Samsung Galaxy S4 mini User Manual

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get Started ..............................11 Your Phone at a Glance ........................11 Set Up Your Phone ..........................11 Turn the Phone On ........................14 Activate Your Phone ........................... 15 Complete the Setup ..........................15 Set Up Voicemail ..........................16 Phone Basics ..............................
  • Page 3 Touchscreen Keyboards ......................36 Text Input Methods ........................36 Select a Default Text Input Method .................... 36 Google Voice Typing ........................36 Samsung Keyboard ........................37 Swype ............................38 Editing Text ..........................39 Phone Calls ..............................41 Make Phone Calls ..........................41 Call Using the Keypad ........................
  • Page 4 Sign in to Your Google Account ....................59 Access Gmail ..........................60 Send a Gmail Message ....................... 60 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................61 Samsung Account ..........................61 Email ..............................61 Add an Email Account ......................... 61 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ................. 62 Compose and Send Email ......................
  • Page 5 Google Maps ..........................80 Google Local ..........................80 Google Navigation ........................81 Scout ............................81 TripAdvisor ..........................82 Samsung Apps ............................ 82 Samsung Hub ............................. 82 Use Samsung Hub ........................82 Samsung Link ............................. 84 Configure Samsung Link Settings ....................85...
  • Page 6 Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ............85 Story Album ............................86 WatchON ............................. 86 Web and Data ............................. 87 Wi-Fi ..............................87 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ................. 87 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ..................88 Hotspot ..............................
  • Page 7 1Weather ............................108 Calendar ............................108 Add an Event to the Calendar ....................108 Event Alerts ..........................109 View Events ..........................110 Delete Events ..........................110 Clock ..............................111 Calculator ............................111 Dropbox ............................. 112 Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox ................112 Google Search ..........................
  • Page 8 Update Your Phone........................... 122 Before Updating Your Firmware ....................122 Update Your Phone ........................123 Settings ..............................124 Wi-Fi Calling Settings ........................124 Wi-Fi Settings ............................ 125 Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ......................... 125 Configure Wi-Fi Settings ......................125 Other Wi-Fi Settings ........................125 Wi-Fi Direct ..........................
  • Page 9 Screen Timeout ......................... 137 Daydream ..........................137 Font Style ..........................138 Font Size ........................... 138 Touch Key Light Duration ......................138 Show Battery Percentage ......................138 Edit After Screen Capture ......................138 Auto Adjust Screen Tone ......................139 LED Indicator ............................ 139 Sound ..............................
  • Page 10 Language and Input .......................... 149 Choose a Default Language ..................... 149 Set a Default Input Method ....................... 149 Google Voice Typing Settings....................150 Samsung Keyboard Settings ....................150 Swype Settings ......................... 151 Voice Search Settings ....................... 152 Text-To-Speech Options ......................153 Pointer Speed ...........................
  • Page 11 Activate This Device .......................... 160 System Update ..........................160 About Device ............................. 161 Copyright Information ..........................162 Index ................................163...
  • Page 12: Get Started

    Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features. Set Up Your Phone Prior to using the phone, it is necessary to install and charge the battery.
  • Page 13 Install the Memory Card ● To insert an optional microSD card (not included), carefully slide the memory card under the top metal plate into the microSD card socket until the card locks into place. For more information, see Memory Card Install the Battery ●...
  • Page 14: Replace The Back Cover

    Replace the Back Cover ● Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Charge the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the phone for charging the battery.
  • Page 15: Turn The Phone On

    3. When charging is finished, remove the USB cable from the charger/accessory jack on the phone. Turn the Phone On Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on. ● Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on. ...
  • Page 16: Activate Your Phone

    Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a new Samsung Account.
  • Page 17: Set Up Voicemail

    2. Touch Finish to complete setup. Set Up Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
  • Page 18: Phone Basics

    Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.
  • Page 19: Turn Your Phone On And Off

     Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.  Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
  • Page 20: Turn Your Screen On And Off

    Turn Your Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to open the Device options menu. 2. Touch Power off to turn the phone off. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Turn Your Screen On and Off Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.
  • Page 21: Touch And Hold

    Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Phone Basics...
  • Page 22: Drag

    Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
  • Page 23: Pinch And Spread

    Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all seven Home screens.
  • Page 24: Your Home Screen

    Note: Screen rotation needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch Auto and touch > Settings > My device tab > Display > Auto rotate screen. See Rotate Screen for more information. Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications screen. Pull down the Notifications bar and touch Screen rotation to enable the option.
  • Page 25 ● Status Bar: Displays phone service and connection information on the right side and notification Status Bar alerts on the left. For more information, see ● Status Icons: Indicate the status of your phone. ● Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screens. ●...
  • Page 26: Customize The Home Screen

