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Page 2: ...nuity Multi window Edge panels Enter text Customize your home screen App icons Wallpaper Widgets Home screen settings Status bar Notification panel Camera and Gallery Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode Record videos Camera settings Gallery View pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Take a screenshot Mobile continuit...

Page 3: ...ate DNS Ethernet Customization Display Notifications Sounds and vibration Security Lock screen and security Face recognition Accounts Add an account Account settings Remove an account Users Backup and restore Google settings Backup Google Account External storage transfer Accessibility Recommended for you TalkBack Visibility enhancements Hearing enhancements Interaction and dexterity Advanced sett...

Page 4: ...Getting started Tab A7 Lite Set up your device Start using your device 4 ...

Page 5: ...t camera Headset jack Volume keys USB charger Accessory port Rear camera Side key Speaker Microphone Getting started 5 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 6: ...IM microSD cards Place the SIM card and optional microSD card sold separately into the tray with the gold contacts facing down SIM microSD NOTE The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions Check with appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Getting started 6 Devic...

Page 7: ...ool down For more information visit samsung com us support answer ANS00076952 Start using your device Turn on your device Use the Setup Wizard Transfer data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Side key settings Accounts Navigation Navigation bar Customize your home screen Digital wellbeing and parental controls Biometric security Mobile continuity Multi window Edge panels Enter text Turn...

Page 8: ... learn about your device s features and more Transfer data from an old device Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts photos music videos messages notes calendars and more from your old device Smart Switch can transfer your data via USB cable Wi Fi or computer Visit samsung com smartswitch for more information 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 2 Follow the prompts an...

Page 9: ... automatically when the screen times out For more information about screen locks see Lock screen and security Side key Press to lock Press to turn on the screen and then swipe the screen to unlock it Getting started 9 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 10: ...d a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage apps installed from your account and make full use of your device s Android features When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen Google Device Protection is activated This service requires your Google Account information when resetting to factory settings For more information see Google Play Protec...

Page 11: ...Add an Outlook account Sign in to your Outlook account to view and manage email messages 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts 2 Tap Add account Outlook 11 Getting started ...

Page 12: ...bject on the touch screen may damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the warranty Tap Lightly touch items to select or launch them l Tap an item to select it l Double tap an image to zoom in or out Getting started 12 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 13: ... the screen l Swipe the screen to unlock the device l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options Getting started 13 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 14: ...hen move it to a new location l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen l Drag a widget to place it in a new location Getting started 14 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 15: ...screen to zoom in and out l Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in l Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out Getting started 15 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 16: ...te them l Touch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen Getting started 16 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 17: ... navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures Recent apps Home Back Getting started 17 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 18: ...ide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen experience Instead swipe to navigate your device 1 From Settings tap Display Navigation bar Swipe gestures to enable the feature 2 Tap an option to customize l More options Choose a gesture type and sensitivity l Gesture hints Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is located l Show butto...

Page 19: ...app it just removes the icon from a Home screen Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture video or preloaded wallpaper 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen and then tap Wallpapers 2 Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers My wallpapers Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers Gallery Choose pictures and videos saved in the...

Page 20: ... 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 Remove Delete a widget from your screen Settings Customize the function or appearance of the widget App info Review the widget usage permissions and more Home scree...

Page 21: ...ly add newly downloaded apps to the Home screen Hide apps 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 in Finder searches App icon badges Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications You can also choose the badge style Swipe down for notification panel Enable this feature to open ...

Page 22: ...to notifications settings and more simply open the Notification panel Device settings Quick settings Notification cards Getting started 22 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 23: ... Quick settings Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to display Quick settings Tap Finder search to search the device Tap Power off for Power off and Restart options Tap Open settings to quickly access the device s settings menu Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to change the button layout Tap Devices to control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings or Go...

Page 24: ...arging Mute Vibrate Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active Alarm Notification icons 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 For more information see Advanced settings 24 Getting started ...

Page 25: ...eived View how many notifications have been received from an app each day Unlocks View how many times an app has been opened each day Your goals Screen time Set a screen time goal and view your daily average App timers Set a daily limit for how long you use each app Ways to disconnect Focus mode Limit app usage for set periods of time to avoid distractions from your device Bedtime mode Schedule wh...

