VERIZON SAMSUNG GALAXY S8+ (S8PLUS) (01) PDF MANUAL

1. With the screen facing up, insert the tool that came with your phone into the hole on the SIM/microSD™ card tray to open it.

2. Carefully slide out the tray.

3. Insert the microSD card into the tray with the gold contacts facing down (as shown).

4. Carefully slide the tray back into place.

NOTE: microSD/SDHC/SDXC™ memory cards supported (sold separately).

Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.

Your phone comes with an Adaptive Fast Charging charger and a USB cable. Plug the smaller end of the cable into the USB/charger port on your phone and the larger end into the charger. Then plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

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

To turn your phone on, press and hold the Power/Lock button.

Press and hold the Power/Lock button again to turn it off.

To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock button and then swipe up on the screen to unlock it.

To turn off your screen and prevent accidental key presses, press the Power/Lock button.

For added security, choose one of these other locking features:

Fingerprint Scanner: Use your fingerprint to unlock your phone.

Face Lock: Have your phone unlock when it recognizes your face.

Iris Scanner: Use your eyes to unlock your phone.

From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings > Lock screen and security and choose your screen lock type. Then follow the onscreen instructions.

You can select one of the two modes: Easy or Standard. Instructions in this guide are written using Standard mode.

Standard mode is for users who are familiar with Android™.

Easy mode is a simplified experience for the first-time smartphone user.

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

2. Choose the mode you want to use and tap APPLY.

Edge screens deliver always-on access to text, email, notifications, news and more.

To choose which Edge screen you want to use and customize the information it displays:

From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings > Edge screen.

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.

Find new apps to download and install on your device.

Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store.

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

Transfer content using Smart Switch and the USB connector that came with your phone.

From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings > Backup and reset > Smart Switch.

Use the Help feature to access your device user manual and other information on how to use your phone. This includes information on:

Making calls

Voicemail

Sending texts

Getting apps

Taking photos

Accessibility settings

To open the Help feature, from the Home screen swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings > Help.