How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the
Status bar to display the Notification panel, and
then tap
Settings.
Settings Options
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Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the
option
ON
ON or
•
For some options, you must tap a field, such as
Email address, to display and set options.
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Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping
a
checkbox. When enabled, a checkmark
displays. Tap the checkmark to remove it and
disable the option.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Setting search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap
Search.
•
Enter a word or words in the Search field. As
you type, settings that match display on the
screen.
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Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Settings
Apps >
OFF
OFF.
Apps >
Change How Settings Are Listed
Settings can be listed in a list view or a tab view
(default).
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
More options > View as.
2. Tap
3. Select a different view.
Note: Tab view is the default and this manual
documents the Tab view.
Categories of Settings
In the Tab view, settings are grouped into five
categories.
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CONNECTIONS: Control your device's wireless
connections and location services.
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DEVICE: Personalize your device, including
sounds, the display, and accessibility.
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CONTROLS: Access settings to configure motions
and gestures, and the S Pen.
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GENERAL: Create and modify your accounts
(such as, Email, Google Account, Samsung
account, and more). Manage security, storage,
and other features of the device.
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APPLICATIONS: This category contains
application settings including the Application
manager and default applications.
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