Page 1: User Manual
A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference. GH68_3XXXXA Printed in KoreaXX...
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers.
Page 4 INTEROPERABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™...
Page 5 Internet Address: http://www.samsung.com ©2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...
Page 6 Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc. © 2010 Swype, Inc. All rights reserved. ® ® , DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. ®...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ......4 Home Screen ......34 Customizing the Home Screen .
Page 8 Using the Google Voice Typing Feature ...73 Samsung Keyboard Settings ....73 Accessing Applications ..... 105 Entering Text Using Swype .
Page 9 Battery Use and Safety ..... . 196 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..198 UL Certified Travel Charger .
Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section allows you to quickly start using the Samsung Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, GALAXY S III phone by installing an optional microSD card, and may vary from your phone, depending on the...
Page 11: Text Conventions
Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This manual provides condensed information about how to This special text is intended to point out important use your phone. To make this possible, the following text information, to share quick methods for activating features, conventions are used to represent often-used steps: to define terms, and more.
Page 12: Setting Up Your Phone
Setting Up Your Phone Before using your phone, install the SIM card, the microSD™ card, and the battery into their respective internal slots and compartments. Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, press and hold down the Power key until the Device options pop-up displays, and then touch Power off.
Page 13: Installing A Memory Card
Installing a Memory Card Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the This phone lets you install an optional microSD (SD) or memory card with the phone’s contacts. microSDHC memory card to expand available memory to store images, videos, music, applications, and data. Caution! Applications, personal settings, and other stored 1.
Page 14: Replacing The Battery Cover
Replacing the Battery Cover Removing a Memory Card Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2), Important! Unmount the memory card before removing it from ensuring that the cover snaps into place at the corners. the phone to prevent damage to information stored on the memory card.
Page 15: Battery Indicator
Ensure that the connectors align. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to 3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Page 16 Use only approved batteries and 2. Lift the battery up using the slot provided (1). chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using the phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Page 17: Turning The Phone On
1. Insert the USB cable into the phone’s Charger/ 3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power Accessory jack. outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge. Note: This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect orientation for connecting the USB Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch...
Page 18: Unlocking The Phone
Unlocking the Phone 1. If needed, press Home to wake the screen. 2. If there are no Notification alerts on the phone, swipe the screen to unlock it. The Home screen displays. Note: If you purchased your phone online, the first time you power your phone on and unlock the screen, the Activation Wizard Welcome screen displays.
Page 19: Turning The Phone Off
Turning the Phone Off Setting Up Your Phone 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock for two When you first turn on the phone, you are asked to set up a seconds until the Device options screen displays. few things. To do that, the following screens display. Touch Skip >...
Page 20: Samsung Account
Touch Scan to make sure you have an accurate list of Samsung account. Wi-Fi networks. 2. If you do not have a Samsung account, touch Create Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the new account and follow the on-screen instructions to password, and touch Connect.
Page 21 Got Google? Respond to the “Do you have a Google Account?” as follows: 1. Touch Yes if you already have a Google Account. The To use all of the Android features of your phone, you need to Sign in screen displays. ™...
Page 22: Backup And Restore
Backup and Restore Resetting Your Google Account Password A Google Account password is required for Google You can use your Google Account to back up your apps, applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account settings, and other data. password, follow these instructions to reset it: (This screen displays only when you are signed in to your 1.
Page 23: Displaying Your Phone Number
Voicemail Setup Complete Congratulations! Your phone is set up and ready to use. All unanswered calls to the phone are sent to voicemail, even Touch Finish. if the phone is turned off. Set up your voicemail and personal Displaying Your Phone Number greeting as soon as you activate the phone.
Page 24: Roaming
Roaming Securing Your Phone When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, By default, the phone locks automatically when the screen your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible times out, or you can lock the phone manually. You can digital networks.
Page 25: Tty Mode
TTY Mode Unlocking the Phone For information on unlocking your phone, see “Unlocking the This phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a Phone” on page 12. TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern this phone with a TTY device, enable TTY Mode.
Page 26: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Features • Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For more information, please visit: www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport • 4.8-inch 1280x720 Super AMOLED HD touch screen • Messaging Services • CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A /LTE Wireless Technology – Text Messaging • 1.5 gigahertz dual-core processor –...
Page 27: Front View
Front View 1. Earpiece: Use during calls to listen to callers. 2. LED Indicator: Flashes or glows to alert you to alert notifications or phone status. 3. Menu Key: Touch to display options for the current screen. 4. Home Key: Press to display the Home screen or, if the phone is locked, the Lock screen.
Page 28: Side Views
Side Views 1. Volume Key: From the Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. 2. USB Power/Accessory Port: Connect a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files.
Page 29: Back View
Back View 1. Noise Cancelation Microphone: Captures background noise that the phone uses to produce a quiet background during calls and video chats. 2. Camera Flash: Use when taking photos. 3. 8 Megapixel Camera Lens: Use when taking photos or recording videos.
Page 30: Navigation
Navigation Command Keys Menu Key Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. Touch Menu to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature. Warning! A touch screen responds best to a light touch from Home Key the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus.
Page 31: Motions
Motions Pinch Finger Motions Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the screen. For example: Touch • Pinch outward to zoom in on pictures or screens. Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Pinch inward to zoom out on pictures or screens. •...
Page 32: Using Multi Window
Hand Motions • 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. Use your hand to swipe across the screen, or cover the screen.
Page 33 Showing the Multi window tab: Tip: You can use Multi window with your phone either upright 1. If the Multi window tab is not showing on or rotated onto its side. You can also rotate your phone the current screen, touch and hold with Multi window already running two applications.
Page 34 Using Multi window to run multiple apps on the same To swap the locations of the App #1 screen applications: 1. With the two Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a current on-screen app. applications shown in a split screen, touch the Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can...
Page 35 Moving the Multi Window Tab and Tray To seperate the current applications: 1. With the two applications running in the Multi window You can move the Multi window tab along any edge of the screen, touch the Border bar to show the on-screen screen (top, bottom, left, or right).
