Getting Started

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

Front View

Proximity Sensor

Status light

Volume keys

Earpiece

Front camera

Power key

Recent Back

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Back: Return to the previous screen or close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

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Earpiece: Listen to a call.

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

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Home key: Return to the Home screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.

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Power key: Lock or wake up the screen. Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane Mode and Emergency

Mode.

Home key

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Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects near the device.

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Recent apps: Display recent apps or touch and hold for Home screen options.

• Status light: Display a red light when charging or the battery is low, a blue light when a notification has arrived or you are voice recording, and a green light when fully charged.

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Volume keys: Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio.

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Back View

Rear camera

SIM tray

Flash

Heart rate sensor

S Pen

Microphone

Speaker

• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a photo or recording video.

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Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

(not included).

• Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate via your fingertip when using the S Health app.

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Microphone: Record audio and detects voice commands.

Headset jack

USB charger/Accessory port

• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.

• S Pen: Storage compartment for the S Pen.

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SIM tray: Store the SIM card. For more information, see

Install the SIM Card .

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Speaker: Play music and other sounds.

• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the

Charger/USB cable (included) and other optional accessories (not included).

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Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.

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 will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your 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.

Charge the Battery

Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive

Fast Charging charger that came with your phone.

This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that support Adaptive

Fast Charging.

Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM card slot.

1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM tray, and push until the tray pops out.

2. Place the SIM card on the tray, and slide the tray back into the slot.

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

Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is not detected.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

Note: This device is also compatible with

Samsung-approved wireless charging devices-sold separately.

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When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is weak 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 upper 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 .

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Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off

Turn the Device On

► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up.

Turn the Device Off

1. Press and hold the Power key until the

Device options menu displays.

2. Tap Power off.

Reset the Device

Should your device stop 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.

Configure Your Phone

When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a few things.

1. As each screen is displayed, follow the instructions on each screen to set up that particular feature.

2. Tap NEXT, SKIP, or LATER to progress to the next screen.

Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of on-screen items to improve accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable

Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly three times (triple-press).

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.

► To unlock your device, press the Power key or

Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen.

Set Up a Secure Screen Lock

The default Screen lock is Swipe which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see

Set a Screen Lock

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Set Up Accounts on Your Device

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.

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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

.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings

> Accounts > Add account > Google.

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.

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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

.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings

> Accounts > Add account > Samsung account.

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