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Page 1: ...SAMSUNG Galaxy S8 I S8 USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...device Start using your device Learn about your device Navigation 1 2 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 12 16 17 Navigation bar 19 Home screen 21 Customize your Home screen 22 Status bar 28 Notification panel 30 Edge scr...

Page 3: ...ogle Apps Internet Messages 49 52 54 55 60 62 65 71 75 83 86 87 92 94 98 My Files 101 Phone 103 Samsung Gear 113 Samsung Notes 114 Samsung Pay 116 Samsung 118 Secure Folder 120 Smart Switch 122 Samsun...

Page 4: ...e Networks Ethernet Sounds and vibration 130 132 132 133 133 134 137 137 139 140 140 141 141 143 144 Sound mode 145 Vibrations 146 Volume 146 Ringtone 147 Notification sounds 147 Do not disturb 148 Sy...

Page 5: ...Device security 154 155 155 156 156 157 157 157 158 159 159 160 160 162 163 Language and input 163 Date and time 167 Report diagnostic information 168 Reset 168 Factory data reset 169 Auto restart 171...

Page 6: ...unt Backup and restore Google settings Accessibility 177 178 178 179 179 179 180 180 181 182 183 183 185 186 187 Vision 188 Hearing 189 Dexterity and interaction 190 More accessibility settings 191 Ac...

Page 7: ...Samsung Care 195 Legal 196 Legal information 197 vi...

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

Page 9: ...using your device For more information see Face recognition on page 42 Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps You can also use your fingerprint to verify your ide...

Page 10: ...Water and dust resistance This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system For more information see Maintaining water and dust resistance on page 201 Special features 3...

Page 11: ...Getting started Learn about your mobile device hardware assembly procedures and how to get started using your new device...

Page 12: ...Front camera Iris scanner Power key Bixby key Iris detection LED Proximity sensors Earpiece Volume keys Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Getting...

Page 13: ...evice is outside a specific range from the body l Power key Press to turn the screen on or off Press and hold to select a power control option Press twice quickly to launch the camera l Volume keys Ad...

Page 14: ...Fingerprint sensor Headset jack USB charger Accessory port Speaker Microphone Microphone Flash Heart rate sensor Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceon...

Page 15: ...Set up your device Learn how to set up your device for the first time...

Page 16: ...cards to avoid damaging them You can install an optional microSD memory card not included to add more memory space to your device A memory card can be installed at any time It is not necessary to ins...

Page 17: ...mation see Maintaining water and dust resistance on page 201 The battery comes partially charged You can use the device while charging Caution Use only charging devices that are approved by Samsung Sa...

Page 18: ...of operation Micro USB connector Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for the device to cool down For more information visit samsung com us support answer ANS00076952 You can use a Micro US...

Page 19: ...f 1 Press and hold the Power key 2 Tap Power off and confirm when prompted Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up your...

Page 20: ...ur device is Swipe To choose a secure screen lock see Set a secure screen lock on page 174 Add a Google account Your new device uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features 1 From a...

Page 21: ...s 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts 3 Tap Add account Email Transfer data from your old device Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts photos and other content from your old device You can also...

Page 22: ...com smartswitch for more information and to learn how to use the On the Go adapter to transfer content faster Set up your voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen 1 From a Home scre...

Page 23: ...Learn about your device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device including the screens and icons as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard...

Page 24: ...p Double tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them l Double tap an image to zoom in or out Touch and hold Touch and hold items to activate them l Touch and hold a field to display a pop up...

Page 25: ...viewing a picture or a web page Common options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions More options Tap to view more menu options for a screen l Delete Tap to select items to d...

Page 26: ...icon to the left of the navigation keys To view the navigation keys in full screen mode u Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Navigation bar Navigation bar settings You can configure...

Page 27: ...eded to touch and hold Home by moving the slider Unlock with Home button Touch and hold Home while the screen is off to skip the Lock screen and go directly to the Home screen Button layout Choose the...

Page 28: ...reen Status bar Home screen indicator Edge panel handle App shortcuts Back Recent apps Home Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Learn about your de...

Page 29: ...rtcuts into a line at the top of a screen tap Align top To align shortcuts into a line at the bottom of a screen tap Align bottom To remove a Home screen tap Remove To set a screen as the main Home sc...

