Page 1 S C H - R 9 7 0 C A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference. GH68_3XXXXA Printed in Korea...
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Page 4 Internet Address: http://www.samsung.com ©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: www.samsung.com/us/support...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 3: Accounts and Contacts ...50 Creating a Samsung Account ... . . 17 Roaming ......17 Accounts .
Page 8 PC Connections ..... . . 136 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..214 Tethering ......138 UL Certified Travel Charger .
Page 9 Care and Maintenance ....217 Section 10: Warranty Information ..227 Responsible Listening ....218 Standard Limited Warranty .
Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, SCH-R970C phone by installing the SIM and (optional) and may vary from your phone, depending on the...
Page 11: Text Conventions
Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This manual provides condensed information about how to These are intended to point out important information, share use your phone. To make this possible, the following text quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and conventions are used to represent often-used steps: more.
Page 12: Setting Up Your Phone
Setting Up Your Phone Caution! Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Before using your phone, you need to install the SIM card, Doing so may damage the cover. the microSD™ card, and the battery into their respective internal slots and compartment.
Page 13: Installing The Sim Card
Installing the SIM Card Installing the battery cover Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2), When you subscribe to a 4G LTE cellular network, you are making sure it snaps into place at the corners. provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
Page 14: Installing A Memory Card
Removing the SIM Card 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The card should pop partially out of the slot. 4. Remove the card from the slot. 5.
Page 15 Removing a Memory Card Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the memory card with the phone’s contacts. Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the phone. 1.
Page 16: Battery Indicator
Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to 3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Page 17 Use only approved batteries and 2. Lift the battery up by the slot provided (1). chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using your phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Page 18 1. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head. Accessory jack at the bottom of the device. Correct Incorrect Correct 3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power Incorrect outlet.
Page 19: Turning Your Phone On
4. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the USB cable connector from the device. Important! If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus.
Page 20: Unlocking Your Phone
Unlocking Your Phone 1. If needed, press Press Home to wake the screen. 2. If there are no Notification alerts on your phone, swipe the screen to unlock it. The Home screen appears. Note: If you have purchased your phone online, the first time Turning Your Phone Off you power your phone on and unlock the screen, the Activation Wizard Welcome screen appears.
Page 21: Tty Mode
TTY Mode Checking Voicemail 1. Press Home, then touch Phone, then touch Your phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a and hold TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY 2.
Page 22: Your Google™ Account
Your Google™ Account Resetting your Google Account Password A Google account password is required for Google Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, password, follow these instructions to reset it: and the Google™...
Page 23: Creating A Samsung Account
Creating a Samsung Account 9. Touch Next. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your email An active Samsung account is required to use applications address and activate your account. such as AllShare Play and Media Hub. Roaming 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings.
Page 24: Securing Your Phone
Securing Your Phone Unlocking the phone For information on unlocking your phone, see “Unlocking By default, the phone locks automatically when the screen Your Phone” on page 14. times out, or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern phone using one of the default Unlock screens, or for increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern, a...
Page 25: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Features • Messaging Services – Text Messaging • 5.0-inch 1920x1080 Super AMOLED Full HD touch screen – Picture Messaging • CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A /LTE Wireless Technology – Video Messaging • 1.9 gigahertz quad-core processor – Voice Messaging ®...
Page 26: Front View
Front View 1. Earpiece: Use during calls to listen to callers. 2. LED Indicator: Flashes or glows to alert you to alert notifications or phone status. 3. Menu Key: Press to display options for the current screen. 4. Home Key: Press to display the Home screen, or Lock screen if the phone is locked.
Page 27: Side Views
Side Views 1. Volume Key: From the Home screen, touch to adjust Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. 2. USB Power/Accessory Port: Connect a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files.
Page 28: Back View
Back View 1. Infrared Lens: Use when controlling media devices remotely. 2. 13 Megapixel Camera Lens: Use when taking photos or recording videos. 3. Camera Flash: Use when taking photos. 4. External Speaker: Play ringtones, call audio when in Speakerphone mode, media sounds (music and video), and other sounds.
Page 29: Navigation
Navigation Command Keys Menu Key Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. Touch Menu to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature. Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a Home Key light touch from the pad of your finger or a non- Press the...
Page 30: Motions And Gestures
Motions and gestures Swipe Finger motions Swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. For example: Touch • Unlocking the screen Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Scrolling the Home screen or a menu • Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
Page 31 Air gestures • Air browse: When this option is set to On, you can browse pictures, pages, or music tracks by moving the edge of your hand Your phone recognizes motion near its screen. You can left or right near the screen. control several functions of your phone by moving your hand near the screen.
Page 32: Palm Motions
Motions • Pan: – Browse an image: When this option is set to On, moving the Your phone can sense when you move it. You can navigate phone in a panning motion while viewing an image moves screens and access features by moving the phone in specific focus around in the image.
Page 33: Using Multi Window
Using Multi window Displaying and hiding the Multi window tab To display the Multi window tab and tray: This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. This feature works with the 1. With Multi window enabled, touch and hold Back.
Page 34 Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the 6. Drag the new Multi window app over the currently same screen running app and drop the new app onto one of the following screen areas, depending on your phone’s You can run any of the apps found in the Multi window tray orientation: on the screen at the same time as another app.
Page 35 To swap the locations of the To seperate the current applications: App #1 applications: 1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, 1. With the two touch the Border bar to show the on-screen icons. applications shown in a 2.
Page 36 Moving the Multi Window tab The Multi window feature has two components: the tab and the apps tray. You can move the tab along a side or move the tab to any other side of the screen (top, bottom, left, or right). This lets you launch the apps tray (containing the scrollable apps) from any side of the screen.
Page 37 Customizing the Multi Window tray 3. In a single motion, touch and hold the Multi window for approximately one-second to detach it from The applications found within the Multi window tray can be the screen (1), then slowly drag it to its new location organized by either being rearranged or removed.
Page 38: Notifications
Notifications To restore a Multi window application: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. Notifications shows information about connections, alerts 2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the and other items. scrollable apps). 3. Tap the Edit button (located at the bottom of the list) to reveal the staging area containing any previously removed apps.
