Page 1: User Manual
A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference. GH68_XXXXXX Printed in Korea...
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ......4 Entering Text ......33 Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...37 Understanding this User Manual .
Page 8 Wi-Fi Direct ......149 Samsung folder ......79 Mobile Hotspot .
Page 9 Battery Use and Safety ....220 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 222 UL Certified Travel Charger ... . . 223 Display / Touch-Screen .
Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Understanding this User Manual Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, The sections of this manual generally follow the features of and may vary from your device, depending on the your device. A robust index for features begins on page 248. software version on your device, and any changes to the Also included is important safety information beginning on device’s Settings.
Page 11: Text Conventions
Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This manual provides condensed information about how to These are intended to point out important information, share use your device. To make this possible, the following text quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps: more.
Page 12: Setting Up Your Device
Setting Up Your device Installing the battery cover Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making If not already installed, install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber sure it snaps into place. Identity Module) card, battery, and optional memory card, then charge the battery to begin using your device.
Page 13: Sim Card
SIM Card Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card (if not already installed) 1. With the Verizon Wireless logo facing up, carefully Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). insert the 4G LTE SIM Card into the slot, pressing gently The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number, information about your wireless until it locks into place.
Page 14: Battery Indicator
4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 15: Turning The Device On And Off
Charging the Battery 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, then plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet. Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (charging head and USB cable) to charge your device from any 110/220 VAC 3.
Page 16: Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard Memory Card The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard will Your device supports optional, removable, microSD™ or guide you through the basics of setting up your device. microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 64GB capacity (not included), for storage of music, pictures, and other files.
Page 17: Securing Your Device
Securing Your Device Removing a Memory Card Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual device.
Page 18: Unlocking The Device
Unlocking the Device Unlock the device using one of the default unlock screens, or use Screen lock options for increased security. Press the Power/Lock Key, then touch and drag your finger across the screen. Tip: Special notification icons display for missed calls or new messages.
Page 19: Section 2: Understanding Your Device
Section 2: Understanding Your Device Features • Samsung Link™ to share your media content across connected devices. Cloud connectivity is achieved using an external Web • Touch screen with virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard storage service ® • Brilliant 5.7” HD Super AMOLED screen (1920 x 1080) ®...
Page 20: Front
Front • Music Player with multitasking features • Pre-loaded e-reader applications such as: Play Books™ and Play Proximity Magazines™ sensors • Assisted GPS (Google Navigation) LED indicator 2 MP Camera • Webkit-based browser Earpiece • Expandable memory slot - supports up to 64GB microSD •...
Page 21 1. LED indicator illuminates with a series of distinct colors 4. Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect and statuses. Events include Charging, Low battery, when your face is pressed up against the screen, such and Missed event: as during a phone call.
Page 22: Side View
Side View 1. Volume: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media playback, press to adjust 3.5mm Headset IR Blaster volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. jack 2. Power/Lock: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, and to access a device options menu.
Page 23: Back
Back 1. Flash allows you to take photos in low-light conditions. 2. Camera allows you to take photos and record videos. 3. 3.5 mm Headset/headphone jack allows you to hear ringers, music, and other sounds offered by your device. Camera 4.
Page 24: Home Screen
Home Screen 1. Status Bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. For a list of The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. icons, see “Status Bar” on page 32. Status Bar 2.
Page 25: Extended Home Screen
Extended Home Screen Adding and removing Home screen panels Your device comes with 6 Home screen panels. You can The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus panels customize the Home screen to include up to the seven that extend beyond the display width to provide more space default panels.
Page 26: Customizing The Home Screen
Customizing the Home Screen Adding Shortcuts to the Home Screen Use App shortcuts for quick access to applications from the Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. Home screen. Your device comes with app shortcuts already For information about changing your phone’s screen settings, placed on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.
Page 27 Adding Widgets to the Home screen Adding Folders to the Home screen Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. on the Home screen for quick access. Adding Folders Adding widgets from the Home screen menu 1.
Page 28: Multi Window
Multi Window Wallpaper Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Multi Window allows you to use multiple apps on the same screen. You can choose pre-loaded wallpaper images, or screen, in multiple, re-sizable windows. select a picture you’ve taken with Camera or downloaded. Enabling Multi Window 1.
Page 29 Moving Multi Window Adjusting the size of app windows By default, Multi window is docked on the left side of the You can adjust the size of the two apps on the screen. screen. You can dock the Multi window at any edge of the Touch and drag the border between the windows.
Page 30: Apps
Apps S Pen Apps holds all applications installed on your device. The S Pen™ is a stylus that assists you in performing Applications that you download and install are also added to different functions. By using the Pen button, you can Apps.
Page 31 Removing S Pen Easy Clip S Pen stores inside your device, for convenient access. Instantly outline and crop images on the screen, in any shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped content, Slide S Pen from your device using the notch on the or personalize it with your own handwriting.
Page 32: Air View
Air View Air command Hover S Pen over the screen to preview content, or view Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently used information about an item on the screen. For example: applications or perform actions. • Hover over an email in a list to preview the message before To launch the Air command menu, simply remove the S opening it.
Page 33 Idea Sketch Photo Notes Express your ideas with an image. Add illustrations by Hand-write a note on the back of pictures to add detail to handwriting keywords on the Idea Sketch pad. your memories. To use Idea Sketch: To add a Photo Note: 1.
Page 34: Popup Video
Popup Video Other S Pen gestures Multi-task with Popup Video - transform your video player You can perform other functions with S Pen, for example: into a popup window floating on the screen. The video will • Go back: Press and hold the S Pen button, then draw on the continue to play, and the popup window can be resized or screen.
Page 35: Navigation
Navigation Finger Gestures Touch Navigate your device’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text. Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a •...
Page 36 Hand Gestures Tilt Touch and hold with your thumbs on the screen, then tilt the Your device recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and device forward and back to zoom in or out. access features by moving the device in specific gestures. •...
Page 37: Notifications
Clearing Notifications Palm Use your hand to swipe across the screen, or cover the 1. Sweep your finger downward from the top of the screen. screen to display Notifications. • Palm swipe to capture: When this setting is On, swiping the 2.
Page 38: Status Bar
Status Bar • Airplane mode: Turn Airplane mode On or Off. See “Airplane mode” on page 159. The Status Bar shows network and battery status icons and • Power saving: Enable or disable Power saving mode. See other details. “Power saving mode” on page 183. For a list of the available icons: •...
