Samsung SM-G950U 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.
• Mute : Your phone plays no sounds or vibrations. 
Onscreen reminders will still occur.
Vibrations
Configure your device’s vibrations.
Vibrate While Ringing
Set the phone to vibrate while ringing.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Vibrate while ringing  to enable this option.
Vibration Intensity
Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and 
feedback.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Vibration intensity .
3. Drag the sliders to set the intensity for each setting.  
						

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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 control .
3. Tap Ringtone or Media to set. 
Set the Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume for 
call ringtones, notifications, and other media.
Note : You can also set System volume from the home 
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Volume  and drag the sliders to set the default 
volume for:
• Ringtone
• Media
• Notifications
• System 
						

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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.
Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Ringtone .
3. Tap Ringtone to select a default ringtone.
Add a Ringtone
When you select a ringtone, you can add a custom 
ringtone.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration .
3. Tap Ringtone , scroll to the bottom of the list, and 
then tap  Add from device storage . 
						

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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 the default notification sounds for apps such as 
Messages, Calendar, and Email.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Notification sounds  and configure the following 
options:
• Default notification sound : Set the default 
sound for notifications.
• Messages notifications : Set the default sound 
for new messages.
• Calendar notifications : Set the default sound 
for calendar events.
• Email notifications : Set the default sound for 
new email. (This option is only displayed if you 
have an email account set up.) 
						

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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 disturb 
mode has been turned on manually.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Do not disturb .
3. Tap Turn on as scheduled , and set the Days, 
Start time , and End time .
Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize which notifications are 
allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration  > 
Do not disturb .
3. Tap Allow exceptions , and then tap one of the 
following options:
• No exceptions : Allow no exceptions.
• Alarms only: Allow exceptions for alarms.
• Custom: Set your own exceptions. 
						

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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 the 
navigation keys are tapped.
Key-Tap Feedback
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is 
tapped.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Sounds and vibration , and 
then tap to enable each option:
• Dialing keypad tones : Play a tone when the 
dialing keypad is tapped.
• Keyboard sound : Play a sound when the 
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
• Keyboard vibration : Enable vibrations when the 
Samsung keyboard is tapped. 
						

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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 
experience.
• Surround : Recreate the effects of rich surround 
sound.
• Tube Amp Pro : Simulate the soft timbre of a 
tube amplifier.
• Concert hall : Simulate the reverb of a 
concert hall.
5. Tap  Adapt sound  and follow the prompts to 
customize your sound settings.
Note : Sound effects are only available while 
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset is 
connected. 
						

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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.