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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Getting Started ............................................................. 1

Front View ........................................................................... 2

Back View ........................................................................... 3

Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4

Set Up Your Device

...................................................... 7

Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 8

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

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

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

Phone Screen .................................................................33

Make and Answer Calls ...........................................35

Speed Dial ........................................................................38

Emergency Calls ..........................................................39

Set Up and Access Voicemail .............................40

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

Apps List

...........................................................................42

Google Apps...................................................................45

U.S. Cellular Apps.......................................................47

Additional Apps .............................................................48

Calculator ..........................................................................49

Calendar ............................................................................50

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

Clock ....................................................................................55

Contacts .............................................................................57

Email ....................................................................................61

Galaxy Apps

...................................................................63

Gallery .................................................................................64

Internet ................................................................................66

Messages

.........................................................................68

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

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

Bluetooth ...........................................................................86

Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot ..................................88

Airplane Mode

...............................................................90

Data Usage ......................................................................91

Location

.............................................................................92

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

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

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.

2 Front View

Getting Started

Front View

Earpiece

Status light

Volume key

Recent

Proximity sensors

Power key

Front camera

Edge screen

Back

Home key/Finger scanner

• Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of

objects near the device.

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

or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane

and Emergency modes. Press to lock or wake up

the screen.

• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record

videos of yourself.

• Edgescreen: Provides quick access to frequently

used apps, alerts, notifications, and device

functionality all with the swipe of a thumb.

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

dialog box, menu, or keyboard. Touch and hold for

Multi window™.

• Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home

screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.

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

hold for Home screen options.

• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your

device’s sounds and audio.

• Status light: Display a light when the battery is

charging or fully charged, when a notification

arrives, or when recording voice.

• Earpiece: Listen to a call.

3 Back View

Getting Started

Back View

Infrared transmitter

Microphone Headset jack

Rear camera

Flash Heart rate sensor

Speaker

S Pen

Microphone

Microphone

USB charger/

Accessory port

• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

(notincluded).

• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.

• Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using

your fingertip when using the S Health™ app. For

more information, see S Health.

• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice

commands.

• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the

USBcharger (included), and other optional

accessories (not included).

• S Pen: Access a variety of powerful functions on

your device with this versatile stylus.

• Speaker: Play music and other sounds.

• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light

environments when taking a photo or recording

video.

• Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices

using infrared light.

4 Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to

assemble your device.

Remove the Back Cover

1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top

of your phone.

2. Lift the cover up from the phone.

Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover

excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Install the SIM Card

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.

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.

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.

5 Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

Install a Memory Card

You can install an optional microSD™ or

microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add

more memory space to your device.

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.

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.

Replace the Back Cover

To replace the back cover:

1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the

phone and press down.

2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you

have a secure seal.

6 Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

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.

The battery comes partially charged. A fully

discharged battery requires up to four hours of

charge time. You can use the device while charging.

Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery

before using your device for the first time.

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.

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.

When to Charge the Battery

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.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device

automatically turns off.

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. ( )

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.

7 Set Up Your Device

Getting Started

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off

The instructions below explain how to turn your

device on or off.

Turn the Device On

To turn the device on:

► Press and hold the Power key until the device

vibrates and turns on.

Turn the Device Off

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold the Power key until the

Deviceoptions menu is displayed.

2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

Reset the Device

If your device stops responding to taps or finger

gestures and you are unable to turn it 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.

Secure Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure

your device.

Lock the Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the

screen times out.

To lock the device:

► Press the Power key.

Unlock the Device

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

Note: To choose a more secure screen lock,

seeSet a Screen Lock.

To unlock the device:

► Press the Power key or Home key, and then

drag your finger across the screen.

8 Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Getting Started

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Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Samsung 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.

– 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 Apps >

Settings> Accounts.

2. Tap Add account > Samsungaccount.

Google 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 Google Account or set up your

Google Account on your device at any time,

use Accounts settings. Formore information,

seeAccounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings> Accounts.

2. Tap Add account > Google.

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.

10 Home Screen

Know Your Device

Home Screen

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

Notification icons

Status bar

Widget

Phone

Home screen indicator Apps list

Status icons

Edge screen

App shortcuts

App folder

• Status icons: Displays information about the

device, such as the network signal strength,

battery level, and the time.

• Edge screen: Display area along the

edge of your phone. For more information,

seeEdge Screen Settings.

• App shortcuts: Launches your favorite

applications.

• App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.

• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your

applications.

• Home screen indicator: Indicates which

Homescreen is currently visible.

• Phone: Shortcut to the phone keypad and related

functions.

• Widget: Runs as a simple application extension

(nota shortcut) on a Home screen.

• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)

and notification icons (left).

• Notification icons: Displays new messages and

emails, available software updates, and more.

11 Home Screen

Know Your Device

Customize your Home screen

by adding application shortcuts,

widgets, folders, andusing

wallpapers.

To access Home screen manager:

► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens

to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add,

remove, change the order of screens, as well as

choose a different main Home screen.

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.

Wallpapers

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.

2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

For more information, see Wallpaper.

To access Wallpaper settings:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings

> Display and wallpaper.

Widgets

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.

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.

12 Home Screen

Know Your Device

App Shortcuts

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from

any Home screen.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a

Home screen, and then release it.

Remove a Shortcut

You can remove a shortcut that you added to a

Home screen.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and

releaseit.

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.

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

You can remove a folder that you added to a Home

screen.

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.

Know Your Device

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.

Status Icons

Battery full: Battery is fully charged.

Battery low: Battery is low.

Battery charging: Battery is charging.

Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.

Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.

4G LTE active: The device is connected

to a 4GLTE wireless network.

Signal strength: Cellular network signal

strength.

Network not available: No wireless

network is available.

Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.

Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is

available.

Notification Icons

Missed call: A call has been missed.

Call in progress: A call is in progress.

Call on hold: A call is on hold.

New email: New email has arrived.

New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.

New voicemail: New voicemail message

has been received.

New message: New text or multimedia

message has arrived.

File download in progress: Download of

a file or app is in progress.

File upload in progress: File is being

uploaded or sent.

GPS active: Location service (GPS) is

active and acquiring a signal.

App updates available: App updates are

available from the Google Play store.

App updates complete: App installation

or updates are complete.

13 Status Bar

14 EdgeScreen

Know Your Device

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EdgeScreen

The Edge screen provides

a variety of useful tools for

notifications, information feeds,

and timekeeping.

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.

Quick Tools

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:

• 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.

15 EdgeScreen

Know Your Device

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Edge Screen Settings

Configure the Edgescreen panels to provide

convenient functions that are the most useful to you.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings> Edgescreen.

– or –

Swipe upward on the Edgescreen, and then tap

Settings.

Manage Panels

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

Settings.

2. Tap Manage panels.

3. Check the box above the widgets you want to

add to your Edgescreen. Tap Download to

add more panels.

4. To uninstall a downloaded panel, tap

Moreoptions > Uninstall.

5. To change the order of panels, tap

Moreoptions > Reorder.

• Touch and hold, then drag panels to change

the order. When finished, tap Reorder.

Add Wallpaper to the Edge Screen

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

Settings.

2. Tap Express me > Create new for the

following options:

• 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.

• Tap Effect to add an effect to the wallpaper.

– or –

Tap More options > Import to import images.

Information Stream

The Information stream feature displays feeds that

you select on the 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.

To configure the Information stream:

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

Settings.

2. Tap Information stream.

3. Tap On/Off to activate the Information stream

feature.

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

appear on the Edge screen.

5. To edit a feed, tap Settings (if available).

Note: To activate available feeds, go to the

Managepanels section. For more information,

seeManage Panels.

Configure Night Clock

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.

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

Settings.

2. Tap Night clock.

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.

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Change Edge Screen Text

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

Settings.

2. Tap Edgescreen text.

3. Type the text you want to appear on the

Edgescreen.

4. Tap OK to save.

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.

Change Where the Edge Screen

Appears

You can choose to have the Edgescreen appear

on the left side of the screen instead of the curved

edge on the right.

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

Settings.

