Samsung Galaxy Note Edge N915R4 User Manual USC SM 4 EN UM MM 6.0 053116 WAC

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Table of Contents
Getting Started ............................................................. 1

Camera and Video ......................................................52

Front View ........................................................................... 2
Back View ........................................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 8

Clock....................................................................................55
Contacts.............................................................................57
Email ....................................................................................61
Galaxy Apps ...................................................................63
Gallery.................................................................................64
Internet ................................................................................66

Know Your Device ..................................................... 9

Messages .........................................................................68

Home Screen..................................................................10
Status Bar .........................................................................13
Edge Screen ...................................................................14
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..................17
Notification Panel .........................................................19
Multi Window ..................................................................21
S Pen ...................................................................................24
Air Command .................................................................26
Enter Text ..........................................................................29
Emergency Mode.........................................................31

Music Player ....................................................................70
My Files ..............................................................................72
S Health ............................................................................. 73
S Note ................................................................................. 75
S Voice ...............................................................................77
Scrapbook ........................................................................78
Video Player ....................................................................79
Voice Recorder..............................................................81

Settings ..............................................................................82
How to Use Settings ..................................................83

Calling ..................................................................................32

Wi-Fi......................................................................................84

Phone Screen.................................................................33
Make and Answer Calls ...........................................35
Speed Dial........................................................................38
Emergency Calls ..........................................................39
Set Up and Access Voicemail .............................40

Bluetooth ...........................................................................86
Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot ..................................88
Airplane Mode ...............................................................90
Data Usage ......................................................................91
Location .............................................................................92

Applications ...................................................................41

NFC and Sharing .........................................................94

Apps List ...........................................................................42
Google Apps...................................................................45
U.S. Cellular Apps .......................................................47
Additional Apps.............................................................48
Calculator ..........................................................................49
Calendar ............................................................................50

More Networks ..............................................................96

Table of Contents

Sounds and Notifications........................................98
Display and Wallpaper .......................................... 102
Lock Screen ................................................................. 105
Multi Window Settings ........................................... 106
Notification Panel Settings .................................. 107
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S Pen Settings ............................................................ 108
Motions and Gestures............................................ 109
Edge Screen Settings ............................................ 110
Accounts......................................................................... 111
Cloud ................................................................................ 112
Backup and Reset.................................................... 113
Easy Mode .................................................................... 114
Accessibility.................................................................. 115
Private Mode ................................................................ 117
Finger Scanner ........................................................... 118
Language and Input Settings ............................ 120
Date and Time ............................................................ 122
Safety Assistance ..................................................... 123
Accessories .................................................................. 124
Battery.............................................................................. 125
Storage ............................................................................ 126
Security............................................................................ 128
Help ................................................................................... 130
About Device ............................................................... 131
Application Manager............................................... 132
Default Applications ................................................ 133
Application Settings ................................................ 134

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.

Front View
Proximity sensors

Earpiece

Power key
Front camera

Status light
Volume key

Edge screen

Recent

Back
Home key/Finger scanner

• Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of

• Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home

• Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on

• Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and

objects near the device.

screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.

or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane
and Emergency modes. Press to lock or wake up
the screen.

hold for Home screen options.

• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your
device’s sounds and audio.

•

Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.

• Status light: Display a light when the battery is

•

Edge screen: Provides quick access to frequently
used apps, alerts, notifications, and device
functionality all with the swipe of a thumb.

• Earpiece: Listen to a call.

charging or fully charged, when a notification
arrives, or when recording voice.

• Back: Return to the previous screen, or to close a

dialog box, menu, or keyboard. Touch and hold for
Multi window™.

Getting Started

Front View

Back View
Infrared transmitter
Microphone

Headset jack
Rear camera

Flash

Heart rate sensor

Speaker
S Pen

Microphone
USB charger/
Accessory port

Microphone

• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

• S Pen: Access a variety of powerful functions on

• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart™ rate using

• Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light

• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice

• Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices

(not included).

your device with this versatile stylus.

your fingertip when using the S Health app. For
more information, see S Health.

environments when taking a photo or recording
video.

commands.

using infrared light.

• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
USB charger (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).

Getting Started

Back View

Assemble Your Device
Install the SIM Card

This section helps you to
assemble your device.

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, such as your Personal Identification Number
(PIN), available optional services, and other
features.

Remove the Back Cover

Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of
reach of small children.
► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card
slot until the card locks into place.

•

Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.

1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top
of your phone.
2. Lift the cover up from the phone.
Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the
device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and
place it back into the slot if it is not detected.

Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Getting Started

Assemble Your Device

Install a Memory Card

Replace the Back Cover

You can install an optional microSD or
microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add
more memory space to your device.

To replace the back cover:

™

1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the
phone and press down.

Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
► With the gold contacts facing down, carefully
slide the memory card into the slot, pushing
gently until it clicks into place.

Caution: If the memory card is not inserted correctly,
the device cannot detect it. Reorient the memory card
and place it back into the slot if it is not detected.

2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.

Install the Battery
To install the battery:
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

Assemble Your Device

Charge the Battery

When to Charge the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and
USB cable) is included with the device for charging
the battery from any standard outlet.

When the battery 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.

The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of
charge time. You can use the device while charging.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.

Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.

For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the
top right corner of your device’s display. A solid
color ( ) indicates a full charge.

Note: For fastest charging times, use the Samsung
Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device.
This charger provides faster charging only when
connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast
Charging.

You can also choose to display a percentage
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide
a better idea of the remaining charge on
the battery. For more information, see Battery.

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 the USB charger/
Accessory port.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
and then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.

Getting Started

Assemble Your Device

Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off

Secure Your Device

The instructions below explain how to turn your
device on or off.

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.

Turn the Device On

Lock the Device

To turn the device on:

By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.

► Press and hold the Power key until the device
vibrates and turns on.

To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.

Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:

Unlock the Device

1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Device options menu is displayed.

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

2. Tap

Note: To choose a more secure screen lock,
see Set a Screen Lock.

Power off, and confirm if prompted.

To unlock the device:

Reset the Device

► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
drag your finger across the screen.

If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can
reset your device.
► Press and hold the Power key and the
Volume down key at the same time for
more than seven seconds.

Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts,
choose location services, learn about your device’s
features, and more.

Getting Started

Set Up Your Device

Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account

Google Account

Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device. When you turn on
your device for the first time, set up your existing
Samsung account or create a new Samsung
account.

Your new device uses your Google™ Account to
fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,
Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
Google Account.

– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information,
see Accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Accounts.
2. Tap

– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information,
see Accounts.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Accounts.

Add account > Samsung account.

2. Tap

Getting Started

Apps >

Add account > Google.

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

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 stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Status icons

Notification icons
Status bar

Edge screen

Widget

App shortcuts

App folder
Phone
Home screen indicator

• Status icons: Displays information about the

• Home screen indicator: Indicates which

device, such as the network signal strength,
battery level, and the time.

•

Apps list
Home screen is currently visible.

• Phone: Shortcut to the phone keypad and related

Edge screen: Display area along the
edge of your phone. For more information,
see Edge Screen Settings.

functions.

• Widget: Runs as a simple application extension
(not a shortcut) on a Home screen.

• App shortcuts: Launches your favorite

• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)

applications.

and notification icons (left).

• App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your

• Notification icons: Displays new messages and
emails, available software updates, and more.

applications.

Know Your Device

Home Screen

Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, and using
wallpapers.

Wallpapers

To access Home screen manager:

2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

For more information, see Wallpaper.

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

To access Wallpaper settings:

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

► From a Home screen, tap
> Display and wallpaper.

Manage Home Screens

Apps >

Settings

Widgets

Your device comes with multiple Home screens
to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add,
remove, change the order of screens, as well as
choose a different main Home screen.

Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Home screen. There are many kinds
of widgets, including links to a specific contact,
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
many others.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. 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 the
Home key.

•

Change the order of screens: Touch
and hold a screen, and then drag it to a
new position.

•

Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the
screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen.

•

Home screen settings: Tap an option to
customize:

Transition effect: Select a transition to use
when swiping between screens.

Flipboard Briefing: Tap the checkbox to
enable or disable this feature.

Know Your Device

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.

Remove a Widget
You can 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.

Home Screen

App Shortcuts

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.

You can remove a folder that you added to a Home
screen.
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

2. Drag the folder to

Remove and release it.

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 added to a
Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to
release it.

Remove and

Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.

Folders
Place folders on a Home screen 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 onto
Create folder.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

•
•
•

Enter folder name: Enter a name for the
folder.
Palette: Change the color.
Add application: Place more apps in the
folder. Tap apps to select them, and then
tap Done.

3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

•

To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.

Know Your Device

Home Screen

Status Bar
The Status bar 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.

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 has arrived.

Status Icons
Battery full: Battery is fully charged.

New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
Battery low: Battery is low.
New voicemail: New voicemail message
has been received.

Battery charging: Battery is charging.

New message: New text or multimedia
message has arrived.

Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.

File download in progress: Download of
a file or app is in progress.

Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.

File upload in progress: File is being
uploaded or sent.

4G LTE active: The device is connected
to a 4G LTE wireless network.

GPS active: Location service (GPS) is
active and acquiring a signal.

Signal strength: Cellular network signal
strength.

App updates available: App updates are
available from the Google Play store.

Network not available: No wireless
network is available.

App updates complete: App installation
or updates are complete.

Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is
available.

Know Your Device

Status Bar

Edge Screen
Quick Tools

The Edge screen provides
a variety of useful tools for
notifications, information feeds,
and timekeeping.

You can quickly use preset tools on your
Edge screen without disrupting your activity on the
main screen.
1. Swipe down from the top of the Edge screen.
2. Select from the following tools:

Basic Gestures
The Edge screen responds to basic gestures as
follows:

• Swipe right or left to switch between panels.
• Swipe down to view the Quick Tools.
• Swipe up to access settings (only when the
screen is unlocked).

Customize App Shortcuts
You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Edge screen.
► On the Edge screen, tap the
Favorite Apps
icon to edit the apps that appear on the tray:

•

To remove an app from the Edge screen, drag
it off of the tray.

•

To add an app to the Edge screen, drag it to
the tray.

•

To relocate an app, drag it to a new location.

Know Your Device

•

Ruler: Use your Edge screen as a ruler.
Tap cm to change from centimeters to inches.

•

Stopwatch: Count down with the
Edge screen. Tap Start to begin the
countdown. Tap Stop to end the time, or Lap
to keep the record and immediately start a
new record.

•

Timer: Use your Edge screen as a timer.
Tap the plus and minus signs to set the length
of time. Tap Start to begin the timer.

•

Flashlight: Use your camera flash as a
flashlight. Tap on to use the flashlight. Tap off
when you are done.

•

Voice recorder: User your Edge screen
as a voice recorder. Use the Record,
Cancel, Stop, and Pause options to edit your
recording. Recordings are saved to the Audio
file.

3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to close
the quick tools.

Edge Screen

Edge Screen Settings

Information Stream

Configure the Edge screen panels to provide
convenient functions that are the most useful to you.

The Information stream feature displays feeds that
you select on the Edge screen.

► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Edge screen.

To view the Information stream:
► When the main screen is turned off, quickly
swipe your finger along the Edge screen in
one direction, and then back in the opposite
direction.

– or –
Swipe upward on the Edge screen, and then tap
Settings.

To configure the Information stream:

Manage Panels

1. Swipe upward on the Edge screen, and then tap
Settings.

1. Swipe upward on the Edge screen and then tap
Settings.

2. Tap Information stream.

2. Tap Manage panels.

3. Tap On/Off to activate the Information stream
feature.

3. Check the box above the widgets you want to
add to your Edge screen. Tap
Download to
add more panels.

4. Tap the checkbox on each feed that you want to
appear on the Edge screen.

4. To uninstall a downloaded panel, tap
More options > Uninstall.

5. To edit a feed, tap

Note: To activate available feeds, go to the
Manage panels section. For more information,
see Manage Panels.

5. To change the order of panels, tap
More options > Reorder.

•

Settings (if available).

Touch and hold, then drag panels to change
the order. When finished, tap Reorder.

Configure Night Clock

1. Swipe upward on the Edge screen, and then tap
Settings.

Night clock turns your device into a clock when
the screen is turned off. To use this feature, set a
daily start and end time (up to 12 hours), and turn
Night clock on.

2. Tap Express me >
following options:

1. Swipe upward on the Edge screen, and then tap
Settings.

Add Wallpaper to the Edge Screen

•

Create new for the

2. Tap Night clock.

Tap Images to choose an image from the
Gallery.

•

Tap Handwriting to use the S Pen and draw
an image or message.

•
•

Tap Text to type a message on your wallpaper.

3. Tap On/Off to activate Night clock.
4. Drag Start to set the daily start time.
5. Drag End to set the daily end time.

Tap Effect to add an effect to the wallpaper.

– or –
Tap

More options > Import to import images.

Know Your Device

Edge Screen

Change Edge Screen Text

Change Where the Edge Screen
Appears

1. Swipe upward on the Edge screen and then tap
Settings.

You can choose to have the Edge screen appear
on the left side of the screen instead of the curved
edge on the right.

