Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User 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  Call  o r  Message .
To configure 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  Add contact to edit the People...

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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 > 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 >...

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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 > Edge screen > About 
Edge screen .
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,...

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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 phone.
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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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 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...

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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 and 
password.
• To delete a fingerprint, touch...

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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...

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Iris Verification
Iris 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 > 
Iris scanner  for the following options:
• Remove iris data : Delete existing irises.
• Preview screen mask : Choose a mask to display 
when using the iris scanner. 
• Samsung Pass : Use your irises to verify your 
identity using Internet and other supported 
apps.
• Iris unlock : Enable to...

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Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same 
time. Multi window is not available for all apps.
Use Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window can be displayed 
together on a split screen. You can switch between the 
apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen. 
1. From any screen, touch and hold  Recent apps.
2. Tap  Multi window  in the title bar to launch 
an application in split screen view. Only apps 
that support Multi window will have the...