Page 1: User Manual
4G LTE SMARTPHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference GH68-41834A SM-G386T.indb 1 6/5/2014 2:50:56 PM...
Page 2: Intellectual Property
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Page 3: Disclaimer Of Warranties; Exclusion Of Liability
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Page 4 Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers. The testing, for example, includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device.
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Page 7: Legal Information
The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide Spanish: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide_SP Location of Legal Information on the Device: Health and Safety Information ● Settings About device Legal information Samsung legal Health and safety Warranty ● Settings About device Legal information Samsung legal Warranty EULA ●...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Entering Text......... 55 Section 1: Getting Started ..12 Using the Google Voice Typing ..56 Understanding this User Manual ..12 Using the Samsung Keyboard ..57 Removing the Battery Cover .... 14 Section 3: Call Functions and Installing and Removing the Contacts List ......63...
Page 9 Section 6: Multimedia ....136 Finding a Contact ........ 91 Contacts Screen Options ....95 Assigning the Default Storage Location ..........137 Contacts Settings ....... 96 Using the Camera ......137 Contact Entry Options ....... 98 Camera Options ........139 Linking Contact Information ...100 Camera and Camcorder Settings .140 Sending a Namecard .......102 Using the Camcorder .......145...
Page 10 Location ..........231 Play Music ..........192 More Networks ........232 Play Newsstand .........194 Near Field Communication .....241 Play Store ..........194 Nearby Devices .........242 Samsung Apps ........196 Printing..........243 Settings ..........196 Screen Mirroring .......243 T‑Mobile My Account .......197 Sound Settings ........244 T‑Mobile Name ID ......198 Display Settings .........247...
Page 11 Section 10: Index .......302 Blocking Mode ........258 Private Mode ........258 Motions and Gestures......259 Cloud ............262 Backup and Reset ......263 Backing up Your Data Before Factory Reset ........264 Language and Input ......268 Date and Time ........274 Safety assistance ......275 Accessories ........276 Battery Usage ........276 Power saving mode ......277 SD Card &...
Page 12: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, installing the micro SIM card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail. Before using your device for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the micro SIM card.
Page 13 Special Text Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows: ●...
Page 14: Removing The Battery Cover
Removing the Battery Cover The battery, micro SIM card and SD card are installed under the battery cover. Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the device is Power/Lock key switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the until the Device options pop up displays, then tap Power off.
Page 15: Installing And Removing The Sim Card
Installing and Removing the SIM card This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro SIM”. Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this slot. SIM Card Overview Important! Before removing or replacing the micro SIM card, make sure the device is Power/Lock key switched off.
Page 16 To install the SIM card: 1. Carefully slide the micro SIM card into the SIM card socket until it clicks into place. Micro SIM Card 2. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the device and that the upper‑left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.
Page 17: Installing The Microsd Memory Card
Installing the microSD Memory Card Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™ memory cards for storage of media such as music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile device and other devices. Note: This device supports an expandable memory card.
Page 18: Installing The Battery
To remove the microSD Memory Card: 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The card should pop partially out of the slot. 3. Remove the card from the slot. 4. Replace the battery cover. Installing the Battery Before using your device for the first time, install the battery and charge it fully.
Page 19: Replacing The Battery Cover
To install the battery: 1. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure the connectors align. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2). To remove the battery: ►...
Page 20: Charging The Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li‑ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your device. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using your device for the first time, you must fully charge the battery.
Page 21 Important! It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. Note: If the charger is incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the device’s warranty. To connect a USB cable to the device: 1.
Page 22: Extending Your Battery Life
Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device. 4. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the charger’s connector from the device.
Page 23: Switching The Device On Or Off
● Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications. ● Use the Task Manager feature to end/shutdown background applications that are still running. These minimized applications can, over time, cause your device to “slow down”. ● Animated wallpapers use processing power, memory, and more power. Change your Live Wallpaper to a non‑animated Wallpaper gallery or Gallery image.
Page 24: Initial Device Configuration
Note: You may be prompted with a notification that your activation is completed. Enabling Google location services can drain battery power. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 261. Note: Read the on-screen Dropbox set up and registration information regarding new services.
Page 25: Restarting The Device
Important! Selecting Close only closes the current description screen and does not disable data collection. To disable data collection, go to Settings Backup and reset Collect diagnostics and turn off the Allow Diagnostics feature. For more information, refer to “Collect Diagnostics” on page 267. Restarting the Device 1.
Page 26: Voicemail
Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. As soon as your battery is charged and the micro SIM card inserted, activate your voicemail account. Important! Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
Page 27 Accessing Your Voicemail You can access your Voicemail by either pressing and holding on the keypad, or by using the device’s Application icon, then tapping the Voicemail application. To access Voice Mail using the menu: 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and then touch and hold until the device dials voicemail.
Page 28: Section 2: Understanding Your Device
● Support for Motions and Gestures. ● Wi‑Fi® Capability @ both 2.4GHz and 5GHz ● Apps available to download from the Google Play™ Store and Samsung Apps ● 5 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with autofocus with smart stabalization and LED flash.
Page 29 ● Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging and Google Hangouts™ ● Corporate and Personal Email ● Music Player with multitasking features ● Pre‑loaded e‑reader applications such as: Play Books™ and Play Newsstand™ ● Assisted GPS Navigation ● Expandable memory slot ● Mobile HotSpot and USB Tethering‑capability ●...
Page 30: Front View
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Page 31 1. Volume key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call: ● Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone. 2.
Page 32 12. Power/Lock key ends a call or switches the phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to: ● Access the audio modes for the device. Tap an on‑screen selection (Mute, Vibrate, or Sound). ● Turn the device On or Off ( ), activate/deactivate Airplane mode ( ), or Restart the device (...
Page 33: Back View
Back View 1. Flash is used to take photos in low‑light conditions. 2. microSD Card Slot (internal) allows you use a microSD card to expand the memory of your device. 3. Camera lens is used to take photos. 4. micro SIM Card Slot (internal) Installation location for SIM card. 5.
Page 34: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status Bar shows information about the connection status, signal strength, battery level, and time, and displays additional notifications information. This list identifies the icons you see on your device’s display screen: Indicator Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s display and Indicator area: Note: Some Notification icons can be hidden manually by toggling the status of the Notification panel function.
Page 35 Displays when a call is in progress. Icon is displayed in the Status bar area. Displays when a call is on hold. Icon is displayed in the Status bar area. Displays when an active call is routed through a Bluetooth headset. Icon is displayed in the Status bar area.
Page 36 Displays your current battery charge level is very low (Charge: ~11% ‑ 5%). Shows your current battery only has up to 4% power remaining and will soon shutdown. (Charge: ~4% ‑ 1%). Displays when connected to the EDGE network. Displays when connected to the 3G network. Displays when connected to the HSPA+ network.
Page 37 Displays when an incoming text message content has failed to be downloaded. Displays when there is a new voicemail message. Displays when there is a new visual voicemail message. Displays in the notifications window when there is a new Email message.
Page 38 Displays when your device is connected being used to control streaming media and is connected to a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified devices. Displays when your device is currently sharing/streaming media to paired device using the Samsung Link application. SM-G386T.indb 38 6/5/2014 2:51:11 PM...
Page 39 Displays when updates are available for download. Displays when a Play Store download has completed. Displays when Wi‑Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when Wi‑Fi is active and there is an available open wireless network.
Page 40 Displays when there is an error in the use or 911 registration of the Wi‑Fi Calling feature. Displays in the notifications window when a new T‑Mobile account information is available. Displays in the notifications window when there are too many on‑ screen notification icons to display.
Page 41: Home Screen
Displays when Near Field Communication (NFC) has been activated. The Smart stay feature is activated. The screen stays on as long as you are looking at it. Displays when TTY device has been inserted. For more details on configuring your device’s settings, see “Section 9: Changing Your Settings”...
Page 42 ● Home screen settings allows you to configure your Home screen to provide access to the My Magazine’s feature and enable/disable Transition effects. ● Remove tab allows you to add or remove extended screens from your device. You can have up to six extended screens (one Home screen and six Extended screens).
Page 43 Notification Panel The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to display the Notification screen that provides more detailed information about the current on‑screen notification icons. 1.
Page 44 Clearing Notifications 1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap Clear. The notifications are cleared from the panel. Accessing Additional Screen Functions In addition to notifications, this screen also provides quick and ready access to device functions.
Page 45: Customizing The Screens
Customizing the Notifications Panel To customize the panel via the Notifications area: 1. From the Notification screen, tap Open Grid view to display additional functions. 2. Tap Edit then locate the Notifications panel area located at the bottom of the Notifications panel screen.