Page 39 Quick Setting Bar • Blocking mode: Enable or disable the Blocking mode setting, to control which notifications you receive. (For more information, Touch the selected Quick Setting toggles at the top of the refer to “Blocking mode” on page 171.) Notifications screen to enable or disable frequently used settings.
Page 40 Changing Quick Settings Bar • Smart stay: Enable or disable Smart stay. (For more information, refer to “Smart screen” on page 183.) You view and use all of the available Quick Setting buttons, and select which buttons appear at the top of the •...
Page 41: Home Screen
Home Screen 1. Status Bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. (For a list of The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone. icons, see “Status Bar Icons” on page 36.) 2. Home screen: The starting point for using your phone. Place shortcut icons, widgets, and other items to customize your phone to your needs.
Page 42: Status Bar Icons
Status Bar Icons Device Power Critical: Battery has very little power The Status Bar shows network and battery status and other remaining. Charge immediately. details. GPS Location Active: One or more GPS location services are active. See “Location services” on Airplane Mode Active: All wireless communications page 195.
Page 43: Display Settings
New Email Message: You have new email. Wi-Fi Action Needed: Action needed to connect to Wi-Fi network. For more information about configuring Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi Settings” on Silent mode: All sounds except media and alarms page 147. are silenced, and Vibrate is not active. See “Volume”...
Page 44: Customizing The Home Screen
Customizing the Home Screen Adding and removing Home screen panels Your phone comes with 5 active Home screen panels. You Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. can customize the Home screen to include up to the seven • Add Shortcuts: For more information, see “Shortcuts”...
Page 45: Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts Shortcuts Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. You Use App shortcuts to launch applications from the Home can edit the Primary Shortcuts, except for Apps. screen. Your phone comes with app shortcuts already placed Editing the Primary Shortcuts on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.
Page 46 Widgets Folders Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Adding Folders on the Home screen for quick, direct access. Adding Widgets to the Home screen 1. Press the Home key. 1.
Page 47: Wallpaper
Wallpaper Apps Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Apps holds all applications installed on your phone. screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, Applications that you download and install from the Google or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or Play™...
Page 48 Customizing the Apps Screens Apps screen options Choosing a view 1. Press the Home key, then touch Apps. 2. Touch Menu for options: By default, app icons appear in Grid view. You can change the view to list view. • Play Store: Launch Google Play Store, to browse for new ™...
Page 49: Entering Text
Google Voice typing: Enter text by speaking. Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google, Google+, Messaging, S • Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s on-screen QWERTY Memo, Wi-Fi Direct. keypad that can be used in both portrait and landscape • Hide applications / Show hidden applications: Control orientation.
Page 50: Using The Google Voice Typing Feature
Using the Google Voice Typing Feature Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone typing feature. counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. The on-screen QWERTY keypad will display.
Page 51 Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad Using ABC Mode 1. If desired, rotate your phone counterclockwise to a There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad. Landscape orientation. The available Text Input modes are: Symbol/Numeric and 2.
Page 52 Turning Predictive Text ON: 1. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape on the keyboard, then touch 1. Touch and hold orientation. . The Samsung keyboard settings screen 2. Touch at the bottom of the keyboard. The appears. following keyboard appears: 2.
Page 53 Messages” on page 75.) Note: You can also use Predictive Text mode with your phone Samsung Keyboard Settings in portrait orientation. For information on how you can configure your Samsung keyboard settings, see “Keyboards and input methods” on page 177. Understanding Your Phone...
Page 54: Entering Text Using Swype
Entering Text Using Swype Swype Text Entry Tips You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, Swype text entry tips.
Page 55 Enabling and Configuring Swype Swype Settings The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so For information on how you can configure your Swype to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard settings, see “Keyboards and input methods” on page 177.
Page 56: Section 3: Accounts And Contacts
Your phone provides the ability to synchronize information, settings. from a variety of accounts, including Email, Facebook, Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the (For information about setting up other, non-synchronized account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, email accounts, see “Configuring Email Accounts”...
Page 57 Controlling Synchronization • Sync Google Play Movies & TV You can choose to have your phone automatically • Sync Google Play Music synchronize with your accounts, or manually synchronize • Sync Internet each account when you want to check messages. •...
Page 58 Google Account Privacy Settings Managing accounts 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch Personalize the Privacy settings for Google accounts: Settings Accounts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch Settings Accounts. 2. Under My accounts, touch the desired account type. The related account type screen appears.
Page 59: Contacts
Add contact. information about Groups, see “Groups” on page 60.) • If you have defined accounts (Google, Samsung, and so on), • Touch Ringtone to choose a ringtone for the contact. the Save contact to pop-up appears. Select Device or the •...
Page 60: Updating Contacts
Updating Contacts 3. When you finish selecting and entering information, touch Save. Make changes to update an existing contact. Creating Contacts from Recent calls 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new 2.
Page 61: Contacts Settings
Contacts Settings Updating Contacts from Recent calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. contact, or update an existing contact. 2. Touch Menu, then touch Settings: For more information, refer to “Creating or Updating Contacts •...
Page 62 Other Contacts Options • Print contact info: Print the namecard via Bluetooth to a compatible Samsung Bluetooth-enabled printer. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. • Place to home screen: Add shortcut to this contact to Home 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch Menu: screen.
Page 63: Joining Contacts
My Local Profile Joining Contacts My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME Your phone can synchronize with multiple accounts, in Contacts. You can send My local profile as a vCard via including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social Bluetooth or as an attachment to messages.
Page 64: Separating Contacts
Exporting and Importing Contacts 5. To join another contact, touch the Connection field. The Joined contact screen appears. You can export your contact list to an installed memory card, Touch Join another contact. A list of available contacts or import a list of contacts (previously exported) from a memory card.
Page 65 Sending Namecards Favorites You can send a contact entry as a namecard using a Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites. Bluetooth connection to another device, or as an attachment Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and to a Gmail or Email message.
