Samsung Galaxy User Manual

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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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    (Automated Response System) at: samsung.com/us/support The actual available capacity of service are available on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: English samsung
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    47 Email 51 Galaxy Apps 53 Gallery 54 Internet 56 Memo 58 Messages 59 Music Player 61 My Files 63 S Health 64 S Voice 66 Samsung Pay 67 Video Player 69 Voice Recorder 71 Settings 72 How to Use Settings 73 Wi-Fi 74 Bluetooth 76 Airplane Mode 78 Mobile Hotspot
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    Home Screen Settings 98 Lock Screen and Security 99 Privacy and Safety 103 Easy Mode 105 Accessibility 106 Accounts 108 Backup and Reset 109 Language and Input 111 Battery 113 Storage 114 Date and Time 115 Help 116 About Device 117 Table of Contents iv
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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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    Front View Proximity sensors Status light Volume keys Earpiece Front camera Power key Recent Home key/Finger scanner • Earpiece: Listen to a call. • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record videos of yourself. • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, restart it, or for quick
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    Back View Microphone Rear camera SIM card tray Infrared transmitter Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker Microphone Headset jack USB charger/ Accessory port • Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices using infrared light. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a
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    subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, and other features. Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM that support Adaptive Fast Charging. Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories
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    Note: This device is also compatible with wireless charging devices approved by Samsung, which are sold separately. When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning
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    or Off The instructions below explain how 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 a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device's features, and more. Note:
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    . For more information, see Factory Data Reset. Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings. Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device
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    Know 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
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    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. 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,
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    Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and custom wallpapers. To access Home screen manager: ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. - or - Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. Manage Home Screens Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold
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    Themes Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Themes to customize. For more information, see Themes. To access Theme settings: ► From a Home screen, tap Settings > Themes. Apps > Screen Grid Change the number of icons
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    in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal. App updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play store. App updates complete: App installation
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    Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device. Tap Lightly tap items to select or launch them. • Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text. • Tap an item to select it.
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    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Quick settings Settings View all Screen brightness Quick connect Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications • Settings: Display
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    View the Notification Panel You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. • To open an item, tap it. • To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or
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    the same time. Window controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can . 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view. - or ­ If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window, tap another app to
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    window apps. Drag and drop content: Move items between the app windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Not all applications support this feature. Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window. This turns the app into a circular, movable icon that can be opened by tapping on it
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    - improving the accuracy of predicting text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Know Your Device 18 Enter Text
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    example, to enter the word "this", slide your fingers between the letters "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 bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Note: Tap Settings
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    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 off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode. - Remove: Choose apps to remove from the screen. - Manage
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    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
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    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Keypad Voicemail Call • More options: Access Speed dial and Call settings. • Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and display recent calls. • Call: Make a call. • Voicemail: Set
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    Access Phone There are a couple of ways to access Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone. - or - From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone. Display Your Phone Number Your phone number can be found in Settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About device > Status > SIM card status. •
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    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Make a Call You can make a call from a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Dial. • Tap Keypad if the keypad is
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    hear the caller using the speaker. - or - Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset. Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. 1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call
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    Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller's name is displayed. Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
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    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. Create a Speed Dial You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. • Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 2. Tap More > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen displays the
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    (911 in North America) and tap Dial. 3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call features. Call Emergency Services 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
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    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Voicemail. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. Note: These steps may be
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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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    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 to learn more. Uninstall or Disable Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you
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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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    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 google.com/maps to learn more. Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. For more information, see Location. Photos Automatically
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    Play Games Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase through the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected
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    paid subscription. Visit uscellular.com to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional information. City ID See the city and state of Your Navigator Deluxe Obtain turn-by-turn driving directions (including voice guided turn-by-turn directions) with GPS accuracy. Search for any
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    off functions, channel navigation, and volume control from the same Samsung device you already know. Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music™, a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that
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    Smart Manager Access your Battery, RAM, Storage, and Device security information. WhatsApp Use your Internet connection to send text messages, images, video, your location and audio media messages to family and friends. Applications 37 Additional Apps
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    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4.
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    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Calendar View To choose a calendar view: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu, and then tap one of the following: • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. • Month: Display the current
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    Create a Task You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to 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
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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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    camera mode. Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture. • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures. • Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures after
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    Camera Settings You can adjust your camera's settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder. Available options vary depending on the camera or
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    Live Broadcast Use YouTube to share what is happening around you. To access the Live broadcast: ► From a Home screen, tap > Mode > Live broadcast. Apps > Camera Note: You need to sign in to your Google Account and enable live broadcasting in your YouTube settings to use this feature. Live
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    Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. • World clock: View the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World clock displays
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    World Clock The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World clock. 3. Tap a city to view it on the globe. 4. Tap Add city in the pop-up for the city. 5.
