Samsung SGH-I537 User Manual
Samsung SGH-I537 User Manual

Samsung SGH-I537 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    L T E 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.
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers.
  • Page 4 DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. In...
  • Page 5 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: http://www.samsung.com/us/support.
  • Page 6 ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (tap Apps > Settings > More >...
  • Page 7 Your phone features earSmart™, an intelligent voice processor that delivers a clear voice experience, allowing you to hear and be heard™ in nearly any environment. earSmart technology uses the science of human hearing to distinguish sounds, identify your voice and suppress surrounding noise, for clear conversations just about anywhere. How Does It Work? •...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Making Emergency Calls ....53 Creating a Samsung Account ....14 Making a Call Using Speed Dial .
  • Page 9 Message Search ......110 Samsung Hub ......83 Messaging Settings .
  • Page 10 Torch light ......141 Messenger ......117 AT&T Messages App .
  • Page 11 Help ........192 PC Connections ......180 Section 10: Applications ......182 Internet .
  • Page 12 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..224 Samsung Apps ......203 UL Certified Travel Charger .
  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first 2. Lift the cover up (2) and to the right of the phone. configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.
  • Page 14: Installing The Sim Card

    Installing the SIM Card • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided as shown. with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Removing and Installing the Memory Card You can use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to Important! The battery provided with your device contains a expand available memory space if you desire. This secure Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna. To digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and ensure proper operation of the NFC features, do data between SD-compatible devices.
  • Page 16: Removing The Memory Card

    1. To close the cover, attach the upper part of the back cover as shown (1). Incorrect Correct For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on page 50. Removing the Memory Card 1. Push on the memory card until it clicks and is released. 2.
  • Page 17: Charging A Battery

    Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The proper operation. Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Incorrect Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
  • Page 18: Low Battery Indicator

    Caution! Be careful not to damage or detach the multipurpose Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a jack cover. A damaged or missing cover can result in light touch from the pad of your finger. Using water damage to the device.
  • Page 19: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    When the battery level becomes too low, the phone Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. automatically turns off. To change the language, use the Language menu. For You can also choose to display a percentage value. Having a more information, refer to “Language”...
  • Page 20: Configuring Your Phone

    Configuring your Phone Note: In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a will need to create a Google™ Account when you first few things. use your device.
  • Page 21: Creating A Samsung Account

    ChatON and Samsung Hub. If you did have already set up your Samsung account. For more not create a Samsung account when you first set up your phone, follow these steps: information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account”...
  • Page 22: Creating A New Google Account

    Creating a New Google Account Retrieving your Google Account Password In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your A Google account password is required for Google device.
  • Page 23: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance

    Accessing Your Voice Mail • Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to water over 1 meter deep for more than 30 minutes. If your device 1. From the Home screen, tap , then press and hold is exposed to salt water, wash the device with fresh water then dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
  • Page 24: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    DivX video up to HD 720p, including www.samsungsmartswitch.com. premium content • Ready access to the Internet • Samsung Link to share your media content across DLNA certified ® • Built-in Bluetooth and advanced Wi-Fi technology devices • Mobile Hotspot and USB Tethering capability...
  • Page 25: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 2. Light (RGB) Sensor: lets you use the ambient light level to adjust the screen brightness/contrast. This sensor decreases screen brightness in dim light. 3. External speaker: allows you to hear the caller. 4. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen.
  • Page 26: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone 9. Home screen indicator: shows which Home screen is presently displayed. 10. Google Quick Search bar: a shortcut to Google Search that allows you to search for items on the internet. 11. Weather widget: displays Time, Day, Date, Temperature and weather conditions for your area.
  • Page 27: Rear View Of Your Phone

    1. Microphone: used for noise cancellation and stereo 7. Infared sensor: allows you to use your phone as a tv recording. remote for select TVs. For more information, refer to “WatchON” on page 206. 2. 3.5mm Headset jack: allows you to plug in headphones. Rear View of Your Phone 3.
  • Page 28: Display Layout

    Indicator Icons 3. Flash: is used to provide adequate light when taking pictures in dark places. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s Display Layout display and Indicator area: Displays your current signal strength. The greater Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
  • Page 29 Displays when a call is on hold. Device Power Very Low – Shows your current battery only has between 5 and 15 percent power remaining. Displays when the speakerphone is on. Device Power Critical – Shows your current battery only has less than 5 percent power remaining and Displays when a call has been missed.
  • Page 30 Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event Displays when your phone is downloading or has has arrived. For more information, refer to downloaded a file. It will blink green when it is “Calendar” on page 184. installing. Displays when the an outbound file transfer is in Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified progress.
  • Page 31 Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified Displays when your phone as been configured as a device using the Samsung Link application. portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Displays when a file is being uploaded or sync’d between your device and an external Web storage Displays when GPS is active and acquiring a signal.
  • Page 32: Application Icons

    Application Icons AT&T FamilyMap: provides peace of mind by being able The Apps menu provides quick access to the items you use to conveniently locate a family member from your most frequently. wireless phone or PC and know that your family's location information is secure and private.
  • Page 33 Calculator: Using this feature you can use the phone as Clock: The Clock application allows you to access a calculator. The calculator provides the basic alarms, view the World Clock, set a stopwatch, use a arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, timer, and setup a Desk Clock. For more information, multiplication, and division.
  • Page 34 Flipboard: This application creates a personalized Google Settings: As Google has become more digital magazine out of everything being shared with intertwined with other applications, this menu you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other provides a quick and ready access point to configure related material.
  • Page 35 Help: The Help application allows you to get more Messages: AT&T Messages brings your texts, calls, and information on your phone features, applications, voicemail messages together into a single settings, accessories, and access to online help. For conversation thread and is accessible by phone or more information, refer to “Help”...
  • Page 36 Music: The Music app allows you to play music files that Phone: Allows you to access the dialer keypad, call you have stored on your phone and memory card. You logs, and favorites. For more information, refer to “Call can also create playlists. For more information, refer to Functions”...
  • Page 37 For more information, refer to “S browse and purchase all media content within a single Health” on page 200. store front. For more information, refer to “Samsung Hub” on page 83. S Memo: Use this application to create memos using existing templates or your own design.
  • Page 38 Samsung Link: With the Samsung Link app, you can TripAdvisor: With the TripAdvisor, you can plan and share and play content across smart devices anytime have your perfect trip. With over 75 million reviews and and anywhere. For more information, refer to opinions by travelers, it is easy to find the best hotels, “Samsung Link”...
  • Page 39: Menu Navigation

