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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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    below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
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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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    TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS. Samsung KNOX Samsung KNOX™ is Samsung's security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more
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    : 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet Address: samsung.com ©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, S Health, S Voice, Samsung Milk Music, Samsung Pay, and Smart Switch are all trademarks of
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    and obtaining 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.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Spanish samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
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    Device 6 Set Up Your Device 13 Set Up Accounts on Your Device 16 Know Your Device 19 Home Screen 20 Status Bar 27 Navigation 30 Notification Panel 33 Enter Text 36 Emergency Mode 40 Calling...43 Phone Screen 44 Make and Answer Calls 47 Speed Dial 55 Table of Contents vi
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    List 63 Google Apps 68 TracFone Apps 72 Additional Apps 73 Calculator 74 Calendar 76 Camera and Video 80 Clock ...86 Contacts 91 Email 100 Galaxy Apps 104 Gallery 106 Internet 110 Memo 115 Messages 117 My Files 123 Voice Recorder 125 Table of Contents vii
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    -Fi...130 Bluetooth 134 Airplane Mode 138 Data Usage 139 Mobile Networks 140 More Connection Settings 141 Smart Manager 145 Applications Advanced Features 165 Wallpaper 166 Themes 167 Home Screen Settings 168 Lock Screen and Security 169 Privacy and Safety 177 Easy
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    Backup and Reset 191 Language and Input 195 Battery 199 Storage 201 Date and Time 204 About Device 205 Software Update 206 Table of Contents ix
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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 Earpiece Volume key Proximity sensors Front camera Power key Recent Home key Back Getting Started 2 Front View
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    restart it, or for quick access to Emergency mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen. • Back: Return to the previous screen or close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. • Home key: Return to the Home screen. • Recent: Tap to display recent apps. • Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device's sounds
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    Back View Flash Microphone Rear camera Speaker Headset jack Microphone USB charger/ Accessory port Getting Started 4 Back View
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    Back View • Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands. • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Speaker: Play music and other sounds. • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included). • Headset jack: Connect an optional
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    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover 1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your device. 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the device. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the
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    Install the SIM Card Note: Your phone comes with the SIM card already installed. If you need to replace your SIM card, follow these steps. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
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    . 1. Remove the back cover. For more information, see "Remove the Back Cover" on page 6. 2. Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold contacts facing down. 3. Replace the back cover. For more information, see "Replace the Back Cover" on page 10. Getting Started 8 Assemble Your Device
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    Install the Battery The battery is installed in the back of the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery. Getting Started 9 Assemble Your Device
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    cover should be replaced before using the device. 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device and press down. 2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal. Charge the Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging
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    before using your device for the first time. 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 your warranty and may cause damage. 1. Insert the USB cable into
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    is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off. For a quick check of your
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    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. the Device options menu is displayed. 2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted. Reset the Device If your device stops responding to taps or finger gestures and you are unable to turn it
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    , set up accounts, learn about your device's features, and more. Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly three times. Secure Your Device Use
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    Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see "Set a Screen Lock" on page 169. To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen. Getting Started 15 Set Up Your Device
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    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" on page 187. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Samsung account. Getting Started 16 Set Up
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    page 187. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google. Factory Reset Protection When you sign in to Reset" on page 193. Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting
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    Protection (FRP) security feature. For more information, see google.com. Disable Factory Reset Protection To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > Google. • If you have more than one Google Account set up on your device
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    Know Your Device Learn about 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 Know Your Device 20 App folder Apps list Home Screen
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    Home Screen Features • Status icons: Displays information about the device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, and the time. • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). • App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. • Apps list: Allows
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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 press
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    contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. Add a Widget to a Home Screen You can add a widget to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Widgets. 3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. Know Your Device 23 Home
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    remove a widget that you added to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to release it. 2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen. Themes Set visual themes for all system
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    use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. Remove a Shortcut You can remove a shortcut that you
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    to organize items. Create a Folder You can create an app folder on a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears. 2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder. • Enter folder name: Enter a name for
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    at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons Battery full: Battery is fully charged. Battery low: Battery is low. Battery charging: Battery is charging. Vibrate mode
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    Status Icons Network not available: No wireless network is available. Wi‑Fi active: Wi-Fi is active. Wi‑Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is available. Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed. Call in progress: A call is in progress. Call on hold: A call is on hold. New email: New email
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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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    an item to select it. • Tap an app shortcut to launch the application. Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen 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. Know Your Device 30 Navigation
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    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 screens or menu options. Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home
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    delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. • Share: Tap to select items to share, and 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
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    icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings Quick settings Screen brightness View all Outdoors mode Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications Know Your Device 33 Notification Panel
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    or disable notifications from each app. For more information, see "Notifications" on page 160. • Notification card: View details about a notification. • Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness. • Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a feature. View the Notification Panel You can access
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    Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe left or right
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    Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Predictive text Options Know Your Device 36 Enter Text
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    Special Keys Symbols: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ typing. Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor position. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Note: Available options depend on the app in use. Not all
