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4 G LT E S M A R T P H O N E

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    4 G LT E S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship.

  • Page 3: Samsung Telecommunications America (Sta), Llc

    ● Settings g About device g Legal information g Samsung legal g Health and safety Warranty ● Settings g About device g Legal information g Samsung legal g Warranty EULA ● Settings g About device g Legal information g Samsung legal g END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Section 1:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Music ....................60 Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ......2 Sending a Namecard ................ 35 Using Playlists ..................61 Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC ....3 Copying Contact Information ............35 My Files ....................62 Legal Information ..................3 Synchronizing Contacts ..............35 Phone ....................
  • Page 5 Blocking Mode ................... 85 Private Mode ..................85 Finger Scanner ................... 85 Motions and Gestures ..............85 Air View ....................86 Accounts ....................86 Cloud ....................87 Backup and Reset ................87 Backing up Your Data Before Factory Reset ......87 Language and Input ................

  • Page 6: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started Removing the Battery Cover 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. The battery, micro SIM card and SD card are installed under the battery cover. Before using your device for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the micro SIM Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the device is switched off.

  • Page 7: Installing The Microsd Memory Card

    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 To remove the microSD Memory Card: 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the device and that the upper‑left angled corner of the 2.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Battery Cover

    Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li‑ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is USB 3.0 included with your device. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further Connector details.

  • Page 9: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance

    ● The back and multipurpose jack covers may be loosened slightly if the device is dropped or receives an For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 86. impact. Ensure that all the covers are properly aligned and tightly closed. Otherwise, they may not provide protection from water and dust.

  • Page 10: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    Locking and Unlocking the Device By default, the device screen locks when the backlight turns off. ► Place your finger on the screen and swipe the glass in any of the directions shown unlock the device. Note: You can choose to configure lock settings to prevent unauthorized use of your device. For more information, refer to “Security”...

  • Page 11: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    ● Smart Remote® – Rich TV experience with Infrared (IR) remote ● Fingerprint recognition ● Apps available to download from the Google Play™ Store and Samsung Apps ● 16 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with autofocus with smart stabalization and LED flash.

  • Page 12: Back View

    5. Microphones are used during phone calls and allow other callers to hear you clearly when you are 2. Flash is used to take photos in low‑light conditions. 3. Heart Rate Sensor, when using the S Health 3.0 application, this sensor measures your heart rate via your speaking to them.

  • Page 13: Status Bar

    Status Bar Displays your current battery charge level is very low (Charge: ~11% ‑ 5%). The Status Bar shows information about the connection status, signal strength, battery level, and time, and displays additional notifications information. Shows your current battery only has up to 4% power remaining and will soon shutdown.
  • Page 14 Displays when your device is currently sharing/streaming media to paired Displays when Near Field Communication (NFC) has been activated. device using the Samsung Link application. Displays when updates are available for download. The Smart stay feature is activated. The screen stays on as long as you are looking at it.

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification Panel The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications on your phone. There are initially seven available The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, panels, each populated with default shortcuts or applications. You can customize each of these panels. etc).

  • Page 16: Customizing The Screens

    Customizing the Notifications Panel Adding and Deleting Screens To customize the panel via the Notifications area: Your device comes with up to seven screens. You can delete these screens and then add them back later. 1. From the Notification screen, tap Open Grid view to display additional functions.
  • Page 17 Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Managing Wallpapers Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), Static Wallpaper gallery images (default wallpapers), or Note: You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the exception of the Apps shortcut. Live wallpapers (animated backgrounds). To remove a primary shortcut: Note: Selecting animated Live wallpapers will require additional battery power.

  • Page 18: Screen Navigation

    Screen Navigation Using the Multi Window Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can navigate the features of your device and enter characters. This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. The following conventions are used in this manual to describe the navigation action in the procedures.
  • Page 19 Repositioning the Multi Window To restore a Multi window application: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. The Multi window contains two components: tab and Apps panel. The tab can be manually moved across the 2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the scrollable apps). screen.

  • Page 20: Car Mode

    Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the same screen To increase the size of a desired application window: 1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, locate the Border bar indicating the edge of the app window. Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a current on‑screen app.

  • Page 21: Entering Text

    Choose input method g Google voice typing. The virtual keyboard is then of the screen, then select ● Samsung keyboard (default): an on‑screen QWERTY keyboard that can be used in both portrait and removed and all subsequent input to done via the microphone as text to speech.

  • Page 22: Using The Samsung Keyboard

    This QWERTY keyboard can be used to enter text in either a Portrait or landscape orientation. The only difference Although the default text input method with the Samsung keyboard is to use the on‑screen keys you have other between the two orientations are the sizes of the keys.
  • Page 23 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 input type shows...

