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Page 2: Intellectual Property
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Page 4 Headquarters: 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, TX 75082 Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein Rd. Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Internet Address: http://www.samsung.com ©2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 3: Accounts and Contacts ...50 Creating a Samsung Account ... . . 18 Roaming ......18 Accounts .
Page 8 Section 5: Messaging ........74 Section 7: Connections ......128 Types of Messages ..... 74 Wi-Fi .......128 Text and Multimedia Messaging .
Page 9 Battery Use and Safety ....205 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 207 UL Certified Travel Charger ... . . 208 Display / Touch-Screen .
Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, SCH-R970 phone by installing the SIM and microSD cards, and may vary from your phone, depending on the...
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 These are intended to point out important information, share use your phone. To make this possible, the following text quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and conventions are used to represent often-used steps: more.
Page 12: Setting Up Your Phone
Setting Up Your Phone Caution! Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Before using your phone, you need to install the SIM card, Doing so may damage the cover. the microSD™ card, and the battery into their respective internal slots and compartment.
Page 13: Installing The Sim Card
Installing the SIM Card Installing the battery cover Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2), When you subscribe to a 4G LTE cellular network, you are making sure it snaps into place at the corners. provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
Page 14 SIM Card Limited Warranty 4. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place. Subject to the exclusions contained below, United States Cellular Corporation (“U.S. Cellular”) warrants to the original purchaser (“You” or “Your”) of the handset with which the SIM card was provided that the SIM card will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date You purchased the handset (the “Warranty...
Page 15: Installing A Memory Card
Removing the SIM Card RETAILERS SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, ECONOMIC, EXEMPLARY, 1. Remove the battery cover. PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, 2. Remove the battery. WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF REVENUE OR 3.
Page 16 Removing a Memory Card Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the memory card with the phone’s contacts. Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the phone. 1.
Page 17: Battery Indicator
Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and 3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2). batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
Page 18 Use only approved batteries and 2. Lift the battery up by the slot provided (1). chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using your phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Page 19 1. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head. Accessory jack at the bottom of the device. 3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.
Page 20: Turning Your Phone On
4. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the USB cable connector from the device. Important! If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus.
Page 21: Unlocking Your Phone
Unlocking Your Phone 1. If needed, press Press Home to wake the screen. 2. If there are no Notification alerts on your phone, swipe the screen to unlock it. The Home screen appears. Turning Your Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key (on the Note: If you have purchased your phone online, the first time upper right side of the device) for two seconds.
Page 22: Tty Mode
TTY Mode Checking Voicemail 1. Press Home, then touch Phone, then Your phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a touch and hold TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY 2.
Page 23: Your Google™ Account
Your Google™ Account Resetting your Google Account Password A Google account password is required for Google Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, password, follow these instructions to reset it: and the Google™...
Page 24: Creating A Samsung Account
Creating a Samsung Account Roaming An active Samsung account is required to use applications When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, such as AllShare Play and Media Hub. your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks.
Page 25: Securing Your Phone
Securing Your Phone Unlocking the phone For information on unlocking your phone, see “Unlocking By default, the phone locks automatically when the screen Your Phone” on page 15. times out, or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern phone using one of the default Unlock screens, or for increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern, a...
Page 26: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Features – USB 2.0 • Messaging Services • 5.0-inch 1920x1080 Super AMOLED Full HD touch screen – Text Messaging • CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A /LTE Wireless Technology – Picture Messaging • 1.9 gigahertz quad-core processor with 16 or 32 GB memory and –...
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: Press to display options for the current screen. 4. Home Key: Press to display the Home screen, or Lock screen if the phone is locked.
Page 28: Side Views
Side Views 1. Volume Key: From the Home screen, touch 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! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a Home Key light touch from the pad of your finger or a non- Press the...
Page 31: Motions
Motions Swipe Finger Motions Swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. For example: Touch • Unlocking the screen Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Scrolling the Home screen or a menu • Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text. •...
Page 32 Motions • Double tap to top: When this option is set to On, a double tap on the top of the phone takes you to the top of the list. Your phone recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and access features by moving the phone in specific patterns.
Page 33 • • Tilt to zoom: When this option is set to On, touching and holding Pan to move icon: When this option is set to On, touching and with your thumbs on the screen while in Gallery or Internet, then holding on the screen, then moving the phone in a side-to-side tilting the phone forward and back causes the screen to zoom in motion, moves a highlighted icon to a new location on the Home...
Page 34: Hand Motions
Hand motions • Turn over to mute/pause: When this option is set to On, turning the phone screen-down automatically mutes incoming call Use your hand to swipe across the screen, or cover the ringtones and alerts sounds. screen. • Palm swipe to capture: When this option is set to On, swiping the screen with the side of your hand (left to right, or right to left) captures a screen shot.
Page 35: Using Multi Window
Using Multi Window • Palm touch to mute/pause: When this option is set to On, covering the screen with your hand mutes or pauses media playback. This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. Note: Only applications found within the Multi window tray can be active atop another current application on the screen.
Page 36 To deactivate Multi window: With the Multi window tab showing, touch and hold Back. This action hides the Multi window tab from view. Repositioning the Multi Window The Multi window contains two components: tab and apps tray. The tab can be manually moved across the screen. The apps tray (containing the scrollable apps) can be relocated to launch from any side of the screen (top, bottom, left, or right).
Page 37 Customizing the Multi Window tray 3. In a single motion, touch and hold the Multi window for approximately one-second to detach it from The applications found within the Multi window tray can be the screen (1), then slowly drag it to its new location organized by either being rearranged or removed.
Page 38 To restore a Multi window application: Note: Only applications found within the Multi-window panel 1. Activate the Multi window feature. can be active atop another current application on the 2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the screen.
Page 39 To increase the size of a desired application window: Note: Once two applications are running, the device displays a With the two applications shown in a split screen, split screen view containing both the initial app and the touch and hold the Border bar, then drag it to resize the new Multi window app.