Page 66 Groups Editing a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts Groups. faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your phone comes with pre-loaded groups you 2. Touch a Group to display it. can use to add your contacts.
Page 67 Adding Contacts to a Group Sending a Message to Group Members 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Create a new text or email message, addressed to the Groups. group’s members. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Groups. 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch 2.
Page 68: Speed Dials
Speed Dials Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. For more information about calling using speed dials, see “Making Calls using Speed Dials” on page 63. Note: Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail, and cannot be assigned.
Page 69: Section 4: Calling
Section 4: Calling Making Calls Making Calls Using the Phone Keypad 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls: • 2. Touch the digits of the telephone number on the Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the phone number Keypad.
Page 70: Making Calls From Contacts
Making Calls from Contacts Making Calls using S Voice A contact is an entry that you have created to store the Place a call by speaking the name or number. name, numbers, and other information for people or groups 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 71: Multi-Party Calling
Multi-party Calling Making Calls using Favorites Favorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple starring them. (For more information about creating favorites, callers, such as for a conference call. see “Favorites”...
Page 72: Answering Calls
Answering Calls Sending Calls to Voicemail When your phone alerts you to an incoming call, you can You can answer incoming calls when the phone is locked or reject the call to send the caller to voice mail, or reject the unlocked.
Page 73: Ending A Call
Options During a Call • Add call: Display the Dialer to set up a multi-party call. • Keypad: Display a keypad to enter numbers. • End call: End the phone call. • Speaker: Enable or disable speakerphone. Personalize • Mute: Mute or unmute your voice on the call. call sound •...
Page 74: Recent Calls
Recent Calls Sending Messages using Recent calls 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record of the call is Recent. saved in Recent calls. Accessing Recent calls 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across the call. –...
Page 75: Managing Recent Calls
Managing Recent calls Viewing call durations Deleting records View the length of the Last call, all Dialed calls, all Received calls, or All calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent. Recent. 2.
Page 76: Call Settings
Call Settings Set up call rejection messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when Configure settings for calling with your phone. you select Reject call with message in the Incoming call To access Call settings, from the Home screen, touch screen.
Page 77: Turn Off Screen During Calls
Answering/ending calls Call alerts Manage settings for answering and ending calls. Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. 1. From the Call Settings screen, touch Answering/ending From the Call Settings screen, touch Call alerts. The calls. The following options are available: following options are available: •...
Page 78 Call accessories Ringtones and keypad tones Configure headset options for calls. Select incoming call ringtone and vibration, and enable or disable call vibration and keypad tones. From the Call Settings screen, touch Call accessories. From the Call Settings screen, under Ringtone and The following options are available: sound settings, touch Ringtones and keypad tones.
Page 79: Noise Reduction
Personalize call sound Increase volume in pocket When enabled, you can select a sound profile for use during When enabled, the phone uses the proximity sensor to detect calls. when the phone is in a pocket or other close-fitting location such as a purse or bag, and increases the volume for From the Call Settings screen, under Ringtone and incoming call ringtones.
Page 80 Voicemail Other call settings From the Call Settings screen, under Other call settings, Configure options for voicemail. the following options are available: From the Call Settings screen, under Voicemail, the • Auto retry: When enabled, the phone will automatically redial a following options are available: call if it receives a busy signal from the network.
Page 81: Section 5: Messaging
Section 5: Messaging Text and Multimedia Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages, and other features associated with messaging. Your phone can send and receive text and multimedia Types of Messages messages. Creating and Sending Messages Your phone supports these types of messages: •...
Page 82: Managing Messages
Managing Messages • Touch Menu for options: – Insert smiley: Add a text emoticon to the message. Messages you send and receive to the same contact, number – or address are grouped together as a “conversation”. Add text: Select text from S Memo, Calendar, Location, Threads allow you to see all the messages you exchanged Contacts or Text templates to add.
Page 83 Message Settings – Draft messages: Messages you have composed and saved for later reuse and/or to be sent to a recipient. Configure settings for message storage, delivery, or alerts. – Locked messages: Messages you have locked to protect 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging.
Page 84 • Multimedia message (MMS) settings: • Notification settings: – – Goup messaging: When enabled, you can send a single Notifications: When enabled, message alerts display in the message to multiple recipients. Status bar. – – Delivery reports: When enabled, you receive a delivery report Select ringtone: Choose a sound for message alerts.
Page 85: Emergency Alerts
Emergency alerts – Vibrate: Configure vibration for Emergency Alerts. – Alert sound: When enabled, a sound plays for emergency This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts alerts. from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted, and alert –...
Page 86: Email
Email • Next: Connect to the server to set up the account automatically. Follow the prompts to complete set-up, then Send and receive email using popular email services. touch Done. Configuring Email Accounts You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few Tip: For more information on setting up your email, contact steps.
Page 87: Gmail
Gmail Managing Emails Refreshing Your Email Account Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based Refresh your account to update your phone from the servers. email. 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Email. From the Home screen, select Apps Gmail.
Page 88: Google Talk
Refreshing Your Gmail Account Google Talk Refresh your account to update messages on your phone. Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.
Page 89: Messenger
Messenger 4. At the Messenger screen, touch to start a new message. Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into 5. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or a simple group conversation. When you get a new circle.
Page 90: Section 6: Applications And Widgets
Apps menu. (For more available in the Apps menu and how to launch it. For information, refer to “Editing the Primary Shortcuts” on applications provided by Samsung, this section also page 39.) describes functions and navigation.
Page 91: Customizing The Applications Screens
Customizing the Applications Screens Moving Application icons Choosing a view With the Apps screen in Customizable grid view, you can arrange the application icons to suit yourself. By default, application icons appear in Customizable grid 1. From the Apps screen, touch Menu, then touch view.
Page 92: Applications List
Filtering Application icons 5. To view the result, touch equals (=). You can select which icons appear in the Apps screen. 6. To view calculator history, touch located at From the Apps screen, touch Menu, then touch the top of the calculator buttons. A history of your past either of the following options: calculations is displayed.
