SAMSUNG GALAXY S9+ (S9PLUS) (03) PDF MANUAL

1. Hold the device securely.

2. Use the SIM removal tool that came with your device to open the SIM/microSD card tray.

• With the carrier logo facing up, place the SIM card into the tray.

• With the gold contacts facing down, place the optional microSD card into the tray. (microSD card sold separately.)

3. Gently push the tray into the slot.

Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.

Your phone comes with an Adaptive Fast Charging charger and a USB cable. Use fast charge technology to quickly charge your phone.

Note: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

When you first turn on your device, you need to set up a few things.

1. Select a language and tap START or tap ACCESSIBILITY.

2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Note: Select Smart Switch during setup, or open it later to easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and more.

From the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Smart Switch and follow the prompts.

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.

• To Lock, press the Power/Lock key.

• To Unlock, press the Power/Lock key then swipe your finger across the screen.

The Screen lock menu allows you to choose from a variety of locking features.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Screen lock type.

2. Tap a screen lock type and follow the prompts to begin registration:

• Swipe

• Pattern

• PIN

• Password

• None

• Intelligent Scan

• Face

• Iris

• Fingerprints

Note: The Iris Scanner is not intended for use as a medical device; biometric data collected and stored locally by the Iris Scanner is not intended for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative medical purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this feature.

• Swipe up or down to display the Apps panel.

• Swipe the Home screen left for additional panels.

• Swipe the Edge handle to access Edge panels.

• Swipe right to open Bixby.

The Edge screen provides a shortcut to call, text or email favorite contacts and much more.

1. From the Home screen, swipe the Edge handle to display the Edge panels.

2. Swipe to view Edge screens.

3. Tap the settings icon to customize, download, and add new Edge panels.

• Touch and hold a blank space on a home screen to access options.

• Wallpapers: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens. Display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. You can also customize the Always on Display screen.

• Themes: Change the look for system screens and icons.

• Widgets: Drag a widget to an empty space on the Home screen for quick access to applications.

• Home screen settings: Customize the look of the Home screen.

• From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings > Sounds and vibration.

• Tap Volume to increase or decrease device volume settings.

• Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone.

To launch Hello Bixby, press the Bixby button.

Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice dictation, search and access content on your phone and on the Internet.

Download new apps from the Google Play store.

View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices.

Monitor and control your Samsung devices and appliances from your phone.

Provides core features to keep your body fit and healthy.

Easily transfer photos, videos, music, apps and more from your old phone to your new galaxy.

1. To make a call, tap Phone.

2. Tap the phone icon to make a phone call or tap the video camera icon to make a video call.

Note: Video calling may not be available, consult your service provider for details.

When receiving a call or ending a call touch and slide the following:

• To answer a call, touch and slide the green phone icon.

• To reject and route a call to your voicemail, touch and slide the red phone icon.

• To end a call, touch and slide the red phone icon.

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Touch and hold 1.

3. Follow the prompts to set up your mail box.

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Touch and hold 1.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap Contacts.

2. Tap the plus icon to add a new contact.

3. Enter the desired information and tap SAVE to store the new entry.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap Contacts.

2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap Details > EDIT.

3. Edit the desired information and tap SAVE.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap Contacts.

2. Touch and hold a contact name from the list and tap DELETE.

1. From the Home screen, tap Messages > New message icon.

2. Enter a phone number or contact name in the Recipient field.

Note: If entering a phone number, press the plus icon to add the phone number as a recipient.

3. Tap START to compose a message.

4. Tap Enter message and enter your text.

• Tap the plus icon to add an attachment.

• Touch and hold the microphone icon to create an audio message.

• Tap the sticker icon to add a sticker or a GIF.

5. Tap the send icon to send the message.

Use Gmail™ to send and receive email.

Before you can access Gmail, you must first sign in or create a new Google account.

• From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Google folder > Gmail.

• Tap Add an email address to create a new account or to log into an existing Gmail account.

• Tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL if you have an account set up on your device.

Configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Email.

2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap SIGN IN.

3. Follow the prompts to complete setup.

Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.

• From the Home screen, tap Camera.

• Tap the capture button to take a photo.

• Drag left or right to zoom in or out.

• Tap the switch camera icon or swipe up to take selfies.

• Swipe right or left to select a shooting mode.

Note: When using the camera in landscape mode, drag up or down to zoom in or out.

• From the Home screen, tap Camera.

• Tap the record button to begin recording.

• Tap the capture icon to capture a picture while recording.

• Tap the pause icon to pause a recording.

• Tap the stop icon to finish recording a video.

Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. You can view the latest news, check the weather, and follow your stocks.

• From the Home screen, tap Internet.

• From any webpage, tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard.

1. From your browser window, tap Tabs > NEW TAB. A new browser window displays.

2. Tap Tabs to see the open windows, and tap a window to view it.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.

2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Bluetooth®.

3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.

4. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if required, and tap OK. When connected the Bluetooth icon displays in the status bar.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.

2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Wi-Fi®.

3. Tap a network and enter the password if prompted. When connected the Wi-Fi icon displays in the status bar.