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Page 1: ...rified This document has been sent to you as a draft and for informational purposes only The document should only be used for internal purposes and may not be distributed outside of Samsung except to Samsung s carrier customer for testing purposes Distributing the document outside of Samsung except to Samsung s carrier customer for testing purposes could result in legal exposure to the company if ...

Page 2: ...lectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Open Source Software Some software components of this product including but not limited to PowerTOP and e2fsprogs incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License and other open s...

Page 3: ...NTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE INTEROPERABILITY OR NON INFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION SAFE APPROVED DEVICES AND SAFE APPROVED APPLICATIONS IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTEC...

Page 4: ...d Response System at www samsung com us support Nuance VSuite T9 Text Input and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc or its affiliates in the United States and or other countries ACCESS and NetFront are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co Ltd in Japan and other countries Headquarters 1301 E Lookout Drive Richardson TX 75082 Customer Care...

Page 5: ...eserved 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 plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more in...

Page 6: ...evaluates and 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 ne...

Page 7: ...ount 20 Retrieving your Google Account Password 20 Confirming the Default Image and Video Storage Location 20 Creating a Samsung Account 21 Voice Mail 22 Visual Voicemail 23 Task Manager 24 Section 2 Understanding Your Device 26 Features of Your Device 26 Front View 27 Back View 29 Side Views 30 Device Display 30 Status Bar 31 Function Keys 38 Google Search Function 38 Home Screen 40 Applications ...

Page 8: ...93 Text Input Methods 93 Selecting the Text Input Method 93 Entering Text Using T9 Trace 94 Using the Samsung Keyboard 94 Using Predictive Text 98 Using the Google Voice Typing 101 Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard 102 Section 6 Contacts 104 Accounts 104 Contacts List 105 Finding a Contact 108 Contact List Options 111 Contact Menu Options 112 Contact Entry Options 113 Joining Contact Informa...

Page 9: ...ssenger 148 Section 8 Multimedia 150 Assigning the Default Storage Location 150 Using the Camera 151 Camera Options 152 Sharing Pictures 156 Using the Camcorder 161 The Gallery 165 Using the Video Player 166 Media Hub 169 Play Movies 172 Play Music 173 Music Player 178 Using Playlists 181 Transferring Music Files 182 Removing Music Files 182 T Mobile TV 182 YouTube 183 Section 9 Applications and D...

Page 10: ...3 More for Me 204 Music player 205 My files 205 Navigation 206 Phone 209 Places 209 Play Books 209 Play Movies 210 Play Music 210 Play Store 210 Downloading a New Google Application 211 Launching an Installed Google Application 212 S Suggest 213 S Voice 214 Samsung Apps 214 Search 214 Settings 215 Slacker 215 T Mobile Mall 215 T Mobile Name ID 216 T Mobile TV 216 TecTiles 216 Talk 219 TeleNav GPS ...

Page 11: ...tings 263 Wallpaper 264 LED Indicator 265 Motion Settings 265 Power Saving Mode 266 SD Card Device Storage 267 Battery Usage 267 Application Manager 268 Accounts and Synchronization 270 Location Services 272 Security 273 Language and Input Settings 279 Back up and Reset 285 Accessory 287 Date and Time 287 Accessibility Settings 288 Developer Options 290 Google Search Settings 292 About Device 293 ...

Page 12: ...307 GPS AGPS 307 Emergency Calls 308 Care and Maintenance 309 Responsible Listening 310 Operating Environment 312 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 314 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile Device 316 FCC Notice and Cautions 316 Other Important Safety Information 317 Section 13 Warranty Information 319 Standard Limited Warranty 319 End User License Agreement...

Page 13: ...page 330 Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone This information is available near the back of the guide beginning on page 295 This manual provides navigation instructions according to the default display settings If you select other settings navigation may be different Unless otherwise specified all instructions in this manual assume you are sta...