Page 93 Calendar • Sync: Synchronize your phones calendar with your account calendars. (For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. Accounts” on page 50.) Tip: A Calendar widget is available in Widgets. (For more •...
Page 94 Sending Events • Event notification: – Set alerts & notifications: Choose Alert to receive alerts, Send events as vCalendar files to other compatible devices. Status bar notification to display notifications in the Status bar, or 1. From the Apps screen, touch Calendar.
Page 95 Camera From the Apps screen, touch Camera. The Camera view finder screen appears. Use your 13.0 megapixel Camera feature to take photos and save them in JPEG format. Your phone also functions as a camcorder to record videos and save them in MPEG format. Important! Do not take photos of people without their permission.
Page 96 3. Options: Touch to access Camera Settings and Options 10. Effects tray: Touch to review or select the color affect (Flash, Night Shot, Voice Control, Video Recording applied to pictures (No effect, Vignette, Grey-scale, Mode, and Sharing). Sepia, Vintage, Faded color, Turquoise, Tint, Cartoon, Moody, Rugged, Oil pastel, or Fisheye).
Page 97 Launching the Camcorder 3. Recording Length counter: Indicates the current length From the Camera view finder screen, touch . The (in minutes and seconds) of this video. Camcorder view finder screen appears. 4. Focal Point: Indicates the Camcorder focal point. To change the focal point, touch a new point on the view finder image.
Page 98 Taking Pictures Recording Videos 1. From the Apps screen, touch Camera. Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. by aiming the lens at the subject. •...
Page 99 Reviewing Pictures and Videos Picture Options After taking a picture, touch Gallery to view the picture. Use these view finder options to configure the camera: While viewing the picture, use these options: • Self portrait: Switch between the back camera and the front •...
Page 100 Camera Settings Camcorder tab • Video size: Choose 1920x1080 (16:9), 1440x1080 (4:3), Values you choose for these settings become the new default 1280x720 (16:9), or 320x240 (4:3). values until you change or Reset them. • Video stabilization: Choose On to minimize the effect of Camera tab •...
Page 101 Calendar entries, and Location information. to-right so photos and videos are oriented as though they were recorded by the rear camera. Important! Your Samsung account manages the access • Storage: Choose to store your pictures and videos in Phone information (username/password) to several memory or on an optional Memory card.
Page 102 Clock Alarm This feature lets you set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock application includes these features: • 1. From the Clock screen, touch Alarm Create alarm. Alarm: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat. The following options are available: •...
Page 103 – Location alarm: When activated, the alarm only sounds Turning Off an Alarm when you are at a specific location. Touch and slide the To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and sweep the slider to the right to turn it on then follow the on- icon to the right.
Page 104 World Clock Deleting a World Clock Entry 1. From the Clock screen, touch World Clock World Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in Menu Delete. hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around 2.
Page 105 Timer Desk clock You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer You can use the Desk clock when you have a desk dock and to count down to an event based on a preset time length you want your phone to display the time, day, date, location, (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Page 106: Cricket Navigator
Contacts 4. Touch Menu. The following options are displayed while in full-screen mode: Contacts lets you access and manage your Contacts list, • Edit shortcuts: Change the apps shortcuts that appear at the Contacts Groups, Favorites list, and Speed dial settings (see bottom of the Desk clock screen.
Page 107 Downloads Email View and manage files and other items you download to your Send and receive email using popular email services. (For phone. more information, see “Email” on page 80.) 1. From the Apps screen, touch Downloads. From the Apps screen, touch Email.
Page 108 Gallery 3. To change the view of your Gallery, touch . The following options are available: The Gallery is where you can view your photos and videos. • Albums: Lists the Albums in your Gallery. You can also perform basic editing tasks, view your photos and/or videos as a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or as •...
Page 109: Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures 4. For additional options, touch Menu. • Select album: Lets you mark an Album to Share it, attach it to 1. From the Gallery screen, select an album, then touch a a Message, Delete it, or view it as a Slideshow. picture to view it.
Page 110 Viewing Videos – Copy to clipboard: Copy the picture to your device’s clipboard memory for pasting into messages, notes, and so on. 1. From the Gallery screen, then select an album. A – Print: Print the picture to a printer connected to your device over matrix or list of available videos appears.
Page 111: Google Settings
Google Settings Sharing Using S Beam You can also share Gallery photos and videos with Google Settings lets you quickly and easily change shared compatible devices using S Beam. (For more information, settings to tailor a number of Google apps at the same time refer to “S Beam”...
Page 112: Group Play
Group Play Internet Using Group Play, you can share documents or photos you Your phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which lets are viewing, or music you are listening to, with other devices you browse web sites on the internet. connected to the same Wi-Fi network with your device.
Page 113 Touching and dragging Entering a URL • Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages, and Access a web site quickly by entering the URL. to reposition pages within the screen. 1. Touch the URL field at the top of the Internet screen, then enter the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard.
Page 114 Automatic screen brightness. • Add bookmark: Lets you add a URL to your bookmark list • Print: Lets you print the screen or web page on a Samsung • Add shortcut: Lets you add a shortcut to your Home screen.
Page 115 Using Browser Windows To add an Incognito window: 1. From your browser window, touch Menu You can have multiple windows open at one time, and you can switch between windows. Incognito mode. • To open a new window, on the Internet screen, 2.
Page 116 Using Bookmarks Deleting Bookmarks 1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later. bookmark you want to delete. Creating a bookmark 2. Touch Delete bookmark. 1. From the Internet screen, browse to the desired web site, then touch Bookmarks Add bookmark.
Page 117 Remember form data: When enabled, records information Enable JavaScript: When enabled, allows Javascript for the you type for reuse by Auto-fill forms option. current Web page. Without this feature, some pages may not display properly. Remember passwords: When enabled, records user names and passwords you type for secure web sites.
Page 118 Local Messaging Find places of interest near your current location or a Messaging lets you exchange text and multimedia messages specified locations. with compatible device users. (For more information, refer to “Messaging” on page 75.) Note: To use Local, enable location services. (For more From a Home screen, touch the Messaging information, refer to “Location services”...
