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: Open Source Software
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 Google, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google, Inc. ©2013 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
Wallpaper ..... . 25 Your Samsung Account ... . .9 Apps .
Page 6 Play Store ..... . 78 Samsung Apps ....78 Managing Applications .
Page 7 Battery Use and Safety ... .134 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....135 UL Certified Travel Charger .
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 160.
Page 9 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. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 11: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on 1. Turn the phone off. Removing the battery the slot provided. when the device is on may cause loss of stored numbers or messages. 2. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on the slot provided.
Page 12: Charging The Battery
If the power level becomes too low, the phone turns off automatically, and you can lose any unsaved information. With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it completely runs down. Note: The battery comes partially charged, but you should fully charge the battery before using your phone.
Page 13: Your Google Account
Your Samsung Account connect a TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY Create a Samsung account, for access to device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode. Samsung apps on your phone, including S Suggest and Samsung Apps.
Page 14: Task Manager
Task Manager Securing Your Phone Your phone can run apps simultaneously, with Use your phone’s screen lock features to secure some apps running in the background. Use Task your phone. manager to see which apps are running on your To set a personal screen lock, and for other phone, and to end running apps to extend settings related to securing your phone, refer to battery life.
Page 15: Memory Card
Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Your phone supports optional microSD™ or Important! To prevent damage to data stored on a microSDHC™ memory cards (not included), for 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 After setting up your account on phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a virginmobileusa.com, simply turn your device on. sticker inside the battery compartment.
Page 17: Managing Your Account
Managing Your Account Top-Up Your Account From your Phone Sign up for Auto Pay to keep your service working month after month. Or, you can buy Top- To access your account from your phone: Up cards at thousands of retailers and add From the Home screen, touch Apps money to your account from your phone or by...
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 • Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the phone on or off, and to access a device options menu. Press to lock the phone, or to wake the screen for unlocking. • LED Indicator: Flashes or glows for alerts or phone status.
Page 20: Back View
Back View Side Views • Volume Keys: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media • Flash: Use when taking photos or recording video. playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the • 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in an optional headset ringtone of an incoming call.
Page 21: Home Screen
Home Screen Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this The Home screen is the starting point for using User Manual start with the phone unlocked, your phone. at the Home screen. All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.
Page 22: Customizing The Home Screen
Extended Home Screen Adding and removing Home screen panels Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels. The Home screen consists of the Home panel, You can add and remove panels, up to a total of plus panels that extend beyond the display width 7 panels.
Page 23: 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 24: Notifications
Notifications Settings Use settings at the top of Notifications to control Notifications shows details about connections, popular settings. alerts and other items. • Wi-Fi: Turn Wi-Fi On or Off. See “Wi-Fi” on 1. Touch and drag downward from the top of page 81.
Page 25: 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 26 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 27: 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 28: 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 from the Home screen comes with app shortcuts already placed on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.
Page 29: 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 pre- Adding Folders loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded. 1.
Page 30: 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 31 As you speak, the text is displayed in the Text Input Methods text field. Your phone offers two text input methods, Samsung keyboard and Google voice typing. You can set a default text entry method in Settings. For more information, see “Keyboards and input methods” on page 111.
Page 32: Samsung Keyboard
Using Samsung Keyboard Entering Symbols and Numbers To enter common symbols, touch to switch The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual to symbol mode, then touch a key. QWERTY keyboard, featuring optional predictive text. Input characters by tapping the on-screen To enter less-common symbols, touch keys with your finger, or use speech recognition.
Page 33: Entering Symbols And Numbers
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 34: Section 4: Calling
Section 4: 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 35: Answering Calls
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 45.
Page 36: Using Speakerphone
Using Speakerphone Answering Call-Waiting Calls When you receive a call while on a call: To use your phone hands-free, or to share a call • Touch and drag the Answer icon to answer with others, touch Speaker to turn Speakerphone On or Off.
Page 37: Logs
Logs Adding or Updating Contacts Using Logs When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone of the call is saved in Logs. Making Calls using Logs Logs. 2. Touch a call, then select Create contact or 1.
