Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual
Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    This document has been sent to you as a draft and for informational purposes only. The document should only be used for internal purposes and may not be distributed outside of Samsung, except to Samsung's carrier customer for testing purposes. Distributing the document outside of Samsung, except to Samsung's carrier customer for testing purposes could result in legal exposure to the company if the preliminary, unverified information in the draft turns out to be inaccurate.
  • 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 Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers.
  • Page 4 DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. In...
  • Page 5 © 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 6 ® ® DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content. ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® Certified device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Menu Navigation ..... . 65 Creating a Samsung Account ... . . 21 Customizing the Screens .
  • Page 8 Section 4: Call Functions and Using the Samsung Keyboard ... .108 Samsung Keyboard Settings ... . .111 Contacts List ..........77 Using the Google Voice Typing .
  • Page 9 Messaging Settings ....145 Samsung Hub ..... . . 191 Assigning Messages as Spam .
  • Page 10 Messaging ......240 Samsung Hub ......256 Internal Use Only Messenger .
  • Page 11 Settings ......258 Mobile HotSpot ..... . . 285 Story Album .
  • Page 12 Voice control ......344 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..373 Add Account ......345 UL Certified Travel Charger .
  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual installing and charging the battery, installing the micro SIM assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice available keys.
  • Page 14: Battery Cover

    Special Text Example: From the Home screen, press (Menu) Settings Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from Connections tab Bluetooth. the rest. These are intended to point out important Battery Cover information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more.
  • Page 15: Sim Card Overview

    SIM Card Overview Important! Before removing or replacing the micro SIM card, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the key until the power-off image displays, then tap Power off. Release Latch The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
  • Page 16: Installing And Removing The Sim Card

    Installing and Removing the SIM card To remove the micro SIM card: 1. Remove the battery cover. This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro SIM”. Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this 2.
  • Page 17: Installing The Microsd Memory Card

    Installing the microSD Memory Card Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™ with the phone’s contact pins. memory cards for storage of media such as music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile device and other devices.
  • Page 18: Battery

    Battery Removing the Battery Before using your device for the first time, install the battery Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out and charge it fully. of the battery compartment (4). Installing Battery Important! Before removing or replacing the battery, make sure the device is switched off.
  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Use only approved batteries and continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, Before using your device for the first time, you must fully can cause the device to become damaged.
  • Page 20 5. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect does not function due to an unstable power supply the charger’s connector from the phone. unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
  • Page 21: Extending Your Battery Life

    Extending Your Battery Life Low Battery Indicator When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS time remain (~15% charge), a warning tone sounds and the functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a “Battery low”...
  • Page 22: Initial Device Configuration

    • If this is your first time, tap Create new account. • Turn off any streaming services after use (see Running Services). • If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in. • Animated wallpapers use processing power, memory, and more –...
  • Page 23 7. Select/deselect the desired Google & location services 12. Accept the current device name. and tap (Next). – or – Tap the Device name field and use the on-screen Note: Enabling Google location services can drain battery keyboard to rename your device. power.
  • Page 24: Switching The Device On Or Off

    Switching the Device On or Off Restarting the Device 1. Press and hold (Power/End) until the Device Once the device has been configured, you will not be prompted with setup screens again. options screen appears. To turn the device on: 2.
  • Page 25: Creating A New Google Account

    Creating a New Google Account To create a new Google Account from the Web: 1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate ™ You should create a Google Account when you first use to www.google.com. your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This account provides access to several device features such as 2.
  • Page 26: Retrieving Your Google Account Password

    Retrieving your Google Account 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Password (Camera). 2. Press and then tap Settings (Settings) A Google account password is required for Google and scroll down to the Storage entry. applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it: 3.
  • Page 27: Creating A Samsung Account

    Samsung account that is Samsung account Add account Samsung account. managing their username and password access. 3. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in. – or – If this is your first time, tap Create new account. DRAFT 4.
  • Page 28: Voice Mail

    Voice Mail Accessing Your Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail You can access your Voice Mail by either pressing and holding on the keypad, or by using the phone’s Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to Application icon, then tapping the Voice Mail application. To voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off.
  • Page 29: Visual Voicemail

    Visual Voicemail To check Visual Voicemail messages: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who (Visual Voicemail). left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order. 2.
  • Page 30: Task Manager

    Task Manager • Downloaded displays any installed packages or applications from the Play Store that are taking up memory space. Tap Your device can run applications simultaneously, with some Uninstall to remove them from your phone. applications running in the background. •...
  • Page 31: Google Now

    2. From the Active applications tab, tap End to close 3. When prompted, agree to launch the application. Some selected applications. initial on-screen “cards” are shown. A default is the – or – Weather card that provides updated weather information in your area. Tap End all to close all background running applications.
  • Page 32: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    Store and Samsung Apps display when the device is in use. ® • Access to Movies and TV Shows with Samsung Hub Features of Your Device ® • Samsung Link to share your media content across DLNA Your device is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many certified device.
  • Page 33: Front View

    Front View • Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging and Google Talk™ The following illustrations show the main elements of your • Corporate and Personal Email device. The following list correlates to the illustrations. • Music Player with multitasking features 1. Headset jack allows you to connect a hands-free headset so you can listen to music.
  • Page 34 3. Menu key displays a list of options available for the current screen. From the Home screen it displays Add apps and widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, Edit page, Search, and Settings options. 4. Home key displays the Home screen when pressed. Press and hold to display your recent apps, Task manager, and Remove all option.
  • Page 35: Back View

    7. Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears 12. Receiver allows you to hear the other caller and the entries. different ring tones or sounds offered by your device. 8. Display shows all the information needed to operate 13. Air Gestures Sensor used to detect Air View and Air your phone, such as the connection status, received Gesture motions.
  • Page 36: Side Views

    Side Views 3. micro SIM Card Slot (internal) Installation location for SIM card. The following illustration shows the side elements of your device: 4. Flash is used to take photos in low-light conditions. 5. Camera lens is used to take photos. 6.
  • Page 37: Device Display

    2. Power/End key ends a call or switches the Signal strength Connection Status phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to Battery status turn toggle the Silent mode or Airplane mode states, Status Bar Time turn the device on or off, or Restart. Device Display Widget Notification...
  • Page 38: Status Bar

    Display settings Note: Some Notification icons can be hidden manually by In this menu, you can change various settings for the for the toggling the status of the Notification panel function. For wallpaper, cube, brightness or backlight. more information, refer to “Accessing Additional Screen From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Functions”...
  • Page 39 Displays when a call is on hold. Icon is displayed in Displays your current battery charge level. Icon the Status bar area. shown is fully charged. Displays when an active call is routed through a Displays when the current battery is 100 percent Bluetooth headset.
  • Page 40 Displays when your phone is communicating with Displays when there is a new visual voicemail the 3G network. 3G indicator is only seen when message. roaming. Displays in the notifications window when there Displays when connected to the HSPA+ network. is a new Email message.
  • Page 41 Displays when the device is in Silent mode. Displays when a file or application download is in All sounds except media and alarms are silenced, progress. and Silent mode is set to Vibrate. For more Displays when the Share shot option is enabled information, refer to “Silent mode via Device from within the Camera Shooting mode menu and Options Screen”...
  • Page 42 Displays when AllShare Cast Hub is active, Displays to alert you to disable an active Wi-Fi connected to your device, and communicating. Direct connection if not in use - to conserve battery power. For more information, refer to “AllShare Cast Hub” on page 215.
  • Page 43 Displays in the notifications window when action is required within the Samsung account application. Displays when the External SD card is being prepared for mounting to the device. This is...
  • Page 44: Notification Bar

    For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 288. Notification Bar The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to display the Notification screen that provides more detailed information about the current on-screen notification icons.
  • Page 45 Clearing Notifications To minimize the Grid view: 1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down From the Notification panel, tap (Close Grid view) to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications to show only your primary functions. panel.
  • Page 46: Function Keys

    Function Keys Home Screen Your device comes equipped with three main function keys The Home screen is the starting point for using the that can be used on any screen: Home, Menu, and Back. applications on your phone. There are initially seven Home Key available panels, each populated with default shortcuts or applications.
  • Page 47 • Notification area displays those icons associated with end-user Note: Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in across all screens. progress), new voicemail, upcoming event, USB connection, Emails, and Text/MMS messages. •...
  • Page 48 Home Screen Menu Settings • Primary Shortcuts: are four shortcuts present throughout all of the available screens and can be used to both navigate within the When on the Home screen, press and then select any of device or launch any of the following functions: the following menu options: –...
  • Page 49: Applications

    Applications • Uninstall: allows you to uninstall a user-downloaded application. Only those applications that are not default to the The Application menu provides quick access to the most device can be downloaded. Tap to remove the selected frequently used applications. Applications display on each of app.
  • Page 50 The following table contains a description of each application Camera available via both the Primary shortcuts area and via the Launches the built-in 13.0 megapixel camera Applications screens. If the application is already described application from where you can take a picture with in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference either the front or rear facing cameras.
  • Page 51 ChatON Contacts Provides a global mobile communication service The default storage location for saving phone where you can chat with more than 2 buddies via a numbers to your Contacts List is your phone’s built-in group chat. Share things such as pictures, videos, memory.
  • Page 52 Email Gmail Provides access to both your Outlook (Exchange Provides access to your Gmail account. Google Mail Server-based) work email and Internet email (Gmail) is a web-based email service. Gmail is accounts (such as Gmail and Yahoo! Mail). configured when you first set up your phone. For more information, refer to “Using Email”...
  • Page 53 Group Play Local This application lets you share documents, photos or Displays company locations as markers on Google music in real-time with other connected friends. Maps. When viewing an area you can quickly locate a business or person, find out more information about For more information, refer to “Group Play”...
  • Page 54 Messaging My Files Provides access to text and multimedia messaging Lets you view supported image files and text files (SMS and MMS). on both your internal storage and microSD card. Organize and store data, images, and more in your For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending own personal file folders.
  • Page 55 Navigation Play Books Launches a Web-based navigation application. Provides access to read over 3 million ebooks on the Caution! Traffic data is not real-time and directions For more information, refer to “Play Books” on page may be wrong, dangerous, prohibited, or 246.
  • Page 56 Play Music (Google Music) Polaris Office 5 Launches the built-in Google Music Player that This application is a Microsoft Office compatible allows you to play music files that you have both office suite. This application provides a central place downloaded from Google Music and stored on for managing your documents online or offline.
  • Page 57 S Translator Samsung Hub Allows you can easily translate words and phrases This is Samsung’s integrated store for media content (verbal or text messages) into many different that offers a comprehensive and consistent media languages. service experience. You can browse and purchase all media content within a single store front.
  • Page 58 Story Album T-Mobile TV Allows you to create a digital Album of your story in Allows you to watch live mobile TV on your device. media. Special moments will be on a timeline, and if This application is a subscription service. you wish, you can have your album published as a hard For more information, refer to “T-Mobile TV”...
  • Page 59 Visual Voicemail VPN Client Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people This is a full-featured VPN Client that provides who left a voicemail message, and listen to the any support for the latest IPSec VPN standards and message they want without being limited to provides interoperability with support for all major chronological order.
  • Page 60: Screen Navigation