Page 39: Entering Text
Access speech recognition. the keyboard by touching any text entry field. You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung You can also use voice input to speak your inputs. keyboard match your key touches to common words and The virtual QWERTY keyboard displays at the bottom of the displays them.
Page 40: Using Google Voice Typing
2. At the Listening prompt, speak your text. As you speak, keyboard the text is displayed in the text field. When you enable the Voice input setting for Samsung keyboard, you can access Google Voice Typing from the Samsung keyboard.
Page 41: Entering Text Using Swype
Entering Text using Swype Configuring Swype Configure Swype options in the Language and input settings. Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead • of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace While entering text, touch and hold Swype.
Page 42 Editing Keyboard The Editing Keyboard provides a quick way to move the cursor and highlight text. If the application in which you are working supports editing, you can cut, copy or paste highlighted text. Swype from Swype to Using Swype Voice Input Enter text by speaking.
Page 43: Section 3: Contacts And Accounts
Your device provides the ability to synchronize information, settings. from a variety of accounts, including Email, Facebook, Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the For information about setting up other, non-synchronized account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, email accounts, see “Setting Up Email Accounts”...
Page 44: Contacts
Creating Contacts Managing accounts 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Settings. Create contact. 2. Select an account, then touch a setting to enable or 2. At the Save contact to prompt, select a save option for disable synchronization.
Page 45 Creating Contacts from Recent calls • Touch Groups to assign the contact to a group. For more information about Groups, see “Groups” on page 46. Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new contact, or update an existing contact. •...
Page 46: Updating Contacts
Updating Contacts Creating Contacts from Business cards From your Contacts list, you can quickly and easily capture Make changes to update an existing contact. the information on a business card and save it to a new 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts.
Page 47: Contacts Settings
Contacts Settings Updating Contacts from Recent calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. contact, or update an existing contact. 2. Touch Menu, then touch Settings: For more information, see “Creating or Updating Contacts •...
Page 48 Other Contacts Options My Local Profile 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME in Contacts. You can send My local profile as a vCard over a 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch Menu: Bluetooth connection or as an attachment to a message.
Page 49: Linking Contacts
Linking Contacts Separating contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social 2. Touch a contact to display its information. networking sites like Facebook. When you synchronize 3.
Page 50 Exporting and Importing Contacts Sending Namecards (vCards) You can export your contact list to and from USB storage You can send a contact namecard as a vCards using a (your device’s memory), or an installed memory card. Bluetooth connection to other Bluetooth devices, or as an Contacts are exported and imported as a special VCF file, and attachment to a Gmail or Email message.
Page 51: Backing Up Contacts
Favorites • Gmail: For more information about sending Gmail, see “Composing and Sending Gmail” on page 70. Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites. • Messaging: For more information about sending messages, Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and see “Creating and Sending Messages”...
Page 52 Groups Editing a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts Groups. faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your device comes with pre-loaded groups you 2. Touch a Group to display it. can use to add your contacts, or you can create new groups.
Page 53 Adding Contacts to a Group Sending a Message to Group Members 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Create a new text or email message, addressed to the Groups. group’s members. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch Groups.
Page 54: Speed Dials
Speed Dials Removing or Reassigning a Speed Dial 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. 2. Touch Menu, then touch Speed dial setting.
Page 55: Section 4: Calling
Section 4: Calling Making Calls Making Calls using Speed Dials Speed Dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you Your device offers multiple ways to make calls: assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. •...
Page 56 Making Calls from Contacts Making Calls using S Voice A contact is an entry that you have created to store the Place a call by speaking the name or number. name, numbers, and other information for people or groups 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 57: Multi-Party Calling
Multi-party Calling Making Calls using Favorites Favorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple starring them. For more information about creating favorites, callers, such as for a conference call. see “Favorites”...
Page 58: Answering Calls
Answering Calls Rejecting a call with a message Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the You can answer incoming calls when the device is locked or middle of the screen, then select an existing message, unlocked. or Create new message. Touch and drag the Answer icon toward the middle of the screen.
Page 59: Ending A Call
Ending a Call Options During a Call While in a call, you can use these features: To end a call, touch • Add call: Display the Dialer to set up a multi-party call. Recent Calls • Keypad: Display a keypad to enter numbers. •...
Page 60: Managing Recent Calls
Sending Messages using Recent calls Managing Recent calls Deleting records 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent calls. 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across the call. 2. While viewing the calls, touch Menu, then touch –...
Page 61: Call Settings
Viewing call durations – Call block list: Choose to block all incoming calls with Unknown number, and/or Create/manage numbers whose calls View the length of the Last call, all Dialed calls, all Received calls, or All calls. are to be blocked. 1.
Page 62 Set up call rejection messages Answering/ending calls Create and manage text messages to send to callers when Manage settings for answering and ending calls. rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. available from the incoming call screen when you use the 2.
Page 63 Turn off screen during calls Call alerts When enabled, the screen automatically turns off during Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. phone calls, and the proximity sensor on the front of the 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 64 Incoming call notifications Call accessories When enabled, incoming voice call notification pop-ups Configure headset options for calls. appear, when the screen is on. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings Call accessories.
Page 65 Call forwarding Ringtones and keypad tones When activated, Call forwarding allows you to have your Choose tones and/or vibration to play for incoming calls and incoming calls automatically sent to another number. keypad touches. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 66: Increase Volume In Pocket
Personalize call sound Noise reduction Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need Enable or disable noise reduction. When enabled, the effect the sound softer or more clear, or optimized for your right or of background noise is suppressed, to help you and the other left ear.
Page 67 Voicemail Other call settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. Configure options for voicemail. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 3. Configure options: • Current country: Choose the country you are in. This is used in 3.
Page 68: Section 5: Messaging
Section 5: Messaging Types of Messages Note: Messaging service availability depends on your network Your device supports these types of messages: and service plan. Multimedia Messaging charges apply • Text messages: Send and receive simple messages containing per your Calling Plan. Monthly plans are available. text to other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as Higher rates apply for International Multimedia Messaging (when available).
Page 69: Text And Multimedia Messaging
Text and Multimedia Messaging – Add to Contacts: If the recipients are not saved in Contacts, save the info as a new contact, or update an existing contact. Your device can send and receive text and multimedia – Add slide/Remove slide: Add or remove a slide. Slides hold messages.
