Samsung 6 Edge User Manual

							    
  
 
   
   
 
   
     
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  
> 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  
> 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  
> 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. 
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  
> More connection settings. 
2.  Tap Default me s

saging app to select a default. 
Wi-Fi Calling 
Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage 
issues in and around the home or wherever cellular 
coverage is limited. 
Turn Wi-Fi Calling On 
To turn Wi-Fi Calling on : 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings > More connection settings. 
2.	 
  T

ap Wi-F i C
alling and tap ON/OFF to turn the 
feature on. 
3.	 Tap an option to customize your preferences for 
calling: 
• W-Fi Preferred 
• Cellular Network Preferred 
• Never use Cellular Network 
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Sounds and Noti�cations Settings
 
Con�gure the sounds and 
vibrations used to indicate 
noti�cations, screen touches, 
and other activities. 
Change the Sound Mode 
You can switch between sound modes, while 
preserving the individual sound settings you have 
made. 
Tip: Sound modes are also available from the Device 
options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock key, 
and then choose Mute, Vibrate, or Sound from the 
Device options. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings. 
2.	  Tap Sounds and no t
i�cations > Sound mode, 
and then choose a mode: 
• Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and 
volume levels you have chosen in Sound 
settings for noti�cations and alerts. 
• Vibrate: Vibrate for noti�cations and alerts. 
This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in 
Sound settings. 
• Mute: Your device plays no sounds or 
vibrations. Onscreen reminders will still occur. 
Adjust the Volume 
Set the system volume level, and set default volume 
for call ringtones, noti�cations, 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 > 
Sett
 ings. 
2.	  Tap Sounds and no t
i�cations > Volume and 
then drag the sliders to set the default volume 
for: 
• Ringtone 
• Media 
• Noti�cations 
• System 
Ringtones and Sounds 
Set ringtone options and system sounds. 
Select a Default Ringtone 
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	  Tap Sounds and no t

i�cations > Ringtones and 
sounds > Ringtone. 
3.	  Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it. 
– or – 
Tap Add ringtone to use an audio �le as a 
ringtone. 
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Change the Noti�cation Sound 
Choose a sound for noti�cations, such as for new 
messages and event reminders. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	  Tap Sounds and not i�c

ations > Ringtones and 
sounds > Default noti�cation sound. 
3.  Tap a sound to preview it, and select it. 
Set Noti�cation Sounds for Samsung 
Applications 
Choose noti�cation alerts for new messages, 
calendar events, and email. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	  Tap Sounds and not i�c

ations > Ringtones and 
sounds, and tap to con�gure each option: 
• Messages : Con�gure message noti�cations 
and alerts. 
• Calendar: Con�gure event noti�cations. 
• Email: Con�gure email account noti�cations. 
System Sounds 
Choose noti�cation alerts for new messages, 
calendar events, and email. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	  Tap Sounds and no t

i�cations > Ringtones and 
sounds, and tap ON/OFF to enable each option: 
• Touch sounds: Play sound when making 
screen selection. 
• Dialing keypad tone: Play tone when the 
dialing keypad is tapped. 
• Screen lock sounds: Play sounds when 
locking and unlocking the screen. 
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 
Samsung keyboard is tapped. 
Vibrations 
Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, 
noti�cations, and haptic feedback. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.  Tap Sounds and not i�c

ations > Vibrations. 
• Tap Vibration intensity and move the sliders 
to change the amount. 
• Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern. 
• Tap ON/OFF for each option to enable. 
-Vibrate when ringing 
-Vibration feedback 
-Keyboard vibration 
Sound Quality and E�ects 
Choose from advanced sound options to customize 
your audio experience. 
Adapt Sound 
Find the best sound setting for your preferences 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	  Tap Sounds and not i�c

ations > Sound quality 
and e�ects. 
3.	  Tap Adapt Sound and follow the prompts to 
customize your sound settings. 
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Sound E�ects 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.  Tap Sounds and not

i�cations > Advanced. 
3.  Tap ON/OFF to enable each option: 
• SoundAlive+: Recreate the e�ects of rich 
surround sound. 
• Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube 
ampli�er. 
Do Not Disturb 
This setting allows you to block all noti�cations 
and alerts. The options below determine what 
noti�cations can make sounds, and during what time 
periods you want to enter this mode. 
To activate Do Not Disturb mode: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.  Tap Sounds and no t