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    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" on page 196. Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text
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    To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options ( voice typing. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options
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    's remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. Emergency mode saves battery power by: • Restricting application usage to only essential applications and those you select. • Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off. • Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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    Send your location information to your emergency contacts. • Phone: Launch the call screen. • Internet: Launch the Web browser. • Add: Add other available apps. - Maps: Launch Google Maps™. • Battery percentage: Display estimated battery charge remaining. • Estimated usage time remaining: Display
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    • More: - Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode. - Remove: Choose apps to remove from the screen. - Manage emergency contacts: Add emergency contacts if none have been set in Safety Assistance. - Settings: Configure the available settings. Only a limited number
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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 Hide the keypad Calling 44 Phone Screen
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    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. • Your phone number is displayed in
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    Call Settings There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More > Settings. - or - From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Phone. Calling 46 Phone Screen
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    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 not displayed. Dial a Number from Your
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    are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Log. A list of recent calls is displayed. 3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call. Answer a Call When a call is received, the
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    send it to your voicemail. • Tap Reject call with message and select a message. • Tap Expand to exit the app and view the main incoming call screen. End a Call To finish your call: ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. Calling 49 Make and Answer Calls
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    view a recent email, or locate a picture. To return to the call screen: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then the Notification panel, and then tap End call. Options During a Call Your phone provides several options that you can use during a call. Adjust the Call
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    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 Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, you can answer an incoming call while you the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Log. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your Contacts list,
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    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. Delete a Call from the Call Log To delete Call log entries: 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Log. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call
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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 block
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    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 numbers 1 through 100. You can tap the arrows to view additional numbers. Number
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    , enter the first digits, and then hold the last digit. Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap More > Speed dial. 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial. 4. Tap Remove. Calling 56 Speed Dial
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    Emergency 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
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    the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured. Swipe Lock Screen If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the call screen in a couple of ways. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. - or ­ Swipe across the screen to unlock it, and then tap Phone. 2. Enter the emergency telephone
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    . Note: The first step differs depending on the device and Lock screen settings. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. 2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency dialer. 3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Dial. 4. Complete your call. During this
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    Note: These steps may be different depending on your network. Access Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Voicemail. • You may be prompted to enter a password. 2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center. Calling 60 Set Up
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    Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone You can access your voicemail from another phone. 1. From another phone, dial your 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
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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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    to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see "Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen" on page 25. Access Apps You can access . • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to
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    hidden from view. To uninstall or disable an app: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display or disable the app. To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Application manager. 2. Tap All apps >
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    app. 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
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    to Organize Apps You can organize Apps in a folder on a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box is displayed. 3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder. • Enter folder name
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    Add a Folder to a Home Screen To add a folder to a Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. Applications 67 Apps List
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    to learn more. Chrome Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn more about Chrome™. Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™ and files. Visit drive.google.com to learn
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    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 the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need
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    Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information. Visit google.com/maps to learn more. Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. For more information, see "Location" on page 177. Photos Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account
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    Play Music Play music and audio files on your device. Visit play.google.com/music to learn more. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube™ videos right from your
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    TracFone Apps Enjoy this app from TracFone. My Account Downloader Access to your current account information. Applications 72 TracFone Apps
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    Additional Apps There are additional apps, including Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music™, a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the
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    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. Enter the next
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    To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: ► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and then tap Copy. Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Auto rotate is enabled,
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    to display another month. • Week: Display the current week. Swipe across the screen to display another week. • Day: Display today's schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day. • Tasks: Display all tasks. 3. Tap Today to return to the current date. Applications 76 Calendar
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    an event. 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save. Share 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. 3. Tap again to edit it, and tap Share. 4. Choose a sharing method, and follow the prompts. Delete
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    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 for Today, Tomorrow, or tap Expand to set the following options: • Set date: Choose a date on the calendar for the task. • My task: Choose a calendar. •
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    You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow
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    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Quick settings More settings Show or hide Quick settings Shooting mode Switch cameras Applications Gallery Record video Take a picture 80 Camera and Video
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    or rear camera. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the available
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    key or as a zoom key. Shooting Mode Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap Mode for the following options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for. Both
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    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. • Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal
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    the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. or recording mode used. Both cameras • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher to the picture. • Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them.
