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Page 2: Open Source Software
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or open source licenses. To obtain the source code which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its covered under the open source licenses, please visit respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, opensource.samsung.com...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Calendar ....... . 100 Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard . . 23...
Page 6 Clock ........103 Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually ..132 Calculator .
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Home screen Home screen This introduces you to Boost Mobile service User Guide Apps and Widgets and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Apps Section 1: Getting Started AllShare Play Boost Hotspot Section 2: Your Phone Boost Zone Calculator Calendar...
Page 8: Set Wallpaper
Widgets > Set wallpaper Active applications Alarm Home screen Lock screen Book Calendar Home and lock screens Calendar (mini today) Calendar (month) > Edit page Clock (digital) Clock (funky) Clock (modern) Contact > Search Direct Dial Direct Message Directions & Navigation Dual Clock (analog) >...
Page 9: Home Screen Mode
Mobile networks Allowed contacts Mobile data (On/Off) Connections optimizer Allowed contacts Allowed contact list Sound Add VPN network Volume Nearby devices Music, video, games, and other media Ringtone File sharing Shared contents Notifications System Device name Allowed devices list Not-allowed devices list Vibration intensity Download to Upload from other devices...
Page 10: Power Saving Mode
Wallpaper Touch key light duration Home screen Lock screen 1.5 seconds 6 seconds Home and lock screens Always off Always on LED indicator Display battery percentage (On/Off) Charging (On/Off) Low battery (On/Off) Auto adjust screen tone (On/Off) Notifications (On/Off) Voice recording (On/Off) Storage Screen mode Device memory...
Page 11: Language And Input
Screen lock Lock screen options Owner information Swype Security Voice recognizer Encrypt device Google Samsung powered by Vlingo Encrypt external SD card Voice search Make passwords visible (On/Off) Language Speech output Device administrators Block offensive words (On/Off) Hotword detection (On/Off)
Page 12 Text-to-speech output Turn over to mute/pause (On/Off) Google Text-to-speech Samsung TTS Sensitivity settings Speech rate Listen to an example Learn about motions Driving mode (ON/Off) Pointer speed Accessory Backup and reset Dock sound (On/Off) Back up my data Audio output mode(On/Off)
Page 13 Select date format Tap and hold delay 12/31/2013 31/12/2013 Short Medium 2013/12/31 Long Accessibility Developer options Auto-rotate screen (On/Off) Desktop backup password Screen timeout Stay awake (On/Off) 15 seconds 30 seconds Protect SD card (On/Off) 1 minute 2 minutes USB debugging (On/Off) 5 minutes 10 minutes Speak passwords (On/Off)
Page 14: System Update
Show all ANRs (On/Off) Animation scale 2x Animation scale 5x System Update Animation scale 10x Disable hardware overlay (On/Off) Update PRL Force GPU rendering (On/Off) Update Profile Strict mode (On/Off) Update Samsung Software GPU rendering profile (On/Off) Update Firmware About device Status viii...
Page 15 Legal information Open source licenses Google Legal License settings Privacy Alert Model number Android version Baseband version Kernel version Build number Hardware version Software version In Use Menu Add call/Merge Keypad End call Speaker Mute Bluetooth...
Page 16 Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 17: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Your Device 1A. Setting Up Service Install the battery: Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover release latch. Setting Up Your Device (page 2) Activating Your Device (page 3) Making Calls (page 4) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 5) Account Passwords (page 5) Getting Help (page 6) Place your finger nail in the opening and firmly...
Page 18: Activating Your Device
Activating Your Device Caution!: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover. To activate your new phone, please refer to the Activation Instructions included within the Getting Insert the battery into the opening in the back of Started Guide.
Page 19: Making Calls
Installing Your First ID Pack Making Calls Press and tap > Mobile ID From the Home screen, tap and use the Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be on-screen keypad to enter the number you wish to fully charged, and you should be in a network coverage dial.
Page 20: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail Account Passwords Your device automatically transfers all unanswered As a Boost Mobile customer, you enjoy unlimited calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or access to your personal account information, your turned off. You should set up your Voicemail and voicemail account, and your data services account.
Page 21: Getting Help
Getting Help 411 gives you access to a variety of services and Managing Your Account information, including residential, business and government listings, movie listings or showtimes, Online: driving directions, restaurant reservations and major www.boostmobile.com local event information. You can get up to three pieces Access your account information.
Page 22 Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 23: Device Basics
Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 11) Viewing the Display Screen (page 12) Battery and Charger (page 13) Navigation and Customization (page 14) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 22) Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard (page 23) Creating a Google Account (page 24) 2A. Device Basics...
Page 24: Key Functions
Key Functions returns you to the Home Screen. Press and Home Key hold to access Recent apps, Task manager and uses the ambient Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor Google Now. light level to adjust keypad access. If the light path is when in a menu, pressing the Back key Back Key blocked, for example, when holding the phone close...
Page 25 Phone Back View allows you to plug in an 3.5 mm Headset Jack optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Inserting an accessory into CAUTION! 3.5mm the incorrect jack may damage the device. Headset Jack lets you turn the device on or off, Power/Lock Button or turn off the touchscreen display.
Page 26: Turning Your Phone On And Off
helps illuminate subjects in low-light Turning Your Phone On and Off Camera flash environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a photo or video. Press and hold until the phone allows you to adjust the ringer Volume Buttons switches on. volume in standby mode, the voice volume during a Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock call, and media playback volume.
Page 27: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Status Bar – Status Icons 3G Communicating – Boost 3G data service is Your device’s display screen provides information active and communicating. about your device’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s 4G Available –...
Page 28: Battery And Charger
Status Bar – Notification Icons Missed Call – You missed an incoming call. WARNING: Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers with your device. The failure to use a New Email – You received a new email or text Samsung-approved battery and charger may message.
Page 29: Navigation And Customization
Home you were just working on. screen. Always use a Samsung-approved charger to charge The Home screen includes extended screens that your phone’s battery. extend beyond the current visible screen to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
Page 30 There are seven available screens. You can customize , located at the top of all Home screens, Status bar the number of home screens, up to the maximum of displays icons for notifications, such as email seven. Dots in the lower part of the screen indicate the messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new current home screen, and its position to other home voicemail, upcoming events, USB connection, and...
Page 31 Apps Application Icons The Apps screen holds all the apps installed on your - allows your phone to stream AllShare Play phone, including pre-loaded apps, and those you photos, music and videos from its memory to download and install on your phone. other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) devices.
Page 32 Application Icons Application Icons – Launches the built-in camera - Google+ makes messaging and Camera Google + (page 112). sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get Clock – Accesses the alarm and media updates from your Circles, use Messenger for application screen (page 103).
Page 33 Application Icons Application Icons - Messenger allows you to bring – provides basic editing functions Messenger Photo Editor groups of friends together into a simple group for pictures that you take on your phone. Along conversation. When you get a new conversation with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your and color it also provides a wide variety of...
