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S M A R T P H O N E

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your
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GH68_3XXXXA Printed in KoreaXX

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference. GH68_3XXXXA Printed in KoreaXX...
  • 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 INTEROPERABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™...
  • Page 5 Internet Address: http://www.samsung.com ©2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 6 Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc. © 2010 Swype, Inc. All rights reserved. ® ® , DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. ®...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ......4 Using Multi Window ......26 Notifications ....... 32 Understanding This User Manual .
  • Page 8 Section 9: Applications and Widgets ..106 Samsung Keyboard Settings ....74 Entering Text Using Swype ....74 Accessing Applications .
  • Page 9 Battery Use and Safety ..... . 202 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..204 UL Certified Travel Charger .
  • Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started

    This section allows you to quickly start using the Samsung Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, GALAXY S III phone by installing an optional microSD card and may vary from your phone, depending on the (not included), installing and charging the battery, activating software version on your phone, and any changes to the your service, and setting up your voicemail account.
  • Page 11: Text Conventions

    Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This manual provides condensed information about how to This special text is intended to point out important use your phone. To make this possible, the following text information, to share quick methods for activating features, conventions are used to represent often-used steps: to define terms, and more.
  • Page 12: Setting Up Your Phone

    Setting Up Your Phone Before using your phone, install an optional microSD memory card (not included) and the battery into their respective internal slots and compartments. Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, press and hold down the Power key until the Device options pop-up displays, and then touch Power off.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Battery Cover

    Replacing the Battery Cover Installing a Memory Card Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2), This phone lets you install an optional microSD (SD) or ensuring that the cover snaps into place at the corners. microSDHC memory card to expand available memory to store images, videos, music, applications, and data.
  • Page 14: Removing A Memory Card

    Removing a Memory Card Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the memory card with the phone’s contacts. Important! Unmount the memory card before removing it from the phone to prevent damage to information stored on the memory card. Caution! Applications, personal settings, and other stored data may be lost or may not function properly if the 1.
  • Page 15: Battery Indicator

    Ensure that the connectors align. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to 3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
  • Page 16 Use only approved batteries and 2. Lift the battery up using the slot provided (1). chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using the phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
  • Page 17: Turning The Phone On

    1. Insert the USB cable into the phone’s Charger/ 3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power Accessory jack. outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge. Note: This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect orientation for connecting the USB Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch...
  • Page 18: Unlocking The Phone

    Unlocking the Phone 1. If needed, press Home to wake the screen. 2. If there are no Notification alerts on the phone, swipe the screen to unlock it. The Home screen displays. Note: If you purchased your phone online, the first time you power your phone on and unlock the screen, the Activation Wizard Welcome screen displays.
  • Page 19: Turning The Phone Off

    Turning the Phone Off Setting Up Your Phone 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock for two When you first turn on the phone, you are asked to set up a seconds until the Device options screen displays. few things. To do that, the following screens display. Touch Skip to skip some screens, or touch Back to redisplay them.
  • Page 20: Google Account

    Not now to bypass this step and proceed.) this task later. • Touch OK. 1. From the Samsung account screen, touch Sign in or 2. Touch Next to continue. Create new account and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in or create a Samsung account.
  • Page 21: Backup And Restore

    Google and your location Google Services Give Google permission to backup your Google Account and Give Google permission to use your location data for apps, data, permission to use your location data for apps, and to if desired. receive news and offers from Google Play, if desired. Note: This screen displays only when you are NOT signed in to Note: This screen displays only when you are signed in to your your Google Account.
  • Page 22: Displaying Your Phone Number

    This phone belongs to... Learn about key features To personalize the phone with your name: View a quick overview of each feature. 1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen 1. Touch each entry to learn more about the feature. keyboard to enter you first and last name.
  • Page 23: Voicemail

    Voicemail Your Google Account All unanswered calls to the phone are sent to voicemail, even Your new phone uses your Google Account to fully utilize its if the phone is turned off. Set up your voicemail and personal Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, greeting as soon as you activate the phone.
  • Page 24: Roaming

    Roaming Securing Your Phone When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, By default, the phone locks automatically when the screen your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible times out, or you can lock the phone manually. You can digital networks.
  • Page 25: Tty Mode

    Unlocking the Phone For information on unlocking your phone, see “Unlocking the Phone” on page 12. Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern 1. Press Home to wake the screen. 2. Draw a personal unlock pattern on the screen. For more information, refer to “Lock Screen” on page 158 Unlocking with a Password 1.
  • Page 26: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Features • Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For more information, please visit: www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport • 4.8-inch 1280x720 Super AMOLED HD touch screen • Messaging Services • CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A Technology – Text Messaging • 1.5 gigahertz dual-core processor –...
  • Page 27: Front View

    Front View 1. Earpiece: Use during calls to listen to callers. 2. LED Indicator: Flashes or glows to alert you to alert notifications or phone status. 3. Menu Key: Touch to display options for the current screen. 4. Home Key: Press to display the Home screen or, if the phone is locked, the Lock screen.
  • Page 28: Side Views

    Side Views 1. Volume Key: From the Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. 2. USB Power/Accessory Port: Connect a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files.
  • Page 29: Back View

    Back View 1. Noise Cancelation Microphone: Captures background noise that the phone uses to produce a quiet background during calls and video chats. 2. Camera Flash: Use when taking photos. 3. 8 Megapixel Camera Lens: Use when taking photos or recording videos.
  • Page 30: Navigation

    Navigation Command Keys Menu Key Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. Touch Menu to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature. Warning! A touch screen responds best to a light touch from Home Key the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus.
  • Page 31: Motions

    Motions Pinch Finger Motions Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the screen. For example: Touch • Pinch outward to zoom in on pictures or screens. Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Pinch inward to zoom out on pictures or screens. •...
  • Page 32: Using Multi Window

