Page 1 A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Open Source Software
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 THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS. SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
Page 4 ©2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung, Galaxy and Victory are all registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Screen images simulated. Appearance of the device may vary.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Apps ......26 Your Samsung Account ... . .9 Entering Text .
Page 6 Managing Applications ... . 57 Samsung Apps ....74 Calculator ..... . 58 Settings .
Page 7 Smart Practices While Driving ..126 Battery Use and Safety ... .128 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..129 UL Certified Travel Charger .
Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Understanding this User Note: Instructions in this manual are based on Manual default settings, and may vary from your The sections of this manual generally follow the phone, depending on the software version features of your phone. A robust index for on your phone, and any changes to the features begins on page 153.
Page 9 Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart This manual provides condensed information from the rest. These are intended to point out about how to use your phone. To make this important information, share quick methods for possible, the following text conventions are used activating features, to define terms, and more.
Page 10: Setting Up Your Phone
After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 11: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on 1. Turn the phone off. Removing the battery the slot provided. when the device is on may cause loss of stored numbers or messages. 2. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on the slot provided.
Page 12: Turning The Phone On And Off
If the power level becomes too low, Power/Lock Key the phone turns off automatically, and you can lose any unsaved information. With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it completely runs down. Note: The battery comes partially charged, but you should fully charge the battery before using your phone.
Page 13: Your Google Account
Your Samsung Account connect a TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY Create a Samsung account, for access to device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode. Samsung apps on your phone, including For more information about enabling TTY mode, S Suggest and Samsung Apps.
Page 14: Task Manager
Task Manager Securing Your Phone Your phone can run apps simultaneously, with Use your phone’s screen lock features to secure some apps running in the background. Use Task your phone. manager to see which apps are running on your To set a personal screen lock, and for other phone, and to end running apps to extend settings related to securing your phone, refer to battery life.
Page 15: Memory Card
Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Your phone supports optional microSD™ or Important! To prevent damage to data stored on microSDHC™ memory cards (not included), for the memory card, unmount the card storage of music, pictures, and other files. before removing it from the phone. Installing a Memory Card 1.
Page 16: Section 2: My Account
Section 2: My Account Activating Your Device Before using your device, you must activate your service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your After setting up your account on phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a virginmobileusa.com, simply turn your device on. sticker inside the battery compartment.
Page 17: Managing Your Account
Managing Your Account Top-Up Your Account From your Phone Sign up for Auto Pay to keep your service working month after month. Or, you can tuy Top- To access your account from your phone: Up cards at thousands of retailers and add From the Home screen, touch Apps money to your account from your phone or by...
Page 18: Section 3: Understanding Your Phone
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone Features • 5 MP Camera/Camcorder with LED flash + 1.3 MP Front camera • Touch screen • Gallery, for viewing and managing pictures and • CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A/4G Wireless Technology videos ® • Android • Video Player •...
Page 19: Front View
Front View • LED Indicator: Flashes or glows for alerts or phone status. For more information, see “LED Indicator” on page 21. • Menu Key: Touch to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature. While using your phone, you may notice that the Menu Key dims, but it is always available at a touch to provide a context-sensitive menu for the current screen or app (you can set the touch key light...
Page 20: Back View
Back View • Volume Keys: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. • Memory Card Slot: Install an optional memory card (not included) for additional file storage.
Page 21: Home Screen
Home Screen Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this The Home screen is the starting point for using User Manual start with the phone unlocked, your phone. at the Home screen. All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.
Page 22: Customizing The Home Screen
Extended Home Screen Adding and removing Home screen panels Your phone comes with 6 Home screen panels. The Home screen consists of the Home panel, You can customize the Home screen to include plus panels that extend beyond the display width up to the 7 panels.
Page 23: Navigation
Navigation Finger Gestures Touch Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. Touch items to select or launch them. For example: Warning! Please note that a touch screen • Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or responds best to a light touch from the text.
Page 24: Notifications
Notifications Settings Use settings at the top of Notifications to control Notifications shows details about connections, popular settings. Slide your finger right and left alerts and other items. to see all the icons. 1. Touch and drag • Wi-Fi: Turn Wi-Fi On or Off. See “Wi-Fi” on downward from page 77.
