Samsung Galaxy S8+ User Manual

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3. Tap Add VPN , and then enter the information for 
the VPN you want to add.
• Information may include Name, Type, Server 
address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and advanced 
options.
• Set up all options according to the security 
details you have obtained from your network 
administrator.
4. Tap  Save .
Connect to or Disconnect 
from a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting 
and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. To access the 
VPN settings window:
1. From home, swipe up to...

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Ethernet
Configure an Ethernet connection with your device.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > 
More connection settings >  Ethernet, and follow 
the prompts.
Data Services General 
Information (4G LTE and 
3G Networks) 
The following topics will help you learn the basics of 
using your data services.
Important : Certain data services requests may require 
additional time to process. While your phone is loading 
the requested service, the touchscreen or...

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3. Select CDMA, LTE / CDMA , GSM / UMTS , or 
Automatic . 
• The phone will scan for the best available Sprint 
network and will automatically connect to it.
When your phone is connected using 4G LTE, 
 LT E 
appears above the signal strength indicator in the 
status bar.
Note
: The Sprint networks are self‑ discoverable, which 
means no additional steps are required for your phone 
to connect to them.
Your User Name 
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, 
you are automatically...

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Update Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a 
new one online, or make any changes to your services, 
you must then update the profile on your phone.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  System updates .
3. Tap Update Profile .
Your phone will download and install the profile 
update.
Data Connection Status and 
Indicators 
Your phone displays the current status of your data 
connection through indicators at the top of the screen. 
The...

Sounds and 
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate 
notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. 

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Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while preserving 
the individual sound settings you have made.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Sound mode , and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Your phone uses the sounds, vibrations, 
and volume levels you have chosen in Sound 
settings for notifications and alerts.
• Vibrate : Your phone vibrates for notifications 
and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you 
choose in Sound settings.
•...

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Vibration Pattern
Choose a vibration pattern.
1. From home, 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 Key Default
Set the Volume key to adjust the ringtone or media 
volume by default. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Default volume key...

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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 home, 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....

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4. Select a source for the ringtone.
• You will see a list of compatible songs or audio 
files. To load music on your phone, see “Transfer 
Files Between Your Phone and a Computer” on 
page 244.
5.  Tap a song to hear a preview, and then tap  Done to 
save it as a ringtone.
Tip : When choosing music for a ringtone, select the 
Highlights only checkbox to allow the system to select 
what part of the song to use. Clear the checkbox to play 
the song from the beginning.
Notification Sounds
Set...

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Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications and 
alerts. The options below determine what notifications 
can make sounds, and during what time periods you 
want to enter this mode.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Do not disturb .
3. Tap On/Off  to enable the feature.
Scheduling
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on 
or off automatically at scheduled times.
Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not...