Page 119: Mobile Web
Mobile Web Music Mobile Web gives you secure, direct access to your Wireless Music is an application that can play music files. Music Provider’s portal web site to purchase content, access Mobile supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, and Web services, and review your account information.
Page 120 Playing Music Music full-screen player 1. From the Apps screen, touch Music. Music’s Music provides a full-screen player that allows you more Songs screen appears. control over your music playback. 1. From a Music listing screen (Songs/Playlists/Albums/ 2. If desired, touch another music category tab at the top Artists/Folders), touch a song to begin playback.
Page 121 Music playback controls Repeat all: Replays the current list when the list The following Music playback controls are available: ends. Group play. (For more information, refer to “Group Play All: Plays the current song list once. Play” on page 106.) Music list: Returns you to the current playlist.
Page 122 Music square • Settings: Change your Music Player settings. For more information, refer to “Music Player Settings” on page 117. Music square analyzes your music files (a minimum of 25 files) and assigns them to playlists linked to buttons in a 5x5 •...
Page 123 Music Player Settings 3. Touch Library update. 4. To switch between Moods and Years axes, Touch The Music Player Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want Menu Change horizontal axis. the music to play in the background, sound effects, and how 5.
Page 124: Using Playlists
• Voice control: When enabled, you can use voice commands to 5. Touch a music file, or touch Select all to add all the control music playback. music tracks to this playlist then touch Done. Using Playlists Removing Music from a Playlist Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media To remove music files from a playlist: which can then be grouped into a list for later playback.
Page 125: Muve Music
Muve Music 4. In the Edit title window, enter a new name for the playlist, then touch OK. Get unlimited music, ringtones, and ringback tones on your phone. (For more information, go to http://www.mycricket.com/ For information on downloading music for your phone, see community/videos/list/How-To:-Muve-Music.) “Connecting as a Storage Device”...
Page 126: Optical Reader
My Files Navigation Find, view and manage files stored on an installed memory Use Google Navigation to search for locations, and get turn- card. If the file is associated with an application on your by-turn directions. phone, you can launch the file in the application. Note: You must enable location services to use Navigation, 1.
Page 127: Play Books
Play Books Play Music Google Books is now Google Play™ Books. Discovering your With Google Play Music, you can play music that you have favorite books and authors has never been easier. With added to your music file as well as any music you copied Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest from your PC.
Page 128: Polaris Office
S Memo quick succession. The S Memo application allows you to create memos using 2. Read the Samsung Disclaimer then touch Confirm to the keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, continue. handwriting, voice recordings, and typewritten text all in one 3.
Page 129: Samsung Hub
Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be types of applications to your phone. You can download viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and Hub (or "the service") that are also registered to the same other applications.
Page 130: Samsung Link
Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does Samsung Link not extend the available viewing time. Samsung Link is a smart remote that allows you to use your In no event will rented Media Content be available for a phone to control your TV and other devices.
Page 131: Story Album
If you use your Wireless compare prices and check availability on hotels, flights, car Provider’s data network, you are automatically logged rentals and more. Note: This application requres a Samsung account sign in to From the Apps screen, touch Shop. access its features.
Page 132: Vpn Client
WatchON on downloading videos from Samsung Hub, see “Samsung Hub” on page 123.) Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your phone as 3. Touch Menu for additonal options. a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, Voice Recorder stereo or other device.
Page 133 Configure your Device as a Remote If Connected through a Set Top Box 1. Touch Remote Control 1. Select Cable/Satellite/STB/PVR/DVR. 2. Touch Set up now at the prompt. 2. Configure your set top box for IR communication with this device. 3.
Page 134: Accessing Widgets
YouTube Accessing Widgets Access your YouTube™ account, and view and upload 1. Press Home, then Sweep your finger right or YouTube videos, right from your phone. left to scroll to a particular Home screen panel. From the Apps screen, touch YouTube.
Page 135: Widgets List
Widgets List • Calendar (month) 4 x 4: View and access your scheduled Calendar events, one month at a time. The following widgets are available for executing on your • Home screen: Clock (digital) 4 x 1: View a digital clock-calendar. •...
Page 136 Games. • Google+ posts 4 x 2: View the latest postings from your Circle of • Samsung Music 4 x 1: Directly access and play your music. Friends. • Settings Shortcut 1 x 1: Directly access selected settings for •...
Page 137 • Story Album 4 x 3: Directly access you albums according to your timeline. • Traffic 1 x 1: Directly access traffic information for a selected destination. • Travel 4 x 2: View travel recommendations. • Video 2 x 1: Directly access and play one or more selected videos.
Page 138: Section 7: Connections
Section 7: Connections Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi On or Off When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone automatically Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides searches for available, in-range “hotspots” [also termed access to local area networks. WAPs (Wireless Access Points)]. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi On network.
Page 139: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Turn Wi-Fi on (see “Turning Wi-Fi On” on page 132). Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly Your phone scans for available hotspots and pops-up a via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without list of any it finds.
Page 140: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1. From the Home screen, sweep your finger from the top Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 222. of the screen downward to display Notifications. 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth Off.
Page 141: Vpn
2. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth (see “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 134). A list of detected You can use your phone’s VPN (Virtual Private Network) devices pops-up on your display. feature to connect to VPNs. Configuring VPN Settings 3.
Page 142: Pc Connections
PC, prompting you to choose Note: To sync your device to your PC it is highly recommended how to access the new device. that you install Samsung Kies which is available at http://www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/Mac). 2. On the PC pop-up, click Open device to view files.
Page 143 Kies via Wi-Fi 8. From your PC, a security warning may be displayed asking if you want to run this application. Click Run to Kies via Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly synchronize files on your continue. phone (in mass storage and on a memory card) with files on your Windows PC, provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi 9.
Page 144: Tethering
Tethering Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet a computer connected to your device using the USB data/ connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using charging cable, or using Bluetooth.
Page 145 Activating Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Connecting a Device via Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Activate your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot application to Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your allow other devices to use your phone’s internet connection. phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot. 1.