    Screen Navigation Press and hold Touch and hold Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can navigate the features of your device and enter characters. The following conventions are used in this manual to describe the navigation action in the procedures. Navigating Through the Screens The following terms describe the most common hardware and on-screen actions.
  • Page 61 • Flick: Move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than swiping. This finger gesture is always used in a vertical motion, such as when flicking through contacts or a message list. • Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally Swipe or slide across the screen.
  • Page 62 • Pinch: “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to Note: These screens can be re-arranged in any desired order. zoom out when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers For more information, refer to “Customizing the inward to zoom out.) Screens”...
  • Page 63: Using Motions And Gestures

    Using Motions and Gestures To activate Air gesture: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap By activating the various motion and gesture features within Settings (My device tab) Motions and this menu (page 339), you can access a variety of time My device My device gestures.
  • Page 64 To activate Motion: To activate Palm Motion: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (My device tab) Motions and Settings (My device tab) Motions and My device My device My device My device gestures.
  • Page 65: Using The Multi Window

    Using the Multi Window Gyroscope Calibration Calibrate your device by using the built-in gyroscope. This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap current screen at the same time. Settings (My device tab) Motions and My device...
  • Page 66 3. Tap the MultiWindow entry to activate the feature (2). To display the Multi window tab: The icon turns green when active. 1. Press and hold the Back key ( The Multi window tab appears (by default) on Note: Although the MultiWindow feature is now active the left side of the screen.
  • Page 67: Repositioning The Multi Window

    Repositioning the Multi Window 3. In a single motion, touch and hold approximately one-second to detach it from the The Multi window contains two components: tab and apps screen (1), then slowly drag it to its new location along panel. The tab can be manually moved across the screen. The apps panel (containing the scrollable apps) can be any other available screen edge (2).
  • Page 68: Customizing The Multi Window Apps

    Customizing the Multi Window apps 4. Tap Done once you have completed the removal process. The applications found within the apps panel of the Multi window can be organized by either being rearranged or To restore a Multi window application: removed.
  • Page 69 Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the In this example we will be launching both the Internet and same screen Maps applications. 1. Launch an application. Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be •...
  • Page 70 To switch the arrangement of the applications: To split the current applications: 1. With the two 1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap App #1 Split/Maximize applications shown in a the Border bar to show the on-screen icons. Exit split screen, tap the 2.
  • Page 71: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation Using Sub-Menus Sub-menus are available from within most screen and You can tailor the device’s range of functions to fit your needs applications. using both menus and applications. Menus, sub-menus, and features are accessed by scrolling through the available 1.
  • Page 72 Using Context Menus Accessing Recently-Used Applications 1. Press and hold to open the recently-used Context menus (also called pop-up menus) contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. They function applications window. similarly to menu options that appear when you right click Note: This recent applications screen also provides access to your mouse on your desktop computer.
  • Page 73: Customizing The Screens

    Customizing the Screens Important! Your phone can only contain at most seven screens You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the and at least one screen. Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one screen could contain the Music Player shortcut and other To delete a screen: forms of media, while another screen might contain 1.
  • Page 74 Rearranging the Screens Note: Shared applications consist of those that have 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap previously been downloaded from the Play Store. Edit page. 2. Touch and hold a screen and then drag it into its new 4.
  • Page 75: Adding And Removing Primary Shortcuts

    To add a shortcut from the Applications screen: 5. Scroll across the pages and in a single motion, touch 1. Press to go to the Home screen. and hold an application to place a copy on the current screen. 2. Select a screen location for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available screens until you reach To delete a shortcut: the desired one.
  • Page 76: Adding And Removing Widgets

    Adding and Removing Widgets To insert a new primary shortcut: 1. Press and then tap (Apps). Widgets are self-contained applications that can be placed on any screen. Unlike shortcuts, widgets appear as 2. Locate your desired application, then touch and hold applications.
  • Page 77: Managing Wallpapers

    Managing Wallpapers To place a widget onto a different screen: 1. Touch and hold the widget until it becomes Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), Live transparent. wallpapers (animated backgrounds), or Wallpaper gallery (default phone wallpapers). 2. Slowly drag it past the edge of the screen until the adjacent page appears highlighted and it then snaps Note: Selecting animated Live wallpapers will require onto the new page.
  • Page 78 To change the current Lock screen wallpaper: Note: Wallpapers supports the following image types: JPEG, 1. Navigate to any screen, touch and hold an empty area PNG, GIF, BMP, and WBMP. of the screen, and tap Set wallpaper Lock screen. –...
  • Page 79: Section 3: Memory Card

    Section 3: Memory Card SD card Overview Your device lets you use a microSD card (also referred to as a memory card) to expand available memory space. This After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, computer to access and manage the SD card.
  • Page 80: Mounting The Sd Card

    Communicating with the SD card Important! DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is 1. Insert the SD card into the external, SD card slot (For accessing or transferring files. Doing so will result more information, refer to “Installing the microSD in loss or damage of data.
  • Page 81 Unmounting the SD card Erasing Files from the SD card Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to To erase files from the SD card using the device: the SD card while removing it from the slot. 1. Ensure the SD card is mounted. 1.
  • Page 82 Factory Data Reset From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default settings. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (Accounts tab) Backup and reset. 2. Tap Factory data reset. This action erases all data from your device except current system software and bundled applications, or SD card files such as music or photos.
  • Page 83: Section 4: Call Functions And Contacts List

    Section 4: Call Functions and Contacts List Making a Call This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which You can store phone numbers that are regularly used to the is used to store contact information. SIM card or to the device’s memory.
  • Page 84: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List 1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts). Briefly tap key to end the call. 2. Locate a contact from the list. Note: To redial a recent number, tap at the end of the call 3.
  • Page 85: Making Emergency Calls

    Making Emergency Calls 3. Tap End to end the currently active call (2). If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn on the phone, the Insert SIM card to make calls message displays and an animated tutorial shows you how to install the SIM card.
  • Page 86: Dialing Options

    Dialing Options Making an Emergency Call With a SIM card installed The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency When you enter numbers on the Keypad, you will see three number a 1-tap process. Before you can resume normal on-screen options. calling operations, you should first exit this mode.
  • Page 87: Answering A Call

    To view additional dialing options: • Call settings to provide you access to the Call settings screen. Answering a Call After entering a number, tap • Send message to send the current caller a text message while When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the still maintaining the current call active.
  • Page 88: Managing Reject Calls

    Managing Reject Calls This feature allows you to categorize both known and unknown callers as rejected contacts. These Contacts are then added to you Rejection list which can be managed for Touch and drag individual entries from within the Contacts list or as a whole upward to reject from the Call rejection screen.
  • Page 89: International Calls

    International Calls Adding numbers to the rejection list Entries can be added to the list via either the Contacts menu 1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and or via the Auto reject list menu. The Contacts menu option hold until the device shows “+”...
  • Page 90: 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 91: Redialing The Last Number

    Redialing the Last Number Setting Up Speed Dial Entries The device stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, Important! Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail. No received, or missed if the caller is identified. other number can be assigned to this slot. To recall any of these numbers: 1.
  • Page 92: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order Removing a Speed Dial Entry 1. From the Home screen, tap (Keypad 1. From the Home screen, tap Keypad tab. tab). 2. Press and then tap Speed dial setting. 2. Press and then tap Speed dial setting. 3.
  • Page 93: Wi-Fi Calling

    Wi-Fi Calling Activating Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for T-Mobile customers using Settings (Connections tab). this device with the new SIM card. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the 2.
  • Page 94 4. If (Missing 911 Address) displays in the Status Note: With certain rate plans, minutes used while connected Bar, follow these steps to provide 911 an address for to the Wi-Fi network count against available rate plan emergency situations: minutes. •...
  • Page 95 7. Tap OK to save the setting. When Action Then 8. From the Home screen, press and then tap Displays on the You are connected to the Settings Connections tab More settings. screen status T-Mobile network and can 9. Tap Wi-Fi Calling slider to toggle off the feature, then bar.
  • Page 96: In Call Options

    In Call Options Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the Your device provides a number of features that are available device, to adjust the earpiece volume. for use during a call. During a call, press the Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the Call duration...
  • Page 97: Placing A Call On Hold

    Placing a Call on Hold Adjusting Noise Reduction During a call it may be necessary to adjust the noise You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If reduction feature. Activating this feature can improve the your network supports this service, you can also make quality of your conversation by reducing ambient noise.
  • Page 98 Turning the Speakerphone on and off Switching to Bluetooth Headset 1. Pair the target Bluetooth headset prior to your call. While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps: 2. While on a call, switch to the Bluetooth headset instead 1.
  • Page 99: Multi-Party Calls

    Multi-Party calls Creating a Message During a Call Making a Multi-Party Call During a call you can create a message. 1. Press and then tap Message (Compose). A multi-party call is a network service that multiple people to participate in a multi-party or conference call. 2.
  • Page 100 Important! Multiple callers can be joined to a single Note: The Manage conference call option is not available for multi-party line. Additional callers participate in a multi-party calls created while using the Wi-Fi Calling new Multiparty session and are held in conjunction feature.
  • Page 101 Dropping One Participant • Ending call with xxx to end the previous call and answer the new call. 1. Press and then tap Manage conference call to the right of the number to drop. Note: The new caller appears at the top of the list. The The participant is disconnected and you can continue previous caller is placed on hold and appears at the the call with the other participant.
  • Page 102: Using S Voice

    Using S Voice 6. Tap (Speak) if the device does not hear you or to give it a command. This is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide variety of functions on your device. This is a natural language Example 1: recognition application.
  • Page 103: Logs Tab

    Logs Tab Accessing the Logs Tab 1. From the Home screen, tap (Logs tab). The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Logs 2. Tap an entry to view available options. tab makes redialing a number fast and easy.
  • Page 104 Accessing Call log from The Notifications Area • Time provides the time and date of the call and its duration. • Copy to dialing screen press to pass the current 1. Locate from the Notifications area of the Status number to your dialer and then edit the selected number before bar.
  • Page 105 Erasing the Call logs List • Add to reject list to add the current phone number to an automatic rejection list. Similar to a block list, the selected caller You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current will be blocked from making an incoming calls to your phone.
  • Page 106: Call Duration

    Call Duration 1. From the Home screen, tap (Logs tab). 2. Press and then tap Call duration. 3. The following times are displayed for Voice and Data: • Last call: shows the length of time for the last call. • Dialed calls: shows the total length of time for all calls made. •...
  • Page 107: Section 5: Entering Text

    • Google voice typing: provides a voice to text interface. 2. Tap (Select input method) and select an available • Samsung keyboard (default): an on-screen QWERTY input method. keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape DRAFT orientation.
  • Page 108: Entering Text Using Swype

    3. Tap Gestures to view an on-screen reference page Enabling and Configuring Swype related to Gesture usage. If you configure another text input method (Samsung 4. Tap Preferences to alter these settings: keyboard) you must re-enable Swype before using the •...
  • Page 109 • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. 6. Tap Swype Connect to activate social media When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start personalization and configure data settings. the next word. • Register now: allows you register for the Swype Connect service which allows you to backup your Swype dictionary and •...
  • Page 110: Swype Text Entry Tips

