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Optional: Insert memory card

1.  Hold the device securely.
2.  Use the tool that came with your device to 

open the SIM/microSD

™

 card tray.

3.  Carefully place the memory card into the tray 

with the gold contact facing downward.

4.  Gently push the tray into the slot. 

Note: 

Supports microSD

™

/SDHC

™

/SDXC

™

 

memory cards (sold separately).

Summary of Contents for T-MOBILE Galaxy S8

Page 1: ...Service 4 Device Functions 5 Device Setup 9 Home Screen 10 Customize Home Screen 12 Always On 13 Edge Screen 15 Apps 17 Hello Bixby 18 Calls 21 Voicemail 23 Contacts 24 Messages 26 Camera 27 Internet 28 Connections 32 Security 34 Legal ...

Page 2: ... your phone and change your rate plan Review your device s User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support Forums or ask a question of your own Access account information 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap T Mobile folder g T Mobile 2 Choose from an available category Note Devices and software are constantly evolving the screen image...

Page 3: ...he tax ID Your Social Security number current driver s license number and date of birth for credit check purposes Your choice of T Mobile rate plan and services see t mobile com for the latest plan information SIM serial number and IMEI number located on the box barcode label Note Service or use is your agreement to T Mobile s Terms and Conditions T Mobile requires Arbitration of Disputes unless f...

Page 4: ...4 Device Functions Note The Fingerprint Scanner is located on the back of the phone Volume Keys SIM microSD Card Tray Front Camera Iris Scanner Bixby Key Front View USB Charging Port Power Lock ...

Page 5: ...place your SIM card follow these steps 1 Hold the device securely 2 Use the SIM removal tool that came with your device to open the SIM card tray 3 Carefully place the new SIM card into the tray with the carrier logo facing upward Iris Scanner Power Lock ...

Page 6: ...2 Use the tool that came with your device to open the SIM microSD card tray 3 Carefully place the memory card into the tray with the gold contact facing downward 4 Gently push the tray into the slot Note Supports microSD SDHC SDXC memory cards sold separately ...

Page 7: ...e cable into the USB charger port on your device and the larger end into the charger Then plug the charger into an electrical outlet to charge the device Note Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage ...

Page 8: ...n Use your device s screen lock features to secure your device To Lock press the Power Lock key To Unlock press the Power Lock key then swipe your finger across the screen Configure Your Device When you first turn on your device you need to set up a few things 1 Select a language and tap START or tap ACCESSIBILITY 2 Follow the prompts to complete the setup process ...

Page 9: ...een is the starting point for using your device Swipe up to open the Apps panel Swipe right or left to acess additional screens Swipe the Edge handle to access Edge panels Edge Handle Widgets Notifications Recent Apps Back Home ...

Page 10: ...ok of the Home and Lock screens with a variety of wallpapers icons and themes You can also customize Icons and the Always on Display screen Widgets Widgets are self contained apps that run on a Home screen Drag a widget to an empty space on the Home screen for quick access to applications Home screen settings Customize the look of the Home screen ...

Page 11: ...11 Volume and Ringtones From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings g Sounds and vibration Tap Volume to increase or decrease device volume settings Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone ...

Page 12: ...s On time date and notifications are always displayed in standby mode without unlocking your device Enable Always On From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings g Lock screen and security g Always On Display ...

Page 13: ...een provides a shortcut to call text or email favorite contacts and much more Using the Edge Screen 1 From the Home screen swipe the Edge panel handle to display the Edge panels 2 Swipe left or right to view Edge screens Settings ...

Page 14: ...14 Customize Edge Panels From an Edge panel tap More Options Download additional edge panels Edit panel ...

Page 15: ...our device Play Store Download new apps from the Google Play store Visit play google com store apps to learn more Galaxy Apps view and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices Visit samsung com levant apps mobile galaxyapps ...

Page 16: ...me with your new device to transfer content Select Smart Switch during setup or open it later from the Home screen by swiping up for Apps and tapping Settings g Cloud and accounts g Smart Switch New Galaxy Old Device USB connector USB cable old device For more information and a list of compatible devices visit samsung com smartswitch ...

Page 17: ...nector USB cable old device Hello Bixby To launch Hello Bixby press the Bixby key Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders create voice dictation search and access content on your phone and on the Internet ...

Page 18: ...ming call screen touch and slide Answer in any direction End a Call From the call screen tap End call Reject a Call From the incoming call screen touch and slide Reject in any direction to route the call to your voicemail system Additional options Hide keypad Dial number Voicemail ...

Page 19: ...ccount at t mobile com Go to your profile and follow the menu options to register your address Corporate accounts may require administrator assistance for 911 address registration Enable Wi Fi Calling 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings g Connections g More connection settings g Wi Fi Calling 2 Tap Enable Disable to turn off the feature tap it again to activate and regis...

Page 20: ...g Connections g More connection settings g Wi Fi Calling 2 Tap Enable Disable to turn off the feature Change connection preferences 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings g Connections g More connection settings g Wi Fi Calling 2 Select your Wi Fi Calling preference ...

