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P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.
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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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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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™ DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. In...
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® ® DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content. ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® Certified device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video.
Using the Multi Window ....54 Creating a Samsung Account ... . . 21 Menu Navigation .
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Using the Samsung Keyboard ... . .99 Section 3: Call Functions and Using the Google Voice Typing ... .103 Contacts List ..........70 Section 5: Contacts .........
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Message Options ..... 128 Using the Video Player ....180 Viewing Newly Received Messages .
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual installing and charging the battery, installing the micro SIM assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice available keys.
Special Text Example: From the Home screen, press (Menu) Settings Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from Bluetooth. the rest. These are intended to point out important Battery Cover information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more.
SIM Card Overview Release Latch Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the key until the power-off image displays, then tap Power off. The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
Installing and Removing the SIM card 2. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro is positioned as shown. SIM”.
Installing the microSD Memory Card Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™ with the device’s contact pins. memory cards for storage of media such as music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile device and other devices.
Battery Installing Battery Before using your device for the first time, install the battery and charge it fully. Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the key until the power-off image displays, then tap Power off.
Use only approved batteries and continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, Before using your device for the first time, you must fully can cause the device to become damaged.
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Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen Note: This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect does not function due to an unstable power supply orientation for connecting the charger. If the charger is unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will or unplug the USB cable from the device.
Extending Your Battery Life Low Battery Indicator When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS time remain (~15% charge), a warning tone sounds and the functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a “Battery low”...
• Use the Task Manager feature to end/shutdown background 5. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap applications that are still running. These minimized applications Sign in. can, over time, cause your device to “slow down”. – or –...
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7. If prompted after sign in to Set up credit card and 11. Read and agree to the Dropbox account setup enable purchases, enter your credit card information information and tap either Create a new Dropbox and click Save. account or I already have an account and follow the –...
Switching the Device On or Off Note: This software collects only diagnostic data from your Once the device has been configured, you will not be device so that T-Mobile technicians can better prompted with setup screens again. troubleshoot issues with your device. 1.
Restarting the Device Creating a New Google Account ™ 1. Press and hold (Power/End) until the Device You should create a Google Account when you first use options screen appears. your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This account provides access to several device features such as 2.
Retrieving your Google Account To create a new Google Account from the Web: Password 1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to www.google.com. A Google account password is required for Google 2. On the main page, click Sign-in Create an account applications.
Choose Add account Samsung account. from: Phone or Memory card. 2. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in. Note: It is recommended that you set the option to Memory – or –...
For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice Activate account. mail: 7. Confirm the Samsung account icon no longer appears in the Notifications area at the top of the screen. Note: Voicemail setup may be different depending on your network.
Accessing Your Voice Mail Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone 1. Dial your wireless phone number. You can access your Voice Mail by either pressing and holding on the keypad, or by using the phone’s 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the Application icon, then tapping the Voice Mail application.
Task Manager To check Visual Voicemail messages: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Your device can run applications simultaneously, with some (Visual Voicemail). applications running in the background. 2. Tap the voicemail message you want to play. Sometimes your device might seem to slow down over time, 3.
Google Now • Downloaded displays any installed packages or applications from the Play Store that are taking up memory space. Tap ® Google Now recognizes a users’ repeated actions Uninstall to remove them from your phone. performed on the device (including access of common •...
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To configure the Google Now settings: 1. Press and hold (Home) and then tap (Google Now). 2. Press and select Settings. 3. Access each desired Settings page and configure it as desired. When these condition are met, new card information will begin to appear in the Google Now list of cards.
5.5” HD Super AMOLED screen (1280x720) device. AllShare Cloud connectivity enabled via the use of an • 1.6 gigahertz quad-core processor external Web storage service • mDNIe (Samsung’s exclusive image & video enhancement ® • AllShare Group Play screen sharing engine) ®...
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Wi-Fi Calling via the use of a micro SIM card • NFC-compatible • Access to thousands of Movies and TV Shows with the Samsung • Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, YouTube, Media Hub Google Maps, Google Voice Search) •...
Front View The following illustrations show the main elements of your device. The following list correlates to the illustrations. 1. Headset jack allows you to connect a hands-free headset so you can listen to music. 2. Indicator light illuminates with a series of distinct colors and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications and statuses.
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3. Menu key displays a list of options available for the 8. Display shows all the information needed to operate current screen. From the Home screen it displays your phone, such as the connection status, received Add apps and widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, signal strength, phone battery level, and time.
Back View Side Views The following illustration shows the external elements: The following illustration shows the side elements of your device: 1. External speaker allows you to hear ringers, music, and other sounds offered by your phone. 2. micro SIM Card Slot (internal) Installation location for SIM card.
Display settings 2. Power/End key ends a call or switches the phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to In this menu, you can change various settings for the for the turn toggle the Silent mode or Airplane mode states, wallpaper, LED, brightness or backlight.
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Displays when you device is set to automatically Displays your current signal strength. The greater reject all incoming calls. The All numbers option the number of bars, the stronger the signal. is enabled from within Call settings Call rejection Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You Auto reject mode menu.
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Displays your current battery charge level is Displays when your phone is communicating low (Charge: ~28% - 15%). with the 4G LTE network. Displays your current battery charge level is Displays when the phone has detected an active very low (Charge: ~15% - 5%). USB connection and is in a USB Debugging mode.
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Displays when the user is prompted to set up a Displays when data synchronization and new Dropbox account. application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts. Displays when the T-Mobile Name ID Displays when the Blocking mode feature is application did not recognize a recent number active.
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Displays when the Share shot option is enabled Displays when updates are available for download. from within the Camera Shooting mode menu and images and being shared via Wi-Fi Direct. Displays when a Play Store download has For more information, refer to “Camera Options” on completed.
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For more information, refer to “Mobile HotSpot” on Displays in the notifications window when action is page 270. required within the Samsung account application. Displays when a share shot has been established Displays in the notifications window when with other users via a Wi-Fi Direct connection.
Notification Screen Displays when the external SD card (internal microSD) has been disconnected (unmounted) The Notification area indicates new message events (data from the device and is now ready for either sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, removal or formatting. etc).
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Accessing Additional Screen Functions In addition to notifications, this screen also provides quick and ready access to separate device functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated by toggling them on or off. Clearing Notifications 1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications The following functions can either be activated (green) or screen.
Function Keys Home Screen Your device comes equipped with three main function keys The Home screen is the starting point for using the that can be used on any screen: Home, Menu, and Back. applications on your device. There are initially seven Home Key available panels, each populated with default shortcuts or applications.
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• – Notification area displays those icons associated with end-user The current screen is indicated at the bottom by a white square. Up to seven (7) total screens are available. notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail, upcoming event, USB connection, Note: Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible Emails, and Text/MMS messages.
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• – Shortcuts are icons that launch available device applications Apps launches the Applications page. such as Camera, YouTube, Contacts, Phone, Email, Play Store, • Tap (Apps) to access the Application screens. etc. These function the same as shortcuts on your computer. •...
Applications Home Screen Menu Settings When on the Home screen, press and then select any of The Application menu provides quick access to the most the following menu options: frequently used applications. Applications display on each of • Add apps and widgets allows you to quickly access the Widget the three panels on the Applications screens.
• Uninstall: allows you to uninstall a user-downloaded Important! For help closing any or all current applications, use application. Only those applications that are not default to the the Task manager. For more information, refer to device can be downloaded. Tap to remove the selected “Task Manager”...
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• • Touch and hold: Touch and hold an icon or key to open the Pinch: “Pinch” the screen using your available options, or to access a pop-up menu. For example: thumb and forefinger to zoom out when press and hold from the Home screen to access a menu of viewing a picture or a Web page.
S Pen Rich S Pen Functionality • Air View: Hover S Pen over the screen to preview information. The S Pen™ is a stylus that assists you in performing • different functions. By using the Pen button, you can Effectively express yourself: Write/Draw directly into an email, minimize having to switch between touch and pen input.
Removing the S Pen from your Phone The S Pen is stored within your device to make it easier to keep track of. To remove the S Pen: 1. Use your fingernail or a sharp object to pop the end of the S Pen out of the device (1).
Using the S Pen Screen Shots Using S Pen To take a screen capture using the pen: There are several different available functions. Back Button Function Note: These steps allow you to take a capture of the entire To move to a previous screen: screen contents.
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4. Tap a destination for the newly captured image from Note: The shape you draw must be completed by ending over the bottom of the screen. Tap one of the following the same point at which you started. This creates a options: Scrapbook (creates a scrapbook folder in your closed shape.
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Menu Button Function Launch S Note Lite To display the menu from any screen: S Note Lite is an application that you can launch from any screen to take quick notes or jot down ideas. 1. Grasp the pen and press the Pen button. To launch S Note from any screen: 2.
Using Gestures Write on any Screen after Capture To take a screen capture of any screen: By activating the various gesture features within the Motion 1. Grasp the pen and press the Pen button. menu (page 330), you can access a variety of time saving functions.
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• • Quick glance: Once enabled, allows you to check key device Pan to browse images Once enabled, touch and hold a desired information at a glance by just reaching towards your device. on-screen image to pan around it. Move the device left or right to Refer to the Advanced settings information to set which gestures pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally around the large can be quickly glanced.
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• Sensitivity settings: When any of the following features are enabled, you can then adjust their sensitivity. Choose from: Tilt to zoom, Pan to move icon, and Pan to browse images. Palm Swipe to Screen Capture Note: Sensitivity settings are only accessible if the gesture is currently active.
