Samsung Galaxy S23 User manual

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USER MANUAL
English. 02/2023. Rev.1.0
SM-S911W
SM-S916W
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Table of Contents
Getting started
5 Device layout and functions
11 Charging the battery
16 Nano-SIM card and eSIM
18 Turning the device on and off
19 Initial setup
20 Samsung account
21 Transferring data from your previous
device (Smart Switch)
23 Understanding the screen
31 Notification panel
33 Screen capture and screen record
34 Entering text
Apps and features
37 Installing or uninstalling apps
38 S Pen (Galaxy S23 Ultra)
54 Phone
57 Contacts
59 Messages
60 Camera
78 Gallery
82 AR Zone
88 Bixby
89 Bixby Vision
90 Multi window
(Using multiple apps at once)
93 Samsung Internet
94 Samsung Pay
96 Samsung Health
97 Samsung Notes
102 Samsung Members
102 Samsung Kids
103 Samsung Global Goals
103 Samsung TV Plus
103 Galaxy Wearable
104 PENUP (Galaxy S23 Ultra)
104 Calendar
105 Reminder
(Receiving notifications for to-do
items)
106 Voice Recorder
108 My Files
(Checking and managing files)
108 Clock
108 Calculator
109 Game Launcher
110 Game Booster
(Configuring your gaming
environment)
111 SmartThings
111 Sharing content
113 Music Share
114 Smart View
(Mirroring on a TV screen)

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139 Always On Display
(Displaying information when
the screen is turned off)
140 Security and privacy
141 Face recognition
143 Fingerprint recognition
146 Samsung Pass
148 Secure Folder
151 Secure Wi-Fi
152 Location
153 Safety and emergency
153 Accounts and backup
154 Samsung Cloud
155 Google
155 Advanced features
156 Motions and gestures
157 Video call effects
158 Dual Messenger
159 Digital Wellbeing and parental
controls
159 Battery and device care
159 Optimizing your device
160 Battery
160 Storage
160 Memory
161 Device protection
161 Auto optimization
161 Software update
161 Diagnostics
161 Maintenance mode
161 Apps
162 General management
163 Accessibility
163 Software update
164 About phone
115 Link to Windows
(Using the device through a
computer connection)
116 Samsung DeX
120 Google apps
Settings
121 Introduction
121 Samsung account
121 Connections
123 Wi-Fi
124 Bluetooth
125 NFC and contactless payments
127 Data saver
127 Mobile data only apps
128 Mobile Hotspot
128 More connection settings
130 Connected devices
131 Modes and Routines
131 Using modes
131 Using routines
132 Sounds and vibration
133 Sound quality and effects
133 Separate app sound
134 Notifications
134 Display
136 Motion smoothness
136 Changing the screen mode or
adjusting the display colour
137 Wallpaper and style
137 Themes
137 Home screen
138 Lock screen
138 Smart Lock

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Usage notices
165 Precautions for using the device
167 Notes on package contents and
accessories
168 Maintaining water and dust
resistance
169 Device overheating situations and
solutions
Appendix
172 Accessibility
187 Troubleshooting
192 Removing the battery
Health and Safety

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Getting started
Device layout and functions
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Galaxy S23 Ultra:
Front camera
Volume key
Side key
SIM card tray
Speaker
Fingerprint
recognition sensor
Side key
Volume key
Touch screen
Edge screen Edge screen
Front camera
Headphone jack /
Multipurpose jack
(USB Type-C)
S Pen
SIM card tray
Proximity/Light sensor
Microphone