Page 40: Notifications
Notifications Quick Settings Menu Use Quick Settings toggles at the top of Notifications to Notifications shows information about connections, alerts control popular settings. Slide your finger right and left and other items. across the Quick Settings menu to see all of the toggles. •...
Page 41 • Blocking mode: Enable or disable the Blocking mode setting, to control which notifications you receive. For more information, refer to “Blocking mode” on page 155. • Power saving: Enable or disable Power saving mode. For more information, see “Power saving mode” on page 164. •...
Page 42: Home Screen
Home Screen 1. Status Bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. For a list of The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone. icons, see “Status Bar Icons” on page 37. 2. Multi window tab: Access Multi window tray. (.) 3.
Page 43 Status Bar Icons Device Power Critical: Battery has very little power The Status Bar shows network and battery status and other remaining. Charge immediately. details. GPS Location Active: One or more GPS location services are active. See “Location services” on page Airplane Mode Active: All wireless communications 185.
Page 44: Display Settings
New Email Message: You have new email. TTY: TTY Mode is active. Display settings Silent mode: All sounds except media and alarms are silenced, and Vibrate is not active. See “Volume” on You can customize display settings to your preferences. For page 156.
Page 45: Primary Shortcuts
Adding and removing Home screen panels Primary Shortcuts Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels. You can Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. You customize the Home screen to include up to the seven can edit the Primary Shortcuts, except for Apps.
Page 46: Shortcuts
Widgets Shortcuts Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place Use App shortcuts to launch applications from the Home on the Home screen for quick, direct access. screen. Your phone comes with app shortcuts already placed Adding Widgets to the Home screen on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.
Page 47: Wallpaper
Wallpaper Folders Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Adding Folders screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or 1.
Page 48: Apps
Apps Customizing the Apps Screens Choosing a view Apps holds all applications installed on your phone. Applications that you download and install from the Google By default, app icons appear in Grid view. You can change Play™ Store or from the web are also added to Apps. the view to list view.
Page 49 Apps screen options • View type: Configure the apps screen. 1. Press the Home key, then touch Apps. • Share apps: Select apps you’ve downloaded (not available for 2. Touch Menu for options: pre-loaded apps) to share via Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, •...
Page 50: Entering Text
Entering Text Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone This section describes how to enter words, letters, counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. The on-screen punctuation, and numbers when you need to enter text.
Page 51 Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number, symbol, and emoticon keys. ABC Mode: activates the default alphabet keys. Can also be set to Abc or abc by using the shift key. 3. Tap the desired alphabetic characters. Note: When in Abc mode, the Sym button will appear. When in 4.
Page 52 2. Tap at the bottom of the screen. The following 3. In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing screen displays: a word. A list of word options is displayed. Tap one of the words to replace the word that has already been typed or scroll the line of words to the left for more word choices.
Page 53: Using The Google Voice Typing Feature
The text is displayed in the message as you are Samsung Keyboard Settings speaking. For information on how you can configure your Samsung 4. Tap to return to the keyboard. keyboard settings, see “Samsung Keyboard settings” on page 140.
Page 54: Entering Text Using Swype
Enabling and Configuring Swype Note: The feature works best when you break your message The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so down into smaller segments. to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard setting. Entering Text Using Swype To enable Swype: Swype™...
Page 55 • Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter contractions. • Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a misspelled word, then tap the delete key to erase one character. Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word. Understanding Your Phone...
Page 56: Section 3: 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, non-synchronized account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, email accounts, see “Configuring Email Accounts”...
Page 57 Controlling Synchronization • Sync Google Play Movies & TV You can choose to have your phone automatically • Sync Google Play Music synchronize with your accounts, or manually synchronize • Sync Internet each account when you want to check messages. •...
Page 58: Managing Accounts
Google Account Privacy Settings Managing accounts 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch Personalize the Privacy settings for Google accounts: Settings Accounts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch Settings Accounts. 2. Under My accounts, touch the desired account type. The related account type screen appears.
Page 59: Contacts
Add contact. Label button to choose a label, from Home, Work, Other, or • If you have defined accounts (Google, Samsung, and so on), Custom to create a new label. To add an address, touch the Save contact to pop-up appears. Select Phone or the •...
Page 60 Creating Contacts from Recent calls • Touch Groups to assign the contact to a group. For more information about Groups, see “Groups” on page 60. Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new contact, or update an existing contact. •...
Page 61: Updating Contacts
Updating Contacts Updating 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 62: Contacts Settings
Contacts Settings Other Contacts Options 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 2. Touch Menu, then touch Settings: 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch Menu: • Select Only contacts with phones to show contacts with at •...
Page 63 • Print contact info: Print the namecard via Bluetooth to a 4. Choose a sending method or app from the Complete compatible Samsung Bluetooth-enabled printer. action using pop-up, then follow the prompts to send the profile. • Add shortcut to Home: Add shortcut to this contact to Home Joining Contacts screen.
Page 64 Exporting and Importing Contacts 5. To join another contact, touch the Connection field. The Joined contact screen appears. You can export your contact list to an installed memory card, Touch Join another contact. A list of available contacts or import a list of contacts (previously exported) from a memory card.
Page 65 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 66 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 67 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 Groups. 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch 2.
Page 68: 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 63. Note: Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail, and cannot be assigned.
Page 69: Section 4: Calling
Section 4: Calling Making Calls Making Calls Using the Phone Keypad 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls: • 2. Touch the digits of the telephone number on the Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the phone number Keypad.
Page 70: Making Calls From Contacts
Making Calls from Contacts Making Calls using S Voice A contact is an entry that you have created to store the Place a call by speaking the name or number. name, numbers, and other information for people or groups 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 71: Multi-Party Calling
Multi-party Calling Making Calls using Favorites Favorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple starring them. (For more information about creating favorites, callers, such as for a conference call. see “Favorites”...
