Samsung Galaxy 7 User Guide

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Getting StartedSet Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device 
on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
 ► Press and hold the Power  key until the device 
turns on.
Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the 
Device options menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Reset the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger 
gestures and you are...

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Getting Started Set Up Your Device
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome 
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics 
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, 
connect to a Wi-Fi
® network, set up accounts, choose 
location services, learn about your device’s features, 
and more.
Note : Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and 
descriptions of items on the screen to improve 
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or...

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Getting Started Set Up Your Device
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your 
device. 
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the 
screen times out.
To lock the device:
 ►Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. 
Note : To choose a more secure screen lock,  
see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 158 .
To unlock the device:
 ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag 
your finger across the screen.   

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Getting StartedSet Up Accounts on Your Device
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung™ account for access to Samsung 
content and apps on your device. When you turn on 
your device for the first time, set up your existing 
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your 
Samsung account on your device at any time, 
use Accounts settings. For more information, 
see “Accounts” on page 169 .
 ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps >...

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Getting Started Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, 
Factory Reset Protection is turned on. Factory Reset 
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using 
your device if it is reset to factory settings without 
your permission. For example, if your device is lost 
or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only 
someone with your Google Account username and 
password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the...

Know Your Device
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.Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using 
excessive force or a metallic object when 
pressing on the touch screen may damage 
the tempered glass surface and void the 
warranty.  

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Know Your DeviceHome Screen
Status icons
Notification icons
Home Screen
Apps list App folder Status bar
Home screen indicator Primary app shortcuts App shortcuts
Widget   

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Know Your Device Home Screen
Home Screen Features
• Status icons: Displays information about the 
device, such as the network signal strength, battery 
level, and the time.
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and 
notification icons (left) .
• App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications.
• Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts 
on all Home screens.
• Home screen indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is...

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Know Your Device Home Screen
Customize your Home screens by adding 
application shortcuts, widgets, folders, 
and custom wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
 ►From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to 
hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, 
change the order of screens, as well as choose a 
different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use...

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Know Your Device Home Screen
Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with 
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose 
from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize. 
For more information, see “Display and Wallpaper” on 
page 139 .
To access Wallpaper settings:
 ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings > 
Display and wallpaper > Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a 
Home screen. There are...