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.
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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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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.
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® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association. ®...
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Your phone may be used to access the Internet and to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from AT&T or elsewhere from third parties. AT&T provides tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These controls may not be available for certain devices which bypass AT&T controls.
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The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English: http://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide Spanish: http://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide_SP Location of Legal Information on the Device: Health and Safety Information • Settings About device Legal information Samsung legal Health and Safety Warranty • Settings About device Legal information Samsung legal Warranty EULA •...
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first 2. Lift the cover up (2) and to the right of the phone. configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone Caution! Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned Doing so may damage the cover. as shown. Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details,...
Installing the Memory Card 2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2). Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as shown). • Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and the card is securely inserted. Removing and Installing the Memory Card You can use a microSD...
Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. 2. Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you Before using your device for the first time, you must fully have a secure seal.
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To connect a USB 3.0 cable to the device: Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your 1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head. phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges 2. Lift up on the Charger/Accessory jack cover that covers fully in approximately 4 hours.
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7. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect USB 3.0 connector the charger’s connector from the phone. Important! Before closing the Charger/Accessory jack cover, check to see if there is any foreign substance such as dust on sand on the rubber seal.
Extending Your Battery Life Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a functionality all act to drain your battery.
Configuring your Phone • Use the Task Manager feature to end/shutdown background applications that are still running. These minimized applications When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a can, over time, cause your device to slow down. few things.
Locking and Unlocking the Touch • Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to Screen water over 1 meter deep for more than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to salt water, wash the device with fresh water then 1.
ChatON and Samsung Hub. If you did You may be prompted to enter a password. not create a Samsung account when you first set up your 2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the phone, follow these steps: voice mail center.
Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For more information, please visit: • Video with Full HD 1080p recording and playback www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport • Samsung Link to share your media content across DLNA certified • Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see devices www.samsungsmartswitch.com Understanding Your Phone...
Front View 1. Indicator light illuminates with a series of distinct colors and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications and statuses. Events include Charging, Low battery, and Missed event: • Powering on and Missed Notification (Call or Messaging)- blue blinks/animates •...
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4. Application icons are shortcuts to your favorite 12. Google Quick Search bar provides a shortcut to Google applications on the Home screen. Search that allows you to search for items on the internet. 5. Recent key displays a list of recently opened apps and provides access to the Task Manager.
Back View 17. Gestures Sensor used to detect Air View and Air Gesture motions. 18. Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.
Status Bar 1. Camera lens is used to take photos. 2. Flash is used to take photos in low-light conditions. The Status Bar shows information about the connection 3. Heart Rate Sensors, when using the S Health app, these status, signal strength, battery level, and time, and displays additional notifications information.
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Displays when there is a system error or alert. Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is fully charged. Displays to indicate a security warning. You are Displays when your battery is charging. Also prompted to set a screen lock password. displays battery charge level.
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Displays when your phone is communicating with Displays when Email is received. the 4G LTE network. Displays in the notifications window when there Displays when your phone is downloading or has is a new Gmail message. downloaded a file. It will blink green when it is Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event installing.
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(WAP). Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified device using the Samsung Link application. Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point available but you are not connected to it. May also...
Menu Navigation Locking and Unlocking the Phone To unlock your phone: You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to fit your needs 1. Press the lock button located on the upper using both menus and widgets. Menus, sub-menus, and features can be accessed by scrolling through the available right side of your phone.
Terms used in this user manual Turn over Turn your phone over so that the screen faces downward. For example: Lightly touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Mute incoming calls and playing sounds by turning your phone •...
Navigating Through the Application Menus Accessing Recently-Used Apps 1. Press from any screen to open the recently-used Your phone initially has three Application Menus available. Follow these steps to navigate through the Application applications window. Menus: 2. Tap an icon to open the selected application. 1.
Activating and Deactivating Multi window To activate Multi window via the Settings menu: 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings There are two different ways you can activate and deactivate Multi window. the Multi window feature: 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Multi To activate Multi window via the Notification screen: window field, to turn the feature on 1.
Customizing the Multi Window apps To move the tab: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. The applications found within the apps panel of the Multi 2. In a single motion, touch and hold the tab window can be organized by either being rearranged or removed.
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To edit a Multi window application: To restore a Multi window application: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. 1. Activate the Multi window feature. 2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the 2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the scrollable apps).
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To switch the arrangement of the applications: Note: Only applications found within the Multi-window panel 1. Tap the desired Drag/Drop Content can be active atop another current application on the App #1 application area (top screen. Close or bottom). When launching applications that contain multimedia 2.
Creating a Customized Multi Window Preset 2. In a single motion, touch and hold the Border bar then drag it to resize the desired window. 1. Arrange the Multi window view as desired (app location, high of windows, etc.) To close a selected application: 1.
