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  • Page 1 A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS. Modification of Software SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY.
  • Page 4 Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Google, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google, Inc. ©2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Widgets ......25 Your Samsung Account ... . .8 Shortcuts .
  • Page 6 Activate ......60 Samsung Apps ....77 Calculator .
  • Page 7 Nearby Devices ....88 Samsung Mobile Products Kies via Wi-Fi ....88 and Recycling .

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started Understanding This User Note: Instructions in this manual are based on Manual default settings, and may vary from your The sections of this manual generally follow the phone, depending on the software version features of your phone. A robust index for on your phone, and any changes to the features begins on page 149.

  • Page 9: Text Conventions

    Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart This manual provides condensed information from the rest. These are intended to point out about how to use your phone. To make this important information, share quick methods for possible, the following text conventions are used activating features, to define terms, and more.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Phone

    After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging. 2. Insert the battery into the back of the Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging phone, making sure to align the gold devices and batteries. Samsung contacts.

  • Page 11: Removing The Battery

    2. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you the slot provided. can recharge the battery before it completely 3. Lift the battery out of the device using the runs down.

  • Page 12: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Google account on your phone, use Accounts and sync settings (see “Accounts” on page 31). Your Samsung Account Turning the Phone On Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps on your phone, including Press and hold the Lock/Power Key until Media Hub.

  • Page 13: Voicemail

    Voicemail Task Manager All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to Your phone can run apps simultaneously, with voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so some apps running in the background. Use Task you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal manager to see which apps are running on your greeting as soon as you activate your phone.

  • Page 14: Securing Your Phone

    Securing Your Phone Unlocking the Phone Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock Use your phone’s screen lock features to secure screens, or use Screen lock options for your phone. increased security. To set a personal screen lock, and for other settings related to securing your phone, refer to Press the Power/Lock Key, then touch and Apps...

  • Page 15: Memory Card

    Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Your phone supports optional microSD™ or Important! To prevent damage to data stored on microSDHC™ memory cards (not included), for the memory card, unmount the card storage of music, pictures, and other files. before removing it from the phone. Installing a Memory Card 1.

  • Page 16: Section 2: My Account

    Section 2: My Account Activating Your Device Before using your device, you must activate your service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your 1. Turn on your new phone. phone’s serial number, printed on a sticker inside 2. From the Home screen, touch the battery compartment.

  • Page 17: Managing Your Account

    Managing Your Account Manual Top-Ups From Your Computer From Your Phone If you don’t want to set Auto Top-Up, you can still Just dial *86, or touch Apps log in at virginmobileusa.com whenever you need My Account from the Home screen to access a quick Top-Up.

  • Page 18: Section 3: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 3: Understanding Your Phone Features • 5 MP Camera/Camcorder with LED flash + 1.3 MP Front camera • Touch screen • Gallery, for viewing and managing pictures and • CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A Wireless Technology videos • ® Android 4.1.2 •...

  • Page 19: Front View

    Front View • Front Camera: Captures pictures or video. • Proximity and Light Sensors: Detects the Proximity and presence of objects, for use with motion settings, Light Sensors Earpiece and to control the screen display, such as when you Front Camera LED Indicator move the phone away from your ear during a call.

  • Page 20: Side Views

    Side Views Back View Camera Flash Speaker Volume Camera Memory Card Slot • Volume Key: From the Home screen, press to adjust • Flash: Use when taking photos or recording video. master volume. During calls or media playback, • Camera: Use when taking photos or recording press to adjust volume.

  • Page 21: Top View

    Top View Bottom View 3.5mm Headset Jack Power/Lock Key Microphone USB/Accessory Port • Microphone: Capture audio during recording, • 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in an optional headset during phone calls, and video chat. or TTY equipment (not included). • USB/Accessory Port: Connect a USB cable for •...

  • Page 22: Home Screen

    Home Screen • Status Bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. The Home screen is the starting point for using • Widgets: Apps that run on the Home screen. These your phone. widgets are on the Home screen by default, plus you Status Bar can add your own by touching and holding on the screen for options.

  • Page 23: Extended Home Screen

    Extended Home Screen Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels Your phone comes with 6 Home screen panels. The Home screen consists of the Home panel, You can customize the Home screen to include plus panels that extend beyond the display width up to the six default panels, and set one panel as to provide more space for adding shortcuts, Home.