Page 46 Customizing the Toolbox For more information, refer to “Toolbox” on page 253. Activating the Toolbox feature displays an on‑screen button that provides quick access to a set of five user‑defined applications. Important! There can only be at most five applications assigned to the quick access Toolbox button.
Page 47 Adding and Deleting Screens Your device comes with five (default) screens and up to seven total. You can delete these screens and then add them back later. Note: These screens can be deleted and re-arranged. Important! Your device can only contain at most seven screens and at least one screen. To add a screen: 1.
Page 48 Assigning a New Home Screen 1. Navigate to the Edit Home screen option page (page 41). 2. Tap to assign an existing screen as the new Home screen. The new Home screen is highlighted and indicates the Home screen icon at the top of the selected screen.
Page 49 Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Note: You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the exception of the Apps shortcut. To remove a primary shortcut: ► From the Home screen, touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to replace, then drag it to an empty space on any available screen.
Page 50 To remove a Widget: 1. Touch and hold a Widget until it unlocks from the current screen. 2. Drag the widget over the Remove tab and release it. ● As you place the Widget into the remove/trash, both items turn red. ●...
Page 51 Note: Wallpapers supports the following image types: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and WBMP. To change Wallpapers from Settings Menu: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Wallpaper. 2. Choose from Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. Note: The Home and lock screens is an option that allows you to change both screens at the same time.
Page 52: Screen Navigation
Screen Navigation Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can navigate the features of your device and enter characters. The following conventions are used in this manual to describe the navigation action in the procedures. Important! This device no longer uses a hardware menu button. This function has been moved to an on-screen Menu button.
Page 53 ● Rotate: Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the device sideways. For example: rotate to landscape orientation when entering text, to provide a larger keyboard, or when viewing web content to minimize scrolling. ● Pinch: “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out when viewing a picture or a Web page.
Page 54: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation You can tailor the device’s range of functions to fit your needs using both menus and applications. Menus, sub‑menus, and features are accessed by scrolling through the available on‑screen menus. Your device defaults with seven screens. Navigating Through the Application Menus There are three default Application Menu screens available.
Page 55: Entering Text
There are two text input methods available: ● Google voice typing: provides a voice to text interface. ● Samsung keyboard (default): an on‑screen QWERTY keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. The on‑screen QWERTY keypad works the same in both portrait and landscape mode.
Page 56: Using The Google Voice Typing
Using the Google Voice Typing This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your spoken words into on‑screen text. You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature. 1. From the keyboard, touch the top of the screen and drag it down to display your notification panel.
Page 57: Using The Samsung Keyboard
This device has a built‑in, QWERTY keypad (portrait mode) or keyboard (landscape mode). Using the QWERTY keypad/ keyboard, you can type letter, numbers, punctuation, and other characters. To use the Samsung keyboard you must first configure the settings to default to the Samsung keyboard. 1. From the Home screen, tap...
Page 58 Shift key Text input field Input Mode Input Options/Settings Current Mode Delete Send Indicator For more detailed information on configuring Samsung Keyboard settings, see “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 269. SM-G386T.indb 58 6/5/2014 2:51:18 PM...
Page 59 Entering Text using Different Input Options Although the default text input method with the Samsung keyboard is to use the on‑screen keys you have other options. Note: To access settings, touch and hold the Input Methods button , then tap Settings then select it from the available options.
Page 60 ● Abc : to use alphabetic characters from the on‑screen keyboard. In this mode, the text mode button displays ● Symbol/Numeric : to enter numbers by pressing the numbers selecting them on the on‑screen keyboard. In this mode, the text mode button displays There are up to 2 available pages of numeric symbols available by tapping Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, tap to toggle capitalization.
Page 61 Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on‑ screen keyboard. 2. Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode. Once in this mode, the text...
Page 62 To enter symbols: 1. Tap to configure the keyboard for Symbol mode. 2. Tap the appropriate symbol key. – or – button to cycle through additional pages. ● The first number on this key indicates which page (1 or 2) of additional characters is active.
Page 63: Section 3: Call Functions And Contacts List
Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which is used to store contact information. Displaying Your Phone Number ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings About device...
Page 64: Quick Dialing Number From Contacts List
Note: If your screen goes black during your interaction with the device (launching Keypad, etc.), you might be accidentally swiping over the front sensors. Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Contacts. 2.
Page 65: Ending A Call
Ending a Call ► Briefly tap End Call to end the call. Note: To redial a recent number, tap at the end of the call or locate the number from Call Call. the Logs list, tap the entry and tap Ending a Call from the Status Bar 1.
Page 66: Making Emergency Calls
Making Emergency Calls If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn on the phone, the Insert SIM card to make calls message displays and an animated tutorial shows you how to install the SIM card. Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call with the phone;...
Page 67: Dialing Options
Dialing Options When you enter numbers on the Keypad, you will see three on‑screen options. From the keypad screen, use one of the following options: ● Voicemail ( ) to access your Voicemail service. ● Call ( ) to call the entered number. ●...
Page 68: Answering A Call
● Settings: Provide you access to the Phone settings screen. ● Help: Available on‑screen help regarding calling features. Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the device rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller's phone number, picture, or name if stored in Contacts List, then displays. Recent activity Reject the call Answer the call...
Page 69: Managing Reject Calls
Pressing the Volume down button mutes the ringer. If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. You may also see the caller’s phone number, if available. Managing Reject Calls This feature allows you to categorize both known and unknown callers as rejected contacts. These Contacts are then added to your Rejection list which can be managed for individual entries from within the Contacts list or as a whole from the Call rejection screen.
Page 70: International Calls
Adding numbers to the rejection list Entries can be added to the list via either the Contacts menu or via the Auto reject list menu. The Contacts menu option assigns all numbers for an individual as rejected. The Auto reject list allows to assign individual numbers.
Page 71: Pause Dialing
Pause Dialing You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or financial phone numbers. ● 2-Second Pause Automatically sends the next set of numbers after a two‑second pause. This is indicated in the number string as a comma (,). 1.
Page 72: Wait Dialing
Wait Dialing Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with the next sequence of numbers. ● Wait sends the next set of numbers only after tapping Yes. This is indicated in the number string as a semicolon (;).
Page 73: Speed Dialing
Speed Dialing Once you have stored phone numbers from your Contacts List, you can set up to 99 speed dial entries (2‑100) and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by touching the associated numeric key. Note: Speed dial location #1 must be reserved for Voicemail use. Setting Up Speed Dial Entries Important! Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail.
Page 74 Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order 1. From the Speed dial screen, locate your desired slot. 2. Delete an existing entry and replace the now empty location with an existing Contacts entry. 3. Press Back to return to the previous screen. Making a Call Using Speed Dial You can assign a short cut number to a phone number in the Contacts List for speed dialing.
Page 75: In Call Options
In Call Options Your device provides a number of features that are available for use during a call. Active Call Dialer Menu Recent activity Adds a new Ends the call call Activates or Activates or Deactivates Deactivates speakerphone Bluetooth headset Mutes or Unmutes the call Note: Extra volume features are disabled while using Wi-Fi Calling.
Page 76 Personalizing the Call Sound Setting During a call it may be necessary to adjust the sound of the incoming call by selecting an audio equalizer setting for the current call. 1. From the currently active call, tap Menu Personalize call sound. Note: If prompted to enable the feature via the Call settings menu, go to Settings Call settings...
Page 77 Turning the Speakerphone on and off While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps: 1. Tap Speaker off to toggle the speakerphone on. Speaker 2. Tap Speaker on to toggle the speakerphone off. Speaker Tip: When the speaker is turned On, the color of the speaker is green. When the speaker is turned Off, the color of the speaker is white.
Page 78 More In-call Options During a call you can save the current caller’s information to the Contacts list, or create a Memo. ► Tap Menu and then select an available in‑call option: ● Hold: During a call you can place the caller on hold. ●...
Page 79 Setting up a Multi-Party Call 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Dial the number for the first participant and tap Call. 3. Once connected, tap Add call, enter the second phone number and tap Call. The first caller is placed on hold. 4.
Page 80 Having a Private Conversation With One Participant Note: The Manage conference call option is not available for multi-party calls created while using the Wi-Fi Calling feature. You must be on the cellular network to use the manage feature. When you have two participants in a multi‑party session, it might be necessary to place one of those participants on hold so that a private conversation can be held with a single caller.
Page 81 Call Waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you have previously set the Call waiting option to Activate. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a new call while you have a call in progress: 1.
Page 82: Logs Tab
Logs Tab The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Logs tab makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as your device automatically adds new numbers to the beginning of the list and removes the oldest entries from the bottom of the list.
Page 83 Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry name (if the number is in your Contacts). Indicates all outgoing calls made from your device. Indicates any received calls that were answered. Indicates a missed call. Indicates any received calls that were rejected.