    Swype Text Entry Tips 7. Tap Personalization to access and manage your personal dictionary. Log into the available accounts to You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video add help personalize your personal dictionary with or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following commonly used words or names from your available Swype text entry tips.
  • Page 111: Selecting A Text Input Mode In Swype

    Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype Swype Keyboard Overview • Recipients: a field where you can enter the recipients of the 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text current message. You can choose from Groups, Favorites, input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 112 Using 123ABC Mode in SWYPE In 123ABC mode, you can enter only letters and a few common punctuation marks from the on-screen keyboard. Recipients The text mode key shows Text input field 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 113 Entering Numbers and Symbols in SWYPE All lowercase By using the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, some Displays when the next character is entered in symbols are not available (such as Emoticons or Smileys). lowercase. Pressing this while in 123SYM mode, In SYM mode using Swype, you can only enter symbols and reveals additional numeric-symbols keys.
  • Page 114: Using The Samsung Keyboard

    Using the Samsung Keyboard 2. The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung keyboard configuration for all subsequent text input. This QWERTY keyboard can be used to enter text in either a Portrait or landscape orientation. The only difference...
  • Page 115: Entering Text Using Different Input Options

    • Picture Reader to the camera and have the built-in Phot Reader application recognize text. Although the default text input method with the Samsung keyboard is to use the on-screen keys you have other • Settings to access the Samsung keyboard settings menu.
  • Page 116 Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, tap 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text toggle capitalization. input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. 2. Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode.
  • Page 117: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    My device My device displays input (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field). 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text – or – input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. Rotate the From within an active text entry screen, touch and hold...
  • Page 118: Using Predictive Text

    QWERTY • Help launches a brief on-screen help tutorial covering the main keyboard. concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. • Cursor control when enabled, allows you to control your • Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their on-screen cursor by moving your finger across the keyboard.
  • Page 119: Using The Google Voice Typing

    2. In a single motion touch and slide the Predictive text • Clear remote data allows you to delete your anonymous data slider to the right to turn it on stored on the personalization server. 3. Tap the Predictive text field and configure any of the •...
  • Page 120 4. Tap (Done) when you are finished. 5. Select the desired languages. – or – 6. Activate Block offensive words to block recognition of known offensive words or language. (A green check (Resume) to resume recognition. mark indicates the feature is active). Note: The feature works best when you break your message 7.
  • Page 121: Section 6: Contacts

    Phone, SIM, Google, or Corporate. – or – Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries From the Home screen, tap (Apps) alphabetically. You can create either a Device, SIM, Samsung (Settings) (Accounts tab) and then navigate account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact. DRAFT to the My accounts area.
  • Page 122 Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account and can also be imported to your phone after you have created a 3. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, Samsung account, Google Mail account. Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) (depending •...
  • Page 123 4. Tap the Name field and enter a name for this contact 8. Enter additional information such as: Groups, Ringtone, using the displayed keypad. Message alert, Vibration pattern or tap Add another field • Tap to access additional name entries such as: Name to input additional category information.
  • Page 124 5. scroll through the list to select a category such as Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, 4. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, Samsung account, Custom, or Callback. Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) (depending on where you want to save the new contact 8.
  • Page 125: Finding A Contact

    Finding a Contact You can store phone numbers and their corresponding Tabs names onto either your SIM card, your phone’s built-in Search Create memory, or an external location (such as Google, Exchange, Contacts Contacts or T-Mobile Backup). They are all physically separate but are field used as a single entity, called Contacts.
  • Page 126: Editing Contact Information

    Editing Contact Information 3. Edit the contact information then: • Tap Save to complete and store the new entry or 1. From the Home screen, tap • Tap Cancel to delete the current entry. 2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap (Edit).
  • Page 127: Deleting Contacts

    4. Enter additional information such as: Groups, Ringtone, 4. Scroll through the available list of existing entries and Message alert, Vibration pattern or tap Add another field select the desired target. to input additional category information. Note: This new phone number is then added as a new number •...
  • Page 128: Contact List Options

    If several of your contacts are from other external sources, this allows you to “back them up” or copy them to your Samsung account. Tap OK to continue or Cancel to exit. • Accounts: allows you to add and manage mobile accounts on Samsung account, ChatON, Dropbox, Google, LDAP, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
  • Page 129: Contact Menu Options

    • Print contact info: allows you to print selected information on • Share contact via message: allows you to send the current a compatible Samsung printer. entry info via text message. • Add shortcut to home: adds a shortcut to the current Contacts •...
  • Page 130: Contact Entry Options

    Contact Entry Options Joining Contact Information 1. From the Home screen, Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a 2. Tap an entry to reveal the corporate email account login because they are maintained Contact entry’s Overview separately and for different groups of people.
  • Page 131 1. From the Home screen, tap Important! It is the first contact image that is displayed for 2. Tap a contact name (the name you want to link to both, and the first contact’s name that is used. another entry) to reveal the Contact entry’s Overview For example: If Amy (original entry) is joined with Screen.
  • Page 132: Marking A Contact As Default

    Unjoining a Contact Marking a Contact as Default 1. From the Home screen, tap When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other messaging type applications, the application needs to know 2. Tap a contact name (the account name from which you which information is primary (default) in a contact entry list.
  • Page 133: Sending A Namecard

    The Namecard attaches to the selected message type Note: The Web storage Upload feature requires that you be and is delivered when you send the message. logged into your Samsung account prior to upload. Note: Email appears as an option only after an Internet or DRAFT •...
  • Page 134: Copying Contact Information

    Copying Contact Information • Messaging to attach the contact cards to a new outgoing text Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card message. • Wi-Fi Direct to transmit the entries to another Wi-Fi Direct The default storage location for saving phone numbers to enabled device.
  • Page 135: Synchronizing Contacts

    Synchronizing Contacts Copying Contact Information to the microSD Card Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved and manage a new or existing contact from your online or on the phone’s memory, onto the SIM card. remote accounts to your phone.
  • Page 136: Display Options

    5. Your Contacts tab then reflects any updated Contact information. • SIM lists those Contacts currently found only on your SIM card. • Samsung account lists those Contacts currently found and Note: Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your sync’d within the Samsung account.
  • Page 137: Adding More Contacts Via Accounts And Sync

    2. Search for and select the Facebook app. to synchronize with your Contact list. Selections are: 3. When you are prompted to download the Facebook Samsung account, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Google, application from the Play Store. LDAP, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Sync apps with •...
  • Page 138: Additional Contact Options

    6. Tap those contact settings you wish to synchronize (all Note: From the main Accounts and sync page you can also tap are enabled by default). A green check mark indicates Sync all to resync all accounts. the feature is enabled. Additional Contact Options •...
  • Page 139: Contact List Settings

    Export/Import • Contact sharing settings allows you configure how your Contacts entries are sent: individually or as a single file For more information, refer to “Copying Contact Information” containing all available entries. on page 128. Contact List Settings Tap Settings to select a share setting. –...
  • Page 140: Groups

    Groups 7. Tap Add member to add Contacts to the new group. 8. From the available list of contacts, tap the contact(s) This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a you want to add. A check mark displays next to contact call group.
  • Page 141: Editing A Caller Group

    4. Tap Done. The selected contacts are added to the 3. Select either Select all or tap the desired group. group. 4. Tap Delete. Removing an Entry From a Caller Group 5. Select either the Group only or Group and group members.
  • Page 142: The Favorites Tab

    The Favorites Tab The Favorites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have been designated as favorite contacts. For more information, refer to “Logs Tab” on page 97. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap (Favorites tab). Adding a contact to your favorites list: 1.
  • Page 143: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types Important! During the creation of a text message, adding an of messages. It also explains the features and functionality image, sound file, or video clip automatically associated with messaging. changes it from a text message (SMS) to a Types of Messages multimedia message (MMS).
  • Page 144: Creating And Sending Messages

    Creating and Sending Messages 4. Add more recipients by tapping either the Enter recipient field or and selecting recipients. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging) 5. Tap the Enter message field and use the on-screen (Compose). keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer 2.
  • Page 145: Message Options

    Quick Messaging a Number from the Contacts • Delete threads: allows you to delete any message thread. List Select the messages to delete and a green check mark will appear next to the message. Tap Delete. For more information, 1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts).
  • Page 146 Options while in a current message 3. From the Messaging screen list, touch and hold an on-screen message and select an option: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging) • Add to Contacts: allows you to add the sender to either a new 2.
  • Page 147: Adding Attachments To A Message

    Adding attachments to a message • Duration (5 sec) (only in MMS): allows you to change the duration of the image slideshow. To add an attachment to your message, tap (Attach) • Layout (bottom) (only in MMS): allows you to change the and select one of the following options: •...
  • Page 148: Viewing Newly Received Messages

    Viewing Newly Received Messages • Location: allows you to attach a thumbnail of a map showing your location. When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by • Contacts: allows you to tap on an existing Address Book entry, displaying within the Notification area at the top left of then add it to your message by tapping Done.
  • Page 149: Message Threads

    Message Threads 3. Compose your reply. Your texts are colored Blue and your caller’s replies are Sent and received text and Current Recipient My Text Yellow. picture messages are grouped into message 4. Tap (Send) to deliver your reply. threads. Threaded messages –...
  • Page 150: Deleting Messages

    Deleting Messages To access additional Bubble options: Deleting a single message thread Touch and hold the message bubble within an active message conversation to display the following options: 1. From the Home screen, tap • Delete message: deletes the currently selected message 2.
  • Page 151: Message Search

    Message Search Deleting a single message bubble 1. From the Home screen, tap You can search through your messages by using the 2. Open a message to reveal the message string. Message Search feature. 1. From the Home screen, tap 3.
  • Page 152 • Multimedia message limit: allows you to set a limit on how • Roaming auto-retrieve: allows the message system to many multimedia messages are allowed in one conversation. automatically retrieve while roaming. Text message (SMS) settings • Creation mode: allows you to select the creation mode: Free, •...
  • Page 153: Notification Settings

    Push message settings Emergency message settings • Push messages: allows you to receive push messages from • Emergency alerts: allows you to configure emergency alert the network. settings. You can enable/disable those alert categories you wish to receive. Choose from: Imminent extreme alert, •...
  • Page 154 – Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks There are three types of Emergency Alerts: • Alerts issued by the President incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked numbers. • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life Emergency Alert Configuration •...
  • Page 155: Assigning Messages As Spam

    Assigning Messages as Spam 5. Tap the Number field to manually enter phone number. – or – You can now assign either a phone number as spam or use a key term or phrase. Any message assigned as spam is to select from either your existing Logs or automatically placed with your Spam messages folder.
  • Page 156: Accessing Your Spam Folder

    4. Tap Add to spam phrases (Add). If an incoming message is designated in coming from an unknown sender, it is automatically assigned as spam and is • This function allows you to assign a specific text phrase as now located in your Spam folder. belonging to a spam message.
  • Page 157: Using Email

    • To create your own text template: IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) - This protocol is 1. From the Home screen, tap frequently used in large networks and commercial settings. IMAP4 is the current standard. 2. From the Messaging list, press and then tap •...
  • Page 158: Creating An Internet Email Account

    Creating an Internet Email Account 3. Tap Show password to display the password as you enter it in the associated field. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) • Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings (Email). manually (POP3 or IMAP). Follow the on-screen prompts and 2.
  • Page 159: Opening An Email

