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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"Super steady" mode uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a larger sensor to compensate for unsteady movement during video recording. This allows videos that would normally turn out blurry to appear smooth and professional. Please note that "Super steady" mode is only available for the rear-facing camera, and is not compatible with "Zoom-in mic," "Live focus video," or "slow motion" video modes.

To use "Super steady" mode when recording a video, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, tap the "Camera" icon.
2. You can hold your phone horizontally or vertically for photos and videos. Tap the "Video" icon.
3. Tap the "Super steady" icon, indicated by a hand with the palm facing outward.
4. To begin recording, tap the "Record" icon.
5. Tap the "Stop" icon to stop recording. Your video will be saved automatically in the "Gallery" app.

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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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To protect your files, you can set up and use Secure Folder for an extra layer of protection. Secure Folder comes pre-installed on your Galaxy and is based on the My Knox security platform, creating an encrypted, private space on your phone to keep your valuable and personal information secure. Please note that you will need to add or create a Samsung account to set up and use this feature.

Once you have signed in to your Samsung account, 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. Locate and tap "Secure Folder."
5. Tap "Agree." Then, tap "Continue."
6. Enter your Samsung account password and tap "Next."
7. Note: If you prefer, you can request that an email be sent to the email account associated with your Samsung account. That way, they will verify who you are.
8. Tap the desired lock type for your Secure Folder and tap "Next."
9. Enter the desired pattern, PIN, or password and tap "Continue."
10. Enter your pattern, PIN, or password again and tap "Confirm." A shortcut icon to your Secure Folder will be added to your apps.
11. To add files or additional apps to your Secure Folder, tap the "Add apps" or "Add files" icon and follow the prompts on your screen.

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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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