    3. Tap to use Google Voice Search. Follow the YouTube: YouTube is a video sharing website on which on-screen instructions. users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. For more information, refer to Menu Navigation “YouTube” on page 210. You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to fit your needs YPmobile: The YPmobile (Yellowpages) application using both menus and widgets.
  • Page 40: Using Motions And Gestures

    Terms used in this user manual Panning To pan, touch and hold a selected icon, then move the device to the left or right to reposition it to another page. You must Lightly touch items to select or launch them. For example: first activate Motion on your device.
  • Page 41 3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK. Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended results. To learn how to properly control Note: At least one feature must be activated before Air gesture motions, tap Apps Settings can be activated.
  • Page 42: Home Screen Overview

    To activate Palm Motion: Note: There are several additional ways you can lock your 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap screen. For more information, refer to “Lock Screen Settings My device Motions and gestures. My device Settings” on page 130. My device 2.
  • Page 43: Navigating Through The Application Menus

    3. Tap one of the application icons. Navigating Through the Application Menus Your phone initially has three Application Menus available. Note: As you add applications, the number of Application Follow these steps to navigate through the Application menus that you have available will increase. Menus: 1.
  • Page 44: Using The Multi Window

    A sub-menu will appear at the bottom of the phone 2. Tap an icon to open the selected application. screen. – or – to go to the Task manager. 2. Tap an option. – or – to go to Google Search. –...
  • Page 45: Repositioning The Multi Window

    Activating and Deactivating Multi window Note: Once you have set the Multi window option on in step 1, To activate Multi window: you only need to press and hold the Back key 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings ) to re-activate the Multi window feature. My device My device My device...
  • Page 46 3. In a single motion, touch and hold the tab approximately one-second to detach it from the screen (1), then slowly drag it to its new location along any other available screen edge (2). You can move it to the top, bottom, or either side. To relocate the Multi window apps panel: 1.
  • Page 47: Customizing The Multi Window Apps

    Customizing the Multi Window apps 4. Tap Done once you have completed the removal process. The applications found within the apps panel of the Multi window can be organized by either being rearranged or To restore a Multi window application: removed.
  • Page 48 Note: Only applications found within the Multi-window panel Note: Once two applications are running, the device displays a can be active atop another current application on the split screen view containing both the initial app and the screen. new Multi window app. Each application is still When launching applications that contain multimedia independent of the other.
  • Page 49: Customizing Your Home Screen

    • To increase the size of a desired application window: Adding a New Page to the Application Menu 1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, • Changing the Wallpaper locate the Border bar indicating the edge of the app •...
  • Page 50: Adding And Removing Primary Shortcuts

    Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts 6. While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current page. Once complete, release the screen to You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the lock the new shortcut into its new position on the exception of the Apps shortcut.
  • Page 51 3. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. 4. Press and tap View type. 4. Tap Apps and widgets 5. Tap Customizable grid. A green circle will appear next to the option. 5. Tap the Widgets tab at the top of the screen. 6.
  • Page 52: Changing The Wallpaper

    5. Touch and hold the first application that you would like 6. Drag the icon down to the Create page icon. to move to a folder. 7. Tap Save. 6. Drag the icon down to the Create folder icon. The app will appear on a new page. Changing the Wallpaper 7.
  • Page 53: Adding And Deleting Home Screens

    Adding and Deleting Home Screens 5. Press to return to the main Home screen. You can now add items to your new Home screen. You can add and delete Home screens. You can have up to seven Home screens. To delete a Home screen: To add a new Home screen: 1.
  • Page 54 7. Press to return to the main Home screen. When you move a Home screen, the other Home Moving Home Screens screens are re-ordered automatically. You can arrange your Home screens in any order that you want. To move a Home screen, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 55: Notification Bar

    Notification Bar Clearing Notifications To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information about processes that are running, recent 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification notifications, and alerts. To display the Status indicator: Bar until the pull-down displays, then drag down vertically.
  • Page 56 Accessing Additional Panel Functions The following functions (default) can either be activated (green) or deactivated (gray): Wi-Fi, GPS, In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also Sound, Screen rotation, Bluetooth, Mobile data, provides quick and ready access to separate device functions.
  • Page 57: Memory Card

    Memory Card Unmounting the SD card Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC the SD card while removing it from the slot. card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data 1.
  • Page 58 Erasing Files from the SD card You can erase files from the SD card using the phone. 1. Ensure the SD card is mounted. For more information, refer to “Mounting the SD Card” on page 50. 2. From the Home screen, tap Settings More Storage.
  • Page 59: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions Making an International Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with 1. From the Home screen, tap , then touch and hold making or answering a call. .
  • Page 60: Making Emergency Calls

    4. Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the A list of recent calls is displayed. calling sequence until you enter a number or press a 3. Tap the desired Contact to enter the Details page, then key.
  • Page 61: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    Making an Emergency Call with a SIM card 3. The Speed dial setting screen displays showing the numbers 1 through 100. The number 1 is reserved for The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a 1-tap process. Before you can resume normal Voicemail.
  • Page 62: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Address Book. 1. At the incoming call screen: • Touch and drag in any direction to answer the call. •...
  • Page 63: Dialing Options

    Dialing Options A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the displayed. option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping Keypad.
  • Page 64 2. Swipe the desired missed call to the right to call. Add as new – or – contact Swipe the desired missed call to the left to message. Update an existing contact Saving a Recent Call to your Address Book Call the number Send a message 1.
  • Page 65: Call Duration

    3. At the Message screen, tap the empty text field and 3. Tap Add to reject list. use the on-screen keypad to type in a message. 4. At the Add to reject list prompt, tap OK. 4. When you are done with your message, tap Future calls from this number will be rejected and sent send.
  • Page 66: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call • End call: terminates the call. • Speaker: routes the phone’s audio through either the speaker or Your phone provides a number of control functions that you through the earpiece. can use during a call. Adjusting the Call Volume –...
  • Page 67: Switching Between Calls

    Personalizing the Call Sound Setting 2. You can later reactivate this call by tapping Unhold Unhold During a call it may be necessary to adjust the sound of the To make a new call while you have a call in progress incoming call by selecting an audio equalizer setting for the current call.
  • Page 68 To end a specific call To end a call on hold 1. Tap Swap until the call you want to end appears in a 1. Tap to disconnect the active call. green box. 2. The call on hold will now become the active call. Tap 2.
  • Page 69: Using The Speakerphone During An Active Call

