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Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content 
to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close 
together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, 
contacts, and more.1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ NFC ➔ Android Beam.
2. Ta p  t h e  
OFF / ON icon to turn Android Beam ON 
.
3. Touch the back of your device with another NFC-
capable device and the content is transferred.
S Beam
When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another 
NFC-capable device by holdin g the devices close together. 
You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, music 
files from your Music app, and more.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ S Beam.
2. Ta p  t h e  
OFF / ON icon to turn S Beam on  .
3. Touch the back of your device with another NFC-
capable device and the content is transferred.
Nearby devices
This option allows you to share your media files with nearby 
devices using DLNA and connected to the same Wi-Fi.
1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. For more information, refer 
to “Activating Wi-Fi”   on page 86.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Nearby devices.
3. Ta p  t h e  
OFF / ON icon to turn Nearby devices on 
.
4. Verify  (
Nearby devices) appears at the top of the 
screen.
5. At the 
Nearby devices prompt, tap OK.
6. Ta p  
Shared contents, then check the media you would 
like to share. Tap 
OK.
7. Ta p  
Allowed devices list, then select the connected 
devices you would like to allow. 
8. Ta p  
Not-allowed devices list, then select the connected 
devices you would like to not allow. 
9. Ta p  
Download to, then select the destination of any 
downloaded (shared) conten t. Choose from Device or 
SD card.
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Ta p  
Upload from other devices, then select the actions 
you’ll take when you upload content from other 
devices. Choose from either Always accept, Always 
ask, or Always reject.
Screen Mirroring
The Screen Mirroring feature a llows you to share the media 
files on your device screen with  an HDMI device such as an 
HDMI TV. 
Note: This feature requires the optional AllShare Cast dongle 
which is available as an accessory. See your AT&T 
Customer Service Representative for more information.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Screen Mirroring.
2. Connect the AllShare Cast dongle to the HDMI device 
using an HDMI A-to-A cable.
3. Press   ➔ 
Help for information on using Screen 
Mirroring.
Sound Settings
From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone.
  From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings ➔  
Device ➔ Sound.
The following options display:
Vo l u me
The Volume option allows you  to change the volume for all 
phone sounds in one easy location.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device  ➔ Sound ➔ Volume.
2. Touch and drag the slider to adjust the sound volume 
for Music, video, games and other media, Ringtone, 
Notifications, and System.
3. Ta p  
OK.
Vibration intensity
Vibration intensity allows you to select how intense the 
vibration is for different options.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device ➔ Sound ➔ Vibration intensity.
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2.
Touch and drag the slider to adjust the Vibration 
intensity for Incoming call, Notification, and Haptic 
feedback.
3. Ta p  
OK.
Ringtones
This option allows you to set the ringtone.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device ➔ Sound.
2. Ta p  
Ringtones.
3. Tap a ringtone and tap 
OK.
– or –
Ta p  
Add to select a file from your music files.
Vibrations
This option allows you to set your phone to vibrate and ring. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device  ➔ Sound.
2. Ta p  
Vibrations. 
3. Select a vibration pattern and tap 
OK.
– or – Ta p  
Create and follow the on-screen instructions to 
create your own vibration.
Default notification sound
This option allows you to set the default ringtone that will 
sound for notifications and alarms. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device  ➔ Sound.
2. Ta p  
Default notification sound.
3. Tap a ringtone and tap 
OK.
Vibrate when ringing
This option allows you to enable your phone to vibrate 
whenever it rings.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device  ➔ Sound.
2. Ta p  
Vibrate when ringing to create a checkmark and 
enable the feature.
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System Tone Settings
The System tone settings are used when you use the dialing 
pad, make a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the 
screen.1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device ➔ Sound.
2. Tap any of the following options to create a checkmark 
and activate the feature:
 Dialing keypad tone: makes a sound when you tap a key on 
the keyboard.
 Touch sounds: makes a sound when you touch the screen.
 Screen lock sound: makes a sound when your screen is 
locked or unlocked.
 Haptic feedback: makes a vibration when you tap soft keys 
and on certain UI interactions.
 Pen attach/detach sound: allows you to select a sound that 
will be heard whenever the S Pen is attached or detached from 
the phone. Choose Off or 3 different sounds.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
The Samsung keyboard settings are used when you use the 
dialing pad, make a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap 
the screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device ➔ Sound.
