Samsung GALAXY S8 ACTIVE 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
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
Learn About Your Device .......................14
Front View..................................15
Back View ..................................17
Navigation .................................18
Home Screen .............................. 22
Customize Your HomeScreen ............... 24
Notification Panel.......................... 28
Bixby.......................................31
Always On Display ......................... 33
Face Recognition........................... 35
Fingerprint Scanner ........................ 36
Iris Scanner................................ 37
Multi Window..............................40
Enter Text ................................. 42
Table of Contents
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iiiTable of Contents
Emergency Mode .......................... 45
Apps .........................................47
Use Apps ..................................48
Apps Settings...............................51
Activity Zone .............................. 53
Calculator ................................. 54
Calendar .................................. 56
Camera and Video.......................... 59
Clock ..................................... 65
Contacts ..................................68
Email ......................................76
Emergency Zone ........................... 79
Galaxy Apps ...............................80
Gallery ....................................81
Google Apps ...............................86
Internet ................................... 89
Messages ................................. 93
My Files ................................... 96
Phone..................................... 98
Samsung Connect.........................108
Samsung Gear ............................108
Samsung Health .......................... 109
SamsungNotes ............................111
SamsungPay ..............................113
Samsung+.................................115
Secure Folder ..............................115
Smart Switch ..............................115
Settings .................................... 116
Access Settings ............................117

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Connections .................................118
Wi-Fi......................................119
Bluetooth .................................122
Phone Visibility ........................... 124
Data Usage ............................... 124
Airplane Mode .............................127
NFC and Payment ..........................127
Mobile Hotspot ........................... 129
Tethering..................................131
Mobile Networks...........................132
Location...................................132
Nearby Device Scanning ................... 134
Printing .................................. 134
MirrorLink................................ 135
Virtual Private Networks .................. 135
Ethernet ..................................137
Sounds and Vibration ........................ 138
Sound Mode .............................. 139
Easy Mute ................................ 139
Vibrations ................................ 139
Volume .................................. 140
Ringtone ................................. 142
Notification Sounds ....................... 142
Do Not Disturb............................ 143
System Sounds ........................... 143
Key-Tap Feedback......................... 144
Sound Quality and Effects ................. 144
Separate App Sound....................... 145
Notifications................................ 146
Block App Notifications.....................147

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Customize App Notifications ................147
Smart Alert............................... 148
Display ..................................... 149
Screen Brightness......................... 150
Blue Light Filter........................... 150
Screen Mode...............................151
Screen Resolution..........................151
Screen Zoom and Font......................152
Full Screen Apps ...........................152
Easy Mode................................ 153
Icon Frames .............................. 153
LED Indicator ............................. 153
Status Bar ................................ 154
Screen Timeout ........................... 154
Keep Screen Turned Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Screen Saver...............................155
Smart Stay ................................155
One-Handed Mode ........................ 156
Device Maintenance ..........................157
Quick Optimization........................ 158
Battery................................... 158
Performance Mode ........................ 159
Storage .................................. 159
Memory ...................................161
Language and Input ....................... 162
Date and Time ............................ 166
Report Diagnostic Information ............. 166
Reset .....................................167
Factory Data Reset ........................ 168
Software Update .......................... 170

viTable of Contents
Lock Screen andSecurity .....................171
Screen Lock Types..........................172
Lock Screen and AODSettings ..............173
Samsung Pass .............................174
Find My Mobile ............................174
Unknown Sources ..........................175
Secure Folder ..............................175
Secure Startup.............................175
Encrypt SD Card ...........................175
View Passwords............................176
Security Update Service ....................176
Device Administration ......................176
Credential Storage .........................177
Advanced Security Settings .................177
Accounts ....................................179
Samsung Cloud ...........................180
My Profile .................................181
Add an Account ............................181
Backup and Restore ....................... 183
GoogleSettings........................... 184
Accessibility ................................ 185
Vision .................................... 186
Hearing ...................................187
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 188
More Accessibility Settings ................ 189
Accessibility Services...................... 189
Other Settings .............................. 190
Help ......................................191
Manage Game Features ....................191

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Device Assistance App......................191
About Phone ..............................192
Getting Help ...............................193
Videos ................................... 194
Simulators ............................... 194
Tips ...................................... 194
Samsung Care ............................ 194
Legal ........................................195
Legal Information ......................... 196

Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.
Special Features

2Special Features
Hello Bixby
Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help
you understand your settings and set up your Samsung
device.
For more information, see “Bixby” on page31.
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 device.
For more information, see “Face Recognition” on
page35.
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36.
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37.

3Special Features
Water and Dust
Resistance
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system, and has passed military specification
(MIL‑STD‑810G) testing.
For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance” on page200.