2. Tap Use Edgescreen on left.

3. Tap the On/Off to enable thisfeature.

17 Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Learn the basics for how to

navigate through your device.

Touchscreen Navigation

Use the following motions and gestures on your

touchscreen to navigate the device.

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

• Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.

• Tap an item to select it.

• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

Touch and Hold

Touch and hold items on the screen to activate

them.

• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to

move it.

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

of options.

Swipe

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally

across the screen.

• Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

• Swipe the screen to scroll through the

Homescreens or menu options.

Drag

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

location.

• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a

Homescreen.

Pinch and Spread

Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or

spread by moving your fingers apart.

• 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.

Motions and Gestures

Control your device by making specific gestures

with your hand above the device’s screen.

For details, see Motions and Gestures.

To access the Motions and Gestures settings:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings > Motions and gestures.

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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 or

off .

(

ON

)

( )

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

S Finder Quick connect

Notification card

Clear notifications

• Settings: Display the Settings screen.

• View all: See all available Quicksettings.

• Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to

connect with quickly and easily.

• Clear notifications: Clear all notifications.

• Notification card: View details about a

notification.

• 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

feature.

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



View the Notification Panel

1. Swipe down on the Statusbar to display the

Notificationpanel.

2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.

• Tap an item to open it.

• 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.

Quick Settings

In addition to notifications, the Notificationpanel

also provides quick access to device functions such

as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

To view additional Quick settings:

► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.

– 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.

Quick Connect

Search for nearby devices automatically to connect

to them quickly and easily.

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notification panel.

2. Tap Quick connect. Your device automatically

scans for compatible devices.

• You may be asked to set device visibility. Tap

Always visible or Only when Quick connect

turned on.

• Tap Refresh to manually scan.

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

Customize Your Quick Connect

1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the

Notification panel.

2. Tap Quick connect.

3. Tap More > Set device visibility, and choose

anoption.

21 Multi Window

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Multi window tray

Window controls

Tray controls

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Multi Window

Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

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.

2. Tap On/Off to activate.

3. Tap an option to activate it:

• 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.

Know Your Device



Use Multi Window

After enabling Multiwindow, you can use it to run

multiple apps at the same time.

Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can

be used together. Additional Multi window apps are

available from the Google Play store.

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.

► Touch and hold Back to display the

Multiwindow tray, and then drag apps to the

windows.

You can also launch recently used apps directly into

Multi window view:

1. Tap Recent.

• 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.

Window Controls

Select an app window, and then tap

Windowcontrols in the middle of the

windowborder.

Control Buttons

Switch windows: Switch locations between

Multiwindow apps.

Drag and drop content: Move items

between the app windows. Drag an item to

share from one window to another. Not all

applications support this feature.

Minimize window: Collapse the selected

window.

Maximize window: Open the selected app

window in full screen view.

Close app: Close the selected window.

22 Multi Window

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Customize Multi Window

You can customize Multi window to suit your

preferences.

Create a Window Group

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 Back to display the

Multiwindow tray.

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 Back to display the

Multiwindow tray.

2. Tap 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.

Multi Window Settings

To customize Multiwindow:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings> Multiwindow.

For more information, see Multi Window Settings.

24 S Pen

Know Your Device

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S Pen

The S Pen is a stylus that assists

you in performing different

functions.

S Pen tip

S Pen

button

Remove S Pen

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.

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

Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content,

or view information about an item on the screen.

For example:

• 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.

Note: The preview function is only available when the

SPen’s onscreen pointer is a solid color.

25 S Pen

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

Direct Pen Input

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.

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.

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 Apps >

Settings.

Replace the S Pen Tip

You can replace the tip of the SPen.

To replace thetip:

1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip.

2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen

and press until it clicks in place.

26 Air Command

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Air Command

Air command allows you to

quickly activate frequently-used

applications or perform actions.

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 Air command.

► To use Air Command, tap an option:

• 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.

27 Air Command

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







Create an Action Memo

To create an Actionmemo:

1. Tap Air command > Actionmemo.

– or –

Press and hold the SPen button and tap the

screen two times with the pen.

2. Write your action memo, these editing tools are

available:

• List: Tap to view all Action memos saved in

the SNote app.

• Pen: Tap to change the pen color.

• Eraser: Use the pen to erase part of the

memo, or tap Clear all to erase all content.

3. Tap Share, and then choose a sharing

method to share the action memo.

4. Tap More for additional options:

• Link to action: Turn written text into actions.

• Minimize: Minimize the action memo by

making a small thumbnail on the main Home

screen.

• 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.

5. When you are finished, tap Save.

Note: Actionmemos are saved in the SNote app.

Link an Action Memo

Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a

phone number, and then save it to Contacts.

To link a memo to an action:

1. Tap Air command > Actionmemo.

2. Write on the memo.

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.

Screen Off Memo

You can write quick memos without turning your

device on.

Note: The screen off memo setting must be enabled.

For more information, see S Pen Settings.

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.

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



Smart Select

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.

Screen Write

Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot

and then write notes on the screen shot.

To use Screen Write:

1. Tap Air command > Screen write.

2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool

appears. The following editing tools are provided:

• 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.

• Undo: Tap to undo the last action.

• Redo: Tap to redo the last action that

wasundone.

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

• 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.

S Note App

Create notes and edit Action memos.

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:

1. Tap 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.

• To delete an app shortcut tap Remove.

3. Tap Back to save your selection.

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

Enter Text

Text can be entered using a

keyboard or by speaking.

Use the SamsungKeyboard

Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.

Predictive text

Options

Special Keys

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.

Special Keys

Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor

position.

Keyboard layout: Change the layout of the

keyboard.

Note: Available options depend on the app in use.

Not all options are available for all apps.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard

for options.

For more information, seeSamsung Keyboard.

29 Enter Text

30 Enter Text

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

Use Google Voice Typing

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

Settings Delete text

To enable Google voice typing:

1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.

• You may need to touch and hold Options

(leftof the Space bar) to find it.

2. Speak your text.

Note: Tap Settings > Languages to download

additional languages for use with Google voice typing.

Configure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google voice typing:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing

for options.

For more information, seeGoogle Voice Typing.

Use Swype

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”.

To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:

1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward

to display the Notification panel.

2. Tap Select keyboard.

3. Tap Swype.

Configure Swype

To customize Swype:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input.

3. Tap Swype for options.

For more information, see Swype Keyboard.

31 Emergency Mode

Know Your Device

Emergency Mode

Emergency mode conserves

your device’s remaining power

when you areinan emergency

situation.

Emergency mode saves battery power by:

• Changing the color of the screen to grayscale.

• Restricting application usage to only essential

applications and those you select.

• Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.

• Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and

Bluetooth®.

Note: When Emergency mode is turned off, the

Location settings may stay the same as they were in

Emergency mode.

Activate Emergency Mode

To activate Emergency mode:

1. Press and hold the Power key to display the

Device options window.

2. Tap Emergency mode.

• 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.

Use Emergency Mode

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 alarm: Sound an audible siren.

• Share my location: Send your location

information to your emergency contacts.

• 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

charge remaining.

• Estimated max. standby time: Display estimated

standby time that can be reached based on

current battery charge and usage.

• Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone

number (for example, 911). This kind of call can

be made even without activated cellular service.

• More 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.

Calling

Make telephone calls

using a variety of calling

features and services.

33 Phone Screen

Calling

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

settings.

• Delete: After entering a number using the keypad,

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.

• Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call.

• Tabs: Display a log of all dialed, received,

and missed calls. Display contacts marked as

favorites. Display your contacts and select a

contact to call.

34 Phone Screen

Calling

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Access Phone

There are a couple of ways to access Phone.

► From a Home screen, tap Phone.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone.

Display Your Phone Number

Your phone number can be found in Settings.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings > About device > Status.

• 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.

35 Make and Answer Calls

Calling

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Make and Answer Calls

Learn how to make or answer

a call. Explore features and

functionality associated with

making or answering a call.

Make a Call

You can make a call from a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap

Dial.

• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

Dial a Number from Your Contacts List

You can quickly dial a phone number from your

Contacts list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts.

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

call the contact.

Dial a Recent Number

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 Phone.

2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed.