Page 34 Application Icons Application Icons – Access the device’s built-in Settings Voice Talk Settings – With the Voice talk application you menu (page 43). can use your voice to perform operations that you would normally have to do by hand such as Talk –...
Page 35: Customizing Your Home Screen
Customizing Your Home Screen Adding Shortcuts from the Home Screen Press Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. You can customize your Home Screen Navigate to the desired Home Page, and then by doing the following: touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen.
Page 36: Adding And Removing Primary Shortcuts
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Adding and Removing Widgets The primary shortcuts are the bottom row of application Widgets are self-contained applications that reside shortcuts that remain static on all home screens (by either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended default Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet, and Home screens.
Page 37: Displaying Your Phone Number
Removing a Widget Changing the Background Wallpaper Press You can customize the screen’s wallpaper image on the Home screen, Lock screen, or you can place the Touch and hold the desired widget. This unlocks it same image on both the Home and lock screens. from its location on the current screen.
Page 38: Entering Text Using The Samsung Keyboard
Keyboard reflect the characters of the keys you tapped as well as the characters of nearby keys. The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY : to enable word Next word prediction keyboard.
Page 39: Creating A Google Account
: The phone recognizes onscreen : Reverts the Samsung Keyboard Handwriting Reset settings handwriting and converts it to text. settings you applied back to their defaults. Advanced Creating a Google Account : automatically capitalizes Auto capitalization the first letter of the first word in each sentence (standard English style).
Page 40: Making And Answering Calls
Making Calls 2B. Making and Answering There are several convenient ways to place calls from Calls your phone. Using the Keypad From Logs Making Calls (page 25) From Favorites Receive Phone Calls (page 29) Phone Call Options (page 30) From Contacts Voicemail (page 33) Call a Number in a Text Message Call Settings (page 39)
Page 41: Call Using The Keypad
Call Using the Keypad Call From Logs The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded the phone’s dialer screen. in the Call log. You can place a call to numbers or contacts that display in this area.
Page 42: Call From Contacts
Call from Contacts Call a Number in a Text Message You can place calls directly from your Contacts list While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a using either of the following procedures. number that is in the body of the message. For more information, see “Text Messaging (SMS)”...
Page 43: Call A Number In An Email Message
Call a Number in an Email Message Call Emergency Numbers While viewing an email you can place a call to a You can place calls to 911 even if the phone’s screen is number that is in the body of the message. locked or your account is restricted.
Page 44: Receive Phone Calls
Receive Phone Calls Mute the Ringing Sound You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by When you receive a phone call from a contact, the press the volume button down. Incoming call screen display the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party.
Page 45: Phone Call Options
Phone Call Options Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller by displaying the phone Dialing Options number of the incoming caller. To hide your number when making a call, follow these Press while dialing a phone number. steps. Tap one of the following options: Press and tap Send...
Page 46: Way Calling
3-way Calling Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls Note: With 3-Way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime to another phone number – even when your phone is rates will be charged for each of the two calls turned off.
Page 47: Speed Dialing
In-call Options Speed Dialing While on a call, a number of onscreen options display. You can assign a shortcut to dial a phone number in Tap an option to select it. your Contacts List for speed dialing. There are one hundred available numbered spaces.
Page 48: Voicemail
Remove a Speed Dial Number Voicemail Press and tap The phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls Press > Speed dial setting to voicemail, even when the phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal Press >...
Page 49 Set Up Voicemail from the Phone App Retrieve Voicemail Messages Press and tap The following steps will guide you through setting up your voicemail using the Phone application. Touch and hold to dial voicemail. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered When connected, follow the voice prompts from calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or the voicemail center.
Page 50: Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select Visual Voicemail provides a quick and easy way to which messages you want to review. access voicemail. You can locate one message without listening to every voicemail message. This new feature Press and tap periodically retrieves caller information from all of the...
Page 51 to reply to the message. You can then Visual Voicemail Settings Reply reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access either an email or phone number. This allows you settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. to send this voicemail message to several recipients at the same time.
Page 52 Touch to select the number of Automatically Enable the Speakerphone Delete messages days for the system to wait before deleting your Every time you access a selected message from your messages from the Trash folder. Choose from: Visual Voicemail list, you can configure the phone to Empty trash after 30 days, Empty trash after automatically launch the built-in speakerphone so that 10 days, Empty trash immediately, or Never...
Page 53 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Record a Visual Voicemail Message Menu You can record and share a visual voicemail recording. Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Press and tap Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you Touch to access the recording screen and from having to navigate within the voicemail menu.
Page 54: Call Settings
Call Settings surface, such as when you move the phone to your ear. : allows you to set options for using Call accessories Press and tap optional accessories (not included) with calls. Call > Settings : allows you to have the Increase volume in pocket Configure the following call settings: phone increase ringtone volume when the...
Page 55: Voicemail Settings
Voicemail Settings Help Send feedback Configure your voicemail settings so you can listen to Updates and manage your voicemail. About Voicemail Press and tap Activating Plus Code Dialing > Call Settings > Voicemail settings The following are the voicemail settings: Plus Code dialing configures the phone to automatically dial the international access code for : Manage subscription...
Page 56: Tty Use
Changing the International Dialing Code TTY Use By default, the international dialing prefix (code) is set A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a to 011. This code can not be changed until the feature telecommunications device that allows people who are is temporarily disabled.
Page 57 WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling Boost Mobile recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible.
Page 58: Settings
Accessing Settings 2C. Settings To access Settings: Press and tap > Settings – or – Accessing Settings (page 43) Press and tap > Settings Wireless and Network Settings (page 44) Device Settings (page 52) Personal Settings (page 62) Accounts Settings (page 75) System Settings (page 76) 2C.
Page 59: Wireless And Network Settings
Wireless and Network Settings Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. Wi-Fi Press and tap then tap > Settings > Wi-Fi , > Advanced Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Select one of the following: Press and tap >...
Page 60 4G Settings Configuring 4G Settings Press and tap > Settings. Configure options for connecting to the Sprint 4G WiMAX network. Tap the OFF/ON slider to turn 4G settings access to the Sprint 4G WiMAX network On. 4G Note: The availability and range of the Sprint 4G WiMAX must be turned on to configure settings.
Page 61 Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s that allows you to connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth visibility to other devices. devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless Note: Bluetooth must be turned on to access Bluetooth...
Page 62 Change My Device Name Control your Phone’s Visibility The device name identifies your phone to other When your phone is visible, other Bluetooth devices Bluetooth devices. can find it during a scan. Press and tap Press and tap > Settings > Bluetooth >...