Page 30: ...tions menu 2 Tap Remove from Home Removing a shortcut does not delete the app it just removes the shortcut from a Home screen To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another 1 Touch and hold an app...

Page 31: ...reens Other wallpapers prompt you to select which screen you want to use it for If available tap Motion effect to add movement to your screens 5 Tap Set as wallpaper and confirm when prompted Themes S...

Page 32: ...an icon and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set Icon frames You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen 1 From a Home screen swipe up...

Page 33: ...1 From a Home screen touch and hold a widget to open the options menu 2 Tap Remove from Home screen Home screen layout Set your device to have a Home and Apps screen or only a Home screen where all ap...

Page 34: ...y mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons making for a more straightforward visual experience 1 From a Home screen swipe up to...

Page 35: ...ry full Battery low Battery charging Vibrate mode Mute mode Signal strength Network not available Wi Fi active Location service active Notification icons Missed call Call in progress Call on hold New...

Page 36: ...access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Status bar Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar Tap Show battery percentage to display the...

Page 37: ...3 02 Smartcapture v Screenshot captured Tap here to view it l t 4 o 4 NOTIFICATION SETTINGS CLEAR Notification panel Quick settings Noti cation cards View all Settings Devices andsoftwareareconstantly...

Page 38: ...n drag the notification left or right To clear all notifications tap Clear 3 Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the Notification panel You can also open or close the Notifi...

Page 39: ...o quickly turn them on or off 1 Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel 2 Drag View all downward Tap a setting to turn it on or off Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to...

Page 40: ...right to view other panels To configure Edge panels 1 From any screen drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen and then tap Edge panel settings Checkbox Enable or disable each panel Edit...

Page 41: ...u can add up to ten apps in two columns to the Apps edge panel 1 From any screen drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed 2 Tap an app or app...

Page 42: ...o quickly communicate with contacts in your My people list 1 From any screen drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the People edge panel is displayed 2 Tap a contact and t...

Page 43: ...on Record activity on the screen as an animated GIF Pin to screen Capture an area and pin it to the screen Edge lighting Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications while t...

Page 44: ...p colors Transparency Drag the Transparency slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge lighting Width Drag the Width slider to adjust the width of the Edge lighting 4 Tap Apply when finished Manage...

Page 45: ...ome screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Display Edge screen 3 Tap Edge lighting More options Quick reply l To edit the text reply tap the default message About Edge screen You can view the c...

Page 46: ...ontent based on your interactions Bixby learns from your usage patterns and will suggest content you may like u From a Home screen swipe right or Press the Bixbykey Bixby Vision Bixby is integrated wi...

Page 47: ...picture to view it 3 Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts Internet Bixby Vision can help you find out more about an image you find in the Internet app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps...

Page 48: ...times Set schedule If Show always is disabled then set a schedule for when to start and end Always On Display About Always On Display View the current software version and license information Some dis...

Page 49: ...nition Customize how face recognition works 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Face recognition for the following options Remove face data Delete exis...

Page 50: ...data collected and stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be used for any diagnostic therapeutic or preventative purposes Please follow all instructions for use of this feature Register ir...

Page 51: ...ose a mask to display when using the iris scanner Samsung Pass Use your irises for identification when using supported apps Samsung Pay Use your irises to make payments quickly and securely Iris unloc...

Page 52: ...access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Fingerprint scanner 3 Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint Fingerprint management Add delete and rename fingerprints 1 From a Home scree...

Page 53: ...2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Fingerprint scanner for the following options Samsung Pass Use your fingerprint for identification when using supported apps Samsung Pay Use your fingerprints...

Page 54: ...rom any screen touch and hold Recent apps 2 Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an app in split screen view Recently opened apps are displayed in the lower window Apps that support Multi windo...

Page 55: ...w l Close app Close the selected app l Multi window settings Additional features are available for Multi window 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Multi wind...

Page 56: ...you type l Tap Show toolbar functions to view all keyboard options l Toolbar functions The toolbar provides additional helpful functions u From the Samsung keyboard tap Expand toolbar for the followi...