Page 84 Call logs - Caller Overview Delete Active Call Menu Contact Details Call Send Message Call History 1. Tap a contact entry name or number to reveal the Call options screen: 2. Tap Menu to reveal additional options: ● Copy to dialing screen: Pass the current number to your dialer and then edit the selected number before you place your next outbound call.
Page 85 ● Add to reject list: Add the current phone number to an automatic rejection list. Similar to a block list, the selected caller will be blocked from making an incoming calls to your phone. Altering Numbers from the Logs List If you need to make a call from the Logs screen and you need to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
Page 86 Erasing the Call logs List You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current entries from the Logs list. To clear a single entry from the list: 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone Logs tab. 2. Select an entry and then tap Delete Select all Done.
Page 87: Section 4: Contacts
Section 4: Contacts This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your device’s memory. Accounts From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications to synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if you want the applications to synchronize automatically. After determining how you want the accounts to synchronize, indicate which account to synchronize with your Contacts list.
Page 88: Contacts List
Contacts List Tabs Search Contacts Menu field Create Contacts Groups Contacts Tabbed Navigation Creating a Contact The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts List is your device’s built‑in memory. If existing Google and Corporate email accounts have been synchronized to your phone, these will be made available to your device during the creation of new entries.
Page 89 Exchange Server or from within Microsoft® Outlook®. ● Add new account lets you create a new account type. Choose from Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. Note: When storing an entry into your micro SIM card, note that only the Name, and Number are saved.
Page 90 Note: You can also add a new contact by entering a number from the Phone keypad and then tapping Add to Contacts Create contact. Continue with step 3. 3. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) (depending on where you want to save the new contact information).
Page 91: Finding A Contact
8. Enter additional information such as: Email, Groups, Ringtone, or tap Add another field to input additional category information. ● Add another field contains the following options: Phonetic name, Organization, IM, Address, Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, Events, Relationship, Message tone, and Vibration pattern. ●...
Page 92 2. Swipe up or down until you see the contact displayed. – or – Tap the Search field and begin entering the entry’s name. Matching entries are then displayed. This process filters through all of your current account Contact entries to only show you the matching entries.
Page 93 Contact Details Screen 4. Enter additional information such as: Email, Groups, Ringtone, or tap Add another field to input additional category information. ● Add another field contains the following options: Phonetic name, Organization, IM, Address, Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, Events, Relationship, Message tone, and Vibration pattern.
Page 94 5. Tap Save to complete and store the new entry. – or – Tap Cancel to delete the current entry. Adding a Pause or Wait to an Existing Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and use the on‑screen keypad to enter a new phone number.
Page 95: Contacts Screen Options
● Merge accounts: Allows you to merge all of your current Contact entries with either your active Google or Samsung account. If several of your contacts are from other external sources, this allows you to “back them up” or copy them to your Samsung account.
Page 96: Contacts Settings
● Contacts to display: Allows you to choose to display All contacts, those on your Device, SIM card, or only display contacts that are part of a Customized list. Note: Other account types such as Gmail, Samsung account, and Microsoft Exchange appear once they have been added to the device.
Page 97 ● Send contact information: Allows you configure how your Contacts entries are sent: individually or as a single file containing all available entries. Tap Export settings to select a share setting. — Send together: Allows you to set your Contact sharing option to all so that your entire Contacts entries are sent as a group and not as multiple single files.
Page 98: Contact Entry Options
Contact Entry Options 1. From the Contacts screen, tap an entry to reveal the Contact Overview Screen. This screen contains Name, contact numbers, email, and linked contact information. Contact Overview Screen 2. Tap Menu to reveal the context menu specific to this entry. 3.
Page 99 ● Mark as default: Allows you to mark one entry in a contact record to use as the default (page 102). ● Share name card: Allows you to send contact information as an attachment using an available option (page 103). ●...
Page 100: Linking Contact Information
Linking Contact Information Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people.
Page 101 Note: The information is still maintained in both entries, but displays in one record for easier viewing when you link the contacts. Important! It is the first contact image that is displayed for both, and the first contact’s name that is used. For example: If Amy (original entry) is joined with Julie (second entry).
Page 102: Sending A Namecard
Marking a Contact as Default When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other messaging type applications, the application needs to know which information is primary (default) in a contact entry list. For example, when you say “Call John Smith”, if you have three phone records for John Smith, the Voice dialer is looking for the “default”...
Page 103 Sending All Current Namecards Rather than selecting one Contact entry at a time, you can send all of your current entries at once. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Contacts. 2. Tap Menu Select Select all to place a check mark alongside all currently displayed Contact entries.
Page 104: Copying Contact Information
Copying Contact Information Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts list is your phone’s built‑in memory. This procedure allows you to copy numbers saved to the phone’s memory, onto the SIM card. 1.
Page 105: Synchronizing Contacts
Synchronizing Contacts Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add and manage a new or existing contact from your online or remote accounts to your phone. Prior to syncing, you must first have an active Google or Microsoft Exchange account with current Contact entries, and be signed into your account via the phone.
Page 106: Display Options
● Device: Lists those Contacts currently found only on your Device. ● SIM card: Lists those Contacts currently found only on your SIM card. ● Samsung account: Lists those Contacts currently found and sync’d within the Samsung account. ● Google: Lists those Contacts currently found within the Google account.
Page 107: Additional Contact Options
Additional Contact Options Sending an Email to a Contact Note: Contacts must contain and email account and address before you can use the Send email feature. 1. From the Contacts screen, tap Menu Send message or email Email. Contacts that contain an email address display. 2.
Page 108: Groups
Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user‑created group. Creating a New Caller Group 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Contacts.
Page 109 Adding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller Group 1. From the Contacts screen, tap Groups. 2. Tap a group entry Add group member. 3. From the available list of contacts, tap the contact(s) you want to add. A check mark displays next to contact entry.
Page 110: The Favorites Tab
Deleting a Caller Group 1. From the Contacts screen, tap Groups. 2. Tap Menu Delete group. 3. Tap the desired group and select Done. Sending a Message to a Group 1. From the Contacts screen, tap Groups. 2. Tap an existing group, and tap Menu Send message or email.
Page 111: Section 5: Messages
Section 5: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: ● Text Messages ● Multimedia (Picture, Video, and Audio) Messages ●...
Page 112: Creating And Sending Messages
Note: The Messaging application can also be accessed by pressing Home and Apps Messages. then tapping Creating and Sending Messages 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages Tap to compose message. 2. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient. –...
Page 113 7. Tap Attach to add an attachment to your message and select one of the following options: ● Image: Allows you to tap an existing image from your Pictures list to add it to your message. ● Take picture: Allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message by tapping Save.
Page 114: Message Options
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, it will be automatically saved as a draft. Quick Messaging a Number from the Contacts List 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Contacts. 2. Locate an entry from the Contacts list. 3.
Page 115 ● Font size: Allows you to configure the font size in use within your Messages application. ● Settings: Allows you to access Messaging settings. For more information, refer to “Messages Settings” on page 120. ● Help: Provides on‑screen help information. 3.
Page 116 ● Add recipient: Allows you to enter additional recipients to the message. ● Insert smiley: Allows you to add insert smiley icons images (emoticons). ● Add subject: Allows you to enter a subject. ● Preview (only in MMS): Allows you to add preview the MMS message prior to delivery.
Page 117: Viewing Newly Received Messages
Viewing Newly Received Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by displaying within the Notification area at the top left of your Home screen. To read a message: 1. Open the Notification Bar and select the message. For more information, refer to “Notification Panel”...
Page 118 Current Recipient My Text Reply Bubbles Text Message Thread To access additional Bubble options: ► Touch and hold the message bubble within an active message conversation to display the following options: ● Delete: Deletes the currently selected message bubble from the thread. ●...
Page 119: Deleting Messages
● Lock/Unlock: Locks or unlocks the currently selected message bubble from being accidentally deleted. ● Save attachment: Saves the current attachment (such as a media file) locally. ● Copy to SIM: Copies the currently selected message bubble as a single text message within the SIM card.
Page 120: Messages Settings
Messages Settings To configure the settings: 1. From the Messages screen, tap Menu Settings. 2. Alter any of the following available options: ● Default messaging app field: Sets your default messaging application. ● Display: Alters the display properties for Messages. —...
Page 121 — Roaming auto retrieve: Allows the message system to automatically retrieve while roaming. — Set restrictions: Allows you to select the creation mode. Choose from Restricted (you can only create and submit messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain), Warning (the device will warn you via pop up messages that you are creating a multimedia message which does not fit the Core MM Content Domain), Free (you may add any content to the message.) —...
Page 122 — Add to spam phrases: Allows you to assign a specific text phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend. — Block unknown senders: When active, automatically blocks incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked numbers. ● Delay message sending: Allows you to set a time delay limit that determines how long the messages are held until they are sent.
