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Tap one of the application icons.

Navigating Using Sub-Menus

Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen
or have selected a feature or application such as Phone,
Contacts, Messaging, or Internet.

To access a sub-menu:

Press

Menu

A sub-menu displays at the bottom of the phone

screen.

Note:

As you add applications, the number of Application
menus that you have available will increase.

Understanding Your Phone

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Note 2 SCH-R950

Page 1: ...A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...tion and other works of authorship You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property Moreover you agree that you will not and will not attempt to modify prepare derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All...

Page 3: ...CATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING 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 CONSEQ...

Page 4: ... AS THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE INTEROPERABILITY OR NON INFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION SAFE DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE DEVICES IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL PUNI...

Page 5: ...ur Samsung Mobile Device For 24 hour information and assistance we offer a new FAQ ARS System Automated Response System at www samsung com us support The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device Nuance VSuite T9 Te...

Page 6: ...Inc 2010 Swype Inc All rights reserved DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX LLC a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation This is an official DivX Certified device that has passed rigor...

Page 7: ...d distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone and the person you re speaking with Then isolates the primary voice in conversation and filters out the background noise so the person you re calling hears only your voice without disturbing background noise Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience so you can hear clearly and don t need to speak ...

Page 8: ...e 14 Front View of Your Phone 15 Side Views of Your Phone 17 Rear View of Your Phone 18 S Pen 18 Using Gestures 23 Display Layout 25 Menu Navigation 29 Customizing Your Home Screen 33 Notification Bar 39 Memory Card 41 Section 3 Contacts and Accounts 43 Accounts 43 Contacts 43 Contact List Options 47 Contact Menu Options 48 Speed Dials 52 Section 4 Calling 54 Displaying Your Phone Number 54 Making...

Page 9: ...0 Amazon 81 Amazon Kindle 81 Amazon MP3 82 Appstore 82 Audible 82 Calculator 82 Calendar 82 Camera 83 ChatON 89 Chrome 89 City ID 90 Clock 90 Contacts 90 Daily Perks 90 Downloads 90 Dropbox 91 Email 91 Flipboard 91 G Photos 91 Gallery 92 Game Hub 93 Gmail 93 Google 93 Google 94 Google Settings 94 Group Play 94 Hangouts 94 Help 95 IMDb 95 Internet 95 KNOX 96 Maps 96 Media Hub 97 Messaging 97 2 ...

Page 10: ... 102 Samsung Apps 103 Samsung Link 103 Settings 103 Slacker 103 Tone Room Deluxe 104 Video Player 104 Voice Recorder 105 Voice Search 105 VPN Client 105 Wallet 105 Wi Fi Now 105 Your Navigator 105 YouTube 105 Zappos 105 Section 7 Connections 106 Wi Fi 106 Wi Fi Direct 108 Bluetooth 109 VPN 110 Tethering 111 NFC and Beaming 112 S Beam 112 Nearby devices 113 Connecting to a Computer 114 Connecting t...

Page 11: ...174 Battery Use and Safety 175 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 177 UL Certified Travel Charger 178 Display Touch Screen 179 GPS AGPS 179 Emergency Calls 180 Care and Maintenance 181 Responsible Listening 182 Operating Environment 184 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 186 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile Device 188 FCC Notice and Cautions 188 Other...

Page 12: ... and away from the phone Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments The microSD card slot is also located in this same internal area 1 Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into the slot on the top of your phone 1 Caution Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover...

Page 13: ...or bending the card so be careful when handling inserting or removing the card Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket as shown until the card locks into place Make sure that the card s gold contacts face into the Note If the card is not inserted correctly the phone will not detect the SIM card Re orient the card back into the slot ph...

Page 14: ...nd Installing the Memory Card You can use a microSD SD or microSDHC card to expand available memory space if you desire This secure digital card enables you to exchange images music and data between SD compatible devices This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices Note Your phone has been tested to support up to a 64GB memory card 7 ...

Page 15: ...mory Card on page 46 Removing the Memory Card 1 Push on the memory card until it clicks and releases 2 Grasp the memory card and remove it from the phone Installing the Back Cover 1 Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone and press down 2 Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal Note Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone Get...

Page 16: ...in approximately 4 hours Long backlight settings searching for service vibrate mode web browser use and other variables may reduce the battery s talk and standby times Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging doing so will require additional charging time Using the USB Charger Important Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection If the battery is not prope...

Page 17: ...on refer to Standard Limited Warranty on page 191 Note Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can cause damage to the phone Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain the battery icon blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals In this condition your phone conserves its remaining battery power not by turn...

Page 18: ...nd Unlocking the Touch Screen 1 Press to lock the touch screen 2 Press again to display the lock screen then swipe your finger across the screen to unlock Creating a Samsung Account An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing applications such as ChatON and AllShare Play 1 From the home screen touch and hold the Notification Bar until the pull down displays then drag down vertically F...

Page 19: ...mail The Add a Google Account screen displays 2 Touch New to create a new Google account or If you already have a Google account touch Existing to sign in and add the account to your phone 3 Follow the on screen instructions to add a Google Account Note Once you have created a Google account you only need to sign in Retrieving your Google Account Password A Google account password is required for ...

Page 20: ...ing on your network Accessing Your Voice Mail 1 From the Home screen touch then touch You may be prompted to enter a password 2 When connected follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone 1 Dial your wireless phone number 2 When you hear your voicemail greeting press the asterisk key on the phone you are using 3 Enter your password 13 ...

Page 21: ... and advanced Wi Fi technology USB Tethering capable Mobile Hotspot Capability Brilliant 5 5 HD SuperAMOLED plus display Galaxy Gear compliant For a list of compatible smartphones please visit www samsung com us galaxygearsupport Smart Switch compliant For more information see www samsungsmartswitch com KNOX compliant For more information see www samsung com knox Google Play Store plus pre loaded ...

Page 22: ...iew of Your Phone Access to Movies and TV Shows with Samsung Media Hub DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content AllShare Play to share your media content across DLNA certified devices 3 2 4 8 1 13 12 11 10 9 7 5 6 15 ...

Page 23: ... Task Manager Quickly press twice to activate the S Voice application 10 Back key allows you step backwards when navigating a menu or web page 11 Home screen indicator shows which Home screen is presently displayed 12 Google Quick Search bar a shortcut to Google Search that allows you to search for items on the internet 13 AccuWeather screen displays Time Day Date Temperature and weather condition...

Page 24: ...er 5 3 Power Accessory Interface connector allows you to connect a USB Charger or other optional accessories such as a USB data cable or a hands free headset for convenient hands free conversations 4 Microphone allows other callers to hear you when you are speaking to them It also used for the Speakerphone 5 Power Lock key lets you power your phone on and off Also allows you to lock or unlock the ...

Page 25: ...equate light when taking pictures in dark places S Pen 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 1 2 1 Pen button by pressing the Pen button you can add functionality to the S Pen For more information refer to Using the S Pen on page 20 2 Stylus tip the tip of the S Pen is used for ...

Page 26: ...o activate frequently used applications or actions Press the S Pen button and then drag the S Pen up the screen to display the Quick Command window Easy Clip Instantly outline and crop anything on the screen and freely edit or share with others Removing the S Pen from your Phone The S Pen is stored in your phone to make it easier to keep track of To remove the S Pen follow these steps 1 Use your f...

Page 27: ...he S Pen button then touch and hold the screen for 2 seconds to take a screen shot Using Easy Clip Instantly outlines and crops images displayed on the screen in any shape to share or paste with Easy Clip Once you select the image you can freely edit the cropped content or personalize with your handwriting To take a selective screen capture Note These steps allow you to capture selected areas of a...

Page 28: ...apbook creates a scrapbook folder in your S Note application S Note Email Messaging or ChatON Bluetooth Dropbox Flipboard Gmail Google Group Cast Paper Artist Picasa Note If you take no action after approximately 5 seconds the image is automatically stored to the clipboard Menu Button To display the menu from any screen hold the S Pen button and touch and drag the screen upward The menu displays 2...

