Samsung Galaxy 7 User Guide

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SettingsLanguage and Input Settings
Configure your device’s language and input 
settings.
Language
You can select a default language for your  device’s 
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Default Keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your  device’s 
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard.
3. Select a keyboard.
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Settings Language and Input Settings
Samsung Keyboard
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard 
for options:
• English(US): Set the keyboard type: 
Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.
•  Add input languages: Choose which 
languages are available on the keyboard. 
To switch between languages, slide the 
Space bar sideways.
• Predictive text: Predictive text suggests 
words that match your text entries, and...

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Settings Language and Input Settings
• Block offensive words: Hide search results 
that contain offensive words.
• Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from 
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is 
connected.
Text-to-Speech Options
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is 
used for various accessibility features, such as Voice 
Assistant. For more information, see “Accessibility” on 
page 178.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for...

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SettingsBackup and Reset
Back up your data to Google servers. You 
can also reset your device to its factory 
defaults.
Smart Switch
Transfer content from your old device to this device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Backup and reset > Open smart switch, and 
then follow the prompts.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information 
and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer 
content faster.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google servers....

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Settings Backup and Reset
Reset
Restore your device to its default settings.
Reset Settings
You can reset your device to its factory default 
settings, which resets everything except the security, 
language, and account settings. Personal data is not 
affected.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth 
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Settings Backup and Reset
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, 
you must wait 72 hours after changing your password to 
perform a factory data reset on your device.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has 
transferred to your storage area. 
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your 
user name and password.
To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset...

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SettingsDate and Time
By default, your device receives date and 
time information from the wireless network. 
When you are outside network coverage, you 
may want to set date and time information 
manually using the date and time settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Date and time. The following options are 
available:
• Automatic date and time: Receive date and 
time updates from the wireless network.
• Set date : Enter the current date (only available 
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SettingsAccessibility
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features 
that make using the device easier for those 
with certain physical disabilities.
Note : You can download additional accessibility 
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision
• Voice assistant: Give spoken feedback aloud 
to assist blind and low-vision users.
 -Voice Assistant can collect all of the text 
you enter, except passwords,...

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Settings Accessibility
• High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and 
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with 
the background.
• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of 
the Samsung keyboard and change its colors 
to increase the contrast between the keys and 
the background.
• Show button shapes: Show buttons with 
shaded backgrounds to make them stand out.
• Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on 
the screen.
• Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated 
gestures such as triple-tapping,...

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Settings Accessibility
Dexterity and interaction
• Universal switch: Control your device with 
your customized switches.
• Assistant menu: Improve the device 
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
• Easy screen turn on: Wake up your device by 
waving your hand over the sensor.
• Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval 
for this action.
• Interaction control: Block areas of the 
screen from touch interaction. Disable auto 
screen rotation and hard key functions. 
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