Page 123: Assigning Messages As Spam
To disable Extreme, Severe, and AMBER Alerts: 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages, tap Menu Settings. 2. Scroll down the screen and select Emergency alerts. All alerts are enabled by default (check mark showing). 3. Tap on an alert option to disable the alert and remove the check mark. Assigning Messages as Spam You can now assign either a phone number as spam or use a key term or phrase.
Page 124 To register text phrases as spam: Some incoming messages might not be associated with a phone number but rather an email address. In these cases, the only way to block those messages, would be assign a key used term or phrase to activate the Spam block. Ex: “Dear friend”, “Stock Alert”, or “Act Now”.
Page 125: Accessing Your Spam Folder
Accessing Your Spam Folder Any message assigned as spam is automatically placed with your Spam messages folder. ► From the Messages screen, tap Menu Spam messages. Quick Responses This screen displays your available text message reply templates. This is a readily accessible list of both default and user‑defined text snippets that can be used to quickly reply to incoming messages.
Page 126: Using Email
Using Email Email (or Internet Email) enables you to review and create email using several email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. Your phone’s Email application lets you access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one convenient location.
Page 127 Important! The Sync Email feature must be enabled to allow synching between your device and the remote server. ● Tap the Notify me when email arrives field to receive new email notifications. ● Tap the Automatically download attachments when connected to Wi-Fi field to assist with faster access to large email attachments when using Wi‑Fi.
Page 128 Refreshing Email messages 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. 2. Select an email account. ● If you are already in an email account, tap the account name field (upper‑left) to open the complete email account list page. ● Select an available email account. 3.
Page 129 Note: If you attach an image to your email, you have the option to resize it prior to delivery. Choose from: Original, Large (70%), Medium (30%), or Small (10%). Once chosen, tap either Always or Just once. 8. Tap Save to store a draft of the current email on your device so that you can come back later and continue the email.
Page 130 ● Signature: Lets you both attach a customized signature and include a handwritten signature to the bottom of all outgoing emails. — In a single motion touch and slide the Signature slider to the right to turn it on. — Tap the Signature field, change the current text, and tap Done to save the new signature.
Page 131: Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)
● Incoming settings: Lets you specify incoming email settings. ● Outgoing settings: Lets you specify outgoing email settings. Note: Some the above options may not be displayed when using some Internet account types. Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) Your phone also provides access to your company’s Outlook Exchange server. If your company uses the Microsoft Exchange Server, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts, and Calendar information directly with your company’s Exchange server.
Page 132 Important! Remember to manually place the cursor in the correct spot and enter a Domain name before the “[Domain]\[user name]” entry. Most servers only provide a username. 4. Consult your IT Administrator if it is necessary to enable the Use client certification option.
Page 133 Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. 2. Tap the Microsoft Exchange account. 3. From the current Email inbox listing, tap Menu Settings Manage accounts <Exchange email account>. 4. Alter any of the following settings: ●...
Page 134 ● Password: Allows you to update your password to match the one on the email server. ● Email notifications: Activates the email notification icon to appear within the Notifications area of the status bar when a new email (Gmail, etc..) is received. ●...
Page 135 ● Security options: Enables several security options such as: Encryption, Encryption algorithm, Sign, Sign algorithms, Email encryption cert, Email signing cert, and Security policy list. These security policies could restrict some functions from corporate servers. ● Sync Contacts: Synchronizes the contacts between your device and the remote exchange server.
Page 136: Section 6: Multimedia
Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your device, including the Camera/Camcorder, and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built‑in camera functionality. Your camera produces photos in JPEG format. Important! Do not take photos of people without their permission.
Page 137: Assigning The Default Storage Location
Assigning the Default Storage Location Important! Too many users can overlook this storage location until something goes wrong. It is recommended that you verify this location or change it before initiating the use of the camera or camcorder features. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Camera Settings and...
Page 138 Note: On your initial activation of the camera, firmware configuration can take up to 1 minute. This is a one time process. 3. Pinch the screen to zoom out or pinch outwards to zoom in. You can magnify the picture up to x4 (400 percent). 4.
Page 139: Camera Options
Self-portrait Camera mode Take Shortcut picture menu Mode Settings Viewfinder Record video button Image viewer Camera Options Options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. 1. From the camera viewfinder, tap Mode to change the mode to one of the MODE following: ●...
Page 140: Camera And Camcorder Settings
● Panorama: Take wide panoramic photos. Press the Shutter button to take a photo, and then move the camera in any direction. When the blue frame aligns with the preview screen, the camera automatically takes another shot in the panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, press the Shutter button again. ●...
Page 141 ● Recording mode: Select a resolution for videos. Choose from: Normal or Limit for MMS. ● Effects: Provides access to pre‑installed and downloaded effects. Default effects include: No effect, Vignette, Faded color, Grayscale, Sepia, Tint, Turquoise, Cartoon, Fisheye, Moody, Oil pastel, Rugged, Download (additional effects). ●...
Page 142 2. The following options are available at the top of the screen: ● Change player : Allows you to select a different Samsung Link device from your available list. ● Share via : Allows you to share the picture via an available on‑screen option.
Page 143 — Rotate right: Allows you to rotate the view of the current image in a clockwise direction. — Crop: Provides an on‑screen box that allows you to crop the current picture. Tap Done to update the image with the new dimensions or tap Cancel to ignore any changes.
Page 144 Video viewing options Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. 1. Tap a video to select it. 2. Tap to play the video. – or – Select any of these on‑screen options: ●...
Page 145: Using The Camcorder
Using the Camcorder In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send high definition videos. Shooting Video Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by having the light source behind you.
Page 146 9. Press Back to return to the viewer. Accessing Videos When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them anytime in the Camera folder. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Gallery.
Page 147: Sharing Pictures
— Details: Displays video file information. – or – With the video displayed on‑screen (but not playing), tap Menu for additional options: — More info: Provides details about the current file. — Rename: Renames the filename of the currently selected video. —...
Page 148 5. On the source device (containing the desired image or video), tap Apps Gallery. 6. Locate and tap the selected image to open it in the preview window. Important! Neither device must be in Lock mode or displaying the Lock screen. They must both be active and unlocked.
Page 149 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps Gallery. Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before you can use this feature. 3. Open a selected image. 4. Tap Stream to connected devices and select an available target device to begin streaming.
Page 150 6. Confirm AllShare Controller enabled appears in the Notification area at the top of the device to indicate you are using your device as the media source. Assigning an Image as a Contact Photo 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Gallery.
Page 151: Editing A Photo
Note: To select the picture area, touch and hold the current picture. 4. Tap Download to follow the on‑screen installation instructions. If prompted, log into your Samsung account. The Gallery The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and share as a picture message.
Page 152 Note: If you stored your files in folders (directories) on the storage card, Gallery displays these folders as separate albums. The top left album contains all the pictures in the storage card. Viewing a Video within the Gallery 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Gallery.
Page 153: Section 7: Applications And Development
Section 7: Applications and Development This section contains a description of each application that is available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Page 154 Application Screen Menu Settings When on the Apps screen, the following menu options are available: 1. Press Home and then tap Apps. 2. Tap Menu and then select from the following options: ● Edit: Allows you to organize your current applications by moving them around the screen, edit or delete existing Apps folders.
Page 155: Amazon
Accessing Recently Used Applications 1. Press Recent from any screen to open the recently‑used applications window. 2. Tap Active Apps Manager to open the selected application: ● RAM STATUS graphically displays both the current amount of available and used memory. ●...
Page 156: Calculator
Calculator Using this feature allows you to use your device as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You can also use this as a scientific calculator. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Calculator.
Page 157 ● Month and agenda: displays both the Month view with an area of the screen listing your upcoming events. ● Week: displays the Week view. ● Day: displays the Day view. ● Agenda: displays the upcoming events in a List view. 3.
Page 158 Calendar Settings Using the Calendar settings you can select the day with which you want the calendar to begin. You also select how you want to view the calendar, by Month, Week, or Day or determine how to manage events, notifications, sounds, and defaults reminders. 1.
Page 159: Camera
Important! The Samsung account manages the access information (username/password) to several applications, such as ChatON. For more information, visit: https://web.samsungchaton.com. Registering with the Service 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung account. 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps ChatON.
Page 160 5. Tap Sign in to log into your Samsung account – or – Tap Skip to continue without logging in. 6. Read the on‑screen notification about data charges and tap OK. 7. Select a country code, enter your current phone number to register with the service, and tap Register.
Page 161: Chrome
Using ChatON for Chatting 1. From the ChatON application screen, tap the Buddies tab. 2. Select a buddy by tapping the Chat image to initiate your chat. 3. Enter your message using the on‑screen text entry method. 4. Tap Send. To reply to a ChatON message: 1.