Customizing the Toolbox Creating Shortcuts For more information, refer to “Toolbox” on page 98. Shortcuts are different than the current Home screen Widgets that only launch an application. Shortcuts activate a Activating the Toolbox feature displays an on-screen button feature, action, or launch an application. that provides quick access to a set of five user-defined applications.
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Adding a shortcut via the Add to Home screen 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the 2. Navigate to the desired Home Page. exception of the Apps shortcut.
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Moving Icons in the Apps Menu Adding a Widget 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. 2. Navigate to the desired Home Page. 2. Tap to display your current applications. 3. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. 3.
Creating Application Folders Managing Shortcuts You can create application folders to hold similar applications Note: To move a shortcut from one screen to another, you if you wish. must carefully touch and hold the shortcut and slowly To create a folder follow these steps: drag it to the edge of the screen.
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5. While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the To insert a new primary shortcut: current screen. Once complete, release the screen to 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps). lock the shortcut into its new position. 2. Locate your desired application, then touch and hold To delete a shortcut: the on-screen icon to position it in the desired primary 1.
4. While still holding the Widget, scroll over the location of 4. Repeat these steps to continue moving it to other the available screen and let go of the Widget to place it screens. Managing Wallpapers in the desired location. To remove a Widget: Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), 1.
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Adding and Deleting Screens Note: Wallpapers supports the following image types: JPEG, Your device comes with up to seven screens. You can delete PNG, GIF, BMP, and WBMP. these screens and then add them back later. To change Wallpapers from Settings Menu: Note: These screens can be deleted and re-arranged.
Notification Panel To delete a screen: 1. Navigate to an available screen containing an open The Notification panel includes a pull-down list to show area, then press and hold Recent until the Edit information about processes that are running, recent Home screen option displays.
Google voice typing: allows you to enter text by speaking. 3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired function • Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s on-screen from the bottom two rows and then drag it to the top QWERTY keypad that can be used in both portrait and two rows.
Using Google Voice Typing To change the input method, see “Keyboards and Input Methods” on page 109. This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your The on-screen QWERTY keypad works the same in both spoken words into on-screen text. portrait and landscape mode.
(landscape mode). Using the QWERTY keypad/ keyboard, you can type letter, numbers, punctuation, and other characters. To use the Samsung keyboard you must first configure the settings to default to the Samsung keyboard. 1. From the Home screen, tap...
• Clipboard to launch the device’s clipboard area from where you can select a current clipboard item to place in your current Although the default text input method with the Samsung message. keyboard is to use the on-screen keys you have other options.
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Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, tap 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text toggle capitalization. input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. 2. Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode.
Using Symbol/Numeric Mode Entering Text Using Swype Use the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a or emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, displays lifting your finger between words.
• Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter contractions. The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so • to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a setting.
Section 3: Call Functions Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts making or answering a call. 2.
Manual Pause Dialing Tap the on-screen reactivate button to return to the currently active call. To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in In Call Notification your Contacts list: 1. From the Home screen, tap and use the on-screen keypad to enter the phone number.
Correcting an Entered Number Ending a Call Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry when When you are ready to end your call, tap the key. dialing. Ending a Call from the Status Bar After entering a number using the keypad: 1.
Making an Emergency Call with a SIM card Note: You can answer a call while using the Address Book or The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency other menu feature. After ending the call, the phone number a 1-tap process. Before you can resume normal returns to the previously active function screen.
Dialing Options 4. The Speed dial screen displays showing the numbers 1 through 100. The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail. From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the 5. Tap an unused number and the contact screen option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping displays.
Call Log Calling Back a Missed Call To call back a missed call number: The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed in the Call log. The Call log displays the 1. From the Home screen, tap Logs details of the call.
Sending a Message to a Recent Call Menu options 1. From the Home screen, tap Logs Delete log entry A list of recent calls is displayed. Add Contact 2. Swipe the entry you want to message to the left. 3. At the Message screen, tap the empty text field and Call the number Send a message use the on-screen keypad to type in a message.
Adding a Call to the Reject List 4. You may reset these times to zero by pressing then tapping Reset. 1. From the Home screen, tap Logs Options During a Call A list of recent calls is displayed. Your phone provides a number of control functions that you 2.
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• • Keypad: displays the on-screen keypad, where you can Bluetooth connects to a Bluetooth headset. – enter number using DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency). Tap Bluetooth during a call to activate a Bluetooth headset. A green line will appear under the Headset button. •...
Personalizing the Call Sound Setting To make a new call while a call is in progress: 1. From the currently active call, tap Add call to dial the During a call it may be necessary to adjust the sound of the second call.
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To end a specific call: To end a call on hold: 1. Tap Swap until the call you want to end appears in a 1. Tap to disconnect the active call. green box. 2. The call on hold will now become the active call. Tap 2.
Switching off the Microphone (Mute) 4. Join the first two callers into a single multi-party call by tapping Merge You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so Merge 5. To temporarily leave the conference call, tap Menu that the other person cannot hear you. Hold.