Page 36 To relocate the Multi window tray: 1. Enable the Multi window feature. (See “Enabling Multi Window” on page 27.) 2. Touch the tab to display the apps tray (containing the scrollable apps). Note: Notice that when the apps are visible, the tab turns a dark grey.
Page 37 Customizing the Multi Window tray 5. When you are finished, touch Done. You can customize the contents of the Multi window tray by To add a Multi window app: rearranging, removing, or adding apps. 1. Enable the Multi window feature. (See “Enabling Multi To rearrange the Multi window apps: Window”...
Page 38: Notifications
Notifications The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to reveal the Notifications screen that provides more detailed information about the current on-screen notification icons. Opening the Notifications Screen 1.
Page 39: Quick Settings Menu
Quick Settings Menu • Power saving: Enable or disable Power saving mode. (For more information, refer to “Power saving mode” on page 160.) Use the Quick Settings buttons at the top of Notifications to • Multi window: Enable or disable the Multi Window feature that control popular settings.
Page 40: Home Screen
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 35.) 2. Home Screen: The starting point for using your phone. Place shortcut icons, widgets, and other items to customize your phone to your needs.
Page 41: Status Bar Icons
Status Bar Icons GPS Location Active: One or more GPS location The Status bar shows network and battery status and other services are currently active. (See “Location details. Services” on page 178.) Missing SIM: No LTE SIM is installed. Airplane Mode Active: All wireless communications are disabled.
Page 42: Extended Home Screen
Mute: Voice or playback volume is muted. Wi-Fi Action Needed: Action is needed to connect to Wi-Fi network. (For more information about configuring Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi Settings” on Vibrate: All sounds are silenced, and Vibrate is page 142.) active. (See “Vibrations: Choose or create a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled.”...
Page 43: Customizing The Home Screen
Customizing the Home Screen Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels. You can Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. customize the Home screen to include up to the seven • Add Apps and Widgets: For more information, see “Adding an default panels and set one panel as Home.
Page 44: Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts Widgets Primary shortcuts display at the bottom of the display. You Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place can edit the Primary shortcuts, except for Apps. on the Home screen for quick, direct access. Editing the Primary Shortcuts Adding Widgets to the Home Screen 1.
Page 45: Shortcuts
Shortcuts Move and Delete Items Touch and hold the item you want to move or delete Use Application shortcuts to launch applications from the and drag it to another location or to the Trash Can icon Home screen. Your phone comes with application shortcuts already placed on the Home screen, and you can add your at the bottom of the screen.
Page 46: Wallpaper
Wallpaper Apps Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Apps holds all applications installed on your phone. screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images or Applications that you download and install from the select a picture that you have taken with the Camera or Google Play Store or from the web are also added to Apps.
Page 47 Customizing the Apps Screens – Drag it to to launch Application manager to view information Choosing a View about the application. (For more information, refer to “Application Manager” on page 181.) By default, application icons display in Grid view. You can –...
Page 48: Section 3: Memory Card
Section 3: Memory Card Unmounting the Memory Card ™ ™ Your phone lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the between SD-compatible devices.
Page 49: Sd Card Available Memory Status
SD Card Available Memory Status Formatting a Memory Card To view the memory allocation for the external SD card: Use the Erase SD card setting to remove all content from an installed memory card. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings 1.
Page 50: Section 4: Accounts And Contacts
Your phone provides the ability to synchronize information, settings. from a variety of accounts, including Email, Facebook, Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the For information about setting up other, email accounts, see account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, “Creating Additional Email Accounts”...
Page 51 Controlling Synchronization • Sync Google Photos You can choose to have your phone automatically • Sync Google Play Books synchronize with your accounts, or manually synchronize • Sync Google Play Magazines each account when you want to check messages. • Sync Google Play Movies & TV You may also choose to limit automatic or background •...
Page 52: Managing Accounts
Google Account Privacy Settings Tip: You can also control automatic synchronization using the Personalize the Privacy settings for Google Accounts: Sync toggle in the Quick Settings menu on the 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch Notifications screen. (For more information, refer to Settings Accounts.
Page 53: Contacts
Note: The first time you add a contact to your Contacts with your Google account, your Samsung account, your PC, list, a pop-up displays: email accounts (including Exchange Server accounts), and •...
Page 54 – Add new account: Allows you to define an account in which • To add an address, touch to save your contacts. The Add new account screen 7. Touch Groups to assign the contact to a group. For more displays. (For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your information about Groups, see “Groups”...
Page 55: Updating Contacts
Updating Contacts Creating Contacts from Recent Calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new Make changes to update an existing contact. contact, or update an existing contact. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. For more information, refer to “Creating or Updating Contacts 2.
Page 56: Contacts Settings
Contacts Settings Updating Contacts from Recent Calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. contact, or update an existing contact. 2. Touch Menu Settings. For more information, refer to “Creating or Updating Contacts 3.
Page 57 Other Contacts Options • Add shortcut to Home: Add shortcut to this contact to Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. My Local Profile 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch Menu to select from these options: My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME •...
Page 58: Linking Contacts
Linking Contacts 5. To link another contact, touch the Connection field. The Linked contact screen displays. Your phone can synchronize with multiple accounts, including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social Touch Link another contact. A list of available contacts networking sites like Facebook.
Page 59 Exporting and Importing Contacts Sending Namecards You can export your contact list to an installed memory card, You can send a contact entry as a namecard using a or import a list of contacts (previously exported) from a Bluetooth connection to another device, or as an attachment memory card.
Page 60 Favorites Groups Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites. Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and members.
Page 61 Editing a Group Adding Contacts to a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Groups. Groups. 2. Touch a Group to display it. 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch 3.
Page 62: Speed Dials
Sending a Message to Group Members Note: Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail, and cannot be Create a new text or email message, addressed to the assigned. group’s members. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Assigning Speed Dials Groups.