Page 26: ...ll lit area and the camera lens is clean 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Follow the prompts to register your face Face recognition management Customize how face recognition works From Settings tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Remove face data Delete existing faces Face unlock Enable or disable face recognition security Stay on Lock screen until swipe When...

Page 27: ...tions of your device across compatible mobile devices and computers Continue apps on other devices Continue apps on other devices This feature allows you to pick up where you left off on your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account The Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes apps are supported 1 From Settings tap Advanced features Continue apps on other devices 2 Tap to turn on the fe...

Page 28: ...e 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 Getting started 28 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 29: ...reen view 1 Drag the middle of the window border to resize the windows 2 Tap the middle of the window border for the following options Switch window Swap the two windows Add app combo to Edge panel Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Apps panel on the Edge screen 29 Getting started ...

Page 30: ...ccess apps tasks and contacts as well as view news sports and other information Apps panel Configure Edge panels Edge panel position and style About Edge panels Edge handle Swipe to the center of the screen to open the Edge panels Getting started 30 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 31: ... 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 Edit panel to add other apps to the Apps panel To add an app to the Apps panel find it on the left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an available space on the right column To create a folder shortcut drag an app from the left side of the screen on top of an app in t...

Page 32: ... From Settings tap Display Edge panels Handle for the following options Edge handle Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the edge of the screen Position Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen displays on Lock handle position Enable to prevent the handle position from being moved when touched and held Style Choose a color for the Edge handle Transparency Drag ...

Page 33: ...Enter text Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice Expand toolbar Getting started 33 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 34: ...oice typing Settings Access keyboard settings Handwriting Use your handwriting to enter text Search Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations Translate Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them into another language Clipboard Access the clipboard Text editing Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to cut copy and paste Modes Select a keyboard layout K...

Page 35: ...ou type with predictive text recommendations Auto spell check Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections More typing options Customize additional typing options Style and layout Keyboard toolbar View or hide the keyboard toolbar High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Theme Choo...

Page 36: ...omize handwriting options 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 View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard 36 Getting started ...

Page 37: ... text by speaking Return to keyboard Open settings 1 From the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input 2 Tap the screen and speak your text Getting started 37 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 38: ...om the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input 2 Tap Settings for options Block offensive words Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks Languages Choose the language for the keyboard Primary language Choose a primary language if more than one language is selected 38 Getting started ...

Page 39: ... quality pictures and videos using the Camera app Images and videos are stored in the Gallery where you can view and edit them Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode Record videos Camera settings Gallery View pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Take a screenshot ...

Page 40: ...mera app From Apps tap Camera TIP Quickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app Shooting modes Gallery Switch cameras Capture Zoom Settings Camera and Gallery 40 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 41: ...ange 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 shooting modes tray at the bottom of the Camera screen Deco Pic Decorate photos or videos in real...

Page 42: ...lowing options Intelligent features Scan QR codes Automatically detect QR codes when using the camera Pictures Swipe Shutter button to Choose to either take a burst shot or create a GIF when you swipe the shutter to the nearest edge Selfies Smart selfie angle Automatically switch to wide angle when there are two or more people in the selfie Save selfies as previewed Save selfies as they appear in ...

Page 43: ...picture taken in a few seconds Settings to keep Choose whether to launch Camera with the same shooting mode selfie angle and filters as the last time Storage location Select a memory location A memory card not included must be installed to view Storage location Shutter sound Play a tone when taking a picture Watermark Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures Reset settings Reset ...

Page 44: ... can view edit and manage pictures and videos From Apps tap Gallery Customize collections of pictures and videos View pictures and videos Sort images into custom albums Camera and Gallery 44 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 45: ...her app 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 view it and then tap Edit for the following options Transform Rotate flip crop or make other changes to the overall appearance of the picture Filters Add color effects Tone Adjust the brightness exposure contrast and more Sticker...

Page 46: ...t videos stored on your device 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a video to view it 3 Tap Edit to cut segments of the video 4 Tap Save and then confirm when prompted Share pictures and videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap More options Edit and select the pictures or videos you want to share 3 Tap Share and then choose an app or connection to use f...

Page 47: ...ced features Motions and gestures Palm swipe to capture 2 Tap to enable this feature Screenshot settings Modify screenshot settings From Settings tap Advanced features Screenshots l Screenshot toolbar Show additional options after you take a screenshot l Hide status and navigation bars Do not display the status bar or navigation bars on screenshots l Delete shared screenshots Automatically delete ...