Page 162: Clock
Clock Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock. The applications display in a tabular format and quickly accessed with the touch of a finger. ►...
Page 163 8. Move the Smart alarm slider to the right to activate this feature which slowly increases screen brightness and the volume of nature tones to simulate dawn breaking. Tap the field to assign a INTERVAL time (1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 30 minutes) and nature TONE (Angel’s Feather, Beginning of Life, etc..).
Page 164: Contacts
To assign DST settings: 1. Locate a desired city from the World clock list. 2. Touch and hold a city and select DST settings. 3. Select a DST setting (Automatic, Turn off, or Turn on). If Daylight Savings Time is selected, a sun symbol appears next to the World Clock city listing.
Page 165: Drive
Drive Also known as Google Drive, this application is a file storage and synchronization service provided by Google. This service enables user access cloud storage and enable file sharing. 1. Log into your existing Goolgle account. 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps Drive.
Page 166 Note: It might be necessary to configure your router’s firewall settings to allow this application to gain access to the Internet. Accessing Dropbox on your Device 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Dropbox Start. 2. Tap Sign in, enter your current account credentials, and tap Sign in. –...
Page 167: Email
Note: If your share folder is located on your computer, you will momentarily receive an on- screen popup notifying you that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox folder. Email Email enables you to review and create email using most email services. The device alerts you when you receive an email message.
Page 168: Gmail
Gmail Google Mail (Gmail) is a Web‑based email service. Gmail is configured when you first set up your device. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically synchronize with your Gmail account on the Web. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Gmail.
Page 169: Google
Google Use Google Search to search the Web. Google Now® (a part of the Google application) recognizes a user’s repeated actions performed on the device (including access of common locations, repeated calendar appointments, search queries, etc.). This information is then used to display more relevant information to the user in the form of “cards”.
Page 170: Google Settings
Google Settings As Google has become more intertwined with other applications, this menu provides a quick and ready access point to configure preferences for Google, Maps, Location, etc.. You can also use the Search function to initiate a Google Search from this menu. 1.
Page 171: Hangouts
Hangouts Previously known as Google Talk™, is an updated place to hangout, share photos, and even video calls. This is a free web‑based application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts.
Page 172 Accessing the Internet To access the Browser: ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Internet. Navigating with the Browser 1. Tap an entry to select an item. 2. Sweep the screen with your finger in an up or down motion to scroll through a website.
Page 173 This is dependent on the brightness assigned within the device’s Settings menu. — Print: Provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. — Settings: Allows you to change the way you view your web pages by changing these options. For more information, refer to “Browser Settings” on page 178.
Page 174 Search the Internet To perform an Internet search using keywords: 1. From within the Google search application, tap the Google search field, enter the keyword(s) to search using the on‑screen keypad. 2. Tap the entry from the list of search results that are displayed. 3.
Page 175 Going Incognito The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this incognito window won’t appear within your browser history or search history, and no traces (such as cookies) are left on your device. Note: Any downloaded files will be preserved and will stay on your device after you exit the incognito mode.
Page 176 ● View as: Select either Grid (default) to view a thumbnail of the webpage with the name listed, or select List to view a list of the bookmarks with Name and URL listed. ● Create folder: creates a new folder in which to store new bookmarks. 3.
Page 177 Emptying the Cookies A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a website during navigation. In addition to containing some site‑specific information, a cookie can also contain some personal information (such as a username and password) which might pose a security risk if not properly managed.
Page 178 3. Choose an option from the following categories: BASICS: ● Account: Allows you to log into your Samsung account. ● Set homepage: Sets the current home page for the Web browser. ● Auto-fill forms: Allows you to set the text used for the Web form auto‑fill feature.
Page 179 ● Auto hide toolbar: Enable or temporarily disable the appearance of the on‑screen Address toolbar. ● Text booster: Allows you to boost the text size on PC websites to make it easier to read. ADVANCED - Content settings: ● Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and read cookies from your device.
Page 180: Lookout Security
Lookout Security Lookout Security™ provides mobile device‑specific security features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that are unique to the mobile market. Along with the antivirus and anti‑malware tech, there's a lost and stolen phone locator service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
Page 181 Enabling a Location source Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To enable the location source you must enable the wireless network, or enable the GPS satellites. Important! The more location determining functions are enabled, the more accurate the determination will be of your position.
Page 182: Memo
Memo This application lets you write memos that can include text, audio, and images. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Memo. 2. Tap Options to reveal available Memo categories or Manage categories. 3. Tap Search to search for a matching text string within your available memos. –...
Page 183: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile HotSpot Provides access to the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot menu where you can use either the USB tethering or portable HotSpot functionality. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Mobile HotSpot. 2. Activate the desired connection method. For more information, see “Mobile HotSpot” on page 216 or see “USB Tethering” on page 214.
Page 184 Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to previous song. Volume control and SoundAlive. Volume control showing volume muted. Plays the entire song list once. Replays the current list when the list ends. Repeats the currently playing song. Shuffles the current list of songs randomly.
Page 185 Displays the current list of available music. Assigns the current song as a favorite selection. Access the application Menu. Streams the current music file to another device via Samsung Link. Making a Song a Phone Ringtone 1. From within the Music screen, tap the Tracks tab.
Page 186 Music Options The Music settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want the music to play in the background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays. ► With the application displayed and playing a song, tap Menu and select one of the following options: ●...
Page 187: Using Playlists
● SoundAlive: Set a type of equalization such as Normal, Pop, Rock, Dance, Jazz, Classic, etc. ● Adapt Sound: Enable or disable the adaptive sound feature to adjust to the sound levels of your current environment. ● Play speed: Set the play speed anywhere between 0.5X and 2.0X using the slider. ●...
Page 188 Note: If a playlist is empty, add a song by touching a holding a song name from the main screen to open the context menu. Select Add to playlist and choose the playlist. 4. Tap a music file, or tap Select all to add all the music tracks to this playlist then tap Done.
Page 189: My Files
Removing Music Files 1. From within the Music screen, tap the Tracks tab. 2. Touch and hold a song entry to select the song. 3. Tap Menu Delete OK. The music file(s) is deleted. My Files This application allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location.
Page 190: Phone
Opening and Navigating within Files DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder location. To open files: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps My Files. 2.
Page 191: Photos
Photos This application (also known as Google Photos) provide a means for automatically backing up your photos and videos to a centralized Google cloud location. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Photos. 2. If prompted, tap Sign in to complete the registration process, or tap Not now to continue using the product without registration.
Page 192: Play Movies & Tv
Play Movies & TV This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, download a movie and then watch it instantly. Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and HD titles in the Play Store and stream them instantly on your Android device. Movies, previously rented via the Play Store are automatically added to your My Movies library across your devices.
Page 193 Searching for Music in Your Library 1. From within the Play Music application, tap Search to search through your available songs. 2. Type the name of an artist, album, song, or playlist. Matching songs are displayed in a list below the search box. 3.
Page 194: Play Newsstand
Play Newsstand With Google Play Newsstand, you can subscribe to and discover more of your favorite news magazines, and have them available to read on your device at any time or any place. 1. Log into your existing Google account. 2.
Page 195 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps S Voice. 2. Read the on‑screen Samsung Disclaimer and confirm your agreement, then tap Next. 3. Navigate through the following on‑screen tutorial screens by reading the information and tapping Tutorial, or tap Start S Voice to continue to the application.
Page 196: Samsung Apps
This includes games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more. Samsung Apps makes your Smartphone smarter. Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account”...
Page 197: T-Mobile My Account
T-Mobile My Account This application provides you online access to account information such as your current activity, billing information, service plans, downloads, and other information. Note: Wi-Fi connection must be disabled prior to use, this application requires use of a T-Mobile network connection.
Page 198: T-Mobile Name Id
T-Mobile Name ID Allows you to modify the on‑screen Caller ID information. Name ID identifies unknown callers by Name, City, and State. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps T-Mobile Name ID. 2. Choose an on‑screen option. T-Mobile TV T‑Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV and Video on Demand. 1.
Page 199: Video
Video The Video player application plays video files stored locally. Important! During the process of transferring video files to your device, you may be prompted to convert them to a more-compatible format for playback. It is recommended that you accept the conversion process to provide better playback.
Page 200 ● Sort by: Allows you to sort current videos by Title, Date, Size, or Type. ● Auto play next: Allows you to play videos consecutively. Once a video ends, the next available video begins to play. Using Picture-In-Picture This feature can be used during playback of supported video types via either the Gallery, Play Videos, or Video player.
Page 201: Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Visual Voicemail. 2.