Page 63: Section 5: Calling
Section 5: Calling Making Calls Making Calls Using the Phone Keypad 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone then touch There are multiple ways to make calls: Keypad tab. • Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the phone number 2.
Page 64: Making Calls From Contacts
More Dialing Options Making Calls from Contacts After entering a number, you can access additional calling A contact is an entry that you have created to store the options. name, numbers, and other information for people or groups of interest. From the Keypad screen, touch Menu for additional options:...
Page 65 3. The first time you access S Voice, follow the prompts to 3. Find the contact and touch it to open the Contact entry. confirm the Samsung Disclaimer and Terms of service. 4. Swipe your finger from left to right across the contact 4.
Page 66: Multi-Party Calling
Multi-Party Calling Answering Calls Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple You can answer incoming calls when the phone is locked or callers, such as for a conference call. unlocked. 1. Establish the first call, by answering an incoming call Touch and drag the Answer icon to the right.
Page 67: Options During A Call
Answering Call-Waiting Calls Options During a Call When you receive a call during another call: Touch and drag the Answer icon to the right to answer the incoming call. The original call is placed on hold, and remains on hold until you end the second Personalize call, or swap calls back to the original call.
Page 68: Ending A Call
Recent Calls • Noise reduction on / Noise reduction off: Enable or disable noise reduction to improve call audio quality in noisy When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record of the call is environments. saved in Recent calls. Accessing Recent Calls •...
Page 69: Managing Recent Calls
Sending Messages Using Recent Calls Managing Recent Calls Deleting Records 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent to display recent calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent to display recent calls. 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across any call to send a message.
Page 70: Call Settings
Call Settings Viewing Call Durations View the length of the Last call, all Dialed calls, all Received Configure settings for calling with the phone. calls, or All calls. To access Call settings, from the Home screen, touch 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Phone Menu...
Page 71: Set Up Call Rejection Messages
Set up call rejection messages Answering/ending calls Create and manage text messages to send to callers when Manage settings for answering and ending calls. you select Reject call with message in the Incoming call From the Call settings screen, touch Answering/ending screen.
Page 72: Call Alerts
Call alerts Call accessories Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. Configure headset options for calls. From the Call settings screen, touch Call alerts. The From the Call settings screen, touch Call accessories. following options are available: The following options are available: •...
Page 73: Personalize Call Sound
Ringtone and sound settings Personalize call sound Ringtones and keypad tones This option personalizes the sounds you hear during a call whether or not you are using a headset. Select incoming call ringtone and vibration, and enable or From the Call settings screen, touch Personalize call disable call vibration and keypad tones.
Page 74: Other Call Settings
Other call settings Increase volume in pocket When enabled, the phone uses the proximity sensor to detect From the Call settings screen, under Other call settings, when the phone is in a pocket or other close-fitting location and configure the following options: such as a purse or bag, and increases the volume for •...
Page 75: Section 6: Entering Text
Text Input Methods There are three text input methods available: Shift • Delete Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s on-screen QWERTY keyboard is used in both portrait and landscape orientation. • Google voice typing: Enter text by speaking. Space Bar...
Page 76: Using Abc Mode
Changing the Text Input Mode Keyboard Using ABC Mode 1. If desired, rotate the phone counterclockwise to a There are two main keyboard layout keys that will change the on-screen keys in the QWERTY keyboard. Landscape orientation. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. 2.
Page 77: Predictive Text
Settings Language and input. screen displays: 2. Touch the icon next to Samsung keyboard. 3. Touch the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Predictive text field, to 4. In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing a word.
Page 78: Entering Text Using Handwriting
2. Use your finger tip to write out each character. You can print or use cursive. 3. You can write out the entire message using the Handwriting feature or touch to switch back to Note: You can also use Predictive Text mode in the portrait Samsung keyboard mode. orientation.
Page 79: Using The Google Voice Typing Feature
1. From the keyboard, touch the top of the screen and Samsung Keyboard Settings drag it down to display your notification panel. For information on how you can configure the Samsung 2. Touch Choose input method. keyboard settings, see “Keyboards and Input Methods” on 3.
Page 80: Entering Text Using Swype
Entering Text Using Swype Enabling and Configuring Swype The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so Swype is a text input method that allows you to enter a word you must changed the text input method to use Swype.
Page 81: Section 7: Messaging
Section 7: Messaging Text and Multimedia Messaging This section explains how to send and receive messages, and other features associated with messaging. This phone can send and receive text and multimedia Types of Messages messages. Creating and Sending Messages This phone supports these types of messages: •...
Page 82 – 3. If adding a recipient from either Contacts, Groups, Add slide / Remove slide: Add or remove a slide. Slides hold Favorites, or Recent, touch the contact(s) (a check pictures or other media (adding a slide converts the message mark indicates selection), and touch Done.
Page 83: Managing Messages
Managing Messages • Locked messages: Displays list of messages that are locked to prevent deletion. Messages that you send and receive to the same contact, number, or address are grouped together as a • Scheduled messages: Displays list of messages scheduled for “conversation.”...
Page 84 • Text templates: Text templates are phrases that you can add • MMS alert: When enabled, plays an alert tone when message to your messages. Use a pre-loaded text template, or create mode changes from text (SMS) to multimedia (MMS). your own.
Page 85 Emergency message settings: Signature settings: • Emergency Alerts: This device is designed to receive Wireless • Add signature: When enabled, adds a signature to outgoing Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service messages. (CMAS), including Presidential Alerts, Imminent Alerts (Severe •...
Page 86: Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts Email This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts Send and receive email using popular email services. Creating an Email Account from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted and alert 1. From the Home screen, touch Email.
Page 87 Creating a Microsoft Exchange Email Account 8. At the Account options screen, select any of the options you want to change or enable/disable. Use the following procedure to configure your phone to synchronize with a Microsoft Exchange email account. 9. Touch Next. 1.
Page 88: Composing And Sending Email
Creating Additional Email Accounts 3. Touch the Email account Inbox you want to access. To create additional email accounts after setting up your first Tip: You can also select Combined inbox to list email account, follow these steps: messages from all of your accounts. 1.