    Customize the Home Screen Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. Add Items to the Home Screen 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen. (If the current home screen doesn’t have room, swipe the screen left or right to display an extended screen.) 2.
  • Page 27: Recent Applications

    Recent Applications Quick navigate between currently running apps by viewing thumbnails of recently used apps. 1. Press and hold from any screen to display recently used applications. 2. Touch an thumbnail to return to the app. Wallpapers You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens.
  • Page 28 Icon Description Missed call Rejected call Microphone muted Speaker on Voice call New voicemail Signal strength CDMA roaming signal strength No signal 3G connected 3G in use 4G LTE connected 4G LTE in use GSM connected GSM in use Phone Basics...
  • Page 29 Connectivity Icons Icon Description Synchronization in process Sync error USB connected Failed USB connection Bluetooth on Connected to a Bluetooth device Headset connected SD card error Driving mode enabled Network Icons Icon Description Wi-Fi status/Wi-Fi connected Wi-Fi network available Airplane mode enabled Network extender enabled GPS on Phone Basics...
  • Page 30 Icon Description Downloading Download complete Update available for Play Store Messaging Icons Icon Description New message New email New Gmail Other Icons Icon Description Battery full Battery charging Battery low Battery empty Keyboard in use Smart stay enabled Phone Basics...
  • Page 31: Notification Panel

    Icon Description Screenshot saved Blocking mode on More notifications Notification Panel The Notification Panel displays information about connections, alerts, new messages, and more. It also has Quick settings—buttons which allow you to quickly access and change common system settings. ● Settings Settings: Access System settings.
  • Page 32: Quick Settings

    ● Quick Settings (Scrolling): Display Quick setting buttons in a scrollable list. ● Brightness Control: Adjust the brightness of the display. ● Ongoing Events: Display ongoing events, such as USB connections. ● Clear All Notifications: Remove all notifications. ● Notifications: Display notifications, such as new email and software updates. Access the Notifications Panel 1.
  • Page 33: Features

     Screen Mirroring: Share your phone’s screen with another device, using an optional Screen Mirroring AllShare Cast accessory (not included). For more information, see  S Beam: Send or receive data by touching your phone to another NFC-capable device. For S Beam more information, see ...
  • Page 34: Smart Screen

     Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone screen-side down. ● Palm motion: Control the phone by touching the screen with the palm of your hand.  Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls and pause playback by covering the screen with your hand.
  • Page 35: Assistant Menu

    ● Music: When enabled, you can control the music player with the voice commands “Next”, “Previous”, “Pause”, “Play”, “Volume Up”, and “Volume Down”. Enable Voice Control Enable Voice control features, and learn about using them. ● Press and touch > Settings > My device tab > Voice control. Assistant Menu Move quickly to frequently-visited places and actions using Assistant Menu.
  • Page 36: Galaxy Gear

    > Reset to revert back to the default settings. Galaxy Gear Your phone is Galaxy Gear compatible. For more information about using Galaxy Gear with your phone, samsung.com/us/mobile/wearable- refer to the documentation provided with your Galaxy Gear, or visit tech...
  • Page 37: Touchscreen Keyboards

    Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. ● Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.
  • Page 38: Samsung Keyboard

    Touch and hold delete a whole word or field.  Letter Case: By default, Samsung Keyboard starts with a capital at the beginning of text. • Touch to change to upper case. After you type a letter, Samsung Keyboard automatically changes to lower case.
  • Page 39: Swype

    > Settings > My device tab > Language and input, and then Samsung Keyboard touch next to Samsung keyboard. For more information, see Settings Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word.
  • Page 40: Editing Text

    Swype Settings From the Swype keyboard, touch and hold . For more information, see Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier—including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, and more. Note: Some apps do not support text editing, while others may offer their own way to select and edit text. Edit Existing Text 1.
  • Page 41: Paste Text

    Paste Text 1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit. The selection cursor displays at the point you touched. 2. Touch and drag to a better position, if necessary. 3. Touch . A pop-up menu displays. 4. Touch Paste or touch Clipboard to view items on the Clipboard. Phone Basics...
  • Page 42: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls With the wireless service and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Keypad The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen. 1.
  • Page 43: Call Using A Speed Dial Number

    Tip: You can also place a call directly from the Contacts list. Swipe the entry you want to call from left to right to place a call to the entry’s primary number. Call Using a Speed Dial Number Speed dial numbers let you dial numbers by touching and holding a single number on the dial pad. See Speed Dials for information on assigning speed dial numbers.
  • Page 44: Receive Phone Calls

    When Your Account Is Restricted Turn Your Screen On and Off 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see 2. Press and touch Phone > Keypad tab. 3. Touch Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features GPS (Global Positioning System), which is used for E 9-1-1 emergency location service, where available.
  • Page 45: Reject An Incoming Call

