Samsung GALAXY S8 ACTIVE User manual

SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating

your device and keep it for future reference.

Special Features..............................1

Hello Bixby ..................................2

Flexible Security .............................2

Water and Dust Resistance....................3

Getting Started..............................4

Set Up Your Device .............................5

Assemble Your Device ........................6

Start Using Your Device......................10

Learn About Your Device .......................14

Front View..................................15

Back View ..................................17

Navigation .................................18

Home Screen .............................. 22

Customize Your HomeScreen ............... 24

Notification Panel.......................... 28

Bixby.......................................31

Always On Display ......................... 33

Face Recognition........................... 35

Fingerprint Scanner ........................ 36

Iris Scanner................................ 37

Multi Window..............................40

Enter Text ................................. 42

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Emergency Mode .......................... 45

Apps .........................................47

Use Apps ..................................48

Apps Settings...............................51

Activity Zone .............................. 53

Calculator ................................. 54

Calendar .................................. 56

Camera and Video.......................... 59

Clock ..................................... 65

Contacts ..................................68

Email ......................................76

Emergency Zone ........................... 79

Galaxy Apps ...............................80

Gallery ....................................81

Google Apps ...............................86

Internet ................................... 89

Messages ................................. 93

My Files ................................... 96

Phone..................................... 98

Samsung Connect.........................108

Samsung Gear ............................108

Samsung Health .......................... 109

SamsungNotes ............................111

SamsungPay ..............................113

Samsung+.................................115

Secure Folder ..............................115

Smart Switch ..............................115

Settings .................................... 116

Access Settings ............................117

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Connections .................................118

Wi-Fi......................................119

Bluetooth .................................122

Phone Visibility ........................... 124

Data Usage ............................... 124

Airplane Mode .............................127

NFC and Payment ..........................127

Mobile Hotspot ........................... 129

Tethering..................................131

Mobile Networks...........................132

Location...................................132

Nearby Device Scanning ................... 134

Printing .................................. 134

MirrorLink................................ 135

Virtual Private Networks .................. 135

Ethernet ..................................137

Sounds and Vibration ........................ 138

Sound Mode .............................. 139

Easy Mute ................................ 139

Vibrations ................................ 139

Volume .................................. 140

Ringtone ................................. 142

Notification Sounds ....................... 142

Do Not Disturb............................ 143

System Sounds ........................... 143

Key-Tap Feedback......................... 144

Sound Quality and Effects ................. 144

Separate App Sound....................... 145

Notifications................................ 146

Block App Notifications.....................147

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Customize App Notifications ................147

Smart Alert............................... 148

Display ..................................... 149

Screen Brightness......................... 150

Blue Light Filter........................... 150

Screen Mode...............................151

Screen Resolution..........................151

Screen Zoom and Font......................152

Full Screen Apps ...........................152

Easy Mode................................ 153

Icon Frames .............................. 153

LED Indicator ............................. 153

Status Bar ................................ 154

Screen Timeout ........................... 154

Keep Screen Turned Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Screen Saver...............................155

Smart Stay ................................155

One-Handed Mode ........................ 156

Device Maintenance ..........................157

Quick Optimization........................ 158

Battery................................... 158

Performance Mode ........................ 159

Storage .................................. 159

Memory ...................................161

Language and Input ....................... 162

Date and Time ............................ 166

Report Diagnostic Information ............. 166

Reset .....................................167

Factory Data Reset ........................ 168

Software Update .......................... 170

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Lock Screen andSecurity .....................171

Screen Lock Types..........................172

Lock Screen and AODSettings ..............173

Samsung Pass .............................174

Find My Mobile ............................174

Unknown Sources ..........................175

Secure Folder ..............................175

Secure Startup.............................175

Encrypt SD Card ...........................175

View Passwords............................176

Security Update Service ....................176

Device Administration ......................176

Credential Storage .........................177

Advanced Security Settings .................177

Accounts ....................................179

Samsung Cloud ...........................180

My Profile .................................181

Add an Account ............................181

Backup and Restore ....................... 183

GoogleSettings........................... 184

Accessibility ................................ 185

Vision .................................... 186

Hearing ...................................187

Dexterity and Interaction .................. 188

More Accessibility Settings ................ 189

Accessibility Services...................... 189

Other Settings .............................. 190

Help ......................................191

Manage Game Features ....................191

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Device Assistance App......................191

About Phone ..............................192

Getting Help ...............................193

Videos ................................... 194

Simulators ............................... 194

Tips ...................................... 194

Samsung Care ............................ 194

Legal ........................................195

Legal Information ......................... 196

Learn about your mobile

device’s special features.

Special Features

2Special Features

Hello Bixby

Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help

you understand your settings and set up your Samsung

device.

For more information, see “Bixby” on page31.

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 device.

For more information, see “Face Recognition” on

page35.

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36.

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37.

3Special Features

Water and Dust

Resistance

This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection

rating system, and has passed military specification

(MIL‑STD‑810G) testing.

For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust

Resistance” on page200.

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