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    SMARTPHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
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    ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM
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    ON THE SCREEN THAT UNAUTHORIZED AT&T Wireless Customer Agreement services to provide customer support and to improve its services. For more information on AT&T's Privacy Policy, visit att.com/privacy [013016] Samsung KNOX Samsung KNOX™ is Samsung's security platform and is a mark for a Samsung
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    ) Internet Address: samsung.com ©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, S Health, S Voice, Samsung Milk Music, and Samsung Pay are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Note: Screen images are
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    Know Your Device 8 Home Screen 9 Status Bar 12 Activity Zone 41 Calculator 42 Calendar 43 Camera and Video 45 Clock 49 Contacts 51 Email 55 Galaxy Apps 57 Gallery 58 Internet 60 Memo 62 Messages 63 Music Player 66 My Files 68 S Health 69 S Voice 71 Samsung
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    Wallpaper 101 Themes 102 Home Screen Settings 103 Lock Screen and Security 104 Privacy and Safety 108 Easy Mode 110 Accessibility 111 Accounts 113 Google Settings 114 Backup and Reset 115 Active Key 116 Language and Input 117 Battery 119 Storage 120 Date and Time 121
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    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
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    screen. Back • Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and hold for Multi window™. • Volume keys: Adjust the volume of your device's sounds and audio playback. • Active key: Quickly launch features or applications with one touch. • Status light: Display a light when the battery is charging
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    Back View Infrared transmitter Microphone Rear camera SIM card tray Headset jack Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker Microphone • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a photo or recording video. • Heart rate sensor: Measure
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    During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues. •
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    device. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging. Caution: 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
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    Set Up The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device's features, and
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    you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. - or - To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see Accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap
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    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. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus
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    . Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget App shortcuts Home screen indicator Primary app shortcuts App folder Apps list • Status icons: Displays information about the device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, and the time. • Status bar: Displays device status icons
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    Use these options to manage screens: • Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. • Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to Remove. • Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap Main Home screen at the top of a screen. This screen is displayed when you
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    . • To add more apps, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it to the folder. Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. 2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it. Know Your Device 11 Home
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    on the left. Status Icons Battery full: Battery is fully charged. Battery low: Battery is low. Battery charging: Battery is charging. Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled. Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network. Signal strength: Cellular
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    to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it. • Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options. Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Swipe the screen to unlock the device. • Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home
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    select items to delete. • Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose a sharing method. • Edit: Tap to customize the screen. • On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on ( ) or off ( ). • Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap a checkbox
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    Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Quick settings Screen brightness Quick connect Settings View all Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications • Settings: Display the Settings
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    Clear. 3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the Notification panel. functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings: devices: Scan for compatible devices. • Refresh: Update the list of discovered devices. • More:
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    Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other. Note
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    an app icon to add it to the split screen view. Note: Only applications that support Multi window have the Multi window icon. Window Controls window to another. Not all applications support this feature. Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window. This turns the app into a circular, movable
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    the accuracy of predicting text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Know Your Device 19 Enter Text
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    "t-h-i-s". Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > System. Settings 2. Tap Language and input
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    . 3. Tap Turn on. Turn Off Emergency Mode ► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap More > Turn off Emergency mode battery charge and usage. • Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service. • More: - Turn
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    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
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    Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Keypad Voicemail Call Hide the keypad received, and missed calls. Display contacts marked as favorites. Display your contacts and select a contact to call. Calling 23 Phone Screen
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    , tap Apps > Phone. Display Your Phone Number Your phone number can be found in Settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System > About device > Status > SIM card status. • Your phone number is displayed in the My phone number field. Call Settings There are
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    calls is displayed. 3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call. Video Calls To make Video calls: 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter a number and tap Video call. Note: Not all devices support video calling. The caller has the option to accept the video call or answer the call as a regular
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    finish your call: ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. Multitask While on a Call If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar. This lets you continue with your current call and do something else, such as
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    your Contacts list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Log. 2. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list. 3. Tap Create contact. - or - If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing. Calling 27 Make and Answer Calls
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    By adding 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 > Log. 2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. 3. Tap More > Block/unblock number: • Call block: Tap On/Off to
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    selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box. Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can make a call using Speed dial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. • Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number. • If the Speed dial number is more than
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    Call You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has been activated. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an emergency call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Dial
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    a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone wireless phone number. Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting. 2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using. 3. Enter your password and you are connected to your voicemail. Visual Voicemail Use Visual voicemail to: • Review
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    Applications Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
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    the main Home screen, press the Home key. Download and Install New Apps Find new apps to download and install on your 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
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    Organize Your Apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then drag it to a new location. 3. Tap Done when finished. To alphabetize your
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    Google Docs™ and files. Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive™. Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google's web-based email service. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Google Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Google Now Works in
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    Photos Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account. Visit photos.google.com to learn more. Play Books Find millions of free e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn more. Play Games Discover hundreds of games
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    a paid subscription, replace your device if it is lost or damaged, locate your device if it is lost, and receive backup and device support. You must purchase the Mobile Protection Pack within 30 days of purchase/activation of a new device. AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Maximize your battery performance, simplify
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    your device with this subscription service. myAT&T Manage your AT&T account. You can review and pay your bill, activity with this family smartphone manager. Usage Manager Open the Data usage settings page to manage your mobile data usage. For more information, see Data Usage. Visual Voicemail Review