Page 29: ...n button and press and hold the S Pen anywhere on the screen Files are saved in the My Files sdcard0 Screenshots folder Press S Pen button Write on any Screen after Capture To take a screen capture of any screen 1 With the pen in your hand press the Pen button 2 Press the S Pen button then touch and hold the screen for 2 seconds to take a screen shot You will hear the phone click like a camera sou...

Page 30: ...2 Tap the ON OFF icon located at the top of the screen to activate motion 3 Tap the check boxes located to the right of each motion Press option to activate the motions you wish A checkmark S Pen button displays to indicate activation Caution Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended results To learn how to properly control motions tap Settings Motion Learn about motions The f...

Page 31: ...reen Once it detaches move the device left or right to migrate it to a new location Pan to browse images Once enabled touch and hold a desired on screen image to pan around it Move the device left or right to pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally around the large on screen image Shake to update Once enabled shake your device to re scan for Bluetooth devices re scan for Wi Fi devices Re...

Page 32: ...s well as providing access to application icons For more information refer to Front View of Your Phone on page 15 Primary Shortcuts There are four non movable Application Shortcuts that display at the bottom of all Home screens The default shortcuts are Phone for dialing a number Messaging for creating and viewing Messages S Note for creating notes using the keypad or S Pen Internet for surfing th...

Page 33: ...call is in progress Displays when a call is on hold Displays when the speakerphone is on Displays when a call was missed Displays when a call was muted Displays your battery charge level Icon shown is fully charged Displays when your battery is charging Also displays battery charge level Device Power Very Low Shows your current battery only has between 5 and 15 percent power remaining DevicePowerC...

Page 34: ... message is received Displays when a new voice mail is received Displays when Email is received DisplayswhenthetimeanddateforaCalendarEvent has arrived For more information refer to Calendar on page 82 Displayswhenyousetanalarmtoringataspecified time Formoreinformation referto Clock onpage 90 Displays when the Sound profile is set to Mute Displays when the Sound profile is set to Vibrate Displays ...

Page 35: ...Calendar and Contacts Displays when your phone is connecting to the Device Management server when you first turn on your phone Displays when your device is connected to control streaming media and is connected to a Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA certified device using the AllShare Play application Displays when a file is being uploaded or sync d between your device and an external Web storag...

Page 36: ...d Keys Menu Key Press Menu to display a context sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature Home Key Press Home to display the main Home screen Press and hold to display recently used apps and access the Task manager Back Key Press Back to return to the previous screen option or step Terms used in this user manual Tap Lightly touch items to select or launch them For example Tap the...

Page 37: ... feature press and hold two points on the screen then tilt the device back and forth to reduce or enlarge the screen Use tilt to Reduce or enlarge the screen in the Gallery or Browser For more information refer to Power saving mode on page 143 Turn over Turn your phone over so that the screen faces downward For example Mute incoming calls and playing sounds by turning your phone over Locking and U...

Page 38: ... phone initially has five home screens If you like you can place different applications on each of the home screens From the main Home screen sweep the screen with your finger in either direction The main Home Screen is located in the middle with two Home screens on each side Navigating Through the Application Menus Your phone initially has three Application Menus available Follow these steps to n...

Page 39: ...e screen or have selected a feature or application such as Phone Contacts Messaging or Internet To access a sub menu 1 Press Menu A sub menu displays at the bottom of the phone screen Note As you add applications the number of Application menus that you have available will increase Understanding Your Phone 32 ...

Page 40: ... Widgets Creating Folders Changing the Wallpaper Adding and Deleting Home Screens Creating Shortcuts Shortcuts are different than the current Home screen Widgets that only launch an application Shortcuts activate a feature action or launch an application Note To move a shortcut from one screen to another it must first be deleted from its current screen Navigate to the new screen then add the short...

Page 41: ...ting a shortcut 1 Press the Home key to activate the main Home screen 2 Touch and hold the desired shortcut This unlocks it from its location on the current screen 3 Drag the icon over the Delete icon and release it As you place the shortcut into the Trash both items turn red Note This action does not delete the shortcut it just removes it from the current screen Adding and Removing Primary Shortc...

Page 42: ... you can move it around on the screen 2 Drag the Widget over the Delete icon and release it As you place the Widget into the Trash both items turn red Note This action does not actually delete the Widget it just removes it from the current Home screen Moving Icons in the Apps Menu 1 Press the Home key to activate the main Home screen 2 Tap Apps to display your current applications 3 Tap the Apps t...

Page 43: ...layed on top of it 8 Repeat steps 5 7 to add additional apps to the folder 9 Drag the icon down to the icon to view information on the application 10 Tap Save Adding a New Page to the Application Menu You can add a new page to your application menu by following these steps 1 Press the Home key to activate the main Home screen 2 Tap Apps to display your current applications 3 Tap the Apps tab Menu ...

Page 44: ...llpapers select from many still life wallpapers 5 Select a wallpaper and tap Set wallpaper Done or Cancel Moving Home Screens Your phone comes with seven Home screens You can 4 Drag it to the new location arrange the screens in any order that you want In this example the Yahoo news screen is moved to To move a Home screen follow these steps the last position 1 Press the Home key to activate the ma...

Page 45: ...he Home key to activate the main Home screen 2 Press Menu and tap Edit page 3 Touch and hold the Home screen that contains A new screen is added Note The icon will only be displayed if a Home screen has previously been deleted 4 Press the Home key to return to the main Home screen You can now add items to your new Home screen Understanding Your Phone 38 ...

Page 46: ... that you want to delete the Remove home screen page prompt displays 6 Tap OK to delete the page and its contents otherwise tap Cancel 7 Press the Home key to return to the main Home screen Notification Bar The Notification Bar includes a pull down list to show information about processes that are running recent notifications and alerts To display the Status indicator On the Home screen touch and ...

Page 47: ...ns are cleared and the panel closes Accessing Additional Panel Functions In addition to notifications this panel also provides quick and ready access to separate device functions These can be quickly activated or deactivated by toggling them on or off The following functions can either be activated green or deactivated gray Wi Fi Bluetooth GPS Sound Screen rotation Airplane mode power saving Drivi...

Page 48: ... Memory Card on page 7 2 Your SD card is scanned to see the available information on it Unmounting the SD card Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to the SD card while removing it from the slot 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings More Device manager Storage The Storage screen displays The following options are available 2 Scroll to the bottom of the display and tap Unmount...

Page 49: ...page 41 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings More Device manager Storage The Storage screen displays The following options are available 2 Tap Format SD card 3 At the Format SD card confirmation prompt tap Format SD card Warning Performing the next step erases all data stored on the SD card 4 Tap Delete all to format or press to cancel Understanding Your Phone 42 ...

Page 50: ...ccounts and sync settings For information about setting up other non synchronized email accounts see Setting Up Email Accounts on page 75 Adding an account 1 From the Home screen touch Menu then touch Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account provider Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and sign in 3 The phone communicates with the provider s server to set up your account on the p...

Page 51: ...to enter a phone number Touch the label to the left of the phone number to choose a label from Mobile Home Work Work Fax Home Fax Pager Other Callback or Custom Touch to add another number Touch Email address to enter an email address Touch the label to the left of the email address to choose a label from Home Work or Other or choose Custom to create a new label Touch to add an address Touch Addre...

Page 52: ...phone number you can add waits or pauses Enter the number up to the pause or wait then touch Menu to select Add 2 sec pause or Add wait Updating Contacts Make changes to update an existing contact 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch a contact to view its information then touch Edit or Touch and hold a contact then select Edit from the menu 3 Continue entering contact information For more...

Page 53: ...y contacts with First name first or with Last name first Contact sharing settings Set your preference for transferring contacts by Bluetooth contacts For more information about sending contacts see Sending Namecards vCards on page 50 Contact Entry Options 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts Menu 2 Touch a contact to display it Press History View calls and messages to and from this contact Edit M...

