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Getting Started
Know Your Device Settings
Table of Contents Getting Started Front View
Earpiece
Status light
Volume key
Recent Home key/Finger scanner
Power key
Front camera
Proximity sensors
Edge screen
Back Here are some key features on the front and sides of your device Back View
Microphone
Flash
Speaker
S Pen Microphone
Infrared transmitter
Headset jack
Rear camera
Heart rate sensor
USB charger/Accessory port Here are some key features found on the back and sides of your device This section helps you to assemble your device
Remove the Back Cover Replace the SIM Card
Install a Memory Card Install the Battery
Replace the Back Cover Charge the Battery When to Charge the Battery Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
Turn the Device Off
Restart a Non-ResponsiveDevice Initial Set Up
Secure Your Device
Lock the Device
Unlock the Device Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Google Account Know Your Device Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device
Status bar
Widget
App shortcuts
Phone shortcut
App folder
Apps list
Home screen indicator Home Screen Features Manage Home Screens Wallpapers
Widgets
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
Remove a Widget App Shortcuts
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
Remove a Shortcut
Folders
Create a Folder Remove a Folder from a Home Screen Status Icons Notification Icons Navigation
Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device
Touchscreen Navigation
Tap
Touch and Hold
Swipe Drag
Pinch and Spread
Motions and Gestures Common Options Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
View all
Clear notifications View the Notification Panel Quick Settings
Notification Panel Settings Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time
Multi window tray
Tray controls
Window controls Activate Multi Window
Using Multi Window Window Controls
Controls Customize Multi Window
Create a Window Group
Choose Apps to Display in the
Multi Window Tray Multi Window Settings Customize App Shortcuts Quick Tools
Edge Screen Settings The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions
S Pen button
Remove S Pen Air View
Direct Pen Input Configure S Pen Settings
Replace the S Pen Tip Air Command Action Memo Create an Action Memo Link an Action Memo
Screen Off Memo Smart Select
Screen Write S Note
Add Shortcuts Enter Text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking
Use the Samsung Keyboard
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys Predictive Text
Configure the Samsung Keyboard Use Google Voice Typing
Delete text
Configure Google Voice Typing Use Swype
Configure Swype Emergency Mode
Activate Emergency Mode
Turn Off Emergency Mode Use Emergency Mode Calling
Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services Phone Screen
Tabs
Voicemail
Keypad
Voice command
Call
More options
Delete
Video call Phone Features
Access Phone
Display Your Phone Number Call Settings Make a Call
Dial a Number from Your Contacts List
Dial a Recent Number Wi-FiCalling
Video Calls
Answer or Reject a Call End a Call
Options During a Call
Multitask While on a Call
Adjust the Call Volume
Listen with the Speaker or
Bluetooth Headset Place a New Call While on a Call
Call Waiting
Video Call Options Call Log
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
Delete a Call from the Call Log
Add a Call to the Reject List Speed Dial
Create a Speed Dial
Use Speed Dial to Make a Call Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment Emergency Calls
Make an Emergency Call
Call Emergency Services from a Locked Screen Swipe Lock Screen
Secure Lock Screens Set up and configure your voicemail
Set Up Your Voicemail
Access Your Voicemail
Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone Applications Apps List
Access Apps
Download and Install New Apps Uninstall or Disable Apps
Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
Hide or Show Apps
Show Hidden Apps Apps List Options Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google
Chrome
Drive
Gmail Google
Google Now
Google+
Hangouts Maps
Photos
Play Books
Play Games Play Movies & TV
Play Music
Play Newsstand
Play Store
Voice Search YouTube Verizon
Enjoy these apps from Verizon Wireless
Caller Name ID
Cloud
Message+
Mobile Hotspot My Verizon Mobile
NFL Mobile
Setup Wizard
Slacker Radio
Voice Mail
VZ Navigator
VZ Protect Additional Apps
Amazon
Amazon Kindle
Audible
Facebook
Flipboard
go90 Hancom Office
Help
IMDb
Instagram
Peel Smart Remote PEN.UP
Samsung Milk Music Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions
Basic Operation
Additional Functions Scientific Calculator Calendar
Manage your events and tasks
Calendar View
Create an Event or Task Share an Event
Delete an Event or Task
Calendar Settings Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app
Switch
cameras
More settings
Record video
Take a picture
Shooting mode
Gallery Camera Features
Take Pictures Shooting Mode Camera and Video Settings •Review pictures: Set to show pictures or videos after taking them
•Manage shortcuts: Edit your quick settings shortcuts
•Reset settings: Reset the camera settings
Front Camera Only
•Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened faces for gentler images
Save as flipped: Save the
Rear Camera Only
White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a
Video stabilization: Activate
Applications
Camera and Video Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms
Alarm
Create an Alarm Delete an Alarm
World Clock Stopwatch
Timer Contacts
Manage Contacts
Find a Contact Add a Contact
Edit a Contact
Share a Name Card Link Contacts
Unlink Contacts
Delete Contacts Favorites
Mark Contacts as Favorites
Remove Contacts from Favorites
Create a Shortcut to a Favorite Groups
Create a Group
Rename a Group Add Contacts to a Group
Send a Message or Email to a Group
Delete a Group
Contacts Settings Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app
Configure Email Accounts
Refresh Your Email Account View Multiple Email Accounts
Remove Email Accounts
Email Settings Emergency Alerts Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos
View Images and Videos
