Samsung galaxy S6 edge User manual

Category
Smartphones
Type
User manual
User Guide
Guía del Usuario
GH68-43554F Printed in USA
User Guide
SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.
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Legal Notices
Legal Notices
Warning: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive toxicity. For more information, please call
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by
or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is
proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade
secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and
related documentation and other works of authorship.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover,
you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to
create source code from the software. No title to or
ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property
shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Open Source Software
Some software components of this product
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser GeneralPublic
License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and
other open source licenses. Toobtain the source code
covered under the opensource licenses, please visit:
http://opensource.samsung.com.
Disclaimer of Warranties;
Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY
PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE
PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND
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Legal Notices
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WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE
PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR
QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE
PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED
THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE,
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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED
TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS
OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Modification of Software
SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE
ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR
EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR
MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS
TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY
NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN
SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.
IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU
ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE
DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL
BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE
WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED
TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN
CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE
TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.
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Legal Notices
Samsung KNOX
Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and
is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security
with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee
may be required. For more information about Knox,
please refer to:
www.samsung.com/us/knox. [030115]
Samsung Electronics America
(SEA), Inc
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone:
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address:
www.samsung.com
©2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung, Galaxy, Galaxy Note, S Pen, Multiwindow,
and SHealth are registered trademarks of
SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.
Do you have questions about your
Samsung Mobile Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a
new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System)
at: www.samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
less than the specified capacity because the operating
system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.
Nuance
®
, VSuite
, and the Nuance logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance
Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United
States and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth
®
word mark, figure mark (stylized “B
Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark
and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are
wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.
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Legal Notices
Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo,
Google Play, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Music,
Google Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube,
and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the WirelessFidelity
Alliance, Inc.
Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype,
Inc.
Online Legal Information
The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty
guide for your device can be found at:
English
www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish
www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User Licensing
Agreement for your device can be found online at:
www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA3.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ........................................................... 1
Front View .........................................................................2
Back View .........................................................................4
Assemble Your Device ...................................................6
Set Up Your Device .........................................................9
Secure Your Device ......................................................10
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..............................11
Know Your Device .................................................. 12
Home Screen .................................................................13
Status Bar .......................................................................20
Edge Screen ..................................................................22
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ............................27
Notification Panel ..........................................................29
Multi Window ..................................................................31
Enter Text ........................................................................34
Calling ............................................................................ 38
Make and Answer Calls ...............................................39
Applications ................................................................ 46
Apps Screen...................................................................47
Google Applications .....................................................51
Verizon Applications .....................................................54
Other Applications ........................................................57
Calculator ........................................................................59
Calendar ..........................................................................60
Camera and Video ........................................................62
Clock ................................................................................67
Contacts ..........................................................................69
Email ................................................................................75
Emergency Alerts ..........................................................77
Gallery .............................................................................78
Memo ...............................................................................81
Message+ ........................................................................82
Messages ........................................................................85
Music Player ...................................................................89
My Files ...........................................................................91
S Health ...........................................................................94
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S Voice ............................................................................96
Video Player ...................................................................97
Voice Recorder ..............................................................99
Settings .......................................................................101
How to Use Settings .................................................. 102
Airplane Mode ............................................................. 104
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct ................................................ 105
Bluetooth ...................................................................... 109
Data Usage .................................................................. 112
Mobile Networks ......................................................... 113
Advanced Calling ....................................................... 114
More Settings .............................................................. 115
Sounds and Notifications ......................................... 122
Display and Wallpaper Settings .............................. 128
Edge Screen Settings ............................................... 132
Motions and Gestures ............................................... 133
Storage ......................................................................... 134
Battery .......................................................................... 135
Applications ................................................................. 136
NFC and Payment ...................................................... 140
Themes ......................................................................... 142
Location Services ...................................................... 143
Lock Screen and Security ....................................... 145
Privacy and Safety ..................................................... 152
Easy Mode ................................................................... 154
Accounts ...................................................................... 155
Language and Input Settings................................... 157
Backup and Reset ...................................................... 161
Date and Time Settings ............................................. 163
Accessibility ................................................................ 164
Help ............................................................................... 167
About Your Device ..................................................... 168
System Updates ......................................................... 169
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started using your new device.
2
Front View
Getting Started
Front View
Recent apps
Power/Lock key
Front camera
Back
Status light
Proximity and
light sensors
Earpiece
Volume keys
Home Finger Scanner key
3
Front View
Getting Started
Here are some key features on the
front and sides of your device.
Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of
yourself.
Home / Finger Scanner key: Tap to return to the
Home screen. Activate the Fingerprint security
feature.
Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device
on or off. Press to 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.
Proximity and light sensors: Detects the presence
of objects near the device.
Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch
and hold for home screen options.
Status light: Displays red when charging or the
battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived
or you are voice recording, and green when fully
charged.
Volume keys: Press to adjust the volume of your
device’s sounds and audio.
4
Back View
Getting Started
Back View
USB charger/Accessory port
Infrared transmitter
Flash
SIM tray
Headset jack
Heart rate sensor
Rear camera
Speaker
Microphone
Microphone
5
Back View
Getting Started
Here are some key features found on
the back and sides of your device.
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments
when taking a photo or recording video.
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset.
Heart Rate Sensor: When using the S Health
app, this sensor measures your heart rate via your
fingertip.
Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices
using infrared light, such as TVs or Set Top Boxes.
Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
commands.
Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
SIM tray: The tray that holds the
SIM card. For more information, see
“Install the SIM Card” on page 6.
Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).
6
Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
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: The plug-in SIM card information and its
contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or
bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.
Caution: Exercise care when using the metallic removal
tool to eject the internal SIM Card slot.
1. Insert the SIM 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 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.
7
Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
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.
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.
8
Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
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” on page 135
9
Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On and O
Turn the Device On
Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
Device options menu displays.
2. Tap Power off.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
Screen displays. It will guide you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
10
Secure Your Device
Getting Started
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/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key
or Home key, and then touch and 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” on page 145.
11
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
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.
– or –
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” on page 155.
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.
– or –
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” on page 155.
From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Settings>
Accounts > Add account > Samsungaccount.
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.
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Samsung galaxy S6 edge User manual

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