Page 70: Managing Messages
Managing Messages – Save messages: Save messages to storage. – Settings: Configure Messaging settings. Messages you send and receive to the same contact, number or address are grouped together as a “thread”, so you can – About: View information about Messaging. see all the messages you exchanged with a recipient in one Message Settings place, like a conversation.
Page 71 – Text templates: Text templates are phrases that you can add 3. Touch SMS/MMS tab for options: to your messages. Use a pre-loaded text template, or create • Text message (SMS) settings: your own. – Delivery reports: When enabled, you receive a delivery report •...
Page 72 – – Group conversations: When you enter multiple recipients, the Emergency Alerts: This device is designed to receive Wireless message is considered a group message. When this option is Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service enabled, replies to the original message are sent to all (CMAS), including Presidential Alerts, Imminent Alerts (Severe or recipients.
Page 73: Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts Email This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts Send and receive email using popular email services. Setting Up Email Accounts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted, and alert You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few customers of imminent threats to their safety within their steps.
Page 74: Email Settings
Deleting Email Accounts Email Settings 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Use settings to configure handling of your email. Email. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 2. Touch Menu Settings 3. Select email account(s) for deletion, then touch 1.
Page 75: Composing And Sending Email
• Help: View instructions on how to set up email accounts. 4. Touch an account to configure specific settings. Available options depend on the account. 3. Touch Menu Settings for additional options: Composing and Sending Email • General settings: – Display: Choose whether your email content will be shrunk to fit 1.
Page 76: Gmail
Gmail Refreshing Your Gmail Account Syncing refreshes your device with the account’s servers. Send and receive emails using Gmail, Google’s web-based When you set up an email account, you can choose whether email. the account syncs in the background, or manually. From the Home screen, touch Apps From the Home screen, touch...
Page 77: Voicemail
Voicemail Checking Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps All unanswered calls to your device are sent to voice mail, Verizon Voicemail. even if your device is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voice mail and personal greeting as soon as you activate –...
Page 78: Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts Chat with other Google Hangouts users. Note: Hangouts requires that you have a Google account set up on your device. For more information, see “Setting Up Your Accounts” on page 37. If you set up your Google account, you are automatically logged in. From the Home screen, select Apps Hangouts.
Page 79: Section 6: Applications
Section 6: Applications Accessing the Apps Screen 3. Touch the Downloaded tab to view information about apps you’ve installed on your device. Touch Uninstall to From the Home screen, touch Apps. remove an app from your device. Launching an App 4.
Page 80: Downloading And Installing Apps
2. Choose an option: page 141. • Customizable Grid: The default view, which allows you to • Samsung Hub: For more information, see “Samsung touch and hold on apps to move them from screen to screen. Hub” on page 86. Uninstalling Apps •...
Page 81: Amazon Folder
Amazon folder – Drag to (if available) to remove the icon. The trashcan is only available for apps you’ve installed. Pre-loaded apps cannot The Amazon folder is a pre-defined apps folder that you can be removed. add as a shortcut to any of your Home screens. •...
Page 82: Google Folder
Appstore (Amazon) Google folder Browse and download applications, games and more from The Google folder is a pre-defined apps folder that you can the Amazon application store. add as a shortcut to any of your Home screens. From the Apps screen, tap Google.
Page 83: Play Books
Google + Hangouts Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a Chat with other Google Hangouts users. lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream Note: Google Hangouts requires a Google account. For more to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast information, see “Google”...
Page 84: Play Games
Play Games Play Music Play Games allows you to discover new games and to unify With Google Play™ Music, you can play music you’ve your gaming activities. downloaded, and music you copied from your computer. You’ll need to have a Google account set up on your phone to Note: Play Games requires that you have or create a Google+ download a new application.
Page 85: Samsung Folder
The icons that you see displayed on the screen are described in the following table: The Samsung folder is a pre-defined apps folder that you can add as a shortcut to any of your Home screens. Allows you to add free-format drawing and change the input color.
Page 86: Group Play
Add an additional page to the memo. Note: Group play is not the same as Screen mirroring, which 5. From within the main application screen select the requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung TV or following functions: the use of the Samsung Link.
Page 87 Creating a group 6. Have your friends sign onto Group Play from their devices (see below) and they can view your media If you have media you want to share, create a group for other users to join to and then share/collaborate with what you are using you as a Mobile AP.
Page 88 Using Group Play to Share Videos on Split Screens Note: Without users tapping the Share video option, the 1. Connect to an active Wireless Access Point and confirm Sharing slider is disabled and the video only displays on your connection is this same Wi-Fi as the group leader. the device.
Page 89 Group Play application and connect to your PEN.UP new group. 4. On your source device, tap Share music, select the This Samsung application allows you to join a an online community, fallow your favorite artists, show off your desired file Done.
Page 90 Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Add account” on page 201.
Page 91 S Voice. 3. Within a few seconds, confirm the translated text now Using S Voice appears in the other translation field. 1. From the Samsung folder, tap S Voice. 4. Tap the selected Speak button to translate 2. Read the on-screen disclaimer information and tap using your selected input language and voice.
Page 92: Samsung Hub
Samsung Hub Note: The wake-up command/phrase can be changed from Samsung Hub makes it easy to find, sample, and purchase “Hi Galaxy” to anything else. movies, TV shows, books, games, and music, in one user- friendly location. With hundreds of titles available, 6.
Page 93 Creating a New Samsung Hub Account 4. If notified your Samsung account is not yet active or verified, tap OK. You must be signed in to your Before you can rent or buy media, you must first create an account. Enter the required information.
Page 94 Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed • BOOKS: displays featured Book content available for purchase concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the from the Book store. This page also allows you to search for service”) that are also registered to the same account.
Page 95: Samsung Link
Media Content may not be available for the entire Important! The Samsung account manages the access twenty-four (24) consecutive hour period if such period would information (username/password) to several applications, such as Samsung Link.
Page 96 This feature functions with an 4. Tap Sign in. (with Hub external AllShare Cast Hub to fully 5. If prompted to log into your Samsung account, tap Sign accessory) mirror what is currently displayed on in and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 97 6. Follow the on-screen prompts. 7. Tap to reveal the DEVICES & STORAGE list, The Samsung Link™ application must first be configured prior to its initial use. You must setup parameters such as scroll down the screen. The DEVICES & STORAGE list...
