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  • Page 1: User Manual

    M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 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 ©2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: http://www.samsung.com/us/support.
  • Page 5 ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (tap Apps > Settings > More tab > About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register). Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.
  • Page 6 Your phone features earSmart™, an intelligent voice processor that delivers a clear voice experience, allowing you to hear and be heard™ in nearly any environment. earSmart technology uses the science of human hearing to distinguish sounds, identify your voice and suppress surrounding noise, for clear conversations just about anywhere. How Does It Work? •...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Dialing Options ......47 Creating a Samsung Account ... . . 14 Call Log .
  • Page 8 Samsung Keyboard Settings ....63 Live TV ......85 Using the Google Voice Typing Feature .
  • Page 9 Google + ......109 Motion ......138 Messenger .
  • Page 10 Calendar ......163 myAT&T ......175 Camera .
  • Page 11 Battery Use and Safety ....194 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 196 UL Certified Travel Charger ... . . 197 Display / Touch-Screen .
  • Page 12: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first 2. Lift the cover up (2) and away from the phone (3). configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.
  • Page 13: Removing And Installing The Memory Card

    Important! The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot so be careful when handling, inserting, or if the SIM is not detected.
  • Page 14: Installing The Memory Card

    Installing the Memory Card 1. Remove the battery. Use your thumbnail or a sharp object to lift the battery up (1) and then away from the device (2). Correct Incorrect For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on page 42. Removing the Memory Card 2. Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as 1. Remove the battery.
  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Installing the Back Cover 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the 1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) phone, making sure the connectors align (1). and press down (2). 2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
  • Page 16: Charging A Battery

    Charging a Battery proper operation. Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
  • Page 17: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Note: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the phone. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
  • Page 18: Locking And Unlocking The Touch Screen

    Configuring your Phone Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a To change the language, use the Language menu. For few things. more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on 1. The Welcome screen displays.
  • Page 19: Creating A New Google Account

    9. At the Setup complete screen, tap Finish to complete Note: In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you your setup. will need to create a Google™ Account when you first The main Home screen is displayed. use your device.
  • Page 20: Retrieving Your Google Account Password

    Creating a Samsung Account Note: If you already have a Google account, you only need to An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing sign in. some applications. Retrieving your Google Account 1. From the home screen, tap Settings...
  • Page 21: Accessing Your Voice Mail

    Note: These steps may be different depending on your network. Accessing Your Voice Mail 1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap the icon. You may be prompted to enter a password. 2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center.
  • Page 22: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    ® Store™ • Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology • Access to Movies and TV Shows with Samsung Media Hub • Brilliant wide-screen AMOLED display • Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, YouTube, • 8 Megapixel camera and camcorder with 2 Megapixel Front...
  • Page 23: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 1. Front facing camera: allows you to take pictures of yourself when you set the camera shooting mode to Self shot. 2. Proximity and Light sensors: uses the ambient light level to adjust keypad access. If the light path is blocked, for example, when holding the phone close to your ear, the touch screen will turn off.
  • Page 24: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone 7. Back key: allows you step backwards when navigating a menu or web page. 8. Search key: allows you to access the Google Search feature where you can search for items on the internet. 9. Home screen indicator: shows which Home screen is presently displayed.
  • Page 25: Rear View Of Your Phone

    Rear View of Your Phone 1. Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either volume key ( to mute the ring tone.
  • Page 26: Display Layout

    Display Layout Indicator Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s Your display screen provides a wealth of information about display and Indicator area: the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to application icons. For more information, refer to “Front Displays your current signal strength.
  • Page 27 Displays when a call has been missed. Displays when your connection to an EDGE network is active. Displays when a call has been muted. Displays when your phone is communicating with the EDGE network. Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always Displays when your connection to a UTMS, HSDPA, forward.
  • Page 28 Displays when a new voice mail is received. Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when Email is received. Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point available but you are not connected to it. May also Displays when the timeand date for a Calendar Event display if there is a communication issue with the has arrived.
  • Page 29: Application Icons

    Displays when Near Field Communication (NFC) Amazon Kindle: This application allows you to has been activated. download books, magazines, and newspapers to read Displays when TTY device has been inserted. on your phone. For more information, refer to “Amazon Kindle” on page 160. AT&T Code Scanner: AT&T Code Scanner allows you to For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see scan 2D (QR and datamatrix codes) and 1D (UPC and...
  • Page 30 AT&T Locker: AT&T Locker allows you to store, share, Calculator: The calculatorprovides the basic arithmetic and sync all of your photos, videos, and documents in functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and one safe, convenient place; the AT&T cloud. For more division. You can also use this as a scientific calculator. information, refer to “AT&T Locker”...
  • Page 31 Downloads: The Downloads application allows you to Gmail: Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is manage all of your downloads from Play Store and the configured when you first set up your phone. Browser. For more information, refer to “Downloads” Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail on page 168.
  • Page 32 “Maps” on page 170. Mobile Hotspot: This application allows you to share Media Hub: Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the your phones’s mobile data connection as a portable hottest movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase Wi-Fi hotspot.For moreinformation, refer to“Tethering...
  • Page 33 myAT&T: MyAT&T allows you to manage your own AT&T Play Magazines: With Google Play Magazines, you account. You can review and pay your bill, check can subscribe to your favorite magazines and have minutes and data usage, upgrade to a new device, or them available to read on your phone at any time or change your rate plan.
  • Page 34 Quickoffice: The Quickoffice application allows you to Video Player: The Video Player application plays video create and save Microsoft Word and Excel documents. files stored on your microSD card. For more You can also view existing Powerpoint presentations information, refer to “Video Player” on page 85. and PDFs.
  • Page 35: Menu Navigation

    Google Search Bar Words Free: You can play Words Free, everyone’s favorite crossword game, with all of your friends that The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet have an Android device. For more information, refer to search engine powered by Google™. “Words Free”...
  • Page 36 Home Key Touch and Hold Press Home to display the main Home screen. Press and Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For hold to display recently used apps and access the Task example: manager • Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it. Back K •...
  • Page 37: Using Gestures

