Page 1: User Manual
L T E S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Page 4 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 5 Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com ©2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support.
Page 6 Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Google Play, Google+, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Play Books, Google Play Music, Google Play Store, Google+, Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. ©...
Page 7 Devices purchased for use on AT&T’s system are designed for use exclusively on AT&T’s system. You agree that you won’t make any modifications to the Equipment or programming to enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice plan is required on all voice-capable devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing your agreement.
Page 8 Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide Spanish: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide_SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found: Online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA1.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Folders ......39 Creating a Samsung Account ....16 Wallpapers .
Page 10 Entering Text ......51 Making a Call from the Address Book ..75 Section 3: Contacts and Your Address Answering a Call .
Page 11 Calculator ......132 Samsung Hub ......101 Calendar .
Page 12 Messages ......145 Samsung Link ......155 Messaging .
Page 13 Call ....... . .179 Section 10: Samsung Product Blocking Mode ......183 Registration ..........212...
Page 14: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user configuring your hardware, activating your service, setting up manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home accounts, and setting up your voice mail. screen.
Page 15: Removing The Back Cover
Text Conventions Removing the Back Cover This manual provides condensed information about how to Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM use your device. To make this possible, the following text into their corresponding internal compartments. The microSD conventions are used to represent often-used steps: card slot is also located in this same internal area.
Page 16: Installing The Sim Card
Installing the SIM Card 2. Lift the cover up (2) and to the right of the phone. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
Page 17: Installing A Microsd Card
Installing a MicroSD Card Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type). Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and other files. Note: You can only store music files that you own (from a CD or purchased with the device) on a memory card.
Page 18: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery To install the battery: 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1). 2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2). For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on page 49.
Page 19: Replacing The Back Cover
Replacing the Back Cover 2. Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you have a secure seal. 1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) and press down (2). Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
Page 20: Charging The Battery
To use the Travel Charger: Travel Charger, which is used to charge the battery, is 1. Plug the flat end of the Travel Charger (1) into the included with your phone. Use only Samsung-approved Power/Accessory Interface connector and the other batteries and chargers.
Page 21: Low Battery Indicator
Low Battery Indicator Note: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time the battery, can cause damage to the phone. remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
Page 22: Turning Your Phone On Or Off
Turning Your Phone On or Off Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To turn your phone on: To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 161. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the phone switches on.
Page 23: Configuring Your Phone
An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing to sign in. applications such as ChatON and Samsung Link. If you did not create a Samsung account during phone set-up, see “Signing In to Your Samsung Account” on page 198.
Page 24: Retrieving Your Google Account Password
Retrieving Your Google Account Accessing Your Voice Mail Password 1. From a Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Voicemail. A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account You may be prompted to enter a password. password, follow these instructions to retrieve it: 3. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the 1. From your computer, use an Internet browser and...
Page 25: Securing Your Device
Securing Your Device Locking the Device Manually By default, the device locks automatically when the screen Press the Power/Lock Key. times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the Unlocking the Device device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for 1.
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Note: You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of Screen Unlock you want to use (Face unlock, Face and voice, Pattern, PIN, or Password). For more information, refer to “Lock Screen Options” on page 174. Troubleshooting If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.
Page 27: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Photo/Video Messaging, visit: samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport and Instant Messaging with Google Hangouts • Ready access to the Internet • Samsung Link to share your media content across DLNA • Built-in Bluetooth and advanced Wi-Fi technology certified devices Understanding Your Phone...
Page 28: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone Side Views of Your Phone The following items can be found on the front of your device. The following items can be found on the sides of your device. Proximity Front 3.5mm Status External and Light Facing Headset Light Speaker...
Page 29: Back View Of Your Phone
Back View of Your Phone S Pen The following items can be found on the back of your device. The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. By using the Pen button, you can minimize having to switch between touch and pen input.
Page 30: Removing The S Pen From Your Phone
Rich S Pen Functionality Removing the S Pen from Your Phone • Air View: Hover S Pen over the screen to preview The S Pen is stored in your phone to make it easier to keep track of. information. • Effectively express yourself: Write or draw directly into To remove the S Pen, follow these steps: an email or the calendar;...
Page 31: Using The S Pen
Using the S Pen Launch S Note Lite S Note Lite is an application that you can launch from any There are several different functions you can perform by screen to take quick notes or jot down ideas. using the S Pen. Go Back To launch S Note from any screen: 1. Grasp the pen and press the Pen button.
Page 32: Air View
Air View Write On Any Screen After Capture To write on a screen capture: When you hold the S Pen near the screen, a pointer appears on the screen. Move the pointer to files, subjects, or options Use the pen to draw or to preview the contents or view information in pop-up write on the captured windows.
Page 33: Home Screen
Home Screen Status The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It Notifications Status Bar Indicators consists of: • Status Bar: The Status Bar displays notifications on the left side and status indicators on the right side. Widgets •...
Page 34: Extended Home Screen
Extended Home Screen 3. Touch Set wallpaper to change the Home screen wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers” The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus additional panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more on page 40. space for adding shortcuts and widgets.
Page 35: Google Search Bar
Adding and Removing Home Screen To delete a Home screen: Panels 1. From a Home screen, touch Menu Edit page. You can add and delete Home screens. You can have up to 2. Touch and hold the Home screen you want to delete. seven Home screens.
Page 36: Navigating Your Device
Navigating Your Device Screen Navigation Touch Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate. Command Buttons Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Context-Sensitive Menus Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text. • Touch a menu item to select it. Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or •...
Page 37 Panning Pinch To pan, touch and hold a selected icon, then move the device Use two fingers, such as your index finger to the left or right to reposition it to another page. You must and thumb, to make an inward pinch first activate Motion on your device.
Page 38 Screen Capture For more information, refer to “Motion” on page 193. Palm Swipe to Capture Touch and hold the Power/Lock Key and Home to capture and save an image of the current Once enabled, you can capture any onscreen information swiping across the screen.
Page 39: Notifications
Notifications Accessing Additional Panel Functions In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the provides quick access to separate device functions. These screen to report new messages, calendar events, device can be quickly activated or deactivated by toggling them on status, and more.