  • Page 24: Navigation

    Navigation Finger Gestures Touch Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. Touch items to select or launch them. For example: Warning! Please note that a touch screen • Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or responds best to a light touch from the text.

  • Page 25: Notifications

    Notifications Settings Use settings at the top of Notifications to control Notifications shows details about connections, popular settings. Slide your finger right and left alerts and other items. to see all the icons. 1. Touch and drag • Wi-Fi: Turn Wi-Fi On or Off. See “Wi-Fi” on downward from page 79.

  • Page 26: Led Indicator

    LED Indicator Status Bar The LED indicator, on the front of the phone The Status Bar shows network and battery above the screen (see “Front View” on page 15), status and other details, including these common animates or glows to show alerts or phone icons.
  • Page 27 3G connection: Phone is active on a 3G Update Available: An update is system. The arrows are colored when available for an installed app. data is being transferred. Update Successful: An update was Signal Strength: Current signal installed for an app. strength.

  • Page 28: Primary Shortcuts

    Primary Shortcuts SD Card Safe to Remove: A memory card was unmounted, and it is safe to Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the uninstall it. For more information display. You can edit the Primary Shortcuts, about using memory cards, see except for Apps.

  • Page 29: Widgets

    Widgets Shortcuts Widgets are self-contained applications that you Use App shortcuts for quick access to can place on the Home screen for quick access. applications from the Home screen. Your phone Adding Widgets to the Home Screen comes with app shortcuts already placed on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.

  • Page 30: Folders

    Folders Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize Choose a picture to display in the background of items. the Home screen. You can choose from Adding Folders preloaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded. 1.

  • Page 31: Apps

    Apps Entering Text Apps holds all applications installed on your Your phone uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for phone. Applications that you download and text entry. Use the keyboard to enter letters, install are also added to Apps. punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text entry fields or applications.

  • Page 32: Text Input Methods

    Text Input Methods Using Samsung Keyboard Your phone offers multiple ways to enter text. The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring optional predictive You can set a default text entry method in text. Input characters by tapping the on-screen Settings.

  • Page 33: Using Predictive Text

    QWERTY keyboard. To enter less-common symbols, touch then touch the corresponding key. Note: Enable Predictive text in Samsung keyboard Enter numbers by touching , then touching settings, to have the Voice Input appear on the number keys.

  • Page 34: Entering Text Using Swype

    Entering Text Using Swype Entering Symbols and Numbers • Touch and hold on a key to enter the character at Swype is a new way to enter text on touch the top of the key. screens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace over the •...

  • Page 35: Section 4: Contacts And Accounts

    Section 4: Contacts and Accounts Accounts Managing Accounts 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Your phone provides the ability to synchronize Settings. information, from a variety of accounts, including Email, Google, and Microsoft Exchange. 2. Under the Accounts heading, select an Depending on the account, you can choose to account, then configure settings.

  • Page 36: Contacts

    Contacts Synchronization You can choose to have your phone Use Contacts to store information for your automatically sync with your accounts, or friends, family and colleagues, to make manually synchronize each account when you contacting them easy. want to check messages. To access Contacts: You may also choose to limit automatic or From the Home screen, touch...

  • Page 37: Updating Contacts

    • Message alert: Choose a ringtone to play for Tip: While entering a phone number, you can add new messages from this contact. waits or pauses. Enter the number up to the • Vibration pattern: Choose a vibration to play pause or wait, then touch Menu to select along with the ringtone when this contact calls or...

  • Page 38: Contacts Settings

    Contacts Settings Updating Contacts from Logs Save a phone number from a recent call to 1. From the Home screen, touch create a new contact, or update an existing Contacts. contact. 2. Touch Menu Settings: For more information, see “Adding or Updating •...
  • Page 39 (vCards)” on page 37. • Print contact info: Print the contact’s via Bluetooth to a compatible Samsung Bluetooth- enabled printer (not included). • Add shortcut to home: Create a shortcut, to access the contact’s information.
  • Page 40 Joining Contacts Separating Contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Your phone can synchronize with multiple Contacts. accounts, including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social networking sites like 2. Touch a contact to display its information. Facebook. When you synchronize contacts from 3.
  • Page 41 Exporting and Importing Contacts Sharing Namecards (vCards) You can export your contact list to and from USB You can send a contact namecard as a vCards storage (your phone’s memory), or an installed via Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices, or as an memory card.