Page 57: ...to prevent common typing mistakes Type by swiping between letters l Keyboard layout and feedback Configure the keyboard toolbar change keyboard size and colors for visibility adjust layout and choose...

Page 58: ...m the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input 2 Tap Settings for options Keyboard language Choose the language for the keyboard Voice input language Select the language for Samsung voice input Hide offensive...

Page 59: ...g for the first time read and accept the terms and conditions 3 Tap Turn on Emergency mode features While in Emergency mode only the following apps and features are available on the Home screen l Flas...

Page 60: ...from the screen Manage emergency contacts Manage your medical profile and ICE In Case of Emergency group contacts Settings Configure the available settings Only a limited number of settings are enabl...

Page 61: ...Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed organize apps into folders and install uninstall disable or hide apps...

Page 62: ...1 From a Home screen swipe up or down to access Apps 2 Tap an app s shortcut to launch it To return to the main Home screen tap Home Add an apps shortcut In addition to swiping to access apps you can...

Page 63: ...More options Settings Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap More options Galaxy Essentials...

Page 64: ...Touch and hold an app shortcut and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted 2 Custom order Arrange apps manually To remove empty spaces between apps tap More options Clean u...

Page 65: ...uch and hold a folder to delete 3 Tap Delete folder and confirm when prompted 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Apps 3 Tap Menu to set which apps to view and then choose All...

Page 66: ...tall or disable the app Preloaded apps can only be disabled Force stop Stop an app that is not working correctly Mobile data View mobile data usage Battery View battery usage since the last full charg...

Page 67: ...story View and clear your calculator history 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calculator History To return to the calculator tap Keypad To clear the calculator history tap Clear hist...

Page 68: ...r The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calculator and turn the device to landscape view If Auto rotate is not enabled tap R...

Page 69: ...e viewed 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calendar View and then tap an option Year Display all twelve months of this year Swipe across the screen to display another year Month Displ...

Page 70: ...d follow the prompts Delete an event Delete events from your Calendar 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Calendar tap an event and tap again to edit it 3 Tap Delete and confirm when pr...

Page 71: ...View Tasks 3 Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar To delete a task tap the task to open it tap Delete and confirm when prompted Calendar settings Use Ca...

Page 72: ...Camera and video Gallery Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Full view Flash Settings Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Apps 65...

Page 73: ...it to the screen To change the shooting mode swipe to the right and select a mode To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras swipe the screen up or down To change a camera setting tap Settin...

Page 74: ...horizontal or vertical direction HDR Rich tone Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture Selective focus Change the focus of pictur...

Page 75: ...lti directional views of objects Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your camera s settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Camera Settings Re...

Page 76: ...creen to take selfies Show palm Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have your picture taken Tap heart rate sensor Once your face has been recognized tap the heart rate sensor to tak...

Page 77: ...y location A memory card not included must be installed to view Storage location Voice control Take pictures using key words Floating Camera button Add a camera button that you can move anywhere on th...

Page 78: ...Set a time for the alarm Repeat Choose when to repeat the alarm Alarm name Enter a name for the alarm Snooze Allow snoozing Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing Bixby briefing E...

Page 79: ...up to access Apps 2 Tap Clock and find the alarm in the alarm list under Alarm and then touch and hold it to select it 3 Tap Delete World clock The World clock lets you keep track of the current time...

Page 80: ...hours minutes and period AM or PM on the clock to set a time Local times for the other cities listed are automatically updated To return the clock to the current time tap Reset Stopwatch The Stopwatc...

Page 81: ...Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Clock Timer 3 Use the keypad and tap Hours Minutes and Seconds to set the length of the Timer 4 Tap Start to begin the Timer To temporarily stop the Timer tap...

Page 82: ...tional fields Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field for example Home or Work Add a contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact 1 From a Home screen swipe...

Page 83: ...ess Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap a contact 3 Tap Details Edit 4 Tap any of the fields to add change or delete information 5 Tap Save Share a contact Share a contact by using various sharing method...

Page 84: ...ntacts More options Manage contacts 3 Tap Import Export contacts 4 Tap Import and follow the prompts Export contacts Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card not included 1 From a Home sc...