Page 40: Status Bar
3. Touch and locate the Notification Panel area at the Notifications displays system notifications. bottom of the Notification Panel screen. Touch a notification entry to display the details. Drag a • In a single motion, touch and hold a desired function, notification left or right to remove it and remove such as Airplane mode, then drag it to the top two Notification Icons from the Status Bar.
Page 41: Status Bar Icons
Status Bar Icons Displays when a call is in progress. Some common status and notification icons are shown below. Displays when a call is on hold. Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays when the speakerphone is on.
Page 42 Device Power Critical – Shows your current Displays when a Play Store download has battery only has less than 5 percent power completed. remaining and will immediately shutdown. Displays when updates are available for Displays when your connection to an EDGE download.
Page 43 Digital Living Network communicating with a Wireless Access Point Alliance (DLNA) certified device using the (WAP). Samsung Link application. Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a Displays when TTY device has been inserted. communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 44: Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts AT&T Apps Folder The AT&T apps folder provides quick access to all the AT&T Primary Shortcuts display at the bottom of each Home apps listed on your Apps screen. screen. Navigate to the third Home screen and touch The default Primary Shortcuts are: Phone, Messaging, S Note, Internet, and Apps.
Page 45: App Shortcuts
Adding Widgets to a Home Screen App Shortcuts 1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to Use App Shortcuts for quickly access to applications or place the Widget and touch Apps. features, such as Email or other applications. 2.
Page 46: Folders
Removing App Shortcuts Folders Place Folders on a Home screen to organize items together. Touch and hold the App Shortcut until Remove Adding Folders displays, then drag the App Shortcut to the Remove icon. To create a folder on a Home page: Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts 1. Navigate to the desired Home screen.
Page 47: Wallpapers
Managing Folders Wallpapers To rename a folder: You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose Touch the folder, touch the current name, and use the from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have keyboard to enter a new name for the folder.
Page 48: Apps Screen
Customizing the Apps Screen • Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper to see an The Apps icons can be arranged in various ways. To change example. If available, touch Settings to view options the arrangement of the Apps icons: for the selection.
Page 49: Navigating Through The Home Screens
Navigating Through the Home 3. Touch an icon on the Downloaded applications Screens screen to launch the application. – or – Your phone originally has three home screens, but you can Add an App Shortcut to a Home screen by dragging the expand up to seven home screens.
Page 50: Navigating Through The Apps Screens
Navigating Through the Apps Navigating Using Sub-Menus Screens Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or have selected a feature or application such as Phone, Your phone initially has three Apps screens available. Follow Contacts, Messaging, or Internet. these steps to navigate through the Apps screens: To access a sub-menu: 1.
Page 51: Multi Window
Multi Window Note: Initially upon activation, the entire apps panel is briefly This feature can be used to run multiple applications on the displayed, then minimized to only show the tab. current screen at the same time. Note: Only applications found within the Multi window panel Tip: Multi window can also be activated or deactivated by can be active atop another current application on the touching the top of the screen, dragging downward to...
Page 52: Repositioning The Multi Window
Repositioning the Multi Window To remove or restore a Multi window application: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. The Multi window contains two components: the tab and the apps panel. The tab can be manually moved up or down the 2. Touch the Multi window tab to display the apps panel left or right edge of the screen.
Page 53: Using Multi Window
Using Multi Window Note: Once the two applications are running, the device You can use Multi Window to run multiple apps on the same displays a split screen view containing both the initial screen. Multi window app and the second Multi window app. Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be Each application is still independent of the other.
Page 54 Window Controls Creating a Paired Window Select an application window and touch in the middle of Use this feature to save the combination of current running the windows. Window controls appear: Multi window applications. On the Multi window panel: Switch app to compact screen. 1.
Page 55: Smart Screen
Smart Screen Configuring Apps To remove an app from the panel: With Smart screen activated your phone automatically adjusts screen time-out and rotation when it detects you are Touch and drag it off of the panel and place it in the looking at the screen.
Page 56: Pop-Up Video
Configure Smart Screen Memory Card To enable Smart screen features: Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings enables you to exchange images, music, and data between My device Smart screen.
Page 57: Sd Card Available Memory Status
Unmounting the SD Card Erasing Files from the SD Card Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to You can erase files from the SD card using the phone. the SD card while removing it from the slot. 1. Ensure the SD card is mounted. For more information, 1.
Page 58: Help
There are three text input methods available: Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings. • Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s onscreen 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Help. QWERTY keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation.
Page 59: Using The Samsung Keyboard
Configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences. While entering text, touch and hold Options, then select Settings in the pop-up menu. The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays. For more information, refer to “Samsung Keyboard” on page 189. Understanding Your Phone...
Page 60 Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard Changing the Text Input Mode From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone There are two main keyboard layout keys that will change counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. The onscreen the onscreen keys within the QWERTY keyboard.
Page 61 Using ABC Mode Using Symbol/Numeric Mode 1. If desired, rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Use Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or emoticons. Landscape orientation. 2. When you touch the Enter message field, the following 1. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape screen displays: orientation.
Page 62: Entering Text Using Handwriting
Settings 3. You can write out your entire message using the The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays. Handwriting feature or touch to switch back to 2. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Predictive text Samsung keyboard mode.
Page 63: Using The Google Voice Typing Feature
Using the Google Voice Typing Feature Entering Text Using Swype You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter typing feature. a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Page 64: Swype Tips
Swype Tips • Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a The following example shows how to enter the word “This”. misspelled word, then touch the delete key to erase one Put your finger down on the “T”, and without lifting, glide it character.
Page 65: Section 3: Contacts And Your Address Book
Section 3: Contacts and Your Address Book This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by To activate the AT&T Address Book: storing their name and number in your Address Book. 1. From the main Home screen, touch Contacts Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
Page 66: Adding A New Contact
Adding a New Contact Your AT&T Address Book is Ready to Use. You can now make a call or send a message through your Address Book. Use the following procedure to add a new contact to your You can also manage your Address Book on the web Address Book.
Page 67: Adding Pauses To Contact Numbers
Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers • Touch to add additional fields.Touch to remove an unused field. Also, touch Add another field to add When you call automated systems, you are often required to other fields. enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers •...
Page 68: Updating Contacts
Updating Contacts Finding an Address Book Entry To find an Address Book entry: To update an existing contact: 1. Touch Contacts. 1. Touch Contacts 2. Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), touch a 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its letter on the right side of the display to quickly jump to information.