  • Page 42: Creating A New Group

    Groups • Messaging: For more information about sending messages, see “Creating and Sending Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for Messages” on page 49. contacts faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your phone comes •...
  • Page 43 Editing a Group Adding Contacts to a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Groups. Contacts Groups. 2. Touch a Group to display it. 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch Add member.

  • Page 44: Speed Dials

    Speed Dials Sending a Message to Group Members Create a new text or email message, addressed Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts to the group’s members. (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to 1. From the Home screen, touch quickly call the contact.

  • Page 45: Section 5: Calling

    Section 5: Calling Making Calls Making Calls from Contacts A contact is an entry that you have created to Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls: store the name, numbers, and other information • Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the for people or groups of interest.

  • Page 46: Using Speakerphone

    Answering Calls Making Calls Using Favorites Favorites are contacts that you designate as You can answer incoming calls when the phone favorites by starring them. For more information is locked or unlocked. about creating favorites, see “Favorites” on Touch and drag the Answer icon page 38.

  • Page 47: Ending A Call

    Answering Call-Waiting Calls Options During a Call When you receive a call while on a call: During a call, press an option key options: • • Touch and drag the Answer icon to answer the Add call: Display the keypad to set up a multi-party incoming call.

  • Page 48: Options After A Call Ends

    Options After a Call Ends Sending Messages Using Logs 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone After a call, you can use these options: Logs. • Create Contact: Save the phone number as a new 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across contact record.

  • Page 49: Call Settings

    Call Settings Managing Logs Deleting Records Configure settings for calling with your phone. Set Reject Messages 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Logs. Create and manage text messages to send to 2. While viewing the calls, touch Menu callers when rejecting incoming calls. Messages Delete.

  • Page 50: Ringtones And Keypad Tones

    Ringtones and Keypad Tones Call Alert Your phone provides a variety of ringtone Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur options, vibration patterns, and keytones that during calls. allow you to customize your call notifications. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.

  • Page 51: Accessory Settings For Calls

    The Power Key Ends Calls Accessory Settings for Calls When enabled, you can press the Power/End Key Configure headset options for calls. while in a call, to end the call. In this case 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. pressing the Power/End Key does not lock the 2.

  • Page 52: Other Call Settings

    Other Call Settings Internet Call Settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 3. Configure options: 3. Configure options: • US dialing: When enabled, the phone will •...

  • Page 53: Section 6: Messaging

    Section 6: Messaging Types of Messages Text and Multimedia Messages Your phone supports these types of messages: Your phone can send and receive text and multimedia messages. • Text messages: Send and receive simple Creating and Sending Messages messages containing text to other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as SMS).

  • Page 54: Managing Messages

    Managing Messages – Preview: If the message has attachment(s), view the message and attachments before Messages you send and receive to the same sending. contact, number or address are grouped – together as a “thread”, so you can see all the Add to Contacts: If the recipients are not saved messages you exchanged with a recipient in one in Contacts, save the info as a new contact, or...

  • Page 55: Messaging Settings

    – Draft messages: View messages that you’ve • General settings: saved before sending. – Delete old messages: When enabled, – Scheduled messages: View messages you’ve messages are automatically erased when set to send later. storage reaches default limits. When disabled, the phone will prompt you to delete old –...
  • Page 56 – • Notification settings: Vibrate: Configure vibration for Emergency – Alerts. Notifications: When enabled, message alerts – display in the Status bar. Alert reminder: Choose whether, and at what – interval, your phone plays a sound to notify you Select ringtone: Choose a sound for alerts. of an Emergency Alert after the Emergency Alert –...

  • Page 57: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts Email This device is designed to receive Wireless Send and receive email using popular email Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile services. Setting Up Email Accounts Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted, and alert customers of You can configure Email for most accounts in just imminent threats to their safety within their area.

  • Page 58: Sending Email

    Sending Email 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 2. If you have multiple accounts set up, provider. choose an account from the menu at the top of the screen.

  • Page 59: Gmail

    Gmail Sending Gmail 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s Gmail. web-based email. Setting Up Gmail 2. Touch Compose, then touch fields to enter recipients and a message. Touch The first time you launch Gmail, your phone will Menu for options.

