Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual
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Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Settings154 Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound mode , and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts. • Vibrate : Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings. • Mute : Mute all sounds and notifications. Easy Mute Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Easy mute , and tap On/Off to enable. Vibrations Configure your device’s vibrations. Vibrate While Ringing Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while ringing to enable this option.
Settings155 Vibration Intensity Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and feedback. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity . 3. Drag the sliders to set the intensity for each setting. Vibration Pattern Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern . 3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it. Volume Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Volume Keys for Media Set the Volume key to control the media volume by default. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this feature.
Settings156 Set the Volume You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag the sliders to set the default volume for: • Ringtone • Media • Notifications • System Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume . 3. Tap More options > Media volume limiter . • Tap On/Off to enable this feature. -When enabled, drag the Custom volume limit slider to set the maximum output volume. • Tap Set volume limit PIN to prevent changes to the volume setting.
Settings157 Ringtone Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Ringtone . 3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it. – or – Tap Add from phone to use an audio file as a ringtone. Notification Sounds Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and configure the following options: • Default notification sound : Choose a default sound for all notifications. • Messages notifications : Choose a sound for message notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert. • Calendar notifications : Choose a sound for calendar notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert. • Email notifications : Configure email account notifications. -An email account must be configured for this option to be available. For more information, see “Add an Email Account” on page 12.
Settings158 Do Not Disturb Use these options to determine which notifications can make sounds, and during which time periods you want to enter this mode. To activate Do not disturb mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb and configure the following: • Turn on now : Enable this option. • Turn on as scheduled : Configure Days, Start time , and End time to set up a do not disturb schedule. • Allow exceptions : Customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. • App rules : Manage rules set by apps. • Hide visual notifications : Select options for preventing visual notifications for apps silenced by Do not disturb. System Sounds Set various other system sound options. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration , and tap to enable each option: • Touch sounds : Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Screen lock sounds : Play a sound when you unlock the screen. • Emergency tone : Set the emergency tone to alert, vibrate, or silent.
Settings159 • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. • Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the navigation keys are tapped. Key-Tap Feedback Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration , and then tap to enable each option: • Dialing keypad tones : Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. • Keyboard sound : Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Keyboard vibration : Enable vibrations when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected. Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects . 3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap Advanced o r Basic to customize your sound settings.
Settings160 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • UHQ upscaler : Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience. • Surround : Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp Pro : Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. • Concert hall : Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings. Separate App Sound You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Separate app sound . 3. Tap On/Off to enable Separate app sound, and then set the following options: • App : Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio device. • Audio device : Choose the audio device that you want the app’s sound to be played on.
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Settings162 Block App Notifications Block notifications for apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Notifications . 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications. Customize App Notifications Customize notification settings for each application individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Notifications . 3. Tap an app, and select an option: • Allow notifications : Receive notifications from this app. • Show silently : Do not make a sound or vibrate, and block previews in pop-ups. • On lock screen : Show content from this app on the lock screen. -This option is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled. For more information, see “Set a Secure Screen Lock” on page 182. • Set as priority : Allow notifications from this app to sound and turn on the screen while Do not disturb is turned on. Smart Alert Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Smart alert , and tap On/Off to enable.