    Refreshing Email messages 6. At the Set up email screen, name the account and enter a screen name to identify yourself on this account. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). • The unique account name is used to differentiate this account 2.
  • Page 160: Composing Email

    Composing Email Note: If you attach an image to your email, you have the option 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). to resize it prior to delivery. Choose from: Original, 2. Tap (account name field upper-left) to open Large (70%), Medium (30%), or Small (10%). Once the complete email account list page.
  • Page 161 • Vibrate: Activates a vibration when a new email message is • Your name: displays the name used in the From field of your received. outgoing email messages. • Sync Email: enables automatic email synching between your • Always Cc/Bcc myself allows you to include your own email device and the remote server.
  • Page 162: Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)

    Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) • Security options: allows you to enable several security options such as: Encryption, Encryption algorithm, Sign, Sign Your phone also provides access to your company’s Outlook algorithms, Email certificates, and Security policy list. These Exchange server. If your company uses either Microsoft security policies could restrict some functions from corporate Exchange Server 2003 or 2007, you can use this email servers.
  • Page 163 Note: If selected, the Manual setup button changes to read Important! Remember to manually place the cursor in the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. If activated, skip to correct spot and enter a Domain name before the step 6. “[Domain]\[user name]” entry. Most servers only provide a username.
  • Page 164 14. If prompted, read the Activate device administrator? Important! If your Exchange server requires this feature, screen and tap Activate to complete the email setup leaving this field unchecked can prevent process. connection. Note: This process can take a few minutes. If the previous 9.
  • Page 165: Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings

    Opening an Exchange Email Deleting an Exchange Email Message 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and 2. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the select Delete from the on-screen context menu. complete email account list page.
  • Page 166 • Vibrate: Activates a vibration when a new email message is • Default account: Assign this account as the default email received. account used for outgoing messages. • Sync Email: enables automatic email synching between your • Out of office settings allows you to both activate/deactivate device and the remote server.
  • Page 167 • Auto resend times enables the phone to resend an outgoing • In case of sync conflict allows you to assign the master email a specified number of times if delivery fails. source on emails. If there is a conflict with the current email The default is 3 auto resends.
  • Page 168: Using Google Mail

    Using Google Mail Refreshing Gmail Mail Google Mail (Gmail) is Google’s web-based email. When you From within the Gmail message list, tap (Refresh) first setup the phone, Gmail is configured. Depending on the at the bottom of the screen to refresh the screen, send synchronization settings, Gmail is automatically synchronized and receive new emails, and synchronize your email with your Gmail account.
  • Page 169: Viewing A Gmail Message

    4. Press and select Add Cc/Bcc to add a carbon or • Mute: mutes the conversation. blind copy. • Report spam: reports the Email message as spam. 5. Enter the subject of this message in the Subject field. • Report phishing: reports the Email message as a phishing 6.
  • Page 170: Google Talk

    Gmail accounts. information. Note: Before using this application, you must first have an Important! The Samsung account manages the access active Gmail account available and be currently logged information (username/password) to several applications, such as AllShare Play, ChatON, and Media Hub.
  • Page 171 Registering with the Service Note: If you opt to receive the verification code via SMS, this 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung information is sent directly to your device. Once account. received, the Verification field is automatically filled in.
  • Page 172: Google

    Using ChatON for Chatting Deleting a single message bubble 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (ChatON). (ChatON). 2. Tap the Buddies tab and select a buddy to initiate your 2. Launch a chat session to reveal the message string. chat.
  • Page 173: Messenger

    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google+. 5. When prompted, configure the Instant Upload parameters as desired and tap DONE. 5. Visit www.google.com/mobile/+/ for more information. Messenger 6. Follow any on-screen setup instructions. 7. At the Messenger screen, tap to start a new Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into message.
  • Page 174: Section 8: Multimedia

    This section explains how to use the multimedia features of Location your device, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, Samsung Link, and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. Important! Too many users can overlook this storage location You can take photographs and shoot video by using the until something goes wrong.
  • Page 175: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera 3. Before you take a picture, use the Up and Down Volume Taking Photos keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the picture up to x4 (400 percent). Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as –...
  • Page 176: Camera Options

    Camera Options Note: Touch and hold to take a burst shot. These are Options are represented by icons across both sides of the saved using a Fine image quality. screen. 1. From the camera viewfinder, tap the Mode button MODE to change the mode to one of the following: Display Front Self-portrait...
  • Page 177 – – Sound & shot: Use this mode to enrich pictures by adding Sports: Use this to take fast action photos. background sounds for a few seconds. The background sound – Night: Use this to take brighter, clearer pictures in low light is recorded for up to 9 seconds after taking the photo.
  • Page 178: Quick Settings

    Image viewer: allows you to access the Image Storage location/Connection Status: indicates the viewer and the various viewing options for a device is connected to an adapter and the current selected picture. The last picture you took, will be storage location for images (Phone or Memory card) displayed as a thumbnail in the Image viewer icon.
  • Page 179: Camera And Camcorder Settings

    • Photo size: Select a resolution for photos. Use higher Share functions: activate or deactivate the sharing resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution photos take up options. Choose from Off, Share Shot, Buddy photo more memory. share, ChatON phot share, or Remote viewfinder. •...
  • Page 180 • Movie size: Select a resolution for videos. Use higher resolution • White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more images have a true-to-life color range. The settings are memory. designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in •...
  • Page 181 2. The following options are available at the top of the – Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible screen: Samsung printer. • Share via : allows you to share the picture via ChatoON, – Group Play, Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Rename: allows you to rename the current file.
  • Page 182: Using The Camcorder

    – Crop: provides an on-screen box that allows you to crop the • Trim : activates the Trim feature so that you can edit the current picture. Tap Done to update the image with the new length of the current video. dimensions or tap Cancel to ignore any changes.
  • Page 183 2. Using the camera’s main display screen as a 7. Tap the Stop key ( ) to stop the recording and save viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camcorder the video file to your Camera folder. at the subject. –...
  • Page 184: Accessing Videos

    Accessing Videos 3. Press for additional options: – Slideshow: (shown in Portrait mode) allows you to see your When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera files in a slideshow or access the slideshow settings. folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them anytime in the Camera folder.
  • Page 185: Sharing Pictures

    Sharing Pictures • S Beam Transfer uses the NFC (near Field Communication) feature found on your device to transmit large files directly to Pictures are the best way of remembering the moment, but another compatible device by direct touch. an even better treat is to share them with others. This method of image transfer requires NFC and S Beam to be Two new features allow you to either instantly share a series enabled prior to use.
  • Page 186 To enable Wi-Fi Direct: Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service active and running before it can be detected by your Important! The target device must already be connected to the device. same Wi-Fi and have its Wi-Fi Direct feature active and scanning before you can your pairing.
  • Page 187: Using S Beam To Share Pictures

    Using S Beam to Share Pictures To configure your Share Shot options: 1. Confirm the Share Shot viewfinder is active ( This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam appears at the top of the screen). large files directly to another compatible device that is in direct contact.
  • Page 188 8. From the Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image Important! Neither device must be in Lock mode or displaying preview to begin the transfer (2). After a few seconds the Lock screen. They must both be active and (depending on file size) the recipient with then see the unlocked.
  • Page 189: Camera Gallery Options

    Camera Gallery Options To share multiple pictures via S Beam: 1. On the source device (containing the desired image or The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored video), tap (Apps) (Gallery). camera images. 2. Locate the selected folder. 1.
  • Page 190 Wi-Fi. Taking a Screen Shot Also known as a screen capture, this feature allows you to 1. Launch Samsung Link on the target device (such as an mimic the print screen function on most computers. Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc..).
  • Page 191: Assigning An Image As A Wallpaper

    Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper 4. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to the on position ( 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 5. With the current screen showing the desired image, in (Gallery). a single motion, place the side of your palm along the 2.
  • Page 192: Editing A Photo

    Editing a Photo 4. Select an image area by touching and holding the image and then selecting an available option: You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor • Selection mode: provides several on-screen selection options application on your device. The photo editor application such as: Select area, Inverse selection, Selection size, and provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on your phone.
  • Page 193: The Gallery

    6. Press to access the following options: Crop: allows you to crop (cut-out) an area of a • Save as: allows you to rename your current image and save it photo. to your gallery. Selection: use the selection tool to mark an area •...
  • Page 194: Using My Video

    Using My Video Opening the Gallery From the Home screen, tap (Apps) The My Video application plays video files stored on the SD card. This device is able to playback DivX videos. (Gallery). For more information, refer to “Camera 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Gallery Options”...
  • Page 195 Using Picture-In-Picture Note: The Picture-In-Picture feature only works when using This feature can be used during playback of supported video the Video player application. Other video players (ex: types via either the Gallery, Play Videos, or Video player. YouTube), do not support this feature. Note: Some applications might not allow this video to remain 4.
  • Page 196: Locating Your Vod Registration Number

    Locating Your VOD Registration Number 4. You are prompted to log in or create a DivX account if your account information has not already been saved in 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap DivX Player. Settings (More tab) About device Legal information License settings...
  • Page 197: Samsung Hub

    Once you play the registration file on your experienced it before. device, your registration is complete. You must have the Samsung Account application installed and 12. Return to the DivX VOD Manager screen (from within registered prior to using Samsung Hub.
  • Page 198 (Apps) either Cancel or Connect. (Samsung Hub). 4. If notified your Samsung account is not yet active or 2. Scroll across the screen to select from the following verified, tap OK. You must be signed in to your available pages: Samsung account to use the application’s various...
  • Page 199 Media Content is downloaded and saved to internal memory. 5. Choose a payment method and then follow the No SD Card included out of box. on-screen instructions. Samsung Hub Notices XX??XX • Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks where there is a weak signal.
  • Page 200: Using Watchon

    • In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period of more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis) 1. Sign into your Samsung account. after the Media Content has been rented (e.g., if you begin 2.
  • Page 201 10. Select the Satellite Box Brand from the available list. Note: The process of the initial TV activation can take up to 10 ® For example, DirectTV seconds. Please do not press the button again. • If your brand does not appear in the list, tap Other Satellite Box Brands and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 202 Ex: Living Room box, Bedroom box, option: DRAFT etc.. • Change Room: allows you to select a previously configured 5. Press (Back) to return to the main menu. room. • Settings: provides access to the Samsung WatchOn settings Internal Use Only menu.
  • Page 203 Netflix, or add an additional room’s set top box. configured during your initial set up or at any later time. To add Netflix: 1. Sign into your Samsung account. After you configure your application to communicate wit your 2. From the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 204: Play Movies & Tv

    Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and the same. HD titles in the Play Store and stream them instantly on your 1. Sign into your Samsung account. Android device. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Movies, previously rented via the Play Store are automatically (WatchON).
  • Page 205: Play Music

    For more information on using the Picture-in-Picture feature 2. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to link for video playback, see “Using Picture-In-Picture” on your current account to Google Play Music. page 189. 3. Tap an on-screen account to add it or select Add Play Music account to use a new account.
  • Page 206: Changing Music Settings

    Changing Library View Searching for Music in Your Library 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) You can change the way you view the contents of your library. (Play Music). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 2. Tap (Search) to search through your available (Play Music).
  • Page 207: Playing Music