    Turn over Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause Turn your phone over so that the screen faces downward. For unintended results. To learn how to properly control example: motions, tap Settings Motion Learn • Mute incoming calls and playing sounds by turning your phone about motions.
  • Page 38: Home Screen Overview

    • Pan to browse images: Once enabled, touch and hold a desired 3. Swipe the touch screen in any direction. on-screen image to pan around it. Move the device left or right to pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally around the large on-screen image.
  • Page 39: Navigating Through The Application Menus

    From the main Home screen, sweep the screen with 3. Tap one of the application icons. your finger in either direction. The main Home Screen is located in the middle with three Home screens on each side. Note: As you add applications, the number of Application menus that you have available will increase.
  • Page 40: Customizing Your Home Screen

    A sub-menu will appear at the bottom of the phone Tap Task manager to go to the Task manager. Customizing Your Home Screen screen. 2. Tap an option. You can customize your Home screen by doing the following: • Creating Shortcuts •...
  • Page 41: Adding And Removing Primary Shortcuts

    Adding a shortcut from the Apps Menu Deleting a shortcut Pres to activate the main Home screen. 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. Naviga te to the desired Home Page. 2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.
  • Page 42: Adding And Removing Widgets

    Removing a Widget 5. Touch and hold the new shortcut, then drag it to the empty space in the row of primary shortcuts. Touch and hold a Widget until you can move it around on the screen. The new primary shortcut will now appear on all Home screens 2.
  • Page 43: Creating Application Folders

    7. Touch and drag the icon to the position that you want. 8. To view information on an App, drag the App icon up to To move to a different page, drag the icon to the edge the App info icon to view information on the of the page until the page scrolls to the desired page.
  • Page 44: Changing The Wallpaper

    Changing the Wallpaper Moving Home Screens You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home Your phone comes with seven Home screens. You can screens by following these steps: arrange the screens in any order that you want. 1. From any Home screen, touch and hold on an empty To move a Home screen, follow these steps: area of the screen.
  • Page 45: Adding And Deleting Home Screens

    When you move a Home screen, the other Home 4. Drag it to the trash can located at the bottom of the screens will be re-ordered automatically. screen. 5. Press to return to the main Home screen. 5. If there are items on the Home screen that you want to Adding and Deleting Home Screens delete, the Delete home screen page prompt is You can delete Home screens and then add Home screens...
  • Page 46: Notification Bar

    To add a Home screen, follow these steps: 4. Pr to return to the main Home screen. 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. ou can now add items to your new Home screen. Notification Bar 2. Press and tap Edit. 3.
  • Page 47 Clearing Notifications Accessing Additional Panel Functions To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick and ready access to separate device 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification functions.
  • Page 48: Memory Card

    Memory Card SD Card Overview After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC computer to access and manage the SD card. card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data Important! If access to the external SD card is not available, between SD-compatible devices.
  • Page 49: Sd Card Available Memory Status

    Unmounting the SD card Erasing Files from the SD card Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to You can erase files from the SD card using the phone. the SD card while removing it from the slot. 1. Ensure the SD card is mounted. For more information, 1.
  • Page 50: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions Making an International Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with 1. From the Home screen, tap , then touch and hold making or answering a call. .
  • Page 51: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    4. Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the A list of recent calls is displayed. calling sequence until you enter a number or press a 3. Tap the desired Contact to enter the Details page, then key.
  • Page 52: Making A Call From The Address Book

    – 8. Tap Change order or Remove. I’m driving – 9. To make a call using Speed Dial, tap Keypad I’m at the cinema and from the Dialer, touch and hold the speed dial – I’m in class number. – I’m in a meeting Making a Call from the Address Book –...
  • Page 53: Dialing Options

    Call Log Note: You can answer a call while using the Address Book or The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, other menu feature. After ending the call, the phone received, or missed in the Call log. The Call log displays the returns to the previously active function screen.
  • Page 54 Viewing Missed Calls from the Lock Screen Calling Back a Missed Call The number of calls you have missed is displayed on the To call back a missed call number: Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap Logs. 1. Touch the missed call icon with the number of missed A list of recent calls is displayed.
  • Page 55: Deleting A Call From The Call Log

    Sending a Message to a Recent Call 1. From the Home screen, tap Logs. Add as new A list of recent calls is displayed. contact Update an 2. Swipe the entry you want to message to the left. existing contact 3.
  • Page 56: Call Duration

    Adding a Call to the Reject List • Received calls: shows the total length of time for all calls received. 1. From the Home screen, tap Logs. • All calls: shows the total length of time for all calls made and A list of recent calls is displayed.
  • Page 57: Placing A Call On Hold

    • – Add call: displays the dialer so you can call another person. Contacts: allows you to go to your Contact list. – Message: allows you to send a message during a call. • Keypad: displays the on-screen keypad, where you can –...
  • Page 58: Switching Between Calls

    Switching Between Calls Tap Ending call with "Name/Number" to end the first call. When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to 3. To switch between the two calls, tap Swap. active and placing the other on hold.
  • Page 59: Using The Speakerphone During An Active Call

    This feature joins all of the calls you have established with your phone (both active and on hold) into a multi-party call. 1. Tap and slide to the right to answer the call. 2. Tap and slide to the right to answer the next call. 3. Tap Putting "Name/Number"...
  • Page 60: Call Settings

    Switching off the Microphone (Mute) Searching for a Number in Address Book 1. During the active call, press then tap Contacts. You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. 2. Tap the Address Book entry. For further details about the Address Book feature, see Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, “Finding an Address Book Entry”...
  • Page 61: Call Rejection

    Call rejection Tap one of the pre-written messages to be displayed when you want the call to be rejected. You can edit the 1. From the Home screen, tap Call settings message if desired. Call rejection. 2. Tap the OFF / ON icon to turn Auto reject mode on 3. Tap Save to save the reject message.
  • Page 62: Increase Volume In Pocket