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    location for storage. This option only appears if an optional SD card (not included) is installed. • Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key. • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound when pictures are taken. • Reset settings: Reset the
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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
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    . 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 Add, and then tap the following items to configure an alarm: • Date: Choose the day for this alarm. • Time: Set a time for the alarm. • Repeat: Choose when to repeat
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    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 Add. 4. Swipe through the list or tap Search to find a specific city. 5. Tap the city to add
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    to a hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options: • Start: Begin timing. • Stop: Stop timing. • Lap: Keep track of lap times. • Resume: Continue timing after stopping the clock. • Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero. Applications 89
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    a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Timer. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and • Pause: Pause the Timer. • Resume: Resume the Timer. • Cancel: Stop the Timer. • Reset: Reset the Timer. Applications 90 Clock
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    existing personal accounts, including Google, Email, Facebook™, and your Samsung account. For more information on connecting with and managing your different from the Contacts tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts in your phone and accounts, the available options and functions
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    with better precision. Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information. • Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device or sync it
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    for example, Home or Work). • Tap Scan business card to import contact information from a business card through the device's camera. 3. Tap Save. Edit a Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and
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    or Facebook, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to display it. 3. Tap Linked contact. 4. Tap Link another contact, and then tap contacts to choose
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    favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. Mark Contacts as Favorites You can mark contacts as Favorites. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Add to Favorites (the star
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    to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. Create a Group You can create your own contact groups. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create. 3. Tap fields to enter information about the group: • Group name: Enter a name for the new
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    then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit and enter a new name. 4. Tap Save. Contacts. Add Contacts to a Group You can add contacts to a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you want to add. When finished
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    Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap Done. • Only group members that have an email tap Send. 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
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    Contacts Settings These settings allow 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 the prompts. Applications 99 Contacts
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    folder > Email. 2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account. To add an Email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap More > Settings > Add account. 3. Enter your email address and password. The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your
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    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 > Samsung folder > Email. • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. • Tap Search to search for key words in your email
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    an email using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email > Compose. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add recipient to select a your email. • Tap More for additional email options. 4. Review your message and tap Send. Applications 102 Email
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    when prompted. Email. Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 4. Tap an account to configure
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    Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps 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 > Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps. Applications 104 Galaxy Apps
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    , free of charge. To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps 2. Swipe across the screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 3. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and
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    app, such as Email, 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
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    zoom in or zoom out. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch the screen to zoom out. Play Videos You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play to
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    stored on your device. ► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the following options: • Share: Send the to the right. - Details: View and edit information about the image, including the date created, location, and properties. - Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images and videos
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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 and videos 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
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    Internet Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. Access the Internet ► From a Home screen, tap Internet. Apps > Samsung folder > Command Keys The following command keys are available: • Back or Back: Return to the previous page. • Forward: Go forward to a recent page. • Home:
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    address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. 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 multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: ► Tap
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    Bookmarks The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History. Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Add. 2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save. To open a
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    tab windows. 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 > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs. 3. Tap Turn on secret. 4. Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode data with a password. - or - Tap
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    , tap Internet. 2. Tap Tabs. 3. Tap Turn off secret. Apps > Samsung folder > Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the
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    Memo Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo You can create memos using the Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. Available options include: • Category: Add or change the category. • Tasks: Add tasks. • Image: Insert an
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    , tap Save. Browse Memos You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. • . Memo Options You can edit, share, or manage memos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. While browsing memos, tap More for the following options
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    picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider's multimedia message service. Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and indicate when messages are received and their type
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    Messages 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
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    To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more information, see "Notification Panel" on page 33. - or - From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages, and then tap the new message to view it. • To play a multimedia message attachment (audio or video), tap Play. • To
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    2. Tap a message thread, and then tap More > Delete. 3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all messages. 4. Tap Delete and confirm if prompted. Message Search You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From
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    Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS), which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more information, contact your wireless provider. Emergency alerts allows
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    To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap More > Settings > Emergency alert settings. 3. Tap Emergency alerts. • All alerts are enabled (on) by default. 4. Tap an alert option to disable it. Applications 122 Messages
