Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual
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Learn About Your Device43 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 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 > 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.
Learn About Your Device44 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 > 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 > Edge screen . 3. Tap Edge lighting > More options > Quick reply . • To edit the text reply, tap the default message.
Learn About Your Device45 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, swipe right.
Learn About Your Device46 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 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 183. AOD Themes Apply custom themes for Always On Display. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > AOD . • Tap an AOD to preview and download it to My Always On Display 3. Tap View all to downloaded AODs. 4. Tap an AOD, and then tap Apply to apply the selected AOD.
Learn About Your Device47 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. 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 your fingerprint.
Learn About Your Device48 • 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 . 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.
Learn About Your Device49 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 and hold the fingerprint, and then tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. • Samsung Pass : Access your online accounts using your fingerprint. • Fingerprint unlock : Tap On/Off to enable or disable fingerprint security. 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.
Learn About Your Device50 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 .Register Irises To use your eyes to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. For best results, perform the set up process indoors, and remove your glasses or contact lenses. Note: To register just one of your eyes, tap the link on the setup screen to register one iris. To register your irises: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Iris scanner . 3. Follow the prompts to register your irises.
Learn About Your Device51 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 unlock the device using your irises. • Iris unlock when screen turns on : Unlock your phone with your irises as soon as the screen turns on. • Tips for using iris recognition : View a tutorial on how to use the iris scanner.
Learn About Your Device52 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 Multi window icon in their title bar. • Recently opened apps are displayed in the bottom half of the screen. • If there are no recently opened apps that support Multi window, or if you want to choose another app, tap App list. 3. Tap an app to add it to the split screen view. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.