    Reject an Incoming Call The following procedure shows you how to reject and incoming call. ● Touch and drag to the left. The call will be sent directly to voicemail. Reject a Call with a Text Message You can automatically reject an incoming call by sending a text message to the caller. 1.
  • Page 46: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message. ● By sounding the notification ringtone. ● By displaying in the Notifications area of the Status bar when a new voicemail message is received. ● By displaying the number of new voicemail message(s) on the Voicemail app icon. Note: Your phone accepts voicemail even when it is turned off.
  • Page 47: Phone Call Options

    ● Choose messages to view. You don’t have to listen to them in the order they arrived. ● Archive important messages. ● Compose new messages, and send them to Email, as a text message, or directly to Voicemail. ● Share messages via Email and text message. ●...
  • Page 48: In-Call Options

     Add wait: Insert a pause into the number you are dialing, to wait for input from you. This can be useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus.  Wi-Fi Calling Settings Wi-Fi Calling: Enable Wi-Fi Calling. For more information, see ...
  • Page 49: Call Waiting

    Block Caller ID You can block your Caller ID (visible to other when you make a call), before making a call. The blocking only lasts for that call; it then returns to regular Caller ID. 1. Press and touch Phone > Keypad tab. 2.
  • Page 50: Call Forwarding

    Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number—even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. Note: You are charged a higher rate for forwarded calls. Activate Call Forwarding 1.
  • Page 51: Logs

    Edit Speed Dials 1. Press and touch Phone > Keypad tab. 2. Touch > Speed dial setting. 3. Touch > Change order, and then touch the entry you want to move. This will highlight the entry. 4. Touch an unassigned space. (For example, if you select an entry in space 12, and space 8 shows "Not assigned,"...
  • Page 52: Clear Logs

     Send number: Add the number to a new message.  View contact: View contact for this number (if available).  Delete: Delete the record. Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. Press and touch Phone > Logs tab. 2.
  • Page 53: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Get Started with Contacts Contacts can be synced with an account such as a Google Account or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or stored locally on your phone.
  • Page 54: Edit A Contact

     Touch and assign a picture to the new entry: • Image: Choose a picture from Gallery. • Pictures by people: Choose pictures by tags. • Take picture: Take a new picture. • S Memo: Choose an image from S Memo. ...
  • Page 55: Assign A Picture To A Contact

    4. Add or edit the information, and then touch Save. Assign a Picture to a Contact Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture will display. You can assign a picture from Gallery, or take a new picture with Camera.
  • Page 56: Delete A Contact

    3. Touch another entry to link it to the original contact. Note: You can link up to five contacts in a single entry. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Press and touch Contacts.
  • Page 57: Favorites

     Share namecard via: Share contact(s) with others using Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.  Merge accounts: Combines phone contacts with a Google or Samsung Account.  Accounts: Displays accounts set up on your phone.  Speed dial setting: Allows you to assign a speed dial number to a selected contact.
  • Page 58: Groups

    Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group. Create a New Group 1. Press and touch Contacts.
  • Page 59 5. Type your message, and then touch Contacts...
  • Page 60: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging, social networking accounts, and Google Hangouts. Gmail/Google Many of your phone’s applications—such as Gmail, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play Store—...
  • Page 61: Access Gmail

    Access Gmail After you set up your Google Account on your phone, you are automatically signed in to your Gmail account, and you can access Gmail from your phone. 1. Press and touch Apps > Gmail. 2. Do any of the following: ...
  • Page 62: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages

    > Forward to send the message to a new recipient. 4. To send the message, touch Samsung Account Create a Samsung Account for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. 1. Press and touch >...
  • Page 63: Add A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    2. Enter your email address in the Email address field. 3. Enter your password in the Password field. To see your password as you enter it, touch Show password. 4. Touch Next to start automatic email setup. If you need to configure custom settings, touch Manual setup and then enter your settings.
  • Page 64: Reply Or Forward Email

     Touch the Subject field and enter the email subject.  Touch the text entry field and compose your email. • To add an attachment, touch , and then select a file to attach: • My Files: Choose a file from your phone or optional memory card. •...
  • Page 65: Manage Your Email Inbox

    Manage Your Email Inbox The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, and delete your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1. Press and touch Apps > Email. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up on your phone, touch the toolbar at the top of the screen and then choose one from the menu.
  • Page 66: Email Settings

    Email Settings You can edit general preferences, which apply to all email accounts, or configure settings for specific email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, etc. Edit General Preferences Settings listed below General settings affect all email accounts. 1.
  • Page 67: Edit Account Settings

    Edit Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, etc. Note: Accounts settings may vary, depending on the type of email account and service provider. Listed below are some common email account settings.
  • Page 68: Delete An Email Account