Page 63: Data Usage
Data Usage WARNING: Data usage displayed/measured by your phone may differ from your carrier's measured data Use this feature to turn Mobile data capability On or Off, usage and is not guaranteed as the actual usage view Mobile data usage, and set a mobile data limit. measured by your carrier.
Page 64: More Settings
More settings Mobile Networks Set options for network selection and data service. Use these settings to configure additional wireless and Your phone uses mobile data networks for apps that network information such as Airplane mode, use data, such as Google Maps, Internet, or Email. Kies via Wi-Fi, VPN, and Mobile networks.
Page 65 Virtual Private Network (VPN) Settings Connecting to a VPN Press and tap > Settings > More settings Using this menu you can set up and manage Virtual > VPN Private Networks (VPNs). Tap the VPN in which to connect. Important: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one.
Page 66 Nearby devices Configuring sharing options Press and tap > Settings > More settings Share files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital > Nearby devices Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. Touch the check box to turn sharing File sharing To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Page 67: Device Settings
If you use Windows XP, ensure that you have Windows and widgets on the Home screen. XP Service Pack 3 or higher, and Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your Easy mode provides an easier experience for the computer.
Page 68: Blocking Mode
Blocking mode Set a time for blocking mode: Choose to disable all the blocking mode Always When Blocking mode is turned On, notifications for features. selected features are disabled, and you will only Set a time period for blocking mode by entering receive notifications of incoming calls from numbers on times.
Page 69 Sound Vibration intensity Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and Volume notifications. Set the system volume level, and set default volume for Press and tap > Settings > Sound > call ringtones, notifications, and media playback. Vibration intensity Press and tap >...
Page 70 Ringtone and notifications System Press and tap Press and tap > Settings > Sound > Settings > Sound Tap options, then choose ringtones: Tap options to turn the option On or Off: : to set the default ringtone for : to play tones for keypad touches. Device ringtone Keytones incoming calls.
Page 71: Display Settings
Display Settings LED Indicator The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays Wallpaper when the phone is locked, to notify you of status You can customize the image displayed on the Home changes and events. Use LED indicator settings to screen and Lock screen, or you can place the same configure how the LED functions.
Page 72 Screen mode Auto-rotate screen Choose a screen mode to match the type of content By default, most screens change orientation displayed. automatically if you rotate the phone. You can choose to have the screen not change orientation on rotation. Press and tap >...
Page 73 Font style Display Battery Percentage Choose the font style used on the phone’s screen. Use these settings to configure additional Display settings. Press and tap > Settings > Display Press and tap > Settings > Display , and then select a font style from the Font style list, or tap to download fonts.
Page 74: Storage Settings
Storage Settings Formatting a memory card Press and tap > Settings > Storage View the memory allocation for the device memory, or USB storage, or optional installed memory card (not to format the card. This deletes Format SD card included). all the data on the SD including music, videos, and photos.
Page 75 Power Saving Mode Battery Use Power Saving Mode to manage your phone in View the amount of battery power used for phone order to save power. activities from this menu. Press and tap > Settings > Power saving Press and tap >...
Page 76 Application Manager Uninstalling Downloaded Applications You can uninstall apps you downloaded and installed. You can download and install applications from the Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled. Play Store or other sources, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Press and tap >...
Page 77: Running Services
Running Services Personal Settings From this menu you can view and control services running on the phone. Location Services Press and tap > Settings > Application Use Location Services to configure how the phone manager determines your location. Tap the tab.
Page 78: Screen Lock
Use GPS satellites Lock screen This option allows you to locate locations accurately to Screen Lock street level. To conserve power, deselect this option when not in use. Choose settings for unlocking your screen. Press and tap Press and tap >...
Page 79 : allows you to unlock the screen by Lock screen options Pattern drawing a pattern, which you create, on the When the Screen lock is set to Swipe or Motion, or you screen. Touch the option; then follow the prompts have the With swipe lock option enabled, set options to create or change your screen unlock pattern.
Page 80 : to display the time in two zones on the Owner Information Dual clock lock screen. Touch to control display of a dual This option displays owner information on the lock clock to show the time in two zones when you¡¯re screen.
Page 81: Security Settings
Security Settings Make passwords visible When enabled, password characters display briefly as Configure security for your phone. you enter them. Encryption Press and tap > Settings > Security > To require a numeric PIN or password in order to Passwords decrypt your phone each time it is turned on or encrypt to enable or disable Make passwords visible...
Page 82 Device Administration Press and tap > Settings > Security Configure options: Use Device administration settings to control device administrators and installation of apps from unknown : allows you to select device Device administrators sources. administrators. Select a device administrator and follow the prompts.
Page 83: Credential Storage
Credential Storage : allows you to install Install from device storage encrypted certificates from an installed memory View and manage usage of trusted credentials, and card. Select a certificate and follow the prompts to install certificates from device storage, or clear install.
Page 84: Language And Input Settings
Language and Input Settings Google Voice Typing Use Google voice typing to enter text by speaking it. Configure the language for your phone’s operation, and set options for entering text. Note: You must enable Google voice typing before managing its settings. Language Press and tap...
Page 85: Samsung Keyboard
See “Entering Text Using the Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space Samsung Keyboard” on page 23 for list of options. between words. When you finish entering a word, lift your finger and start the next word.
Page 86 Swype updates, language downloads and input other Swype Connect features over your and tap the voice recognition Voice recognizer cellular data connection. format you want. Choose from Google Samsung Personalization: Sync dictionary with social powered by Vlingo media accounts. 2C. Settings...
Page 87: Text-To-Speech Output
Download offline speech recognition: to enable speech recognition via locally stored files so that Samsung TTS : configures the Samsung TTS even if you are not connected to a network you settings for various languages. can still use the service.
Page 88 General Pointer Speed : Adjusts the rate at which onscreen Speech rate This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the text is spoken by the phone. Choose from: Very Mouse/trackpad. , and slow Slow Normal Fast Very fast Press and tap >...
Page 89: Backup And Reset Settings
Backup and Reset Settings Factory Data Reset From this menu reset the phone and sound settings to Choose options for backing up data from your phone the factory default settings. to Google servers, or reset your phone to the original factory settings, which erases all data from the phone’s Press and tap...
Page 90: Accounts Settings
Accounts Settings Synchronization Settings Once an account is added you can synchronize Set up, manage, and synchronize accounts, including features such as the calendar, contacts, Gmail, and your Google, Email, and social networking accounts. more. Adding an Account Press and tap >...
Page 91: System Settings
System Settings : When enabled, moving the Pan to move icon phone in a panning motion (side-to-side) moves a highlighted icon to a new location on the Home Configure options for motion gestures, accessories, screen. accessibility, and other system features. : When On, moving the Pan to browse images Motion Settings...
Page 92: Accessory Settings
Accessory Settings Date and Time Settings Configure your phone’s behavior when it is connected By default, your phone receives date and time to an optional dock (not included). information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date Press and tap >...