    4. Tap Alerts on call to turn off alarm and message • Automatic answering: configures the device to automatically notifications during a call. answer and incoming call when a headset is detected. Call answering/ending • Automatic answering timer: configures the time delay before the device automatically accepts the incoming call.
  • Page 63: Additional Settings

    • Forward when unanswered: allows you to forward voice calls • Fixed Dialing Numbers: allows you to restrict outgoing calls to to a designated number instead of your voicemail number a limited set of phone numbers. when there is no answer on your phone. You can also select •...
  • Page 64: Voicemail Service

    Voicemail service Changing the PIN2 Code 1. From the Home screen, tap Call settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Call settings Additional settings Fixed Dialing Numbers. Voicemail service. 2. Tap Change PIN2. Voicemail service provided by your carrier is the 3. At the prompt, enter your old PIN2 code.
  • Page 65: Hearing Aids

    Vibrate Hearing aids This option allows you select vibration settings. This option allows you to turn on Hearing aid compatibility on your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap Call settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Call Vibrate. settings. 2.
  • Page 66: Section 4: Entering Text

    There are three text input methods available: Shift • Delete Google Voice typing: allows you to enter text by speaking. • Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s on-screen QWERTY keypad that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. Space Bar Voice Typing Paragraph •...
  • Page 67: Changing The Text Input Mode - Keypad

    Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number, symbol, and emoticon keys. ABC Mode: activates the default alphabet keys.
  • Page 68: Using Symbol/Numeric Mode

    2. Tap at the bottom of the screen. The following Sy m 2. Tap the icon next to Samsung keyboard. screen displays: 3. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Predictive text field, to 4. In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing a word.
  • Page 69: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    Note: You can also use Predictive Text mode in the portrait orientation. Samsung Keyboard Settings 4. At the Listening prompt, speak clearly and distinctly For information on how you can configure your Samsung into the microphone. keyboard settings, see “Samsung Keyboard settings” on page 131.
  • Page 70: Entering Text Using Swype

    Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a selection. Enabling and Configuring Swype • Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter contractions. The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard setting.
  • Page 71 • Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a misspelled word, then tap the delete key to erase one character. Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word. Entering Text...
  • Page 72: Section 5: Contacts And Your Address Book

    Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your contacts by storing 2. If you have not synchronized your phone with your their name and information in your Address Book. online AT&T Address Book recently, the AT&T Address View your Address Book Book screen is displayed.
  • Page 73: Adding A New Contact

    4. If there are existing contacts on your phone, you will be • Image: retrieve a previously stored image from your Gallery prompted if you would like to remove them first. Tap and assign it to this entry. Tap an image to assign the image to Yes or No.
  • Page 74: Adding Pauses To Contact Numbers

    Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers to add another Phone number field or tap to delete a field. When you call automated systems, you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually 7. Tap any of the following fields that you want to add to entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers your new contact: in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses...
  • Page 75: Editing An Existing Contact

    Editing an Existing Contact 2. Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), tap a letter on the right side of the display to quickly jump to When editing an existing contact, you can tap a field and the contacts beginning with that letter. change or delete the information, or you can add additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
  • Page 76: Joining Contacts

    Joining Contacts 4. Tap the phone icon to make a phone call or tap the Joining Contact Information message icon to send a message. Many people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people.
  • Page 77: Marking A Contact As Default

    Unjoining a Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts 2. Tap a contact name (the name you want to join to 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts another entry). Typically, this is the same contact with 2. Tap a contact name (the account name from which you a different name or account information.
  • Page 78: Synchronizing Accounts

    Contacts via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. list. • Accounts: allows you to add and manage your Samsung, 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts ChatON, Google, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), 2. Press...
  • Page 79 – • Speed dial setting: allows you to set up speed-dialing. For AT&T Address Book: allows you to access the AT&T Address more information, refer to “Making a Call Using Speed Book so you can sync your contacts. Options at Selected Contact Screen Dial”...
  • Page 80: Groups

    • Print contact info: allows you to print the contact’s namecard 4. Tap all of the contacts you want to remove from this to a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. group. A green checkmark will appear next to their • Add shortcut to Home: allows you to place a shortcut for this name.
  • Page 81: Address Book Favorites

    Address Book Favorites 3. Tap Group ringtone to choose an audio file for assignment to this new group. Choose from Default, Once you have stored phone numbers in the Address Book, Ringtones, or Go to My files. you can add them to your Favorites list. 4. Tap Vibration pattern to choose an audio file for To view your Favorites list: assignment to this new group.
  • Page 82: Managing Address Book Entries

    Removing Favorites from your Address Book Copying an Entry to the SIM Card 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Note: When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, 2. Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that note that only the name, phone number, group, and slot you want to remove from your favorites list.
  • Page 83: Copying An Entry To The Phone

    4. Tap Done to copy. The phone then displays a list of your current phone contacts. 5. At the Copy to SIM display, tap OK. 6. At the Copy Successful display, tap OK. 3. Tap the contacts to place a checkmark adjacent to The selected numbers are copied to the SIM card.
  • Page 84: Using The Service Dialing Numbers

    Using the Service Dialing Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers may include emergency numbers, customer service numbers, and directory inquiries. 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Settings. 2.
  • Page 85: Section 6: Multimedia

    Media Hub AT&T Locker allows you to store, share, and sync all of your Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie photos, videos, and documents in one safe, convenient and TV content. With hundreds of titles available at your place;...
  • Page 86: Media Hub Notices

    Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be viewable on only 1 device in your account. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Samsung • account and make a purchase. Media Content is downloaded and saved onto the SD card.
  • Page 87: Music Player

    Playing Music • You must finish watching rented Media Content within 24 consecutive hours of start of playback. 1. Tap Music Player • Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen (All, extend the available viewing time.
  • Page 88: Music Player Options

    • Add to playlist: adds the current music file to the Playlist. Repeat one: repeats the currently playing song. • Via Bluetooth: scans for devices and pairs with a Bluetooth Repeat all: replays the current list when the list headset. ends.
  • Page 89: Using Playlists