Page 72: Answering Calls
Answering Calls Sending Calls to Voicemail When your phone alerts you to an incoming call, you can You can answer incoming calls when the phone is locked or reject the call to send the caller to voice mail, or reject the unlocked.
Page 73: Options During A Call
Options During a Call – My call sound: Apply a sound equalizer to the call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or clear, or While in a call, you can use these features: optimized for your right or left ear. •...
Page 74: Managing Recent Calls
Sending Messages using Recent calls Managing Recent calls Deleting records 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent. 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across the call. 2. While viewing the calls, touch Menu, then touch –...
Page 75: Call Settings
Call Settings Viewing call durations View the length of the Last call, all Dialed calls, all Received Configure settings for calling with your phone. calls, or All calls. To access Call settings, from the Home screen, touch 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Phone Menu...
Page 76: Set Reject Messages
Set reject messages Ringtones and keypad tones Create and manage text messages to send to callers when Select incoming call ringtone and vibration, and enable or you select Reject call with message in the Incoming call disable call vibration and keypad tones. screen.
Page 77: Call Alerts
Call alerts Call answering/ending Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. Manage settings for answering and ending calls. From the Call Settings screen, touch Call alert. The 1. From the Call Settings screen, touch Call answering/ following options are available: ending.
Page 78: Use Extra Volume For Calls
Accessory setting for call Use extra volume for calls Configure headset options for calls. When enabled, the call screen displays a volume control, for adjusting call volume during calls. From the Call Settings screen, touch Accessory settings From the Call Settings screen, touch Use extra vol. for for call.
Page 79 Voicemail Other call settings From the Call Settings screen, under Other call settings, Configure options for voicemail. the following options are available: From the Call Settings screen, under Voicemail, the • Auto retry: When enabled, the phone will automatically redial a following options are available: call if it receives a busy signal from the network.
Page 80: Section 5: Messaging
Section 5: Messaging Text and Multimedia Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages, and other features associated with messaging. Your phone can send and receive text and multimedia Types of Messages messages. Creating and Sending Messages Your phone supports these types of messages: •...
Page 81: Managing Messages
Managing Messages • Touch Menu for options: – Insert smiley: Add a text emoticon to the message. Messages you send and receive to the same contact, number – or address are grouped together as a “conversation”. Add text: Select text from S Memo, Calendar, Location, Threads allow you to see all the messages you exchanged Contacts or Text templates to add.
Page 82: Message Settings
Message Settings – Draft messages: Messages you have composed and saved for later reuse and/or to be sent to a recipient. Configure settings for message storage, delivery, or alerts. – Locked messages: Messages you have locked to protect 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging.
Page 83 – Text templates: Text templates are phrases that you can add • Notification settings: to your messages. Use a pre-loaded text template, or create – Notifications: When enabled, message alerts display in the your own. Status bar. • Text message (SMS) settings: –...
Page 84: Emergency Alerts
Emergency alerts – Vibrate: Configure vibration for Emergency Alerts. – Alert sound: When enabled, a sound plays for emergency This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts alerts. from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted, and alert –...
Page 85: Email
Email Composing and Sending Email 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Send and receive email using popular email services. Configuring Email Accounts Email Compose. 2. Touch fields to enter recipients and the email text. You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few 3.
Page 86: Gmail
Managing Emails Gmail Refreshing Your Email Account Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based Refresh your account to update your phone from the servers. email. 1. From the Home screen, select Apps From the Home screen, select Apps Email. Gmail.
Page 87: Google Talk
Google Talk Refreshing Your Gmail Account Refresh your account to update messages on your phone. Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.
Page 88: Messenger
Messenger 7. From the Messenger screen, touch Learn more for more detailed information. Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your phone.
Page 89: Section 6: Applications And Widgets
Apps menu. (For more available in the Apps menu and how to launch it. For information, refer to “Editing the Primary Shortcuts” on applications provided by Samsung, this section also page 39.) describes functions and navigation.
Page 90: Customizing The Applications Screens
Customizing the Applications Screens Moving Application icons Choosing a view With the Apps screen in Customizable grid view, you can arrange the application icons to suit yourself. By default, application icons appear in Customizable grid 1. From the Apps screen, touch Menu, then touch view.
Page 91: Applications List
You can select which icons appear in the Apps screen. From the Apps screen, touch Menu, then touch AllShare Play™ wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung either of the following options: device with your TV, streams content, and even keeps tabs • Downloaded applications: Shows only those applications you on who calls or sends text messages with real-time, have downloaded and installed on your phone.
Page 92 The AllShare Play screen appears. Hub accessory) Wi-Fi AllShareCast Hub connected to a 2. Touch Sign in to sign into your Samsung account, if you TV. It allows you to fully mirror what is have not already done so. (For more information, refer currently displayed on your device to the to “Creating a Samsung Account”...
Page 93 Wireless Access Point. requiring a user enter the currently active and associated Configuring AllShare Settings Samsung account password. Before using AllShare Play, you must configure it. That is, • My account: Lets you view information concerning your set-up parameters such as connected Wi-Fi, Items to share, Samsung account.
Page 94 Notification area at the top of the device to indicate 1. Launch AllShare on the target device (such as an you are using your device as the media source. Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc.). AllShare Play Screen Sharing Using Group Cast 2. From the Apps screen, touch AllShare Play.
Page 95 6. Re-enter you PIN and touch Done. The device then 3. Enter the operation for your calculation by touching the waits for other connected recipients to accept the corresponding on-screen arithmetic function key. connection and enter the PIN on their screens. 4.
Page 96 Calendar • Sync: Synchronize your phones calendar with your account calendars. (For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. Accounts” on page 50.) Tip: A Calendar widget is available in Widgets. (For more •...
