Samsung Galaxy S7 active User Manual Download

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S M A R T P H O N E

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device

and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy S7 active

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

Page 2: ... GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License and other open source licenses To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses please visit opensource samsung com Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG M...

Page 3: ...tion 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 to learn how location information will be used and protected Your device may be used to access the Internet and to download and or purch...

Page 4: ...UTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase You may opt out by either sending an email to optout sea samsung com with the subject line Arbitration Opt Out or by calling 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 For more detailed procedures please refer to the Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt Out section of the Limited W...

Page 5: ... 37 AT T Apps 39 Additional Apps 41 Activity Zone 42 Calculator 43 Calendar 44 Camera and Video 46 Clock 50 Contacts 52 Email 56 Galaxy Apps 58 Gallery 59 Internet 61 Memo 63 Messages 64 My Files 66 S Health 67 S Voice 69 Samsung Pay 70 Settings 72 How to Use Settings 73 Wi Fi 74 Bluetooth 76 Airplane Mode 78 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering 79 Data Usage 81 Mobile Networks 82 NFC and Payment 83 More ...

Page 6: ...nts Privacy and Safety 104 Easy Mode 106 Accessibility 107 Accounts 109 Google Settings 110 Backup and Reset 111 Active Key 113 Language and Input 114 Battery 116 Storage 117 Date and Time 119 Help 120 About Device 121 ...

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

Page 8: ...the Home screen Activate the Fingerprint security feature Recent Tap to display recent apps or touch and hold for Multi window Volume key Adjust the volume of your device s sounds and audio playback Active key Quickly launch features or applications with one touch Status light Display a light when the battery is charging or fully charged when a notification arrives or when recording voice Proximit...

Page 9: ...re information see S Health USB charger Accessory port Connect the USB charger included and other optional accessories not included Microphone Record audio and detect voice commands Speaker Play music and other sounds SIM card Memory card tray Install the SIM card and an optional memory card not included for storage of files For more information see Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card Rear came...

Page 10: ...K video recording a card with write speed in excess of 45Mbps is recommended Caution Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM card Memory card tray 1 Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card Memory card tray and then push until the tray pops out 2 Turn the tray over and place the SIM card in the bottom of the tray Make sure that the card s gold contacts face...

Page 11: ...water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues Do not expose the device to water at high pressure If the device is dropped or receives an impact the water and dust resistant features of the device may be damaged The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids Charge the Battery Your devic...

Page 12: ... device s display A solid color indicates a full charge You can also choose to display a percentage value Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery For more information see Battery Replaceable Screen Your device has a dual layer screen system The top layer is a replaceable screen and the bottom layer is a fixed screen The replaceable screen must al...

Page 13: ...creen is displayed It guides you through the basics of setting up your device Follow the prompts to choose a default language connect to a Wi Fi network set up accounts choose location services learn about your device s features and more Note Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve accessibility During setup you can enable or disable Voice Assistan...

Page 14: ... By default the device locks automatically when the screen times out To lock the device Press the Power key Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe Note To choose a more secure screen lock see Set a Screen Lock To unlock the device Press the Power key or Home key and then drag your finger across the screen ...

Page 15: ... sign in to a Google Account on your device Factory Reset Protection is turned on Factory Reset Protection FRP prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission For example if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device You will not be able to...

Page 16: ... device and enter text using the keyboard Warning Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty Know Your Device ...

Page 17: ... your applications Primary app shortcuts Displays these shortcuts on all Home screens Home screen indicator Indicates which Home screen is currently visible App shortcuts Launches your favorite applications Widget Runs as a simple application extension not a shortcut on a Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device Home screen indicator Status bar Widget Apps list Prima...

Page 18: ...creens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen To enable or disable this feature tap On Off at the top of the screen Wallpapers Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers 1 From a Home screen pinch the screen 2 Tap Wallpapers to customize For more information see Wallpaper To access Wallpaper settings From a Home...

Page 19: ... shortcut drag it to a Home screen and then release it Remove a Shortcut You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Home screen 1 Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it 2 Drag the app shortcut to Remove and release it Note Removing a shortcut does not delete the app it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items Create a Folder Y...