    Playing Music • Choose on device music: In addition to playing the music that you add to your online library, you can play music stored on 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) your device’s internal storage. Then you can listen to music (Play Music).
  • Page 208: Tab Options

    Displaying the Now Playing Screen • ARTISTS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, or Shop for artist. • ALBUMS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, More by artist, or If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: Shop for artist.
  • Page 209 • Settings: Allows you to view and assign various music settings, When Shuffle mode is enabled via Show Options, and view different application-specific information. songs play in random order. When disabled • Help: Provides an on-screen series of related help topics. (as shown), songs play in the order they appear in List view.
  • Page 210: Playing A Playlist

    Shopping for Music at the Play Store 4. Tap New playlist Playlist name field to enter a name for the playlist. To visit the Google Play Store where you can find and buy 5. Tap OK to save the new playlist. music: Adding Songs to Playlists 1.
  • Page 211: My Music

    My Music 3. Press and then select Choose on device music and tap the album or playlist you want to make available The Music Player is an application that can play music files. offline. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, A blue pin indicates that the item is already eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A.
  • Page 212 Making a Song a Phone Ringtone 4. Use any of the following My Music player controls: XX?? 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (My Music). Pause the song. 2. Tap the Songs tab. Start the song after pausing. 3. Touch and hold a song from the list to reveal the on-screen context menu.
  • Page 213: My Music Options

    My Music Options • Scan for nearby devices: allows you to look for DLNA - compliant devices used to control streaming media. The My Music settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want the music to •...
  • Page 214: Using Playlists

    Using Playlists • Music menu: this menu allows you to select which categories you want to display. Choices are: Albums, Artists, Genres, Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for Music square, Folders, Composers, Years, Most played, playback. These Playlists can be created using the Music Recently played, or Recently added.
  • Page 215: Adding Music To A Playlist

    Adding Music to a Playlist Removing Music from a Playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (My Music). (My Music). 2. Tap the Playlists tab. 2. Tap the Playlists tab. 3. Tap the playlist name in which to add music. 3.
  • Page 216: Transferring Music Files

    Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two who calls or sends text messages with real-time, on-screen methods: monitoring. Samsung’s Link makes staying connected easy. 1. Downloaded to the device from the Play Store. Allows users to share their in-device media content with Music files are directly stored on your phone.
  • Page 217 Wi-Fi, Items to share, source server address, and 4. Tap Start. external device acceptance rights. 5. If prompted, tap Sign in to log into your Samsung 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) account and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 218: Setting Up Web Storage

    Note: When adding storage, an N Drive is added. activate the feature. 2. If not already signed into your Cloud storage, tap • Password lock: allows you to restrict access to Samsung Link (Register storage) Sign in to your desired service.
  • Page 219: Sharing Files Via Web Storage

    5. From the main screen, select a connected device and 4. Select the target folder location and select Upload. The then tap on the media that you would like to share. device then confirms the available storage locations • A file with in the upper-left indicates it is stored remotely and begin the process of uploading the selected on a Web storage location.
  • Page 220 (Samsung Link). Confirm (Samsung Link Controller enabled) Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before appears in the Notification area at the top of the device you can use this feature. to indicate you are using your device as the media source.
  • Page 221: Allshare Cast Hub

    Note: There is no need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network or accessory) mirror what is currently displayed on to be logged into your Samsung Account to use this your device to the external TV. feature. AllShare Cast Hub establishes a WI-Fi Direct connection between the device and the hub.
  • Page 222 To activate Screen Mirroring on your device: Note: The status LED begins to blink solid red to indicate 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap it has begun the start up process. Settings (Connections tab) Screen Mirroring. LED Color/Patterns Description 2.
  • Page 223 To disconnect your device from the hub: Note: The AllShare Cast Hub communicates with your paired 1. Access your device’s AllShare Cast screen and locate device via a Wi-Fi Direct connection. the current connection. 2. Tap the entry and select End connection. 5.
  • Page 224 AllShare Cast Hub - Streaming Videos XXXX 4. If not already on, tap the Screen Mirroring and then move the slider to the right to turn it on. The slider The hub supports streaming of purchased media content that color indicates the activation status. A list of available contains DRM (Digital Rights Management).
  • Page 225: T-Mobile Tv

    T-Mobile TV 8. To playback a user-created video: • From the Home screen, tap (Apps) T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV (Gallery). and Video on Demand. • Locate your video and tap it to begin playback. Your TV now 1.
  • Page 226: Youtube

    YouTube 4. Tap Start Trial to begin a free 30-day trial of the service. YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can – or – upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. Tap Continue to keep viewing the free content or 1.
  • Page 227: Section 9: Applications And Development

    Section 9: Applications and Development Applications This section contains a description of each application that is available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to The Applications list provides quick access to all the navigate through that particular application. If the application available applications on the phone.
  • Page 228: Calendar

    Calendar 2. Tap (Create event) to create a new Calendar event. With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, – or – or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder. Google Calendar is built into the phone and Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a synchronizes both new and existing entries between your blue box, then press...
  • Page 229: Creating A Calendar Event

    Creating a Calendar Event 6. Tap Lock time zone (to lock event time based on your current user-selected time zone). Select a time zone 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) from within the Select time zone field. (Calendar). 7. Tap Show week number to display the week numbers 2.
  • Page 230: Camera

    Camera ChatON Use your 13.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos Provides a global mobile communication service where you in a JPEG format. The Camcorder shoots High Definition video in can chat with more than 2 buddies via a group chat, In this an MP4 format.
  • Page 231: Chrome

    Chrome Clock The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World Chrome Web browser on your device. clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock. The applications display in a tabular format and quickly 1.
  • Page 232 6. Tap More to configure additional alarm settings such as • Interval indicates the length of time the alarm will remain silent volume slider, Alarm tone, Location alarm, Snooze, between alarm notifications (snooze time). Smart alarm, and assign a name. •...
  • Page 233: World Clock

    Turning Off an Alarm To assign DST settings: 1. Locate a desired city from the World clock list. To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and slide 2. Touch and hold a city and select DST settings. to any direction. Setting the Snooze Feature 3.
  • Page 234: Setting A Timer

    Setting a Timer 6. To make changes, press and then tap Settings. The following options are displayed while in full-screen 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) mode: (Clock) Timer tab. • Calendar: when this is checked, the calendar is displayed. Tap 2.
  • Page 235: Contacts

    Dropbox • Settings: provides access to the Desk clock settings menu from where you can alter the following: Hide status bar, Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from Wallpaper, Calendar, Weather, and Dock. your device. This applications allows you to bring your files •...
  • Page 236: Accessing Dropbox On Your Device

    Important! The computer application must be installed on the Caution! Enabling this feature can incur data charges computer containing the desired files. This (depending on your plan) if the Wi-FI or data plan is computer must have an active Internet connection. selected.
  • Page 237: Email

    Manually uploading a Picture to Dropbox – Export to transfer the current file to another location via: Save to SD card, Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Google+, Group Play, Messaging, Picasa, S Memo, or Wi-Fi (Camera).
  • Page 238: Flipboard

    Flipboard Gallery This application creates a personalized digital magazine out The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a personal feeds and other related material.
  • Page 239: Google

    Note: Group play is not the same as Screen mirroring which – or – requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung TV or on the Google Search bar and say the search via the use of the AllShare Cast Hub.
  • Page 240: Creating A Group

    Creating a group • Connect to the same WAP. • Launch the Group Play feature on their device. If you have media you want to share, create a group for other users to join to and then share/collaborate with what you are •...
  • Page 241: Help

    Help Internet Provides access to built-in Help information. Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Internet browsing feature on your phone. (Help).
  • Page 242: Lookout Security

    Lookout Security 3. Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, [user added searches], Lookout Security™ provides mobile device-specific security RECOMMENDATIONS, or IN THIS AREA a list of places features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. within this category displays.
  • Page 243: Maps

    Maps Enabling a Location source Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination enable the location source you must enable the wireless directions.
  • Page 244: Opening Maps

    To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the • Local: provides access to the places menu where you can following conditions: quickly locate a business or person, find out more information • inside a building or between buildings about a business, see coupons, public responses, and more •...
  • Page 245 – – My Maps: displays a list of your preferred maps. Labs: this is a testing ground for experimental features that aren’t ready for primetime. They may change, break or – Bicycling: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map. disappear at any time.
  • Page 246: Messaging

    Messaging Mobile HotSpot This application allows you to use the Short Message Service Provides access to the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot menu (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from where you can use either the USB tethering or portable other mobile phones.
  • Page 247: My Files

    My Files Opening and Navigating within Files DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the This application allows you to manage your sounds, images, device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card location.
  • Page 248 To navigate: • Ringtones: this folder contains any ringtones you have 1. Tap All files SD memory card to see the contents of purchased. your internal SD card. • S Memo: this folder contains all the S Memos you have written. 2.
  • Page 249: My Music

    My Music Navigation This application allows you to play music files that you have Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected stored on your microSD card. You can also create playlists. turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Caution! Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be (My Music).
  • Page 250: Enabling Location

    Enabling Location • Type destination: allows you to manually enter a destination address (via the on-screen keypad). 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (More tab) Location services. • Go home: allows you to return to a designated “Home” location.
  • Page 251: Phone

    Phone • Parking: displays parking information relative to your current location. This application provides the ability to make or answering • Gas stations: displays gas station location relative to your calls, access the Contacts list, which is used to store contact current location.
  • Page 252: Play Books

    Play Books Play Magazines Formerly known as Google Books, this application allows you With Google Play Magazines, you can subscribe to your to read over 3 million ebooks on the go. favorite magazines and have them available to read on your device at any time or any place.
  • Page 253: Play Movies & Tv

    Play Movies & TV Play Music This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, download a movie and then watch it instantly. and playback songs purchased from the Play Store. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Note: You must logged into your Google account prior to using Music library and instantly ready to play or download.
  • Page 254: Downloading A New Google Application

    Accessing the Play Store Important! If the selected application requires access to data 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) or control of a function on your device, the Play (Play Store). Store displays the information the application will 2. If not already logged in with your Google account, tap access.
  • Page 255: Launching An Installed Google Application

    Launching an Installed Google 7. On the main Play Store screen, press and then tap Application My Apps, tap an installed application in the list, and then tap Open. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps). 2. Tap the newly installed application. This application is Tip: The newly downloaded applications display in the typically located on the last Applications page.
  • Page 256: Polaris Office 5

    Manage applications 2. Tap the third-party application, and from the Application info screen, tap Uninstall. This feature allows you to manage and remove installed Polaris Office 5 applications. You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as well as the remaining memory and Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office resources for each of the applications on your device and compatible office suite.
  • Page 257: S Health

    S Health • New: creates a new office document. • Recent documents: provides a scrollable list of recently S Health is a wellness application that allows you to better accessed documents. manage your health by providing you with relevant information. •...
  • Page 258: S Memo

    S Memo Toolbar Add Title The S Memo application allows you to create memos using Secondary the keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, voice Toolbar recordings, and text all in one place. Writing Show/Hide Creating a New Memo Secondary Modes Toolbar...
  • Page 259 The icons that you see displayed on the screen are described 3. From within an active memo, press to access the in the following table: following options: Allows you to add free-format drawing. Note: Depending on whether you have saved the memo, are in keypad mode, or in handwriting mode, the options will Displays the keypad to you can add text.
  • Page 260: S Translator