Page 48: ...Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Microsoft apps 48 ...

Page 49: ...are turned off and hidden from the Apps list From Apps 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 b...

Page 50: ...ame the folder Palette Change the folder color Add apps Place more apps in the folder Tap apps to select them and then tap Done 3 Tap Back to close the folder Copy a folder to a Home screen You can copy a folder to a Home screen From Apps touch and hold a folder 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 folde...

Page 51: ... use for making calls sending messages going to websites and more Samsung app settings View a list of Samsung apps and customize their settings Your apps Tap an app to view and update information about its privacy and usage settings Options vary by app TIP To reset app options that have been changed tap More options Reset app preferences 51 Apps ...

Page 52: ...in one place For more information on Game Launcher visit samsung com us support owners app game launcher TIP If Game Launcher is not seen in the Apps list then from Settings tap Advanced features Game Launcher and then tap Samsung Flow Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow You can then view notifications and reply to messages from your phone on your connected tablet You can also use Mobi...

Page 53: ...Samsung TV Plus Enjoy free news entertainment and more on your Samsung TV and mobile devices 53 Apps ...

Page 54: ...basic and scientific math functions as well as a unit converter History View past calculations Unit converter Convert between measurements Apps 54 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 55: ...ious online accounts to consolidate all your calendars in one place Tap to view event Navigation drawer Create new event Go to today s date Stickers Apps 55 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 56: ...notification 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 above 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 Us...

Page 57: ...e Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms Turn alarm on or off Add alarm Apps 57 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 58: ...the slider to set the volume of the alarm Vibration Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert Snooze Allow snoozing Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing 3 Tap Save to save the alarm Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created 1 From Clock touch and hold an alarm 2 Tap Delete Alert settings You can set the device to vibrate for alarms and timers whether the S...

Page 59: ...e 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 59 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 60: ...utomatically updated To return 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 Stopwat...

Page 61: ...own 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 to disable vibration for the timer General settings View and configure settings for all Clock tools From Clock t...

Page 62: ... with personal accounts added to your device Accounts may also support email calendars and other features Add profile picture Add delete and expand fields Apps 62 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 63: ...s they are grouped at the top of your contact list and easily 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 File or Text 4 Choose a sharing met...

Page 64: ...s 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Groups 2 Tap Create group and then tap fields to enter information about the group Group name Enter a name for the new 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 Open drawer Groups and then tap a group To remove a contact touch ...

Page 65: ...om Contacts tap Open drawer Groups and then tap a group 2 Tap More options Delete To only delete the group tap Group only To delete the group and the contacts in the group tap Group and members Manage contacts You can import or export contacts as well as link multiple contacts into one contact entry Merge contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one contact by linking en...

Page 66: ...nd follow the prompts Export contacts Export contacts from your device as vCard files VCF 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Manage contacts 2 Tap Import or export contacts 3 Tap Export and follow the prompts Sync contacts Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Manage contacts 2 Tap Sync contacts Set default storage location Automatically save new...

Page 67: ...tacts Delete a single contact or multiple contacts 1 From Contacts touch and hold a contact to select it You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion 2 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted 67 Apps ...

Page 68: ...atures with Secret Mode Biometric Web Login and Contents Blocker Access Bookmarks Reload webpage Add to Bookmarks Navigate Access Tabs TIP Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung internet for more information Apps 68 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 69: ...ave a web page There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app From Internet tap Tools Add page to for the following options Bookmarks Add the webpage to your Bookmark list Quick access View 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...

Page 70: ...cret mode 2 Tap Start to begin browsing 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 Face Use Face recognition to keep Secret mode private Reset Secret mode Erase your secret mode data and restore defaults Tur...

Page 71: ...n also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts and SD card if supported Search Storage locations Additional locations such as an SD card and cloud accounts are displayed here if supported Apps 71 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 72: ...epending on the services you sign in to Analyze storage See what s taking up space in your storage My Files options Use My Files options to search edit clear file history and more Options may vary by carrier From My Files the following options are available Search Search for a file or folder More options Cloud service Connect to a carrier cloud service if available Analyze storage See what s takin...

