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    							76Applications Settings
    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 first-time 
    smartphone users.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Applications > Default applications.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap 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.
    • Default app selection: Set defaults 
    automatically.
    • 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.
     F
     rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Applications.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap one of the following to display the settings 
    for the selected app:
    • Calendar
    • Camera
    • Contacts
    • Email
    • Internet
    • Messages
    • Phone
    • Weather  
    						
    							77Sounds and Vibrations
    Settings
    Sounds and Vibrations
    Configure the sounds and 
    vibrations used to indicate 
    notifications, screen touches, 
    and other interactions.
    Change the Sound Mode
    You can switch between sound modes, while 
    preserving the individual sound settings you have 
    made.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Sound mode, and 
    then choose a mode:
    • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and 
    volume levels you have chosen in Sound 
    settings for notifications and alerts.
    • Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. 
    This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in 
    Sound settings.
    • Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
    Vibrate While Ringing
    Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when 
    you receive a call.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Vibrate while 
    ringing to enable this option.
    Adjust the Volume
    Set the system volume level and default volume for 
    call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
    Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a 
    Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Volume and drag 
    the sliders to set the default volume for:
    • Ringtone
    • Media
    • Notifications
    • System
    Select a Default Ringtone
    Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Ringtone.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
    – or –
    Tap 
     Add from device storage to use an 
    audio file as a ringtone.
    Select a Default Vibration Pattern
    Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your 
    own pattern.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Vibration pattern.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap a pattern to preview and select it.  
    						
    							78Sounds and Vibrations
    Settings
    Change the Notification Sound
    Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new 
    messages and event reminders.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Notification 
    sounds and configure the following options:
    • Default notification sound: Choose a default 
    sound for all notifications.
    • Messages notifications: Choose a sound for 
    message notifications, and enable or disable 
    vibration alert.
    • Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for 
    calendar notifications, and enable or disable 
    vibration alert.
    • Email notifications: Configure email account 
    notifications. An email account must be 
    configured for this option to be available.
    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.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Turn on now to enable this option.
    Scheduling
    This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode 
    on or off automatically at scheduled times. 
    Note : Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb 
    mode has been turned on manually.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, 
    Start time, and End time.
    Allow Exceptions
    This option lets you customize which notifications 
    are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb 
    mode.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the 
    following options:
    • No exceptions
    • Alarms only
    • Custom  
    						
    							79Sounds and Vibrations
    Settings
    System Sounds
    Set various other system sound options.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations, 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.
    Key-Tap Feedback
    Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard 
    is tapped.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable 
    each option:
    • Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the 
    dialing keypad is tapped.
    • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 
    Samsung keyboard is tapped.
    Sound Quality and Effects
    You can enable sound effects when connected to a 
    headset.
    Note : Sound effects 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.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Sounds and vibrations > Sound quality 
    and effects.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to 
    customize your sound settings.
    4.
     
    T
    
    ap On/Off to enable each option:
    • SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich 
    surround sound.
    • Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube 
    amplifier.  
    						
    							80Notifications
    Settings
    Notifications
    Select which apps you want 
    to receive alerts from. Alerts 
    include notifications, sounds, 
    and vibrations.
    1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Notifications.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable 
    notifications.
    • Tap Advanced to configure more notification 
    options for individual apps.  
    						
    							81Display
    Settings
    Display
    Configure your display’s 
    brightness, screen timeout delay, 
    and other display 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.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Display.
    3.
     
    Cust
     omize options under Brightness:
    • Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom 
    brightness level.
    • Tap Outdoor mode to increase the screen 
    brightness for 15 minutes for greater visibility 
    when outdoors.
    Note : You can also control Brightness from the 
    Notification panel.
    Change the Font Size and Style
    You can set the font size and style for all text that is 
    displayed on the screen.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Display > Font to choose a font size and 
    style.
    • Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
    • Tap a font style to select a font, or tap 
     Download fonts to find new fonts from 
    Galaxy Apps.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Done to set the font size and style.
    Enable Icon Backgrounds
    You can show icons with a shaded background to 
    make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps 
    list screen.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Display > Icon backgrounds and choose 
    one of the following options:
    • Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with 
    shaded backgrounds.
    • Icons only: Show icons only.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Done, and confirm when prompted.
    Set the Screen Timeout
    Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Display > Screen timeout and choose a 
    time period.  
    						
    							82Display
    Settings
    Screensaver
    Screensaver controls what is displayed on the 
    screen when the device is docked (dock not 
    included) or while charging. You can choose to 
    display colors or display photos.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Display > Screensaver.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap On/Off to enable Screensaver.
    4.
     
    C
    
    onfigure options:
    • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing 
    screen of colors.
    • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. 
    Tap 
     Settings  for options.
    • Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo 
    frame. Tap 
     Settings for options.
    • Photos: Display pictures from your 
    Google Account. Tap 
     Settings  for options. 
    5.
     
    Ta
    
    p  Preview to see a demonstration of 
    Screensaver.  
    						
    							83Advanced Features
    Settings
    Advanced Features
    Configure features on your 
    device that make it easier to use.
    One-Handed Operation
    Change the screen layout to accommodate 
    operating your device with one hand.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Advanced features > One-handed 
    operation.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap On/Off to enable or disable the following:
    • Reduce screen size: Press the Home key 
    three times in quick succession to reduce the 
    size of the display.
    • One-handed input: Adjust the size and 
    position of the keyboard and other input 
    methods for easier input with one hand.
    Other Features
    Configure other useful features. For example, you 
    can control certain device actions by picking up the 
    device and by touching the screen with the palm of 
    your hand or turning over the device.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Advanced features.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap On/Off to enable each of the following:
    • Quick launch camera: Open the Camera by 
    quickly pressing the Home key twice.
    • Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when 
    you pick it up to notify you about missed calls 
    and messages.
    • Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by 
    covering the screen or turning over the device.  
    						
    							84Wallpaper
    Settings
    Wallpaper
    Change the look of the Home 
    and Lock screens with wallpaper. 
    You can display a favorite picture 
    or choose from preloaded 
    wallpapers.
    To change wallpaper:
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Wallpaper.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and 
    lock screen.
    4.
     
    T
    
    ap an image to preview it, and then tap 
    Set as wallpaper.
    • Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.  
    						
    							85Themes
    Settings
    Themes
    Set the theme to be applied to 
    your Home and Lock screens, 
    wallpapers, and app icons.
    You can apply a theme to your Home or 
    Lock screen.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Themes.
    • Tap a theme to view a preview of various 
    screens.
    • Tap More themes to download additional 
    themes from the Theme Store with your 
    Samsung account.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Apply to apply the selected theme.  
    						
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