Samsung Galaxy S6 edge User manual

SMART PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.

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ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
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America, Inc. Samsung,
Galaxy S, Multiwindow, and
SHealth are trademarks of
SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.
Screen images are simulated.
Appearances of the device may
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the internal memory is less than
the specified capacity because
the operating system and default
applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity
may change when you upgrade
the device.
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Input, and the Nuance logo
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Legal Information
Important legal information can
be accessed in writing on the
mobile device or at samsung.
com.
Read this information before
using your mobile device.
Samsung Limited Warranty -
This product is covered under
the applicable Samsung Limited
Warranty. Full written terms
and detailed information about
the warranty and obtaining
service are available on the
device at: Settings > About
phone > Legal Information >
Samsunglegal or at samsung.
com.
The online version of the Health/
Safety and Warranty guide for
your device can be found at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-
HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-
HSGuide-SP
Location of Legal Information
on the device:
Health and Safety Information
Settings > About phone >
Legal information > Samsung
legal > Health and Safety
Warranty
Settings > About phone >
Legal information > Samsung
legal > Warranty
EULA
Settings > About phone >
Legal information > Samsung
legal > End User License
Agreement

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started ...................... 1
Front View................................ 2
Back View................................ 4
Assemble Your Device .......... 6
Set Up Your Device................ 9
Set Up Accounts .................. 11
Know Your Device............... 12
Home Screen ........................ 13
Status Bar ..............................20
Navigation..............................22
Notification Panel ................. 25
Multi Window......................... 28
Enter Text ............................... 31
Calling....................................35
Phone Screen .......................36
Make and Receive Calls.....39
Speed Dial.............................45
Emergency Calls ..................46
Voicemail ............................... 47
Applications..........................48
Apps List................................49
Google Apps......................... 52
TracFone Apps ...................... 57
Calculator...............................58
Calendar ................................59
Camera .................................. 62
Clock ......................................68
Contacts................................. 71
Email....................................... 79
Gallery ....................................83
Help ........................................86
Internet ................................... 87
Memo .....................................90
Messages ..............................92
Music Player.......................... 97
My Files................................100
S Health ...............................104
S Voice .................................107
Video Player ........................108
Voice Recorder................... 111
Settings ............................... 113
How to Use Settings.......... 114

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Wi-Fi...................................... 116
Bluetooth..............................120 .................
Airplane Mode ....................123
Data Usage .........................124
Mobile Networks.................126
NFC and Payment..............127
More Connection
Settings ...........................129
Sounds and
Notifications....................132
Display..................................138
Motions and Gestures .......142
Application Settings...........143
Wallpaper.............................149
Themes ................................150
Lock Screen and
Security ........................... 151
Privacy and Safety .............161
Easy Mode...........................165
Accessibility ........................166
Accounts.............................. 171
Backup and Reset .............173
Language and Input...........175
Battery ..................................180
Storage.................................181
Date and Time ....................183
Help ......................................184
About Phone .......................185
Software Update 186

Getting Started
Learn about your mobile device hardware,
assembly procedures, and how to get started
using your new device.

2Getting Started
Proximity Earpiece
sensor
Status Light Front camera
Volume keys
Power/Lock
key
Recent Back
Home key/Finger Print Scanner
Front View
Front View

• Back: Return to the previous
screen or close a dialog box,
menu, or keyboard.
• Power/Lock key: Lock or
wake up the screen. Press
and hold to turn the device
off or restart it, or for quick
access to Airplane Mode and
Emergency Mode.
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.
• Front camera: Take
self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.
• Home key/Finger Print
Scanner: Return to the
Home screen. Activate the
Fingerprint security feature.
• Proximity sensor: Detect the
presence of objects near the
device.
• Recent: Display recent apps
or touch and hold for Home
screen options.
• Status light: Display a red
light when charging or the
battery is low, a blue light
when a notification has
arrived or you are voice
recording, and a green light
when fully charged.
• Volume keys: Adjust the
volume of your device’s
sounds and audio.
Getting Started 3 Front View

4Getting Started
Infrared
Microphone transmitter
Flash
Rear camera
Heart rate
sensor
SIM tray
Speaker Headset jack
USB charger/
Microphone Accessory port
Back View
Back View