Page 73: ...s and music You can share your notes easily using social networking services Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung notes to learn more Set text options Navigate up Assign a title Insert Apps 73 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 74: ...ake edits to notes you create 1 From Samsung Notes tap a note to view it 2 Tap Edit and make changes 3 Tap More options for the following Share Choose a file type and share the note Save as file Choose to save the note as a Samsung Note PDF Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint image or text file Delete Move the note into the Trash category Page template Apply a template to some or all pages Backgro...

Page 75: ...witch between Grid List or Simple list Notes menu You can view your notes by category From Samsung Notes tap Navigation drawer for the following options Settings View settings for the Samsung Notes app All notes View all notes Frequently used Quick access to commonly used notes Shared notebooks View notebooks shared with your contacts through your Samsung account Trash View deleted notes for up to...

Page 76: ... and bring your open tabs bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device Visit support google com chrome to learn more Drive Open view rename and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account Visit support google com drive to learn more Duo Make video calls Visit support google com duo to learn more Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based email service ...

Page 77: ...on Visit support google com maps to learn more Photos Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with Google Photos Visit support google com photos to learn more Google Play Movies TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play You can also view videos saved on your device Visit play google com store movies to learn more Play Store Find new apps movies a...

Page 78: ...YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device Visit support google com youtube to learn more YT Music Stream and browse playlists albums and artists from YouTube Music 78 Apps ...

Page 79: ...tlook Access email calendar contacts tasks and more in Outlook See Add an Outlook account Visit support office com en us article outlook for ios and android help cd84214e a5ac 4e95 9ea3 e07f78d0cde6 to learn more Add attachment Send message Show formatting options Apps 79 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 80: ... PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft Office mobile app OneDrive Store and share photos videos documents and more in your free online OneDrive account accessible from your personal computer tablet or phone 80 Apps ...

Page 81: ...Settings Access Settings Connections Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Device maintenance Lock screen and security Accounts Accessibility Other settings 81 ...

Page 82: ...nnections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices Wi Fi Bluetooth Airplane mode Mobile networks Data usage Mobile hotspot Tethering Nearby device scanning Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Private DNS Ethernet Wi Fi You can connect your device to a Wi Fi network to access the Internet without using your mobile data 1 From Settings tap Connecti...

Page 83: ...d 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 carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap to turn on Wi Fi 2 Tap More options Advanced Switch to mobile data When enabled your device will switch to mobile data whenever the Wi Fi connection is unstable...

Page 84: ...t your device from a Wi Fi Direct device From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi More options Wi Fi Direct Tap a device to disconnect it Bluetooth You can pair your device to other Bluetooth enabled devices like Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth enabled vehicle infotainment system Once a pairing is created the devices remember each other and can exchange information without having to enter the passk...

Page 85: ...ctions Bluetooth and then tap to turn on Bluetooth 2 Tap Settings next to the device and then tap Unpair Advanced options Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Bluetooth 2 Tap Advanced for the following options l Sync with Samsung account Sync files transferred through Bluetooth with your Samsung account l Table...

Page 86: ...e access to mobile networks while roaming Roaming Roaming state Enable or disable data while roaming on other mobile networks Signal strength View mobile signal strength Network mode You can select which network modes your mobile device can use Access Point Names Choose or add APNs which have the network settings your device needs to connect to your provider Network operators Choose available and ...

Page 87: ...ata from your plan Mobile data only apps Set apps to always use mobile data even when your device is connected to Wi Fi Alert me about data usage Enable alerts for when your mobile data usage reaches the amount you chose Mobile data usage View data usage over mobile connections over a period of time You can view total usage as well as usage by app Billing cycle and data warning Change the monthly ...

Page 88: ...pot 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 Configure for the following settings Network name View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot Security Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot Password If you choose a security level that uses a password you can view o...

Page 89: ...et up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device scanning This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning 2 Tap to turn on the feature Connect to a printer Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi Fi network to easily print documents and images from yo...

Page 90: ...From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap Settings next to a VPN 3 Edit the VPN and tap Save or tap Delete to remove the VPN Connect to a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap a VPN enter your log in information and tap Connect l To disconnect tap the VPN and then t...

Page 91: ...eractions Sound mode Vibrations Volume Notification sound System sounds and vibration Dolby Atmos Separate app sound Sound mode You can change the sound mode on your device without using the volume keys From Settings tap Sounds and vibration and then choose a mode Sound Use the sounds vibrations and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts Vibrate Use vibration ...

