CHAPTER 1
Getting Started with Your Galaxy S6
In this chapter, you will set up your Galaxy S6, meet its hardware controls, and learn to navigate the TouchWiz interface. You will also learn to transfer files to your Galaxy S6 from your PC or Mac.
Meet the Galaxy S6's Hardware and Controls
Perform the Initial Setup Routine
Connect to a Wireless Network
Explore the User Interface and Launch Apps
Using Multi Window
Navigate with Gestures
Using the Notification Panel
Download and Install Samsung Smart Switch
Copy Files from Your Computer
Using the Galaxy S6 Edge
Meet the Galaxy S6's Hardware and Controls
After getting your Galaxy S6 and unboxing it, you should plug it in to charge if the battery level is low. If your carrier has not installed a SIM card, you should install one. You can then start the Galaxy S6 and meet its hardware and controls. The Galaxy S6 has three physical buttons: Power, Volume, and Home. The phone also has two soft buttons, the Recents button () to the left of the Home button, and the Back button () to the right.
Meet the Galaxy S6's Hardware and Controls
If necessary, insert a SIM card. Insert the SIM-removal tool into the hole and push to open the SIM tray. Insert a nano-SIM card and replace the SIM tray.
Press and hold the Power button for a couple of seconds.
The Galaxy S6 vibrates to indicate that it is starting.
At the top of the screen are the following:
The earpiece for making phone calls.
The front camera.
The proximity/gesture sensor.
The light sensor.
The notification light.
As the Galaxy S6 starts, its name and model number appear on-screen, followed by the Samsung logo.
The Home button, which incorporates the fingerprint sensor, is at the bottom of the screen.
On the left side of the Galaxy S6 are the volume buttons.
You press the upper button to increase the volume.
You press the lower button to decrease the volume.
On the back of the Galaxy S6 are the following:
The main camera lens.
The flash for the main camera, and the fingerprint sensor, built into a single unit.
At the top of the Galaxy S6 are the following:
The microphone for the speakerphone.
The infrared LED.
When the Galaxy S6 finishes startup, you can perform the initial setup routine, as explained in the next section, "Perform the Initial Setup Routine."
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What is on the bottom of my Galaxy S6?
On the bottom of your Galaxy S6 are the multipurpose jack, the headphone port, and another microphone. You use the multipurpose jack to connect your Galaxy S6 to your computer or other devices, such as an HDTV you are using to display photos. You use the headphone port to connect headphones or speakers. The microphone at the bottom of the Galaxy S6 is the one that picks up your voice when you are making a phone call and holding the phone to your face.
Perform the Initial Setup Routine
The first time you turn on your Galaxy S6, it displays the Welcome screen, on which you choose which language to use. You then perform the initial setup routine, a one-time procedure in which you select essential settings and connect the phone to a wireless network.
During setup, you can use the Tap & Go feature to transfer settings and data from another Android device to your Galaxy S6.
Perform the Initial Setup Routine
Turn on your Galaxy S6 by pressing and holding the Power button on the right side for a couple of seconds.
The Welcome screen appears.
Tap the language you want to use.
You can tap Accessibility if you need to use accessibility features during setup.
Tap Start ( ).
Note: If the Smart Network Switch dialog box opens, tap Cancel to close it. See the first tip for more information.
The Wi-Fi screen appears.
Tap the Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect.
The dialog box for connecting to the network opens.
Type the password for the network.
You can tap Show password ( changes to ) to display the password.
Tap Connect.
Your Galaxy S6 connects to the network.
The Connected to Wi-Fi network readout appears briefly.
Tap Next.
The Terms and Conditions screen appears.
Under Diagnostic Data, tap Consent to Provide Diagnostic and Usage Data ( changes to ) if you do not want your Galaxy S6 to provide diagnostic data and usage data to Samsung.
Tap Next.
The Terms and Conditions dialog box opens.
Tap Agree if you want to proceed.
Your Galaxy S6 checks for software updates.
The Tap & Go screen then appears.
You can now set up your device using Tap & Go, as explained in the next subsection, or manually, as explained in the subsection "Set Up Your Galaxy S6 Manually."
Set Up Your Galaxy S6 Using Tap & Go
With the Tap & Go screen displayed on your Galaxy S6, turn on and unlock your other Android device.
Bring the two devices back to back.
A tone plays when the Near Field Communication chips - NFC chips for short - connect.
Note: You may need to move the devices around to line up the NFC chips.
Your Galaxy S6 displays the Check your other device message once the devices have established the NFC connection.
The Tap & Go dialog box appears on your other device.
Tap Lock & Verify.
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What is Smart Network Switch?
Smart Network Switch is a feature that enables your Galaxy S6 to switch automatically from a Wi-Fi network to the cellular network to maintain its Internet connection. Turning Smart Network Switch on may cause your Galaxy S6 to use the cellular connection when you want to use Wi-Fi, so it is best to leave Smart Network Switch off during initial setup.
Should I create a Google account if I do not have one?
If you do not already have a Google account, you should create one at this point. Having a Google account enables you to get the most out of your Galaxy S6.
During the initial setup routine, you can choose whether to back up the data from your Galaxy S6 to your Google account. You can also decide whether to allow apps to determine your location and send anonymous location data to Google's servers, and whether to allow Google's location service to scan for Wi-Fi networks even when Wi-Fi is turned off. Google uses the data provided to improve location accuracy.
Your other device locks, and the Restore Accounts screen appears, prompting you for your unlock method to verify your identity.
Provide the unlock method. For example, type your PIN and tap Next.
Another Tap & Go dialog box appears, prompting you to copy accounts and data to the Galaxy S6.
Tap OK.
The Tap & Go screen displays its progress as it adds your accounts to the Galaxy S6.
The Google Services screen appears. Go to the subsection "Finish the Setup Routine."
Set Up Your Galaxy S6 Manually
On the Tap & Go screen, tap Skip.
The Add Your Account screen appears.
Tap Enter your email and type your e-mail address.
Note: You can tap Or create a new account to create a new account.
Tap Next.
The Password screen appears.
Type your password.
Tap Next.
The Terms of Service and Privacy Policy screen appears.
You can tap Terms of Service to view the Terms of Service.
You can tap Privacy Policy to view the Privacy Policy.
Tap Accept.
The Google Services screen appears, and you can proceed as explained in the next subsection.
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Should I back up my Galaxy S6 to my Google account?
Backing up your Galaxy S6 to your Google account is a good idea unless you prefer not to store sensitive data online, no matter how securely. Backing up to your Google account enables you to restore your data if your Galaxy S6 suffers a failure.
During the initial setup routine, you can set your Galaxy S6 to use a Samsung account. This is a free account that enables you to store data on Samsung's servers, share it among your devices, and restore it if your device suffers a failure. If you do not have a Samsung account yet, you can create one during setup.
You can set a wake-up command that you speak to wake your Galaxy S6 with your voice. You can then give commands with your voice.
Finish the Setup Routine
On the Google Services screen, tap Back up your phone's apps, app data, settings, and Wi-Fi password ( ...
