Page 1: User Manual
L T E S M A R T P H O N E 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.
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...
Page 5 ©Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (“Samsung”). Samsung, Super AMOLED, and Samsung Link are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and/or its related entities. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks. Appearance of device may vary.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contacts ......56 Creating a Samsung Account ... . . 18 Section 4: Calling ........
Page 7 Enable Downloading for Web Applications . . 138 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 212 VPN ....... 139 UL Certified Travel Charger .
Page 8 Emergency Calls ..... . 216 Care and Maintenance ....216 Responsible Listening .
Page 9: 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-R970 phone by installing the SIM and microSD cards, and may vary from your phone, depending on the...
Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13 SIM Card Limited Warranty Subject to the exclusions contained below, United States Cellular Corporation (“U.S. Cellular”) warrants to the original purchaser (“You” or “Your”) of the handset with which the SIM card was provided that the SIM card will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date You purchased the handset (the “Warranty Period”).
Page 14: Installing A Memory Card
Removing the SIM Card RETAILERS SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, ECONOMIC, EXEMPLARY, 1. Remove the battery cover. PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, 2. Remove the battery. WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF REVENUE OR 3.
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 Incorrect 3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power 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 (such as for calls or messages) on your phone, swipe across the lower half of the screen to unlock it. The Home screen Turning Your Phone Off displays.
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 Roaming An active Samsung account is required to use applications When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, such as Group Play, Samsung Hub, and WatchON. your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks.
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 15.) 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
Support for Air View® and Air Gestures®. • WatchON® – Rich TV experience with Infrared (IR) remote • Samsung Link™ to share your media content across connected devices. Cloud connectivity is enabled via the use of an external Web storage service. Understanding Your Phone...
Page 26 • Messaging Services – Text Messaging – Picture Messaging – Video Messaging – Voice Messaging – Email – Gmail – Mobile Instant Messenger (IM) – Chat • 13 Megapixel Camera-Camcorder with LED flash + 2 Megapixel Front Camera-Camcorder • Picture Gallery •...
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Google Search Bar
Google Search Bar Navigation The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and search engine powered by Google™. the touch screen. 1. From the main Home screen, tap the Google Search Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non- 2.
Page 31: Command Keys
Command Keys Touch and hold Menu Key Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example: Touch Menu to display a context-sensitive menu of • Touch and hold a widget or icon on the Home screen to move it. options for the current screen or feature.
Page 32: Motions And Gestures
Motions and gestures • Scrolling through the Home screen or a menu To palm swipe, swipe the side of your hand horizontally Your phone recognizes motion, gestures over it’s surface, or across the screen. Use palm swipe when: motions on its surface, to let you navigate and access •...
Page 33: Phone Motions
Phone Motions • Air jump: Scroll web pages or email message lists by moving Pick up your hand up or down above the display. • • Air browse: Go to the previous or next by your hand to the right or Direct call: When this option is set to ON, you can lift the phone left above the display.
Page 34: Palm Motions
Palm motions Finger Motions Touch Use your hand to swipe across the screen, or cover the screen. Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Capture screen: When this option is set to ON, swiping the • Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text. screen with the side of your hand (left to right, or right to left) •...
Page 35: Using Multi Window
Using Multi window • A check mark displays in the check box on the Multi window option to indicate that it is enabled. When enabled and activated, the Multi window feature lets you run two applications on the current screen at the same •...
Page 36 Using Multi window to run multiple apps on the same To swap the locations of the App #1 screen applications: 1. With the two Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a current on-screen app. applications shown in a split screen, touch the Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can...
Page 37 Repositioning the Multi Window To seperate the current applications: 1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, The Multi window contains two components: tab and apps touch the Border bar to show the on-screen icons. tray. The tab can be manually moved across the screen. The apps tray (containing the scrollable apps) can be relocated to 2.
Page 38 3. In a single motion, touch and hold the Multi window for approximately one-second to detach it from the screen (1), then slowly drag it to its new location on any other available screen edge (2). You can move it to the top or bottom of the screen, or to either side.
Page 39 Customizing the Multi Window tray To restore a Multi window application: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. The applications found within the Multi window tray can be organized by either being rearranged or removed. 2. Touch the tab to display the apps panel (containing the To rearrange the Multi window applications: scrollable apps).
Page 40: Notifications Panel
Notifications panel Quick Settings Menu Use Quick Settings toggles at the top of Notifications to The Notifications panel shows information about control popular settings. Slide your finger right and left connections, alerts, applications, and other items. across the Quick Settings menu to see all of the toggles. •...
Page 41: Home Screen
Home Screen • Blocking mode: Enable or disable the Blocking mode setting, to control which notifications you receive. (For more information, The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone. refer to “Blocking mode” on page 176.) • Power saving: Enable or disable Power saving mode.
Page 42 Status Bar Icons 1. Status Bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. (For a list of The Status Bar shows network and battery status and other icons, see “Status Bar Icons” on page 37.) details. 2.
Page 43 Device Power Critical: Battery has very little power New Voicemail: You have new voicemail. A number remaining. Charge immediately. indicates the number of new messages. GPS Location Active: One or more GPS location New Email Message: You have new email. services are active.
Page 44: Customizing The Home Screen
Customizing the Home Screen Wi-Fi Action Needed: Action needed to connect to Wi-Fi network. (For more information about Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. configuring Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi Settings” on • Add Shortcuts: For more information, see “Shortcuts” on page 151.) page 41.