    Switching off the Microphone (Mute) 3. Tap Putting "Name/Number" on hold to put the first call on hold. You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so 4. Join the first two callers into a single multi-party call by that the other person cannot hear you. tapping Merge Merge Example: You wish to say something to person in the room,...
  • Page 70: Call Settings

    Searching for a Number in Address Book • Forward when busy allows you to forward voice calls to a designated number instead of your voice mail number if you 1. During the active call, press then tap are on another phone call. Contacts.
  • Page 71: Section 4: Entering Text

    Section 4: Entering Text Entering Text Using the Samsung This section describes how to select the desired text input Keyboard method when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes the predictive text entry system that From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone reduces the amount of key strokes associated with entering counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation.
  • Page 72: Changing The Text Input Mode - Keypad

    Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad 4. The screen initially opens in ABC mode. After typing the first letter, the shift key ( ) will change to There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the and following letters will be lowercase. on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad.
  • Page 73: Predictive Text

    3. Tap the desired number, symbol, or emoticon characters. 4. Tap the button to access additional symbols. 5. Tap to return to Abc mode. Predictive Text By using the Predictive Text option, you can have next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard.
  • Page 74: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    Samsung Keyboard Settings The text is displayed in the message as you are For information on how you can configure your Samsung speaking. keyboard settings, see “Samsung Keyboard settings” on 4. After you have quit speaking for several seconds, tap page 146.
  • Page 75: Entering Text Using Swype

    Entering Text Using Swype Enabling and Configuring Swype The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, setting.
  • Page 76 • Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter contractions. • Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a misspelled word, then tap the delete key to erase one character. Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word.
  • Page 77: Section 5: Contacts And Your Address Book

    Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by You can also manage your Address Book on the web storing their name and number in your Address Book. at http://www.att.com/addressbook. Synchronizing your AT&T Address Book Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
  • Page 78: Adding A New Contact

    5. At the Your AT&T Address Book is Ready for Use prompt, • Remove: although not an option with a new entry, deletes any tap OK. previously assigned image on an existing contact. Your Contact list is displayed. 4. Tap the Name field and use the on-screen keypad to Adding a New Contact enter the full name.
  • Page 79: Editing An Existing Contact

    • Groups: assign the contact to Not assigned, ICE - emergency To add a pause or a wait to an existing Contact: contacts, Co-workers, Family, or Friends. 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts , and then tap the name or number to open the Contact. •...
  • Page 80: Using Contacts

    4. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information. 5. Tap Save to save the edited information. Using Contacts Dialing or Messaging from Address Book Once you have stored phone numbers in the Address Book, you can dial them easily and quickly by either using their SIM card location number or by using the Search field to locate the entry.
  • Page 81: Joining Contacts

    Joining Contacts 4. Tap the phone icon to make a phone call or tap the Joining Contact Information message icon to send a message. Many people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people.
  • Page 82 For more information about synchronizing accounts, see 5. Tap area under the Connection bar to view the contact “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 76. information you joined. The contacts and information 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts displays with an icon next to the contact name to 2.
  • Page 83: Synchronizing Accounts

    Synchronizing Accounts Marking a Contact as Default When you use messaging type applications, the application From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications needs to know which information is primary (default) in a to synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if contact entry list.
  • Page 84: Address Book Options

    • Accounts: allows you to add and manage your Samsung, Note: You can also synchronize your accounts using the ChatON, Google, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Settings menu. For more information, refer to and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. Tap Add account “Synchronizing Accounts”...
  • Page 85 • Print contact info: allows you to print the contact’s namecard • Delete: allows you to delete the contact from your Address to a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. Book. • Add shortcut to home: allows you to place a shortcut for this •...
  • Page 86: Groups

    Groups Creating a New Group Adding a Contact to a Group 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Groups Create. 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Groups 2. Tap the Group name field and use the on-screen 2. Press and hold a contact that you would like to add to a keypad to enter a new group name.
  • Page 87: Address Book Favorites

    Adding Favorites to your Address Book 8. Tap Done. 9. Tap Save to save the new Group category. 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Editing a Caller Group 2. Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that you want to add to your favorites list To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as 3.
  • Page 88: Copying Contacts To The Phone

    Copying Contacts to the SIM Card Copying Contacts to the Phone 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Note: When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, SIM Management. only the name, phone number, and email address are 2.
  • Page 89: Using The Service Dialing Numbers

    Using the Service Dialing Numbers The phone then displays a list of your current SIM contacts. You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers may 3. Tap the contacts to place a checkmark adjacent to include emergency numbers, customer service numbers, and those entries you wish to have deleted from the SIM directory inquiries.
  • Page 90: Section 6: Multimedia

    Gallery, Camera, and Camcorder. your downloaded rental or purchase. Samsung Hub Samsung Hub makes it easy to find, sample, and purchase Important! The Samsung account manages the access movies, TV shows, books, games, and music, in one user- information (username/password) to several friendly location.
  • Page 91: Using Samsung Hub

    4. If notified your Samsung account is not yet active or • The Overview screen (landing page) displays an main access verified, tap OK. You must be signed in to your for all available categories and recently available content for Samsung account to use the application’s various...
  • Page 92 • Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed Media Content has been buffered. concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the • service”) that are also registered to the same account. You must finish watching Media Content within the time limit set out for each piece of content (which may be as short as 24 •...
  • Page 93: Samsung Link

    This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung device with your TV, streams content, and even keeps tabs 2. Tap Sign in to sign into your Samsung Account if you on who calls or sends text messages with real-time, have not already done so.
  • Page 94 • Video optimization: allows you to setup the video quality for streamed video content. Touch and slide the slider to the right to Samsung Link must first be configured prior to its initial use. turn it on You must setup parameters such as connected Wi-Fi, Items to share, source server address, and external device •...
  • Page 95: At&T Locker

    (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 96: Music

    3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to Assign the current song as a Favorite. begin playback. Streams the current music file to another device 4. The following Music controls are available: via Samsung Link. Pause the song. Start the song after pausing.
  • Page 97: Music Settings

    Music Options Music Settings To access additional options, follow these steps: The Music Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the Music app such as whether you want the music to play in 1. While in Music, press the background, sound effects, and how the music menu 2.
  • Page 98: Using Playlists

