Samsung Galaxy S8 User manual

Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8+

User Guide

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

Bixby........................................2

Edge Screen .................................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

Set Up Your Device ..........................11

Learn About YourDevice .......................16

Front View..................................17

Back View ..................................19

Home Screen .............................. 20

Notification Panel.......................... 23

Customize Your Home Screen ............... 26

Bixby......................................30

Navigation .................................31

Entering Text .............................. 33

Face Recognition........................... 36

Fingerprint Scanner ........................ 37

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Iris Scanner................................ 38

Multi Window...............................41

Emergency Mode .......................... 43

Edge Screen ............................... 45

Apps .........................................50

Using Apps .................................51

Applications Settings....................... 54

Calculator ................................. 57

Calendar .................................. 59

Camera and Video.......................... 62

Clock ..................................... 69

Contacts ...................................72

Email ..................................... 78

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

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

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

Message+ ................................. 93

Messages ................................. 96

My Files ...................................101

Phone.................................... 103

Samsung Connect..........................113

Samsung Gear .............................113

Samsung Health ...........................114

SamsungNotes ............................116

Verizon Apps ..............................118

Settings ....................................120

How to Use Settings .......................121

Connections .................................122

Wi-Fi..................................... 123

Bluetooth .................................126

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Phone Visibility ........................... 128

Data Usage ............................... 128

Airplane Mode ............................ 130

NFC and Payment ..........................131

Mobile Hotspot ............................132

Tethering................................. 135

Mobile Networks.......................... 135

Location.................................. 136

Nearby Device Scanning ....................137

Printing .................................. 138

MirrorLink................................ 138

Download Booster ........................ 138

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............ 139

Ethernet .................................140

Sounds and Vibration .........................141

Sound Mode .............................. 142

Easy Mute ................................ 142

Vibrations ................................ 142

Volume .................................. 143

Ringtone ................................. 145

Notification Sounds ....................... 145

Do Not Disturb............................ 146

System Sounds ........................... 146

Key-Tap Feedback..........................147

Sound Quality and Effects ..................147

Separate App Sound....................... 148

Notifications ............................... 149

Block App Notifications.................... 150

Customize App Notifications ............... 150

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Display ......................................151

Screen Brightness..........................152

Blue Light Filter............................152

Screen Mode.............................. 153

Screen Resolution......................... 153

Screen Zoom and Font..................... 154

Full Screen Apps .......................... 154

Easy Mode.................................155

Icon Frames ...............................155

LED Indicator ............................. 156

Status Bar ................................ 156

Navigation Bar............................ 156

Screen Timeout ............................157

Keep Screen Turned Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Screen Saver...............................157

Wallpapers and Themes ..................... 159

Wallpapers ............................... 160

Themes .................................. 160

Icons......................................161

Always On Displays (AODs) .................161

Device Maintenance ........................ 162

Battery................................... 163

Performance Mode........................ 163

Storage .................................. 164

Emergency Mode ......................... 165

Language and Input ....................... 166

Date and Time ............................ 169

Reset .................................... 169

Factory Data Reset ........................ 170

System Updates ...........................171

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Lock Screen andSecurity .....................172

Set a Screen Lock ..........................173

Always On Display Settings .................174

Lock Screen and AOD Settings ..............175

Samsung Pass .............................175

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

Secure Folder ..............................176

Secure Startup.............................176

Encrypt SD Card ...........................176

Set Up SIM Card Lock.......................177

View Passwords............................177

Security Update Service ....................177

Phone Administration ......................178

Credential Storage .........................178

Advanced Security Settings .................179

Accounts ...................................180

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

Backup and Reset ......................... 183

GoogleSettings........................... 183

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Settings ...............................191

Help ......................................192

Manage Game Features ....................192

Phone Assistance App ......................192

Report Diagnostic Information ............. 193

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About Phone ............................. 193

Getting Help ...............................194

Videos ................................... 195

Simulators ............................... 195

Tips ...................................... 195

Samsung Support ......................... 195

Verizon Glossary .......................... 195

Legal ........................................196

Legal Information ..........................197

Learn about your mobile

device’s special features.

Special Features

2Special Features

Bixby

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30.

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45.

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36.

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37.

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38.

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