Page 45: Primary Shortcuts
Adding and removing Home screen panels Primary Shortcuts Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels. You can Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. You customize the Home screen to include up to the seven can edit the Primary Shortcuts, except for Apps.
Page 46 Shortcuts Widgets Use App shortcuts to launch applications from the Home Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place screen. Your phone comes with app shortcuts already placed on the Home screen for quick, direct access. Adding Widgets to the Home screen on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.
Page 47 Folders Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Adding Folders screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or 1.
Page 48: Apps
Apps 2. Choose a source: • Gallery: Choose a picture stored on your phone or on an Apps lists shortcuts for all applications installed on your optional installed memory card. Touch a picture to select it, phone. Applications that you download and install from the then use the crop tool to resize the picture, if desired.
Page 49 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 50: Entering Text
Changing the Input Method 1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch the Status bar and drag down to display the Notifications panel. 2. Under Ongoing, touch Select input method. 3. Touch Google voice typing, Samsung keyboard, or Swype.
Page 51: 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 52 Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad Using ABC Mode 1. If desired, rotate your phone to a Landscape There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad. orientation. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. 2.
Page 53 Using Symbol/Numeric Mode 4. Touch to input another upper-case letter or touch twice to switch to ABC mode. The shift Use Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or key will change to in ABC mode. Additional emoticons. letters will be uppercase until you touch the Shift key 1.
Page 54 1. Touch and hold . The screen displays. Samsung keyboard settings 2. Touch the Predictive text slider to ON. 3. In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing a word. A list of word options is displayed.
Page 55 Entering Text Using Handwriting Samsung Keyboard Settings You can enter text simply by using your finger to handwrite For information on how you can configure your Samsung letters on your screen. keyboard settings, see “Keyboards and input methods” on page 183.
Page 56: Entering Text Using Swype
Entering Text Using Swype Swype Settings For information on how you can configure your Swype Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a settings, see “Keyboards and input methods” on page 183. word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Page 57 Enabling and Configuring Swype The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard setting. To enable Swype: 1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch and drag down from the Notifications area then touch Select input method.
Page 58: 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 59 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 bookmarks each account when you want to check messages. •...
Page 60 Google account Privacy Settings Tip: You can control automatic synchronization using the Sync These account settings affect the operations of most pre- toggle in the Quick Settings menu on the Notifications loaded Google apps. screen. (For more information, refer to “Quick Settings Personalize the Privacy settings for Google accounts: Menu”...
Page 61: Contacts
1. From the Contacts screen, touch Add contact. box. • If you have defined accounts (Google, Samsung, and so on), 4. To invoke the enabled synchronization settings for the the Save contact to pop-up displays. Select Device or the selected account, touch Sync now.
Page 62 2. Touch contact fields to select or enter information: 3. When you finish selecting and entering information, • Touch Add photo ID to choose a picture to identify the touch Save. Creating Contacts from Recent calls contact. • Touch Name to enter a name for the contact. Touch Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new enter Name prefix, First name, Middle name, Last name, or contact, or update an existing contact.
Page 63: Updating Contacts
Updating Contacts Updating Contacts from Recent calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new Make changes to update an existing contact. contact, or update an existing contact. 1. From the Contacts screen, touch a contact to view its (For more information, refer to “Creating or Updating information, then touch Edit.
Page 64: Contacts Settings
Contacts Settings Other Contacts Options From the Contacts screen, touch Menu Settings: From the Contacts screen, touch Menu. The • Select Only contacts with phones to show contacts with at following options are available: least one stored phone number. • History: View calls and messages to and from this contact. •...
Page 65 Sending My Local Profile • Print contact info: Print the namecard via Bluetooth to a compatible Samsung Bluetooth-enabled printer. You can send your profile as a vCard via Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices, or as an attachment. • Place to home screen: Add shortcut to this contact to Home 1.
Page 66: Joining Contacts
Joining Contacts 4. To join another contact, touch the Connection field. The Joined contact screen displays. Your phone can synchronize with multiple accounts, • Touch Join another contact. A list of available contacts including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social networking sites like Facebook.
Page 67 Exporting and Importing Contacts Sending Namecards You can export your contact list to an installed memory card, You can send a contact entry as a namecard using a or import a list of contacts (previously exported) from a Bluetooth connection to another device, or as an attachment memory card.
Page 68 Favorites Groups Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites. Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and members.
Page 69: Deleting A Group
Editing a Group Adding Contacts to a Group 1. From the Contacts screen, touch Groups. 1. From the Contacts screen, touch Groups. 2. Touch a Group to display it. 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch 3. Touch Menu Edit, then update information for 3.
Page 70: Speed Dials
Speed Dials Sending a Message to Group Members Create a new text or email message, addressed to the Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you group’s members. assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. 1.
Page 71 Reassigning or Removing a Speed Dial 1. From the Contacts screen, touch Menu Speed dial setting. A list of speed dials displays. 2. Touch and hold an assigned Speed dial setting, the following options pop-up: • Replace: Touch a new speed dial location to assign it to the contact.
Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: Recent Calls
Making Calls using Favorites Recent Calls Favorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record of the call is starring them. (For more information about creating favorites, saved in Recent calls. Accessing Recent calls see “Favorites”...
Page 75: Managing Recent Calls
Sending Messages using Recent calls Managing Recent calls Deleting records 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across the call. 2. While viewing the calls, touch Menu, then touch –...