  • Page 60: Voicemail

    Voicemail Checking Voicemail Review your messages directly from your All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to wireless phone or from any other touch-tone voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so phone. you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal From Your Phone greeting as soon as you activate your phone.

  • Page 61: Google Talk

    Google Talk Chat with other Google Talk users. Note: Talk requires that you have a Google account set up on your phone. For more information, see “Setting Up Your Accounts” on page 31. If you have set up your Google account, you are automatically logged in.

  • Page 62: Section 7: Applications

    Google Apps Your phone comes preloaded with popular apps, and you can download and install apps from the Your device comes preloaded with popular Google Play Store, Samsung Apps, or from other Google apps, such as: sources. • Maps and Local: Find and share location-based The Apps screens display all applications information.

  • Page 63: Downloading And Installing Apps

    Menu, then touch View type. to download new apps. 3. Choose an option: • Samsung Apps: Discover apps to make your • Customizable grid: The default view, which Samsung smartphone smarter. Browse, purchase, allows you to touch and hold on apps to move and install apps in an easy, one-step process.

  • Page 64: Activate

    Apps Screen Options • Hide applications/Show hidden applications: 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps. Control whether app icons are visible in Apps. Hiding an icon does not remove the app from 2. Touch Menu for options: your phone. • Play Store: Launch Google Play Store to browse Activate for new apps to download.

  • Page 65: Calendar

    Calendar Camera Record events and appointments to manage your Use the Camera to take pictures and record schedule. video. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Important! Do not take photos of people without Calendar. their permission. 2. Touch , then select a view, from Year, Do not take photos in places where Month, Week, Day, List, or Task.

  • Page 66: Picture Options

    – 3. As you compose a picture, the Camera Smile shot: Touch the Camera button to focus automatically focuses the shot (the focus on the subject’s face. If a smile is detected, the bracket turns green), or: picture is taken automatically. •...

  • Page 67: Recording Videos

    – Resolution: Choose a size for the image. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps – Camera, then slide the White balance: Choose a setting for the light Camera/Camcorder Mode button to source. Camcorder. – ISO: Choose a setting for imaging sensitivity. –...

  • Page 68: Chrome

    Video Options – Timer: Set a delay to wait between touching the Record button and recording. Configure the camcorder. – Resolution: Choose a size for the video. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps – Camera, then slide the White balance: Choose a setting for the light Camera/Camcorder Mode button to source.

  • Page 69: Clock

    Clock Downloads The Clock application includes these features: View and manage files and other items you download to your phone. • Alarm: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps • World Clock: Display the time and date in any time Downloads.

  • Page 70: Gallery

    Gallery • Video auto off: Automatically turn off the video after a selected amount of time. Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage • Settings: Set options for video playback. pictures and videos. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps •...
  • Page 71 – Print: Print the picture via Wi-Fi to a compatible 3. Touch Menu Set as Samsung printer (not included). Contact photo. – Rename: Change the picture’s filename. 4. Select a contact, or create a new contact, – Scan for nearby devices: Search for nearby with the selected picture as the contact’s...

  • Page 72: Gmail

    Google Settings Setting a Picture as Wallpaper Set a picture as the wallpaper for the Home and Manage your Google settings. (This app only Lock screens. appears when you have signed into a Google 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps account on this device.) Gallery.

  • Page 73: Internet

    Internet Selecting Items on a Page While browsing pages, use gestures and menus Your phone is equipped with a full HTML browser to navigate: to access the Internet. Access to the Internet is • Touch an item to select it. available if you are subscribed to a data plan, or with a Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 74: Using Bookmarks

    Using Bookmarks Going Incognito While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly The Incognito feature lets you view Internet sites access it later. without leaving records in your browser history or search history, and without traces (such as Creating a bookmark cookies) being stored on your device.

  • Page 75: Local

    Local Media Hub Google Local uses your location to help you find Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the destinations, such as restaurants, bars, hotels, hottest movie and TV content. Preview, rent, or attractions, ATMs, and gas stations, or you can buy blockbuster hits as well as classic movies enter a location.

  • Page 76: Messaging

    Messaging You can install as many as five ID Packs at any one time in addition to the default the Essentials Send and receive text and multimedia messages. pack. You can easily switch from one ID Pack to For more information, see “Text and Multimedia another without losing any applications already Messages”...