Page 25: Led Indicator
LED Indicator Status Bar The LED indicator, on the front of the phone The Status Bar shows network and battery above the screen (see “Front View” on page 15), status and other details, including these common animates or glows to show alerts or phone icons.
Page 26 3G connection: Phone is active on a 3G Download Successful: A file was system. The arrows are colored when downloaded successfully. data is being transferred. Update Available: An update is 4G connection: Phone is active on a 4G available for an installed app. system.
Page 27: Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts SD Card Safe to Remove: A memory card was unmounted, and it is safe to Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the uninstall it. For more information display. You can edit the Primary Shortcuts, about using memory cards, see except for Apps.
Page 28: Widgets
Widgets Shortcuts Widgets are self-contained applications that you Use App shortcuts for quick access to can place on the Home screen for quick access. applications from the Home screen. Your phone Adding widgets from the Home screen comes with app shortcuts already placed on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.
Page 29: Folders
Folders Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize Choose a picture to display in the background of items. the Home screen. You can choose from pre- Adding Folders loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded. 1.
Page 30: Apps
Apps Entering Text Apps holds all applications installed on your Your phone uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for phone. Applications that you download and text entry. Use the keyboard to enter letters, install are also added to Apps. punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text entry fields or applications.
Page 31 As you speak, the text is displayed in the Text Input Methods text field. Your phone offers two text input methods, Samsung keyboard and Google voice typing. You can set a default text entry method in Settings. For more information, see “Keyboards and input methods” on page 106.
Page 32: Samsung Keyboard
Using Samsung Keyboard Entering Symbols and Numbers To enter common symbols, touch to switch The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual to symbol mode, then touch a key. QWERTY keyboard, featuring optional predictive text. Input characters by tapping the on-screen To enter less-common symbols, touch keys with your finger, or use speech recognition.
Page 33: Entering Symbols And Numbers
Entering Text using Swype Entering symbols and numbers • Touch and hold on a key to enter the character at Swype is a new way to enter text on touch the top of the key. screens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace over the •...
Page 34: Section 4: Calling
Section 4: Calling Making Calls Making Calls from Contacts A contact is an entry that you have created to Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls: store the name, numbers, and other information • Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the for people or groups of interest.
Page 35: Answering Calls
Answering Calls Making Calls using Favorites Favorites are contacts that you designate as You can answer incoming calls when the phone favorites by starring them. For more information is locked or unlocked. about creating favorites, see “Favorites” on Touch and drag the Answer icon page 45.
Page 36: Using Speakerphone
Using Speakerphone Answering Call-Waiting Calls When you receive a call while on a call: To use your phone hands-free, or to share a call • Touch and drag the Answer icon to answer with others, touch Speaker to turn Speakerphone On or Off.
Page 37: Logs
Logs Adding or Updating Contacts Using Logs When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone of the call is saved in Logs. Making Calls using Logs Logs. 2. Touch a call, then select Create contact or 1.
Page 38: Call Settings
Call Settings Managing Logs Deleting records Configure settings for calling with your phone. Set reject messages 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Logs. Create and manage text messages to send to 2. While viewing the calls, touch Menu callers when rejecting incoming calls. Messages Delete.
Page 39: During Calls
Ringtones and keypad tones Call alert Choose tones and/or vibration to play for Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur incoming calls and keypad touches. during calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 40 Answering and Ending Calls Turn off screen during calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. When enabled, the screen automatically turns off during phone calls, and the proximity sensor on 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. the front of the phone is used to turn the screen 2.
Page 41: Additional Settings
Call accessories Increase volume in pocket Configure headset options for calls. When enabled, the phone uses the proximity sensor to detect when the phone is in a pocket or 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. other close-fitting location such as a purse or 2.
Page 42 Other call settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 3. Configure options: • US dialing: When enabled, the phone will automatically replace “+” with the international dialing code, except when you dial “+1”. • International dialing: When US dialing is disabled, enter an international dialing code.