3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.

Answer 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:

• Drag Answer to the right to answer the

call.

• 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.

If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is

displayed for the incoming call.

► On the incoming call pop-up screen:

• Tap Answer to answer the call.

• Tap Reject to reject the call and send it to

your voicemail.

• Tap Reject call with message and select a

message.

• Tap Expand to exit the app and view the

main incoming call screen.

End a Call

To finish your call:

► Tap End when you are ready to end your call.

Calling







Multitask While on a Call

If you exit the call screen and return to a

Homescreen, your active call is indicated by

Callon the Status bar.

This lets you continue with your current call and do

something else, such as access the contacts list,

view a recent email, or locate a picture.

To return to the call screen:

► Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notification panel, and then tap Callnotification.

To end a call from any application:

► Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notification panel, and then tap End call.

Options During a Call

Your phone provides several options that you can

use during a call.

Adjust the Call Volume

► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease

the volume.

– 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).

► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the

speaker.

– or –

Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a

Bluetooth headset.

Place a New Call While on a Call

If your service plan supports this feature, you can

make another call while a call is in progress.

1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the

second call.

2. Dial the new number and tap Dial. When

the call is answered:

• Tap Swap to switch between the two

calls.

• Tap Merge to hear both callers at once

(multi-conferencing).

Call Waiting

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.

To answer a new call while you have a call in

progress:

1. Drag Answer in any direction to answer the

new call.

2. Tap an option:

• 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 previous On hold number entry and

select Swap to switch between the two

calls. This places the new caller on hold and

activates the previous call.

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Call Log

The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received,

or missed are stored in the Call log.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed.

If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s

name is displayed.

Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List

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 Moreoptions > Add to auto reject list.

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Speed Dial

You can assign a shortcut

number to a contact for speed

dialing their default number.

Create a Speed Dial

You can assign 100 speed dial numbers.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

• Tap 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 Phone.

• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.

• If the Speed dial number is more than one

digit long, enter the first digits, and then hold

the last digit.

Remove a Speed Dial Number

Assignment

You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Speed dial.

3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial.

4. Tap Remove.

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Emergency Calls

You can dial the emergency

telephone number in your

region regardless of the phone’s

cellular service status.

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 Phone.

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.

Call Emergency Services from a

Locked Screen

The emergency telephone number can be dialed

even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use

your phone to call for 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.

Swipe Lock Screen

If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access

the call screen in a couple of ways.

1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.

- or -

Swipe across the screen to unlock it, and then

tap Phone.

2. Enter the emergency telephone 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.

Secure Lock Screens

You can make calls even if your phone has a secure

lock screen.

1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.

2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency

dialer.

3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in

North America) and tap Dial.

4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you

have access to most in-call features.

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Set Up and Access Voicemail

Set up and configure your

voicemail.

Set Up Your Voicemail

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >

Voicemail.

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a

greeting, and record your name.

Note: These steps may be different depending on

your network.

Access Your Voicemail

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >

Voicemail.

• You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail

center.

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.

Applications

Learn how to change the

way apps are displayed,

organize apps into folders,

and uninstall or disable

apps.

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Apps List

The Apps list displays all

preloaded apps and apps that

you downloaded. You can

uninstall, disable, or hide apps

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.

Access Apps

You can access and launch all applications from the

Apps list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

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

• To return to the main Home screen, press the

Home key.

Download and Install NewApps

Find new apps to download and install on your

device.

• Play Store: Download new apps

fromtheGoogle Play store. Visit

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

• Galaxy Apps: View and download

Samsung apps that are optimized

for use with Galaxy devices. Visit

samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps

tolearn more.

Uninstall or Disable Apps

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and

install.

• Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

• Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden

from view.

To uninstall or disable an app:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Uninstall/disable apps.

Apps that can be uninstalled show

Uninstall/disable on their icon.

3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts

to either uninstall or disable the app.

To enable apps after disabling them:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings> Application manager.

2. Tap All apps > Disabled, and then tap the

app you want to enable.

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

Appslist.

For more information, see Application Manager.

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Organize Your Apps

App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your

own custom order.

To change the order apps are listed:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Sort by.

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.

Use Folders to Organize Apps

You can organize Apps in a folder on an Apps list

screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Create folder.

• Enter folder name: Name the folder.

• Palette: Change the folder 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 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 Apps.

2. Tap More options > Remove folder.

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

if prompted.

Add a Folder to a Home Screen

To add a folder to a Home screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a

Homescreen, and then release it.

Hide or Show 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.

2. Tap More options > Hide apps.

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

Show Hidden Apps

You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them

back on the Apps screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Show hidden apps.

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

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Apps Screen Options

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap 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.

• Sort by: Configure the Apps screen.

• Downloaded apps: Display only downloaded

apps.

• 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.

• Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps.

• Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps.

• Help: View information about your device.

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Google Apps

Enjoy these apps from Google.

Note: Certain apps require a Google Account.

Visit google.com to learn more.

Chrome

Browse the Internet and bring your open

tabs, bookmarks and address bar data

from your computer to your mobile device.

Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn

more about Chrome™.

Drive

Open, view, rename, and share your

Google Docs™ and files.

Visit drive.google.com to learn more about

Google Drive™.

Gmail

Send and receive email with Gmail,

Google’s web-based email service.

Visit gmail.com to learn more.

Google

Search not only the Internet, but also the

apps and contents of your device.

Google Now

Works in the background to collect

information you regularly look up and

organize it into convenient cards that

appear when you need them.

Visit google.com/landing/now to learn

more.

Note: When Google Now™ is enabled, you

can access it by tapping Google.

Google+

Chat with friends and family, post photos,

and see what others are sharing.

Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more

about Google+™.

Hangouts

Meet friends and family online, share

photos, host video calls, and send SMS

and Hangouts messages.

Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.

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Maps

Find your current location and get

directions and other location-based

information.

Visit google.com/maps to learn more.

Note: You must enable location services

to use Google Maps. For more information,

seeLocation Services.

Photos

Automatically backs up your photos and

videos to your Google Account.

Visit photos.google.com to learn more

about Google Photos™.

Play Books

Find millions of free e-books and

hundreds of thousands more to buy in the

eBookstore.

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

more.

Play Games

Discover hundreds of games for

download and purchase through the

GooglePlaystore.

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

more.

Play Movies & TV

Watch movies and TV shows purchased

from Google Play. You can stream them

instantly or download them for viewing

when you are not connected to the

Internet. You can also view videos saved

on your device.

Visit play.google.com/store/movies to

learn more.

Play Music

Play music and audio files on your device.

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

Play Newsstand

Subscribe to your favorite magazines to

read on your device at your leisure.

Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to

learn more.

PlayStore

Find new apps, movies and TV shows,

music, books, magazines, and games in

Google Play store.

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

Voice Search

Use voice commands to search the web

with Google.

YouTube

View and upload YouTube™ videos right

from your device.

Visit youtube.com to learn more.

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U.S. Cellular Apps

Enjoy these apps from

U.S.Cellular.

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.

Your Navigator Deluxe

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.

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Additional Apps

There are additional apps,

including several Samsung apps,

preloaded on your device.

Amazon

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.

Visit dropbox.com to learn more.

Evernote

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.

Facebook

Keep up with friends and family with the

Facebook app. Share updates, photos,

and videos, as well as text, chat, and play

games.

Flipboard

Access your personalized magazines.

Hancom Office 2014

View, edit, and create Hancom™ Office

Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show)

documents.

Peel Smart Remote

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.

PEN.UP

Share photos, comment on other

creations, or just browse through the

pages for something to add to your

personal collection.

Samsung Milk Music

Stream music with Samsung Milk Music™,

a radio service that offers a simple way to

find the music that is right for you. With a

library of over 13 million songs and 200+

stations, the interactive dial makes it easy

to skim through stations to find the perfect

soundtrack for the moment.

Samsung+

Get live help, discover new features, and

unlock promotions for your Samsung

device.

Smart Manager

Access your Battery, RAM, Storage, and

Device security information.

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Calculator

The Calculator provides basic

and advanced arithmetic

functions.

