number You can remove an assigned Speed dial number 1 From Phone tap More options Speed dial numbers 2 Tap Delete by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial Emergency calls You ca...

Page 91: ...r and service plan may support the following calling services Place a multi party call Make another call while a call is in progress Options may vary by service provider 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 or the On hold number to switch between the two calls Tap Merge to hear both callers at once multi c...

Page 92: ...set up and configure Wi Fi calling Real Time Text RTT Type back and forth in real time with the other person while on a call Options may vary by service provider You can use RTT whenever you are calling someone whose phone also supports RTT or is connected to a teletypewriter TTY device The RTT icon appears on all incoming RTT calls 1 From Phone tap More options Settings 2 Tap Real time text for t...

Page 93: ...alth application is a great companion to your exercise routine it is always best to make sure you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen While moderate physical activity such as brisk walking is safe for most people health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program particularly if you have any of the following conditions Heart dis...

Page 94: ...in an exercise routine you consult with your doctor or medical practitioner If you are unsure of your health status have several health problems or are pregnant you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program Apps 94 ...

Page 95: ...ial networking services Learn more samsung com us support owners app samsung notes Set text options Insert Assign a title Navigate up Create notes Add text images voice recordings and more 1 From Samsung Notes tap Add 2 Use the text options to create content Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 95 Apps ...

Page 96: ... edits to notes you create 1 From Samsung Notes tap a note to open it 2 Tap Edit and make changes 3 When you are finished tap Navigate up Notes options You can edit sort or manage notes From Samsung Notes the following options are available Import PDF Open a PDF in Samsung Notes Search Search for a keyword More options Edit Select notes to share delete save as file lock or move View Switch between...

Page 97: ...tions Settings Customize settings for the Samsung Notes app All notes Open a list of all notes Shared notes Display notes shared with your contacts through your Samsung account Trash Review deleted notes for up to 15 days Folders Arrange your notes by group Manage folders Add remove and organize folders Apps 97 ...

Page 98: ...s and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device Learn more support google com chrome Drive Open rename and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account Learn more support google com drive Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based email service Learn more support google com mail Google Find online content with tools that learn what interests you Turn on your perso...

Page 99: ... Maps Learn more support google com maps Meet Make cross platform video calls on phones and tablets smart devices and on the web Learn more support google com meet Messages Send and receive messages over Wi Fi or data with Google s official app for texting and chat Learn more support google com messages Photos Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with Googl...

Page 100: ...th your Android phone at participating stores and within mobile apps with Google Wallet Learn more support google com wallet YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device Learn more support google com youtube YT Music Stream and browse playlists albums and artists from YouTube Music Learn more support google com youtubemusic Apps 100 ...

Page 101: ...LinkedIn Microsoft 365 OneDrive Outlook Access email calendar contacts tasks and more in Outlook Learn more support office com en us article outlook for ios and android help cd84214e a5ac 4e95 9ea3 e07f78d0cde6 Add attachment Send message Show formatting options Apps Devices and software are constantly evolving illustrations are for reference only 101 ...

Page 102: ...orld Microsoft 365 Enjoy the Word Excel and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft 365 app OneDrive Store and share photos videos documents and more in your free online OneDrive account accessible from your personal computer tablet or phone Apps 102 ...

Page 103: ...Settings Access Settings Connections Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Lock screen and security Accounts Device maintenance Accessibility Other settings 103 ...

Page 104: ...etween your device and a variety of networks and other devices Wi Fi Bluetooth NFC and payment Airplane mode SIM manager Mobile networks Data usage Mobile hotspot Tethering Nearby device scanning Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Private DNS Ethernet Connected devices Wi Fi You can connect your device to a Wi Fi network to access the Internet without using your mobile data 1 From Setti...

Page 105: ...Add a hidden network View more Define other advanced options such as IP and Proxy settings 4 Tap Save TIP Tap Scan QR code to connect to a Wi Fi network by using your device s camera to scan a QR code Wi Fi settings You can configure connections to various types of Wi Fi networks and hotspots manage saved networks and look up your device s network addresses Options may vary by service provider 1 F...

Page 106: ...onnect TIP When sharing a file tap Bluetooth to use this feature Rename a paired device You can rename a paired device to make it more recognizable 1 From Settings tap Connections Bluetooth and then tap to turn on Bluetooth 2 Tap Settings next to the device name and then tap Rename 3 Enter a new name and tap Rename Unpair from a Bluetooth device When you unpair from a Bluetooth device the two devi...