Page 38: 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 39: During Calls
Ringtones and keypad tones Call alert Choose tones and/or vibration to play for Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur incoming calls and keypad touches. during calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 40 Answering/Ending Calls Turn off screen during calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. When enabled, the screen automatically turns off during phone calls, and the proximity sensor on 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. the front of the phone is used to turn the screen 2.
Page 41: Increase Volume In Pocket
Call accessories Extra volume on calls Configure headset options for calls. When enabled, an extra volume control appears on the screen during calls. You can use this 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. control to set call volume, or the Volume Keys. 2.
Page 42 Other call settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 3. Configure options: • US dialing: When enabled, the phone will automatically replace “+” with the international dialing code, except when you dial “+1”. • International dialing: When US dialing is disabled, enter an international dialing code.
Page 43: Section 5: Contacts And Accounts
Section 5: Contacts and Accounts Accounts Contacts Your phone provides the ability to synchronize Use Contacts to store information for your information, from a variety of accounts, including friends, family and colleagues, to make Email, Google, and Microsoft Exchange. contacting them easy. Depending on the account, you can choose to To access Contacts: synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other...
Page 44: Saving A Phone Number
Adding a New Contact Creating Contacts from Logs 1. From the Home screen, touch Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new contact, or update an existing Contacts Create contact. contact. 2. At the prompt, select a save option for the For more information, see “Adding or Updating contact (options depend on accounts set Contacts Using Logs”...
Page 45: Contacts Settings
Updating Contacts Choosing Contacts to Display 1. From the Home screen, touch Make changes to update an existing contact. Contacts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 2. Touch Menu Contacts to display: • Choose All contacts to show all contacts. 2.
Page 46 (vCards)” on page 44. 3. Touch Menu Share namecard via. • Print contact info: Print the contact’s 4. Choose a sending method, then follow the information via Bluetooth to a compatible prompts to send the profile. Samsung Bluetooth-enabled printer (not included).
Page 47: Joining Contacts
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 48 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 49: Creating A New Group
Groups • Messaging: For more information about sending messages, see “Sending Messages” on Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for page 48. contacts faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your phone comes • Wi-Fi Direct: For more information about using with pre-loaded groups you can use to add your Wi-Fi Direct, see “Wi-Fi Direct”...
Page 50 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 51: 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 (1 to to the group’s members. 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to 1. From the Home screen, touch quickly call the contact.
Page 52: 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 Sending Messages messages containing text to other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as SMS).
Page 53 Managing Messages – View contact: Display the contact record, if the recipient is saved as a contact. Messages you send and receive to the same – Preview: If the message has attachment(s), contact, number or address are grouped together as a “thread”, so you can see all the view the message and attachments before messages you exchanged with a recipient in one sending.
Page 54: Messaging Settings
– Scheduled messages: View messages you’ve • General settings: scheduled for delivery. – Delete old messages: When enabled, – Locked messages: View messages you’ve messages are automatically erased when locked. Locked messages cannot be deleted. storage reaches default limits. When disabled, the phone will prompt you to delete old –...
Page 55 – • 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 message of an Emergency Alert after the Emergency Alert alerts.
Page 56: 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 57: Sending Email
Syncing Email Accounts Email Settings Syncing refreshes your phone with the account’s Use settings to configure handling of your email. servers. When you set up an email account, you Note: Available settings depend on the email can choose whether the account syncs in the provider.
Page 58: Gmail
Gmail – Email notifications: When turned On, notifications for priority emails will display in the Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s status bar at the top of the screen. web-based email. Setting Up Gmail – Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone to play for priority email notifications.
Page 59: Voicemail
Voicemail Sending Gmail 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps As soon as your phone is activated, all Gmail. unanswered calls are sent to voicemail. 2. Touch Compose, then touch fields to Set up your voicemail and personal greeting as enter recipients and a message.
Page 60: Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail Checking Voicemail Review your messages directly from your With Visual Voicemail, new voicemail is delivered wireless phone or from any other touch-tone directly to your phone, and stored in a visual phone. Inbox. You can listen to messages in any order, From your phone view information about messages, and save or share messages.