Page 14: ...s condensed information about how to use your phone To make this possible the following text conventions are used to represent often used steps Example From the Home screen press Menu Settings Bluetooth Battery Cover The battery SIM card and SD card are installed under the battery cover Important Before removing or replacing the battery cover make sure the device is switched off To turn the device...

Page 15: ...details such as your telephone number PIN available optional services and many other features Important The SIM card and its information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending so be careful when handling inserting or removing the card Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children Some features on your device such as Wi Fi Calling can be unlocked by using the new ISIM card To use this n...

Page 16: ...d socket until it clicks into place To remove the SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the SIM slot and push the card slightly out 3 Carefully slide the card out of the SIM card socket Note If the card is not inserted correctly the device will not detect it and no service will be available If this happens turn off the device remove the card and rein...

Page 17: ...of up to 2GB microSDHC memory card types can range from 4GB to up to 64GB Note This device supports up to a 32GB microSDHC memory card 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Locate the microSD card slot on the inside of the device 3 Orient the card with the gold strips facing down 4 Carefully slide the microSD card into the card socket until it clicks into place For more information on how to use the SD car...

Page 18: ...portant Before removing or replacing the battery make sure the device is switched off To turn the device off hold down the key until the power off image displays then tap Power off Installing the Battery 1 Slide the battery into the compartment 1 so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone making sure the connectors align 2 Gently press down to secure the battery 2 ...

Page 19: ...all charger If both the wall charger is connected and the battery is not installed the handset will power cycle continuously and prevent proper operation Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can cause the device to become damaged Important It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time 1 Connect the USB cable to the charging h...

Page 20: ...port will occur therefore voiding the phone s warranty 5 When charging is finished first unplug the charger s power plug from the AC wall outlet then disconnect the charger s connector from the device Important If your handset has a touch screen display please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non metallic stylus Using excessive force or a met...

Page 21: ... 263 Extending Your Battery Life Active applications light levels Bluetooth usage and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery The following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power Reduce your backlight on time Turn Bluetooth off when not in use Turn Wi Fi off when not in use Deactivate the GPS when not needed Most applications using this function will periodical...

Page 22: ... prompted to set the date and time select the Automatic date and time field and tap Next 4 At the Samsung account screen choose to either Create a new account Sign in or Skip Follow the on screen instructions 5 Choose to either Sign in to your existing Google account Get an account by creating a new one or Not now to continue 6 Select deselect the desired Google location services and tap Next 7 If...

Page 23: ...that T Mobile technicians can better troubleshoot issues with your device 14 Select either More Info to read additional information or Close to close the message screen Important Selecting Close only closes the current description scree and does not disable data collection To disable data collection go to Settings Back up and reset Collect diagnostics and turn off the Allow Diagnostics feature For...

Page 24: ... English at the factory To change the language use the Language menu For more information refer to Language and Input Settings on page 279 2 Press and hold Power End until the Device options screen appears 3 Tap Power off OK Restarting the Device 1 Press and hold Power End until the Device options screen appears 2 Tap Restart OK Locking and Unlocking the Device By default the device screen locks w...

Page 25: ...eatures such as Gmail Google Maps Google Talk and the Play Store applications Before you are able to access Google applications you must enter your account information These applications sync between your device and your online Google account To create a new Google Account from your device 1 From the Home screen tap Play Store 2 Read the introduction and tap New to begin 3 Follow the on screen ins...

Page 26: ...create a new Gmail username by entering a prefix for your gmail com email address Retrieving your Google Account Password A Google account password is required for Google applications If you misplace or forget your Google Account password follow these instructions to retrieve it 1 From your computer use an Internet browser and navigate to http google com accounts 2 Click on the Can t access your a...

Page 27: ...te The Samsung account application will manage your access to the previously mentioned applications and there is no longer a need to remember different passwords for each application 1 Tap and tap any of the above mentioned applications such as Samsung Apps or In a single motion touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen to reveal the Notifications panel and tap Samsung account...

