Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge User Manual

							76 Data Usage 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Data Usage
 
Monitor how your data is 
being used, and set limits and 
restrictions to conserve it. 
Note : Your service provider may account for data 
usage di�erently. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 
 Settings . 
2. Tap D

ata usage for options: 
• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, 
and then choose a time period for data usage. 
Data usage for the period is displayed on the 
graph, along with usage by application at the 
bottom of the screen. 
• Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data 
connection is turned o� when the speci�ed 
limit is reached. 
• By application: View data usage by 

application.
 
3.  Tap More for the following options: 
• Restrict background data: Restrict some 
apps and services from working unless you 
are connected to a Wi-Fi network. 
• Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a 
Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi usage. 
• Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks 
that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict 
apps from using these networks, and you can 
con�gure apps to warn you before using these 
networks for large downloads. 
• Help: View help topics for data usage.  
Settings  
						

							77 NFC 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 
and Tap and Pay. 
Enable NFC 
Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data 
with other NFC devices. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

NFC and payment. 
3.  Tap On/O� 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 
pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

NFC and payment. 
3.  Tap On/O� to turn NFC on. 
4.	  Tap Android Beam, and tap On/O� to turn 
Android Beam on. 
5.	  Touch the back of your device with another 
NFC -capable device to transfer content and tap 
the screen displaying the �le you want to share. 
Tap and Pay 
Tap and pay allows you to select the default 
payment application you want to use for making 
purchases on your device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

NFC and payment. 
3.  Tap On/O� to turn NFC on. 
4.  Tap Tap and pay. 
5.  Tap Payment for the following options: 
• Choose the app that you want as your default. 
• Tap If open app supports tap and pay to 
choose whether you want to always use the 
default payment application, or use an open 
app if it supports Tap and pay. 
6.	  Tap Others to choose other types of payment 
apps.  
Settings  
						

							78 More Connection Settings 
   
    
 
  
    
    
More Connection Settings
 
The More connection settings 
allow you to con�gure a variety 
of connectivity settings for your 
device. 
Nearby Device Scanning 
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them 
up easily. You receive a noti�cation when there are 
available devices to connect to. 
Note : This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy 
scanning even if Bluetooth is turned o� on your 
device. 
To enable nearby device scanning: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap 

More connection settings > Nearby 
device scanning. 
3.  Ta p  On/O� to enable the feature. 
Printing 
Print images and documents to Samsung printers 
and other compatible printers (not included) . 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

More connection settings > Printing. 
3.  Tap a print service and follow the prompts. 
Note : Tap 
 Download plug-in to install additional 
print service drivers. 
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks 
(VPNs) . 
Note : You must set a secured screen lock 
before setting up a VPN. For more information, 
see Set a Screen Lock. 
Add a VPN 
Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN 
connection to your device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

More connection settings > VPN . 
3.	  Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up 
your VPN. 
Connect to a VPN 
To connect to a VPN: 
1. From a Home screen, tap   
Apps 
 > 
  Settings . 
2. Tap 

More connection settings > VPN . 
3.	  Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and 
tap Connect. 
Disconnect from a VPN 
To disconnect from a VPN: 
1. From a Home screen, tap   
Apps 
 > 
  Settings . 
2. Tap 

More connection settings > VPN . 
3.  Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect.  
Settings  
						

							79 More Connection Settings 
   
 
    
Edit or Delete a VPN 
Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can 
edit or delete the connection. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

More connection settings > VPN . 
3.  Tap 
 Settings  next to the VPN that you want to 
edit or delete. 
4.	 E

dit the VPN and tap Save . 
– or – 
Tap Delete to delete the VPN. 
Ethernet 
Con�gure your Ethernet connection. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
  Settings . 
2. Tap 

More connection settings > Ethernet. 
3.	  Follow the prompts to con�gure your Ethernet 
connection.  
Settings  
						

							80 Smart Manager 
  
 
 
 
     
  
 
 
 
 
   
Smart Manager 
Smart manager provides an 
overview of the status of your 
device’s battery, storage, RAM, 
and device security. You can 
also automatically optimize your 
device’s system resources. 
Access Smart Manager 
To access Smart Manager: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Smart Manager. 
Quick Optimization 
The quick optimization feature improves device 
performance through the following actions: 
• Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 
and clearing unneeded items from memory. 
• Deleting unnecessary �les and closing apps 
running in the background. 
• Scanning for malware. 
To use the quick optimization feature: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Smart Manager. 
3.  Tap Clean all. 
Use Smart Manager 
To use the Smart Manager options: 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Smart Manager. 
3.  Tap each of the following for options: 
• Battery: Check the battery power and time 
remaining to use the device. For devices with 
low battery levels, conserve battery power by 
activating power saving features and closing 
apps that are consuming an excessive amount 
of battery power. 
-The usage time remaining shows the 
time remaining before the battery power 
runs out. Usage time remaining may vary 
depending on your device settings and 
operating conditions. 
• Storage : Check the status of used and 
available memory capacity. You can delete 
unused or unneeded �les, and uninstall apps 
that you no longer use. 
• RAM: Check the amount of available RAM. 
You can close background apps and reduce 
the amount of RAM you are using to speed up 
your device. 
• Device security: Check the device’s security 
status. This feature scans your device for 
malware. 
-Tap Install My KNOX to activate KNOX 
active protection on your device.  
Settings  
						

