Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - Manual (Page 187)

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Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting
is disabled).
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Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays.
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Select date format: Set the format for date displays.
Safety Assistance
Safety assistance is intended to help users send a quick notice of their approximate location and
visual surroundings to the mobile phone of an emergency contact chosen in advance.
Important: This feature is only for your convenience and is not intended as, nor should it be treated
as, a substitute for emergency calls to the authorities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Safety assistance to configure these options:
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Emergency mode: Save power during an emergency by using a minimal Home screen
layout and limiting the number of usable apps.
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Geo News: Get news about extreme weather conditions that may affect you. You can
enable pop-ups notifications as well.
o To use Geo News, follow the prompts to download and install the Geo News app.
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Send help messages: Send a quick notice of your approximate location and visual/auditory
surroundings to the mobile phone of the Emergency contact that you have created. Press
the Power/Lock Key 3 times in a row to send an emergency message to your emergency
contact: You should still make an emergency call to the appropriate authorities if needed.
Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on or off. The following additional options are
available:
o Send pictures: Send pictures from the front and rear cameras to your emergency
contact when you press the Power/Lock Key 3 times in a row.
o Send sound recording: Send a sound recording to your emergency contact when you
press the Power/Lock Key 3 times in a row.
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Manage primary contacts: Create and maintain emergency contact information. To use
Safety assistance, you must have at least one emergency contact saved in Contacts. Follow
the prompts to set up emergency contact(s) if you do not already have them.
Note: Tap More options > Help for more information about using the safety assistance feature.
Accessories Settings
Configure your phone’s behavior when it is connected to optional accessories (not included).