Page 28: ...s and following the documented procedures related applications will not function properly since it is Samsung account that is managing their username and password access Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail even if your device is in use or turned off As soon as your battery is charged and the SIM card inserted activate your voi...

Page 29: ...email greeting press the asterisk key on the phone you are using 3 Enter your passcode Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order 1 From the Home screen tap Applications Visual Voicemail 2 Read the on screen information and tap Next 3 Read the on screen in...

Page 30: ...m to slow down over time and the biggest reason for this are background applications These are applications that were not properly closed or shutdown and are still active but minimized The Task Manager not only lets you see which of these applications are still active in the background but also easily lets you choose which applications are left running and which are closed Note The larger the numb...

Page 31: ...mory currently being used and allow you to Clear Memory Storage displays a visual graph indicating the available and used space within the System storage USB storage and external SD card Help provides additional battery saving techniques Shutting Down an Currently Active Application 1 Press and hold Home then tap Task manager 2 From the Active applications tab tap End to close selected application...

Page 32: ...pability USB Tethering capable Over 450 000 Apps available to download from the Google Play Store Lookout Security Security Backup Missing Device capabilities 8 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with autofocus and digital zoom XX 5 Megapixel Front Facing camera for Video Chat S Beam and Android Beam file transfer technology Bluetooth enabled NFC tag compatible Full Integration of Google Mobile Servic...

Page 33: ...tent Kies Air to wirelessly sync your PC with your phone via a Wi Fi connection Pre loaded with Evernote and Facebook apps Front View The following illustrations show the main elements of your device The following list correlates to the illustrations 1 LED Notification illuminates with a series of distinct colors and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications and statuses Events include...

Page 34: ...screen when pressed Press and hold to display your recent apps Task manager and Remove all option Double press to activate S Voice 5 Microphone is used during phone calls and allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them 6 USB Power Accessory connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB data cable 7 Back key redisplays the previous sc...

Page 35: ...brightness in dim light In a bright light condition outdoors the sensors cause the device to increase the brightness and contrast for better viewing In dim light conditions the device increases the screen brightness to compensate 12 Receiver allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone Back View The following illustration shows the external eleme...

Page 36: ...turn toggle the volume mode Mute Vibrate Mute and volume on or Airplane mode states turn the device on or off or Restart Device Display Your display provides information about the device s status and is the interface to manage features The display indicates your connection status signal strength battery status and time Icons display at the top of the device when an incoming call or message is rece...

Page 37: ...he icons you see on your phone s display screen Indicator Icons This list identifies the symbols you ll see on your device s display and Indicator area Note Some Notification icons can be hidden manually by toggling the status of the Notification panel function For more information refer to Accessing Additional Screen Functions on page 37 Google Home Screen Primary Notification Shortcuts Status Ba...

Page 38: ...one is on Icon is displayed in the Status bar area Displays when the T Mobile Name ID application did not recognize a recent number and would like to know whether you wish to Not add or add as a New or Existing number Displays when the microphone is muted Icon is displayed in the Status bar area Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always forward Displayed in the Status bar when the current cal...

Page 39: ...n connected to the HSPA network Displays when your phone is communicating with the HSPA network Displays when the phone has detected an active USB connection and is in a USB Debugging mode Displays when there is a new text message Displays when an outgoing text message has failed to be delivered Displays when there is a new voicemail message Displays when there is a new visual voicemail message Di...

Page 40: ...gress for Gmail Calendar and Contacts Displays when Bluetooth technology is active and enabled Displays when Bluetooth technology is active andthereisanavailableopenandvisiblebluetooth device Displays when the Bluetooth technology is active and communicating with an external device Displays when the an outbound file transfer is in progress Displays when a file or application download is in progres...

Page 41: ...ure is active and you are using it with within your current active call Displays when there is an error in the use or 911 registration of the Wi Fi Calling feature Displays when you are currently in Emergency calling mode You must exit this mode to resume normal calling function Displaysinthenotificationswindowwhenactionis required within the Samsung account application Displays in the notificatio...