Page 69: Linking Contacts
Linking Contacts Linking Contacts 1. Touch Contacts. Linking Contact Information 2. Touch a contact name that you want to link to another Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, contact entry. including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social networking sites like Facebook. When you synchronize Note: Typically this is the same contact with a different name contacts from these accounts with your device, you may or account information.
Page 70: Marking A Contact As Default
Marking a Contact as Default 5. Touch in the Connection section to view the linked contact information. The location of the contact, When you use messaging type applications, the application such as Device or SIM, displays along with the needs to know which information is primary (default) in a contact’s name.
Page 71: Synchronizing Accounts
Synchronizing Accounts Note: You can also synchronize your accounts using the From the Accounts menu you decide whether you want Settings menu. For more information, refer to applications to synchronize, send, and receive data at any “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 197. given time, or if you want the applications to synchronize automatically.
Page 72 – • Accounts: Display the accounts set up on your phone. Contact sharing settings: Touch Settings to Touch Add account to add additional accounts or specify how contacts are transferred to another touch an existing account to manage sync settings. device, either as a full group or individually.
Page 73: Groups
Groups • Mark as default: When you have multiple contacts linked together, you can mark one of them as default Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts (only displays when contact is saved to the phone). For faster or to quickly call or send messages to group members. more information, refer to “Marking a Contact as There are several default groups that are predefined, which you can use to add your contacts, or you can create new...
Page 74: Editing A Group
Removing a Contact from a Group 5. Touch Vibration pattern to choose a vibration audio file for assignment to this new group, then touch OK. 1. Touch Contacts Groups Groups Groups – or – 2. Touch a group entry. Touch Create and follow the onscreen instructions to Touch Menu Remove member.
Page 75: Address Book Favorites
Deleting a Group Address Book Favorites 1. Touch Contacts Groups Mark contacts with a gold star to identify them as Groups Groups Favorites. 2. Touch Menu Delete groups. 3. Touch each group that you want to remove or touch Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and Contacts apps for fast dialing or messaging, and are Select all.
Page 76: Managing Address Book Contacts
Removing Favorites 1. Touch Contacts Menu SIM Management. 1. Touch Contacts Favorites. Favorites Favorites 2. Touch Copy contacts to SIM. 2. Touch Menu Remove from Favorites. A list of your current phone contacts displays. 3. Touch contacts to mark them for removal or touch Select all, and then touch Done.
Page 77: Deleting Contacts From The Sim Card
Deleting Contacts from the SIM Card Deleting Contact Entries from the Phone 1. Touch Contacts Menu You can delete Phone or SIM entries from your phone’s memory. SIM Management. 2. Touch Delete contacts from SIM. 1. Touch Contacts. A list of contacts stored on your SIM card displays. 2. Touch and hold a contact that you want to delete then select Delete in the pop-up menu.
Page 78: Speed Dials
Speed Dials Removing or Reassigning a Speed Dial 1. Touch Contacts. Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. 2. Touch Menu Speed dial setting. For more information about calling using speed dials, see 3. Touch Menu, then touch an option:...
Page 79: Section 4: Call Functions
Section 4: Call Functions Making a Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with 1. From a Home screen, touch Phone and use the making or answering a call. onscreen keypad to enter the number you want to dial.
Page 80: Manual Pause Dialing
Manual Pause Dialing Correcting an Entered Number To manually call a number with pauses without storing them Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry when in your Contacts list: dialing. 1. Touch Phone and use the onscreen keypad to After entering a number using the keypad: enter the phone number.
Page 81: Making Emergency Calls
Making Emergency Calls Making an Emergency Call with a SIM Card The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn number a 1-touch process. Before you can resume normal on the phone, the Insert SIM card to make calls message calling operations, you should first exit this mode.
Page 82: Making A Call Using Speed Dial
Making a Call Using Speed Dial To make a call using Speed Dial: 1. Touch Phone. You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number in your Contacts List for speed dialing. 2. Touch Keypad, if necessary. Keypad Keypad 3. From the onscreen keypad, touch and hold the speed 1.
Page 83: Answering A Call
Answering a Call Dialing Options You can answer incoming calls when the device is locked or From a Home screen or the Apps menu, you have the option unlocked. When you receive a call, an incoming call screen to access the Dialer and initiate a call: displays.
Page 84: Call Log
Call Log Viewing Missed Calls from the Lock Screen The phone stores the numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed in the Call log. The Call log displays the Calls you have missed display on the Lock screen. details of the call.
Page 85 Saving a Recent Call to Your Address Deleting a Call Log Entry Book 1. Touch Phone Logs. Logs Logs 1. Touch Phone Logs. A list of recent calls displays. Logs Logs A list of recent calls displays. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
Page 86: Call Duration
Call Duration Options During a Call 1. Touch Phone Logs. Your phone provides a number of control functions that you Logs Logs can use during a call. Touch Menu Call duration. Adjusting the Call Volume The following times are displayed for Voice and Data: During a call, to adjust the volume, use the Volume keys on •...
Page 87: In-Call Options
In-Call Options • Mute/Unmute: Turn the onboard microphone either on or off. During an active call there are several functions available by – touching a corresponding onscreen button. Touch Mute during a call to mute the microphone. A green line appears under the Mute button. •...
Page 88: Placing A Call On Hold
Personalizing the Call Sound Setting Placing a Call on Hold During a call, it may be necessary to adjust the sound of the You can place the current call on hold at any point during a incoming call by selecting an audio equalizer setting for the conversation.
Page 89: Switching Between Calls
Switching Between Calls Answering a Call During a Call in Progress When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to You can answer another call while you have a call in active and placing the other on hold.
Page 90 Ending a Call On Hold This feature joins all of the calls you have established with your phone (both active and on hold) into a multi-party call. To end a call on hold: 1. To answer the call, touch and slide to the right. 1. Touch End call to disconnect the active call.
Page 91: Active Call
Using the Speakerphone During an Switching Off the Microphone (Mute) Active Call You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. While in an active call, it is possible to enable the speakerphone feature. Example: You want to say something to someone in the 1. Touch Speaker...
Page 92: Call Waiting
Call Waiting Bluetooth Headset 1. Touch Headset. The Call Waiting feature can be used to answer an incoming Headset Headset call while you have a call in progress, if this service is 2. The phone will scan for your Bluetooth headset. When supported by the network.
