Samsung 6 Active Owners Manual

							65Bluetooth
4. Tap SCAN . Your device will start to scan for 
Bluetooth devices within range.
5.  When you see the name of the target device 
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap 
the name. Your device then automatically tries to 
pair with the target device. If automatic pairing 
fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target 
device.
Note : Due to different specifications and features 
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and 
operations may be different, and functions such as 
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all 
Bluetooth compatible devices.
Delete a Paired Device 
(Unpairing)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two 
devices will no longer recognize each other. To 
connect again, you’d need to pair the devices.
1.  Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2.  From the Bluetooth settings page, tap 
 Settings  next to the previously paired device, 
and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device. 
Settings  
						

							66Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your 
device from all networks and 
turns off 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 online applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab.
2.  Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to 
enable or disable the option.
Note : You can also control Airplane mode from 
the Device options menu. Press and hold the 
Power/Lock key, and then tap Airplane mode.
Airplane Mode 
Settings  
						

							67Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Use Mobile Hotspot to share 
your device’s Internet connection 
with other devices using your 
device as a portable Wi-Fi 
hotspot.
Share your device’s Internet 
connection with a computer that 
connects to your device using a 
USB cable.
Use Your Device as a 
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service 
account in order to use the Mobile Hotspot.
Warning: Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power 
and uses data service. 
Turn Mobile Hotspot On or Off
Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application 
to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet 
connection.
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile Hotspot and 
Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on or off.
Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile 
Hotspot has no security applied, and any 
device can connect. For more information, see 
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings.
Connect a Device to 
Your Mobile Hotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to 
your device’s Mobile Hotspot.
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile Hotspot and 
Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
3.  Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
4.  Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the target 
device from the list.
5.  On the target device, enter your device’s Mobile 
Hotspot password. 
Allowed Device List
Control whether devices connect to your Portable 
Wi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed device list. After 
you add devices to the list, they can scan for your 
device and connect using your device’s Mobile 
Hotspot name and password.
Note : Using your device as a Mobile Hotspot 
consumes battery power and uses data service. While 
Mobile Hotspot is active, your device’s applications 
will use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming 
while using your device as a Mobile Hotspot will incur 
extra data charges.
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile Hotspot and 
Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
3.  Tap MORE > Allowed devices, and then tap 
ADD to enter the other device’s Device name 
and MAC address.
4.  Tap OK to add the device. 
Settings  
						

							68Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Change the Mobile Hotspot 
Password
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile Hotspot and 
Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
3.  Tap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot.
4.  Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
5.  Scroll down and enter a new password in the 
Password field.
Configure Mobile Hotspot 
Settings
Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and 
connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile Hotspot and 
Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2.  Tap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot:
• Network name: View and change the name of 
your Mobile Hotspot.
• Hide my device: Make your Mobile Hotspot 
invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during a 
scan. Other devices can still connect to your 
Mobile Hotspot, but will have to set up the 
connection manually with your Network SSID 
and Password.
• Security: Choose the security level for your 
Mobile Hotspot.
Note : Scroll down to view all options.
• Password: If you choose a security level that 
uses a password, enter the password.
• Show password: Display your password 
instead of masking it.
• Show advanced options: Access advanced 
options, including Broadcast channel, and 
to specify the channel your device uses for 
Mobile Hotspot.
Turn Off Mobile Hotspot 
Automatically
Set your device to automatically turn off Mobile 
Hotspot  if there are no connected device.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile Hotspot and 
Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
3.  Tap MORE > Timeout settings and select an 
amount of time.
Use Tethering to Connect Your 
Device to a Computer
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile Hotspot and 
Tethering.
2.  Connect the computer to the device using the 
USB cable, and then tap USB tethering to turn 
tethering on.
  
Settings  
						

							69Data Usage
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data 
usage differently.
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Data  usage for options:
• Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also 
control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
• International Data Roaming: Customize 
options for when roaming outside the U.S., 
Puerto Rico and USVI. International roaming 
data charges may apply.
• Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data 
connection will be turned off when the 
specified limit is reached.
• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, 
and then choose a time period for data usage. 
Data usage for the period displays on the 
graph, along with usage by application below.
• By application: View data usage by 
application.
2.  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 Wi-Fi usage: Display 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 
configure apps to warn you before using these 
networks for large downloads. 
Settings  
						

							70Mobile Networks
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access 
to networks and mobile data 
service.
 
► From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile networks for 
options: 
• Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a 
mobile data network.
• International Data Roaming: Allow your 
device to connect to data services while 
roaming outside of the U.S., Puerto Rico, and 
USVI. Significantly higher charges may result.
• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
• Network operators: Choose a preferred 
network mode. 
Settings  
						

							71NFC 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.
To activate NFC:
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > NFC and payment. 
2.  Tap NFC , and tap ON/OFF 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  
> CONNECTIONS tab > NFC and payment. 
2.  Tap NFC , and tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
3.  Tap Android Beam, and tap ON/OFF to turn 
Android Beam on.
4.  Touch the back of your device with another 
NFC -capable device and the content is 
transferred.
Tap and Pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default 
payment application you want to use for making 
purchases on your phone.
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > NFC and payment. 
2.  Tap Tap and pay.
3.  Select the payment app that you want as 
your default. 
Settings  
						

							72More Connection Settings
This option displays additional 
connectivity information.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers 
and other compatible printers (not included) .
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > More connection 
settings > Printing.
2.  Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note : Tap Download plug-in to install additional print 
service drivers.
MirrorLink
Mirror your device’s display on your car’s 
entertainment and information screen using a USB 
connection. To use this feature, your car system 
must support MirrorLink.
To turn on MirrorLink:
1.  Connect your device to your car’s system using 
the USB cable.
2.  On your device’s Home screen, tap 
 Apps 
> 
 Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > More 
connection settings > MirrorLink.
3.  Tap Connect to vehicle via USB.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks 
(VPNs) .
Note : You must set a screen lock PIN or password 
before setting up a VPN. For more information, 
see Lock Screen and Security.
Add a VPN
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > More connection 
settings > VPN .
2.  Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN.
3.  Tap ADD VPN and follow the prompts to set up 
your VPN.
Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > More connection 
settings > VPN .
2.  Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN.
3.  Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and 
tap CONNECT.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > More connection 
settings > VPN .
2.  Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN.
3.  Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or 
delete.
More Connection Settings 
Settings  
						

							73More Connection Settings
Default Messaging App
If you have multiple messaging apps installed, 
you can select which app should be your default 
messaging app.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> CONNECTIONS tab > More connection 
settings.
2.  Tap Default messaging app to select a default. 
Settings  
						

							74Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds and 
vibrations used to indicate 
notifications, screen touches, 
and other activities.
Change the 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  
> DEVICE tab.
2.  Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode, 
and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Your device uses the sounds, 
vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen 
in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
• Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications 
and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity 
you choose in Sound settings.
• Mute: Your device mutes all sounds and 
notifications.
Adjust the Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume 
for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Tip: You can also set System volume from the home 
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> DEVICE tab.
2.  Tap Sounds and notifications > Volume.
3.  Drag the sliders to set the default volume for:
• Ringtone
• Media
• Notifications
• System
Ringtones and Sound
Select a Default Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> DEVICE tab.
2.  Tap Sounds and notifications > Ringtones and 
sounds > Ringtone.
3.  Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap Add ringtone to use an audio file as a 
ringtone.
Sounds and Notifications 
Settings