Page 20: ...e Wi Fi active Wi Fi is active Wi Fi available A Wi Fi network is available NFC enabled NFC Near Field Communication is enabled Notification Icons Missed call A call has been missed Call in progress A call is in progress Call on hold A call is on hold New email New email has arrived New Gmail New Gmail has arrived New voicemail New voicemail message has been received New message New text or multim...

Page 21: ...ouch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen Swipe the screen to unlock the device Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options Drag Touch and hold an item and then move it to a new location Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a ...

Page 22: ...ms to delete or share Delete Tap to select items to delete Share Tap to select items to share and then choose a sharing method Edit Tap to customize the screen On Off button Tap to turn the option on or off Checkbox Tap to enable or select When enabled a checkmark is displayed You can often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all Menu Tap to view available options for the field ...

Page 23: ...ion card View details about a notification Quick connect Search for nearby devices to connect with quickly and easily Screen brightness Adjust screen brightness Quick settings Quickly enable or disable a feature Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events device status and more For details open the Notification panel Quick settings Screen brightness View all Set...

Page 24: ...e Notification panel 2 Tap View all and then tap Edit Quick settings Drag the icons to change their positions The first ten icons appear on the Notification panel Quick connect Tap On Off to show or hide this feature on the Notification panel 3 Tap Done to save Quick Connect Search for nearby devices automatically to connect to them quickly and easily 1 Drag the Status bar down to display the Noti...

Page 25: ...he screen and copy information from one app to the other Note Multi window is not available for all apps 1 From any screen touch and hold Recent 2 Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view or If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window tap another app to add it in split screen view Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time Window cont...

Page 26: ... Note Only applications that support Multi window have the Multi window icon Window Controls Select an app window and then tap Window controls in the middle of the window border Controls Switch windows Switch locations between Multi window apps Drag and drop content Move items between the app windows Drag an item to share from one window to another Not all applications support this feature Minimiz...

Page 27: ...yboard settings Note Available options depend on the app in use Not all options are available for all apps Predictive Text Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries and can automatically complete common words Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts messages email and social networking sites improving the accuracy of predicting text entries Configu...

Page 28: ...u may need to touch and hold Options left of the Space bar to find it 2 Speak your text Note Tap Settings Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System 2 Tap Language and input Google voice typing for options For more information see Google Voice Typing ...

Page 29: ...gency mode Use Emergency Mode While in Emergency mode your device conserves power The following apps and features are available on the Home screen Flashlight Use the device s flash as a steady source of light Emergency alarm Sound an audible siren Share my location Send your location information to your emergency contacts Phone Launch the call screen Internet Launch the Web browser Add Add other a...

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

Page 31: ...ck your voicemail For more information see Set Up and Access Voicemail Keypad Dial the number that you want to call Tabs Display a log of all dialed received and missed calls Display contacts marked as favorites Display your contacts and select a contact to call Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad recent calls favorites and contacts Tabs Keypad Voicemail Call Hide the keypad More opti...

Page 32: ...r Your phone number can be found in Settings From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System About device Status SIM card status Your phone number is displayed in the My phone number field Call Settings There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu From a Home screen tap Phone More Settings or From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device Applications Phone ...

Page 33: ...pe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact Dial a Recent Number All incoming outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list the associated name is also displayed 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Log A list of recent calls is displayed 3 Tap a contact and then tap Call Video Calls To make Video calls 1 From a ...

Page 34: ... ready to end your call Multitask While on a Call If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar This lets you continue with your current call and do something else such as access the contacts list view a recent email or locate a picture To return to the call screen Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and then ...

Page 35: ...s call and answer the new call 3 Tap the previous On hold number entry and select Swap to switch between the two calls This places the new caller on hold and activates the previous call Video Call Options To change the call type during a video call Tap Call type The following options are available Show me or Hide me Turn your camera on or off The option depends on whether your camera is currently ...

Page 36: ...future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail and messages are not received 1 From a Home screen tap Phone Log 2 Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list 3 Tap More Block unblock number Call block Tap On Off to block calls from this number Message block Tap On Off to block messages from this number 4 Tap OK to save your changes You can also modify the Block list in Sett...

Page 37: ...Tap an unassigned number Add contact 4 Tap a contact to assign to the number The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can make a call using Speed dial 1 From a Home screen tap Phone Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed 2 Touch and hold the Speed dial number If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long enter the first digits and t...