Page 85: ...Apps 2 Tap Contacts and then tap the contact to select it 3 Tap Details More options Link contacts 4 Tap contacts to choose them 5 Tap Link To unlink contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access...

Page 86: ...es to mark contacts as Favorites and the star brightens To remove contacts from Favorites tap Remove from Favorites and the star dims Delete contacts Delete a single contact or multiple contacts 1 Fro...

Page 87: ...p and then tap Done 4 Tap Save Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group or remove contacts 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Contacts Groups and then tap a group To r...

Page 88: ...he screen to select all and then tap Done Only group members that have an email address in their records are displayed 5 Choose an email account and follow the prompts Delete a group Delete a group yo...

Page 89: ...2 Tap Contacts More options Settings 3 Tap an option and follow the prompts Direct share Share content directly with your contacts from within any app Once enabled your frequent contacts are displaye...

Page 90: ...ct a recipient from Contacts Groups or Recents If manually entering recipients enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon More recipients can be added at any time before the...

Page 91: ...for additional message options Tap Sort by to customize how messages display View multiple email accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts or you can view email accounts individua...

Page 92: ...ap the account you want to remove 5 Tap Remove and confirm when prompted Email settings Modify settings associated with using the Email app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Email 3 T...

Page 93: ...Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Galaxy...

Page 94: ...ustom collections of related pictures and videos and share them with your contacts Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Gal...

Page 95: ...e date and location tags when viewing your pictures Print Send the picture to a connected printer Open in Photo Editor Pro Edit the picture in Photo Editor Pro Edit pictures Edit pictures stored on yo...

Page 96: ...s tab To access the following features tap More options Details View and edit information about the video including the date created location and properties Show date and location tags See date and lo...

Page 97: ...kers Overlay illustrated or animated stickers Audio Adjust the volume levels and add background music to the video 5 Tap Save and then confirm when prompted Share pictures and videos Share pictures an...

Page 98: ...ally create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app u From any screen press and hold the Power and Volume down keys Screenshot options 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanc...

Page 99: ...ount Visit support google com drive to learn more Duo Make one to one video calls Visit support google com duoto learn more Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based email service Visit sup...

Page 100: ...ideos saved on your device Visit play google com store movies to learn more Play Music Play music and audio files on your device Visit support google com music to learn more Play Store Find new apps m...

Page 101: ...current web page Back or Back Return to the previous page Forward Go forward to a recent page Home Display your Internet Home screen Bookmarks Manage bookmarked pages saved pages and history Tabs Mana...

Page 102: ...you can access it quickly 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap Add to Bookmarks Open a Bookmark Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page 1 From a...

Page 103: ...Tap Samsung folder Internet 3 Tap More options Share and follow the prompts Secret mode Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history and leave no traces such as...

Page 104: ...amsung folder Internet 3 Tap Tabs Turn off secret mode Internet settings Modify settings associated with using the Internet app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Intern...

Page 105: ...alls Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon and then using the previous procedure More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent 4 Tap the Enter mes...

Page 106: ...ure from your front and rear camera tap Attach pictures To include a five second audio recording in your SOS message tap Attach audio recording 4 Press the Power key quickly three times to send an SOS...

Page 107: ...the settings for text and multimedia messages 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Messages More options Settings Emergency alerts Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and ot...

Page 108: ...en it File groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups l Recent files View recently accessed files This option displays if one or more files have been accessed recently l...

Page 109: ...ry and more 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder My Files The following options are available Search Search for a file or folder More options Get more space View storage i...

Page 110: ...Qsearch l F 4 5 6 7 w u 9 p Phone More options Hide the keyboard Message Call Devices andsoftwareareconstantly evolving theillustrations youseehereareforreferenceonly Apps 103...

Page 111: ...s Advanced features Swipe to call or send messages 3 Tap On Off to enable this feature Make a call from Recents All incoming outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log 1 From a Home screen...

Page 112: ...d If you are using an app a pop up screen is displayed for the incoming call u On the incoming call screen drag Answer to the right to answer the call or On the incoming call pop up screen tap Answer...

Page 113: ...call pop up screen tap Send message and select a message End a call u Tap End when you are ready to end your call Actions while on a call You can adjust call volume switch to a headset or speaker and...