Page 76: Answering A Call
Answering a Call Answering a call with Air Gesture 1. Verify the Air Gestures feature is on and Air call-accept When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the is active. For more information, refer to “Motions and incoming call image. The caller's phone number, picture, or name if stored in Contacts List, displays.
Page 77: International Calls
Viewing call durations 3. Tap the Auto reject mode field to configure your automatic rejection settings. Rejected calls are routed View the length of the Last call, all Dialed calls, all Received automatically to your voicemail. Choose from: calls, or All calls. •...
Page 78: Pause Dialing
Pause Dialing Wait Dialing You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the automated systems, such as voicemail or financial phone phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with numbers.
Page 79: Multi-Party Calling
Multi-party Calling Rejecting a call with a message Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple middle of the screen, then select an existing message, callers, such as for a conference call. or Create new message.
Page 80: Options During 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 81: Recent Calls
Recent Calls Call Settings When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record of the call is Configure settings for calling with your phone. saved in Recent calls. To access Call settings, from the Home screen, touch Accessing Recent calls Phone Menu Call Settings.
Page 82 Set up call rejection messages Turn off screen during calls Create and manage text messages to send to callers when When enabled, the screen automatically turns off during you select Reject call with message in the Incoming call phone calls, and the proximity sensor on the front of the screen.
Page 83 Call alerts Call accessories Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. Configure headset options for calls. From the Call Settings screen, touch Call alerts. The From the Call Settings screen, touch Call accessories. following options are available: The following options are available: •...
Page 84: Noise Reduction
Ringtones and keypad tones Personalize call sound Select incoming call ringtone and vibration, and enable or Apply a sound equalizer to the call audio, in cases where you disable call vibration and keypad tones. might need the sound softer or clear, or optimized for your right or left ear.
Page 85 Increase volume in pocket Voicemail When enabled, the phone uses the proximity sensor to detect Configure options for voicemail. when the phone is in a pocket or other close-fitting location From the Call Settings screen, under Voicemail, the such as a purse or bag, and increases the volume for following options are available: incoming call ringtones.
Page 86 Other call settings From the Call Settings screen, under Other call settings, the following options are available: • Auto retry: When enabled, the phone will automatically redial a call if it receives a busy signal from the network. • TTY mode: Choose a TTY mode to enable TTY mode, for use with optional TTY equipment.
Page 87: 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 88: Managing Messages
– 4. Touch Enter message, then enter the message text. The Translate: Launches the Translator app. following options are available (which options are 5. Touch to send the message. available depends on whether you include an 6. Touch to send the message. attachment): Managing Messages •...
Page 89: Message Settings
Message Settings • Touch Menu for options, including: – Search: Enter characters to search messages and recipients. Configure settings for message storage, delivery, or alerts. – 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging Delete threads: Touch message threads to mark them for Menu Settings for options: erasure, or touch Select all to mark all message threads.
Page 90 • Multimedia message (MMS) settings: • Notification settings: – – Group 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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, touch Email. From the Home screen, select Apps Gmail. 2.
Page 94: Hangouts
Refreshing Your Gmail Account Hangouts Refresh your account to update messages on your phone. Previously known as Google Talk™, is an updated free 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats Gmail.
Page 95: Chaton
2 buddies using a group chat. Share things such as pictures, videos, animation messages (Scribbles), audio, Contacts, Calendar entries, and Location information. Important! Your Samsung account manages the access information (username/password) to several applications, such as AllShare Play, ChatON, and Media Hub.
Page 96: Section 6: Applications And Widgets
Find new apps to download and install on your device: details, see “Customizing the Home Screen” on page 39.) • Play Store: For more information, refer to “Play Store” on page 125. • Samsung Apps: For more information, refer to “Samsung Apps” on page 127.
Page 97: Customizing The Applications Screens
Customizing the Applications Screens 2. Touch and hold an application icon, then drag it to a Choosing a view new location. 3. Touch Save when you are finished. By default, application icons appear in Customizable grid Filtering Application icons view. You can change the view to Alphabetical grid view or Alphabetical list view.
Page 98: Applications List
Applications List Calendar Amazon Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. Shop with Amazon. Tip: A Calendar widget is available in Widgets. (For more From the Apps screen, touch Amazon. information about placing widgets on the Home screen, Calculator see “Widgets”...
Page 99: Customizing The Calendar
– 3. Touch Menu for these options: Lock time zone: When enabled, sets event times and dates to • Go to: Display a specific date. a specified time zone, so that times and dates will not change if you move to another time zone. •...
Page 100: Launching The Camera
Camera 3. If desired, before taking the photo, touch on-screen icons to access various camera options and settings. Use your 13.0 megapixel Camera feature to take photos and save them in JPEG format. Your phone also functions as a 4. Touch the screen to move the focus to a desired area of camcorder to record videos and save them in MPEG format.
Page 101 Camera Controls 8. Take button: Touch to take a picture of the subject in 1. Front/Rear Camera toggle: Touch to select either the the view finder screen. Rear camera (default) or the Front camera. 9. MODE button: Touch to review or select the camera’s 2.
Page 102: Camera Options
Camera Options – Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Press Options are represented by icons across both sides of the the Shutter button to take multiple photos. When Gallery opens, screen.
Page 103 Taking Dual Camera Pictures – Panorama: Use this to take wide panoramic photos. Press the Shutter button to take a photo, and then move the camera in Using the Dual Camera feature, you can take pictures that any direction. When the blue frame aligns with the preview combine the views of both the front and rear cameras.
