Samsung Verizon Galaxy S8 User manual

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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......................10
Set Up Your Device ..........................11
Table of Contents
Learn About YourDevice .......................16
Front View..................................17
Back View ..................................19
Home Screen .............................. 20
Notification Panel.......................... 23
Customize Your Home Screen ............... 26
Bixby......................................30
Navigation .................................31
Entering Text .............................. 33
Face Recognition........................... 36
Fingerprint Scanner ........................ 37
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Iris Scanner................................ 38
Multi Window...............................41
Emergency Mode ......................... 43
Edge Screen ............................... 45
Apps ......................................... 51
Using Apps ................................ 52
Applications Settings....................... 55
Calculator ................................. 58
Calendar ..................................60
Camera and Video.......................... 63
Clock .................................... 70
Contacts .................................. 73
Email ..................................... 79
Gallery ................................... 82
Google Apps ............................... 87
Internet ...................................90
Message+ ................................. 94
Messages ................................ 97
My Files ................................. 102
Phone....................................104
Samsung Connect..........................114
Samsung Gear .............................114
Samsung Health ...........................115
SamsungNotes ............................117
Verizon Apps ..............................119
Settings .................................... 121
How to Use Settings .......................122
Connections ................................ 123
Wi-Fi..................................... 124
Bluetooth .................................127
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Phone Visibility ........................... 129
Data Usage ............................... 129
Airplane Mode .............................131
NFC and Payment ..........................132
Mobile Hotspot ........................... 133
Tethering................................. 136
Mobile Networks.......................... 136
Location...................................137
Nearby Device Scanning ................... 138
Printing .................................. 139
MirrorLink................................ 139
Download Booster ........................ 139
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............ 140
Ethernet ..................................141
Sounds and Vibration ........................ 142
Sound Mode .............................. 143
Easy Mute ................................ 143
Vibrations ................................ 143
Volume .................................. 144
Ringtone ................................. 146
Notification Sounds ....................... 146
Do Not Disturb.............................147
System Sounds ............................147
Key-Tap Feedback......................... 148
Sound Quality and Effects ................. 148
Separate App Sound....................... 149
Notifications .............................. 150
Block App Notifications.....................151
Customize App Notifications ................151
Table of Contents iv

Display ......................................152
Screen Brightness......................... 153
Blue Light Filter........................... 153
Screen Mode.............................. 154
Screen Resolution......................... 154
Screen Zoom and Font......................155
Full Screen Apps ...........................155
Easy Mode................................ 156
Icon Frames .............................. 156
LED Indicator ..............................157
Status Bar .................................157
Navigation Bar.............................157
Screen Timeout ........................... 158
Keep Screen Turned Off .................... 158
Screen Saver.............................. 158
Wallpapers and Themes ..................... 160
Wallpapers ................................161
Themes ...................................161
Icons..................................... 162
Always On Displays (AODs) ................ 162
Device Maintenance ....................... 163
Battery................................... 164
Performance Mode ........................ 164
Storage .................................. 165
Emergency Mode ......................... 166
Language and Input ........................167
Date and Time ............................ 170
Reset .................................... 170
Factory Data Reset .........................171
System Updates ...........................172
Table of Contents v

Lock Screen andSecurity .....................173
Set a Screen Lock ..........................174
Always On Display Settings .................175
Lock Screen and AOD Settings ..............176
Samsung Pass .............................176
Unknown Sources ..........................176
Secure Folder ..............................177
Secure Startup.............................177
Encrypt SD Card ...........................177
Set Up SIM Card Lock .......................178
View Passwords............................178
Security Update Service ....................178
Phone Administration ......................179
Credential Storage .........................179
Advanced Security Settings ................180
Accounts ....................................181
Add an Account ........................... 182
Backup and Reset ......................... 184
GoogleSettings........................... 184
Accessibility ................................ 186
Vision .....................................187
Hearing .................................. 188
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 189
More Accessibility Settings ................ 190
Accessibility Services...................... 190
Other Settings ...............................192
Help ..................................... 193
Manage Game Features ................... 193
Phone Assistance App ..................... 193
Report Diagnostic Information ............. 194
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About Phone ............................. 194
Getting Help ...............................195
Videos ................................... 196
Simulators ............................... 196
Tips ...................................... 196
Samsung Care ............................ 196
Verizon Glossary .......................... 196
Legal ........................................ 197
Legal Information ......................... 198
Table of Contents vii

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

Bixby
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30.
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45.
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36.
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37.
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38.
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