Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge User Manual

							66 S Voice 
 
  
 
   
S  Voice
 
Speak commands to perform 
operations on your device, and 
to speak criteria for searches 
and other operations. 
Access S Voice 
You can access S Voice™ from the Apps list. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 

Samsun
 g folder >
    S Voice. 
2. Speak a command. 
3

.  Tap 
 Microphone if the device does not hear 
you, or to give it another command. 
Tip: Tap   Help for example commands. 
S Voice Settings 
These settings allow you to modify settings 
associated with using the S Voice app. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   
Apps > 

Samsun
 g folder >
   
 S Voice. 
2. Tap   Settings . 
3. Tap an opt

ion and follow the prompts.  
Applications  
						

							67 Samsung Pay 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Samsung Pay
 
Samsung Pay ™ is the new way to 
pay with your Samsung Galaxy 
device. It is simple, secure and 
works in more stores than any 
other mobile payment service. 
Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can 
swipe or tap your credit card. 
Note : Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your 
device. For more information, see NFC and Payment . 
Note : For added security, your credit and debit card 
information is not stored on a cloud service. If you are 
using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices, you 
must sign in to the app and add all payment cards on 
each device. 
Set Up Samsung Pay 
Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple 
to use with your Samsung Galaxy device. 
To set up Samsung Pay: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 S
 amsung   Pay. 
2. Tap Inst

all and follow the prompts. 
Note : You must log in to your Samsung account or 
create a new Samsung account to use Samsung Pay. 
Simple Pay 
Access Samsung Pay from the Screen o�, 
Lock Screen or Home screen using Simple Pay. 
To customize Simple Pay: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 S
 amsung   Pay. 
2. Tap More

 > Settings  > Use Simple Pay. 
3.	  Tap On/O� to enable Simple Pay on each 
screen. 
To use Simple Pay: 
1.  From any screen, swipe up from the Home key. 
• Your payment card and Simple Pay are 

displayed. 

2.  Drag the card down to close Simple Pay. 
Use Samsung Pay 
Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently 
whenever you have your device with you. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   
Apps > 
 S

amsung   Pay. 
– or – 
From any screen, swipe up from the Home key. 
2.	  Select a car

d to pay with and authorize payments 
by scanning your �nger on the Home key or 
entering your Samsung Pay PIN. 
3.  Hold your phone over the store’s card reader. 
• When your payment is complete, a receipt is 
sent to your registered email.  
Applications  
						

							68 Samsung Pay 
 
  
Use Gift Cards with Samsung 
Pay 
Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an 
expanding selection of your favorite retailers. 
To view the list of supported retailers: 
1.	  Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay . 
2.	  Scroll down to “Gift cards now available on 
Samsung Pay” and click the link. 
Secure Your Information 
Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security 
technology and works on most recent Samsung 
Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your 
�ngerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a 
unique token each time, so your device only allows 
payments with your consent. 
If your device is ever lost, you can use the Find My 
Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even 
more protection. For more information, see 
Find My Mobile. 
For more information about Samsung Pay, visit: 
samsung.com/SamsungPay 
For Samsung Pay support, visit:  
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay  
Applications  
						

							Settings 
Con�gure your device’s 
connections and settings, 
add accounts, and 
customize Home screens, 
apps, and features.   
						

							70 How to Use Settings 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
How to Use Settings
 
Access Settings 
There are a couple of ways to access your device 
settings. 
►  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
– or – 
Drag down from the Status bar to display the 
Noti�cation panel, and then tap 
 Settings. 
Search for Settings 
If you are not sure exactly where to �nd a certain 
setting, you can use the Search feature. 
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps 

> 
  Settings
. 
2. Tap 

Search. 
• Enter a word or words in the Search �eld. 
As you type, settings that match display on the 
screen. 
• Tap an entry to go to that setting. 
Customize Quick Settings 
Quick settings are the settings that you are most 
likely to frequently use. When you �rst access the 
Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a 
default list of settings. 
To edit the Quick settings list: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Edit. 
• Choose additional settings to display in your 
Quick settings menu. Settings that are already 
in the Quick settings menu are checked. 
• Uncheck a setting to remove it from the 

Quick settings list.
 