i�cations > Do not disturb. 
3.  Tap ON/OFF to enable this option. 
Allow Exceptions 
This option lets you customize what noti�cations are 
allowed while your phone is in Do not disturb mode. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.  Tap Sounds and no t

i�cations > Do not disturb. 
3.	  Tap Allow exceptions, and tap ON/OFF to 
enable the exceptions you want to allow. 
Set Schedule 
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode 
on and o� automatically at scheduled times. 
Note : Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb 
mode has been turned on manually. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.  Tap Sounds and no t

i�cations > Do not disturb. 
3.	  Tap Set schedule, and set the Days, Start time, 
and End time. 
Noti�cations on Lock Screen 
Choose what noti�cations can display while the 
device is locked. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	  Tap Sounds and no t

i�cations > Noti�cations 
on lock screen, and choose an option. 
App Noti�cations 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	  Tap Sounds and not

i�cations > App 
noti�cations, and choose an app to enable or 
disable noti�cations. 
LED Indicator 
Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice 
recording, or receiving noti�cations. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	  Tap Sounds and no t

i�cations > LED indicator 
to enable this feature. 
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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.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.  Tap Displa y 

> Brightness for options: 
• Tap Auto to allow the device to adjust 

brightness automatically. 

• To set a custom brightness level, clear the 
Automatic brightness check mark and drag the 
Brightness slider . 
Note : You can also control Brightness from the 
Noti�cation Panel. Drag down the Status Bar at the top 
of the screen to �nd the Brightness options. 
Change the Font Style and Size 
You can set the font style and size for all text that 
displays on the screen. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings. > Display. 
2.  Ta p  Font  t
o choose a font style and font size. 
• Drag the slider to adjust the font size. 
• Tap a font style to select a font, or tap 
Download fonts to �nd new fonts from Galaxy 
Apps. 
3.  Tap DONE to set the font size and style. 
Set the Screen Timeout Delay 
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after 
you tap the screen or press any key. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings. 
2.	  Tap Displa y 
> Screen timeout, and then choose 
a time period. 
Smart Stay 
Using the front camera to detect your face, the 
screen will not time out as long as you are facing 
the screen. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings. 
2.  Tap Displa y
 > Smart stay to turn the feature on. 
Select a Screen Mode 
Choose a screen mode to match your type of 
viewing. You can choose to have the device 
automatically adapt the display depending on the 
type of image being displayed, and other criteria 
such as battery level. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings. 
2.	  Tap Displa y 
> Screen mode, and then choose a 
screen mode. 
• To have your device automatically optimize 
the display to match the type of image being 
displayed and other criteria, such as battery 
level, tap Adaptive display. 
– or – 
Choose a speci�c type of screen mode based 
on what your are viewing. 
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Daydream (Screen Saver) 
The Daydream setting controls what the screen 
displays when the device is docked (dock not 
included) , or while charging. You can choose to 
display colors, or display photos stored on your 
device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings. 
2.	  Tap Displa y
 > Daydream. Tap ON/OFF to turn 
Daydream on. Con�gure options: 
• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing 
screen of colors. 
• Google Photos: Display pictures from your 
Google Photos account. Tap  Settings for 
options. 
• Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo 
frame. Tap  Settings for options. 
• Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table. 
Tap Settings for options. 
3.	  Tap MORE
 > Preview to see a demonstration of 
Daydream. 
4.	  Tap MORE > Select when to daydream, and 
select an option. 
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Edge Screen Settings
 
Manage the panels that display 
on the Edge screen, including 
your own custom panels, and set 
up night mode. 
â–º From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings  
> Edge screen. 
The followin
g options are available: 
• Edge lighting: Set the Edge screen to light up 
when you receive calls or noti�cations while 
the device is turned over. If People edge is 
on, the indicator color will depend on your My 
people settings (set under People edge). 
• People edge: Add contacts to your My people 
list and assign them to di�erent noti�cation 
colors. 
• Select noti�cations: Select which 
noti�cations appear on the Edge screen. 
• Information stream: Select information feeds 
that appear on the Edge screen, set the 
Edge screen timeout, and con�gure Weather 
information settings. 
• Night clock: Set up a clock that displays on 
the Edge screen when the phone screen is 
o�. Night mode is available for a maximum of 
12 hours. 
• Edge screen position: Select either the left or 
right side of the display for the Edge screen. 
For more information, tap HELP, 
or see Edge Screen . 
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Motions and Gestures
 