Gyroscope Calibration Using the Multi Window Calibrate your device by using the built-in gyroscope. This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the 1. From the main Settings page, tap Motion. current screen at the same time. 2. Verify the feature is on. Note: Only applications found within the Multi window panel 3.
3. Tap the Multi window entry to activate the feature (2). To display Multi window via the Back button: The icon turns green when active. 1. Press and hold the Back key ( ). The Multi window tab appears (by default) on the left side of the screen. Note: Although the MultiWindow feature is now active (as shown via the Notifications screen), the user must Note: Initially open activation, the entire apps panel is briefly...
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3. In a single motion, touch and hold the tab Note: Notice that when the apps are visible, the tab turns a approximately one-second, then slowly drag it to its dark grey. Its only in this state that the entire panel can new location along the current screen edge.
Customizing the Multi Window apps 4. Tap Done once you have completed the removal process. The applications found within the apps panel of the Multi window can be organized by either being rearranged or To restore a Multi window application: removed.
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Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the In this example we will be launching both the Internet and same screen Maps applications. 1. Launch an application. Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be •...
To switch the arrangement of the applications: To split the current applications: 1. With the two 1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap App #1 Split/Maximize applications shown in a the Border bar to show the on-screen icons. split screen, tap the 2.
Navigating Through the Application Menus Using Sub-Menus There are three default Application Menu screens available. Sub-menus are available from within most screen and As you add more applications from the Play Store, more applications. screens are created to house these new apps. 1.
Using Context Menus Accessing Recently-Used Applications 1. Press and hold to open the recently-used Context menus (also called pop-up menus) contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. They function applications window. similarly to menu options that appear when you right click Note: This recent applications screen also provides access to your mouse on your desktop computer.
Customizing the Screens Adding and Deleting Screens Your phone comes with seven screens. You can delete these You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the screens and then add them back later. Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one screen could contain the Music Player shortcut and other Note: These screens can be deleted and re-arranged.
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Rearranging the Screens 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (Home screen mode). 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Edit page. 2. Tap the pull-down Dropbox and select one of the 2. Touch and hold a screen and then drag it into its new following options: location.
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4. Select a sharing method. Choose from: Bluetooth, 3. Tap Apps ( ) to reveal all your current available ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, applications. By default, applications are displayed as Messaging, S Note, and Wi-Fi Direct. an Alphabetical grid. 5.
To delete a shortcut: To insert a new primary shortcut: 1. Press to go to the Home screen. 1. Press and then tap (Apps). 2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it 2. Locate your desired application, then touch and hold from its location on the current screen.
Creating Application Folders 3. Touch and hold the first application that you would like to move to a folder. You can create application folders to hold similar applications if you wish. 4. Drag the shortcut over (Create folder). 1. Press and then tap (Apps).
Adding and Removing Widgets To place a widget onto a different screen: 1. Touch and hold the widget until it becomes Widgets are self-contained applications that can be placed transparent. on any screen. Unlike shortcuts, widgets appear as applications. 2. Slowly drag it past the edge of the screen until the To add a Widget: adjacent page appears highlighted and it then snaps 1.
Managing Wallpapers Note: Wallpapers supports the following image types: JPEG, Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), Live PNG, GIF, BMP, and WBMP. wallpapers (animated backgrounds), or Wallpaper gallery (default phone wallpapers). To change Wallpapers from Settings Menu: 1. From the main Settings page, tap Display Wallpaper.
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To change the current Lock screen wallpaper: 1. Navigate to any screen, touch and hold an empty area of the screen, and tap Set wallpaper for Lock screen. – or – From the main Settings page, tap Display Wallpaper Lock screen. 2.
Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List Making a Call This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which You can store phone numbers that are regularly used to the is used to store contact information. SIM card or to the device’s memory.
Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List Running a Call in the Background 1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts). If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home screen, you are visually notified that you are still on an active 2.
Ending a Call from the Status Bar Making Emergency Calls 1. From an active call, you can launch a separate If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn application or return to the Home screen. The current on the phone, the Insert SIM card to make calls message call is kept active in the background.
Making an Emergency Call With a SIM card installed 5. At the Emergency Callback screen: The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency • Tap to callback 911 with a single tap. number a 1-tap process. Before you can resume normal •...
To view additional dialing options: • One-handed operation On/Off to enable or disable the resize and reposition the keypad/dialer for either left (Off) or right After entering a number, tap handed operation (On). • Send message to send the current caller a text message while •...
Managing Reject Calls If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. You may also see the caller’s This feature allows you to categorize both known and phone number, if available. unknown callers as rejected contacts. These Contacts are then added to you Rejection list which can be managed for individual entries from within the Contacts list or as a whole from the Call rejection screen.
Adding numbers to the rejection list International Calls Entries can be added to the list via either the Contacts menu 1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and or via the Auto reject list menu. The Contacts menu option hold until the device shows “+”...
Pause Dialing Wait Dialing You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the automated systems, such as voicemail or financial phone phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with numbers.
Redialing the Last Number Setting Up Speed Dial Entries The device stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, Important! Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail. No received, or missed if the caller is identified. other number can be assigned to this slot. To recall any of these numbers: 1.
Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order Removing a Speed Dial Entry 1. From the Home screen, tap 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press and then tap Speed dial setting. 2. Press and then tap Speed dial setting. 3. Touch and hold a existing on-screen speed dial Important! The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail and location and select Remove from the context menu.
Wi-Fi Calling Activating Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for T-Mobile customers using Settings. this device with the new ISIM card. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the 2.
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4. If (Missing 911 Address) displays in the Status Note: With certain rate plans, minutes used while connected Bar, follow these steps to provide 911 an address for to the Wi-Fi network count against available rate plan emergency situations: minutes. •...
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7. Tap OK to save the setting. When Action Then 8. From the main Settings page, tap More settings. Displays on the You are connected to the 9. Tap Wi-Fi Calling slider to toggle off the feature, then screen status T-Mobile network and can tap it again to reactivate the feature and re-register bar.
In Call Options Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the Your phone provides a number of features that are available device, to adjust the earpiece volume. for use during a call. During a call, press the Up volume key to increase the Call volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the...
Placing a Call on Hold Adjusting Noise Reduction During a call it may be necessary to adjust the noise You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If reduction feature. Activating this feature can improve the your network supports this service, you can also make quality of your conversation by reducing ambient noise.
Turning the Speakerphone on and off Switching to Bluetooth Headset 1. Pair the target Bluetooth headset prior to your call. While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps: 2. While on a call, switch to the Bluetooth headset instead 1.
Creating an S Note During a Call Setting up a Multi-Party Call 1. From the Home screen, tap During a call it may be necessary to record information (a Note). 2. Dial the number for the first participant and tap 1.
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Having a Private Conversation With One Participant 4. To return to the multi-party call, tap the Merge icon. All of the multi-party call participants can now hear each When you have two participants in a multi-party session, it might be necessary to place one of those participants on other.
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Call Waiting 3. Tap Swap to switch between the two calls. This places the new caller on hold and activates the previous call. You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you Important! The currently active call is displayed with a green have previously set the Call waiting option to Activate.
5. Wake up the application by repeating the phrase Hi Galaxy. Note: The wake-up command/phrase can be changed from “Hi Galaxy” to anything else. For more information, refer to “Samsung Unlock Options” on page 313. Call Functions and Contacts List...
Logs Tab Accessing the Logs Tab 1. From the Home screen, tap (Logs tab). The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts Logs Logs entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Logs 2. Tap an entry to view available options. tab makes redialing a number fast and easy.
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Accessing Call log from The Notifications Area • Time provides the time and date of the call and its duration. • Copy to dialing screen press to pass the current 1. Locate from the Notifications area of the Status number to your dialer and then edit the selected number before bar.
Altering Numbers from the Logs List • View contact to view the information for the currently stored Contacts entry. If you need to make a call from the Logs screen and you • Send number to send the current Contacts entry information to need to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
Erasing the Call logs List • Received calls: shows the total length of time for all calls received. You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current entries from the Logs list. • All calls: shows the total length of time for all calls made and received.
1. From a screen where you can enter text, in a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the • Samsung keyboard (default): an on-screen QWERTY bottom of the screen to open the Notifications screen. keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation.
Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word. If you configure another text input method (Samsung keyboard) you must re-enable Swype before using the Swype keyboard.
Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype Swype Keyboard Overview • Recipients: a field where you can enter the recipients of the 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text current message. You can choose from Contacts, Call log, input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.
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Using 123ABC Mode in SWYPE In 123ABC mode, you can enter only letters and a few common punctuation marks from the on-screen keyboard. Recipients The text mode key shows Text input field 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.
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Entering Numbers and Symbols in SWYPE All lowercase By using the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, some Displays when the next character is entered in symbols are not available (such as Emoticons or Smileys). lowercase. Pressing this while in 123SYM mode, In SYM mode using Swype, you can only enter symbols and reveals additional numeric-symbols keys.
Using the Samsung Keyboard 2. The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung keyboard configuration for all subsequent text input. This QWERTY keyboard can be used to enter text in either a Portrait or landscape orientation. The only difference...
Entering Text using Different Input Options • Settings to access the Samsung keyboard settings menu. Changing the Text Input Mode in Keyboard Although the default text input method with the Samsung keyboard is to use the on-screen keys you have other 1.
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Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard All lowercase 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text Displays when the next character is entered in input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. lowercase. 2. Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode.