Page 146: Beaming
Beaming Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam application content to another NFC-capable device by holding the NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when devices close together. You can beam browser pages, you touch your device with another compatible device. This YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
Page 147 S Beam Using Android Beam 1. Turn Android Beam ON. (See “Turning Android Beam On When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another or Off” on page 140.) NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam images and videos from your gallery, music 2.
Page 148: Nearby Devices
Nearby devices Using S Beam 1. Turn S Beam On. (See “Turning S Beam On or Off” .) Share files with nearby DLNA certified devices over Wi-Fi. 2. Launch Camera, Music, or Gallery (see (For information on configuring Nearby devices, For more “Applications and Widgets”...
Page 149: Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring Memory Card Screen Mirroring lets your phone share the contents of its Your phone supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ display with other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, certified devices, such as Smart televisions.
Page 150: Section 8: Settings
Language and input, Motions and gestures, Smart The Settings menu appears. screen, Air view, and Voice control. Accounts: My accounts (Samsung, ChatON, Note: This section does not include information about Call Dropbox, Email, Google, LDAP, Microsoft settings. (For Call settings information, see “Call Exchange, Sync apps with Facebook, and Add Settings”...
Page 151: Accessing Additional Options
Using Setting Sliders Accessing Additional Options To enable or disable a setting, touch the setting slider To access additional setting options, touch the setting as shown. label. Settings...
Page 152: Connections
Connections Turn Wi-Fi On: From the Connections screen, under Network To access your phone’s Connections settings: connections, touch Wi-Fi From the Settings screen, touch Connections. – or – The Connections screen appears. Wi-Fi From the Home screen and others, touch and swipe the Status Bar downward, then touch Wi-Fi.
Page 153 Wi-Fi Settings Advanced Wi-Fi settings 1. From the Connections screen, under Network Configure and manage connections to Wi-Fi access points. connections, touch Wi-Fi Menu Advanced. 1. From the Connections screen, under Network 2. Configure settings: connections, touch Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi options screen •...
Page 154: Bluetooth Profiles
Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth ® Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly Your phone supports Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth profiles via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, some printers Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported support Wi-Fi Direct, and you could print from your phone via by individual devices.
Page 155: Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth settings • Personal Area Networking: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of data with other devices. Pair and connect with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to • Message Access Profile: MAP 1.0 allows exchange of messages other devices.
Page 156: Data Usage
Data usage • Touch Menu to access the following options: – Visibility time-out: Select how long your phone will remain Control your device’s connection to your Wireless Provider’s visible to other devices. data service, and monitor your data usage. Setting a mobile data limit –...
Page 157 1. From the Connections screen, under Network 3. To enable the limit, touch Set mobile data limit. A red connections, touch Data usage. The Data usage screen limit line appears in the Data usage screen. appears. 4. To adjust the mobile Data usage cycle, touch and drag the vertical usage cycle lines left or right on the graph.
Page 158: More Wireless And Network Settings
More Wireless and Network Settings Viewing data usage by app or process Airplane mode 1. From the Connections screen, under Network connections, touch Data usage. The Data usage screen When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s wireless appears. connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive calls [except for Emergency (E911) calls] or messages.
Page 159 Mobile networks • Network mode: Configure roaming for CDMA, LTE, and EV-DO networks. Set options for network selection, data service, and roaming behavior. – LTE/CDMA: Lets your phone automatically access LTE, CDMA, 1. From the Connections screen, under Network and/or EV-DO mobile networks when available. connections, touch More networks Mobile networks.
Page 160 Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Turning Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off 1. From the Connections screen, under Network Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection with up to 5 other devices, through Wi-Fi. connections, touch More networks Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Page 161 Configuring Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed Device List 1. From the Connections screen, under Network Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-Fi connections, touch More networks Tethering and Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your portable hotspot Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Page 162 Tethering Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by information about using VPNs, see “VPN” on page 135 Bluetooth.
Page 163: Android Beam
Android beam Android Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, application between your phone and another NFC device by touching the content to another NFC device, by holding the devices close devices together, typically back-to-back.
Page 164 S Beam Nearby devices S Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) Share files with nearby devices via DLNA (Digital Living to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct Network Alliance) over Wi-Fi. devices, by holding the devices close together. Note: To use Nearby devices for sharing, you must have set up S Beam works in the background.
Page 165 • Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming 1. From your PC, download the Samsung Kies application files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or if you don’t already have it. You can find it at Always reject.
Page 166: My Device
My device – Face and voice: When enabled, you unlock the phone by looking at the screen and saying the S Voice wake up phrase. From the Settings screen, touch My device. This option offers low security, because someone who looks The My device screen appears.
Page 167 – Favoirte apps or Camera: Touch • Wake up in lock screen: Touch this option to enable/disable Favoirte apps or Camera to enable the Favoirte unlocking your phone by saying the S Voice wake-up apps widget or Camera shortcut on the Lock screen. command.
Page 168 Display Notification panel From the Display menu, under General, touch From the My device screen, under Personalization, Notification panel. The Notification panel screen touch Display. The Display menu appears. General appears. The following options are available: • Brightness adjustment: When enabled, a Brightness Wallpaper adjustment slider appears in the Notification panel, under the Select wallpaper(s) for the Home and Lock screens.
Page 169 Screen Auto-rotate screen Screen mode When enabled, the screen’s orientation automatically changes when you rotate the phone. Set the screen color balance and contrast mode. From the Display menu, under Screen, touch 1. From the Display menu, under Screen, touch Screen Auto-rotate screen to enable or disable the feature.
Page 170 Font Daydream When set to ON, this option lets you control your phone’s Font style reactions to being placed in an optional desk or vehicle dock, Set the font for screen displays. being connected to a charger, and/or sleeping. 1. From the Display menu, under Font, touch Font style. 1.
Page 171 More settings Edit after screen capture Touch key light duration When enabled, after you capture a screen (by sweeping across the screen or by pressing Home and Power together), Set the length of time keys light when you touch them. the Gallery Picture Editor automatically launches.