Page 104 Reviewing Pictures 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 105 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. From the Camera viewfinder screen, touch •...
Page 106 Launching the Camcorder • Contextual filename (requires GPS tagging): Lets you adjust the filename based on contextual information, such as your Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright current GPS location. conditions, it is recommended that you provide your •...
Page 107 Camcorder Controls 9. Image Capture button: Touch to capture an image from 1. Auto Focus button: Indicates that the Focus Point has the video while recording. (Not available with Video been changed. Touch to return to default (image stabilization set to On.) center) Focus Point.
Page 108: Accessing Videos
Accessing Videos Note: Use either the Up and Down volume keys or spread/ When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera pinch the screen to zoom in or out. folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them anytime in the Camera folder.
Page 109 – • Delete : allows you to delete the current video. Share via: Shares the selected video through these methods: Choose either OK or Cancel. as an Add to Dropbox, Bluetooth, ChatON, Drive, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Picasa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube. –...
Page 110 Calendar entries, and Location information. From the Apps screen, touch City ID. Clock Important! Your Samsung account manages the access The Clock application includes these features: information (username/password) to several • Alarm: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat.
Page 111 Alarm – Snooze: Use this option to set Snooze Interval (3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 Minutes) and Snooze repeat (1, 2, 3, 5, or 10 Times). This feature lets you set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Touch the ON/OFF slider to activate.
Page 112 Deleting Alarms Deleting a World Clock Entry 1. From the Clock screen, touch World Clock To delete multiple alarms, follow these steps: Menu Delete. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Clock Alarm. 2. Touch and hold the city clocks you wish to delete. 2.
Page 113 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 114 Drive • Settings: provides access to the Desk clock settings menu from where you can alter the following: Hide status bar, Google Drive, is a file storage and synchronization service Wallpaper, Calendar, Weather, and Dock. provided by Google. This service enables user access cloud Contacts storage and file sharing.
Page 115 Flipboard Gallery The Flipboard application creates a personalized digital The Gallery is where you view photos and videos. For photos, magazine out of information being shared with you. Access you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a through your Facebook news feed, tweets from your Twitter picture message.
Page 116 3. Touch to change the Gallery view. The following • Settings: Configure your Accounts Sync settings, choose whether options are available: to sync pictures and videos only over a Wi-Fi connection, and/or • Albums: Lists the Albums in your Gallery. configure Tags to include Weather information, Location information, Person information, Date information, and/or Face tag •...
Page 117: Editing A Photo
– • Touch Menu for the following additional options: Details: View information about the picture. – – Edit: Launches photo editor to Rotate, Crop, adjust the Color Settings: Configure your Accounts Sync settings, choose whether to sync pictures and videos only over a Wi-Fi balance, apply a selected color Effect, apply a selected Portrait connection, and/or configure Tags to include Weather effect, Sticker, Drawing, or Frame.
Page 118 Note: To select the picture area, touch and hold the current Cancel/Delete: exits the current photo picture. editing session. 4. Select an image area by touching and holding the Save: stores the currently edited photo. image and then selecting an available option: •...
Page 119 Viewing Videos Sticker: allows you to place various 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps pre-created on-screen stickers atop Gallery. your current image. 2. Select an album. A matrix or list of available videos Drawing: allows you to add draw displays.
Page 120: Group Play
Google+ Sharing Using S Beam You can also share Gallery photos and videos with Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a compatible devices using S Beam. (For more information, lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream refer to “S Beam”...
Page 121 Hangouts Internet Previously known as Google Talk™, is an updated free Your phone is equipped with a full-HTML browser, that lets web-based application for instant messaging offered by you access the Internet. Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats Tip: Internet displays as a Primary Shortcut on the Home area in your Gmail account.
Page 122 Knox Command Keys • Touch Backward to return to the previous page. Samsung KNOX is a comprehensive enterprise mobile • To go to the next page, touch Forward. solution for use with both work and play. With the increasing use of smartphones in businesses, Samsung KNOX...
Page 123 Maps Mobile TV Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, You can watch television shows on your device. Select from a and other location-based information. The Google Maps list of options. shortcut displays by default on the Home screen. From the Home screen, touch Apps Mobile TV.
Page 124 Playing Music Categories 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Apps Music. Music’s Songs screen displays. Shuffle 2. If desired, touch another music category tab at the top Song of the screen (Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, Music square, or Folders) to view the available music files. 3.
Page 125 Music full-screen player Music playback controls Use any of the following Music player controls: Music provides a full-screen player that allows you more control over your music playback. 1. From a Music listing screen (Songs/Playlists/Albums/ Pause the song. Artists/Folders), touch a song to begin playback. Start the song after pausing.
Page 126 The Music Player Settings menu allows you to set Streams the current music file to another device preferences for the music player such as whether you want via Samsung Link. the music to play in the background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays.
Page 127: Using Playlists
• Lyrics: When activated, the lyrics of the song are displayed if Adding Music to a Playlist available. To add files to the playlist: • Smart volume: When enabled, automatically adjusts volume of 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Apps each track to a common level.
Page 128 Setting a Song as Options Editing a Playlist Name Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice calls, for calls can also rename the playlist. from an individual contact, or as an alarm tone. While in Music playback, touch Menu Set as...
Page 129: Play Books
My Files Phone Find, view and manage files stored on an installed memory The Phone application allows you to access the dialer card. If the file is associated with an application on your keypad, call logs, and favorites. For more information, refer phone, you can launch the file in the application.