Page 93: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Using Fixed Dialing Numbers To select when to forward incoming calls: Turn On FDN 1. Touch Phone Menu Call settings To turn on FDN: Additional settings Call forwarding. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone 2. Touch one of the following options: Menu Call settings Additional settings...
Page 94: Call Settings
Turn Off FDN Managing the FDN List To turn off FDN after it has been turned on: When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. 1. Touch Turn off FDN. 2. At the prompt, enter your PIN2 code and touch OK.
Page 95: Section 5: Messaging
Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and types of messages. It also includes the features and receive multimedia messages (such as photo, video, and functionality associated with messaging. audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
Page 96: Creating And Sending Messages
Creating and Sending Messages Note: Enter additional recipients by separating each entry 1. From a Home screen, touch Messaging with a semicolon (;) then repeating Steps 3 and 4 of this – or – procedure. From a Home screen, touch Apps Messaging 5. Touch the Enter message field and use the onscreen...
Page 97: Message Options
Message Options • Settings: Access Messaging settings. For more information, refer to “Messaging Settings” on page 94. Options Before Composing a Message Options While Composing a Message 1. Touch Messaging While composing a message: 2. Before composing a message, touch Menu to reveal additional messaging options: Touch...
Page 98: Viewing New Received Messages
Viewing New Received Messages • Add slide: Add a new page to a message. • Remove slide: Remove a recently added page from a When you receive a new message, the new message message. icon displays at the top of the screen. •...
Page 99: Message Threads
Message Threads • Remove from spam numbers: Remove a number from the spam number list. This option only appears if Sent and received text and photo messages are grouped into the number was previously registered as spam. message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see all the messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and To access additional Bubble options: displays a contact on the screen.
Page 100: Deleting Messages
Deleting Messages Message Search You can search through your messages by using the To delete a single message thread: Message Search feature. 1. Touch Messaging 1. Touch Messaging 2. Touch and hold a message, then touch Delete. 2. Touch Menu Search.
Page 101: Messaging Settings
Messaging Settings Email To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia Email enables you to review and create email using various messages, Voice mails, and Push messages. email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. 1. Touch Messaging Menu...
Page 102 Adding Additional Email Accounts 8. Enter a name for this email account (optional). 9. Touch Done. To create additional email accounts after setting up your first account, follow these steps: Adding a Corporate Email Account 1. Touch Email. Use the following procedure to configure your phone to Your Email screen displays showing your emails from synchronize with a corporate email account.
Page 103: Switching Between Email Accounts
Switching Between Email Accounts Syncing Email Accounts 1. Touch Email. Syncing refreshes your phone with the account’s servers. When you set up an email account, you can choose whether Your Email screen displays showing your emails from the account syncs in the background or manually. the active account.
Page 104: Gmail
Email Settings • Split view mode: Turn on split view on landscape screen. Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. 3. Touch an account to configure specific settings. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. Available options depend on the account. 1.
Page 105: Messages
Refreshing Your Gmail Account Messages Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail AT&T Messages brings your texts, calls, and voicemail servers. messages together into a single conversation thread and is accessible by phone or computer. 1. Touch Gmail.
Page 106: Chaton
(Scribbles), audio, Contacts, Calendar entries, and Location information. The main ChatON screen displays. 4. Touch Menu Settings to configure your Important! The Samsung account manages the access ChatON preferences. information (username/password) to several applications, such as ChatON and Samsung Hub. 5. Touch Menu...
Page 107: Google
Google+ Hangouts Stay connected and share life as it happens with Google+ on Hangouts is a free, web-based application for instant your device. Join a Hangout, post a photo, or see what messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your friends are sharing while you are on the go.
Page 108: Section 6: Multimedia
Samsung Hub. Samsung Hub 2. Select Music, Video, Books, or Games from the Samsung Hub makes it easy to find, sample, and purchase Samsung Hub screen. movies, TV shows, books, games, and music, in one 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to browse, view, or user-friendly location.
Page 109 • – You may remove Media Content from a device as many Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not extend the available viewing time. times as you’d like. You will have the ability to re-download – In no event will rented Media Content be available for a the Media Content later subject to content re-download period of more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title...
Page 110: Music
Displays the current song in the player window. 4. The following Music controls are available: Touch and hold to rewind the song. Touch to go Streams the current music file to another device via Samsung Link. to previous song. Volume control and SoundAlive. Pause the song.
Page 111: Music Settings
• Search: Search your device for a certain song. Touch and hold to fast-forward the song. Touch • Scan for nearby devices: Scan for nearby devices in to go to next song. order to share music. Lists the current playlist songs. •...
Page 112: Using Playlists
Adding Music to a Playlist • Music auto off: When activated, music will automatically turn off after a set interval. To add music files to the playlist: • Lyrics: When activated, displays lyrics when available. 1. Touch Music. • Smart volume: Automatically adjusts each track’s 2.
Page 113: Google Play Music
Google Play Music 5. Touch the check box to the left of each track you want to remove from this playlist. Touch Select all to With Google Play Music, you can play music you have remove all the music tracks from this playlist downloaded and music you have copied from your computer.
Page 114: Video
3. The following video controls are available: Streams the current music file to another Touch and hold to fast-forward the video. device via Samsung Link. Touch to go to next video. Volume control. Play a video as a small pop-up while viewing another screen.
Page 115: Play Movies & Tv
For more information on downloading videos for your phone, see “Samsung Hub” on page 101. To access the Gallery: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Gallery.
Page 116: Viewing Photos
Viewing Photos Editing a Photo To view photos: You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor application on your device. The photo editor application 1. Touch a thumbnail to view a single photo. provides basic editing functions for photos that you take on your phone.
Page 117 6. Use the following editor controls to edit your photo: Decoration: Touch to display the following Undo: Undo the last operation made on a photo. options: Frame: Places a pre-created border style on Redo: Redo the last operation made to a photo top of your current image.
Page 118: Camera
Viewing Videos Taking Photos Taking photos with your device’s built-in camera is as simple Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then touching addition to the photo, touch anywhere on the screen to the Camera button.