Page 172: Led Indicator
LED indicator Sound From the My device screen, under Personalization, Select which alerts cause the LED indicator (upper left corner of your phone) to come on while your phone’s screen is off. touch Sound. The Sound menu appears. Volume From the My device screen, under Personalization, touch LED indicator.
Page 173: Vibration Intensity
Ringtones 3. Touch OK to save your settings. Vibration intensity Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1. From the Sound menu, under Ringtone and Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications. notifications, touch Ringtones. The Ringtones menu 1.
Page 174 Vibrations Notifications Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled. Choose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From the Sound menu, under Ringtone and 1. From the Sound menu, under Ringtone and notifications, touch Vibrations.
Page 175: Haptic Feedback
Vibrate when ringing Touch sounds When enabled, vibration is played at the same time as Touch sounds play when you touch items on the screen, such sounds for calls and alerts. as when making a selection. From the Sound menu, under Ringtone and From the Sound menu, under System, touch Touch notifications, touch Vibrate when ringing to enable or sounds to enable or disable touch sounds.
Page 176: Home Screen Mode
Home screen mode Emergency tone You can set your phone to play an alert tone or vibrate during Select the Home screen layout that best suits your needs. an emergency call (for example, calls to 911). 1. From the My device screen, under Personalization, touch Home screen mode.
Page 177: Blocking Mode
Blocking mode – To: With Always disabled, select the time when Blocking mode will go off. When enabled, Blocking mode lets you select which notifications you receive. • Allowed contacts: 1. From the My device screen, under Personalization, – Allowed contacts: Select contacts from whom your phone is touch Blocking mode to enable this feature.
Page 178: Power Saving Mode
Power saving mode 3. Touch the following Power saving mode settings to enable or disable them. (When an option is enabled, a Configure Power saving settings to conserve battery power. check mark appears in its check box.): 1. From the My device screen, under Personalization, •...
Page 179 Accessory S View Cover From the Accessory screen, under S View Cover, touch Configure your phone’s behavior when you connect it to the check box next to Automatic unlock to enable/ optional accessories (not included). disable unlocking your phone’s screen by flipping the From the My device screen, under Personalization, cover open, provided the secure lock is disabled: touch Accessory.
Page 180 Accessibility – Answers calls by tapping: When enabled, you can answer calls by touching the Accept call button on the Incoming Call Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier screen. for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
Page 181 Services Vision From the Accessibility screen, under Vision, touch the Enable or disable accessibility services. check box next to each of the following options to TalkBack enable it: (When enabled, a check mark appears in the From the Accessibility screen, under Services, touch check box.) the following option: •...
Page 182 Hearing Mobility From the Accessibility screen, under Hearing, touch the From the Accessibility screen, under Mobility, touch the check box next to each of the following options to following options: enable it: (When enabled, a check mark appears in the •...
Page 183: Language And Input
From the Language and input screen, under Keyboards using Google voice typing while your phone is offline. and input methods, touch the check box next to each of • Samsung keyboard: Touch beside Samsung keypad to the following options to enable it. (When enabled, a configure the following options.
Page 184 – Input languages: Select languages for the Samsung Learn from Contacts: Update to let your device learn from your Contacts style. keyboard. Clear remote data: Remove your anonymous data from the personalization server. Tip: When you have more than one language...
Page 185 Help: View help information for using T9 predictive text. when you pause entering text. – Reset settings: Touch to reset Samsung keyboard settings to Auto-capitalization: When enabled, automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in a sentence. the defaults, except for My word list and the Auto substitution Show complete Trace: Choose whether to display the list.
Page 186 – – Language Options: Personalization: English: Change current language. Edit Dictionary: Add and/or remove words in your personal dictionary. Living language: When enabled, automatically updates Swype with popular new words. Facebook: Sign in to add contact names to your personal dictionary.
Page 187 Caller ID for following options are available: incoming calls. • Voice search: Configure how Voice search reacts to your – Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech speech. engine or Google Text-to-speech Engine. – Language: Choose a language for voice searching.
Page 188 Motions and gestures – Air move: When set to ON, you can move a shortcut from one Home screen panel to another by sweeping your hand left or Motion lets you control a number of your phone’s functions right near the screen. by moving your hand or finger across the screen in a particular pattern or by moving the phone itself in a particular –...
Page 189: Smart Screen
• Palm motion: • Smart pause: When enabled, this feature pauses video – playback when it detects your face turning away from the Capture screen: When enabled, swiping your hand left or right screen. across the display captures an image of the current screen. •...
Page 190: Air View
Air view Air view options Use these options to choose what will appear when you This feature lets you preview the contents or view hover your finger over areas of the display. information in pop-up windows by holding your finger above 1.
Page 191: Accounts
Accounts Voice control This feature lets you control selected features of your phone Set up and manage accounts, including your Samsung, using just your voice. Email, Google, and social networking accounts. 1. From the My device screen, under Input and control, From the Settings screen, touch Accounts, then, under touch Voice control .
Page 192 Samsung account. – Messages (MMS): When enabled, your Multimedia messages (MMS) are backed up to your Samsung account. – Wallpaper: When enabled, your Wallpaper images (not the pre-loaded images) are backed up to your Samsung account.
Page 193 Email – Priority sender settings: 1. From the Accounts screen, under My accounts, touch Priority senders: List those senders whose messages receive priority in your message list. Email. The Email screen appears. Set as the default folder: When enabled, the priority sender 2.
Page 194 – 4. Under Added accounts, touch the desired account. The More settings: following options are available: Account name: Enter a name to identify the account. • Notification settings Your name: Enter a name to identify you to email recipients. Always Cc/Bcc myself: Adds your email address to None of –...
Page 195 Google • Sync Google Photos: Synchronize your phone’s gallery photos Adding Google account with your on-line Google Photos. 1. From the Accounts screen, under My accounts, touch • Sync Google Play Books: Synchronize your phone’s ebooks Add account Google. The Add a Google Account library with your on-line ebooks library.