Zoom In or Out Play Videos
Trim Segments of a Video
Edit Images Share Images and Videos
Delete Images and Videos
Gallery Settings Internet
Access to the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser
Access the Internet
Command Keys
View a Web Site Browser Tabs
Bookmarks
Save and Open Bookmarks
Saved Pages View History
Share Pages
Secret Mode Internet Settings Message+
This section describes how to create and send a message using Message+
Create and Send Messages Read Messages
Reply to Messages
Delete Messages Delete Conversations
Protect a Message from Deletion Messages
Types of Messages Create and Send Messages View New Messages
Message Search Messages Settings Music Player
Change player
Favorite
Playback position
Shuffle Time elapsed Playback controls
Volume
Adjust volume
Sound quality and effects
Repeat
Song length Music Player Features Listen to Music My Files
File Groups My Files Options
Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders S Health
Before You Start Exercising When in Doubt — Check It Out S Note
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
Create a Note Note Tools
Edit a Note View Action Memos S Voice
Access S Voice
S Voice Settings Scrapbook
Edit the Scrapbook Scrapbook Settings Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device
Time elapsed
Change players
Screen ratio
Video length
Playback controls Video Player Features
Access the Video Player
Use Pop-UpPlayer Change the Video Screen Size Voice Recorder
Record voice memos and notes
Create a Voice Recording Manage Recordings Settings Access Settings
Categories of Settings
Search for Settings Customize Quick Settings Airplane Mode
Enable Airplane Mode Wi-FiSettings
Turn Wi-FiOn or Off
Wi-FiStatus Indicators Wi-FiNetworks
Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork Wi-FiOptions Wi-FiDirect
Wi-FiDirect Status Indicator Bluetooth
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
Bluetooth Status Indicator
Scan for Bluetooth Devices Pair Bluetooth Devices
Rename a Paired Device Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
Make Your Device Visible to Other Bluetooth Devices
Review Files Received Using Bluetooth
Change Your Device’s Name Data Usage Advanced Calling
Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from Verizon
Activate Advanced Calling
Activate Wi-FiCalling More Networks
Nearby Device Scanning
Download Booster Mobile Networks Allowed Devices List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Timeout Settings
Tethering
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Add a VPN
Connect to a VPN
Disconnect from a VPN
Edit or Delete a VPN NFC
Enable NFC
Android Beam S Beam
Tap and Pay
Nearby Devices Screen Mirroring MirrorLink Sound and Notification
Adjust the Volume
Sound Mode Vibration Intensity
Vibrate When Ringing
Ringtones
Vibrations Notification Ringtone
Other Sounds
Sound Quality and Effects Do Not Disturb
Scheduling
Allow Exceptions Notifications on Lock Screen
Application Notifications
Notification Access Display Settings
Adjust the Screen Brightness
Change the Font Style and Size
Screen Rotation Smart Stay
Screen Timeout
Screen Mode
Auto Adjust Screen Tone Daydream
LED Indicator
Touch Key Light Duration Increase Touch Sensitivity Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper
You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers Lock Screen
Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen settings
Set a Screen Lock Multi Window Settings
Turn on the Multi window feature Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification Panel Manage Panels Express Me
Information Stream Night Clock
Edge Screen Text
Edge Screen Timeout
Notifications Use Edge Screen On Left One-HandedOperation
Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand Storage
Device Memory Memory Card (SD Card)
Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card
Format a Memory Card Battery
View how battery power is used for device activities
Apps and System Usage Power Saving Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications on your device
Application Manager
Application Manager Options Manage Apps Default Applications
Application Settings Easy Mode Private Mode
Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device
Private mode is only available for certain applications
Set Up Private Mode Location Settings
Locating Method Recent Location Requests
Location Services Location Sources Security
Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings
Phone Administration
Encryption Find My Mobile
SIM Card Lock
Passwords Security Update Service
Credential Storage Advanced Security Finger Scanner
Register a Fingerprint
Add a Fingerprint Rename a Fingerprint
Delete a Fingerprint
Change Backup Password
Fingerprint Verification Language and Input
Configure your device’s language and input settings
Language
Default Keyboard Samsung Keyboard
Swype Keyboard Google Voice Typing
Handwriting Recognition Text-to-SpeechOptions
Read New Notifications Aloud
Pointer Speed Backup and Reset
Backup and Restore
Personal Data
Reset Settings Reset Network Settings
Factory Data Reset Motions and Gestures Configure options and settings for the S Pen
Air Command S Pen Settings Accounts
Add an Account
Synchronize Accounts Account Settings
Remove an Account Date and Time Accessibility •Hover zoom: Magnify content by hovering the S Pen over it
Hearing
•Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy
•Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids
•Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone
Dexterity and interaction
•Air wake up: Wake up your device by waving your hand over the sensor
•Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action
Settings
Accessibility More settings
•Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls
Services
Settings
Accessibility Safety Assistance
Receive real‑time information about emergencies and severe weather conditions
Emergency Mode
Geo News Send Help Messages
Manage Emergency Contacts Accessories
Configure options when using HDMI audio devices Printing Help
View tips and guidelines for using your device About Phone System Updates
Use System updates to update your device’s software