Samsung Galaxy S7 User manual

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

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WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of
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submersion up to 5 feet for up to 30 minutes.
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and other open source licenses. Toobtain the source code covered
under the opensource licenses, please visit:
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THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS
OR BENEFITS.
Modification of Software
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INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY
SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE
YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR
CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN
SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.
Samsung KNOX
Samsung KNOX™is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for
a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind.
Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about
KNOX, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox [030115]

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Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone:
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address:
samsung.com
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Galaxy, MultiWindow, SHealth, S Voice, Samsung Milk Music, and
Smart Switch are all trademarks of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.
Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile
Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS
System (Automated Response System) at: samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of 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.
Nuance®, VSuite™, T9®Text Input, and the Nuance logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications,
Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

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The Bluetooth®word mark, figure mark (stylized “BDesign”), and
combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are
registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.
microSD™and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card
Association.
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Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Now,
Chrome, Google Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube, and other marks are
trademarks of Google Inc.
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LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
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.

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Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under
the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING ITS
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out
of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer
purchase. You may opt out by either sending an email to
[email protected].com with the subject line “Arbitration
Opt‑Out” or by calling 1‑800‑SAMSUNG (726‑7864). For more
detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution
Procedures and Arbitration and Opt-Out” section of the 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 you may
access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide
for your device at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User License Agreement (EULA)
foryour device can be found online at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4

viiTable of Contents
Getting Started.........................................................................................1
Front View ............................................................................................. 2
Back View............................................................................................. 4
Assemble Your Device.................................................................. 6
Set Up Your Device.......................................................................12
Set Up Accounts on Your Device.........................................15
Know Your Device............................................................................... 18
Home Screen....................................................................................19
Status Bar ...........................................................................................26
Navigation...........................................................................................29
Notification Panel............................................................................32
Multi Window.....................................................................................36
Enter Text.............................................................................................39
Emergency Mode...........................................................................43
Calling.......................................................................................................... 46
Phone Screen...................................................................................47
Make and Answer Calls .............................................................50
Speed Dial..........................................................................................57
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Emergency Calls.............................................................................59
Set Up and Access Voicemail................................................62
Applications............................................................................................. 64
Apps List..............................................................................................65
Google Apps.....................................................................................70
Additional Apps...............................................................................74
Calculator............................................................................................75
Calendar ..............................................................................................77
Camera and Video ........................................................................81
Clock......................................................................................................91
Contacts...............................................................................................95
Email ................................................................................................... 104
Gallery................................................................................................ 108
Internet............................................................................................... 112
Memo.................................................................................................. 117
Messages......................................................................................... 119
My Files ............................................................................................. 124
S Health............................................................................................. 126
S Voice............................................................................................... 129
Samsung Pay................................................................................. 130

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Settings ....................................................................................................134
How to Use Settings.................................................................. 135
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................... 137
Bluetooth .......................................................................................... 141
Airplane Mode............................................................................... 144
Data Usage ..................................................................................... 145
Mobile Networks.......................................................................... 147
NFC and Payment....................................................................... 148
More Connection Settings ..................................................... 150
Sounds and Vibration ............................................................... 154
Notifications .................................................................................... 161
Display ............................................................................................... 162
Advanced Features .................................................................... 168
Applications Settings ................................................................ 171
Wallpaper ......................................................................................... 175
Themes.............................................................................................. 176
Home Screen Settings ............................................................. 177
Lock Screen and Security...................................................... 178
Privacy and Safety...................................................................... 186
Easy Mode....................................................................................... 191
Accessibility.................................................................................... 192
Accounts........................................................................................... 197
Backup and Reset...................................................................... 200
Language and Input................................................................... 204
Battery................................................................................................ 208