Page 43: Section 5: Contacts And Accounts
Section 5: Contacts and Accounts Accounts Contacts Your phone provides the ability to synchronize Use Contacts to store information for your information, from a variety of accounts, including friends, family and colleagues, to make Email, Google, and Microsoft Exchange. contacting them easy. Depending on the account, you can choose to To access Contacts: synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other...
Page 44: Saving A Phone Number
Adding a New Contact Creating Contacts from Logs 1. From the Home screen, touch Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new contact, or update an existing Contacts Create contact. contact. 2. At the prompt, select a save option for the For more information, see “Adding or Updating contact (options depend on accounts set Contacts Using Logs”...
Page 45: Contacts Settings
Updating Contacts Choosing Contacts to Display 1. From the Home screen, touch Make changes to update an existing contact. Contacts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 2. Touch Menu Contacts to display: • Choose All contacts to show all contacts. 2.
Page 46 3. Touch Menu Share namecard via. (vCards)” on page 44. 4. Choose a sending method, then follow the • Print contact info: Print the contact’s prompts to send the profile. information via Bluetooth to a compatible Samsung Bluetooth-enabled printer (not included).
Page 47: Joining Contacts
Joining Contacts Separating contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Your phone can synchronize with multiple Contacts. accounts, including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social networking sites like 2. Touch a contact to display its information. Facebook. When you synchronize contacts from 3.
Page 48 Exporting and Importing Contacts Sharing Namecards (vCards) You can export your contact list to and from USB You can send a contact namecard as a vCards storage (your phone’s memory), or an installed via Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices, or as an memory card.
Page 49: Creating A New Group
Groups • Messaging: For more information about sending messages, see “Creating and Sending Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for Messages” on page 48. contacts faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your phone comes •...
Page 50 Editing a Group Adding Contacts to a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Groups. Contacts Groups. 2. Touch a Group to display it. 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch Add member.
Page 51: Speed Dials
Speed Dials Sending a Message to Group Members Create a new text or email message, addressed Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to to the group’s members. 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to 1. From the Home screen, touch quickly call the contact.
Page 52: Section 6: Messaging
Section 6: Messaging Types of Messages Text and Multimedia Messages Your phone supports these types of messages: Your phone can send and receive text and multimedia messages. • Text messages: Send and receive simple Creating and Sending Messages messages containing text to other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as SMS).
Page 53 Managing Messages – Preview: If the message has attachment(s), view the message and attachments before Messages you send and receive to the same sending. contact, number or address are grouped – together as a “thread”, so you can see all the Add slide/Remove slide: Add or remove a messages you exchanged with a recipient in one slide.
Page 54: Message Settings
– Scheduled messages: View messages you’ve • General settings: scheduled for delivery. – Delete old messages: When enabled, – Locked messages: View messages you’ve messages are automatically erased when locked. Locked messages cannot be deleted. storage reaches default limits. When disabled, the phone will prompt you to delete old –...
Page 55 – • Notification settings: Vibrate: Configure vibration for Emergency – Alerts. Notifications: When enabled, message alerts – display in the Status bar. Alert reminder: Choose whether, and at what – interval, your phone plays a sound to notify you Select ringtone: Choose a sound for message of an Emergency Alert after the Emergency Alert alerts.
Page 56: Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts Email This device is designed to receive Wireless Send and receive email using popular email Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile services. Setting Up Email Accounts Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted, and alert customers of You can configure Email for most accounts in just imminent threats to their safety within their area.
Page 57: Sending Email
Syncing Email Accounts Email Settings Syncing refreshes your phone with the account’s Use settings to configure handling of your email. servers. When you set up an email account, you Note: Available settings depend on the email can choose whether the account syncs in the provider.
Page 58: Gmail
Gmail – Email notifications: When turned On, notifications for priority emails will display in the Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s status bar at the top of the screen. web-based email. Setting Up Gmail – Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone to play for priority email notifications.
Page 59: Voicemail
Voicemail Syncing Your Gmail Account Syncing refreshes your phone with the account’s All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to servers. When you set up an email account, you voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so can choose whether the account syncs in the you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal background, or manually.
Page 60: Google Talk
Google Talk Checking Voicemail Review your messages directly from your Chat with other Google Talk users. wireless phone or from any other touch-tone Note: Talk requires that you have a Google phone. From your phone account set up on your phone. If you set up your Google account, you are automatically 1.