    • Add to playlist: adds the current music file to the Playlist. • Music menu: this menu allows you to select which categories you want to display. Choices are: Albums, Artists, Genres, • Set as: allows you to set a song as a Phone ringtone, Caller Music square, Folders, Composers, or Years added.
  • Page 90: Google Play Music

    Editing a Playlist 4. Type a name for this playlist in the field and tap OK. Adding Music to a Playlist Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you can also rename the playlist. To add files to the playlist: To edit a playlist: 1. From the Home screen, tap Music Player...
  • Page 91: Live Tv

    2. Scroll to the SONGS heading. Note: The first time you use Live TV, you will need to download 3. Tap Play to start playback. the application from the Play Store. For more 4. From the main Play Music screen, scroll to any of the information, refer to “Play Store”...
  • Page 92: Play Movies

    3. The video will begin to play. Full-screen in ratio view. The video is 4. The following video controls are available: enlarged as much as possible without becoming distorted. Pause the video. Full-screen view. The entire screen is used, Start the video after being paused. which may cause some minor distortion.
  • Page 93: Video Editor

    3. Following the on-screen instructions for renting and Note: If your device displays that the memory is full when you viewing movies. access Gallery, delete some of the files by using My Files Video Editor or other file management applications and try again. For more information, refer to “My Files”...
  • Page 94: Camera

    Viewing Videos Using the Camera Taking Photos Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then display them.
  • Page 95: Camera Options

    4. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap 8. While viewing a picture, double-tap the screen to zoom on-screen icons to access various camera options and in or out. settings. – or – 5. You can also tap the screen to move the focus to the Pinch the screen inwards to zoom out or pinch it area you touch.
  • Page 96 Shooting mode: allows you to set the shooting mode to Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply one of the following: special effects to the photo. Options include: No effect, Black and white, Sepia, and Negative. • Single shot: takes a single photo and view it before returning to the shooting mode.
  • Page 97 Settings: (continued) ISO: ISO determines how sensitive the light meter is on your digital camera. Choose from Auto, 100, 200, 400, Exposure value: allows you to adjust the brightness or 800. Use a lower ISO number to make your camera level by moving the slider.
  • Page 98: Using The Camcorder

    Settings: (continued) Image viewer: allows you to access the Image viewer and the various viewing options for a selected picture. GPS tag: allows you to turn GPS On or Off (also known Image viewer options are described in the following as Geotagging).
  • Page 99: Camcorder Options

    Shooting Video 7. Tap the Video key ( ) again to stop the recording and save the video file to your Camera folder. Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright 8. Once the file has been saved, tap the image viewer, conditions, it is recommended that you provide your then tap to play your video for review.
  • Page 100 Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply to: Normal, which is limited only by available space on special effects to the photo. Options include: No effect, the destination location and to Limit for MMS, which is Black and white, Sepia, and Negative.
  • Page 101: Photo Editor

    Photo Editor Settings (continued): The Photo Editor application provides basic editing functions Video quality: allows you to set the image quality to: for pictures that you take on your phone. Along with basic Superfine, Fine, or Normal. image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the picture.
  • Page 102 Move: use the move feature to move a photo around when you are zoomed in and the entire photo is not showing on the screen. Tools: allows you to Copy and Paste to different images. You can also use Warping and Fill. Effects: allows you to add various effects to your photo.
  • Page 103: Section 7: Messaging

    Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different Important! When creating a message, adding an image, a types of messages. It also includes the features and sound file, or a video clip to a text message functionality associated with messaging.
  • Page 104: Message Options

    Message Options 3. If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the Options before composing a message contact to place a checkmark then tap Done. The contact will be placed in the recipient field. 1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging 2.
  • Page 105: Adding Attachments To A Message

    Options while composing a message Adding attachments to a message 1. While composing a message, press to reveal To add an attachment to your message, tap and select additional messaging options. one of the following options: • • Insert smiley: allows you to add emoticons, such as a happy Images: allows you to tap an existing image from your Pictures face to your message.
  • Page 106: Viewing New Received Messages

    Viewing New Received Messages • Calendar: allows you to add an event from your calendar. Select the desired event and tap Done. 1. When you receive a new message, the new message • Location: allows you to attach a thumbnail of a map showing icon will appear at the top of your screen.
  • Page 107: Deleting Messages

    Message Threads • Unregister as spam: allows you to unregister a number from the spam number list. This option only appears if the number Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped was previously registered as spam. into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see Deleting Messages all the messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and displays a contact on the screen.
  • Page 108: Message Search

    Message Search • Use the volume key: allows you to change the text size by using the up or down volume keys. You can search through your messages by using the General settings: Message Search feature. 1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging •...
  • Page 109 Multimedia message (MMS) settings: • Channel configuration: allows you to set up the channel that you will receive CB messages on. • Auto-retrieve: allows the message system to retrieve Notifications settings: messages automatically. • Creation mode: allows you to select the creation mode, Free, •...
  • Page 110: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts • Emergency notification preview: allows you to play the emergency alert tone so you will know what to expect when an This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts alert is received. from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting •...
  • Page 111: Using Email

    Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats 4. If you want to see your password as it is being typed, (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the tap Show password to create a checkmark. President can not be disabled. To disable Imminent Threats 5.
  • Page 112: Switching Between Email Accounts

    Creating Additional Email Accounts 5. If you want all of your emails sent from this email account by default, tap the Send email from this To create additional email accounts after setting up your first account by default checkbox to create a checkmark. account, follow these steps: 6.
  • Page 113: Using Gmail

    Creating a Gmail Message 3. Tap the Email account you would like to switch to. You can also select Combined view which will display email 1. From the Gmail Inbox, tap at the bottom of the messages from all accounts. screen to create a new message.
  • Page 114: Google Talk