Page 119 5. You can also touch the screen to move the focus to the 7. While viewing a photo, after you have taken it, pinch area you touch. the screen outwards to zoom in or pinch the screen inwards to zoom out. 6.
Page 120: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Configuring Camera Settings To configure Camera settings: Before you start taking photos, use the camera settings to configure the camera for best results. Camera settings are While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or represented by icons on the left side of the screen. touch Settings to configure the following camera Editing...
Page 121 • Auto contrast: Get a clear image even under backlight • Flash: Set the flash options to Off, On, or Auto flash. circumstances where intensity of illumination can vary • Shooting mode: Set the shooting mode. excessively. • Effects: Change the color tone or apply special effects •...
Page 122: Camcorder
Viewing Your Photos Recording Videos After you take a photo, you can access various options from Tip: When recording video in direct sunlight or in bright the Image Viewer. The Image Viewer uses your Gallery. For conditions, it is recommended that you provide your more information, refer to “Gallery”...
Page 123: Camcorder Settings
Camcorder Settings 6. To start recording, touch Record. During recording, the Recording Indicator Before you start taking videos, use the camcorder settings to configure the camcorder for best results. Camcorder settings flashes. are represented by icons on the left side of the screen. 7. To capture an image from the video while recording, Editing Camcorder Settings Shortcuts touch...
Page 124 • Use the volume key as: Use the volume key as a • White balance: Set the light source. zoom key or as the camera key. • Guidelines: Turn the guidelines On or Off. • GPS tag: Turn GPS On or Off. For more information, •...
Page 125: Section 7: Connections
Section 7: Connections Turning Wi-Fi On This section describes the various connections your phone can make including accessing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Connecting your PC. Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to Wi-Fi compatible in-range WAPs.
Page 126 Manually Add a New Network Note: The next time your device connects to a previously Connection accessed or secured wireless network, you are not 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings prompted to enter the WAP key again, unless you reset Connections Wi-Fi.
Page 127: Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wi-Fi Advanced Settings The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a The Advanced Wi-Fi menu can be used to set up many of glance: your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. To access the Advanced Wi-Fi menu: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 128 Wi-Fi Direct 8. Once connected, the other device will show as Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. icon will display at the top of your screen. Sharing Information with Connected Device Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the...
Page 129: Bluetooth
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Bluetooth Use AT&T Smart Wi-Fi to maximize your battery About Bluetooth performance, maximize your data, simplify access to Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that AT&T Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, automate your Wi-Fi is used to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth connections, and track your data use.
Page 130: Bluetooth Settings
2. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON 2. Select a time that you would like your device visibility 3. Touch the checkbox next to SAMSUNG-SGH-I317, if to time-out. you want your phone to be visible to other Bluetooth Show Received Files devices.
Page 131: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Scan for Bluetooth Devices 5. The external device will then have to also accept the To scan for Bluetooth devices: connection and enter your device’s PIN code. 1. Verify that Bluetooth is ON Note: Due to different specifications and features of other 2. From the Bluetooth settings screen, touch Scan to Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible...
Page 132 Sending Contacts with Bluetooth Rename or Unpair a Paired Device Unpair a paired device to break the connection between the Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, device and your phone, but retain the knowledge of the you may be able to send photos, Contact information, or pairing.
Page 133: Pc Connections
2. On the PC pop-up, click Open device to view files. Note: To sync your device to a PC, it is highly recommended 3. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. that you install Samsung Kies, which is available at samsung.com/us/kies (for Windows or Mac).
Page 134: Section 8: Applications
Section 8: Applications Updating Applications This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to Once you have registered your device (see “Software navigate through that particular application. If the application Update”...
Page 135: Gps Applications
GPS Applications Uninstalling Apps GPS applications allow you to achieve real-time, You can uninstall apps you download and install. Pre-loaded GPS-enabled, turn-by-turn navigation and to access local apps cannot be uninstalled. searches based on a variety of category parameters. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.
Page 136: Accessing Applications
• Uninstall: Remove an app that you downloaded to your provider directly and not from Samsung. phone. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. Touch to remove the selected app. • View type: Configure the apps screen.
Page 137: At&T Code Scanner
AT&T Code Scanner AT&T FamilyMap Use AT&T Code Scanner to scan two-dimensional (QR and AT&T FamilyMap provides peace of mind because you can datamatrix codes) and one-dimensional (UPC and EAN) use it to conveniently locate a family member on a map from barcodes found in magazines, stores, and online.
Page 138: At&T Locker
AT&T Navigator 5. At the AT&T FamilyMap Sign In screen, touch Get Started to create an account. AT&T Navigator provides access to real-time GPS-driven – or – applications. These programs not only allow you to achieve Touch Sign In if you already have an account. turn-by-turn navigation, but also access local searches.
Page 139: At&T Ready2Go
AT&T Ready2Go Beats Music AT&T Ready2Go is used to quickly and easily set up your 1. Touch Beats Music. Google, Gmail, and email accounts, import contacts, and 2. Sign in to your Google account, if you are not already configure Wi-Fi. signed in.
Page 140: Calendar
Calendar 8. To view calculator history, touch located at the top of the calculator buttons. A history of your past Your device includes a powerful Calendar to help you calculations displays. organize your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set To clear the calculator history, touch Clear history.
Page 141: Camera
ChatON 5. Touch Menu and select one of the following options: Use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any • Go to: Display a specific date. device that has a mobile phone number. You can interact with friends and family with text, images, hand-written notes •...
Page 142: Clock
Clock • Alarm volume: Drag the slider to adjust the alarm’s volume. Use the Clock application to access alarms, view the World Clock, set a stopwatch, and use a timer. • Location alarm: When activated, the alarm only Alarm sounds when you are at a specific location. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn it ON then follow the This feature can be used to set an alarm to ring at a...
Page 143: World Clock
World Clock Turning Off an Alarm World Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and sweep the within all 24 time zones around the world. icon to the right. 1. Touch Clock World Clock.
Page 144 Timer Deleting a World Clock Entry 1. Touch Clock World Clock. You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length 2. Touch and hold a city, then touch Delete. (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Page 145: Contacts
Desk Clock • Dock: Set your Dock settings such as Dock sound, Audio output mode, Desk home screen display, and You can use the Desk clock when you have a desk dock and you want your phone to display the time, day, date, location, Automatic unlock.