2. Tap Edge screen text.
3. Type the text you want to appear on the
Edge screen.

1. Swipe upward on the Edge screen, and then tap
Settings.

4. Tap OK to save.

2. Tap Use Edge screen on left.
3. Tap the On/Off to enable this feature.

Change Edge Screen Timeout
You can change how long the Edge screen appears
before it times out.
1. Swipe upward on the Edge screen and then tap
Settings.
2. Tap Edge screen timeout.
3. Tap a time interval to select it.

Show Notifications on the Edge Screen
Notifications received on your phone can be set to
appear on the Edge screen.
1. Swipe upward on the Edge screen and then tap
Settings.
2. Tap Notifications to enable or disable this
feature. A checkmark indicates that notifications
will appear on the Edge screen.

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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device.

Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.

• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a

Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your
touchscreen to navigate the device.

Home screen.

Pinch and Spread

Tap

Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

• Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

• Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a web page.

• Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a web page.

Touch and Hold

Motions and Gestures

Touch and hold items on the screen to activate
them.

Control your device by making specific gestures
with your hand above the device’s screen.

• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.

For details, see Motions and Gestures.

• Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu

To access the Motions and Gestures settings:

of options.

► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Motions and gestures.

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.

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Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.

•

More options: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen. This often allows you to select items
to delete or share.

• Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
• Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.

• Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
• On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on (
off (

) or

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Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can
often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all.

•

Menu: Tap to view available options for the
field.

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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.
Settings
View all
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Quick connect

S Finder

Notification card
Clear notifications

• Settings: Display the Settings screen.
• View all: See all available Quick settings.
• Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to

• S Finder: Search your device for apps, contacts,
messages, email, files, settings, and more.

• Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
• Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a

connect with quickly and easily.

feature.

• Clear notifications: Clear all notifications.
• Notification card: View details about a
notification.

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Notification Panel

View the Notification Panel

Quick Connect

1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.

Search for nearby devices automatically to connect
to them quickly and easily.

2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.

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•

Tap an item to open it.

2. Tap Quick connect. Your device automatically
scans for compatible devices.

To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right. Tap Clear to clear all
notifications.

3. To close the Notification panel, swipe upward
from the bottom of the screen or tap
Back.

•

You may be asked to set device visibility. Tap
Always visible or Only when Quick connect
turned on.

•

Tap Refresh to manually scan.

Quick Settings

3. Tap a device from a list and follow the prompts.

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.

Customize Your Quick Connect
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.

To view additional Quick settings:

2. Tap Quick connect.

► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.

3. Tap More > Set device visibility, and choose
an option.

– or –
Tap

View all.

Notification Panel Settings
To customize the Notification panel, see
Notification Panel Settings.

S Finder
Search your device for apps, contacts, messages,
email, files, settings, and more.
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap S Finder.
3. Tap the Search bar and type what you are
searching for.

•

You can narrow the search by tapping Filter
and using preset search options. Items that
match your search appears below.

4. Tap items to open them.

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Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

Multi window tray

Window controls

Tray controls

3. Tap an option to activate it:

Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window display together on
a split screen. You can switch between the apps,
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and
copy information from one app to the other.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Multi window.

Open in split screen view: Automatically view
content in Multi window when you open files
from My Files or Video player, or attachments
from email.

•

Pop-up view shortcut: Swipe down diagonally
from the corner of a window to put it in pop-up
view.

Note: You can also activate Multi window from the
Notification panel.

2. Tap On/Off to activate.

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Multi Window

Use Multi Window

Window Controls

After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run
multiple apps at the same time.

Select an app window, and then tap
Window controls in the middle of the
window border.

Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can
be used together. Additional Multi window apps are
available from the Google Play store.

Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multi window apps.

The apps display together on a split screen. You
can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their
display on the screen, and copy information from
one app to the other.

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.

► Touch and hold
Back to display the
Multi window tray, and then drag apps to the
windows.

Minimize window: Collapse the selected
window.

You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multi window view:
1. Tap

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Maximize window: Open the selected app
window in full screen view.

Recent.

Close app: Close the selected window.

Recently used apps that support Multi window
have a
Multi window icon in their title bar.

2. Tap
Multi window in the title bar to launch an
application in split screen view.

•

Other recently used apps that support
Multi window display below the launched app.

3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screen view.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window
have the Multi window icon.

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Multi Window

Customize Multi Window

Multi Window Settings

You can customize Multi window to suit your
preferences.

To customize Multi window:
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Multi window.

Create a Window Group

For more information, see Multi Window Settings.

If you use certain apps together in Multi window
often, you can create a window group to quickly
display the two apps in Multi window.
The window group is stored in the Multi window tray,
so you can choose it any time to display the two
apps.
1. Touch and hold
Back to display the tray, and
then drag apps to the windows.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the Multi window tray, and
then tap
Tray controls >
Create.

Change the Order of Apps in the
Multi Window Tray
1. Touch and hold
Multi window tray.

Back to display the

2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position
in the tray, and then drop it.

Choose Apps to Display in the
Multi Window Tray
You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Multi window tray.
1. Touch and hold
Multi window tray.
2. Tap

Back to display the

Tray controls >

Edit for options:

•

To remove an app from the tray, tap and drag it
off of the tray and place it in the storage area.

•

To add an app to the tray, tap and drag it from
the storage area to the tray.

•

To relocate an app, tap and drag it to a new
location.

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S Pen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists
you in performing different
functions.

Caution: When you insert the S Pen into the slot,
insert the S Pen’s tip first. Failure to do so can cause
the S Pen to become stuck. Forcefully detaching the
S Pen from the slot may cause damage to the S Pen
and your device.

Air View

S Pen
button

Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content,
or view information about an item on the screen.
For example:

S Pen tip

• Hover over an email in a list to preview the
message before opening it.

• Hover over a photo album to preview the contents
or see a picture enlarged.

• Hover over the timeline during video playback to
preview and navigate to specific scenes.

• Hover over an icon or screen button to view the
item’s name or description.

Remove S Pen

Note: The preview function is only available when the
S Pen’s onscreen pointer is a solid color.

The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient
access.
► Slide the S Pen from your device using the notch
on the end of the S Pen.

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Direct Pen Input

Replace the S Pen Tip

When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or
Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting
window to allow you to write an entry with the S Pen
rather than type.

You can replace the tip of the S Pen.
To replace the tip:
1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip.

To use the Handwriting window:
1. When filling out a form field, hover the S Pen over
the field until the
Handwriting icon appears.
2. Tap
Handwriting. The Handwriting window
appears.
3. Use the space provided in the window to write
an entry by hand using the S Pen. While writing,
your entries will be converted into text.

•

To edit the converted text, use the Space,
Delete, and Enter icons. To change the
position of the cursor, drag the pointer below
the cursor to the desired position for editing.

•

In Messages, tap Drawing mode to draw an
image and attach it to your message.

2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen
and press until it clicks in place.

4. When finished, tap Done.

Configure S Pen Settings
To configure S Pen settings, including options for
sounds and for tracking S Pen when it is not stored
in your device:
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

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Apps >

S Pen

Air Command
► To use Air Command, tap an option:

Air command allows you to
quickly activate frequently‑used
applications or perform actions.

•

Action memo: Launch an Action memo and
link it to actions. Action memos are saved in
the S Note app.

•

Smart select: Draw around an area of the
screen to collect it in the Scrapbook app.

•

Screen write: Capture screenshots and write
or draw on them.

•

S Note: Tap to open the S Note app. For more
information, see S Note.

•

Add shortcuts: Add up to three apps and
functions to the Air command menu.

•

Settings: Customize your Air command by
adding apps and functions, and changing how
it appears.

Action Memo
An Action memo is a special type of note that can
turn your written text into actions on your device.
For example, if someone tells you the name of a
restaurant, you can launch a new memo, write the
name of the restaurant, and then have the memo
locate it on a map.
Note: While active, an Action memo stays on the
screen for as long as you are using it, even if you
press the Home key. You must tap Save in order to
close the memo.

To launch the Air command menu:
► Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot.
– or –
Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the
pointer appears, and then press the S Pen
button once.
– or –
Tap

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Air command.

Air Command

Create an Action Memo

Link an Action Memo

To create an Action memo:

Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a
phone number, and then save it to Contacts.

1. Tap

Air command >

Action memo.

To link a memo to an action:

– or –

1. Tap

Press and hold the S Pen button and tap the
screen two times with the pen.

List: Tap to view all Action memos saved in
the S Note app.

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•

Pen: Tap to change the pen color.

Action memo.

2. Write on the memo.

2. Write your action memo, these editing tools are
available:

•

Air command >

3. Tap More > Link to action and select an action
to perform.
4. Draw around the content you want to use for
the action. The selected content is boxed and
highlighted.
5. On the menu bar that appears, tap the action you
want to take. Options include Phone, Contacts,
Messages, Email, Internet, and More.

Eraser: Use the pen to erase part of the
memo, or tap Clear all to erase all content.

Share, and then choose a sharing
3. Tap
method to share the action memo.

Screen Off Memo

4. Tap More for additional options:

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Link to action: Turn written text into actions.

You can write quick memos without turning your
device on.

Minimize: Minimize the action memo by
making a small thumbnail on the main Home
screen.

Note: The screen off memo setting must be enabled.
For more information, see S Pen Settings.

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Pin to Home screen: Pin the Action memo to
the Home screen.

•

Set reminder: Set a time to remind you about
the action memo.

•

Edit as S Note file: Open the action memo in
the S Note app.

•

Change background color: Change the color
of the action memo.

•

Discard: Close the current Action memo
without saving it.

To create a screen off memo:
1. Detach the S Pen while the screen is off.
2. Write on the screen.

•

Tap Save to save your memo to the S Note
app.

•

Tap Delete to discard the memo.

5. When you are finished, tap Save.
Note: Action memos are saved in the

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Air Command

Smart Select

3. When you are finished writing, tap an option:

The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to
select content on a screen. You can then add it to
your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
To launch the Smart select tool:
1. Tap

Air command >

Smart select.

2. Tap a shape at the top of the screen, and then
drag a box with the S Pen to select content. The
following options appear:

•

Write: Add notes to the screen using the
S Pen.

•

Share: Choose a sharing method to share
your content.

•

Save in Scrapbook: Save the content in the
Scrapbook app.

•

Save in Gallery: Save the content to the
Gallery app.

Save in Scrapbook: Save the content in the
Scrapbook app.

•

Save in Gallery: Save the content to the
Gallery app.

To access S Note:
1. Tap Air command > S Note.
– or –
2. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

S Note.

For more information, see S Note.

Add Shortcuts
You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the
Air Command menu.
To use Add shortcuts:

To use Screen Write:

1. Tap

Screen write.

Pen: Draw on the screen shot. Press the Pen
icon a second time to change the pen tip, size,
color, and to save presets.

•

Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the
screen shot. Tap the Eraser icon a second
time to change the size of the eraser area and
to see the Erase all option.

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•

Undo: Tap to undo the last action.

Air command >

Add shortcuts.

2. Swipe across the screens, and tap the apps
or functions you would like to add to the
Air command menu.

2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool
appears. The following editing tools are provided:

•

Create notes and edit Action memos.

Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot
and then write notes on the screen shot.

Air command >

Share: Choose a sharing method to share
your content.

S Note App

Screen Write

1. Tap

•

To delete an app shortcut tap

3. Tap

Remove.

Back to save your selection.

Redo: Tap to redo the last action that
was undone.

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Enter Text
Text can be entered using a
keyboard or by speaking.

Special Keys
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor
position.
Keyboard layout: Change the layout of the
keyboard.

Use the Samsung Keyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.

Note: Available options depend on the app in use.
Not all options are available for all apps.

Predictive text

Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words that match your text
entries, and can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal
writing style from your contacts, messages, email,
and social networking sites — improving the accuracy
of predicting text entries.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Options

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options.

Special Keys

For more information, see Samsung Keyboard.

Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Google
Voice™ typing.
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter
text.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.

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Enter Text

Use Google Voice Typing

Use Swype

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

Swype™ is a text input method that makes it possible
to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus
(not included) from letter to letter, lifting your finger
or stylus between words.
For 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.

To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:

2. Speak your text.

1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward
to display the Notification panel.

Note: Tap
Settings > Languages to download
additional languages for use with Google voice typing.

2. Tap Select keyboard.
3. Tap Swype.

Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Configure Swype

Apps >

To customize Swype:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing
for options.

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input.

For more information, see Google Voice Typing.

3. Tap Swype for options.
For more information, see Swype Keyboard.

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Enter Text

Emergency Mode
Use Emergency Mode

Emergency mode conserves
your device’s remaining power
when you are in an emergency
situation.

While in Emergency mode, your device conserves
power. The following apps and features are available
on the Home screen:

• Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady
source of light.

Emergency mode saves battery power by:

• Changing the color of the screen to grayscale.
• Restricting application usage to only essential

• Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
• Share my location: Send your location

• Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.
• Turning off® connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and

• Phone: Launch the call screen.
• Internet: Launch the Web browser.
• Add: Add other available apps.
- Facebook: Launch Facebook™.
- Maps: Launch Google Maps™.
• Battery charge: Display estimated battery

information to your emergency contacts.

applications and those you select.