    • Newer: swipe your screen to the right to see newer messages. • Send feedback: allows you to send feedback or report a problem. • Older: swipe your screen to the left to see older messages. • Help: displays the Google.com webpage so you can search the 3.
  • Page 115: Google

    – or – – or – Tap Sign in if you have an existing Google account. Tap Create a new account to create another account. 4. After entering your user name and password, press the 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google+. Down Navigation key.
  • Page 116 5. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or circle. 6. In the bottom message field, enter a message then tap 7. From the Messenger screen, tap Learn more for more detailed information.
  • Page 117: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings Activating Wi-Fi Direct This section explains the settings used for customizing your device. Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can Accessing Settings transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wi-Fi.
  • Page 118: Bluetooth Settings

    • Auto connect: allows you to be automatically connected to an 2. Tap Scan to scan for nearby discoverable devices. After AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot as soon as your phone detects it. searching, tap a device to pair with it. For more information, refer to “Pairing Bluetooth Devices”...
  • Page 119: More Settings

    More Settings 3. Tap Set mobile data limit to create a checkmark and allow a data limit to be set. This tab displays additional wireless and network 4. Touch and drag the red limit bar to the GB limit that you information.
  • Page 120: Usb Utilities

    Use Mobile Data 3. At the Airplane mode prompt, tap OK. The Airplane mode icon is displayed at the top of To activate the data network, this option must be selected. It is set on by default. your screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings More USB utilities...
  • Page 121: Network Operators

    Default setup options A list of the Access Point names display. The active access point displays a green, filled circle to the right Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically of the name. search for an available network. You can set this option to Manual to select a network each time you connect.
  • Page 122 Portable Wi-Fi hotspot 6. Tap Save. 1. From the Home screen, tap Mobile Hotspot 7. Tap Allowed devices, then select the connected devices you would like to allow. – or – 8. Press for the following option: From the Home screen, tap Settings More •...
  • Page 123: Vpn Settings

    Help 2. Tap Add VPN network. 3. Enter a name for the VPN network in the Name field. From the Tethering and portable hotspot menu, tap Help for additional information. 4. Select a VPN type from the Type drop-down menu. The VPN settings options are: •...
  • Page 124: Nearby Devices

    6. At the Nearby devices prompt, tap OK. 1. From your PC, download the Samsung Kies application 7. Tap Shared contents, then check the media you would if you don’t already have it. like to share. Tap OK.
  • Page 125: Home Screen Mode

    From your device, connect to the same Wi-Fi network that 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings your PC is connected to if you have not already done so. For Blocking mode. more information, refer to “Connect to a Wi-Fi Network” on 2.
  • Page 126: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Device ringtone This option allows you to set the ringtone. From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound. 2. Tap Device ringtone. The following options display: 3.
  • Page 127: Display Settings

    Display Settings Vibrate when ringing This option allows you to enable your phone to vibrate In this menu, you can change various settings for the display whenever it rings. such as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound.
  • Page 128: Storage

    Storage • Auto-rotate screen: allows you to switch the display orientation automatically when you rotate the phone. From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the • Screen timeout: adjusts the delay time before the screen memory card and USB as well as mount or unmount the SD automatically turns off.
  • Page 129: Power Saving Mode

    1. Tap Format SD card to re-format your SD card. This will • Turn off haptic feedback: allows you to turn off vibration when delete all data on your SD card including music, videos, you tap or touch the screen. and photos.
  • Page 130 3. To switch the order of the lists displayed in the Warning! Because this device can be configured with system Downloaded tabs, press Sort by size or Sort by software not provided by or supported by Google or name. any other company, end-users operate these devices 4.
  • Page 131: Location Services

    • Stop: Stops the application from running on the device. This is 5. Tap an application to view and update information usually done prior to uninstalling the application. about the application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Location Services Warning! Not all services can be stopped.
  • Page 132: Lock Screen Settings

    Lock Screen Settings Lock screen options Activate or deactivates various Unlock screen functions. Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more information about using the lock and unlock features, see Note: The Lock screen options will differ depending on what “Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen”...
  • Page 133: Security

    Encryption • Dual clock displays a set of dual digital clock on the Lock screen while you are traveling. Tap the entry to set your home To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your phone city. This time zone then becomes the time used by one of each time you power it on or encrypt the data on your SD these on-screen clocks.
  • Page 134: Make Passwords Visible

    Make passwords visible 3. Enter the new password again and tap Confirm. Set up SIM card lock When enabled, password characters display briefly as you touch them while entering passwords. Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make 1.
  • Page 135: Trusted Credentials

    Trusted Credentials Note: If a device uses multiple enabled administration If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or applications, the strictest policy is enforced. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it. 1.
  • Page 136: Language And Input

    Clear credentials Caution! When you disable a system CA certificate, the Disable Clear stored credentials. button changes to Enable, so you can enable the certificate again, if necessary. When you remove a Note: This setting only appears if you have installed encrypted user-installed CA certificate, it is permanently certificates.
  • Page 137: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Samsung Keyboard settings 3. Tap Configure input methods. 4. Tap the icon next to the input method that you From this menu you can set Samsung keypad options. would like to configure the settings for. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Language and input.
  • Page 138 • Tutorial launches a brief on-screen tutorial covering the main • Handwriting enables the device to recognize on-screen concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. handwriting and convert it to text. Touch and slide the slider to • Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their the right to turn it on original configuration.
  • Page 139: Swype Settings

    5. Tap the Word completion field to enable word 12. Tap the Recapture field. This option sets the device to completion. Your phone will predict how to complete re-display the word suggestion list when you select the the word you have started. wrong word from the list.
  • Page 140 • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. • Register now: allows you to register with Swype so you can When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start take advantage of backup and sync options. the next word.
  • Page 141: Speech Settings

    1. From the Home screen, tap Settings 2. Tap Voice recognizer and select either Google or Language and input. Samsung powered by Vlingo as your Voice recognition engine. 2. Tap Text-to-speech output and select the preferred TTS engine. Google Text-to-speech engine is the default.
  • Page 142: Backup And Reset