    • Show images: Display embedded images in the body of an email. • Auto download attachments: Automatically download email attachments when you are connected to Wi-Fi. You might use this option to control how and whether you use your plan’s data services to download attachments. •...
  • Page 69: New Messages Notification

     Take a picture: Launch the Camera to take a photo, and then add it to your message by touching Save.  Video: Choose a video from Gallery.  Record video: Launch the Camera to record a video, and then add it to your message by touching Save.
  • Page 70: Messaging Settings

     If a message contains a phone number, touch the message and then touch the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts. 3. While viewing a MMS message, touch the play icon (on a video or audio file) to play back the file or touch an image to view a picture.
  • Page 71 2. Touch > Settings. 3. Configure message settings:  Delete old messages: Automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Set the maximum number of messages with the Text message limit and Multimedia message limit settings below. ...
  • Page 72: Social Networking Accounts

    • Emergency Alerts: Configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or disable some alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test messages. You cannot disable Presidential alerts. Important! The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) system provides the government the ability to send geographically targeted notifications of emergencies, such as threats to public safety, severe weather events, a hazardous material spill or a missing child in the phone user’s area.
  • Page 73: Hangouts

    ● Press > Apps > Google+. Hangouts Previously known as Google Talk, Hangouts is an online place to meet friends and family, share photos, and host video calls. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts Visit to learn more.
  • Page 74: Apps And Entertainment

    Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible on the Apps screen. Google Play Store The Google Play Store app is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games.
  • Page 75: Create A Google Wallet Account

    Create a Google Wallet Account You must have a Google Wallet account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. The first time you turn on your phone, the setup process will prompt you to create a Google Wallet account.
  • Page 76: Google Play Newsstand

    Google Play Newsstand Formally Google Play Magazines, Play Newsstand combines Play Magazines and Google Currents to bring you free and paid news, magazine subscriptions, and much more all in one place. play.google.com/store/newsstand Visit to learn more. ● Press and touch Apps >...
  • Page 77: Cbs Sports

    3. After you create the group, your phone turns on the mobile AP (Access Point). Follow the on- screen directions to bring other devices back-to-back with your phone to join the group. 4. Choose options for sharing:  Share music: Select music stored on your phone or on an optional installed memory card (not included).
  • Page 78: Music

    Transfer Files Between Your Phone Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see and a Computer ● Press and touch Apps > Play Music. Music The Music app plays music files. Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists. You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or as alarm tones.
  • Page 79 4. While playing music, use these controls:  Select Device: Streams the current music file to another device using Screen Mirroring. For Screen Mirroring more information, see  Favorite: Assign the current song as a Favorite.  Shuffle: Shuffles the current list of songs randomly, or play songs in order. ...
  • Page 80 Set a Song as a Ringtone or Alarm Tone You can set a song as a ringtone for all incoming calls, or for a contact. You can also set a song as an alarm tone. 1. Press and touch Apps > Music.
  • Page 81: Navigation

    • SoundAlive: Choose a setting to match the type of music. • Adapt Sound: Customize sound output when you are listening with earphones. Only available when earphones are inserted into the earphone jack. • Play speed: Touch and drag the slider to set the default speed for music playback. •...
  • Page 82: Google Navigation

    ● Press and touch Apps > Local. Google Navigation Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your phone. It uses your current location (provided by the GPS feature of your phone) to provide various location-based services. google.com/mobile/maps For more information about Google Maps, visit ●...
  • Page 83: Tripadvisor

    Apps > TripAdvisor. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Samsung Apps Browse, search, and find apps to download and install on your phone. Log in to your Samsung Account to manage your downloads. ● Press and touch Apps >...
  • Page 84 ● Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the service”) that are also registered to the same account. ● You may remove a device from your account no more than once every 90 days.
  • Page 85: Samsung Link

    Samsung Link. 2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung Account and learn about Samsung Link. 3. On the Samsung Link screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to scroll between:  MY RECENT CONTENT: Media you’ve recently viewed.
  • Page 86: Configure Samsung Link Settings

    Video optimization: When turned On, video quality for streamed video content is optimized depending on current network conditions.  Password lock: When turned On, access to Samsung Link on your phone is password- protected. You must enter your Samsung Account password to start Samsung Link. ...
  • Page 87: Story Album

    4. Touch , and then choose a device for sharing. Your phone requests permission for sharing from the target device. 5. Follow the prompts on the target device to allow sharing. Story Album With Story Album, you can create a digital album of your story in media. Special moments will be on a timeline, and if you wish, you can have your album published as a hard copy.
  • Page 88: Web And Data

    Web and Data The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional Accounts and Messaging Apps and Entertainment Tools data-related features can be found in , and and Calendar Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet.
  • Page 89: Connect To A Different Wi-Fi Network