Page 114: ...o hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset Multitask If you exit the call screen to use another app your active call is indicated in the Status bar To return to the call screen u Drag the Status bar...

Page 115: ...cts list the caller s name is displayed Save a contact from a recent call Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents 3 Ta...

Page 116: ...a caller to your Block list future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail and messages are not received 1 From a Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents 3 Tap the caller you want to ad...

Page 117: ...from Contacts to assign a contact to the number The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box Make a call with Speed dial You can make a call using Speed dial 1 From a Home screen tap...

Page 118: ...ake an emergency call from a locked screen The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency When accessed fro...

Page 119: ...ngs associated with the Phone app 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Phone More options Settings 3 Tap an option and follow the prompts TTY mode A teletypewriter TTY is a telecommunica...

Page 120: ...t your device to your Samsung Gear using this application For more information visit samsung com us support owners app samsung gear 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Sa...

Page 121: ...l Pen Use your finger to write text l Brush Create a drawing Attach Insert an image or voice file into the note l 4 Tap Save when finished Edit notes Make edits to notes you create 1 From a Home scre...

Page 122: ...pps 2 Tap Samsung Notes 3 Tap More options for the following options Edit Select notes to share delete or move Sort by Change the way notes are organized List Grid view Switch between List view and Gr...

Page 123: ...ent cards on each device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung Pay and tap Start and follow the prompts Use Samsung Pay Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever you have...

Page 124: ...d and redeem gift cards from an expanding selection of your favorite retailers To view the list of supported banks and gift card merchants visit samsung com us samsung pay compatible cards bank Secure...

Page 125: ...ur Samsung account Plus help The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to provide you quick access to the help you need 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Samsung folder Samsung S...

Page 126: ...ized cards l Diagnostics View storage connection speed and battery levels for your device l Learn View Articles about your device to help you get the most out of it l Community View community boards w...

Page 127: ...the prompts to create a secure lock for your folder Add apps to the Secure Folder Add apps to the secure folder to add an extra level of security 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Sec...

Page 128: ...out of Secure Folder Customize Secure Folder For added security you can change the app image and name for Secure folder 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Secure Folder 3 Tap More opt...

Page 129: ...ct Control your devices by monitoring them in one place Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard Note Non Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung...

Page 130: ...tional apps The following apps are also preloaded on your device Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app Share updates photos and videos as well as text chat and play games Apps...

Page 131: ...Settings Configure your device s connections and settings...

Page 132: ...y the Notification panel and then tap Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting you can use the Search feature 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Ap...

Page 133: ...Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices...

Page 134: ...ise enter a password to connect Manually connect to a Wi Fi network Connect your device to a Wi Fi network that is hidden 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Wi Fi...

Page 135: ...i Fi traffic patterns Network notification Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected Manage networks View your saved Wi Fi networks Wi Fi control history View devices that have tu...

Page 136: ...erable Wi Fi Direct devices 4 Tap a device and then follow the prompts to connect Share data with Wi Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi Fi Direct 1 From an app tap Share or Tap More opt...

Page 137: ...evice to another Bluetooth enabled device Once a pairing is created the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re enter a passcode 1 From a Home scr...

Page 138: ...n tap Rename 4 Enter a new name and tap Rename Share data with Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired device 1 From an app tap Share or Tap More options Share 2 Tap Bluetooth and...

Page 139: ...transfer files 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Phone visibility and then tap On Off Data usage View your current mobile and Wi Fi data usage 1 From a Home scre...

Page 140: ...to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections NFC and payment 3 Tap On Off to enable this feature Android Beam Share content to another NFC capable device by touching the backs of the devices 1 From a Ho...

Page 141: ...specify when to use the default app tap If open app supports Tap and pay Mobile hotspot Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device s Internet connection 1 From a Home screen swi...

Page 142: ...Tap Save Allowed devices list Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotsp...

Page 143: ...her devices Security Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot Password If you choose a security level that uses a password you can view or change it Show advanced options Configure additional...

Page 144: ...ption Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device s Internet connection using Bluetooth Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable and then tap USB tethering 1 From a Home screen swipe up t...

Page 145: ...can 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...