    4. From the Text-to-speech output screen, scroll down to 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Backup the General heading to access the following options: and reset. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken. 2. Tap Back up my data to enable or disable back up of •...
  • Page 143: Add Account

    Add Account Factory Data Reset From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize to the factory default settings. accounts, including your Google and email accounts. Adding an Account 1.
  • Page 144: Motion

    4. Tap Remove account, then tap Remove account at the Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause prompt to remove the account and delete all its unintended results. To learn how to properly control messages, contacts, and other data. motions, tap Settings Motion...
  • Page 145: Accessory Settings

    • Pan to browse images: Once enabled, touch and hold a 2. Tap Dock sound to play sounds when inserting or desired on-screen image to pan around it. Move the device left removing the phone from the dock. or right to pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally 3. Tap Audio output mode to use the external dock around the large on-screen image.
  • Page 146: Accessibility

    4. Tap Set date and use the plus or minus icons to set the 3. Tap the Screen timeout option to timeout the Month, Day, and Year then tap Set. accessibility feature after a defined amount of time. 5. Tap Set time and use the plus or minus icons, set Hour, 4. Tap the Speak passwords option to activate this feature and Minute.
  • Page 147: Developer Options

    Developer Options 8. Tap the Font size field to change the size of the fonts used on the device within menus, options, etc. Choose Use the Developer options to set options for application from: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or Huge. development.
  • Page 148: About Device

    • Allow mock locations: used by developers when developing • Disable hardware overlays: Assigns the work of redendering location-based applications. to the GPU. • Select app to be debugged: allows developers to select a • Force GPU rendering: allows the use of 2D hardware specific app to debug.
  • Page 149: Software Update

    To access phone information: • Android version: displays the android version loaded on this handset. From the Home screen, tap Settings About • Baseband version: displays the baseband version loaded on device. this handset. The following information displays: • Kernel version: displays the kernel version loaded on this •...
  • Page 150 3. At the Software update prompt, tap OK to continue. 4. The phone automatically updates the software (if available), otherwise, when the Current software is up to date prompt is displayed, tap OK. 5. When updating software, once the update file is downloaded, you can delay the update on the start screen by postponing it for a certain period of time.
  • Page 151: Section 9: Connections

    Section 9: Connections Zooming in and out of the Browser This section describes the various connections your phone can make including accessing the Internet with your There are several ways to Zoom in and out on your browser Browser, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC. while you are in Desktop view.
  • Page 152: Search The Internet

    3. Tap a link to view the website. Adding and Deleting Windows Samsung printer using Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct. • Settings: allows you to modify your web settings. For more You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time.
  • Page 153: Using Bookmarks

    2. Tap to see thumbnails of all open windows. The • Change order: Allows you to move pages around on the number inside the windows icon shows how many Bookmarks page. Touch and hold a bookmark icon, then move windows you have open. it to the desired location.
  • Page 154: Adding Bookmarks

    Adding Bookmarks Emptying the Cookies 1. From any webpage, tap A cookie is a small file which is placed on your phone by a website during navigation. In addition to containing some 2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the Name, Address, site-specific information, it can also contain some personal and Location.
  • Page 155: Saved Pages

    Press Clear history to delete the History list. Privacy and security Saved Pages • Clear cache: Deletes all currently cached data. Tap OK to complete the process. The Saved pages list provides you with a list of the websites that you have saved. •...
  • Page 156 • Clear passwords: Deletes any previously stored usernames or • Enable JavaScript: Enables Javascript for the current Web passwords. Tap OK to complete the process. page. Without this feature, some pages may not display properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. •...
  • Page 157: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi • Block pop-ups: Prevents popup advertisement or windows About Wi-Fi from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity"and sometimes referred to • Text encoding: Adjusts the current text encoding. as wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local •...
  • Page 158: Manually Add Your New Network Connection

    Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 6. Tap Save to store the new information and connect to your target WAP. 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wi-Fi. The network names and security settings (Open Note: The next time your device connects to a previously network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi accessed or secured wireless network, you are not networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
  • Page 159: Wi-Fi Advanced Settings

    Wi-Fi Status Indicators 2. Press Advanced. The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a For more information, refer to “Advanced Wi-Fi Settings” on glance: page 111. Wi-Fi Direct Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can (WAP).
  • Page 160 6. Once the device you want to connect to is displayed, 4. The other device will receive a prompt to receive the tap on it. information and must tap OK. 7. The other device has 2 minutes to tap OK for the 5. The file is transferred and the other device will receive connection to be made.
  • Page 161: Bluetooth

    3. Sign on to your Google account if you have not already Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is done so. For more information, refer to “Creating a usually up to approximately 30 feet. New Google Account” on page 13. Turning Bluetooth On and Off 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the updated application from Play Store.
  • Page 162 Bluetooth Settings • Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other devices for pairing and communication. The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, 2. Select a time that you would like your device visibility including: to time-out.
  • Page 163: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Pairing Bluetooth Devices Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices connections between your device and another Bluetooth will continue to recognize their partnership and device.
  • Page 164: Pc Connections

    1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur 2. From the Home screen, tap Contacts automatically if the paired device goes out of range of 3. Press Import/Export Share namecard via. your phone or it is powered off. 4. Tap each contact that you would like to send via Deleting a paired device (unpair) Bluetooth.
  • Page 165: Nfc

    Connecting as a Mass Storage Device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and Near Field Communication (NFC) may be available on this access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the phone in the future, but is now temporarily disabled.
  • Page 166: Section 10: Applications

    Section 10: Applications Amazon Kindle This section contains a description of each application that is available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to This application allows you to download books, magazines, navigate through that particular application. If the application and newspapers to read on your phone.
  • Page 167: At&T Drivemode

    AT&T DriveMode 3. Sign on to your Google account if you are not already signed on. For more information, refer to “Creating a With the AT&T DriveMode application, you can set your New Google Account” on page 13. phone to auto reply when you are driving and don’t want to 4. You are automatically connected to the AT&T Code answer the phone.
  • Page 168: At&T Locker