Bluetooth .

Note: When Emergency mode is turned off, the
Location settings may stay the same as they were in
Emergency mode.

charge remaining.

Activate Emergency Mode

• Estimated max. standby time: Display estimated

To activate Emergency mode:

standby time that can be reached based on
current battery charge and usage.

1. Press and hold the Power key to display the
Device options window.

• Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone

2. Tap Emergency mode.

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number (for example, 911). This kind of call can
be made even without activated cellular service.

When accessing for the first time, read the
Terms and conditions. If you accept them,
tap the
Checkbox, and then tap Agree.
Confirm when prompted.

•

3. Tap Turn on.

Turn Off Emergency Mode
► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap
More options > Turn off Emergency mode.

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More options:

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 of settings are enabled in
Emergency mode.

Emergency Mode

Calling
Make telephone calls
using a variety of calling
features and services.

Phone Screen
Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls,
favorites, and contacts.
Tabs
More options

Keypad

Delete

Voicemail
Call

• More options: Access Speed dial and Call

• Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call.
• Tabs: Display a log of all dialed, received,

settings.

• Delete: After entering a number using the keypad,

and missed calls. Display contacts marked as
favorites. Display your contacts and select a
contact to call.

if you make a mistake, tap to erase a single
character or touch and hold to erase the entire
string of numbers.

• Call: Make a call.
• Voicemail: Set up and check your

voicemail. For more information, see
Set Up and Access Voicemail.

Calling

Phone Screen

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.

•

Your phone number is displayed in the
My phone number field.

Call Settings
There are also a couple of ways to access the
Call settings menu.
► From a Home screen, tap
Phone >
More options > Settings > Call.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Application Settings > Call.

Calling

Phone Screen

Make and Answer Calls
Answer a Call

Learn how to make or answer
a call. Explore features and
functionality associated with
making or answering a call.

When a call is received, the phone rings and the
caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is
stored in the Contacts list.
► At the incoming call screen:

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

You can quickly dial a phone number from your
Contacts list.
Apps >

– or –
Phone > Contacts.

2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to
call the contact.

Drag
Reject to the left to reject the call
and send it to your voicemail.

•

Drag Reject call with message upward and
select a message.

•
•

Tap

•

Tap Reject call with message and select a
message.

•

Tap
Expand to exit the app and view the
main incoming call screen.

Answer to answer the call.

Tap
Reject to reject the call and send it to
your voicemail.

End a Call
To finish your call:

Dial a Recent Number

► Tap

All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls 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

•

Answer to the right to answer the

► On the incoming call pop-up screen:

Dial a Number from Your Contacts List

From a Home screen, tap

Drag
call.

If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is
displayed for the incoming call.

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

•

End when you are ready to end your call.

Phone.

2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap

Calling

Call.

Make and Answer Calls

Multitask While on a Call

Place a New Call While on a Call

If you exit the call screen and return to a
Home screen, your active call is indicated by
Call on the Status bar.

If your service plan supports this feature, you can
make another call while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap
second call.

This lets you continue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list,
view a recent email, or locate a picture.

Add call to dial the

2. Dial the new number and tap
the call is answered:

To return to the call screen:
► Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel, and then tap Call notification.

Dial. When

•

Tap
calls.

•

Tap
Merge to hear both callers at once
(multi-conferencing).

To end a call from any application:

Swap to switch between the two

► Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel, and then tap
End call.

Call Waiting

Options During a Call

If your service plan supports this feature, you can
answer an incoming call while you have a call in
progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a
call waiting tone.

Your phone provides several options that you can
use during a call.

To answer a new call while you have a call in
progress:

Adjust the Call Volume

1. Drag
Answer in any direction to answer the
new call.

► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease
the volume.

2. Tap an option:

– or –
Tap More options > Extra volume to quickly
add more volume to the incoming audio.

Listen with the Speaker or
Bluetooth Headset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetooth™ headset (not included).

•

Put [caller] on hold to place the previous
caller on hold while you answer the new
incoming call.

•

Merge with [caller] to add the new caller to
the current call.

•

End call with [caller] to end the previous call
and answer the new call.

3. Tap the previousOn hold number entry and
select
Swap to switch between the two
calls. This places the new caller on hold and
activates the previous call.

► Tap
Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.
– or –
Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a
Bluetooth headset.

Calling

Make and Answer Calls

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
Use recent call information to create a contact or
update your Contacts list.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone > Recent.

2. Tap the call that contains the information that you
want to save to your Contacts list.
3. Tap Create contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap Update existing.

Delete a Call from the Call Log
To delete Call log entries:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone > Recent.

2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.
3. Tap

Delete.

Block a Number
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 > Recent.

2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
3. Tap

Calling

More options > Add to auto reject list.

Make and Answer Calls

Speed Dial
Remove a Speed Dial Number
Assignment

You can assign a shortcut
number to a contact for speed
dialing their default number.

You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

Create a Speed Dial

2. Tap

You can assign 100 speed dial numbers.

3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial.

1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Tap

4. Tap

Phone.

More options > Speed dial.

Remove.

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Tap More options > Speed dial. The Speed
dial screen displays the numbers 1 through 100.
Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
3. Tap an unassigned number (

Add contact).

4. Tap a contact to assign to the number.

•

The selected contact is displayed in the
Speed dial number box.

Use Speed Dial to Make a Call
You can make a call using Speed dial.
1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Tap

Phone.

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.

•

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If the Speed dial number is more than one
digit long, enter the first digits, and then hold
the last digit.

Speed Dial

Emergency Calls
You can dial the emergency
telephone number in your
region regardless of the phone’s
cellular service status.

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.

Make an 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

2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap
Dial.
3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.

Phone.

2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap
Dial.

Secure Lock Screens
You can make calls even if your phone has a secure
lock screen.

3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.

1. Drag

Phone upward to open the call screen.

Call Emergency Services from a
Locked Screen

2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.

The emergency telephone number can be dialed
even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use
your phone to call for help in an emergency. When
accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency
calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of
the phone remains secured.

4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.

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3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap
Dial.

Emergency Calls

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
Voicemail.

Phone >

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
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
Voicemail.

•

Phone >

You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail
center.

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 connected to
your voicemail.

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Set Up and Access Voicemail

Applications
Learn how to change the
way apps are displayed,
organize apps into folders,
and uninstall or disable
apps.

Apps List
Uninstall or Disable Apps

The Apps list displays all
preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.

• Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
• Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.

Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the
Home screens. For more information, see
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.

To uninstall or disable an app:

Access Apps

2. Tap More options > Uninstall/disable apps.
Apps that can be uninstalled show
Uninstall/disable on their icon.

1. From a Home screen, tap

You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap
Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.

Apps.

To enable apps after disabling them:

2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.

•

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Application manager.

To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.

2. Tap
All apps > Disabled, and then tap the
app you want to enable.

Download and Install New Apps

3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
Apps list.

Find new apps to download and install on your
device.

•

Play Store: Download new apps
from the Google Play store. Visit
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.

•

Galaxy Apps: View and download
Samsung apps that are optimized
for use with Galaxy devices. Visit
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
to learn more.

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Apps.

For more information, see Application Manager.

Apps List

Organize Your Apps

Add a Folder to a Home Screen

App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.

To add a folder to a Home screen:

To change the order apps are listed:

2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a
Home screen, and then release it.

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps.

More options > Sort by.

Hide or Show Apps

3. Tap an option:

•

Custom: Allows you to touch and hold on
apps to move them from screen to screen.

•

Alphabetical order: Apps are arranged in a
grid, in A-Z order.

Apps.

Hide Apps from View
You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any
apps you do not want to see on the Apps screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps.

Use Folders to Organize Apps

2. Tap

You can organize Apps in a folder on an Apps list
screen.

3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap Done.

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

•
•
•

More options > Hide apps.

Show Hidden Apps

Apps.

More options > Create folder.

You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them
back on the Apps screen.

Enter folder name: Name the folder.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Palette: Change the folder color.

2. Tap

Add application: Place more apps in the
folder. Tap apps to select them, and then
tap Done.

Apps.

More options > Show hidden apps.

3. Tap apps to unhide, and then tap Done.

3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To launch apps in a folder:
► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launch it.
To delete a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps.

More options > Remove folder.

3. Select the folder to delete and tap Done. Confirm
if prompted.

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Apps List

Apps Screen Options
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

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Apps.

More options for these options:

Edit: Touch and hold an app icon, and then
drag it to:

Create page: Add a new page to the Apps
list and move the app icon there.

Create folder: Create a new folder.
App info: View information about this app.
Uninstall: Uninstall the app. Preloaded apps
cannot be uninstalled.

•

Create folder: Create a new folder to hold the
app icon.

•
•
•

Remove folder: Delete a folder.

•

Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that
you downloaded to your device, or disable
a preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot
be uninstalled). Tap
Uninstall/disable to
remove or disable the selected app.

•
•
•
•

Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps screen.

Sort by: Configure the Apps screen.
Downloaded apps: Display only downloaded
apps.

Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps.
Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps.
Help: View information about your device.

Apps List

Google Apps
Google

Enjoy these apps from Google.

Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.

Note: Certain apps require a Google Account.
Visit google.com to learn more.

Google Now

Chrome

Works in the background to collect
information you regularly look up and
organize it into convenient cards that
appear when you need them.

Browse the Internet and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data
from your computer to your mobile device.

Visit google.com/landing/now to learn
more.

Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn
more about Chrome™.

Note: When Google Now™ is enabled, you
can access it by tapping
Google.

Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs™ and files.

Google+
Chat with friends and family, post photos,
and see what others are sharing.

Visit drive.google.com to learn more about
Google Drive™.

Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more
about Google+™.

Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.

Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS
and Hangouts messages.

Visit gmail.com to learn more.

Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.

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Google Apps

Maps

Play Music

Find your current location and get
directions and other location-based
information.

Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.

Visit google.com/maps to learn more.

Play Newsstand

Note: You must enable location services
to use Google Maps. For more information,
see Location Services.

Subscribe to your favorite magazines to
read on your device at your leisure.
Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to
learn more.

Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and
videos to your Google Account.

Play Store

Visit photos.google.com to learn more
about Google Photos™.

Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.

Play Books

Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.

Find millions of free e-books and
hundreds of thousands more to buy in the
eBookstore.

Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.

Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn
more.

YouTube

Play Games

View and upload YouTube™ videos right
from your device.

Discover hundreds of games for
download and purchase through the
Google Play store.

Visit youtube.com to learn more.

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 to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved
on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to
learn more.

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Google Apps

U.S. Cellular Apps
Your Navigator Deluxe

Enjoy these apps from
U.S. Cellular.

Obtain turn-by-turn driving directions
(including voice guided turn-by-turn
directions) with GPS accuracy. Search for
any destination (including gas stations,
ATMs, restaurants, and more). View
detailed maps of any location.

Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid
subscription. Visit uscellular.com to learn more
or contact your service provider for additional
information.

City ID
See the city and state of incoming calls
with this enhanced caller ID feature.
City ID provides over 20,000 cities in
North America, giving you an important
tool to help identify unknown callers
and more effectively manage your
communications.

Mobile Data Security
Keep your data safe and secure if your
device is lost or stolen.

Mobile Hotspot
Configure your device as a mobile
hotspot.
For more information, see
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings.

Tone Room Deluxe
Access the latest and hottest content from
your favorite artists for ringtones and ring
back tones.

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U.S. Cellular Apps

Additional Apps
Hancom Office 2014

There are additional apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded on your device.

View, edit, and create Hancom™ Office
Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show)
documents.

Peel Smart Remote

Amazon

Control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung
TV models using your Samsung Galaxy
device. Now you can control all of
your TV’s settings, such as on and off
functions, channel navigation, and volume
control from the same Samsung device
you already know.

Shop at amazon.com™ from your device.
Visit amazon.com to learn more.

Dropbox
Save and share files with others using the
Dropbox cloud storage. When you save
files to Dropbox, your device automatically
syncs with the web server and any other
computers that have Dropbox installed.

PEN.UP
Share photos, comment on other
creations, or just browse through the
pages for something to add to your
personal collection.

Visit dropbox.com to learn more.

Evernote

Samsung Milk Music

Create, synchronize, and share multimedia
notes. You can add tags to the notes, or
sort the notes into a notebook so that you
can manage your ideas efficiently.

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 interactive dial makes it easy
to skim through stations to find the perfect
soundtrack for the moment.

Facebook
Keep up with friends and family with the
Facebook app. Share updates, photos,
and videos, as well as text, chat, and play
games.

Samsung+

Flipboard

Get live help, discover new features, and
unlock promotions for your Samsung
device.

Access your personalized magazines.

Smart Manager
Access your Battery, RAM, Storage, and
Device security information.

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Additional Apps

Calculator
Scientific Calculator

The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.

The Calculator app also provides advanced
arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
To use the Scientific calculator:

Basic Operation

1. If Screen rotation is disabled, enable Screen
rotation.

You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.

2. Turn the device to landscape.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Calculator.

Note: Screen rotation is found in the Quick settings
on the Notification panel. For more information, see
Quick Settings.

Apps >

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. Tap

Equals to view the result.