Searching for a Number in Address Book Note: The new caller appears at the top of the list. The 1. During the active call, press then tap Contacts. previous caller is placed on hold and appears at the 2. Tap the Address Book entry. bottom of the list.
• Forward when unanswered: allows you to forward voice calls to a designated number instead of your voicemail number when there is no answer on your phone. You can also select the amount of time that the phone delays before forwarding. •...
Section 4: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by You can also manage your Address Book on the web storing their name and number in your Address Book. at http://www.att.com/addressbook. Synchronizing your AT&T Address Book Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
Adding a New Contact – or – next to the Name field to display additional Use the following procedure to add a new contact to your Address Book. name fields. Saving a Number from the Home screen 5. Tap the Phone number field. 1.
Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers to add another Email address field or tap to delete a field. When you call automated systems, you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually 9. Tap any of the following fields that you want to add to entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers your new contact: in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses...
Editing an Existing Contact Finding an Address Book Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding When editing an existing contact, you can tap a field and names onto your SIM card and phone’s onboard memory. change or delete the information, or you can add additional The two locations are physically separate but are used as a fields to the contact’s list of information.
Linking Contacts For more information about synchronizing accounts, see “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 66. Linking Contact Information 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Many people now maintain multiple email accounts, social 2. Tap a contact name (the name you want to link to networking logins, and other similar account information.
Marking a Contact as Default 5. Tap the link icon under the Connection bar to view the contact information you joined. The contacts When you use messaging type applications, the application and information displays with an icon next to the needs to know which information is primary (default) in a contact name to indicate what type of account contact entry list.
Synchronizing Accounts Note: You can also synchronize your accounts using the From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications Settings menu. For more information, refer to to synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if “Synchronizing Accounts”...
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Options at Selected Contact Screen – to begin framing and then photographing a new business card. This process automatically imports that 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts information and updates either an existing contact or creates a 2. Tap a contact and at the contact’s display screen, press new one.
Removing a Contact From a Group • Send contact information: allows you select specific elements of an existing contact (name, Mobile number, email, etc.) and 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts send them to a recipient via a text message. This option does Groups) not send the entire Contact entry but only selected elements.
4. Tap Group message tone to choose an alert tone for 5. Tap Add member to add more contacts to this group. assignment to this new group, then tap OK. 6. Tap Done. 5. Tap Group vibration pattern to choose a vibration audio 7.
Removing Favorites from your Address Book 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts SIM Management. 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts 2. Tap Copy contacts to SIM. 2. Within the Contacts list, tap a contact that you want to remove from your favorites list.
The phone then displays a list of your current contacts • Repeat this step for all individual entries you wish copied to the stored on your SIM card. SIM or tap Select all to place a checkmark alongside all entries. 4.
Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different Important! When creating a message, adding an image, a messages using the default Messaging app on your phone. sound file, or a video clip to a text message Types of Messages changes the message from a text message to a Your default Messaging app provides the following message...
2. Tap on the Enter recipient field to manually enter a 6. Tap Add emoticons to choose an available recipient or tap to select a recipient from your emoticon from an on-screen list and then add it into Contacts. You can also select the recipient based on your message (at the cursor location) if desired.
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• Spam messages: displays the spam messages folder and its • Preview (only in MMS): allows you to add preview the contents. MMS message prior to delivery. • Font size: allows you to configure the font size in use within •...
Adding attachments to a message • My location: allows you to attach a Google Maps URL location indicating your current location. To add an attachment to your message, tap and select one of the following options: • Maps: allows you to attach both a thumbnail and Google maps •...
Message Threads • Forward: allows you to forward the currently selected message bubble to an external recipient. Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see • Lock/Unlock: locks or unlocks the currently selected message all the messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and bubble from being accidentally deleted.
Deleting Messages Messaging Settings To delete your messages, follow these steps: To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, Voice mails, and Push messages. 1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging 1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging 2.
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– Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text • Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is messages. Choose from: GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or Automatic. reached, rather than overwriting them. – Message center: allows you to enter the number of your •...
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– Emergency alerts: allows you to set the alert types that you • Delay message sending: allows you to set a time delay limit wish to receive. that determines how long the messages are held until they are sent. This can allow you to cancel the delivery of a recent –...
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There are three types of Emergency Alerts: • Alerts issued by the President • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (Extreme and Severe) • AMBER Alerts (missing child alert) Note: Alerts issued by the President can not be disabled. Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts.
Section 6: Changing Your Settings • This section explains the settings used for customizing your Personalization: allows you to customize your phone the way device. you like it. Accessing Settings • Motion: these settings are for the different motions and gestures you can use to make using your phone easier.