Page 89: Gmail
Gmail Managing Emails Refreshing Your Email Account Send and receive emails using Gmail, Google’s web-based Refresh your account to update the phone from the servers. email. 1. From the Home screen, touch Email. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. Setting Up Your Gmail Account 2.
Page 90: Hangouts
Refreshing Your Gmail Account Hangouts Refresh your account to update messages on the phone. Hangouts is a free Windows- and web-based application for 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. 2.
Page 91: Google
Google+ Voice Recorder Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to lot easier. Set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get one minute long and then immediately share it using updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging AllShare Play, Messaging, Gmail, or Bluetooth.
Page 92 – 7. Touch and hold a voice recording for these options: LImit for mutimedia messages: Select On or Off. Selecting • Share via: Share your recording using Bluetooth, Drive, Email, On limits the message size so the recording size attaches to an Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.
Page 93: Section 8: Multimedia
Section 8: Multimedia Music Music controls The Music application can play music files. The Music app Volume Group Play supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, and WMA. Launch Music to navigate through your music library, play songs, and create playlists (music files bigger than 300 KB display).
Page 94 Music options and settings Touch and hold to fast-forward the song. Touch to go to next song. To access additional options, follow these steps: 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Group Play: Share playback of a song with other, Music.
Page 95 Music file options – Play speed: Set the play speed anywhere between 0.5X and 2.0X using the slider. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps – Music auto off: Activate to turn off music automatically after a Music. set interval. 2.
Page 96: Using Playlists
Using Playlists Adding Music to a Playlist To add files to the playlist: Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media that can then be grouped into a list for later playback. These 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Playlists are created using either the handset’s Music Player Music.
Page 97: Setting A Song As A Ringtone
Setting a Song as a Ringtone Editing a Playlist Name Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice calls, for calls can also rename the playlist. from an individual contact, or as an alarm tone. To edit a playlist: 1.
Page 98: Video
Video Full-screen view. Displays the video on the entire screen. This view may cause image The Video application identifies and plays video files (3GP or distortion. MP4) stored on the phone or on an optional microSD Memory card. Original size view: The video plays in its original size.
Page 99: Camera
Note: The screen view icons ( , and ) are Important! Do not take photos of people without their a four-way toggle. The displayed icon indicates the permission. mode used after you touch the icon. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
Page 100 4. After taking a picture, touch Image Viewer to view the 5. Touch Menu to access added options: Favorite, picture. While viewing the picture, use these options: Slideshow, Photo frame, Photo note, Copy to clipboard, Print, Rename, Buddy photo share, Rotate left, Rotate Change player: displays this picture on other, right, Crop, Get directions, Set as (Contact photo, Home available Digital Living Network Alliance...
Page 101 • • Face detection: Touch the Camera button to Low light: Adjust the exposure to take better focus on and take a picture of the subject’s photos in low light conditions. face. Color effects: Choose color theme for the • Panorama: Take a landscape photo by photo: No effect, Cold vintage, Warm vintage, taking an initial photo and then adding...
Page 102 • • Scene mode: Choose a mode to match Anti-Shake: Minimize the effect of camera conditions. movement. • • Exposure value: Adjust the picture Contextual filename: Set the video file name brightness level by moving the slider. to a name describing the video content or location (e.g., South Padre Beach).
Page 103: Camcorder
Camcorder Capturing Video 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Use the phone’s built-in Camcorder to record video. Camera Mode. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot Camera Mode. by aiming the lens at the subject. •...
Page 104: Camcorder Options
Camcorder Options 7. While viewing the video, use these options: Configure the camcorder. Pinch the screen to zoom in or out. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Play to review the video. Camera Mode. Favorite to mark this video as a Favorite. 2.
Page 105 • Settings Anti-Shake: Minimize the effect of camcorder movement. • Edit shortcuts: Select which function • shortcuts display in the function menu. Contextual filename: Allows you to set the video file name to a name describing the • GPS tag: Add GPS location information to video content or location (i.e., South Padre video details.
Page 106: Gallery
Gallery Viewing Pictures 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps The Gallery is where you view photos and videos. For photos, Gallery. you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a 2.
Page 107: Viewing Videos
A matrix or list of available videos • Copy to clipboard: Create a copy, to paste into other apps. displays. • Print: Print the picture using Wi-Fi to a compatible Samsung 2. To play a video, touch its thumbnail or list entry. printer.
Page 108: Google Play Books
Google Play Books • Via Bluetooth: Send a copy of this video to another Bluetooth- capable device. Google Books is now Google Play Books. With Google Play • Video auto off: When enabled, ends the Video app when Books, you can shop the world's largest selection of ebooks playback of this video ends.
Page 109: Google Play Magazines
Google Play Magazines Google Play Movies & TV Google Play Magazines is a subscription service where you With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent or purchase can shop a wide selection of titles, from cooking to thousands of movies and TV shows. You can watch instantly technology, travel, fashion, sports, photography, and more.
Page 110: Google Play Music
Google Play Music YouTube With Google Play Music, you can play music that you have Access your YouTube ™ account, and view and upload added to your music file. While offline, you can listen to your YouTube videos from the phone. music.
Page 111: Section 9: Applications And Widgets
Section 9: Applications and Widgets Accessing Applications This section contains a description of each application and widget that is available in the Apps and Widget menus, the 1. Press Home, touch Apps, then touch the function, and how to navigate through that particular Apps tab.
Page 112: Creating Application Folders
Creating Application Folders Moving Application icons With the Apps screen in Customizable grid view, you can You can create application folders to hold similar applications arrange the application icons to suit yourself. if you wish. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Edit.
Page 113: Applications List
Applications List • Week: Display the current week. Touch a week at the bottom of Calculator the screen to display another week. • Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Touch day at the bottom Use the phone’s Calculator to perform arithmetical of the screen to display another day.