Page 107: ...out connecting to a network This technology is used by Android Beam and certain payment apps The device that you are transferring to needs to support NFC and it needs to be within four centimeters of your device From Settings tap Connections NFC and contactless payments and then tap to turn on this feature Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device to a compatible ...

Page 108: ...t the ability to use a dual SIM two physical SIM cards or an eSIM embedded SIM so that you can manage two mobile accounts without carrying two devices Options may vary by service provider Devices that support dual SIM contain two SIM card slots It may also have a microSD card slot for expandable storage if supported Devices that support dual SIM will receive software updates that enable the built ...

Page 109: ... TIP Use these features to help manage connection settings that may affect your monthly bill Data usage Check your current mobile and Wi Fi data usage You can also customize warnings and limits Options may vary by service provider From Settings tap Connections Data usage for the following options Data saver Enable to prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data in the background Allowed ne...

Page 110: ...other device to your Mobile hotspot by scanning a QR code instead of entering a password Configure mobile hotspot settings You can customize your mobile hotspot s security and connection settings 1 From Settings tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap to turn on Mobile hotspot and then tap Configure for the following settings Network name Change the name of your Mobile ho...

Page 111: ... hotspot and tethering 2 Tap an option Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device s Internet connection using Bluetooth Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable and then tap USB tethering Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter and then tap Ethernet tethering Nearby device scanning Set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device scanning...

Page 112: ...ation from your VPN administrator 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap More options Add VPN profile 3 Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator and tap Save Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap Settings next to a VPN 3 Edit the VPN and...

Page 113: ...ices Achieve mobile continuity between your device and other connected devices Options may vary by service provider From Settings tap Connected devices for the following features Quick Share Allow anyone with a Samsung account to share files with your device Auto switch Buds Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from another device to this device when you make a call answer a call or play media Ca...

Page 114: ...creen touches and other interactions Sound mode Vibrations Volume Ringtone Notification sound System sound Dolby Atmos Equalizer UHQ upscaler Adapt sound Separate app sound Sound mode You can change the sound mode on your device without using Volume buttons From Settings tap Sounds and vibration and then choose a mode Sound Use the sounds vibrations and volume levels you have chosen in Sound setti...

Page 115: ...stem vibration Configure vibration intensity and feedback for the following options System vibration intensity Drag the slider to adjust vibration intensity Touch interactions Vibrate when you tap navigation buttons or touch and hold items on the screen Dialing keypad Vibrate when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad Samsung keyboard Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard Charging Vibrate wh...

Page 116: ... buttons for media Set the default action of Volume buttons to control the media sound volume rather than whichever sound type is in use 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Volume 2 Tap Use Volume buttons for media to enable this feature Media volume limit Limit the maximum output of the device s volume while using Bluetooth speakers or headphones not included 1 From Settings tap Sounds and v...

Page 117: ... to be unique for each app using the App settings menu System sound Customize your device s sounds for actions like tapping the screen and charging the device Options may vary by service provider From Settings tap Sounds and vibration System sound for the following options System sound volume Drag the slider to adjust the system volume System sound theme Choose a sound theme to use for touch inter...

Page 118: ... vibration Sound quality and effects 2 Tap Equalizer to choose a music genre UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience This feature is only available with a headset connected 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects 2 Tap UHQ upscaler and choose an upscaling option Adapt sound Customize the sound for each ear and enha...

Page 119: ...p 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 Notifications You can prioritize and streamline app alerts by changing which apps send notifications and how notifications alert you App notifications Lock screen notifications Notification pop up style Do not disturb Advanced notifications settings Alert when phone pic...

Page 120: ...n Display Display notifications on the Always on Display screen Notification pop up style You can change the style and additional settings for your notifications From Settings tap Notifications Notification pop up style and then choose a pop up style Brief Enable customization of your notifications Apps to show as brief Choose apps to show as brief notifications Edge lighting style Choose a style ...

Page 121: ... disturb mode Allowed during Do not disturb Calls and messages Tap to allow Do not disturb exceptions App notifications Add apps that you would like to receive notifications from in Do not disturb mode Call message and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you don t allow the associated apps Alarms and sounds Enable sounds and vibrations for alarms events and reminders while Do n...

Page 122: ...s Notification reminders Enable and customize periodic reminders about notifications from selected apps and services Clear notifications to stop the reminders App icon badges Identify which apps have active notifications with badges that appear on their icons Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate the number of unread notifications Wireless Emergency Alerts Customize notifications for emerge...

