Samsung Note 7 User Guide

201Language and Input 
Settings
Language and Input 
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Language
You can select a default language for your device’s 
menus and keyboards.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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ap  Language and input > Language .
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elect a language from the list.
Default Keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s 
menus and keyboards.
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 rom a Home screen, tap 
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ap  Language and input > Default...

202Language and Input 
Settings
Samsung Keyboard
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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ap  Language and input  > Samsung keyboard fo r 
options:
• Languages and types : Choose the languages 
and keyboard types.
• Predictive text : Predictive text suggests 
words that match your text entries, and can 
automatically complete common words. 
Predictive text can learn your personal writing 
style from your contacts, messages, Gmail, and...

203Language and Input 
Settings
• Block offensive words : Hide search results that 
contain offensive words.
• Bluetooth headset : Use audio input from 
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is 
connected.
Samsung Voice Input
Select the language to use with Samsung Voice input. 
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings .
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ap  Language and input  > Samsung voice input .
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ap  Language  and chose another language.
Handwriting Recognition
Use this option to select a language that is...

204Language and Input 
Settings
Text‑to‑ Speech Options
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is 
used for various accessibility features, such as Voice 
Assistant. For more information, see  “Accessibility” on 
page  209.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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ap  Language and input > Text
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eech fo r 
options:
• Preferred TTS engine : Choose either the 
Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap 
 Settings next to each TTS engine for options.
• Speech rate : Set...

205Backup and Reset 
Settings
Backup and Reset 
Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its 
factory defaults.
Smart Switch
Transfer content from your old device to this device.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings .
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ap  Backup and reset > Open Smart Switch , and 
then follow the prompts.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information 
and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer 
content faster.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your...

206Backup and Reset 
Settings
• Backup account : Select a Google Account to be 
used as your backup account.
• Automatic restore : Enable automatic 
restoration of settings from Google servers. 
When enabled, backed-up settings are restored 
when you reinstall an application.
Reset
Restore your device to its default settings.
Reset Settings
You can reset your device to its factory default settings, 
which resets everything except the security, language, 
and account settings. Personal data is not...

207Backup and Reset 
Settings
For more information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on 
page  14.
If you reset your device to factory default settings with 
the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature turned 
on, you must enter the user name and password 
for a registered Google Account to regain access to 
the device. You will not be able to access the device 
without the correct credentials. 
Warning : If you reset your Google Account password, 
you must wait 72 hours after changing your password 
to...

208Date and Time 
Settings
Date and Time 
By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless 
network.
When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time 
information manually using the date and time settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
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ap  Date and time . The following options are 
available:
• Automatic date and time : Receive date and 
time updates from the wireless network. 
When Automatic date and time is disabled, the...

209Accessibility 
Settings
Accessibility 
Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier 
for those with certain physical disabilities.
Note : You can download additional accessibility 
applications from the Google Play store.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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ap  Accessibility for options:
Vision
• Voice Assistant : Give spoken feedback to assist 
blind and low-vision users.
 -Voice Assistant can collect all of the text 
you enter, except...

210Accessibility 
Settings
• Font size : Set the font size.
• High contrast fonts : Adjust the color and 
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the 
background.
• High contrast keyboard : Adjust the size of the 
Samsung keyboard and change its colors to 
increase the contrast between the keys and the 
background.
• Show button shapes : Show buttons with shaded 
backgrounds to make them stand out.
• Magnifier window : Magnify content shown on 
the screen.
• Magnification gestures : Use...