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. If you set up your Google account, you are automatically logged in. From the Home screen, touch Apps Talk.
Page 62: Section 7: Applications
You can uninstall apps you download and install. Your phone comes pre-loaded with popular apps, Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled. and you can download and install apps from the Google Play™ Store, Samsung Apps, or from 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps. other sources.
Page 63 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 uninstall the app. 2. Touch Menu for options: • Play Store: Launch Google Play ™...
Page 64: Calculator
Calculator Camera Use your phone’s Calculator to perform Use the Camera to take pictures and record mathematical calculations. video. From the Home screen, touch Apps Important! Do not take photos of people without Calculator. their permission. Calendar Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
Page 65: Picture Options
– 3. As you compose a picture, the Camera Panorama: Touch the Camera button to take a automatically focuses the shot (the focus picture, then use the on-screen guideline to bracket turns green), or: move the viewfinder and take the next 7 shots •...
Page 66 Recording Videos – Resolution: Choose a size for the image. – White balance: Choose a setting for the light Important! Do not take videos of people without source. their permission. – ISO: Choose a setting for imaging sensitivity. Do not take videos in places where –...
Page 67: Video Options
4. To start recording, touch Record. • Options: • To stop recording temporarily, touch Pause. – Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on To resume recording from a pause, touch the toolbar. Touch and drag shortcuts between Pause again. the toolbar and the list. •...
Page 68: Chrome
Chrome Use Chrome to browse the Internet, if you are subscribed to a data plan, of when you are connected to Wi-Fi. From the Home screen, touch Apps Chrome. Clock The Clock application includes these features: • Alarm: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat. •...
Page 69: Contacts
Contacts Email Use Contacts to store information for your Send and receive email using popular email friends, family and colleagues, to make services. contacting them easy. For more information, see “Email” on page 52. For more information, see “Contacts” on From the Home screen, select Apps page 39.
Page 70 Viewing Videos Viewing Pictures 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gallery. Gallery. 2. From the menu at the top of the screen, 2. Touch an album, then touch a picture to choose Albums, Locations, Time, Person, or view it.
Page 71: Setting A Picture As Wallpaper
Gallery. people tagged in the picture. 2. Touch a category, then touch a picture to – Print: Print the picture via Wi-Fi to a compatible select it. Samsung printer (not included). 3. Touch Menu Set as Contact – Rename: Change the picture’s filename.
Page 72 Sharing Pictures and Videos Sharing with Another Device Gallery offers a variety of ways to share pictures. You can share pictures or videos directly with Sharing as a Message Attachment another device. To share via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct: You can attach a picture or video to a message. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1.
Page 73 Uploading to a Sharing Site To share via Wi-Fi using DLNA: You can also share pictures or videos with other You can upload pictures and videos to popular DLNA-compatible devices. sharing sites. To use this option, your device, and the other From the Home screen, touch Apps DLNA device(s), must be connected to the same...
Page 74: Gmail
Gmail Google+ Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s Google+ makes messaging and sharing with web-based email. your friends a lot easier. Set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream for updates from your Circles, For more information, see “Gmail” on page 54. use Messenger, or use Instant Upload to From the Home screen, touch Apps...
Page 75: Local
Local Media Hub Google Places is now Google Local, to use your Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the location to help you find destinations, such as hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, ATMs, and titles available, entertaining your family on the go gas stations, or you can enter a location.
Page 76: Memo
Memo Media Hub Notices • Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or Record your ideas as text memos. purchased after you create an account in Media From the Home screen, select Apps Hub. Memo. • Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed Messaging concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Media Hub that are also registered to the same account.
Page 77: Mobile Id
Mobile ID Installing an ID Pack Don’t waste time hunting around for all the best Note: Your device must be activated, your battery downloads. Mobile ID lets you customize your should be fully charged, and you should be phone with a single click. “The Essentials” ID in a network coverage area before you pack includes an entire set of apps, widgets, and install an ID Pack.