Page 92: ...on Volume and drag the sliders for each sound type TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume When pressed a pop up menu shows the volume level and current sound type You can tap the menu to expand it and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by dragging their sliders Use Volume keys for media Set the default action of the Volume keys to control the media sound volume rath...

Page 93: ...tification sound 2 Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it TIP You can also customize notifications sounds to be unique for each app using the App settings menu System sounds and vibration Customize your device s sounds and vibrations for actions like tapping the screen and charging the device Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Sounds and vibration System sound vibration control for...

Page 94: ... following options Dolby Atmos Experience breakthrough audio that flows above and around you Dolby Atmos for gaming Apply Dolby Atmos optimized for gaming Separate app sound You can choose to have an app play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the other sounds like notifications Connect to a Bluetooth device to make this option available in the Audio device menu 1 Fro...

Page 95: ...able customization of your notification colors lighting style and included apps Included apps View brief notifications for your apps Brief pop up settings Customize the Edge lighting style colors and enable notifications to show even while the screen is off Detailed Enable the default Samsung Notification settings Recently sent notifications You can view a list of apps that have sent notifications...

Page 96: ...ce in Do not disturb mode Exceptions Calls messages and conversations Tap to allow Do not disturb exceptions Alarms and sounds Enable sounds and vibrations for alarms events and reminders while Do not disturb mode is active Apps 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 ...

Page 97: ...unread notifications Display You can configure the screen brightness timeout delay font size and many other display settings Dark mode Screen brightness Eye comfort shield Font size and style Screen zoom Screen timeout Screen saver Double tap to turn on screen Double tap to turn off screen Dark mode Dark mode allows you to switch to a darker theme to keep your eyes more comfortable at night darken...

Page 98: ...ou can set a schedule to automatically turn this feature on and off From Settings tap Display Eye comfort shield and then choose one of the following options Tap Set schedule and choose Always on Sunset to sunrise or Custom Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter Font size and style You can change the font size and style to customize your device From Settings tap Display...

Page 99: ...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 in a photo table Photo frame Display pictures in a photo frame Photos Display pictures from your Google Photos account 3 Tap ...

Page 100: ...mance through the following actions Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Scanning for malware To use the quick optimization feature From Settings tap Battery and device care Optimize now Battery View how battery power is used for your various device activities From Settings ta...

Page 101: ... the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting For more information see Set up your device Mount a memory card When you install an optional memory card it is automatically mounted connected to the device and prepared for use However should you unmount the card without removing it from the device you need to mount it before it can be accessed 1 From Settings tap Battery and device care Storag...

Page 102: ...up as much memory as possible Tap View more to view the full list of apps and services using memory Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Apps not used recently to view apps and services that are included in this group Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Excluded apps to view a list of apps that have been excluded Tap Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory...

Page 103: ... supported language in your list 1 From Settings tap General management Language 2 Tap Add language and select a language from the list 3 Tap Set as default to change the device language To switch to another language on the list tap the desired language and then tap Apply Default keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device s menus and keyboards Additional keyboards can be downloaded...

Page 104: ...hysical keyboard and then choose an option Show on screen keyboard Show the on screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is also being used Keyboard shortcuts Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the screen Change language shortcut Enable or disable language key shortcuts for your physical keyboard Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services 1 From Settings ta...

Page 105: ... for an optional mouse or trackpad not included From Settings 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 y...

Page 106: ...nt date Set time Enter the current time Use 24 hour format Set the format for displaying time Troubleshooting You can check for software updates and if necessary reset services on your device Software update Check for and install available software updates for your device Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Software update for the following options Check for software updates Manually che...

Page 107: ...rk settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Reset accessibility settings You can reset device accessibility settings Accessibility settings in downloaded apps and your personal data are not affected 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Reset accessibility settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Auto restart at set times Optimize your device by restarting it a...

Page 108: ... Verify that the information 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 si...

Page 109: ...pps Encrypt or decrypt SD card Set up SIM card lock View passwords Device administration Credential storage Advanced security settings Permission manager Samsung Privacy Location Screen lock types You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high medium or no security Swipe Pattern PIN Password and None NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and ...

Page 110: ...ngs A secure screen lock is required for this feature Clock and information You can configure features that appear on the Lock screen like the clock and other useful information From Settings tap Lock screen for the following options Wallpaper services Enable additional features such as guide page and Dynamic Lock Screen Clock style Set the type and color of the clock on the Lock screen Roaming cl...