Page 130: Play Games
Play Games 3. Following the on-screen instructions for renting and viewing movies. This application takes you directly to the Play Store Games area from where you can make purchases. (For more information, touch Menu Help.) Play Music From the Home screen, touch Apps Play Games.
Page 131: Polaris Office 5
S Memo 2. The first time you open Play Store, read the Terms of Service, then touch Accept to continue. The S Memo application allows you to create memos using 3. Browse for applications to download, then follow the the keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, handwriting, voice recordings, and typewritten text all in one prompts.
Page 132: Samsung Apps
You must have an active Samsung Account to purchase and rent content via Samsung Hub. • Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or "the service") that are also registered to the same account.
Page 133 You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as a) 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the Samsung Hub. Media Content has been buffered. 2. Select Music, Video, Books, or Games from the Samsung Hub screen. Applications and Widgets...
Page 134: Slacker Radio
Slacker. 2. Begin selecting the music you want to listen to. Samsung Link is a smart remote that allows you to use your phone to control your TV and other devices. Important! To use some features of this service, you must 1.
Page 135: Voice Recorder
Apps rentals and more. Voice Recorder. Voice Search Note: This application requres a Samsung account sign in to access its features. Voice Search offers voice-activated Google searches. If you agree, Voice Search uses your location to improve search results and offer other services.
Page 136 4. Configure these options: • Select a country and touch Next. Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your phone as a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, • Enter your zip code: The zip code must match your current stereo or other device.
Page 137 Configure your Device as a Remote • My XXX TV: selected when a signal is fed directly into the TV 1. Touch Remote Control Continue. without using a box. Channels are changed directly on the TV by using the TV remote. 2.
Page 138: Your Navigator Deluxe
1. From the Apps menu, touch Your Navigator Deluxe. Note: This IR programming is a one-time process. Note: If the GPS location function on your phone is inactive, follow the prompts to activate it. (For 12. Follow the displayed instructions (if prompted) to more information, refer to “Location services”...
Page 139: Accessing Widgets
YouTube Access your YouTube™ account, and view and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone. From the Home screen, touch Apps YouTube. Accessing Widgets 1. Press Home, then Sweep your finger right or left to scroll to a particular Home screen panel. 2.
Page 140: 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 141: Wi-Fi Direct
Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 4. Tap Connect. Wi-Fi Direct 1. Turn Wi-Fi on (see “Turning Wi-Fi On” on page 135). Your phone scans for available hotspots and pops-up a Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly list of any it finds.
Page 142: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 221. Settings Connections tab. 2. Touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to turn it Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of –...
Page 143: Enable Downloading For Web Applications
• When prompted to connect with the target device, touch OK to Note: When connected, the Bluetooth connected icon complete the connection, touch Cancel to retain the pairing displays in the Status Bar. If you receive a new request only. for connection while connected with a Bluetooth Connecting with a Bluetooth Device headset, a new Bluetooth icon displays at the left of the...
Page 144: Vpn
Personal Computer Connections Warning! Not all web applications are safe to download. In Connect your device to a personal computer to transfer data order to protect your phone and data, use the Play between your device and the computer. Use the USB data Store to install web applications.
Page 145: Tethering
Tethering 3. Select a connection method: • Media device (MTP): Transfer media files with Windows, or Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with using Android file transfer on a Mac (see www.android.com/ a computer connected to your device using the USB data/ filetransfer).
Page 146 To connect using USB Tethering: Note: Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings Provider’s mobile data service. Connections More networks Tethering and portable hotspot. 2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your device.
Page 147: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Activating Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Activate your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot application to Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet allow other devices to use your phone’s internet connection. connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using your phone as the mobile hotspot.
Page 148: Beaming
Connecting a Device via Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Beaming Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when 1. Activate Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot on your phone. (For you touch your device with another compatible device. This more information, see “Activating Portable Wi-Fi is used for applications such as Android Beam and S Beam.
Page 149: Android Beam
Android Beam Using Android Beam 1. Turn Android Beam ON. (See “Turning Android Beam On When Android Beam is activated, you can beam application or Off” .) content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam browser pages, 2.
Page 150 S Beam Using S Beam 1. Turn S Beam On. (See “Turning S Beam On or Off” .) When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. 2. Launch Camera, Music Player, or Gallery You can beam images and videos from your gallery, music...
Page 151: Nearby Devices
Nearby devices Screen Mirroring Share files with nearby DLNA certified devices over Wi-Fi. Screen Mirroring lets your phone share the contents of its (For information on configuring Nearby devices, For more display with other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) information, refer to “Nearby devices” on page 166.) certified devices, such as Smart televisions.
Page 152: Memory Card
Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Use the Format SD card setting to remove all content from an Your phone supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ installed memory card. memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, pictures, videos, and other files. 1.
Page 153: Section 8: Settings
The Settings menu displays. control. Accounts: My accounts (Dropbox, Google, Note: This section does not include information about Call Samsung account, and Add account) and Backup settings. (For Call settings information, see “Call options (Cloud and Backup and reset). Settings” on page 71.)
Page 154: 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.
Page 155: Connections
Connections Turn Wi-Fi On: From the Home screen, touch Menu To access your phone’s Connections settings: Settings Connections tab Wi-Fi From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings Connections tab. The – or – Connections screen displays. Wi-Fi From the Home screen and others, touch and swipe the Status Bar downward, then touch Wi-Fi.