							81 Applications Settings 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Applications Settings
 
Manage settings for applications 
on your device. 
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 con�gured 
with system software not provided by or supported 
by Google or any other company, you operate this 
software at your own risk. 
Application Manager Options 
If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to 
display them. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 
 Settings . 
2. Tap Applic

ations > Application manager. 
3.  If you have disabled applications: 
• Tap   All apps at the top left of the screen. 
• Tap All apps, Turned on, or Turned o�. 
4.  Tap More for the following options: 
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide 
system (background) apps. 
• Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps 
that can run on top of other running apps. 
• Change system settings: Select which apps 
can change system endings. 
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that 
have been changed. Existing app data is not 
deleted. 
Note : Options vary by application. 
Manage Apps 
You can view and update information about an 
application, including memory usage, default 
settings, and permissions. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 
 Settings . 
2. Tap Applic

ations > Application manager. 
3.	  Tap an application to view and update 
information about the application. The following 
options are displayed: 
• Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the 
application. Preloaded apps can only be 
disabled. 
• Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving. 
Restart your device if stopping an app, 
process, or service causes your device to stop 
working correctly. 
• Storage : Manage the app’s storage usage. 
• Data usage: View mobile data usage. 
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the 
app for access to your device’s information. 
• Noti�cations: Con�gure noti�cations from the 
app. 
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a 
certain category of apps. 
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full 
charge. 
• Memory: View memory usage.  
Settings  
						

							82 Applications Settings 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Default Applications 
If you have multiple applications of the same type, 
such as email apps, you can select one app to be 
the default. 
You can also use a simpler Home screen that 
provides an easier user experience for �rst-time 
smartphone users. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Applications > Default applications. 
3.  Tap the following to choose default apps: 
• Browser app: Choose a default browser app. 
• Calling app: Choose a default calling app. 
• Messaging app: Choose a default messaging 
(text and multimedia) app. 
• Set as default: Choose default apps for other 
functions. 
• Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. 
• Device assistance app: Choose an app that 
provides assistance for using your device. 
Application Settings 
Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are 
available in one convenient location. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Applications. 
3.	  Tap one of the following to display the settings 
for the selected app: 
• Calendar 
• Camera 
• Contacts 
• Email 
• Internet 
• Messages 
• Phone 
• S Voice app 
• Weather  
Settings  
						

							83 Sounds and Vibration 
  
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
   
    
Sounds and Vibration
 
Con�gure the sounds and 
vibrations used to indicate 
noti�cations, screen touches, 
and other interactions. 
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 . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and 
then choose a mode: 
• Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and 
volume levels you have chosen in Sound 
settings for noti�cations and alerts. 
• Vibrate: Vibrate for noti�cations and alerts. 
This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in 
Sound settings. 
• Mute: Mute all sounds and noti�cations. 
Vibrate While Ringing 
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when 
you receive a call. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while 
ringing to enable this option. 
Volume 
Set the system volume level and default volume for 
call ringtones, noti�cations, and other audio. 
Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a 
Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   
 Apps > 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag 
the sliders to set the default volume for: 
• Ringtone 
• Media 
• Noti�cations 
• System 
Vibration Intensity 
Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, 
noti�cations, and haptic feedback. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity. 
3.	  Drag the sliders to set the various vibration 
intensities. 
Ringtone 
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Ringtone. 
3.	 
Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it. 
– or – 
Tap   Add from device storage to use an 
audio �le as a ringtone.  
Settings  
						

							84 Sounds and Vibration 
   
     
 
 
 
 
 
  
    
    
 
 
 
Vibration Pattern 
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your 
own pattern. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern. 
3.  Tap a pattern to preview and select it. 
Noti�cation Sound 
Choose a sound for noti�cations, such as for new 
messages and event reminders. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Noti�cation sound 
and con�gure the following options: 
• Default noti�cation sound: Choose a default 
sound for all noti�cations. 
• Messages noti�cations: Choose a sound for 
message noti�cations, and con�gure vibration 
and Preview message options. 
• Calendar noti�cations: Choose a sound for 
calendar noti�cations, and enable or disable 
vibration alert. 
• Email noti�cations: Con�gure email account 
noti�cations. An email account must be 
con�gured for this option to be available. 
Do Not Disturb 
This setting allows you to block all noti�cations 
and alerts. The options below determine what 
noti�cations 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 . 
2. Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb. 
3.  Tap Turn on now to enable this option. 
Scheduling 
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode 
on or o� automatically at scheduled times. 
Note : Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb 
mode has been turned on manually. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   
Apps 
 > 
  Settings . 
2. Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb. 
3.	  Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, 
Start time, and End time. 
Allow Exceptions 
This option lets you customize which noti�cations 
are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb 
mode. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   
Apps 
 > 
  Settings . 
2. Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb. 
3.	  Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the 
following options: 
• No exceptions 
• Alarms only 
• Custom  
Settings  
						

							85 Sounds and Vibration 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
System Sounds	 Sound Quality and E�ects 
Set various other system sound options.	 You can enable sound e�ects when connected to a 
headset. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps  > 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable 
each option: 
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or 
tap the screen to make selections. 
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you 
unlock the screen. 
• Charging sound: Play a sound when a 

charger is connected.
 
• Vibration feedback: Vibrate when Back or 
Recent are tapped, and for other actions. 
Key-Tap Feedback 
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard 
is tapped. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable 
each option: 
• Dialing keypad tone: Play tone when the 
dialing keypad is tapped. 
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 
Samsung keyboard is tapped. 
• Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the 

Samsung keyboard is tapped.
  Note
: Sound e�ects are only available when 
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset 
(not included) is connected. 
Choose from advanced sound options to customize 
your audio experience. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and 
e�ects. 
3.	  Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap 
Advanced or Basic to customize your sound 
settings. 
4.  Tap On/O� to enable each option: 
• Equalizer: Con�gure audio using equalizer 
settings. 
• UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution 
of music and videos for a clearer listening 
experience. 
• Surround: Recreate the e�ects of rich 

surround sound.
 
• Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a 
tube ampli�er. 
• Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a 

concert hall.
 
5.	  Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to 
customize your sound settings.  
Settings