Page 93: Accessibility Settings
When Automatic time zone is disabled, tap System Select to select a time zone. Scroll down the time zone Press and tap > Settings > Accessibility list to view additional time zones. Select settings from the following options: to toggle between using a Use 24-hour format 12-hour or a 24-hour format.
Page 94 Services : Allows you to choose whether Use pitch changes feedback for keyboard entries are spoken in a This feature provides synthesized speech feedback to lower-pitched voice. describe the results of actions. The following : Allows you to choose how Keyboard echo procedures enhance TalkBack capabilities.
Page 95 : Allows you to enable or disable Vision Explore by touch speech feedback for shortcut gestures Configure options for to customize the visibility of your (configured in the Manage shortcut gestures phone’s display. option below) or screen touches. Press and tap >...
Page 96: Developer Options
Hearing Developer Options Configure options to customize your phone’s sounds. Use the Developer Options to set options for application development. Press and tap > Settings > Accessibility Important: These features are used for development Configure options: purposes only. : allows you switch from stereo to Mono audio mono output, for example when you are .
Page 97 Stay awake Debugging When this option is enabled, the screen will never When enabled, this allows debugging when the phone sleep while charging. is attached to a PC by a USB cable. Press and tap Press and tap > Settings > Developer >...
Page 98 Input Configure options: : When enabled, clip Show layout boundaries Configure options for input. boundaries, margins, and other layout details Press and tap > Settings > Developer display. options : When enabled, views are Show GPU view updates Configure options: flashed inside windows when they are drawn with the GPU.
Page 99 Monitoring Apps Configure options for monitoring apps. Set options for application behavior. Press and tap Press and tap > Settings > Developer > Settings > Developer options options Configure options: Configure options: : When enabled, the screen flashes : When enabled, activities are Strict mode Do not keep activities while apps perform long operations.
Page 100: System Update Settings
Use System Update to update your phone to the latest network. PRL, Profile, Samsung Software, and Firmware. You can access this menu on a regular basis to ensure that Update Samsung Software...
Page 101: About Device
About Device Legal Information This option displays information about Open source The About Device menu lets you access important licenses as well as Google legal information. This phone information, such as the phone model number, information clearly provides copyright and distribution Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of Build, signal strength, mobile network type, service...
Page 102: View Logs
Logs 2D. Logs The Logs tab ( ) lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. View Logs View Logs (page 87) Calls From Logs (page 88) The following procedures will guide you through viewing the call logs list. Save a Number from the Call Log (page 89) >...
Page 103: Logs Options
Logs Options Calls From Logs The following procedures guide you through accessing All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded and understanding call log options. in the Call log. You can place a call to numbers or contacts that display in this area. >...
Page 104: Clear Logs
Save a Number from the Call Log Alter a Number from the Call Log If you want to make a call from Call log and you need > to alter the number before dialing, you can change the Logs tab to display the list of calls. number.
Page 105: Contacts
Get Started with Contacts 2E. Contacts Here is some basic information about contacts. You can create a Google contact, a phone contact, or a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact. Get Started with Contacts (page 90) Contacts are stored locally to the phone’s memory. Contacts are sorted alphabetically by default.
Page 106: Access Contacts
: Join your phone contacts Merge with Samsung with your Samsung account. : Join your phone contacts with Merge with Google a Google account. 2E. Contacts...
Page 107: Add A Contact
Add a Contact Tap the field and use the onscreen Name keyboard to enter the full name. Tap to the right of You can add contacts directly from the Contacts Name field to enter additional name fields. application. Enter details such as name, phone Tap the field, then use the keypad Phone number...
Page 108: Save A Phone Number To Contacts
Add an Emergency Contact Save a Phone Number to Contacts Emergency contacts are contacts that emergency You can save a phone number to Contacts directly personnel can use in the case of an emergency to from the phone dialpad. contact someone for you, or if you are unable to Press and tap communicate that information.
Page 109: Edit A Contact
Edit a Contact Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more Once a contact is added to the Contact list, you can personal and easily recognized entry. For example, add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and associated picture displays.
Page 110 Assign a New Picture to a Contact Assign a Ringtone to a Contact Use these steps to add a picture to a contact through You can assign a special ringtone to individual taking a new photo. contacts Press and tap to display the Press and tap...
Page 111: Synchronize Contacts
Join a Contact Synchronize Contacts When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple entries to add and manage a new or existing contact from for a single contact. In Contacts, you can link multiple your online or remote accounts to your phone.
Page 112 To synchronize Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts: Mark Contacts as Favorites Press and tap > Settings You can mark contacts as favorites, to identify contacts you contact often. Tap the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account to view the account’s synchronization settings screen. Favorites display on the Favorites tab in Contacts.
Page 113: Create Groups
Create Groups To send a message to a group: Press and tap Contacts > Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already Tap an existing group and then press >...
Page 114: Share A Contact
Share a Contact Share contacts using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, or as an attachment via Email, Gmail, or Messaging. Press and tap Contacts Tap a contact to display, then press > Share namecard via Choose a sharing method, then follow the prompts to send the contact: Bluetooth : Send the contact to a paired Bluetooth...
Page 115: Add An Event To The Calendar
Calendar 2F. Calendar & Tools Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your phone’s Calendar (page 100) Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, and Outlook calendar.
Page 116: Erase Events
Enter information about the event: Erase Events Touch the Calendar field and select an account to Use this procedure to erase calendar events. synchronize to this event. Press and tap > Calendar Tap the field and enter a title for the event. Title Open the calendar event details: Select...
Page 117: Event Alerts
Event Alerts Tap an option: Set snooze duration : Sets the length of time to When the phone is turned on and you have an event allow before you are reminded of the event. alarm scheduled, your phone sounds an alert and Choose from: 3 minutes 5 minutes...
Page 118: Clock
Day and List Views Clock Day view displays a list of the events of one day. Press and tap > Clock List view displays all events in chronological order. Touch a tab to access Clock features: When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen Alarm : Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Page 119: Calculator
Tap the day(s) to repeat this alarm. Tap Calculator Repeat to repeat the alarm every week on the weekly selected days. Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. to select Alarm type Melody Vibration Press and tap > Calculator , or Vibration and melody Briefing Tip:...
Page 120: Microsd Card
microSD Card Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedures to remove the microSD/ A microSD or microSDHC card is an optional microSDHC card from your phone. accessory that allows you to store images, videos, Using your fingernail, remove the back cover to music, documents, and voice data on your phone.
Page 121: View The Microsd Card Memory
View the microSD Card Memory Unmount the microSD Card Use the following procedure to view the microSD card When you need to remove the microSD card, you must memory information. first unmount the microSD card to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. Since you Press and tap .
Page 122: Update Your Phone
Update Your Phone To back up your Google™ applications: Your Google™ application purchases are reloaded From time to time, updates may become available for remotely and can be re-installed after the update is your phone. You can download and apply updates applied.