    Add a New Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi. 2. Touch Add Wi-Fi network. 3. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of the Wi-Fi network. 4. Touch the Security field and select the security method used by the Wi-Fi network. If a password is required, enter it in the Password field.
  • Page 90: Allowed Devices

    Connect a Device 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab > Hotspot. 2. Touch OFF/ON to enable Hotspot. The Hotspot icon is displayed on the Status bar. 3. If the other device is not in your Allowed devices list, touch >...
  • Page 91: Data Services General Information (3G And 4G Networks)

    The Connections Optimizer works by searching for available "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. If you do not leave your Wi-Fi antenna on all the time, you will only notice the Connections Optimizer operating at certain times of the day in a small number of locations on the network. Your Wi-Fi antenna will conserve battery by scanning for connections periodically (not continuously), and if no connection is achieved, the antennas will be turned off.
  • Page 92: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    4G is up to 10x faster than 3G (based on download speed comparison of 3G's ~ 600 kbps vs. 4G's ~ 6 Mbps). (Actual speeds may vary.) Not all services are available on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/separate network where 4G is not available.
  • Page 93: Add A Vpn

    Add a VPN Configure a connected to a VPN. You must have a Pattern, PIN, or Password screen lock set before adding a VPN. 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch More networks > VPN. 3. Touch to add a VPN with these options: ...
  • Page 94: Chrome

    Chrome Use Chrome for Mobile to browse fast and sign in to bring your Chrome experience from your computer, anywhere you go. google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile Visit to learn more. ● Press and touch Apps > Chrome. Internet Browser Your phone’s Internet browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using your phone’s 3G or 4G Mobile data or Wi-Fi connections.
  • Page 95: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Use you phone’s built in camera and camcorder. Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the camera key.
  • Page 96: Take A Picture

    Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. Press and touch Apps > Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
  • Page 97: Camera Options

    3. Touch Record Video to begin recording. While recording, you can use these options:  Touch the screen to change the focus area to the area you tapped.  Touch Capture to take a still picture while continuing recording.  Touch Pause to temporarily stop recording.
  • Page 98: Quick Camera Settings

    • Continuous shot: Captures a series of photo continuously at a rate of 3 per second for as long as you touch and hold the Capture button (maximum of 20 photos at a time). These photos are saved together as a group in a folder in Gallery. •...
  • Page 99: Advance Camera Settings

    Advance Camera Settings Use Advanced settings to configure default options for pictures and videos. 1. Press and touch Apps > Camera. 2. From the Camera screen, touch and then touch for these settings:  Photos: • Photo size: Choose the default size for pictures. •...
  • Page 100: Gallery

    • Contextual filename: Set filenames to include GPS information. GPS tag must be enabled to use contextual filenames. • Storage: If you have an optional memory card installed (not included), you can choose whether to save files to device memory or to the memory card. •...
  • Page 101: View Photos And Videos

    3. Touch for more options (options vary according to item being viewed):  Edit: Edit the photo using Photo Editor (available for download from Samsung Apps).  Play continuous shot: View Continuous shot photos in quick secession. For more Camera Options information, see “Continuous shot”...
  • Page 102: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo

    Photo note: Write a note on the ‘back’ of the photo.  Copy to clipboard: Place the photo on the clipboard for pasting into other apps.  Print: Print the photo to a compatible Samsung Wi-Fi printer (not included).  Rename: Rename the photo or video. ...
  • Page 103: Edit Photos

    Edit Photos You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures.
  • Page 104: Send Photos Or Videos Using Bluetooth

    3. Touch the photos you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then touch > Gmail or Email. Compose and Send Email Send a Gmail 5. Compose your email. For more information, see Message Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message Although you can send several photos or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to send one at a time—especially if the files are large in size.
  • Page 105: Video

    4. Touch the screen and then touch > Google+. 5. Compose your message and then touch Share Photos on Picasa Note: You need to be signed in to a Google Account to upload pictures to the Picasa photo organizing service. 1.
  • Page 106: Viewing Videos

    Viewing Thumbnails ● While viewing thumbnails, touch for options:  Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to nearby devices.  Sort by: List videos by Title (default), Date, Size, or Type.  View as: Display videos as a List, Thumbnail, or as Folders. ...
  • Page 107: Share Videos

     Ratio view: The video is enlarged as much as possible without becoming distorted. When the display screen auto rotates, the video remains the same size and does not adjust to fit the current screen size. 3. During playback, touch for options: ...
  • Page 108 2. Touch a video to view it. 3. Touch to continue playing the video in a floating window. Drag the window to any location on the screen, and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window. Camera and Video...
  • Page 109: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing apps and features. 1Weather Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area. Install the 1Weather App on Your Phone Before you use 1Weather on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store.
  • Page 110: Event Alerts

     Google/Gmail are calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your online Google Account.  Corporate are calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and either an Exchange Server or available from within Microsoft Outlook. 4. Touch the Title field and enter a title for the event. 5.
  • Page 111: View Events

