Samsung Galaxy S8 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

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

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iiiTable of Contents

Iris 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

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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

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Customize 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Screen 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

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Date 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

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Accessibility 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

2Special 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.

3Special 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.

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