Page 123: Update Your Android Operating System
Once you have backed up all your data, use the Press and tap > Settings > System Update Firmware option to update your phone Update > Update Samsung Software firmware. Follow the onscreen instructions. Press and tap > Settings > System Update >...
Page 124: Voice Services
Voice Services 2G. Voice Services The following information will guide you through using Voice Services. Voice Command Voice Command (page 109) With the Voice command application you can use your Voice Search (page 110) voice to perform operations that you would normally Voice Talk (page 110) have to do by hand such as dialing a phone number, Text-to-Speech (page 110)
Page 125: Voice Talk
Google text-to- speech for additional settings. Follow the prompts to learn about Voice Talk, and then tap to begin. Tap & Speak : configures the Samsung TTS Samsung TTS settings for various languages. Voice Search General Speech rate : adjusts the rate at which the Use Voice Search to speak your Google search criteria.
Page 126: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder : allows you to limit the length of Limit for MMS recordings, to ensure they can be attached to The Voice recorder allows you to record an audio file a message for sharing. and then immediately share it. : allows you to choose Contextual filename Press...
Page 127: Camera
Take Pictures 2H. Camera Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the camera key. Launch the Camera Take Pictures (page 112) Record Videos (page 117) Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s Camera Settings (page 115) camera.
Page 128: Viewfinder Screen
Viewfinder Screen Options (left-from top the bottom, right-from bottom to top): You will find the following controls on the Viewfinder : Switch between the Camera on Front/back lens screen. the back of the phone to the front Self camera so you can take pictures or videos of yourself.
Page 129: Review Screen
Review Screen Press to select one of the following: Menu Delete After capturing a photo or video, the review screen lets Face tag you save, view, send, or delete the picture or video by Copy to clipboard tapping the image at the bottom of the screen. Rotate left After you take a photo or shoot a video, you can Rotate right...
Page 130: Camera Settings
Camera Settings : Allows you to set the shooting Shooting mode mode. Choose from the following options: Single shot : tTakes a single photo and view it Open the menu panel to change the camera settings. before returning to the shooting mode. You can also switch between photo and video modes from the menu panel.
Page 131 Scene mode: Allows you to set the Scene to help Metering: Set how the camera measures or take the best pictures possible. Options include meters the light source: Center-weighted, Spot, or None, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Party/Indoor, Matrix. Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawn, Autumn color, Text, Outdoor...
Page 132: Record Videos
Record Videos : Allows you to set shortcut icons for Edit shortcuts the settings that you use the most. Self-recording : Allows you to set the front camera In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and so you can take videos of yourself or video chat. send videos with your phone’s built-in video camera.
Page 133: View Pictures And Videos Using Gallery
: Allows you to adjust color casts in View Pictures and Videos using White balance your video. Choose from: Auto Daylight Cloudy Gallery , or Incandescent Fluorescent : Turn to adjust screen for Outdoor visibility Using the Gallery application, you can view photos and improved visibility outdoors.
Page 134: Viewing Photos
From the image folder, do one of the following: Viewing Photos Touch and hold any desired images to select Tap a thumbnail to view the picture. them (indicated by a light blue outline and green Viewing Videos check mark). Tap an image to display it in full screen view. Note: If no control icons display on the screen in addition to Press...
Page 135: Working With Photos
Zoom In or Out on a Photo Working with Photos There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in and then menu and choose what to do with it.
Page 136: Photo Editor
Crop a Photo Photo Editor To crop your photos, follow this procedure. The Photo Editor application provides basic editing Press and tap > Gallery functions for pictures that you take on your phone. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap and color, it also provides a wide variety of effects for an image to view your picture.
Page 137 Transform to access the following options: : rotates a photo in all 4 directions. You Rotate Select image : Selects an existing image from your can also mirror image a photo. Gallery and starts a new Photo editor project. Be sure and save the photo you are working on : crops a photo to customize a size.
Page 138: Share Photos And Videos
Share Photos and Videos Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message Use the Gallery application to send photos and videos Press and tap > Gallery using email or multimedia messages. You can share photos on your social networks (such as Facebook) Tap the album that contains the photos or videos and share videos on YouTube.
Page 139: Share Photos On Picasa
Share Photos on Picasa Follow the prompts to enter information about the video such as description and tags, and select a You must sign in to a Google Account to upload privacy option. pictures to the Picasa™ photo organizing service. Upload Press and tap...
Page 140: Bluetooth
Reconnect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit (page 127) Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device (page 128) By default, your Galaxy S II Bluetooth feature is set to . Turning Bluetooth on activates the internal Send Information Using Bluetooth (page 128) Bluetooth antenna.
Page 141: Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth Settings Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit Bluetooth settings activate Bluetooth, view or assign a You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo name for the phone, activate the phone so other headset, or have hands-free conversations using a Bluetooth devices can discover it, or scan and pair with compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit.
Page 142 If automatic pairing fails Reconnect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit Enter the passcode supplied with your headset. When you have paired a headset with your phone, the headset should automatically reconnect when you turn The pairing and connection status displays below the it on.
Page 143: Send Information Using Bluetooth
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Send Information Using Bluetooth Device You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your such as a phone or notebook computer. The first time phone from a Bluetooth device.
Page 144 Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You . On the main Voice Recorder Voice recording may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or screen, touch and hold a recording and then tap “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s Share via >...
Page 145: Receive Information Using Bluetooth
If you send a file to another device, the saved Select the check box if you Always allow this device location may depend on the file type. For want to automatically receive files from this example, if you send an image file to another sending device in the future.
Page 146: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct
About Wi-Fi 2J. Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing About Wi-Fi (page 131) Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi networks can be Open (unsecured), or Secured (requiring you to provide login Turning Wi-Fi On or Off (page 131) credentials).
Page 147: Scanning And Connecting To Wi-Fi
Scanning and Connecting to Wi-Fi Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for Press and tap > Settings. available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them. If Wi-Fi is not already on, tap the OFF/ON Wi-Fi Press and tap slider...
Page 148: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Devices Press and tap > Settings > Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to If Wi-Fi is not already on, tap the OFF/ON Wi-Fi connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi slider to turn Wi-Fi On.
Page 149 Section 3 Service Features...
Page 150: Service: The Basics
Service: The Basics 3A. Service: The Basics Setting Up Your Voicemail Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 135) turned off. You should set up your Voicemail and Text Messaging (SMS) (page 136) personal greeting as soon as your device is activated.
Page 151 Voicemail Notification Text Messaging (SMS) There are several ways the phone alerts you to a new With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive message. instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone. Playing the assigned ringtone type. Displaying within the Notifications area of the Status Compose Text Messages bar when a single new unheard voicemail message...