Page 98: Setting Up Web Storage
• Password lock: allows you to restrict access to Samsung Link 3. Choose from: SugarSync, Dropbox, or SkyDrive. by requiring a user enter the currently active and associated – or – Samsung account password. Move the slider to the on position...
Page 99 Samsung Link Controller enabled appears in the Notification area at the top of the device Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before to indicate you are using your device as the media you can use this feature.
Page 100: Story Album
1. From the Samsung folder, tap TripAdvisor. 2. Sign in with your Samsung Account if you have not already done so. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to use TripAdvisor.
Page 101: Initial Configuration
For more information, refer to www.samsungwatchon.com. Agree to complete the set up process. Initial Configuration 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 2. From the Samsung folder, tap WatchON. Note: If you are not connected to an active Wi-Fi, you may be prompted to continue the set up process over a mobile network.
Page 102 Customizing Your Remote 5. From the Select your channel source screen, select the 1. From the top of the main screen, tap Remote entry that corresponds to your current channel control Control Set Up Now. method: • Set-top Box: selected when channel changes are 2.
Page 103 7. When prompted to Enable IR, tap More Info to learn how to configure your set top box to receive and To change channels: respond to IR controls. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 8. Only after completing the IR setup process and 2. From the Samsung folder, tap WatchON.
Page 104 Press and hold a channel number to update Tap Channel Guide to display on your TV an on-screen the channel entry. listing of available set top box shows. • Settings: provides access to the Samsung WatchON settings For additional information on the WatchON application, menu. press and then select Help.
Page 105: Tools Folder
3. Enter the operation for your calculation by tapping the the same. Plus, Minus, Multiplication, or Division key. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 4. Enter the next number. 2. From the main WatchON screen, tap the On TV tab 5.
Page 106 Downloads Opening and Navigating within Files DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder downloaded files (Internet and Other). location.
Page 107: Polaris Office 5
• Alarms: this folder contains any alarm files you may have. 3. Once you have located your file, tap the file name to launch the associated application. • Android: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android POLARIS Office 5 applications.
Page 108: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder 3. From the Recorded files page, press and then select one of the following: The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to • Share via and select a method in which to share this audio file. one minute long and then immediately send it as a message.
Page 109: Verizon Folder
Verizon folder – Recording quality: allows you to set the recording quality to High or Normal. The Verizon folder is a pre-defined apps folder that you can – Contextual filename: (requires GPS tagging) allows you to add as a shortcut to any of your Home screens. adjust the filename based on contextual information such as From the Apps screen, tap Verizon.
Page 110: My Verizon Mobile
My Verizon Mobile Verizon Tones View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account. Preview, purchase, and download ringtones and ringback tones. Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile. Note: Airtime or download charges may apply. From the Verizon folder, tap My Verizon Mobile.
Page 111: Calendar
Calendar VZ Navigator ® Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, locations, avoid traffic and drive or walk with ease. or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder.
Page 112: Creating A Calendar Event
Enabling the Handwriting mode 2. Tap Create event to create a new Calendar event. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Calendar. – or – 2. Tap Enable Handwriting to edit the on-screen Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a Calendar by adding hand-written information.
Page 113 1. From the Apps screen, tap Calendar. 11. Tap Set alerts & notifications to adjust the event notification method. Choose from: Alert, Status bar 2. Press Settings. notification, and Off. 3. Tap View styles and select an option. 12. Tap Select ringtone to assign a ringtone to a calendar •...
Page 114: Camera
Camera 1. From the Home screen, tap Camera. – or – You can take photographs and shoot video by using the From the Apps screen, tap Camera. built-in camera functionality. Your camera produces photos in JPEG format and records videos in MP4 format. 2.
Page 115: Using The Camera
Using the Camera 3. Before you take a picture, use the Up and Down Volume Taking Photos keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the picture up to x4 (400 percent). Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as –...
Page 116: Camera Options
Camera Options Note: Touch and hold to take a burst shot. These are Options are represented by icons across both sides of the saved using a Fine image quality. screen. 1. From the camera viewfinder, tap the Mode button MODE to change the mode to one of the following: Self-portrait Dual Camera...
Page 117 – – Sound & shot: Use this mode to enrich pictures by adding Panorama: Use this to take wide panoramic photos. Press the background sounds for a few seconds. The background sound Shutter button to take a photo, and then move the camera in is recorded for up to 9 seconds after taking the photo.
Page 118: Quick Settings
Front Camera/Dual Camera: allows you to activate Camera button: takes a photo when pressed in both the front and rear cameras simultaneously. For Camera mode. more information, refer to “Taking Dual Camera Photos” on page 113 Mode button: allows you to select from different MODE camera modes.
Page 119 Taking Dual Camera Photos Voice control: activate or deactivate the voice control With the Dual Camera feature, you can take a picture with to take photos. both the front and rear cameras at the same time. Recording mode: select a resolution for videos. To take a Dual Camera picture: Choose from: Normal, Limit for MMS, Slow motion, or 1.
Page 120: Camera And Camcorder Settings
Camera and Camcorder Settings • Metering: allows you to set how the camera measures or meters the light source: Center-weighted, Matrix, or Spot. This section describes the different settings that you can configure on your camera. Not all of the following options are •...
Page 121 Settings: • Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • GPS tag: attach a GPS location tag to the photo. To improve • Flash: activate or deactivate the flash. GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may •...
Page 122 Signature: allows you to edit the current image using the photo • Change player : allows you to select a different editor. AllShare/Samsung Link device from your available list. – Copy to clipboard: allows you to copy one or more pictures to • Share via : allows you to share the picture via ChatON, a different folder.
Page 123 – Buddy photo share: allows you to share the current image Video viewing options with active ChatON buddies. Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in – Rotate left: allows you to rotate the view of the current image in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to a counterclockwise direction.
Page 124: Using The Camcorder
Using the Camcorder Note: Use either the Up and Down volume keys or spread/ In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a pinch the screen to zoom in or out. For more camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send information, refer to “Navigation”...
Page 125 Accessing Videos Touch and hold a listed video file to place a check mark alongside and then press for additional options: When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them –...
Page 126: Sharing Pictures
– Rename: allows you to rename the filename of the currently Note: You can only share a shot with other external users who selected video. also have their Wi-Fi Direct feature active. – Details: displays video file information. – Settings: provide access to the Galley settings page. From this •...