Page 202 5. Tap Stop to stop recording. The file automatically saves to the Voice list. – or – Pause to pause the recording of an audio file. – or – Cancel to cancel the recording of an audio file. 6. From the main Recordings page, tap: ●...
Page 203: Voice Search
— Default file name: Allows you to choose the name prefix for your recordings. For example, if your Default name is Voice, your recordings would be named Voice 001, Voice 002, Voice 003, etc. — Noise reduction: Allows you to activate/deactivate background noise suppression.
Page 204: Youtube
YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG‑4 format. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps YouTube. 2. Tap the search field to search for specific videos, scroll down to browse through the main page thumbnails, or scroll to the bottom to explore additional options.
Page 205 ● Search — Clear search history: Allows you to clear previous YouTube searches from showing up in the YouTube search box. — Never remember history: Allows you to force YouTube to never store search history information. — SafeSearch filtering: Allows you to configure block settings for videos containing restricted content.
Page 206 To watch a high quality video: ► Tap Menu Settings General High quality on mobile. SM-G386T.indb 206 6/5/2014 2:52:10 PM...
Page 207: Section 8: Connections
Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
Page 208: Wi-Fi Connections
2. Open the folder to view files. 3. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Wi-Fi Connections About Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires access to an existing and accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 209 Deactivating Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Wi-Fi. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the left to turn it off. – or – Activate and Deactivate Wi‑Fi from the Notification bar. Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can reduce battery life and use times.
Page 210: Bluetooth Connection
Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the right to turn it on. 3. Tap Scan. Bluetooth Connection About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free car kits, and Bluetooth‑enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices.
Page 211 Scanning for Devices This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you can pair with them. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Bluetooth. 2. From the bottom of the Bluetooth settings page, tap Scan to search for visible external Bluetooth‑compatible devices such as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.
Page 212 3. Tap Scan. Your device displays a list of discovered in‑range Bluetooth devices. 4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. 5. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap OK. 6. The external device must accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code. Once successfully paired to an external device, displays in the Status area.
Page 213 Note: If callers can not hear you during a call while using a paired Bluetooth headset (with built-in microphone), verify the Call audio option is enabled within the entry’s Bluetooth Settings page. Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your phone, but retains the knowledge of the pairing.
Page 214: Usb Tethering
Internet connectivity to multiple devices. Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung. com/us/support/downloads. SM-G386T.indb 214 6/5/2014 2:52:12 PM...
Page 215 To connect using USB Tethering: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Tethering and Mobile HotSpot. 2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your device. 3. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places a green check mark next to the entry and activates the feature.
Page 216: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile HotSpot This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi‑Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be used). The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this same functionality and allows you to provide Internet connectivity to multiple devices.
Page 217 Note: By default, the connection is not secured. Note: Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery much faster. The best way to keep using the device as a HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger. To connect to the HotSpot: 1.
Page 218 To change the Portable HotSpot password: 1. From the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot screen, tap Mobile HotSpot Menu Configure hotspot. 2. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK. 3. With security enabled, delete the previous password and enter a new one into the Password field.
Page 219: Section 9: Changing Your Settings
Section 9: Changing Your Settings This section explains the settings used for customizing your device. Accessing the Settings Options ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings. Settings Categories The Settings are divided into several main categories. When the Settings screen is displayed, the following category headings are listed. Scroll down to view all of the available headings: ●...
Page 220 Searching the Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Setting search feature. 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Search settings. 2. Enter a search text string within the Search box. As you type, matching items will appear on the screen.
Page 221: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings This section describes the Wi‑Fi settings. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Connections” on page 208. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi settings The Wi‑Fi settings ‑ Advanced menu allows you to set up many of the device’s Wi‑Fi services, including: ●...
Page 222 Advanced Wi-Fi Settings The advanced Wi‑Fi settings allow you to set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Menu Advanced and select an available option. Network Notification By default, when Wi‑Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi‑Fi network.
Page 223 Sorting your Wi-Fi Entry List 1. From the main Wi‑Fi page, tap Menu Advanced. 2. Tap the Sort by field and select either Alphabet or Signal strength. Wi-Fi During Sleep By default, when your device enter a sleep mode, your Wi‑Fi connection stays on all the time.
Page 224 Finding your WI-Fi Address Information 1. From the main Wi‑Fi page, tap Menu Advanced. 2. Locate the MAC Address and IP Address information at the bottom of the screen. ● MAC address: view your device’s MAC address, required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
Page 225 WPS PIN Entry If a WPS Push Button does not work, there is an alternative WPS connection method where you would use a device generated PIN number to establish the connection. This number is then entered into your WAP’s WPS client PIN field to complete the connection. To pair your device using WPS PIN: 1.
Page 226: Download Booster
Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service active and running before it can be detected by your device. 3. Tap Done. The direct connection is then established. Confirm appears in the Status bar. 4. When prompted to complete the connection, the recipient should tap OK. Your status field now reads “Connected”...
Page 227: Bluetooth
Bluetooth This section describes the Bluetooth settings. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Bluetooth. For more information, refer to “Bluetooth Connection” on page 210. Turning Bluetooth On and Off To turn Bluetooth on: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Bluetooth.
Page 228: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile AP feature. Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung. com/us/support/downloads. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps...
Page 229: Airplane Mode
Mobile HotSpot Range You can select a transmission parameter for the HotSpot. You can choose to select and option that either maximizes your battery life or extends the range of the HotSpot coverage. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Mobile HotSpot Mobile HotSpot range.
Page 230: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor and manage your device’s data usage capabilities. Features include activation/deactivation or network data usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and view application data usage. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Data usage.
Page 231: Location
● Mobile hotspots: Allows you to select available Wi‑Fi networks that can service as mobile hotspots. Place a check mark on those entries you wish to use. ● Help: Provides on‑screen help information. Location The Location functions allows you to configure the device’s location services, accuracy, and tag locations.
Page 232: More Networks
Location Method Selecting a location mode can automatically configure your device to provide different levels of location accuracy. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Location Mode. 2. Choose from either High accuracy, Power saving (blends accuracy with battery life), or GPS only.
Page 233 Mobile networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Mobile networks options. ► From the More networks page, tap the Mobile networks field. The following options display: Use mobile data Allows you to activate mobile data usage on your device.
Page 234 Access Point Names To access a wireless access point: ► From the Mobile networks page, tap Access Point Names. A list of the Access point names display. The active access point displays a bright green, filled circle to the right of the name. Network mode You can configure your device to either automatically select the LTE option (LTE/WCDMA/ GSM (auto connect) [by default]), WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), GSM only, or WCDMA...
Page 235 Using the WCDMA/GSM Option If you wish to not use LTE but still require a fast connection using the standard 3G/2G network speed, follow these instructions to connect to these network types. 1. From the Mobile networks page, tap Network mode. 2.
Page 236 Network Operators Using this feature you can view the current network connection. You can also scan and select a network operator manually, or set the network selection to Automatic. 1. From the Mobile networks page, tap Network mode Network operators. The current network connection displays at the bottom of the list.
Page 237 Adding a VPN Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, IPSec Hybrid RSA. Important! Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one. 1.
Page 238 Delete a VPN 1. From the More networks page, tap the VPN field. 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete network within the pop‑up that opens up. Wi-Fi Calling Wi‑Fi Calling is a free feature for customers using this device with the new SIM card. Wi‑Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited.
Page 239 Important! If you are not using a new ISIM card, you will receive an Error: ERxx Invalid SIM message. You must be using a new ISIM card to use this feature. Activating Wi-Fi Calling 1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on the Status Bar.
Page 240 Launching Wi-Fi Calling Note: Verify you are currently connected to a Wireless Access Point. 1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on the status bar. 2. Confirm Wi-Fi Calling Ready displays in the Status Bar. 3. Use the phone Dialer, Logs, or Contacts list to make a call. 4.
Page 241: Near Field Communication
Near Field Communication This feature is used to read and exchange tags. When used in conjunction with Android Beam, your device can be used to beam application content when NFC‑capable devices are touched. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings NFC.
Page 242: Nearby Devices
Tap and pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making on‑phone purchases. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings and pay. 2. Select the app that you want as your default. Nearby Devices This option allows you to share your media files with nearby devices using DLNA and connected to the same Wi‑Fi.
Page 243: Printing
Printing Allows you to select a printing service (ex: Samsung Print Service), and then connect to a compatible wireless printer. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Printing. 2. Select either HP Print Service Plugin or Samsung Print Service Plugin.
Page 244: Sound Settings
Sound Settings From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone as well as configure the display settings. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Sound. The following options display: Silent mode via Device Options Screen Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example.