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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 storage: View folders and files located on the device. • SD card: View folders and files located on the optional SD card (not included). - This option appears if an optional SD card
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    . • Videos: View video files. Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to. My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: • Search: Search for
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    voice memos and notes. Create a Voice Recording ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Voice Recorder. The following additional controls are available: • Record . • More: - Turn on Call rejection: Automatically reject phone calls while recording. Applications 125 Voice Recorder
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    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 Settings - Save to: Save recordings to your device or an SD card (not included). - About Voice Recorder: View information about Voice Recorder
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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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    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 find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Search. • Enter a word or words in the Search field.
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    you 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 Edit. • Choose additional settings to display in your Quick settings menu. Settings that are already in the Quick settings
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    Wi-Fi On or Off Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on or off. Wi-Fi Status Indicators Status bar icons
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    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-Fi on
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    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 configurable). • Smart network switch: Connect automatically to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. •
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    ). Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. • Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap
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    range is approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On or Off Use the settings menu to turn your device's Bluetooth on or off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn Bluetooth on or off. Bluetooth Status Indicator Status bar icons indicate your
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    for nearby devices that are visible. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. • To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan. Pair to re-enter a passcode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and
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    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, and then
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    ) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 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 paired device, and then tap
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    device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to
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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. 2. Tap Data usage at the bottom of the screen. • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. • Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data connection is turned off when
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    Networks Control your device's access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result. • Network mode: Select
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    function uses Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your device. To enable nearby device scanning: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > Nearby device scanning. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Settings 141 More Connection
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    and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug‑in to install additional print service drivers. Virtual
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    the VPN, and tap Disconnect. Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete. 4. Edit the VPN and
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    to a Wi-Fi network. 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 configure Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > Wi‑Fi
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    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 ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Smart Manager. Settings > Quick Optimization The quick optimization
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    power. - The usage time remaining shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time remaining may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. • Storage: Check the status of used and available memory capacity. You can delete unused or unneeded files, and
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    . You can close background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to speed up your device. • Device security: Check the device's security status. This feature scans your device for malware. - Tap KNOX active
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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 have disabled apps, you can choose whether to display them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Application manager. 3. If you have
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    : Choose apps that can run on top of other running apps. • Change system settings: Select which apps can change system endings. • Reset app preferences: Reset options that have been changed. Existing app data is not deleted. Note: Options vary by application. Settings 149 Applications Settings
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    memory usage, default settings, and permissions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Application manager. app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly. • Storage: Manage the app's storage usage. • Data usage: View mobile data usage. •
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    and multimedia) app. • Default app selection: Set defaults automatically. • 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. Settings 151 Applications Settings
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    Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Applications. 3. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: • Calendar • Camera • Contacts • Email • Internet •
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    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 Sounds and vibrations > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels
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    level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Note: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Volume and drag the sliders to set the default volume for
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    Ringtone Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it. - or - Tap Add from device storage to use an audio file as a ringtone. Select a Default Vibration Pattern
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    Change the Notification Sound Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Notification sounds and configure the following options: • Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for
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    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 vibrations > Do not disturb. 3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, Start time, and End
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    Tap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable each option: • Touch sounds: Play tones 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 a charger is connected. Settings 158 Sounds and Vibrations
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    or the keyboard is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable each option: • Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and Effects You
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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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    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, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display. 3. Customize options under Brightness: • Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level
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    all text that is displayed on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font size and style. • Drag the slider to adjust the font size. • Tap a font style to select a font, or tap find new fonts from Galaxy Apps. Download fonts to 3. Tap Done to
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    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, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Icon backgrounds and choose one of the following options: • Icons only: Show icons only. • Icons with
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    can choose to display colors or display photos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Screen saver. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver. 4. Configure options: • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors. • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table