Page 61: Section 7: Applications
You can uninstall apps you download and install. Your phone comes pre-loaded with popular apps, Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled. and you can download and install apps from the Google Play™ Store, Samsung Apps, or from 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps. other sources.
Page 62: Calculator
Calculator Apps screen options 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps. Use your phone’s Calculator to perform 2. Touch Menu for options: mathematical calculations. • Play Store: Launch Google Play ™ Store, to From the Home screen, touch Apps browse for new apps to download. Calculator.
Page 63: Camera
Camera 3. As you compose a picture, the Camera automatically focuses the shot (the focus Use the Camera to take pictures and record bracket turns green), or: video. • Touch the screen to focus on the area you Important! Do not take photos of people without touched.
Page 64 – – Smile shot: Touch the Camera button to focus White balance: Choose a setting for the light on the subject’s face. If a smile is detected, the source. picture is taken automatically. – ISO: Choose a setting for imaging sensitivity. –...
Page 65: Video Options
Recording Videos 4. As you compose a shot, you can configure options. For more information, see “Video Important! Do not take videos of people without Options” on page 61. their permission. 5. To start recording, touch Record. Do not take videos in places where •...
Page 66: Clock
Clock – Self-recording: When On, the Camera records with the front Camera. The Clock application includes these features: – Flash: Choose the default flash mode. • Alarm: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat. – Recording mode: Choose the recording mode. •...
Page 67: Downloads
Downloads Gallery View and manage files and other items you Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage download to your phone. pictures and videos. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Downloads. Gallery. 2.
Page 68: Viewing Pictures
2. Touch an album, then touch a picture to – Print: Print the picture via Wi-Fi to a compatible view it. Samsung printer (not included). • “Pinch” the screen to zoom in or out, or double- – tap to zoom all the way in or out.
Page 69: Gmail
Gmail Setting a Picture as a Contact Photo Set a picture as a contact’s photo. The contact’s Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s photo will appear with notifications to calls or web-based email. messages from the contact. For more information, see “Gmail” on page 54. 1.
Page 70: Google
Google+ Local Google+ makes messaging and sharing with Google Places is now Google Local, to use your your friends a lot easier. Set up Circles of friends, location to help you find destinations, such as visit the Stream for updates from your Circles, restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, ATMs, and use Messenger, or use Instant Upload to gas stations, or you can enter a location.
Page 71: Messaging
Messaging Mobile ID Send and receive text and multimedia messages. Don’t waste time hunting around for all the best downloads. Mobile ID lets you customize your For more information, see “Text and Multimedia phone with a single click. “The Essentials” ID Messages”...
Page 72 Installing an ID Pack Switching ID Packs 1. From the Home screen, Touch Mobile Note: Your device must be activated, your battery Manage ID packs. should be fully charged, and you should be 2. Choose an option: in a network coverage area before you •...
Page 73: Music Hub
Music Hub • Volume: Touch to activate on-screen volume control, then touch and drag on the scale Music Hub is all the music you want in one to set volume, or press the Volume Key on the integrated mobile and web service. Upload your side of the phone to adjust playback volume.
Page 74: Adding A Song To A Playlist
Creating a Playlist Setting a Song as a Ringtone 1. From the Home screen, select Apps You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice Music Player Playlists. calls, for calls from an individual contact, or as an alarm tone. 2.
Page 75: My Account
My Account My Files Manage your Virgin Mobile account from your Find, view and manage files stored on an phone. You can: installed memory card. If the file is associated • with an application on your phone, you can Check your minutes launch the file in the application.
Page 76: Navigation
Navigation Play Books Use Google Navigation to search for locations, Google Books is now Google Play™ Books. and get turn-by-turn directions. Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you Note: You must enable location services to use can shop the world's largest selection of ebooks Navigation, and some features require and read them anywhere you like - on a tablet,...
Page 77: Play Movies & Tv
Play Movies & TV Play Store With Google Play™ Movies & TV, you can rent Android Market is now Google Play™ Store, thousands of different movies, to watch instantly, where all your favorite books, movies, apps, and or download for offline viewing later. games are all in one place that’s accessible from the Web and your Android device.