Page 146: ...2 Tap Settings Connections Location 3 Tap an entry under Location services to use as a location service Nearby device scanning Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily You receive...

Page 147: ...tap More options Add printer MirrorLink Mirror your device s display on your car s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection To use this feature your car system must support MirrorLi...

Page 148: ...Settings Connections More connection settings Download booster 3 Tap On Off to enable Download booster Virtual Private Networks Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks VPNs You must set a sec...

Page 149: ...a VPN 4 Edit the VPN and tap Save or Tap Delete to delete the VPN Connect to a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy 1 From a Home screen swipe...

Page 150: ...hernet Connect to a network using an Ethernet connection 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Connections More connection settings Ethernet and follow the prompts Connections 14...

Page 151: ...Sounds and vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications screen touches and other interactions...

Page 152: ...d volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts Vibrate Use vibration only for notifications and alerts Mute Set your device to make no sounds Temporary mute Set a time...

Page 153: ...rom preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern Volume Set the volume level for call ringtones notifications and other audio 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds...

Page 154: ...e a PIN to make changes to the volume setting tap Set volume limit PIN Ringtone Choose from preset ringtones or add your own 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibr...

Page 155: ...ice is in Do not disturb mode App rules Manage rules set by apps Hide visual notifications Select options for preventing visual notifications for apps silenced by Do not disturb System sounds Set vari...

Page 156: ...d is tapped Sound quality and effects Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Sound quali...

Page 157: ...eaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Sounds and vibration Separate app sound 3 Tap On Off to enable Separ...

Page 158: ...Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from Alerts include notifications sounds and vibrations...

Page 159: ...ations tap All apps or tap On Off next to an app To configure additional notification settings tap Advanced To customize individual notification settings tap an app or service Smart alert Set the devi...

Page 160: ...Display Configure your display s brightness screen timeout delay and other settings...

Page 161: ...turned off or while charging Screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power 1 F...

Page 162: ...Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for when Blue light filter should be enabled You can choose Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule Font and screen zoom You can set the screen zoom level and the...

Page 163: ...Display 3 Tap Screen mode and choose Adaptive display or a specific type of screen mode based on what you are viewing Full screen apps Choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect rati...

Page 164: ...it 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Advanced features Smart stay and tap On Off to enable the feature One handed mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your...

Page 165: ...Device maintenance View the status of your device s battery storage and memory You can also automatically optimize your device s system resources...

Page 166: ...me screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance 3 Tap Optimize now 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Device maintenance Battery for options Battery usage...

Page 167: ...high quality sound and enhanced images High performance Experience the highest quality display settings Storage View the device memory and usage Mount unmount or format an optional memory card not in...

Page 168: ...Device maintenance Storage 3 Tap More options Storage settings 4 Under Portable storage tap your SD card and then tap Mount Remove a memory card Warning To prevent damage to information stored on the...

Page 169: ...s 4 Under Portable storage tap your SD card tap Format and then follow the prompts Memory Check the amount of available memory You can close background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are usi...

Page 170: ...ages to your list and organize them according to preference If an app does not support your default language then it will move to the next supported language in your list 1 From a Home screen swipe up...

Page 171: ...yboard Google Voice typing Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice typing 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings General management Language and input 3 Tap On...

Page 172: ...s 2 Tap Settings General management Language and input 3 Tap On screen keyboard Manage keyboards 4 Tap each keyboard to enable or disable Physical keyboards Customize options when you have a physical...

Page 173: ...d select your preferred service Text to speech options Configure your Text to Speech TTS options TTS is used for various accessibility features such as Voice Assistant 1 From a Home screen swipe up to...

Page 174: ...e wireless network Outside of network coverage you can set the date and time manually 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings General management Date and time The following options...

Page 175: ...rmation to enable this feature Reset Reset device and network settings You can also reset your device to its factory defaults Reset settings You can reset your device to its factory default settings w...

Page 176: ...settings system and application data and settings downloaded applications as well as your music photos videos and other files Any data stored on an external SD card is not affected Note When you sign...

Page 177: ...on When you sign in to a Google Account on your device Factory Reset Protection is activated Factory Reset Protection FRP prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory setting...