Page 54: ...r Samsung account If several of your contacts are from other external sources this allows you to back them up or copy them to your Samsung account Tap OK to continue or Cancel to exit Accounts allows you to Auto sync or Allows you to add and manage mobile accounts on Samsung account ChatON Google LDAP Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or Server This option also allows you to manually synchronize all o...

Page 55: ...oking for Addshortcuttohome addsashortcuttothecurrentContacts entry to an available screen location My Local Profile My local profile is your own contact record listed under ME in Contacts You can send My local profile as a vCard via Bluetooth or as an attachment Creating My Local Profile 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch Set up profile Enter your information in the contact fields For ...

Page 56: ... information 3 Under the Connection heading phone icons show how many contacts are joined to this one Touch the Connection field to display joined contacts 4 Touch next to a contact to remove it from the displayed contact Exporting and Importing Contacts You can export your contact list to and from USB storage your phone s memory or an installed memory card Contacts are exported and imported as a ...

Page 57: ...ntacts A check mark displays in the check box for marked contacts 4 Touch Done At the prompt choose a sending method Follow the prompts to send the namecard Favorites Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and Contacts for fast dialing or messaging and are indicated by the Creating Favorites 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts ...

Page 58: ...n to choose a vibration to play for calls from members of this group Touch Add member to select members from Contacts 3 Touch Deleting a Group 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts Groups Menu Touch Delete groups 2 Touch 3 Touch a group to mark it for deletion or touch Select all to mark all groups When selected a check mark appears in the check box You cannot delete pre loaded groups 4 Touch Dele...

Page 59: ...ting the message as desired For more information see Creating and Sending Messages on page 70 or see Composing and Sending Email on page 76 Speed Dials Speed dials are 1 2 or 3 digit shortcuts 1 to 100 you assign to contacts to allow you to quickly call the contact For more information about calling using speed dials see Making Calls using Speed Dials on page 55 Note Some speed dials are reserved ...

Page 60: ...1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch Menu Speed dial setting 3 Touch Menu Touch an option Change order Touch an assigned speed dial then touch a new speed dial location to change the order Remove Touch a speed dial to remove it 53 ...

Page 61: ...ls message displays and an animated tutorial shows you how to install the SIM card Without a SIM card you can only make an emergency call with the phone normal cell phone service is not available Making an Emergency Call without a SIM card 1 Touch Emergency call from the on screen display to make an emergency call 2 Enter 9 1 1 and touch International Calls 1 From the Home screen tap and then touc...

Page 62: ...mber on the Keypad holding the last digit until the number dials Making Calls from Contacts A contact is an entry that you have created to store the name numbers and other information for people or groups of interest For more information see Contacts on page 43 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Find the contact and touch it to open the Contact entry 3 Swipe your finger from left to right acr...

Page 63: ... pauses longer than two seconds by entering multiple 2 second pauses 4 Touch Wait Dialing Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with the next sequence of numbers Wait sends the next set of numbers only after tapping Yes This is indicated in the number string as a semicolon Note Do not add multiple Waits to a number strin...

Page 64: ...ost unlocked screens by pressing the Home Key twice Making Calls using Favorites Favorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by starring them For more information about creating favorites see Favorites on page 50 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch Favorites to display favorites 3 Find the contact and touch it to open the Contact entry 4 Swipe your finger from left to right acros...

Page 65: ...l You can answer incoming calls when the phone is locked or unlocked At the incoming call screen Touch and slide in any direction to answer the call Touch and slide in any direction to reject the call Touch and dragthe Rejectcallwithmessage tab upward and tap a predefined rejection message or tap Create new message to create a new custom outgoing response Tip To silence the ringtone for an incomin...

Page 66: ...all or swap calls back to the original call Touch Swap to place a call on hold and return to the original call Options During a Call While in a call you can use these features Call duration Personalized call sound Places a call on hold Dialer Noise Extra volume Reduction Adds a Ends the new call call Activates or Deactivates Activates or Deactivates speakerphone Bluetooth Headset Mutes or Unmutes ...

Page 67: ...Home screen you can also adjust the ring volume using these keys Adjusting Noise Reduction During a call it may be necessary to adjust the noise reduction feature Activating this feature can improve the quality of your conversation by reducing ambient noise 1 Tap Noise reduction off to toggle the status and activate the feature 2 Tap Noise reduction on to toggle the status and deactivate the featu...

Page 68: ...place a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want If your network supports this service you can also make another call while a call is in progress Hold Unhold Unhold 1 Tap 2 Tap hold From the Home screen touch Recent Making Calls using Recent calls 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch Recent to display recent calls 3 Swipe your finger from left to right across the...

Page 69: ...t Add to Contacts from the pop up menu 3 Choose Create contact or Update existing 4 Continue entering contact information For more information see Contacts on page 43 Managing Recent calls Deleting records 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Recent Menu and then touch Delete 2 While viewing the calls touch 3 Touch call records to mark them for deletion or touch Select all A check indicates marked r...

Page 70: ...by 3 Select a filter type from All calls and messages All calls Missed calls Dialed calls Received calls Rejected calls All messages Sent messages and Received messages Viewing call durations View the length of the Last call all Dialed calls all Received calls or All calls 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Recent 2 While viewing calls touch Menu and then touch Call duration 63 ...

Page 71: ...ejection list Entries can be added to the list via either the Contacts menu or via the Auto reject list menu The Contacts menu option assigns all numbers for an individual as rejected The Auto reject list allows to assign individual numbers To assign multiple numbers as rejected via Contacts 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Locate an entry and touch it to open the Contact Overview Screen Me...

Page 72: ...vice to vibrate when it connects to the network 4 Touch Call end vibration if you want the caller s device to vibrate when the call ends 5 Touch Call status tones to set the sound settings during a call then touch OK Call accessories 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Press Menu and then tap Call settings Call accessories 3 Touch one of the following options Automatic answering configures the de...

Page 73: ...ngtone if Silent mode is not enabled Vibrate when ringing When enabled the Device vibration plays for incoming calls Dialing keypad tone When turned on sounds play when you touch the Phone keypad Personalize call sound This option allows you to personalize the sounds you hear during a call with and without earphones 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Menu Call Settings Personalize call sound 2 Tou...

Page 74: ... notification 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch Menu Call Settings 3 Configure options Currentcountry Choosethecountryyouarein Thisisusedin Assisted dialing Assisted dialing When Assisted dialing is On your phone automatically dials appropriate codes and prefixes for international calls Touch to turn the option On or Off then touch Assisted dialing to configure settings Autoretry Whenenab...

Page 75: ...tings help you to use your phone keypads easily with only one hand 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Menu One handed operation The keypad resizes to use with one hand 2 Touch 3 Touch Menu One handed operation again to turn the feature off Calling 68 ...

Page 76: ...receive email from your email accounts including Corporate mail Gmail Send and receive Gmail from your Google account Voicemail Retrieve voice messages from callers Hangouts Chat with other Hangouts users ChatON Group chat using ChatON Note Messaging service availability depends on your network and service plan Multimedia Messaging charges apply per your Calling Plan Monthly plans are available Hi...

Page 77: ...sage use these options available options depend on attachment 5 Touch Attach to add media or content to the message converts the message to MMS 6 Touch Menu for options Insert smiley Add a text emoticon to the message Add text Select text from S Memo Calendar Contacts or Text templates to add View contact Displays the contact information Add slide Remove slide Add or remove a slide Slides hold pic...

Page 78: ...tions including Search Enter characters to search messages and recipients Delete threads Touch message threads to mark them for erasure or touch Select all to mark all message threads Draft messages View messages you ve created but not yet sent Locked messages View messages you ve locked Locked messages cannot be deleted Scheduled messages displays the scheduled messages folder and its contents Sp...