Page 78: Music Player
Music Player Switching ID Packs 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Music Player plays songs stored on your phone Mobile ID Manage ID packs. or an installed memory card. 2. Choose an option: 1. From the Home screen, select Apps •...
Page 79: Creating A Playlist
Adding multiple songs to a playlist • Touch to advance to the next song. Touch and hold to scan forward through the 1. From the Home screen, select Apps current song. Music Player. • Touch to go back to the previous song. 2.
Page 80: My Account
My Account Navigation Manage your Virgin Mobile account from your Use Google Navigation to search for locations, phone. You can: and get turn-by-turn directions. • Check your minutes Note: You must enable location services to use • Add money (Top-Up) Navigation, and some features require •...
Page 81: Play Books
Play Books Play Movies & TV Google Books is now Google Play™ Books. With Google Play™ Movies & TV, you can rent Discovering your favorite books and authors has thousands of different movies, to watch instantly, never been easier. With Google Play Books, you or download for offline viewing later.
Page 82: Play Store
3. Browse for applications to download, then follow the prompts. From the Home screen, select Apps Samsung Apps Talk. Discover new apps, and download and install them on your phone. From the Home screen, touch Apps Samsung Apps.
Page 83: Video Player
Video Player Tip: While playing a video, touch Menu for Use Video Player to view and manage videos options. stored on an optional installed memory card (not Voice Recorder included), or shop for new videos. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Record your voice or other sounds, and share Video player.
Page 84: Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail VMLive With Visual Voicemail, new voicemail is delivered Get the Virgin Mobile Live app to stalk your directly to your phone, and stored in a visual favorite pop-culture trends, killer apps, and hot Inbox. You can listen to messages in any order, new bands.
Page 85: Section 8: Connections
Section 8: Connections Wi-Fi Smart mode Wi-Fi connections improve battery life and allow Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that you to use voice and data functions at the same provides access to local area networks. time. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an Smart mode remembers the locations where you existing Wi-Fi network.
Page 86 Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually Network Configure a connection to a Wi-Fi network by entering the Wi-Fi network details. When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them. Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off from Notifications.
Page 87: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without see page 143. a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. This type of connection Bluetooth is a short-range wireless is commonly called peer-to-peer.
Page 88: Turning Bluetooth On Or Off
Configuring Bluetooth Settings Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Configure your phone’s Bluetooth settings. For Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to more information, see “Bluetooth settings” on exchange information between your phone and page 92. the device. Turning Bluetooth On or Off After pairing, your phone and the target device will recognize each other and exchange...
Page 89: Nearby Devices
Nearby devices 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Share files with nearby devices using DLNA 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. 3. Activate the target device’s discoverable, To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Page 90: Vpn
Configuring File Sharing 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps You can use your phone’s VPN (Virtual Private Settings More settings Nearby Network) feature to connect to VPNs. Configuring VPN Settings Devices. 2. Under Advanced, touch options to control Configure your phone’s VPN settings. For more how content is shared from your device: information, see “VPN”...
Page 91: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer 4. On your computer, choose a method for accessing your device. Available options Connect your device to a computer to transfer depend on the programs installed on your data between your device and the computer. Use computer.
Page 92 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 93: Section 9: Settings
Section 9: Settings Accessing Settings Wi-Fi From the Home screen Set up and manage your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks. Touch Apps Settings. For more information about using Wi-Fi, – or – see “Wi-Fi” on page 81. Touch Menu, then select Settings. Turning Wi-Fi On or Off From Notifications Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off.
Page 94 Smart mode Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi connections improve battery life and allow Set up and manage wireless access points. you to use voice and data functions at the same 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps time. Settings Wi-Fi. Smart mode remembers the locations where you 2.
Page 95: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each Use Bluetooth to transfer information between other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network your device and other Bluetooth devices. Turning Bluetooth On or Off or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection.
Page 96: Data Usage
Data usage Bluetooth settings Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Control your device’s connection to mobile data Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s service, and monitor your data usage. Turning Mobile data On or Off visibility to other devices. 1.