    • Set as: allows you to set a memo as a Contact icon, Home Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or Home and lock logged in to your Samsung account application. For screens. more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung •...
  • Page 261: S Voice

    Play music, Memo, and Driving mode. Account” on page 21. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. Confirm you are currently signed into your Samsung (S Voice). account. For more information, refer to “Using S Voice” on page 96. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Samsung Apps).
  • Page 262: Samsung Hub

    Samsung Hub 3. Use your fingers to scroll across the available Samsung Hub screen. You can select Combined view (Music, Samsung Hub is Samsung’s integrated store for media Video, Books, and Games), Music, Video, Books, or content that offers a comprehensive and consistent media Games.
  • Page 263 OK to continue and return to your device to the external TV. the main screen. DRAFT 3. If prompted, tap Sign in to log into your Samsung account. Internal Use Only Applications and Development...
  • Page 264: Settings

    4. Tap Start and follow the on-screen prompts. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) For more information, refer to “Samsung Link” on page 210. (Story Album). Settings 2. Read the introductory information and tap Next.
  • Page 265: T-Mobile My Account

    T-Mobile My Account • Notifications provides about both your current plan, other available plans and other related services. This application provides you online access to account • MobileLife FamilyWhere provides links to other T-Mobile information such as your current activity, billing information, service plans, downloads, and other information.
  • Page 266: Tectiles

    Applications screen. Note: Important! Although not installed by default, once you swipe your first new (unprogrammed) TecTile, you are For more information, visit us at: www.samsung.com/us/tectile taken to the Play Store where you can begin http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ installation of the app. supportOwnersHowToGuidePopup.do?howto_guide_seq=9735&prd _ia_cd=N0000002&map_seq=112881.
  • Page 267: Talk

    (TripAdvisor). • Downloaded displays any installed packages or applications 2. Sign in with your Samsung Account if you have not from the Play Store that are taking up memory space. Tap already done so. Uninstall to remove them from your phone.
  • Page 268: Visual Voicemail

    Voice Recorder 2. From the Active applications tab, tap End to close selected applications or tap End all to close all The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to background running applications. one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. Visual Voicemail 1.
  • Page 269 – • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more voice recordings. Tap Recording volume: allows you to assign the ambient noise the recordings to delete and tap Delete. quality of your current location so the device can better detect audio.
  • Page 270: Voice Search

    (Apps) Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be (Voice Search). logged in to your Samsung account application. For 2. When prompted, speak into the built-in microphone. more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung 3. Use the on-screen options to find a matching search Account”...
  • Page 271: Youtube

    YouTube – Uploads specifies network preferences for uploads. – Content localization allows you to prioritize channels and YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can videos from a specific country or region. upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. –...
  • Page 272 • Preloading To watch a high quality video: – Preload subscriptions allows you to preload (or go get videos Press and then tap Settings General High while on Wi-Fi and charging) your subscription videos. quality on mobile. – Preload watch later allows you to enable the preload function on selected videos so you can watch them later.
  • Page 273: Section 10: Connections

    Section 10: Connections Navigating with the Browser Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the Web. 1. Tap an entry to select an item. Internet 2. Sweep the screen with your finger in an up or down Your device is equipped with a Google browser to navigate motion to scroll through a website.
  • Page 274 It is saved in your Saved pages folder. • Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. • Share via: allows you to share the page using Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google, Google+, •...
  • Page 275: Entering A Url

    Entering a URL Adding and Deleting Windows You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone. To add a new window: To enter a URL and go to a particular website: 1.
  • Page 276: Using Bookmarks

    Going Incognito To exit from the incognito window: 1. From your browser window, tap (Windows). The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this 2. Scroll across the available windows and locate the incognito window won’t appear within your browser history incognito window.
  • Page 277: Adding Bookmarks

    Adding Bookmarks • Create folder: Creates a new folder in which to store new bookmarks. 1. From the webpage, tap (Add • Delete: Erases selected bookmarks. bookmark) • Change order: Rearranges the current bookmarks. 2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the name of the bookmark and the URL.
  • Page 278: Emptying The Cookies

    Deleting Bookmarks Using Web History 1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the The History list displays a list of the most recently viewed bookmark you want to delete. websites. These entries can be used to return to previously unmarked web pages.
  • Page 279: Browser Settings

    Browser Settings • Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for visited sites. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. To configure browser settings: • Delete personal data: allows you to delete all personal data 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) such as Browsing history, Cache, Cookies and site data, (Internet).
  • Page 280 • Enable JavaScript: Enables Javascript for the current Web Bandwidth management: page. Without this feature, some pages may not display • Preload web pages: Allows the browser to preload Web properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. pages. Choose from Always, Only on Wi-Fi, or Never. •...
  • Page 281: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Note: Bluetooth must be enabled prior to use. About Bluetooth Bluetooth Status Indicators Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and at a glance: Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and Displays when Bluetooth is active.
  • Page 282 To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: Note: Your device visibility is based on the time set within the 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Visible time-out field (2 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour, or Settings Connections tab Bluetooth.
  • Page 283: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Pairing Bluetooth Devices 6. The external device must accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth Once successfully paired to an external device, device.
  • Page 284 Configuring Bluetooth Device Settings Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device Some connected Bluetooth devices are capable of more than Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection just functioning as a headphone, but also have built in between the device and your phone, but retains the microphones for picking up voice.
  • Page 285: Enable Downloading For Web Applications

    Enable Downloading for Web Sending Contacts via Bluetooth Applications Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, you may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or Important! Before you can download a web application you other items using a Bluetooth connection. must insert an SD into the phone and enable the Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be Unknown sources feature (enables downloading).
  • Page 286: Pc Connections

    Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your data cable using various USB connection modes. computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 Media device (MTP): allows you to transfer media files in or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your Windows, or using an Android file transfer on a Mac.
  • Page 287: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Activating Wi-Fi About Wi-Fi By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off (deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
  • Page 288 Manually Add a New Network Connection 3. Enter a wireless password (if necessary). 4. Tap Connect. 1. From the Wi-Fi network screen, tap Add Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Status Indicators 2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless Access Point). The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status: 3.
  • Page 289 Deactivating Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Advanced Settings 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up Settings Connections tab. many of the device’s Wi-Fi services, including: • Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy 2.
  • Page 290: Usb Tethering

    2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your If additional software or USB drivers are required, device. navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ 3. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places downloads. a green check mark next to the entry and activates the feature.
  • Page 291: Mobile Hotspot

    To disconnect tethering: To activate the Mobile HotSpot service: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Mobile HotSpot). (Mobile HotSpot). – or – 2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the check mark and deactivate the feature.
  • Page 292 9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon appears 4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an at the top of the screen. Internet connection. To change the Portable HotSpot password: Note: By default, the connection is not secured. 1.
  • Page 293 To mange connected devices: This feature allows you to provide MAC filtering on your device. This is similar to a “VIP list” where only device on the list are allowed access. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Mobile HotSpot). 2.
  • Page 294: Section 11: Changing Your Settings

    Section 11: Changing Your Settings This section explains the device settings for your device. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any Connections: extra settings associated with your device. This tab allows you to see all of settings related Accessing the Settings Tabs to the connection of your device to external sources.
  • Page 295: Wi-Fi Settings

    This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For more This tab provides both the ability to create and information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 281. modify your accounts (ex: Samsung account, Activating Wi-Fi Email, etc.), configure Cloud functionality, and access Backup and reset features.
  • Page 296 Network Notification Passpoint By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint™ allows users connect to Wi-Fi Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi-Fi hotspot networks by simplifying the process of connecting to network.
  • Page 297 Wi-Fi During Sleep Check for Internet Service By default, when your device enter a sleep mode, your Wi-Fi Allows you to check for Wi-Fi Internet access once connected connection stays on all the time. If the feature is Never to a WAP (Wireless Access Point). enabled during sleep that current data usage is taken over by 1.
  • Page 298 Finding your WI-Fi Address Information Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings Connections tab Wi-Fi. Settings Connections tab Wi-Fi Add Wi-Fi network. 2. Press and then tap Advanced.
  • Page 299 WPS Push Button WPS PIN Entry The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature (sometimes If a WPS Push Button does not work, there is an alternative associated with a physical or on-screen button on most WPS connection method where you would use a device WAPs) allows you to pair your device and WAP without the generated PIN number to establish the connection.
  • Page 300 Wi-Fi Direct Setup and Settings To activate your connection: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap You can configure your device to connect directly with other Settings Connections tab. Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data between devices.
  • Page 301: Bluetooth Settings

    5. Tap Done. The direct connection is then established. To turn Bluetooth off: Confirm appears in the Status bar. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings. 6. When prompted to complete the connection, the recipient should tap OK. Your status field now reads 2.
  • Page 302 Activating Visibility Scanning for Devices 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so Settings (Connections tab) Bluetooth. you can pair with them. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap 2.
  • Page 303: Data Usage

    Data Usage 4. Touch and drag the far right ends of the Red or Orange horizontal lines to manually adjust both the Warning Monitor and mange your device’s data usage capabilities. and Maximum data limits. Features include activation/deactivation or network data 5.
  • Page 304: More Settings

    • Mobile hotspots allows you to select available Wi-Fi networks 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Airplane mode that can service as mobile hotspots. Place a check mark on slider to the right to turn it on those entries you wish to use.
  • Page 305: Network Mode

    Access Point Names The following options display: Use mobile data To access a wireless access point: Allows you to activate mobile data usage on your device. From the Home screen, press and then tap From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings Connections tab More settings...
  • Page 306 • WCDMA only restricts your connection to only the 3G network. 2. Tap GSM/WCDMA. A selection indicator displays next to Using the LTE Network Option this option to show that it is active. This is the default mode for this device. To confirm you are always using the fastest possible Using the 2G - GSM Only Network connection, the device has an automatic detection method...
  • Page 307 Network Operators Default Setup Options Using this feature you can view the current network Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically connection. You can also scan and select a network operator search for an available network. You can set this option to manually, or set the network selection to Automatic.
  • Page 308: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot

    USB tethering feature. Adding a VPN If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN downloads. protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, IPSec Hybrid RSA.
  • Page 309: Connecting To A Vpn

    4. In the form that appears, fill in the information provided 5. Tap Save. Delete a VPN by your network administrator. 5. Tap Save. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings Connections tab More settings VPN. Note: Similar setup process can be used for all available VPN 2.
  • Page 310: Near Field Communication

    Wi-Fi Calling Settings Near Field Communication This feature is used to read and exchange tags. When used Important! A new ISIM card must be installed within the in conjunction with Android Beam, your device can be used device prior to using this feature. Wi-Fi must first to beam application content when NFC-capable devices are be active and communicating prior to launching touched.
  • Page 311: Nearby Devices

    S Beam Nearby devices This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam This option allows you to share your media files with nearby large files directly to another compatible device that is in devices using DLNA and connected to the same Wi-Fi. direct contact.
  • Page 312: Screen Mirroring