Wi-Fi Settings 3. Tap an entry to go to that setting. This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For information on Note: If the word you entered does not find any matches, No how to use Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page 142. results found will be displayed.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi • Auto connect: allows you to be automatically connected to an field, to turn Wi-Fi ON AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot as soon as your phone detects it. 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
• Help: provides additional information on Bluetooth and att.com/mywireless to set up the service. Bluetooth settings. 5. Tap the checkbox next to SAMSUNG-SM-G900A if you 1. From the Home screen, tap Mobile Hotspot do not want your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap Airplane mode. 2. Find Galaxy S5 XXXX in the Wi-Fi network list and connect to it. XXXX are four randomly generated digits 2. At the Turn on Airplane mode prompt, tap OK. that will appear when you set up a Portable Wi-Fi...
Data Usage 6. Tap to display additional options. Tap to activate. • Data roaming: enables data roaming on your device. From this screen you can view your Mobile data usage and • Restrict background data: restricts some apps and services turn your Mobile data capability On or Off.
Mobile data • My places: allows you to add location information for your Home, Work, and Car. To enable data access over the mobile network, this option More networks must be selected. It is set on by default. 1. From the main Settings screen, tap More networks This option displays additional Connectivity information.
Default setup options A list of the Access Point names display. The active access point displays a green, filled circle to the right Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically of the name. search for an available network. You can set this option to Manual to select a network each time you connect.
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Adding a Basic VPN 9. Tap the Show advanced options check box to display additional VPN options. Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), 10. Tap Save to save your VPN settings. Adding an IPsec VPN L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre- shared key based L2TP/IPSec), or L2TP/IPSec CRT...
S Beam When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. you touch your device with another compatible device. This You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, music is used for applications such as Android Beam and S Beam.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap Printing. 3. Tap the OFF / ON icon to turn Nearby devices on 2. If you have a Samsung printer, tap Samsung Print Service Plugin. 4. Verify (Nearby devices) appears at the top of the –...
Screen Mirroring Sound Settings The Screen Mirroring feature allows you to share the media From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone. files on your device screen with an HDMI device such as an From the main Settings screen, tap Sound.
Vibration intensity Vibrations Vibration intensity allows you to select how intense the This option allows you to set your phone to vibrate and ring. vibration is for different options. 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Sound. 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Sound 2.
• Email: allows you to modify settings for your Email accounts. Samsung Keyboard Sound Settings • Calendar: allows you to modify settings for event notification in The Samsung keyboard sound settings are used when you your Calendar app. use the dialing pad, make a screen selection, lock your 3.
Display Settings • Auto adjust screen tone: allows you to save power because the phone analyzes the displayed screen image and adjusts the In this menu, you can change various settings for the display. LCD brightness. From the main Settings screen, tap Display.
Wallpaper Lock Screen Settings You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more and lock screens by following these steps: information about using the lock and unlock features, see “Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen” on page 13. 1.
Lock screen options • Help text shows help information on the Lock screen (Swipe option only). Activate or deactivates various Unlock screen functions. • Make pattern visible allows you to see the pattern as you Note: The Lock screen options will differ depending on what draw it (Pattern and Fingerprint options only).
Toolbox 4. Tap Tray position and select the side of the screen that you would like the Multi window tray to be located (Left This feature allows you to customize a quick access feature or Right). that hold up to five frequently used application shortcuts. 5.
One-handed operation 1. From the Notification panel, tap (Open Grid view) to display additional functions. The one-handed operation settings help you to use your 2. Toggle on the Toolbox activation button (turns green). phone keypads easily with only one hand. 1.
Easy Mode – TalkBack: activate the TalkBack feature. TalkBack, when installed and enabled, speaks feedback to help blind and low- This application allows you to see your display using the vision users. default layout or provide an easier user experience for the –...
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– Negative colors: reverse the display of on-screen colors from Samsung subtitles (CC): allows you to turn on subtitles when White text on a Black background to Black text on a White using applicable Samsung apps. Assistant menu: allows you to background.
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– Assistant menu: allows you to improve the device • Direct access: allows you to open the Accessibility settings by accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Touch and slide the pressing the Home key 3 times in quick succession. Select the slider to the right to turn it on .
Blocking Mode Private Mode When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected This feature allows you to hide personal content from being features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of accessed by anyone else using your device. incoming calls from people on your allowed list. 1.
5. Swipe your finger over the Home key from the first • Verify Samsung account: allows you to use your fingerpint knuckle to the tip of the finger. An animated drawing instead of your password when signing onto your Samsung shows you exactly how.
Motions and gestures Direct call With the Direct Call feature, your phone will dial the currently The Motions and Gestures settings allow you to set up displayed on-screen Contact entry as soon as you place the various Motion activation services. device to your ear.
Mute/Pause Palm swipe to capture Once enabled, you can pause any on-screen video or mute Once enabled, you can capture any on-screen information any current sound by simply covering the screen with your swiping across the screen. In a single motion, press the side hand or turning it over.