Page 245 Setup the Ringtones This option allows you to set the ringtone. 1. From the Sound screen, tap Ringtones. 2. Tap a ringtone from the available list. The ringtone briefly plays when selected. 3. Tap Add to locate a compatible media file that can be used as a ringtone. 4.
Page 246 4. Tap Screen lock sound to activate a tone when you use the Lock screen. A check mark displayed next to this feature indicates active status. Samsung Keyboard These options are used when you use the on‑screen keypad. 1. Navigate to the Sound screen.
Page 247: Display Settings
3. Follow the on‑screen instructions to update your app sound settings and make adjustments to the application’s sound parameters as needed. Display Settings From this menu you can control the display on the device as well as configure the display settings.
Page 248: Wallpaper
Adjusting Screen Brightness This feature configures the LCD Brightness levels. 1. From the Display screen, tap Brightness. 2. Touch and slide the on‑screen slider to adjust the level and tap OK. Wallpaper You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home and lock screens. 1.
Page 249 ● Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. ● None: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. The screen will never lock. Using Swipe This feature is the least secure locking method and only requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device.
Page 250 ● Show weather information displays Weather information on your lock screen. ● Help text shows help information on the Lock screen (Swipe option only). ● Make pattern visible allows you to see the pattern as you draw it. ● Lock automatically allows you to set a time‑out for lock screen. ●...
Page 251 Changing the Screen Lock Pattern This feature allows you to change the previously stored unlock pattern and update it if necessary. This process is similar to changing your password from time to time. 1. From the Lock screen, tap Screen lock. 2.
Page 252 To unlock your device with a PIN code: 1. Tap Backup PIN (located at the bottom of the screen). 2. Scroll down and tap the Type PIN code field and use the on‑screen keypad to enter the backup PIN code you setup when you created your lock pattern. 3.
Page 253: Notification Panel
Notification panel The Notification panel includes a pull‑down list to show information about processes that are running, recent notifications, and alerts. For more information, refer to “Customizing the Notifications Panel” on page 45. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Notification panel.
Page 254: Easy Mode
To deactivate the Toolbox: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Toolbox. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Toolbox slider to the right to turn it off. – or – 1. From the Notification panel, tap Open Grid view to display additional functions.
Page 255: Accessibility
Accessibility This service lets you enable and disable downloaded accessibility applications that aid in navigating your Android device, such as TalkBack (uses synthesized speech to describe the results of actions), KickBack (provides haptic feedback for actions), and SoundBack (plays sounds for various actions). Also lets you enable use of the power key to end calls. 1.
Page 256 — Turn off all sounds: Allows you to mute every sound made by the device during taps, selections, notifications, etc. — Samsung subtitles (CC): Allows you to turn on subtitles when using applicable Samsung apps. Assistant menu: allows you to improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
Page 257 ● Dexterity and interaction: — Assistant menu: Allows you to improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Touch and move the slider to the right to turn it on. Follow the on‑screen instructions. — Once activated, this menu provides an on‑screen button that can quickly be activated (using a single tap) to access a list of device functions.
Page 258: Blocking Mode
Blocking Mode When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of incoming calls from people on your allowed list. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Blocking mode. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Blocking mode slider to the right to turn it on. Confirm the Blocking mode active icon appears in the Status bar.
Page 259: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures This feature allows you to assign specific functions to certain device actions that are detected by both the accelerometer and gyroscope. Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended results. To learn how to properly control motions, access the Motions and gestures menu. When a topic is tapped, each entry comes with an on-screen tutorial.
Page 260 Accounts This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize accounts, including your Google and email accounts. Adding an Account 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Accounts. 2. Navigate to the MY ACCOUNTS area and then tap Add account and select one of the account types.
Page 261 Just as important as setting up and activating a Google account to help provide access to Play Store, etc.. An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing applications. Note: The Samsung account application will manage your access to the previously mentioned applications, and there is no longer a need to remember different passwords for each application.
Page 262: Cloud
Your device comes with a built‑in Cloud storage solution known as Dropbox. Important! This feature requires an active Wi-Fi connection prior to use. 1. Log into your Samsung account and verify it is active. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 261.
Page 263: Backup And Reset
Backup and Reset Location settings, backup configurations, or reset the device to erase all personal data. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Backup and reset. Mobile Backup and Restore The device can be configured to back up your current settings, application data and settings.
Page 264: Backing Up Your Data Before Factory Reset
Backing up Your Data Before Factory Reset Backing Up Your Contacts using an SD card Before initiating a factory reset, it is recommended that you backup your personal data prior to use. Important! If you choose to back up contacts to your SIM card, all information other than name and number is lost.
Page 265 Backing Up Media to your PC You can back up your pictures, videos, documents, and other media to your PC. You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and copy files back and forth between your phone and PC. If you insert an SD card in the device, you can also access the files directory from the SD card by using your device as a memory card reader.
Page 266 Backing Up Media to your SD card You can back up your pictures, videos, documents, and other media to your SD card. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps My Files. 2. Select the folder where the files are that you would like to copy to the SD card. This would include folders such as DCIM (camera pictures and videos), etc.
Page 267 6. Tap Back up my data to create a check mark. This will back up your app data, Wi‑Fi passwords, and other settings. 7. Your Google account should be listed under the Backup account option. If not, Tap Backup account Add account and sign into your Google account.
Page 268: Language And Input
Important! Selecting Close only closes the current description screen and does not disable data collection. To disable data collection, go to Settings Backup and reset Collect diagnostics and turn off the Allow Diagnostics feature. Language and Input This setting allows you to configure the language in which to display the menus. You can also set on‑screen keyboard options.
Page 269 ● Auto punctuate: Automatically inserts a full stop in a sentence by tapping the space bar twice when using the on‑screen QWERTY keyboard. ● Keyboard swipe: Allows you to combine the Samsung keyboard with an additional input method choose from: —...
Page 270 — Reset settings: Resets the keyboard settings back to their original configuration. 3. Tap Menu to access the Help screen. — Help: Launches a brief on‑screen help tutorial covering the main concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. SM-G386T.indb 270 6/5/2014 2:52:28 PM...
Page 271 From within an active text entry screen, touch and hold Input Methods Settings to reveal the Samsung keyboard settings screen. 2. Tap Predictive text and in a single motion touch and slide the Predictive text slider to the right to turn it on.
Page 272 ● Learn from Messages: Allows your device to learn your messaging style by using your Messaging information. ● Learn from Contacts: Updates predictive style by learning your Contacts style. ● Clear server data: Allows you to delete your anonymous data stored on the personalization server.
Page 273 ● Language: Set the language for spoken text. ● Settings for Google text-to-speech engine: View Open Source Licenses. ● Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine: Configure the General settings for the Samsung TTS. Section 9: Changing Your Settings SM-G386T.indb 273...
Page 274: Date And Time
● Install voice data: Install voice data for speech synthesis. 4. Configure the General options to alter the settings associated with this feature: ● Speech rate: Adjusts the rate at which on‑screen text is spoken by the device. ● Listen to an example: Plays a short example of what the text‑to‑speech feature sounds like on your device when activated.
Page 275: Safety Assistance
Safety assistance Safety assistance is intended to help users send a quick notice of their approximate location and visual surroundings to pre‑defined mobile devices of an emergency contact. During an emergency, all of your pre‑defined ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts are notified with a message containing your emergency information.
Page 276: Accessories
— Send pictures: Pictures taken by the front and rear cameras will be sent to your emergency contact when an emergency has been declared (3 quick taps to the power button). — Send sound recording: A sound recording will be sent to your emergency contact when an emergency has been declared (3 quick taps to the power button).
Page 277: Power Saving Mode
3. Tap the Show battery percentage check box to have the battery percentage displayed on your battery charge icon on your status bar. Power saving mode Power saving mode allows you to manage your device to conserve power. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Power saving.
Page 278: Sd Card & Device Storage
SD Card & Device Storage From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card. To view the memory allocation for your external SD card: ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Storage.
Page 279: Security
Erasing Files from the SD card To erase files from the SD card using the device: 1. From the Storage screen, tap Storage Mount SD card. 2. Tap Format SD card Format SD card Delete all to format the SD card. The SD card formats and erases all the data stored on it.
Page 280 Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code. To change an existing SIM Card PIN: 1. Tap Change SIM PIN. 2. Enter the old SIM PIN code and tap OK. 3. Enter the new SIM PIN code and tap OK. 4.
Page 281 Send security reports When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically send security reports to Samsung via Wi‑Fi for threat analysis. ► From the Security screen, tap Send security reports to create a check mark and activate the feature.
Page 282: Help
Serial number, Up time, and Device status. ● Legal information: This option displays information about Open source licences, Google legal, and Samsung legal. This information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android‑powered Phones, and much more pertinent information as...