    Hand Motions • Tilt to zoom: When this option is set to On, touching and holding with your thumbs on the screen while in Gallery or Internet, then Use your hand to swipe across the screen, or cover the tilting the phone forward and back, causes the screen to zoom in screen.
  • Page 33 Showing the Multi window tab: Tip: You can use Multi window with your phone either upright 1. If the Multi window tab is not showing on or rotated onto its side. You can also rotate your phone the current screen, touch and hold with Multi window already running two applications.
  • Page 34 Using Multi window to run multiple apps on the same To swap the locations of the App #1 screen applications: 1. With the two Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a current on-screen app. applications shown in a split screen, touch the Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can...
  • Page 35 Moving the Multi Window Tab and Tray To separate the current applications: 1. With the two applications running in the Multi window You can move the Multi window tab along any edge of the screen, touch the Border bar to show the on-screen screen (top, bottom, left, or right).
  • Page 36 To relocate the Multi window tray: 1. Enable the Multi window feature. See “Enabling Multi Window” on page 27. 2. Touch the tab to display the apps tray (containing the scrollable apps). Note: Notice that when the apps are visible, the tab turns a dark grey.
  • Page 37 Customizing the Multi Window tray To add a Multi window app: 1. Enable the Multi window feature. See “Enabling Multi You can customize the contents of the Multi window tray by rearranging, removing, or adding apps. Window” on page 27. To rearrange the Multi window apps: 2.
  • Page 38: Notifications

    Notifications The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to reveal the Notifications screen that provides more detailed information about the current on-screen notification icons. Opening the Notifications Screen 1.
  • Page 39: Quick Settings Menu

    Quick Settings Menu • Power saving: Enable or disable Power saving mode. For more information, refer to “Power Saving Mode” on page 166. Use the Quick Settings buttons at the top of Notifications to • Multi window: Enable or disable the Multi Window feature that control popular settings.
  • Page 40: Home Screen

    Clearing Notifications Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual 1. Sweep your finger downward from the top of the start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen. screen to display Notifications. All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual 2.
  • Page 41: Status Bar Icons

    5. Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common apps.These shortcuts Missed Call: There is a missed call. are found on the Home screen by default, and you can add more shortcuts to your favorite applications. For Battery Level: Battery is fully charged. more information, see “Adding an Application Shortcut to the Home Screen”...
  • Page 42: Extended Home Screen

    New Voicemail: You have new voicemail. A number Wi-Fi Action Needed: Action is needed to connect to indicates the number of new messages. Wi-Fi network. For more information about configuring Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi Settings” on New Email Message: You have new email. page 147.
  • Page 43: Customizing The Home Screen

    Customizing the Home Screen Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels. You can Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. customize the Home screen to include up to the seven • Add Apps and Widgets: For more information, see “Adding an default panels and set one panel as Home.
  • Page 44: Primary Shortcuts

    Primary Shortcuts Widgets Primary shortcuts display at the bottom of the display. You Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place can edit the Primary shortcuts, except for Apps. on the Home screen for quick, direct access. Editing the Primary Shortcuts Adding Widgets to the Home Screen 1.
  • Page 45: Shortcuts

    Shortcuts Move and Delete Items Touch and hold the item you want to move or delete Use Application shortcuts to launch applications from the and drag it to another location or to the Trash Can icon Home screen. Your phone comes with application shortcuts already placed on the Home screen, and you can add your at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 46: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Apps Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Apps holds all applications installed on your phone. screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images or Applications that you download and install from the select a picture that you have taken with the Camera or Google Play Store or from the web are also added to Apps.
  • Page 47 Customizing the Apps Screens – Drag it to to launch Application manager to view information Choosing a View about the application. For more information, refer to “Application Manager” on page 187. By default, application icons display in Grid view. You can –...
  • Page 48: Section 3: Memory Card

    Section 3: Memory Card Unmounting the Memory Card ™ ™ Your phone lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the between SD-compatible devices.
  • Page 49: Sd Card Available Memory Status

    SD Card Available Memory Status To view the memory allocation for the external SD card: 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings More Storage. The Storage screen displays. 2. View the available memory for the device and SD card under the Total space or Available space heading.
  • Page 50: Section 4: Accounts And Contacts

    Your phone provides the ability to synchronize information, settings. from a variety of accounts, including Email, Facebook, Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the For information about setting up other, email accounts, see account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, “Creating Additional Email Accounts”...
  • Page 51 Controlling Synchronization • Sync Google Play Books You can choose to have your phone automatically • Sync Google Play Magazines synchronize with your accounts, or manually synchronize • Sync Google Play Movies & TV each account when you want to check messages. •...
  • Page 52: Managing Accounts

    Google Account Privacy Settings Tip: You can also control automatic synchronization using the Personalize the Privacy settings for Google Accounts: Sync toggle in the Quick Settings menu on the 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch Notifications screen. For more information, refer to “Quick Settings Accounts.
  • Page 53: Contacts

    Note: The first time you add a contact to your Contacts with your Google account, your Samsung account, your PC, list, a pop-up displays: email accounts (including Exchange Server accounts), and •...
  • Page 54 – Add new account: Allows you to define an account in which 7. Touch Groups to assign the contact to a group. For more to save your contacts. The Add new account screen information about Groups, see “Groups” on page 54. displays.
  • Page 55: Updating Contacts

    Updating Contacts Creating Contacts from Recent Calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new Make changes to update an existing contact. contact, or update an existing contact. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. For more information, refer to “Creating or Updating Contacts 2.
  • Page 56: Contacts Settings

    Choosing Contacts to Display Other Contacts Options 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 2. Touch Menu Contacts to display: 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch Menu to • All contacts: to show all contacts. select from these options: •...
  • Page 57 My Local Profile Linking Contacts My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME Your phone can synchronize with multiple accounts, in Contacts. You can send My local profile as a vCard using including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social Bluetooth or as an attachment.
  • Page 58 Exporting and Importing Contacts 5. To link another contact, touch . The Linked contact screen displays. You can export your contact list to an installed memory card, Touch Link another contact. A list of available contacts or import a list of contacts (previously exported) from a memory card.
  • Page 59 Sending Namecards Favorites You can send a contact entry as a namecard using a Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites. Bluetooth connection to another device, or as an attachment Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and to a Gmail or Email message.
  • Page 60 Groups Editing a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts Groups. faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your phone comes with pre-loaded groups you 2. Touch a Group to display it. can use to add your contacts.
  • Page 61 Adding Contacts to a Group Sending a Message to Group Members 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Create a new text or email message, addressed to the Groups. group’s members. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch Groups.
  • Page 62: Speed Dials

    Speed Dials Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. For more information about calling using speed dials, see “Making Calls Using Speed Dials” on page 57. Note: Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail, and cannot be assigned.
  • Page 63: Section 5: Calling