Page 156 Wi-Fi Settings Advanced Wi-Fi settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Configure and manage connections to Wi-Fi access points. Settings Connections tab, under 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Network connections Wi-Fi Menu Settings Connections tab Wi-Fi. The Advanced.
Page 157 Wi-Fi Direct • Install certificates: Allows you to install security certificates that you have on a MicroSD card. Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly • MAC address: (Not configurable) View your phone’s MAC via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without address, needed for connecting to some secured networks having to set up the connection.
Page 158: Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth • Personal Area Networking: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of data ® with other devices. Your phone supports Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth profiles • Message Access Profile: MAP 1.0 allows exchange of messages between devices, such as with an automotive hands-free device. Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported Turning Bluetooth On or Off by individual devices.
Page 159 Bluetooth settings • Touch Menu to access the following options: – Pair and connect with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Visibility timeout: Select how long your phone will remain Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to visible to other devices. other devices.
Page 160: Data Usage
Data usage 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings Connections tab Control your device’s connection to your Wireless Provider’s Data usage. The Data usage screen displays. data service, and monitor your data usage. Setting a mobile data limit Setting a mobile data limit causes your phone to automatically disable the Mobile data connection when the limit is reached.
Page 161 3. Touch Set mobile data limit to enable the limit. A red • Data roaming: Turns data roaming On or Off. When roaming, limit line displays in the Data usage screen. your device connects to networks outside your home network, depending on your provider’s agreements with other providers.
Page 162: More Wireless And Network Settings
More Wireless and Network Settings Viewing data usage by app or process Airplane mode 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings Connections tab When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s wireless Data usage. The Data usage screen displays. connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive calls [except for Emergency (E911) calls] or messages.
Page 163 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 Home screen, touch Menu and/or EV-DO mobile networks when available. Settings Connections tab More...
Page 164 Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Turning Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection with up to 5 other devices, through Wi-Fi. Settings Connections tab More networks Tethering and portable hotspot Portable You can control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-...
Page 165 Configuring Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Allowed Device List 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-Fi Settings Connections tab More Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your networks Tethering and portable hotspot Portable...
Page 166 • Bluetooth tethering: Pair your phone with the computer via Tip: For information about connecting to your Portable Wi-Fi Bluetooth. Consult the computer’s documentation for more Hotspot, see “Connecting a Device via Portable Wi-Fi information about configuring your computer to pair via Hotspot”...
Page 167 Note: You must enable at least Pattern security before setting Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information up a VPN. If you have not yet enabled security, you are between your phone and another NFC device by touching the prompted to do so the first time you launch VPN devices together, typically back-to-back.
Page 168 S Beam Android beam Android Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field S Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, application to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct content to another NFC device, by holding the devices close devices, by holding the devices close together.
Page 169 Nearby devices 8. Touch Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices, from Always accept, Always Share files with nearby devices via DLNA (Digital Living ask, or Always reject. Network Alliance) over Wi-Fi. Screen Mirroring Note: To use Nearby devices for sharing, you must have set up AllShare Cast lets your phone share the contents of its a connection with another Wi-Fi device that supports...
Page 170: My Device
– 3. Press Menu Help for information on using Face unlock: When enabled, you unlock the phone by looking Screen Mirroring. at the screen. This option offers low security, because someone My device who looks similar to you could unlock your phone. Touch the option for more information, and to set up Face unlock.
Page 171: Swipe Options
Display Swipe options • Multiple widgets: allows you to display multiple widgets on the From the Home screen, touch Menu Lock screen. Settings My device Personalization, • Lock scren widgets: locks the widgets displayed on the home Display. The Display menu displays. General screens.
Page 172 Screen Notification panel From the Home screen, touch Menu Screen mode Settings My device Display Set the screen color balance and contrast mode. Notification panel. The Notification panel screen 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu displays. The following options are available: Settings My device Display...
Page 173 3. Touch OK to save the setting. 2. Touch a setting to enable it. Auto-rotate screen Daydream When enabled, the screen’s orientation automatically When set to ON, this option lets you control your phone’s changes when you rotate the phone. reactions to being placed in an optional desk or vehicle dock, being connected to a charger, and/or sleeping.
Page 174 Font More settings Font style Touch key light duration Set the font for screen displays. Set the length of time keys light when you touch them. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings My device Display, and...
Page 175: Led Indicator
LED indicator Edit after screen capture When enabled, after you capture a screen (by sweeping Select which alerts cause the LED indicator (upper left corner across the screen or by pressing Home and Power together), of your phone) to come on while your phone’s screen is off. the Gallery Picture Editor automatically launches.
Page 176: Vibration Intensity
Sound • System: Set the volume for all other system sounds, such as keytones played for screen touches. You can control whether From the Home screen, touch Menu tones play for screen touches with other sound settings. Settings My device Sound.
Page 177 Ringtones Vibrations Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings My device Sound. Settings My device Sound. 2.
Page 178 Notifications Vibrate when ringing Choose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for When enabled, vibration is played at the same time as new messages and event reminders. sounds for calls and alerts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu 1.
Page 179 Touch sounds Haptic feedback Touch sounds play when you touch items on the screen, such When turned On, the phone vibrates to indicate screen as when making a selection. touches and other interactions. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu 1.
Page 180: Adapt Sound
3. Touch Alert or Vibrate, or touch Off for no emergency tone. Samsung keyboard When you enable sounds and vibrations you will hear the sound played or feel the vibration when you enter text using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings My device Sound.
