Samsung Galaxy 7 User Guide

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SettingsHow to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device 
settings.
 ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
– or –
Drag down from the Status bar to display the 
Notification panel, and then tap 
 Settings .
Categories of Settings
Settings are grouped into categories.
• Quick settings: Add shortcuts to settings you 
use often.
• Wireless and networks: Configure your 
connections to other devices and networks.
• Phone: Customize the device’s display, sounds 
and more.
• Personal: Configure your personal accounts and 
preferences.
• System: Customize the device’s system settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain 
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Search.
• Enter a word or words in the Search field. As 
you type, settings that match display on the 
screen.
• Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Settings How to Use Settings
Customize Quick Settings
Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely 
to frequently use. When you first access the Settings 
menu, the Quick settings are set to a default list of 
settings. 
To create a Quick settings list:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap  Add, and choose up to nine settings.
3. Tap  Back to save your new Quick settings 
menu. To edit the Quick settings list:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings
.
2. Tap Edit.
• Choose additional settings to display in your 
Quick settings menu. Settings that are already 
in the Quick settings menu are checked.
• Uncheck a setting to remove it from the 
Quick settings list.
3. Tap  Back to save your new Quick settings 
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SettingsAirplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device 
from all networks and turns off connectivity 
features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in Airplane mode, you can use other 
features such as playing music, watching 
videos, and other offline applications.
Enable Airplane Mode
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to 
enable or disable the option.
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SettingsWi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of 
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) . Wi-Fi 
communication requires access to a wireless 
Access Point (AP) .
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on 
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi 
connection status:
• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a wireless Access Point, 
 Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.
• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your 
device is not connected to it,  Wi-Fi available 
is displayed. It may also display if there is a 
communication issue with the target wireless 
Access Point.
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Settings Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Networks
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device 
automatically scans for available networks and 
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to. 
• When you select an open network, you are 
automatically connected to the network. 
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a Wi-F i Network
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network 
manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More > Add network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Enter network name: Enter the name of the 
Wi-Fi network.
• Security: Select a security option and enter 
your password.
• Show advanced options: Add advanced 
options such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and 
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of 
your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More for options:
• Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other 
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Settings Wi-Fi
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your 
device to set up a PIN-secured connection 
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not 
configurable) .
• Advanced:
 -Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Receive a pop-up 
when opening apps if a Wi-Fi network is 
available.
 -Smart network switch: Connect 
automatically to a mobile network 
connection when the Wi-Fi connection is 
unstable.
 -Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications 
when Wi-Fi networks in range are detected.
 -Passpoint: Automatically connect to 
Passpoint-certified Wi-Fi access points. 
 -Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when 
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
 -Install network certificates: Install 
authentication certificates.
 -MAC address: View your device’s 
MAC address, which is required when 
connecting to some secured networks 
(not configurable) .
 -IP address: View your device’s IP address 
(not configurable) .
• Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi 
network connections.
• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi 
networks, and other settings.  
						

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Settings Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi 
network.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
• Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans 
for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to 
complete the connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct 
connection status:
• When your device is connected to another device 
using Wi-Fi Direct,  Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in 
the Status bar.  
						

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SettingsBluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications 
technology that connects your device 
wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, 
such as headsets and hands-free car 
Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled 
computers, printers, and wireless devices.
Note : The Bluetooth communication range is 
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
Use the settings menu to turn your device’s Bluetooth 
on or off.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn 
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth 
connection status:
• When Bluetooth is turned on,  Bluetooth is 
displayed in the Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, 
you can scan for nearby devices that are visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
• When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for 
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
• To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.   
						

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Settings Bluetooth
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish 
trusted connections between your device and another 
Bluetooth device. 
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the devices 
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange 
information without having to re-enter a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on 
Bluetooth.
• Make sure that the target device is 
discoverable so that your device can find it. 
Refer to the instructions that came with the 
device to find out how to set it to discoverable 
mode.
3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it 
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. 
• Your device automatically tries to pair with the 
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter 
the passcode supplied with the target device. Note
: Due to different specifications and features 
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and 
operations may be different, and functions such as 
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all 
Bluetooth compatible devices.
Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another device, 
you can rename the paired device to make it easier to 
recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on 
Bluetooth.
3. Tap  Settings next to the previously paired 
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.  
						

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Settings Bluetooth
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two 
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect 
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on 
Bluetooth.
3. Tap  Settings next to the paired device, and 
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.