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Using Symbol/Numeric Mode Using the Handwriting Mode Use the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, The device also provides you with the ability to use your S or emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key Pen to hand write on the screen and have to converted into displays text just as easily as the voice to text feature.
Using the Google Voice Typing Input Options/Settings This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your spoken words into on-screen text. You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature. For more information on Configuring Voice Typing, see “Configure Google Voice Typing”...
2. From the main Settings page, navigate to the Accounts alphabetically. You can create either a Phone, SIM, Google, area. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Samsung account contact. – or – Note: Before you can save a contact to the Phone, Contact...
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Contacts Create contact. Continue with step 3. Google Mail account. • Samsung Account contacts are shared with your existing 3. Tap a destination type (Phone, SIM, Google, Microsoft Samsung account. Exchange ActiveSync, or Samsung Account) (depending •...
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5. Tap the image icon and select a photo for this contact. 8. Enter additional information such as: Email, Address, Selections are: Image, Take picture, S Note, or Tagged Events, Groups, Ringtone, Vibration pattern or tap Add picture. another field to input additional category information. •...
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Mobile (default), Home, Work, Main, Work Fax, Home 4. Tap a destination type (Phone, SIM, Google, Microsoft Fax, Pager, Car, Company Main, MMS, Radio, Assistant, Exchange ActiveSync, or Samsung Account) (depending Other, Callback, or Custom. on where you want to save the new contact information).
Finding a Contact You can store phone numbers and their corresponding Tabs names onto either your SIM card, your phone’s built-in Search Create memory, or an external location (such as Google, Exchange, Contacts Contacts or T-Mobile Backup). They are all physically separate but are field used as a single entity, called Contacts.
Editing Contact Information 3. Edit the contact information then: • Tap Save to complete and store the new entry or 1. From the Home screen, tap • Tap Cancel to delete the current entry. 2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap (Edit).
4. Enter additional information such as: Email, Address, 4. Scroll through the available list of existing entries and Events, Groups, Ringtone, Vibration pattern or tap Add select the desired target. another field to input additional category information. Note: This new phone number is then added as a new number •...
If several of your contacts are from other external sources, this display contacts stored to your SIM card, Gmail, or only display allows you to “back them up” or copy them to your Samsung contacts that are part of a customized list.
• Print contact info: allows you to print selected information on • Share contact information: allows you to send the current a compatible Samsung printer. entry info via text message. • Add to Favorites: allows you to copy the current Contacts entry to the list within the Favorites tab.
Contact Entry Options Joining Contact Information 1. From the Home screen, Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a 2. Tap an entry to reveal the corporate email account login because they are maintained Contact entry’s Overview separately and for different groups of people.
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1. From the Home screen, tap Important! It is the first contact image that is displayed for 2. Tap a contact name (the name you want to link to both, and the first contact’s name that is used. another entry) to reveal the Contact entry’s Overview For example: If Amy (original entry) is joined with Screen.
Unjoining a Contact Marking a Contact as Default 1. From the Home screen, tap When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other messaging type applications, the application needs to know 2. Tap a contact name (the account name from which you which information is primary (default) in a contact entry list.
Note: The Web storage Upload feature requires that you are logged into your Samsung account prior to upload. Note: Email appears as an option only after an Internet or Exchange email account has been created.
Copying Contact Information • Messaging to attach the contact cards to a new outgoing text Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card message. • Wi-Fi Direct to transmit the entries to another Wi-Fi Direct The default storage location for saving phone numbers to enabled device.
Copying Contact Information to the microSD Synchronizing Contacts Card Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved and manage a new or existing contact from your online or on the phone’s memory, onto the SIM card. remote accounts to your phone.
Note: Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your account. Gmail and Corporate accounts via the device. • Samsung account lists those Contacts currently found and Display Options sync’d within the Samsung account. • Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync lists those Contacts currently The Display options menu allows you to allows you to choose found within the Exchange account.
1. From the Home screen, press and then tap to synchronize with your Contact list. Selections are: Settings and then navigate to the Accounts area. Samsung account, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Facebook, 2. Tap Add account Facebook. Google, LDAP, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
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5. If prompted, configure any requested optional To resync Social Network Contacts: permissions and tap Log in. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings and then navigate to the Accounts area. 6. Tap those contact settings you wish to synchronize (all are enabled by default).
Additional Contact Options Contact List Settings Sending an Email to a Contact From this menu you can determine the default storage location for Contacts, display your device’s primary number, Note: Contacts must contain and email account and address and view service numbers listed in your Contact list. before you can use the Send email feature.
Groups – Send all namecards allows you to set your Contact sharing option to all so that your entire Contacts entries are sent as a This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a group and not as multiple single files. If all your entries are call group.
Adding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller Editing a Caller Group Group To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as 1. From the Home screen, tap part of the selected group. Groups Groups 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
The Favorites Tab Sending a Message to a Group 1. From the Home screen, tap The Favorites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have Groups Groups been designated as favorite contacts. For more information, 2. Tap an existing group, and press and then tap refer to “Logs Tab”...
Section 6: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and of messages. It also explains the features and functionality receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and associated with messaging. audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email Types of Messages addresses.
Creating and Sending Messages 4. Add more recipients by tapping either the Enter recipient field or and selecting recipients. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging) 5. Tap the Enter message field and use the on-screen (Compose). keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer 2.
Quick Messaging a Number from the Contacts Message Options List Options before composing a message 1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging) 2. Locate an entry from the Contacts list. 2. Before composing a message, press from the 3.
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Options while composing a message • Locked messages: displays the locked messages folder and its contents. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging) • Spam messages: displays the spam messages folder and its 2. From within an open message, press to display contents.
• • Add recipients: allows you to enter additional recipients to the Take picture: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a message. photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message by tapping Save. • Scheduled Message: allows you to assign the current •...
Viewing Newly Received Messages Adding Additional Text You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by events from your Contacts, Calendar, or a Memo. displaying within the Notification area at the top left of 1.
Message Threads 3. Compose your reply. Your texts are colored Blue and your caller’s replies are Sent and received text and Current Recipient My Text Yellow. picture messages are grouped into message 4. Tap (Send) to deliver your reply. threads. Threaded messages –...
Deleting Messages To access additional Bubble options: Deleting a single message thread Touch and hold the message bubble within an active message conversation to display the following options: 1. From the Home screen, tap • Delete message: deletes the currently selected message 2.
Deleting a single message bubble Message Search 1. From the Home screen, tap You can search through your messages by using the 2. Open a message to reveal the message string. Message Search feature. 1. From the Home screen, tap 3.
• Split view: when in Landscape mode, allows you to view both • Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text the message list and the contents of the currently selected messages. Choose from: GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or message.
Emergency message settings • MMS alert: alerts you when the messaging modes changes • Emergency alerts: allows you to configure emergency alert from an SMS (text) to MMS (multimedia) mode. Push message settings settings. You can enable/disable those alert categories you wish to receive.
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• Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks There are three types of Emergency Alerts: • Alerts issued by the President incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked numbers. • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life Emergency Alert Configuration •...
Assigning Messages as Spam 5. Tap the Number field to manually enter phone number. – or – You can now assign either a phone number as spam or use a key term or phrase. Any message assigned as spam is to select from either your existing Logs or automatically placed with your Spam messages folder.
Accessing your Spam Folder 5. Enter a term or word into the field. Any message assigned as spam is automatically placed with Note: The term is case sensitive. Ex: “Act Now” is not the your Spam messages folder. same as “act now”. 1.
Using Email • Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync - This protocol is frequently used with a large corporate email server system and provides Email (or Internet Email) enables you to review and create access to email, contact, and calendar synchronization. email using several email services. You can also receive text Creating an Internet Email Account message alerts when you receive an important email.
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• Password: typically your network access password 6. At the Set up email screen, name the account and enter (case-sensitive). a screen name to identify yourself on this account. • The unique account name is used to differentiate this account 3.
Opening an Email Composing Email 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). 2. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the 2. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the complete email account list page. complete email account list page.
– Tap the Signature field, change the current text, and tap Note: If you attach an image to your email, you have the option Done to save the new signature. to resize it prior to delivery. Choose from: Original, Large (70%), Medium (30%), or Small (10%). Once Use your S Pen to enter a handwritten signature within the chosen, tap OK.
• Sync Email: enables automatic email synching between your • Vibrate: Activates a vibration when a new email message is device and the remote server. received. • Auto download attachments: allows the device to • Incoming settings: Lets you specify incoming email settings, automatically download email attachments when an active such as User name, Password, IMAP server, Security type, Wi-Fi connection is detected.
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Setting Up a Microsoft Exchange Email account 6. Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (from the add new email account screen). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). 2. If you already have other email account setup: Note: If prompted with an on-screen notification that the •...
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• Exchange Server: your exchange server remote email 10. With the new server information entered, tap Next. address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain this 11. Read the on-screen Activation disclaimer and, when information from your company network administrator. prompted, tap OK. The device then verifies your incoming server settings.
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Composing Exchange Email 15. Identify your new work email account with a unique name (Ex: Work), then tap Done. For more information, refer to “Composing Email” on Opening an Exchange Email page 142. Deleting an Exchange Email Message 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email).
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• Signature: Lets you both attach a customized signature and • Auto download attachments: allows the device to include a handwritten signature to the bottom of all outgoing automatically download email attachments when an active emails. Wi-Fi connection is detected. This process speeds up the process of downloading an emails attachments for offline –...
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• Size to retrieve emails configures the incoming email size • Auto resend times enables the device to resend an outgoing allowed to pass through to your phone automatically without email a specified number of times if delivery fails. user interaction. Emails with attachments larger than The default is set to No limits.