  • Page 24: Section 3: Call Functions And Contacts List

    Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List In Call Notification 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 Reactivate Call ► From the Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g About device g Status.

  • Page 25: Dialing Options

    Answering a Call Making an Emergency Call With a SIM card installed The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a 1‑tap process. Before you can resume When somebody calls you, the device rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller's phone number, normal calling operations, you should first exit this mode.

  • Page 26: International Calls

    Wait Dialing 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 Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding option assigns all numbers for an individual as rejected.

  • Page 27: In Call Options

    Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order Placing a Call on Hold 1. From the Speed dial screen, locate your desired slot. You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If your network supports this service, you can also make another call while a call is in progress.
  • Page 28 More In-call Options Having a Private Conversation With One Participant During a call you can save the current caller’s information to the Contacts list, or create a Memo. Note: The Manage conference call option is not available for multi-party calls created while using the Wi-Fi ►...

  • Page 29: Logs Tab

    Logs Tab Call logs - Caller Overview The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Delete Logs tab makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as your device automatically adds new Create Active Call numbers to the beginning of the list and removes the oldest entries from the bottom of the list.
  • Page 30 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 g Logs tab. 2.

  • Page 31: Section 4: Contacts

    Exchange Server or from within Microsoft® Outlook®. 1. Sign in to your Google account. ● Add new account lets you create a new account type. Choose from Samsung account, Google, or 2. From the Home screen, tap...

  • Page 32: Finding A Contact

    To save a Number from your Keypad: 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter a phone number using the on‑screen dialpad. 3. Tap Add to Contacts g Create contact or select the Contact entry from the on‑screen list. –...

  • Page 33: Contacts Screen Options

    ● Sort by: allows you to sort the on‑screen list of entries by either a First name or Last name. Samsung account. If several of your contacts are from other external sources, this allows you to “back ● Display contacts by defines how the current list of Contacts are listed: First name first (ex: Steve Smith) or them up”...

  • Page 34: Contact Entry Options

    Contact Entry Options Linking Contact Information 1. From the Contacts screen, tap an entry and to reveal the Contact entry’s Overview Screen. This screen Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. contains Name, contact numbers, email, and linked contact 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 35: Sending A Namecard

    Copying Contact Information Marking a Contact as Default Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card 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 The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts list is your phone’s built‑in memory.

  • Page 36: Display Options

    6. Tap Group vibration pattern and select a unique vibration pattern either from an available list or Create ● Samsung account lists those Contacts currently found and sync’d within the Samsung account. your own. This pattern is then associated with this group.

  • Page 37: The Favorites Tab

    Deleting a Caller Group 1. From the Contacts screen, tap Groups. 2. Tap Menu g 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 g Send message or email.

  • Page 38: Section 5: Messages

    Section 5: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and 5. Tap the Enter message field and use the on‑screen keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer functionality associated with messaging.

  • Page 39: Message Options

    Message Options ● Preview (only in MMS): allows you to add preview the MMS message prior to delivery. Options before composing a message ● Add slide: converts an SMS message into an MMS (Multimedia) message and allows you to attach an existing slideshow.

  • Page 40: Deleting Messages

    Deleting Messages Current Deleting message threads Recipient 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages. My Text 2. Touch and hold a message from the Messages list, then select Delete. Deleting message bubbles Reply 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages. Bubbles 2.

  • Page 41: Assigning Messages As Spam

    Emergency Alert Configuration — MMS alert: alerts you when the messaging modes changes from an SMS (text) to MMS (multimedia) mode. This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS); ● Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is reached, rather than overwriting them. which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).

  • Page 42: Accessing Your Spam Folder

    Using Email To register text phrases as spam: Some incoming messages might not be associated with a phone number but rather an email address. In these Email (or Internet Email) enables you to review and create email using several email services. You can also receive cases, the only way to block those messages, would be assign a key used term or phrase to activate the Spam text message alerts when you receive an important email.
  • Page 43 Opening an Email Configuring Email Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Email. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Email. Inbox 2. Tap (account name field upper‑left) to open the complete email account list page. 2. Select an account and tap Menu g Settings and alter any of the following GENERAL SETTINGS: ●...

  • Page 44: Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)

    3. Tap the More settings field to access additional options: Opening an Exchange Email ● Account name: displays your uniquely created account display name. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Email. ● Your name: displays the name used in the From field of your outgoing email messages. 2.
  • Page 45 ● Period to sync Calendar assigns a period for your phone to sync calendar events. Choose from: 2 weeks, 1 Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings month, 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Email. 3 months, 6 months, or All calendar. 2.

