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 Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap More > Nearby devices.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Nearby devices.
4. Set the following options:
• Content to share: Select the content to share. 
Choices are: Videos, Pictures, and Music.
• Allowed devices: Indicate the devices 
accessible to your device.
• Blocked devices: Indicate devices not allowed 
access to your device.
• Download to: Allow downloading of data to 
your device or optional memory card (not 
included) .
• Receive files from other devices: Set a 
default for receiving files.  
						

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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.
• Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. 
This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in 
Sound settings.
• Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
Vibrate While Ringing
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you 
receive a call.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while ringing 
to enable this option.
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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 haptic feedback.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity.
3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration 
intensities.
Select a Default Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap 
 Add ringtone to use an audio file as a 
ringtone.  
						

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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 options:
• Default notification sound: Chose a default 
sound for all notifications.
• Messages notifications: Choose a sound for  
message notifications, and configure vibration 
and Preview message options.
• Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for 
calendar notifications, and enable or disable 
vibration alert.
• Email notifications: Configure email account 
notifications. An email account must be 
configured for this option to be available.
Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications and 
alerts. The options below determine what notifications 
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 vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.  
						

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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 disturb mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the following 
options:
• No exceptions
• Alarms only
• Custom
System Sounds
Set various other system sound options.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each 
option:
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or 
tap the screen to make selections.
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you 
unlock the screen.
• Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to 
alert, vibrate, or silent.
• Charging sound: Play a sound when a 
charger is connected.
• Vibration feedback: Vibrate when  Back or  Recent are tapped, and for other actions.  
						

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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 
headset.
Note: Sound effects are only available when 
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset 
(not included) is connected.
Choose from advanced sound options to customize 
your audio experience.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and 
effects.
3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap 
Advanced or Basic to customize your sound 
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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 Brightness slider to set a custom 
brightness level.
Note : You can also control Brightness from the 
Notification panel.
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with 
wallpaper.
You can display a favorite picture or choose from 
preloaded wallpapers.
To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Wallpaper.
3. Tap  Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and 
lock screens.
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as 
wallpaper.
• Tap On/Off by Wallpaper motion effect to 
allow the wallpaper to shift slightly as you 
move the device.
• Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
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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 background to 
make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps 
list screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Icon backgrounds 
and choose one of the following options:
• Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with 
shaded backgrounds.
• Icons only: Show icons only.
3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.
Screen Rotation
Rotate the screen based on the orientation of your 
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Display and wallpaper.
3. Tap Screen rotation to turn the feature on or off.