Samsung Galaxy 7 User Guide

							Getting Started
Learn about your mobile device 
hardware, assembly procedures, 
and how to get started using your 
new device.  
						

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Getting StartedFront View
Front View
Home key/Finger scanner Back Power key Front camera Earpiece
Proximity sensors
Recent
Volume keys
Status light   
						

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Getting Started Front View
Front View
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record 
videos of yourself.
• Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on 
or off, restart it, or for quick access to Emergency 
mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
• Back: Return to the previous screen or close a 
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home 
screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and 
hold for Multi window.
• Volume keys: Adjust the volume of your device’s 
sounds and audio playback.
• Status light: Display a light when the battery is 
low, charging, or fully charged, when a notification 
arrives, or when recording voice.
• Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of objects 
near the device.  
						

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Getting StartedBack View
Back View
USB charger/
Accessory port Headset jack SIM card/Memory card tray
Speaker
Microphone Microphone
Heart rate sensor Flash
Rear camera   
						

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Getting Started Back View
Back View
• SIM card/Memory card tray: Install the SIM card 
and an optional memory card (not included) for 
storage of files. For more information, see “Install 
the SIM Card and a Memory Card” on page 6.
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments 
when taking a photo or recording video.
• Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using 
your fingertip when using the S Health™ app.
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset 
(not included) .
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the 
USB charger (included) and other optional 
accessories (not included) .
• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice 
commands.
• Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.  
						

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Getting StartedAssemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your 
device.
Install the SIM Card and a 
Memory Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are 
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, 
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, 
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN) , 
available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card 
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of 
small children. You can also install an optional microSD
™ or 
microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add more 
memory space to your device.
Note : To improve performance and reliability with 
high-definition video recording and playback, it is 
recommended you use a memory card (SD card) that 
is both rated as at least a Class 10 and provides a high 
read speed.   
						

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to 
eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the 
SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until 
the tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray.
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face 
down into the device and that the card is 
positioned as shown.
3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold 
contacts facing down.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into 
the slot.
Important: To prevent water and dust from entering the 
device, remove any dust on the O -Ring and ensure that 
the SIM card tray is closed tightly.
Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the 
device cannot detect it. Reorient the card and place it 
back into the slot if the SIM is not detected.  
						

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
Maintaining Water and 
Dust Resistance
Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on 
IP68 rating, which tests submersion up to  
5.0 feet for up to 30 minutes.
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection 
rating system. 
Your device has been tested in a controlled 
environment and shown to be water and dust resistant 
in certain circumstances (meets requirements of 
classification IP68 as described by the international 
standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided 
by Enclosures [IP Code] ; test conditions: 15-35°C, 86-106 kPa, 5 feet, for 30 minutes) . Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to 
water damage in any situation. It is important that all 
compartments are closed tightly. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the 
device.
• Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly 
with a clean, soft cloth.
• Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized 
water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more than 
30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh 
water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If 
the device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh 
water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately 
and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. 
Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it 
as instructed may cause the device to suffer from 
operability or cosmetic issues.
• Do not expose the device to water at high pressure, 
such as ocean waves or a waterfall. 
• If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the 
water and dust resistant features of the device may 
be damaged.
• The touchscreen and other features may not work 
properly if the device is used in water or in other 
liquids.  
						

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard 
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and 
USB cable) is included with the device for charging 
the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully 
discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge 
time. You can use the device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery 
before using your device for the first time.
Note : For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive 
Fast Charging charger that came with your device. This 
charger provides faster charging only when connected to 
devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries 
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories 
are designed to maximize battery life. Using other 
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may 
cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and 
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and 
remove the USB cable from the device when 
charging is complete.
Note : This device is also compatible with wireless 
charging devices approved by Samsung, which are 
sold separately.  
						

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of 
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at 
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining 
battery power by dimming the screen. 
When the battery level becomes too low, the device 
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
 ►View the battery charge indicator located in the 
top right corner of your device’s display. A solid 
color (  ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage 
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide a 
better idea of the remaining charge on the battery. 
For more information, see “Battery” on page 149 .