Samsung Galaxy S8 User Manual

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Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic 
functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic 
operations.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Calculator.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key, and 
enter the next number.
4. Tap  Equals to view the result.
5. Tap  Clear to clear the results.
View Calculator History
You can view and clear your Calculator history.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Calculator > History ....

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Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also performs advanced arithmetic 
functions.
To use the Scientific calculator:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Calculator, and turn the device to 
landscape view.
• If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap 
 Rotate screen .  

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Calendar
Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, 
and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your 
time and reminds you of important events. Depending 
on your synchronization settings, your phone’s Calendar 
stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange 
ActiveSync calendar, Google Calendar
™, and Outlook® 
calendar.
In order to sync with your Google calendar, you must 
sign in to a Google Account on your phone.  
See “Google Account” on page  14.
Calendar View
To choose...

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Create an Event
You can use your Calendar to create events.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Calendar >  Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tap  Save.
View Calendar Events
You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, 
or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, tap the 
current view in the top right corner, and then tap  Ye ar, 
Month , Week , Day , or Ta s k s .
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Calendar.
3. Tap a date and then...

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Create a Task
You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are 
items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on 
a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is 
removed once you mark the task as complete.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Calendar > View  > Ta s k s .
3. Tap  Add to add a task.
4. Enter details for the task, and then tap  Save.
Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap...

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Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated 
with using the Calendar.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Calendar >  More options > Settings .
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 
Add Calendars
Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Calendar >  More options.
3. Tap Manage calendars  >  Add account, and 
select an account type.
4. Enter your account information and follow the 
prompts.
Sync...

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Camera and Video
Camera settings
Gallery Animated filters 
and Beauty
Capture picture
Record video
Switch cameras
Modes, camera, or effects
Flash
Bixby Vision
HDR 

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Camera Overview
The camera’s viewfinder screen lets you view your 
subject and access camera controls and options.
• Animated filters and Beauty : Adjust skin tone of 
faces. Add animated effects to live self videos.
• Gallery : View your picture or video in the Gallery 
application.
• Capture picture : Take a picture.
• Record video: Begin recording video.
• Bixby Vision: Use Bixby Vision to search or shop for 
similar images on the Internet.
• Modes, camera, or effects : Swipe right to change...

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Take Pictures and Record Videos
The following topics teach you how to take pictures and 
record videos with your phone’s camera.
Capturing Pictures/Videos
• File Format for Pictures : File format for pictures is 
JPEG or RAW format.
• File Format for Videos : File format for videos is 
MPEG4.
Camera Cautions
• If Lens Becomes Dirty : Fingerprints/smudges on 
lens prevent capturing of clear still images/videos. 
Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand.
• Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight : Be...

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• To quickly switch between the front and rear 
cameras, swipe the screen up or down. 
• To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings 
icon or 
 Settings .
3. Tap  Take a picture to take the picture.
Bixby Vision
Turn on Bixby Vision and point your camera at an object 
or location to search for products online, discover new 
places nearby, or translate text.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Camera >  Bixby Vision  and follow the 
prompts.
Record Videos
Record high-quality videos...