Page 78: S Voice
Use S Voice to speak commands to perform Browse, search, and find apps to download and operations on your phone, and to speak criteria install on your phone. Log in to your Samsung for searches and other operations. Just speak account to manage your downloads.
Page 79: Shopper
Shopper 3. Touch a video to play it. While playing a video, touch the screen to display or hide Use Google Shopper to make your purchases on-screen Forward, Pause, and Back easy. Compare prices online and nearby, read playback controls. product reviews, and browse popular products.
Page 80: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder VPN Client Record your voice or other sounds, and share Easily configure connections to a VPN (Virtual Recordings via bluetooth, Messaging, or Gmail. Private Network). From the Home screen, touch Apps From the Home screen, touch Apps Voice Recorder. VPN Client.
Page 81: Section 8: Connections
Section 8: Connections Wi-Fi Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi network.
Page 82 Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually Wi-Fi Direct Configure a connection to a Wi-Fi network by Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to entering the Wi-Fi network details. connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off from to set up the connection.
Page 83: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Configuring Bluetooth Settings Configure your phone’s Bluetooth settings. For Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, more information, see “Bluetooth settings” on see page 137. page 87. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless Note: Bluetooth profiles are specifications for communications technology for exchanging services supported by individual devices.
Page 84 Pairing with a Bluetooth Device 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange information between your phone and 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth the device. After pairing, your phone and the target device 3.
Page 85: Nearby Devices
Nearby devices Configuring File Sharing 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Share files with nearby devices using DLNA Settings More settings Nearby (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. Devices. To share with nearby devices, you must connect 2. Under Advanced, touch options to control to a Wi-Fi network.
Page 86: Vpn
NFC and Beaming You can use your phone’s VPN (Virtual Private Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share Network) feature to connect to VPNs. information between your device and another Configuring VPN Settings NFC device by beaming, typically by touching the devices together back-to-back.
Page 87: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer S Beam S Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Connect your device to a computer to transfer Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, data between your device and the computer. Use content to other S Beam devices, by holding the the USB cable that comes with your device, or devices close together.
Page 88 Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
Page 89: Section 9: Settings
Section 9: Settings Accessing Settings Wi-Fi From the Home screen Set up and manage your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks. Touch Apps Settings. For more information about using Wi-Fi, see “Wi- – or – Fi” on page 77. Touch Menu, then select Settings. Turning Wi-Fi On or Off From Notifications Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off.
Page 90 Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct Set up and manage wireless access points. Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps or hotspot, and without having to set up the Settings Wi-Fi.
Page 91: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth settings Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Use Bluetooth to transfer information between Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s your device and other Bluetooth devices. Turning Bluetooth On or Off visibility to other devices. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Note: Bluetooth must be turned On to access Settings.
Page 92: Data Usage
Data usage Setting a mobile data limit Set a mobile data limit, to have your phone Control your device’s connection to mobile data automatically disable the mobile data connection service, and monitor your data usage. Turning Mobile data On or Off when the limit is reached.
Page 93: More Wireless And Network Settings
More Wireless and network Viewing data usage by app or process Settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Airplane mode Settings Data usage. 2. Scroll down the page to see the processes When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s or apps using mobile data service.
Page 94 Mobile networks Set options for using Mobile Data service, if Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks subscribed to a data plan, or use Connections (VPNs). For more information about using VPNs, optimizer to manage connections to Wi-Fi see “VPN” on page 82. Adding a VPN networks.
Page 95 S Beam Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share S Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field information between your phone and another Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, NFC device by touching the devices together, content to other S Beam devices, by holding the typically back-to-back.
Page 96 Nearby devices • Not-allowed devices list: View and manage devices restricted from connecting to your Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital device. Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. • Download to: Choose a location to save To use devices for sharing, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Page 97: Sound
Set the system volume level, and set default browser using Wi-Fi technology. volume for call ringtones, notifications, and Using Kies via Wi-Fi requires the Samsung Kies media playback. application on your computer. For more information, see “Kies via Wi-Fi” on page 84.
Page 98: Device Vibration
Device ringtone Default notifications Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. Choose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Sound Device ringtone.