3.  Tap   Back to save your new Quick settings 
menu.  
Settings  
						

							71 Wi Fi -
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
Wi-Fi
 
Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain 
types of Wireless Local Area 
Networks (WLAN) . Wi‑Fi 
communication requires access 
to a wireless Access Point (AP) . 
Turn Wi-Fi On or O� 
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover 
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap W

i-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on 
or o�. 
Wi-Fi Status Indicators 
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi 
connection status: 
• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a wireless Access Point,   Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar. 
• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your 
device is not connected to it,   Wi-Fi available  
is displayed. It may also display if there is a 
communication issue with the target wireless 
Access Point. 
Wi-Fi Networks 
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 
 Settings . 
2. Tap W

i-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on. 
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device 
automatically scans for available networks and 
displays them. 
3.  Tap the network you want to connect to. 
• When you select an open network, you are 
automatically connected to the network. 
Otherwise, enter a password to connect. 
Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network 
manually. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 
 Settings . 
2. Tap W

i-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on. 
3.  Tap More > Add network. 
4.  Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: 
• Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi 
network. 
• Security: Select a security option and enter 
your password. 
• Show advanced options: Add advanced 
options such as IP settings and Proxy settings. 
5.	  Tap Connect to store the new information and 
connect to your target wireless Access Point.  
Settings  
						

							72 Wi Fi -
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wi-Fi Options 
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many 
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Wi-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on. 
3.  Tap More for options: 
• Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network. 
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other 
equipment. 
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your 
device to set up a PIN-secured connection 
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not 
con�gurable) . 
• Smart network switch: Connect automatically 
to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi 
connection is unstable. 
• Advanced: 
-Network noti�cation: Receive noti�cations 
when open networks in range are detected. 
-Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when 
to disconnect from Wi-Fi. 
-Install network certi�cates: Install 
authentication certi�cates. 
-MAC address: View your device’s 
MAC address, which is required when 
connecting to some secured networks (not 
con�gurable) . 
-IP address: View your device’s IP address 
(not con�gurable) . 
• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi 
networks, and other settings. 
Wi-Fi Direct 
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device 
connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect 
to a Wi-Fi network. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Wi-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on. 
• Wi-Fi must be on to con�gure settings. 
3.	  Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically 
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices. 
4.	  Select a device, and then follow the prompts to 
complete the connection. 
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator 
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct 
connection status: 
• When your device is connected to another device 
using Wi-Fi Direct,   Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in 
the Status bar.  
Settings  
						

							73 Bluetooth 
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Bluetooth
 
Bluetooth is a short‑range 
communications technology that 
connects your device wirelessly 
to a number of Bluetooth 
devices, such as headsets 
and hands‑free car Bluetooth 
systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled 
computers, printers, and wireless 
devices. 
Note : The Bluetooth communication range is 
approximately 30 feet. 
Turn Bluetooth On or O� 
Use the settings menu to turn your device’s 
Bluetooth on or o�. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 S
 ettings . 
2.	 Tap Bluet

ooth, and then tap On/O� to turn 
Bluetooth on or o�. 
Bluetooth Status Indicator 
Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth 
connection status: 
• When Bluetooth is turned on,   Bluetooth is 

displayed in the Status bar.
 
Scan for Bluetooth Devices 
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth 
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are 
visible.  1. 
From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 S
 ettings . 
2.	 Tap Bluet

ooth, and then tap On/O� to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
• When Bluetooth is �rst turned on, it scans for 
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. 
• To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan. 
Pair Bluetooth Devices 
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to 
establish trusted connections between your device 
and another Bluetooth device. 
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a 
one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the 
devices continue to recognize their partnership and 
exchange information without having to re-enter a 
passcode. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 S
 ettings . 
2.	 Tap Bluet

ooth, and then tap On/O� to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
• Make sure that the target device is 
discoverable so that your device can �nd it. 
Refer to the instructions that came with the 
device to �nd out how to set it to discoverable 
mode. 
3.	  Tap the name of the target device when you see 
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. 
• Your device automatically tries to pair with the 
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter 
the passcode supplied with the target device. 
Note : Due to di�erent speci�cations and features 
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and 
operations may be di�erent, and functions such as 
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all 
Bluetooth compatible devices.  
Settings  
						

							74 Bluetooth 
   
 
    
Rename a Paired Device 
Once you have paired your device to another 
device, you can rename the paired device to make it 
easier to recognize. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap Blue

tooth, and then tap On/O� to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
3.  Tap 
 Settings  next to the previously paired 
device, and then tap Rename. 
4.  Enter a ne

w name, and tap Rename. 
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) 
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two 
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect 
again, you have to pair the devices. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap Blue

tooth, and then tap On/O� to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
3.  Tap 
 Settings
 next to the paired device, and 
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.  
Settings  
						

							75 Airplane Mode 
    
Airplane Mode
 
Airplane mode disconnects your 
device from all networks and 
turns o� 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 o�ine applications. 
Enable Airplane Mode 
To enable or disable Airplane mode: 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap Air

plane mode, and then tap On/O� to 
enable or disable the option.  
Settings