  • Page 77: Music Player

    Music Player Switching ID Packs 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Music Player plays songs stored on your phone Mobile ID. or an installed memory card. 2. Swipe the screen left or right to view 1. From the Home screen, select Apps installed ID packs.

  • Page 78: Setting A Song As A Ringtone

    Adding Multiple Songs to a Playlist • Now Playing/ List: Touch Now Playing to display the song title and details. 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Touch List to switch to a list view of songs. Music Player. • Touch to choose a playback effect.

  • Page 79: My Account

    My Account My Files Manage your Virgin Mobile account from your Find, view and manage files stored on an phone. You can: installed memory card. If the file is associated • with an application on your phone, you can Check your minutes launch the file in the application.

  • Page 80: Phone

    Phone Play Movies & TV Place calls, review recent calls, or dial a number With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent to send a message. thousands of different movies, to watch instantly, or download for offline viewing later. For more information, see “Calling”...

  • Page 81: Samsung Apps

    Video Player Browse, search, and find apps to download and Use Video Player to view and manage videos install on your phone. Log in to your Samsung stored on your phone or an optional memory account to manage your downloads.

  • Page 82: Voice Search

    Voicemail • Touch to advance to the next video. Touch and hold to scan forward through the All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to current video. voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so • Touch to go back to the previous video. you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your phone.

  • Page 83: Section 8: Connections

    Section 8: Connections Wi-Fi Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an 1.
  • Page 84 Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually – Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps communications, when the phone goes to sleep Settings. (backlight goes out and screen locks). This 2.

  • Page 85: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct 4. On your phone, touch Wi-Fi Direct (below the list of networks) to scan for the other Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to device(s). connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having 5.

  • Page 86: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, in Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility information, order to exchange information between your see page 131. phone and the device. After pairing, your phone and the target device Bluetooth is a short-range wireless will recognize each other and exchange communications technology for exchanging...

  • Page 87: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices 5. From the list of scanned devices, touch the target device, then follow the prompts to Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital complete the pairing: Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. • If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for To share with nearby devices, you must connect the target device and touch OK.

  • Page 88: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Configuring File Sharing 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, Connect your device to a computer to transfer then select Settings More settings data between your device and the computer. Use Nearby devices. the USB cable that comes with your device, or use one of the preloaded apps on your device to 2.

  • Page 89: Vpn

    Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.

  • Page 90: Section 9: Settings

    Section 9: Settings Accessing Settings Bluetooth From the Home Screen Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging Touch Apps Settings. information over a distance of about 30 feet. You – or – don’t need to line up the devices to send Touch Menu, then select Settings.

  • Page 91: Airplane Mode

    Setting a Mobile Data Limit Viewing Data Usage by App or Process 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, Set a mobile data limit, to have your phone automatically disable the mobile data connection then select Settings Data usage. when the limit is reached. You can set a warning 2.

  • Page 92: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Set options for using Mobile Data service, if You can use your phone’s VPN (Virtual Private subscribed to a data plan, or use Connections Network) feature to connect to VPNs. optimizer to manage connections to Wi-Fi For more information about using VPNs, see networks.

  • Page 93: Blocking Mode

    Blocking Mode – Disable alarm and timer: When enabled, notifications for alarms and timers are blocked When Blocking mode is turned On, notifications when Blocking mode is turned On. for selected features are disabled, and you will – only receive notifications for incoming calls from Disable LED indicator: When enabled, the numbers on your allowed list.

  • Page 94: Sound

    Sound Vibration Intensity Volume Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications. Set the system volume level, and set default 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps volumes for call ringtones, notifications, and Settings Sound Vibration intensity. media playback. 2.

  • Page 95: Device Vibration

    Device Vibration Vibrate When Ringing Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration When enabled, vibration plays along with sounds is enabled. for calls and alerts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Sound Device vibration.

  • Page 96: Display

    Display Screen Lock Sound Wallpaper Screen lock sound plays when you lock or unlock the screen. Customize the background of the Home and Lock 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps screens. Settings Sound. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2.
  • Page 97 LED Indicator Brightness The LED indicator on the front of the phone Set the default screen brightness. displays when the phone is locked, to notify you 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps of status changes and events. Use LED indicator Settings Display Brightness.