Page 178: ...Accounts Google account 3 Tap Remove account Auto restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts 1 From a Home screen s...

Page 179: ...Settings Software update for the following options Download updates manually Check for software updates Download updates automatically Update software automatically Scheduled software updates Install...

Page 180: ...Lock screen and security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock screen and security settings...

Page 181: ...g options are available l Hide content Enable to hide the content of notifications l Notification icons only Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon l Transparency Adjust the transp...

Page 182: ...For more information see Fingerprint scanner on page 45 Lock screen and AOD settings Configure display settings for the Lock screen 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock scr...

Page 183: ...cess your device remotely visit findmymobile samsung com 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Find My Mobile 3 Enter your Samsung account password or if...

Page 184: ...your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Samsung Pass 3 Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and...

Page 185: ...ap On Off next to the apps you want to be notified about when they use certain permissions Secure startup Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN pattern or password to be entered before it sta...

Page 186: ...screen and security Other security settings Make passwords visible to enable the feature Security update service Automatically receive security updates 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 T...

Page 187: ...emove certificates 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Lock screen and security Other security settings for the following options Storage type Select a storage location for cre...

Page 188: ...is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled For more information see Set a secure screen lock on page 174 Pin windows Pin an app on your device screen preventing access to other features of your d...

Page 189: ...Accounts Set up and manage accounts including your Google Account Samsung account email and social networking accounts...

Page 190: ...en added follow the prompts to add one 3 Once a Samsung account is configured you can view and manage items stored in the Samsung Cloud Add an account You can add and manage all your email social netw...

Page 191: ...nformation on your account s settings 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Account type 3 Tap an account to configure that account s sync settings 4...

Page 192: ...r data Restore data Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data Google account Enable backup of your information to your Google account 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Sett...

Page 193: ...ttings Configure your device s Google settings Available options depend on your Google account 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Apps 2 Tap Settings Google and select an option to customize Acco...

Page 194: ...ty services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products please contact us at acces...

Page 195: ...eep the screen turned off at all times for privacy Rapid key input Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping Voice Label Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide informatio...

Page 196: ...or lens Adjust the screen colors if you have difficulty reading the text Hearing You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with audio aspects of the device 1 From a Home screen swipe up to acce...

Page 197: ...ion You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with dexterity and interaction aspects of the device Universal switch Control your device with your customized switches Assistant menu Improve the...

Page 198: ...ssibility features using the Volume keys Notification reminder Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications Answering and ending calls Select shortcuts for answering and ending call...

Page 199: ...Other settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use...

Page 200: ...ings Advanced features Games Tap On Off to enable Game Launcher Device assistance app Device assistance apps help you by gathering information from the screen currently shown 1 From a Home screen swip...

Page 201: ...le the feature for each app About phone View information about your device including current status legal information hardware and software versions and more 1 From a Home screen swipe up to access Ap...

Page 202: ...sit samsung com spsn to learn more Smart Simulator Visit samsungsimulator com to learn more Tips and Tricks Visit samsung com us support tips to learn more Samsung Care Visit samsung com us support to...

Page 203: ...Legal View legal information for your device...

Page 204: ...e terms and conditions that bind you and Samsung refer to the Arbitration Agreement section of the Terms Conditions included with the Product Find legal information online The full Arbitration Agreeme...

Page 205: ...of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the Product including but not limited to accessories parts or software relating thereto is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws s...

Page 206: ...is Product as sold including the hardware and software components as created and packaged for sale If the user changes these parameters through a unique modification Samsung will not be held responsib...

Page 207: ...ing incidental special or consequential damages or loss of anticipated profits or benefits Modification of software Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused byyour edit...

Page 208: ...is classification your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation It is important that all compartments are closed tightly Note If any liquid is found to have entered your device compon...

Page 209: ...ructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues l Water resistant based on IP68 rating which tests submersion in fresh water up to 5 feet for up to 30 minutes If Device is ex...

Page 210: ...1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Internet samsung com 2018 Samsung Electronics America Inc Samsung Samsung Galaxy Multi Window Samsung Gear Samsung Health Samsung Pay and Smart Switch are all trademarks of Sam...

Page 211: ...than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device Please check with your servic...

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