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    contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts, including Google, Email, and your Samsung account. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see Accounts. Note: The Contacts app is different
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    Edit a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, 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. 3. Tap any of the fields to add, change,
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    Groups You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. Create a Group You
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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 to delete. 3. Tap More > Delete. 4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups. Contacts Settings
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    Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To access Email: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. Configure Email Accounts You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Follow the prompts to set
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    add an email address or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from Contacts or Groups. • If manually entering recipients, enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent. • If
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    provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. To 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
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    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the Gallery. View Images and Videos Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves an image, a Download folder
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    . - or - While viewing 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 >
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    Internet Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. Access the Internet ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. Command Keys The following command keys are available: • Back or Back: Return to the previous page. • Forward: Go forward to a recent page. • Home: Display your Internet
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    Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline. To save the current web page: ► Tap More > Save web page. To view saved web pages: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages. 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. View History To view a list
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    to insert text into the memo. 3. Tap Save when finished. Edit Memos You can make edits to memos you create. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Memo. 2. Tap a memo to view it. 3. Tap the content and make edits. When you are finished, tap Save. Browse Memos You can browse memos
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    Samsung Messages app on your device. Types of Messages The Samsung Messages app provides the following message types: • Text Messages (SMS) • Multimedia Messages (MMS) The Short Message Service Tap Compose. 3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add recipient to select
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    View New Messages When you receive a new message, New message appears on the Status bar. To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more information, see Notification Panel. - or - From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages, and then tap the new message to view it. • To
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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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    Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4. While playing music, use these controls: • Tap Pause to pause playback. To start playback
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    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 Use a Google Account for cloud storage. Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to. My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit
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    user-provided information, placement of the sensor on the body, and other end-user interactions. 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 the terms and conditions. 3. Set up your health profile and
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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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    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice You can access S Voice™ 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
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    device. For more information, see NFC and Payment. Note: For added security, your credit and debit card information is not stored on a 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
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    selection of your favorite retailers. To 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
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    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. File name More options Playback position Screen ratio Time elapsed Video length Rewind • More options: View more options. • Volume: Adjust the volume. • Pop-up: Open the video in a pop-up window. • Fast-forward: Skip to the next video
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    Access the Video Player 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Swipe through the videos stored on your phone. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3. Tap a video to view it. Manage Videos Once you have recorded and saved at least one video, the
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    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 Recordings. 3. Tap a recording to play it back. 4. Tap More for additional options: • Edit: Select recordings. Once
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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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    How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. - or - Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a
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    you select an open network, you are automatically connected to the network. Otherwise, enter a password to connect. Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network manually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi
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    menu allows you to set up many of your device's advanced Wi-Fi services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap More for options: • Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network. • WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS
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    on, it scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. • To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan. Pair Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing device is discoverable so that your device can find it. Refer to the instructions that came with the device to find out how to set it to discoverable
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    Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired device,
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    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or
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    and password. Note: Using your device 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
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    Wi-Fi devices during a scan. When disabled, other devices can 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 for your Mobile hotspot. • Password: If you choose a security level that uses
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    limit is reached. • By application: View data usage by application. 3. Tap More for the following options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi
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    while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result. • System select: Select the mobile network system. Please contact your mobile service provider for details before changing this setting. • Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs. • Network mode: Select the network type to use (Global, LTE
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    NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for features like Android Beam. Enable NFC Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data with other NFC devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
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    feature. Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 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
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    Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Note: You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Set a Screen Lock. Add a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection to your device. 1. From a Home screen,
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    Smart Manager Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device's battery, storage, RAM, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device's system resources. Access Smart Manager To access Smart Manager: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Smart
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    device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at app that is misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping an app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly. • Storage: Manage the app's
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    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap
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    Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Change the Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap
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    Do not disturb mode on or off automatically at scheduled times. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb. 3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, Start time
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    : • Dialing keypad tone: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Note
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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. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification
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    Display Configure your display's brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Adjust the 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. From a Home screen,
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    Select a Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a screen mode: • Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to automatically optimize the display to match the type of image displayed and
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    Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. You can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features. 3.
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    Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 4. Tap an
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    Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Themes. • Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap More themes to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. 3. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme. Settings 97 Themes
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    Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Home screen. - or ­ From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen
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    as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the
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    , tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security
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    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 connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung
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    Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following advanced options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.
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    (no GPS). • GPS only: Uses GPS only. 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. • Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby
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    about and set up Private mode. Report Diagnostic Info This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Report diagnostic info. 3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes
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    Easy 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. To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Easy mode. 3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
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    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for to increase the contrast with the background. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background. • Show
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    events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap. • Manage accessibility: Export your accessibility settings and share them with another device. Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility
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    and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account's settings. 1. From
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    account • Back up my data: Enable back up of your phone log, messages, and more through your Samsung account. • Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data. Google Account • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
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    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. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to
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    . Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Samsung Keyboard Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: • English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty keyboard
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    , see Accessibility. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 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 engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
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    their individual battery usage. • Power saving mode: Save battery power by limiting your device's performance, limiting vibration feedback, and restricting location services and most background data. • Ultra power saving mode: Save battery power by using a minimal Home screen layout and limiting the
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    Storage View the device memory and usage. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage. Device storage used out of the total space available is displayed. The amounts of memory used are further divided into: • Total space:
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    date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Date and time. The following options are available: • Automatic date
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    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings 116 Help
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    Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Download updates manually: Check for software updates. • Scheduled software updates: Set a time to automatically legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your
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