Samsung DeX desktop environment:

The Samsung DeX software comes pre-installed on the Galaxy device and, when you plug your phone into an external display via an HDMI adapter, transforms your phone into a full desktop environment. You can choose to use a Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse, or you can turn your phone into a trackpad or virtual keyboard. For more information, click here.

Once your phone is connected to an external display, a popup menu will appear on your phone screen. For the complete PC experience, tap "START SAMSUNG DeX." Otherwise, you can tap "SWITCH TO SCREEN MIRRORING" to cast your phone screen to the external display while maintaining control on your phone.

1. Note: Please note that the Galaxy device does not come with the HDMI-to-USB Type-C cable necessary for connecting your phone to an external display or monitor.

Use my phone as a touchpad:

To use your phone as a trackpad or virtual keyboard while in the Samsung DeX environment, slide down from the top of your phone screen.

1. Locate and tap "Use your phone as a touchpad."
2. To move the arrow icon on the external display, slide your finger across the screen of your phone.
3. To click on the area of the display taped by the arrow icon, tap your phone screen trackpad.
4. To right-click on your selection, tap the trackpad with two fingers.

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To explore new methods for capturing photos, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, tap the "Camera" icon.
2. Tap the "Settings" icon.
3. Locate and tap "Shooting methods." Then, tap the method you would like to try.

The available shooting methods on your phone include the following:

1. Press Volume keys: Allows you to control selected functions using the Volume keys when the Camera app is open.
2. Floating Shutter button: Places a second "Capture" icon on your screen in any location.
3. Show palm: Enables your phone to automatically capture an image when your palm is facing the camera lens.

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To turn your phone into a mobile Wi-Fi® hotspot, follow these steps:

1. If Wi-Fi is enabled on your phone, turn it off by sliding the status bar down from the main screen. Slide it down again to see more options.
2. Tap the "Wi-Fi" icon to turn Wi-Fi "Off."
3. Locate and tap the "Mobile Hotspot" icon to turn "Mobile Hotspot" "On."

Directions on connecting other devices to your hotspot will display on your screen, including the network name and password. You will now be able to connect your devices to this network just as you would any Wi-Fi network.

To change the network name or password from the main screen, follow these steps:

1. Slide the screen up to display your apps.
2. Locate and tap the "Settings" icon.
3. Tap "Connections."
4. Tap "Mobile Hotspot and Tethering."
5. Tap "Mobile Hotspot."
6. Note: If necessary, tap "Configure."
7. Tap the appropriate text field and enter the desired network name or password.
8. Tap "Save."

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Once you have set up Samsung Pay on your Galaxy phone, you can use it as payment at many of your favorite local businesses. For step-by-step instructions on setting up Samsung Pay, click here.

To use Samsung Pay, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the screen up.
2. Locate and tap the "Samsung Pay" icon.
3. Tap the card you would like to use.
4. Authorize the payment using your fingerprint or entering your "Samsung Pay" PIN. Then, hold your phone over the card reader until the transaction is complete. An electronic receipt will be sent to the email address you provided when setting up your account.

To access Samsung Pay when your screen is locked, you can use "Simple Pay." To enable this feature, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the screen up.
2. Locate and tap the "Samsung Pay" icon.
3. Tap the "Menu" icon, indicated by 3 horizontal lines. Then, tap "Settings."
4. Tap "Quick access." Then, tap the slider(s) to the "On" position to enable or disable for each screen view option. You can now use Samsung Pay from the "Lock screen", "Home screen", and/or "Screen off."

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Please note that you will need to be signed in to your Samsung account to set up Samsung Pass. Learn how to add your Samsung account. 

To set up Samsung Pass, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the screen up.
2. Locate and tap the "Settings" icon.
3. Locate and tap "Biometrics and security."
4. Tap "Samsung Pass."
5. You will be prompted to accept the terms and conditions. Tap "Continue."
6. Enter your Samsung account password and tap "OK" or "Done."
7. You will be prompted to register your biometric data. Tap "Fingerprints."
8. Tap "Continue."
9. You will be prompted to set up a backup security option. Tap "Pattern," "PIN," or "Password" and follow the onscreen prompts.
10. Tap "Next."
11. The position of the on-screen fingerprint scanner will be displayed on your screen. Place your finger on the sensor and follow the prompts on your screen.
12. You will be prompted to scan your whole fingerprint.
13. Note: To scan additional fingerprints, tap "Add." Otherwise, tap "Done."
14. You will be prompted to confirm your identity using your fingerprint. When finished, tap "Next."
15. You will be prompted to add "Samsung Pass" to your Home screen. Tap "Cancel" or "Add."

Once you have set up your fingerprint for use with "Samsung Pass," you can set up "Samsung Pass" to save your login credentials for your favorite websites. From the main screen, follow these steps:

1. Tap the "Internet" icon.
2. Navigate to the desired website and log in.
3. You will be prompted to "Sign in with "Samsung Pass." Tap "Remember." The next time you want to log in to the website, you will be prompted to use your fingerprint instead of using your login credentials.
4. Please note that this option is available only through the Samsung Internet app and is not compatible with all websites.

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