6. Tap

Clear to clear the results.

Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.
To clear the calculator history:

• Tap

> Clear history.

To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:

• Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and
then tap

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Copy.

Calculator

Calendar
Create an Event or Task

Manage your events and tasks.

You can use your Calendar to create events.

Calendar View

1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.
2. Tap

Apps >

2. Tap
Add and use one of the following
methods:

Apps >

Menu, and then tap one of the following:

•

Add event: Enter an event with an optional
repeat setting.

•

Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority
setting.

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Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display another
year.

•

Month: Display the current month. Swipe
across the screen to display another month.
Events and tasks are also displayed.

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Month and agenda: Display the current month
along with all events and tasks at the bottom
of the screen. Swipe across the screen to
display another month.

•

Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.

•

2. Tap an event to view it.

Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.

•

3. Tap
Share via, choose a sharing method, and
follow the prompts.

Agenda: Display all tasks.

3. Enter details for the event or task, and then tap
Save. Confirm if prompted.

Share an Event
You can share events you create from your
Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

Apps >

3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

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Calendar

Delete an Event or Task
You can delete events or tasks you create from your
Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

Apps >

2. Tap an event or task to view it.
3. Tap

Delete. Confirm if prompted.

To delete multiple events or tasks
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.
2. Tap

Apps >

More options > Delete.

3. Tap events or tasks to select them.
4. Tap Done. Confirm if prompted.

Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.
2. Tap

Apps >

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Calendar

Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.

Shortcuts
Settings

Record video

Switch cameras

Take a picture
Shooting mode
Gallery

• Record video: Record a video.
• Take a picture: Take a picture.
• Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
• Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and

• Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and
front cameras.

• Settings: Configure other camera settings.
• Shortcuts: Display up to two camera setting
shortcuts on the viewfinder.

videos.

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Camera and Video

Take Pictures

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Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame
rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a
specific section of each video in slow motion
after recording it.

•

Fast motion: Record videos for viewing in
fast motion. You can play a specific section of
each video in fast motion after recording.

•

Manage modes: Select which shooting modes
to display when you tap Mode.

•

Download: Download additional shooting
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
camera, or combine shots with Dual mode.
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 options or these gestures:

•

Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in
or out.

Front Camera

•

Selfie: Tap the screen, or place your finger
over the heart rate sensor to take selfies.

•

Tap the screen to focus on the area you
touched.

•

Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.

Take a picture to take the picture.

•

Download: Download additional shooting
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.

3. Tap

Note: You can also press the Volume key up or
down to take a picture. This is the default action of the
Volume key while the camera is active. You can also
set the Volume key to act as the video record 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 Mode, and then scroll up or down the
screen at the right side of the screen.
Rear Camera

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Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the picture.

•

Rear-cam selfie: Set the rear camera to
automatically detect and focus on your face
when you take self-portrait pictures using the
rear camera.

•

Selective focus: Make objects stand out from
the background. They must be within 1.5 feet
from you, and at least 3 times this distance
from the background.

•

Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.

Camera and Video

Camera Settings

Both Cameras

•

Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.

•

Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the
preview screen to take pictures.

•

Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.

•

Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the picture.

•

Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage.

•

Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.

•

Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures
with voice commands.

ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls
camera light sensitivity. It is measured in
film-camera equivalents. Low values are for
stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values
are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.

•

The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the
camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.

•

Review pictures: Set to show pictures or
videos after taking them.

White balance: Select an appropriate white
balance, so images have a true-to-life color
range. The settings are designed for specific
lighting situations. These settings are similar to
the heat range for white-balance exposure in
professional cameras.

•

Manage shortcuts: Touch and hold, then drag
items to add them to the shortcuts menu.

•

Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Camera.

2. Tap
Settings. Available options vary
depending on the camera/recording mode used.

•

Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.

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•
•

Effects: Add special graphical effects.

•

Interval shot: Select the best picture from a
series of continuous shots (front camera only).

Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash
(rear camera only).

3. Tap
Menu to display the following additional
options.
Rear Camera Only

•

Metering modes: Select a metering
method. This determines how light values
are calculated. Center-weighted measures
background light in the center of the scene.
Spot measures the light value at a specific
location. Matrix averages the entire scene.

•

HDR (rich tone): Save the picture in HDR
(rich tone) only.

•

Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady
when the camera is moving.

Front Camera Only

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Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened
faces for gentler images.

•

Save as flipped: Automatically save images as
flipped in the Gallery.

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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 >

•

Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.

•

Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start
playing a tone at a low volume at an interval
before the alarm time, and slowly increase in
volume. Choose a time interval and a tone to
use with smart alarm. This option is available
when you have chosen an alarm type that
includes sound.

•

Name: Enter a name for the alarm.

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
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.

3. Tap Done to save the alarm.

Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.

Delete an Alarm

Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).

You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap
Delete.

Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

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Apps >

Clock.

Create alarm to configure:

•
•
•

Time: Choose a time for the alarm.

•

Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm.

•

Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume
of the alarm.

Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses
sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to
alert you.

Clock

World Clock

Timer

The World clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.

The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

To list a city on the main World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap Timer.

Clock.

3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The
following options are available:

2. Tap World clock.
3. Tap the Search field, and enter the name of a
city. Tap the city to view it on the globe.

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•
•
•

4. Tap
Add city to add the city to your world
clock.
5. Repeat to add more cities.
Tip: Tap Search cities and use the keyboard to find a
city. Tap an entry to add the city to your list.

Start: Begin the Timer.
Stop: Stop the Timer.
Resume: Resume the timer after stopping it.
Reset: Reset the Timer.

To remove a city from the World clock list:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap World clock.
3. Tap

List view.

4. Touch and hold a city you want to remove from
the list until it is selected.
5. Tap

Delete.

Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:

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•
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Start: Begin timing.

•

Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

Stop: Stop timing.
Lap: Keep track of lap times.
Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.

Clock

Contacts
Store and manage your contacts
with the Contacts app, which
can be synchronized with a
variety of your existing personal
accounts, including Google,
Email, Facebook, and your
Samsung account.

Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

2. Tap
Create contact, and then tap contact
fields to enter information.

For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
see Accounts.

Manage Contacts
Apps >

Find a Contact

Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device, or sync it
with an account.

•

Tap
Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.

•

Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group.
Tap

Add to enter additional entries.

Tap

Remove to remove an entry.

Tap

More for additional fields.

Tap
Label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).

3. Tap Add another field to add additional contact
information.

You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

•

Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app. To access your Contacts list:
► From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

4. Tap Save.

Apps >

2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters
to find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
slide your finger across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.

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Contacts

Edit a Contact

Unlink Contacts

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.

You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap

2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Edit.

Delete Contacts

4. Tap Save.

You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.

Share a Name Card

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf) or text file.
You can share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage
location.
Apps >

3. Tap

Delete, and then confirm if prompted.

Favorites

3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCard
file (.vcf) or text file.

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are
easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display
together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.

4. Choose a sharing method and follow
the prompts.

Mark Contacts as Favorites

Link Contacts

You can mark contacts as Favorites.

When you have contacts from various sources, such
as Gmail 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
Contacts.

Apps >

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Add to Favorites (the star brightens

Apps >

You can remove contacts from Favorites.

More options > Link contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

4. Tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Done.

Apps >

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Remove from Favorites (the star dims

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Remove Contacts from Favorites

2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap

Apps >

2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can
also tap other contacts or tap the selected
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
More options > Share name card.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

More options > Unlink contacts.

4. Tap
Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.

3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

Contacts

Create a Shortcut to a Favorite

Rename a Group

You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home
screen, to access their information directly from the
home screen.

You can rename a contact group.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

2. Tap

Apps >

Groups, and then tap a group.

2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold
on a contact to select it.

3. Tap More options > Edit group and enter a
new name.

3. Tap More options > Add shortcut to
Home screen. The new shortcut displays in an
empty area of the home screen.

4. Tap Save.

Add Contacts to a Group
You can add contacts to a group.

Groups

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

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.

2. Tap

Apps >

Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap
Add member, and then tap the contact(s)
you want to add.
4. Tap Done.

Create a Group

Send a Message to a Group

You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap

You can send a text message to members of a
group.

Apps >

Groups, and then tap

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Create group.

3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:

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2. Tap

Create group in [location]: Tap to choose
where to save the group. You can save it to a
specific account, to the device memory, or to
all accounts.

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Group name: Enter a name for the new group.

•

Group message tone: Choose a tone specific
to members of this group.

•

Group vibration pattern: Choose a vibration
pattern specific to members of this group.

3. Tap

Apps >

Groups, and then tap a group.
More options > Send message or email.

4. Tap Message.
5. Type your message and tap Send.

Group ringtone: Choose a ringtone specific to
members of this group.

4. Tap Add member and select contact(s) to add to
the new group, and then tap Done.
5. Tap Save.

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Contacts

Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap
3. Tap

Apps >

Groups, and then tap a group.
More options > Send message or email.

4. Tap Email.
5. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the
Checkbox, and then tap Done. Only group
members that have email addresses in their
records are shown.
6. Choose an account and follow the prompts.

Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap
3. Tap

Apps >

Groups.
More options > Delete group.

4. Tap one or more groups to select, and then tap
Delete.
5. Tap Group only to delete the just the group,
or tap Group and members to delete both the
group and its members.

Contact Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Contacts > Contacts tab.
2. Tap

More options > Settings > Contacts.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Contacts

Email
Refresh Your Email Account

Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one app.

Refresh your account to update your email
accounts.

To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Email.

Apps >

Email.

2. Tap
Menu at the top left of the screen to view
the current account mailbox.

To add an email account:

3. Tap the account name to view:
Apps >

Email.

2. Tap More options > Settings >
Manage accounts.
3. Tap

Refresh.

You can view email you receive for multiple accounts
on the Combined inbox screen or you can view
email accounts individually.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. In the Application bar, tap

Email.

View Multiple Email Accounts

You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
Apps >

Apps >

Email.

Configure Email Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Add account.

•

Combined view: View all email in a combined
inbox.

•

[Account name]: View email for only one
email account.

4. Enter your email address and password.

Manage Your Inbox

The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email is displayed in the
Inbox for the account.

There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Note: To configure email account settings at
any time, tap More options > Settings. Tap
Manage accounts. Tap the email account to display
its settings.

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Apps >

Email.

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•

Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

•

Tap More options for additional message
options.

Tap
Search to search for key words in your
email inbox.

Create and Send an Email

Email Settings

This section describes how to create and send an
email using the Email app.

These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Compose.

Apps >

Email >

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

2. Tap the To field to manually add an email
address or tap
Add recipient to select a
recipient from Contacts or Groups.

•

If manually 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 adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
recipients field.

•

Tap

Apps >

Email.

More options > Settings.

3. Under General settings, tap an option, and then
follow the prompts.
4. Tap Manage accounts, and then tap an account
to configure specific settings for only that
account.

More to add Cc and Bcc fields.

3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter
text.

•

Tap
Attach to add Files, Images, Audio,
and more to your email.

•

Tap More options for additional email
options.

4. Review your message and tap

Send.

Remove Email Accounts
To remove an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Email.

2. Tap More options > Settings >
Manage accounts.
3. Tap

More options > Select.

4. Tap one or more accounts to delete, and then
tap
Remove. Confirm if prompted.

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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
Galaxy Apps.

Apps >

Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen
apps available through Samsung Apps.
From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and
download a collection of premium content, free of
charge.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate
and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget.
2. Follow the prompts to download
Galaxy Essentials apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and download apps.

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Galaxy Apps

Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures
and videos.

Play Videos

Note: Some functions described in this section are
only available if there are images or videos in the
Gallery.

1. From a Home screen, tap

You can play videos stored on your device.

3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap

Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another 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.
Apps >

Play to play the video.

Trim Segments of a Video
You can trim segments of a video.
1. Select a video, and then tap

Trim.

2. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen
to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the
desired starting point, and then move the right
bracket to the desired ending point.

Gallery.

2. Tap
Menu in the upper left corner, and then
tap an option to choose the way items are
displayed.

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Gallery.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.

View Images and Videos

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

3. Tap Done to save the video. Modify the
File name, and then tap OK to confirm the
changes.

In Album view, you can create albums to
organize your images. On the menu, tap
Albums, and then tap More options >
Create album.

3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap
an image or video to view it, or first tap an album
or folder and then tap an image or video.

•

When viewing an image or video, you can
swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image or video.

Zoom In or Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:

• Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.

• Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.

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Gallery

Edit Images

Delete Images and Videos

You can edit images stored on your device.

You can delete images and videos stored on your
device.

► While viewing an image, tap

More options:

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•
•
•

Edit: Use basic tools to edit your picture.

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•
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•

Rotate right: Rotate the photo clockwise.

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•
•

Add tag: Add a tag to your image.

•

Print: Print the image through a USB or
Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.

•

Settings: Change the Gallery settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.

More info: View image details.

3. In a folder, tap More options > Delete, select
images and videos, and then tap Done.

Write on image: Write directly on the image.
Rotate left: Rotate the photo
counter-clockwise.

– or –
When viewing a single image, tap

Crop: Resize the frame to crop the image.

Delete.

Gallery Settings

Rename: Rename the file.