Page 97: Sending Events
Sending Events – Show week number: Display the number of the week (1 – 52) in a W column to the left of Sun. Send events as vCalendar files to other compatible devices. – Calendars: Select calendars to display. 1. From the Apps screen, touch Calendar.
Page 98: Taking Pictures
Camera Taking Pictures Use your 8.0 megapixel Camera feature to take photos and Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright save them in JPEG format. Your phone also functions as a conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. camcorder to record videos and save them in MPEG format.
Page 99 – • Touch Slideshow to view all of your pictures as a Face detection: Touch the Camera button to focus on and take slideshow. a picture of the subject’s face. • Touch Delete to erase the picture (only visible with the –...
Page 100 – • Color effects: Choose color theme for the picture: No Timer: Set a delay before taking a picture. effect (normal color), Cold vintage, Warm vintage, Posterize, – Resolution: Choose a size (in pixels) for the image. Solarize, Green point, Blue point, or Red-yellow point, Washed –...
Page 101 Camcorder Capturing Video 1. From the Apps screen, touch Camera Use your phone’s built-in Camcorder to record video. Mode. From the Apps screen, touch Camera Mode. 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject. •...
Page 102 • Touch Slideshow to review all your videos in sequence. • Settings. – • Touch Delete to erase the video. Edit shortcuts: Select which function shortcuts appear in the function menu. • Touch Menu to rename the video or view details about –...
Page 103 Alarm – Video quality: Choose a quality setting for videos. – Storage: Choose to store your videos in Phone memory or on This feature lets you set an alarm to ring at a specific time. an optional Memory card. 1. From the Clock screen, touch Alarm Create alarm.
Page 104 – Location alarm: when activated, the alarm only sounds Turning Off an Alarm when you are at a specific location. Touch and slide the To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and sweep the slider to the right to turn it on then follow the on- icon to the right.
Page 105 World Clock Deleting a World Clock Entry 1. From the Clock screen, touch World Clock World Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in Menu Delete. hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around 2.
Page 106: Desk Clock
Timer 3. To make changes, touch Settings. You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer 4. The following options are displayed while in full-screen to count down to an event based on a preset time length mode: (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Page 107 Downloads Dropbox View and manage files and other items you download to your Dropbox is a “cloud” file storage service. The Dropbox app phone. lets you create an account with Dropbox or link with your existing Dropbox account. (For more information, refer to 1.
Page 108: Viewing Pictures
Gallery Viewing Pictures 1. From the Gallery screen, select an album, then touch a The Gallery is where you view photos and videos. For photos, picture to view it. you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a 2.
Page 109: Viewing Videos
1. From the Gallery screen, then select an album. A matrix or list of available videos appears. – Print: Print the picture via Wi-Fi to a compatible Samsung printer. 2. To play a video, touch its thumbnail or list entry.
Page 110: Google Settings
Gmail Google Settings Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based Google Settings lets you quickly and easily change shared email. settings to tailor a number of Google apps at the same time to suit your needs. For more information, see “Gmail” on page 80. From the Apps screen, touch Google Settings.
Page 111: Navigating The Web
Internet Entering text in a field • While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY Your phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which keyboard to enter text. allows you to access the internet. From the Home screen, select Internet.
Page 112 2. Touch and hold on the text to enable the text selector, then use the on-screen tools. • Downloads: Displays the download history. Browser Options • Print: Lets you print the screen or web page on a Samsung From the Internet screen, touch Menu for options: printer using Wi-Fi.
Page 113 Using Browser Windows To add an Incognito window: 1. From your browser window, touch Windows You can have multiple windows open at one time, and you can switch between windows. Incognito. • To open a new window, on the Internet screen, 2.
Page 114: Using Bookmarks
Using Bookmarks Deleting Bookmarks 1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later. bookmark you want to delete. Creating a bookmark 2. Touch Delete bookmark. 1. From the Internet screen, browse to the desired web site, then touch Bookmarks 3.
Page 115 – • Privacy and security: Clear passwords: Deletes any previously stored user names – or passwords. Touch OK to complete the process. Clear cache: Deletes all currently cached data. Touch OK to – complete the process. Enable notifications: Allows web site notifications. Select Always on, On demand, or Off.
Page 116 – – Enable JavaScript: Enables Javascript for the current Web Reset to default: Clears all browser data and resets all settings page. Without this feature, some pages may not display to default. properly. Remove the check mark to disable this function. •...
Page 117 Local Messaging Find places of interest near your current location or a Messaging lets you exchange text and multimedia messages specified locations. with compatible device users. (For more information, refer to “Messaging” on page 74.) Note: To use Local, enable location services. (For more From a Home screen, touch the Messaging information, refer to “Location services”...
Page 118: Music Hub
Volume 1. From the Apps screen, touch Music Hub. 2. To rent or buy media, you must have a Samsung account. Touch Continue to log in or create a Samsung account. 3. Browse content, then follow the prompts to buy or rent.
Page 119 2. Touch a library category tab at the top of the screen Shuffle Off: Songs are not shuffled but play in (All, Playlists, Albums, Artists, Music square, or listed order. Folders) to view the available music files. Music square: Play songs linked to buttons in a 3.
Page 120: Music Player Options
Music Player Options To access additional options, follow these steps: While in the Music Player now playing screen, touch Menu The follow options are available: • Add to quick list: Adds the current music file to the Quick list. Playlist •...
Page 121: Music Player Settings
Music Square Options Music Player Settings To access additional options, follow these steps: The Music Player Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want From the Music Player Music square screen, touch the music to play in the background, sound effects, and how Menu The follow options are available:...
Page 122: Using Playlists
Using Playlists Removing Music from a Playlist Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media To remove music files from a playlist: which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. 1. From the Apps screen, touch Music Player.
Page 123 My Files For information on downloading music for your phone, see “Connecting as a Storage Device” on page 132. Find, view and manage files stored on an installed memory Setting a Song as a Ringtone card. If the file is associated with an application on your You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice calls, for calls phone, you can launch the file in the application.