    Section 5: Calling Making Calls Making Calls Using the Phone Keypad 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone then touch the There are multiple ways to make calls: Keypad tab. • Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the phone number 2.
  • Page 64 More Dialing Options Making Calls from Contacts After entering a number, you can access additional calling A contact is an entry that you have created to store the options. name, numbers, and other information for people or groups of interest. From the Keypad screen, touch Menu for additional options:...
  • Page 65 3. The first time you access S Voice, follow the prompts to 3. Find the contact and touch it to open the Contact entry. confirm the Samsung Disclaimer and Terms of service. 4. Swipe your finger from left to right across the contact 4.
  • Page 66: Multi-Party Calling

    Multi-Party Calling Answering Calls Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple You can answer incoming calls when the phone is locked or callers, such as for a conference call. unlocked. 1. Establish the first call, by answering an incoming call Touch and drag the Answer icon to the right.
  • Page 67: Options During A Call

    Answering Call-Waiting Calls Options During a Call When you receive a call during another call: Touch and drag the Answer icon to the right to answer the incoming call. The original call is placed on hold, and remains on hold until you end the second Personalize call, or swap calls back to the original call.
  • Page 68: Ending A Call

    Calls Log • Noise reduction on / Noise reduction off: Enable or disable noise reduction to improve call audio quality in noisy When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record of the call is environments. saved in the Calls Log. Accessing Calls Log •...
  • Page 69: Deleting Records

    Sending Messages Using Calls Log Managing Calls Log Deleting Records 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Logs to Logs Logs display recent calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Logs to Logs Logs display recent calls. 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across any call to send a message.
  • Page 70: Call Settings

    Call Settings Set up call rejection messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when Configure settings for calling with the phone. you select Reject call with message in the Incoming call To access Call settings, from the Home screen, touch screen.
  • Page 71: Call Alerts

    Answering/ending calls Call alerts Manage settings for answering and ending calls. Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. From the Call settings screen, touch Answering/ending From the Call settings screen, touch Call alerts. The calls. Configure the following options: following options are available: •...
  • Page 72: Call Accessories

    Call accessories Ringtone and sound settings Ringtones and keypad tones Configure headset options for calls. From the Call settings screen, touch Call accessories. Select incoming call ringtone and vibration, and enable or disable call vibration and keypad tones. The following options are available: From the Call settings screen, touch Ringtones and •...
  • Page 73: Personalize Call Sound

    Personalize call sound Increase volume in pocket This option personalizes the sounds you hear during a call When enabled, the phone uses the proximity sensor to detect whether or not you are using a headset. when the phone is in a pocket or other close-fitting location such as a purse or bag, and increases the volume for From the Call settings screen, touch Personalize call incoming call ringtones.
  • Page 74: Other Call Settings

    Other call settings From the Call settings screen, under Other call settings, and configure the following options: • Auto retry: When enabled, your phone automatically redials a call if it receives a busy signal from the network. • TTY mode: Choose a TTY mode to enable TTY mode, for use with optional TTY equipment.
  • Page 75: Section 6: Entering Text

    Text Input Methods There are three text input methods available: Shift • Delete Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s on-screen QWERTY keyboard is used in both portrait and landscape orientation. • Google voice typing: Enter text by speaking. Space Bar...
  • Page 76: Using Abc Mode

    Changing the Text Input Mode Keyboard Using ABC Mode 1. If desired, rotate the phone counterclockwise to a There are two main keyboard layout keys that will change the on-screen keys in the QWERTY keyboard. Landscape orientation. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. 2.
  • Page 77: Predictive Text

    My device Language and input. screen displays: 2. Touch the icon next to Samsung keyboard. 3. Touch the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Predictive text field, to 4. In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing a word.
  • Page 78: Entering Text Using Handwriting

    2. Use your finger tip to write out each character. You can print or use cursive. 3. You can write out the entire message using the Handwriting feature or touch to switch back to Note: You can also use Predictive Text mode in the portrait Samsung keyboard mode. orientation.
  • Page 79: Using The Google Voice Typing Feature

    Using the Google Voice Typing Feature 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. 2. Touch Select input method. 3.
  • Page 80: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    Samsung Keyboard Settings Enabling and Configuring Swype The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so For information on how you can configure the Samsung you must changed the text input method to use Swype. keyboard settings, see “Keyboards and Input Methods” on page 169.
  • Page 81: Section 7: Messaging

    Section 7: Messaging Text and Multimedia Messaging This section explains how to send and receive messages, and other features associated with messaging. This phone can send and receive text and multimedia Types of Messages messages. Creating and Sending Messages This phone supports these types of messages: •...
  • Page 82 – Add slide / Remove slide: Add or remove a slide. Slides hold Note: Delete any unnecessary members by touching their pictures or other media (adding a slide converts the message name/number in the recipient area and selecting Delete. to MMS). –...
  • Page 83: Managing Messages

    Managing Messages • Locked messages: Displays list of messages that are locked to prevent deletion. Messages that you send and receive to the same contact, number, or address are grouped together as a • Scheduled messages: Displays list of messages scheduled for “conversation.”...
  • Page 84 • Text message (SMS) settings: • Display: – – Delivery reports: When enabled, you receive a delivery report Bubble style: Choose the appearance of messages in a for text messages that you send. message thread. Touch a bubble style for each side of the conversation, then touch Save.
  • Page 85 • Emergency message settings: • Signature settings: – – Emergency Alerts: This device is designed to receive Wireless Add signature: When enabled, adds a signature to outgoing Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service messages. (CMAS), including Presidential Alerts, Imminent Alerts (Severe or –...
  • Page 86: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts Listen to an example of a Emergency Alert tone: 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging. This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts 2. Touch Menu Settings Touch Emergency from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted and alert notification previews.
  • Page 87: Email

    Email Creating a Microsoft Exchange Email Account Use the following procedure to configure your phone to Send and receive email using popular email services. Creating an Email Account synchronize with a Microsoft Exchange email account. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu 1.
  • Page 88: Switching Between Email Accounts

    Creating Additional Email Accounts 8. At the Account options screen, select any of the options you want to change or enable/disable. To create additional email accounts after setting up your first 9. Touch Next. account, follow these steps: 1. From the Home screen, touch Email.
  • Page 89: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and Sending Email Managing Emails Refreshing Your Email Account 1. From the Home screen, touch Email Compose. Refresh your account to update the phone from the servers. 2. Touch fields to enter recipients and the email text. 1. From the Home screen, touch Email.
  • Page 90: Gmail

