Samsung Galaxy S8 User Manual
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Special Features ..............................1 Hello Bixby ..................................2 Edge Screen .................................2 Flexible Security .............................2 Water and Dust Resistance ....................3 Getting Started ..............................4 Introduction .................................5 Set Up Your Device .............................7 Assemble Your Device ........................8 Start Using Your Device ......................12 Set Up Your Device ..........................13 Learn About Your Device .......................19 Front View .................................20 Back View .................................22 Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List ...24 Home Screen ..............................25 Status Bar .................................33 Bixby ......................................37 Navigation ................................38 Enter Text .................................40 Face Recognition ...........................44 Fingerprint Scanner ........................45 Table of Contents VMU_G950U_EN_UM_TN_QC9_040317_FINAL
iii Table of ContentsIris Scanner ................................46 Multi Window ..............................49 Emergency Mode ...........................51 Edge Screen ...............................53 Apps .........................................58 Using Apps ................................59 Applications Settings ......................62 Calculator .................................64 Calendar ..................................66 Camera and Video ..........................70 Camera Overview ...........................71 Clock .....................................78 Contacts ...................................81 Email .....................................93 Galaxy Apps ..............................100 Gallery ...................................101 Google Apps ..............................108 Internet ...................................112 Messages .................................116 My Files ..................................124 Phone .....................................126 Place and Answer Calls .....................127 Samsung Connect .........................143 Samsung Gear ............................143 Samsung Health ..........................144 Samsung Notes ...........................146 Samsung Pay .............................148 Samsung+ .................................151 Secure Folder ..............................151 Virgin Mobile Apps .........................152
iv Table of Contents Settings ....................................156 How to Use Settings .......................157 Connections ................................158 Wi-Fi .....................................159 Bluetooth ................................163 Phone Visibility ...........................169 Data Usage ...............................169 Airplane Mode .............................171 NFC and Payment ..........................172 Hotspot and Tethering ......................173 Mobile Networks ...........................177 Location ...................................178 Nearby Device Scanning ....................179 Printing ..................................180 MirrorLink .................................181 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .............181 Ethernet .................................184 Sounds and Vibration ........................185 Sound Mode ..............................186 Vibrations ................................186 Volume ...................................187 Ringtone .................................188 Notification Sounds .......................189 Do Not Disturb ............................190 System Sounds ............................191 Key-Tap Feedback ..........................191 Sound Quality and Effects ..................192 Separate App Sound .......................193 Notifications ...............................194 Block App Notifications ....................195
v Table of ContentsCustomize App Notifications ...............195 Display .....................................196 Screen Brightness ..........................197 Blue Light Filter ............................197 Screen Mode ..............................198 Screen Resolution .........................198 Screen Zoom and Font .....................199 Full Screen Apps ..........................199 Easy Mode ................................200 Icon Frames ..............................201 LED Indicator .............................201 Status Bar ................................201 Navigation Bar ............................202 Screen Timeout ...........................202 Keep Screen Turned Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202Screen Saver ..............................203 Smart Stay ...............................203 One-Handed Mode ........................204 Wallpapers and Themes .....................205 Wallpapers ...............................206 Themes ..................................206 Icons .....................................207 Always On Displays (AODs) ................207 Device Maintenance ........................208 Quick Optimization ........................209 Battery ...................................209 Performance Mode ........................210 Storage ...................................211 Memory ..................................213 Language and Input .......................213
vi Table of ContentsDate and Time .............................215 Report Diagnostic Information ..............215 Reset .....................................215 Factory Data Reset ........................216 System Updates ..........................218 Lock Screen and Security ....................220 Set a Screen Lock .........................221 Always On Display Settings ................222 Lock Screen and AOD Settings .............223 Samsung Pass ............................223 Unknown Sources .........................223 Secure Folder .............................224 Secure Startup ............................224 Encrypt SD Card ..........................224 Set Up SIM Card Lock ......................225 View Passwords ...........................225 Security Update Service ...................225 Phone Administration .....................226 Credential Storage ........................226 Advanced Security Settings ................227 Accounts ...................................228 Samsung Cloud ...........................229 Accounts Settings .........................230 Backup and Restore .......................231 Google Settings ...........................232 Accessibility ................................234 Vision ....................................235 Hearing ..................................236 Dexterity and Interaction ..................237 Configure Other Accessibility Settings ......238
vii Table of ContentsAccessibility Services ......................238 Other Settings ..............................239 Help .....................................240 Manage Game Features ...................240 Device Assistance App .....................240 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer .................................241 About Phone .............................242 Getting Help ...............................245 Videos ...................................246 Simulators ...............................246 Tips ......................................246 Samsung Support .........................246 For Assistance ............................247 Virgin Mobile Account Information and Help .................................249 Legal ........................................251 Legal Information .........................252
Learn about your mobile device’s special features. Special Features
2 Special Features Hello Bixby Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice dictation, and search and access content on your phone and on the Internet. For more information, see “Bixby” on page 37. Edge Screen The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping. For more information see “Edge Screen” on page 53. Flexible Security Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device. Face Recognition Configure facial recognition security to add an extra layer of security when using your phone. For more information, see “Face Recognition” on page 44. Fingerprint Scanner Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner ” on page 45. Iris Scanner Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. For more information, see “Iris Scanner ” on page 46.
3 Special Features Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 255.