Page 42: ...tus bar to reveal the Notification screen and then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open the Notification screen 1 2 Tap a notification entry to open the associated application 2 Displays when the External SD card is being prepared for mounting to the device This is required for communication with the External SD card Displays when the microSD card has been improperly removed or unexpec...

Page 43: ...leared from the panel Accessing Additional Screen Functions In addition to notifications this screen 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 Vibrate Mute Screen rotation Notification Power saving Airpl...

Page 44: ... application Back Key The Back key returns you to the previously active screen If the on screen keyboard is currently open this key closes the keyboard Google Search Function The Search function displays the Google Search box that can be used to search for either a key term both on the phone and online In some instances this key opens a search box specific only to the current application 1 From th...

Page 45: ... to enter a search term Note The Voice Actions feature recognizes Google commands and search terms The S Voice application is a natural language recognition application that not only takes commands but also lets you ask questions For more information refer to Using S Voice on page 80 Using Additional Voice Search Functions For more information refer to http www google com mobile voice actions From...

Page 46: ... component of your device note to self message allows you to search for a note save to your Memo Pad directions to location using your current location allows you to receive directions to a selected destination Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications on your phone There are initially seven available panels each populated with default shortcuts or applications Y...

Page 47: ...f which may be populated with its own shortcuts or widgets These screens share the use of the five Primary Shortcuts The current screen is indicated at the bottom by a white square Up to seven 7 total screens are available Note Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible across all screens Google search is an on screen Internet search engine powered by Google Touch to access the Voice Ac...

Page 48: ...s and Favorites Messaging launches the Messaging menu create new messages or open an existing message string Internet launches the built in Web browser Apps toggles functionality between the Home and Application screens Tap Apps to access the Application screens loaded with every available local application While in the Applications screens tap Back to easily return to the Home screen As you trans...

Page 49: ... The Application menu provides quick access to the most frequently used applications Applications display on each of the three panels on the Applications screens Important Once you log into your Google account All previously downloaded apps should now be populated within the Application screens Application Screen Menu Settings When on the Apps screen the following menu options are available 1 Pres...

Page 50: ... selected the apps tap Done 3 Press to return to the Home screen The following table contains a description of each application available via both the Primary shortcuts area and via the Applications screens If the application is already described in another section of this user manual then a cross reference to that particular section is provided For information on navigating through the Applicatio...

Page 51: ...ndar on page 186 Camera Launches the built in 8 0 megapixel XX camera application from where you can take a picture with either the front or rear facing cameras Note A micro SD card is no longer needed to take pictures or shoot video due to built in storage Note The default storage location is your device It is recommended that you store your pictures and videos on a microSD card If something were...

Page 52: ... containing a list of your current downloaded files Internet and Other For more information refer to Downloads on page 191 Dropbox Provides access to your desktop files directly from your device For more information refer to Dropbox on page 191 Email Provides access to both your Outlook Exchange Server based work email and Internet email accounts such as Gmail and Yahoo Mail For more information r...

Page 53: ...ndroid devices For more information refer to Game Base on page 194 TM TM Gmail Provides access to your Gmail account Google Mail Gmail is a web based email service Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone Formoreinformation referto UsingGoogleMail on page 145 Google This application makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier You can set up Circles of friends visit the S...

Page 54: ...th a minimal performance hit For more information refer to Lookout Security on page 198 Maps Launches a Web based dynamic map that helps you find local businesses locate friends view maps and get driving directions For more information refer to Maps on page 198 Media Hub Provides you with a one stop shop for the hottest movie and TV content You can now rent or purchaseyourfavoritecontentandthenwat...

Page 55: ...ist To Do list and Journal entries in one place Formoreinformation referto MobileLifeOrganizer on page 203 More for Me Providescustomizedoffers discountsanddealsright to your phone Formoreinformation referto MoreforMe onpage 204 Music player Launches the built in Music player that allows you to play music files that you have stored on your microSD card You can also create playlists Formoreinformat...