Basic Operation

You can use your calculator to perform basic

operations.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Calculator.

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.

4. 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 Copy.

Scientific Calculator

The Calculator app also provides advanced

arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.

To use the Scientific calculator:

1. If Screen rotation is disabled, enable Screen

rotation.

2. Turn the device to landscape.

Note: Screen rotation is found in the Quick settings

on the Notification panel. For more information, see

Quick Settings.

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Calendar

Manage your events and tasks.

Calendar View

To choose a calendar view:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Calendar.

2. Tap Menu, and then tap one of the following:

• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.

Swipe across the screen to display another

year.

• Month: Display the current month. Swipe

across the screen to display another month.

Events and tasks are also displayed.

• 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.

• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe

across the screen to display another day.

• Agenda: Display all tasks.

3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

Create an Event or Task

You can use your Calendar to create events.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Calendar.

2. Tap Add and use one of the following

methods:

• Add event: Enter an event with an optional

repeat setting.

• Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority

setting.

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 Apps >

Calendar.

2. Tap an event to view it.

3. Tap Share via, choose a sharing method, and

follow the prompts.

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Delete an Event or Task

You can delete events or tasks you create from your

Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Calendar.

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 Apps >

Calendar.

2. Tap 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 Apps >

Calendar.

2. Tap More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Camera and Video

Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.

Shortcuts

Settings

Switch cameras Record video

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

videos.

• 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.

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Take Pictures

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.

• Tap the screen to focus on the area you

touched.

3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.

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, and then scroll up or down the

screen at the right side of the screen.

MODE

Rear Camera

• 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.

• 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.

Front Camera

• Selfie: Tap the screen, or place your finger

over the heart rate sensor to take selfies.

• Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit

more people into your pictures.

• Download: Download additional shooting

modes from the Galaxy Apps store.

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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.

• Effects: Add special graphical effects.

• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

• Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash

(rearcamera only).

• Interval shot: Select the best picture from a

series of continuous shots (front camera only).

3. Tap Menu to display the following additional

options.

Rear Camera Only

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened

faces for gentler images.

• Save as flipped: Automatically save images as

flipped in the Gallery.

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.

• 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.

• Manage shortcuts: Touch and hold, then drag

items to add them to the shortcuts menu.

• Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

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Clock

The Clock app offers features for

keeping track of time and setting

alarms.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap a tab to use a feature:

• Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

• World clock: View the time of day or night in

other parts of the world. World clock displays

time in hundreds of different cities, within all

24 time zones around the world.

• Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.

• Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event

based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,

and seconds).

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 Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Create alarm to configure:

• Time: Choose a time for 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.

• Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the

alarm.

• Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume

of the alarm.

• 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.

3. Tap Done to save the alarm.

Delete an Alarm

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.

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World Clock

The World clock lets you keep track of the current

time in multiple cities around the globe.

To list a city on the main World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap World clock.

3. Tap the Search field, and enter the name of a

city. Tap the city to view it on the globe.

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.

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:

• Start: Begin timing.

• Stop: Stop timing.

• Lap: Keep track of lap times.

• Resume: Continue timing after stopping the

clock.

• Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

Timer

The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to

99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Timer.

3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and

Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The

following options are available:

• Start: Begin the Timer.

• Stop: Stop the Timer.

• Resume: Resume the timer after stopping it.

• Reset: Reset the Timer.

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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.

For more information on connecting with and

managing your accounts through your device,

seeAccounts.

Manage Contacts

Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts

app. To access your Contacts list:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

Find a Contact

You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find

one by name.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

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.

Add a Contact

Use the following procedure to add a new contact.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact

fields to enter information.

• Choose a storage account for the contact. You

can store the contact on the device, or sync it

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.

4. Tap Save.

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Edit a Contact

When editing a contact, you can tap a field and

change or delete the information, or you can add

more fields to the contact’s list of information.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

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

Edit.

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

information.

4. Tap Save.

Share a Name Card

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap

Moreoptions > Share name card.

3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCard

file (.vcf) or text file.

4. Choose a sharing method and follow

theprompts.

Link Contacts

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 Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to display it.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Link contacts.

4. Tap contacts to choose them.

5. Tap Done.

Unlink Contacts

You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to display it.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Unlink contacts.

4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them

from the main contact.

Delete Contacts

You can delete a single contact or choose multiple

contacts to delete.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

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.

3. Tap Delete, and then confirm if prompted.

Favorites

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are

easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display

together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.

Mark Contacts as Favorites

You can mark contacts as Favorites.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap

Addto Favorites (the star brightens ).

Remove Contacts from Favorites

You can remove contacts from Favorites.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap

Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).

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Create a Shortcut to a Favorite

You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home

screen, to access their information directly from the

home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold

on a contact to select it.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Add shortcut to

Homescreen. The new shortcut displays in an

empty area of the home screen.

Groups

You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your

device comes with preloaded groups, and you can

create your own. You might create a group for your

family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it

easy to find contacts, and you can send messages

to the members of a group.

Create a Group

You can create your own contact groups.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create group.

3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:

• 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.

• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.

• Group ringtone: Choose a ringtone specific to

members of this 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.

4. Tap Add member and select contact(s) to add to

the new group, and then tap Done.

5. Tap Save.

Rename a Group

You can rename a contact group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Edit group and enter a

new name.

4. Tap Save.

Add Contacts to a Group

You can add contacts to a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Add member, and then tap the contact(s)

you want to add.

4. Tap Done.

Send a Message to a Group

You can send a text message to members of a

group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Send message or email.

4. Tap Message.

5. Type your message and tap Send.

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Send an Email to a Group

You can send an email to members of a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap More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 Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap Groups.

3. Tap 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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Use the Email app to view and

manage all your email accounts

in one app.

To access Email:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

Configure Email Accounts

You can configure Email for most accounts in just a

few steps.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

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

To add an email account:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

2. Tap More options > Settings >

Manageaccounts.

3. Tap Add account.

4. Enter your email address and password.

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.

Note: To configure email account settings at

any time, tap More options > Settings. Tap

Manageaccounts. Tap the email account to display

its settings.

Refresh Your Email Account

Refresh your account to update your email

accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

2. In the Application bar, tap Refresh.

View Multiple Email Accounts

You can view email you receive for multiple accounts

on the Combined inbox screen or you can view

email accounts individually.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

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

the current account mailbox.

3. Tap the account name to view:

• Combined view: View all email in a combined

inbox.

• [Account name]: View email for only one

email account.

Manage Your Inbox

There are several tools available from the Inbox

screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

• Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

• Tap Search to search for key words in your

email inbox.

• Tap More options for additional message

options.

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Create and Send an Email

This section describes how to create and send an

email using the Email app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email >

Compose.

2. Tap the To field to manually add an email

address or tap Add recipient to select a

recipient from Contacts or Groups.

• If manually 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 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.

Email Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings

associated with using the Email app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

2. Tap 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.

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Samsung Galaxy Apps provides

a quick and easy way to find and

download free premium apps

that are compatible with your

Galaxy device.

To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

GalaxyApps.

Galaxy Essentials

Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen

apps available through Samsung Apps.

From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and

download a collection of premium content, free of

charge.

To 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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Gallery

View, edit, and manage pictures

and videos.

Note: Some functions described in this section are

only available if there are images or videos in the

Gallery.

View Images and Videos

Launching Gallery displays available folders. When

another app, such as Email, saves an image, a

Download folder is automatically created to contain

the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot

automatically creates a Screenshots folder.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap Menu in the upper left corner, and then

tap an option to choose the way items are

displayed.

• 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.

Play Videos

You can play videos stored on your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.

3. Tap a video to view it.

4. Tap Play to 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.

3. Tap Done to save the video. Modify the

Filename, and then tap OK to confirm the

changes.

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Edit Images

You can edit images stored on your device.

► While viewing an image, tap Moreoptions:

• Edit: Use basic tools to edit your picture.

• More info: View image details.

• Write on image: Write directly on the image.

• Rotate left: Rotate the photo

counter-clockwise.

• Rotate right: Rotate the photo clockwise.

• Crop: Resize the frame to crop the image.

• Rename: Rename the file.

• Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images

and videos in the current folder.

• Add tag: Add a tag to your image.

• Studio: Edit your picture with advanced tools.

• Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or as a

contact’s photo.

• 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.

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

images and videos, and then tap Share via

to send them to others or share them with social

network services.

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While viewing a single image or video, tap

Share via to send it to others or share it with

social network services.

Delete Images and Videos

You can delete images and videos stored on your

device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.

3. In a folder, tap More options > Delete, select

images and videos, and then tap Done.

– or –

When viewing a single image, tap Delete.

Gallery Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings

associated with using your Gallery.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

4. Tap More options > Add account to

add a Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or

Facebookaccount.

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Access the Internet with a

fully-featured web browser.

Access the Internet

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.

Command Keys

The following command keys are available:

• Back or Back: Return to the previous page.

• Forward: Go forward to a recent page.

• Home: Display your Internet Home screen.

• Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,

saved pages, and history.

► Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on

the icon indicates the number of tabs that are

currently open.

• Refresh: Reload or reload the current

webpage.

View a Web Site

To view a web site:

► Tap the address field, enter the web address,

and then tap Go on the keyboard.

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.

Browser Tabs

Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the

sametime.

To open a new tab:

► Tap Tabs > Newtab.

To close a tab:

1. Tap Tabs.

2. Tap Close by the tabs you want to close.

Bookmarks

The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks,

Savedpages, and History.

Save and Open Bookmarks

Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so

that you can access it quickly.

To bookmark the current web page:

1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks > Add.

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

To open a bookmarked web page:

1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

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Saved Pages

Saving a web page stores the web page content on

your device so that you can access it offline.

To save the current web page:

► Tap More > Save web page.

To view saved web pages:

1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.

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

View History

To view a list 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 Apps > Internet.

2. Tap Tabs.

3. Tap Turn on secret.

4. Tap Create password to protect your

Secretmode data with a password.

– or –

Tap Do not use password.

To turn off Secret mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.

2. Tap Tabs.

3. Tap Turn off secret.

Internet Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings

associated with using the Internet app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.

2. Tap More > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Learn how to send and receive

different messages using the

Samsung Messages app on your

device.

Types of Messages

The Samsung Messages app provides the following

message types:

• Text Messages (SMS)

• Multimedia Messages (MMS)

The Short Message Service (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.

Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the

screen and indicate when messages are received

and their type.

Create and Send Messages

This section describes how to create and send a

message using the Messages app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Messages.

2. Tap 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.

• 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.

• 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

When you receive a new message,

Newmessage appears on the Status bar.

To view the message:

► Open the Notificationpanel and tap the

message. For more information, see

NotificationPanel.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Messages, and then tap the new message to

view it.

• To play a multimedia message attachment

(audio or video), tap Play.

• To scroll through the list of messages, swipe

up or down the page.

Delete Messages

To delete messages, follow these steps:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Messages.

2. Tap More options > Select.

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 Delete and confirm if prompted.

Message Search

You can search through your messages by using the

Message Search feature.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Messages.

2. Tap Search.

3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then

tap Search on the keyboard.

Messages Settings

Configure the settings for text messages,

multimedia messages, push messages, and more.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Messages > More options > Settings.

Emergency Alerts

This device is designed to receive wireless

emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile

Alerting System (CMAS), which may also be known

as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).

For more information, please contact your wireless

provider.

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.

There are three types of Emergency alerts:

• Alerts issued by the President

• Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life

(extreme and severe)

• AMBER alerts (missing child alert)

Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts

(extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts.

Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be

disabled.

To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts, follow the

instructions below:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Messages.

2. Tap More options > Settings >

Emergencyalerts.

3. Tap Emergency alerts.

• All alerts are enabled (checkmark showing) by

default.

4. Tap an alert option to disable it.

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Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through

your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.

Change player

Favorite

Playback position

Shuffle

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

adjust sound effects.

• Repeat: Control playback.

• Song length: View the total length of the current

song.

Volume

More options

Adjust volume

Sound quality and

effects

Repeat

Song length

• 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

current song.

• Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite.

• Change player: Play the song on a connected

device.

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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

Access files stored on your

device, including images, videos,

music, and sound clips.

To view files in My Files:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

MyFiles.

2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or

folders.

3. Tap a file or folder to open it.

File Groups

Files stored in the device are organized into the

following groups:

• 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

have been downloaded to the device.

• 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.

• Local storage: View folders and files in their

storage locations.

-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.

My Files Options

Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,

and more.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

MyFiles. The following options are available:

• 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.

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Use S Health to plan, track, and

manage your health goals and

activities, including exercise,

sleep, and meals.

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.

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 Apps >

SHealth.

2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.

3. Set up your health profile and goals.

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:

• Heart disease;

• Asthma or lung disease;

• Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;

• Arthritis.

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,

or when lying down or going to bed;

• Ankle swelling, especially at night;

• A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced

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:

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

older than age 55;

• You have a family history of heart disease before

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

prediabetes.

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When in Doubt — Check It Out

If you are unsure of your health status, have several

health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak

with your doctor before starting a new exercise

program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is

a good way to 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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The S Note app helps you

create, edit, and manage all the

notes on your device.

Sign in to your Samsung

account to access your notes in

S Note from any device.

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.

Create a Note

To create a note with S Note:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > SNote.

2. Tap the Create new note.

3. Use the S Pen to create content.

• Tap More > Background settings to add

templates, change the background color, and

add images.

4. Tap Save.

Note Tools

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

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.

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

select Text mode.

• Undo: Undo the last action.

• Redo: Redo the last action.

• More options: View more options for the note.

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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.

• Tap Search to search for action memos.

• Tap More for additional options:

-Share: Select action memos to share.

-Edit: Select memos to delete, export, or

save as an S Note.

-Filter by background color: Sort action

memos by background color.

-Settings: Customize S Note settings.

-Help: View help topics on how to use

SNote.

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S Voice

Speak commands to perform

operations on your device, and

to speak criteria for searches

and other operations.

Access SVoice

You can access S Voice from the Apps list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >SVoice.

2. Speak a command.

3. Tap Microphone if the device does not hear

you, or to 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 Apps >SVoice.

2. Tap 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.

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.

Edit the Scrapbook

Categories and content files in the Scrapbook can

be edited. To open the Scrapbook:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Scrapbook.

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.

To edit categories:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Scrapbook.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Manage categories.

• Tap Create category to create a new

category.

• To delete a category, tap Edit, select the

category, and tap Delete.

3. When you are finished tap Back.

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Video Player

Play and manage videos stored on your device.

Playback

position

Change player

Screen ratio

File name

Rewind

Pause/Play

Fast-forward

More

options

• Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous

video or rewind the video.

• Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.

• Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or

fast-forward through the current video.

• More options: View more options.

• File name: View the name of the video file.

• Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.

• Change player: Play the video on a nearby

device.

• Playback position: Skip to another part of the

video.

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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.

• Drag the window to any location on the

screen.

• 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:

• Full-screen in ratio view: The video

is enlarged as much as possible without

becoming distorted.

• Full-screen view: The entire screen is

used, which may cause some minor distortion.

• Original size view: The video will be

played in its original size.

• Stretch to fit: The video is enlarged to fit

the screen without becoming distorted.

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Voice Recorder

Record voice memos and notes.

Create a Voice Recording

To create a voice recording:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

VoiceRecorder.

• Tap More options > Settings >

Recordingquality to adjust the recording

quality.

• Tap Select mode to choose the appropriate

recording mode:

-Normal: This recording mode picks up any

sounds detected by the microphones.

-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.

-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.

-Voice memo: Voice input is converted to

text on screen. The maximum recording time

is five minutes.

The following additional controls are available:

• Block calls: Block incoming calls while

recording.

• Record: Record an audio file.

• Stop: Stop recording. The file is

automatically saved.

• Pause: Pause the recording of an

audiofile.

• Cancel: Cancel the recording of an audio

file.

• Bookmark: Add a bookmark to this

location in the recording.

Manage Recordings

Once you have recorded and saved at least one

recording, the following options are available:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

VoiceRecorder.

