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
Hello Bixby ..................................2
Edge Screen .................................2
Flexible Security .............................2
Water and Dust Resistance....................3
Getting Started..............................4
Introduction .................................5
Set Up Your Device .............................7
Assemble Your Device ........................8
Start Using Your Device......................12
Set Up Your Device ..........................13
Learn About YourDevice .......................19
Front View................................. 20
Back View ................................. 22
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List ... 24
Home Screen .............................. 25
Status Bar ................................. 33
Bixby...................................... 37
Navigation ................................ 38
Enter Text .................................40
Face Recognition...........................44
Fingerprint Scanner ........................ 45
Table of Contents
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iiiTable of Contents
Iris Scanner................................46
Multi Window.............................. 49
Emergency Mode ...........................51
Edge Screen ............................... 53
Apps .........................................58
Using Apps ................................ 59
Applications Settings ...................... 62
Calculator .................................64
Calendar .................................. 66
Camera and Video.......................... 70
Camera Overview ...........................71
Clock ..................................... 78
Contacts ...................................81
Email ..................................... 93
Galaxy Apps ..............................100
Gallery ...................................101
Google Apps ..............................108
Internet ...................................112
Messages .................................116
My Files .................................. 124
Phone.....................................126
Place and Answer Calls .....................127
Samsung Connect......................... 143
Samsung Gear ............................ 143
Samsung Health .......................... 144
SamsungNotes ........................... 146
SamsungPay ............................. 148
Samsung+.................................151
Secure Folder ..............................151
Virgin Mobile Apps .........................152

ivTable of Contents
Settings ....................................156
How to Use Settings .......................157
Connections ................................ 158
Wi-Fi..................................... 159
Bluetooth ................................ 163
Phone Visibility ........................... 169
Data Usage ............................... 169
Airplane Mode .............................171
NFC and Payment ..........................172
Hotspot and Tethering......................173
Mobile Networks...........................177
Location...................................178
Nearby Device Scanning ....................179
Printing ..................................180
MirrorLink.................................181
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .............181
Ethernet ................................. 184
Sounds and Vibration ........................ 185
Sound Mode .............................. 186
Vibrations ................................ 186
Volume ...................................187
Ringtone ................................. 188
Notification Sounds ....................... 189
Do Not Disturb............................ 190
System Sounds ............................191
Key-Tap Feedback..........................191
Sound Quality and Effects ..................192
Separate App Sound....................... 193
Notifications ............................... 194
Block App Notifications.................... 195

vTable of Contents
Customize App Notifications ............... 195
Display ..................................... 196
Screen Brightness..........................197
Blue Light Filter............................197
Screen Mode.............................. 198
Screen Resolution......................... 198
Screen Zoom and Font..................... 199
Full Screen Apps .......................... 199
Easy Mode................................200
Icon Frames .............................. 201
LED Indicator ............................. 201
Status Bar ................................ 201
Navigation Bar............................202
Screen Timeout ...........................202
Keep Screen Turned Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Screen Saver..............................203
Smart Stay ...............................203
One-Handed Mode ........................204
Wallpapers andThemes .....................205
Wallpapers ...............................206
Themes ..................................206
Icons..................................... 207
Always On Displays (AODs) ................207
Device Maintenance ........................208
Quick Optimization........................209
Battery...................................209
Performance Mode ........................ 210
Storage ...................................211
Memory .................................. 213
Language and Input ....................... 213

viTable of Contents
Date and Time .............................215
Report Diagnostic Information ..............215
Reset .....................................215
Factory Data Reset ........................ 216
System Updates .......................... 218
Lock Screen andSecurity ....................220
Set a Screen Lock ......................... 221
Always On Display Settings ................ 222
Lock Screen and AOD Settings .............223
Samsung Pass ............................223
Unknown Sources .........................223
Secure Folder .............................224
Secure Startup............................224
Encrypt SD Card .......................... 224
Set Up SIM Card Lock ......................225
View Passwords........................... 225
Security Update Service ...................225
Phone Administration ..................... 226
Credential Storage ........................ 226
Advanced Security Settings ................ 227
Accounts ...................................228
Samsung Cloud ...........................229
Accounts Settings.........................230
Backup and Restore ....................... 231
GoogleSettings........................... 232
Accessibility ................................234
Vision ....................................235
Hearing ..................................236
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 237
Configure Other Accessibility Settings ......238

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Accessibility Services......................238
Other Settings ..............................239
Help .....................................240
Manage Game Features ...................240
Device Assistance App.....................240
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a
Computer .................................241
About Phone ............................. 242
Getting Help ...............................245
Videos ...................................246
Simulators ...............................246
Tips ......................................246
Samsung Support .........................246
For Assistance ............................ 247
Virgin Mobile Account Information
and Help ................................. 249
Legal ........................................251
Legal Information ......................... 252

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

2Special Features
Hello Bixby
Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create
voice dictation, and search and access content on your
phone and on the Internet.
For more information, see “Bixby” on page37.
Edge Screen
The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for
notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.
For more information see “Edge Screen” on page53.
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 phone.
For more information, see “Face Recognition” on
page44.
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45.
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46.

3Special Features
Water and Dust
Resistance
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance” on page255.