    Adding Music to a Playlist • Music auto off: when activated, music will automatically turn off after a set interval. To add files to the playlist: • Lyrics: when activated, displays lyrics when available. 1. From the Home screen, tap Music •...
  • Page 99: Google Play Music

    Editing a Playlist 3. From the main Play Music screen, you can tap any of the following tabs for a more detailed listing of songs: Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you Playlists, Recent, Artists, Albums, Songs, and Genres. can also rename the playlist.
  • Page 100: Video

    3. Tap Accept. 3. The following video controls are available: 4. Tap Open. Pause the video. 5. Read the Terms and Conditions and tap Accept & Start Start the video after being paused. Trial to continue or Exit to exit. Press and hold to rewind the video.
  • Page 101: Play Movies & Tv

    For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and For more information on downloading videos for your phone, share as a picture message. see “Samsung Hub” on page 83. Play Movies & TV 1. Tap Gallery All of the Albums that hold your pictures and videos will With Google Play Movies &...
  • Page 102: Viewing Pictures

    : allows you to change the device the This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam picture is displayed on if you are using the Samsung Link large files directly to another compatible device that is in application.
  • Page 103 4. If not already active, in a single motion touch and slide the S Beam slider to the right to turn it on Place devices back to back 5. On the source device (containing the desired image or video), tap Gallery 6.
  • Page 104: Camera

    5. From the Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image Note: If the Touch to beam screen does not appear on the preview to begin the transfer. source device: 6. When prompted, separate the two devices. - Pull them apart 7.
  • Page 105 6. Press the Camera key ( ) until the shutter sounds. Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright (The picture is automatically stored within your conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. designated storage location. If no microSD is installed, all pictures are stored on the Phone.) 1.
  • Page 106: Camera Modes

    – You can magnify the picture up to x4. Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Press 8. Press to return to the viewfinder. Camera Modes the Shutter button to take multiple photos.
  • Page 107: Quick Settings

    – Panorama: Use this to take wide panoramic photos. Press the Set a timer. Shutter button to take a photo, and then move the camera in any direction. When the blue frame aligns with the preview Select a resolution for videos. screen, the camera automatically takes another shot in the Activate or deactivate the sharing options.
  • Page 108 Camera: Settings: • Photo size: Select a resolution for photos. Use higher • GPS tag: attach a GPS location tag to the photo. To improve resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution photos take up GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may more memory.
  • Page 109: Editing A Photo

    Editing a Photo • Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor • Flash: activate or deactivate the flash. application on your device. The photo editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on •...
  • Page 110 • Clipboard: copies the currently selected are to your device’s Sticker: allows you to place various pre-created clipboard. on-screen stickers atop your current image. 5. Use the following editor controls to edit your picture: Drawing: allows you to add draw directly on your current picture by using either a brush/pen or Previous: move to previous photo project.
  • Page 111: Using The Camcorder

    Using the Camcorder 4. Tap the Video key ( ) to begin shooting video. The red light will blink while recording. In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a 5. You can tap the screen to move the focus to the area camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send videos.
  • Page 112: Section 7: Messaging

    Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different Important! When creating a message, adding an image, a types of messages. It also includes the features and sound file, or a video clip to a text message functionality associated with messaging.
  • Page 113: Message Options

    2. Tap on the Enter recipient field to manually enter a Note: If you exit a message before you send it, it will be recipient or tap to select a recipient from your automatically saved as a draft. Contacts. You can also select the recipient based on Message Options Groups, Favorites, or Logs.
  • Page 114 • Spam messages: displays the spam messages folder and its • Scheduled message: allows you to assign the current contents. message for scheduled delivery at a designated time. • Settings: allows you to access Messaging settings. For more • Add to spam numbers: allows you to tag a number as spam information, refer to “Messaging Settings”...
  • Page 115: Viewing New Received Messages

    Adding Additional Text • Take a picture: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message by You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and tapping Save. events from your Contacts, Calendar or a Memo.
  • Page 116: Message Threads

    2. Open the Notification Bar and select the message. For To access message thread options: more information, refer to “Notification Bar” on page From the main Messaging screen, touch and hold the message to display the following options: – or – •...
  • Page 117: Deleting Messages

    Message Search • Copy to SIM: copies the currently selected message bubble as a single text message within the SIM card. You can search through your messages by using the • View message details: displays details for the currently Message Search feature. selected message bubble.
  • Page 118 – • Multimedia message limit: allows you to set a limit on how Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with many multimedia messages can be in one conversation. content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain. – • Text templates: allows you to edit or add new text templates to Warning: the phone will warn you via pop up messages that use in your messaging.
  • Page 119 • CB activation: allows you to receive Cell Broadcast (CB) • Emergency notification review: allows you to play the messages. emergency alert tone so you will know what to expect when an alert is received. • Channel configuration: allows you to set up the channel that you will receive CB messages on.
  • Page 120: Using Email

    Emergency Alerts Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts President can not be disabled. To disable Imminent Threats from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting 1.
  • Page 121 4. If you want to see your password as it is being typed, 5. If you want all of your emails sent from this email tap Show password to create a checkmark. account by default, tap the checkbox to create a checkmark.
  • Page 122: Using Gmail

    Creating Additional Email Accounts 4. The new Email account is displayed. Using Gmail To create additional email accounts after setting up your first account, follow these steps: Gmail is Google’s web-based email. When you first setup the 1. From the Home screen, tap Email phone, Gmail is configured.
  • Page 123: Viewing A Gmail Message

    2. Enter the recipients Email address in the To field. 3. Press to select one of the following Separate multiple recipient email addresses with a additional options: comma. • Mark important/not important: allows you to set the importance of a message. 3.
  • Page 124: Google Talk

    Google + 3. Tap at the bottom of the screen to search through your Gmail messages. Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a Google Talk lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant instant messaging offered by Google.
  • Page 125: At&T Messages App

    AT&T Messages App 1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 15. AT&T Messages brings your texts, calls, and voicemail 2. From the Home screen, tap Messenger messages together into a single conversation thread and is –...
  • Page 126: Chaton

    “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 14. – or – Tap Skip if you have already signed in to your Samsung account. 3. Enter your real name and tap 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a buddy and...
  • Page 127: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Settings screen displays, the following 4 tabs are located at the top of the screen: This tab provides both the ability to create and modify your accounts (example; Samsung account, Connections: Email, Google account, etc.) and access Backup and This tab allows you to see all of settings related to reset features.
  • Page 128: Wi-Fi Settings

