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 access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > 
More connection settings > VPN .
Connect to a VPN
1. From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window, 
tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
2. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and 
then tap Connect.
• When you are connected, a VPN connected icon 
appears in the notification area.
3. Open the Web browser to access resources such as 
intranet sites on your corporate network.
Disconnect from a VPN
1. Pull down the status bar to open the notification 
panel.
2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN 
settings window.
3. Tap the VPN connection, and tap  Disconnect to 
disconnect from it. 
						

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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 QWERTY 
keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they 
are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to 
process your data usage request.
4G LTE 
The Sprint 4G LTE network provides your phone with 
wireless Internet access over greater distances than 
Wi‑Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps 
To connect your phone to the 4G LTE network, you must 
be in an area covered by the 4G LTE network.
For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G 
LTE service in your location, visit  sprint.com/coverage.
Note : The availability and range of the network 
depends on a number of factors including your distance 
to the base station, and infrastructure and other 
objects through which the signal passes.
Set Your Network Options
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Connections  > 
Mobile networks >  Network mode.  
						

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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 assigned a user name, which is 
typically based on your name and a number, followed 
by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John 
Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have 
[email protected] as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is 
submitted to identify you to the network. Your user 
name is automatically programmed into your phone. 
You do not have to enter it.
Find Your User Name
You can find your user name through your phone’s 
device menu.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps
.
2. Tap  Settings >  About phone .
3. Tap Status . 
You will see your user name under the “Username” 
heading. 
						

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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 following symbols are used:
Icon Status
 
Network (full signal) : The fullness of the 
triangle icon indicates the strength of the 
signal. A fuller icon means a better signal.
 
4G LTE data service : Your phone is connected 
to a 4G LTE network.
 
3G (data service): Your phone is connected to 
a 3G network. 
						

							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.
• Mute : Your phone plays no sounds or vibrations. 
Onscreen reminders will still occur.
Vibrations
Configure your device’s vibrations.
Vibrate While Ringing
Set the phone to vibrate while ringing.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Vibrate while ringing  to enable this option.
Vibration Intensity
Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and 
feedback.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Vibration intensity .
3. Drag the sliders to set the intensity for each setting.  
						

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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 control .
3. Tap Ringtone or Media to set. 
Set the Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume for 
call ringtones, notifications, and other media.
Note : You can also set System volume from the home 
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From home, 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 
						

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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.
Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Ringtone .
3. Tap Ringtone to select a default ringtone.
Add a Ringtone
When you select a ringtone, you can add a custom 
ringtone.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration .
3. Tap Ringtone , scroll to the bottom of the list, and 
then tap  Add from device storage . 
						

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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 the default notification sounds for apps such as 
Messages, Calendar, and Email.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Notification sounds  and configure the following 
options:
• Default notification sound : Set the default 
sound for notifications.
• Messages notifications : Set the default sound 
for new messages.
• Calendar notifications : Set the default sound 
for calendar events.
• Email notifications : Set the default sound for 
new email. (This option is only displayed if you 
have an email account set up.) 
						

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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 disturb 
mode has been turned on manually.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Do not disturb .
3. Tap Turn on as scheduled , and set the Days, 
Start time , and End time .
Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize which notifications are 
allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Do not disturb .
3. Tap Allow exceptions , and then tap one of the 
following options:
• No exceptions : Allow no exceptions.
• Alarms only: Allow exceptions for alarms.
• Custom: Set your own exceptions.