  • Page 98: Screen Timeout

    Screen Timeout Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of delay between the last key Set the length of time the Menu, Home, and Back press or screen touch and the automatic screen Keys remain lit after you touch them. timeout (dim and lock).

  • Page 99: Storage

    Storage Power Saving Manage the use of memory resources in your Configure Power saving settings to conserve phone’s Device memory and on an optional battery power. installed memory card (not included). 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Device Memory Settings Power saving mode.

  • Page 100: Battery

    • Weather conditions You can download and install applications from • High-voltage or electromagnetic fields the Google Play™ Store, from Samsung Apps, or • Tinted windows create applications using the Android SDK and Use Wireless Networks install them on your phone. Use Application manager to manage applications on your phone.

  • Page 101: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Use GPS Satellites Enable or disable location service from GPS Configure settings for unlocking your phone. satellites. For more information about using the lock and 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps unlock features, see “Securing Your Phone” on Settings Location services.

  • Page 102: Security

    Lock Screen Options Owner Information When the Screen lock is set to Swipe or Motion, Enter text to display on the Lock screen. set options for unlocking the screen. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Lock screen...

  • Page 103: Encrypt Device

    Device Administration Encrypt Device As a security measure, you can encrypt the View or disable device administrators. Some contents of your device and require a password applications, such as Corporate email, may to access the contents each time you turn it on. require you allow access to your device by 1.

  • Page 104: Unknown Sources

    Unknown Sources Install from Device Storage When enabled, you can install applications from Install encrypted certificates from an installed sources other than the Google Play Store. memory card. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Note: You must have installed a memory card Settings Security.

  • Page 105: Language And Input

    Google voice typing to Choose the default method for entering text. configure options: From the factory, the default method is Samsung • Choose input languages: Select languages for keyboard. If you install other text entry apps, you Google voice typing. Select Automatic to use the can set them as default here.
  • Page 106 Apps check and correction. Settings Language and input. – Next word prediction: When enabled, the 2. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default. system predicts the next word based on Touch beside Samsung keyboard to common usage patterns. configure options: –...
  • Page 107 • T9 Trace: When enabled, you can sweep your • Reset settings: Touch to reset Samsung finger over keypad letters to enter words. When keyboard settings to the defaults, except for you lift your finger, a word matching your sweep My word list and the Auto substitution list.
  • Page 108 Voice Search – Show complete trace: When enabled, Swype displays the trace of each word until you start the 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps next word. Settings Language and input – Pop-up on keypress: When enabled, Voice search. characters display above keys as you enter text.

  • Page 109: Back Up And Reset

    Text-To-Speech Output Pointer Speed Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of Customize the response of your screen swipes. text, for example, the contents of text messages, 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps and the Caller ID for incoming calls. Settings Language and input 1.

  • Page 110: Accounts

    Use Automatic restore to have previous app Set up and manage accounts, including Email, settings and data automatically update from the Samsung and Google accounts, and your social backup when you reinstall the app. networking accounts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps For more information, see “Accounts”...

  • Page 111: Date And Time

    Date and Time Accessibility By default, your phone receives date and time Your phone offers features to make using the information from the wireless network. When phone easier for those with certain physical you are outside network coverage, you may want disabilities.

  • Page 112: Speak Passwords

    Speak Passwords Accessibility Shortcut When enabled, you can speak passwords for When enabled, a link to Accessibility settings log-ins. displays on the Device options menu, which appears when you press and hold the 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Power/Lock Key.
  • Page 113 Vision Text-To-Speech Output Font Size Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages, Set the font size for screen displays. and the Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1.
  • Page 114 Mobility Enhance Web Accessibility Tap and Hold Delay When enabled, this service allows apps to install scripts from Google that make their Web content Set the length of time the phone considers a more accessible. screen touch before interpreting a touch as 1.

  • Page 115: Developer Options

    Developer Options Protect SD Card When enabled, apps must request permission to Set options for use when developing apps for access the SD card. devices. Turning Developer Options On or Off 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Developer options. 1.
  • Page 116 Input • Animator duration scale: Choose a scale for animators. Configure options for inputs. • Disable hardware overlay: When enabled, the 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps GPU is always used for screen compositing. Settings Developer options. • Force GPU rendering: When enabled, 2D 2.

  • Page 117: About Device

    About Device Apps Set options for application behavior. View information about your phone, including 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps status, legal information, and hardware and software versions. Settings Developer options. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2. Touch options to enable or disable: Settings About device.