    9. Tap Upload from other devices, then select the actions Note: This feature allows a connection between your device you’ll take when you upload content from other and the optional AllShare Cast Hub, via a shared Wi-Fi devices. Choose from either Always accept, Always Direct connection.
  • Page 313: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Swipe options 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap This menu contains features that allows you to configure the Settings (My device tab) Lock screen. device’s security parameters. My device My device Screen Unlock Pattern Overview 2.
  • Page 314: Using Face Unlock

    Using Swipe Face unlock options Once Face unlock is enabled, additional options are This feature is the least secure locking method and only available: requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device. • Multiple widgets allows you to display multiple widgets on 1.
  • Page 315: Setting An Unlock Pattern

    Setting an Unlock Pattern • Lock instantly with power key once enabled, instantly locks the screen after pressing the power key. Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the Using Face and Voice Unlock phone. When you enable the User visible pattern field, you will draw an unlock pattern on the screen whenever you This feature used facial recognition to unlock your phone.
  • Page 316: Changing The Screen Lock Pattern

    Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern 5. When you have connected at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal direction, lift your finger 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap from the screen and tap Continue. Settings My device tab Lock screen.
  • Page 317: What If I Forget My Pattern

    • Lock instantly with power key allows you to lock the screen 2. Scroll down and tap the Type PIN code field and use the by pressing on-screen keypad to enter the backup PIN code you What If I Forget my Pattern? setup when you created your lock pattern.
  • Page 318: Display Settings

    Display Settings PIN Lock and Unlock 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap In this menu, you can change various settings for the display Settings My device tab Lock screen. such as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle lock feature, animation, brightness, and screen timeout, and 2.
  • Page 319 . Follow the on-screen instructions. • Font style: sets the fonts used on the LCD display. Selections are: Default font, Choco cooky, Cool jazz, Rosemary, Samsung Sans or Get fonts online. Tap Get fonts online to download additional fonts. DRAFT •...
  • Page 320: Led Indicator

    LED Indicator Adjusting Screen Brightness This feature configures the LCD Brightness levels. This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn on by default unless you turn them off.
  • Page 321: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Settings The Volume menu now provides access to various volume From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone as settings within one on-screen popup menu. well as configure the display settings. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap From the Home screen, press and then tap...
  • Page 322 Setup the Ringtones Notifications This option allows you to set the ringtone. This option allows you to set the ringtone that will sound for notifications and alarms. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings My device tab...
  • Page 323: Adapt Sound

    Audible System Tone Settings Adapt sound These options are used when you use the dialing pad, make The Adapt sound feature allows you to customize your call a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the screen. Each sounds. time you press a key or make a selection the selected tone 1.
  • Page 324: Home Screen Mode

    Home Screen Mode Call Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap This application allows you to set your display to the conventional layout of Basic mode or provide an easier user 2. Press and then tap Call settings. experience for the first-time smartphone users using Easy –...
  • Page 325 Configuring General Call Settings – Voice control allows you to answer incoming voice calls using voice. Configure the general call settings using this option. – The power key ends calls allows you to press the power key 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone).
  • Page 326 – Outgoing call conditions configures the connected Bluetooth • Noise reduction: allows you to enable suppression of device to make outbound calls within one of two settings: Even background audio. when device locked or Only when device unlocked. • Increase volume in pocket: enables the ringtone volume to be •...
  • Page 327: Call Rejection

    Call rejection Set reject messages 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). 2. Press and then tap Call settings Call rejection. 2. Press and then tap Call settings Set up call rejection messages. 3.
  • Page 328: Accessory Settings For Call

    Accessory settings for call • The power key ends calls allows you to press the power key to end the current call. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). Turn off screen during calls 2. Press and then tap Call settings Call accessories.
  • Page 329: Configuring Call Forwarding

    Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings Configuring Call Forwarding 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). 2. Press and then tap Call settings Additional 2. Press and then tap Call settings Additional settings. settings Call forwarding.
  • Page 330: Call Waiting

    Using Auto Area Code 3. Tap Call barring and select from the available settings. Choose from: All outgoing calls, International calls, Intl’ This feature prepends an area code to all outbound calls. calls except home, All incoming calls, or Incoming When enabled, the designated prefix is always added before your dialed numbers.
  • Page 331: Fixed Dialing Numbers

    Fixed Dialing Numbers Changing the PIN2 Code Fixed Dial Number (FDN), allows you to restrict outgoing calls 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). to a limited set of phone numbers. 2. Press and then tap Call settings Additional Enabling FDN settings Fixed dialing numbers.
  • Page 332: Ringtones And Keypad Tones

    Ringtones and keypad tones Managing the FDN List When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. 2. Press and then tap Call settings Ringtones and 1.
  • Page 333: Noise Reduction

    Noise reduction Voicemail This option allows you to suppress background noise during You can view your voicemail number from this menu. a call. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). 2. Press and then tap Call settings Voicemail 2.
  • Page 334: Tty Mode

    Vibrate 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). This option allows you to activate a vibration for an incoming 2. Press and then tap Call settings TTY mode. call. 3. Tap TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO to activate the 1.
  • Page 335: Blocking Mode

    Blocking Mode 5. Tap Allowed contacts to assign those contacts that are exempted from these rules. Choose from None, All When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected contacts, Favorites, or Custom. Allowed contacts will features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of then appear in the Allowed contact list.
  • Page 336: Accessory

    • Turn off haptic feedback: allows you to turn off vibration when 6. Tap Audio output to set your Audio output to Stereo or you tap or touch the screen. Surround. Accessibility Settings 4. Tap Learn about Power saving to learn about various ways to conserve battery power.
  • Page 337 4. Tap Lock automatically to lock the screen automatically Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, after a selected amount of time. except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log your user Note: The Lock automatically function is only available if your interface interactions with the device.
  • Page 338 14. Tap Accessibility shortcut to allow you to quickly enable 21. Enable the Assistant menu to allow you to improve the accessibility features in 2 quick steps. Touch and slide device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. the slider to the right to turn it on. Follow the on-screen Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on.
  • Page 339: Language And Input Settings

    Language and Input Settings Configure Google Voice Typing 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap This setting allows you to configure the language in which to Settings My device tab Language and input. display the menus. You can also set on-screen keyboard options.
  • Page 340 My device My device keyboard. input (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field). – or – • Cursor control when enabled, allows you to control your on-screen cursor by moving your finger across the keyboard. From within an active text entry screen, touch and hold •...
  • Page 341 • Help launches a brief on-screen help tutorial covering the main 3. Tap the Predictive text field and configure any of the concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. following advanced options: • Personalized data activate this feature to use the personal •...
  • Page 342: Swype Settings

    • Clear remote data allows you to delete your anonymous data • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. stored on the personalization server. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word. •...
  • Page 343 6. Tap Swype Connect to activate social media 7. Tap Personalization to access and manage your personalization and configure data settings. personal dictionary. Log into the available accounts to • Register now: allows you register for the Swype Connect add help personalize your personal dictionary with service which allows you to backup your Swype dictionary and commonly used words or names from your available sync your Swype dictionary across multiple devices.
  • Page 344: Configuring Voice Input Recognition

    • Settings for Google Text-to-speech Engine: allows you to • Download offline speech recognition: enables voice input view Open Source Licenses. while offline. • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech: allows you to • Personalized recognition: enables the improvement of configure the General settings for the Samsung TTS. DRAFT speech recognition accuracy.
  • Page 345: Motions And Gestures Settings

    Motions and Gestures Settings 4. Configure the General options to alter the settings associated with this feature: This feature allows you to assign specific functions to certain • Speech rate: adjusts the rate at which on-screen text is phone actions that are detected by both the accelerometer spoken by the device.
  • Page 346 • To activate Air gesture: Quick glance: Once enabled, you can move your hand over the 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap air gesture sensor (located above the on-screen clock at the Settings (My device tab) Motions and upper-right) to temporarily activate preview window that can be My device My device...
  • Page 347 • To activate Motion: Zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a screen where content can 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap be zoomed. In a single motion, touch and hold two points on the Settings (My device tab) Motions and display then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.
  • Page 348 To activate Palm Motion: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (My device tab) Motions and My device My device gestures. Palm Swipe to 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Palm motion Screen Capture slider to the right to turn it on.
  • Page 349: Smart Screen

    Gyroscope Calibration • Smart rotation: disables the auto screen rotation by checking the orientation of your face and the device. Calibrate your device by using the built-in gyroscope. • Smart pause: pauses videos when your device detects that 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap your head has moved away from the screen.
  • Page 350: Voice Control

    Voice control 3. The following options are available. Tap an option to create a checkmark and activate the feature. The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice • Information preview: allows you to see information previews, commands to control your device. extended text, and enlarged images when you hover your 1.
  • Page 351: Add Account

    Removing an Account Note: If you set the alert type for calls or alarms to vibration, voice control will not be available. Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its messages, contacts, and other data from the Add Account device.
  • Page 352: Cloud

    4. Tap Sync now to synchronize your account or tap Sync all to synchronize all your accounts. Tap Cancel sync to 1. Log into your Samsung account and verify it is active. stop the synchronization. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung 5.
  • Page 353: Backup And Reset

    The device can be configured to back up your current • Restore: allows you to retrieve your previously backed up data settings, application data and settings. from your Samsung account and then download it to your 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap device.
  • Page 354: Backing Up Your Data Before Factory Reset

    5. Tap Factory data reset to reset your device and sound 3. Tap Export to SD card OK. The contacts will be stored settings to the factory default settings. For more in a .vcf file on your SD card. information, refer to “Factory Data Reset” on page For more information, refer to “Export/Import”...
  • Page 355 Backing Up Media to your SD card 3. Verify your device appears as a removable disk on your PC. Once connected, you can access the Phone folder You can back up your pictures, videos, documents, and other (internal phone memory) and the Card folder (SD card). media to your SD card.
  • Page 356: Samsung Account

    You can use your Google account to back up apps, Wi-Fi Settings Add account Samsung account. passwords, and other data. 2. Sign in to your Samsung account or tap Create new 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) account if you don't have one yet. (Gmail).
  • Page 357: Factory Data Reset

    Collect Diagnostics 6. Tap Back up my data to create a checkmark. This will back up your app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other This feature only collects diagnostic data for troubleshooting settings. use. 7. Your Google account should be listed under the Backup 1.
  • Page 358: Location Services

    • Use GPS satellites: allows applications to use GPS to pinpoint Important! Selecting Close only closes the current description your location. screen and does not disable data collection. • Use wireless networks: allows applications to use data from To disable data collection, go to Settings Back mobile networks and Wi-Fi to help determine your location.
  • Page 359: Security

    Security Using Wireless Networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find The Security settings allow you to determine the security your location or search for places of interest, you must level for your device. Encrypt Device enable the Use wireless networks option. 1.
  • Page 360 Set up/change password Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change Use this option to set up your password when one is first your SIM PIN code. required or change your current decryption password. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap To change an existing SIM Card PIN: Settings...
  • Page 361: Device Administration

    Device Administration Verify Apps Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your Allows you to block or warn yourself before installing apps phone in a way similar to IT security settings on a corporate that can cause harm. PC. This would be beneficial in the case that your phone was 1.
  • Page 362: Application Manager

    Application Manager 4. Tap Clear credentials to clear the device (SD card or phone memory) of all certificate contents and reset the This device can be used for Android development. You can credentials password. write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, then run the applications using the hardware, system, and network.
  • Page 363: Memory Usage

