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, tap  Select contact.
• To remove a contact, tap  Delete.
• To change the order of the contacts on the Edge 
panel, drag each contact to the desired location.
3. Tap  Back to save changes. 
Edge Lighting
Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls 
or notifications while the phone is turned over.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Display  > Edge screen  > 
Edge lighting .
3. Tap On/Off  to enable the feature.
4. Choose one of the following options:
• When screen is on : Show Edge lighting only 
when the screen is on.
• When screen is off : Show Edge lighting only 
when the screen is off.
• Always : Show Edge lighting at all times. 
						

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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. Tap  Settings > Display  > Edge screen  > 
Edge lighting .
3. Tap Advanced settings  to customize:
• Color: Choose between Basic color, App color, or 
a Custom color.
• Width : Drag the  Width slider to adjust the width 
of the Edge lighting.
• Transparency : Drag the Transparency slider to 
adjust the transparency of the Edge lighting.
Quick Reply
Reject an incoming phone call with a text message by 
placing your finger on the heart rate sensor for two 
seconds. The call is rejected, and a preset message is 
sent to the caller.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Display  > Edge screen .
3. Tap Edge lighting  >  More options > Quick reply .
• To edit the text reply, tap the default message. 
						

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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 not available if you choose 
Home button only .
• Show always: Enable to show the Always On 
Display at all times.
 -Set schedule : If you disable Show always, 
then set a schedule for when to start and 
end Always On Display.
• About Always On Display : View the current 
software version and license information.
Some display settings can appear on both the 
Lock screen and Always on Display (AOD). For more 
information, see  “Lock Screen and AOD Settings” on 
page  186. 
						

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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, ensure that you are in a 
well-lit area and the camera lens is clean.
Register a Face
To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a 
pattern, PIN, or password. 
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Face recognition .
3. Follow the prompts to register 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 recognition as soon as the 
screen turns on.
• Faster recognition : Turn on for faster face 
recognition. Turn off to increase security and 
make it harder to unlock using an image or video 
of your likeness.
Fingerprint Scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to 
entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use 
your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in 
to your Samsung account.
Note : Fingerprint recognition uses the unique 
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the 
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint 
sensor confusing even small areas of two different 
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the sensor 
may recognize a fingerprint that is similar to a 
registered fingerprint .  
						

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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 Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Fingerprint scanner  for the following options:
• To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint, 
enter a new name, and then tap  Rename.
• To add a fingerprint, tap  Add fingerprint and 
follow the prompts to register a fingerprint.
• To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the 
fingerprint, and then tap  Remove. Confirm when 
prompted.
• Samsung Pass : Access your online accounts 
using your fingerprint.
• Samsung Pay : Use your fingerprints to make 
payments quickly and securely.
• Fingerprint unlock : Tap On/Off  to enable or 
disable fingerprint security.  
						

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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 a family history of such 
symptoms or conditions, should see a doctor before 
using the Iris scanner.
DO NOT stare directly into the infrared iris recognition 
LED as prolonged use can cause eye strain. Do not 
stare at the iris recognition LED light when your eyes 
are less than 20 cm (~8 inches) away from the device, 
for best results keep your eyes between 25–35 cm 
(~10–14 inches) away for optimum recognition.
Note : The Iris scanner is not intended to be used as a 
medical device and the biometric data collected and 
stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be 
used for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative 
purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this 
feature.
For best results, remove eyeglasses and sunglasses. 
Do not use the Iris scanner in bright sunlight or areas 
with excessive reflected light (for example, by the pool 
or seashore). Do not use the Iris scanner in low light. 
Look straight at the device (not up, down or sideways), 
and hold your head still for the scan. Tinted contact 
lenses and surgically repaired or replaced iris lenses 
may interfere with operation of the Iris scanner. Do not 
walk or operate a vehicle while using the Iris scanner. 
For more information, refer to the online support 
content or visit  samsung.com/us/irisscanner .