Page 127 Enabling Share Shot 3. Touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the right to turn it On. Share shot is a Wi-Fi Direct group sharing feature where multiple users can Wi-Fi connect their devices and then all 4. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. share each others pictures in real-time.
Page 128 8. Each partner (including yourself) must then tap Accept To take share shot images: to consent to the new Wi-Fi Direct pairing. 1. Tap (Camera) until the shutter sounds. 2. From the Apps screen, tap Gallery to locate your To enable Share shot on Camera: newly shot images located in their default storage 1.
Page 129 5. On the source device (containing the desired image or 8. From the Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image video), tap Apps Gallery. preview to begin the transfer. After a few seconds (depending on file size) the recipient with then see the 6.
Page 130 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. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Gallery.
Page 131 Wi-Fi. Taking a Screen Shot Also known as a screen capture, this feature allows you to 1. Launch Samsung Link on the target device (such as an mimic the print screen function on most computers. Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc.).
Page 132 Assigning an Image as a Contact Photo Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. From the Apps screen, tap Gallery. (Gallery). 2. Select a folder location and tap a file to open it. 2.
Page 133: Editing A Photo
Editing a Photo 4. Select an image area by touching and holding the image and then selecting an available option: You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor • Selection mode: provides several on-screen selection options application on your device. The photo editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on such as: Select area, Inverse selection, Selection size, and your phone.
Page 134 6. Press to access the following options: Crop: allows you to crop (cut-out) an area of a • Save as: allows you to rename your current image and save it photo. to your gallery. Color: allows you to Auto adjust color, Brightness, •...
Page 135: Clock
Clock 7. Slide the slider bar left or right in the Alarm volume field to decrease or increase the alarm volume. A sample of Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World the volume level plays. clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock. The applications display in a tabular format and quickly 8.
Page 136 Setting the Snooze Feature 10. Move the Smart alarm slider to the right to activate this feature which slowly increases screen brightness and To activate the Snooze feature after an alarm sounds, the volume of nature tones to simulate dawn breaking. touch and slide to any direction.
Page 137: Setting A Timer
Stopwatch Setting a Timer 1. From within the Clock application, tap Timer tab. This feature allows you to capture elapsed time while letting the stopwatch keep running. 2. Tap the Hours, Minutes, or Seconds field and use the 1. From within the Clock application, tap Stopwatch tab. on-screen keypad to enter the hour, minute, or 2.
Page 138: Contacts
Contacts Gallery The default storage location for saving phone numbers to The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. your Contacts List is your phone’s built-in memory. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and From the Apps screen, tap Contacts.
Page 139 Note: The status LED begins to blink solid red to indicate Note: There is no need to connect to a Wi-Fi network or to log it has begun the start up process. into your Samsung Account to use this feature. MiraCast establishes a WI-Fi Direct connection between LED Color/Patterns Description the device and the hub.
Page 140: Help
Help 2. Connect your TV to the MiraCast accessory via an HDMI cable (A-to-A cable). Provides access to built-in Help information. 3. Change the source input on your TV to match the input 1. From the Apps screen, tap Help. port used by the incoming HDMI cable.
Page 141: Maps
Maps Enabling a Location source Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination enable the location source you must enable the wireless directions.
Page 142: Messages
Messages To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: This application allows you to use the Short Message Service • inside a building or between buildings (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from •...
Page 143: Music
Music 4. Use any of the following Music player controls: The Music Player is an application that can play music files. Pause the song. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A. Launching the Start the song after pausing.
Page 144 Music Options Streams the current music file to another device using Samsung Link. The Music settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want the music to play Making a Song a Phone Ringtone in the background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays.
Page 145: Music Settings
• Details: allows you to view media info such as Artist, Title, • Play speed: set the play speed anywhere between 0.5X and Album, Track length, Genre, Track number, Format, Size, and 2.0X using the slider. Location. • Music auto off: when enabled, sets a timer for the Music •...
Page 146: Transferring Music Files
Editing a Playlist 3. Backspace over the default playlist title and type a new name for this playlist, then tap OK. Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you Adding Music to a Playlist can also share, delete, or rename the playlist. 1.
Page 147: Phone
Play Store Removing Music Files 1. From within the Music application, tap the Songs tab. Formerly known as the “Android Market”, this application 2. Touch and hold a song entry to reveal the on-screen provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone.
Page 148: Downloading A New Google Application
Downloading a New Google Application Note: Use caution with applications which request access to To download a new application, you will need to use your any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of Google account to sign in to the Play Store. The home page data usage times.
Page 149: Launching An Installed Google Application
Launching an Installed Google Application Manage applications 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps. This feature allows you to manage and remove installed applications. You can also view the amount of memory or 2. Tap the newly installed application. This application is resources used as well as the remaining memory and typically located on the last Applications page.
Page 150: S Note
S Note Video Use this application to create notes with productivity tools The Video player application plays video files stored locally. Using Video that turn handwriting into typed text and correct drawn shapes, lines, and formulas to make them perfect. The Video application plays video files stored on the SD card.
Page 151 Additional Video Features Using Picture-In-Picture 1. From the Apps screen, tap Video. This feature can be used during playback of supported video types using either the Gallery, Play Videos, or Video player. 2. Press and then tap an available option: •...
Page 152: Youtube
4. As playback is initiated, locate and tap Picture-in-Picture from the bottom-right of the playback screen. Your current video is then sent to foreground of any new page and most application screens. 5. The video disappears from the screen once it ends. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format.
Page 153: Section 7: Connections
Section 7: Connections Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi- Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides Fi service on, your device automatically searches for nearby access to local area networks. available Wi-Fi networks.
Page 154: Scanning And Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them. to display Notifications. 1. From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward 2.
Page 155: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Devices 1. First, enable Wi-Fi Direct on your device. From the Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to connect to Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings each other directly using Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection.
Page 156: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application to allow Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s internet other devices to use your device’s internet connection. connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using your device as the mobile hotspot.
Page 157 Connecting a Device to Mobile Hotspot Allowed Device List Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with device’s Mobile Hotspot. the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s 1.
Page 158: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 230. Settings. 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On or Off. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off on Notifications.
