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

Home Screen

Notification icons Status icons

Status bar

Widget

Home screen indicator

App shortcuts

Apps folder

Apps list

• App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications.

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Apps folder: For your convenience, there are several applications that are grouped into a folder on the main Home screen.

• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your applications.

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Home screen indicator: Indicates which

Home screen is presently displayed. Swipe across the screen to the right to open Flipboard Briefing.

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

• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left).

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Status icons: Display information about the device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, the time, and more.

• Widget: Self-contained application (not a shortcut) that runs on the Home screen.

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The Home screen is the starting point for using 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 apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home screens in a different order.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

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Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens, and then tap Add.

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Remove a screen: Touch and hold on 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 displays when you press the

Home key.

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

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

To activate this feature, tap the check box at the top center of the screen.

Wallpapers

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


2. Tap Wallpapers.

For more information, see

Wallpaper in Settings.

To access Wallpaper settings:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings > PERSONAL > Wallpaper.

Widgets

Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a

Home screen. There are all 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

1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and then tap Widgets.

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

Home screen, and then release it.

Remove a Widget

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.


Themes

Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your phone.


2. Tap Themes.


Themes in Settings.

To access Theme settings:


Settings > PERSONAL > Themes.

Screen Grid

Change the number of icons that can be placed on each Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions.


2. Tap Screen grid.

3. Tap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) to preview its appearance. The numbers indicate how many icons can be placed horizontally by how many icons can be placed vertically.

4. Tap APPLY to apply the selected dimensions.

App Shortcuts

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

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

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 a folder on a Home screen.

1. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box appears.

2. Release the app icon to create the folder.

• Tap Enter folder name to enter a name for the folder.

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Tap Palette to change the color.

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

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

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.

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.


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 is fully charged.

Battery is low.

Battery is charging.

Vibrate mode is enabled.

Mute mode is enabled.

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

Signal strength.

Wi-Fi is active.

No wireless network is available.

NFC (Near-Field Communication) is enabled.

Notification Icons

Missed call.

Call in progress.

Call is on hold.

Call is using speakerphone.

New email has arrived.

New Gmail has arrived.

New voicemail message has been received.

New text or multimedia message has arrived.

Download of a file or app is in progress.

File is being uploaded or sent.

Location service (GPS) is active.

App updates are available from the

Google Play store.

App updates are complete.

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Navigation

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device, and basics for how to customize screens by editing, sharing, and deleting items.

Touchscreen Navigation

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

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

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Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text.

• Tap an item to select it.

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Tap an app icon to launch the application.

Touch and Hold

Touch and hold onscreen items to activate them.

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

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Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

Swipe

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

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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 drag to move it to a new location.

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

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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.

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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 more information, see

Motions and Gestures in Settings.

To access Motions and Gestures settings:


Settings > DEVICE > Motions and gestures.

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Common Options

The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.

• MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This will often allow you to select items to delete or share.

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DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. You can often tap a check box at the top of the screen to select all.

• SHARE: Tap to select items to share, and a sharing method. You can often tap a check box at the top of the screen to select all.

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EDIT: Tap to customize the screen.

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S Pen

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

Remove S Pen

The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access.

1. Push the S Pen inward until it pops out of the device.

2. Slide the S Pen out the rest of the way 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 nib 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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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 the Handwriting icon. 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.

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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.

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Tap DRAWING MODE to draw images.

4. When finished, tap DONE.

S Pen

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:


Settings > DEVICE > S Pen.

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.

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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:

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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.

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

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S Note: Create, manage and edit notes on your device.

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

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 or CANCEL in order to close the memo.

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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:

• Pen: Tap to change the pen color.

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

3. Tap MORE for additional options:

• Share: Choose a sharing method to share the action memo.

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Link to action: Turn written text into actions.

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

• Pin to Home screen: A smaller version of the action memo will appear on the Home screen.

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

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

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Discard: Exit the Action memo without saving.

4. 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.

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 displays, tap the action you want to take. Options include Phone, Contacts,

Messages, Email, Internet, Map, and Task.

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.

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 action memo to the

S Note app.

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Tap CANCEL to discard the action memo.


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 select content. The following options are available:

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Write: Add notes to the screen using the S

Pen.

• Share: Choose a sharing method to share your content.

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Save in Scrapbook: Save the content in the

Scrapbook app.

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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.

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

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Undo: Tap to undo the last action.

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

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

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Share: Choose a sharing method to share your content.

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Save in Scrapbook: Save the content in the

Scrapbook app.

• Save in Gallery: Save the content to the

Gallery app.

S Note

Create notes and edit Action memos.

To access S Note:

► Tap Air command > S Note.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Note.


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.

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To delete an app shortcut tap Remove.

3. Tap Back to save your selection.


Notification Panel

Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.

Edit Notification panel

Settings

Quick settings

Screen brightness

Notification card

Clear notifications

• Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications.

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Edit Notification panel: Tap to change settings for the Notification panel, including which

Quick settings buttons are visible.

• Notification card: Tap to see details about a notification. Swipe a notification card to the right to dismiss it.

• Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a feature. Swipe to the left to see more settings.

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Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust screen brightness. Tap Auto to have the phone set the screen brightness.

• Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen.

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View the Notification Panel

1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the

Notification panel.

2. Swipe down the list of notifications to see details.

• Tap an item to open it.

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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 provides quick access to device functions such as

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

To view additional Quick settings:

► On the Notification panel, swipe left or right across the visible icons.

To customize the Quick settings that appear:

► On the Notification panel, tap EDIT.

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Multi Window

Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

Controls

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 any screen, touch and hold Recent.

2. If you are currently using an app that supports

Multi window, tap another app to add it in split screen view.

- or -

Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view.

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You can also launch recently used apps directly into

Multi window view:

1. Tap Recent.

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

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

3. Other recently used apps that support

Multi window appear below the launched app. Tap the 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 application window and tap Controls in the middle of the window border.

Controls

Switch windows: Switch locations between

Multi window applications.

Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another.

Not all applications support this feature.

Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window. This turns the app into a circular, movable icon that can be opened by tapping on it.

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

Close app: Close the selected application.

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Enter Text

Text can be entered using an onscreen keyboard or by speaking.

Use the Samsung Keyboard

Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.

Predictive text

Options

Predictive Text

Predictive text suggest words matching your text entries, and, optionally, completes common words automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries.

Special Keys

Tap to insert numbers and symbols.

Touch and hold Options to:

Use Google voice typing.

Use your handwriting to enter text.

Access the clipboard.

Insert an emoji.

Access keyboard settings.

Note: The available Options keys depend on the application in use. Not all options are available for all apps.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard

To customize the Samsung Keyboard:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings > SYSTEM > Language and input.

2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.

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Use Swype

Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus 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”.

Use Google Voice Typing

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

Enable Swype

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:



2. Tap Swype for options.

Languages

1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice

typing.

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You may need to touch and hold Options

(left of the Space key) to find it.

2. Speak your text.

Note: Tap Languages to change the language or download additional languages for use with Google voice typing.

Configure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google Voice Typing:



2. Tap Google voice typing for options.

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