Page 38: ...your phone to call for help in an emergency When accessed from a locked screen only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller The rest of the phone remains secured Swipe Lock Screen If the Lock screen is set to Swipe you can access the call screen in a couple of ways 1 Drag Phone upward to open the call screen or Swipe across the screen to unlock it and then tap Phone 2 Enter the e...

Page 39: ...llow the voice prompts from the voicemail center Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone You can access your voicemail from another phone 1 From another phone dial your wireless phone number Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting 2 Press the asterisk or star key on the phone you are using 3 Enter your password and you are connected to your voicemail Visual Voicemail Use Visual voicemail to R...

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

Page 41: ...sung com levant apps mobile galaxyapps to learn more Uninstall or Disable Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view To uninstall or disable an app 1 From a Home screen tap Apps 2 Tap Edit Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display Uninstall disable on their shortcut 3 Tap Uni...

Page 42: ...hlighted box is displayed 3 Release the app shortcut to create the folder Enter folder name Name the folder Palette Change the folder color Add application Place more apps in the folder Tap apps to select them and then tap Add 4 Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it To add more apps touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it to the folder 5 Tap Done when finished To launch apps in a folde...

Page 43: ...Visit gmail com to learn more Google Search not only the Internet but also the apps and contents of your device Google Now Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them Visit google com landing now to learn more Note When Google Now is enabled you can access it by tapping Google Hangouts Meet friends and fa...

Page 44: ... view videos saved on your device Visit play google com store movies to learn more Play Music Play music and audio files on your device Visit play google com music to learn more Play Store Find new apps movies and TV shows music books magazines and games in Google Play store Visit play google com store to learn more YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your device Visit youtube com to...

Page 45: ...e Help Access online information to help with your device questions DIRECTV DIRECTV brings you all the entertainment you love on just about any device you have in your possession Stream live TV Watch the latest blockbusters and hottest shows On Demand Even watch your DVR recordings Any time anywhere DriveMode Auto reply when you are driving and do not want to answer the phone You can auto reply to...

Page 46: ...ve Amazon Shop at amazon com from your device Visit amazon com to learn more Amazon Kindle Download books for reading right on your device You must have an account with Amazon to use the Kindle application Lookout Configure and manage key security options such as anti virus and anti malware technology a lost and stolen device locater service an application privacy adviser and a backup service Uber...

Page 47: ...ebook app Share updates photos and videos as well as text chat and play games Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you With a library of over 13 million songs and 200 stations the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through ...

Page 48: ... or a selected location Barometer Displays your elevation and atmospheric pressure S Health This is a shortcut to the S Health app For more information see S Health Compass Displays the compass heading that your device is pointing to and also your latitude and longitude Flashlight Allows you to use your device as a flash light You can also set it to blink and adjust the brightness Stopwatch Allows...

Page 49: ...onal functions on your calculator To clear the calculator history Tap History Clear history Tip Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard Touch and hold an entry in the display field and then tap Copy Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions such as sin cos and tan To use the Scientific calculator...

Page 50: ...eek Day Display today s schedule by hour Swipe across the screen to display another day Tasks Display all tasks 3 Tap Today to return to the current date Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Calendar 2 Tap Add to add an event 3 Enter details for the event and then tap Save Share an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar 1 From a...

Page 51: ...n which the task is saved You can change the task to an event by tapping My calendars Reminder Set a reminder alert Notes Save a note with your task Priority Assign a priority to the task 5 Tap Save to save the task Delete a Task You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Calendar 2 Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day or tap Menu Tasks from...

Page 52: ... picture Switch cameras Switch between the rear and front cameras Shooting mode Change the shooting mode More settings Configure other camera settings Quick settings Select camera settings or options Show or hide settings Show or hide the camera settings Camera and Video Show or hide settings Quick settings Record video Take a picture Switch cameras Shooting mode More settings Gallery ...

Page 53: ...editing tools Live broadcast Broadcast live on YouTube Share your link with friends so they can watch your video in real time For more information see Live Broadcast Virtual shot Create multi directional views of locations Download Download additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store Info Read information about each available camera mode More See more options for the camera modes Rear cam...

Page 54: ...ion when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the picture Review pictures Set to show pictures after taking them Quick launch Open camera by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession Storage location Select the memory location for storage This option only appears if an optional memory card not included is installed Volume keys function Use the Volume key as the camer...