Page 146: Downloads
Downloads Drive Use the Downloads application to manage all of your Use the Google Drive app to open, view, rename, and share downloads from the Play Store and the Browser. your Google Docs and files. 1. Touch Downloads. 1. Touch Drive.
Page 147: Email
Email Gallery Send and receive email using popular email services. You Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. can also receive message alerts when you receive an Touch Gallery. important email. For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 108. Touch Email.
Page 148: Google Settings
Google+ 2. Use the keyboard to enter search criteria to display matching searches. Stay connected and share life as it happens with Google+ on – or – your device. Join a Hangout, post a photo, or see what Touch and speak the search criteria slowly and friends are sharing while you are on the go.
Page 149: Hangouts
Hangouts Internet Hangouts is a free web-based application for instant The Internet application is your access to the mobile web. messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your This section explains how to navigate the Internet app and friends across computers and various Android devices. You introduces you to the basic features.
Page 150: Search The Internet
Zooming In and Out of the Browser Enter a URL There are several ways to Zoom in and out on your browser. You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. After touching on a link or article, use one of these methods: Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone.
Page 151: Using Bookmarks
Adding and Deleting Windows To add a new incognito window: 1. From your browser window, touch (Windows) You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To add a new window, follow these steps: Incognito page. 2. A new browser window displays. 1.
Page 152: Maps
Maps Maps Menu While viewing a map: Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and satellite maps and local business information, including Touch Menu, in the lower left corner of the screen, locations, contact information, and driving directions. You for options.
Page 153: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot My Files Use Mobile Hotspot to share your phones’s mobile data Manage your sounds, images, videos, bluetooth files, connection by way of USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location.
Page 154 6. While browsing files, use these controls: Mark files: Touch the box to the left of each file Home: Display the root directory. or next to the folder to select all files in the folder. Then touch Delete in the Application bar to delete the selected items.
Page 155: Myat&T
myAT&T Using myAT&T 1. Touch myAT&T. Use myAT&T to manage your own AT&T account. You can review and pay your bill, check minutes and data usage, The End User License Agreement for myAT&T upgrade to a new device, or change your rate plan. Application screen displays.
Page 156: Pen.up
PEN.UP Photos Use this Samsung application to join an online community, Use this application to view and share images or videos via follow your favorite artists, show off your artwork, and Google’s social network services. connect with other artists. 1. Touch Photos.
Page 157: Play Books
Play Books Play Games Use the Play Books app to read eBooks from the Internet- Use this application to download and play games. based Google Play Books service. Google eBooks is a new Touch Play Games. way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online Play Movies &...
Page 158: Play Newsstand
Play Newsstand 1. Touch Play Store 2. Sign in to your Google account. Subscribe to your favorite magazines so you can have them available to read on your tablet at your leisure. 3. The first time you sign in, the Play Store Terms of Service will be displayed.
Page 159: Polaris Office 4.0
Polaris Office 4.0 3. Touch the INSTALLED tab to list the Play Store apps installed on your device. This application is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite UPDATE displays if there is an update available for that provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline.
Page 160: S Note
S Note S Suggest Use this application to create notes with productivity tools This application provides onscreen recommendations for that turn handwriting into typed text and correct drawn applications that are specifically supported and made for use shapes, lines, and formulas to make them perfect. on your device.
Page 161: S Voice
Note: To use this feature to download applications, you must playing music, and so on. have a Samsung account. For more information, refer to 1. Touch S Voice. “Signing In to Your Samsung Account” on page 198.
Page 162: Samsung Hub
Samsung Hub. to the main Samsung Link screen. For more information, refer to “Samsung Hub” on page 101. 3. Touch Sign in to sign into your Samsung Account, if Samsung Link you have not already done so. For more information, This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung refer to “Signing In to Your Samsung Account”...
Page 163 • Password lock: Restrict access to Samsung Link by requiring a user enter the currently active and Samsung Link must first be configured prior to its initial use. You must set up parameters such as connected Wi-Fi, Items associated Samsung account password. Touch the OFF/...
Page 164: Settings
Settings 5. Touch an available category tab (Photo, Music, Video, or Document) and select a file. Configure your device to your preferences. It includes such • A file marked with indicates it is stored remotely on settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings a Web storage location.
Page 165: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder Voice Search Record your voice or other sounds, and share recordings by The Google Voice Search application can be used to search using Bluetooth, Messaging, Gmail, and so on. Recording the web using only your voice. time varies based on the available memory within the phone. 1. Touch Voice Search.
Page 166: Youtube
YouTube Note: Preloading YouTube videos uses some of your device’s YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can storage space and may result in additional charges if upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide your Wi-Fi plan is not unlimited.
Page 167 3. Touch facebook, Sign Up With Email, or Sign in, if you already have an account. – or – Touch Skip to Home, if you would rather not sign in. 4. Your location is found using GPS. Touch Please select a location to set up your current location.
Page 168: Section 9: Settings
Settings. Accounts: Touch this tab for both the ability to Accounts Accounts create and modify your accounts (suchas, Samsung The Settings screen displays. account, Email, and Google account) and access Backup and reset features. More: Touch this tab to access the remaining set of...
Page 169: Wi-Fi
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Note: The settings for your device are described below in the The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage order that they appear within the Settings menu. wireless access points. Options under the Connections tab are listed first, 1.
Page 170: Bluetooth
Bluetooth • Install certificates: Install authentication certificates. • MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a required when connecting to some secured networks device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices (not configurable).
Page 171: Data Usage
• Rename device: Change the name of your device. 5. Touch the check box next to SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 to Note: Data is measured by your device. Your service provider create a check mark, if you want your phone to be may account for data usage differently.
Page 172: More Networks
Touch Menu to display additional options. Touch Important! When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot to activate. send or receive any calls or access online • Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your device. information or applications. • Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and Press and hold the Power button then touch services from working unless you are connected to a Airplane mode.
Page 173: Default Messaging App
More networks Printing. activate the feature. Data roaming causes your device 2. Touch Samsung Print Service Plugin. to connect to your service provider’s partner networks 3. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Printing ON and access data services when you are out of your Your device will search for compatible printers.
Page 174 Default Setup Options • Network operators: Using this feature you can view the current network connection. You can also scan and Your phone default is set to Automatic, which causes your phone to automatically search for an available network. select a network operator manually, or set the network selection to Automatic.