Using Google Mail Refreshing Gmail Mail Google Mail (Gmail) is Google’s web-based email. When you From within the Gmail message list, tap (Refresh) first setup the phone, Gmail is configured. Depending on the at the bottom of the screen to refresh the screen, send synchronization settings, Gmail is automatically synchronized and receive new emails, and synchronize your email with your Gmail account.
4. Press and select Add Cc/Bcc to add a carbon or • Mute: mutes the conversation. blind copy. • Report spam: reports the Email message as spam. 5. Enter the subject of this message in the Subject field. • Report phishing: reports the Email message as a phishing 6.
Gmail accounts. information. Note: Before using this application, you must first have an Important! The Samsung account manages the access active Gmail account available and be currently logged information (username/password) to several applications, such as AllShare Play, ChatON, and Media Hub.
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Registering with the Service Note: If you opt to receive the verification code via SMS, this 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung information is sent directly to your device. Once received account. and opened, the Verification field is automatically filled...
Deleting a single message bubble Note: For more information, press (Settings) and tap 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) General Help. (ChatON). Using ChatON for Chatting 2. Launch a chat session to reveal the message string. 3. Touch and hold a message bubble, then select Delete. 1.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google+. 5. When prompted, configure the Instant Upload parameters as desired and tap DONE. 5. Visit www.google.com/mobile/+/ for more information. Messenger 6. Follow any on-screen setup instructions. 7. At the Messenger screen, tap to start a new Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into message.
Section 7: Multimedia Assigning the Default Storage This section explains how to use the multimedia features of Location your device, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, AllShare Play, and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. Important! Too many users can overlook this storage location You can take photographs and shoot video by using the until something goes wrong.
Using the Camera 5. Press (Camera) until the shutter sounds. (The Taking Photos picture is automatically stored within your designated storage location (page 156). If no microSD is installed, Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as all pictures are stored on the Phone.) For more simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then information, refer to “Camera Options”...
Camera Options Shooting mode (continued): Options are represented by icons across both sides of the • Best face: takes a series of photographs screen. simultaneously, then allows you to cycle through The following shortcuts are available for the camera: the available thumbnails and choose the best photo showing the subject’s best face.
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Shooting mode (continued): Share shot - Shooting mode: lists the current shooting modes available from with the Share Shot mode. • Buddy photo share: uses face recognition from pictures in your contacts to send your friends or Settings: family pictures of themselves. Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the •...
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Settings (continued): Settings (continued): Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply Resolution: allows you to set the image size to either: special effects to the photo. Options include: 8M (3264x2448), W6M (3264x1836), No effect, Cold vintage, Warm vintage, Posterize, 3.2M (2048x1536), W2.4M (2048x1152), Solarize, Green point, Blue point, Red-yellow W0.9M (1280x720), or 0.3M (640x480).
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Settings (continued): Settings (continued): Auto contrast: provides a clear image even under Save as flipped: allows you to automatically save backlight circumstances where intensity of a new images as a mirror image “flipped” of the illumination can vary excessively. original. Guidelines: allows you to turn the guidelines On or Off.
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Camera Mode: allows you to take a photo in various Note: It may be necessary to turn the orientation of the device modes. Once you change the mode, the to see the on-screen menu options listed below. corresponding indicator appears at the top left of the display.
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– Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible drawn object, then saved. Samsung printer. – Draw on image: allows you to add an image file that can be –...
Sharing Pictures Video viewing options Pictures are the best way of remembering the moment, but Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in an even better treat is to share them with others. addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to Two new features allow you to either instantly share a series display them.
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Enabling Share Shot • S Beam Transfer uses the NFC (near Field Communication) feature found on your device to transmit large files directly to Share shot is a Wi-Fi Direct group sharing feature where another compatible device by direct touch. multiple users can Wi-Fi connect their devices and then all This method of image transfer requires NFC and S Beam to be share each others pictures in real-time.
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4. Tap Scan and select the single device name to begin To enable Share shot on Camera: the connection process to another Wi-Fi Direct 1. From the Home screen, tap (Camera) compatible device. (Shooting Mode) Share shot. – or – 2.
Using S Beam to Share Pictures To take share shot images: 1. Press (Camera) until the shutter sounds. This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) large files directly to another compatible device that is in direct contact.
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Important! Neither device must be in Lock mode or displaying Note: If the Touch to beam screen does not appear on the the Lock screen. They must both be active and source device: unlocked. It is recommended that the target device - Pull them apart be on the Home screen.
Camera Gallery Options To share multiple pictures via S Beam: 1. On the source device (containing the desired image or The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored video), tap (Apps) (Gallery). camera images. 2. Locate the selected folder. 1.
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– Note: The Tag buddy - Date information is displayed only Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible when other tags are shown. Samsung printer. – Rename: allows you to rename the current file. – Draw on image: allows you to add an image file that can be –...
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– Edit weather tag: allows you to edit or assign a new weather 5. Recipients must launch AllShare Play on their devices. tag that is then saved to the current file. Your device then waits for other connected recipients Screen Sharing an Image via Group Play on the same Wi-Fi network to accept the connection and enter the PIN on their screens.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the Motion slider to (Gallery). the right to turn it on. Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before you can use this feature. 3. Open a selected image.
Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper 3. Tap the desired on-screen motion option. 4. Although enabled by default, enable the Palm swipe to 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) capture field by placing a check mark in the adjacent (Gallery).
Editing a Photo Shooting Video You can edit your photos using the optional Photo editor Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright application on your device. conditions, it is recommended that you provide your Using the Camcorder subject with sufficient light by having the light source In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a behind you.
Camcorder Options 5. Tap anywhere on the screen to re-focus the camera on that object. The camcorder auto-focuses on the new You can change options using your keypad in capture mode. target area. The following short cuts are available: 6. Tap the screen then select to turn on auto focus.
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Effects: allows you to change the color tone or Settings: apply special effects to the video. Options include: Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the No effect, Cold vintage, Warm vintage, Posterize, settings that you use the most. Solarize, Green point, Blue point, Red-yellow point, Use the volume key as: allows you to set the volume Washed out, Cartoonify, Black and white, Sepia, or...
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Settings (continued): Settings (continued): Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply Guidelines: allows you to turn the guidelines On or Off. special effects to the video. Options include: Anti-Shake: reduces image blur due to the movement No effect, Cold vintage, Warm vintage, Posterize, of the subject of the video or hand movement.
Image viewer: allows you to access the Image Storage location/Connection Status: indicates the viewer and the various viewing options for a device is connected to an adapter and the current selected video. Image viewer options are storage location for videos (Phone or Memory card) described in the following section.
The Gallery Touch and hold the video icon from the main Gallery to select the video (indicated by a checkmark) and display The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. the following video menu context options: For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and •...
Viewing a Video within the Gallery Using the Video Player 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) The Video Player application plays video files stored on the SD (Gallery). card. This device is able to playback DivX videos. 2. Locate your folder and video. 1.
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Using Picture-In-Picture Note: The Picture-In-Picture feature only works when using This feature can be used during playback of supported video the Video player application. Other video players (ex: types via either the Gallery or Video player. YouTube), do not support this feature. Note: Some applications might not allow this video to remain 4.
DivX Overview Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies ® This device is able to playback DivX videos. DivX Certified ® to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium To play purchased DivX movies on your device, you will first content.
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6. Select a location on your computer to download the 11. Locate your registration DivX video file and tap the file DivX registration video with the same title as your to play it. Once you play the registration file on your device nickname (ex: Pat.divx).
Creating a New Media Hub Account Before you can rent or buy media, you must first create an Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie account. Enter the required information. and TV content. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your 5. Tap tap Buy or Rent. registration for a new Samsung account. 6. Choose a payment method and then follow the Using Media Hub on-screen instructions. The media stores to the My Media folder.
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• • You can use 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connectivity in order to download You must finish watching rented Media Content within 24 Media Content. consecutive hours of start of playback. • Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not •...
Play Movies & TV 6. Tap the PERSONAL VIDEOS tab to view movies you have on your device or memory card. This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, download a movie and then watch it instantly. For more information on using the Picture-in-Picture feature for video playback, see “Using Picture-In-Picture”...
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The Music app searches both your online library and 7. Return to the Library screen from most other screens your device’s internal storage for music and playlists; in the Music application by tapping the Music this can take from a few seconds to several minutes, application icon (Music notification icon) at the depending on the amount of new music added since...
Searching for Music in Your Library Listening to Music 1. From the main Play Music page, tap (Search) to You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in search through your available songs. speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset.
Displaying the Now Playing Screen The Now playing screen opens and the song you touched or the first song in the album or playlist starts If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return to play. The tracks in the current list play in order until to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: you reach the end of the list (unless you choose a Tap the name of the current song in the Now Playing...
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• ALBUMS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, More by artist, or 3. Tap Add to playlist to add the song to a playlist. Shop for artist. – or – • SONGS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, Shop for artist, or Add to playlist to add the song to Delete.
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Creating a Playlist When Shuffle mode is enabled via Show Options, 1. From the main Play Music page, tap an album or song songs play in random order. When enabled, songs play in random order. Also visible when list and play a song. is tapped.
Music Player Playing a Playlist 1. From the main Play Music page, select the PLAYLISTS The Music Player is an application that can play music files. tab. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A. Launching the 2.
Making a Song a Phone Ringtone 4. Use any of the following Music Player controls: 1. From the main Music Player page, tap the All tab. Pause the song. 2. Touch and hold a song from the list to reveal the on-screen context menu.