Removing an Account • Webpage magnifier: allows you to magnify content on webpages by hovering your finger over the screen. In a single Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its motion touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on messages, contacts, and other data from the device.
Backup Account 5. Tap Cancel sync to stop the synchronization. 6. Additional settings are available under the account If you have enabled the Back up my data option, then the name of each account depending on the type of Backup account option is available. account.
2. Tap Default and select a keyboard. Language and input Select Samsung keyboard or Swype. This menu allows you to configure the language in which to 3. Tap the icon next to the input method that you display the menus.
Auto replacement automatically completes or replaces the current word with the most probable word match after From this menu you can set Samsung keyboard options. tapping the space bar or entering a punctuation mark. Touch 1. From the main Settings screen, tap...
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– Sound enables auditory feedback when you tap an 2. Tap the icon next to Samsung keyboard. on-screen key. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the – Vibration enables vibration feedback when you tap an Predictive text field, to turn it ON on-screen key.
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• Learn from Contacts: allows your device to learn from your • Long-press delay: set the time needed to select alternate Contacts. characters. • Clear server data: deletes anonymous data that is stored on • Show complete trace: once enabled, sets wether or not to the personalization server.
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• Word choice list font size: allows you to change the font size 6. Tap Languages on the left side of the screen to activate in the word choice list. and select the current text input language. Default language is English. Touch Download languages, to 5.
• Speech output: Sets whether you will use speech output always or only when using hands-free. From this menu you can set Samsung keyboard options. • Block offensive words: Enable or disable blocking of 1. From the main Settings screen, tap...
Date and time 5. Scroll down to the General section to access the following options: This menu allows you to change the current time and date • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken. displayed. • Listen to an example: Play a sample of speech synthesis 1.
Safety assistance • Emergency mode: allows you to save power during an emergency by using a minimal home screen layout and limiting Safety assistance is intended to help users send a quick the number of usable apps. Touch and slide the slider to the notice of their approximate location and visual surroundings right to turn it on to the mobile device of an emergency contact chosen in...
• Manage emergency contacts: allows you to create or 3. Tap the Show battery percentage check box to have the modify your emergency contact information. battery percentage displayed on your battery charge Accessories icon on your status bar. Power saving mode This menu allows you to modify your HDMI (Audio output) settings.
Storage Note: The Format SD card option is only available when your From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the SD card is mounted. memory card and USB as well as mount or unmount the SD Security card.
Tip: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent. Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change Encryption may take an hour or more. your SIM PIN code. Set up/change password 4. Tap Change SIM PIN. 5.
Device Administrators 3. Enter the new PUK code that you received from your AT&T Customer Service Representative on the keypad The Device Administration feature allows you to select one or that is displayed. more administration applications that control your device for security purposes (for example, if your phone is lost of 4.
When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically from unknown sources. send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Verify apps 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Security.
Trusted Credentials Caution! When you disable a system CA certificate, the Turn If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or off button changes to Turn on, so you can enable the for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or certificate again, if necessary.
• Legal information: This option displays information about 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Help. Open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung 2. Select an on-screen topic for more information: legal information. This information clearly provides copyright About Device...
Software Update • Android version: displays the android version loaded on this handset. The AT&T Software Update feature enables you to use your • Baseband version: displays the baseband version loaded on phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone.
Application Manager The graph at the bottom of the Downloaded tab shows used and free device memory. The graph at the bottom You can download and install applications from Play Store or of the Running tab shows used and free RAM. create applications using the Android SDK and install them Downloaded on your device.
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Running Services 5. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, default View and control services running on your device. settings, and permissions. 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Application SD Card manager. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your SD card.
3. Tap Message and select the method of sending messages. Select either Messaging (original Samsung 5. Tap Hide declined events to activate this option. A check messaging app) or Hangouts (Google messaging app).
9. Tap Notification sound to assign a ringtone to a • Auto reject numbers: to reject all calls in your Reject list. calendar event notification. 3. Tap Auto reject list. 10. Tap Vibration to set the Event notification tone to 4.
Show caller information • Voice control: Tap this option to be able to accept incoming calls by using your voice. This option displays a caller’s recent social network activity • Waving hand over device: Tap this option to answer a call by and the history of your communication with them when a call is received.
• Notify during calls: turns on alarm and message notifications • Auto area code: allows you to automatically prepend a specific during a call. area code to all outbound calls. Call Accessories • Call waiting: the network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call.
4. To enable FDN after it has been disabled, tap Turn off 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Call FDN, enter your PIN2 code and tap OK. Additional settings Fixed dialing numbers. 2. Tap FDN list. Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card 3.
Personalize call sound Voicemail service 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Call This option allows you to personalize the sounds you hear during a call with and without earphones. Voicemail Service. 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Call Voicemail service provided by your carrier is the Personalize call sound.