Page 159: Vpn
1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings Bluetooth. You can use your device’s VPN (Virtual Private Network) 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On. feature to connect to VPNs. Configuring VPN Settings 3. Activate the target device’s discoverable mode. 4.
Page 160: Tethering
Tethering Bluetooth tethering Before starting, pair your computer with your device, then Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with configure your computer to obtain its network connection a computer that connects to your device using the USB using Bluetooth. cable, or by Bluetooth.
Page 161: Nfc And Beaming
NFC and Beaming S Beam Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to between your device and another NFC device by beaming, documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost typically by touching the devices together back-to-back.
Page 162: Nearby Devices
Nearby devices Configuring File Sharing 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Share files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital Living Settings More settings Nearby Devices. Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. 2. Under Advanced, touch options to control how content To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Page 163: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer 4. On your computer, choose a method for accessing your device. Available options depend on the programs Connect your device to a computer to transfer data between installed on your computer. your device and the computer. Use the USB cable that comes with your device, or use one of the pre-loaded apps on your 5.
Page 164: Formatting A Memory Card
Installing and Removing a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card For more information about installing and removing a Use the Format SD card setting to remove all data from an memory card, see “Memory Card” on page 10. installed memory card. Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory Important! Data cannot be recovered after formatting.
Page 165: Section 8: Settings
Section 8: Settings Accessing Settings Wireless and network From the Home screen Airplane mode Touch Apps Settings. When airplane mode is enabled, all your device’s wireless – or – connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive Touch Menu Settings. calls or messages or connect to networks.
Page 166 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. Set up and manage your device’s connections to Wi-Fi networks. Your device supports Wi-Fi a/b/g/n. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi screen displays. For more information about using Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page 147.
Page 167 Advanced Wi-Fi settings – Install certificates: Touch to install Wi-Fi security certificates 1. From the Settings screen, touch Wi-Fi. from a microSD card. – 2. Touch Menu for additional settings: MAC address: (Not configurable) View your device’s MAC • Advanced: address, needed for connecting to some secured networks.
Page 168: Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct ® Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly Your device supports Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth profiles using Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, your device Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other by individual devices.
Page 169: Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth settings • Human Interface Devices: HID v1.0 profile supports certain interface devices. Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to other • Personal Area Network: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of data with devices.
Page 170: Data Usage
Data usage Data usage options 1. From the Settings screen, touch Data usage. Monitor data usage, control your device’s connection to mobile data service. 2. Touch Menu to set options: • Data roaming: Turn data roaming On or Off. When roaming, Note: Data usage is measured by your device, and your your device connects to networks outside your home network, service provider may account for usage differently, so...
Page 171: More Wireless And Network Settings
More Wireless and Network Settings Mobile Hotspot Mobile networks Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s internet connection with other devices, through Wi-Fi. You can Set options for network selection and data service. connect up to 5 other devices in 3G, or 10 in 4G. Important! Depending on your service plan, changes you You can control whether devices connect to your Mobile make to mobile networks settings may incur extra...
Page 172 Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off Configuring Mobile Hotspot From the Settings screen, touch More settings From the Settings screen, touch More settings Mobile Hotspot to turn Mobile Hotspot On or Off. Mobile Hotspot Configure for these options: • Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile Note: Using your device as a mobile hotspot consumes battery hotspot.
Page 173 Tethering Allowed Devices Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, a computer that connects to your device using the USB they can scan for your device and connect using your cable, or by Bluetooth.
Page 174 Configure an Advanced IPsec VPN 1. Touch Advanced IPsec VPN and then tap Add VPN Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more information about using VPNs, see “VPN” on page 153. Connection. 2. Set a password to protect the private keys and shared Note: You must enable screen security before setting up a secrets.
Page 175 S Beam Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information S Beam uses your device’s NFC (Near Field Communication) between your device and another NFC device by touching the to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct devices together, typically back-to-back.
Page 176 Nearby devices Advanced settings 1. From the Settings screen, touch More settings Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. Nearby devices. To Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi 2. Under Advanced, touch options to control how content network as the devices you which to share with, and the is shared from your device: other devices must support DLNA.
Page 177: Device
Device Screen Mirroring Easy mode With Screen Mirroring, you can wirelessly share your phone’s screen with Wi-Fi-enabled TVs using the optional AllShare Your phone offers two Home screen modes: Cast Hub accessory (not included). • Easy mode (Easy mode On) provides an easier experience for the 1.
Page 178: Blocking Mode
Blocking mode Blocking mode options 1. From the Settings screen, touch Blocking mode. When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of The following options are available: incoming calls from people on your allowed list. •...
Page 179 Hands-free mode Call Hands-free mode allows you to select whether your phone For information about Call Settings, see “Call Settings” on announces in plain language incoming calls and messages, page 55. alarm information, and/or schedule alarm information from your Calendar. Hands-free mode also allows you to select whether you answer incoming calls by waving your hand over the screen.
Page 180: Vibration Intensity
Sound Vibration intensity Volume Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications. Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound Vibration ringtones, notifications, and media playback. intensity. Note: You can also set System volume from the Home screen 2.
Page 181: Vibrate When Ringing
Ringtones Default notification sound Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. Choose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound Ringtones. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound Default 2.
Page 182 Dialing keypad tones Haptic feedback Keypad tones are sounds that play when you touch keys on When turned On, the device vibrates to indicate screen the Phone keypad. touches and other interactions. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound. 2.
Page 183: Adapt Sound
Display Samsung keyboard sounds Wallpaper You can choose whether the Samsung keyboard plays sounds and vibrations when you touch the keys. Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Display Wallpaper.
Page 184 LED Indicator Notification panel The LED indicator on the front of the device displays when Notification panel allows you to set the brightness of your the device is locked, to notify you of status changes and notification panel and also select the Quick Setting buttons events.
Page 185 Multi window Brightness When enabled, Multi Window allows you to use multiple apps Set the default screen brightness. on the same screen, in multiple, resizable windows. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Display Brightness. For more information about Multi window, see “Multi 2.
Page 186 Screen timeout 3. Read the Select dream time information, then touch OK to turn the feature On. Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock). Note: When you turn Daydream On, the Accessories 1.
Page 187: Font Size
Smart screen Font style Customize screen settings so the screen is more responsive Set the font for screen displays. and easier to use. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Display Font style. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Display 2. Select a font, or touch Get fonts online to browse and Smart screen.