Page 175 Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Connecting to Mobile Hotspot from Other Devices Use this option to share your phones’s mobile data 1. Activate Wi-Fi on the device that wants to connect to connection with a Mobile Hotspot or USB tethering. your phone. Mobile Hotspot 2.
Page 176: Usb Tethering
USB Tethering The VPN settings menu can be used to set up and manage Note: To enable USB tethering on your phone, dial 611 or go Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). att.com/mywireless to set up the service. Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock PIN or password.
Page 177: Nfc
7. Touch the Show advanced options check box to display additional VPN options. Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information 8. Touch Save to save your VPN settings. between your phone and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. This is used for Adding an IPsec VPN applications such as Android Beam and S Beam.
Page 178: Android Beam
Android Beam S Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. together.
Page 179: Nearby Devices
Options are: Always accept, Always ask, and The device name displays under Device name. The Always reject. default is the model number: [Mobile] SAMSUNG-SGH-I317. Note: When enabled, the Nearby devices icon displays in the Status Bar. Settings...
Page 180: Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring Screen Lock 1. From the Settings screen, touch My device Use the Screen Mirroring feature to share media files on your My device My device My device My device phone with an HDMI device, such as an HDMI TV. Lock screen.
Page 181: Lock Screen Options
Lock Screen Options • Popup Note on lock screen: Set the device to launch S Note when you double-tap the locked screen with the S The following options are available depending on the Pen button pressed. Screen Lock type that you have selected. Face Unlock Options Swipe Options These options are available when Screen lock is set to Face...
Page 182: Display
Display Pattern Options These options are available when Screen lock is set to In this menu, you can change various settings for the display. Pattern: From the Settings screen, touch My device My device My device My device My device •...
Page 183: Led Indicator
• Brightness: Configure the LCD Brightness levels. • Auto adjust screen tone: Save power by adjusting Touch Automatic brightness to allow the phone to self- the screen tone according to an analysis of the images. adjust or drag the slider and touch OK. LED Indicator •...
Page 184: Sound
Sound • Notifications: Set the ringtone that will sound for notifications and alarms. Touch a ringtone and touch From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone. From the Settings screen, touch My device My device My device My device My device •...
Page 185: Home Screen Mode
Samsung applications HDMI Set the applications sounds. Touch any of the following To set the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) options to display more options for the feature: audio setting: • Call: Configure Call alerts, Call ringtones and keypad • Audio output: Touch Stereo or Surround to set the tones, and Voicemail sounds.
Page 186: Call
Call Set Up Call Rejection Messages 1. Touch Create to manually add a reject message. To access the Call settings menu: – or – From the Settings screen, touch My device My device My device My device My device Touch one of the pre-written messages to be displayed Call.
Page 187: Turn Off Screen During Calls
Turn Off Screen During Calls Call Accessories This option turns on the proximity sensor during calls so that The following options are available: your phone will know to turn the screen off to save power. • Automatic answering: Automatically answer an incoming Touch Turn off screen during calls to create a check call when a headset is detected.
Page 188: Ringtones And Keypad Tones
Ringtones and Keypad Tones – Forward when unreachable: Forward voice calls to a designated number instead of your voicemail number 1. Touch Ringtones, select a ringtone, and touch OK. when you are not in an area covered by your service 2. Touch Vibrations, select a vibration type, and touch provider or when your phone is switched off.
Page 189: Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction Voicemail Settings This option helps to suppress background noise from your To view or modify your voicemail number: side during a call. 1. Touch Voicemail settings. Touch Noise reduction to create a check mark and 2. Touch the Voicemail number field, backspace to erase enable the feature.
Page 190: Blocking Mode
TTY Mode Hearing Aids A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a To turn on Hearing aid compatibility on your device: telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, Touch Hearing aids to create a check mark and enable hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, the Hearing aid compatibility feature.
Page 191: Hands-Free Mode
Hands-Free Mode 4. Configure a timeframe for these features to be active. Remove the check mark from the Always field to When Hands-free mode is enabled, incoming calls and configure the From and To time fields. notifications are read out automatically. 5.
Page 192: Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode Accessories Use Power saving mode to manage your phone to To select the Audio output mode when using a car or desk conserve power. dock: 1. From the Settings screen, touch My device From the Settings screen, touch My device My device My device...
Page 193: Accessibility
Accessibility • Speak passwords: Read out password information. • Answering and ending calls: Accept incoming calls Accessibility services are special features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use by pressing the Home key or end calls using the power the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
Page 194 (CC) for options. • Negative colors: Reverse the display of onscreen colors from White text on a Black background to Black • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with text on a White background. multimedia files when available. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn the feature ON .
Page 195: One-Handed Operation
• Samsung keyboard: Adjust the position of the 1. From the Language and input screen, touch Samsung keyboard to the left or the right to make it Language. easier to use with one hand. 2. Touch a language from the list.
Page 196: Samsung Keyboard
Keyboards and Input Methods Samsung Keyboard To configure the Samsung keyboard: You can change the keyboard used by your device by following these steps: From the Language and input screen, touch next 1. From the Language and input screen, touch Default to Samsung keyboard.
Page 197 – Learn from Gmail: Log in to your Gmail account so • Auto spacing: Automatically insert spaces between your phone can learn your Gmail style. words. – Learn from Twitter: Log in to your Twitter account • Auto punctuate: Automatically insert a full stop in a so your phone can learn your Twitter style.
Page 198: Google Voice Typing
Swype. Touch Show helpful tips for more Swype information. • Tutorial: Display more information about using the Samsung keyboard. • Updates: Check for available Swype updates. Google Voice Typing • Reset settings: Reset the keyboard settings back to their original configuration.
Page 199 From the Language and input screen, touch Text-to-speech options and select the preferred TTS Voice search to configure the following: engine, Samsung text-to-speech engine or • Language: Choose a language for your voice input. Google Text-to-speech Engine. • Speech output: Sets whether you will use speech 2. Touch...
Page 200: Motion
Pointer Speed Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may This option sets your Pointer speed for your mouse or cause unintended results. To learn how to properly trackpad when you are using a keyboard dock accessory. control motions, touch Motion Learn about 1. From the Language and input screen, touch motions.