Page 99: Touch Sounds
Keytones Screen lock sound Keytones are sounds that play when you touch Screen lock sound plays when you lock or unlock keys on the Phone keypad. the screen. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Sound.
Page 100: Display
Display LED Indicator Wallpaper The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays when the phone is locked, to notify you Customize the background of the Home and Lock of status changes and events. Use LED indicator screens. settings to configure how the LED functions. 1.
Page 101: Font Style
Brightness Screen timeout Set the default screen brightness. Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps timeout (dim and lock). Settings Display Brightness. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2.
Page 102: Storage
Storage Touch key light duration Set the length of time the Menu, Home, and Manage the use of memory resources in your Back Keys remain lit after you touch them. phone’s Device memory, and on an optional 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps installed memory card (not included).
Page 103: Power Saving Mode
Power saving mode Battery Configure Power saving settings to conserve See what’s using battery power. battery power. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Battery. Settings Power saving mode. 2. View battery usage for applications and 2.
Page 104: Application Manager
Application manager Location services You can download and install applications from Location services control your device's use of the Google Play™ Store, or create applications GPS signals. Some apps may require one or using the Android SDK and install them on your more location services be turned On for full app phone.
Page 105: Lock Screen
Lock screen Use GPS satellites Enable or disable location service from GPS Choose settings for unlocking your phone. satellites. For more information about using the lock and 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps unlock features, see “Securing Your Phone” on Settings Location services.
Page 106: Lock Screen Options
• Pattern: When enabled, you draw a pattern, • Information ticker: Touch to control which you create, on the screen to unlock the display of a scrolling ticker on the lock screen. phone. Touch the option, then follow the prompts touch Information ticker to choose content to to create or change your screen unlock pattern.
Page 107: Security
Security Owner information Encryption Enter text to display on the Lock screen. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps As a security measure, you can encrypt the Settings Lock screen Owner contents of your phone or an installed memory information. card, and require a password each time you turn on the phone or access the memory card.
Page 108 Device administration Encrypt external SD card As a security measure, you can encrypt the View or disable device administrators. Some contents of an installed SD card, and require a applications, such as Corporate email, may password each time you access the card. require you allow access to your device by 1.
Page 109: Unknown Sources
Unknown sources Install from device storage When enabled, you can install applications from Install encrypted certificates from an installed sources other than Google Play memory card. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Note: You must have installed a memory card Settings Security.
Page 110: Language And Input
Google voice typing to Choose the default method for entering text. configure options: From the factory, the default method is Samsung • Choose input languages: Select languages for keyboard. If you install other text entry apps, you Google voice typing. Select Automatic to use the can set them as default here.
Page 111 Settings Language and input. Facebook posts. – 2. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default. Learn from Twitter: Log in to Twitter to allow Touch to configure options: your device to learn your style from Twitter.
Page 112 • Tutorial: View help for using predictive text. – Pop-up on keypress: When enabled, • Reset settings: Touch to reset Samsung characters display above keys as you enter text. keyboard settings to the defaults, except for My –...
Page 113 Voice search Text-to-speech output Configure options for searching by speaking Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of search words. text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, 1.
Page 114: Back Up And Reset
Back up and reset Pointer speed Customize the response of your screen swipes. Set options for backing up your information and 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps resetting your device. Back up my data Settings Language and input Pointer speed.. When enabled, app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and 2.
Page 115: Add Account
Factory data reset Use Factory data reset to return all settings to Set up and manage accounts, including the defaults, and remove all data from the Samsung, Google, Email, Facebook, and phone. Microsoft Exchange. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1.
Page 116: Accessory
Accessory Date and time Configure your phone’s behavior when it is By default, your phone receives date and time connected to optional accessories (not included). information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps to set date and time information manually using Settings...
Page 117: Accessibility
Accessibility Speak passwords When enabled, you can speak passwords for Your phone offers features to make using the log-ins. phone easier for those with certain physical 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services. Settings Accessibility.
Page 118: Accessibility Shortcut
Vision Accessibility shortcut Font size When enabled, a link to Accessibility settings displays on the Device options menu, which Set the font size for screen displays. appears when you press and hold the Power/ 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Lock Key.