Page 123: ...ening white or bright screens and notifications From Settings tap Display for the following options Light Apply a light color theme to your device default Dark Apply a dark color theme to your device Dark mode settings Customize when and where Dark mode is applied Turn on as scheduled Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule Screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness...

Page 124: ...tomatically adjust your screen s color temperature based on your usage patterns and the time of day Custom to set a schedule for when Eye comfort shield should be enabled Tap Set schedule and choose Always on Sunset to sunrise or Custom Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter Screen mode Your device has several screen mode options which adjust the screen quality for diff...

Page 125: ...djust the zoom level Full screen apps You can choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect ratio From Settings tap Display Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this feature and customize options Camera cutout You can hide the camera cutout area with a black bar From Settings tap Display Camera cutout and tap apps to enable this feature and customize options Screen timeout You can...

Page 126: ...d can be displayed when the screen is off From Settings tap Display Show charging information to enable Screen saver You can display colors or photos when the screen turns off or while charging 1 From Settings tap Display Screen saver 2 Choose one of the following options None Do not display a screen saver Colors Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors Photo table Display pictures ...

Page 127: ...anced features Motions and gestures Double tap to turn off screen to enable this feature Keep screen on while viewing Use the front camera to detect your face to keep the screen on From Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Keep screen on while viewing and tap to enable the feature One handed mode You can change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand 1 F...

Page 128: ...et a secure screen lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock Pattern PIN or Password This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks 1 From Settings tap Lock screen Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock Pattern PIN or Password 2 Tap to enable showing notifications on the lock screen The following options are available Show content Show notificatio...

Page 129: ...h and hold to edit Choose whether to allow items on the Lock screen to be edited by touching and holding them Always On Display Enable the Always On Display screen Learn more Always On Display Roaming clock Show the time both where you are and at home while you are roaming About Lock screen Update the Lock screen s software Find My Mobile You can protect your device from loss or theft by allowing ...

Page 130: ...last location Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level Retrieve calls and messages Display the last 50 numbers that your device has called or messaged Google Play Protect You can configure Google Play to regularly check your apps and device for security risks and threats From Settings tap Security and pri...

Page 131: ...g an app or service for the first time that wants to access certain features of your device a dialog box asks if you want to permit such access Controls and alerts Control app access to the camera microphone and clipboard 1 From Settings tap Security and privacy Privacy 2 Under Controls and alerts tap the following options to enable or disable Camera access Allow apps to use the camera if they hav...

Page 132: ...e them Security options Configure security features available on your device Options may vary by service provider From Settings tap Security and privacy for the following options Samsung Pass Access your favorite services with biometric data You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass Secure Folder Create a secure folder on your device to protect private content and apps from anyo...

Page 133: ...ng unauthorized use of your SIM card if someone attempts to use it in another device Make passwords visible Have characters displayed briefly in password fields as you type them Device admin apps Authorize security features and apps to have administrative access to your device Credential storage Manage the trusted security certificates installed on your device which verify the identity of servers ...

Page 134: ...eck how your location information is used Improve accuracy Enable other location scanning tools 1 From Settings tap Location Location services 2 Tap a connection method under Improve accuracy to add or remove from location services Wi Fi scanning Allow apps and services to scan for Wi Fi networks automatically even when Wi Fi is turned off Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and connect to n...

Page 135: ...ove an account Backup and restore Google settings Add an account You can add and sync all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add account 2 Tap one of the account types 3 Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts Account s...

Page 136: ...your Samsung account to back up your data Restore data Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data Google Account You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup 2 Under Google Drive tap Back up data External storage transfer You can back up your data to a USB storage device or restore backup data using Smart Switch Learn more Bring...

Page 137: ...m Settings tap Battery and device care Optimize now Battery Review how battery power is used for your various device activities From Settings tap Battery and device care Battery for the following options Power saving Save battery life by limiting background network usage syncing and location checking Choose from additional power saving options to save more power when this mode is enabled Backgroun...

Page 138: ...r exclude these apps and services Tap Apps not used recently for apps and services that are included in this group Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Excluded apps for a list of apps that have been excluded Tap Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory usage checks Tap RAM Plus to select how much internal storage to use as virtual memory to improve app performance Advanced ...

Page 139: ...device such as when it is being repaired Language and input Configure your device s language and input settings Change the device language You can add languages to your list and organize them according to preference If an app does not support your default language then it will move to the next supported language in your list 1 From Settings tap General management Language 2 Tap Add language and se...