  • Page 46: Section 6: Multimedia

    Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your device, including the Camera/Camcorder, and 4. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap on‑screen icons to access various camera options and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. settings.

  • Page 47: Camera And Camcorder Settings

    ● Video stabilization: activate or deactivate Optical Image Stabilization. — Panning shot: use this to take wide photos. ● Panorama: use this to take wide panoramic photos. Press the Shutter button to take a photo, and then move ● Audio zoom: enable the feature where the device can focus on an audio source that is not directly in front the camera in any direction.

  • Page 48: Using The Camcorder

    Select any of these on‑screen options: ● Change player ● Share via : allows you to select a different Samsung Link device from your available list. : allows you to share the video via an available on‑screen option. ● Share via : allows you to share the picture via an available on‑screen option.

  • Page 49: Sharing Pictures

    Accessing Videos Using S Beam to Share Pictures When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam large files directly to another compatible device that is in anytime in the Camera folder.

  • Page 50: Editing A Photo

    Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the picture. 1. Launch Samsung Link on the target device (such as an Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc..). 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Gallery.

  • Page 51: The Gallery

    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. Note: If the phone displays a memory full message when accessing the Gallery, access Files and remove some of the media files from the folders, and then open the Gallery.

  • Page 52: Section 7: Applications And Development

    Section 7: Applications and Development ● Help: takes you to the in‑device Help application. 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 3.

  • Page 53: Calendar

    Share things such as pictures, videos, audio, Contacts, Calendar entries, and Location information. – or – Important! The Samsung account manages the access information (username/password) to several Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a blue box, then tap Menu and select one of the applications, such as ChatON.

  • Page 54: Chrome

    Clock Adding Your First Chat On Buddy 1. From the ChatON application screen, tap Add buddy and choose a search method. Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock.

  • Page 55: Contacts

    Dropbox Deleting an Existing Alarm 1. From the Clock screen, touch and hold an on‑screen alarm event. Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your device. This applications allows you to bring your files with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your device, upload photos and videos to 2.

  • Page 56: Email

    Email Google Email enables you to review and create email using most email services. The device alerts you when you receive Use Google Search to search the Web. Google Now® (a part of the Google application) recognizes a an email message. user’s repeated actions performed on the device (including access of common locations, repeated calendar ►...

  • Page 57: Hangouts

    Settings menu. 3. If prompted, read the on‑screen information and confirm your phone number is correct before using the — Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. application. Tap Confirm. — Settings: allows you to change the way you view your web pages by changing these options. For more Note: Confirming your phone number does not make it publicly available.
  • Page 58 3. Tap a bookmark to view the webpage. BASICS: – or – ● Account: allows you to log into your Samsung account. Menu to display the following options: Touch and hold a bookmark (to select it) and then tap ● Set homepage: sets the current home page for the Web browser.

  • Page 59: Lookout Security

    Maps ADVANCED - Screen and text: ● Text scaling: allows you to preview the text size, scale the text size using a slider bar, set the zoom amount Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view real‑time traffic issues, and view detailed destination on double tap, and minimize the font size using a slider bar.

  • Page 60: Memo

    Lists the current playlist songs and allows you to quickly create a new playlist. 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.

  • Page 61: Using Playlists

    Using Playlists Making a Song a Phone Ringtone 1. From within the Music screen, tap the Tracks tab. Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for playback. These Playlists can be created using the Music player on this device, or using a third‑party application (such as Windows Media Player) and downloading those 2.

  • Page 62: My Files

    My Files Play Books This application allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other Formerly known as Google Books, this application allows you to read over 3 million ebooks on the go. memory card data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated Build your ebooks library in the cloud with Play Books: jump right into a bestseller or select from available ebooks.

  • Page 63: Play Newsstand

    4. Tap Next. 2. Tap Existing and enter your Google account information. 5. Tap Sign in to log into your personal Samsung account or tap Skip to continue. 3. Tap OK to agree to the Play Store terms of service.

  • Page 64: S Voice

    When in Doubt - Check it Out Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account”...

  • Page 65: Smart Remote

    TV by using the TV remote and not a box’s remote. number to update the channel entry. ● Settings: provides access to the Samsung Smart Remote settings menu. Note: Try matching your current channel selection method. ● About: displays on‑screen information about the application.

  • Page 66: T-Mobile My Account

    T-Mobile TV be configured during your initial set up or at any later time. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. T‑Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV and Video on Demand. 2. From the main Smart Remote screen, tap Options g Just for you.