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    privacy adviser, and a backup service. OneNote Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote® notebooks using OneDrive®. Peel Smart Remote Control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. Now you can control
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    YP Use Yellow Pages to tap into local businesses, locations, and events, and connect to your search in real-time. Provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches. Applications 40 Additional Apps
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    activity-related features, all on one application screen: 1. Press the Active key on the side of your device. - or - From a Home screen, tap Apps > Activity set multiple lap times. 3. Tap a Samsung Milk Music station to play recommended music while doing an activity. 4. Tap More for more options: •
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    can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric cos, and tan. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to landscape. - or - If Portrait is enabled, tap Rotate. Note:
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    Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap Add to add an event. 3. Enter details an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap
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    the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu (by default, the Month and Year are shown) and tap Tasks. 3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new
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    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Show or hide settings Quick settings More settings • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. • Record video: Record a video. • Take a picture: Take a picture. • Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and front
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    of the Volume key while the camera is active. You can also set the Volume key when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap Mode for additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store. • Info: for the picture. • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value
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    front camera.) • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. (Available only on the rear camera.) • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use Reset the camera settings. • Help: View information on using the camera. Rear camera • Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject selected on the preview screen
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    Tap to choose a size option. • Auto save: Tap to enable auto saving your videos to the Gallery app. • Auto dim: Dims the brightness if you broadcast without touching the screen. • Add shortcut on Home screen: Tap to create a shortcut to Live broadcast on the Home screen. Applications 48 Camera
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    . Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm: • Date: Choose the day for this alarm. • Time: Set a time for the alarm. • Repeat
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    a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Timer. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The following options are available: • Start: Begin the Timer. • Pause: Pause the Timer. • Resume: Resume the Timer. • Cancel: Stop the Timer. • Reset: Reset the Timer
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    your existing personal accounts, including Google, Email, and your Samsung account. For more information on connecting with and managing or you can add more fields to the contact's list of information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Edit.
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    Apps > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all contacts. 3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted. Favorites When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps
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    More > Send message. 4. Type your message and tap Send. Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More > Send email. 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the
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    Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow
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    in a combined inbox. • [Account Name]: View email for only one email account. Manage Your Inbox There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. • Tap Search to search for key words in your email inbox
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    screen, tap Apps > Email > Compose. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from Contacts or Groups. • If manually options. 4. Review your message and tap Send. Remove Email Accounts To remove an email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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    access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Galaxy Apps. Galaxy Essentials Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen apps available through Samsung Apps. From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge. To
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    saves an image, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap Menu in the upper left corner, and then tap an option to choose the way items are displayed
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    a single image or video, tap Share to send it to others or share it with social network services. Delete Images and Videos You can delete images stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap More > Edit. 4. Tap images and videos to select
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    Forward: Go forward to a recent page. • Home: Display your Internet Home screen. • Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and history. • Tabs: Manage . To zoom in or out: ► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in. Browser Tabs Use tabs to view
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    Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab. To enable Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs. 3. Tap Turn on secret. 4. Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode data with a password. - or - Tap Do not use password. To
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    it. 3. Tap the content and make edits. 4. When you are finished, tap Save. Browse Memos You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Memo. • Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. • To search for a memo, tap Search. Memo Options You can edit, share, or
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    you may need to subscribe to your service provider's message service. The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive other Samsung phones which support Advanced messaging. Attachments are sent separately from the text. To activate Advanced messaging: 1. From a Home screen, tap
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    app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap Compose. 3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add emoji from the list and add it into your message at the cursor location. 5. Review the message and tap Send. Note: If you exit a message before you send it
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    more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages > More > Settings. Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial imminent threats to their safety within their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. There are three types
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    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue More options Favorite Playback position Time elapsed Playback controls • Song queue: View the current song list being played. • More
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    > Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Swipe through the list of songs the Volume key on the side of the phone. Note: When you close the Music screen, playback continues in the background, allowing you to listen to music while using other features
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    My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. File Groups Files
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    For more information on proper wear and use, see samsung.com/us/heartratesensor. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Health. 2. Read and accept Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; • Dizziness or loss of consciousness; • Shortness of breath with mild exertion
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    When in Doubt - Check It Out If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to
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    your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice You can access the S Voice™ app from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice. 2. Speak a command. 3. Tap Microphone if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command. Tip: Tap Help for
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    cloud service. If you are using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices, you must sign in to the app and add all payment cards on each device. Set Up Samsung Pay Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple to use with your Samsung Galaxy device. To set up Samsung Pay: 1. From a Home screen
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    view the list of supported retailers: 1. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay. 2. Scroll down to "Gift cards now available on Samsung Pay" and click the link. Secure Your Information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are
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    Pause or Play • Video length: View the total length of the video. • Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the current video. • Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio. • Playback position: Skip to another part of the video. • File name: View the name of the video file. Applications 74 Video
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    of the video is several ways during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: • Full: The entire screen is used, which may cause some minor distortion. • Keep ratio: The video is enlarged
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    of the recording. • More: - Turn on Call rejection: Automatically reject phone calls while recording. Manage Recordings Once you have recorded and saved at least one recording, the following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap
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    Settings Configure your device's connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
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    first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a default list of settings. To edit the Quick settings list: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More > Edit quick settings. • Choose additional settings to display in your Quick settings menu. Settings that are already in
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    APs. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on or off. Wi-Fi Status Indicators Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi connection status: • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi
