Samsung Galaxy S7 User manual

U S ER MANU A L

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Table of contents

Special features

1

Getting started

3

Front view

4

Back view

6

Set up your device

7

Assemble your device

8

Install a SIM card and memory card

8

Charge the battery

9

Start using your device

11

Use the Setup Wizard

11

Lock or unlock your device

12

Add a Google account

12

Add a Samsung account

13

Add an email account

13

Transfer data from your old device

13

Set up your voicemail

14

Learn about your device

15

Navigation

16

Tap

16

Double-tap

16

Touch and hold

16

Swipe

16

Drag

17

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Pinch and spread

Common options

Home screen

Customize your Home screen

App shortcuts

Use folders

Wallpapers

Themes

Icons

Widgets

Home screen settings

Easy mode

Status bar

Status bar display

Notification panel

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

View the Notification panel

28

Quick settings

28

Edge screen

29

Edge panels

29

Edge lighting

32

Quick reply

34

About Edge screen

34

Always On Display

35

AOD themes

35

Fingerprint scanner

36

Register a fingerprint

36

Fingerprint management

36

Fingerprint verification

37

Multi window

38

Window controls

39

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Multi window settings

Enter text

Toolbar functions

Configure the Samsung keyboard

Use Google voice typing

Emergency mode

Activate Emergency mode

Emergency mode features

Turn off Emergency mode

Apps

Using apps

Access apps

Add an apps shortcut

Search for apps

Galaxy Essentials

39

40

41

43

44

45

46

47

48

Uninstall or disable apps

48

Sort apps

49

Create and use folders

49

App settings

50

Samsung apps

52

Calculator

52

Calendar

54

Camera and video

57

Clock

63

Contacts

67

Email

74

Galaxy Apps

77

Gallery

78

Google apps

83

Internet

85

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Memo

Messages

My Files

Phone

Samsung Gear

Samsung Health

Samsung Pay

Samsung+

SmartThings

S Voice

Settings

Access Settings

Search for Settings

Connections

Wi-Fi

89

90

93

95

106

107

109

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network

117

Wi-Fi preferences

118

Wi-Fi Direct

119

Share files with Wi-Fi Direct

119

Receive files with Wi-Fi Direct

119

Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct

120

Bluetooth

120

Rename a paired device

121

Share files with Bluetooth

121

Receive files with Bluetooth

121

Unpair from a Bluetooth device

122

Phone visibility

122

Data usage

122

Enable Data saver

122

Monitor mobile data

123

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Monitor Wi-Fi data

123

Location services

130

Airplane mode

124

NFC and payment

124

Android Beam

124

Tap and pay

125

Mobile hotspot

125

Change the mobile hotspot password

126

Allowed devices list

126

Configure mobile hotspot settings

127

Timeout settings

127

Wi-Fi sharing

127

Tethering

128

Mobile networks

128

Location

129

Recent location requests

129

Nearby device scanning

130

Connect to a printer

131

MirrorLink

131

Virtual Private Networks

132

Manage a VPN

132

Connect to a VPN

133

Sounds and vibration

134

Sound mode

135

Easy mute

135

Vibrations

136

Volume

136

Use Volume keys for media

136

Media volume limiter

137

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Ringtone

Notification sounds

Do not disturb

System sounds

Key-tap feedback

Sound quality and effects

Separate app sound

Notifications

Manage notifications

Smart alert

Display

Screen off settings

Screen brightness

Blue light filter

137

138

139

140

141

142

143

144

145

Font and screen zoom

145

Screen quality

146

LED indicator

146

Smart stay

146

One-handed mode

147

Device maintenance

148

Quick optimization

149

Battery

149

Performance mode

150

Storage

150

Memory card (SD card)