    AT&T Navigator Note: The first time you use AT&T Family Map, you will need to AT&T Navigator provides you with access to real-time GPS- download the application from Play Store. For more driven applications. These programs not only allow you to information, refer to “Play Store”...
  • Page 169: At&T Smart Wi-Fi

    AT&T Smart Wi-Fi 5. To view the result, tap equals (=). 6. To view calculator history, tap located at the With AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize your battery top of the calculator buttons. A history of your past performance, maximize your data, simplify access to AT&T Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, automate your Wi-Fi calculations is displayed.
  • Page 170: Calendar Settings

    • Task: allows you to search for tasks. 4. Tap First day of week and select either Local default, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. 3. Tap (Create event) to create a new Calendar event. 5. Tap Hide declined events to activate this option. A check mark indicates selection.
  • Page 171: Camera

    13. Tap Notifications while screen is off to display • Alarm repeat: use this option to set the repeating status for the notifications on the full screen while it is turned off. alarm by tapping one the days that you want the alarm to sound.
  • Page 172: World Clock

    Deleting Alarms – Smart alarm: tracks body movements and calculates the best time for sounding the alarm. Place the phone To delete an alarm, follow these steps: somewhere on your bed then the phone's movement sensor 1. From the Home screen, tap Clock Alarm (also known as accelerometer) is sensitive enough to work...
  • Page 173: Desk Clock

    Timer 5. To set Daylight Savings time, press and hold a city, then tap DST settings. You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer 6. Select Automatic, Off, 1 hour, or 2 hours. to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
  • Page 174: Contacts

    2. Tap to display the Desk clock in full-screen mode. For more information, refer to “Contacts and Your Address Book” on page 66. 3. To make c hanges, tap Settings. Downloads 4. The following Settings options are displayed while in full-screen mode: The Downloads application allows you to manage all of your downloads from Play Store and the Browser.
  • Page 175: Gallery

    Gallery Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+. For more information, refer The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. to “Google +” on page 109. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a Live TV slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a picture message.
  • Page 176: Maps

    Maps Note: Selecting GPS satellites allows you to locate places of Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and interest at the street-level. However, this also requires a satellite maps and local business information, including clear view of the sky and uses more battery power. locations, contact information, and driving directions.
  • Page 177: Media Hub

    9. From the Memo list, press to display the following options: Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie • Search: allows you to search your memos for a particular word and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite or words.
  • Page 178: Messaging

    • PIN lock: allows you to set a PIN lock so that a PIN must be 3. Tap the Tap to add photo field to add a photo. entered before reading a memo. 4. To take a new picture, tap Camera. To add a photo from Messaging your Gallery, tap Gallery.
  • Page 179: Mobile Hotspot

    • Share via: allows you to send your Diary entry by Email or Note: You must have a Mobile HotSpot/Tethering plan on your Messaging. account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot. You cannot 10. At the Mini Diary screen, press to display the use data on the device while using Mobile HotSpot.
  • Page 180 To change the Portable HotSpot password: Note: Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery 1. From the Home screen, tap Mobile Hotspot much faster. The best way to keep using the device as a HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger. 2.
  • Page 181: Music Player

    3. Tap (Add new device) add devices to the • external_sd: this folder displays all of the files that you have on allowed for connection list. your memory card. 4. Enter the Device name and Mac address. • bluetooth: this folder stores files sent via a Bluetooth device. 5. Tap OK to save the new device.
  • Page 182: Navigation

    3. After signing into your Google Account, Play Store Note: For voice-guided navigation, you need to install text-to­ displays the myAT&T application. speech support from Play Store. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the app. Using myAT&T To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: 1.
  • Page 183: Phone

    • Starred places: allows you to keep a list of favorite 4. If speaking the address, the Voice guidance screen is destinations, locations, restaurants, etc. Just tap a starred item displayed. For voice-guided navigation you need to to get directions. install text-to-speech support from Play Store.
  • Page 184: Photo Editor

    Photo Editor 2. Log on to your Google account if you have not already done so. For more information, refer to “Creating a The Photo Editor application provides basic editing functions New Google Account” on page 13. for pictures that you take on your phone. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color it also 3. At the Welcome! display, tap the shop icon provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the picture.
  • Page 185: Play Music

    Play Music 4. Tap Apps, Games, or AT&T to download or purchase games or applications. You can also download updates With Google Play Music, you can play music that you have to existing applications. added to your music file as well as any music you copied from your PC.
  • Page 186: Settings

    Talk Tap Register Later. The Quickoffice screen is displayed. Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are 5. The following Quickoffice applications are available: automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. •...
  • Page 187: Voice Command

    3. During the recording process you can either tap Stop continue. to stop and save the recording or Pause temporarily halt the recording. After pausing, tap 4. Read the information on the How to Use Samsung voice Record to resume recording. Once the audio screen, then tap Confirm.
  • Page 188: Voice Search

    Voice Search • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more voice recordings. Tap the recordings to delete and tap Delete. The Google Voice Search application allows you to search the • Settings: the following settings are available: web using only your voice. –...
  • Page 189: Voice Talk

    From the Home screen, tap Voice talk download the updated application from Play Store. Read the Samsung Di sclaimer then tap Confirm to When the Play Store page displays, tap Update or Install continu then follow the on-screen instructions. For more...
  • Page 190: Youtube

    YouTube Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can content. However, if you wish to sign in to access upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide additional options, access the page via the Web browser variety of user-generated video content, including movie and tap Sign in at the top right corner, enter your...
  • Page 191 2. Sign on to your Google account if you have not already done so. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 13. 3. Read the End-User License Agreement (EULA) and tap Accept to continue. 4. Read the introduction information and tap Continue. 5. Your location is found using GPS.
  • Page 192: Section 11: Health And Safety Information