• Details: allows you to view media info such as Artist, Title, 2. Select one of the following settings: Album, Track length, Genre, Track number, Format, Size, and • SoundAlive: set a type of equalization such as Normal, Pop, Location. Rock, Jazz, Dance, Classic, etc.
Using Playlists Adding Music to a Playlist 1. From the main Music Player page, tap the Playlists tab. Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for playback. These Playlists can be created using the Music 2. Tap the playlist name in which to add music. player on this device, or using a third-party application (such 3.
Transferring Music Files Removing Music from a Playlist 1. From the main Music Player page, tap the Playlists tab. Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two 2. Tap the playlist name in which to delete music. methods: 1.
Note: You have to be signed in to use some options. Samsung Music Hub makes your device a personal music To sign in without your Samsung account, tap Sign in manager. It lets you access, buy, and download millions of and use the keyboard to enter your Email address and music tracks.
Making a Purchase You can use Music Hub to buy albums or individual tracks. This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung You can also build your own album from various tracks. device with your TV, streams content and even keeps tabs on 1.
• Registered devices allows you to stream/share selected Media Hub. multimedia content from your device to DLNA compliant device connected to the same Wireless Access Point. 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung Configuring AllShare Settings account. There should be no icon in the The AllShare Play™...
Play by requiring a user enter the currently active and 2. From the main screen, select (Add storage) and associated Samsung account password. Tap Locking then tap on the media that you would like to share. AllShare Play to activate/deactivate the feature.
Sharing files via Web Storage Note: If you already have a current Sugar Sync account, tap Files can be uploaded to a Web storage location, such as Sign in. SugerSync by either login into the service and sharing a folder on your computer with the storage location or sharing 4.
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(AllShare Play). selected video. Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before you can use this feature. 3. Tap your device name from the Devices list. 4. Tap an available category tab (Pictures, Music, Movies, Files, or Info) and select a file.
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AllShare Play Screen Sharing via Group Play 5. Tap an available on-screen file, image, or video to place a green check mark alongside it. Important! Verify all of your recipients are connected to the 6. Tap (Stream to connected devices) and select an same Wi-Fi.
TV. Important! Accessory sold separately. RESET button Note: There is no need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network or to be logged into your Samsung Account to use this feature. HDMI Travel Adapter (Power) AllShare Cast Hub establishes a Wi-Fi Direct connection between the device and the hub.
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To activate AllShare Cast on your device: Note: The status LED begins to blink solid red to indicate 1. From the main Settings page, tap More settings it has begun the start up process. AllShare Cast. 2. If not already on, touch and slide the AllShare Cast LED Color/Patterns Description slider to the right to turn it on.
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To disconnect your device from the hub: Note: The AllShare Cast Hub communicates with your paired 1. Access your device’s AllShare Cast screen and locate device via a Wi-Fi Direct connection. the current connection. 2. Tap the entry and select End connection. 5.
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AllShare Cast Hub - Streaming Videos 5. Press the RESET button on the back of the hub once (LED turns blue) and tap the dongle entry from your The hub supports streaming of purchased media content that device’s list. contains DRM (Digital Rights Management). –...
T-Mobile TV 9. To playback a DRM purchased video: • From the Home screen, tap (Apps) T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV (Gallery). Locate your video and tap it to begin playback. and Video on Demand. 1.
4. Tap Start Trial to begin a free 30-day trial of the service. – or – Tap Continue to keep viewing the free content or Purchase Options to buy the paid features. 5. Tap any of the following categories to begin viewing: Home, Live TV, TV Shows, Favorites, Help, Search, More Info, Browse, or Live Channels.
AllShare Play then a cross reference to that particular section is provided. This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung Note: This manual only addresses applications that have been mobile phone with your TV, streams content and even keeps...
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Wi-Fi Important! The Samsung account manages the access group. Users must be on the same information (username/password) to several Wi-Fi and provide an access code to applications, such as AllShare Play.
3. Tap Start and follow the on-screen prompts. Note: Place the screen in Landscape mode to reveal additional For more information, refer to “AllShare Play” on page 199. scientific functions. Amazon Calendar This mobile application provides a user with access to the online Amazon website.
Creating a Calendar Event • Task: allows you to search for tasks. 2. Tap (Create event) to create a new Calendar 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) event. (Calendar). – or – 2. Tap to access the various calendar tabs. Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a 3.
Calendar Settings 9. Tap Calendars and select the type of general synchronization settings you want. A check mark Using the Calendar settings you can select the day with indicates selection. which you want the calendar to begin. You also select how you want to view the calendar, by Month, Week, or Day or 10.
ChatON 17. Tap Swipe with two fingers to change the way events are displayed when swiped. Provides a global mobile communication service where you Camera can chat with more than 2 buddies via a group chat, In this service you can send pictures, videos, animation messages Use your 8.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in a (Scribbles), audio, Contacts, Calendar entries, and Location JPEG format.
Chrome Clock The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World Chrome Web browser on your device. clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock. The applications display in a tabular format and quickly 1.
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To configure additional alarm settings: • Interval indicates the length of time the alarm will remain silent 1. Tap More to access additional alarm settings. between alarm notifications (snooze time). 2. Slide the slider bar left or right in the Alarm volume field •...
Using the World Clock Turning Off an Alarm To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and slide This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world. to any direction. Setting the Snooze Feature 1.
Using the Stopwatch 5. Tap Restart to resume the timer counter. Configuring a Desk Clock This feature allows you to capture elapsed time while letting the stopwatch keep running. This feature lets you activate an on-screen clock that can be 1.
Downloads Download the Desktop application 1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current http://www.dropbox.com/. downloaded files (Internet and Other). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 2. Follow the on-screen setup and installation instructions (Downloads).
Accessing Dropbox on your Device 7. Touch and hold an on-screen item to choose from additional options: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) • Favorite to tag an image as a favorite. (Dropbox) Start. • Share via applications such as: Copy link, Bluetooth, ChatON, 2.
Email Manually uploading a Picture to Dropbox 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Email enables you to review and create email using most (Camera). email services. The device alerts you when you receive an email message. 2. After the image is taken, tap the Image Viewer box at the bottom right.
Game Hub 150. Provides a premium one-stop service center that let’s you play, connect and share games on compatible Samsung Android devices. Game Hub comes pre-packaged with some of the most popular social and premium HD games that have been specially customized to play on your device.
Google Group Play Use Google Search to search the Web. This application lets you share documents, photos or music in real-time with other connected friends. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Google) and enter the search text. Important! To share a Group Play, all users must be connected –...
Internet 5. Your recipients must then: • Launch the Group Play feature on their device. Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully • Tap the active Group Play session (shown at the bottom of the optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the application screen).
Kies air 3. Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, [user added searches], Kies air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with RECOMMENDATIONS, or IN THIS AREA a list of places your phone provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi within this category displays.
Important! For best results, it is recommended that you enable Tip: Enabling this feature allows you to locate places of all of your location services. For more information, interest at the street-level. However, this also requires a refer to “Location Services” on page 308. clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.
• Layers: allows you to switch map views: • Make available offline: allows you to use the application even – while offline. Traffic: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each • Settings: allows you to select the following additional options: color represents how fast the traffic is moving.
Messaging – Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, or Legal Notices information. Select the desired This application allows you to use the Short Message Service information from the pop-up menu. (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from •...
Messenger MobileLife Widget Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into Personalizes the best of both the Web and T-Mobile services a simple group conversation. When you get a new for you. Get the latest news, weather, entertainment and conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your sports updates several times a day along with special offers.
Music Hub My Files Samsung Music Hub makes your device a personal music This application allows you to manage your sounds, images, manager and lets you access, buy, and download millions of videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card music tracks.
Navigation Opening and Navigating within Files DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance. location.
Enabling GPS Location • Type destination: allows you to manually enter a destination address (via the on-screen keypad). 1. From the main Settings page, tap Location services. • Go Home: allows you to return to a designated “Home” 2. Tap Use wireless networks to allow apps to use data location.
• • Parking: displays parking information relative to your current Help: requires selecting either the Internet or Popup Browser location. option to review online help. Need for Speed Most Wanted • Gas stations: displays gas station location relative to your current location.
Phone 3. Tap to begin searching for both free and paid ebooks. This application provides the ability to make or answering 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the ebook calls, access the Contacts list, which is used to store contact information.
Play Music 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe to a magazine. Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, Play Movies & TV and playback songs purchased from the Play Store. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, Music library and instantly ready to play or download.
Accessing the Play Store 3. Read the application descriptions. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Important! If the selected application requires access to data (Play Store). or control of a function on your device, the Play 2. If not already logged in with your Google account, tap Store displays the information the application will Next.
Launching an Installed Google 7. On the main Play Store screen, press and then tap Application My Apps, tap an installed application in the list, and then tap Open. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps). 2. Tap the newly installed application. This application is Tip: The newly downloaded applications display in the typically located on the last Applications page.
Manage applications Polaris Office 4.0 This feature allows you to manage and remove installed Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office applications. You can also view the amount of memory or compatible office suite. This application provides a central resources used as well as the remaining memory and place for managing your documents online or offline.
S Note 3. On its initial launch, navigate the application to begin use: Use this application to create notes with productivity tools • New: creates a new office document. that turn handwriting into typed text and correct drawn • Recent documents: provides a scrollable list of recently shapes, lines, and formulas to make them perfect.
