Samsung Note 7 User Guide
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191Lock Screen and Security Settings Other Security Settings SIM Card Lock Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary screen lock type when unlocking the device. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts. 3. T ap Lock SIM card to enable the feature. 4. T ap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN. View Passwords Display password characters briefly as you type them. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn the feature on. Security Update Service Automatically receive security updates. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: • Security policy updates : Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. -Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi - Fi network. • Send security reports : Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.
192Lock Screen and Security Settings Phone Administration Manage your phone administrators and application installation privileges. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Lock screen and security > Other security Settings > Phone administrators . • Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock or erase a lost device. • Tap Support & Protection to enable it. Credential Storage Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Credential storage options: • Storage type : Select a storage location for credential contents. • View security certificates : Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed. • User certificates : View user certificates. • Install from phone storage : Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials : Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.
193Lock Screen and Security Settings Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following advanced options: • Trust agents : Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. -To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, Fingerprints, or Irises). For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 185. • Pin windows : Pin an app on your device screen, preventing access to other features of your device. • Usage data access : View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. • Notification access : View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device. • Do not disturb permission : View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings.
194Privacy and Emergency Settings Privacy and Emergency Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, or to aid you in an emergency. App Permissions Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Privacy and emergency > App permissions . 3. T ap the following features to see which apps have permission to access them: • Body sensors • Calendar • Camera • Contacts • Location • Microphone • Phone • SMS • Storage • Additional permissions 4. T ap On/Off next to each app to enable or disable permissions for that feature.
195Privacy and Emergency Settings Send SOS Messages Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you are in an emergency situation. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Privacy and emergency > Send SOS messages . 3. T ap On/Off to turn the feature on and configure the following options: • Send messages to : Add recipients by creating new contacts or selecting from Contacts. • Attach pictures : Send pictures to your emergency contacts. • Attach audio recording: Send a short audio message to your emergency contacts. To send an SOS message: ► Pr ess the Power key quickly three times. Emergency Mode Use Emergency mode to conserve battery power during emergencies. Power - hungry apps and functions are disable, but you are still able to send messages, use Contacts, and make emergency calls. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Privacy and emergency > Emergency mode . 3. T ap On/Off to turn the feature on.
196Privacy and Emergency Settings Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS), which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more information, contact your wireless provider. Emergency alerts allows customers to receive geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages notify customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. There are several types of Emergency Alerts: • Alerts issued by the President • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (Extreme and Severe) • AMBER Alerts (missing child alert) • Emergency alert test messages Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts (extreme and severe) and AMBER Alerts. Note : Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled. To disable Imminent and AMBER Alerts: 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Privacy and emergency > Emergency alerts . 3. T ap Settings > Alert types . • All alerts are enabled (on) by default. 4. T ap an alert option to disable it.
197Easy Mode Settings Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Easy mode . 3. T ap Easy mode to enable this feature. • When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe down the page and select which apps you want to display on the Home screens. 4. T ap the apps you want to add or remove. 5. T ap Done to save your settings. To disable Easy mode: 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Settings . 2. T ap Easy mode > Standard mode to exit Easy mode. 3. T ap Done to confirm.
198Accounts Settings Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. Add an Account You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Accounts > Add account . 3. T ap one of the account types. 4. F ollow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account. Synchronize Accounts You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Accounts > [Account type] . 3. T ap an account to view the sync settings for that account. 4. T ap individual data items to sync. 5. T ap More options > Sync now to synchronize the account.
199Accounts Settings Account Settings Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. Note : Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. T ap an account to configure that account’s sync settings. 4. T ap other available options for the account type. Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. T ap the account and then tap More options > Remove account .
200Google Settings Settings Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Google , and select an option to customize: • Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. • Location : Configure your Google location settings. • Nearby : Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices. • Search & Now : Configure your Google search settings and Google Now settings. • Security : Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings. • Set up nearby device : Set up another device using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Note : These options may change if you are signed in to your Google Account.