Page 55: ...your Live broadcast with contacts before recording or share the link after you have finished recording and it has been posted to YouTube To invite contacts before broadcasting 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Camera Mode Live broadcast 2 Tap Invite and select contacts or groups to share your Live broadcast with 3 Tap Save to send invites To share a Live broadcast while broadcasting Tap Share and sele...

Page 56: ... configure an alarm Date Choose the day for this alarm Time Set a time for the alarm Repeat Choose when to repeat the alarm Options Tap to view and set the following options Alarm type Choose whether the alarm uses sound vibration or sound and vibration to alert you Volume Drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm Alarm tone Choose a sound to play for the alarm Snooze Allow snoozing Set inter...

Page 57: ...ght corner of the city entry Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Clock 2 Tap Stopwatch and use the following options Start Begin timing Stop Stop timing Lap Keep track of lap times Resume Continue timing after stopping the clock Reset Reset the Stopwatch to zero Timer The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours 59 m...

Page 58: ...our finger across the alphabetical list to select a letter with better precision Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Create contact and then tap contact fields to enter information Choose a storage account for the contact You can store the contact on the device your SIM card or sync it with an account Tap Contact photo to assi...

Page 59: ...ou previously linked 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap the contact to display it 3 Tap More Manage linked contacts 4 Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them from the main contact Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Touch and hold a contact to select it You can also tap other contacts or tap th...

Page 60: ... Groups and then tap a group 3 Tap Edit and enter a new name 4 Tap Save Add Contacts to a Group You can add contacts to a group 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Groups and then tap a group 3 Tap Edit Add member and then tap the contacts you want to add When finished tap Done 4 Tap Save Send a Message to a Group You can send a text message to members of a group 1 From a Home screen tap ...

Page 61: ...p to delete 3 Tap More Delete 4 Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap More Settings 3 Tap an option and follow the prompts ...

Page 62: ...x for the account Note To configure email account settings at any time tap More Settings Tap the email account to display its settings View Multiple Email Accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email accounts individually 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder Email 2 Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view the curren...

Page 63: ...ap Done The contact is displayed in the recipients field Tap More to add Cc and Bcc fields 3 Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text Tap Attach to add Files Images Audio and more to your email Tap More for additional email options 4 Review your message and tap Send Remove Email Accounts To remove an email account 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder Email 2 Tap More Settings 3 Tap...

Page 64: ...s Galaxy Essentials Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen apps available through Samsung Apps From Galaxy Essentials you can access and download a collection of premium content free of charge To access Galaxy Essentials 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder Galaxy Apps 2 Swipe across to Exclusives and find Galaxy Essentials 3 Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials ...

Page 65: ...r folder and then tap an image or video When viewing an image or video you can swipe left or right to view the next or previous image or video Zoom In or Out Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image Double tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or zoom out Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in Pinch the screen to zoom out Play Videos You can play videos stored on yo...

Page 66: ...s and videos in the current folder Set as contact picture Set the image as the photo for a contact Set as wallpaper Set the image as a wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens Share Images and Videos You can share images and videos from your Gallery 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Gallery 2 Tap a folder to open it 3 In a folder tap More Share select images and videos and then tap Share to send them t...

Page 67: ...Web Site To view a web site Tap the address field enter the web address and then tap Go on the keyboard To zoom in or out Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out Stretch the screen to zoom in Browser Tabs Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time To open a new tab Tap Tabs New tab To close a tab 1 Tap Tabs 2 Tap Close by the tabs you want to close Bookmarks The Bookmarks pa...

Page 68: ...search history and leave no traces such as cookies on your device Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows Note Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab To enable Secret mode 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder Internet 2 Tap Tabs 3 Tap Turn on secret 4 Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode data with a password or Tap Do not use...

Page 69: ...memo 3 Tap Save when finished Edit Memos You can make edits to memos you create 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Memo 2 Tap a memo to view it 3 Tap the content and make edits When you are finished tap Save Browse Memos You can browse memos you create From a Home screen tap Apps Memo Browse memo entries by swiping up or down To search for a memo tap Search Memo Options You can edit share or manage mem...

Page 70: ...ed and their type Create and Send Messages This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Messages 2 Tap Compose 3 Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from your Contacts You can also select the recipient based on Groups Favorites or Logs If adding a recipient from your ...