Features include: Call, Text, Navigate, Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be Play music, Memo, and Driving mode. logged in to your Samsung account application. For From the Home screen, tap (Apps) more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung (S Voice).
From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Settings). Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be – or – logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Press and then tap Settings. Account” on page 21.
T-Mobile My Account • Notifications provides about both your current plan, other available plans and other related services. This application provides you online access to account • MobileLife FamilyWhere provides links to other T-Mobile information such as your current activity, billing information, service plans, downloads, and other information.
T-Mobile TV Video Player T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV The Video player application plays video files stored on your and Video on Demand. microSD card. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) From the Home screen, tap (Applications) (T-Mobile TV).
Voice Recorder • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more voice recordings. Tap the recordings to delete and tap Delete. The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to • Settings: the following settings are available: one minute long and then immediately send it as a message.
VPN Client • End: to close the application. – or – This is a full-featured VPN Client that provides support for the latest IPSec VPN standards and provides interoperability with Find a pre-recorded file, then touch and hold it to get support for all major VPN Gateways.
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To configure YouTube Settings: • Search – Clear search history allows you to clear previous YouTube Press and then tap Settings and configure the searches from showing up in the YouTube search box. following parameters: – • General Never remember history allows you to force YouTube to never –...
Zynga Games • About – Help provides answers to most YouTube questions. This application launches the Zynga portal from where you – Feedback allows you to provide user feedback to YouTube. can connect via Facebook and play with your friends. –...
Section 9: Connections Navigating with the Browser Your device is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the Web. 1. Tap an entry to select an item. Internet 2. Sweep the screen with your finger in an up or down Your device is equipped with a Google browser to navigate motion to scroll through a website.
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Settings menu. 2. Tap from the list of search results that are • Downloads: displays the download history. displayed. • Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. 3. Tap a link to view the website. Connections...
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Adding and Deleting Windows Going Incognito You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this To add a new window: incognito window won’t appear within your browser history 1.
To exit from the incognito window: • Create folder: Creates a new folder in which to store new 1. From your browser window, tap (Windows). bookmarks. 2. Scroll across the available windows and locate the • Change order: Rearranges the current bookmarks. incognito window.
Deleting Bookmarks • Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more information, refer to “Deleting Bookmarks” on page 254. 1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the • Set as homepage: Sets the bookmark to your new homepage. bookmark you want to delete.
Using Web History Using Save Pages The History list displays a list of the most recently viewed The Saved pages tab displays a list of Web pages that have websites. These entries can be used to return to previously een saved for offline reading. unmarked web pages.
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Privacy and security: • Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for visited sites. Remove the check mark to disable this function. • Clear cache: Deletes all currently cached data. Tap OK to • Clear passwords: Deletes any previously stored usernames or complete the process.
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Accessibility: Advanced: • Force zoom: Allows you to override a website’s zoom setting • Select search engine: Allows you to choose a default search and forces a zoom view. engine for your phone. Choose from: Google, Yahoo!, or Bing. • Text size: Allows you to manually adjust the size of the •...
• Auto-fit pages: Allows web pages to be resized to fit as much Labs: of the screen as possible. • Quick controls: Allows you to enable on-screen quick controls • Block pop-ups: Prevents popup advertisement or windows via the use of Swype thumb actions. from appearing on-screen.
Bluetooth Settings To turn Bluetooth off: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of Settings. the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including: 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider •...
To set visibility: To review your Bluetooth received files: 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 1. Verify Bluetooth is active. 2. From the top of the Bluetooth settings page, toggle the 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, press and then state of the visibility check mark.
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Configuring Bluetooth Device Settings 3. Tap Scan. Your device displays a list of discovered in- range Bluetooth devices. Some connected Bluetooth devices are capable of more than 4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. just functioning as a headphone, but also have built in microphones for picking up voice.
Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device Sending Contacts via Bluetooth Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, between the device and your phone, but retains the you may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or knowledge of the pairing.
Warning! Not all web applications are safe to download. In Note: To sync your device to your computer it is highly order to protect your phone and data, use the Play recommended that you install Samsung Kies which is Store to install web applications. For more available at http://www.samsung.com/kies...
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Before using Kies air to upgrade your device, it is Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your recommended that you backup your personal data prior to computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 use. or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your To export a Contact list to your microSD card: computer.
Kies Air Enabling USB Debugging USB debugging must be enabled before being able to use the Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with Development feature. your phone provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi 1. From the main Settings page, tap Developer options. network.
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13. Click a link from the left navigation pane to access one Important! Both your phone and your computer must be of several device file categories such as: connected to the same Wireless Access Point • [Device Name] - provides an overview of all the main (WAP).
Wi-Fi Activating Wi-Fi About Wi-Fi By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off (deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
Manually Add a New Network Connection 3. Enter a wireless password (if necessary). 4. Tap Connect. 1. From the Wi-Fi network screen, tap Add Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Status Indicators 2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless Access Point). The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status: 3.
Internet connectivity to multiple devices. 3. Tap Scan. Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ downloads. Connections...
To connect using USB Tethering: 3. Remove the USB cable from the device. Mobile HotSpot 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Mobile HotSpot). This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi – or – hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be From the main Settings page, tap More settings used).
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To activate the Mobile HotSpot service: Note: By default, the connection is not secured. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Mobile HotSpot). Note: Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery – or – much faster. The best way to keep using the device as a From the main Settings page, tap More settings HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger.
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To change the Portable HotSpot password: To mange connected devices: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) This feature allows you to provide MAC filtering on your (Mobile HotSpot). device. This is similar to a “VIP list” where only device on the list are allowed access.
Section 10: Changing Your Settings Wi-Fi Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your device. It includes such settings as: display, security, This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For more memory, and any extra settings associated with your device. information, refer to “Wi-Fi”...
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Network Notification 3. Select an available option: • Always: maintains your current active Wi-Fi connection even By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the during sleep. Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi-Fi network. You can deactivate this feature if you do not want to •...
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Finding your WI-Fi Address Information Note: An SSID is a unique key which identifies a wireless LAN. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Wi-Fi. Its purpose is to stop other wireless equipment from 2. Press and then tap Advanced. accessing your LAN —...
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Wi-Fi Direct Setup and Settings To pair your device using WPS: 1. Follow the WPS activation instructions specific to your You can configure your device to connect directly with other Wireless Access Point. Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data between devices.
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To activate your connection: 5. When prompted to complete the connection, the 1. From the main Settings page, touch and slide the Wi-Fi recipient should tap OK. Your status field now reads slider to the right to turn it on. The slider color indicates “Connected”...
Bluetooth settings Activating the Device Name 1. From the main Settings page, tap Bluetooth. In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices 2. Verify Bluetooth is active (indicated by can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices 3.
Data Usage Scanning for Devices This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so Monitor and mange your device’s data usage capabilities. you can pair with them. Features include activation/deactivation or network data 1. From the main Settings page, tapBluetooth. usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and 2.
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To set a mobile data limit: • Restrict background data prevents background data usage. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Data usage. This can help prevent over usage of your data minutes. 2. Place a check mark in the Set mobile data limit field. •...
More Settings Mobile networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find This tab displays additional wireless and network your location or search for places of interest, you must information. enable the Mobile networks options. From the main Settings page, tap More settings. From the main Settings page, tap More settings Using Airplane mode Mobile networks.
Network mode Data Roaming Data roaming allows you to connect to your service You can configure your device to either automatically select provider’s partner networks and access data services when the LTE option (Automatic LTE/4G/3G/2G [by default]), you are out of your service providers area of coverage. Automatic 4G/3G/2G, or 2G only.
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Using the LTE Network Option Using the 2G Only Network To confirm you are always using the fastest possible If you are not using applications that require a faster network connection, the device has an automatic detection method speed (any application that accesses the network or uses a where it finds both the fastest and most stable connection/ browser), using the 2G onlynetwork saves battery life.
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Network Operators Default Setup Options Using this feature you can view the current network Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically connection. You can also scan and select a network operator search for an available network. You can set this option to manually, or set the network selection to Automatic.
USB tethering feature. Adding a VPN If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN downloads. protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, IPSec Hybrid RSA.
Wi-Fi Calling 5. Tap Save. You can configure your device to make and receive calls over Note: Similar setup process can be used for all available VPN an active Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent types. solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited.
Wi-Fi Calling Settings Near Field Communication This feature is used to read and exchange tags. When used Important! A new ISIM card must be installed within the in conjunction with S Beam, your device can be used to device prior to using this feature. Wi-Fi must first beam application content when NFC-capable devices are be active and communicating prior to launching touched.
S Beam Nearby devices This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam This option allows you to share your media files with nearby large files directly to another compatible device that is in devices using DLNA and connected to the same Wi-Fi. direct contact.
9. Tap Download to, then select the destination of any Note: This feature allows a connection between your device downloaded (shared) content. Choose from Device and the optional AllShare Cast Hub, via a shared Wi-Fi (phone) or SD card. connection. The AllShare Cast Hub then allows the 10.
Call Settings • Call alert: allows you to assign call alert tones and activate call alerts and vibration. To access the Call settings menu: – Call vibrations: vibrates the phone when the called party 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone).
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– Automatic answering timer configures the time delay before • Additional settings: allows you to configure additional call the device automatically accepts the incoming call. settings. For more information, refer to “Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings” on page 295. – Outgoing call conditions configures the connected Bluetooth device to make outbound calls within one of two settings: Even •...
Ringtones and keypad tones 4. Tap Auto reject list. 5. Tap to manually add numbers to the Reject list. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Ringtones and keypad tones. 6. Tap Unknown to create a checkmark and automatically reject all calls that are not in your Contacts list.
