Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual
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63 Apps Applications Settings You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Warning : Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk. App Manager If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to display them. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Apps > App manager . 3. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen, and then choose All apps , Enabled , or Disabled . 4. Tap More options for the following options: • Sort by size/name : Sort the apps by size or name. • Memory : View memory usage over various time frames. • Show/Hide system apps : Show or hide system (background) apps. • Special access : Select which apps can have special access permissions to features on your device. • Reset app preferences : Reset options that have been changed. Existing app data is not deleted. 5. Tap an application to view and update information about the application. The following options may be displayed: • Uninstall/Disable : Uninstall or disable the application. Preloaded apps can only be disabled.
64 Apps • Force stop : Stop an app that is misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping an app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly. • Mobile data : View mobile data usage. • Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge. • Storage : Manage the app’s storage usage. • Memory : View memory usage. • Notifications : Configure notifications from the app. • Permissions : View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • Set as default : Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. Note : Options vary by application. Default Apps If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Apps > Default apps . 3. Tap an option to set the default: • Browser app: Choose a default browser app. • Calling app: Choose a default calling app. • Messaging app : Choose a default messaging (text and multimedia) app. • Home screen : Choose a Home screen type. • Device assistance app : Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device.
65 Apps • Default app selection : Set default apps automatically. • Set as default : Choose default apps for other functions. Apps Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Apps . 3. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: • Calendar • Camera • Contacts • Email • Messages • Phone • Samsung Internet • Weather Forecast
66 Apps Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calculator, and enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key, and enter the next number. 4. Tap Equals to view the result. 5. Tap Clear to clear the results. View Calculator History You can view and clear your Calculator history. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calculator > History . • To return to the calculator, tap Keypad. • To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history. Convert Units of Measurement You can quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calculator > Unit converter . 3. Select a category and use the drop down menus to choose units of measurement. 4. Enter the numeric value to view the conversion.
67 Apps Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. To use the Scientific calculator: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view. • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen .
68 Apps Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Add Calendars Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calendar > More options. 3. Tap Manage calendars > Add account, and select an account type. 4. Enter your account information and follow the prompts. Calendar View To choose a calendar view: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calendar > View , and then tap an option: • Ye ar: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. • Month : Display the current month. Swipe across the screen to display another month. Events and tasks are also displayed. • Week : Display the current week. Swipe across the screen to display another week. • Day : Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day. • Ta s k s : Display all tasks. 3. Tap To d ay to return to the current date.
69 Apps Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calendar > Add to add an event. 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save. Share an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calendar, and tap an event to edit it. 3. Tap Share , choose a sharing method, and follow the prompts. Delete an Event You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calendar, and tap an event to edit it. 3. Tap Delete . Confirm when prompted. Create a Task You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calendar > View > Ta s k s . 3. Tap Add to add a task. 4. Enter details for the task, and then tap Save.
70 Apps Delete a Task You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Ta s k s. 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar. • To delete a task, tap the task to open it, and then tap Delete . Confirm when prompted. Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Calendar > More options > Settings . 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
71 Apps Camera and Video Settings Gallery Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Flash Full view Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Zoom
72 Apps Camera Shortcut Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Power key twice. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features . 3. Tap Quick launch camera to enable. Ta ke P i c t u r e s Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. If you have a memory card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the memory card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your device’s memory. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Camera, and use the display screen as a viewfinder by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the available options or these gestures: • To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the brightness. • To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap a filter to apply it to the screen. • To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and select a mode. • To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up or down. • To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings icon or Settings . 3. Tap Take a picture .