    2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi Note: The settings for your device are described below in the Direct field, to turn Wi-Fi Direct ON order that they appear within the Settings menu. Options 3. At the bottom of the Wi-Fi screen, tap the Wi-Fi Direct under the Connections tab are listed first, followed by button.
  • Page 129: Bluetooth Settings

    Settings Bluetooth settings. Connections. 4. Tap the checkbox next to SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 if you do 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the not want your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth ON...
  • Page 130: More Networks

    2. Tap Mobile data to create a checkmark and turn Mobile • Show Wi-Fi usage: displays a Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi data usage on. usage. 3. Tap Set mobile data limit to create a checkmark and • Mobile hotspots: displays available mobile hotspots. More networks allow a data limit to be set.
  • Page 131: Mobile Networks

    2. Tap the Airplane mode checkbox to create a 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings checkmark and activate the feature. Connections More networks Mobile networks. 3. At the Enable airplane mode prompt, tap OK. 2. Tap Data roaming to create a checkmark and activate the feature.
  • Page 132 Tethering & portable hotspot 2. Tap Network operators. The current network connection displays at the bottom This option allows you to share your phones’s mobile data of the list. connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. USB tethering Important! You must deactivate data service prior to searching for an available network.
  • Page 133: Vpn Settings

    From the Home screen, tap Settings 2. Find GALAXY_S4_Active_XXXX in the Wi-Fi network list Connections More networks Tethering and and connect to it. XXXX are four randomly generated portable hotspots Mobile Hotspot. digits that will appear when you set up a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on your device.
  • Page 134 Adding a Basic VPN 7. Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the Type you entered Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN previously. protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPsec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, IPSec Hybrid RSA .
  • Page 135: Nfc

    S Beam 10. Tap Save to save your VPN settings. When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, music you touch your device with another compatible device.
  • Page 136: Screen Mirroring

    You can view and share videos, photos, music, ringtones, Screen Mirroring and more. 1. From your PC, download the Samsung Kies application The Screen Mirroring feature allows you to share the media if you don’t already have it. You can find it at files on your device screen with an HDMI device such as an samsung.com.
  • Page 137: Lock Screen Settings

    4. From the Home screen, tap Settings • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. Connections Kies via Wi-Fi. • Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. 5. From your device, connect to the same Wi-Fi network •...
  • Page 138: Display Settings

    Pattern options • Shortcuts sets shortcuts to appear at the bottom of the Lock • Lock screen widgets allows you to lock the widgets that are screen. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on displayed on your home screens. •...
  • Page 139 • Notification panel: allows you to set the brightness of your • Font style: allows you to set the font style that your phone will notification panel and also select the quick setting buttons that use. You can also tap Get fonts online to choose from a wider you want to display at the top of the notification panel.
  • Page 140: Led Indicator

    LED indicator The following options display: Volume This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn The Volume option allows you to change the volume for all on by default unless you turn them off. phone sounds in one easy location.
  • Page 141: Vibrate When Ringing

    Vibrate when ringing 2. Tap Ringtones. 3. Tap a ringtone and tap OK. This option allows you to enable your phone to vibrate – or – whenever it rings. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Tap Add to select a file from your music files. My device My device My device...
  • Page 142: Home Screen Mode

    • Haptic feedback: makes a vibration when you tap soft keys • Easy mode: provides easier user experience for first-time and on certain UI interactions. smartphone users on the home screens. Adapt sound 3. Tap Apply. Call Settings The Adapt sound feature allows you to customize your call sounds.
  • Page 143: Turn Off Screen During Calls

    Turn off screen during calls 5. Tap Unknown, to create a checkmark and automatically reject all calls that are not in your Contacts list. This option turns on the proximity sensor during calls so that Set rejection messages your phone will know to turn the screen off to save power. 1.
  • Page 144: Call Accessories

    Call Accessories • Call waiting: the network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. Tap to activate. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings My device My device My device Call Call accessories. • Auto redial: automatically redials the last number if the call was either cut off or was unable to connect.
  • Page 145: Ringtones And Keypad Tones

    Managing the FDN List Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to does not, this menu does not display. phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier.
  • Page 146: Personalize Call Sound

    Personalize call sound Increase volume in pocket This option allows you to personalize the sounds you hear This option increases the ringtone volume when the device is during a call with and without earphones. in a pocket or a bag. It uses the proximity sensor to detect its location.
  • Page 147: Blocking Mode

    3. Tap OK. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable Sound that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings My device My device...
  • Page 148: Driving Mode

    3. Place a green checkmark adjacent to those features All incoming calls and notifications will be read out automatically. you would like to enable. Choose from: Disable incoming calls, Disable notifications, Disable alarm and Note: You can disable Driving mode by saying “Driving mode timer, Disable LED indicator.
  • Page 149: Power Saving Mode

    Power saving mode Accessory Settings Power saving mode allows you to manage your phone to This menu allows you to select the Audio output mode when conserve power. using a car or desk dock. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings 1.
  • Page 150: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Show shortcuts: allow the accessibility shortcut under the device options to be used by pressing and holding the power Accessibility services are special features to make using the key. device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
  • Page 151 • Magnification gestures: use exaggerated gestures such as • Sound balance: allows you to use the slider to set the Left triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers and Right balance when using a stereo device. across the screen. • Mono audio: allows you to enable stereo audio to be •...
  • Page 152: Language And Input

    You can also set on-screen keyboard Google voice typing settings options. Language From this menu you can set Samsung keyboard options. You can change the language used by your device by 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings...
  • Page 153 Samsung Keyboard settings • Cursor control allows you to move the cursor by sliding your finger across the keyboard. From this menu you can set Samsung keyboard options. • Handwriting enables the device to recognize on-screen 1. From the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 154 My device Language and input. • Privacy policy: click the link to read the privacy policy. Follow 2. Tap the icon next to Samsung keyboard. the on-screen instructions. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Swype Keypad Settings Predictive text field, to turn it ON 4.
  • Page 155 • Show complete trace: once enabled, sets wether or not to • Edit my dictionary: allows you to edit your personal Swype display the complete Swype path. dictionary. • Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of • Clear language data: deletes all of your personal language a sentence.
  • Page 156: Speech Settings

    Open Source Licenses. • Block offensive words: Enable or disable blocking of • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine allows you to recognized offensive words from the results of your voice-input view Open Source Licenses.
  • Page 157: Motions And Gestures