Page 124: Play Books
Navigation Play Books Use Google Navigation to search for locations, and get turn- Google Books is now Google Play™ Books. Discovering your by-turn directions. favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest Note: You must enable location services to use Navigation, selection of ebooks and read them anywhere you like - on a and some features require Standalone or Google...
Page 125: Play Music
Play Music S Memo With Google Play Music, you can play music that you have The S Memo application allows you to create memos using added to your music file as well as any music you copied the keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, from your PC.
Page 126: Samsung Apps
– or – From the Home screen, press Home twice in Samsung Apps allows you to easily download many different quick succession. types of applications to your phone. You can download 2. Read the Samsung Disclaimer then touch Confirm to games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and other applications.
Page 127: Slacker Radio
Slacker Radio Video Listen to your Slacker Radio station on your device. Video identifies and plays video files (3GP or MP4) stored on your phone or on an optional microSD Memory card. 1. From the Apps screen, touch Slacker Radio. 1.
Page 128: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder Rotate screen. Toggle screen orientation between portrait and landscape. Record your voice or other sounds, and share recordings via Bluetooth, Messaging, or Gmail. PIP (Picture In Picture) view: The video plays in a From the Apps screen, touch Voice Recorder.
Page 129: Your Navigator Deluxe
Your Navigator Deluxe 1. From the Apps menu, touch Your Navigator Deluxe. Provides all the features of an advanced car navigation Note: If the GPS location function on your phone is system. Obtain turn-by-turn driving directions with GPS inactive, follow the prompts to activate it. (For accuracy.
Page 130: Accessing Widgets
YouTube Accessing Widgets Access your YouTube™ account, and view and upload 1. Press Home, then Sweep your finger right or left YouTube videos, right from your phone. to scroll to a particular Home screen panel. From the Apps screen, touch YouTube.
Page 131: Widgets List
Widgets List • Contact 1 x 1: Directly access a selected contact for calls or messaging. The following widgets are available for executing on your • Home screen: Direct Dial 1 x 1: Immediately call a selected contact. • Active Apps Manager 2 x 1: •...
Page 132 • • Google Play Music 4 x 1: Directly access and play a selected Play Recommendations 4 x 2: View recommendations from music playbook. Google Play Store. • • Google Search 4 x 1 (transparent background): Perform and Play Store 2 x 2: View recommendations from and access Google manage Internet searches.
Page 133 • U.S. Cellular Mobile Television 4 x 1: Directly access a pre- selected Mobile Television channel. • Video Player 2 x 1: Directly access and play one or more selected videos. • Weather 4 x 2: View current and forecast temperature and weather conditions for a selected location.
Page 134: Section 7: Connections
Section 7: Connections Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi On or Off When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone automatically Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides searches for available, in-range “hotspots” [also termed access to local area networks. WAPs (Wireless Access Points)]. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi On network.
Page 135: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Turn Wi-Fi on (see “Turning Wi-Fi On” on page 128). Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly Your phone scans for available hotspots and pops-up a via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without list of any it finds.
Page 136: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1. From the Home screen, sweep your finger from the top Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 215. of the screen downward to display Notifications. 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth Off.
Page 137: Vpn
2. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth (see “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 130). A list of detected You can use your phone’s VPN (Virtual Private Network) devices pops-up on your display. feature to connect to VPNs. Configuring VPN Settings 3.
Page 138 Note: To sync your device to your PC it is highly recommended memory card by using the device as a memory card reader. that you install Samsung Kies which is available at http://www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/Mac).
Page 139 Kies via Wi-Fi 7. From your PC, a security warning may be displayed asking if you want to run this application. Click Run to Kies via Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly synchronize files on your continue. phone (in mass storage and on a memory card) with files on your Windows PC, provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi 8.
Page 140: Tethering
Tethering Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet a computer connected to your device using the USB data/ connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using charging cable, or using Bluetooth.
Page 141 Activating Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Connecting a Device via Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Activate your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot application to Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your allow other devices to use your phone’s internet connection. phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot. 1.
Page 142: Beaming
Beaming S Beam When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when You can beam images and videos from your gallery, music you touch your device with another compatible device.
Page 143: Allshare Cast
AllShare Cast Using S Beam 1. Turn S Beam On. (See “Turning S Beam On or Off” .) AllShare Cast lets your phone share the contents of its 2. Launch Camera, Music Player, or Gallery display with other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) (See “Applications and Widgets”...
Page 144: Nearby Devices
Nearby devices Memory Card Share files with nearby DLNA certified devices over Wi-Fi. Your phone supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ (For information on configuring Nearby devices, For more memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, information, refer to “Nearby devices” on page 153.) pictures, videos, and other files.
Page 145: Formatting A Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card Use the Erase SD card setting to remove all content from an installed memory card. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings. 2. Under Device, touch Storage. 3. Under SD card, touch Unmount SD card. 4.
Page 146: Section 8: Settings
(For Call settings information, see “Call Safety assurance, Accessory, Date and time, Settings” on page 69.) Accessibility, Language and input, Motions, and Air view. Accounts: Samsung account, Add account, Backup and reset. More: Location access, Security, Application manager, Battery, Storage, and About device.
Page 147: Accessing Additional Options
Using Setting Sliders Accessing Additional Options To enable or disable a setting, touch the setting slider To access additional setting options, touch the setting as shown. label. Settings...
Page 148: Connections
Connections Turn Wi-Fi On: Wi-Fi From the Settings screen, touch Connections, then under Network connections touch Wi-Fi Set up and manage your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi – or – networks. Your phone supports Wi-Fi a/b/g/n. From the Home screen and others, touch and swipe the For more information about using Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi”...
Page 149 Wi-Fi Settings Advanced Wi-Fi settings 1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections Configure and manage connections to Wi-Fi access points. Wi-Fi Menu Advanced. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections. 2. Configure settings: 2. Under Network connections, touch Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi •...