2. Tap Recordings.

3. Tap a recording to play it back.

4. Tap Search to search for a recording.

5. Tap More options:

• Select: Select recordings. Once selected, the

following options are available:

-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.

Settings

Configure your device’s

connections and settings,

add accounts, and customize

the Home screens, apps, and

features.

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How to Use Settings

Access Settings

There are a couple of ways to access your device

settings.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

– or –

Drag down from the Status bar to display the

Notificationpanel, and then tap Settings.

Search for Settings

If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain

setting, you can use the Search feature.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Search.

• Enter a word or words in the Search field. As

you type, settings that match are displayed on

thescreen.

• Tap an entry to go to that setting.

Customize Quick 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.

To edit the Quick settings list:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More options > Edit quick settings.

• Choose additional settings to display in your

Quicksettings menu. Settings that are already

in the Quick settings menu are checked.

• Uncheck a setting to remove it from the

Quicksettings list.

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

Change How Settings Are Listed

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

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More options > View as.

3. Select a different view.

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Wi-Fi

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).

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 Apps >

Settings.

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

or off.

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

Statusbar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi

connection status:

• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and

communicating with a wireless Access Point,

Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.

• 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.

Wi-Fi Networks

To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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

• 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.

• When you select an open network, you are

automatically connected to the network.

Otherwise, enter a password to connect.

Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork

You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network

manually.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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

3. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.

4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

• Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi

network.

• Security: Select a security option and enter

your password.

• 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.

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Wi-Fi Options

The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many

of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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

3. Tap More options for options:

• Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi

networks.

• Wi-Fi Direct: Configure a Wi-Fi Direct

connection with a nearby device.

• 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.

-Smart network switch: Connect

automatically to a mobile network

connection when the Wi-Fi connection is

unstable.

-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).

• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other

equipment.

• 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).

• Share Wi-Fi profile: Share Wi-Fi profiles you

have created with others.

• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi

networks, and other settings.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device

connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect

to a Wi-Fi network.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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

• Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

3. Tap 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:

• When your device is connected to another device

using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in

the Status bar.

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Bluetooth

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.

Note: The Bluetooth communication range is

approximately 30 feet.

Turn Bluetooth On or Off

Use the settings menu to turn your device’s

Bluetooth on or off.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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

Bluetooth on or off.

Bluetooth Status Indicator

Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth

connection status:

• When Bluetooth is turnedon, Bluetooth is

displayed in the Status bar.

Scan for Bluetooth 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 Apps >

Settings.

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

Bluetooth.

• When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for

nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.

• To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.

Making Your Device Visible to

Other Bluetooth Devices

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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

Bluetooth.

3. Tap the Checkbox under My device to make

your device visible to nearby devices.

4. Tap Bluetooth > More options >

Visibilitytimeout.

5. Select a time period for your device to remain

visible after you turn on visibility.

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Bluetooth

When you receive files from another device through

Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth

settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Bluetooth > More options >

Receivedfiles.

Change Your Device’s Name

Change the name others use when pairing with your

device through Bluetooth.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Bluetooth > More options >

Renamedevice.

3. Tap the current device name to edit it.

4. When finished, tap OK.

Pair Bluetooth Devices

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to

establish trusted connections between your device

and another Bluetooth device.

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 Apps >

Settings.

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

Bluetooth.

• Make sure that the target device is

discoverable, so that your device can find it.

Refer to the instructions that came with the

device to find out how to set it to discoverable

mode.

3. Tap Scan. Your device starts scanning for

Bluetooth devices within range.

4. Tap the name of the target device when you see

it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.

• Your device automatically tries to pair with the

target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter

the passcode supplied with the target device.

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.

Rename a Paired Device

Once you have paired your device to another

device, you can rename the paired device to make it

easier to recognize.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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

Bluetooth.

3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired

device, and then tap Rename.

4. Enter a new name, and tap OK.

Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)

When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two

devices no longer recognize each other. To connect

again, you have to pair the devices.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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

Bluetooth.

3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and

then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.

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Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot

Use Mobile hotspot and

tethering to share your device’s

Internet connection with other

devices.

Enable Mobile Hotspot

Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use

your device’s Internet connection.

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.

Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile hotspot has

no security applied, and any device can connect.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off.

Connect a Device to Your

Mobile Hotspot

Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to

your device’s Mobile hotspot.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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.

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.

• By default, the password is your device’s

phone number.

Allowed Devices List

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: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot

consumes battery power and uses data service. While

Mobile hotspot is active, your device’s applications

use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while

using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra

datacharges.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.

4. Tap More options > Allowed devices, and

then tap Add to enter the other device’s

Device name and MACaddress.

5. Tap OK to add the device.

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Password

You can change your Mobile hotspot password.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.

4. Tap More options > Configure hotspot.

5. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK and

enter a new password.

Configure Mobile Hotspot

Settings

Manage your Mobile hotspot security and

connecting settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap More options > Configure hotspot for the

following settings:

• Network SSID: View and change the name of

your Mobile hotspot.

• 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.

• Security: Choose the security level for your

Mobile hotspot.

• Password: If you choose a security level

that uses a password, enter the password. A

default password is displayed on the Mobile

hotspot screen.

• Show password: Display your password

instead of masking it.

• Show advanced options: Access advanced

options, including Broadcast channel, and

to specify the channel your device uses for

Mobile hotspot and maximum connections.

Timeout Settings

Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no

connected devices.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap More options > Timeout settings, and

then select and interval.

Tethering Your Device

You can use USB or Bluetooth tethering to share

your device’s Internet connection with a computer.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot, and choose a

tethering method:

• USB tethering: Connect the computer to the

device using the USB cable, and then tap

USBtethering to turn tethering on.

• Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth to pair

your device with the computer. For more

information, see Bluetooth.

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Airplane Mode

Airplane mode disconnects your

device from all networks and

turns off connectivity features,

such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.

While in Airplane mode, you

can use other features such as

playing music, watching videos,

and other offline applications.

Enable Airplane Mode

To enable or disable Airplane mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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.

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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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Data usage for options:

• Mobile data: Enable mobile data.

• Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data

connection is turned off when the specified

limit is reached.

• 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.

3. Tap More options for the following options:

• Restrict background data: Restrict some

apps and services from working unless you

are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

• Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a

Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi usage.

• 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.

• Mobile networks: Control your device’s

access to networks and mobile data service.

For more information, see Mobile Networks.

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Location

Some apps, such as Google

Maps, may require one or more

location services be turned on

for full functionality.

Locating Method

Before using any features that require location

assistance, you must enable your device’s location

services.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4. Tap Mode to select how your location is

determined:

• High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile

networks.

• Power saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile

networks (no GPS).

• GPS only: Uses GPS only.

5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections

for determining your location:

• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to

scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even

when Wi-Fi is turned off.

• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for

and connect to nearby devices automatically

through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is

turned off.

Recent Location Requests

Apps that have requested your location are listed

under Recent location requests.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to

view the app’s settings.

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your

Google Account for more options.

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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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4. Tap My places.

• Tap a category (Home, Work, Car, School,

orGym) to add a location.

• 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.

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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.

Enable NFC

Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data

with other NFC devices.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on NFC.

Android Beam

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on NFC.

4. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to turn

on Android Beam.

5. Touch the back of your device with another

NFC-capable device to transfer content.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on NFC.

4. Tap S Beam, and then tap On/Off to turn on

SBeam.

5. Touch the back of your device with another

NFC-capable device to transfer content.

Tap and Pay

Tap and pay allows you to select the default

payment application you want to use for making

purchases on your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on NFC.

4. Tap Tap and pay.

5. Choose the app that you want as your default.

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Nearby Devices

Share your media files with nearby devices through

Wi-Fi, Wi-FiDirect, or Mobile Hotspot.

Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can

access your data. Use this option with care.

To enable Nearby devices:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap NFC and sharing > Nearbydevices.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Nearby devices.

4. Set the following options:

• 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).

• Receive files from other devices: Warn if a

device attempts to upload data to your device.

5. Tap More options > Rename device to

rename your phone.

Printing

Print images and documents to Samsung printers

and other compatible printers (notincluded).