Page 79: ...d on an installed SIM card Multimedia message MMS settings Delivery reports When enabled you receive a delivery report for multimedia messages you send Auto retrieve When enabled MMS messages download automatically When disabled the phone prompts for download Roaming auto retrieve When enabled MMS messages download and display automatically when roaming When disabled the phone prompts you to downl...

Page 80: ...m the Commercial Mobile Alert Service CMAS includingPresidentialAlerts ImminentAlerts Severeor Extreme andAMBERAlerts missingpersons Youmaychoose not to receive Imminent and AMBER alerts but Presidential Alerts cannot be disabled All alerts are enabled by default checkmark shown For more information about Emergency Alerts see Emergency Alerts on page 74 Emergency notification preview Listen to an ...

Page 81: ...nown sources or blocked numbers Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service CMAS Emergency Alerts are geographically targeted and alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert There are four types of Emergency Alerts Presidential Extreme Severe AMBE...

Page 82: ...elect Apps Email 2 Touch Menu Settings 3 Select email account s for deletion then touch Delete Syncing Email Accounts Syncing refreshes your phone with the account s servers When you set up an email account you can choose whether the account syncs in the background or manually From the Home screen select Apps Email Sync Email Settings Use settings to configure handling of your email Note Available...

Page 83: ...ject includes or From Splitviewmode Allowsyoutotogglethesplitscreeneitheron or off while in landscape mode 3 Press Menu Settings Account settings Account and configure the account settings Composing and Sending Email 1 From the Home screen select Apps Email 2 If you have multiple accounts set up choose an account from the menu at the top of the screen 3 Touch Compose Touch fields to enter recipien...

Page 84: ...your email Note You can use more than one Google account on your phone To add another account use the Menu Settings Accounts Add account option Refreshing Your Gmail Account Syncing refreshes your phone with the account s servers When you set up an email account you can choose whether the account syncs in the background or manually From the Home screen select Apps Gmail Menu Refresh Gmail Settings...

Page 85: ...ice representative Setting up Voicemail 1 From the Home screen touch Phone then touch and hold 2 Follow the automated instructions to set up your password and record a greeting Checking Voicemail 1 From the Home screen touch then touch and hold 2 Follow the automated instructions to manage voicemail Hangouts Previously known as Google Talk is an updated free web based application for instant messa...

Page 86: ... a group chat Important Your Samsung account manages the access information username password to several applications such as AllShare Play ChatON and Media Hub For more information visit https web samsungchaton com and see Accounts on page 50 From the Home screen touch Apps ChatON 79 ...

Page 87: ...1 S Suggest For more information see S Suggest on page 102 Uninstalling Apps You can uninstall apps you download and install Pre loaded apps cannot be uninstalled 1 From the Home screen touch Apps 2 Touch Menu Uninstall 3 Apps that can be uninstalled show on their icon Touch then follow the prompts to uninstall the app Pre loaded apps cannot be uninstalled Customizing the Apps Screens Choosing a v...

Page 88: ... Remove an app that you downloaded from your phone Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled Downloaded applications Display all apps you ve downloaded View type Configure the apps screen Share apps Select apps you ve downloaded not available for pre loadedapps toshareviaBackupAssistantPlus Bluetooth Email Gmail Google Messaging S Memo or Wi Fi Direct Hide applications Show hidden applications Control ...

Page 89: ...lations From the Home screen touch Apps Calculator Calendar Record events and appointments to manage your schedule Tip A Calendar widget is available in Widgets For more information about placing widgets on the Home screen see Adding a Widget on page 35 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Calendar 2 Touch then select a view from Year Month Week Day List or Task Menu for options 3 Touch Go to Display...

Page 90: ...exciting new features for sharing your photos with your friends and family Use Share Shot to automatically share your photos and videos with your friends and family via Wi Fi Direct Use S Beam to transfer photos and videos and other files via NFC to other NFC capable devices by simply touching the devices together typically back to back Important Do not take photos of people without their permissi...

Page 91: ...rmation see Picture Options on page 84 4 To take the picture touch Capture Picture Options 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Camera 2 Use these options to configure the camera Self portrait Switch between the back camera and the front camera for self portraits Flash Choose Off On or Auto flash Shooting mode Choose an automatic shooting mode Some modes are not available for Self portraits Single sh...

Page 92: ...ture to focus on the subject s face If a smile is detected the picture is taken automatically Low light Adjust exposure automatically for optimum picture taking in low light conditions Be careful not to shake the device while taking pictures Settings Effects Apply an effect to pictures Edit shortcuts Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar Touch and drag shortcuts between the toolbar and the lis...

Page 93: ...oto vs tapping the Camera button activate the camera function then uses commandssuchas Capture Shoot Smile or Cheese to take the new photo Saveasflipped automaticallysavesanewimagesasamirror image flipped of the original Image quality Choose a quality setting for photos Storage If an optional memory card is installed not included choose the default storage location for pictures Reset Set all Camer...

Page 94: ...ormal Record a video of any length LimitforMMS Restrictthelengthofthevideosoitcanbesent as a message attachment Slow motion adds a slow motion effect to the video Fast motion adds a fast motion effect to the video Effects Apply an effect to videos Settings Edit shortcuts Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar Touch and drag shortcuts between the toolbar and the list Use the volume key as set th...

Page 95: ...quality Choose a quality setting for videos Storage Choose the default save location for videos if an optional memory card is installed not included Reset Set all settings to the defaults Sharing Pictures and Video Using Share Shot Set up a connection with other Wi Fi Direct devices and then take pictures to share them in real time 1 Turn on Wi Fi Direct For more information see Turning Wi Fi Dire...

Page 96: ...touch the picture to beam it to the other device ChatON Provides a global service where you can chat with more than 2 buddies using a group chat Share things such as pictures videos animation messages Scribbles audio Contacts Calendar entries and Location information Important Your Samsung account manages the access information username password to several applications such as AllShare Play ChatON...

Page 97: ... elapsed time Desk clock Display the date and time in large format for easy viewing From the Home screen touch Apps Clock Contacts Use Contacts to store information for your friends family and colleagues to make contacting them easy For more information see Contacts on page 43 From the Home screen touch Apps Contacts Daily Perks View helpful tips discounts local weather news and more From the Home...

Page 98: ...nk with your existing Dropbox account For more information refer to https www dropbox com From the Home screen touch Apps Dropbox Email Send and receive email using popular email service For more information see Email on page 75 From the Home screen select Apps Email Use to view capture and manage pictures and videos Flipboard This application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everyth...

Page 99: ...album to display thumbnails Select items for sharing To select an item touch Menu Select item while viewing thumbnails Touch thumbnails to mark them for sharing To sort items touch Menu Group by while viewing the thumbnails and select from Location Time Person or Group 3 Touch Share via Follow the prompts Setting a Picture as a Contact Photo Set a picture as a contact s photo The contact s photo w...

Page 100: ...one Game Hub Game Hub is a premium game service that lets you play connect and share games Game Hub comes pre packed with the most popular social games on the market as well as a variety of premium HD games From the Home screen touch Apps Game Hub Gmail Send and receive emails via Gmail Google s web based email For more information see Gmail on page 77 From the Home screen touch Apps Gmail Google ...

Page 101: ...ogle Settings Group Play Using Group Play you can share documents or photos you are viewing or music you are listening to with other devices connected to the same Wi Fi network with your device 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Group Play The Welcome to Group Play screen displays 2 Touch Next for Group Play instructions Hangouts Previously known as Google Talk is an updated free web based applicat...

Page 102: ...ck To go forward touch Forward Touching and dragging Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages and to reposition pages within the screen Entering text in a field While browsing touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter text Zoom Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out Selecting items on a page While browsing pages use gestures and menus to navigate Touch an...

Page 103: ...Terms and Conditions agree to the terms and touch Confirm 3 Follow the prompts Maps Use Google Maps to find your current location plus get directions and other location based information Note You must enable location services to use Maps and some features require Standalone or Google location services For more information see Location services on page 159 From the Home screen touch Apps Maps Navig...

