To use “Samsung Pay”, you will need to be signed in to your Samsung account. If you do not already have a free Samsung account, tap "Create account" and follow the on-screen prompts. If necessary, enter your login information and tap "Sign in." To set up "Samsung Pay," follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the screen up.
2. Tap the "Samsung Pay" icon.
3. Tap "Get Started."
4. Note: If prompted to agree to the Terms of Service, tap "I have read and agree to all the items above." Tap "Next."
5. If you have already set up “Samsung Pass” on your device, tap "Verify identity with biometrics instead of password" using “Samsung Pass” before taping "Sign in." Then, follow the prompts on your screen to verify your fingerprint.
6. Using the keypad, enter the PIN you would like to use to authorize your “Samsung Pay” purchases. Then, enter the PIN again to confirm.
7. To add a credit or debit card, tap "+ Credit/debit cards" and follow the prompts on your screen.
8. Note: If prompted to allow access to Samsung Pay, tap, "While using the app" or "Only this time." Then, tap "Allow."
9. Tap "Samsung Pay Home" to complete the setup process.
10. To add other credit/debit cards, gift cards, or warehouse/club cards, tap the "Add" icon. Then, tap the card type and follow the onscreen prompts.

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Bixby is Samsung's digital assistant platform that learns from the way you use your phone, and helps you perform a number of tasks that include the following:

1. Manage appointments
2. Update your phone settings
3. Explain various features on your phone
4. Translate spoken and written language
5. Shop online
6. Streamline daily routines

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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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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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The benefits of adding a Samsung account to your device include the following:

1. Automatic backup of device data
2. Access to your Samsung Internet booksmarks and settings
3. Access to the Galaxy Store
4. Full Bixby integration
5. "Find My Mobile" security feature
6. Samsung Pay
7. Samsung Gear
8. Samsung Pass
9. Samsung SmartThings
10. Samsung Health

To add a Samsung account to your new device, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the screen up.
2. Locate and tap the "Settings" icon.
3. Tap "Samsung account."
4. To sign in to an existing account, enter your account email address or phone number. Otherwise, tap "Create account" and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Tap "Sign in."
6. Review the terms and conditions as needed, then tap "Next."
7. Your account information will be displayed. If necessary, tap the information you would like to update and make your changes. Otherwise, you're all set.

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