Page 97 Setting a mobile data limit Viewing data usage by app or process 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Set a mobile data limit, to have your phone automatically disable the mobile data connection Settings Data usage. when the limit is reached. You can set a warning 2.
Page 98: More Wireless And Network Settings
More Wireless and network Mobile networks Settings Set options for using Mobile Data service, if Airplane mode subscribed to a data plan, or use Connections optimizer to manage connections to Wi-Fi When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s networks. wireless connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive calls or messages or Important! Depending on your service plan,...
Page 99 Nearby devices Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital (VPNs). For more information about using VPNs, Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. see “VPN” on page 86. To use devices for sharing, you must connect to Adding a VPN a Wi-Fi network.
Page 100 Wi-Fi technology. • Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (phone Using Kies via Wi-Fi requires the Samsung Kies application on your computer. For more memory) or SD card (optional, not included), if information, see “Kies via Wi-Fi”...
Page 101: Home Screen Mode
Home screen mode Blocking mode Your phone offers two Home screen modes: When blocking mode is turned On, notifications for selected features are disabled, and you will • Basic mode provides a conventional layout of apps only receive notifications for incoming calls from and widgets on the Home screen.
Page 102: Sound
Sound – Disable alarm and timer: When enabled, Volume notifications for alarms and timers are blocked when blocking mode is turned On. Set the system volume level, and set default – Disable LED indicator: When enabled, the volume for call ringtones, notifications, and LED indicator does not light for notifications media playback.
Page 103: Default Notifications
Vibration intensity Device vibration Set the level of vibration to play when vibration is Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration enabled. is enabled. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Sound Vibration intensity.
Page 104: Haptic Feedback
Vibrate when ringing Screen lock sound When enabled, vibration is played at the same Screen lock sound plays when you lock or unlock time as sounds for calls and alerts. the screen. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Sound...
Page 105: Display
Display LED Indicator Wallpaper The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays when the phone is locked, to notify you Customize the background of the Home and Lock of status changes and events. Use LED indicator screens. settings to configure how the LED functions. 1.
Page 106 Page buddy Brightness When enabled, your phone automatically Set the default screen brightness. displays context-related screens on the Home 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps screen, as you use your phone. Settings Display Brightness. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2.
Page 107: Font Style
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 108: Storage
Storage Power saving mode 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 109: Battery
Battery Application manager See what’s using battery power. You can download and install applications from the Google Play™ Store, or create applications 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps using the Android SDK and install them on your Settings Battery. phone.
Page 110: Location Services
Location services Use GPS satellites Enable or disable location service from GPS Location services control your device's use of satellites. GPS signals. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned On for full app 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps functionality.
Page 111: Lock Screen
Lock screen • Password: When enabled, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, to Choose settings for unlocking your phone. unlock the phone. For more information about using the lock and • None: Disable all custom screen lock settings, to unlock features, see “Securing Your Phone”...
Page 112: Security
Security • Help text: Touch the check box to control display Encryption of tips as you use the lock screen. Owner information As a security measure, you can encrypt the Enter text to display on the Lock screen. contents of your phone or an installed memory card, and require a password each time you turn 1.
Page 113: Device Administrators
Device administration Encrypt external SD card As a security measure, you can encrypt the View or disable device administrators. Some contents of an installed SD card, and require a applications, such as Corporate email, may password each time you access the card. require you allow access to your device by 1.
Page 114: Unknown Sources
Unknown sources Install from device storage When enabled, you can install applications from Install encrypted certificates from an installed sources other than Google Play memory card. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Note: You must have installed a memory card Settings Security.
Page 115: 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 116 Settings Language and input. Facebook posts. – 2. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default. Learn from Twitter: Log in to Twitter to allow Touch to configure options: your device to learn your style from Twitter.
Page 117 • Tutorial: View help for using predictive text. devices vibrates for your Swype touches. – • Reset settings: Touch to reset Samsung Sound on keypress: When enabled, the device keyboard settings to the defaults, except for My plays sounds for your Swype touches.