Page 104: ...ultimedia Messaging on page 70 From the Home screen touch Messaging or From the Home screen touch Apps Messaging Mobi TV You can watch television shows on your device Select from a list of options From the Home screen touch Apps Mobi TV Important After a trial period charges for service apply Contact your Wireless Provider for details Music Music Player plays songs stored on your phone or an insta...

Page 105: ...for music playback Touch to advance to the next song Touchandholdtoscanforwardthroughthecurrent song Touch to go back to the previous song Touch and hold to scan backward through the current song Touch to pause playback Touch to resume playback Creating a Playlist 1 From the Home screen select Apps Music Player Playlists Menu Create Playlist Enter a name for the playlist 2 Touch 3 Touch OK 4 Touch...

Page 106: ...ringtone for calls from the contact Alarm tone Set the song as the alarm ringtone for a new alarm or for an existing alarm Music Hub Music Hub is all the music you want in one integrated mobile and web service Upload your music collection to the cloud and access our entire catalog of millions of songs Enjoy personal and genre radio and discover new music every day with customized recommendations F...

Page 107: ...oy the various artworks by browsing through the posts and view the artwork From the Home screen touch Apps PEN UP Phone Place calls review recent calls or dial a number to send a message For more information see Calling on page 54 From the Home screen touch Phone Play Books Google Books is now Google Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier With Google Play Book...

Page 108: ... computer You ll need to have a Google account set up on your phone to download a new application From the Home screen touch Apps Play Music Play Store Android Market is now Google Play Store where all your favorite books movies apps and games are all in one place that s accessible from the Web and your Android device You ll need to have a Google account set up on your phone to download a new appl...

Page 109: ...other operations Just speak naturally and S Voice understands what you re looking for use the power of S Voice to find everything from directions to trivia answers to the current weather forecast 1 From the Home screen select Apps S Voice 2 Say Hi Galaxy or touch to wake up S Voice then speak a command or question Touch for a list of commands then touch a command to see examples 3 Touch Menu Setti...

Page 110: ...policy and touch Accept to continue 3 Follow the prompts Samsung Link Samsung Link is a smart remote that allows you to use your phone to control your TV and other devices The Samsung account manages the access information username password to several applications such as Samsung Link Important You must first connect both of your communicating devices to the same Wi Fi and be using an active regis...

Page 111: ... 4 During playback use the sound and playlist controls Volume Touch to activate on screen volume control thentouchanddragonthescaletosetvolume orpress the Volume Key on the side of the phone to adjust playbackvolume Ifyouhavemotionsettingsturned turn the phone screen down to mute playback Full screen Switch to viewing the video in full screen mode to use the entire display PopUpPlay Touchtodisplay...

Page 112: ...uch Apps VPN Client Wallet From the Home screen touch Apps Wallet Wi Fi Now Wi Fi Now automatically connects your device to Wi Fi and helps you save on mobile data usage From the Home screen touch Apps Wi Fi Now Your Navigator Your Navigator provides voice guided turnby turn navigation information on an interactive map From the Home screen touch Apps Your Navigator YouTube View and upload YouTube ...

Page 113: ... information see Wi Fi Settings on page 119 Turning Wi Fi On or Off Turn your phone s Wi Fi service on or off When you turn Wi Fi service on your phone automatically searches for nearby available Wi Fi networks Tip When you turn Wi Fi service on your phone automatically searches for available networks and displays them You can also turn Wi Fi On or Off from Settings 1 From the Home screen sweep yo...

Page 114: ...ork is secured enter the password at the prompt to connect Adding a Wi Fi Network Manually 1 From the Home screen sweep your finger downward to display Notifications 2 If Wi Fi is not already on touch Wi Fi Off to turn on Wi Fi or Touch Wireless network available to launch Wi Fi settings then touch Wi Fi 3 On the pop up Wi Fi settings screen touch Add Wi Fi Network below the scanned networks Enter...

Page 115: ...Home screen touch Menu then select Settings Wi Fi 2 Touch Wi Fi Direct at the bottom of the screen to turn Wi Fi Direct On or Off Connecting to Wi Fi Direct Devices 1 First enable Wi Fi Direct on your device From the Home screen touch Menu then select Settings Wi Fi then touch Wi Fi Direct 2 Enable Wi Fi Direct on the other device s Consult the other device s documentation for more information 3 O...

Page 116: ...e s Bluetooth settings For more information see Bluetooth settings on page 121 the Status Bar If you receive a new request for pairing Note Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services while paired with a Bluetooth headset a new Bluetooth supported by individual devices icon displays at the left of the Status bar and Notifications displays the pairing request 2 Touch Bluetooth to turn Blueto...

Page 117: ...to connect to VPNs 2 Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On The device starts scanning for available devices 3 Activate the target device s discoverable mode 4 Touch Scan 5 From the list of scanned devices touch the target device Follow the prompts to complete the pairing If the device allows automatic or smart pairing your phone will attempt to pair with the phone automatically Follow the prompts o...

Page 118: ...ire a subscription to Mobile Hotspot Mobile Broadband Connect service Contact Verizon Wireless for more information Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service While the Mobile Hotspot is active your device s applications will use the Mobile Hotspot data allowance Mobile Broadband Connect Use Mobile Broadband Connect to share your device s network connection with a computer that co...

Page 119: ...most anything instantly with one touch simply by placing your phones back to back S Beam uses your phone s NFC Near Field Communication feature to send or beam content to other NFC and Wi Fi Direct devices by holding the devices close together S Beam works in the background Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via S Beam For example you can beam pictures or vi...

Page 120: ...phone memory or SD card Upload from other devices Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices from Always accept Always ask or Always reject 3 Share files with nearby devices using DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance standards over Wi Fi Touch the S Beam slider to turn S Beam ON or Touch the S Beam slider to turn S Beam OFF Note If you turn on S Beam NFC is automatically turned On Near...

Page 121: ... finger downward to display Notifications Touch the alert 3 Select a connection method Media device MTP Transfer media files with Windows or using Android file transfer on a Mac see www android com filetransfer Camera PTP Transfer photos using camera software and transfer files to computers that do not support MTP 4 On your computer choose a method for accessing your device Available options depen...

Page 122: ...ory Card For more information about installing and removing a memory card see Removing and Installing the Memory Card on page 7 Important To prevent damage to data stored on the memory card unmount the card before removing it from the phone Mounting and Unmounting a Memory Card Mounting a memory card establishes the connection between your device and the card to prepare for saving files to the mem...

Page 123: ...ata from an installed memory card Important Data cannot be recovered after formatting Menu Settings 1 From the Home screen touch More Storage The Storage screen displays 2 Touch Format SD card Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion of data from the card Connections 116 ...

Page 124: ...top of the screen Connections Wi Fi Bluetooth Data usage More networks NFC S Beam Nearby devices and Screen Mirroring My device Lock screen Display LED indicator Sound Home screen mode Call Blocking mode Hands free mode Power saving mode Accessory Accessibility One handed operation Language and input Motion Smart screen Voice control and S Pen Accounts My accounts Dropbox Google Samsung account an...

Page 125: ... n For more information about using Wi Fi see Wi Fi on page 138 Turning Wi Fi On or Off Turn your phone s Wi Fi service on or off When you turn Wi Fi service on your phone automatically searches for nearby available Wi Fi networks Tip When you turn Wi Fi service on your phone automatically searches for available networks and displays them You can also turn Wi Fi On or Off from the Notifications pa...

Page 126: ...otected Set up Personal Identification Number for your Wi Fi router 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings Connections tab under Network connections Wi Fi Menu Advanced 2 Configure settings Network notification When enabled your phone notifies you of nearby Wi Fi networks when you launch a high data usage application Sort by allows you to sort by alphabet or Signal strength Keep Wi Fi on durin...