Page 71: ...e the settings for text messages multimedia messages push messages and more From a Home screen tap Apps Messages More Settings Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network PLAN For more information contact your wireless provider Emergency alerts allows...

Page 72: ...rs if an optional memory card is installed Download history View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device Documents View document files Images View image files Audio View audio files Videos View video files Google Drive Use a Google Account for cloud storage Note Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to My Files Options Use My File options to search edit clear f...

Page 73: ...ty 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 disease Asthma or lung disease Diabetes or liver or kidney disease Arthritis You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart lung or other serious disease such as Pa...

Page 74: ...s have several health problems or are pregnant you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you Consider it the first step on your path to physical fitness ...

Page 75: ...list 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder S Voice 2 Speak a command 3 Tap Microphone if the device does not hear you or to give it another command Tip Tap Help for example commands S Voice Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the S Voice app 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder S Voice 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap an option and follow the prompts ...

Page 76: ...Install and follow the prompts Note You must log in to your Samsung account or create a new Samsung account to use Samsung Pay Simple Pay Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off Lock Screen or Home screen using Simple Pay To customize Simple Pay 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung folder Samsung Pay 2 Tap More Settings Use Simple Pay 3 Tap On Off to enable Simple Pay on each screen To use Simple ...

Page 77: ...ed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices Payments are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each time so your device only allows payments with your consent If your device is ever lost you can use the Find My Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even more protection For more information see Find My Mo...

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

Page 79: ...s If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting you can use the Search feature 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Search Enter a word or words in the Search field As you type settings that match display on the screen Tap an entry to go to that setting Customize Quick Settings Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use When you first access th...

Page 80: ... wireless Access Point Wi Fi Networks To scan for a Wi Fi network and connect to it 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap Wi Fi and then tap On Off to turn Wi Fi on When Wi Fi is turned on your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them 3 Tap the network you want to connect to When you select an open network you are automatically connected to the network...

Page 81: ...m Wi Fi Auto connect to AT T Wi Fi Automatically connect to an AT T Wi Fi hotspot as soon as your device detects it Install network certificates Install authentication certificates MAC address View your device s MAC address which is required when connecting to some secured networks not configurable IP address View your device s IP address not configurable Help Learn about setting up and using Wi F...

Page 82: ...r nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them To manually perform a new scan tap Scan Pair Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one time process Once a pairing is created the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information withou...

Page 83: ...h 3 Tap Settings next to the previously paired device and then tap Rename 4 Enter a new name and tap Rename Delete a Paired Device Unpair When you unpair from a Bluetooth device the two devices no longer recognize each other To connect again you have to pair the devices 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap Bluetooth and then tap On Off to turn on Bluetooth 3 Tap Settings next t...

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

Page 85: ...e from the list 6 Enter your device s Mobile hotspot password on the target device Allowed Devices List Control whether devices connect to your Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list After you add devices to the list they can scan for your device and connect using your device s Mobile hotspot name and password Note Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data se...

Page 86: ...ad of masking it Show advanced options Access advanced options including Broadcast channel and to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile hotspot Timeout Settings Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no connected devices 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 3 Tap More Timeout settings and then select an interval ...

Page 87: ...mobile data International Data Roaming Enable data roaming on your device Set mobile data limit Your mobile data connection is turned off when the specified limit is reached By application View data usage by application 3 Tap More for the following options Restrict background data Restrict some apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi Fi network Show Hide Wi Fi usage Display...

Page 88: ...llow your device to connect to data services while roaming Significantly higher charges may result Access Point Names Choose or add APNs Network operators Choose available and preferred networks AT T MicroCell To search for an AT T MicroCell 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap Mobile networks 3 Tap Network operators Search for AT T MicroCell Your AT T MicroCell must be install...

Page 89: ... Settings Connections 2 Tap NFC and payment 3 Tap On Off to turn NFC on 4 Tap Android Beam and tap On Off to turn Android Beam on 5 Touch the back of your device with another NFC capable device to transfer content and tap the screen displaying the file you want to share Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases on your device ...

Page 90: ...service and follow the prompts Note Tap Download plug in to install additional print service drivers MirrorLink Mirror your device s display on your car s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection Note To use this feature your car system must support MirrorLink To turn on MirrorLink 1 Connect your device to your car s system using the USB cable 2 On your device s Home screen tap ...