• Rear camera: Take pictures
and record videos.
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in
low-light environments when
taking a photo or recording
video.
• Headset jack: Connect an
optional headset.
• Heart rate sensor: Measure
your heart rate via your
fingertip when using the
SHealth app.
• Infrared transmitter: Control
external devices using
infrared light.
• Microphone: Record audio
and detects voice commands.
• SIM tray: Store the SIM card.
• Speaker: Play music and
other sounds.
• USB charger/Accessory
port: Connect the Charger/
USB cable (included) and
other optional accessories
(not included).
Getting Started Back View5

6Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Install the SIM Card
Note: Your phone comes with the
SIM card already installed. If you
need to replace your SIM card,
follow these steps.
When you subscribe to a cellular
network, you are provided with
a plug-in SIM card. During
activation, your SIM card is
loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN,
available optional services, and
other features.
Warning: Please be careful when
handling the SIM card to avoid
damaging it. Keep all SIM cards
out of reach of small children.
Caution: Exercise care when
using the metallic SIM removal
tool to eject the internal SIM
cardslot.
1. Insert the SIM removal tool
into the hole on the SIM
tray, and push until the tray
popsout.
2. Place the SIM card on the
tray, and slide the tray back
into the slot.
Caution: If the card is not
inserted correctly, the device
cannot detect the SIM card.
Re-orient the card and place it
back into the slot if the SIM is
notdetected.
Assemble Your Device

Charge the Battery
Note: For fastest charging times,
use the Adaptive Fast Charging
charger that came with your
phone. This charger provides
faster charging only when
connected to devices that support
Adaptive FastCharging.
Caution: Use only
Samsung-approved charging
devices. Samsung accessories
are designed to maximize battery
life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the
port.
2. Connect the USB cable to
the charging head, and then
plug the charging head into a
standard outlet.
3. When charging is complete,
unplug the charging head
from the outlet and remove
the USB cable from the
device.
Getting Started 7 Assemble Your Device

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When to Charge the
Battery
When the battery is weak and
only a few minutes of operation
remain, the device sounds a
warning tone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device
conserves its remaining battery
power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes
too low, the device automatically
turns off.
► For a quick check of your
battery level, view the battery
charge indicator located in
the upper right corner of your
device’s display. A solid color
indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to
display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value
can provide a better idea of
the remaining charge on the
battery. For more information,
see “Battery” on page180.
Getting Started 8 Assemble Your Device

9Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn on and configure your
phone.
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power
key until the device vibrates
and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power
key until the device vibrates
and the Device options menu
displays.
2. Tap Power off.
3. In the window that appears,
tap POWER OFF.
Configure Your Phone
When you first turn on your
phone, you will need to set up a
few things.
1. As each screen is displayed,
follow the instructions on
each screen to set up that
particular feature.
2. Tap NEXT, SKIP, or LATER to
progress to the next screen.
Note: Galaxy TalkBack provides
voice prompts and descriptions
of on-screen items to improve
accessibility. During setup, you
can enable or disable Galaxy
TalkBack by pressing the
Home key quickly three times
(triple-press).
Set Up Your Device

Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock
features to secure yourdevice.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks
automatically when the screen
times out.
► To lock the device, press the
Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your
device is Swipe.
► To unlock your device, press
the Power key or Home key,
and then drag your finger
across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen
Lock
The default Screen lock is
Swipe which offers no security.
To choose a more secure
screen lock, see “Set a Screen
Lock” on page151.
Reset the Device
Should your device stop
responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to
turn it off, youcan reset your
device.
► Press and hold the Power
key and the VolumeDown
key at the same time for
morethan seven seconds.
Getting Started 10 Set Up Your Device

11Getting Started

Set Up Accounts
Google Account
Your new device uses your
Google Account to fully utilize
its Android features, including
Gmail, GoogleHangouts, and
the Google Play store.
When you first turn on your
phone, set up your existing
Google Account, or create a
new GoogleAccount.
– or –
Use Account settings at any time
to create a new account or set
up your existing account.
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >Settings >
Accounts > Add account >
Google.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for
access to Samsung content and
apps on your device.
When you first turn on your
phone, set up your existing
Samsung account, or create a
new Samsung account.
– or –
Use Account settings at any time
to create a new account or set
up your existing account.
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >Settings >
Accounts > Add account >
Samsungaccount.
Set Up Accounts

Know Your
Device
Learn some of the key features of your
mobile device, including the screens and
icons, as well as how to navigate the device
and enter text using the keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad of your
finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive
force or a metallic object when pressing on the
touch screen may damage the tempered glass
surface and void the warranty.