Page 127: ... Fi network or hotspot and without having to set up the connection For example some printers support Wi Fi Direct and you could print from your phone via Wi Fi Direct Turning Wi Fi Direct On or Off From the Home screen touch Menu Settings Connections tab Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct The Wi Fi Direct screen displays and your phone scans for available Wi Fi Direct devices and lists them under Available device...

Page 128: ...From the Home screen touch Menu Settings Settings From the Home screen touch Connections tab Bluetooth 2 Touch a setting to configure Bluetooth Connections tab Bluetooth Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On Tip You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off at the Notifications or touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth Off Panel Under My device touch your phone s name to enable disable its visibility to other d...

Page 129: ...le data connection when the limit is reached You can set a warning threshold to have your device alert you when data usage nears your set limit Data usage is measure by your device and your service provider may account for usage differently so you may want to consider using a conservative limit Contact your service provider for more information on actual data usage 1 From the Home screen touch Men...

Page 130: ...obile data usage limit level 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings Connections tab Data usage The Data usage screen displays 2 Scroll down the page to see the top three processes or apps using mobile data service Touch a process or app to see data usage for the process or app and to configure specific settings 123 ...

Page 131: ... Airplane mode to enable or disable airplane mode Mobile networks Set options for network selection data service and roaming behavior 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings Connections tab More networks Mobile networks The Mobile networks screen displays 2 Set these options Mobile data Enable or disable your phone s connection to the mobile data network Tip You can also enable or disable Mobil...

Page 132: ...hare your phone s internet connection with up to 5 other devices through Wi Fi You can control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi Fi Hotspot with the Allowed device list For more information about using your phone as a mobile hotspot see Portable Wi Fi Hotspot on page 145 Note Using Portable Wi Fi Hotspot requires a subscription to data service For more information contact your Wireless P...

Page 133: ... is Note Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service While Portable Wi Fi Hotspot is active your phone s applications will use your Wireless Provider s data service Roaming while using your phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges not visible to other Wi Fi devices during a scan Other devices can still connect to your Portable Wi Fi Hotspot but ...

Page 134: ...t screen displays 2 Touch Allowed devices Add then enter the other device s Device name and MAC address 3 Touch OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list Tip For information about connecting to your Portable Wi Fi Hotspot see Connecting a Device via Portable Wi Fi Hotspot on page 146 Tethering Use Tethering to share your phone s internet connection with a computer that connects to your devi...

Page 135: ...ork to set up a connection to a VPN using the following settings Name Enter a name for the VPN connection Type Choose the type of VPN Server address Enter the IP address of the VPN server PPP encryption MPPE Touch to enable or disable encryption Show advanced options Touch to show more options Available options depend on the type of VPN you are adding Note Using Tethering requires a subscription t...

Page 136: ...F Android beam Android Beam uses your phone s NFC Near Field Communication feature to send or beam application content to another NFC device by holding the devices close together Android Beam works in the background Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via Android Beam You can beam browser pages YouTube videos contacts and more 1 From the Home screen touch Men...

Page 137: ...the S Beam slider to turn S Beam OFF Nearby devices Share files with nearby devices via DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance over Wi Fi Note To use Nearby devices for sharing you must have set up a connection with another Wi Fi device that supports DLNA 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings 2 Touch the Nearby devices slider to turn Nearby devices ON Connections tab The Nearby devices screen d...

Page 138: ...y with other Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA certified devices such as Smart televisions For more information refer to Screen Mirroring on page 149 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings Connections tab Screen Mirroring The Screen Mirroring screen displays Swipe When enabled you unlock the phone by swiping your finger across the screen This is the default screen lock and offers no securit...

Page 139: ...e to unlock the phone None Disableallcustomscreenlocksettings tousethedefault swipe unlock screen Lock screen widgets Touch this option and the Lock screen widgets screen displays with the following additional options available Clock or personal message Choose whether the Clock widget or a personal message text entry displays on the Lock screen Dual clock Displays dual clocks on the lock screen wh...

Page 140: ... image or wallpaper Notification panel From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Personalization Display General and touch Notification panel The Notification panel screen displays The following options are available Brightness adjustment When enabled a Brightness adjustment slider displays in the Notification panel under the Quick Setting buttons Set the quick setting buttons Follow the ...

Page 141: ...My device Personalization Display and touch Brightness 2 Touch and drag the slider to set the brightness or touch Automatic brightness to allow the phone to adjust brightness in response to light conditions 3 Touch OK to save the setting Auto rotate screen When enabled the screen s orientation automatically changes when you rotate the phone From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Person...

Page 142: ... slider to turn Daydream OFF 2 Touch Daydream to select Daydream wallpaper from Colors Flipboard Google Photos Photo Frame or Photo Table For additional Flipboard Photo Frame or Photo Table settings touch Touch Start now to preview the effects of your Daydream settings Touch Select dream time to enable dream time then select While docked While charging or All Font Font style Set the font for scree...

Page 143: ... save power From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Personalization Display and touch Auto adjust screen tone to enable disable the setting LED indicator Select which alerts cause the LED indicator upper left corner of your phone to come on while your phone s screen is off From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Personalization Display and touch LED indicator The following op...

Page 144: ...ing call ringtones Notifications Set the volume for notifications such as new messages and event reminders System Set the volume for all other system sounds such as keytones played for screen touches You can control whether tones play for screen touches with other sound settings 4 Touch OK to save your settings Vibration intensity Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notification...

Page 145: ... Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Personalization Display and touch Sound 2 Touch Vibrations The Vibrations menu pops up 3 Touch a vibration pattern to select it When you touch a pattern a sample plays 4 To create your own pattern touch Create Touch Tap to create in the pattern then touch Stop Touch Save to save your p...

Page 146: ...or disable key sounds Touch Sounds When enabled tones play when you touch keys on the phone 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Personalization Display and touch Sound 2 Touch Touch sounds to turn the option on Screen Lock Sound When enabled tones play when you touch the screen to lock or unlock it 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Personalization Display and to...

Page 147: ...r key touches 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Personalization Display and touch Sound 2 Touch Key tap sound to turn the option on Key tap Vibration Vibrates the phone when a softkey is touched 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Personalization Display and touch Sound 2 Touch Key tap vibrate to turn the option on Audio Output Set audio output to stereo or surr...

Page 148: ...ll Note This section does not include information about Call settings For Call settings information see Call Settings on page 71 Blocking mode When enabled Blocking mode lets you select which notifications you receive 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device 2 Touch Blocking mode to enable this feature 3 Touch the Blocking mode tab to access the following options Features Block incomin...

Page 149: ...g mode is on 4 Select the desired option to enable disable it Hands free mode When Hands free mode is enabled incoming calls and notifications will be read out automatically 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device 2 Touch Hands free mode to enable this feature Confirm that the Driving mode active icon displays in the Status bar All incoming calls and notifications are spoken automatic...

Page 150: ...saving mode must be enabled to configure the Power saving mode settings 4 Touch the following Power saving mode settings to enable or disable them When an option is enabled a check mark displays in its check box CPU power saving When enabled the phone s maximum performance is limited This does not affect normal usage such as browsing and video playback Screen power saving When enabled the screen u...

Page 151: ...Accessibility To enable disable each of the following options touch the check box next to it When enabled a check mark displays in the check box Auto rotate screen The screen s orientation automatically changes when you rotate the phone You can also set Auto rotate on the Notifications panel with the Screen rotation setting Screen timeout Set the length of delay between the last key press or scree...

Page 152: ...you use the phone Manage accessibility Save and update your accessibility settings or share them with another device Export Save your accessibility settings in a file Update Update your accessibility settings by importing the saved file Share via Share your accessibility settings using Bluetooth Dropbox Email Gmail or Wi Fi Direct Android Beam Send your accessibility settings to another device usi...

Page 153: ...e changes as you use the phone by pressing and holding the Power Lock key Text to speechoptions Select Preferred TTS engine Speech rate and Driving mode Enhance web accessibility Does not allow Allows apps to install scripts from Google that make their Web content more accessible Hearing 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device 2 Touch the check box next to each of the following option...