Page 196 General settings • Auto-advance: When enabled, the conversation list is 1. Press Home, then touch Apps, and the automatically updated and displayed after you delete or archive Apps tab. The Apps screen appears in the display. messages or conversations. 2. Touch Gmail.
Page 197 Account settings – Days of mail to sync: Choose the number of days worth of 1. Press Home, then touch Apps, and the Gmail messages to synchronize. Apps tab. The Apps screen appears in the display. – Manage labels: Choose which Gmail labels are synchronized, 2.
Page 198: Microsoft Exchange Activesync
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync – Show images: When enabled, images included in messages automatically display, without a confirmation pop-up. 1. From the Accounts screen, under My accounts, touch Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. The Microsoft Exchange • Data usage: ActiveSync screen appears. – Auto download attachments: When enabled, automatically 2.
Page 199 – Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period of time for your • Server settings phone to synchronize calendar events (2 weeks, 1 month, – Exchange server settings: Change the server link settings on 3 months, 6 months, or All calendar). your device.
Page 200: Backup Options
Backup options Backup and reset Cloud From the Accounts screen, under Backup options, touch Backup and reset. The Backup and reset screen 1. From the Accounts screen, under Backup options, appears. The following options are available [touch the touch Cloud. The Cloud screen appears. The following check box next to each of the options to enable it options are available: (When enabled, a check mark appears in the check...
Page 201: More
More • Personal data: Location services – Factory data reset: Returns all settings to their default values, and removes all data (yours and apps) from the phone. Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. Some apps may require one or more location services be Important! Settings and data erased in a Factory turned On for full app functionality.
Page 202 Security Note: Use GPS satellites must be enabled to use some From the More screen, under Permissions, touch applications. You can also enable or disable GPS from Security. The Security screen appears. the Notifications panel. (For more information, refer to Encryption “Notifications”...
Page 203: Device Administration
Passwords • Encrypt external SD card: Touch this option to encrypt selected information stored on a microSD memory card under When enabled, password characters display briefly as you a password you specify. The following additional Encryption enter them. settings are available: From the Security screen, under Passwords, touch the –...
Page 204 Credential storage From the Security screen, under Device administration, touch the following options to enable/disable them: You can install credentials with an application, from device (When an option is enabled, a check mark appears in storage, or from an installed memory card, and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the its check box.) secure certificates and other credentials.
Page 205: Application Manager
Application manager Battery You can download and install applications from the Google See how much battery power is being used by device Play™ Store, or create applications using the Android SDK activities. and install them on your phone. Use Application manager to 1.
Page 206 Storage – Available space: Shows the total device memory available for use. Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an installed memory card. • SD card: View usage for, and manage, storage space on an 1.
Page 207: Date And Time
Date and time About device By default, your phone receives date and time information View information about your phone, including status, legal from the wireless network. When you are outside network information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. Software Update coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the Date &...
Page 208 Details 6. When updating software, once the update file is downloaded, you can delay the update on the start Touch options to view details: screen by postponing it for a certain period of time. If • Status: View Battery status, Battery level, Network, Signal strength, Mobile network type, Service state, Roaming, Mobile you want to resume the update before the selected network state, My phone number, MIN, PRL version, MEID,...
Page 209: Section 9: Health And Safety Information
Section 9: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices 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 210 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 211 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 212 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 213: 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 214: 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 215 RF exposure guidelines. This mobile phone has a FCC ID accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its number: A3LSCHR970C [Model Number: SCH-R970C] and highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. the specific SAR levels for this mobile phone can be found at...
Page 216: 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 217 • 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 218: 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 219 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 220: 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://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/...
Page 221: 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 222: 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 223: Care And Maintenance
To make an emergency call: 1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: 2. From the Home screen, touch to launch the Phone Liquids of any kind Dialer.
Page 224: 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 225 • 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 226: 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 227: 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 228: 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 229 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 230: 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 231: 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 232 • 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 233: Section 10: 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 234 (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 235 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 236 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 237 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 238: 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 2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions rights reserved. of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run...
Page 239 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 240 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 241 "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 242 (“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 243 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 244 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 245 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 246: Index
Index Battery Use & Safety 212 rejecting 66 Bluetooth sending to voicemail 66 Abc mode 45 pairing with a device 134 settings 70 Accessibility settings profiles 148 silencing a ringer 66 services 175 settings 149 three-way 65 Accounts turning on or off 134 using the Keypad 63 adding a Google account 50 Camcorder...
Page 247 Contacts creating 53 Email Gallery creating from Call log 54 account settings 81 viewing pictures and video 103 creating from the Keypad 54 combined Inbox 81 viewing videos 104 exporting and importing 58 composing and sending 80 Getting Started groups 60 configuring accounts 80 Setting Up Your Phone 6 joining 57...
Page 248 Groups Messages adding contacts 61 creating and sending 75 Keypad creating 60 email 80 Changing Text Input 45 sending a message 61 Gmail 81 managing 76 Landscape 44 settings 77 Hand motions 26 Locking and Unlocking types 75 Handwriting feature 47 unlocking the keypad 14 Messaging HDMI Port 22...
Page 249 Multi Window Music Player Activate/Deactivate 27 adding music 118 Pairing with Bluetooth 134 Customizing 31 creating a playlist 118 PC Connections 136 Increase App Window Size 29 Playlists 118 Phone settings Maximize App 29 removing music 118 language 177 Rearrange Apps 31 My Files 120 Pictures Removing Apps 31...
Page 250 SWYPE entering text using 47 Samsung Mobile Products and UL Certified Travel Charger 215 Swype Settings 49 Recycling 214 Unlocking Symbol/Numeric mode 46 scientific calculator 86 using an unlock pattern 18 Security USB Power/Accessory Port 21 locking and unlocking 18...
Page 251 Warranty Information 227 Widgets 40 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually 133 scanning and connecting 133 settings 146 turning on or off 132 using Kies via Wi-Fi 159 using your phone as a hotspot 138 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 134 VPN 135 Wi-Fi 132 World Clock Deleting an Entry 98...

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