These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using your Gallery.

Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images
and videos in the current folder.

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Studio: Edit your picture with advanced tools.

Apps >

Gallery.

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or as a
contact’s photo.

4. Tap More options > Add account to
add a Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or
Facebook account.

Share Images and Videos
You can share images and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap More options > Select, select
Share via
images and videos, and then tap
to send them to others or share them with social
network services.
– or –
While viewing a single image or video, tap
Share via to send it to others or share it with
social network services.

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Internet
Access the Internet with a
fully‑featured web browser.

Browser Tabs

Access the Internet

To open a new tab:

► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the
same time.

► Tap

Internet.

Tabs > New tab.

To close a tab:

Command Keys

1. Tap

The following command keys are available:

2. Tap

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•
•
•

Back or

•

Close by the tabs you want to close.

Back: Return to the previous page.

Bookmarks

Forward: Go forward to a recent page.

The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks,
Saved pages, and History.

Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.

►

Tabs.

Save and Open Bookmarks

Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on
the icon indicates the number of tabs that are
currently open.

Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
To bookmark the current web page:

Refresh: Reload or reload the current
web page.

1. Tap

Bookmarks > Bookmarks > Add.

2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.

View a Web Site

To open a bookmarked web page:

To view a web site:

1. Tap

► Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go on the keyboard.

Bookmarks > Bookmarks.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

To share, save, or print the current web page:
► Tap More.
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.

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Saved Pages

To turn off Secret mode:

Saving a web page stores the web page content on
your device so that you can access it offline.

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

To save the current web page:

3. Tap Turn off secret.

► Tap More > Save web page.

Internet.

Tabs.

Internet Settings

To view saved web pages:
1. Tap

Apps >

These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.

Bookmarks > Saved pages.

2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Internet.

2. Tap More > Settings.

View History

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap

Bookmarks > History.

Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
► Tap More options > Share, and follow the
prompts.

Secret Mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret
tabs are a darker shade than the normal 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
2. Tap

Apps >

Internet.

Tabs.

3. Tap Turn on secret.
4. Tap Create password to protect your
Secret mode data with a password.
– or –
Tap Do not use password.

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Messages
Create and Send Messages

Learn how to send and receive
different messages using the
Samsung Messages app on your
device.

This section describes how to create and send a
message using the Messages app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Messages.

Compose.

3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter
a recipient or tap
Add recipient to select a
recipient from your Contacts. You can also select
the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or
Logs.

Types of Messages
The Samsung Messages app provides the following
message types:

• Text Messages (SMS)
• Multimedia Messages (MMS)
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send
and receive text messages to and from other mobile
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
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.

•

If adding a recipient from your Contacts,
tap the contact to place a checkmark, and
then tap Done. The contact is placed in the
recipients field.

•

Enter additional recipients by separating each
entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the
previous procedure. More recipients can be
added at any time before the message is sent.

•

For the Group option, you can select up to ten
members in the group.

4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.

Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
screen and indicate when messages are received
and their type.

•

Attach: Add images, audio, and more to
your message.

•

Add emoticon: Choose an available
emoticon from the list and then add it into your
message at the cursor location.

5. Review the message and tap

Send.

Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.

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View New Messages

Messages Settings

When you receive a new message,
New message appears on the Status bar.

Configure the settings for text messages,
multimedia messages, push messages, and more.

To view the message:

Apps >
► From a Home screen, tap
Messages > More options > Settings.

► Open the Notification panel and tap the
message. For more information, see
Notification Panel.

Emergency Alerts

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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, please contact your wireless
provider.

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 scroll through the list of messages, swipe
up or down the page.

Emergency alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages
notify customers of imminent threats to their safety
within their area. There is no charge for receiving an
Emergency alert message.

Delete Messages

There are three types of Emergency alerts:

To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.
2. Tap

• Alerts issued by the President
• Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life

Apps >

(extreme and severe)

More options > Select.

• AMBER alerts (missing child alert)

3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the
selected checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all messages.
4. Tap

Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts
(extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts.

Delete and confirm if prompted.

Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be
disabled.

Message Search

To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts, follow the
instructions below:

You can search through your messages by using the
Message Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.
2. Tap

1. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.

Apps >

2. Tap More options > Settings >
Emergency alerts.

Search.

3. Tap Emergency alerts.

3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
tap
Search on the keyboard.

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All alerts are enabled (checkmark showing) by
default.

4. Tap an alert option to disable it.

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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.
Change player

Volume
More options

Adjust volume
Sound quality and
effects
Favorite
Playback position
Repeat

Shuffle

Song length

Time elapsed
Playback controls

• Volume: Tap to adjust the volume.
• More options: View more options.
• Adjust volume: Control the volume level.
• Sound quality and effects: Customize options to

• Playback controls: Fast-forward or rewind, play
or pause the current song, add the song to a
playlist, and view current playlist.

• Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current song.

• Shuffle: Shuffle songs in the current playlist.
• Playback position: Skip to another part of the

adjust sound effects.

• Repeat: Control playback.
• Song length: View the total length of the current

current song.

• Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite.
• Change player: Play the song on a connected

song.

device.

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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 again, tap
Play.

•

Tap
Rewind to move to the previous
song. Tap
Fast-forward to move to the
next song.

•

Tap the repeat button to control playback.
Choose
Repeat off to play all songs once.
Choose
Repeat all to repeat all songs.
Choose
Repeat 1 to repeat the current
song.

•

Tap the shuffle button to control the order
songs are played. Choose
Shuffle off to
play songs in the order they appear in the
list. Choose
Shuffle on to play songs in
random order.

•

Tap
Favorite to mark a song as a favorite.
Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold.
Favorite songs are included in the Favorites
playlist.

•

Tap
Volume to set the volume. You can
also set volume by pressing the Volume key
on the side of the phone.

Note: When you close the Music screen, playback
continues in the background, allowing you to listen to
music while using other features of your phone. When
music is playing in the background, you can access
playback controls from the Notification panel.

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My Files
• Local storage: View folders and files in their

Access files stored on your
device, including images, videos,
music, and sound clips.

storage locations.

To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap
My Files.

Apps >

Device storage: View folders and files located
on the device.

SD card: View folders and files located on the
memory card (if installed).

• Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers
or other cloud storage locations that you have
added. This option only appears if you have
added shortcuts to the My Files main screen.

2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.

My Files Options

File Groups

Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.

Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:

► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
My Files. The following options are available:

• Recent files: View recently saved files.
• Images: View image files.
• Videos: View video files.
• Audio: View audio files.
• Documents: View document files.
• Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps.
• Download history: View all apps and files that

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•
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have been downloaded to the device.

Search: Search for a file or folder.
Storage usage: View memory information
for your device and memory card (if installed).
Tap

More options for these options:

Add shortcut: Add a shortcut on the My
Files main screen to any folder.

Settings: Change the settings for viewing
files.

• Shortcuts: Contains shortcuts to files or folders
that you have added. This option only appears if
you have added shortcuts to the My Files main
screen.

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My Files

S Health
Use S Health to plan, track, and
manage your health goals and
activities, including exercise,
sleep, and meals.

You should also check with your doctor if you have
symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:

• Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or
arms during physical activity;

• Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
• Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest,

Caution: The information gathered from this device,
S Health, or related software is not intended for use in
the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the
cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.

or when lying down or going to bed;

• Ankle swelling, especially at night;
• A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced

The accuracy of the information and data provided
by this device and its related software, including
heart rate readings, may be affected by factors
such as environmental conditions, skin condition,
specific activity performed while using/wearing the
device, settings of the device, user configuration/
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
S Health.

heartbeat;

• Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that
goes away when you rest.

Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine
recommends that you see your doctor before
engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the
following apply:

Apps >

• You are a man older than age 45 or a woman
older than age 55;

2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.

• You have a family history of heart disease before

3. Set up your health profile and goals.

age 55;

• You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
• You have not exercised for three months or more;
• You are overweight or obese;
• You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol;
• You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called

Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to monitor your exercise.
While moderate physical activity, such as brisk
walking, is safe for most people, health experts
suggest that you talk with your doctor before you
start an exercise program, particularly if you have
any of the following conditions:

prediabetes.

• Heart disease;
• Asthma or lung disease;
• Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
• Arthritis.

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S Health

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 plan an exercise program that is right
and safe for you. Consider it the first step on your
path to physical fitness.

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S Health

S Note
Note Tools

The S Note app helps you
create, edit, and manage all the
notes on your device.

When creating or editing a note in S Note, some
helpful modes and tools are provided.
Note: To use your finger to write and draw on S Notes,
tap More > Settings > S Pen only mode to disable
this restriction.

• Save: Name and save the note.
• Pen: Write or draw freehand with the S Pen. Tap

With S Note, create content by typing, writing,
drawing, and even recording voice, video, or taking
pictures. Templates are provided to make content
creation easy and help keep things organized.

the Pen icon once to change the Pen settings.

Tap
Favorite pens to save pen settings at
the bottom of the screen.

• Eraser: Erase content from the note. Tap once to

select the eraser. Tap again to change the Eraser
settings.

Create a Note

• Text: Type text using the keyboard. Tap once to

To create a note with S Note:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap the

Apps >

select Text mode.

S Note.

• Undo: Undo the last action.
• Redo: Redo the last action.
• More options: View more options for the note.

Create new note.

3. Use the S Pen to create content.

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Tap More > Background settings to add
templates, change the background color, and
add images.

4. Tap Save.

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S Note

Edit a Note
To edit an S Note:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

S Note.

2. Tap a note to view it.
3. Tap Edit mode to edit the note.
Note: Action memos behave differently from other
notes. When you tap on an Action memo to view it,
you can edit the memo immediately.

View Action Memos
You can view S Notes and Action memos together,
or you can narrow your view to Action memos.
To view Action memos in S Note:
► Tap the drop-down menu and tap Action memos.

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Tap Search to search for action memos.
Tap More for additional options:

Share: Select action memos to share.

Filter by background color: Sort action
memos by background color.

Settings: Customize S Note settings.

Edit: Select memos to delete, export, or
save as an S Note.

Help: View help topics on how to use
S Note.

S Note

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 give it another command.
Tip: Tap More options for example commands and
to view a tutorial.

S Voice Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the S Voice app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

S Voice.

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Scrapbook
The Scrapbook app provides
a place for you to manage the
multimedia content you capture
with the S Pen tools.

To edit categories:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Scrapbook.
2. Tap

Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools
for content you capture while using your mobile
device.
With the S Pen tools, you can capture articles,
images, and even videos and music. You can then
add a title, text, a handwritten memo, or content
tags. When you capture content online, the web link
is saved with the content.

Apps >

More options > Manage categories.

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Tap
Create category to create a new
category.

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To delete a category, tap Edit, select the
category, and tap Delete.

3. When you are finished tap

Back.

Edit the Scrapbook
Categories and content files in the Scrapbook can
be edited. To open the Scrapbook:
► From a Home screen, tap
Scrapbook.

Apps >

You can edit both Categories and the content files
within them.
To edit a file:
1. Tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner.
2. Select either the category or tag that contains
the file to edit.
3. Tap the file to edit.
4. Tap Edit to change the Title, Text, Memo, or Tags
as desired.
5. When finished, tap Save.

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Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
Rewind

Playback
position

Pause/Play

Change player

Fast-forward

Screen ratio

More
options

File name

• Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous

• File name: View the name of the video file.
• Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
• Change player: Play the video on a nearby

video or rewind the video.

• Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.
• Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or

device.

fast-forward through the current video.

• Playback position: Skip to another part of the

• More options: View more options.

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video.

Video Player

Access the Video Player
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Video.

2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.

Use Pop-Up Play
Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your
video player into a pop-up window. The video will
continue to play, and the pop-up window can be
resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Video.

2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap More options > Pop-up player to continue
playing the video in a floating window.

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Drag the window to any location on the
screen.

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Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.

Change the Video Screen Size
You can change the size of the video during video
playback.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Video.

2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the
screen size options:

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Full-screen in ratio view: The video
is enlarged as much as possible without
becoming distorted.

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Full-screen view: The entire screen is
used, which may cause some minor distortion.

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Original size view: The video will be
played in its original size.

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Stretch to fit: The video is enlarged to fit
the screen without becoming distorted.

Video Player

Voice Recorder
Record voice memos and notes.
Create a Voice Recording

•

Cancel: Cancel the recording of an audio
file.

•

Bookmark: Add a bookmark to this
location in the recording.

To create a voice recording:
► From a Home screen, tap
Voice Recorder.

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Manage Recordings

Apps >

Once you have recorded and saved at least one
recording, the following options are available:

Tap More options > Settings >
Recording quality to adjust the recording
quality.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Voice Recorder.

Tap Select mode to choose the appropriate
recording mode:

2. Tap

Normal: This recording mode picks up any
sounds detected by the microphones.

3. Tap a recording to play it back.

Interview: The top and bottom microphones
are used for two-directional recording. The
top and bottom of the device pick up equal
amounts of sound. Microphones can be
muted during playback.

4. Tap
5. Tap

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Meeting: The microphones are sensitive
to sound from all directions and can
distinguish up to eight sources of sound.
Sound sources can be muted during
playback.