    Section 11: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with with RF energy, these studies have failed to be replicated. using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” The majority of studies published have failed to show an are used in this section to refer to your phone.
  • Page 193 Interphone Study The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves and microwaves, are not great Interphone is a large international study designed to enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. determine whether cell phones increase the risk of head and Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation.
  • Page 194 International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) (COSMOS) Program of the National Cancer Institute The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio new cases for brain cancer.
  • Page 195 The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics phone is held away from the head in the user's hand or in Engineers (IEEE), the International Commission on approved body-worn accessories.
  • Page 196: Children And Cell Phones

    Studies have shown that these products generally do not Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from work as advertised. Unlike “hands-free” kits, these so-called various sources can be obtained from the following “shields” may interfere with proper operation of the phone. organizations (updated 10/1/2010): The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, •...
  • Page 197: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    • US Food and Drug Administration: expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm.
  • Page 198: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. RF exposure guidelines. This mobile phone has an FCC ID This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 199: Commercial Mobile Alerting System (Cmas)

    Personal Localized Alerting impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Network ("PLAN")). If your wireless provider has chosen to driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the and address distractions.
  • Page 200: Battery Use And Safety

    Before answering calls, consider your circumstances. Let the Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the call go to voicemail when driving conditions require. driver's clear view of the street and traffic. Remember, driving comes first, not the call! Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web If you consider a call necessary and appropriate, follow these browsing, or e-mail while operating a vehicle.
  • Page 201 If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear • Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects. Accidental to be working properly.
  • Page 202: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Consumers should purchase manufacturer or We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung carrier-recommended products and accessories. If unsure about mobile device by working with respected take-back whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact companies in every state in the country.
  • Page 203: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide UL Certified Travel Charger Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL Just go to safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/...
  • Page 204: Display / Touch-Screen

    WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on your mobile device is made of glass or Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning acrylic and could break if your mobile device is System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS dropped or if it receives significant impact.
  • Page 205: Emergency Calls

    • Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency make or receive any calls, the mobile device must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal responder instructs you. Navigation strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless mobile Maps, directions, and other navigation-data, including data device networks or when certain network services and/or relating to your current location, may contain inaccurate or...
  • Page 206: Care And Maintenance

    Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. years: Cleaning solutions Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong Liquids of any kind detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft Keep the mobile device dry.
  • Page 207: Responsible Listening

    Responsible Listening that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss. sound, settings, and equipment. You should follow some common sense recommendations Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud when using any portable audio device: sounds over time.
  • Page 208 • Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less National Institute on Deafness and Other time is required before you hearing could be affected. Communication Disorders • Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, National Institutes of Health such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss.
  • Page 209: Operating Environment

    Implantable Medical Devices Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained Internet: between a handheld wireless mobile device and an http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or default.html implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential 1-888-232-6348 TTY interference with the device.
  • Page 210: Posted Facilities

    Other Medical Devices or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the point (service station). manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 211: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out Regulations for Wireless Devices the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has M-Ratings: Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference...
  • Page 212: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 values equals M5. standard.
  • Page 213: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex of the reach of small children. piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, FCC Notice and Cautions hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
  • Page 214 • • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may bag or in the air bag deployment area.
  • Page 215: Section 12: Warranty Information

    Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 216 (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 217 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 218 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 219 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 220: 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 221 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 222 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 223 "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 224 (“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 225 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 226 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 227 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 228: Section 13: Samsung Product Registration

    Section 13: Samsung Product Registration Sign Up Now Customize your Samsung device experience • Activate product warranty • Access to a personalized My Samsung Mobile account • No monthly fees Get More • Latest info on promotions, events and special offers on related products •...
  • Page 229: Index

    Index Airplane mode 113 charging 10 Alarm 165 Installing 9 Abc mode 61 Amazon Kindle 160 Low Battery Indicator 11 About Device 142 Application Manager 123 Battery Use & Safety 194 Accessory Settings 139 Applications Bigger Font Add Account 137 Using the Camcorder 92 Setting 141 Adding a New Contact...
  • Page 230 Call Back Missed Call 48 Lock Screen Shortcut 126 Downloads 168 Call Duration 50 Taking Pictures 88 Draft Messages 98 Call Log 47 Care and Maintenance 200 DriveMode 161 Call Waiting 54 Changing Your Settings 111 Correcting the Number 45 Charging battery 10 Email 105 Dialing a Recent Number 45...
  • Page 231 Regulations for Wireless Devices 205 Group FCC Notice and Cautions 207 Adding an Entry 74 Keyboard Settings 131 Featured Apps 169 Editing 75 Samsung keyboard 131 Font Size Removing an Entry 74 Swype 133 Changing 141 Group Settings Keypad Editing a Caller Group 75...
  • Page 232 Spam 98 Movies 86 Types of Messages 97 Multimedia 79 Maps 170 Messenger 109 Music File Extensions 81 Media Hub 26 microSD card 7 Music Player 81 Memo 171 Installing 8 adding music 84 Memory Card 42 Removing 8 creating a playlist 83 Memory Card Installation 7 microSDHC card 7 removing music 84...
  • Page 233 Places 178 Mobile device 206 Spam Messages 98 Play Books 178 Assigning 98 Play Movies 86 Samsung Mobile Products and Recy­ Speakerphone Key 53 Play Music 84 cling 196 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certi­ Play Store 179 SD Card 42...
  • Page 234 Cellular Data 134 Personalize Swype 134 Voice Mail Connect 134 Accessing 15 Contribute Data Usage 134 From Another Phone 15 UL Certified Travel Charger 197 Preferences 133 Setup 14 Understanding Your Phone 16 Updates 135 Voice Recorder 181 Features of Your Phone 16 Swype Settings 64 Voice talk 183 Front View 17...
  • Page 235 using Kies via Wi-Fi 118 Wi-Fi Direct 111 153 Words Free 183 World Clock Deleting an Entry 167 World clock 166 WPA2 PSK 173 174 YouTube 184 YP (Yellowpages mobile) 184...

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