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    with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features for the following: • One‑handed operation: Adjust the size and position of the keyboard and other input methods for easier input with one hand. • Quick launch camera: Open
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    . 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 image to preview it, and then tap Set as wallpaper. • Tap From Gallery for
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    . You can apply a theme to your Home or Lock screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap 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
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    , 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. For more information, see "Home Screen" on page 20. Settings 168 Home
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    It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 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: Create
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    a dual clock, owner information, or app shortcuts on the Lock screen. • Notifications on lock screen: Show notifications on the Lock screen. - Content on lock screen: Display content from selected apps on the lock screen. • Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock functions such as Secured
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    location service: Activate or deactivate Google location service. This service must be on in order to find your device. • SIM change alert: Prevent unauthorized changes to your SIM card by being alerted whenever an app or service attempts to change data on your SIM card. Settings 171 Lock Screen
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    Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your SD card (not included) when you first access it after powering on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt SD card. 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your
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    SIM Card Lock Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary screen lock type when unlocking the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Set up SIM card lock. 3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature. 4. Tap Change SIM card
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    Automatically receive security updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 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
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    's ROM and other certificates you have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates. • Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Settings 175 Lock Screen and Security
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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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    functionality. Locating Method Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device's location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. Settings 177 Privacy and Safety
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    : • GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile networks: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks. • Wi‑Fi and mobile networks: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS). • GPS only 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap an entry
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    data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 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. App Permissions
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    • Phone • SMS • Storage • Additional permissions 4. Tap On/Off next to each app to enable or disable permissions for that feature. 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.
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    Send SOS Messages Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you are in an emergency situation. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Send SOS messages. 3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on and configure the following options: • Send messages
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    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. • When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe down the
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    font size. • High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background. Settings 183 Accessibility
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    because of the screen color. Hearing • Flash notification: Set your camera light to blink whenever you receive a notification. • Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy. • Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use
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    Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action. • Interaction control: Block areas of the 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 • Direct access
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    Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility services you install may be configured here. • TalkBack: When TalkBack is on, your device provides spoken feedback to help blind and low-vision users. • Switch Access:
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    and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account. 3. Tap one of the account
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    same type. 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap an account to configure that
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    Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap the account and then tap More > Remove account. Settings 189 Accounts
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    Google Configure your device's Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. • Location: Configure your Google location settings. •
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    of your information to your Samsung account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: Samsung 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
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    device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Settings 192
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    applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is not affected. Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. For more
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    you want to keep has transferred to your storage area. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password. To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to perform the
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    . 3. Select a language from the list. Default Keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device's menus and keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard. 3. Select a keyboard. Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google
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    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 or 3x4 keyboard. • Add input languages: Choose which languages are available on
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    Google Voice Typing Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice typing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options: • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. • "Ok Google" detection: Launch a Google search
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    . For more information, see "Accessibility" on page 183. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text‑to‑speech for speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Under Pointer speed
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    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 number of usable apps
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    • Detail: View details on apps that have an abnormal amount of battery usage. • Percentage on status bar: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar. Settings 200 Battery
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    device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). 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. 3. Tap Internal
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    device. To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Internal storage > Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. 4. Tap Delete to confirm. Memory Card (SD Card) Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device
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    "Replace the Back Cover" on page 10. Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage > SD card
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    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 and time: Receive date and time updates from the wireless network
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    status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal
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    Software Update Check for and install available software updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Software update, tap an item, and then follow the prompts: • Check for update: Check for software updates. • Check software version: See
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User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.