Page 152 Multimedia Messaging (MMS) : Temporarily exits the message to Record video record a video clip using the phone’s camcorder. Multimedia messages, or MMS, can contain text and to add the video to your message. Save pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture : Select an existing audio file from the Audio Audio slideshows, contact cards (vCard), or appointments...
Page 153: Google Messenger
Google+ Google Messenger Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, together into a simple group conversation. When you visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your an update to your phone.
Page 154: Call Waiting
In the bottom message field, enter a message and Call Waiting then tap When you are on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to From the Messenger screen, tap > incoming calls by sounding a tone. Your phone’s Help more detailed information. screen informs you that another call is waiting and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available).
Page 155 3-way Calling Call Forwarding Press and tap Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is Tap the Keypad tab. turned off. You can continue to make calls from your Enter a number and tap phone when you have activated Call Forwarding.
Page 156: Web & Data Services
Your User Name 3B. Web & Data Services When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@myboostmobile.sprintpcs.com.” Wi-Fi (page 145) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Boost Mobile network.
Page 157: Launching A Web Connection
: Allows you to print the screen or Web page Press and tap > Internet on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. From any open Web page, tap . Options : Allows you to modify your Web settings. Settings available in the browser menus include:...
Page 158 Accessibility pages may not display properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. : Overrides the website’s request to Force zoom control zoom. Enable WebGL : Allows the download of : Allows you to preview the text size. Enable plug-ins Text size plug-ins such as Adobe Flash.
Page 159: Set The Browser Home Page
Bandwidget management Set the Browser Home Page : Allows the browser to Preload search results Press and tap > preload high confidence search results in the background to help speed up searches. > Settings > General > Set home page : Allows Web page images to Load images Select...
Page 160: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On Press and tap > Settings. Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances Tap the Wi-Fi OFF/ON slider to turn on of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need Wi-Fi. access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. again to access Wi-Fi networks.
Page 161: Check The Wireless Network Status
To manually add a new network connection: Check the Wireless Network Status Add Wi-Fi network The following information is designed to help you check the wireless connection. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wi-Fi network. Press and tap >...
Page 162: Wi-Fi Direct
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi Direct The following information is designed to help connect About Wi-Fi Direct the device to a different Wi-Fi network. Press and tap > Settings > Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so Detected Wi-Fi networks display. To manually you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi scan for available Wi-Fi networks, on the Wi-Fi connection.
Page 163 Assign a Unique Name Sharing Information with a Connected Device Press and tap , and > Settings > Wi-Fi then tap Wi-Fi Direct To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the Press > Rename device connected device, use this procedure: Modify the current name, then tap Display the information to share.
Page 164: Kies Via Wi-Fi
Kies Via Wi-Fi AllShare Play Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi is software that enables you to AllShare Play allows your phone to stream photos, update your phone firmware, synchronize files, and music and videos from its memory to other Digital transfer data to and from your phone directly by Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified phones.
Page 165: Email
The application contains two separate streaming Email media options: Registered storage : allows you to receive and Use the Email application to send and receive email playback media stored externally (server, laptop, from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or etc.) directly on your device by allowing you to IMAP.
Page 166: Google Mail
Enter your password in the Password field, then tap Google Mail Next This email client is Google’s web-based email service. Tapping prompts your phone to attempt a Next A Gmail account is created once you sign up for a new "regular"...
Page 167: Send A Gmail Message
Accessing Gmail Send a Gmail Message Press and tap Below are procedures for sending a Gmail. > Gmail Do any of the following: Press and tap > Gmail : If the Inbox is full, View more email messages from the Inbox. swipe your finger up the screen to view more Enter the message recipient’s email address in the messages and conversations.
Page 168: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Adding a Work Email Account Below are procedures for reading and replying to The main Email application also provides access to Gmail messages. your Outlook Exchange server via your phone. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007, Press and tap >...
Page 169: Compose And Send Email
: typically your network access phone and server), and activate any other email Password password (case-sensitive). settings, and then tap Next Identify your new account with a unique name and Important: Key information here is the Domain information. Maintain the “\” between the Domain and provide the outgoing name text then tap Done Username.
Page 170: View And Reply To Email
Tap the field and enter the email subject. Manage the Email Inbox Subject Tap the text entry field and compose your email. Reading and replying to email on your phone is as to send the message. simple as on your computer. Press and tap >...
Page 171 Sort Email Messages Synchronize Exchange ActiveSync Email Press You can set Exchange ActiveSync to automatically > Sort by check for new Exchange ActiveSync email messages. Select from the options to sort email messages by date received, sender, read/unread, favorites, Flag Email Messages attachments, or priority.
Page 172: Edit Email Account Settings
to modify the : Displays the name used by the Internal message settings Account name auto-replies to inter-office e-mail. Tap phone to track the account. External to modify the auto-replies to message settings Your name Edits the name attached to emails you email received outside of your immediate office send from the selected account.
Page 173 : Specify incoming email : Activates/deactivates your Incoming settings Out of office settings settings, such as User name, Password, IMAP email’s out of office settings, and configure both server, Security type, Port, and IMAP path prefix. the start/ end dates and your outgoing message. : Specify outgoing email : Configures the incoming Outgoing settings...
Page 174: Delete An Email Account
: Resends an outgoing email a : Synchronizes your exchange Auto resend times Sync calendar specified number of times if delivery fails. calendar entries between your phone and the remote exchange server. Email notifications : Displays a status bar icon when new email messages have been received.
Page 175: Play Books
Add the Mail Widget Play Movies & TV Add the Mail widget to view your POP3/IMAP or The Google Play Movies & TV application allows you to Exchange ActiveSync email messages on a Home connect to the Google Play Store app, download a screen.
Page 176: Music
Music Google Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play Your phone lets you discover, download, and listen to back songs purchased from the Google Play Store your favorite music through a variety of applications. app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library.
Page 177 Swipe left or right to browse through your music Searching for Music in Your Library groupings (Recent, Artists, Albums, Songs, Press and tap > Play Music Playlists, and Genres). to search through your available songs. Tap a category and then tap a song to open it and begin playback.
Page 178: Playing Music
Listening to Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen You can listen to music by using your phone’s built-in If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to speakers, through a wired headset, or through a return to the Now playing screen from other Music wireless Bluetooth stereo headset.
Page 179 Tab Options Options While Playing a Song There are various options available from the various When you play a song, the Now playing screen tabs: displays. There are various options and controls available while a song is playing: Press and tap >...
Page 180: Using Play Store
Using Play Store Browse through the categories (Apps, Games, Music, Books, or Movies), find an application, and tap the application name. The Google Play Store app is the place to go to find Read the applications directions. new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone.
Page 181: Google Navigation
WARNING: Read the notification carefully! WARNING: When you have used Google Checkout once to Be especially cautious with apps that have purchase an item from the Google Play Store access to many functions or a significant amount app, the phone remembers your password, so of your data.