Page 91: ... Disconnect Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection you can edit or delete the connection 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections 2 Tap More connection settings VPN 3 Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete 4 Edit the VPN and tap Save or Tap Delete to delete the VPN Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi Fi Mobile data and Bluetooth settings with...

Page 92: ...ings Device 2 Tap Sounds and vibrations Vibrate while ringing to enable this option Adjust the Volume Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones notifications and other audio Tip You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Sounds and vibration Volume and drag the sliders to set the def...

Page 93: ...ust be configured for this option to be available Do Not Disturb This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts The options below determine what notifications can make sounds and during what time periods you want to enter this mode To activate Do not disturb mode 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Sounds and vibration Do not disturb 3 Tap Turn on now to enable this ...

Page 94: ...he Samsung keyboard is tapped Keyboard vibration Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset Note Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset not included is connected Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings D...

Page 95: ...receive alerts from Alerts include notifications sounds and vibrations 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Notifications 3 Tap On Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps ...

Page 96: ... Font to choose a font size and style Drag the slider to adjust the font size Tap a font style to select a font or tap Download fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps 3 Tap Done to set the font size and style Enable Icon Backgrounds You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Displa...

Page 97: ... the current software version and license information Select a Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Display Screen mode and choose a screen mode Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to automatically optimize the display to match the type of image displayed and other criteria such as battery level or Choose a spec...

Page 98: ...ap On Off to enable Screen saver 4 Configure options Colors Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors Photo table Display pictures in a photo table Tap Settings for options Photo frame Display pictures in a photo frame Tap Settings for options Photos Display pictures from your Google Photos account Tap Settings for options 5 Tap More for additional options Preview See a demonstration...

Page 99: ...ier input with one hand Other Features Configure other useful features For example you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Advanced features 3 Tap On Off to enable each of the following Quick launch camera Open the Camera by quickly pressing t...

Page 100: ...nager options 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Smart Manager 3 Tap each of the following for options Battery Check the battery power and time remaining to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power The usage time remaining shows the time rem...

Page 101: ...Change system settings Select which apps can change system endings Reset app preferences Reset options that have been changed Existing app data is not deleted Note Options vary by application Manage Apps You can view and update information about an application including memory usage default settings and permissions 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Device 2 Tap Applications Application manage...

Page 102: ...se a default browser app Calling app Choose a default calling app Messaging app Choose a default messaging text and multimedia app Set as default Choose default apps for other functions Home screen Choose a Home screen type Device assistance app Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenie...

Page 103: ...oaded wallpapers To change wallpaper 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap Wallpaper 3 Tap Home screen Lock screen or Home and lock screen 4 Tap an image to preview it and then tap Set as wallpaper Tap Wallpaper motion effect to allow the wallpaper to shift slightly as you move the device Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers ...

Page 104: ...pp icons You can apply a theme to your Home or Lock screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap Themes Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens Tap More themes to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account 3 Tap Apply to apply the selected theme ...

Page 105: ...n by adding application shortcuts widgets folders and using wallpapers To customize Home screen From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal Home screen or From a Home screen either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen For more information see Home Screen ...

Page 106: ...secured lock screen option Show content Hide content Do not show notifications 4 Tap Set up to set up and use fingerprints to unlock the device in addition to a PIN pattern or password Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup 5 Choose a screen lock option Info and app shortcuts Display a dual clock or information such as the weather on the Lock screen Notifications on lock screen Show notifications on...

Page 107: ...ch to enable or disable fingerprint security Find My Mobile Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked tracked and for your data to be deleted remotely To access your device remotely visit findmymobile samsung com Note You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap L...

Page 108: ...t up change password and follow the prompts SIM Card Lock Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary screen lock type when unlocking the device 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap Lock screen and security Other security settings Set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts 3 Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature 4 Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN View Passwords ...

Page 109: ...es you have installed User certificates View user certificates Install from device storage Install a new certificate from storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap Lock screen and security Other security sett...

Page 110: ...nnections for determining your location Wi Fi scanning Allow apps and services to scan for Wi Fi networks automatically even when Wi Fi is turned off Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth even when Bluetooth is turned off Recent Location Requests Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests 1 From...

