Samsung S8+ User Manual

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Pointer speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap
Settings >
General management >
Language and input.
3
. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right
to go faster or to the left to go slower.
Date and time
By default, your device receives date and time
information from the wireless network. Outside of
network coverage, you can set the date and time
manually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap
Settings >
General management > Date
and time. The following options are available:
•
Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from your wireless network.
When Automatic date and time is disabled,
the following options are available:
– Set date: Enter the current date.
– Set time: Enter the current time.
– Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
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Samsung S8+ Specifications

General

Display Size	6.2 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2960 pixels
Display Type	Super AMOLED
RAM	4 GB
Battery Capacity	3500 mAh
Operating System	Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Water Resistance	IP68
Dimensions	159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm
Weight	173 g
Colors	Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink
Processor	Exynos 8895 (EMEA); Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (USA & China)
Storage	64GB
Main Camera	12 MP
Front Camera	8 MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C

Summary

Special features

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Water and dust resistance

Device rated IP68; follow precautions to maintain resistance.

Getting started

Set up your device

Assemble your device

Charge the battery

Start using your device

Lock or unlock your device

Use screen lock features to secure your device.

Add accounts

Add Google, Samsung, and email accounts for device functionality.

Learn about your device

Face recognition

Use facial recognition to unlock the screen and for app access.

Fingerprint scanner

Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen and for app access.

Multi window

Apps

Use apps

Camera and video

Take pictures and record videos with various modes and settings.

Contacts

Phone

Make and receive calls, manage contacts, and view call history.

Samsung Pay

Make payments with your device using NFC.

Secure Folder

A private encrypted space to store private data, files, and apps.

Settings

Connections

Wi-Fi

Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.

Bluetooth

Pair your device to another Bluetooth-enabled device.

Mobile hotspot

Location

Sounds and vibration

Sound mode

Volume

Notifications

Manage notifications

Display

Screen brightness

Device maintenance

Battery

Storage

Lock screen and security

Screen lock types

Choose from Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.

Biometric locks

Use Face recognition, Iris scanner, or Fingerprint scanner to unlock.

Find My Mobile

Protect your device from loss or theft by locking, tracking, or deleting data remotely.

Accounts

Add an account

Backup and restore