Samsung Galaxy S9 Verizon - User Manual

USB/Charger port
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Meet your
phone.
About your phone Setting up your phone
Your phone already has a SIM card installed.
Optional: Insert the microSD card
1. With the sc reen facing u p, insert the to ol that came
with your p hone into the ho le on the SIM /microSD
™
card tray to op en it.
2. Carefull y slide out the t ray.
3. Inser t the microS D card into the tray with th e gold
contact s facing down (as s hown).
4. Carefull y slide the tray bac k into place.
CAUTION: Use only charging devices that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories
may void your warranty and may cause damage.
Charge the Phone
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.
NOTE: microSD card sold separately.
Using your phone
Turning your phone on/o
To turn your phone on, press and hold the
Power/Lock button.
To turn your phone o, press and hold the
Power/Lock button and follow the prompts.
Locking/Unlocking the screen
To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock button
and then swipe on the screen to unlock it.
To turn o your screen and prevent accidental key
presses, press the Power/Lock button.
For added security, choose one of these other locking
features:
• Intelligent Scan: Use both your face and irises to
unlock your phone.
• 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.
NOTE: The Iris Scanner is not intended to be used as
a medical device and the biometric data collected and
stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be used
for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative purposes.
Please follow all instructions for use of this feature. For
more information, refer to the online support content or
visit: Samsung.com/US/IrisScanner.
Home screen mode
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 Hom e screen, sw ipe up for Apps
and then tap Settings > Display > Easy mode.
2. Choos e the mode you wa nt to use and tap APPLY.
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NOTE: Devices and software are constantly evolving—the
screen images and icons you see here are for reference
only.
Vol ume
buttons
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Edge
screen
Bixby
button
Edge
screen
SIM/microSD
card sl ot
Front
camera
Dual
camera
Rear
camera
Headset jack
Po wer/
Lock
button
Iris
scanner
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Standard mode Easy mode
SIM c ard
microSD card

Summary

About Your Phone

Phone Components Overview

Identifies key external hardware components of the Galaxy S9/S9+ including cameras, buttons, and ports.

Setting Up Your Phone

Install microSD Card

Step-by-step guide for inserting a microSD card into the SIM/microSD card tray.

Charge Your Phone

Instructions on charging the phone using the provided Adaptive Fast Charging charger.

Using Your Phone

Phone Lock and Security Options

Details on locking/unlocking screen with PIN, pattern, or biometrics like fingerprint and iris.

Home Screen Modes

Explains how to choose between Easy and Standard modes for the phone's home screen interface.

Edge Screen Features

Edge Screen Customization

How to customize the information displayed on the Edge screen for quick access.

Bixby Assistant

Hello Bixby Voice Commands

Using the Bixby button for voice dictation, reminders, searches, and content access.

Apps and Content Transfer

Download New Apps

Information on getting apps from Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Apps.

Transfer Content

Guide to copying contacts, photos, and data from an old phone using Smart Switch.

Learning More

Accessing Device Manuals

How to access the device User Manual and other help features on the phone or online.

Managing Your Account

Verizon Account Services

Information on managing your Verizon account via the mobile app and customer service.

International Travel

Details on features and rates for using the phone outside the United States.

Additional Information

Hearing Aid Compatibility

Information regarding the phone's compatibility and performance with hearing aids.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Verizon Specifications

General

Network Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
Announced	2018, February
Status	Available. Released 2018, March
Dimensions	147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 in)
Weight	163 g (5.75 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type	Super AMOLED, HDR10
Display Size	5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Aspect Ratio	18.5:9
Display Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 630
RAM	4GB
Main Camera	12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Selfie camera	8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF
Selfie Camera Features	Dual video call, Auto-HDR
Selfie Camera Video	1440p@30fps
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	Yes
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
Radio	FM radio (USA & Canada only)
Sensors	Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Battery	Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Models	SM-G960U
Water Resistance	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Network	Verizon
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900
4G bands	LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 12(700), 13(700), 25(1900), 26(850), 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6%
Resolution	1440 x 2960 pixels
OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage	64GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera Video	720p@960fps, HDR
Charging	Fast charging 15W, wireless charging
Colors	Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple
SAR EU	0.36 W/kg (head)
Pixel Density	570 ppi
USB	USB Type-C 3.1