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Voice memo: Voice input is converted to
text on screen. The maximum recording time
is five minutes.

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Block calls: Block incoming calls while
recording.

Recordings.

Search to search for a recording.
More options:

Select: Select recordings. Once selected, the
following options are available:

The following additional controls are available:

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Apps >

Share: Share recording files.
Delete: Delete voice recordings.
More options: Choose Change category,
Rename, Set as, Write to Voice Label, or
view Details.

Sort by: Sort the list of recordings.
Filter by category: Filter entries by category.
Edit categories: Add or edit categories.
Settings: Configure Voice Recorder.

Record: Record an audio file.
Stop: Stop recording. The file is
automatically saved.
Pause: Pause the recording of an
audio file.

Voice Recorder

Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and customize
the Home screens, apps, and
features.

How to Use Settings
Access Settings

Customize Quick Settings

There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.

Quick settings are the settings that you are most
likely to frequently use. When you first access the
Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a
default list of settings.

► From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

– or –

To edit the Quick settings list:

Drag down from the Status bar to display the
Notification panel, and then tap
Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap

Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap

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Apps >

More options > Edit quick settings.

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Choose additional settings to display in your
Quick settings menu. Settings that are already
in the Quick settings menu are checked.

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Uncheck a setting to remove it from the
Quick settings list.

3. Tap Done to save your new Quick settings menu.

Search.

Enter a word or words in the Search field. As
you type, settings that match are displayed on
the screen.

Change How Settings Are Listed

Tap an entry to go to that setting.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Settings can be listed in a list view or a tab view.

2. Tap

Apps >

More options > View as.

3. Select a different view.

Settings

How to Use Settings

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Networks

Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi
communication requires access
to a wireless Access Point (AP).

To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.

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Turn 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
Settings.

Apps >

When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.

3. Tap the network you want to connect to.

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Apps >

When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.

Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network
manually.

Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi
connection status:

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.

communicating with a wireless Access Point,
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.

3. Tap

Apps >

Add Wi-Fi network.

4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your

device is not connected to it,
Wi-Fi available
is displayed. It may also display if there is a
communication issue with the target wireless
Access Point.

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Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.

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Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.

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Show advanced options: Add advanced
options such as IP settings and Proxy settings.

5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.

Settings

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Options

Wi-Fi Direct

The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.

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
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap

Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi
networks.

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Wi-Fi Direct: Configure a Wi-Fi Direct
connection with a nearby device.

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Advanced:

Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.

Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks alphabetically
or by signal strength.

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.

Settings

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.

More options for options:

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Install certificates: Install authentication
certificates.

MAC address: View your device’s
MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks
(not configurable).

IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).

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WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.

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WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment
(not configurable).

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Share Wi-Fi profile: Share Wi-Fi profiles you
have created with others.

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Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
networks, and other settings.

Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

3. Tap More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device
automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct
devices.
– or –
Tap Scan to start scanning.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.

Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct
connection status:

Smart network switch: Connect
automatically to a mobile network
connection when the Wi-Fi connection is
unstable.

Apps >

• When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct,
the Status bar.

Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth
Scan for Bluetooth Devices

Bluetooth is a short‑range
communications technology that
connects your device wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands‑free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled
computers, printers, and wireless
devices.

When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that
are visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.

Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.

Apps >

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To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off.

Apps >

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.

Bluetooth Status Indicator

3. Tap the
Checkbox under My device to make
your device visible to nearby devices.

Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth
connection status:

4. Tap Bluetooth > More options >
Visibility timeout.

Bluetooth is

5. Select a time period for your device to remain
visible after you turn on visibility.

displayed in the Status bar.

Settings

When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.

When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth
devices can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You
can choose the length of time your device remains
visible.

Use the settings menu to turn your device’s
Bluetooth on or off.

• When Bluetooth is turned on,

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Making Your Device Visible to
Other Bluetooth Devices

Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Bluetooth

Review Files Received Through
Bluetooth

4. Tap the name of the target device when you see
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.

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When you receive files from another device through
Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth >
Received files.

Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.

Apps >

More options >

Rename a Paired Device

Change Your Device’s Name

Once you have paired your device to another
device, you can rename the paired device to make it
easier to recognize.

Change the name others use when pairing with your
device through Bluetooth.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth >
Rename device.

Your device automatically tries to pair with the
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

More options >

Apps >

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.

3. Tap the current device name to edit it.

3. Tap
Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.

4. When finished, tap OK.

4. Enter a new name, and tap OK.

Pair Bluetooth Devices
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.

When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.

Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a
one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the
devices continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.

Apps >

3. Tap
Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.

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Apps >

Make sure that the target device is
discoverable, so that your device can find it.
Refer to the instructions that came with the
device to find out how to set it to discoverable
mode.

3. Tap Scan. Your device starts scanning for
Bluetooth devices within range.

Settings

Bluetooth

Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot
Use Mobile hotspot and
tethering to share your device’s
Internet connection with other
devices.

5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the target
device from the list.
6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on
the target device.

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Enable Mobile Hotspot

Allowed Devices List

Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.

Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name
and password.

Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use Mobile hotspot.
Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power
and uses data service.

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.

Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile hotspot has
no security applied, and any device can connect.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

By default, the password is your device’s
phone number.

Apps >

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off.

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.

Connect a Device to Your
Mobile Hotspot

4. Tap More options > Allowed devices, and
then tap
Add to enter the other device’s
Device name and MAC address.

Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to
your device’s Mobile hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

5. Tap OK to add the device.

Apps >

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.

Settings

Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot

Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password
You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

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Show password: Display your password
instead of masking it.

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Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, and
to specify the channel your device uses for
Mobile hotspot and maximum connections.

Apps >

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.

Timeout Settings

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.

Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no
connected devices.

4. Tap

More options > Configure hotspot.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

5. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK and
enter a new password.

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.

Configure Mobile Hotspot
Settings

3. Tap More options > Timeout settings, and
then select and interval.

Manage your Mobile hotspot security and
connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Tethering Your Device
You can use USB or Bluetooth tethering to share
your device’s Internet connection with a computer.

Apps >

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobile hotspot.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

3. Tap More options > Configure hotspot for the
following settings:

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot, and choose a
tethering method:

Settings

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Network SSID: View and change the name of
your Mobile hotspot.

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Broadcast network name (SSID): Enable
to make your Mobile hotspot visible to other
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.

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Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.

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Password: If you choose a security level
that uses a password, enter the password. A
default password is displayed on the Mobile
hotspot screen.

Apps >

•

USB tethering: Connect the computer to the
device using the USB cable, and then tap
USB tethering to turn tethering on.

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Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth to pair
your device with the computer. For more
information, see Bluetooth.

Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot

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 disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to
enable or disable the option.
Note: You can also control Airplane mode from
the Device options menu. Press and hold the
Power key, and then tap Airplane mode.

Settings

Airplane Mode

Data Usage
Monitor how your data is
being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Data usage for options:

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Mobile data: Enable mobile data.

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Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period is displayed on the
graph, along with usage by application at the
bottom of the screen.

Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data
connection is turned off when the specified
limit is reached.

3. Tap

Settings

More options for the following options:

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Restrict background data: Restrict some
apps and services from working unless you
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

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Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a
Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi usage.

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Mobile hotspot: Select Wi-Fi networks that are
mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from
using these networks, and you can configure
apps to warn you before using these networks
for large downloads.

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Mobile networks: Control your device’s
access to networks and mobile data service.
For more information, see Mobile Networks.

Data Usage

Location
Recent Location Requests

Some apps, such as Google
Maps, may require one or more
location services be turned on
for full functionality.

Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Location.

Locating Method

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location
services.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.

Apps >

Location Services
Google Location History™ stores and uses your
device’s most recent location data. Google apps,
such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve
your search results based on places that you have
visited.

2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Mode to select how your location is
determined:

Apps >

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High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

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Power saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile
networks (no GPS).

2. Tap Location.

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GPS only: Uses GPS only.

4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining your location:

Settings

Apps >

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Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
when Wi-Fi is turned off.

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Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and connect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
turned off.

Location

My Places
You can save your favorite locations for use with
services that require location information. This
information can improve your search results and
other location-related activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap My places.

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Tap a category (Home, Work, Car, School,
or Gym) to add a location.

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Tap

Add to add more categories.

To delete a custom category, tap
More options > Select, tap the category
to delete, and tap
Delete. Confirm if
prompted.

Note: Home, Work, Car, School, and Gym cannot
be deleted.

Settings

Location

NFC and Sharing
NFC (Near Field Communication)
allows data exchange when you
touch your device with another
compatible device. This is used
for features like Android Beam.

S Beam
When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to
another NFC-capable device by holding the devices
close together.
You can beam images and videos from your Gallery,
music files from your Music app, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Enable NFC

2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC.

Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data
with other NFC devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on NFC.
4. Tap S Beam, and then tap On/Off to turn on
S Beam.

Apps >

5. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC-capable device to transfer content.

2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on NFC.

Tap and Pay

Android Beam

Tap and pay allows you to select the default
payment application you want to use for making
purchases on your device.

When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding
the devices close together. You can beam browser
pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on NFC.

4. Tap Tap and pay.

4. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to turn
on Android Beam.

5. Choose the app that you want as your default.

5. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC-capable device to transfer content.

Settings

NFC and Sharing

Nearby Devices

Screen Mirroring

Share your media files with nearby devices through
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot.

Share your device’s screen with another device.
To enable Screen Mirroring:

Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can
access your data. Use this option with care.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

To enable Nearby devices:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap NFC and sharing > Screen Mirroring.
Apps >

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Available devices are listed.

3. Tap Scan to find more devices.

2. Tap NFC and sharing > Nearby devices.

4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Nearby devices.
4. Set the following options:

MirrorLink

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Content to share: Select the content to share.
Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music.

•

Allowed devices: Indicate the devices
accessible to your device.

•

Denied devices: Indicate devices not allowed
access to your device.

•

Download to: Allow downloading of data
to your device or optional memory card
(not included).

To turn on MirrorLink:

•

Receive files from other devices: Warn if a
device attempts to upload data to your device.

2. On your device’s Home screen, tap
Settings.

Mirror your device’s display on your car’s
entertainment and information screen using a
USB connection.
Note: To use this feature, your car system must
support MirrorLink.

1. Connect your device to your car’s system using
the USB cable.

5. Tap More options > Rename device to
rename your phone.

Apps >

3. Tap NFC and sharing > MirrorLink.
4. Tap Connect to vehicle via USB and follow the
prompts.

Printing

5. Tap More > MirrorLink device ID to view the
MirrorLink ID for your device.

Print images and documents to Samsung printers
and other compatible printers (not included).
To set up a printer:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap NFC and sharing > Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap
Download plug-in to install additional
print service drivers.

Settings

NFC and Sharing

More Networks
Mobile Networks

The More networks settings
allow you to configure a variety
of connectivity settings for your
device.

Control your device’s access to networks and
mobile data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for
options:

Nearby Device Scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to.
Note: This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy
scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your
device.

•

Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a
mobile data network.

•

Data roaming: Allow your device to connect
to data services while roaming. Significantly
higher charges may result.

•

System select: Choose the mobile network
system. Please contact your mobile service
provider for details before changing this
setting.

•
•

Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.

•

Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks.

To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap More networks > Nearby device scanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
4. Tap an available device and follow the prompts.

Network mode: Choose the network type to
use (LTE / CDMA or CDMA).

Download Booster
Download booster improves download speed by
using both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same
time when downloading files over 30 MB in size.
Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.
To turn on Download booster:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap More networks > Download booster.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Download booster.

Settings

More Networks

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Edit or Delete a VPN

Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs).

Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can
edit or delete the connection.

Note: You must set a secured screen lock
before setting up a VPN. For more information,
see Set a Screen Lock.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap More networks > VPN.

3. Tap
Settings next to the VPN that you want to
edit or delete.

Add a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN
connection to your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –

Apps >

Tap Delete to delete the VPN.

2. Tap More networks > VPN.
3. Tap
Add and follow the prompts to set up
your VPN.

Connect to a VPN
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap More networks > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap Connect.

Disconnect from a VPN
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap More networks > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect.

Settings

More Networks

Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds and
vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches,
and other interactions.

Change the Sound Mode

Adjust the Volume

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,
and then choose a mode:

You can switch between sound modes while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Set the system volume level and default volume for
call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Note: You can also set Ringtone volume from a Home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications.
3. Under Sound, drag the sliders to set the default
volume for:

•
•
•
•

Apps >

•

Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and
volume levels you have chosen in Sound
settings for notifications and alerts.

•

Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts.
This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in
Sound settings.

•

Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.

Vibration Intensity

Ringtone

Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls,
notifications, and haptic feedback.

Media

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Notifications
System

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibration
intensity.
3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration
intensities.

Settings

Sounds and Notifications

Vibrate When Ringing

Configure Other Sounds

Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when
you receive a call.

Play tones when you tap the screen to make
selections.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibrate when
ringing to enable this option.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds
for the following options:

Select a Default Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Ringtones.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –

•

Dialing keypad tone: Tap to play a tone when
the dialing keypad is tapped.

•

Screen lock sound: Tap to play a sound when
you unlock the screen.

