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 .............................6

Assemble Your Device ........................7

Start Using Your Device......................11

Set Up Your Device ..........................12

Learn About YourDevice .......................18

Front View..................................19

Back View ..................................21

Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List ... 23

Home Screen .............................. 24

Status Bar ................................. 32

Bixby...................................... 36

Navigation ................................ 37

Enter Text ................................. 39

Face Recognition........................... 43

Fingerprint Scanner ........................44

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Iris Scanner................................ 45

Multi Window..............................48

Emergency Mode .......................... 50

Edge Screen ............................... 52

Apps .........................................57

Using Apps ................................ 58

Applications Settings .......................61

Calculator ................................. 63

Calendar .................................. 65

Camera and Video.......................... 69

Camera Overview .......................... 70

Clock ......................................77

Contacts ..................................80

Email ..................................... 92

Galaxy Apps ............................... 99

Gallery ..................................100

Google Apps .............................. 107

Internet ...................................111

Messages .................................115

My Files .................................. 123

Phone.................................... 125

Place and Answer Calls .....................126

Samsung Connect......................... 143

Samsung Gear ............................ 143

Samsung Health .......................... 144

SamsungNotes ........................... 146

SamsungPay ............................. 148

Samsung+.................................151

Secure Folder ..............................151

Sprint Apps................................152

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Settings .................................... 157

How to Use Settings ...................... 158

Connections ................................ 159

Wi-Fi..................................... 160

Bluetooth ................................ 164

Phone Visibility ........................... 170

Data Usage ............................... 170

Airplane Mode .............................172

NFC and Payment ..........................173

Hotspot and Tethering......................174

Mobile Networks...........................178

Location...................................179

Nearby Device Scanning ...................180

Printing ...................................181

MirrorLink................................ 182

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............ 182

Ethernet ................................. 185

Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G

Networks) ............................... 185

Sounds and Vibration ........................ 188

Sound Mode .............................. 189

Vibrations ................................ 189

Volume .................................. 190

Ringtone ..................................191

Notification Sounds ........................192

Do Not Disturb............................ 193

System Sounds ........................... 194

Key-Tap Feedback......................... 194

Sound Quality and Effects ................. 195

Separate App Sound....................... 196

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Notifications ................................197

Block App Notifications.................... 198

Customize App Notifications ............... 198

Display ..................................... 199

Screen Brightness.........................200

Blue Light Filter...........................200

Screen Mode.............................. 201

Screen Resolution......................... 201

Screen Zoom and Font.....................202

Full Screen Apps ..........................202

Easy Mode................................203

Icon Frames ..............................204

LED Indicator .............................204

Status Bar ................................204

Navigation Bar............................205

Screen Timeout ...........................205

Keep Screen Turned Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Screen Saver..............................206

Smart Stay ...............................206

One-Handed Mode ........................207

Wallpapers andThemes .....................208

Wallpapers ...............................209

Themes ..................................209

Icons..................................... 210

Always On Displays (AODs) ................ 210

Device Maintenance .........................211

Quick Optimization.........................212

Battery....................................212

Performance Mode ........................ 213

Storage .................................. 214

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Memory .................................. 216

Language and Input ....................... 216

Date and Time ............................ 218

Report Diagnostic Information ............. 218

Reset .................................... 218

Factory Data Reset ........................ 219

System Updates .......................... 221

Lock Screen andSecurity ....................223

Set a Screen Lock .........................224

Always On Display Settings ................ 225

Lock Screen and AOD Settings .............226

Samsung Pass ............................226

Unknown Sources .........................226

Secure Folder ............................. 227

Secure Startup............................ 227

Encrypt SD Card .......................... 227

Set Up SIM Card Lock ......................228

View Passwords...........................228

Security Update Service ...................228

Phone Administration .....................229

Credential Storage ........................229

Advanced Security Settings ................230

Accounts ................................... 231

Samsung Cloud ...........................232

Accounts Settings.........................233

Backup and Restore .......................234

GoogleSettings........................... 235

Accessibility ................................ 237

Vision ....................................238

Hearing ..................................239

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Dexterity and Interaction ..................240

Configure Other Accessibility Settings .......241

Accessibility Services.......................241

Other Settings .............................. 242

Help .....................................243

Manage Game Features ...................243

Device Assistance App.....................243

Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a

Computer ................................244

About Phone ............................. 245

Getting Help ...............................248

Videos ...................................249

Simulators ...............................249

Tips ......................................249

Samsung Support .........................249

For Assistance ............................250

Sprint Account Information and Help .......252

Legal ........................................255

Legal Information .........................256

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36.

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52.

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43.

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44.

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45.

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259.

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