Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Instruction Manual

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People Edge
People edge allows you to quickly communicate with 
contacts in your My people list.
To use People edge:
1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the 
center of the screen. Swipe until the People edge 
panel is displayed.
2. Tap a contact, and tap select  Message  o r 
 Call.
To configure People edge:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until 
the People edge panel is displayed.
2. Tap  Add contact to edit the People edge.
• To add a contact,...

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Manage Edge Lighting Notifications
Choose which notifications will light up the Edge 
screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Display  > Edge screen  > 
Edge lighting .
3. Tap Manage notifications  to choose the apps that 
can activate Edge lighting when a notification is 
received.
Edge Lighting Advanced Settings
Customize the color, width, and transparency of the 
Edge lighting feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2....

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About Edge Screen
You can view the current software version and license 
information for the Edge screen feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Display  > Edge screen > 
About Edge screen . 

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Bixby
Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help 
you understand your settings and set up your Samsung 
device.
For more information, visit  samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/Bixby.
To launch Bixby Home:
 ► Press the  Bixby key.
– or –
From a Home screen, swipe right. 

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Always On Display
View missed calls and message alerts, check the time 
and date, and view other customized information 
without unlocking your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Always On Display .
3. Tap On/Off  to enable the feature, and then set the 
following options:
• Content to show : Choose to show  Home, 
a clock, or information.
• Clock style : Select a layout for the standby 
screen. This option is...

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AOD Themes
Apply custom themes for Always On Display.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap  Wallpapers and themes  > AOD  to customize.
• Tap an AOD to preview and download it to 
My Always On Display.
3. Tap View all  to see downloaded AODs.
4. Tap an AOD, and then tap  Apply to apply the 
selected AOD. 

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Face Recognition
Use face recognition as an alternative to entering 
passwords in certain apps.
You can set the device to use Face Recognition to 
unlock the screen by recognizing your face.
• Face recognition is less secure than a pattern, PIN, 
or password. Your device could be unlocked by 
someone or something that looks like your image.
• Some conditions may affect face recognition, 
including wearing glasses, hats, beards, or heavy 
make-up.
• When registering your face,...

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Face Recognition
You can configure face recognition to unlock your 
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Face recognition for the following options:
• Remove face data : Delete existing faces.
• Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts 
using face recognition.
• Face unlock : Tap On/Off  to enable or disable 
face recognition security.
• Face unlock when screen turns on : Unlock 
your device with face...

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Register a Fingerprint
To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must 
set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can register up to 
three fingerprints. 
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Fingerprint scanner .
3. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts 
accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access...

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Iris Scanner
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering 
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises 
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung 
account.
Warning : Some people may have dizziness, seizures, 
epileptic seizures or blackouts triggered by light 
flashes or patterns, even if they have never had a 
seizure or blackout before. Anyone who has had a 
seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to 
an epileptic condition, or has...