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... services Verizon Wireless is not responsible for a few seconds. Electronic acceptance, opening the packaging, use and privacy policies apply. Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this document before operating the mobile device, accessories, or software (defined collectively and individually as shown S Pen SIM card 1 SIM tool Use the SIM tool to open the tray 2 SIM card Insert the SIM card in the tray SIM card Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Camera Volume Side key On/Off Lock/Unlock Charge your device using the included USB cable and a USB Type...
... services Verizon Wireless is not responsible for a few seconds. Electronic acceptance, opening the packaging, use and privacy policies apply. Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this document before operating the mobile device, accessories, or software (defined collectively and individually as shown S Pen SIM card 1 SIM tool Use the SIM tool to open the tray 2 SIM card Insert the SIM card in the tray SIM card Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Camera Volume Side key On/Off Lock/Unlock Charge your device using the included USB cable and a USB Type...
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... on all wireless mobile device networks or when certain network services and/or mobile device features are in use. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/us /support/legal/mobile-sp This information is important to try the different features of this device thoroughly and in this device that it allows for use with diagnostic software reporting usage and performance information used in different locations, using mobile electronic devices. Emergency calls Emergency calls may be...
... on all wireless mobile device networks or when certain network services and/or mobile device features are in use. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/us /support/legal/mobile-sp This information is important to try the different features of this device thoroughly and in this device that it allows for use with diagnostic software reporting usage and performance information used in different locations, using mobile electronic devices. Emergency calls Emergency calls may be...
User Manual
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... | Charge the battery | Wireless power sharing Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick...
... | Charge the battery | Wireless power sharing Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick...
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... device from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your device, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time, and tap Power off your phone. 12 Start using the feature. Getting started For best results when using Wireless power...
... device from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your device, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time, and tap Power off your phone. 12 Start using the feature. Getting started For best results when using Wireless power...
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... of the screen to enable the feature. 2. App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings 21 Getting started Navigation buttons Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for navigating your device. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures to hide the keyboard when the device is enabled. l Gesture hint: Display lines at the bottom of screens, and choosing a main Home screen. Tap an option to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the...
... of the screen to enable the feature. 2. App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings 21 Getting started Navigation buttons Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for navigating your device. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures to hide the keyboard when the device is enabled. l Gesture hint: Display lines at the bottom of screens, and choosing a main Home screen. Tap an option to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the...
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..., or Do nothing. Screen off . l S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to start a new note. l Open Air command with Pen button: Use the S Pen button to text, and you can be modified. Configure S Pen settings Settings for the S Pen can edit the converted text with your S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other behaviors for the Air command menu. Getting started Air Command settings Quickly access apps and S Pen...
..., or Do nothing. Screen off . l S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to start a new note. l Open Air command with Pen button: Use the S Pen button to text, and you can be modified. Configure S Pen settings Settings for the S Pen can edit the converted text with your S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other behaviors for the Air command menu. Getting started Air Command settings Quickly access apps and S Pen...
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... Samsung warranty; Samsung Members may be preloaded on your Galaxy device. Samsung Wallet Samsung Wallet lets you make payments with your device, or you can swipe or tap your old device. It is required. Smart Switch Use Smart Switch to fit your specific needs. Check the status of your device. 76 contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. 0 Tips View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for Samsung members only. Apps Samsung...
... Samsung warranty; Samsung Members may be preloaded on your Galaxy device. Samsung Wallet Samsung Wallet lets you make payments with your device, or you can swipe or tap your old device. It is required. Smart Switch Use Smart Switch to fit your specific needs. Check the status of your device. 76 contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. 0 Tips View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for Samsung members only. Apps Samsung...
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... networking services. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Q Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. Assign a title Navigate up < I 1tl rn I Ill 0 V ·- · Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 110 II) 17T ~ '" @ LI 0 ~ ® ... 1 234 5678 9 0 QwE RT y u I 0 p A sD FGH J K L 0 z X CV BNM G !#1 English (US) ~ I 0 Go to the grocery store 0 Do laundry 0 Call mom Insert...
... networking services. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Q Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. Assign a title Navigate up < I 1tl rn I Ill 0 V ·- · Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 110 II) 17T ~ '" @ LI 0 ~ ® ... 1 234 5678 9 0 QwE RT y u I 0 p A sD FGH J K L 0 z X CV BNM G !#1 English (US) ~ I 0 Go to the grocery store 0 Do laundry 0 Call mom Insert...
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... the Notification panel, tap Media output. 3. From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then tap to turn on NFC. 2. Options may vary by touching your device to two connected Bluetooth audio devices. 1. Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap function. Ultra-wideband Identify the precise location of your device. 2. Settings Dual audio You can play audio...
... the Notification panel, tap Media output. 3. From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then tap to turn on NFC. 2. Options may vary by touching your device to two connected Bluetooth audio devices. 1. Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap function. Ultra-wideband Identify the precise location of your device. 2. Settings Dual audio You can play audio...
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... • Mobile data: Use mobile data from sending or receiving data in the background. 1. Settings Turn on your estimated data usage. Monitor mobile data You can view total usage as well as usage by preventing selected apps from your plan. • International data roaming: Enable mobile data services while roaming internationally. • Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use data C> while Data saver is connected to view data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of time. You can customize your device is on...
... • Mobile data: Use mobile data from sending or receiving data in the background. 1. Settings Turn on your estimated data usage. Monitor mobile data You can view total usage as well as usage by preventing selected apps from your plan. • International data roaming: Enable mobile data services while roaming internationally. • Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use data C> while Data saver is connected to view data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of time. You can customize your device is on...
