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
Bixby .................................................................................................... 2
Edge Screen......................................................................................... 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 .................................................................. 12
Set Up Your Device........................................................................... 13
Learn About Your Device..................................................................19
Front View..........................................................................................20
Back View........................................................................................... 22
Table of
Contents
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Home Screen..................................................................................... 23
Bixby ...................................................................................................34
Navigation .........................................................................................36
Entering Text.....................................................................................39
Face Recognition..............................................................................42
Fingerprint Scanner.........................................................................44
Iris Scanner........................................................................................46
Multi Window....................................................................................49
Emergency Mode ............................................................................. 52
Edge Screen....................................................................................... 55
Apps...................................................................................61
Using Apps......................................................................................... 62
Calculator...........................................................................................68
Calendar.............................................................................................70
Camera and Video ............................................................................ 74
Clock ..................................................................................................82
Contacts .............................................................................................86
Email................................................................................................... 95

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Galaxy Apps.......................................................................................98
Gallery ...............................................................................................99
Internet ............................................................................................. 111
Messages .........................................................................................116
My Files ........................................................................................... 122
Phone................................................................................................ 125
Samsung Connect ..........................................................................138
Samsung Gear................................................................................. 139
Samsung Health ............................................................................140
SamsungNotes............................................................................... 143
SamsungPay................................................................................... 145
Samsung+........................................................................................ 149
Secure Folder ..................................................................................150
TracFone Apps................................................................................. 152
Settings.......................................................................... 154
How to Use Settings ...................................................................... 155
Connections ....................................................................................156
Wi-Fi.................................................................................................. 157

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Bluetooth.........................................................................................160
Phone Visibility...............................................................................164
Data Usage ...................................................................................... 164
Airplane Mode ................................................................................ 166
NFC and Payment........................................................................... 167
Mobile Hotspot ............................................................................... 168
Tethering.......................................................................................... 172
Mobile Networks ............................................................................ 173
Location............................................................................................ 173
Nearby Device Scanning ............................................................... 175
Printing ............................................................................................ 176
Download Booster.......................................................................... 176
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ...................................................177
Ethernet........................................................................................... 178
Sounds and Vibration.....................................................................179
Sound Mode.....................................................................................180
Easy Mute.........................................................................................180
Vibrations ........................................................................................ 181
Volume ............................................................................................. 182

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Ringtone...........................................................................................183
Notication Sounds .......................................................................184
Do Not Disturb................................................................................ 185
System Sounds ............................................................................... 185
Key-Tap Feedback ..........................................................................186
Sound Quality and Effects............................................................ 187
Separate App Sound ......................................................................188
Notications .................................................................................. 189
Block App Notications ................................................................190
Customize App Notications .......................................................190
Display ............................................................................................191
Screen Brightness.......................................................................... 192
Blue Light Filter.............................................................................. 192
Screen Mode.................................................................................... 193
Screen Resolution .......................................................................... 193
Screen Zoom and Font................................................................... 194
Full Screen Apps............................................................................. 194
Easy Mode........................................................................................ 195
Icon Frames ..................................................................................... 196

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LED Indicator................................................................................... 196
Status Bar ........................................................................................ 197
Navigation Bar................................................................................ 197
Screen Timeout...............................................................................198
Keep Screen Turned Off ................................................................198
Screen Saver....................................................................................198
Smart Stay....................................................................................... 199
One-Handed Mode........................................................................ 200
Wallpapers andThemes ............................................................... 201
Wallpapers.......................................................................................202
Themes............................................................................................ 203
Icons................................................................................................. 203
Always On Displays (AODs)......................................................... 204
Device Maintenance ..................................................................... 205
Quick Optimization ....................................................................... 206
Battery............................................................................................. 206
Performance Mode ........................................................................207
Storage............................................................................................ 208
Memory.............................................................................................211

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Language and Input........................................................................211
Date and Time................................................................................. 215
Report Diagnostic Information.................................................... 216
Reset................................................................................................. 216
Software Update ............................................................................ 219
Lock Screen andSecurity ............................................................. 220
Set a Screen Lock ........................................................................... 221
Always On Display Settings..........................................................222
Lock Screen and AOD Settings ....................................................223
Samsung Pass.................................................................................224
Find My Mobile................................................................................224
Unknown Sources ..........................................................................225
Secure Folder ..................................................................................225
Secure Startup ................................................................................226
Encrypt SD Card.............................................................................. 226
Set Up SIM Card Lock..................................................................... 227
View Passwords .............................................................................. 227
Security Update Service................................................................228
Device Administration...................................................................228

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Credential Storage.........................................................................229
Advanced Security Settings ........................................................ 230
Accounts .........................................................................................231
Samsung Cloud...............................................................................232
My Prole.........................................................................................233
Add an Account...............................................................................234
Backup and Restore.......................................................................236
GoogleSettings ..............................................................................237
Accessibility .................................................................................. 238
Vision................................................................................................239
Hearing............................................................................................. 241
Dexterity and Interaction..............................................................242
More Accessibility Settings ..........................................................243
Accessibility Services ....................................................................244
Other Settings................................................................................ 245
Manage Game Features ................................................................246
Device Assistance App ..................................................................246
About Phone ................................................................................... 247

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Getting Help..................................................................248
Videos...............................................................................................249
Simulators .......................................................................................249
Tips....................................................................................................249
Samsung Support...........................................................................249
Legal...............................................................................250