    Additional Options 1. Touch the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen to open the Notifications panel. 2. Touch the upcoming event name from the on-screen list to display the event within the Calendar notifications screen. 3. Touch an option. ...
  • Page 112: Clock

     In Year view, touch the month in which the event is located. 3. Touch > Delete. 4. In the Delete confirmation box, touch OK. – or – If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event or All repetitive events. Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.
  • Page 113: Dropbox

    Note: Rotate the phone to switch to a scientific calculator. 1. Press and touch Apps > Calculator. 2. Touch the keypad to enter your equation. You can touch and hold C to clear all numbers. Dropbox Dropbox works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your phone. This app allows you to bring your files with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your phone, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends.
  • Page 114: Google Settings

    google.com/landing/now Visit to learn more. Note: You must be signed in to your Google Account to use Google Now. If not, touching Google Now will launch a basic Google search. 1. Press and hold , and then touch Google Now. 2.
  • Page 115: Polaris Office 5

    Create event: Launch Calendar to create a new event.  Set as: Set the memo as a contact icon, Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or Home and lock screens wallpapers.  Print: Print a memo to a compatible Samsung printer (not included) via Wi-Fi. Tools and Calendar...
  • Page 116: Voice Services

    4. When you are finished creating your memo, touch Save on the top menu bar. S Memo Options Configure S Memo options. 1. Press and touch Apps > S Memo. 2. From the S Memo screen, touch to access the following options: ...
  • Page 117: Voice Recorder

    This goes beyond the Google Search Voice Actions feature that simply recognizes Google commands and search terms. You can ask it questions (“Is it raining in Dallas?) or give it commands (“Show me where to find cheap gas”). 1. Press and touch Apps >...
  • Page 118: Voice Search

    • Contextual filename: Set whether the phone automatically creates a filename that includes GPS location information. When turned On, contextual filenames are assigned when the GPS tag options is turned On in the Camera, and the phone is connected with a network.
  • Page 119: Reconnect To A Bluetooth Device

    1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch the Bluetooth OFF/ON slider to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable, so that your phone can find it. Refer to the instructions that came with the target device to find out how to set it to discoverable mode. 4.
  • Page 120: Disconnect Or Unpair From A Bluetooth Device

    Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your phone from a Bluetooth device. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch the Bluetooth OFF/ON slider to turn Bluetooth on. 3.
  • Page 121: Receive Information Using Bluetooth

    4. On the phone, open the application that contains the information or file you want to send. Some common ways of sharing files via Bluetooth include:  While viewing photos or videos in the Gallery, touch > Bluetooth.  While playing music using the Music app, touch >...
  • Page 122: View Memory Card Usage

     Grasp the phone firmly and locate the cover slot on the back at the top of the phone.  Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the phone (similar to a soda can). 2. Firmly press the memory card into the slot and release it. The card should pop partially out of the slot.
  • Page 123: Update Your Phone

    1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. You may need to remove the USB cable from the Charging Head.  Insert the smaller end of the cable to the USB Charger/Accessory jack at the bottom of the phone.
  • Page 124: Update Your Phone

    3. Touch Sync all. Preserve Data on an Optional Installed Memory Card As an added precaution, to preserve any data on an optional installed memory card (not included), please remove it from your phone prior to starting the update process. Update Your Phone 1.
  • Page 125: Settings

    Settings Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Access Settings Settings are arranged on tabs by category to quickly access options. 1. Press and touch > Settings. – or – Press and touch Apps > Settings. – or – Pull down the Notification panel, and then touch Settings.
  • Page 126: Wi-Fi Settings

    3. Touch OFF/ON next to Wi-Fi Calling to turn it on. 4. Follow the instructions to select a Wi-Fi network and activate Wi-Fi Calling on your phone. Important! If you are in an active Wi-Fi call and go out of range of your Wi-Fi network, the call will be dropped.
  • Page 127: Wi-Fi Direct

    • Network notification: Phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is available. • Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications, when the phone goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This setting can affect data usage, and the behavior of devices you connect to your phone, such as when using it as a hotspot.
  • Page 128: Bluetooth Settings

    Turn On Hotspot 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab > Hotspot. 2. Touch OFF/ON to enable Hotspot. The Hotspot icon is displayed on the Status bar. Settings 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab > Hotspot. 2.
  • Page 129: Turn Bluetooth On Or Off

    Turn Bluetooth On or Off When Bluetooth is On, you can scan and find other Bluetooth devices to share information between the devices. Turn Bluetooth Off when not in use to conserve battery power. 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2.
  • Page 130: More Networks Settings