150

Mount a memory card

151

Remove a memory card

151

Format a memory card

152

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Memory

Language and input

Change the device language

Default keyboard

Google Voice typing

Manage on-screen keyboards

Physical keyboards

Autofill service

Text-to-speech options

Pointer speed

Date and time

Report diagnostic information

Reset

Reset settings

Reset network settings

152

153

154

155

156

157

158

Factory data reset

159

Factory reset protection

160

Auto restart

161

System updates

161

Lock screen and security

162

Screen lock types

163

Set a secure screen lock

163

Biometric locks

164

Lock screen and AOD settings

165

Google Play Protect

165

Find My Device

166

Security update

166

Install unknown apps

166

Samsung Pass

167

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Private Mode

Secure Folder

App permission monitor

Secure startup

Encrypt SD card

View passwords

Security update service

Device administration

Credential storage

Advanced security settings

Accounts

Samsung Cloud

Add an account

Account settings

167

168

169

170

171

173

174

175

Remove an account

175

Backup and restore

176

Samsung account

176

Google account

176

Google settings

177

Accessibility

178

Vision

179

Hearing

180

Dexterity and interaction

181

More accessibility settings

182

Accessibility services

182

Other settings

183

Help

184

Fast wireless charging

184

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Manage game features

Device assistance app

Dual messenger

About phone

Getting help

Videos

Smart Simulator

Tips and Tricks

Samsung Care

Legal

Legal information

Intellectual property

Open source software

184

185

186

187

Di

sc

laimer of warranties; exclusion of

liability

Modification of software

Samsung Knox

Maintaining water and dust resistance

Restricting children’s access to

your mobile device

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195

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msung Electronics America, Inc.

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Special features

Learn about your mobile device’s

special features.

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Fingerprint scanner

Use your fingerprint 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.

For more information, see Fingerprint scanner on

page 36.

Edge screen

The Galaxy S7 edge is equipped with the Edge screen

feature, which provides a variety of useful tools. See

Edge screen on page 29.

Water and dust resistances

This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection

rating system. See Maintaining water and dust

resistance on page 192.

Sp

ecial features

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Getting started

Learn about your mobile device

hardware, assembly procedures,

and how to get started using your

new device.

Front view

Devices andsoftwareare constantly evolving —theillustrations yousee here areforreference only.

Getting started 4

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Proximity sensor Volume keys

–

Turns off the screen and disables touch

functionality during a call when the device is

in close proximity to the body.

–

Adjust the volume for ringtones, media,

notifications, and system sounds. For more

information, see Volume on page 136.

–

Turns

the

screen

back

on

and

enables

touch

functionality

during

a

call

when

the

device

is

outside

a

specific

range

from

the

body.

–

In the camera app, press a volume key to take

a photo.

l Power key

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Press to turn the screen on or off.

–

Press and hold to select a power control

option.

Getting started 5

Heart rate sensor

Speaker

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Microphone

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Flash

~----

Headset

jack

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USB

charger/Accessory port

Back view

Devices andsoftwareare constantly evolving —theillustrations yousee here areforreference only.

Getting started 6

Set up your device

Learn how to set up your deviceforthefirst time.

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Assemble your device

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly

procedures, and how to get started using your new

device.

Install a SIM card and

memory card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are

provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use

your previous SIM card. Contact your service provider

for more details.

Warning: Small components such as SIM cards and

memory cards can pose a choking risk. Please be

careful when handling these cards to avoid

damaging them.

Y

ou can install an optional microSD

™

memory card

(not included) to add more memory space to your

device. A memory card can be installed at any time.

It is not necessary to install it prior to using the

device.

C

aution: Be careful when using the removal tool to

eject an internal card tray.

1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the

SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until

the tray pops out.

2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold

contacts facing down.

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3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold

contacts facing down.

4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into

the slot.

Charge the battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.

A charger (charging head and USB cable) is included

with the device for charging the battery from any

standard outlet.

Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port

before inserting a power connector to charge your

device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your

device may operate abnormally. For example, it may

charge more slowly or overheat.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the

device while charging.

Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved

by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for

your device to maximize battery life. Using other

accessories may void your warranty and may cause

damage.

Set up your device 9

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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.

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