Page 150 Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth ® Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly Your phone supports Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth profiles via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, some printers Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported support Wi-Fi Direct, and you could print from your phone via by individual devices.
Page 151: Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth settings • Personal Area Networking: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of data with other devices. Pair and connect with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to • Message Access Profile: MAP 1.0 allows exchange of messages other devices.
Page 152: Data Usage
Data usage – Received files: Lists files received from other devices over Bluetooth connections. Control your device’s connection to your Wireless Provider’s Airplane mode data service, and monitor your data usage. Turning Mobile data On or Off When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s wireless 1.
Page 153 1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections 4. To adjust the mobile Data usage cycle, touch and drag Data usage. The Data usage screen appears. the vertical usage cycle lines left or right on the graph. 5. To adjust the mobile data usage warning level, touch and drag the horizontal warning line up or down on the graph.
Page 154: More Wireless And Network Settings
More Wireless and Network Settings Viewing data usage by app or process Mobile networks 1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections Data usage. The Data usage screen appears. Set options for network selection, data service, and roaming 2. Scroll down the page to see the top three processes or behavior.
Page 155 Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot • System select: Configure CDMA roaming mode. – Home only: Restricts your phone to your Wireless Provider’s Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection with up to 5 other devices, through Wi-Fi. network. You can control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi- –...
Page 156 Turning Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off Configuring Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections 1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections More settings Tethering and portable hotspot More settings Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Page 157 Tethering Allowed Device List Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-Fi Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your Bluetooth.
Page 158 Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information information about using VPNs, see “VPN” on page 131 between your phone and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. Adding a VPN 1.
Page 159 S Beam Nearby devices S Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) Share files with nearby devices via DLNA (Digital Living to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct Network Alliance) over Wi-Fi. devices, by holding the devices close together. Note: To use Nearby devices for sharing, you must have set up S Beam works in the background.
Page 160 • Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming 1. From your PC, download the Samsung Kies application files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or if you don’t already have it. You can find it at Always reject.
Page 161: My Device
My device Blocking mode Home screen mode When enabled, Blocking mode lets you select which notifications you receive. Select the Home screen layout that best suits your needs. 1. From the Settings screen, touch My device 1. From the Settings screen, touch My device Blocking mode to enable this feature.
Page 162 Sound – To: With Always disabled, select the time when Blocking mode will go off. From the Settings screen, My device Sound. • Allowed contacts: The Sound menu appears. Volume – Allowed contacts: Select contacts from whom your phone is to accept incoming calls.
Page 163: Vibration Intensity
Ringtones 3. Touch OK to save your settings. Vibration intensity Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1. From the Sound menu, under Ringtone and Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications. notifications, touch Ringtones. The Ringtones menu 1.
Page 164 Vibrations Notifications Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled. Choose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From the Sound menu, under Ringtone and 1. From the Sound menu, under Ringtone and notifications, touch Vibrations.
Page 165: Vibrate When Ringing
Vibrate when ringing Touch sounds When enabled, vibration is played at the same time as Touch sounds play when you touch items on the screen, such sounds for calls and alerts. as when making a selection. From the Sound menu, under Ringtone and From the Sound menu, under System, touch Touch notifications, touch Vibrate when ringing to enable or sounds to enable or disable touch sounds.
Page 166 Display Emergency tone You can set your phone to play an alert tone or vibrate during From the Settings screen, touch My device an emergency call (for example, calls to 911). Display. The Display menu appears. General Caution! When you are endangered by intruders, you should Wallpaper disable Emergency tone before placing an Select wallpaper(s) for the Home and Lock screens.
Page 167 LED indicator • Set the quick setting buttons: By touching and dragging available buttons in rows 2 through 4 into row 1, you can Select which alerts cause the LED indicator (upper left corner of your phone) to come on while your phone’s screen is off. customize which Quick settings buttons appear on the From the Display menu, under General, touch Notification panel.
Page 168 Screen Auto-rotate screen Screen mode When enabled, the screen’s orientation automatically changes when you rotate the phone. Set the screen color balance and contrast mode. From the Display menu, under Screen, touch 1. From the Display menu, under Screen, touch Screen Auto-rotate screen to turn the feature On or Off.
Page 169 Features Font Smart screen Font style From the Display menu, under Features, touch Set the font for screen displays. Smart screen. The following options are available: 1. From the Display menu, under Font, touch Font style. • Smart rotation: When enabled, this feature adjusts screen 2.
Page 170: Power Saving Mode
Power saving mode More settings Touch key light duration Configure Power saving settings to conserve battery power. Set the length of time keys light when you touch them. 1. From the Settings screen, touch My device 1. From the Display menu, under More settings, touch touch Power saving mode.
Page 171: Lock Screen
Lock screen 3. Touch the following Power saving mode settings to enable or disable them. (When an option is enabled, a Choose settings for locking and unlocking your phone. check mark appears in its check box.): For more information about using the lock and unlock •...
Page 172 – – Password: When enabled, you enter an alphanumeric Edit clock: Customize the Clock on the Lock screen by password, which you create, to unlock the phone. enabling or disabling Dual clock function, set the Clock size (Small, Normal, or Large), choose whether to show the date, –...
Page 173 Accessory – Set wake-up command: Touch this option and to configure the S Voice wake-up command functions. (For more information Configure your phone’s behavior when you connect it to about S Voice, see “S Voice” on page 120.) optional accessories (not included). Safety assurance From the Settings screen, touch My device...
Page 174: Date And Time
Clear cover 2. Touch a setting to configure: From the Accessory screen, under Clear cover, touch • Automatic date and time: When enabled, the phone takes the check box next to Automatic unlock to enable/ date and time updates from the wireless network (disables Set disable unlocking your phone’s screen by flipping the date, Set time, and Select time zone).