  • Page 118: Section 10: Health And Safety Information

    Section 10: Health and Safety Information This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires (RF) energy. Over the past 15 years, scientists that devices operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may have conducted hundreds of studies looking at only be used indoors, not outside, in order to...
  • Page 119 locations in atoms and molecules. It can community has supported additional research to permanently damage biological tissues including address gaps in knowledge. Some of these DNA, the genetic material. studies are described below. Interphone Study The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves Interphone is a large international study and microwaves, are not great enough to cause...
  • Page 120 International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Users (COSMOS) Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health monitoring of a large group of people to The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively determine if there are any health issues linked to follows cancer statistics in the United States to long-term exposure to radio frequency energy...
  • Page 121 International Commission on Non-Ionizing are required to meet RF exposure compliance Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), and others to requirements when used against the head and assure that safety standards continue to against the body. adequately protect the public. Because there are no known risks from exposure Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no and Other Accessories...

  • Page 122: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Children and Cell Phones • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): The scientific evidence does not show a danger http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ to any users of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and teenagers. The steps radiofrequencyradiation/. adults can take to reduce RF exposure apply to (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) children and teenagers as well.
  • Page 123 These FCC RF exposure limits are derived from as to use only the power required to reach the the recommendations of two expert network. In general, the closer you are to a organizations: the National Council on Radiation wireless base station antenna, the lower the Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the power output of the phone.

  • Page 124: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    Increase the separation between the equipment and Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are receiver. cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Samsung could void your • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit authority to operate the device.

  • Page 125: Smart Practices While Driving

    Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting the act of driving becomes impaired. Samsung is this device in an automobile: committed to promoting responsible driving and Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this...

  • Page 126: Battery Use And Safety

    Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or them checked by your service provider or contact play video games while operating a vehicle. Samsung, even if they appear to be working For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org. properly.

  • Page 127: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Samsung Mobile Products and Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed for your Recycling phone. Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung WARNING! mobile devices and genuine Samsung Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or accessories.
  • Page 128 We've made it easy for you to recycle your old .html?INT=STA_recyle_your_phone_page Samsung mobile device by working with follow the instructions to print out a free respected take-back companies in every state in pre-paid postage label and then send your the country.

  • Page 129: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    BE CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN A GPS & AGPS VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION. Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Display / Touch-Screen Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS uses Please note the following information when satellites controlled by the U.S.

  • Page 130: Emergency Calls

    When you make an emergency call, the cellular device. network may activate AGPS technology in your Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an mobile device to tell the emergency responders Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), your approximate location.

  • Page 131: Care And Maintenance

    Remember, to make or receive any calls, the Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: mobile device must be switched on and in a Liquids of any kind service area with adequate signal strength.

  • Page 132: Responsible Listening

    Dust and dirt players and cell phones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent Do not expose your mobile device to dust, noise-induced hearing loss. dirt, or sand. This includes the use of headphones (including Cleaning solutions ®...
  • Page 133 • When using headphones, turn the volume down if American Academy of Audiology you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 the person sitting next to you can hear what you are Reston, VA 20190 listening to.

  • Page 134: Operating Environment

    Persons who have such devices: Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov • Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than Internet: six (6) inches from their implantable medical device http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ when the mobile device is turned ON; default.html • Should not carry the mobile device in a breast 1-888-232-6348 TTY pocket;...

  • Page 135: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Vehicles metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your RF signals may affect improperly installed or vehicle engine. inadequately shielded electronic systems in When your Device is Wet motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle before Do not turn on your device if it is wet.
  • Page 136 devices. Not all mobile devices have been rated. Under the current industry standard, American Mobile devices that are rated have the rating on National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19, the their box or a label located on the box. hearing aid and wireless mobile device rating values are added together to indicate how usable The ratings are not guarantees.

  • Page 137: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    FCC Notice and Cautions The HAC rating and measurement procedure are FCC Notice described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. The mobile device may cause TV or radio HAC for Newer Technologies interference if used in close proximity to This phone has been tested and rated for use receiving equipment.

  • Page 138: Other Important Safety Information

    Other Important Safety • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember Information that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable • Only qualified personnel should service the mobile wireless equipment near or in the area over the air device or install the mobile device in a vehicle.
  • Page 139 • 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.