  • Page 67: Video

    Video Visual Voicemail The Video player application plays video files stored locally. 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. Important! During the process of transferring video files to your device, you may be prompted to convert 1.

  • Page 68: Voice Search

    ● Preloading — Recording volume: allows you to assign the ambient noise quality of your current location so the device can better detect audio. Choose from High or Low. — Preload subscriptions allows you to preload (or go get videos while on Wi‑Fi and charging) your —...

  • Page 69: Section 8: Connections

    Activate and Deactivate Wi‑Fi from the Notification bar. Note: To sync your device to your computer it is highly recommended that you install Samsung Kies which is Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can reduce battery life and use times.

  • Page 70: Bluetooth Connection

    Bluetooth Connection About Bluetooth Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth- Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of compatible devices.

  • Page 71: Enabling The Usb 3.0 Connection

    1. Enable Wi‑Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.). If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ downloads. 2. Scan for Wi‑Fi networks from the external device and select your device’s Mobile HotSpot name from the network list.
  • Page 72 To change the Portable HotSpot password: 1. From the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot screen, tap Mobile HotSpot g Menu g Configure. 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. Important! The more complex the password, the harder it will be for intruders to break your security.

  • Page 73: Section 9: Changing Your Settings

    Section 9: Changing Your Settings Wi-Fi Settings This section explains the settings used for customizing your device. Accessing the Settings Options This section describes the Wi‑Fi settings. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Connections” on page 69. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g Wi-Fi.

  • Page 74: Download Booster

    Sorting your Wi-Fi Entry List WPS PIN Entry 1. From the main Wi‑Fi page, tap Menu g Advanced. 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 2.

  • Page 75: Bluetooth

    Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. Turning Bluetooth On and Off If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ downloads. To turn Bluetooth on: 1. From the Home screen, tap...

  • Page 76: Data Usage

    Data Usage Location Method Monitor and manage your device’s data usage capabilities. Selecting a location mode can automatically configure your device to provide different levels of location accuracy. Features include activation/deactivation or network data usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and 1.
  • Page 77 Network mode Network Operators Using this feature you can view the current network connection. You can also scan and select a network operator You can configure your device to either automatically select the LTE option (LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) [by manually, or set the network selection to Automatic. default]), WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), GSM only, or WCDMA only.
  • Page 78 Connecting to a VPN Activating Wi-Fi Calling 1. From the More networks page, tap the VPN field. 1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on the Status Bar. 2. Tap the VPN entry you want to connect to. ● If prompted with an on‑screen “Did you know your phone can make calls over Wi‑Fi” popup, tap Learn and 3.

  • Page 79: Near Field Communication

    Allows you to select a printing service (ex: Samsung Print Service), and then connect to a compatible wireless 1. From the NFC screen, verify the NFC feature is active.

  • Page 80: Sound Settings

    2. Touch and drag the on‑screen slider to assign the volume settings for any of the following volume levels. Samsung Keyboard ● Ringtone, Music, video, games and other media, Notifications or System.

  • Page 81: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjusting the LED Indicator From this menu you can control the display on the device as well as configure the display settings. This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, missed events, and incoming notifications. The light Adjusting the Screen Display will turn on by default unless you turn them off.
  • Page 82 Using Swipe 5. Enter the backup PIN code and tap Continue. 6. Reenter the PIN to reconfirm the previous entry and This feature is the least secure locking method and only requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device. tap OK.

  • Page 83: Multi Window

    Toolbox PIN Lock and Unlock 1. From the Lock screen, tap Screen lock g PIN. This feature allows you to customize a quick access feature that hold up to five frequently used application shortcuts. Once activated, this on‑screen button can be placed anywhere. This button appears atop off current 2.

  • Page 84: Easy Mode

    ● Standard mode: provides conventional layout for the apps and widgets on your home screens. — Samsung subtitles (CC): allows you to turn on subtitles when using applicable Samsung apps. Assistant ● Easy mode: provides easier user experience for first‑time smartphone users on the home screens.

  • Page 85: Blocking Mode

    ● Screen lock: allows you to assign the current screen lock method. If you have registered a fingerprint, select Fingerprints as the lock method. ● Verify Samsung account: allows you to use your fingerprint instead of your password when signing onto your Samsung account. Follow the on‑screen instructions.

  • Page 86: Air View

    1. From the Accounts screen, navigate to the MY ACCOUNTS area and then tap Add account g Samsung ● Smart pause: uses the front camera to detect if you are facing the screen and pauses a video when you account.

