Samsung Galaxy 7 User Guide

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Know Your DeviceMulti Window
Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
Window controls   
						

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Know Your Device Multi Window
Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window display together on 
a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy 
information from one app to the other.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold  Recent.
2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open 
them in split screen view.
- or -
If you are currently using an app that supports 
Multi window, tap another app to add it in split 
screen view. You can also launch recently used apps directly into 
Multi window view:
1. Tap  Recent. 
• Recently used apps that support Multi window 
have a  Multi window icon in their title bar. 
2. Tap  Multi window in the title bar to launch an 
application in split screen view.
• Other recently used apps that support 
Multi window display below the launched app. 
3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screen view.
Note : Only applications that support Multi window have 
the Multi window icon.  
						

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Know Your Device Multi Window
Window Controls
Select an app window, and then tap  Window controls in the middle of the 
window border.
Controls
Switch windows: Switch locations between 
Multi window apps.
Drag and drop content: Move items 
between the app windows. Drag an item to 
share from one window to another. Not all 
applications support this feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected 
app window. This turns the app into a 
circular, movable icon that can be opened 
by tapping on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected app 
window in full screen view.
Controls
Close app: Close the selected app.  
						

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Know Your DeviceEnter Text
E n t e r  Te x t
Text can be entered using a keyboard or by 
speaking.
Use the Samsung Keyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Options
Predictive text   
						

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Know Your Device Enter Text
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Google voice typing: Enter text using 
Google voice™ typing.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Insert emoji: Insert an emoji at the 
cursor position.
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
Note : Available options depend on the app in use. Not 
all options are available for all apps.
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words that match your text 
entries, and can automatically complete common 
words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing 
style from your contacts, messages, email, and social 
networking sites —  im proving the accuracy of predicting text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard 
for options.  
						

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Know Your Device Enter Text
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
SettingsDelete text
To enable Google voice typing:
1. Tap  Google voice typing on the Samsung 
keyboard.
• You may need to touch and hold Options 
(left of the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Note : Tap 
 Settings > Languages to download 
additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing 
for options.  
						

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Know Your DeviceEmergency Mode
Emergency Mode
Emergency mode conserves your device’s 
remaining power when you are in an 
emergency situation.
Emergency mode saves battery power by:
• Changing the color of the screen to grayscale.
• Restricting application usage to only essential 
applications and those you select.
• Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.
• Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®.
Note : When Emergency mode is turned off, the Location 
settings may stay the same as they were in Emergency 
mode.
Activate Emergency Mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power  key to display the 
Device options window.
2. Tap Emergency mode > Turn on.
• When accessing for the first time, read the 
Terms and conditions. If you accept them, 
tap the 
 Checkbox, and then tap Agree . 
Confirm when prompted.
Turn Off Emergency Mode ► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap 
More > Turn off Emergency mode.   
						

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Know Your Device Emergency Mode
Use Emergency Mode
While in Emergency mode, your device conserves 
power. The following apps and features are available 
on the Home screen:
• Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady 
source of light.
• Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
• Message my location: Send your location 
information to your emergency contacts.
• Phone: Launch the call screen.
• Emergency alerts: Receive geographically-targeted messages.
•  Add: Add other available apps.
 -Chrome: Browse the internet.
 -Maps: Launch Google Maps™.
• Battery percentage: Display estimated battery 
charge remaining.
• Estimated usage time remaining: Display 
estimated standby time that can be reached based 
on current battery charge and usage.
• Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone 
number (for example, 911) . This kind of call can be 
made even without activated cellular service.
• More:
 -Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency 
mode and return to standard mode.
 -Remove: Choose apps to remove from the 
screen.
 -Manage emergency contacts: Add emergency 
contacts if none have been set in Safety 
Assistance.
 -Settings: Configure the available settings. Only 
a limited number of settings are enabled in 
Emergency mode.  
						

							Calling
Make telephone calls using a 
variety of calling features and 
services.  
						

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CallingPhone Screen
Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts.
Phone Screen
More options
Hide the keypad
Video call
Ta b s
Keypad
Voice command Call
Voicemail