Page 175 System Services From the Accessibility screen, under System, touch the Enable or disable accessibility services. check box next to each of the following options to TalkBack enable it: (When enabled, a check mark appears in the From the Accessibility screen, under Services, touch check box.) the following option: •...
Page 176 Vision Hearing From the Accessibility screen, under Vision, touch the From the Accessibility screen, under Hearing, touch the check box next to each of the following options to check box next to each of the following options to enable it: (When enabled, a check mark appears in the enable it: (When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.) check box.)
Page 177: Language And Input
Note: This option cannot be changed. – Portrait keyboard types: Choose the default keypad when the screen is in portrait mode, from Qwerty or 3x4 keyboard (similar to a phone keypad). – Input languages: Select languages for the Samsung keyboard. Settings...
Page 178 Predictive text: When enabled, T9 suggests words matching Predictive text is turned On. your text entries and optionally, complete common words – Handwriting: When in Handwriting mode, Samsung keyboard automatically. Touch Predictive text to enable T9 recognizes on-screen tracing of words. Touch Handwriting to...
Page 179 Tutorial: View help for using T9 predictive text. for quick help as you enter text. – Reset settings: Touch to reset Samsung keyboard settings to Auto-spacing: When enabled, inserts spaces automatically when you pause entering text. the defaults, except for My word list and the Auto substitution Auto-capitalization: When enabled, automatically capitalizes list.
Page 180 – – Language Options: Personalization: English: Change current language. Edit Dictionary: Add and/or remove words in your personal dictionary. Living language: When enabled, automatically updates Swype with popular new words. Facebook: Sign in to add contact names to your personal dictionary.
Page 181 • Voice search: Configure how Voice search reacts to your – Preferred TTS engine: Select Google Text-to-speech speech. Engine, or Samsung TTS. – Language: Choose a language for voice searching. – General: – Speech output: Choose whether Speech is Always available or Speech rate: Choose a rate at which text readouts are spoken.
Page 182: Motions And Gestures
Motions and gestures – Smart alert: When enabled, the phone will automatically notify you to missed calls and alerts that occurred while the phone Motion lets you control a number of your phone’s functions was stationary. by moving your hand or finger across the screen in a particular pattern or by moving the phone itself in a particular –...
Page 183: Accounts
Accounts Air view This feature lets you preview the contents or view Set up and manage accounts, including your Samsung, information in pop-up windows by holding your finger above Email, Google, and social networking accounts. You can scroll through panels or lists by moving your finger From the Settings screen, under Accounts, touch the to an edge (top/bottom/left/right) of the screen.
Page 184 Email – Help: Find your email address or password, Contact us with a text message, or review Customer support information [My 1. From the Settings screen, under Accounts, touch Email. questions, FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), or Contact us]. The Email screen appears. •...
Page 185 – – Email notifications: When enabled, an icon and the Email title Recent messages: Select the number of messages (25, 50, appear in the status bar for new messages. 75, 100, 200, Total) that appear in your message list. – –...
Page 186 Google • Notification settings Adding Google account – Email notifications: Enable or disable display of a new email icon in the Annunciator line when new mail arrives. 1. From the Settings screen, under Accounts, touch Add account Google. The Add a Google Account screen –...
Page 187 Account Synchronization settings • Sync Google Play Music: Synchronize your phone’s music list 1. From the Settings screen, under Accounts, touch Gmail. with your on-line music list. The Google screen appears. • Sync Internet: Synchronize your phone’s Internet browser 2. Under Accounts, touch the desired Google account. The bookmarks with your on-line bookmarks list.
Page 188 General settings • Hide checkboxes: When enabled, check boxes are not 1. Press Home, then touch Apps, and the displayed. To select messages or conversations, you must Apps tab. The Apps screen appears in the display. touch and hold them. 2.
Page 189: Account Settings
Account settings – Days of mail to sync: Choose the number of days worth of 1. Press Home, then touch Apps, and the Gmail messages to synchronize. Apps tab. The Apps screen appears in the display. – Manage labels: Choose which Gmail labels are synchronized, 2.
Page 190 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync – Show images: When enabled, images included in messages automatically display, without a confirmation pop-up. 1. From the Settings screen, under Accounts, touch Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. The Microsoft Exchange • Data usage: ActiveSync screen appears. – Auto download attachments: When enabled, automatically 2.
Page 191: More
More – Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period of time for your phone to synchronize calendar events (2 weeks, 1 month, Location services 3 months, 6 months, or All calendar). Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. –...
Page 192 Security Note: Use GPS satellites must be enabled to use some From the Settings screen, under Personal, touch applications. You can also enable or disable GPS from Security. The Security screen appears. the Notifications panel. For more information, refer to Encryption “Notifications”...
Page 193: Device Administration
Device administration • Encrypt external SD card: Touch this option to encrypt selected information stored on a microSD memory card under View or disable device administrators. Some applications, a password you specify. The following additional Encryption such as corporate Email, may require you allow access to your device by device administrators in certain settings are available: circumstances, such as if your phone is lost or stolen.
Page 194: Credential Storage
• Clear credentials: Clear stored credentials and reset the Warning! Because this device can be configured with system password. software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices Note: This setting is only available if you have installed at their own risk.
Page 195: Application Manager
Application manager • Automatic restore: Automatically restore app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other phone settings from your automatic You can download and install applications from the Google backup. Play™ Store, or create applications using the Android SDK Personal data and install them on your phone. Use Application manager to manage applications on your phone.
Page 196 Battery Storage See how much battery power is being used by device Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device activities. memory, and on an installed memory card. 1. From the Settings screen, under Device, touch Battery. 1. From the Settings screen, touch More The Battery screen appears.
Page 197: Developer Options
Developer options – Available space: Shows the total device memory available for use. Use the Developer options to set options for Android • SD card: View usage for, and manage, storage space on an application development and testing. optional memory card. From the Settings screen, under System, touch Developer options.