Page 140: ... pitch Change the voice input language Download language packs to use while offline 1 From Settings tap General management Voice input 2 Tap a language pack to use with Voice input while offline Keyboard list and default Change your default keyboard modify built in keyboards and change keyboard settings From Settings tap General management Keyboard list and default for the following options Defaul...

Page 141: ...s tap General management Mouse and trackpad Pointer speed Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower Wheel scrolling speed Drag the slider to the right to scroll faster or to the left to scroll slower Enhance pointer precision Enable to make the mouse cursor move faster or slower depending on how fast you move your mouse Pointer size and color Change the size and color o...

Page 142: ...Enter the current date Set time Enter the current time Automatic time zone Use the time zone provided by your mobile network When Automatic time zone is disabled the following option is available Select time zone Choose a new time zone Set time zone based on location Receive time updates based on your location Use 24 hour format Set the format for displaying time Customization service Samsung devi...

Page 143: ...erything except the security language and account settings Personal data is not affected 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Reset all settings 2 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 Settings tap General management Reset Reset network settings 2 Tap Reset settings and c...

Page 144: ...ormation you want to keep has transferred to your storage area 2 Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password To reset your device 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Factory data reset 2 Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset 3 When the device restarts follow the prompts to set up your device Google Device Protection When you sign in to a Google Ac...

Page 145: ...p seeing hearing or otherwise operating their device Accessibility services allow you to configure your device to your requirements For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products please contact us at accessibility sea samsung com Recommended for you TalkBack Spoken assistance Visibility enhancements Hearing enhancements Interaction and dexterity Advanced settings Installed apps Abou...

Page 146: ...e to navigate your device 1 From Settings tap Accessibility Spoken assistance 2 Tap to enable the feature and tap an option to customize Speak keyboard input aloud The device will read aloud what you type on the keyboard Audio description If available automatically choose the audio soundtrack with an audio description while watching videos Bixby Vision for accessibility Add modes to read text alou...

Page 147: ...increase the contrast High contrast fonts Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Highlight buttons Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out better against the wallpaper Color inversion Revers...

Page 148: ...uding captioning sound balance and hearing aid support The devices covered by this User manual are hearing aid compatible and have these Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC rating s Device FCC ID HAC Rating Galaxy S23 FE A3LSMS711U M3 T3 2011 From Settings tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements and tap an option Real time text Activate real time text RTT calling Live Transcribe Use the microphone to rec...

Page 149: ...n and dexterity You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when interacting with your device Alternate input You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Universal switch Control your device with your customized switches Assistant menu Improve device accessibility ...

Page 150: ...he keyboard Touch settings You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Touch and hold delay Select a time interval for this action Tap duration Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as a tap Ignore repeated touches Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated touches Mouse and...

Page 151: ... tap an option Accessibility button Choose an accessibility shortcut for the Accessibility button Side and Volume up buttons Configure selected Accessibility features to open by quickly pressing Side and Volume up buttons at the same time Volume up and down buttons Configure selected services to turn on when you press and hold the Volume up and Volume down buttons for three seconds Notifications F...

Page 152: ...ftware version Open source licenses Review information for the open source licenses used for Accessibility Contact us If you have any questions or problems while using your device contact Samsung support through Samsung Members Access community forums error reports remote support and more if supported by your service provider From Settings tap Accessibility Contact us Other settings Configure othe...

Page 153: ...n how you use your device From Settings tap Advanced features Smart suggestions and tap an option to enable the feature Medical info Emergency responders and others can access your medical info even when your device is locked 1 From Settings tap Safety and emergency Medical info 2 Enter your allergies current medication and other medical information you would like to be available in an emergency 3...

Page 154: ...er serial number and IMEI information 2 Tap additional items for more information about your device TIP You can find your device s FCC ID from About phone Status information Samsung Knox Samsung Knox is Samsung s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind Additional licensing fee may be required Learn more samsungknox com en Settings 154 ...

Page 155: ...Learn more Videos youtube com samsungcare Samsung Care samsung com us support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter 155 ...

Page 156: ...eement Standard One year Limited Warranty End User License Agreement EULA and Health Safety Information for your device are available online Phone English samsung com us support legal mobile Spanish samsung com us support legal mobile sp This information can also be found on the device in the About device or About phone or About tablet section for example Settings About phone or About device or Ab...

Page 157: ...inely check this device to ensure it is working properly and is safe for children to use Samsung Electronics America Inc Address 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park New Jersey 07660 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Internet samsung com 2023 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners Manufactured under license from Dolby Labor...

Page 158: ...tual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the storage The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services features Legal information 158 ...

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