Page 111: ...and safety Private mode 3 Tap On Off to enable Private mode 4 Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode Report Diagnostic Info This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap Privacy and safety Report diagnostic info 3 Read the consent information and then tap Yes to enable this...

Page 112: ...m a Home screen tap Apps Settings Personal 2 Tap Easy mode 3 Tap Easy mode to enable this feature When Easy mode is enabled you can swipe down the page and select which apps you want to display on the Home screens 4 Tap the apps you want to add or remove 5 Tap Done to save your settings To disable Easy mode 1 From a Home screen tap Settings Personal 2 Tap Easy mode Standard mode to exit Easy mode ...

Page 113: ...rmation about nearby objects Font size Set the font size High contrast fonts Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Show button shapes Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out Magnifier windo...

Page 114: ...nctions Only show application notifications in the Notification panel and the Status bar More settings Direction lock Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of four to eight directions Direct access Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key quickly three times in succession Notification reminder Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications Answering and ending ...

Page 115: ...unt to view the sync settings for that account 4 Tap individual data items to sync 5 Tap More Sync all or Sync now to synchronize the account Note Sync options and the location of the sync command differ depending on the account type Account Settings Each account has its own set of settings In addition you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type Note Account settings and av...

Page 116: ...figure your Google advertising profile Location Configure your Google location settings Nearby Use your device s sensors to connect with nearby devices Search Now Configure your Google search settings and Google Now settings Security Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings Set up nearby device Set up another device using Wi Fi and Bluetooth Note These options may change if ...

Page 117: ... Automatic restore Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers When enabled backed up settings are restored when you reinstall an application Auto Restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times The device only restarts if it is not in use and battery power is more than 30 Note Any unsaved data is lost when the device restarts To enable Auto restart 1 From...

Page 118: ... other files Any data stored on an external Memory card is not affected Note When you sign in to a Google Account on your device Factory Reset Protection is activated This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen For more information see Factory Reset Protection If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection FRP feature turned on you must enter...

Page 119: ...t press Select the app that you want to be activated whenever you short press the Active key 4 Tap Long press Select the app that you want to be activated whenever you long press the Active key 5 Tap Double press Select the app that you want to be activated whenever you double press the Active key Note The Active key can be used to take pictures when your camera is open You can use the Active key ...

Page 120: ...Play store Samsung Keyboard Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System 2 Tap Language and input Samsung keyboard for options English US Set the keyboard type Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard Add input languages Choose which languages are available on the keyboard To switch between languages slide the Space bar sideways Predictive text Predictive t...

Page 121: ... Bluetooth headset Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset not included if one is connected Text to Speech Options Configure your Text to Speech TTS options TTS is used for various accessibility features such as Voice Assistant For more information see Accessibility 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System 2 Tap Language and input Text to speech for options Preferred TTS engine Choose either...

Page 122: ...Optimize battery usage to select apps to optimize their individual battery usage Power saving mode Save battery power by limiting your device s performance limiting vibration feedback and restricting location services and most background data Ultra power saving mode Save battery power by using a minimal Home screen layout and limiting the number of usable apps Detail View details on apps that have...

Page 123: ... files Cached data The amount of data currently cached 4 Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content stored on your device To increase available memory 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System 2 Tap Storage 3 Tap Internal storage if an optional memory card is installed 4 Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps 5 Tap Delete to confirm Memory Card SD Card Once an optional memory ca...

Page 124: ...moval tool into the hole on the SIM card Memory card tray and push until the tray pops out 5 Remove the memory card from the tray and slide the tray back into the slot Format a Memory Card Warning When formatting an SD card you should back up your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Syst...

Page 125: ...Settings System 2 Tap Date and time The following options are available Automatic date and time Receive date and time updates from the wireless network Set date Enter the current date only available when Automatic date and time is disabled Set time Enter the current time only available when Automatic date and time is disabled Select time zone Choose your local time zone only available when Automat...

Page 126: ...for using your device 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings System 2 Tap Help for information about New features Getting started Applications Settings 3 Tap Sort by to sort the topics by category or alphabetically 4 Tap Search to search for a topic ...

Page 127: ...tap items for more details Software update Check for and install available software updates Status View the status of the battery network and other information about your device Legal information View legal notices and other legal information including your embedded Samsung legal information Device name View and change your device s name Additional device information includes the Model number Andr...

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