Bluetooth in the form of namecards. Tap Export Contacts settings and make a selection. • Accounts: allows you to add and manage your Samsung, To modify the settings for your contacts, follow these steps: ChatON, Google, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), 1.
Managing your Email accounts • Hide checkboxes: allows you to hide the checkboxes that are displayed in your email list. 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Email Manage accounts. 3. Tap Auto advance. Auto Advance allows you to assign an action after an email is deleted.
Gallery 1. From the main Settings screen, tap Internet. 2. Tap Account to sign on to your Samsung account if you This section allows you to modify settings associated with using your Gallery. have not already done so. You will need to do this if If 1.
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– Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from • Content settings: any previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to – Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and disable this function. read cookies from your device. –...
– • Bandwidth management: Change font size: allows you to change the font size in your – messages by using the Volume key. Preload webpages: Allows the browser to preload pages in the background. You can set to Always, Only on Wi-Fi, and •...
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– Set restrictions: allows you to set the following restrictions for • Cell broadcast: allows you to receive Cell broadcast multimedia content. Restricted: you can only create and submit messages. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain.
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– – Status bar: when enabled, allows you to view a preview of new Add to spam phrases: allows you to assign a specific text message text on the Status bar. phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend. –...
S Voice • Personal briefing: allows you to receive a voice briefing of your schedule whenever you open the S Voice app. This section allows you to modify settings associated with • Home address: allows you to enter your home address to be the S Voice app.
Connecting your PC, Wi-Fi, NFC, Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your Bluetooth, USB tethering, and Mobile Hotspot. computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 PC Connections or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your You can connect your device to a PC using your PC data computer.
Turning Wi-Fi On 1. Connect the USB cable to the device and connect the cable to the computer. After a few seconds, a pop-up By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning window displays on the PC when connected. Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
Manually add your new network connection Turning Wi-Fi Off 1. From any Home screen, tap Settings 1. From any Home screen, tap Settings Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi field, to turn Wi-Fi OFF 3.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators The following options are available: The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a • Network notification: alerts you when a new WAP is available. glance: • Passpoint: allows you to connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and Access Points automatically.
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Wi-Fi Direct 7. Once connected, the other device will show as Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can icon will display at the top of your screen. transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. 8.
Tap and pay Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment shared folder information may differ. application you want to use for making on-phone purchases. For more information, refer to “Tap and pay” on page 90. Bluetooth NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when About Bluetooth...
To turn Bluetooth off: To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Bluetooth. Bluetooth. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the 2. Verify your Bluetooth is ON Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth OFF For more information, refer to “Bluetooth”...
To show received files: 3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. 4. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap OK. From the Home screen, tap Settings Bluetooth Received files. 5. The external device will then have to also accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code.
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Disconnecting a paired device Deleting a paired device (unpair) Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection between the device and your phone, but retains the record” and upon reconnection would require that you re- knowledge of the pairing.
2. Remove the USB cable from the device. If additional software or USB drivers are required, Mobile Hotspot navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ downloads. This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction...
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Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order Note: By default, the connection is not secured. to use the Mobile Hotspot. Note: Using your Mobile Hotspot drains your device’s battery To activate the Mobile Hotspot service: much faster.
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To change the Portable HotSpot password: 1. From the Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot screen, tap Mobile Hotspot Menu Configure. 2. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK. 3. With security enabled, delete the previous password and enter a new one into the Password field. Important! The more complex the password, the harder it will be for intruders to break your security.
Google Play Store or Representative. otherwise should be obtained from the application provider directly and not from Samsung. 1. From the Home screen, tap AT&T FamilyMap Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently- 2.
AT&T Locker AT&T Mobile Locate AT&T Locker allows you to store, share, and sync all of your With the AT&T Mobile Locate app you can access the Mobile photos, videos, and documents in one safe, convenient Protection Pack and with a paid subscription, replace your place;...
AT&T Navigator Beats Music 1. From the Home screen, tap Beats Music AT&T Navigator provides you with access to real-time GPS- driven applications. These programs not only allow you to 2. Sign on to your Google account if you are not already achieve turn-by-turn navigation, but also access local signed on.
6. To view calculator history, tap located at the top 3. Tap (Create event) to create a new Calendar event. right of the calculator buttons. A history of your past 4. Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a calculations is displayed.
Calendar Settings 10. Tap Vibration to set the Event notification tone to vibrate. 1. From any Calendar view, Tap Settings. 11. Tap Quick responses to select quick responses to 2. Tap First day of week and select either Local default, emailing guests.
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Camera Mode Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright Front Facing conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. Camera Record 1. From the main Home screen, tap Camera Video activate the camera mode. Take Picture 2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, Change adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.
Camera Modes – Best face: use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Press There are many different camera modes that you can use to the Shutter button to take multiple photos. When Gallery opens, help optimize your photos depending on the conditions and your experience.