Page 154: ...nu Settings My device One handed operation 2 The following options are available Keypad and in call buttons allows you to adjust the position of the dialing keypad and in call buttons to the left or the right to make it easier to use with one hand Samsung keyboard allows you to adjust the position of the Samsung keyboard to the left or the right to make it easier to use with one hand Calculator al...

Page 155: ...een touch Menu Settings My device 2 Touch Language and input 3 Under Keyboards and input methods touch the check box next to each of the following options to enable it When enabled a check mark displays in the check box Default Review the default method for manually entering text Note This option cannot be changed Samsung Keyboard Touch beside Samsung keypad to configure the following options Note...

Page 156: ...m your message text entries Learn from Contacts Update to let your device learn from your Contacts style Clear remote data Remove your anonymous data from the personalization server Clear personal data Remove all the personal language data you have entered Privacy Policy Displays the privacy policy Auto replacement Complete or replace the word you are typing with the most probable word when you ta...

Page 157: ...display above keys as you enter text Show complete trace Display the trace of each word until you start the next word Auto capitalization Automatically capitalize words in your text based on common usage such as at the beginning of sentences Auto spacing Automatically inserts spaces between words Nextwordprediction Swypepredictsthenextwordbasedon the previous word Show Voice key Display a voice en...

Page 158: ...ch 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device 2 Touch Language and input 3 Under Speech the following options are available Voice search Configure how Voice search reacts to your speech Language Choose a language for voice searching Speechoutput ChoosewhetherSpeechisAlwaysavailableor available with Hands free only Block offensive words When enabled words many people findoffensivearenotsh...

Page 159: ... pointer speed Motion Motion lets you control a number of your phone s functions by moving your hand or finger across the screen in a particular pattern or by moving the phone itself in a particular way Note For more information about using Motion see Motions and gestures on page 25 Menu Settings 1 From the Home screen touch My device 2 Touch Motion The following options are available to enable yo...

Page 160: ... to pan horizontally around the large on screen image Access the Advanced settings to change its sensitivity setting Shake to update Shake your device to rescan for Bluetooth devices rescan for Wi Fi devices Refresh a Web page etc Turn over to mute pause Mute incoming calls and any playing sounds by turning the device over display down on a surface To adjust gesture sensitivity 1 From the Home scr...

Page 161: ... From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device 2 Touch Smart screen The following options are available Smart stay When enabled this feature prevents screen timeout if you are using the phone Example The phone uses the front camera to identify your eyes and keeps the screen bright for continued viewing Smart rotation When enabled this feature adjusts screen images to match your angle of sight...

Page 162: ...ed Open Popup Note automatically opens Quick Note whenever the pen is detached Battery saving disables the pen detection feature while the pen is attached to save battery power S Pen keeper allows to enable a a sound alert and on screen notification when you walk around with the device without the pen inserted in its slot Airview When the S pen tip is near the screen for a while the S pen hovering...

Page 163: ... My questions FAQ Frequently Asked Questions or Contact us 4 Touch Storage usage The following options are available Total used Indicates the total amount of storage used for files synchronized with your Samsung account Personaldatamanagement Listscurrentamountsofstorage used by Memo S Memo S Note Calendar Internet and Contacts apps and the amount of storage used for Backed up data 5 Touch Backup ...

Page 164: ...hen follow the prompts to configure the account Backup options Cloud 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings My device Accounts 2 Touch Cloud The Cloud screen displays The following options are available Personal data management Storageusage ListsTotalusedstorageandprovidesPersonal data management options to clear selected used storage for reuse Sync settings Sync your phones Calendar Contacts ...

Page 165: ...ettings to the backup account server s Backup account Select or set up an account your phone will use to backup your app data Wi Fi passwords and other phone settings Automatic restore When enabled automatically restores app data Wi Fi passwords and other phone settings from your automatic backup Personal data Factory data reset Returns all settings to their default values and removes all data you...

Page 166: ...ocation sources options to enable disable them When an option is enabled a check mark displays in its check box Note Use GPS satellites must be enabled to use some applications You can also enable or disable GPS from the Notifications panel For more information refer to Notifications on page 32 Use GPS satellites When enabled lets applications use GPS to pinpoint your location Important By selecti...

Page 167: ...e Touch this option to encrypt accounts settings downloaded applications and data media files and more under a password you specify Encrypt external SD card Touch this option to encrypt selected information stored on a microSD memory card under a password you specify The following additional Encryption settings are available Encrypt When enabled new files on the memory card will be encrypted as th...

Page 168: ...ome screen touch Menu Settings More Security 2 Touch the following options to enable disable them When an option is enabled a check mark displays in its check box Device administrators View add or remove device administrators Unknownsources Whenenabled youcaninstallapplications from sources other than Google Play Warning Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or...

Page 169: ...dential storage You can install credentials with an application from device storage or from an installed memory card and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the secure certificates and other credentials 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings More Security 2 Touch Storage type and select a type 3 Touch the following options to enable disable them When an option i...

Page 170: ...ication manager screen displays 2 Touch DOWNLOADED SD CARD RUNNING or ALL to list the statuses of applications and services The graph at the bottom of the DOWNLOADED tab displays used and free Device memory The SD CARD tab displays used and free SD CARD memory The graph at the bottom of the RUNNING tab shows used and free RAM Battery See how much battery power is being used by device activities 1 ...

Page 171: ...he system Used space Displays the amount of storage space currently being used Cached data Displays the amount of cached data in MB Miscellaneous files Displays the total device memory currently usedtostorevarious applicationdataandsystem data files Available space Displays the total device memory available for use SD card View usage for and manage storage space on an optional memory card Mount SD...

Page 172: ...currentdate onlyavailablewhenAutomatic date and time is disabled Settime Enterthecurrenttime onlyavailablewhenAutomatic date and time is disabled Automatic time zone When enabled the phone uses the network provided time zone Select time zone Choose your local time zone only available when Automatic date and time is disabled Use 24 hour format Set the format for time displays Select date format Set...

Page 173: ...options to view details Status View Battery status Battery level Network Signal strength Mobile network type Service state Roaming Mobile network state My phone number MIN PRL version MEID IMEI ICCID IP address Wi Fi MAC address Bluetooth address Serial number Up time and Device status Legal information Display open source licenses configure license settings including your DivX VOD registration an...

Page 174: ...frequency energy emitted by cell phones While some researchers have reported biological changes associated with RF energy these studies have failed to be replicated The majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell phone and health problems The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave frequency range They...

Page 175: ...tcomes Still the scientific community has supported additional research to address gaps in knowledge Some of these studies are described below Interphone Study Interphone is a large international study designed to determine whether cell phones increase the risk of head and neck cancer A report published in the International Journal of Epidemiology June 2010 compared cell phone usage for more than ...

Page 176: ... www creal cat programes recerca en_projectes creal view php ID 39 Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results SEER Program of the National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute NCI actively follows cancer statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of new cases for brain cancer If cell phones play a role in risk for brain cancer rates should go up because heavy cell phone...

Page 177: ... belt clips and holsters Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the phone is held away from the head in the user s hand or in approved body worn accessories Cell phones marketed in the U S are required to meet RF exposure compliance requirements when used against the head and against the body Because ther...

Page 178: ...uch a recommendation in December 2000 In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various s...

Page 179: ...RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by t...

Page 180: ...ctions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional SAR information can also be obtained at http www fcc gov encyclopedia specific absorption rate sar cellular telephones FCC Part 15 Information to User Pursuant to part 15 21 of the FCC Rules you are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Samsung could void your...

Page 181: ... provider Smart Practices While Driving On the Road Off the Phone The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of his or her vehicle Responsible drivers understand that no secondary task should be performed while driving whether it be eating drinking talking to passengers or talking on a mobile phone unless the driver has assessed the driving conditions and is confident that th...