Page 181: Home Screen Mode
Home screen mode Blocking mode Select the Home screen layout that best suits your needs. When enabled, Blocking mode lets you select which notifications you receive. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings My device.
Page 182 – To: With Always disabled, select the time when Blocking mode All incoming calls and notifications will be read out will go off. automatically. • Allowed contacts: 4. The following options are available: – Allowed contacts: Select contacts from whom your phone is •...
Page 183: Power Saving Mode
Power saving mode 4. 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 displays in its check box.): 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu •...
Page 184 Accessory S View Cover 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Configure your phone’s behavior when you connect it to Settings My device. optional accessories (not included). 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu 2. Touch Accessory and touch the check box next to Settings My device.
Page 185 Accessibility – The home key answers calls: When enabled, you can answer calls by pressing Home. Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier – for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Voice control: When enabled, you can use your voice to Accessibility settings to activate these services.
Page 186 Vision – Android Beam: Send your accessibility settings to another device using Android Beam and NFC. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Services Settings My device. 2. Touch the check box next to each of the following Enable or disable accessibility services. options to enable it: (When enabled, a check mark TalkBack displays in the check box.)
Page 187 Hearing Mobility 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings My device. Settings My device. 2. Touch the check box next to each of the following 2. Touch the following options: options to enable it: (When enabled, a check mark •...
Page 188: Language And Input
Language Note: This option cannot be disabled. Select the language used in your phone’s screens. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu – Select input languages: Select languages for the Samsung Settings My device Language and keyboard. input. 2. Touch Language to select the language used in your...
Page 189 – More settings Auto replacement: Completes or replaces the world you are Help: Displays help information for the Samsung keyboard, typing with the most probably word when you tap the space bar. handwriting, handwriting gestures, and continuous input. Auto-capitalization: When enabled, T9 automatically...
Page 190 • Swype: Configure Swype settings, My Words, Languages, • Google voice typing: Lets you vocally dictate the text entered Gestures, Help, and updates. Touch beside Swype to into a field. Touch beside Google voice typing to configure configure the following options. the following options: –...
Page 191 Settings My device. incoming calls. – 2. Touch Language and input. Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine or Google Text-to-speech Engine. 3. Under Speech, the following options are available: – • Voice recognizer: Choose your preferred voice recognizer General: (Samsung powered by Vlingo or Google).
Page 192 Motions and gestures – Air jump: When set to ON, you can “page through” a web page by sweeping your hand up or down near the screen. Motion lets you control a number of your phone’s functions – by moving your hand or finger across the screen in a Air browse: When set to ON, you can display previous or next particular pattern or by moving the phone itself in a particular web pages by sweeping your hand left or right near the screen.
Page 193: Smart Screen
– Mute/pause: When enabled, turning the phone screen-down • Smart rotation: When enabled, this feature adjusts screen automatically mutes incoming call ringtones and alerts sounds images to match your angle of sight. and pauses media playback. • Smart pause: When enabled, this feature pauses video 5.
Page 194: 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 195: Accounts
Accounts 2. Touch the Voice control slider to turn on Voice control. Set up and manage accounts, including your Samsung, 3. Touch Voice control then touch following options: ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Google, LDAP, Microsoft Exchange Activesync, and social networking accounts.
Page 196 Lastname, Zip code, Nickname, and Receive newsletter status – Messages (Text message): When enabled, your Text for your account. messages (SMS) are backed up to your Samsung account. • Terms and conditions: Review Country or region, Terms and – Messages (Multimedia message): When enabled, your conditions, and Privacy policy information.
Page 197: Backup Options
Add a Twitter account Backup options Cloud 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings My device Accounts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu Settings My device Accounts. 2. Touch Add account Twitter. The Playstore launches the Twitter Install. Install Twitter and then follow the 2.
Page 198 Backup and reset • Personal data: 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu – Factory data reset: Returns all settings to their default values, Settings My device Accounts. and removes all data (yours and apps) from the phone. 2. Touch Backup and reset. The Backup and reset screen Important! Settings and data erased in a Factory displays.
Page 199: More
More Note: Use GPS satellites must be enabled to use some Location services applications. You can also enable or disable GPS from the Notifications panel. (For more information, refer to Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. “Notifications” on page 32.) Some apps may require one or more location services be turned On for full app functionality.
Page 200 Security • Encrypt external SD card: Touch this option to encrypt selected information stored on a microSD memory card under From the Home screen, touch Menu a password you specify. The following additional Encryption Settings More Security. The Security settings are available: screen displays.
Page 201 Device administration • Unknown sources: When enabled, you can install applications ® from sources other than Google Play View or disable device administrators. Some applications, such as corporate Email, may require you allow access to Warning! Because this device can be configured your device by device administrators in certain with system software not provided by or circumstances, such as if your phone is lost or stolen.
Page 202 Security update service Credential storage When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically You can install credentials with an application, from device check for changes to the security policy and download any storage, or from an installed memory card, and use the updates to improve service.
Page 203: Application Manager
• Clear credentials: Clear stored credentials and reset the 2. Touch DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL to list password. the statuses of applications and services. The graph at the bottom of the DOWNLOADED tab displays used and Note: This setting is only available if you have free Device memory.
Page 204 – Cached data: Displays the amount of cached data in MB. Note: Other applications may be running that affect battery – Miscellaneous files: Displays the total device memory use. currently used to store various application data and system data files. 4.
