Samsung Galaxy 7 User Guide

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Settings More Settings
Edit or Delete a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit 
or delete the connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap More > VPN.
3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.
4. Tap  Settings by the VPN that you want to edit 
or delete.
Nearby Devices
Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot.
Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can 
access your data. Use this option with care.
1. From a...

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SettingsSounds and Vibration
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. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > 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.
•...

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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. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag the 
sliders to set the default volume for:
• Ringtone
• Media
• Notifications
• System
Vibration Intensity
Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, 
notifications, and...

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Select a Default Vibration Pattern
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your 
own pattern.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern.
3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it.
Change the Notification Sound
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new 
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sound 
and configure the following...

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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. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap 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...

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Key-tap Feedback
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is 
tapped.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each 
option:
• Dialing keypad tone: Play tone when the 
dialing keypad is tapped.
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
• Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the 
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Sound Quality and Effects
You can enable sound effects when connected to a...

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4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
• UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution 
of music and videos for a clearer listening 
experience.
• Surround: Recreate the effects of rich 
surround sound.
• Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a 
tube amplifier.
• Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert 
hall.
5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to 
customize your sound settings.  

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SettingsNotifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts 
from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, 
and vibrations.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable 
notifications.
• Tap Advanced to configure more notification 
options for individual apps.
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SettingsDisplay and Wallpaper
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. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Display and wallpaper.
3. Customize options under Brightness:
• Tap Auto  to allow the device to adjust 
brightness automatically.
• Drag the...

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Change the Font Size and Style
You can set the font size and style for all text that is 
displayed on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Display and wallpaper > 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. Tap Done to set the font size and style.
Enable Icon Backgrounds
You can show icons with a shaded...