Samsung 6 Active Owners Manual

							5Assemble Your Device
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of 
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone 
at regular intervals. 
In this condition, your device conserves its 
remaining battery power by dimming the screen. 
When the battery level becomes too low, the device 
automatically turns off. 
► For a quick check of your battery level, view 
the battery charge indicator located in the 
upper -right corner of your device’s display. A 
solid color (  
 ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage 
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide 
a better idea of the remaining charge on the 
battery. For more information, see Battery . 
Getting Started  
						

							6Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
 
► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the 
device starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the 
Device options menu displays.
2.  Tap Power off.
3.  On the window that appears, tap POWER OFF.
Note : If your device is not responding, press and hold 
both the Power and Volume Down keys simultaneously 
for more than 7 seconds to restart the device.
Configure Your Phone
When you first turn on your phone, you will need to 
set up a few things.
1.  As each screen is displayed, follow the 
instructions on each screen to set up that 
particular feature.
2.  Tap NEXT, SKIP, or L ATER  to progress to the 
next screen.
Note : Voice Assistant provides voice prompts 
and descriptions of on-screen items to improve 
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable 
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly 
three times (triple-press) .
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure 
your device. 
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the 
screen times out.
 
► To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
 
► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock 
key or Home key, and then touch and drag your 
finger across the screen. 
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no 
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, 
see Set a Screen Lock .
Set Up Your Device 
Getting Started  
						

							7Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google account to 
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, 
Google Hangouts, and the Google Play store. 
When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
up your existing Google account, or create a new 
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google account or set up your 
Google account on your device at any time, use 
Accounts settings. For more information, 
see Accounts.
 
► From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings 
> PERSONAL tab > Accounts > Add account > 
Google.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung 
content and apps on your device. When you turn on 
your device for the first time, set up your existing 
Samsung account, or create a new Samsung 
account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your 
Samsung account on your device at any time, use 
Accounts settings. For more information, 
see Accounts .
 
► From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> PERSONAL tab > Accounts > Add account > 
Samsung account.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device 
Getting Started  
						

							Know Your Device
Learn some of the key 
features of your mobile 
device, including the screens 
and icons, as well as how to 
navigate the device and enter 
text using the keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using 
excessive force or a metallic object when 
pressing on the touch screen may damage the 
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.  
						

							9Home Screen
Home Screen
Status icons
Notification icons
Home screen indicator Status Bar
Widget Apps screen
App shortcuts
Apps folder
• Apps folder: For your convenience, there are 
several applications that are grouped into a folder 
on the main Home screen.
• Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications.
• App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite 
applications.
• Home screen indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is presently displayed. Swipe across 
the screen to the right to open My Magazine.
• Notification icons: Display new messages and 
emails, notifications, available software updates, 
and so on.
• Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) 
and notification icons (left) .
• Status icons: Display information about the 
device, such as the network signal strength, 
battery level, the time, and so on.
• Widget: Self-contained application that runs on 
the Home screen (not shortcuts) .  
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							10Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting 
point for using your device. 
Customize your Home screen 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and using 
wallpapers. 
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to 
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home 
screens in a different order.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2.  Use these options to manage screens:
• Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the 
screens, and then tap 
 Add.
• Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a 
screen, and then drag it to 
 Remove. 
• Set a screen as the main Home screen: 
Tap 
 Main home screen at the top of a 
screen. This screen displays when you press 
the Home key.
• Change the order of screens: Touch and 
hold on a screen, and then drag to a new 
position.
• Flipboard Briefing: Scroll to the left of the 
screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen. 
To activate this feature, tap the checkbox at 
the top center of the screen.
Wallpapers
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, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2.  Tap Wallpapers.
For details on viewing and changing wallpapers, 
see Wallpaper Settings .
To access Wallpaper settings :  
► From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> PERSONAL tab > Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a 
Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, 
including links to a specific contact, Internet 
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and 
many others.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1.  From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2.  Tap Widgets.
3.  Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a 
Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to 
release it.
2.  Drag the widget to 
 Remove and release it.
Note : Removing a widget does not delete the widget, 
it just removes the widget from the Home screen. 
Know Your Device  
						

							11Home Screen
Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons 
on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2.  Tap Themes.
For details on viewing and changing themes, 
see Themes .
To access Theme settings :  
► From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> PERSONAL tab > Themes.
Screen Grid
Change the number of icons that can be placed on 
each Home screen by changing the Screen grid 
dimensions.
1.  From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2.  Tap Screen grid.
3.  Tap a dimension option to preview its 
appearance. The numbers indicate how many 
icons can be placed horizontally by how many 
icons can be placed vertically.
4.  Tap APPLY  to apply the selected dimensions.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from 
any Home screen. 
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps.
2.  Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a 
Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1.  Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2.  Drag the app shortcut to 
 Remove and 
release it.
Note : Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it 
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create app folder on a Home screen.
1.  Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of 
another app until a highlighted box appears.
2.  Release the app icon to create the folder.
• Tap Enter folder name to enter a name for the 
folder.
• Tap  Palette to change the color 
(if desired) .
3.  Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
• To add more apps, touch an hold an app icon 
and drag it to the folder.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2.  Drag the folder to 
 Remove and release it. 
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							12Status Bar
The Status Bar at the top of the 
Home screen provides device 
information (such as network 
status, battery charge, and time) 
on the right side and notification 
alerts on the left. 
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low. 
Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode is enabled.
The device is connected to a 4G LTE 
wireless network.
Signal strength.
Wi-Fi is active.
No wireless network is available.
NFC (Near-Field Communication) is 
enabled.
Notification Icons
Missed call.
Call in progress.
Call is on hold.
Call is using speakerphone.
New email has arrived.
New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail message has been 
received.
New text or multimedia message has 
arrived.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
File is being uploaded or sent.
Location service (GPS) is active.
App updates are available from the 
Google Play store.
App updates are complete.
Keyboard is in use.
Status Bar 
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							13Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Touchscreen Navigation
Ta p
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
• Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters 
or text.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold 
gesture. 
• Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to 
move it.
• Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu 
of options.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or 
horizontally across the screen.
• Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
• Swipe the screen to scroll through the 
Home screens or menu options.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move 
it to a new location.
• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a 
Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or 
spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out while 
viewing a picture or a web page.
• Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out while 
taking a picture.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures 
with your hand above the device’s screen. 
For details, see Motions and Gestures.
To access the Motions and Gestures settings :  
► From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> DEVICE tab > Motions and gestures.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures 
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							14Notification Panel
Adjust screen brightness
Quick settings
Settings
Clear all 
notifications 
Tap notification to 
launch app or view  detail
Notification icons on the 
Status Bar display calendar 
events, device status, and 
more. For details, open the 
Notification Panel.
View the Notification Panel
1. Swipe down on the Status Bar to display the 
Notification Panel.
2.  Scroll down the list to see notification details.
• Tap an item to open it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the 
notification left or right. Tap 
 Clear to clear 
all notifications.
3.  To close the Notification Panel, swipe upward 
from the bottom of the screen or press the 
 Back key.
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel 
also provides quick access to device functions such 
as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings :
 
► On the Notification Panel, swipe left or right 
across the visible icons.
To customize the Quick settings that appear:  
► On the Notification Panel, tap EDIT.
Notification Panel 
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