• Download: allows you to download various camera features then move it to a desired location. Camera and Camcorder Settings from Samsung Apps. Taking Dual Camera Photos This section describes the different settings that you can With the Dual Camera feature, you can take a picture with configure on your camera.
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• ISO: determines how sensitive the light meter is on your digital • Effects: provides access to pre-installed and downloaded camera. Choose from Auto, 100, 200, 400, or 800. Use a effects. Default effects include: No effect, Vignette, Vintage, lower ISO number to make your camera less sensitive to light, a Faded color, Grayscale, Sepia, Tint, Turquoise, Cartoon, higher ISO number to take photos with less light, or Auto to let Fisheye, Moody, Oil pastel, Rugged, Download (additional...
Using the Camcorder • Remote viewfinder: activates/deactivates the feature that allows you to take pictures using the viewfinder of a Wi-Fi direct In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a connected device. camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send videos.
ChatON 7. Tap the Stop key ( ) to stop the recording and save 2. Sign on to your Samsung account if you have not the video file to your Camera folder. already done so. For more information, refer to 8.
Chrome 2. Tap (Up) or (Down) to set the new time for the alarm to sound. Tap AM or PM. The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google 3. The following settings are available: Chrome web browser on your phone. •...
World Clock 4. Tap Save to store the alarm details. Turning Off an Alarm World Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and sweep the hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around icon to the right.
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Timer Deleting a World Clock Entry 1. From the Home screen, tap Clock You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer World Clock Delete. to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Contacts Drive You can manage your daily contacts by storing their name With the Google Drive application, everything that you add to and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can your Drive from work or home is also available on your be sorted by name, entry, or group.
Creating a Corporate Email Account 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your AT&T DriveMode options. Use the following procedure to configure your phone to Email synchronize with a corporate email account. 1. From the Home screen, tap Email Email enables you to review and create email using various Your accounts screen displays with an Email setup email services.
Switching Between Email Accounts 10. Enter the desired information in the different fields, then tap Next. 1. From the Home screen, tap Email 11. Enter an Account name for this account (Optional) and Your Email screen displays showing your emails from tap Done.
• Change player : allows you to change the device the picture is displayed on if you are using Samsung Link. 2. Tap an Album and thumbnails of the contents will be • Share via : allows you to share the picture via various displayed.
Viewing Videos 3. Tap S Beam and make sure the feature is turned on. 4. If not already active, in a single motion touch and slide Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in the S Beam slider to the right to turn it on addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to 5.
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Note: If the Touch to beam screen does not appear on the Place devices back to back source device: - Pull them apart - Verify the image is visible in the preview window on the source device (providing the file) - Place them together again 8.
5. From the Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image preview to begin the transfer. Previous: lets you undo the current operation. 6. When prompted, separate the two devices. Next: lets you redo the previous operation. 7. The picture(s) is transferred to the other device. Editing a Photo Cancel/Delete: exits the current photo editing You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor...
Gmail Effect: allows you to add various effects to your photo. Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your Portrait: allows you to apply various face synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically correction effects such as: Remove red, Brighten synchronize with your Gmail account on the web.
Google Creating a Gmail Message 1. From the Gmail Inbox, tap at the bottom of the The Google Search application provides you an on-screen screen to create a new message. Internet search engine powered by Google™. 2. Enter the recipients Email address in the To field. The Google Search application is the same on-screen Separate multiple recipient email addresses with a Internet search engine that is on the Google Search Bar on...
Hangouts 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to modify your Google Settings. Hangouts is a free Windows and web-based application for Google + instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your friends across computers and various Android devices. Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 lot easier.
Internet Internet Settings The Internet is your access to the mobile web. This section From any web page, press Settings to access explains how to navigate your Internet Browser and your Internet settings. For more detailed information, introduces you to the basic features. see “Internet”...
Adding and Deleting Windows To add a new incognito window: 1. From your browser, tap Incognito mode You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To add a new window, follow these steps: 2. At the information prompt, tap OK. 1.
Maps 2. Press to display the Bookmark options. Adding Bookmarks Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and satellite maps and local business information, including 1. From any webpage, tap location, contact information, and driving directions. You can 2.
Using Maps Messages App 1. From the Home screen, tap Maps AT&T Messages brings your texts, calls, and voicemail A map will display with your location in the very center. messages together into a single conversation thread and is accessible by phone or computer. 2.
Messaging Note: Mobile TV will use a large amount of data and you are You can send and receive different types of messages. For responsible for all data charges. It is strongly more information, refer to “Messaging” on page 72. recommended that you upgrade to a large data plan in Mobile Hotspot addition to this purchase.
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4. The following Music controls are available: Streams the current music file to another device via Samsung Link. Pause the song. Music Options Start the song after pausing. To access additional options, follow these steps: Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to 1.
Music Settings • Play speed: set the play speed anywhere between 0.5X and 2.0X using the slider. The Music Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the Music app such as whether you want the music to play in •...