Call answering/ending Accessory settings for call 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Accessory 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call answering/ settings for call. ending. 2. The following options are available: 2. Select any of the following options: •...
Use extra vol. for calls Configuring Call Forwarding This option allows you to see an extra volume button on the 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call forwarding screen during calls. Voice call. From the main Call settings page, tap Use extra vol. for Important! Call Forwarding is disabled when the Wi-Fi Calling calls to create a checkmark and enable the feature.
TTY Mode Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, settings. hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, 2.
Using Auto Area Code Fixed Dialing Numbers This feature prepends an area code to all outbound calls. Fixed Dial Number (FDN), allows you to restrict outgoing calls When enabled, the designated prefix is always added before to a limited set of phone numbers. Enabling FDN your dialed numbers.
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Changing the PIN2 Code Managing the FDN List When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. settings Fixed Dialing Numbers.
Voicemail 3. Tap Apply and give your device a few seconds to update the device with the new look and feel. You can view your voicemail number from this menu. Blocking Mode 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Voicemail service. When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected 2.
Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Settings The Volume menu now provides access to various volume From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone as settings within one on-screen popup menu. well as configure the display settings. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Sound Volume.
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Setup the Voice Call Ringtone Setting up Vibration When Ringing This option allows you to set the ringtone. This option allows you to enable your phone to vibrate when a call is incoming. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Sound. 1.
5. Tap Haptic feedback to activate the a vibration when • Page buddy: allows context related pages to be created on the you press soft keys on certain screens. A check mark Home screen. You can select S Pen page, Earphones page, displayed next to the feature indicates this feature is Docking page, and Roaming page.
Assigning a Wallpaper • Font style: sets the fonts used on the LCD display. Selections are: Default font, Choco cooky, Helvetica S, Rosemary, or The Wallpaper settings option allows you to set the Wallpaper Get fonts online. Tap Get fonts online to download additional for your Home screen, Lock screen, or both.
• Voice recording: LED lights up when you are recording voice. Important! DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is The LED only lights up when the screen is off. accessing or transferring files. Doing so will result SD Card &...
Power Saving Mode 3. After the “SD card will be unmounted” message displays and the Mount SD card now appears in the This feature allows you both automatically set the phone to menu list, remove the SD card. For more information, use a power saving mode and configure additional power refer to “Removing the microSD Memory Card”...
Applications Manager 5. When the power gets low, confirm appears at the top of the screen. This indicates the power saving This device can be used for Android development. You can mode is active. write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, Battery Usage then run the applications using the hardware, system, and network.
Memory Usage Clearing Application Cache and Data See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running Important! You must have downloaded applications installed applications. to use this feature. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Applications manager. 2. Tap DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, or ALL to display memory 1.
Running Services Storage Used The Running services option allows you to view and control This option allows you to view a list (on the current tab) of currently running services such as Backup, Google Talk, SNS current applications as sorted by size. (messaging), Swype, and more.
Location Services Enabling the GPS Satellites 1. From the main Settings page, tap Location services. The Location services allows you to configure the device’s location services. 2. Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite. Enabling the Location and Google Search Important! The more location determining functions are 1.
Lock Screen Using a Motion to Unlock This feature allows you to lock or unlock your device by This menu contains features that allows you to configure the simply tilting it and moving it either forwards or backwards. device’s lock screen parameters. Screen Unlock Pattern Overview 1.
Using Face Unlock 6. Once prompted to speak and unlock command, tap and repeat the phrase four times. This feature used facial recognition to unlock your phone. This feature is less secure than PIN, Pattern, and Password 7. Once complete, tap Done. Setting an Unlock Pattern locks and can be bypassed by someone else who looks similar to you.
Changing the Screen Lock Pattern 5. Draw your pattern by touching your first on-screen point. Then, without removing your finger from the This feature allows you to change the previously stored screen, drag your finger over adjacent points until the unlock pattern and update it if necessary.
What If I Forget my Pattern? 4. If you have forgotten your current pattern, tap Pattern from the Screen unlock settings menu and follow the If you forget your device's lock pattern, you can unlock your procedures outlined in "Setting an Unlock Pattern" device or reset it using your Google™...
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PIN Lock and Unlock Samsung Unlock Options 1. From the main Settings page, tap Lock screen. Activate or deactivates various Unlock screen functions. 2. Tap Screen lock PIN. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Lock screen. 3. Enter a PIN number using the numeric keypad and Important! When the Popup Note on lock screen option is touch Continue to confirm the password.
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• Dual clock displays a set of dual digital clock on the Lock Note: These options can vary depending on the selected Lock screen while you are traveling. Tap the entry to set your home settings. city. This time zone then becomes the time used by one of these on-screen clocks.
Lock Automatically To edit these Lock screen shortcuts: 1. From the main Settings page, tap Lock screen Lock This option allows you to define the amount of time that must screen options. pass before the device can automatically lock on its own. 2.
Owner Information Security This option allows you to show user-defined information on The Security settings allow you to determine the security the Lock screen. level for your device. Encrypt Device 1. From the main Settings page, tap Lock screen Owner information.
Setting up SIM Card Lock Password Settings Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make When you create a phone password you can also configure unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on the phone to display the password as you type it instead of your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code.
Unknown Sources Credential Storage Before you can download a web application you must enable This option allows certain applications to access secure the Unknown sources feature (enables downloading). certificates and other credentials. Certificates and Developers can use this option to install non-Play Store credentials can be installed to the SD card and password applications.
• Samsung keyboard: allows you to adjust the position of the 2. Select a language and region from the list. Samsung keyboard to the left or the right to make it easier to Select Input Method use with one hand.
Set up input methods. (Input Methods) and select (Settings) to reveal the Samsung keyboard settings screen. 2. Tap (adjacent to the Google voice typing field). 3. Select a language by tapping Choose input languages 2. Set any of the following options: area.
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• Tutorial launches a brief on-screen tutorial covering the main reposition and resize for use by either a single left or right hand concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. operation. • Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their •...
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• Personalized data activate this feature to use the personal 4. Press to return to the previous screen. Swype Settings language data that you have entered and selected to make your text entry prediction results better. By enabling this feature To configure Swype settings: you can choose from the following personalization features: 1.
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– • Show complete trace: once enabled, sets wether or not to Enter the activation code received after your email has been display the complete Swype path. confirmed. • Pop-up on keypress: once enabled, displays a character • Backup & Sync: when active, allows you to backup your above an on-screen key while typing.
Configuring Voice Input Recognition • Facebook: allows you to log into your current Facebook account from where contact names are added to your Swype’s This feature allows the device to correctly recognize verbal personal dictionary for later use when you enter names into text input.
• Settings for Samsung TTS: allows you to configure the 1. From the main Settings page, tap Language and input settings for the Samsung TTS system if the option is enabled. Pointer speed. 4. Configure the General options to alter the settings 2.
• Backup options: allows you to select what data is backed up from your device to the cloud. Choose from: Logs, Messages 1. Log into your Samsung account and verify it is active. (SMS), Messages (MMS), and Wallpaper. Tap OK to complete For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung...
Back up and Reset 6. Tap Collect diagnostics to collects diagnostic data for troubleshooting use. For more information, refer to Location settings, backup configurations, or reset the phone “Collect Diagnostics” on page 328. to erase all personal data. Prior to doing a Factory Reset From the main Settings page, tap Back up and reset.
Factory Data Reset Note: This software collects only diagnostic data from your From this menu you can reset your device and sound settings device so that T-Mobile technicians can better to the factory default settings. troubleshoot issues with your device. 1.
Add Account Removing an Account This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its accounts, including your Google and email accounts. messages, contacts, and other data from the Adding an Account device.
Synchronizing Accounts To activate motion: 1. From the main Settings page, tap Motion. Select the items you want to synchronize on your account such as Books, Calendar, Contacts, and more. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Motion slider to 1.
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• Tilt to zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a screen where • Palm swipe to capture: Once enabled, you can capture any content can be zoomed. In a single motion, touch and hold two on-screen information swiping across the screen. In a single points on the display then tilt the device back and forth to zoom motion, press the side of your hand on the screen and swipe in or out.
• Sensitivity settings: When any of the following features are • S Pen keeper: allows to enable a a sound alert and on-screen enabled, you can then adjust their sensitivity. notification when you walk around with the device without the Choose from: Tilt to zoom, Pan to move icon, and Pan to pen inserted in its slot.
Accessibility Settings 5. Tap Audio output to set your Audio output to Stereo or Surround. This service lets you enable and disable downloaded Date and Time accessibility applications that aid in navigating your Android device, such as TalkBack (uses synthesized speech to This menu allows you to change the current time and date describe the results of actions), KickBack (provides haptic displayed.
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4. Tap Lock automatically to lock the screen automatically Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, after a selected amount of time. except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log your user Note: The Lock automatically function is only available if your interface interactions with the device.
Developer Options 13. Tap the Sound balance field and use the slider to set the Left and Right balance when using a stereo device. Use the Developer options to set options for application 14. Tap the Mono audio field to enable stereo audio to be development.
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• Wait for debugger: Specified apps must have debugger • Show CPU usage: Screen highlights the current CPU usage. attached before executing. • GPU rendering profile: Allows you to set the adb shell to • Show touches: Displays touch interactions on the screen. measure rendering.
Allowing Mock Locations 5. Tap Set backup password to save the password change. Note: This feature is used for development purposes only. Application Options 1. From the main Settings page, tap Developer options. If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using 2.