To set up a printer:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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.

Screen Mirroring

Share your device’s screen with another device.

To enable Screen Mirroring:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap NFC and sharing > ScreenMirroring.

• Available devices are listed.

3. Tap Scan to find more devices.

4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.

MirrorLink

Mirror your device’s display on your car’s

entertainment and information screen using a

USBconnection.

Note: To use this feature, your car system must

support MirrorLink.

To turn on MirrorLink:

1. Connect your device to your car’s system using

the USB cable.

2. On your device’s Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

3. Tap NFC and sharing > MirrorLink.

4. Tap Connect to vehicle via USB and follow the

prompts.

5. Tap More > MirrorLink device ID to view the

MirrorLink ID for your device.

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More Networks

The More networks settings

allow you to configure a variety

of connectivity settings for your

device.

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.

To enable nearby device scanning:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More networks > Nearbydevice scanning.

3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.

4. Tap an available device and follow the prompts.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More networks > Downloadbooster.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Download booster.

Mobile Networks

Control your device’s access to networks and

mobile data service.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More networks > Mobilenetworks for

options:

• 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 mode: Choose the network type to

use (LTE / CDMA or CDMA).

• Network operators: Choose available and

preferred networks.

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Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks

(VPNs).

Note: You must set a secured screen lock

before setting up a VPN. For more information,

seeSet a Screen Lock.

Add a VPN

Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN

connection to your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More networks > VPN.

3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect.

Edit or Delete a VPN

Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can

edit or delete the connection.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More networks > VPN.

3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to

edit ordelete.

4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.

– or –

Tap Delete to delete the VPN.

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Sounds and Notifications

Configure the sounds and

vibrations used to indicate

notifications, screen touches,

and other interactions.

Adjust the Volume

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications.

3. Under Sound, drag the sliders to set the default

volume for:

• Ringtone

• Media

• Notifications

• System

Change the Sound Mode

You can switch between sound modes while

preserving the individual sound settings you have

made.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,

and then choose a mode:

• 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

Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls,

notifications, and haptic feedback.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibration

intensity.

3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration

intensities.

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Vibrate When Ringing

Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when

you receive a call.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibrate when

ringing to enable this option.

Select a Default Ringtone

Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Ringtones.

3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.

– or –

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 Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

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.

Configure Other Sounds

Play tones when you tap the screen to make

selections.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds

for the following options:

• 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.

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Sound Quality and Effects

You can enable sound effects when connected to a

headset.

Note: Sound effects are only available when

headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset

(notincluded) is connected.

Choose from advanced sound options to customize

your audio experience.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound quality

and effects.

3. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to

customize your sound settings.

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.

Do Not Disturb

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.

To activate Do not disturb mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.

3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.

Scheduling

This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode

on or off automatically at scheduled times.

Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb

mode has been turned on manually.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.

3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days,

Start time, and End time.

Allow Exceptions

This option lets you customize which notifications

are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb

mode.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.

3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the

following options:

• No exceptions

• Alarms only

• Custom

Lock Screen Notifications

To define how notifications should be displayed on

your phone’s lock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications

on lock screen and select an option:

• Show content

• Hide content

• Do not show notifications

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Application Notifications

To set whether application notifications are

displayed:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notification

access.

3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable access to

notifications.

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Display and Wallpaper

Configure your display’s

brightness, screen timeout delay,

and other display settings.

Adjust the Screen Brightness

Adjust the screen brightness to suit your

surroundings or personal preference. You may also

want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery

power.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Brightness for

options:

• Tap Automatic brightness to allow the device

to adjust brightness automatically.

• Drag the Brightness level to set a custom

brightness level.

Note: You can also control Brightness from the

Notificationpanel.

Wallpaper

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens

with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or

choose from preloaded wallpapers.

To change wallpaper:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap 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.

• Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.

Change the Font Style and Size

You can set the font style and size for all text that is

displayed on the screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Font to choose a

font style and size.

• Tap Font style to change the font.

-Tap Download to find new fonts online.

• Tap Font size and tap a font size.

One-Handed Operation

Change the screen layout to accommodate

operating your device with one hand.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > One-handed

operation.

3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:

• 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.

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Screen Rotation

Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on

the orientation of your face.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen rotation to

turn the feature on.

Enable Smart Stay

The screen does not time out as long as you are

facing the front camera.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Smart stay to turn

the feature on.

Set the Screen Timeout

Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen mode and

choose a screen mode.

• Tap Adaptive display if you want your device

to automatically optimize the display to match

the type of image displayed and other criteria,

such as battery level.

– or –

Choose a specific type of screen mode based

on what you are viewing.

Auto Adjust the Screen Tone

Your device analyzes the images displayed on the

screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to

conserve battery power.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Auto adjust

screen tone to turn the featureon.

Daydream

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Daydream.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Daydream.

4. Configure options:

• 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 More options for additional options:

• Preview: See a demonstration of Daydream.

• Select when to daydream: Select when your

device can go into Daydream mode.

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LED Indicator

Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice

recording, or receiving notifications.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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 Back

remain lit after you tap them.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper.

3. Tap Increase touch sensitivity to turn the

feature on.

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Lock Screen

Secure your device and protect

your data with Lock Screen

settings.

Set a Screen Lock

It is recommended that you secure your device

using a Screen lock.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Lock Screen > Screen lock to select a

screen lock and level of security:

• 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.

• 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.

• Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition

to unlock the screen. This option provides

medium to high security.

• None: Never use a Lock screen.

3. Select your notification preferences, if you

choose a secured lock screen option:

• Show content

• Hide content

• Do not show notifications

4. Choose a screen lock option:

All Screen Locks

• 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

• 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.

• Make pattern visible: Display the pattern as

your draw it.

• Vibration feedback: Vibrate when the unlock

pattern is entered incorrectly.

Pattern, PIN, Password, and Fingerprint

• Lock automatically: Set a time-out for lock

screen.

• Lock instantly with power key: Lock the

screen by pressing the Power key.

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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.

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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 View all >

Edit.

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.

108 S Pen Settings

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S Pen Settings

Configure options and settings

for the S Pen.

Air Command

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 Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap S Pen > Air view.

3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.

4. Configure options for Air view.

OtherSPenSettings

To configure settings for the SPen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap S Pen to configure the following settings:

• 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.

For more information, see S Pen.

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Motions and Gestures

Control certain device actions

by moving your hand over the

screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Motions and gestures.

3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:

• 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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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.

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Accounts

Set up and manage accounts,

including your Google Account,

Samsung account, email, and

social networking accounts.

Depending on the account, you

can choose to synchronize your

calendar, contacts, and other

types of content.

Add an Account

You can add and manage all your email, social

networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > Add account.

3. Tap one of the account types.

4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and

set up the account.

Synchronize Accounts

You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and

other types of accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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.

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.

Note: Account settings and available features vary

between account types and service providers. Contact

your service provider for more information on your

account’s settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync

settings.

4. Tap other available options for the account type.

Remove an Account

You can remove accounts from your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

3. Tap the account, and then tap More options >

Removeaccount. Confirm if prompted.

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Cloud

Back up your personal data

using your Samsung Account or

Dropbox.

Using Your Samsung Account

To sync and back up content to your Samsung

account:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Cloud.

3. If you have not signed in to your Samsung

Account, tap Add Samsung account.

– or –

Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync

settings and backup options.

4. Tap to view the following Samsung account

information:

• Backup: Manage your back up and restore

options.

• Restore: Retrieve data from your Samsung

account.

Using Your Dropbox Account

For more information about Dropbox,

visitdropbox.com.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Cloud.

3. If you have not signed in to your Dropbox

account, tap Link Dropbox account.

– or –

Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync

settings and backup options.

4. Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.

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Backup and Reset

Back up your data to Google

servers. You can also reset your

device to its factory defaults.

Backup and Restore

Enable backup of your information to Google

servers.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

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.

Reset Network Settings

You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth

settings with Reset network settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network

settings.

3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Factory Data Reset

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.

To reset your device:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.

3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to

perform the reset.

