Samsung 6 Active Owners Manual

65Bluetooth
4. Tap SCAN . Your device will start to scan for 
Bluetooth devices within range.
5.  When you see the name of the target device 
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap 
the name. Your device then automatically tries to 
pair with the target device. If automatic pairing 
fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target 
device.
Note : Due to different specifications and features 
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and 
operations may be different, and functions such as...

66Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your 
device from all networks and 
turns off connectivity features, 
such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in airplane mode, you 
can use other features, such as 
playing music, watching videos, 
and other online applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab.
2.  Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to 
enable or disable the option.
Note : You can also control Airplane mode from 
the Device options menu. Press and hold the...

67Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Use Mobile Hotspot to share 
your device’s Internet connection 
with other devices using your 
device as a portable Wi-Fi 
hotspot.
Share your device’s Internet 
connection with a computer that 
connects to your device using a 
USB cable.
Use Your Device as a 
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service 
account in order to use the Mobile Hotspot.
Warning: Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power 
and uses data...

68Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Change the Mobile Hotspot 
Password
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile Hotspot and 
Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
3.  Tap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot.
4.  Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
5.  Scroll down and enter a new password in the 
Password field.
Configure Mobile Hotspot 
Settings
Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and 
connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps...

69Data Usage
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data 
usage differently.
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Data  usage for options:
• Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also 
control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
• International Data Roaming: Customize 
options for when roaming outside the U.S., 
Puerto Rico and USVI. International roaming 
data charges may apply.
• Set mobile data limit: Your mobile...

70Mobile Networks
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access 
to networks and mobile data 
service.
 
► From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile networks for 
options: 
• Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a 
mobile data network.
• International Data Roaming: Allow your 
device to connect to data services while 
roaming outside of the U.S., Puerto Rico, and 
USVI. Significantly higher charges may result.
• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
• Network...

71NFC and Payment
NFC and Payment
NFC (Near Field Communication) 
allows data exchange when you 
touch your device with another 
compatible device. This is used 
for features like Android Beam.
To activate NFC:
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > NFC and payment. 
2.  Tap NFC , and tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app 
content to another NFC -capable device by holding 
the devices close together. You can beam browser...

72More Connection Settings
This option displays additional 
connectivity information.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers 
and other compatible printers (not included) .
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > More connection 
settings > Printing.
2.  Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note : Tap Download plug-in to install additional print 
service drivers.
MirrorLink
Mirror your device’s display on your car’s 
entertainment and information screen...

73More Connection Settings
Default Messaging App
If you have multiple messaging apps installed, 
you can select which app should be your default 
messaging app.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > More connection 
settings.
2.  Tap Default messaging app to select a default. 
Settings  

74Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds and 
vibrations used to indicate 
notifications, screen touches, 
and other activities.
Change the Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while 
preserving the individual sound settings you have 
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> DEVICE tab.
2.  Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode, 
and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Your device uses the sounds, 
vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen 
in Sound settings for...