    2. Touch Data usage to set options:  Mobile data: Enable or disable Mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at Notifications.  Limit mobile data usage: Disable the mobile data connection when the specified limit is reached. After enabling the setting, drag the red limit line on the graph below to set the data usage limit.
  • Page 131: Mobile Networks

    Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key, then touch Airplane mode. Mobile Networks Set options for network selection and data service. 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2.
  • Page 132: Roaming

     Type: Choose the type of VPN: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA.  Server address: Enter the VPN server address.  PPP Encryption (MPPE): Touch to enable, if applicable for the VPN. ...
  • Page 133: Turn Nfc On Or Off

    Turn NFC On or Off Enable NFC (Near Field Communication) on your phone. 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch the OFF/ON switch beside NFC to turn NFC on or off. Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together.
  • Page 134: Screen Mirroring

    > Help to find instructions for using Screen mirroring to connect to a device. Kies via Wi-Fi Use Kies via Wi-Fi to connect to the Kies program on your desktop computer. Use Samsung’s Kies desktop software to transfer music, contacts, and photos, update software, and sync wirelessly from your phone or tablet. samsung.com/us/kies...
  • Page 135 2. Touch Lock screen. 3. Touch Screen lock and follow the instructs to select a screen lock. Then configure the displayed options for that screen lock.  Swipe: Unlock your phone by swiping your finger across the screen. This is the default screen lock, and offers no security.
  • Page 136: Display

    • Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock your phone by pressing the Power/Lock Key.  Pattern: Draw a pattern on the screen to unlock your phone. Touch the option, then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock pattern. •...
  • Page 137: Notification Panel

     ID wallpapers: Select a wallpaper from the currently assigned ID pack (Home screen only).  Live wallpapers: Select a moving scene for the background (Home screen only).  Photos: Select a picture from your Google Photos account (Home screen only). ...
  • Page 138: Auto Rotate Screen

    2. Touch Display > Brightness to configure options:  Touch the checkmark next to Automatic brightness to allow the phone to adjust brightness automatically.  To set a custom brightness level, clear the Automatic brightness checkmark and then touch and drag the Brightness level. 3.
  • Page 139: Font Style

     Touch Select dream time to choose when daydream displays: While docked, While charging, or All. Font Style You can set the font for all text that displays on the screen. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab. 2.
  • Page 140: Auto Adjust Screen Tone

    Auto Adjust Screen Tone When Auto adjust screen tone is enabled, your phone automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab. 2. Touch Display, and then touch the check box beside Auto adjust screen tone to enable or disable the option.
  • Page 141: Ringtones

    Ringtones Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab. 2. Touch Sound, and then touch Ringtones to choose a ringtone:  Touch a ringtone to select it. As you touch a ringtone, a sample plays. ...
  • Page 142: Touch Sounds

    Touch Sounds When Touch sounds is enabled, tones play when you touch or touch the screen to make selections. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab. 2. Touch Sound, and then touch the check box next to Touch sounds to enable or disable the option.
  • Page 143: Call Settings

    You can choose the Home screen mode at any time. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab. 2. Touch Home screen mode, and then choose a mode. Touch Apply to save your selection. Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. Set Up Call Rejection Messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls.
  • Page 144: Call Alerts

    Call Alerts Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab > Call. 2. Touch Call alerts to configure options:  Vibrate on connection to network: Vibrate the phone when a call connects to the network. ...
  • Page 145: Personalize Call Sound

     Keypad tones: Play tones for keypad taps. Personalize Call Sound Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or more clear, or optimized for your right or left ear. 1. Press and touch >...
  • Page 146: International Dialing

    International Dialing When US dialing is enabled, it uses the International dialing code to replace “+”. US dialing must be disabled to access the International dialing code. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab > Call. 2. Touch US dialing to disable the setting. US dialing must be disabled to access the International dialing setting.
  • Page 147: Voice Privacy

    Voice Privacy When enabled, Voice privacy improves the security of voice calls. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab > Call. 2. Touch Voice privacy to enable the setting. Blocking Mode When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications you choose.
  • Page 148: Driving Mode

     If you have created a Custom list of allowed contacts, you can touch Allowed contact list to modify the list of allowed contacts. This option is only available when the Custom list is enabled. Driving Mode When enabled, alarm and scheduled alarm information is read aloud. 1.
  • Page 149: Accessibility

    Accessibility Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility settings to configure these features. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab. 2. Touch Accessibility to configure options: ...
  • Page 150: Language And Input

     Sound Balance: Control the signal sent to the left and right when using earphones.  Mono audio: Enable stereo audio to be compressed into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphone.  Turn off all sounds: Mute every sound made by the phone during taps, selections, notifications, etc.
  • Page 151: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Airplane mode. Samsung Keyboard Settings The Samsung Keyboard is an on-screen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it.
  • Page 152: Swype Settings