Page 119: Mono Audio
Text-to-speech output Enhance web accessibility Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of When enabled, this service allows apps to install text, for example, the contents of text messages, scripts from Google that make their Web content and the Caller ID for incoming calls. more accessible.
Page 120: Developer Options
Mobility Desktop backup password Tap and hold delay Set a password for protecting full desktop backups. Set the length of time the phone considers a screen touch before interpreting a touch as 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps touch-and-hold. Settings Developer options.
Page 121 Debugging Drawing Configure options for debugging software. Configure options for drawing elements on the screen. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Developer options. Settings Developer options. 2. Configure options: 2. Configure options: •...
Page 122: Activate This Device
Monitoring Apps Configure options for monitoring app Set options for application behavior. performance. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Developer options. Settings Developer options. 2. Touch options to enable or disable: 2.
Page 123: System Update
• Update Profile: Update your device’s network • 4G settings: View your network’s 4G settings. profile. • Legal information: Display open source • Update Samsung Software: Update Samsung licenses, including Google info, and configure software on your device. ® license settings, including DivX.
Page 124: Section 10: Health And Safety Information
Section 10: Health and Safety Information published have failed to show an association This section outlines the safety precautions between exposure to radio frequency from a cell associated with using your phone. The terms phone and health problems. “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone.
Page 125 light, infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of usage for more than 5,000 people with brain electromagnetic radiation with relatively low tumors (glioma and meningioma) and a similar frequencies. number of healthy controls. While RF energy does not ionize particles, large Results of this study did NOT show that cell amounts can increase body temperatures and phones caused brain cancer.
Page 126 Cell Phone Industry Actions information about the COSMOS study can be found at Although the existing scientific data do not justify http://www.ukcosmos.org/index.html. FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio cell phone industry to take a number of steps, Frequency Fields in Childhood and including the following: Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS)
Page 127: Children And Cell Phones
Cell Phone Accessories that Claim to Shield about avoiding even potential risks, you can take the Head from RF Radiation a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure. Because there are no known risks from exposure • Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no phone;...
Page 128: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information
• Kingdom made such a recommendation in Health Protection Agency: December 2000. In this report, a group of http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Radiation/. independent experts noted that no evidence • US Food and Drug Administration: exists that using a cell phone causes brain http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ tumors or other ill effects.
Page 129 of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires accessory that contains no metal and that wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of positions the mobile device a minimum of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). 1.0 cm from the body. The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial Use of other accessories may not ensure margin of safety to give additional protection to...
Page 130: Fcc Part 15 Information To User
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. cautioned that changes or modifications not • Increase the separation between the equipment and expressly approved by Samsung could void your receiver. authority to operate the device. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit...
Page 131 Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting in the activity that your ability to concentrate on this device in an automobile: the act of driving becomes impaired. Samsung is Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this committed to promoting responsible driving and...
Page 132: Battery Use And Safety
+ and - them checked by your service provider or contact terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), Samsung, even if they appear to be working for example when you carry a spare battery in a properly.
Page 133: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
Samsung Mobile Products and Important! Use only Samsung-approved batteries, Recycling and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers which Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung are specifically designed for your phone. mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories.
Page 134: Ul Certified Travel Charger
Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will UL Certified Travel Charger provide Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to The Travel Charger for this phone has met http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/...
Page 135: Display / Touch-Screen
Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an significant impact. Do not use if screen is Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), broken or cracked as this could cause which obtains information from the cellular injury to you.
Page 136: Emergency Calls
Emergency Calls information may be shared with third-parties, including your wireless service provider, This mobile device, like any wireless mobile applications providers, Samsung, and other device, operates using radio signals, wireless third-parties providing services. and landline networks, as well as...
Page 137: Care And Maintenance
Shock or vibration Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile Liquids of any kind device. Rough handling can break internal Keep the mobile device dry.
Page 138 • Damage to hearing occurs when a person is Set the volume in a quiet environment and select exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of the lowest volume at which you can hear hearing loss increases as sound is played louder adequately.
Page 139: Operating Environment
• Do not listen at any volume that causes you National Institute for Occupational Safety discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, and Health (NIOSH) hear muffled speech, or experience any temporary 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 hearing difficulty after listening to your portable Patriots Plaza Building audio device, discontinue use and consult your Washington, DC 20201...