  • Page 140: Section 11: Warranty Information

    SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage following specified period of time after that date: resulting from improper testing, operation,...
  • Page 141 Product is returned in accordance with the Product and the seller’s name and address. terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at SAMSUNG’s sole To obtain assistance on where to deliver the option, without charge. SAMSUNG may, at Product, please call SAMSUNG Customer Care at SAMSUNG’s sole option, use rebuilt,...
  • Page 142 STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW advertising, presentations or otherwise, on LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR this Limited Warranty. LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...
  • Page 143 Product box; (ii) on the Product information arbitrator fees, or $50.00 of such fees, screen, which can be found under “Settings;” whichever is less, and SAMSUNG shall pay the (iii) on a label on the back of the Product beneath remainder of such fees. Administrative, facility the battery, if the battery is removable;...

  • Page 144: End User License Agreement For Software

    License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a To avoid unintended information leaks and other single entity) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. problems of this sort, it is recommended that the ("Samsung") for software, owned by Samsung device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care...
  • Page 145 DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE. 3. LIMITATIONS ON END USER RIGHTS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the otherwise attempt to discover the source code or following rights provided that you comply with all...
  • Page 146 If you want to avoid applies to all and any component of the Update that Samsung may provide to you or make any use of network data for the Update available to you after the date you obtain your downloads, then you should choose the “Wi-Fi...
  • Page 147 LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. NO terminate automatically without notice from ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon...
  • Page 148 Privacy Policy, or other such agreement and that control over such applications, you acknowledge any information or personal data you provide, and agree that Samsung is not responsible for whether knowingly or unknowingly, to such the availability of such applications and is not...
  • Page 149 There are non-Samsung NOT LIMITED TO THOSE BASED ON CONTRACT, Account applications and services that require TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF YOUR your consent to their separate terms and USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR THIRD PARTY conditions and privacy policies.
  • Page 150 Samsung its attorney fees, expert (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH witness fees or costs unless it is determined that SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS the claim was brought in bad faith.
  • Page 151 Samsung relating to the Software and Samsung no later than 30 calendar days from supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or the date of the first consumer purchaser’s written communications, proposals and purchase of this device.

  • Page 153: Index

    Accessory Settings 106 pairing with a device 82 Accounts settings 83 Google 8 turning on or off 82 managing 31 removing 31 Samsung 8 Calculator 60 setting up 31 Calendar 61 synchronization 32 Call Alert 46 Activate 60 Call Log...
  • Page 154 Emergency Tone 92 namecards 37 Entering Text saving a number 33 Google voice typing 28 separating 36 Samsung keyboard 28 setting a picture as contact icon 67 Swype 30 speed dials 40 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals 114 starred contacts 38...
  • Page 155 Settings 68 Talk 57 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) your account 8 Regulations for Wireless Devices 131 YouTube 78 FCC Notice and Cautions 133 Google (Search) 68 File Sharing 83 Google Settings 68 Google+ 68 Gallery 66 Google+ Messenger 57 sharing pictures and video 67 GPS &...
  • Page 156 Memory Settings internal phone storage 95 Icons Menu Status Bar 22 context-sensitive 20 ID Packs Messages installing and switching 72 creating and sending 49 Internet 69 email 53 bookmarks 70 Gmail 55 enhance web accessibility 110 managing 50 Incognito 70 settings 51 navigating 69 Talk 57...
  • Page 157 My Account (App) 75 Phone Number My Files (App) 75 display your phone number 8 My Local Profile 35 Phone settings sending 35 Date & time 107 language 101 Picture ID Namecards setting 67 sending 37 Pictures Navigation 20 setting as wallpaper 68 command keys 24 sharing 67 touch gestures 20...
  • Page 158 Task Manager 9 Samsung Apps 77 Text Samsung keyboard entering 27 entering text 28 Text Settings Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 123 default 101 Security Google voice typing 101 locking and unlocking 10 Samsung keyboard 102 Security Settings 98 Text-To-Speech Output 105...
  • Page 159 VPN Client 78 Wallpaper using a picture 68 Warranty Information 136 Widgets 25 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually 80 scanning and connecting 79 settings 80 turning on or off 79 Wi-Fi Direct connecting to devices 81 settings 81 turning on or off 81 Wireless Networking Wi-Fi 79 YouTube 78...

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