    • Character preview: When enabled, characters available on the key you touch display briefly as you enter text.  Help: Learn about Samsung Keyboard.  Reset setting: Return settings to the defaults. Swype Settings Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace over the letters of a word.
  • Page 153: Voice Search Settings

    2. Touch Language and input, and then touch next to Swype to configure these options:  Settings: Set Swype options: • Sound on keypress: When enabled, the phone plays sounds for your Swype touches. • Pop-up on keypress: When enabled, characters display above keys as you enter text. •...
  • Page 154: Text-To-Speech Options

    Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, such as the contents of text messages. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My device tab. 2. Touch Language and input, and then touch Text-to-speech options:  Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to-speech Engine. Touch to configure options.  General: •...
  • Page 155: Smart Screen

     Motion: Control your phone with natural movements, like putting the phone to your ear to call a displayed contact. • Direct call: Lift the phone to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact. • Smart alert: Lift the phone to receive notifications of missed calls and notifications that occurred while the phone was stationary.
  • Page 156: Voice Control

    “Volume Up”, and “Volume Down”. Accounts When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung Accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files.
  • Page 157: Location Services

    Cloud: Configure options for synchronizing and backing up information. • Touch Add account to sign in to your Samsung Account, or create a new Samsung Account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings.
  • Page 158: Security

     Access to my location: Touch OFF/ON to enable location services. When enabled, you are allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your phone, and collection may occur even when no apps are running. ...
  • Page 159: Device Administration

    Device Administration Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your phone by device administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your phone is lost or stolen. Some features a device administrator might control include: ● Setting the number of failed password attempts before the phone is restored to factory settings.
  • Page 160: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Use Application manager to manage applications on your phone.
  • Page 161: Date And Time

    • Mount SD card: Prepare the card for use as storage in the phone. This option is only available if an optional memory card is installed, and is not already mounted. Usually, your phone mounts a memory card as soon as you install it. •...
  • Page 162: About Device

     Update: Manually check for software update.  Auto update: Check for updates automatically.  Wi-Fi only: Download software updates only when connected via Wi-Fi.  Update PRL: Download and the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to access the network.
  • Page 163: Copyright Information

    Copyright Information ©2013 Samsung. Samsung, Galaxy S, and S Beam are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ©2013 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google, the Google logo, Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google+, Google Books, Google Maps, Google Mobile Services, Google Play, Google Voice, Google Voice Search, Google Wallet, Hangouts, YouTube, and Picasa are trademarks of Google, Inc.
  • Page 164: Index

    Call Forwarding, 40 Email, 52 Call Settings Answering/Ending Calls, 133 Gmail, 51 Google, 50 Call Accessories, 134 Samsung, 52 Call Alerts, 134 Settings, 146 Increase Volume In Pocket, 135 Social Network, 62 International Dialing, 136 Activation, 6, 151 Noise Reduction, 135...
  • Page 165 Edit, 44 Favorites, 47 Features, 23 Groups, 48 Linking, 45 Files Options, 46 Transfer to/from Computer, 112 Flash, 9 Save a Number, 46 Share, 46 Flick Gesture, 12 Cover Release, 9 Flipboard, 62 Folder, 16 Create a Google Account, 50 Credential Storage, 149 Front Camera, 9 Data, 84...
  • Page 166 Lumen Toolbar, 84 Play Music, 68 Keyboard Set a Song as a Ringtone or Alarm, 69 Samsung Keyboard, 28 Use Playlists, 69 Samsung Keyboard Settings, 141 Mute Phone Ringing, 34 Swype, 29 My Files, 104 Navigation Swype Keyboard Settings, 142...
  • Page 167 Options, 106 Call Using Contacts, 32 Call Waiting, 39 S Translator, 106 Caller ID, 39 S Voice, 107 Samsung Account, 52 Emergency Numbers, 33 In-Call Options, 38 Samsung Apps, 73 Make Calls, 32 Samsung Hub, 73 Mute the Ringer, 34...
  • Page 168 SMS Messaging, 58 Update Your Phone, 114 Social Network Accounts, 62 US Dialing, 135 Sound Settings, 130 USB Charger/Accessory Port, 9 Use Samsung Hub, 73 Adapt Sound, 132 Dialing Keypad Tone, 131 Vibrations Emergency Tone, 132 Settings, 131 Vibrate When Ringing, 131...
  • Page 169 S Translator, 106 Wallpapers, 17 S Voice, 107 WatchON, 77 Voice Recorder, 107 Web, 78 Voice Typing Widget, 16 Using, 27 Wi-Fi, 78 Voicemail, 35 Connect to a Different Network, 79 Notification, 36 Connect to a Network, 78 Retrieve Voicemail, 36 Connect to Wi-Fi Network, 78 Settings, 136 Manually Connect to a Network, 79...

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