Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge User Manual

6 Assemble Your Device 
    
When to Charge the Battery 
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of 
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone 
at regular intervals. 
In this condition, your device conserves its 
remaining battery power by dimming the screen. 
When the battery level becomes too low, the device 
automatically turns o�. 
For a quick check of your battery level: 
►	 
View the battery charge indicator located in the 
top right corner of your device’s display. A solid...

7 Set Up Your Device 
 
   
 
 
  
Set Up Your Device
 
Turn Your Device On or O� 
The instructions below explain how to turn your 
device on or o�. 
Turn the Device On 
To turn the device on: 
►	  Press and hold the Power  key until the device 
turns on. 
Turn the Device O� 
To turn the device o�: 
1.	  Press and hold the Power  key until the 
Device options menu is displayed. 
2.	  Tap Power o�, and con�rm if prompted. 
Reset the Device 
If your...

8 Set Up Your Device 
  
   
Secure Your Device 
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure 
your device. 
Lock the Device 
By default, the device locks automatically when the 
screen times out. 
To lock the device: 
►	 Press the Power  key. 
Unlock the Device 
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. 
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see 
Set a Screen Lock. 
To unlock the device: 
►	  Press the Power  key or Home key, and then 
drag your �nger across the screen....

9 Set Up Accounts on Your Device 
 
   
   
  
 
 
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
 
Samsung Account 
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung 
content and apps on your device. When you turn on 
your device for the �rst time, set up your existing 
Samsung account or create a new Samsung 
account. 
– or – 
To create a new Samsung account or set up your 
Samsung account on your device at any time, 
use Accounts settings. For more information, 
see Accounts . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap...

Know Your Device 
Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your �nger or a capacitive stylus. Using 
excessive force or a metallic object when 
pressing on the touch screen may damage 
the tempered glass surface and void the 
warranty. Learn some of the key 
features of your mobile 
device, including the 
screens and icons, as 
well as how to navigate 
the device and enter text 
using the keyboard.   

11 Home Screen 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Status bar 
Edge screen handle 
Widget  App folder 
App shortcuts 
Home screen indicator  Apps list
Primary app shortcuts 
Home Screen
 
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
 
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) 
and noti�cation icons (left) . For more information, 
see Status Bar . 
• Edge screen handle: Reveals the Edge screen. 
• App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. 
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of...

12 Home Screen 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
    
   
Customize your Home screens 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and custom 
wallpapers. 
To access Home screen manager: 
►  From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
– or – 
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 
Manage Home Screens 
Your device comes with multiple Home screens 
to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, 
remove, change the order of screens, as well as 
choose a di�erent main Home screen. 
1. From a...

13 Home Screen 
  
 
     
 
   
 
 
 
  
 
 
   
Themes 
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons 
on your device. 
1.  From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
2.  Tap Themes to customize. 
F

or more information, see  Themes. 
To access Theme settings: 
►  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps 
 > 
 Settings  > Themes. 
App Shortcuts 
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from 
any Home screen. 
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 
You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. 
1. From a Home screen, tap...

Status Bar
 
The Status bar at the top of the 
Home screen provides device 
information (such as network 
status, battery charge, and time) 
on the right side and noti�cation 
alerts on the left. 
Status Icons 
Battery full: Battery is fully charged. 
Battery low: Battery is low. 
Battery charging: Battery is charging. 
Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled. 
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. 
4G LTE active: The device is connected 
to a 4G LTE wireless network. 
Signal strength: Cellular network...

15 Navigation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Navigation
 
Learn the basics for how to 
navigate through your device. 
Touchscreen Navigation 
Use the following motions and gestures on your 
touchscreen to navigate the device. 
Ta p 
Lightly tap items to select or launch them. 
• Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text. 
• Tap an item to select it. 
• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application. 
Touch and Hold 
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate 
them. 
• Touch and hold a widget...