Settings

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Easy Mode

Switch between the default

screen layout and a simpler

layout. The Easy Mode layout

has larger text and icons, making

for a more straightforward visual

experience.

To enable Easy Mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Easy mode, 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.

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115 Accessibility

Settings

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Accessibility

Accessibility services are special

features that make using the

device easier for those with

certain physical disabilities.

Note: You can download additional accessibility

applications from the Google Play store.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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.

• TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind

and low-vision users. Tap On/Off to turn the

feature on. Tap Settings for more options.

-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.

• 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.

• Font size: Set the font size.

• High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and

outline of fonts to increase the contrast with

the background.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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Settings

• 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.

117 Private Mode

Settings

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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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Private mode.

3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up

Private mode.

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Settings

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Finger Scanner

Use fingerprint recognition as an

alternative to entering passwords

in certain apps.

You can also use your fingerprint

to verify your identity when

logging in to your Samsung

account.

Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique

characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the

security of your device. The likelihood of the 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.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Finger scanner > Fingerprint manager.

• Swipe your finger over the Home key to

register your first fingerprint or to continue to

the next screen.

Add a Fingerprint

If no fingerprints are registered, the manager

automatically opens the Register fingerprint

screen. Otherwise:

► Tap Add and follow the instructions to

register a fingerprint and password.

Rename a Fingerprint

To rename a fingerprint:

► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap

Edit.

Delete a Fingerprint

To delete a fingerprint:

► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap

Delete.

Change Backup Password

To change the backup password for a fingerprint:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Finger scanner > Change backup

password.

3. Scan your fingerprint.

4. Enter a new backup password.

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Settings

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Fingerprint Verification

Fingerprint verification can be used for other

accounts accessed from your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Finger scanner for options.

• 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.

120 Language and Input Settings

Settings

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Language and Input Settings

Configure your device’s

language and input settings.

Language

You can select a default language for your device’s

menus and keyboards.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Language.

3. Select a language from the list.

Default Keyboard

You can select a default keyboard or input method.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input.

3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options:

• 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.

• 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.

Swype Keyboard

Configure options for using the Swype keyboard.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input.

3. Tap Swype for options:

• Settings: Configure basic options.

• 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.

• Languages: Set the current language.

Additional languages can be downloaded.

• Gestures: Learn about using Swype gestures.

• Help: View information on using Swype.

121 Language and Input Settings

Settings

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Google Voice Typing

Speak rather than type your text entries using

Google voice typing.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input.

3. Tap Google voice typing 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.

Handwriting Recognition

Language

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input.

3. Under Handwriting recognition, tap Language.

4. Tap More languages to select a newlanguage.

Text-To-Speech Options

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech

options for options:

• Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the

Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine.

Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for

options.

• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Read notifications

aloud.

3. Tap the checkbox to enable each option.

Pointer Speed

Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or

trackpad (not included).

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.

3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the

left to go slower.

4. Tap OK to save your setting.

122 Date and Time

Settings

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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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Date and time. The following options are

available:

• Automatic date and time: Receive date and

time updates from the wireless network.

• 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.

123 Safety Assistance

Settings

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Safety Assistance

Receive real-time information

about emergencies and severe

weather conditions.

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.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Safety assistance > Emergency mode.

3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.

Geo News

Receive information about weather, environmental

situations, and geological information for your

location during emergencies.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Safety assistance > Geo News.

3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.

• Geo News notification pop-ups: Receive

pop-up alerts.

Send Help Messages

Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when

you are in an emergency situation.

To enable this feature:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Safety assistance > Send help messages.

3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on and configure

the following options:

• Send pictures: Send photos taken with the

front and back cameras to your emergency

contacts.

• Send sound recording: Send a short audio

message to your emergency contacts.

To send a help message:

► Press the Power key quickly three times.

Manage Primary Contacts

Select contacts or create new ones to be your

emergency contacts. These contacts automatically

receive your help message.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Safety assistance > Manage primary

contacts.

3. Tap Create primary contact and choose one of

the following options:

• Create contact: Enter a name and phone

number for a new emergency contact.

• Select from contacts: Designate a contact to

be an emergency contact.

124 Accessories

Settings

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Accessories

Configure options when

using HDMI audio devices

(notincluded).

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Accessories for options.

• 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.

125 Battery

Settings

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Battery

View how battery power is used

for device activities.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Battery for options:

• 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.

126 Storage

Settings

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Storage

View the device memory and

usage. Mount, unmount, or

format an optional memory card

(not included).

Device Memory

View and manage the memory used by the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Storage.

• Device storage used out of the total space

available is displayed.

3. Tap Internal storage for the following:

• Total space: The total space in your device’s

memory.

• Available space: The amount of storage

space currently available.

• System memory: The minimum amount of

storage space required to run the system.

• 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.

4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content

stored on your device.

To increase available memory:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Storage > Internal storage.

3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all

apps.

4. Tap Delete to confirm.

Memory Card (SD Card)

Once a memory card (not included) has been

installed in your device, the card memory is

displayed as Total space and Available space.

Note: The SD card menu only appears when an

optional memory card is installed.

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.

Install a Memory Card

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.

127 Storage

Settings

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Mount 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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

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 Apps >

Settings.

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.

Format a Memory Card

Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should

back up your music and photo files that are stored on

the card because formatting the SD card deletes all

the stored data.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Storage > SD card > Format and follow the

prompts.

128 Security

Settings

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Security

Secure your device and protect

your data with Security settings.

Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application

installation privileges.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Security for options:

• Device administrators: Add or remove device

administrators.

• 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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Security for options:

• Protect encrypted data: Encrypt all data on

your device.

• Encrypt external SD card: Encrypt data on a

memory card (not included).

Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than

80 percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.

Find My Mobile

Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your

device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be

deleted remotely.

► To access your device remotely,

visitfindmymobile.samsung.com.

Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and

enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Security.

3. Under Find my mobile, the following options are

available:

• 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.

Passwords

Display password characters briefly as you type

them.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to turn

the feature on.

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Settings

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Security Update Service

Automatically receive security updates.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Security for options:

• Security policy updates: Automatically or

manually check for security policy updates.

-Automatic updates can also be limited to

only when your device is connected to a

Wi-Fi network.

• Send security reports: Use Wi-FI to send

security reports to Samsung for threat

analysis.

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Security for options:

• 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.

Advanced Security

Protect your device with these advanced security

options.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Security for options:

• Trust agents: Perform selected actions when

trusted devices are connected.

-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.

• 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.

-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.

130 Help

Settings

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Help

View tips and guidelines for

using your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Help for information about:

• New features

• Getting started

• Applications

• Settings

131 About Device

Settings

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About Device

View information about your

device, including current status,

legal information, hardware and

software versions, and more.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more

details:

• 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.

132 Application Manager

Settings

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Application Manager

You can download and install

new applications on your device.

Use Application manager

settings to manage your

downloaded and preloaded

applications.

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 Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Applicationmanager.

3. If you have disabled applications:

• Tap 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.

Manage Apps

You can view and update information about an

application, including memory usage, default

settings, and permissions.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Applicationmanager.

3. Tap an application to view and update

information about the application. The following

options are displayed:

• 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.

• Data usage: View mobile data usage.

• Permissions: View permissions granted to the

app for access to your device’s information.

• 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.

Note: Options may vary by application.

133 Default Applications

Settings

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Default Applications

If you have multiple applications

of the same type, such as email

apps, you can select one app to

be the default.

You can also use a simpler

Home screen that provides

an easier user experience for

first-time smartphone users.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Defaultapplications.

3. Tap the following to choose default apps:

• Browser app: Choose a default browser app.

• Calling app: Choose a default calling app.

• Messaging app: Choose a default messaging

(text and multimedia) app.

• Set as default: Choose default apps for other

functions.

• Home: Choose a Home screen type.

• Device assistance app: Choose an app that

provides assistance for using your device.

134 Application Settings

Settings

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Application Settings

Shortcuts to the settings for

various apps are available in one

convenient location.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Application settings.

3. Tap one of the following to display the settings

for the selected app:

• Calendar

• Call

• Contacts

• Email

• Gallery

• Internet

• Messages

• S Voice

• Google