Page 140: Other Medical Devices
Other Medical Devices shielded against the RF signals from your wireless mobile device. Consult the If you use any other personal medical devices, manufacturer to discuss alternatives. consult the manufacturer of your device to Implantable Medical Devices determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Page 141: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
Users are reminded of the need to observe When individuals employing some assistive restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), implants) use wireless mobile devices, they may chemical plants, or where blasting operations detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
Page 142 T-Ratings: Mobile devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings. T-ratings refer to enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in telecoil mode.
Page 143: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions chargers. The use of any unauthorized about return or exchange policies, consult your accessories may be dangerous and void the service provider or phone retailer. mobile device warranty if said accessories cause Restricting Children's Access damage or a defect to the mobile device.
Page 144 • • When using a headset in dry environments, static While using your device, leave some lights on in the electricity can build up in the headset and cause a room and do not hold the screen too close to your small quick static electrical shock.
Page 145: Section 11: Warranty Information
SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage following specified period of time after that date: resulting from improper testing, operation,...
Page 146 Product is returned in accordance with the Product and the seller’s name and address. terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at SAMSUNG’s sole To obtain assistance on where to deliver the option, without charge. SAMSUNG may, at Product, please call SAMSUNG Customer Care at SAMSUNG’s sole option, use rebuilt,...
Page 147 STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW advertising, presentations or otherwise, on LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR this Limited Warranty. LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...
Page 148 Product box; (ii) on the Product information arbitrator fees, or $50.00 of such fees, screen, which can be found under “Settings;” whichever is less, and SAMSUNG shall pay the (iii) on a label on the back of the Product beneath remainder of such fees. Administrative, facility the battery, if the battery is removable;...
Page 149: End User License Agreement For Software
License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a To avoid unintended information leaks and other single entity) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. problems of this sort, it is recommended that the ("Samsung Electronics Co.") for software, owned device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care...
Page 150 Software provided to you, if any. Samsung computers at the same time. You may make one Electronics Co. and its affiliates may use this...
Page 151 To use Software identified as an Samsung Electronics Co. if you fail to comply upgrade, you must first be licensed for the with any of the terms and conditions of this Software identified by Samsung Electronics Co.
Page 152 DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER BY party or its products and services. You agree that SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OF WARRANTY Samsung Electronics Co. shall not be responsible REGARDING THE SOFTWARE, OR TO CREATE ANY or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or...
Page 153 DEVICE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN "AS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OR ANY ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY SHALL BE DEEMED EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Page 154 EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES pursuant to the terms and conditions herein. All EVEN IF SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. HAS BEEN Products are provided only with "restricted ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH rights"...
Page 155 Samsung Electronics Co. its (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH attorney fees, expert witness fees or costs SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.
Page 156 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...
Page 157: Index
Calls answering 31 Accounts call-waiting 32 adding a Google account 39 ending 32 Google 9 from Call log 31 Samsung 9 from Contacts 30 Airplane mode 89 from Favorites 31 Applications 26 in-call options 32 downloading new 73 logs 33...
Page 158 GPS & AGPS 131 Entering Text Groups Google voice typing 27 adding contacts 46 Samsung keyboard 28 creating 45 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals 120 sending a message 47 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Health and Safety Information 120...
Page 159 Music creating a playlist 70 Icons Music Player 69 Status Bar 21 setting a song as a ringtone 70 ID Packs My Account installing and switching 68 activating device 12 Internet 66 creating 12 My Files 71 Location settings My Profile 42 Location and Google search 101 sending 42 Standalong GPS services 101...
Page 160 70 Turning Your Phone On and Off 8 Samsung keyboard UL Certified Travel Charger 130 configuring 28 entering text 28 Video Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 129 options 61 Security Videos locking and unlocking 10 recording 61 Security settings...
Page 161 Wallpaper setting 65 Warranty Information 141 Widgets 24 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually 78 scanning and connecting 77 settings 85 turning on or off 77 Wi-Fi Direct connecting to devices 78 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 79 VPN 82 Wi-Fi 77 YouTube 76...

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