Page 182: Google Maps
Choose from the following onscreen options: Before you begin using this feature you must activate your GPS hardware and agree to share location SHORTCUTS tab information with Google. : Use the voice recognition Speak Destination To enable your phone’s GPS Location feature: feature to search for matching locations in your area.
Page 183: Applications
Local Applications Local is an application that uses Google Maps and Important Privacy Message – Boost Mobile’s policies your location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party Attractions, and other businesses. You can also add applications may access your personal information or your own locations.
Page 184 Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 185: Important Safety Information
This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling (page 181) “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your UL Certified Travel Charger (page 183) phone.
Page 186 Do cell phones pose a health hazard? The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not be confused with the effects from other types of Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation electromagnetic energy. will cause cancer or other serious health hazards. The Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is weight of scientific evidence has not linked cell phones found in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological...
Page 187 Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between For people with the heaviest use of cell phones (an average of more than ½ hour per day, every day, for RF and certain health problems? over 10 years) the study suggested a slight increase in The results of most studies conducted to date say no.
Page 188 can be found at SEER can be found at http://www.ukcosmos.org/index.html http://seer.cancer.gov/ Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Cell Phone Industry Actions Fields in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the industry to take a number of steps, including the relationship between exposure to radio frequency...
Page 189 Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet RF exposure compliance requirements when used against Accessories the head and against the body. Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to energy (RF) from cell phones - and at this point we do...
Page 190 Children and Cell Phones FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): users of cell phones from RF exposure, including http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html children and teenagers. The steps adults can take to reduce RF exposure apply to children and teenagers Occupational Safety and Health Administration as well.
Page 191: Certification Information
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to Certification Information account for any variations in measurements. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the positions accepted by the FCC with the phone...
Page 192: Fcc Part 15 Information To User
Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are Product Specific Use: 0.61 W/kg cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly Simultaneous Transmissions: 1.21 W/kg approved by Samsung could void your authority to WLAN: operate the device. Head: 0.10 W/Kg This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 193: Smart Practices While Driving
harmful interference in a residential installation. This Commercial Mobile Alerting System equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio ("CMAS") frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful This device is designed to receive wireless emergency interference to radio communications.
Page 194 Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving and giving drivers the tools they need to driving;...
Page 195: Battery Use And Safety
Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects them checked by your service provider or contact Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic Samsung, even if they appear to be working object (coin, key, jewelry, clip, or pen) causes a direct properly.
Page 196: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
Samsung cares for the environment and encourages WARNING! its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may genuine Samsung accessories. present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard...
Page 197 Mail It In may be prohibited. Help us protect the environment - The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will recycle! provide Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to WARNING: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/...
Page 198: Ul Certified Travel Charger
UL Certified Travel Charger Display / Touch-Screen The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable Please note the following information when using your UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following mobile device: safety instructions per UL guidelines: WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS The display on your mobile device is made of glass or OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL...
Page 199: Emergency Calls
Always obey posted road signs Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Emergency Calls Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS uses satellites controlled by the This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, U.S.
Page 200: Care And Maintenance
To make an emergency call many years: If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from Key in the emergency number for your present Liquids of any kind location (for example, 911 or other official emergency number).
Page 201: Responsible Listening
Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or suggests that using portable audio devices, such as sand. portable music players and cell phones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to Cleaning solutions permanent noise-induced hearing loss. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device.
Page 202 Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume hear muffled speech, or experience any temporary settings over time, not realizing that the higher hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio volume may be harmful to your hearing. device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. When using headphones, turn the volume down if You can obtain additional information on this subject you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if...
Page 203: Operating Environment
Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic Devices National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Radio Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain Patriots Plaza Building electronic equipment may not be shielded against the Washington, DC 20201 RF signals from your wireless mobile device.
Page 204 Should turn the mobile device OFF immediately if vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its there is any reason to suspect that interference is representative regarding your vehicle before using your taking place; mobile device in a motor vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has Should read and follow the directions from the been added to your vehicle.
Page 205 particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders, and The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating any other area where you would normally be advised system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing to turn off your vehicle engine. device users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices.
Page 206 ratings. T-ratings refer to enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in telecoil mode. Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing aid manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise.
Page 207: Mobile Device
It is important to try the different features of this phone such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using thoroughly and in different locations, using your liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard hear any interfering noise.
Page 208 Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment Switch your mobile device off before boarding an installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. aircraft. The use of wireless mobile devices in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's Check regularly that all wireless mobile device operation.
Page 209 frequent breaks. If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and see a physician. If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use the flash or light close to the eyes of people or pets. [122011] 4A.
Page 210: Manufacturer's Warranty
Standard Limited Warranty 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC (“SAMSUNG”) warrants that SAMSUNG’s handsets and Standard Limited Warranty (page 195) accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and...
Page 211 SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of object when pressing on a touch screen; (d) equipment that has the serial number or the tampering;...
Page 212 SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW contents of the Product before delivering the Product to LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED SAMSUNG for warranty service, as some or all of the WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR contents may be deleted or reformatted during the LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL course of warranty service.
Page 213 SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR What is the procedure for resolving disputes? EQUIPMENT USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM PRODUCT, OR THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR...
Page 214 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the Product.
Page 215 [111611] problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
Page 216: End User License Agreement For Software
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ("Samsung Electronics over a network where it could be used by multiple Co.") for software, owned by Samsung Electronics Co. computers at the same time. You may make one copy and its affiliated companies and its third party suppliers...
Page 217 Software be an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Prior to provided to you, if any. Samsung Electronics Co. and its the transfer, the end user receiving the Software must affiliates may use this information solely to improve agree to all the EULA terms.
Page 218 AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY applications may be included with, or downloaded to KIND FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., EITHER this mobile device. Samsung Electronics Co. makes no EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT representations whatsoever about any of these POSSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, applications.
Page 219 OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF, OR OTHERWISE recommendation of, or affiliation with the third party or RESPECTING, THE CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY its products and services. You agree that Samsung APPLICATION WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY Electronics Co. shall not be responsible or liable,...
Page 220 QUALITY OR WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, FITNESS FOR WARRANTY BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, RELIABILITY OR 12. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY, LACK OF VIRUSES, QUIET CO. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ENJOYMENT, NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OR OTHER VIOLATION OF RIGHTS.
Page 221 12) SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. ARISING IN ANY WAY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. FROM THIS EULA OR YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE 13.
Page 222 To opt out, you as part of any award, but may not grant Samsung must send notice by e-mail to Electronics Co. its attorney fees, expert witness fees or optout@sta.samsung.com, with the subject line:...
Page 223: Social Hub
Disclaimer (collectively, the information. These are the only two forms of notice that "Service"), is being made available to you by Samsung will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution Electronics Co., Ltd., and its affiliates and suppliers procedure.