Adding Music to a Playlist Editing a Playlist To add files to the playlist: Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you can also rename the playlist. 1. From the Home screen, tap Music To edit a playlist: 2.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If you do not have an external SD card inserted, this Phone option will not display. All files shown will be from your internal storage. The Phone application allows you to access the dialer keypad, call logs, and favorites.
Play Books Play Movies & TV With Google Play Books, you can find more than 3 million With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent thousands of free e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the different movies and television shows. You can watch eBookstore.
Play Store 3. At the Google play screen, tap Add account if you have not previously used Play Music, and follow the on- Play Store provides access to downloadable applications and screen instructions to create your account and use Play games to install on your phone.
– or – 5. Tap Next. Touch Skip to ignore this registration. 6. Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not The main POLARIS Office 5 screen displays. already done so. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 14.
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Before You Start Exercising Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for •...
For more information, refer to www.samsungwatchon.com. 7. Read the on-screen Peel Disclaimer agreement and tap Initial Configuration Agree to complete the set up process. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. Customizing Your Remote 2. From the Home screen, tap Smart Remote 1.
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3. Aim your device at the TV and tap (Power) to Note: Try matching your current channel selection method. confirm the set up process completed successfully and the correct TV IR codes were selected. 6. Select the Satellite Box Brand from the available list. ®...
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Bedroom box, etc. To change channels: 6. Press (Back) to return to the main menu. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. Locating your favorite programming: 2. From the Home screen, tap Smart Remote 1. Sign into your Samsung account.
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3. From the On TV tab, press and then select the channel entry. Settings. • Settings: provides access to the Samsung Smart Remote 4. Access parameters such as Basic profile, Genres and settings menu. Sports to then configure and enable those parameters •...
5. Enter your current zip code and tap Done. This zip code 3. The following video controls are available: must correspond to the location of your desired TV and Pause the video. set top box. Start the video after being paused. 6.
After pausing, tap Streams the video to another device via Record to resume recording. Once the audio Samsung Link. recording has stopped, the message is automatically saved. Tap Cancel to cancel the recording without saving.
Wallet 3. If the timer expires and the mic icon changes from red to gray, tap the mic icon and speak the word or words Isis Mobile Wallet uses NFC technology to let you pay for that you would like to search for on the internet. purchases with just a tap of your phone.
6. After the app is downloaded, tap Open to access the 3. To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or feature. tap the title link. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Isis Mobile 4. Press for additional options. Wallet.
Index Managing Address Book Contacts About Device 123 Back key 23 Using Contacts List 63 Accessibility 100 Backing up your data 108 Address Book Options 66 Accounts 107 Battery Adobe PDF 188 Add accounts 107 Charging 8 Airplane mode 85 Adding a New Contact Display Percentage 11 Alarm 164...
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Searching for a Number in Contact settings 133 Address Book 58 Contacts 60 Calculator 155 Using the Speakerphone 57 Creating a Playlist 183 Calendar 156 Call rejection 128 Call Functions 46 Call Sound 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) Device Health 167 Adding More Volume 53 Dialing Options 50 Personalize 55...
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Emergency Alerts (CMAS) 79 Gmail Home key 23 Emergency Calls Personalize Swype 114 Home Screen Making 49 Google Assigning a New 38 With SIM 49 Settings 175 Home Screen Settings 96 Without SIM 49 Google Chrome 164 Hotspots 84 Emoticons 74 Google Maps 179 Entering Text 39 Google Search 175...
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Language and keyboard settings Messaging Mobile Hotspot 150 select locale 109 Block Unknown Senders 79 Activating 151 Linking Contacts 64 Creating and Sending Text Connecting 151 Location 86 Messages 72 Mobile TV 181 Location services settings 96 Default Application 77 Mobile Web 177 Lock Screen Deleting a message 77...
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Tab Repositioning 26 Play Store 187 Using 25 On 171 Pointer speed 115 Multi-Tasking POLARIS Office 5 188 Background Calling 46 POLARIS® Office 5 188 On/Off Switch 12 Music 181 Primary Shortcuts 17 Music Options 182 Adding and Deleting 35 Paired Windows Music Player Customizing 35...
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Smart Remote Swap 55 Reset Settings 111 Adding a New Room 194 SwiftKeyFlow Symbol/Numeric Mode 44 Changing Channels 193 Samsung Keyboard 110 Samsung Link 154 Configure Just For You 194 Swype scientific calculator 156 Customizing Your Remote 191 Cellular Data 113...
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Text Input Understanding Your Phone 15 Volume 92 Methods 39 Features of Your Phone 15 Text Input Method Unmute 54 Wallet 197 Selecting 40 USB 2.0 Wallpaper Timer 166 Cable Installation 10 Home and Lock Screens 37 Automatic Answering 130 USB 3.0 15 Wallpapers Toolbar...