Samsung Galaxy S8 User Manual

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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. 

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 241.
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...

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System Sounds
Set various other system sound options.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration , and 
tap to enable each option:
• Touch sounds : Play tones when you touch or tap 
the screen to make selections. 
• Screen lock sounds : Play a sound when you 
unlock the screen.
• Emergency tone : Set the emergency tone to 
alert, vibrate, or silent.
• Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is 
connected.
• Vibration feedback : Enable vibration when...

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Sound Quality and 
Effects
Select options for sound quality while headphones 
or compatible Bluetooth headsets or speakers are 
connected.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Sound quality and effects .
3. Tap Equalizer  and choose a setting, or tap 
Advanced  o r Basic  to customize your sound 
settings.
4. Tap  On/Off  to enable each option:
• UHQ upscaler : Enhance the sound resolution 
of music and videos for a clearer listening...

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Separate App Sound
You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker 
or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on 
your phone. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Separate app sound .
3. Tap On/Off  to enable Separate app sound, and then 
set the following options:
• App : Choose an app to play its sound on a 
separate audio device.
• Audio device : Choose the audio device that you 
want the app’s sound to be played on.