Page 188: Increase Touch Sensitivity
Storage Edit after screen capture When enabled, the edit screen displays after you capture a Manage the use of memory resources in your device’s screen. Device memory, and on an installed memory card. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Display. Note: These settings cannot be configured;...
Page 189: Power Saving Mode
Power saving mode Battery Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery See what’s using battery power. power. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Battery. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Power saving mode. 2. View battery usage for applications and services 2.
Page 190: Personal
Application manager Personal Location services You can download and install applications from the Google Play™ Store or S Suggest, or create applications using the Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application Some apps may require one or more location services be manager to manage applications on your device.
Page 191 Access to my location GPS & Verizon location services When set to On, this option lets apps that ask your Enable or disable GPS and location service from Verizon permission use your location information. Wireless. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Location services. Note: GPS &...
Page 192 Google Wi-Fi & mobile network location My places Enable or disable location services from Google location My places allows you to store selected locations so your services. phone can better support such apps as Story Album, S Voice, and more. Note: Google Wi-Fi &...
Page 193: Lock Screen
Lock screen • PIN: When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you create, to unlock the device. Choose settings for unlocking your device. with PIN screen lock, you can also set the With swipe lock and For more information about using the lock and unlock Lock screen options.
Page 194 Lock screen options • Unlock effect: sets the effect you receive when unlocking the device. You can select None or Light effect. You can enable/disable or turn On/Off various Lock screen options. • Ink effect: When enabled, an ink effect shows on the lock 1.
Page 195 Signature-only options: Pattern-only options: • Make signature visible: When enabled, allows your signature • Make pattern visible: When enabled, allows your pattern to be to be visible while you are writing. visible as you trace it. • Accuracy level: allows you to set how accurate the signature •...
Page 196 Security Encrypt external SD card Encryption As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of an optional installed SD card (not included), and require a As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your password each time you access the card. device or an optional installed memory card (not included), 1.
Page 197 Passwords Device administration Make passwords visible View or disable device administrators. Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to When enabled, password characters display briefly as you your device by device administrators in certain enter them. circumstances, such as if your device is lost or stolen.
Page 198 Unknown sources Security policy updates When enabled, you can install applications from sources When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically ® other than Google Play check for changes to the security policy and download any updates to improve security and service. 1.
Page 199 Credential storage Install from device storage Storage type Install encrypted certificates from an installed memory card. This option allows you to select where you will back up your Note: You must have installed a memory card containing credentials. encrypted certificates to use this feature. 1.
Page 200: Language And Input
Personal dictionary. Keyboards and input methods • Samsung keyboard: When enabled, allows you to adjust the position of the Samsung keyboard. Configure text entry options to your preferences. • Calculator: When enabled, allows you to adjust the Default Calculator’s position.
Page 201 Configure Samsung keypad settings. When you enable Samsung keyboard in Settings, it is available for text entry predictions. Samsung keyboard can collect all the text you enter, when you touch a text field to enter text.
Page 202 • Auto punctuate: When enabled, a period and space are • Help: Learn about using Samsung keyboard. automatically entered to end a sentence, when you tap the • Reset settings: Return Samsung keyboard settings to the space bar twice. defaults.
Page 203 – Swype Reset Swype’s dictionary: Delete all the words you’ve added 1. From the Settings screen, touch Language and input. to the Swype dictionary. – 2. Swype is enabled by default. Touch to configure: Version: View information about Swype. • How to Swype: Learn about using Swype. •...
Page 204 Handwriting recognition Google voice typing Configure Google voice input settings. When you enable Configure the language you wish your phone to recognize Google voice in Settings, it is available for text entry when when you dictate text. you touch a text field to enter text. 1.
Page 205 Samsung text-to-speech engine (this option is not changeable). 2. Touch beside Samsung text-to-speech engine to configure options: • Language: allows you to set the language for spoken text. • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine allows you to view Open Source Licenses. Settings...
Page 206: Backup And Reset
Backup and reset Personal data 1. From the Settings screen, touch Back up and reset. Set options for backing up your information and resetting your device. Under Personal data, the following options are Backup and restore available: 1. From the Settings screen, touch Back up and reset. •...
Page 207: Accounts
Accounts Google Configure options for Google account and privacy settings. For information on settings for the various account types supported by your phone, see “Accounts” on page 37. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Google. Backup Assistant Plus 2. Configure options: •...
Page 208: System
System – Air browse: When turned on, allows you to move between Motions and gestures pictures, pages, or music tracks. – Air call-accept: When turned on, allows you to answer calls. Your device recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and •...
Page 209 • Motion: When turned on, allows you to control your phone with • Palm motion: When turned on, allows you to control your natural movements. phone with movements of your palm over the screen. The following features are available: The following features are available: –...
Page 210: Voice Control
Voice control S Pen The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice This menu allows you to customize settings for the S Pen. For commands to control your device. more information, refer to “S Pen” on page 24. Turn off pen detection Note: If you set the alert type for calls or alarms to vibration, By default, your device detects when S Pen is detached, and...
Page 211 Pointer Pen detachment options When turned On, a pointer displays on the screen to show S When enabled, your device takes a selected action when you Pen position. detach the S Pen. Choose from: None, Action Memo, or Air command. 1.
Page 212 Accessory • S View Cover: – Automatic unlock: When enabled, opening the optional Configure your device’s behavior when it is connected to an optional dock (not included). S View Cover (with Lock screen set to Swipe) automatically 1. From the Settings screen, touch Accessory. unlocks the screen.
Page 213: Date And Time
Date and time Accessibility By default, your device receives date and time information Your device offers features to make using the device easier from the wireless network. When you are outside network for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the coverage, you may want to set date and time information Accessibility settings to activate these services.
Page 214 • Show shortcut: allows you to choose to have the Accessibility • Magnification gestures: use exaggerated gestures such as and/or TalkBack shortcut(s) display at the top of the Phone triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers options pop-up (launched by pressing and holding the Power/ across the screen.
Page 215: Developer Options
Developer options • Sound balance: allows you to use the slider to set the Left and Right balance when using a stereo device. Set options for use when developing apps for devices. • Mono audio: allows you to enable stereo audio to be Important! These settings are intended for development use compressed into a single mono audio stream for use with a only.
Page 216 • Device name: View your device’s name. Tap this item to change your device’s name. • Model number: View your device’s model number. • Android version: View the firmware version of your device. • Baseband version: View the baseband version of your device. •...