Page 198 Debugging Input From the Developer options screen, under Input, touch USB debugging the check box next to each of the following options to When enabled, allows debugging when the device is enable it: (When enabled, a check mark appears in the attached to a PC by a USB cable.
Page 199 Drawing Monitoring From the Developer options screen, under Drawing, From the Developer options screen, under Monitoring, touch the check box next to each of the following touch the check box next to each of the following options to enable it: (When enabled, a check mark options to enable it: (When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.) appears in the check box.)
Page 200: About Device
About device Apps From the Developer options screen, under Apps, touch View information about your phone, including status, legal the check box next to each of the following options to information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. Software Update enable it: (When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.) Software Update lets your phone connect to the network and...
Page 201 Details 6. When updating software, once the update file is downloaded, you can delay the update on the start Touch options to view details: screen by postponing it for a certain period of time. If • Status: View Battery status, Battery level, Network, Signal you want to resume the update before the selected strength, Mobile network type, Service state, Roaming, Mobile time, touch Continue update.
Page 202: Section 9: Health And Safety Information
Section 9: 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 operating Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
Page 203 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 204 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 205 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 206: 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 207: 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 208 RF exposure guidelines. This mobile phone has a FCC ID accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its number: A3LSCHR970 [Model Number: SCH-R970] and the highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. specific SAR levels for this mobile phone can be found at the...
Page 209: 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 210 • Let the person with whom you are speaking know that you are impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and will suspend the call if necessary; driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand •...
Page 211: Battery Use And Safety
If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked Battery Use and Safety by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Important! Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or •...
Page 212 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 213: 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://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/...
Page 214: 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 215: 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 216: Care And Maintenance
To make an emergency call: 1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: 2. From the Home screen, touch to launch the Phone Liquids of any kind Dialer.
Page 217: Responsible Listening
Responsible Listening Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss. 113°F. Microwaves Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. sounds over time.
Page 218 • that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of time is required before you hearing could be affected. sound, settings, and equipment.
Page 219: Operating Environment
National Institute on Deafness and Other Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Communication Disorders Internet: National Institutes of Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 default.html Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 1-888-232-6348 TTY Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Operating Environment Internet: Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is National Institute for Occupational Safety...
Page 220: Implantable Medical Devices
Implantable Medical Devices Other Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the between a handheld wireless mobile device and an manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or shielded from external RF energy.
Page 221: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are Regulations for Wireless Devices advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point (service station). The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and...
Page 222 be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two evaluate it for your personal needs.
Page 223: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 of the reach of small children. FCC Notice and Cautions standard. HAC for Newer Technologies FCC Notice This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used...
Page 224: Other Important Safety Information
• Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
Page 225 • 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, or other parts of your body. When using your device for extended periods, hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, and take frequent breaks.
Page 226: Section 10: Warranty Information
Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
Page 227 (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 228 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 229 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 230 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 231: End User License Agreement For Software
No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior RETAILER FOR A REFUND OR CREDIT. written approval. Specifications and availability subject to 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung Electronics Co. grants you change without notice. [111611] End User License Agreement for...
Page 232 Software. unless it is in connection with the sale of the mobile device 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung which the Software accompanied. In such event, the transfer Electronics Co. and its affiliates may collect and use...
Page 233 License will terminate automatically without ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS notice from Samsung Electronics Co. if you fail to comply DISCLAIMER BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OF WARRANTY with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon...
Page 234 ANY THIRD PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER OR THE USE TO policy, if such a policy exists. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. WHICH SUCH PERSONAL INFORMATION MAY BE PUT BY SUCH THIRD PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER. ANY THIRD...
Page 235 ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OR ELECTRONICS CO., EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY SHALL BE DEEMED TO...
Page 236 EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. parties. 13. U.S. Government End Users Restricted Rights. The (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG Software is licensed only with "restricted rights" and as ELECTRONICS CO. ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS EULA OR "commercial items"...
Page 237 "Arbitration as part of any award, but may not grant Samsung Electronics Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your Co. its attorney fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is name and address;...
Page 238 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co. 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 239: Index
Index sending messages 68 Calls Abc mode 45 Back key 24 answering 66 Accessibility settings Battery call-waiting 66 services 169 charging 12 ending 67 Accounts cover, installing 7 from Call log 65 adding a Google account 50 cover, removing 6 from Contacts 64 setting up 50 indicator 11...
Page 240 Care and Maintenance 210 font style and size 163 FCC Notice and Cautions 217 Children and Cell Phones 200 screen timeout 162 Clock 97 Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Gallery Commercial Mobile Alerting System viewing pictures and video 102 (CMAS) 203 viewing videos 103 Contacts...
Page 241 Groups email 79 adding contacts 61 Gmail 80 Keypad creating 60 managing 75 Changing Text Input 44 sending a message 61 settings 76 types 74 Landscape 44 Messaging Hand motions 28 Locking and Unlocking Handwriting 47 Handwriting feature 47 unlocking the keypad 15 Messenger 82 HDMI Port 23 microSDHC card 9...
Page 242 117 eAAC+ 112 Settings 184 Roaming 18 MP3 112 WMA 112 Pairing with Bluetooth 130 Samsung Mobile Products and Music Player PC Connections 131 Recycling 207 adding music 116 Phone settings scientific calculator 89 creating a playlist 116 Date &...
Page 243 9 Samsung keyboard 171 Smart Practices While Driving 203 Timer 100 Warranty Information 220 Snooze 98 TTY Mode 16 Widgets 40 Software Update 194 Turning Your Phone On and Off 14 Wi-Fi Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) adding a connection manually...

Samsung SCH-R970 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Accounts and Contacts

Section 4: Calling

Section 5: Messaging

Section 6: Applications and Widgets

Section 7: Connections

Section 8: Settings

Section 9: Health and Safety Information

Section 10: Warranty Information

Index

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