Page 205: Date And Time
Date and time • Select date format: Set the format for date displays. About device By default, your phone receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network View information about your phone, including status, legal coverage, you may want to set date and time information information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial.
Page 206 Details Important! When roaming abroad, you can only download Touch options to view details: update via the Wi-Fi network. • Status: View Battery status, Battery level, Network, Signal strength, Mobile network type, Service state, Roaming, Mobile 4. At the Software update prompt, touch OK to continue. network state, My phone number, MIN, PRL version, MEID, 5.
Page 207: 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 Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
Page 208 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 209 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 210 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 211: 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 212: 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 213 This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple The SAR information for this device can also be found on power levels so as to use only the power required to reach Samsung’s website: the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base http://www.samsung.com/sar.
Page 214: 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 215: Smart Practices While Driving
• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving; impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in and address distractions.
Page 216: Battery Use And Safety
Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video hazard. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked games while operating a vehicle. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org. to be working properly.
Page 217: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by nonSamsung-approved batteries and/or chargers. Health and Safety Information...
Page 218 The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. mobile device by working with respected take-back Just go to companies in every state in the country.
Page 219: Ul Certified Travel Charger
UL Certified Travel Charger Display / Touch-Screen The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL Please note the following information when using your safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety mobile device: instructions per UL guidelines: WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY The display on your mobile device is made of glass or LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE...
Page 220: Gps & Agps
GPS & AGPS may be shared with third-parties, including your wireless service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning third-parties providing services. System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls uses satellites controlled by the U.S.
Page 221: Emergency Calls
Remember, to years: make or receive any calls, the mobile device must be Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: switched on and in a service area with adequate signal Liquids of any kind strength.
Page 222: Responsible Listening
Extreme heat or cold Paint Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the 113°F. device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. Microwaves Responsible Listening Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
Page 223 • hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background that are used.
Page 224: Operating Environment
National Institute for Occupational Safety American Academy of Audiology and Health (NIOSH) 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Reston, VA 20190 Patriots Plaza Building Voice: (800) 222-2336 Washington, DC 20201 Email: info@audiology.org Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH Internet: (1-800-356-4674) http://www.audiology.org/Pages/...
Page 225 Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of Devices your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical Frequency (RF) signals.
Page 226: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
Posted Facilities (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association. notices require you to do so. When your Device is Wet Potentially Explosive Environments Do not turn on your device if it is wet.
Page 227 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-ratings refer to system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing device enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their telecoil mode.
Page 228: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not It is important to try the different features of this phone expressly approved by Samsung could void your warranty for thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid this equipment and void your authority to operate this...
Page 229: Other Important Safety Information
• equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be materials in the same compartment as the mobile device, its dangerous and void the mobile device warranty if said parts, or accessories.
Page 230 • Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately. • 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,...
Page 231: Section 10: Warranty Information
1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Case/Pouch/Holster* 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Device 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Accessories* adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
Page 232 (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 233 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 234 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 235 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 236: End User License Agreement For Software
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG THE SOFTWARE. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions written approval. Specifications and availability subject to of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run change without notice.
Page 237 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 238 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 239 "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 240 (“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 241 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 242 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 243 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 244: Index
Index Call Functions Answering 71 Abc mode 47 Back key 26 Answering w Gestures 71 Accessibility settings Battery Pause Dialing 73 services 181 charging 12 Wait Dialing 73 Accounts cover, installing 7 Call log adding a Google account 53 cover, removing 6 creating/updating contacts 70 setting up 53 indicator 11...
Page 245 Camcorder updating from Call log 58 Using Swype 50 Accessing the Video Folder 103 updating from Keypad 58 Using Symbol/Numeric Mode 48 recording video 102 Creating a Playlist 122 Exposure to Radio Frequency Camera (RF) Signals 202 Camera Options 97 Display / Touch-Screen 214 picture options 99 Display settings...
Page 246 Play Store 125 wallpaper 42 Memory card setting up an account 53 installing 9 your account 17 removing 10 Icons YouTube 134 Memory settings Status Bar 37 Google Talk internal phone storage 199 International Call 72 see Hangouts 89 Menu International Calls Google Voice Typing 46 context-sensitive 25...
Page 247 Customizing 34 Photos Increase App Window Size 31 Options 103 Namecards Maximize App 32 Sharing 103 sending 62 Panel Relocation 33 Picture Navigation 25 Rearrange Apps 34 Color Correction 113 command keys 40 Removing Apps 34 Face Corrections 113 touch gestures 26 Restoring Apps 34 Frame 114 Notification Panel 35...
Page 248 19 Roaming 18 removing or reassigning 66 USB Power/Accessory Port 23 Standard Limited Warranty 226 USB Tethering Stopwatch 107 Samsung Mobile Products and Activating 141 SWYPE Recycling 212 entering text using 50 scientific calculator 93 Videos...
Page 249 Wait 73 Wait dialing 73 Warranty Information 226 Web applications enable downloading 138 Widgets 41 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually scanning and connecting 136 settings 150 turning on or off 135 using your phone as a hotspot 142 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 137 VPN 139 Wi-Fi 135...

Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Accounts and Contacts

Section 4: Calling

Section 5: Messaging

Section 6: Applications and Widgets

Section 7: Connections

Section 8: Settings

Section 9: Health and Safety Information

Section 10: Warranty Information

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