    Air gesture 5. Scroll down to the General section to access the following options: Air gesture allows you to control your device by performing • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken. motions above the sensor. •...
  • Page 158: Palm Motion

    • Air move: use one hand to press and hold an icon then move • Zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a screen where content your other hand to the left or to the right above the sensor to can be zoomed.
  • Page 159: Smart Screen

    Smart screen • Capture screen: Once enabled, you can capture any on-screen information swiping across the screen. In a single The Smart screen options allow you to customize your motion, press the side of your hand on the screen and swipe screen settings to make the screen more responsive and form left to right.
  • Page 160: Air View

    Air view • Webpage magnifier: allows you to see magnified links on webpages when you hover your finger over them. With the Air view feature, you can hover your finger over the • Sound and haptic feedback: allows you to play sound and screen and Air view features will be displayed.
  • Page 161: Add Account

    Removing an Account • Music: allows you to control your Music app using the voice commands Next, Previous, Pause, Play, Volume Up, and Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its Volume Down. messages, contacts, and other data from the device.
  • Page 162: Back Up And Reset

    Backup Account 3. Tap the account name. 4. Tap Sync now to synchronize your account or only tap If you have enabled the Back up my data option, then the the Sync items that you want to synchronize. Backup account option is available. 1.
  • Page 163: Location Services

    The Factory data reset screen displays reset • Access to my location: allows apps that have asked your information. permission to use your location information. Tap the ON/OFF icon to turn it on. 3. Tap Reset device, then follow the prompts to perform •...
  • Page 164: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    Set up SIM card lock 3. Tap Encrypt device. For more information, read the displayed help screen. Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make 4. Tap Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code.
  • Page 165: Make Passwords Visible

    Forgotten SIM PIN password Make passwords visible If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more than 3 times, you will When enabled, password characters display briefly as you need to contact your AT&T Customer Service Representative touch them while entering passwords. to get the PUK code for your device.
  • Page 166: Verify Apps

    Verify apps Note: If a device uses multiple enabled administration This feature allows you to either block or warn you before applications, the strictest policy is enforced. installing apps that may cause harm to your phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings 1.
  • Page 167: Application Manager

    Clear credentials 4. Scroll to the bottom of the details screen and tap Disable to disable a System certificate or Remove to Clear stored credentials. remove a User certificate. Note: This setting only appears if you have installed encrypted Caution! When you disable a system CA certificate, the Disable certificates.
  • Page 168 Memory Usage Note: This will reset the preferences for disabled apps, See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running disabled app notifications, default applications for applications. actions, and background data restrictions for apps. You 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings will not lose any app data.
  • Page 169: Battery

    • Stop: Stops the application from running on the device. This is Note: Other applications may be running that affect battery usually done prior to uninstalling the application. use. Warning! Not all services can be stopped. Stopping services Storage may have undesirable consequences on the application or Android System.
  • Page 170: Date And Time

    2. Tap Format SD card again. 5. Tap Set time and tap the up and down arrows to set the Hour, Minute, and PM/AM, then tap Set. 3. Tap Delete all to continue or press to cancel. 6. Tap Select time zone, then tap a time zone. Note: The Format SD card option is only available when your 7.
  • Page 171: Software Update

    • Status: displays the Battery status, Battery level (percentage), • Kernel version: displays the kernel version loaded on this Network, Signal strength, Mobile network type, Service state, handset. Roaming status, Mobile network state, the phone number for • Build number: displays the software, build number. this device (My phone number), IMEI number, IMEISV number, •...
  • Page 172 3. At the AT&T Software update prompt, tap OK to continue. 4. The phone automatically updates the software (if available), otherwise, when the Current software is up to date prompt is displayed, tap OK. 5. When updating software, once the update file is downloaded, you can delay the update on the start screen by postponing it for a certain period of time.
  • Page 173: Section 9: Connections

    Section 9: Connections Zooming in and out of the Browser This section describes the various connections your phone can make including accessing the Internet with your There are several ways to Zoom in and out on your browser Browser, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC. while in desktop view.
  • Page 174: Search The Internet

    • Add bookmark: allows you to add a URL to your bookmark list • Print: allows you to print the screen or web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct. • Add shortcut: allows you to add a shortcut to your Home screen.
  • Page 175: Using Bookmarks

    Adding and Deleting Windows To add a new incognito window: 1. From your browser, press Incognito You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. mode To add a new window, follow these steps: 1. From your browser, press New window 2.
  • Page 176: Editing Bookmarks

    2. Press to display the following options: • Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more • List/Thumbnail view: Select Thumbnail view (default) to view information, refer to “Deleting Bookmarks” on page 169. a thumbnail of the webpage with the name listed, or select List •...
  • Page 177: Emptying The Cookies

    2. Tap Delete bookmark. 2. Tap on a category such as Today, Last 7 days, or Most visited. 3. At the Delete confirmation window, tap OK. Emptying the Cookies 3. Tap any entry to display the webpage. Press Clear history to delete the History A cookie is a small file which is placed on your phone by a list.
  • Page 178: Browser Settings

    2. Tap any entry to display the webpage. • Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for Browser Settings visited sites. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. • Delete personal data: allows you to delete all personal data To make adjustments in your browser settings, follow these such as Browsing history, Cache, Cookies and site data, steps: Passwords, Auto-fill data, and Location access.
  • Page 179: Wi-Fi

    • Enable JavaScript: Enables Javascript for the current Web • Open pages in overview: Displays an overview of newly page. Without this feature, some pages may not display opened web pages. Wi-Fi properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. About Wi-Fi •...
  • Page 180: Manually Add Your New Network Connection

    Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 5. If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s password. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Connections Wi-Fi. 6. Tap Show advanced options, if you need to add advanced options such as Proxy settings, IP settings, The network names and security settings (Open or Key management.
  • Page 181: Wi-Fi Advanced Settings

    Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi Advanced Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings The Advanced Wi-Fi menu allows you to set up many of your Connections Wi-Fi. device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings 2.
  • Page 182 Wi-Fi Direct 8. Once connected, the other device will show as Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can icon will display at the top of your screen. transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. 9.
  • Page 183: Nfc

    Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when shared folder information may differ. you touch your device with another compatible device. This AT&T Smart Wi-Fi is used for applications such as S Beam. To activate NFC on your device, see “NFC”...
  • Page 184: Turning Bluetooth On And Off