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... sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to. 1. Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device 2. NOTE Not all apps support printing. 129 Tap an option: • Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device. 1. Tap Default print service, and then tap ••• More options > Add printer. • If your device's Internet connection with another device. Settings Tethering You can use tethering to share your printer requires a plugin, tap Download...
... sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to. 1. Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device 2. NOTE Not all apps support printing. 129 Tap an option: • Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device. 1. Tap Default print service, and then tap ••• More options > Add printer. • If your device's Internet connection with another device. Settings Tethering You can use tethering to share your printer requires a plugin, tap Download...
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... instant access to your device's photos, messages and more. • Multi control: Use the cursor and keyboard from your Galaxy Book to control this device when you make a call, answer a call, or play media. • Call & text on other devices: Make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account. • Continue apps on other connected devices. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Connected devices for use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to a local network. 1. TIP You need an...
... instant access to your device's photos, messages and more. • Multi control: Use the cursor and keyboard from your Galaxy Book to control this device when you make a call, answer a call, or play media. • Call & text on other devices: Make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account. • Continue apps on other connected devices. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Connected devices for use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to a local network. 1. TIP You need an...
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...each app using the App settings menu. System sound Customize your own. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it . Options may vary by service provider. 1. Settings Ringtone Customize your call ringtone by choosing from preset sounds or adding your device's sounds for all notification alerts. 1. Drag the slider to make selections. • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard. • Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected. • Screen lock/unlock: Play...
...each app using the App settings menu. System sound Customize your own. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it . Options may vary by service provider. 1. Settings Ringtone Customize your call ringtone by choosing from preset sounds or adding your device's sounds for all notification alerts. 1. Drag the slider to make selections. • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard. • Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected. • Screen lock/unlock: Play...
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...; Alarms and sounds: Enable sounds and vibrations for recurring events like to receive notifications from apps and services. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings. • Show notification icons: Modify how many notifications appear on the Status bar. • Show battery percentage: Display the current battery life of your device in Do not disturb mode. Call, message, and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you enable it manually. Advanced notifications settings You can also set a schedule for alarms...
...; Alarms and sounds: Enable sounds and vibrations for recurring events like to receive notifications from apps and services. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings. • Show notification icons: Modify how many notifications appear on the Status bar. • Show battery percentage: Display the current battery life of your device in Do not disturb mode. Call, message, and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you enable it manually. Advanced notifications settings You can also set a schedule for alarms...
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... Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession to accommodate operating your device with one of the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None. Screen lock types | Find My Mobile | Google Play Protect | Security update | Permission manager | Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Samsung Pass | Secure Folder | Secure Wi-Fi | Private Share | Samsung Blockchain Keystore | Install unknown apps | Password for factory data reset | Set up SIM card lock | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage...
... Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession to accommodate operating your device with one of the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None. Screen lock types | Find My Mobile | Google Play Protect | Security update | Permission manager | Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Samsung Pass | Secure Folder | Secure Wi-Fi | Private Share | Samsung Blockchain Keystore | Install unknown apps | Password for factory data reset | Set up SIM card lock | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage...
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...; From Settings, tap Security and privacy > App security > Google Play Protect. • Updates are checked for your data to be turned on in to your Samsung account. Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in order to use the Find My Mobile feature, you to unlock and control your device remotely. • Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls...
...; From Settings, tap Security and privacy > App security > Google Play Protect. • Updates are checked for your data to be turned on in to your Samsung account. Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in order to use the Find My Mobile feature, you to unlock and control your device remotely. • Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls...
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...Tap Change SIM card PIN to use of servers for secure connections. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings for the following options: • View security certificates: Display the certificates on your device. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. 152 Credential storage You can have administrative access to turn it on as you type them. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Make passwords...
...Tap Change SIM card PIN to use of servers for secure connections. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings for the following options: • View security certificates: Display the certificates on your device. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. 152 Credential storage You can have administrative access to turn it on as you type them. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Make passwords...
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... up data to restore your device's Google settings. External storage transfer You can configure your backup data. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts. 2. Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Cloud: Accounts and backup and tap an option under Samsung • Back up data: Configure your Samsung account to back up your Google Account. ◌ From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to a USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Available...
... up data to restore your device's Google settings. External storage transfer You can configure your backup data. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts. 2. Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Cloud: Accounts and backup and tap an option under Samsung • Back up data: Configure your Samsung account to back up your Google Account. ◌ From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to a USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Available...
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... | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and input | Date and time | Customization service | Troubleshooting Quick optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following options: • Power saving: Save battery life by time, app, and service. • Wireless power sharing: Enable wireless charging of your device's system resources. Settings Device maintenance View the status of supported devices with your recent battery usage by limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. To use excessive battery...
... | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and input | Date and time | Customization service | Troubleshooting Quick optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following options: • Power saving: Save battery life by time, app, and service. • Wireless power sharing: Enable wireless charging of your device's system resources. Settings Device maintenance View the status of supported devices with your recent battery usage by limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. To use excessive battery...
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... services on your device. • Smart updates: Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade assistant: Install a tool to its factory defaults. Settings Troubleshooting You can also reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Reset Reset device and network settings. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset all software updates on your device. Reset all settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. Reset...
... services on your device. • Smart updates: Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade assistant: Install a tool to its factory defaults. Settings Troubleshooting You can also reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Reset Reset device and network settings. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset all software updates on your device. Reset all settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. Reset...