SAMSUNG Smartphone Galaxy User Manual

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SAMSUNG CARE

How can we help you?GET TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

To access user manuals, tips and more visit samsung.com/us/support

ASK THE COMMUNITY

To ask questions and get solutions from otherSamsung customers visit us.community.samsung.com

For hardware or software support call us at 800.SAMSUNG or visit samsung.com/us/support/contact
To find a service location near you visit support-us.samsung.com/cyber/locator/asc_locator.jsp

About your phone

Set up your phone

Your SIM card may be pre-installed.

Note: 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.

REMOVE SIM/microSD TRAYUse the tool to open the SIM/microSD card tray.

INSERT SIM/microSD CARD Slide the SIM card and the optional microSD card into the tray with the gold contacts facingdown. microSD card sold separately

CHARGE YOUR DEVICEBefore turning on your phone, charge it fully.

Customize your phone

Pinch a home screen to change the look and feel of your device.

Wallpapers: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens.
Themes: Change the look for system screens and icons.
Widgets: Drag a widget to an empty space on the Home screen for quick access to applications.
Home screen settings: Customize the look of the Home screen.

Additional customization options From a home screen, swipe up, and tap Settings to customize, connect or turn on options to personalize your phone:

CONNECTIONSConnect to a Wi-Fi network, Bluetooth device and other connection options.SOUNDS AND VIBRATIONSet device volume and notification sounds.DISPLAYCustomize the home screen and display brightness.LOCK SCREENSelect a screen lock type and set security options.

Bixby

Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, search and access content on your phone and on the Internet.To launch Bixby, from the home screen, swipe right. Note: For more information about Bixby, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/ app/Bixby.

Search

From the home screen swipe up, and search for apps, settings, contacts, and more. Create an apps shortcut Touch and hold an app icon and tap Add shortcut to home. Create an apps folder Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag and drop it on top of another app icon.

Calls

To make a call, tap ]

Phone.

Touch and hold to access voicemail.
Tap to make a phone call.
To answer a call, touch and slide
To reject and route a call to your voicemail, touch and slide
To end a call, touch and slide

Contacts

Create a contact

From the Home screen, swipe up and tapContacts.
Tap to add a new contact.
Enter the desired information and tap SAVE to store the new entry.

Edit a contact

From the Home screen, swipe up and tap Contacts.
Tap a contact name from the list and tap Details > EDIT.
Edit the desired information and tap SAVE.

Delete a contact

From the Home screen, swipe up and tap Contacts.
Touch and hold a contact name from the list and tap DELETE.

Messages

Create and send a message

From the Home screen, tap Messages > New message .
Enter a phone number or contact name in the Recipient field.Note: If entering a phone number, press to add the phone number as a recipient.
Tap START to compose a message.
Tap Enter message and enter your text.

Tap to add an attachment.
Touch and hold to create an audio message.
Tap to add a sticker or a GIF.5. Tap to send the message.

Camera

Capture a photo or record a video

From the Home screen, tap Camera.
Tap to take a photo.
Drag left or right to zoom in or out.
Tap or swipe up to take selfies.
Swipe right or left to select a shooting mode.
Tap to record a video
Tap to capture a picture while recording a video.
Tap to pause a recording.
Tap to finish recording a video.

Connections

Connect to Bluetooth1. From the Home screen, swipe up and tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Bluetooth ® .3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.4. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if required, and tap OK.When connected displays in the status bar.

Connect to Wi-Fi1. From the Home screen, swipe up and tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Wi-Fi ® .3. Tap a network and enter the password if prompted. When connected displays in the status bar.

Learn more

Need help?The Help feature gives access to the user manual and information on how to use your device.To open, from the Home screen, swipe up and tap Settings > Help