Page 217: Section 9: Health And Safety Information
Section 9: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi™ mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
Page 218 Research Results to Date: Is there a connection The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not between RF and certain health problems? be confused with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy. The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues.
Page 219 Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions (MOBI-KIDS) being drawn from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.
Page 220 Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Cell Phone Industry Actions Accessories Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency •...
Page 221: Children And Cell Phones
Children and Cell Phones Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used for of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and convenience and comfort.
Page 222: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Certification Information http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal •...
Page 223 The SAR information for this device can also be found on the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base Samsung’s website: station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone. http://www.samsung.com/sar.
Page 224: Fcc Part 15 Information To User
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. that to which the receiver is connected. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 225 • Let the person with whom you are speaking know that you are impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and will suspend the call if necessary; driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand •...
Page 226: Battery Use And Safety
If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked Battery Use and Safety by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Important! Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or •...
Page 227 If you suspect damage to the present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
Page 228: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide accessories may not be available in your area. Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung Just go to mobile device by working with respected take-back http://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp.
Page 229: Ul Certified Travel Charger
Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH devices and batteries AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance POWER OUTLET. with local regulations.
Page 230: Gps
Always obey posted road signs. Emergency Calls Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates uses satellites controlled by the U.S.
Page 231: Care And Maintenance
1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. years: 2. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 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).
Page 232: Responsible Listening
Extreme heat or cold Paint Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the 113°F. device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. Microwaves Responsible Listening Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
Page 233 • hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background that are used.
Page 234: Operating Environment
National Institute for Occupational Safety American Academy of Audiology and Health (NIOSH) 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Reston, VA 20190 Patriots Plaza Building Voice: (800) 222-2336 Washington, DC 20201 Email: info@audiology.org Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH Internet: (1-800-356-4674) http://www.audiology.org/Pages/...
Page 235 Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of Devices your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical Frequency (RF) signals.
Page 236: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
Posted Facilities (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association. notices require you to do so. When your Device is Wet Potentially Explosive Environments Do not turn on your device if it is wet.
Page 237 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-ratings refer to system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing device enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their telecoil mode.
Page 238: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not It is important to try the different features of this phone expressly approved by Samsung could void your warranty for thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid this equipment and void your authority to operate this...
Page 239: Other Important Safety Information
• equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be materials in the same compartment as the mobile device, its dangerous and void the mobile device warranty if said parts, or accessories.
Page 240 • Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately. • Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders,...
Page 241: Section 10: Warranty Information
1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Case/Pouch/Holster* 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Device 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Accessories* adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
Page 242 (iii) the battery has return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by the which it is specified.
Page 243 ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS Warranty.
Page 244 For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR...
Page 245 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by Severability providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall Product.
Page 246: End User License Agreement For Software
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG THE SOFTWARE. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions written approval. Specifications and availability subject to of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run change without notice.
Page 247 This EULA applies to all and any component of the Update that Samsung may provide to you 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial...
Page 248 9. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your restrictions imposed by your network or internet provider. rights under this License will terminate automatically without Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the...
Page 249 "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND agree that Samsung is not responsible for the availability of FROM SAMSUNG, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE such applications and is not responsible or liable for any...
Page 250 ("Samsung Account"), and your loss, including but not limited to any damage to the mobile rights and obligations will be set forth in separate Samsung device or loss of data, caused or alleged to be caused by, or Account terms and conditions and privacy policies.
Page 251 PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY where you are a resident. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Samsung may apply for injunctive remedies (or an equivalent 14. U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The type of urgent legal relief) in any jurisdiction.
Page 252 Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your part of any award, but may not grant Samsung its attorney name and address; (b) the date on which the device was fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that purchased;...
Page 253 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
Page 254: Index
Settings 106 Activation on Device 134 charging 9 Call log AllShare Play cover, removing & installing 6 creating/updating contacts 54 see Samsung Link 90 indicator 8 managing 54 AllShareCast Hub 90 installing 8 sending messages 54 Application cache and data...
Page 255 Calls Taking Pictures 109 namecards 44 answering 52 Care and Maintenance 225 speed dials 48 call-waiting 52 ChatON starred contacts 45 ending 53 Buddy photo share 117 updating 40 from Call log 51 Children and Cell Phones 215 updating from Call log 41 from Contacts 50 Clearing updating from Keypad 40...
Page 256 68 managing your account 70 adding contacts 47 Emergency Calls 224 refreshing your account 70 creating 46 Entering Text Google sending a message 47 Google voice typing 34 Gmail 70 Samsung keyboard 33 Hangouts 72 location services setting 186...
Page 257 MiraCast Connecting 133 HDR 111 Location settings Set Up Hardware 133 Health and Safety Information 211 Google location services 186 Mobile Hotspot Help VZW location services 185 configuring 166 In-Device 134 turning on or off 150 Home screen 32 Market Mobile networks adding shortcuts 20 see Play Store 141...
Page 258 Music App Negative Colors 208 Options 116 Music Application 78 New applications Sharing 116 Music File Extensions Downloading 142 Picture 3GP 137 Non-Market Applications 143 Color Correction 128 AAC 137 Notification Panel 31 Face Corrections 128 AAC+ 137 Frame 128 eAAC+ 137 Set As 126 Operating Environment 228...
Page 259 Sharing Media 93 Share Videos 82 Mobile Device 232 Web Storage Setup 92 SketchBook for Galaxy 94 Roaming Samsung Mobile Products and SkyDrive 92 settings 165 Recycling 222 Smart Alarm 130 Scan for Nearby Devices 138 Smart Practices While Driving 218...
Page 260 Changing Channels 97 Text settings Configure Just For You 98 default 194 Customizing Your Remote 96 Google voice typing 198 Video Initial Configuration 95 Samsung keyboard 195 Picture-In-Picture 145 Locating Programs 98 Third-Party Applications Sharing Videos 144 Personalize 98 Uninstalling 143 Videos...
Page 261 Wi-Fi Direct connecting to devices 149 On 121 turning on or off 149 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 152 VPN 153 Wi-Fi 147 World Clock DST Settings 130...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts

Section 4: Calling

Section 5: Messaging

Section 6: Applications

Section 7: Connections

Section 8: Settings

Section 9: Health and Safety Information

Section 10: Warranty Information

Index

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