Page 114 Customizing the Calendar 6. Touch Menu for these options: • Go to: Display a specific date. 1. From the Apps screen, touch Calendar. • Delete: Delete an event. 2. Touch Menu, then touch Settings to configure these settings: • Search: Search for calendar events. •...
Page 115: Sending Events
Creating an Event or Task • Event notification: – 1. From the Apps screen, touch Calendar. Set alerts & notifications: Choose Alert to receive alerts, Status bar notification to display notifications in the Status bar, or 2. Touch Add event / Add Task, fill in and select the Off for no notifications or alerts.
Page 116 Camera Clock From the Apps screen, touch Clock. Use the phone’s built-in Camera to take pictures and record video. The Clock application includes these features: From the Home screen, touch Camera. • Alarm clock: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat. –...
Page 117 Downloads Email View and manage files and other items you download to the Send and receive email using popular email services. (For phone. more information, see “Email” on page 80.) 1. From the Apps screen, touch Downloads. From the Home screen, touch Email.
Page 118: Game Hub
1. From the Home screen, touch the Google Widget. Provides a premium one-stop service center that let’s you – or – play, connect, and share games on compatible Samsung From the Apps screen, touch Google. Android devices. 2. Enter search criteria. Search results display 1.
Page 119: Google Settings
Google Settings Group Play As Google has become more intertwined with other Using Group Play, you can share documents or photos you applications, this menu provides a quick and ready access are viewing, or music you are listening to, with other Digital point to configure preferences for Google+, Maps &...
Page 120 Help Internet Use Help to read or view brief instructions or videos on how This phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which to use the features and settings available with the phone. allows you to access the internet. 1.
Page 121 • Brightness: Allows you to adjust the brightness of the display. services. (For more information, see “Location Services” • Downloads: Displays the download history. on page 178.) • Print: Lets you print the screen or web page on a Samsung From the Apps menu, touch Maps. printer using Wi-Fi Direct.
Page 122 Messaging My Files Messaging lets you exchange text and multimedia messages Find, view and manage files stored on an installed memory with compatible device users. card. If the file is associated with an application on the phone, you can launch the file in the application. (For more information, refer to “Messaging”...
Page 123: Play Games
Phone Play Games The Phone application allows you to access the dialer Play Games allows you to discover new games and to unify keypad, call logs, and favorites. your gaming activities. For more information, refer to “Calling” on page 57. Note: Play Games requires that you have or create a Google+ From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 124: Play Store
Play Movies & TV Play Store With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent or purchase Discover the Google Play Store, where all your favorite thousands of movies and TV shows. You can watch instantly books, movies, apps, and games are all in one place that’s or download your movie or TV show for offline viewing at a accessible from the Web and your Android device.
Page 125 Samsung Galaxy S III Add a new memo. Pen. You can change back and forth in a memo to add Change the view mode.
Page 126 • Set as: Set a memo as a contact icon, Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or Home and lock screens. Show the secondary toolbar. • Print: Print the screen or web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. Add an additional page to the memo.
Page 127: Samsung Apps
– or – From the Home screen, press Home twice in With Samsung Apps, you can easily download an abundance quick succession. of applications to your device. These include games, news, 2. Read the Samsung Disclaimer then touch Confirm to reference, social networking, navigation, and more.
Page 128: Samsung Link
Samsung Link Group Play A subset feature of Samsung Link, this This application wirelessly synchronizes your device with allows you to mirror photos and your TV, streams content and even keeps tabs on who calls multimedia presentations with other or sends text messages with real-time, on-screen members of your current Wi-Fi monitoring.
Page 129 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung • Registered storage: allows you to receive and playback media account. stored externally (server, laptop, and so on) directly on your device by allowing you to add a Web storage service for 2.
Page 130: Setting Up Web Storage
Touch Settings Registered storage • Password lock: allows you to restrict access to Samsung Link Add storage. by requiring a user enter the currently active and associated 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to register or log into Samsung account password.
Page 131 Samsung Link Controller enabled appears in the Notification area at the top of the device to Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before indicate you are using your device as the media you can use this feature.
Page 132: Accessing Widgets
Voice Recorder Accessing Widgets Record your voice or other sounds, and share recordings 1. Press Home, then sweep your finger right or using Bluetooth, Messaging, or Gmail. left to scroll to a particular Home screen panel. For more information, refer to “Voice Recorder” on page 85. 2.
Page 133: Section 10: Connections
Section 10: Connections Turning Wi-Fi On This section describes the various connections the phone can make, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, accessing the Internet 1. From the top of the Home screen, swipe your finger with your Browser, and Connecting your PC. downward to display the Notifications screen.
Page 134: Bluetooth
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually Bluetooth 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 206. Connections Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi options screen displays. (For more information, refer to “Accessing Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications Settings”...
Page 135: Turning Bluetooth On Or Off
Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1. Activate the target device’s discoverable mode. 1. From the Home screen, sweep your finger from the top 2. Turn on Bluetooth from the phone (see “Turning of the screen downward to display Notifications. Bluetooth On or Off” on page 129). A list of detected devices displays.
Page 136: Internet
Connecting with a Bluetooth Device Internet 1. Turn Bluetooth ON. (See “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” This phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which on page 129.) allows you to access the internet. 2. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings From the Home screen, select...
Page 137 Touching and Dragging 2. As you enter characters, potential matches display. • Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages and Continue entering characters, or touch a match to to reposition pages within the screen. complete the URL, then touch Go to load the page. Entering Text in a Field Copying Text •...
Page 138: Using Bookmarks
Using Bookmarks Going Incognito The Incognito feature lets you view Internet sites without While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later. Creating a bookmark leaving records in your browser history or search history, and without traces (such as cookies) stored on your device. 1.
Page 139: Mobile Hotspot
Configuring Mobile Hotspot Settings Deleting Bookmarks 1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the Configure the phone’s Mobile Hotspot settings, including the bookmark you want to delete. phone’s name and password, and set the visibility of the phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot. 2.
