Samsung Galaxy S8+ User Manual
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Set Up Your Device14 Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature. Disable Factory Reset Protection To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Google . • If you have more than one Google Account set up on your device, tap an account name. Repeat this process to remove each Google Account. 3. Tap More options > Remove account . Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first 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. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts. 3. Tap Add account > Samsung account .
Set Up Your Device15 Add an Email Account Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing email account or create a new email account. – or – To create a new email account or set up your email account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts. 3. Tap Add account > Email. Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. • If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it should be activated and ready to use. • If you received your phone in the mail, and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it will activate automatically when you first turn it on. • If you’re swapping phones for a number already on your Sprint account, go to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions. To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support fo r assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.
Set Up Your Device16 Note: Do not press the Power key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power key cancels the activation process. If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support. Voicemail Setup Follow the instructions below to set up voicemail on your phone. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. 1. From home, tap Phone > Voicemail . 2. Follow the system prompts to: • Create your passcode. • Record your name announcement. • Record your greeting. Important : Voicemail Passcode — It is strongly recommended that you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
Set Up Your Device17 Transfer Data from Your Old Device Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device. You can also use the included USB connector to copy content quickly and easily from your old device, without installing the Smart Switch app. Note : The USB option must be set to Media device (MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with a USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make sure your battery is fully charged. 1. Select Smart Switch during setup. – or – From home, swipe up to access Apps > Settings > Cloud and accounts > Smart Switch. 2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer. Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer content faster.
Learn About Your Device 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.
Learn About Your Device19 Front View Earpiece Front camera Iris detection LED Iris scanner Power key Volume keys Bixby key Proximity sensors
Learn About Your Device20 • Front camera: Takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference. • Iris scanner : Scan your iris to unlock your phone. • Power key: Turn the phone or screen on or off, enable Emergency mode, or restart the phone. • Bixby key : Activate Hello Bixby. • Volume keys : Adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. • Iris detection LED : Detect your iris when using the iris scanner. • Proximity sensors : Detect when objects are close to the screen. For example, when you hold the phone to your ear while on a phone call, the sensors temporarily lock the screen to prevent accidental screen touches. • Earpiece : Listen to calls and automated prompts when using the phone.
Learn About Your Device21 Back View USB charger/Accessory port Headset jack Fingerprint sensor Rear camera Microphone SpeakerFlash Microphone Heart rate sensor
Learn About Your Device22 • Rear camera: Take pictures and videos. • Fingerprint sensor : Unlock your phone using your fingerprint. • Headset jack : Plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. • USB charger/Accessory port : Connect the phone to the charger using a USB cable. • Microphone : Transmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos. There are two microphones, one on the top and one on the bottom. • Speaker : Play ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode. • Heart rate sensor : View your heart rate. • Flash: Help illuminate subjects in low- light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a picture or video.
Learn About Your Device23 Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the Apps list. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application. For information about using the home screen, see “Home Screen Basics” on page 25. Select Options and Navigate Screens ►Tap icons, keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function. • Tap Back to return to the previous screen. Recent Applications You can display a list of recently used applications using the Recent apps key. ►Tap Recent apps to view a list of recently used applications. Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. ► From home, swipe up to access Apps > Settings. – or – Pull down the status bar and tap Settings .