Page 201 • Tilt to zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a screen • Advanced settings: Access additional settings for where content can be zoomed. In a single motion, Quick glance, Tilt to zoom, Pan to move icon, and Pan touch and hold two points on the display then tilt the tilt to browse images.
Page 202: Smart Screen
Smart Screen Voice Control The Smart screen options allow you to customize your The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice screen settings to make the screen more responsive and commands to control your device. easier to use. 1.
Page 203: S Pen
S Pen • Quick Command settings: Create pen gestures to open selected apps or perform tasks. To customize settings for the S Pen: • S Pen help: Display additional information about 1. From the Settings screen, touch My device My device My device My device My device...
Page 204: Removing An Account
Synchronizing Accounts Removing an Account Select the items you want to synchronize on your account Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its such as Books, Calendar, Contacts, and more. messages, contacts, and other data from the 1. From the Settings screen, touch Accounts.
Page 205 – or – • Privacy: Configure Search, Location settings, Google+, If you do have a Samsung account, touch Sign in. and Ads. The Samsung account screen displays. 5. Use the keyboard to enter the required information and touch Sign up or Sign in.
Page 206: Back Up And Reset
Back Up and Reset Tip: The password is for your Samsung account, not the The Back up and reset settings allow you to back up your password you use for the email address you are entering. data, back up accounts, automatically restore your phone, Plus, you can use only letters, numbers, !, @, $, %, &, ^,...
Page 207: Location
Factory Data Reset Location From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings You must enable location services on your device for apps, to the factory default settings. such as Google Maps, to use your location. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Accounts Accounts Accounts...
Page 208 Location Reporting My Places Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your You can save your favorite locations for use with services device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as that require location information. This information can Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search improve your search results and other location-related results based on places that you have visited.
Page 209: Security
Security Set Up or Change Password Use this option to set up your password when one is first The Security settings allow you to determine the security required or change your current password. level for your phone. Encryption 1. From the Settings screen, touch More More More...
Page 210: Make Passwords Visible
3. When you receive the new PUK code from your Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can AT&T Customer Service Representative, enter it in change your SIM PIN code. the PUK code field. 4. Enter a new PIN code in the Enter a new PIN field and To change your SIM PIN code: touch OK.
Page 211: Device Administration
Security. 3. Touch Send security reports to send security reports 2. Touch Device administrators, to select a device to Samsung, using Wi-Fi, for threat analysis. administrator, and follow the prompts. If no device administrators are listed, you can download them from the Play Store.
Page 212: Credential Storage
Credential Storage Caution! When you disable a system CA certificate, the If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or Turn off button changes to Turn on, so you can for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or enable the certificate again, if necessary.
Page 213: Application Manager
Application Manager Downloaded Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. You can download and install applications from Play Store or create applications using the Android SDK and install them 1. From the Settings screen, touch More More More on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage Application manager.
Page 214 SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your SD card. View and control services running on your device. 1. From the Settings screen, touch More 1. From the Settings screen, touch More More More More More Application manager. Application manager.
Page 215: Default Applications
Default Applications 3. Touch Refresh to update the listing. 4. Touch Show battery percentage to display the battery Set and manage your default applications. charge percentage next to the battery charge icon in 1. From the Settings screen, touch More More More the Status Bar.
Page 216: Sd Card
SD Card Note: Unmounting an SD card will stop some applications Once a memory card has been installed in your device, from functioning. Applications may not be available the SD card memory displays as Total space and until you mount the SD card again. Available space.
Page 217: Date And Time
Date and Time About Device To change the current time and date displayed: This menu contains legal information, system tutorial information, and other phone information such as the model From the Settings screen, touch More More More number, firmware version, baseband version, kernal version, Date and time.
Page 218: Software Update
Software Update • Device name: Enter the name for your device. The default is the model number: SAMSUNG-SGH-I317. The AT&T Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone • Model number: Phone’s model number.
Page 219: Section 10: Samsung Product Registration
Section 10: Samsung Product Registration SIGN UP NOW Customize your Samsung phone experience • Activate product warranty • Access to a personalized My Samsung Mobile account • No monthly fees GET MORE • Latest info on promotions, events and special offers on related products •...
Page 220: Index
Index Address Book Options 64 charging 13 Adobe PDF 152 display percentage 14 Abc Mode 54 Airplane Mode 165 installing 11 About Device 210 Alarm 135 low indicator 14 Accounts 196 Android Beam 171 Bigger Font Add Accounts 196 App Shortcuts 38 setting 186 Address Book 58 Application Settings...
Page 221 call duration 79 recording video 115 call forwarding 86 settings 116 Editing a Photo 109 Call Log 77 Camcorder Options Email 94 Call Waiting 85 after recording a video 117 adding a corporate email correcting the number 73 Camera 111 account 95 dialing a recent number 73 settings 113...
Page 222 Flipboard 140 Google Settings 141 Hotspot 165 168 Font Size Google Voice Typing 56 changing 186 Google Voice Typing Settings 191 Icons Google+ descriptions 34 settings 141 Gallery 108 140 indicator 34 GPS Applications 128 viewing pictures 109 In-Call Options 80 Group viewing videos 111 Incognito 144...
Page 223 Linking Contacts 62 handwriting 55 overview 31 Location Services Settings 200 150 locked 90 Movies 108 Locations 200 Multi Window options 90 Lock Screen register a number as spam 92 accessing 44 say wake-up command 174 scheduled messages 90 activate/deactivate 44 shortcuts 174 search 93 panel relocation 45...
Page 224 PC Connections 126 factory data reset 200 configuring 52 Pen Settings 196 entering text 52 Phone QWERTY Keyboard 53 Samsung Link 155 front view 21 settings 156 icons 34 sharing media 156 rear view 22 Reject List 78 Screen Capture 31...
Page 225 locking and unlocking 18 Stopwatch 137 front view 21 locking your device 18 rear view 22 Swap 82 Security Settings side views 21 SWYPE device administration 204 entering text using 56 Uninstall Applications 129 Service Dialing Numbers 71 Swype Unlocking 18 Settings 161 keyboard settings 191 Unmute 80...
Page 226 Wi-Fi Direct 121 163 Wi-Fi Settings 162 World Clock deleting an entry 137 YouTube 159 YPmobile (Yellowpages Mobile) 159 219...

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