Page 140: Wi-Fi Direct
Connecting a Device Using Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to the phone’s Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly Mobile Hotspot. through Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection.
Page 141: Beaming
Beaming 4. On your phone, touch Wi-Fi Direct (below the list of networks) to scan for the other device(s). 5. In the Available devices list, touch a device to connect NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when with it, or touch Multi-connect to connect to multiple you touch your device with another compatible device.
Page 142 S Beam Using Android Beam 1. Turn Android Beam On. (See “Turning Android Beam On When S Beam is turned ON, you can beam files to another or Off” .) NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam images and videos from your gallery, music 2.
Page 143: Tethering
Tethering Using S Beam 1. Turn S Beam ON. (See “Turning S Beam On or Off” .) Use Tethering to share the phone’s internet connection with a 2. Launch Camera, Music Player, or Gallery computer connected to your device using the USB data/ (See “Applications and Widgets”...
Page 144: Pc Connections
Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies air 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on...
Page 145: Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring Nearby Devices Screen Mirroring lets the phone share the contents of its Share files with nearby Digital Living Network Alliance display with other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) (DLNA) certified devices over Wi-Fi. For more information, certified devices, such as Smart televisions. refer to “Nearby Devices”...
Page 146: Section 11: Settings
Accounts: the top of the screen: This tab provides both the ability to create and modify your accounts (such as: Samsung account, Connections: Email, Google account, and so on) and access This tab provides access to the settings related to Backup and reset features.
Page 147: Connections
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Note: The settings for your device are described below in the Turn the phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi-Fi order that they appear within the Settings menu. Options service ON, the phone automatically searches for nearby under the Connections tab are listed first, followed by available Wi-Fi networks.
Page 148 Wi-Fi Settings Advanced Wi-Fi Settings 1. From the Connections menu, touch Wi-Fi Configure and manage connections to Wi-Fi access points. Menu Advanced. 1. From the Connections menu, touch Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi screen appears. 2. Configure settings: • Wi-Fi notifications: When enabled, the phone notifies you of 2.
Page 149 Wi-Fi Direct • Install certificates: Installs optional security certificates from an installed microSD card. (For more information, refer to Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly “Installing a Memory Card” on page 7.) through Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and •...
Page 150: Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth • Human Interface Devices: HID v1.0 profile supports certain interface devices. This phone supports Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth Profiles • Personal Area Networking: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of data with other devices. Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported • by individual devices.
Page 151: Data Usage
Data Usage Bluetooth Settings Pair and connect with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Control your device’s connection to your Wireless Provider’s Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to data service, and monitor your data usage. Turning Mobile Data On or Off other devices.
Page 152: More Networks
More networks • Auto sync data: When enabled, lets your accounts synchronize automatically. (When disabled, reduces mobile From the Connections menu, touch More networks. The data usage and conserves battery power, but you must More networks menu displays. Airplane Mode manually sync your accounts.) •...
Page 153 Mobile Networks Tethering and portable hotspot Set options for network selection, data service, and roaming Mobile Hotspot behavior. Turning ON Mobile Hotspot turns your phone into an Wi-Fi 1. From the More networks menu, touch Mobile networks. Internet access point (hotspot) and allows up to 10 other The Mobile networks menu displays.
Page 154 Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off 3. Touch Configure to access the following options: 1. From the More networks menu, touch Tethering. The • Network SSID: View and change the name of your Mobile Hotspot. Tethering menu displays. • Hide my device: When enabled, your Mobile Hotspot is not 2.
Page 155 Allowed Devices Tethering Restrict what devices can connect to your Mobile Wi-Fi Use Tethering to share the phone’s internet connection with a Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices computer that connects to your device using a USB cable, or to the list, they can connect to your device using your by Bluetooth.
Page 156 Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when 1. From the More networks menu, touch VPN. you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for applications such as Android Beam and S Beam. Depending on your device’s Lock screen setting, the From the Connections menu, touch the NFC slider VPN screen appears.
Page 157: Android Beam
S Beam Android Beam When Android Beam is ON, you can beam application content S Beam uses the phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) to to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct together.
Page 158 Nearby Devices 3. Under Advanced, touch options to control how content is shared from your device: Share files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital Living • Shared contents: Choose the type of content to share, from Network Alliance) over Wi-Fi. Videos, Photos, or Music.
Page 159: My Device
My device Screen Mirroring Screen Mirroring lets the phone share the contents of its From the Settings screen, touch My device. My device My device display with other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) The My device menu displays. certified devices, such as Smart televisions or HDTVs Lock Screen connected to an optional AllShare Cast dongle.
Page 160 – Face and voice: When enabled, you unlock the phone by Lock screen widgets allows you to lock the widgets that are displayed on your home screens. looking at the screen and speaking. This option offers low Shortcuts: When enabled, application shortcuts appear on the security, because someone who looks and/or sounds similar to lock screen.
Page 161 Display Presence check When enabled, requires that you blink when using the Face unlock feature. This will increase the security of From the My device menu, touch Display. the feature. The following options display: Lock automatically lets you set a time-out for the screen to lock automatically.
Page 162 – – Auto rotate screen: When enabled, automatically switches Show battery percentage: When enabled, the battery charge the display orientation when you rotate the phone. percentage appears next to the battery charge icon at the top of the display. – Screen timeout: Adjust the delay time before the screen –...
Page 163 Sound – Default notification sound: Choose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for new messages and event From the My device menu, touch Sound. reminders. The following options display: • Volume: Set the system volume level, and set default volume Tip: You can set songs as notification ringtones.
Page 164: Home Screen Mode
3. Touch Apply to confirm. Call – Key-tap sound: When enabled, a tone sounds when you touch keys on the Samsung keypad. For information about Call settings, see “Call Settings” on – Key-tap vibration: When enabled, your device vibrates when page 64.