About Device • Legal information: This option displays information about Open source licenses, Google legal information, as well as This menu contains legal information, system tutorial License settings. This information clearly provides copyright information, and other phone information such as the model and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google number, firmware version, baseband version, kernel version, and software build number.
To update your device: Note: Firmware, baseband, kernel and build numbers are 1. From the main Settings page, tap About device usually used for updates to the handset or support. Software update. For additional information please contact your T-Mobile 2. Read the Software update information screen. service representative.
Section 11: Health and Safety Information with RF energy, these studies have failed to be replicated. This section outlines the safety precautions associated with The majority of studies published have failed to show an using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell are used in this section to refer to your phone.
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Interphone Study The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves and microwaves, are not great Interphone is a large international study designed to enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. determine whether cell phones increase the risk of head and Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation.
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International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) (COSMOS) Program of the National Cancer Institute The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio new cases for brain cancer.
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The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics phone is held away from the head in the user's hand or in Engineers (IEEE), the International Commission on approved body-worn accessories.
Studies have shown that these products generally do not Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from work as advertised. Unlike “hands-free” kits, these so-called various sources can be obtained from the following “shields” may interfere with proper operation of the phone. organizations (updated 10/1/2010): The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, •...
• US Food and Drug Administration: expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm.
SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. RF exposure guidelines. This device has a FCC ID number: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Personal Localized Alerting impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Network ("PLAN")). If your wireless provider has chosen to driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the and address distractions.
Before answering calls, consider your circumstances. Let the Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the call go to voicemail when driving conditions require. driver's clear view of the street and traffic. Remember, driving comes first, not the call! Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web If you consider a call necessary and appropriate, follow these browsing, or e-mail while operating a vehicle.
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If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear • Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects. Accidental to be working properly.
Some websites and second-hand dealers not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers.
Mail It In Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide explode. Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to UL Certified Travel Charger http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/ The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect.html?INT=ST...
GPS & AGPS if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you. Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U.S. Government that are...
Always obey posted road signs. Emergency Calls service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other third-parties providing services. This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls...
1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. years: 2. From the Home screen, tap Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: 3. Key in the emergency number for your present location Liquids of any kind (for example, 911 or other official emergency number).
Responsible Listening Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss. 113°F. Microwaves Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. sounds over time.
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• that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of time is required before you hearing could be affected. sound, settings, and equipment.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Communication Disorders Internet: National Institutes of Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 default.html Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 1-888-232-6348 TTY Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Operating Environment Internet: Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is National Institute for Occupational Safety...
Implantable Medical Devices Other Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the between a handheld wireless mobile device and an manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or shielded from external RF energy.
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are Regulations for Wireless Devices advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point (service station). The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and...
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be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two evaluate it for your personal needs.
The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 of the reach of small children. FCC Notice and Cautions standard. HAC for Newer Technologies FCC Notice This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used...
• Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
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• Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders, or other parts of your body. When using your device for extended periods, hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, and take frequent breaks.
Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
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(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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior RETAILER FOR A REFUND OR CREDIT. written approval. Specifications and availability subject to 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung Electronics Co. grants you change without notice. [111611] End User License Agreement for...
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Software. unless it is in connection with the sale of the mobile device 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung which the Software accompanied. In such event, the transfer Electronics Co. and its affiliates may collect and use...
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License will terminate automatically without ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS notice from Samsung Electronics Co. if you fail to comply DISCLAIMER BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OF WARRANTY with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon...
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ANY THIRD PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER OR THE USE TO policy, if such a policy exists. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. WHICH SUCH PERSONAL INFORMATION MAY BE PUT BY SUCH THIRD PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER. ANY THIRD...
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ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OR ELECTRONICS CO., EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY SHALL BE DEEMED TO...
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EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. parties. 13. U.S. Government End Users Restricted Rights. The (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG Software is licensed only with "restricted rights" and as ELECTRONICS CO. ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS EULA OR "commercial items"...
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"Arbitration as part of any award, but may not grant Samsung Electronics Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your Co. its attorney fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is name and address;...
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Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co. relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
Index Numerics Adobe PDF 240 AllShare Cast Hub 36 Advanced Edit 1st Time Pairing 206 2 Sec Pause Gallery 163 Activation on Device 206 Adding 74 Air 46 Connecting 205 2G Network Air View 46 Disconnecting Your Device 207 Using Only 283 Airplane Dongle 206 4G Network 283...
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Answering a call 74 Using the Camcorder 174 Automatic Answering 290 Answering Key 290 Using the Camera 157 Automatic Restore 327 Any Key Video Player 245 Answering 334 Voice Recorder 246 Back up Application cache and data YouTube 247 My Account 327 Clearing 240 Applications and Development 211 My Data 327...
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Battery Usage 305 Paring Devices 260 Navigation 250 Battery Use & Safety 348 Review Downloaded Files 260 Options 250 Bigger Font Scan for Devices 260 Quick Controls 258 Setting 334 Scanning for other Devices 279 Resetting Default Actions 307 Bing Sending Contact Information 262 Search Engine 257 Set Search Engine 257...
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Last Name First 122 Group Apps 43 Copying to SIM Card 117 Merge with Google 111 Creating a Playlist 196 Creating a New 104 Merge with Samsung Account Creating and sending Joining 113 Messages 127 New From Keypad 106 Reject List 112...
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Date and Time 333 Settings 32 Draft Messages 128 Default Notifications Status Bar 32 Driving Mode 39 Settings 300 Using Negative Colors 334 Dropbox Default Storage Display / Touch-Screen 352 Uploading Picture 223 Assigning 156 Displaying your phone number 70 Camcorder 20 DivX Easy Clip 48...
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Emergency Alert Refreshing Messages 147 FCC Notice and Cautions 361 Configuration 137 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Fixed Dialing Numbers 296 Emergency Alerts 136 Signals 340 Flipboard 223 AMBER 136 Extreme Alert Folder Imminent Extreme 136 Disable 137 Create 43 Message Settings 136 Font Severe 136...
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Browse Image 52 Signing In 150 Overview 51 Viewing 151 Tagging Images 161 Quick Glance 52 Google GPS & AGPS 352 Screen Capture 53 Create New Account 19 GPS Tag 161 Sensitivity Settings 53 Merge Contacts 111 Shake to Update 52 Retrieving Password 20 Force Rendering 336 Tilt to Zoom 52...
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Internet Downloads 221 Lock Pattern Logs 90 Internet Email 140 Changing 311 Accessing 90 IP Address 338 Deleting 311 Accessing from Notifications 91 If I Forgot My Pattern 312 Altering Numbers 92 PIN 311 Erasing 93 Joining Setting 310 Low battery indicator 15 Contact information 113 Lock Screen 309 Camera Quick Access 314...
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Media Hub 184 Creating and sending 127 Removal 10 Creating a New Account 184 Creating and Sending Text Setting Up Lock 317 Using 185 Messages 127 microSD Card Memory card Deleting a message 133 Insertion 11 Erasing files from the 304 Draft 128 Removal 11 Merge Calls 86...
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Mobile Web 250 Removing Apps 57 Now Playing Screen 190 Entering Text in the Mobile Web Restoring Apps 57 Options While Playing 191 Browser 251 Running Multiple Apps 58 Playing 189 Navigating with the Mobile Web Switch Arrangement 59 Playing a Playlist 193 Tab Repositioning 55 Searching for Music 189 Using Bookmarks 253...
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Making a Song a Ringtone 194 Network Mode One-handed Operation 319 Options 194 2G Network 283 Operating Environment 357 Playing Music 193 New Album 178 Organizer Removing Music 197 New applications Calculator 213 Using Playlists 196 Downloading 238 World Clock 219 MusicPlayer 193 Other Downloads 221 My Call Sound 291...
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Phone Play Music 237 Customizing 65 Icons 32 Play Store 237 Replacing 65 Switching on/off 18 Quick Access 43 Phone number Pointer Speed Quick Dialing 71 Finding 70 Configuration 325 Quick Glance Phone Ringtone 300 Popup Note Options 52 Set As 195 Lock Screen 313 Quick Messaging 128 Phone Vibration 300...
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Removing 47 Samsung Keypad Mobile device 361 S Note Light Launching 50 Entering Symbols 102 Ringtone 290 Settings 332 Samsung Mobile Products and Device 300 Taking Screen Shots 48 Recycling 350 Volume 299 Using 48 Save a Number Ripple 314...
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Scrapbook 49 Swipe 309 Setup Screen Screens Initial 16 Home 40 Adding and Deleting 62 Severe Alert Navigation 44 Customizing 62 Disable 137 Screen Capture 53 Rearranging 63 Share Applications 63 Taking a Screen Shot 172 SD card Share Shot 158 Screen Lock Mounting the 303 Configuring 166...
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Smart Alarm 218 Block Unknown Senders 137 Split View 135 Smart Practices While Driving 347 Standard Limited Warranty 364 Smart Rotation 301 Manually Register a Number 136 Status Bar 32 Smart Stay 301 Sub-Menus Snooze 219 Match Criteria 138 Navigation 60 Repeat 218 Register a Number 129 SugarSync...
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Preferences 322 Text Input TrackPad Reset Dictionary 323 Methods 94 Configure 325 Select Text Input Mode 96 Text Input Method Transferring Large Files 167 Settings 322 Selecting 94 Transferring Music Files 197 SYM mode 96 Text Templates 139 TTS 325 Updates 324 Create Your Own 139 TTY Mode 295...