    Gmail Refreshing Your Gmail Account Refresh your account to update messages on the phone. Send and receive emails using Gmail, Google’s web-based email. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. 2. Touch Menu Refresh.
  • Page 91: Hangouts

    Hangouts Google+ Hangouts is a free web-based application for instant Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are lot easier. Set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging This feature allows you to search a chat log and store them with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to...
  • Page 92: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder 7. Touch and hold a voice recording for these options: • Share via: Share your recording using Bluetooth, Dropbox, The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to Email, Gmail, Group Play, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. one minute long and then immediately share it using Messaging, Gmail, or Bluetooth.
  • Page 93 – LImit for multimedia messages: Select On or Off. Selecting On limits the message size so the recording size attaches to an MMS message. – Contextual filename: Creates filenames based on your location using a GPS tag when connected to a network. –...
  • Page 94: Section 8: Multimedia

    Menu; then touch My Account to log in or create an account. Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie 3. Browse content, and follow the prompts to buy or rent. and TV content. With hundreds of titles available at your Music fingertips, entertaining on the go has never been easier.
  • Page 95 Touch and hold to rewind the song. Touch to go to Tip: To play music in background, press Home. The previous song. Music app screen closes and playback controls display on Notifications See “Notifications” on page 32. Touch and hold to fast-forward the song. Touch to go to next song.
  • Page 96 Music options • End: Close the Music Player application. Music file settings To access additional options, follow these steps: 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Music. The Music settings menu allows you to set preferences for and select from the following 2.
  • Page 97: Using Playlists

    Adding Music to a Playlist • Smart volume: When enabled, automatically adjust each track’s playback volume to an equal level. To add files to the playlist: • Voice control: When enabled, use S Voice commands to 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Music.
  • Page 98: Setting A Song As A Ringtone

    Setting a Song as a Ringtone Editing a Playlist Name Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice calls, for calls can also rename the playlist. from an individual contact, or as an alarm tone. To edit a playlist: 1.
  • Page 99: Google Play Books

    Google Play Books Google Play Magazines Google Books is now Google Play Books. With Google Play Google Play Magazines is a subscription service where you Books, you can shop the world's largest selection of ebooks can shop a wide selection of titles, from cooking to and read them anywhere you like —...
  • Page 100: Google Play Movies & Tv

    Google Play Movies & TV Google Play Music With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent or purchase With Google Play Music, you can play music that you have thousands of movies and TV shows. You can watch instantly added to your music file and any music you copied from your or download your movie or TV show for offline viewing at a PC.
  • Page 101: Video

    Video Full-screen view: Displays the video on the entire screen. This view may cause image The Video application identifies and plays video files (3GP or distortion. MP4) stored on the phone or on an optional microSD Memory card. Original size view: The video plays in its original size.
  • Page 102: Camera

    Note: The screen view icons ( , and ) are a Important! Do not take photos of people without their four-way toggle. The displayed icon indicates the mode permission. used after you touch the icon. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
  • Page 103: Camera Options

    Camera Options Share via: Send the picture using ChatON, Group Play, Add to Dropbox, Amazon Send to Touch these Options to configure the camera: Kindle, Bluetooth, Drive, Email, Flipboard, Self-portrait: Switch to the front camera lens, Gmail, Google+, Hangouts, Messaging, for self-portraits.
  • Page 104 • Share shot: Use Wi-Fi Direct to share your Settings pictures quickly with your friends. • Edit shortcuts: Select which function • HDR: Take pictures in HDR (High Dynamic shortcuts display in the function menu. Range) mode to increase image detail. •...
  • Page 105 • • Exposure value: Adjust the picture Contextual filename: Allows you to set the brightness level by moving the slider. video file name to a name describing the video content or location (e.g., South Padre • Focus mode: Choose a type of automatic Beach).
  • Page 106: Camcorder

    Camcorder Capturing Video 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Use the phone’s built-in Camcorder to record video. Camera Mode. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot Camera Mode. by aiming the lens at the subject. •...
  • Page 107: Camcorder Options

    Camcorder Options 8. While viewing the video, use these options: Configure the camcorder. Pinch the screen to zoom in or out. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Play to review the video. Camera Mode. Share via to send the video. 2.
  • Page 108 • Settings Anti-Shake: Minimize the effect of camcorder movement. • Edit shortcuts: Select which function • shortcuts display in the function menu. Contextual filename: Allows you to set the video file name to a name describing the • GPS tag: Add GPS location information to video content or location (i.e., South Padre video details.
  • Page 109: Gallery

    Gallery Viewing Pictures 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gallery. The Gallery is where you view photos and videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, 2. Select an album, then touch a picture to view it. set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a 3.
  • Page 110: Viewing Videos

    • Copy to clipboard: Create a copy, to paste into other apps. 2. To play a video, touch its thumbnail or list entry. • Print: Print the picture using Wi-Fi to a compatible Samsung 3. Touch the screen to display video player controls. For printer.
  • Page 111: Youtube

    Sharing Using S Beam You can also share Gallery photos and videos with compatible devices using S Beam. For more information, refer to “S Beam” on page 139. YouTube Access your YouTube ™ account, and view and upload YouTube videos from the phone. 1.
  • Page 112: Section 9: Applications And Widgets

    Section 9: Applications and Widgets Accessing Applications This section contains a description of each application and widget that is available in the Apps and Widget menus, the 1. Press Home, touch Apps, then touch the function, and how to navigate through that particular Apps tab.
  • Page 113: Creating Application Folders

    Creating Application Folders Moving Application icons With the Apps screen in Customizable grid view, you can You can create application folders to hold similar applications arrange the application icons to suit yourself. if you wish. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Edit.
  • Page 114: Applications List