Page 165: Blocking Mode
Blocking mode • Set time: – Always: When enabled, Blocking mode stays active until you When enabled, Blocking mode lets you select which notifications you receive. turn it off. 1. From the My device menu, touch the Blocking mode – From: With Always disabled, select the time when Blocking slide to turn this feature ON.
Page 166: Power Saving Mode
Hands-free mode Power saving mode Hands-free mode allows you to select whether your phone Configure Power saving settings to conserve battery power. announces in plain language incoming calls and messages, 1. From the Settings screen, under Device, touch Power alarm information, and/or schedule alarm information from saving mode.
Page 167 Accessory Accessibility This menu allows you to select the Audio output mode when Accessibility services are special features to make using the using a car or desk dock. device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services. 1.
Page 168 – • Services: Accessibility shortcut: When set to ON, allows you to – quickly enable accessibility features in 2 quick steps. Follow the TalkBack: When set to ON, the TalkBack feature speaks on-screen instructions. feedback to help blind and low-vision users. –...
Page 169: Language And Input
Language and Input – Input languages: Select languages for the Samsung keyboard. From the My device menu, touch Language and input. The Language and input screen displays. Tip: When you have more than one language Language selected, you can slide your finger on the Select the language used in the phone’s screens.
Page 170 Tutorial: View help for using T9 predictive text. data you have entered. – Reset settings: Touch to reset Samsung keyboard settings – Auto replacement: When set to ON, lets you complete or to the defaults, except for My word list and the Auto replace the word you are typing with the most probable word by substitution list.
Page 171 – Prediction: Clear language data: Deletes all of your personal language data, including your words. Auto-capitalization: When enabled, automatically capitalizes ® Contribute usage data: When enabled, allows the Nuance the first letter of a sentence. application to collect usage data for better word predictions. Auto-spacing: When enabled, automatically inserts a space Cellular data: When enabled, activates cellular data usage by between words.
Page 172 (This option is only available when you are signed in to a recognizer to select a speech recognition engine. Google Account.) Options are: Samsung powered by Vlingo and Google. • Bluetooth headset: When enabled, records audio through a 2. Touch Voice search to configure the following: Bluetooth headset, if connected.
Page 173 • Language: allows you to set the language for spoken text. along the scale to set the pointer speed. • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine: Allows you to select the language-specific voice for spoken text. • Settings for Google Text-to-speech Engine: Allows you to select the language-specific voice for spoken text.
Page 174 Motion • Tilt to zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a screen where content can be zoomed. In a single motion, touch and hold two Motion lets you control a number of the phone’s functions by points on the display then tilt the tilt the device back and forth to moving your hand or finger across the screen in a particular pattern or by moving the phone itself in a particular way.
Page 175 Sensitivity settings and tutorial: • Palm touch to mute/pause: Once enabled, you can pause any 4. Touch Sensitivity settings, then select Tilt to zoom, Pan on-screen video or mute any current sound by simply covering to move icon, or Pan to browse images. the screen with your hand.
Page 176: Accounts
Email, Facebook, Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the Note: If you set the Alert type for calls or alarms to vibration, account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, Voice control will not be available.
Page 177: Synchronizing Accounts
2. Touch the account name. The Sync settings screen questions, FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), or Contact us], displays. About (Samsung account Version and date Last updated), About 3. Touch Sync now to synchronize your account or touch Samsung services (apps), and Terms and conditons.
Page 178 – Auto backup: When set to On for at least an hour and 3. Under Common settings, touch Settings. The Account connected to a Wi-Fi network and with the screen off and the settings screen displays. device charging, your data is backed up automatically. 4.
Page 179 – – Select ringtone: Assign a ringtone for new email notifications. Auto resend times: Select the number of times to attempt to – send an outgoing message before marking it as un-sent. Vibrate: When enabled, your phone vibrates with new email notifications.
Page 180 Google • Sync Google Play Magazines: Synchronize the phone’s emagazines library with your on-line emagazines library. 1. From the Accounts menu, under My accounts, touch Google. The Google screen displays. • Sync Google Play Movies & TV: Synchronize the phone’s movies library with your on-line movies library.
Page 181: Microsoft Exchange Activesync
LDAP 3. Under Common settings, touch Settings. The Account settings screen displays. 1. From the Accounts menu, under My accounts, touch Add account LDAP. The Set up an LDAP account 4. Touch the desired account. The following options are screen displays. available: •...
Page 182 • Password: Change your Email account password to match • Data usage: that on the Exchange server. – Auto download attachments: When enabled, automatically • Notification settings: downloads attachments to recent messages, but only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. –...
Page 183: Back Up And Reset
– Sync Calendar: Synchronize the phone’s calendar with the • Backup account: Select or set-up a Google Account the Exchange server’s calendar. phone uses to backup your app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other phone settings. – Sync Task: Synchronize the phone’s Task list with the Exchange server’s Task list.
Page 184: More
More • Use GPS satellites: When enabled, applications can use GPS to pinpoint your location. From the Settings screen, touch More. The More menu displays. Note: Use GPS satellites must be enabled to use Location Services some applications. You can also enable or disable GPS from the Notifications panel.
Page 185 Security • Device Administration: From the More menu, touch Security. The Security View or disable device administrators. Some applications, such as corporate Email, may require you allow access to your device by menu displays. The following options are available: device administrators in certain circumstances, such as if the •...
Page 186 – Change security level: Set your device’s security level to • Credential Storage: Normal (blocks explicit threats) or High (blocks all You can install credentials with an application, from device storage, or from an installed memory card, and use the Credential unauthenticated actions).
Page 187: Application Manager
You can download and install applications from the usage information, and lets you Stop/Force stop or Google Play Store, the Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on the phone. Use Uninstall/Report and app or service. For Downloaded Application manager to manage applications on the phone.
Page 188 Battery Storage See how much battery power is used by device activities. Manage the use of memory resources in the phone’s Device memory, and on an installed memory card. 1. From the More menu, touch Battery. The Battery screen From the Settings screen, under Device, touch Storage. displays.