  • Page 87: Cloud

    Important! This feature requires an active Wi-Fi connection prior to use. To export a Contact list to your microSD card: 1. Log into your Samsung account and verify it is active. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Contacts.

  • Page 88: Language And Input

    Backing Up Media to your SD card Collect Diagnostics You can back up your pictures, videos, documents, and other media to your SD card. This feature only collects diagnostic data for troubleshooting use. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g My Files.
  • Page 89 Samsung Keyboard Settings — Help launches a brief on‑screen help tutorial covering the main concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. 1. From the Settings screen, tap Language and input g Settings (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard Predictive Text - Advanced Settings field).

  • Page 90: Date And Time

    This action is called TTS (Text To Speech). 1. From the Settings screen, tap Language and input g Text-to-speech options. 2. Select a current Preferred TTS engine from the list of available options. Select Samsung text-to-speech engine or Google text-to-speech engine. The default is Samsung text‑to‑speech engine.

  • Page 91: Safety Assistance

    Safety assistance Accessories Safety assistance is intended to help users send a quick notice of their approximate location and visual This menu allows you to modify your Dock, S View Cover, HDMI (Audio output) and Power Sharing settings. surroundings to pre‑defined mobile devices of an emergency contact. 1.

  • Page 92: Sd Card & Device Storage

    ► From the Security screen, tap Security policy updates to create a check mark and activate the feature. Send security reports When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically send security reports to Samsung via Wi‑Fi for threat analysis.

  • Page 93: Help

    ● 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 a reference.Read the information and terms, then press...

  • Page 94: Application Manager

    3. Tap Messages and select the method of sending messages. ► From the Application manager screen, tap DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL to display memory ● Select either Messages (original Samsung messaging app) or Hangouts (Google messaging app). usage for that category of applications.

  • Page 95: Call Settings

    Call Settings Call alerts 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone g Menu g Settings g Call. 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Call alerts. 2. Tap the following options to create a check mark and activate the features: –...
  • Page 96 Wi-Fi Calling Using Auto Area Code Wi‑Fi Calling is a free feature for customers using this device with the new SIM card. Wi‑Fi Calling is an excellent This feature prepends an area code to all outbound calls. When enabled, the designated prefix is always added solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited.
  • Page 97 Changing the PIN2 Code Ringtones and keypad tones 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings g Fixed dialing numbers. 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Ringtones and keypad tones. 2. Select Change PIN2. 2. Tap Ringtones, select a ringtone, and tap OK. 3.

  • Page 98: Contacts Settings

    ● Face tag: allows you to tag your pictures or videos when a face is present. 3. Tap Menu g Add account to add a Samsung, Dropbox, Facebook, or Google account. Internet Settings This menu provides quick access to your Internet application settings.

  • Page 99: Section 10: Index

    Android Beam 79 On 85 Answering 25 POLARIS Office 5 63 Bluetooth 75 Answering Background Calls 24 Samsung Apps 64 About 70 Pressing the Home Key 95 Ending 24 Settings 64 Activating Visibility 75 Answering a Call 25 Ending via Status Bar 24...
  • Page 100 Calling Linking Information 34 Download Booster 74 Excercise Photo 31 Using Wi-Fi 96 Risks 64 Drive Send Contact Information 33 Call Rejection 25 Exchange Email 44 Google Drive 55 Settings 33 Account Set Up 44 Calls Dropbox Context Menus Composing 44 Making 24 Accessing via Device 55 Using 21...
  • Page 101 Getting Started 6 Home Screen 15 Lock Pattern Delay Delivery 41 Deleting 40 Installing the Battery 7 Customizing 16 Forgot My Pattern 82 Editing a Signature 41 Locking and Unlocking the Device 10 Options 15 Lock Screen 81 Font Size 39 MicroSD Card 7 Transition Effects 15 Overview 81...
  • Page 102 Customizing 16 Personalizing 66 Using 15 Using ABC Mode 23 Printing Settings 65 Using Symbol/Numeric Mode 23 Using 65 HP Print Service Plugin 79 S Beam 79 Snooze Samsung Print Service Plugin 79 Activating 79 Repeat 54 Sharing Pictures 49...
  • Page 103 S Voice Placing 17 USB 3.0 Using 64 Removing 17 Cable Installation 8 SwiftKeyFlow Wi-Fi Enabling Connection 71 Samsung Keyboard 89 About 69 Reverting to 2.0 Connection 71 Activating 69 System USB Tethering Connecting To 69 Volume 80 Activating 71...

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