    Applications List Appstore (Amazon) Amazon Browse and download applications, games, and more from the Amazon application store. Shop with Amazon. From the Apps menu, touch Appstore. From the Apps menu, touch Amazon. Amazon Kindle Note: Airtime or download charges may apply when using Appstore.
  • Page 115 Calendar • List: Display only event and task names and dates for a selected year. Touch a year at the top of the screen to display Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. another year. Touch a date to hide or show the Tip: A Calendar widget is available in Widgets.
  • Page 116 Customizing the Calendar • Event notification: 1. From the Apps menu, touch Calendar. – Set alerts and notifications: Choose Alert to receive alerts, 2. Touch Menu, then touch Settings to configure Status bar notification to display notifications in the Status bar, or these settings: Off for no notifications or alerts.
  • Page 117 Camera Creating an Event or Task 1. From the Apps menu, touch Calendar. Use the phone’s built-in Camera to take pictures and record 2. Touch or double-tap a date. video. 3. Touch Add event / Add Task, fill in and select the For more information, refer to “Camera”...
  • Page 118 2. At the ChatON display: from your computer to the phone, otherwise touch No If you have not already signed into your Samsung thanks. account, touch Sign in. For more information, refer to 4.
  • Page 119 Clock Downloads From the Apps screen, touch Clock. View and manage files and other items you download to the phone. The Clock application includes these features: 1. From the Apps menu, touch Downloads. • Alarm clock: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat. 2.
  • Page 120 Dropbox G+ Photos Dropbox is a “cloud” file storage service. The Dropbox app G+ Photos allows you to share you photos more easily using lets you create an account with Dropbox or link with your the Google+ application. existing Dropbox account. (For more information, refer to 1.
  • Page 121: Game Hub

    Google Provides a premium one-stop service center that let’s you Use Google to search the Web. play, connect, and share games on compatible Samsung Tip: The Google Search Widget is available by default on the Android devices. Home screen. For more information Widgets, see 1.
  • Page 122: Google Settings

    Google Settings Group Play As Google has become more intertwined with other Using Group Play, you can share documents or photos you applications, this menu provides a quick and ready access are viewing, or music you are listening to, with other Digital point to configure preferences for Google+, Maps &...
  • Page 123 KNOX Use Help to read or view brief instructions or videos on how Samsung KNOX is a comprehensive enterprise mobile to use the features and settings available with the phone. solution allowing both work and play apps and files on the same device.
  • Page 124 1. From the Apps menu, touch Media Hub. Scrolling • 2. To rent or buy media, you must have a Samsung Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display. account. If necessary, touch Menu, then touch...
  • Page 125: Music Hub

    1. From the Apps menu, touch Music Hub. 1. From the Apps menu, touch More services. 2. To rent or buy media, you must have a Samsung 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. account. Touch Continue to log in or to create a Music Samsung account.
  • Page 126: Paper Artist

    My Files Paper Artist Find, view and manage files stored on an installed memory With Paper Artist, you sketch as you would on paper. You can card. If the file is associated with an application on the start from an empty sheet or import a picture from your phone, you can launch the file in the application.
  • Page 127: Play Games

    Play Games Play Movies & TV Play Games allows you to discover new games and to unify With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent or purchase your gaming activities. thousands of movies and TV shows. You can watch instantly or download your movie or TV show for offline viewing at a Note: Play Games requires that you have or create a Google+ later time.
  • Page 128: Play Store

    Play Store Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Discover the Google Play Store, where all your favorite Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet books, movies, apps, and games are all in one place that’s connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using accessible from the Web and your Android device.
  • Page 129 Samsung Galaxy S III Add a new memo. Pen. You can change back and forth in a memo to add Change the view mode.
  • Page 130 • Set as: Set a memo as a contact icon, Home screen wallpaper, Show the secondary toolbar. Lock screen wallpaper, or Home and lock screens. • Print: Print the screen or web page on a Samsung printer Add an additional page to the memo. using Wi-Fi.
  • Page 131 From the Home screen, press Home twice in logged in to your Samsung account application. quick succession. 2. Read the Samsung Disclaimer then touch Confirm to 1. From the Apps menu, touch S Suggest. continue. 2. Read the terms and conditions.
  • Page 132: Samsung Link

    Samsung Link makes staying connected easy. Samsung Apps Allows users to share their in-device media content with With Samsung Apps, you can easily download an abundance other external devices using DLNA certified™ (Digital Living of applications to your device. These include games, news, Network Alliance) Devices.
  • Page 133 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung Group Play A subset feature of Samsung Link, this account. allows you to mirror photos and multimedia presentations with other 2. From the Apps menu, touch Samsung Link. members of your current Wi-Fi 3.
  • Page 134: Setting Up Web Storage

    Configuring Samsung Link Settings • Password lock: allows you to restrict access to Samsung Link by requiring a user enter the currently active and associated The Samsung Link application must first be configured prior to its initial use. You must setup parameters such as Samsung account password.
  • Page 135 Samsung Link. a Web storage location. Selecting this media causes your device to access the file currently stored on your services’ Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before you can use this feature. servers. To de-register Web storage service: 3.
  • Page 136 The Video app identifies and plays video files (3GP or MP4) stored on the phone or on an optional microSD Memory card. Confirm Samsung Link Controller enabled appears For more information, refer to “Video” on page 95. in the Notification area at the top of the device to From the Apps menu, touch Video.
  • Page 137: Accessing Widgets

    Voice Search Accessing Widgets Voice Search offers voice-activated Google searches. If you 1. Press Home, then sweep your finger right or left agree, Voice Search uses your location to improve search to scroll to a particular Home screen panel. results and offer other services. 2.
  • Page 138: Section 10: Connections

    Section 10: Connections Turning Wi-Fi On or Off This section describes the various connections the phone can make, including accessing the Internet with your When you turn Wi-Fi service on, the phone automatically Browser, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC. searches for available, in-range “hotspots”...
  • Page 139: Bluetooth

    Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Bluetooth 1. Turn Wi-Fi on. See “Turning Wi-Fi On” . The phone Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 212. scans for available hotspots and displays a list of any it finds. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications 2.
  • Page 140: Turning Bluetooth On Or Off

    Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1. Activate the target device’s discoverable mode. 1. From the Home screen, sweep your finger from the top 2. Turn on Bluetooth from the phone. See “Turning of the screen downward to display Notifications. Bluetooth On or Off” on page 134. A list of detected devices displays.
  • Page 141: Internet

    Connecting with a Bluetooth Device Navigating the Web Selecting Items on a Page 1. Turn Bluetooth ON. See “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 134. While browsing web pages, use gestures and menus to navigate: 2. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings •...
  • Page 142 Going Incognito Zoom The Incognito feature lets you view Internet sites without Note: Some web pages do not support the Zoom function. leaving records in your browser history or search history, and without traces (such as cookies) stored on your device. •...
  • Page 143: Wi-Fi Direct

    Using Bookmarks Deleting Bookmarks 1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later. Creating a bookmark bookmark you want to delete. 2. Touch Delete bookmark. 1. From the Home screen, touch Internet , then browse to the desired web site, 3.
  • Page 144: Beaming

    Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Devices Beaming 1. First, enable Wi-Fi on your device. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when 2. Slide Wi-Fi to the right to turn Wi-Fi ON. you touch your device with another compatible device. This Wi-Fi must be on to use Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Page 145 S Beam Using Android Beam 1. Turn Android Beam On. See “Turning Android Beam On When S Beam is turned ON, you can beam files to another or Off” . NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam images and videos from your gallery, music 2.
  • Page 146: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Using S Beam 1. Turn S Beam ON. See “Turning S Beam On or Off” . Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s access to 2. Launch Camera, Music Player, or Gallery. your Wireless Provider’s Internet connection with up to 5 See “Applications and Widgets”...
  • Page 147 Securing Your Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Connecting a Device Using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Your Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot includes a generated password to limit access. To further limit access to your Portable Wi-Fi Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to the phone’s Hotspot, do either or both of the following: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.
  • Page 148: Tethering

    Tethering Use Tethering to share the phone’s Internet connection with a You can use your phone’s VPN (Virtual Private Network) computer connected to your device using the USB data/ feature to connect to VPNs. Configuring VPN Settings charging cable or a Bluetooth connection. For more information, refer to “Tethering”...
  • Page 149: Pc Connections

    PC Connections Connecting as a Storage Device You can connect your device to a personal computer, have You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC your device display as a removable disk, and access your data cable using various USB connection modes. device’s file directory.
  • Page 150: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Screen Mirroring Share files with nearby Digital Living Network Alliance Screen Mirroring lets the phone share the contents of its (DLNA) certified devices over Wi-Fi. For more information, display with other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) refer to “Nearby Devices” on page 157. certified devices, such as Smart televisions.
  • Page 151: Section 11: Settings

    Accounts: This tab provides both the ability to create and Connections: modify your accounts (such as: Samsung account, This tab provides access to the settings related to Email, Google account, and so on) and access the connection of your device to external sources.
  • Page 152: Connections

    Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Note: The settings for your device are described below in the Turn the phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi-Fi order that they appear within the Settings menu. Options service ON, the phone automatically searches for nearby under the Connections tab are listed first, followed by available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 153 Wi-Fi Settings Advanced Wi-Fi Settings 1. From the Connections menu, touch Wi-Fi Configure and manage connections to Wi-Fi access points. Menu Advanced. 1. From the Connections menu, touch Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi options screen displays. 2. Configure settings: • Network notification: When enabled, the phone notifies you of 2.
  • Page 154 Wi-Fi Direct • MAC address: (Not configurable) View the phone’s MAC address, needed for connecting to some secured networks Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly (only shows when Wi-Fi is active). through Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and •...
  • Page 155: Bluetooth Profiles

    Bluetooth • Human Interface Devices: HID v1.0 profile supports certain interface devices. This phone supports Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth Profiles • Personal Area Networking: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of data with other devices. Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported • by individual devices.
  • Page 156: Data Usage

    Data Usage Bluetooth Settings Pair and connect with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Control your device’s connection to your Wireless Provider’s Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to data service, and monitor your data usage. Turning Mobile Data On or Off other devices.
  • Page 157: More Networks

    6. To adjust the mobile data usage warning level, touch • Mobile hotspots: Lets you mark a detected Wi-Fi hotspot as a and drag the horizontal warning line up or down on the mobile hotspot (a check mark appears in the check box), graph.
  • Page 158: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Tethering and portable hotspot Set options for network selection, data service, and roaming Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot behavior. Turning ON Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot turns your phone into an 1. From the More networks menu, touch Mobile networks. Wi-Fi Internet access point (hotspot) and allows up to 10 The Mobile networks menu displays.
  • Page 159 Turning Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off • Hide my device: When enabled, your Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices 1. From the More networks menu, touch Tethering and can still connect to your Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, but a manual portable hotspot.
  • Page 160 Allowed Devices Tethering Restrict what devices can connect to your Portable Wi-Fi Use Tethering to share the phone’s internet connection with a Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices computer that connects to your device using a USB cable, or to the list, they can connect to your device using your by Bluetooth.
  • Page 161 Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when 1. From the More networks menu, touch VPN. you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for applications such as Android Beam and S Beam. Depending on your device’s Lock screen setting, the From the Connections menu, touch the NFC slider VPN screen appears.
  • Page 162: Android Beam

    S Beam Android Beam When Android Beam is ON, you can beam application content S Beam uses the phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) to to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct together.
  • Page 163 Nearby Devices 3. Under Advanced, touch options to control how content is shared from your device: Share files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital Living • Shared contents: Choose the type of content to share, from Network Alliance) over Wi-Fi. Videos, Photos, or Music.
  • Page 164: My Device

    Screen Mirroring My device Screen Mirroring lets the phone share the contents of its From the Settings screen, touch My device. My device My device display with other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) The My device menu displays. certified devices, such as Smart televisions or HDTVs Lock Screen connected to an optional AllShare Cast dongle.
  • Page 165 – Face and voice: When enabled, you unlock the phone by Lock screen widgets allows you to lock the widgets that are displayed on your home screens. looking at the screen and speaking. This option offers low Shortcuts: When enabled, application shortcuts appear on the security, because someone who looks and/or sounds similar to lock screen.
  • Page 166 Display Presence check When enabled, requires that you blink when using the Face unlock feature. This will increase the security of From the My device menu, touch Display. the feature. The following options display: Lock automatically lets you set a time-out for the screen to lock automatically.
  • Page 167 • Screen: • Font: – – Brightness: configures the LCD Brightness levels. Touch Font style: Select the text font style that appears in screens. Automatic brightness to allow the phone to self-adjust or drag You can also touch Get fonts online to choose from a wider the slider and touch OK.
  • Page 168: Led Indicator

    LED indicator Sound From the My device menu, touch Sound. Select which alerts cause the LED indicator (upper left corner of the phone) to come on while the phone’s screen is off. The following options display: From the My device menu, touch LED indicator. •...
  • Page 169 Dialing keypad tone: When enabled, a tone sounds when you – Key-tap sound: When enabled, a tone sounds when you touch touch keys on the Phone keypad. keys on the Samsung keypad. – Touch sounds: When enabled, a tone sounds when you touch –...
  • Page 170: Home Screen Mode