Page 111: ...nt is required and Google location service must be turned on in order to use Find My Mobile For more information visit samsung com us support owners app find my mobile Turn on Find My Mobile Before you can use the Find My Mobile feature you must turn it on and customize the options To access your device remotely visit findmymobile samsung com 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Find My Mob...

Page 112: ...ings tap Biometrics and security Encrypt or decrypt SD card 2 Tap Delete all data and encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessing an encrypted SD card Before initiating a Factory data reset make sure to decrypt the installed SD card first Decrypt SD card You can decrypt an optional mem...

Page 113: ...urn on the feature Device administration You can authorize security features and apps to have administrative access to your device 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Other security settings Device admin apps 2 Tap an option to turn it on as a device administrator Credential storage You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on your device which verify the identity of serve...

Page 114: ... lock Pin windows Pin an app on your device screen which prevents access to other features of your device Security policy updates Keep your device secure by checking for security updates Permission manager Apps might access features of your device that you permit them to like the camera microphone or location when they are running in the background not just when you are using the app You can set y...

Page 115: ...information about your device to Samsung when you are having technical problems Location Location services use a combination of GPS mobile network and Wi Fi to determine the location of your device 1 From Settings tap Location 2 Tap to turn on Location services TIP Some apps require location services be turned on for full functionality App permissions Configure permissions for apps that want to ac...

Page 116: ...etooth even when Bluetooth is turned off Recent location requests View a list of apps that have requested your location 1 From Settings tap Location 2 Tap to turn on Location services 3 Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app s settings Location services Location services store and use your device s most recent location data Certain apps can use this data to improve your search...

Page 117: ... account 2 Tap one of the account types 3 Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts Account settings Each account has its own custom settings You can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type Account settings and available features vary between account types From Settings tap Accounts and ...

Page 118: ...ock screen tap Manage users and tap a user or profile from the list Delete a User or Profile 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Users 2 Tap a user profile 3 Tap Delete user and then confirm when prompted NOTE Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles Deleting a user s profile removes the user account from the device entirely This includes the user s Google Account Samsung accou...

Page 119: ...settings for people who need help seeing hearing or otherwise operating their device Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for everyone For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products please contact us at accessibility sea samsung com Recommended for you TalkBack Visibility enhancements Hearing enhancements Interaction and dexterity Advanced se...

Page 120: ...viewing From Settings tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements and tap an option 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 s...

Page 121: ...use or touchpad accessories not included Font size and style Configure screen fonts Screen zoom Configure the screen zoom level Hearing enhancements You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device Options may vary by carrier Sounds You can adjust audio quality when using hearing aids or earphones From Settings tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements and tap an o...

Page 122: ...ity 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 for users with reduced dexterity Interaction...

Page 123: ...ouse and physical keyboard From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Auto click after pointer stops Automatically click on an item after the pointer stops over it Sticky keys When you press a modifier key like Shift Ctrl or Alt the key stays pressed down which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing one key at a time Slow keys Set how long a key must be...

Page 124: ...e time Volume up and down keys Configure selected services to turn on when you press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds Notifications From Settings tap Accessibility Advanced settings and tap an option Time to take action Choose how long to show messages that ask you to take action but are visible only temporarily like notifications Speak keyboard input aloud The device ...

Page 125: ...oid Auto About tablet Help View the user manual for your device From Settings tap Help Android Auto Android Auto brings the most useful apps to your device screen or your compatible car display in a format that makes it easy for you to keep your main focus on driving You can control features like navigation and maps calls and text messages and music From Settings tap Advanced features Android Auto...

Page 126: ... on automatically when Android Auto is connected to your car through USB About tablet View information about your device including current status legal information hardware and software versions and more 1 From Settings tap About tablet to view your model number serial number and IMEI information 2 Tap additional items to view more information about your device TIP You can view your device s FCC I...

Page 127: ...arn 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 Tips samsung com us support tips 127 ...

Page 128: ...online Tablet English samsung com us Legal Tablet HSGuide Spanish samsung com us Legal Tablet HSGuide 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 About tablet Legal information Samsung legal Or search Legal If your device required Federal Communications Commission FCC approval you...

Page 129: ...wners Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Some multimedia audio video files contain Digital Rights Management DRM technology to verify you have the right to use the files Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM protected files Screen images are simulated Appearance of device may vary ...

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