Page 283 ● Model number: Displays the device’s model number. ● Android version: Displays the firmware version loaded on this device. ● Baseband version: Displays the baseband version loaded on this device. ● Kernel version: Displays the kernel version loaded on this device. ●...
Page 284 To update your device: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings About device Software update. 2. Read the Software update information screen. 3. Select an available option: Note: You configure the device’s software update parameters. ● Cancel: Tap this option to cancel the operation. ●...
Page 285: Application Manager
Application Manager This device can be used for Android development. You can write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, then run the applications using the hardware, system, and network. This feature allows you to configure the device for development. Warning! Because the device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.
Page 286 Memory Usage See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. ► From the Application manager screen, tap DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL to display memory usage for that category of applications. The graph at the bottom of the Downloaded tab shows used and free device memory.
Page 287 Storage Used This option allows you to view a list (on the current tab) of current applications as sorted by size. 1. From the Application manager screen, tap the ALL tab to display all available applications. 2. Tap Menu Sort by size to change the current list to show items based on the amount of storage they occupy.
Page 288: Default Applications
● TouchWiz home: This is the Home screen that originally displays on your device. 3. Tap Messages and select the method of sending messages. ● Select either Messages (original Samsung messaging app) or Hangouts (Google messaging app). 4. To clear defaults that you have set up, tap Clear.
Page 289: Call Settings
Call Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone Menu Settings Call. – or – From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Call. Call rejection 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Call rejection Auto reject mode and tap one of the following options: ●...
Page 290 Voice over LTE settings This option, when enabled, allows you to use an available VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) functionality. 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Voice over LTE settings. 2. Select an available option: ● Use VoLTE when available: Enables the ability to use the voice over LTE functionality when available.
Page 291 Show caller information This option displays a caller’s recent social network activity and the history of your communication with them when a call is received. 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Show caller information. 2. Place a check mark in the adjacent field activate the feature. Call alerts 1.
Page 292 Wi-Fi Calling Wi‑Fi Calling is a free feature for customers using this device with the new SIM card. Wi‑Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. Minutes used while connected to the Wi‑Fi network count against available rate plan minutes.
Page 293 Configuring Call Forwarding 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings Call forwarding. Important! Call Forwarding is disabled when the Wi-Fi Calling feature is enabled. 2. Tap an available option: ● Always forward: Incoming calls are re‑routed to a secondary number that you specify.
Page 294 Call Waiting 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings. 2. Select Call waiting to enable/disable the on‑screen notification of new incoming call during an active call. Auto Redial 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings. 2. Select Auto redial to automatically enable/disable the feature whereby the device redials the dialed number if it is unable to connect or the call is cut off.
Page 295 Changing the PIN2 Code 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings Fixed dialing numbers. 2. Select Change PIN2. 3. At the prompt, enter your old PIN2 code. 4. At the prompt, enter a new PIN2 code. 5. Confirm your PIN2 code. Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code.
Page 296 TTY Mode A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your device is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
Page 297 Ringtones and keypad tones 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Ringtones and keypad tones. 2. Tap Ringtones, select a ringtone, and tap OK. ● Tap Add to locate an audio file to create as a ringtone. 3. Tap Vibrations, select a vibration type, and tap OK. ●...
Page 298: Contacts Settings
Sound - Voicemail Ringtone This option allows you to assign your default voicemail notification tone. 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Sound. 2. Select a voicemail notification tone and tap OK. Vibrate This option allows you to activate a vibration for an incoming voicemail. ►...
Page 299: Gallery Settings
● Auto play sound: Allows you to play a recorded sound when viewing pictures within the Sound & shot mode. 3. Tap Menu Add account to add a Samsung, Dropbox, Facebook, or Google account. Section 9: Changing Your Settings SM-G386T.indb 299...
Page 300: Internet Settings
Internet Settings This menu provides quick access to your Internet application settings. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Internet. 2. Alter the available settings as desired. For more information, refer to “Browser Settings” on page 178. Messages Settings This menu provides quick access to your Message application settings.
Page 301 ● Show body of message: Allows you to also see the message content whenever a new message arrives. ● Check missed events: Allows you to see your missed events whenever you open the S Voice app. ● Personal briefing: Allows you to receive a voice briefing of your schedule whenever you open the S Voice app.
Page 302 Section 10: Index Android Beam 73 Symbols Answering 2G Network Pressing the Home Key 87 Using 71 Answering a Call 22 2‑Sec Pause Application Menus Adding 23 Navigating Through 18 Applications Accessibility Amazon 48 Text Booster 55 Calculator 48 Accessing Calendar 49 Recent 48 Camera 49...
Page 303 Play Movies & TV 58 Removal 7 Play Music 58 Wall Charger 8 Play Nesstand 59 Battery Cover Play Store 59 Removal 6 Samsung Apps 59 Replace 8 Settings 59 Battery Life S Voice 59 Extending 9 T-Mobile My Account 60 Battery Usage 83...
Page 304 Scanning for Devices 64 Making a Multi-Party Call 25 Sending Contacts 65 Pause Dailing 23 Sending Namecard 32 Wait Dialing 23 Settings 69 Calling Visibility 69 Using Wi-Fi 88 Browser Call Rejection 22 Adding and Deleting Windows 53 Calls Going Incognito 54 Making 21 Options 53 Multi-Party 25...
Page 305 Deleting a Bubble 50 Data Roaming 70 Registering Service 49 Activate/Deactivate 70 Chrome Data Usage 70 Google 50 Data Usage Cycle 70 CMAS 38 Date and Time 83 Contact Default Messaging App 70 Additional Options 33 Default Storage Copying 32 Assigning 43 Creating New 28 Deleting...
Page 306 Erasing Files Memory Card 84 Easy Mode 77 Excercise Cutomizing Appliations 77 Risks 59 Editing Exchange Email 41 Photo 47 Account Set Up 41 Email Composing 41 Changing Signatures 40 Configure Settings 42 Composing 40 Deleting 41 Configure Spam Addresses 40 Refreshing Messages 41 Configuring Settings 40 Extreme Alert...
Page 307 Google Voice Typing Configuring 82 Galaxy Gear 11 Using 19 Gallery Groups Opening 47 Adding a New Member 33 Options 46 Creating New Groups 33 Picture-In-Picture 60 Deleting a Caller Group 34 Settings 90 Editing a Caller Group 33 Games Removing an Entry 33 Volume 74 Sending a Message 34...
Page 308 Importing and Exporting Logs 26 microSD Card 33 Accessing 26 In Call Altering Numbers 26 Options 24 Erasing 27 Incognito Notification Access 26 Create Window 54 Overview 26 Lookout Security 55 Exit Window 54 International Calls 23 LTE Network Internet 53 Options 71 Adding Windows 53 Brightness 53...
Page 309 Merge Calls 25 Mobile HotSpot Message Bubble Activating 65 Options 37 Changing Password 66 Messages Connecting 65 Adding Attachments 35 Manage Connected Devices 66 Add/Remove Spam Numbers 36 Mobile HotSpot Range 69 Mobile Networks Assigning a Default Application 70 Change Font Size 37 Data Roaming 70 Creating 35 Mobile Data 70...
Page 310 On/Off Switch 9 Customizing 16 Outlook 41 Printing Out of Office HP Print Service Plugin 73 Email 42 Samsung Print Service Plugin 73 Private Mode 78 Pause Dialing 23 Phone Quick Connect Dialing Options 22 Accessing 15 Finding Phone Number 21 SM-G386T.indb 310...
Page 311 Restrict Background Data 70 Swipe 76 Ringtone SD card Device 74 Erasing Files 84 Voicemail 90 Mounting 84 Unmounting 84 Samsung Account Sending a Namecard 32 Creating 79 Setting Up Merge Accounts 30 Voicemail 10 Samsung Keyboard Severe Alert Changing Input Mode 20...
Page 312 Twitter Standard Mode 77 Predictive Text 82 S Voice Using 59 Understanding Your Device 11 SwiftKeyFlow Back View 12 Samsung Keyboard 81 Front View 11 System USB Tethering Volume 74 Activating 65 System Tone 74 Disconnecting 65 Tap and Pay 73...
Page 313 Trim 45 Widgets 15 Viewing Options 45 Adding 17 Voice Input Placing 17 Configure Recognition 82 Removing 17 Voicemail Wi‑Fi Accessing 10 About 63 Accessing From Another Phone 10 Activating 63 Service 90 Connecting To 63 Voice Over LTE Deactivating 63 see also VoLTE 87 During Sleep 68 Voice Search 61...

Samsung GALAXY AVANT User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List

Section 4: Contacts

Section 5: Messages

Section 6: Multimedia

Section 7: Applications and Development

Section 8: Connections

Section 9: Changing Your Settings

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