Page 224 Service, from time at socialhub.samsungmobile.com. to time with or without notice to you ("Amendments"). Samsung may provide you with notice of the Social Hub Terms and Conditions Amendments by sending an email message to the...
Page 225 Except as set forth in the Social Hub Privacy Policy, with your use of the Service, you agree to provide Samsung shall not be responsible for any removal of truthful and complete information. Providing the information or content you have submitted in the misleading information about your identity is forbidden.
Page 226 Unauthorized use of the Service (including any use in except to the extent that applicable laws prevent contravention of the Terms) is prohibited and may result Samsung from restraining you from doing so, you are in criminal prosecution and/or civil liability. not allowed to disassemble, reverse engineer, tamper...
Page 227 Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or use the Service. Samsung may restrict access to any liability for any interruption or suspension of any third part of the Service or terminate your access to the party content or service.
Page 228 Samsung. other times. Samsung may also decide to discontinue Subject to the Terms, Samsung retains all right, title and the Service or any part thereof in its sole discretion. In interest in the Service and in all Samsung's products, such case you will be provided with prior notification.
Page 229: Limitation Of Liability
Samsung may receive from collected by Samsung. such third parties certain device specific non-personal The purposes for which Samsung may use such data information, such as device serial number of the are explained in the Social Hub Privacy Policy.
Page 230 THAT YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO CONTENT FROM PROVISIONS. VARIOUS SOURCES. CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS UNDER SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR APPLICABLE LAW MAY IMPLY WARRANTIES OR ANY THIRD PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICE THAT MAY CONDITIONS OR IMPOSE OBLIGATIONS UPON...
Page 231 Samsung, and supersedes any prior agreement intellectual property, other rights or privacy of a third between you and Samsung, with respect to your use of party, iii) misuse of the Service by a third party where the Service. Your use of any third-party content or...
Page 232: Social Hub Privacy Policy
Terms. of the Privacy Policy is to inform you about the types of Samsung will not be liable or responsible for any failure information we gather about you when you access or...
Page 233: Information That We Collect
will be construed as your acceptance of the Privacy the course of you accessing or using the Service, such Policy and of our collection, use, disclosure, as via registration forms, surveys, and polls. In each management and storage of your personal information such case, you will know what categories of as described below.
Page 234: Use Of Information We Collect
such as the terms you enter into the search functions of E-mail Communications Social Hub, mail inbox and instant messenger. We If you send us an e-mail with questions or comments, reserve the right to use or disclose non-personal we may use your personal information to respond to information in any way we see fit.
Page 235: Third Parties
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO We require these companies to use your personal information only to provide the particular product or THIRD PARTIES service and do not authorize them to use your personal information for any other reason. We sometimes offer Aggregate Information promotions in conjunction with a third party sponsor.
Page 236 Service and Samsung, our users, or However, we cannot guarantee the security of our others.
Page 237: Contests And Sweepstakes
information available to other users. Any posting is Service and then select 'update your profile' to change governed in accordance with the third party service your preferences. and content providers' terms and conditions. You CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES should take care not to use personal information in your screen name or other information that might be Registration may be required to enter promotions such publicly available to other users.
Page 238: Changes To Privacy Policy
This License is a legally binding agreement troubleshoot problems and enforce our Terms. between you and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. the In addition, it is not technologically possible to remove ("Licensor"). each and every record of the information you have provided to us.
Page 239 2.2 All rights not expressly granted to you under this parts of the Software are and shall remain the exclusive License are reserved to Licensor, and you agree not to property of Licensor or its licensors. take or permit any action with respect to the Software 3.2 You agree that you will not remove or alter any that is not expressly authorised under this License.
Page 240 records (other than as a result of a breach of this 6. 1 .1 for personal injury or death resulting from clause 4); or Licensor's negligence; 4.2.3 which you can demonstrate is in the public 6. 1 .2 for fraud; or domain (other than as a result of a breach of this 6.
Page 241 (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING 6.4 Disclaimer of Certain Damages. IN NO EVENT NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY, SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY PARTY RESTITUTION OR OTHERWISE) FOR ANY INJURY, RELATED TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,...
Page 242 6.5 You acknowledge that the above provisions of this continue to be enforceable notwithstanding clause 6 are reasonable for the Software and you will termination. accept such risk and/or insure accordingly. 8.GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION 6.6 Any rights that you have as a consumer are not 8.
Page 243 10.GENERAL 10.4 This License contains all the terms which the parties have agreed in relation to the subject matter of 10. 1 If any clause or part of this License is found by this License and supersedes any prior written or oral any court, tribunal, administrative body or authority of agreements, representations or understandings competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or...
Page 244 Index creating 103 Backup and restore settings 74 Battery Accessibility capacity 13 settings 78 charging 14 TalkBack settings 79 removing 14 Accessing settings 60 contacts 91 Battery power Accounts and sync display percentage available 58 adding an account to synchronize 75 Battery Use &...
Page 245 103 Credential storage 68 Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) 178 Contacts Date and time accessing 91 settings 77 adding a contact 92 Default input method adding an emergency contact (ICE) 93 selecting the Samsung keyboard 69 Index...
Page 246 Developer options Emergency contacts settings 81 adding a contact 93 Device activation 85 Encryption Device administrators encrypt device 66 encrypt SD card 66 selecting 67 Erasing Device Basics calendar events 101 battery capacity 13 Event Alerts charging the battery 14 removing the battery 14 information 102 Display / Touch-Screen 183...
Page 247 106 selecting for input 69 viewing memory 106 Language and input microSD card) 105 Google voice typing 69 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts Samsung keyboard 70 synchronizing 97 Swype 70 Mobile networks settings 52 Managing files Motion options My Files 104...
Page 248 settings 76 pictures My Files viewing 118 managing files 104 Plus code dialing activating 40 Operating Environment 188 Power saving Other Important Safety Information 192 settings 60 Powering Owner information Off 11 entering text to display 65 On 11 Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN) 178 Reducing Exposure Phone Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories 174...
Page 249 Location and Google search 63 activating Wi-Fi 145 Samsung keyboard automatic restore 74 settings 70 back up my data 74 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 181 backup account 74 Samsung software backup and reset 74 updates 85 backup and restore 74...
Page 250 59 Smart Practices While Driving 178 power saving 60 Social Hub 208 reset device 74 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Samsung keyboard 70 Information 176 selecting a language for input 69 Standard Limited Warranty storage 60 Swype 70...
Page 251 TTY Use call settings 41 connecting to 50 delete network 50 UL Certified Travel Charger 183 settings 50 Updating firmware 85 Wallpaper preferred roaming list (PRL) 85 changing on the display 56 Samsung software 85 Wi-Fi about 131 Videos Index...
Page 252 activating 145 Wi-Fi Direct settings 44 wireless and network 43 Wireless networks enable location information 62 Index...

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