    Turning Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth Settings To turn Bluetooth on: The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings including: Connections. • Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth 2.
  • Page 185: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    • Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other 2. Tap Scan. Your device will display a list of discovered devices for pairing and communication. in-range Bluetooth devices. 2. Select a time that you would like your device visibility 3.
  • Page 186: Sending Contacts Via Bluetooth

    Disconnecting a paired device 3. Tap Unpair to delete the paired device. Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection 4. Tap Rename to change the name of the paired device. between the device and your phone, but retains the 5. Tap Call audio to enable or disable call audio from the knowledge of the pairing.
  • Page 187: Pc Connections

    Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your PC Connections computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your You can connect your device to a PC using your PC data computer.
  • Page 188 1. Connect the USB cable to the device and connect the cable to the computer. After a few seconds, a pop-up window displays on the PC when connected. 2. On the PC pop-up, click Open device to view files. 3. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
  • Page 189: Section 10: Applications

    Google Play Store or otherwise should be obtained from the application 2. Read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and provider directly and not from Samsung. tap Accept to continue. 3. Read the additional information and tap Continue.
  • Page 190: At&T Locker

    AT&T Navigator Note: FamilyMap requires a paid subscription. To sign up for AT&T Navigator provides you with access to real-time GPS- service, visit http://www.att.com/familymap for more driven applications. These programs not only allow you to information or contact your AT&T Customer Service achieve turn-by-turn navigation, but also access local Representative.
  • Page 191: At&T Smart Wi-Fi

    AT&T Smart Wi-Fi 7. To clear the calculator history, press Clear history. With AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize your battery 8. To change the text size, press Text size. performance, maximize your data, simplify access to AT&T Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, automate your Wi-Fi Tap Small, Medium, or Large.
  • Page 192: Calendar Settings

    3. Tap (Create event) to create a new Calendar • Tap Week view and select a type. event. 3. Tap First day of week and select either Local default, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. 4. Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a blue box.
  • Page 193: Camera

    11. Tap Quick responses to select quick responses to 3. If you have an existing Chrome account, tap Sign in to emailing guests. bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data Camera from your computer to your phone, otherwise tap No thanks.
  • Page 194 – • Alarm type: sets the way in which the alarm sounds when Name: allows you to use a specific name for the alarm. The activated (Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, and name will appear on the display when the alarm activates. Briefing).
  • Page 195: World Clock

    World Clock Deleting a World Clock Entry 1. From the Home screen, tap Clock World Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in World Clock Delete. other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around 2.
  • Page 196: Contacts

    2. The Minutes field is highlighted and set to 1 minute. • Hide status bar: when this is checked, the status bar is hidden Use the keypad to set the number of minutes you want. from view. 3. Tap the Hours field to set hours if desired. As you tap •...
  • Page 197: Downloads

    Downloads 2. Swipe up on the Flipboard screen, tap the categories that you are interested in, then tap Done. Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current – or – downloaded files (Internet and Other). 1. From the Home screen, tap Downloads Tap Tap to sign In to log into your previously created profile.
  • Page 198: Google

    Google messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your The Google Search application is the same on-screen own private album on Google+. For more information, refer Internet search engine that is on the Google Search Bar on to “Google +”...
  • Page 199: Help

    Help Mobile AP is enabled. 4. Tap one of the media items listed under the Share and The Help application provides detailed help for using your phone and the included features and applications. play content heading. 1. From the Home screen, tap Help 5.
  • Page 200: Local

    Local Important! Before using Google Maps you must have at least Local is an application that uses Google Maps and your an active data (3G) connection. The Maps location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, application does not cover every country or city. Attractions, and other businesses.
  • Page 201: Messages

    Messenger • in poor weather • around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into • in a vehicle with tinted windows a simple group conversation. When you get a new Using Maps conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your phone.
  • Page 202: My Files

    My Files • Notifications: this folder contains all of the notifications you have received. My Files allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, • Pictures: this folder contains your photos. bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location.
  • Page 203: Navigation

    4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: The first time you use myAT&T, you will need to Navigation download the updated application from the Play Store. When the Play Store page displays, tap Update. For more Navigation is an internet-connected GPS navigation system information, refer to “Play Store”...
  • Page 204: Optical Reader

    • Type destination: allows you to use the keypad to enter your The route will be displayed. destination. 4. If speaking the address, the Voice guidance screen is • Go home: takes you to your home address. The first time you displayed.
  • Page 205: Phone

    Play Magazines 3. Align the on-screen box atop the target text. Once detected, the device shows on-screen information With Google Play Magazines, you can subscribe to your such as link and descriptions. favorite magazines and have them available to read on your Phone phone at any time or any place.
  • Page 206: Play Movies & Tv

    Play Movies & TV 3. The first time you sign in, the Play Store Terms of Service will be displayed. Tap Accept to continue or With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent thousands of Decline to exit. different movies and television shows. You can watch instantly, or download your movie or show for offline viewing 4.
  • Page 207: S Health

    S Health – or – to start a new memo in text mode with the S Health is a wellness application that allows you to better manage your health by providing you with relevant keypad displayed or tap to start a new memo in information.
  • Page 208 The icons that you see displayed on the screen are described Add an additional page to the memo. in the following table: Changes the view mode. 3. Press to access the following options: Allows you to add free-format drawing. Note: Depending on whether you have saved the memo, are in keypad mode, or in handwriting mode, the options will Displays the keypad to you can add text.
  • Page 209: S Translator

    With the S Translator you can easily translate words and S Voice phrases into many different languages. 1. Sign in with your Samsung Account if you have not With the S Voice application you can use your voice to already done so. For more information, refer to...
  • Page 210: Samsung Apps

    4. Read the information on the About S Voice screen, then applications from a variety of categories. tap Next. 1. Sign on to your Samsung account if you have not 5. Read the information on the Say what you want screen, already done so.
  • Page 211: Settings

    For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on 1. From the Home screen, tap TripAdvisor page 120. 2. Sign in with your Samsung Account if you have not Story Album already done so. With Story Album, you can create a digital Album of your 3.
  • Page 212 2. To start recording, tap Record and speak into the • Settings: the following settings are available: microphone. – Storage: allows you to choose where your recordings will be 3. During the recording process you can either tap Stop saved. Select between Phone or memory card. to stop and save the recording or Pause –...
  • Page 213: Voice Search

    – Channel: allows you to assign recording mode to either Mono • Places: Displays places and businesses in your local area or Stereo. pertaining to your search. – Skip interval: allows you to assign a skip length. • MORE: After tapping MORE, sweep your screen to the left to see additional options such as News, Shopping, Videos, Blogs, •...
  • Page 214: Initial Configuration

