Samsung 6 Active Owners Manual

75Sounds and Notifications
Change the Notification Sound
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new 
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> DEVICE tab.
2.  Tap Sounds and notifications > Ringtones and 
sounds > Default notification sound.
3.  Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it.
Set Notification Sounds for Samsung 
Applications
Choose notification alerts for new messages, 
calendar events, and email.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings ....

76Sounds and Notifications
Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications 
and alerts. The options below determine what 
notifications can make sounds, and during what time 
periods you want to enter this mode.
To activate Do Not Disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> DEVICE tab.
2.  Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3.  Tap ON/OFF to enable this option.
Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize what notifications are 
allowed while your...

77Display Settings
Adjust the Screen Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your 
surroundings or personal preference. You may also 
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery 
power.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> DEVICE tab > Display.
2.  Under Brightness select options:
• Tap Auto  to allow the device to adjust 
brightness automatically. 
• To set a custom brightness level, clear the 
Automatic brightness check mark and drag the 
Brightness slider .
Note : You can...

78Display Settings
Daydream (Screen Saver)
The Daydream setting controls what the screen 
displays when the device is docked (dock not 
included) , or while charging. You can choose to 
display colors, or display photos stored on your 
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> DEVICE tab > Display.
2.  Tap Daydream. Tap ON/OFF to turn Daydream 
on. Configure options:
• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing 
screen of colors.
• Google Photos: Display pictures from your 
Google+...

79Motions and Gestures
Control certain device actions 
by touching the screen with the 
palm of your hand.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings 
> DEVICE tab > Motions and gestures.
2.  Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following:
• Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, 
message, or contact details are currently on 
the screen by bringing the device close to 
your ear.
• Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when 
you pick it up to notify you about missed calls 
and messages.
• Mute: Mute...

80Applications Settings
Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications 
on your phone.
Application Manager
You can download and install new applications 
on your device. Use Application manager settings 
to manage your downloaded and preloaded 
applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured 
with system software not provided by or supported 
by Google or any other company, you operate this 
software at your own risk.
Memory Usage
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or...

81Applications Settings
Running Services
View and control services running on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > DEVICE tab > Applications > 
Application manager.
2.  Tap RUNNING to view a list of running services.
All the applications that are currently running on 
the device display.
3.  Tap MORE > S how cached processes to display 
all the cached processes that are running. Tap 
MORE > Show services in use to switch back.
4.  Tap one of the applications to view application...

82Wallpaper Settings
Change the look of the home 
and lock screens with wallpaper. 
You can display a favorite picture 
or choose from preloaded 
wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> PERSONAL tab > Wallpaper.
2.  Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and 
lock screen.
3.  Tap a image to preview it, and then tap 
SET AS WALLPAPER.
• Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
• Tap Live weather to add high quality images 
based on the time and weather of your current 
location....

83Themes
Themes
Set the theme to be applied to 
your home and lock screens, 
wallpapers, and app icons.
Apply Themes
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> PERSONAL tab > Themes.
• Tap a theme to view a preview of various 
screens.
• Tap STORE  to download additional themes 
from the Theme Store with your Samsung 
account.
• Tap HELP for help using this feature.
2.  Tap a theme, and tap APPLY  to apply the 
selected theme. 
Settings  

84Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect 
your data with Lock Screen and 
Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> PERSONAL tab.
2.  Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock 
type to select a screen lock and level of security:
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This 
option provides no security.
• Pattern : A screen unlock pattern is a tap 
gesture you create and use to unlock your 
device. This option provides medium security.
• PIN :...