•

Charging sound: Play a sound when a
charger is connected.

•

Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.

•

Haptic feedback: Tap to set the device
to vibrate when you tap the Back key or
Recent apps key, and for certain screen
interactions.

•

Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to
Alert, Vibrate, or Silent.

•

Sound when tapped: Tap to enable auditory
feedback when you tap a key.

•

Vibrate when tapped: Tap to enable the
device to vibrate when you tap a key.

Tap Add to use a use an audio file as a ringtone.

Select a Default Vibration Pattern
Choose from preset vibration patterns.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibrations.
3. Tap a pattern to preview it and select it.

Select a Notification Ringtone
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notification
ringtone.
3. Tap a sound to preview it, and then tap OK to set
it as your default notification sound.

Settings

Sounds and Notifications

Sound Quality and Effects

Scheduling

You can enable sound effects when connected to a
headset.

This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode
on or off automatically at scheduled times.

Note: Sound effects are only available when
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset
(not included) is connected.

Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb
mode has been turned on manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.

Apps >

3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days,
Start time, and End time.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound quality
and effects.

Allow Exceptions

3. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.

This option lets you customize which notifications
are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb
mode.

4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:

•

UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution
of music and videos for a clearer listening
experience.

•

SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich
surround sound.

•

Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the
following options:

•
•
•

This setting allows you to block all notifications
and alerts. The options below determine what
notifications can make sounds, and during what time
periods you want to enter this mode.

No exceptions
Alarms only
Custom

Lock Screen Notifications
To define how notifications should be displayed on
your phone’s lock screen:

To activate Do not disturb mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications
on lock screen and select an option:

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.

•
•
•

3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.

Settings

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.

Do Not Disturb

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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Show content
Hide content
Do not show notifications

Sounds and Notifications

Application Notifications
To set whether application notifications are
displayed:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Application notifications.
3. Swipe through the alphabetical list of apps and
tap an app.
4. Tap On/Off to block all notifications from this
app or to show priority notifications for the
selected app.

Notification Access
To see which applications can read notifications:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notification
access.
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable access to
notifications.

Settings

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Sounds and Notifications

Display and Wallpaper
Change the Font Style and Size

Configure your display’s
brightness, screen timeout delay,
and other display settings.

You can set the font style and size for all text that is
displayed on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Adjust the Screen Brightness

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Font to choose a
font style and size.

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, tap
Settings.

•
•

•

Drag the Brightness level to set a custom
brightness level.

Tap Download to find new fonts online.

Tap Font size and tap a font size.

One-Handed Operation

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Brightness for
options:

•

Tap Font style to change the font.

Apps >

Tap Automatic brightness to allow the device
to adjust brightness automatically.

Apps >

Change the screen layout to accommodate
operating your device with one hand.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > One-handed
operation.

Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel.

3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:

Wallpaper

•

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.

Reduce screen size: Press the Home key
three times in quick succession to reduce the
size of the display.

•

One-handed input: Adjust the size and
position of the keyboard and other input
methods for easier input with one hand.

•

Side key panel: Have the hardkeys and other
selected functions appear as buttons at the
side of the screen.

To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Wallpaper.
3. Tap
Home screen, Lock screen, or Home
and lock screen.
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap
Set as wallpaper.

•

Settings

Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.

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Display and Wallpaper

Screen Rotation

Auto Adjust the Screen Tone

Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on
the orientation of your face.

Your device analyzes the images displayed on the
screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to
conserve battery power.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen rotation to
turn the feature on.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Auto adjust
screen tone to turn the feature on.

Enable Smart Stay

Daydream

The screen does not time out as long as you are
facing the front camera.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

The Daydream setting controls what is displayed
on the screen when the device is docked (dock
not included) or while charging. You can choose to
display colors or display photos.

Apps >

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Smart stay to turn
the feature on.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Daydream.

Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.

4. Configure options:

Apps >

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen timeout,
and then choose a time period.

Select a Screen Mode
Choose a screen mode to match your type of
viewing.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen mode and
choose a screen mode.

•

Apps >

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Daydream.

Set the Screen Timeout
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

•

Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.

•

Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard.
Tap
Settings for options.

•

Google Photos: Display pictures from your
Google Photos account. Tap
Settings for
options.

•

Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap
Settings for options.

•

Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo
frame. Tap
Settings for options.

5. Tap

•
•

Tap Adaptive display if you want your device
to automatically optimize the display to match
the type of image displayed and other criteria,
such as battery level.

More options for additional options:

Preview: See a demonstration of Daydream.
Select when to daydream: Select when your
device can go into Daydream mode.

– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based
on what you are viewing.

Settings

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Display and Wallpaper

LED Indicator
Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice
recording, or receiving notifications.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Display and wallpaper.
3. Tap LED indicator to turn the feature on or off.

Touch Key Light Duration
Set the length of time
Recent and
remain lit after you tap them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Back

Apps >

2. Tap Display and wallpaper.
3. Tap Touch key light duration to choose a
timeout period.

Increase Touch Sensitivity
Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to
improve results when wearing gloves.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Display and wallpaper.
3. Tap Increase touch sensitivity to turn the
feature on.

Settings

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Display and Wallpaper

Lock Screen
Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen
settings.

4. Choose a screen lock option:
All Screen Locks

Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device
using a Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.

•

Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on
the screen to unlock your device. This option
provides medium security.

Show information: Display information on the
Lock screen.

•

Camera shortcut: Display a camera shortcut
on your Lock screen.

•

Action memo on lock screen: Double tap the
lock screen while pressing the pen button to
open Action memo.

Swipe Only

2. Tap Lock Screen > Screen lock to select a
screen lock and level of security:

•

Phone shortcut: Check the box to display a
phone shortcut on your Lock screen.

•

Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen.

Pattern Only

•
•

Pattern type: Select a pattern type.

Vibration feedback: Vibrate when the unlock
pattern is entered incorrectly.

Make pattern visible: Display the pattern as
your draw it.

•

PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.

•

Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.

Pattern, PIN, Password, and Fingerprint

•
•

Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.

•

Lock automatically: Set a time-out for lock
screen.

•

Lock instantly with power key: Lock the
screen by pressing the Power key.

None: Never use a Lock screen.

3. Select your notification preferences, if you
choose a secured lock screen option:

•
•
•

Settings

Show content
Hide content
Do not show notifications

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Lock Screen

Multi Window Settings
Turn on the Multi window feature.
For more information, see Multi Window.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Multi window.
2. Tap On/Off to enable. The following options are
available:

•

Open in split screen view: Automatically
view content in multi window when you open
files from My Files or Video, or attachments
from email. The applications must support
Multi window.

•

Pop-up view shortcut: Swipe down diagonally
from the corner of a window to put it in pop-up
view.

Note: These features only work on apps that support
Multi window functionality.

Settings

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Multi Window Settings

Notification Panel Settings
Customize which Quick setting
buttons are displayed on the
Notification panel.
You can also customize which
apps are displayed on the
Recommended applications
menu on the Notification panel
when you perform certain
actions, such as plugging in
earphones.
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Notification panel.
– or –
From the Notification panel, tap
Edit.

View all >

To customize which quick setting buttons are
displayed at the top of the Notification panel:
► Touch and drag buttons between the
Active buttons and Available buttons trays to
reorder them.
To use the default layout:
► Tap Reset.

Settings

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Notification Panel Settings

S Pen Settings
Other S Pen Settings

Configure options and settings
for the S Pen.

To configure settings for the S Pen:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Air Command

2. Tap S Pen to configure the following settings:

The Air command menu provides quick access to
S Pen applications from any screen. The settings
page allows you to either enable or disable the Air
Command menu.
To enable or disable the Air Command menu:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

•

Direct pen input: Turn the Direct pen input
feature on. This feature allows you to switch
from the keyboard to the S Pen when filling in
form fields.

•

Pointer: Turn the pointer on. The pointer
appears on the screen when the tip of the
S Pen is hovering close enough. Holding the
pointer over some features can reveal what an
item is or what it does.

•

Detachment options: Launch Air command or
create a new Action memo when you remove
the S Pen.

•

Screen off memo: Create action memos by
detaching the S Pen while the screen is off
and writing on the screen.

•

S Pen alerts: Tap the check box to set your
device to sound an alert and show a pop-up if
you forget to attach the S Pen and walk away
from it with your device.

•

S Pen power saver: Choose to turn off pen
detection when the S Pen is attached to
extend battery life.

•

S Pen sound: Tap the check box to enable
sounds when writing with the S Pen.

•

S Pen vibration: Activate vibration feedback
when writing with the S Pen.

2. Tap S Pen > Air command for these options:

•

Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to the Air command
menu.

•

Floating icon: Tap On/Off to minimize the Air
command menu into a floating icon.

Air View
Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures
by hovering your finger over the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap S Pen > Air view.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
4. Configure options for Air view.

For more information, see S Pen.

Settings

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S Pen Settings

Motions and Gestures
Control certain device actions
by moving your hand over the
screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Motions and gestures.
3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:

Settings

•

Direct call: Call the contact whose call log,
message, or contact details are currently on
the screen by bringing the device close to
your ear.

•

Smart alert: Set your device to vibrate when
you pick it up, which notifies you about missed
calls and messages.

•

Mute: Mute incoming calls and alarms by
turning the device over or by covering the
screen with your hand.

•

Palm swipe to capture: Create a copy of the
current screen by swiping the side of your
hand across the screen. The screenshot is
saved to the clipboard and to the Screenshots
folder in the Gallery app.

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Motions and Gestures

Edge Screen Settings
Manage the panels that display
on the Edge screen, including
your own custom panels, and set
up night mode.
To access Edge screen settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Edge screen.
– or –
Swipe upward on the Edge screen, and then tap
Settings.
The following options are available:

•

Manage panels: Check the panels that you
want to display on the Edge screen.

•

Express me: Tap
Create new to create a
new Edge screen panel.

•

Information stream: Select which notifications
are shown on the Information stream panel,
and set the screen timeout.

•

Night clock: Set up a clock that displays
when the phone screen is off. Night mode is
available for a maximum of 12 hours.

•

Edge screen text: Type a personal message
to display on the Edge screen.

•

Edge screen timeout: Set the Edge screen
timeout setting, which is only applied while
the Edge screen is on, unless the Night clock
is shown.

•

Notifications: Tap to show notifications on the
Edge screen.

•

Use Edge screen on left: Rotate the
main screen 180° so that you can use the
Edge screen on the left. Screen rotation must
be turned on to use this function.

For more information, tap Help, or see
Edge Screen Settings.

Settings

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Edge Screen Settings

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

Note: Sync options and the location of the sync
command differ depending on the account type.

Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
of the same type.

Depending on the account, you
can choose to synchronize your
calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.

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
Settings.

Add an Account

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts >

Apps >

3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.

Apps >

4. Tap other available options for the account type.

Add account.

Remove an Account

3. Tap one of the account types.

You can remove accounts from your device.

4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Synchronize Accounts

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and
other types of accounts.

3. Tap the account, and then tap More options >
Remove account. Confirm if prompted.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap More options > Sync all or Sync now to
synchronize the account.

Settings

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Accounts

Cloud
Using Your Dropbox Account

Back up your personal data
using your Samsung Account or
Dropbox.

For more information about Dropbox,
visit dropbox.com.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Using Your Samsung Account

2. Tap Cloud.

To sync and back up content to your Samsung
account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

3. If you have not signed in to your Dropbox
account, tap Link Dropbox account.

Apps >

– or –
Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync
settings and backup options.

2. Tap Cloud.
3. If you have not signed in to your Samsung
Account, tap Add Samsung account.

4. Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.

– or –
Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync
settings and backup options.
4. Tap to view the following Samsung account
information:

Settings

•

Backup: Manage your back up and restore
options.

•

Restore: Retrieve data from your Samsung
account.

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Cloud

Backup and Reset
Factory Data Reset

Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.

Return your device to its factory defaults, erasing all
data from your device.
Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data
from the device, including Google or other account
settings, system and application data and settings,
downloaded applications, as well as your music,
photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an
external SD card is not affected.

Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Backup and reset for options:

•

Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.

•

Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.

•

Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.

Apps >

2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.

Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network
settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Settings

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Backup and Reset

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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Easy mode, and then tap Easy mode to
choose this feature.

•

When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe
down the page and select which apps you
want to appear on the Home screens.

3. Tap the checkbox next to the apps you want to
add or remove.
4. Tap Done to save your settings.
To disable Easy mode:
1. Swipe through the Home screens and tap
Easy settings
2. Tap Easy mode > Standard mode.
3. Tap Done to confirm.

Settings

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Easy Mode

Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features that make using the
device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.

•

Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across
the screen.

•

Hover zoom: Magnify content by hovering the
S Pen over it.

Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.

•

Notification reminder: Play a beep when a
notification for a call, message, and more, has
been missed.

•

Negative colors: Reverse the display of
screen colors from white text on a black
background to black text on a white
background.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision

•

Switch access: Use this option to control your
device using configurable key combinations.
Tap On/Off to turn the feature on. Tap
Settings for more options.

•

Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color. Tap Color adjustment for options.

•

TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind
and low-vision users. Tap On/Off to turn the
feature on. Tap Settings for more options.