2. Tap any of the following options to create a checkmark 
and activate the feature:
 Key-tap sound: makes a sound when you tap a key on the 
Samsung keyboard.
 Key-tap vibration: makes a vibration when you tap a key on 
the Samsung keyboard.
Audio Output
This sound feature configures the audio output.  1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device ➔ Sound ➔ Audio output.
2. Choose from either Stereo or Surround.
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Adapt sound
The Adapt sound feature allows you to customize your call 
sounds. 
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device ➔ Sound ➔ Adapt sound.
2. Read the instructions and tap 
Start.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your personal call 
sound.
Display Settings
In this menu, you can change va rious settings for the display.
  From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔  
Device ➔ Display.
The following options display:
 allows you to configure the LCD Brightness levels.
–Ta p  Automatic brightness to allow the device to self-adjust 
and tap 
OK.
- or -
Touch and slide the on-screen slider to adjust the 
level and tap 
OK.
 Screen timeout: allows you to adjust the delay time before the 
screen automatically turns off. Make an available selection. 
Choices include: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 
3 minutes, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes. 
 Touch key light duration: allows you to adjust the delay before 
the Touch key light automatically turns off.
 Screen mode: allows you to select from several different color 
modes.
 Reading mode: allows you to activate an optimized reading 
mode for selected applications. This menu allows you to assign 
available applications (such as Calculator, Camera, Contacts, 
etc...) for enhancement using the Reader mode. Tap the OFF / 
ON icon next to Reading mode to turn it on  .
 Auto adjust screen tone: adjusts the phone’s LCD brightness 
level to automatically adjust and conserve battery power.
: allows you to control what your screen does when 
your device is docked or sleeping. Tap the OFF / ON icon next 
to Daydream to turn it on  . Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
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 Auto rotate screen when enabled, this feature, allows the 
device to automatically switch from portrait to landscape 
orientation and vice versa. When this setting is disabled, the 
device displays in portrait mode only.
 Show battery percentage when enabled, displays of battery 
charge percentage atop the battery icon at the top of the 
screen.
 Edit after screen capture when enabled, this feature takes 
you to the Edit screen after capturing a screen image.
Multi window
This option to enable/disabl e the automatic Multi window 
feature.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device.
2. Ta p  t h e  
OFF / ON icon next to Multi window to the right 
to turn it on  . 
3. Ta p  t h e  
Open in multi window view field to 
automatically view content in multi window when you 
open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from 
emails and messages.
LED indicator
This option allows you to turn  on your LED lights for charging, 
missed events, and incoming noti fications. The light will turn 
on by default unless you turn them off.
  From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings ➔  
Device ➔ LED indicator.
4. Tap the following LED indicator options to turn them on 
or off:
: LED lights up when the device is connected to the 
charger.
: LED lights up when the battery level is low.
 Notifications: LED lights up when you have missed calls, 
messages, or application events.
 Voice recording: LED lights up when you are recording voice. 
The LED only lights up when the screen is off.
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Lock Screen Settings
Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more 
information about using the lock and unlock features, see 
“Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen” on page 11.
Screen Lock
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings ➔   
Device ➔ Lock screen.
2. Ta p  
Screen lock for these options  then follow the on-
screen instructions to set up your Screen lock:
: Swipe the screen to unlock it.
: Write your signature to unlock it. 
 Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a touch gesture you create 
and use to unlock your device. Follow the prompts to create or 
change your screen unlock pattern.
: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
: Create a password for unlocking the screen.
: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. The screen will 
never lock.
Lock screen options
Activate or deactivates various Unlock screen functions. 
Note: The Lock screen options will differ depending on what 
type of Screen Lock you have selected in step 2.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device ➔ Lock screen.
2. The following options are available depending on the 
Screen Lock type that you have selected:
Swipe options Multiple widgets allows you to display multiple widgets on 
your lock screen. Appears as an options after a lock mode is 
enabled.
 Clock widget options allows you to show the dual clock on the 
lock screen, adjust the Clock size, and show the date.
 sets shortcuts to appear at the bottom of the Lock 
screen. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on  .
 Personal message allows you to enter a customized 
personalized message that is displayed on the lock screen. 
Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on  .
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 Owner information allows you enter text to display on the lock 
screen.
 Unlock effect sets the effect you receive when unlocking the 
device. You can select None, Watercolor, or Ripple.
 Ink effect sets the coloring for the on-screen ink used in 
writing/drawing.
 Wake up in lock screen requires that you say a command to 
wake-up your phone.
 Action Memo on lock screen allows you to open the Action 
Memo when double tapping the lock screen with S Pen.
shows help information on the Lock screen.
Signature options
 Clock widget options allows you to show the dual clock on the 
lock screen, adjust the Clock size, and show the date.
 Personal message allows you to enter a customized 
personalized message that is displayed on the lock screen. 
Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on  .
 Owner information allows you enter text to display on the lock 
screen.
 Make signature visible allows your signature to be visible 
while you are writing.
 Accuracy level allows you to set how accurate the signature 
should be. Select High, Medium, or Low.
 Secured lock time locks the screen instantly when the screen 
times out or the power key is pressed.
 Action Memo on lock screen allows you to open the Action 
Memo when double tapping the lock screen with S Pen.
Patter n options
allows you to show the dual clock on the 
lock screen, adjust the Clock size, and show the date.
 Personal message allows you to enter a customized 
personalized message that is displayed on the lock screen. 
Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on  .
allows you enter text to display on the lock 
screen.
 Make pattern visible allows your pattern to be visible while 
you are writing.
 Unlock effect allows you to set the effect that occurs as you 
unlock your phone. Select None, or Watercolor.
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 Action Memo on lock screen allows you to open the Action 
Memo when double tapping the lock screen with S Pen.
PIN and Password options Clock widget options allows you to show the dual clock on the 
lock screen, adjust the Clock size, and show the date.
 Personal message allows you to enter a customized 
personalized message that is displayed on the lock screen. 
Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on  .
 Owner information allows you enter text to display on the lock 
screen.
 Secured lock time locks the screen instantly when the screen 
times out or the power key is pressed.
 Action Memo on lock screen allows you to open the Action 
Memo when double tapping the lock screen with S Pen.
Wallpaper
The Wallpaper settings option allows you to set the Wallpaper 
for your Home screen, Lock screen, or both. 
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device  ➔ Wallpaper.
2. Select an available option  to change its current 
wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Changing the Wallpaper”
  on 
page 40.
Font
This function adjusts the delay time before the screen 
automatically turns off.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device  ➔ Font.
2. The following Font options are available:
 Font style: sets the fonts used on the LCD display. Select a font 
or tap 
Get fonts online to download additional fonts.
: allows you to select which size of font is displayed.
Notification Panel
This feature allows you to set the brightness of your 
notification panel and also select the quick setting buttons 
that you want to display at the top of the notification panel. 
For more information, refer to “Notification Panel”  on page 
42.  1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device  ➔ Notification panel.
2. Enable the 
Brightness adjustment field to activate the 
ability to adjust the screen brightness via the 
notification panel.
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To customize the notification panel quick access buttons:
1.Access the Notification Panel screen.
The set of buttons within the Notification panel area are those 
that are available within the Notifications panel. They provide 
quick access to available features. These can be customized by 
the user.
2. Replace existing notification panel buttons by:
In a single motion, touch and drag an available button from the 
bottom of the screen into a location within the 
Notification 
panel 
area. 
One of the 10 default buttons is then replaced with the new 
selection.
3. Ta p  Reset to restore the Notification Panel buttons to 
their original configuration.
Easy Mode
This application allows you to leave your display using the 
default layout of 
Standard mode or provide an easier user 
experience for the first-ti me smartphone users using Easy 
mode
.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device  ➔ Easy mode. 2.
Ta p  t h e  
OFF / ON icon next to Easy mode to the right to 
turn it on  . 
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features to make using the 
device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use 
the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
Note: You can download accessibility applications from Play 
Store and manage their use here.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Device  ➔ Accessibility.
2. The following options are available:
 Auto rotate screen: automatically rotate the screen from 
landscape to portrait when you rotate your phone.
 Screen timeout: timeout the accessibility feature after a 
defined amount of time. 
 Speak passwords: reads out password information.
 Answering/ending calls: accept incoming calls by pressing 
the home key or end calls using the power key.
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