Page 189: Date And Time
Date and Time • SD card: View usage for, and manage, storage space on an optional memory card. By default, the phone receives date and time information – Total space: Shows the total card memory. from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information –...
Page 190: About Device
• Select date format: Set the format for date displays. • Legal information: This option displays information about About Device Open source licenses, Google legal information, Privacy Alert (downloadable application), and License settings. This This menu contains legal information, system tutorial information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information, and other phone information such as the model information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service,...
Page 191 Software update • Baseband version: Shows the baseband version loaded on this handset. The AT&T Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone Note: Baseband, kernel, and build numbers are software directly to your phone.
Page 192 5. When updating software, once the update file is downloaded, you can delay the update on the start screen by postponing it for a certain period of time. If you want to resume the update before the selected time, touch Continue update. 6.
Page 193: Section 12: Health And Safety Information
Section 12: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi™ mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
Page 194 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 195 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 196 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 197: 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 198: 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 199 This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple The SAR information for this device can also be found on power levels so as to use only the power required to reach Samsung’s website: the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base http://www.samsung.com/sar.
Page 200: 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 201: Smart Practices While Driving
• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving; impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in and address distractions.
Page 202: Battery Use And Safety
Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video hazard. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked games while operating a vehicle. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org. to be working properly.
Page 203 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 204: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide accessories may not be available in your area. Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung Just go to mobile device by working with respected take-back http://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp.
Page 205: 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 206: 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 207: Care And Maintenance
1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. years: 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone then touch Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Keypad tab. Liquids of any kind 2. Enter the digits of the emergency number for your Keep the mobile device dry.
Page 208: Responsible Listening
Extreme heat or cold Paint Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the 113°F. device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. Microwaves Responsible Listening Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
Page 209 • hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background that are used.
Page 210: Operating Environment
National Institute for Occupational Safety American Academy of Audiology and Health (NIOSH) 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Reston, VA 20190 Patriots Plaza Building Voice: (800) 222-2336 Washington, DC 20201 Email: info@audiology.org Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH Internet: (1-800-356-4674) http://www.audiology.org/Pages/...
Page 211 Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of Devices your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical Frequency (RF) signals.
Page 212: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
Posted Facilities (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association. notices require you to do so. When your Device is Wet Potentially Explosive Environments Do not turn on your device if it is wet.
Page 213 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-ratings refer to system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing device enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their telecoil mode.
Page 214: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not It is important to try the different features of this phone expressly approved by Samsung could void your warranty for thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid this equipment and void your authority to operate this...
Page 215: Other Important Safety Information
• equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be materials in the same compartment as the mobile device, its dangerous and void the mobile device warranty if said parts, or accessories.
Page 216 • Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately. • Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders,...
Page 217: Section 13: Warranty Information
1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Case/Pouch/Holster* 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Device 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Accessories* adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
Page 218 (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 219 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 220 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 221 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 222: End User License Agreement For Software
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG THE SOFTWARE. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions written approval. Specifications and availability subject to of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run change without notice.
Page 223 Update that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered other terms along with such Update.
Page 224 License will terminate automatically without restrictions imposed by your network or internet provider. notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi connection, the Software will access through your mobile...
Page 225 "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND agree that Samsung is not responsible for the availability of FROM SAMSUNG, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE such applications and is not responsible or liable for any...
Page 226 (“Samsung Account”), and your loss, including but not limited to any damage to the mobile rights and obligations will be set forth in separate Samsung device or loss of data, caused or alleged to be caused by, or Account terms and conditions and privacy policies.
Page 227 PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY where you are a resident. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Samsung may apply for injunctive remedies (or an equivalent 14. U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The type of urgent legal relief) in any jurisdiction.
Page 228 Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your part of any award, but may not grant Samsung its attorney name and address; (b) the date on which the device was fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that purchased;...
Page 229 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
Page 230: Index
60 setting up 44 using the Keypad 57 Airplane mode 146 Camcorder Calculator 107 AllShare Play recording video 97 Calendar 107 see Samsung Link 122 settings 98 Call AllShareCast Hub 122 Camera Settings 58 Applications settings 94 Call log...
Page 231 Contacts Dropbox 124 creating 47 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) creating from Call log 49 Email Regulations for Wireless Devices creating from the Keypad 49 account settings 83 exporting and importing 53 combined Inbox 83 FCC Notice and Cautions 208 groups 54 composing and sending 82 Font Size...
Page 232 Google Home screen 34 Menu Gmail 83 adding shortcuts 39 key 24 managing an account 46 adding widgets 38 Messages Maps 115 customizing 37 creating and sending 75 Play Store 118 folders 39 email 80 setting up an account 44 primary shortcuts 38 Gmail 83 your account 15...
Page 233 Multi Window 26 My Files 116 Pictures Customizing 31 My Profile 51 taking 93 Increase App Window Size 28 sending 51 Play Store 118 Maximize App 29 Powering On and Off 11 Moving the Tab and Tray 29 Namecards Panel Relocation 30 sending 53 QWERTY keypad 69 Rearrange Apps 31...
Page 234 UL Certified Travel Charger 199 Sharing Media 125 Swype Unlocking Web Storage Setup 124 Cellular Data 165 using an unlock pattern 19 Samsung Mobile Products and Gestures 165 USB Power/Accessory Port 22 Recycling 198 Updates 165 USB settings Screen Capture 169...
Page 235 Warranty Information 211 Widgets 38 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually 128 scanning and connecting 127 settings 141 turning on or off 127 using the phone as a hotspot 133 Wi-Fi Direct 134 connecting to other devices 134 settings 135 turning on and off 134 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 128 Wi-Fi 127...

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Samsung GALAXY SIII User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Memory Card

Section 4: Accounts and Contacts

Section 5: Calling

Section 6: Entering Text

Section 7: Messaging

Section 8: Multimedia

Section 9: Applications and Widgets

Section 10: Connections

Section 11: Settings

Section 12: Health and Safety Information

Section 13: Warranty Information

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