Control certain device actions 
by touching the screen with the 
palm of your hand. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin gs. 
2.  T
ap Motions and ges

tures. 
3.	  Tap an option, and tap ON/OFF to enable each 
of the following: 
• Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, 
message, or contact details are currently on 
the screen by bringing the device close to 
your ear. 
• Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when 
you pick it up to notify you about missed calls 
and messages. 
• Mute: Mute sounds by covering the screen or 
turning over the device. 
• Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of 
the screen when you sweep your hand left or 
right across the screen. 
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Application Settings
 
Manage settings for applications 
on your phone. 
Application Manager 
You can download and install new applications 
on your device. Use Application manager settings 
to manage your downloaded and preloaded 
applications. 
Warning: Because this device can be con�gured 
with system software not provided by or supported 
by Google or any other company, end-users operate 
these devices at their own risk. 
Memory Usage 
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or 
Running applications. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set
 tings > Application manager. 
2.	  Swipe acr os
s the screen to display 
DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, or ALL to display 
memory usage for that category of applications. 
Downloaded 
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your 
device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set
 tings > Application manager. 
2.	  Tap DO W
NLOADED to view a list of all the 
downloaded applications on your device. 
• To switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list, 
tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name. 
• To reset all of your application preferences, 
tap MORE > Reset app preferences. 
• Tap an application to view and update 
information about the application, including 
memory usage, default settings, and 
permissions. The following options are 
displayed: 
-FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is 
misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping 
an app, process, or service causes your 
device to stop working correctly. 
-UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete the 
application from the device or uninstall 
updates made to apps that cannot be 
deleted. 
-CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from 
memory. 
-CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s 
temporary memory storage. 
-CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s 
customization. 
-Permissions: View information about the 
application’s access to your device and 
data. 
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Running Services 
View and control services running on your device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set
 tings > Application manager. 
2.  Tap R UNNIN
G to view a list of running services. 
All the applications that are currently running on 
the device display. 
3.	  Tap MORE > Show Cached Processes to 
display all the cached processes that are 
running. Tap MORE > Show services in use to 
switch back. 
4.	  Tap one of the applications to view application 
information. 
• STOP : Stops the application from running 
on the device. This is usually done prior to 
uninstalling the application. (Not all services 
can be stopped. Stopping services may have 
undesirable consequences on the application 
or Android System.) 
• REPORT: Report failure and other application 
information. 
Note : Options vary by application. 
Disabled Services 
View and con�gure disabled apps on your device. 
Note: This screen only appears if you have disabled 
an app on the Apps screen. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps  >    Settings   >  
Applications > Application manager. 
2.	  Tap DIS A

BLED to view a list of applications you 
have disabled. 
• To switch the order of the DISABLED list, tap 
MORE > Sort by size, or Sort by date. 
• To reset all of your application preferences, 
tap MORE > Reset app preferences. 
• To uninstall several apps at once, tap MORE > 
Uninstall multiple.  3.	 
Tap an application to view and update 
information about the application, including 
memory usage, default settings, and permissions. 
The following options are displayed: 
-FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is 
misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping 
an app, process, or service causes your 
device to stop working correctly. 
-ENABLE: This will move the application 
back to the Apps screen. 
-CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from 
memory. 
-CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s 
temporary memory storage. 
-CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s 
customization. 
-Permissions: View information about the 
application’s access to your device and 
data. 
Note : Options vary by application. 
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 which 
provides an easier user experience for �rst-time 
smartphone users. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set
 tings > Default Applications. 
2.  Tap Home  and select a Home scr
een mode: 
• TouchWiz easy home: Provides an easier user 
experience for the �rst-time smartphone users. 
• TouchWiz home: The Home screen that 

originally displays on your phone.
 
3.	  Tap Messages  and select a default messaging 
app. 
4.  To clear defaults you have set up, tap CLEAR. 
Settings	 85 Application Settings