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    services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap More for options: • Add network: Manually . - Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi access points that support Hotspot 2.0. - Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
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    Wi-Fi Calling functionality. Note: Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your wireless service provider. Please contact your wireless service provider for details on cost and functionality. To set up Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Wi-Fi Calling, and
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    having to re-enter a passcode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. • Make sure that the target device is discoverable so that your device can find it. Refer to the instructions that came with the device to find out how
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    two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device
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    Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off
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    as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile hotspot is active, your device's applications use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra data charges. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections
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    still connect to your Mobile hotspot, but have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password. • Security: Choose the security level hotspot. Timeout Settings Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no connected devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
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    and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. device. • Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data connection is turned off when the specified limit is reached. • By application: View
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    device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result. • Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs. • Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks. AT&T MicroCell To search for an AT&T MicroCell: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections
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    a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap NFC and payment. 3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on. Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you 3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on. 4. Tap Tap and pay. 5. Choose the app that you want as your default. • Tap If open app supports tap and pay to choose
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    Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers. MirrorLink Mirror your device's display on your car's entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. Note: To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. To turn on MirrorLink: 1. Connect your device to your
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    Delete to delete the VPN. Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More connection settings > Reset network settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted
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    : Mute all sounds and notifications. Vibrate While Ringing Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while ringing to enable this option. Adjust the Volume Set the system volume
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    activate Do not disturb mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Device. Settings 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb. 3. Tap Turn has been turned on manually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb. 3. Tap Turn on as
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    when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you unlock the screen. • Charging sound: Play a sound when sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and
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    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more
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    to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Galaxy Apps. 3. Tap Done to set the font size and style. Enable Icon Backgrounds You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen
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    as battery level. - or - Choose a specific type of screen mode based on what you are viewing. LED Indicator Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice recording, or receiving notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display. 3. Tap LED indicator to turn the
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    Adjust the size and position of the keyboard and other input methods for easier input with one hand. Other Features Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over
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    app preferences: Reset options that have been changed. Existing app data is not deleted. Note: Options vary by application. Manage Apps You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
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    . • Messaging app: Choose a default messaging (text and multimedia) app. • Set as default: Choose default apps for other functions. • Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. • Device assistance app: Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device. Application Settings Shortcuts to the
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    can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as wallpaper. • Tap Wallpaper
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    can apply a theme to your Home or Lock screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Themes. • Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap More themes to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. 3. Tap Apply to apply the selected
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    by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Personal > Home screen. Settings - or ­ From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen. For more information, see Home
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    is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to select a screen lock and level of security: • Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This option provides no security. • Pattern
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    remotely. ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Find My Mobile. 3. Enter your
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    , tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: • Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. - Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is
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    when trusted devices are connected. - To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern). For more information, see Set a Screen Lock. • Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, preventing access to other features of your device. • Usage data access: View the
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    to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Google location history and sign in to your Google Account for more options. Settings
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    diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Privacy and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Send SOS messages. 3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on and
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    simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Easy mode. 3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. • When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe down
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    using Voice assistant. • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its screen. • Grayscale: Change all colors to gray. • Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black
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    reduced dexterity. • Easy screen turn on: Wake up your screen from touch interaction. Disable auto screen rotation and hard key functions. Only show application notifications in the Notification panel and the Status bar. More settings • Direction lock: Unlock the screen Services Additional
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    and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account's settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
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    Google Settings Configure Google services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Configure the following Google services: • Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. • Location: Configure your Google location settings. • Nearby: Use your device's sensors to connect with
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    device to its factory defaults. Backup and Restore Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google
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    launch your favorite application with one touch. You can set up your active key to activate different apps depending on a short press or a long press of the Active key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Active key. 3. Tap Short press. • Select the app that you want to be
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    Samsung Keyboard Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard layout. • My Words: Manage your personal dictionary, new word updates, as well as how Swype can learn from your writing style in
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    features, such as Voice Assistant. For more information, see Accessibility. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS
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    restricting location services and most background data. • Ultra power saving mode: Save battery power by applying a simplified grayscale theme to your Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps. • Display battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on
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    of data currently cached. 3. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content stored on your device. To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > System. Settings 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. 4. Tap Delete to confirm. Settings 120
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    want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System. 2. Tap Date and time. The following options are available: • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from the wireless network. • Set date: Enter the
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    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > System. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Settings 122 Help
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    and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Software update: Check for and install available software updates. • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your
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