    8. From the top of the main screen, tap (Remote Control) Set up now. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 9. From the Select your TV Brand screen, tap your TV’s 2. From the Home screen, tap WatchON manufacturer name.
  • Page 215: Using Watchon

    • If your brand does not appear in the list, tap Other Satellite Box Brands and follow the on-screen instructions. To change channels: 1. Sign into your Samsung account. Important! You must configure your set top box for IR 2. From the Home screen, tap WatchON communication with your device.
  • Page 216 Press and hold a channel number to update the channel number. 5. Press to return to the main menu. • Settings: provides access to the Samsung WatchOn settings Locating your favorite programming: menu. 1. Sign into your Samsung account.
  • Page 217: Youtube

    1. Sign into your Samsung account. 1. From the Home screen, tap YouTube 2. From the Home screen, tap WatchON 2.
  • Page 218: Ypmobile

    Note: Preloading YouTube videos will use some of your Note: The first time you use YP, you will need to download the device’s storage space and may result in additional updated application from the Play Store. When the Play charges if your Wi-Fi plan is not unlimited. Store page displays, tap Update or Install then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 219 8. Tap from the listings page to see all of the locations marked with pins on the map. After selecting a listing, tap Map to see the specific location marked with a pin on the map. 9. Pinch the map screen inwards to zoom out or pinch it outwards to zoom in.
  • Page 220: Section 11: Health And Safety Information

    Section 11: 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 operating Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
  • Page 221 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 222 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 223 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 224: 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 225: 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 226 The SAR information for this device can also be found on power levels so as to use only the power required to reach Samsung’s website: http://www.samsung.com/sar. the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base SAR information on this and other model phones can be station antenna, the lower the power output of the phone.
  • Page 227: 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 228 • 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 229: 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 230 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 231: 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 232: 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 233: 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 234: Care And Maintenance

    1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: 2. From the Home screen, tap The dialer is Liquids of any kind displayed.
  • Page 235: Responsible Listening

    Responsible Listening Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss. 113°F. Microwaves Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. sounds over time.
  • Page 236 • that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of time is required before you hearing could be affected. sound, settings, and equipment.
  • Page 237: Operating Environment

    National Institute on Deafness and Other Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Communication Disorders Internet: National Institutes of Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 default.html Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 1-888-232-6348 TTY Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Operating Environment Internet: Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is National Institute for Occupational Safety...
  • Page 238: Posted Facilities

    Implantable Medical Devices Other Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the between a handheld wireless mobile device and an manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 239: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are Regulations for Wireless Devices advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point (service station). The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and...
  • Page 240 be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two evaluate it for your personal needs.
  • Page 241: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 of the reach of small children. FCC Notice and Cautions standard. HAC for Newer Technologies FCC Notice This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used...
  • Page 242: Other Important Safety Information

    • Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
  • Page 243 • 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 244: Section 12: Warranty Information

    Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 245 (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 246 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 247 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 248 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 249: 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 250 Update that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered other terms along with such Update.
  • Page 251 License will terminate automatically without restrictions imposed by your network or internet provider. notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi connection, the Software will access through your mobile...
  • Page 252 "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 253 (“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 254 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 255 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 256 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 257: Section 13: Samsung Product Registration

    Section 13: Samsung Product Registration Sign Up Now Customize your Samsung device experience • Activate product warranty • Access to a personalized My Samsung Mobile account • No monthly fees Get More • Latest info on promotions, events and special offers on related products •...
  • Page 258: Index

    Index Managing Address Book Contacts AT&T FamilyMap 182 AT&T Locker 183 Abc mode 65 Service Dialing Numbers 82 AT&T Messages 118 About Device 163 Using Contacts List 73 AT&T Navigator 183 Accounts 154 Address Book Options 77 AT&T Smart Wi-Fi 176 Add accounts 154 Adobe PDF 199 Adding a New Contact...
  • Page 259 Books Manual Pause Dialing 52 Changing Your Settings 120 Play Books 198 Options During a Call 59 Charging battery 10 Bubble Putting a Call on Hold 60 ChatON 119 Options 109 Saving a recent call number to Children and Cell Phones 217 Address Book 57 Clock 186 Searching for a Number in...
  • Page 260 Google Play Music 92 Google Settings 191 Editing a Picture 102 Family Map 182 Google Voice Typing 67 Email 113 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Google voice typing settings 145 Creating a Corporate Email Regulations for Wireless Devices 232 Google+ Account 114 FCC Notice and Cautions 234 Settings 191...
  • Page 261 In-Call Options 59 Lock Screen Handwriting 66 Incognito 168 Say Wake-Up Command 131 Locked 106 Create Window 168 Shortcuts 131 Options 106 Exit Window 168 Scheduled Messages 106 International Call 52 Settings 110 Maps 193 Internet 166 Signing into Email 113 Memory Card 50 Signing into Gmail 115 Memory Card Installation 8...
  • Page 262 Motion 151 playlists 91 Activate 34 removing music 91 Palm Motion Overview 33 settings 90 Activate 35 Motions 150 Mute 59 On 35 Movies 94 My Files 195 PC Connections 180 Multi Window myAT&T 195 Personal Localized Alerting Network Activate/Deactivate 38 (PLAN) 113 Customizing 40 Navigation 196...
  • Page 263 Block Unknown Senders 112 Sharing Media 88 Hands-Free Kits and Other Settings 112 Samsung Link Settings 87 Accessories 216 Spam Messages Samsung Mobile Products and Recy- Reject list 58 Assigning 107 cling 224 remote control WatchON 206 Speakerphone Key 62 scientific calculator 184...
  • Page 264 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certi- Torch light 141 Editing Favorites 169 fication Information 218 Touch Screen 12 Standard Limited Warranty 237 Lock/Unlock 12 Video 93 Stopwatch 188 Transferring Large Files 95 Video player 93 Swap 60 Translate 107 Voice control 153 SWYPE TranslateMessage Bubble 110 Voice Mail...
  • Page 265 Widgets Calculator 26 Camera 26 Email 26 Gmail 27 Settings 31 Voice Recorder 204 Wi-Fi 172 using Kies via Wi-Fi 129 Wi-Fi Direct 121 World Clock Deleting an Entry 188 World clock 188 YouTube 210 YPmobile (Yellowpages mobile) 211...

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