Samsung 6 Edge User Manual

 
   
 
 
Set Up Your Device
 
Turn Your Device On or O� 
Turn the Device On 
►	  Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the 
device vibrates and starts up. 
Turn the Device O� 
1.	 Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the 
device vibrates and the Device options menu 
displays. 
2.	  Tap Power o�. 
Welcome Screen 
The �rst time you turn your device on, the Welcome 
Screen displays. It will guide you through the basics 
of setting up your device. 
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Set 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 �rst 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 . 
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Know Your Device 
Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your �nger 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. 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.   

Noti�cation icons	Status icons 
Status Bar 
People edge tab 
Widget  App folder 
Home screen indicator  Apps screen 
App shortcuts 
•   App folder: Applications can be grouped into 
folders on the Home screens. 
•  App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite 	
applications.	 
•  Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications.	 
•  Home screen indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is presently displayed. Swipe 
across the screen to the right to display the 
Flipboard...

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
     
   
     
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 di�erent 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: 
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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 Hom

e screen, tap 
 Apps > Settings 
>  Themes. 
Screen Grid 
Change the number of icons that can be placed on 
each Home screen by changing the Screen grid 
dimensions. 
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Add a Folder to a Home Screen 
Folders created on an Apps screen can be added to 
a Home screen 
1.	 From an Apps screen, touch and hold an app 
folder. 
2.	  Drag the folder onto a Home screen and 
release it. 
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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Navigation, 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. For example: 
• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to 
move it. 
• Touch and hold a �eld to display a popup menu 
of options. 
Swipe or Slide 
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Edge Screen
 
The Edge screen provides 
a variety of useful tools for 
noti�cations, information feeds, 
and timekeeping. 
Noti�cation Options 
You can con�gure which noti�cations appear 
on the Edge screen, Edge lighting options, and 
priority contacts. 
Edge lighting and Quick reply are features that 
activate when your phone is turned over (display 
side down) . 
Edge Lighting 
Edge lighting illuminates...

      
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
     
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
 
     
 
 
 
      
Select Noti�cations 
You can choose which kinds of noti�cations appear 
on the Edge screen. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
>  Edge scr een

 > Select noti�cations. 
2.	  Tap the 

ON/OFF switch next to each of the 
following noti�cation types to activate or 
deactivate alerts on the Edge screen: 
• Missed call 
• Messages 
• Email 
3.  When �nished, tap the  Back...