Page 182: ...locations in the automobile Be sure to consult the state and local laws or ordinances where you drive before mounting this device in an automobile Failure to comply with these restrictions could result in fines penalties or other damages Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the driver s clear view of the street and traffic Never use wireless data services such as text messaging W...

Page 183: ...posal options contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Avoid dropping the cell phone Dropping the phone or the battery especially on a hard surface can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery If you suspect damage to the phone or battery take it to a service center for inspection Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Do not allow the battery to touch m...

Page 184: ...its battery is not only important for safety it benefits the environment Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Recycling programs for your mobile device batteries and accessories may not be available in your area We ve made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take back companies in every state in the country Drop It Off You can drop off ...

Page 185: ...reas the disposal of these items in household or business trash may be prohibited Help us protect the environment recycle Warning Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 186: ...ications A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U S Government that are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan FRP Changes may affect the performance of location based technology on your mobile device Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global Positioning System AGPS which obtains informatio...

Page 187: ...you see before following them All users should pay attention to road conditions closures traffic and all other factors that may impact safe driving or walking Always obey posted road signs Emergency Calls This mobile device like any wireless mobile device operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all condit...

Page 188: ...will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits If the mobile device does get wet do not accelerate drying with the use of an oven microwave or dryer because this may dama...

Page 189: ...ortable music players and cell phones at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise induced hearing loss This includes the use of headphones including headsets earbuds and Bluetooth or other wireless devices Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus a ringing in the ear hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing Individual susc...

Page 190: ...using earbuds Limit the amount of time you listen As the volume increases less time is required before you hearing could be affected Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort If you experience rin...

Page 191: ...88 232 6348 TTY Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the mobile device or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products Using Your Mobile...

Page 192: ...e http www fcc gov oet rfsafety rf faqs html Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch your mobile device off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct yo...

Page 193: ...ttery immediately if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery leave it as is Then dry the device with a towel and take it to a service center FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices The U S Federal Communications Commission FCC has established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices to be compatible with hearing aids and other assistive hear...

Page 194: ... devices may also be rated Your hearing aid manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise Under the current industry standard American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 the hearing aid and wireless mobile device rating values are added together to indicate how usable they are t...

Page 195: ...le device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using the mobile device if such interference cannot be eliminated Cautions Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not expressly approved by...

Page 196: ... injury could result Switch your mobile device off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless mobile devices in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft s operation Check with appropriate authorities before using any function of a mobile device while on an aircraft Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cell phone services to the offender...

Page 197: ... If your device has a camera flash or light do not use the flash or light close to the eyes of people or pets 122011 Health and Safety Information 190 ...

Page 198: ...d or dirt neglect or unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress b scratches dents and cosmetic damage unless caused by SAMSUNG c defects or damage resulting from excessive force or use of a metallic object when pressing on a touch screen d equipment that has the serial number or the enhancement data code removed defaced damaged altered or made illegible e ordinary wear and tear f defe...

Page 199: ...inety 90 days All other repaired replaced Products will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for ninety 90 days whichever is longer All replaced Products parts components boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG Except to any extent expressly allowed by applicable law transfer or assignment of this Limited War...

Page 200: ...RESENTATIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT OR THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE RESPONSIBI...

Page 201: ...nd application of this arbitration provision and the Limited Warranty For any arbitration in which your total damage claims exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees are 5 000 00 or less Small Claim the arbitrator may if you prevail award your reasonable attorney fees expert witness fees and costs as part of any award but may not grant SAMSUNG its attorney fees expert witness fees or cost...

Page 202: ...effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of the Limited Warranty Severability If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or unenforceable such partial illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the enfor...

Page 203: ...R ITS PRELOADED SOFTWARE YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS EULA IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE Samsung grants you the following rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions of this EULA You may install use access display and run one copy of the Software on the local hard disk s or other permanent storage media of one computer a...

Page 204: ...ng and its affiliates may use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services or technologies to you and will not disclose this information in a form that personally identifies you At all times your information will be treated in accordance with Samsung s Privacy Policy which can be viewed at http account samsung com membership pp 5 SOFTWARE UPDATES Samsung may ...

Page 205: ...r device is connected to the internet through Wi Fi connection the Software will access through your mobile network which may result in additional charges depending on your payment plan In addition your enjoyment of some features of the Software may be affected by the suitability and performance of your device hardware or data access 7 SOFTWARE TRANSFER You may not transfer this EULA or the rights...

Page 206: ...MSUNG OR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER BY SAMSUNG OF WARRANTY REGARDING THE SOFTWARE OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY OF ANY SORT FROM SAMSUNG 11 THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS Certain third party applications may be included with or downloaded to this mobile device Samsung makes no representations whatsoever about any of these applications Since Samsung has no control over such appli...

Page 207: ...plications and services may be included with or downloaded to this mobile device Many of them require Samsung Services membership registration Samsung Account and your rights and obligations will be set forth in separate Samsung Account terms and conditions and privacy policies There are non Samsung Account applications and services that require your consent to their separate terms and conditions ...

Page 208: ...oftware and Products are provided subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52 227 19 15 APPLICABLE LAW This EULA is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where you are a resident or if a resident of the United States by the laws of the state of Texas without regard to its conflict of law provisions This EULA shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale...

Page 209: ...ainder of such fees Administrative facility and arbitrator fees for arbitrations in which your total damage claims exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees exceed 5 000 00 Large Claim shall be determined according to AAA rules In a Large Claim case the arbitrator may grant to the prevailing party or apportion among the parties reasonable attorney fees expert witness fees and costs Judgme...

Page 210: ...t affect your use of the device or its preloaded Software and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license 17 ENTIRE AGREEMENT SEVERABILITY This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter cove...

Page 211: ... Bluetooth pairing with a device 109 settings 121 turning on or off 109 C Calculator 82 Calendar 82 Call Settings 64 65 Call Functions Pause Dialing 56 Wait dialing 56 Call log creating updating contacts 62 managing 62 sending messages 62 Call Rejection 64 Call Sound Adding More Volume 60 Personalize 60 Call Volume Adjusting 60 Calls answering 58 call waiting 59 ending 61 from Call log 57 from Con...

Page 212: ... Keypad 45 Context Menus 48 D Display icons 26 Display Touch Screen 179 Display settings brightness 134 font style and size 135 screen timeout 135 Do cell phones pose a health hazard 167 E Email account settings 75 combined Inbox 75 composing and sending 76 configuring accounts 75 refreshing your accounts 75 Emergency Calls 180 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 167 Extra Volume 60 F FCC Heari...

Page 213: ...ons Indicator 26 Icons description 26 International Call 54 International Calls Making 54 Internet 95 K Kindle 81 L LDAP 47 M Making International Calls 54 Maps 96 Memory Card 41 formatting 115 116 Memory Card Installation 7 Memory settings internal phone storage 164 Menu key 29 Merge with Google 47 Messages creating and sending 70 email 75 Gmail 77 managing 71 settings 71 Talk 78 types 69 microSD...

Page 214: ...uage 148 Picture ID setting 92 Pictures setting as wallpaper 93 sharing 92 taking 83 Play Store 101 Playlists creating 98 Powering Off 11 On 11 R Reducing Exposure Hands Free Kits and Other Accessories 170 Reject List Add To 64 Auto Reject 64 Rejection List Assigning Multiple Numbers 64 Assigning Single Numbers 64 Responsible Listening 182 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile device 188 Ri...

Page 215: ... Charger 9 U UL Certified Travel Charger 178 Understanding Your Phone Features of Your Phone 14 Front View 15 Rear View 18 Side Views 17 V Video options 87 Videos recording 86 sharing 92 Voice Mail Accessing 13 From Another Phone 13 Setup 13 Voicemail checking 78 setting up 78 VPN adding 110 settings 128 W Wait 56 Wait dialing 56 Wallpaper setting 93 Warranty Information 191 Wi Fi adding a connect...

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