•

Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps. Tap
On/Off to turn the feature on.

•

Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred
TTS engine and options. For more information,
see Text-To-Speech Options.

•

Hearing

Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy. TalkBack must be enabled in
order to configure this option.

•

Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping. TalkBack
must be enabled in order to configure this
option.

•

Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords. TalkBack must
be enabled in order to configure this option.

•
•

Settings

TalkBack can collect all of the text you
enter, except passwords, including personal
data and credit card numbers. It may also
log your user interface interactions with the
device.

Font size: Set the font size.
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
the background.

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•

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 of
your device for use with hearing aids.

•

Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available.

•

Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.

•

Sound balance: Use the slider to set the left
and right balance when using a stereo device.

Accessibility

•

Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.

•

Sound detectors: Receive alerts when the
phone detects a doorbell or a crying baby.

Dexterity and interaction

•

Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.

•

Air wake up: Wake up your device by waving
your hand over the sensor.

•

Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this tap action.

•

Interaction control: Block areas of the
screen from touch interaction. Disable
Auto rotate screen and hard key functions.
Only show application notifications in the
Notification panel and the Status bar.

More settings

•

Direct access: Open your accessibility
settings by pressing the Home key quickly
three times in succession.

•

Answering and ending calls: Choose
shortcuts for answering and ending calls.

•

Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar 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
services you install may be configured here.

Settings

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Accessibility

Private Mode
Hide personal content from
being accessed by anyone else
using your device.
Private mode is only available for
certain applications.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password,
or Fingerprint) is required to use Private Mode.

Set Up Private Mode
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Private mode.
3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up
Private mode.

Settings

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Private Mode

Finger Scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an
alternative to entering passwords
in certain apps.

Add a Fingerprint

You can also use your fingerprint
to verify your identity when
logging in to your Samsung
account.

► Tap
Add and follow the instructions to
register a fingerprint and password.

Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the
sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar
to a registered fingerprint.

► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap
Edit.

If no fingerprints are registered, the manager
automatically opens the Register fingerprint
screen. Otherwise:

Rename a Fingerprint
To rename a fingerprint:

Delete a Fingerprint
To delete a fingerprint:
► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap
Delete.

Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to 3 fingerprints. A password is
also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Change Backup Password
To change the backup password for a fingerprint:

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Finger scanner > Fingerprint manager.

•

Apps >

2. Tap Finger scanner > Change backup
password.

Swipe your finger over the Home key to
register your first fingerprint or to continue to
the next screen.

3. Scan your fingerprint.
4. Enter a new backup password.

Settings

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Finger Scanner

Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other
accounts accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Finger scanner for options.

Settings

•

Screen lock: Change your Screen lock
and access Screen lock settings. For more
information, see Set a Screen Lock.

•

Web sign-in: Access your online accounts
using your fingerprint.

•

Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity
using your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.

•

Pay with PayPal: Link your PayPal account to
your device to make faster and more secure
PayPal payments using any of your registered
fingerprints.

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Finger Scanner

Language and Input Settings
Configure your device’s
language and input settings.

•

Predictive text: Predictive text suggests
words that match your text entries, and can
automatically complete common words.
Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, Gmail,
and social networking sites — improving its
accuracy of predicting your text entries.

•

Additional keyboard settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.

Language
You can select a default language for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Language.

Swype Keyboard

3. Select a language from the list.

Configure options for using the Swype keyboard.

Default Keyboard

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

You can select a default keyboard or input method.

2. Tap Language and input.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

3. Tap Swype for options:

2. Tap Language and input > Default.
3. Select a keyboard.
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
Settings.

Apps >

•
•
•

Settings: Configure basic options.

•

Languages: Set the current language.
Additional languages can be downloaded.

•
•

Gestures: Learn about using Swype gestures.

Themes: Change the keyboard layout.
My words: Manage your personal dictionary,
new word updates, as well as how Swype can
learn from your writing style in various apps.

Help: View information on using Swype.

2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options:

Settings

•

English(US): Set the keyboard type to
Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.

•

Select input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard. To
switch between languages, slide the Space
bar sideways.

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Language and Input Settings

Google Voice Typing

Text-To-Speech Options

Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google voice typing.

Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options.
TTS is used for various accessibility features,
such as TalkBack. For more information, see
Accessibility.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Google voice typing for options:

•

2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for options:

Languages: Select languages for Google
voice typing.

•

“Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch
a Google search whenever you say “OK
Google”.

•

Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.

•

Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.

•

Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.

•

Block offensive words: Hide recognized
offensive voice results.

•

Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
Bluetooth headset (not included), if one is
connected.

•

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
is spoken.

•

Listen to an example: Play a sample of
speech synthesis (available if voice data is
installed).

•

Default language status: Display the default
language in use.

Read New Notifications Aloud
Set the device to read new notifications aloud for
incoming calls, messages, and emails, as well as
caller or sender information.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Handwriting Recognition
Language

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Read notifications
aloud.
3. Tap the checkbox to enable each option.

Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and
Action memo. Use this option to select a language
that is used by the device to recognize your
handwriting.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Pointer Speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

3. Under Handwriting recognition, tap Language.

2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.

4. Tap More languages to select a new language.

3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the
left to go slower.
4. Tap OK to save your setting.

Settings

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Language and Input Settings

Date and Time
By default, your device receives
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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Date and time. The following options are
available:

Settings

•

Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from the wireless network.

•

Set date: Enter the current date (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).

•

Set time: Enter the current time (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).

•

Automatic time zone: Receive the time zone
from the wireless network.

•

Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone (only available when Automatic time zone
is disabled).

•

Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.

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Date and Time

Safety Assistance
Send Help Messages

Receive real‑time information
about emergencies and severe
weather conditions.

Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when
you are in an emergency situation.
To enable this feature:

You can also enable Emergency
mode: a power‑conserving mode
that restricts certain apps and
functions while allowing access
to Messages, Contacts, and
emergency calls.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Safety assistance > Send help messages.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on and configure
the following options:

Emergency Mode
Use Emergency mode to conserve battery
power during emergencies. Power-hungry apps
and functions are disable, but you are still able
to send messages, use Contacts, and make
emergency calls.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

•

Send sound recording: Send a short audio
message to your emergency contacts.

Manage Primary Contacts

Apps >

Select contacts or create new ones to be your
emergency contacts. These contacts automatically
receive your help message.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Geo News

Apps >

2. Tap Safety assistance > Manage primary
contacts.

Receive information about weather, environmental
situations, and geological information for your
location during emergencies.

3. Tap Create primary contact and choose one of
the following options:

Apps >

2. Tap Safety assistance > Geo News.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.

Settings

Send pictures: Send photos taken with the
front and back cameras to your emergency
contacts.

► Press the Power key quickly three times.

3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.

•

To send a help message:

2. Tap Safety assistance > Emergency mode.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

•

Create contact: Enter a name and phone
number for a new emergency contact.

•

Select from contacts: Designate a contact to
be an emergency contact.

Geo News notification pop-ups: Receive
pop-up alerts.

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Safety Assistance

Accessories
Configure options when
using HDMI audio devices
(not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Accessories for options.

•

Settings

Audio output: Select a sound output format
to use when connecting your device to HDMI
devices (not included). Some devices may not
support the surround sound setting.

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Accessories

Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Battery for options:

•

Settings

Battery usage: View battery usage since the
battery was last fully charged.

Usage since last fully charged: View a
chart of past usage and estimated time
remaining.

More options: Tap Optimize battery
usage to select apps to optimize their
individual battery usage. Tap Refresh to
update the listing.

•

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.

•

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.

•

Fast cable charging: Charge the battery more
quickly.

125

Battery

Storage
View the device memory and
usage. Mount, unmount, or
format an optional memory card
(not included).

To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Storage > Internal storage.
3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all
apps.

Device Memory

4. Tap Delete to confirm.

View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Memory Card (SD Card)

Apps >

Once a memory card (not included) has been
installed in your device, the card memory is
displayed as Total space and Available space.

2. Tap Storage.

•

Device storage used out of the total space
available is displayed.

Note: The SD card menu only appears when an
optional memory card is installed.

3. Tap Internal storage for the following:

•

Total space: The total space in your device’s
memory.

•

Available space: The amount of storage
space currently available.

Note: To improve performance and reliability with
high-definition video recording and playback, it is
recommended you use a memory card (SD card) that
is both rated as at least a Class 10 and provides a
high read speed.

•

System memory: The minimum amount of
storage space required to run the system.

Install a Memory Card

•

Used space: The amount of storage space
currently being used.

•

Other: The space used by app data,
downloaded files, and Android system files.

•

Cached data: The amount of data currently
cached.

You can use a microSD or microSDHC card
(not included) to add more memory space to your
device.
For more information, see Install a Memory Card.

4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content
stored on your device.

Settings

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Storage

Mount a Memory Card

Format a Memory Card

When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device)
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount
the card without removing it from the device, you
have to mount it before it can be accessed.

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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Storage > SD card > Format and follow the
prompts.

2. Tap Storage > SD card > Mount.

Unmount a Memory Card
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, always unmount the card before
removing it from the device.
Unmounting an SD card may stop some applications
from functioning until you mount the SD card again.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Storage > SD card > Unmount.

Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing
it from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Storage > SD card > Unmount.
3. Remove the back cover. For more information,
see Remove the Back Cover.
4. Slide the card out carefully.
5. Replace the back cover. For more information,
see Replace the Back Cover.

Settings

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Storage

Security
Find My Mobile

Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.

Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.

Device Administration

► To access your device remotely,
visit findmymobile.samsung.com.

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Security for options:

•
•

2. Tap Security.

Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.

3. Under Find my mobile, the following options are
available:

Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play applications.

Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

Encryption
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on or encrypt the
data on a memory card (not included) each time it is
connected.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

•

Encrypt external SD card: Encrypt data on a
memory card (not included).

Remote controls: Lock and erase your data
remotely if your device is lost or stolen.

•

Go to website: Launch the Find My Mobile
website.

•

Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung
account to stop anyone from reactivating your
device without your permission.

Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Security for options:
Protect encrypted data: Encrypt all data on
your device.

•

Passwords

Apps >

•

Apps >

2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to turn
the feature on.

Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than
80 percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.

Settings

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Security

Security Update Service

Advanced Security

Automatically receive security updates.

Protect your device with these advanced security
options.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Security for options:

•

2. Tap Security for options:

Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.

Apps >

•

Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.

Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.

Send security reports: Use Wi-FI to send
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.

To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or
Fingerprints). For more information, see
Set a Screen Lock.

•

Pin windows: Pin a specific app on your
device screen. Follow the prompts.

Credential Storage

•

Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can
disable or remove it.

Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.

•

Smart Lock: Set your device to stay unlocked
when you have trusted devices connected or
when it’s in a trusted place.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Security for options:

Settings

•

Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.

•

Trusted credentials: Display certificates in
your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.

•

Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.

•

Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.

•

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To view Smart Lock, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or
Fingerprints). For more information, see
Set a Screen Lock.

Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.

Security

Help
View tips and guidelines for
using your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Help for information about:

•
•
•
•

Settings

New features
Getting started
Applications
Settings

130

Help

About Device
View information about your
device, including current status,
legal information, hardware and
software versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:

Settings

•

Download updates manually: Check for and
install available software updates.

•

Scheduled software updates: Set a time to
automatically check for and install software
updates.

•

Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.

•

Legal information: View legal notices
and other legal information, including your
embedded Samsung legal information.

•

Report diagnostic info: Consent to send
diagnostic and usage data about your device
to Samsung.

•

Device name: View and change your device’s
name.

•

Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.

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About Device

Application Manager
Manage Apps

You can download and install
new applications on your device.
Use Application manager
settings to manage your
downloaded and preloaded
applications.

You can view and update information about an
application, including memory usage, default
settings, and permissions.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Application manager.
3. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application. The following
options are displayed:

Warning: Because this device can be configured
with system software not provided by or supported
by Google or any other company, you operate this
software at your own risk.

Application Manager Options
If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether
to display them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Application manager.
3. If you have disabled applications:

•
•

Tap

•
•

Settings

All apps at the top left of the screen.

Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.

4. Tap

More options for the following options:

Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide
system (background) apps.
App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.

•

Apps that can appear on top: 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.

Apps >

•

Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.

•

Force stop: Stop an 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 storage usage.

•

Notifications: Configure notifications from
the app.

•

Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.

•

Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.

•

Memory: View memory usage.

Data usage: View mobile data usage.
Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.

Note: Options may vary by application.

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Application Manager

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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Default applications.
3. Tap the following to choose default apps:

Settings

•
•
•

Browser app: Choose a default browser app.

•

Set as default: Choose default apps for other
functions.

•
•

Home: Choose a Home screen type.

Calling app: Choose a default calling app.
Messaging app: Choose a default messaging
(text and multimedia) app.

Device assistance app: Choose an app that
provides assistance for using your device.

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Default Applications

Application Settings
Shortcuts to the settings for
various apps are available in one
convenient location.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Application settings.
3. Tap one of the following to display the settings
for the selected app:

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Settings

Calendar
Call
Contacts
Email
Gallery
Internet
Messages
S Voice
Google

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Application Settings

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