    Clearing Application Cache and Data 5. Select a reason for uninstalling the application, then tap OK. Important! You must have downloaded applications installed Memory Usage to use this feature. See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. 1.
  • Page 364: Storage Used

    Storage Used 4. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, default This option allows you to view a list (on the current tab) of settings, and permissions. current applications as sorted by size. Running Services 1.
  • Page 365: Battery Usage

    Battery Usage Reset App Preferences This feature provides you with the ability to reset all This option allows you to view a list of those components preferences for the following features: Disabled apps, using battery power. The amount of time the battery was Disabled app notifications, Default applications for actions, used also displays.
  • Page 366: Sd Card & Device Storage

    SD Card & Device Storage Date and Time From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the This menu allows you to change the current time and date memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card. displayed.
  • Page 367: About Device

    About Device • Legal information: This option displays information about Open source licenses, Google legal information, as well as This menu contains legal information, system tutorial License settings. This information clearly provides copyright information, and other phone information such as the model and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google number, firmware version, baseband version, kernel version, and software build number.
  • Page 368: Software Update

    • Build number: displays the software, build number. To update your device: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Note: Firmware, baseband, kernel and build numbers are Settings (More tab) About device usually used for updates to the handset or support. For Software update.
  • Page 369: Section 12: Health And Safety Information

    Section 12: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices operating Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
  • Page 370 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 371 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 372 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 373: 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 374: 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 Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 375 The SAR information for this device can also be found on This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple Samsung’s website: http://www.samsung.com/sar. power levels so as to use only the power required to reach SAR information on this and other model phones can be the network.
  • Page 376: 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 377 • Let the person with whom you are speaking know that you are impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and will suspend the call if necessary; driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand •...
  • Page 378: Battery Use And Safety

    If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked Battery Use and Safety by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Important! Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or •...
  • Page 379: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone Internal Use Only caused by nonSamsung-approved batteries and/or chargers.
  • Page 380 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 381: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR explode. HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION. Display / Touch-Screen UL Certified Travel Charger Please note the following information when using your The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL mobile device: safety requirements.
  • Page 382: 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 383: Emergency Calls

    • Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency make or receive any calls, the mobile device must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal responder instructs you. Navigation strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless mobile Maps, directions, and other navigation-data, including data device networks or when certain network services and/or relating to your current location, may contain inaccurate or...
  • Page 384: Care And Maintenance

    Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. years: Cleaning solutions Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong Liquids of any kind detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft Keep the mobile device dry.
  • Page 385: Responsible Listening

    Responsible Listening that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss. sound, settings, and equipment. You should follow some common sense recommendations Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud when using any portable audio device: sounds over time.
  • Page 386 • Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less National Institute on Deafness and Other time is required before you hearing could be affected. Communication Disorders • Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, National Institutes of Health such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss.
  • Page 387: Operating Environment

    Implantable Medical Devices Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained Internet: between a handheld wireless mobile device and an http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or default.html implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential 1-888-232-6348 TTY interference with the device.
  • Page 388 Other Medical Devices or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the point (service station). manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 389: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out Regulations for Wireless Devices the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has M-Ratings: Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference...
  • Page 390: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 values equals M5. standard.
  • Page 391: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex of the reach of small children. piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, FCC Notice and Cautions hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
  • Page 392 • • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may bag or in the air bag deployment area.
  • Page 393: Section 13: Warranty Information

    Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 394 (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 395 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 396 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 397 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 398: End User License Agreement For Software

    No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior RETAILER FOR A REFUND OR CREDIT. written approval. Specifications and availability subject to 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung Electronics Co. grants you change without notice. [111611] End User License Agreement for...
  • Page 399 Software. unless it is in connection with the sale of the mobile device 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung which the Software accompanied. In such event, the transfer Electronics Co. and its affiliates may collect and use...
  • Page 400 License will terminate automatically without ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS notice from Samsung Electronics Co. if you fail to comply DISCLAIMER BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OF WARRANTY with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon...
  • Page 401 ANY THIRD PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER OR THE USE TO policy, if such a policy exists. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. WHICH SUCH PERSONAL INFORMATION MAY BE PUT BY SUCH THIRD PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER. ANY THIRD...
  • Page 402 ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OR ELECTRONICS CO., EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY SHALL BE DEEMED TO...
  • Page 403 EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. parties. 13. U.S. Government End Users Restricted Rights. The (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG Software is licensed only with "restricted rights" and as ELECTRONICS CO. ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS EULA OR "commercial items"...
  • Page 404 "Arbitration as part of any award, but may not grant Samsung Electronics Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your Co. its attorney fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is name and address;...
  • Page 405 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co. 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 406: Index

    Set Up Hardware 215 2-Sec Pause On 57 Streaming Videos 218 Adding 81 Quick Glance 58 AllShare Play Airplane Mode see Samsung Link 211 ABC 105 On 298 AllShareCast Hub 257 Accessing Alarm AMBER Alerts 147 Recently-used applications 66 Deleting an Existing Alarm 227...
  • Page 407 Applications and Development 221 Google+ 46 S Translator 51 Apps Group Play 47 S Voice 51 Adding 42 Help 47 Samsung Apps 51 Close 261 Hide 43 Samsung Hub 51 Reset Preferences 359 Internet 47 Samsung Link 51 Apps Screen...
  • Page 408 Auto Redial 323 Battery Life Paring Devices 277 Auto Reject Extending 15 Review Downloaded Files 276 Configuration 82 Battery Usage 359 Scan for Devices 276 Auto Reject List 319 Battery Use & Safety 372 Scanning for other Devices 296 Auto Reject Mode 319 Bigger Font Sending Contact Information 279 Automatic Answering 319...
  • Page 409 Resetting Default Actions 359 Call Forwarding 320 Call Status Tones 319 Settings 273 Configuring 323 Call Vibration 319 Bubble Call Functions 77 Call Volume Options 144 Answering 81 Adjusting 90 Burst Shots 170 Background Calling 78 Call Waiting 95 Ending 78 Caller ID 323 Ending a Call 78 Calling...
  • Page 410 ChatON 164 Copying to SIM Card 128 Last Name First 133 Adding a Buddy 165 Creating a New 115 Merge with Samsung Account Adding New Buddy 165 Joining 124 Buddy photo share 175 New From Keypad 117 Reject List 123...
  • Page 411 Customizing Deleting a contact 121 Dock Home screens 67 Desk Clock 225 Sound 330 Configuring 228 Dongle Device AllShare Cast Hub 216 Data Calibration 59 Downloading Auto Sync Data 297 Reset 351 New application 248 Restrict Background Data 297 Device Name Downloads 229 Data Limit Edit 361...
  • Page 412 Wi-Fi Download of Attachments Exchange Email 156 Factory data reset 76 Account Setup 156 Favorites Tab 136 Emergency Composing 159 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Alert Preview 147 Configuring Settings 159 Regulations for Wireless Devices 383 Alerts 147 Deleting Message 159 FCC Notice and Cautions 385 Emergency Alert Opening 159...
  • Page 413 Gesture Google Group Play 233 Settings 339 Backing Up Settings 350 Creating a Group 234 Gestures Create New Account 19 Dropbox 231 Overview 57 Retrieving Password 20 Joining a Group 234 Getting Started 7 Signing into Your Account 19 S Memo 253 Battery 12 Voice Typing 101 Share Music 207...
  • Page 414 Vibrate 317 Indicator 32 Internet 267 Vibration Setting 315 Status 32 Brightness Setting 268 HDR 171 Images Search 269 Health and Safety Information 363 Assigning as a Contact icon 185 Set Home Page 273 Help Assigning as wallpaper 185 Set New Homepage 271 In-Device 235 Transferring 349 Internet Email 151...
  • Page 415 Lock Screen 307 Uninstalling Third-party Adding Attachments 141 Changing Wallpaper 72 Applications 357 Additional Text 142 Say Wake-Up Command 307 Market Block Unknown Senders 148 Shortcuts 307 see Play Store 247 Viewing Missed Calls 100 Marking contact Creating and sending 138 Logs 97 As a default 126 Creating and Sending Text...
  • Page 416 Viewing new 142 Mobile HotSpots Mounting the SD card 74 micro SIM Card 10 Detect and Connect 298 Multi Window Changing Exisitng PIN 354 Mobile Networks 298 Activate/Deactivate 59 Importing and Exporting 133 Data Roaming 299 Close App 64 Insertion 10 Mobile Data 299 Customizing 62 Lock 354...
  • Page 417 Music WMA 205 Sub-Menus 65 Volume 315 Music Files Through Screens 54 Music App Removing 210 Navigation Adding Songs to Playlists 204 Transferring 210 Enable Location 244 Changing Library View 200 My Music 205 Go Home 244 Changing Settings 200 Adding Music 209 Options 244 Creating a Playlist 203...
  • Page 418 Notification Bar 38 Passpoint Photos Using 38 On 290 Options 175 Notifications Passwords Sharing 175 Volume 315 Make Visible 354 Picture Pause Color Correction 187 Adding to a Contact 121 Face Corrections 187 On/Off Switch 18 Pause Dialing 84 Frame 187 Operating Environment 381 Personal Localized Alerting Network Set As 185...
  • Page 419 Set Wake-Up Command 307 Accessing 66 Reset App Preferences 359 Using 96 DRAFT Red Eye Reset Device 351 Samsung Account Correction 187 Responsible Listening 379 Backing Up Bookmarks 350 Redialing the last number 85 Restarting Creating 21 Internal Use Only...
  • Page 420 Uploading Video to Web 213 Activate on Device 216 Setting up DRAFT Web Storage Setup 212 Activation 306 Voicemail 22 Samsung Mobile Products and On 216 Settings 173 Recycling 373 Using AllShare Cast Hub 215 Accessing 288 Internal Use Only...
  • Page 421 Call 81 Managing 68 Spam 150 Contact list 133 Primary 42 Accessing Your Spam Folder 150 Display 32 Add a Phrase 147 Enabling the GPS Satellites 352 Micro 7 Add Number 140 Enabling Wireless Locations 353 see also micro SIM 10 Assigning Manually 149 Messaging 145 SkyDrive 212...
  • Page 422 Navigation 65 SYM mode 105 Text-to-speech SugarSync 212 Updates 104 Configuration 338 SwiftKeyFlow System Manager 351 Third-Party Applications 357 Samsung Keyboard 112 System Tone Uninstalling 250 Switching to a Bluetooth Settings 317 Time Zone During a call 92 Systeme Selecting 360...
  • Page 423 TTS 338 Usage Voice Input TTY Mode 328 Battery 359 Recognition 338 Twitter USB Connections Voice mail Personalize Swype 104 As Storage Device 280 Accessing 22 Predictive Text 113 USB Settings Accessing from another phone 22 As Storage Device 280 Setting up 22 USB Tethering 284 Voice Search 264...
  • Page 424 Wallpapers Google Talk 52 Icons 89 Assigning from Gallery 175 Moving to a Different Screen 71 Launching 89 Changing Home Screen 71 Settings 258 On 303 Changing Lock Screen 72 Stopwatch 227 Settings 88 Changing via Settings Menu 72 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct 294 Managing 71 About 281...

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