    Home Screen Mode Blocking Mode Select the Home screen layout that best suits your needs. When enabled, Blocking mode lets you select which notifications you receive. 1. From the My device menu, touch Home screen mode. 1. From the My device menu, touch the Blocking mode The Home screen mode screen displays.
  • Page 171 Hands-free mode • Allowed contacts: – Allowed contacts: Select contacts from whom the phone is to Hands-free mode allows you to select whether your phone accept incoming calls. [Options are: None, All contacts, announces in plain language incoming calls and messages, alarm information, and/or schedule alarm information from Favorites, Custom (selecting this option enables Allowed your Calendar.
  • Page 172: Power Saving Mode

    Power Saving Mode Accessory Configure Power saving settings to conserve battery power. This menu allows you to select the Audio output mode when using a car or desk dock. 1. From the Settings screen, under Device, touch Power 1. From the My device menu, touch Accessory. saving mode.
  • Page 173 Accessibility • Answering/ending calls: accept incoming calls by pressing the Home key, by touching the accept call button, or by using Accessibility services are special features to make using the Voice control. End calls by pressing the Power-Lock key. device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
  • Page 174 • Vision: • Hearing: – – Font size: Change the size of the fonts used on the device Sound balance: Use the slider to set the Left and Right within menus, options, and so on. Choose from: Tiny, Small, balance when using a stereo device. Normal, Large, or Huge.
  • Page 175: Language And Input

    Language and Input – Input languages: Select languages for the Samsung keyboard. From the My device menu, touch Language and input. The Language and input screen displays. Tip: When you have more than one language Language selected, you can slide your finger on the Select the language used in the phone’s screens.
  • Page 176 – Reset settings: Touch to reset Samsung keyboard settings touching the space bar or a punctuation mark. to the defaults, except for My word list and the Auto –...
  • Page 177 ® Auto-capitalization: When enabled, automatically capitalizes Contribute usage data: When enabled, allows the Nuance the first letter of a sentence. application to collect usage data for better word predictions. Auto-spacing: When enabled, automatically inserts a space Cellular data: When enabled, activates cellular data usage by between words.
  • Page 178 Choose input languages: Select languages for Google voice recognizer to select a speech recognition engine. typing. Select Automatic to use the Default language Options are: Samsung powered by Vlingo and Google. exclusively, or choose other language(s). – 2. Touch Voice search to configure the following: Block offensive words: When enabled, words many people •...
  • Page 179 • Language: allows you to set the language for spoken text. • Bluetooth headset: When enabled, records audio through a • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine: Allows you to Bluetooth headset, if connected. select the language-specific voice for spoken text.
  • Page 180 Mouse/Trackpad • Double tap to top: Once enabled, double tap the top of the device to be taken to the top of the current on-screen list. Customize the response of your screen swipes. From the Language and input screen, under Mouse/ •...
  • Page 181: Smart Screen

    Sensitivity settings and tutorial: • Palm touch to mute/pause: Once enabled, you can pause any 4. Touch Sensitivity settings, then select Tilt to zoom, Pan on-screen video or mute any current sound by simply covering to move icon, or Pan to browse images. the screen with your hand.
  • Page 182: Accounts

    Email, Facebook, Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the Note: If you set the Alert type for calls or alarms to vibration, account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, Voice control will not be available.
  • Page 183: Synchronizing Accounts

    FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), or Contact us], 3. Touch Sync now to synchronize your account or touch About (Samsung account Version and date Last updated), About Sync all to synchronize all your accounts. Touch Cancel Samsung services (apps), and Terms and conditions.
  • Page 184 Email • Backup: – Auto backup: When set to On for at least an hour and 1. From the Accounts menu, under My accounts, touch connected to a Wi-Fi network and with the screen off and the Email. The Email screen displays. device charging, your data is backed up automatically.
  • Page 185 – • Default account: When enabled, sends email from this Security options: Set advanced Email security options (Encrypt account by default. all, Sign all, Key management). • Password: Change your Email account password to match • Data usage: that on the Email server. –...
  • Page 186 Facebook • Sync Google Photos: Synchronize the phone’s gallery photos with your on-line Google Photos. 1. From the Settings screen, under Accounts, touch Add account Sync apps with Facebook. The Play • Sync Google Play Books: Synchronize the phone’s ebooks store - Facebook Install screen displays.
  • Page 187: Microsoft Exchange Activesync

    • Sync now: Synchronize all enabled options immediately. • Sync Task: Synchronize the phone’s Task list with the Exchange server’s Task list. • Remove account: Delete this account from the phone. • Sync now: Synchronize all enabled options immediately. You can also access some Google application settings (Search, Location settings, Google+, and Ads).
  • Page 188 – • Out of office settings: Enable/disable and enter/change out of Always Cc/Bcc myself: Adds your email address to None of office auto-reply messages (internal and external). Optionally, send email messages or to Cc or Bcc field of send email set a period of time (by date and time) to send out of office messages.
  • Page 189: Backup Options

    Back Up and Reset – Security options: Set advanced Email security options (Encrypt all, Sign all, Key management). Set options for backing up your information and resetting your device. – Sync Contacts: Synchronize the phone’s contacts list with the From the Settings screen, under Personal, touch Exchange server’s contacts list.
  • Page 190: More

    More Factory data reset Use Factory data reset to return all settings to the defaults, From the Settings screen, touch More. The More and remove all data from the phone. menu displays. Location Services Important! Settings and data erased in a Factory data reset cannot be recovered.
  • Page 191 Security • Use GPS satellites: When enable, applications can use GPS to pinpoint your location. From the More menu, touch Security. The Security menu displays. The following options are available: Note: Use GPS satellites must be enabled to use • Encryption: some applications.
  • Page 192 Wi-Fi networks or the mobile network, or Wi-Fi networks only for security policy downloads (automatic or manual). – Send security reports: When enabled, security reports are automatically sent to Samsung for threat analysis.
  • Page 193: Application Manager

    You can download and install applications from the storage, or from an installed memory card, and use the Google Play Store, the Samsung Apps, or create applications Credential storage settings to allow applications to access using the Android SDK and install them on the phone. Use the secure certificates and other credentials.
  • Page 194 3. Touch an app or service to display the App info or Active 4. At the bottom of the Battery screen, touch Show battery app screen which provides more detailed storage percentage to enable/disable the display of battery usage information, and lets you Stop/Force stop or charge percentage beside the battery status icon.
  • Page 195 – – Applications: Shows the total device memory currently used to Format SD card: Deletes all data from the memory card, store applications. including music, videos, and photos. For more information, see “Formatting a Memory Card” on page 43. – Pictures, videos: Shows the total device memory currently used to store pictures and videos.
  • Page 196: Date And Time