Page 21: ...essages in any order directly from the device without calling Voicemail Initial Setup 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap the T Mobile folder g Visual Voicemail 2 Read the information and tap Next If prompted follow the setup instructions 3 Tap a voicemail message to play it back Delete Visual Voicemail Messages 1 From the Visual Voicemail application screen tap the voicemail mes...

Page 22: ...d State even if the caller is not in your contacts list It is an optional add on feature that can be purchased directly from your device for an additional monthly charge A one time 30 day trial is included with the device 1 From the Home screen T Mobile Name ID 2 Choose an option ...

Page 23: ...a Number to a Contact 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Contacts 2 Tap a contact name from the list and tap Details g EDIT 3 Tap within the phone number area and enter a new phone number 4 Tap SAVE to complete and store the new entry Delete a Contact 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps then tap Contacts 2 Touch and hold a contact name from the list and tap DELETE ...

Page 24: ... keypad to enter a message Tap Attach and select a file type Tap Emoticons to choose an emoticon 6 Review the message and tap Gmail Use Gmail to send and receive email Before you can access Gmail you must first sign in or create a new Google account From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Google folder g Gmail Tap Add an email address to create a new account or to log into an existing ...

Page 25: ...t accounts in just a few steps 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Email 2 Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap SIGN IN 3 Follow the prompts to complete setup 4 Tap DONE to store the new account ...

Page 26: ... to take a photo Drag left or right to zoom in or out Tap or swipe up to take selfies Swipe right to select a mode Swipe left to select an effect Take a Video From the Home screen tap Camera Tap to begin recording Tap to capture a picture while recording Tap to pause a recording Tap to finish recording a video ...

Page 27: ...swipe up for Apps and then tap the Samsung folder g Internet Enter a URL From any webpage tap the address field enter the web address and then tap Go on the keyboard Add a new tab 1 From your browser window tap Tabs g NEW TAB A new browser window displays 2 Tap Tabs to see the open windows and tap a window to view it Open a new window Additional options URL ...

Page 28: ...ap a device from the list to initiate pairing 4 Enter the passkey PIN code if required and tap OK When connected displays in the Status bar Connect to Wi Fi 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings g Connections g Wi Fi 2 Tap On Off to turn on Wi Fi 3 Tap a network and enter the password if prompted When connected displays in the Status bar ...

Page 29: ...hering g Mobile HotSpot 2 Tap On Off to turn on Mobile HotSpot 3 Edit the Network name field and then create a new Network SSID name 4 Enable the Broadcast network name SSID field if you would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby devices 5 Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK 6 Enter a new password then write it down 7 Tap SAVE to store the new settings When connected displays in the...

Page 30: ...between your device and a single computer If additional software or USB drivers are required go to samsung com us support downloads Connect using USB Tethering 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings g Connections g Mobile HotSpot and Tethering 2 Connect the computer to the device using the USB cable and then tap USB tethering A Tethering or HotSpot active notification brief...

Page 31: ...ttings g Connections g Mobile HotSpot and Tethering 2 Tap On Off to turn off USB tethering 3 Remove the USB cable from the device Note Using your 4G LTE service and Smartphone Mobile HotSpot drains your device s battery To keep using the device as a HotSpot connect it to a power supply ...

Page 32: ...for Apps and then tap Settings g Lock screen and security g Face Regocnition 2 Tap CONTINUE to begin iris registration and follow the prompts 3 Follow the prompts to create a Pattern PIN or Password Fingerprint Scanner 1 From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings g Lock screen and security g Fingerprint Scanner 2 Tap CONTINUE to begin fingerprint registration and follow the promp...

Page 33: ...mpts 3 Follow the prompts to create a Pattern PIN or Password Note The Iris Scanner is not intended for use as a medical device biometric data collected and stored locally by the Iris Scanner is not intended for any diagnostic therapeutic or preventative medical purposes Please follow all instructions for use of this feature For more information refer to the online support content or visit samsung...

Page 34: ...s handset to help secure it from theft and or other unauthorized access and use This handset has a locking function e g user defined codes or patterns that can serve as a first line of defense against unauthorized use or access to stored information Preloaded security applications that allow customers to track or locate misplaced devices can be found on several T Mobile devices Lost or stolen devi...

Page 35: ... information are subject to emergency situations transmission limits network problems limitations interconnecting carrier problems your phone buildings tunnels signal strength and atmospheric topographical conditions and may be curtailed interrupted dropped or refused The phone s approximate location is transmitted to the local 9 1 1 response agency or PSAP while the call is in progress this appro...

Page 36: ...s phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility If you have questions about return or e...

Page 37: ...lable in some areas See Terms and Conditions including arbitration provision at T Mobile com for rate plan information charges for features and services and restrictions and details including important limitations on availability and reliability of 9 1 1 emergency service when using Wi Fi calling T Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG The Name ID and Visual...

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