Page 118 Voice search – Next word prediction: When enabled, Swype predicts the next word based on the previous Configure options for searching by speaking word. search words. – Reset Swype’s dictionary: Delete all the 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps words you’ve added to the Swype dictionary.
Page 119 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 120: Back Up And Reset
Back up and reset Factory data reset Use Factory data reset to return all settings to Set options for backing up your information and the defaults, and remove all data from the resetting your device. Back up my data phone. 1.
Page 121: Add Account
Add account Accessory Set up and manage accounts, including Configure your phone’s behavior when it is Samsung, Google, Email, Facebook, and connected to optional accessories (not included). Microsoft Exchange. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch...
Page 122: 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 123: 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 Power/ 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Lock Key.
Page 124: Font Size
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 125: Developer Options
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 126: Stay Awake
Desktop backup password Debugging Set a password for protecting full desktop Configure options for debugging software. backups. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Developer options. Settings Developer options. 2. Configure options: 2.
Page 127 Drawing Monitoring Configure options for drawing elements on the Configure options for monitoring app screen. performance. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Developer options. Settings Developer options. 2. Configure options: 2. Configure options: •...
Page 128: Activate This Device
• Update Profile: Update your device’s network profile. • Show all ANRs: When enabled, an App Not Responding dialog displays for apps running in • Update Samsung Software: Update Samsung the background. software on your device. Activate this Device • Update Firmware: Update your device’s basic software.
Page 129: About Device
About device View information about your phone, including status, legal information, and hardware and software versions. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings About device. 2. Touch items to view details: • Status: View information about your phone’s current status. •...
Page 130: 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 131 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 132 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 133 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 134: 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 135 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 136: 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 137: Smart Practices While Driving
Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting in the activity that your ability to concentrate on this device in an automobile: the act of driving becomes impaired. Samsung is Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this committed to promoting responsible driving and...
Page 138: 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 139: 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 140 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 141: 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 142: 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 143: Care And Maintenance
Emergency calls may not be possible on all enjoy this product for many years: wireless mobile device networks or when certain Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: network services and/or mobile device features Liquids of any kind are in use. Check with local service providers.
Page 144: Responsible Listening
Microwaves loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Do not try to dry your mobile device in a Some scientific research suggests that using microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire portable audio devices, such as portable music or explosion.
Page 145 • Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: settings over time, not realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to your hearing. American Academy of Audiology •...
Page 146: 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 147: 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 148 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 149: 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 150: 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 151 • 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 152: Section 11: Warranty Information
SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage following specified period of time after that date: resulting from improper testing, operation,...
Page 153 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 154 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 155 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 156: 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 157 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 158 Update optimal use of your device. If you want to avoid 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 159 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 160 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 161 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 162 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 163 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 164: Index
Calls answering 31 Accounts call-waiting 32 adding a Google account 39 ending 32 Google 9 from Call log 31 Samsung 9 from Contacts 30 Airplane mode 94 from Favorites 31 Applications 26 in-call options 32 downloading new 78 logs 33...
Page 165 GPS & AGPS 137 Entering Text Groups Google voice typing 27 adding contacts 46 Samsung keyboard 28 creating 45 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals 126 sending a message 47 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regula- Health and Safety Information 126...
Page 166 Music creating a playlist 75 Icons Music Player 74 Status Bar 21 setting a song as a ringtone 75 ID Packs My Account installing and switching 73 activating device 12 Internet 70 creating 12 My Files 76 Location services My Profile 42 location and Google search 106 sending 42 use GPS satellites 106...
Page 167 75 Turning Your Phone On and Off 8 Samsung keyboard UL Certified Travel Charger 137 configuring 28 entering text 28 Video Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 135 options 63 Security Videos locking and unlocking 10 recording 62 Security settings...
Page 168 Wallpaper setting 67 Warranty Information 148 Widgets 24 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually 82 scanning and connecting 82 settings 89 turning on or off 81 Wi-Fi Direct connecting to devices 83 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 83 VPN 86 Wi-Fi 81 YouTube 80...

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Section 9: Settings

Section 10: Health and Safety Information

Section 11: Warranty Information

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