    Date and Time About Device By default, the phone receives date and time information This menu contains legal information, system tutorial from the wireless network. When you are outside network information, and other phone information such as the model coverage, you may want to set date and time information number, firmware version, baseband version, kernel version, manually using the Date &...
  • Page 197 • Legal information: This option displays information about • Baseband version: Shows the baseband version loaded on Open source licenses, Google legal information, Privacy Alert, this handset. and License settings. This information clearly provides Note: Baseband, kernel, and build numbers are copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as usually used for updates to the handset or for Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android-...
  • Page 198 System updates System updates lets you use your phone to connect to the network and download any new phone software directly to your phone. The phone automatically updates with the latest available software when you access this option. Tip: For best results, before launching System updates, connect your device to a Wi-Fi Access Point.
  • Page 199: Section 12: Health And Safety Information

    Section 12: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi™ mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
  • Page 200 Research Results to Date: Is there a connection The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not between RF and certain health problems? be confused with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy. The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues.
  • Page 201 Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions (MOBI-KIDS) being drawn from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.
  • Page 202 Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Cell Phone Industry Actions Accessories Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency •...
  • Page 203: Children And Cell Phones

    Children and Cell Phones Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used for of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and convenience and comfort.
  • Page 204: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Certification Information http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal •...
  • Page 205 This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple The SAR information for this device can also be found on power levels so as to use only the power required to reach Samsung’s website: the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base http://www.samsung.com/sar.
  • Page 206: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. that to which the receiver is connected. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 207: Smart Practices While Driving

    • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving; impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in and address distractions.
  • Page 208: Battery Use And Safety

    Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video hazard. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked games while operating a vehicle. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org. to be working properly.
  • Page 209 If you suspect damage to the present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
  • Page 210: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide accessories may not be available in your area. Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung Just go to mobile device by working with respected take-back http://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp.
  • Page 211: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH devices and batteries AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance POWER OUTLET. with local regulations.
  • Page 212: Gps

    Always obey posted road signs. Emergency Calls Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates uses satellites controlled by the U.S.
  • Page 213: Care And Maintenance

    1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. years: 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone then touch Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Keypad tab. Liquids of any kind 2. Enter the digits of the emergency number for your Keep the mobile device dry.
  • Page 214: Responsible Listening

    Extreme heat or cold Paint Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the 113°F. device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. Microwaves Responsible Listening Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
  • Page 215 • hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background that are used.
  • Page 216: Operating Environment

    National Institute for Occupational Safety American Academy of Audiology and Health (NIOSH) 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Reston, VA 20190 Patriots Plaza Building Voice: (800) 222-2336 Washington, DC 20201 Email: info@audiology.org Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH Internet: (1-800-356-4674) http://www.audiology.org/Pages/...
  • Page 217 Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of Devices your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical Frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 218: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Posted Facilities (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association. notices require you to do so. When your Device is Wet Potentially Explosive Environments Do not turn on your device if it is wet.
  • Page 219 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-ratings refer to system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing device enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their telecoil mode.
  • Page 220: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not It is important to try the different features of this phone expressly approved by Samsung could void your warranty for thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid this equipment and void your authority to operate this...
  • Page 221: Other Important Safety Information

    • equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be materials in the same compartment as the mobile device, its dangerous and void the mobile device warranty if said parts, or accessories.
  • Page 222 • Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately. • Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders,...
  • Page 223: Section 13: Warranty Information

    1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Case/Pouch/Holster* 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Device 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Accessories* adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 224 (iii) the battery has return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by the which it is specified.
  • Page 225 ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS Warranty.
  • Page 226 For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR...
  • Page 227 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by Severability providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall Product.
  • Page 228: End User License Agreement For Software

    Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG THE SOFTWARE. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions written approval. Specifications and availability subject to of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run change without notice.
  • Page 229 Update that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered other terms along with such Update.
  • Page 230 License will terminate automatically without restrictions imposed by your network or internet provider. notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi connection, the Software will access through your mobile...
  • Page 231 "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND agree that Samsung is not responsible for the availability of FROM SAMSUNG, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE such applications and is not responsible or liable for any...
  • Page 232 (“Samsung Account”), and your loss, including but not limited to any damage to the mobile rights and obligations will be set forth in separate Samsung device or loss of data, caused or alleged to be caused by, or Account terms and conditions and privacy policies.
  • Page 233 PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY where you are a resident. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Samsung may apply for injunctive remedies (or an equivalent 14. U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The type of urgent legal relief) in any jurisdiction.
  • Page 234 Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your part of any award, but may not grant Samsung its attorney name and address; (b) the date on which the device was fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that purchased;...
  • Page 235 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
  • Page 236: Index

    Keypad 57 setting up 44 Camcorder Airplane mode 151 Calculator 108 recording video 100 AllShare Play Calendar 109 settings 101 see Samsung Link 126 Call Camera AllShareCast Hub 127 Settings 58 settings 97 Applications Call log taking pictures 96...
  • Page 237 groups 54 Creating a Microsoft Exchange joining 51 Email Account 81 Gallery My Profile 51 Creating Additional Email viewing pictures and video 103 namecards 53 Accounts 82 viewing videos 104 speed dials 56 refreshing your accounts 83 Gestures starred contacts 53 Switching Between Email Browse Image 174 updating 49...
  • Page 238 Google Voice Typing 73 microSDHC card 7 GPS 206 Mobile networks Landscape 69 Groups settings 152 Locking and Unlocking adding contacts 55 Mono unlocking the keypad 12 creating 54 Audio Setup 168 sending a message 55 Motions 25 Maps 117 Multi Window 26 Memory Card Customizing 31...
  • Page 239 Play Store 122 Sharing Media 129 sending 51 Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Web Storage Setup 128 using the phone as a hotspot 140 Samsung Mobile Products and Powering On and Off 11 Namecards Recycling 204 sending 53 Screen Capture 175 Navigation...
  • Page 240 Wi-Fi 132 recording 100 Abc mode 70 Voice control 176 Methods 69 Voicemail YouTube 105 numeric mode 71 checking 17 symbol mode 71 setting up 17 Text settings Volume default 169 key 22 Google voice typing 172 Samsung keyboard 169...

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