Page 56: ... Google Maps Whenviewinganareayou canquicklylocate a business or person find out more information about the business see coupons public responses and more For more information refer to Places on page 209 Play Books Provides access to read over 3 million ebooks on the go For more information refer to Play Books on page 209 Play Movies Rent movies on Google Play and watch instantly using the Google ...

Page 57: ... use on your device For more information refer to S Suggest on page 213 S Voice Launches your phone s built in voice recognition system that allows you to initiate several common tasks without having to touch the phone Features include Call Text Navigate Play music Memo and Driving mode Formoreinformation referto UsingSVoice onpage 80 Samsung Apps Allows you to easily download an abundance of appl...

Page 58: ... T MobileNameID on page 216 T Mobile TV Allows you to watch live mobile TV on your device This application is a subscription service For moreinformation referto T MobileTV on page 216 Talk Launches a Web based Google Talk application that lets you chat and video conference with family and friends over the Internet for free For more information refer to Google Talk on page 147 TeleNav GPS This driv...

Page 59: ...xample press the Navigation key to scroll through a menu Some buttons and keys require you to press and hold them to activate a feature for example you press the Lock key to lock and unlock the phone Visual Voicemail VisualVoicemailenablesuserstoviewalistofpeople who left a voicemail message and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order For more information r...

Page 60: ... when flicking through contacts or a message list Swipe or slide Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen This allows you to move the area of focus or to scroll through a list For example slide your finger left or right on the Home screen to scroll among the seven panels Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move it Do not release your ...

Page 61: ...d forefinger to zoom out when viewing a picture or a Web page Move fingers inward to zoom out Spread Spread the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page Move fingers outward to zoom in Flick Swipe or slide Rotate and Drag Pinch Zoom Out Spread Zoom In ...

Page 62: ...e features within the Motion menu page 265 you can access a variety of time saving functions To activate motion 1 Press and then tap Settings Motion 2 Activate the feature by moving the Motion activation slider to the On state 3 Tap the desired on screen motion option The following is a description some of the most commonly used gestures Direct call Once enabled the device will dial the currently ...

Page 63: ...etc Turn over to mute pause Once enabled mute incoming calls and any playing sounds by turning the device display down on a surface This is the opposite of the Pickup to be Notified Gesture Learn about motions Provides access to on screen animated tutorials for all the available motions Menu Navigation You can tailor the device s range of functions to fit your needs using both menus and applicatio...

Page 64: ... screen 2 Tap an available on screen option Using Context Menus Context menus also called pop up menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen They function similarly to menu options that appear when you right click your mouse on your desktop computer Touch and hold an item on screen to open its context menu Sub Menu items Context Menu ...

Page 65: ...en might contain communication apps such as Gmail You can customize your Home screen by doing the following Adding Deleting and Rearranging screens Assigning a New Home screen Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Sharing Application Information Managing Shortcuts Adding and Removing Widgets Changing the Background Wallpapers Adding and Deleting Screens Your phone comes with seven screens You can ...

Page 66: ...then indicates this icon in the upper right Sharing an App The device s Applications menu now comes with a feature that allows you to share information about your selected applications with external users 1 Press and then tap Apps 2 Press and then tap Share apps 3 Place a check mark alongside those applications you wish to share information about and tap Done Note Shared applications consist of th...

Page 67: ...available screens until you reach the desired one 3 Tap Apps to reveal all your current available applications By default applications are displayed as an Alphabetical grid 4 Scroll across the screens and locate your desired application 5 Touch and hold the on screen icon The new shortcut then appears to hover over the current screen 6 While still holding the on screen icon position it on the curr...

Page 68: ...rag it to an empty space on any available screen The primary shortcuts are now updated to show an empty slot To insert a new primary shortcut 1 Press and then tap Apps 2 Locate your desired application then touch and hold the on screen icon to position it on a desired screen For more information refer to Managing Shortcuts on page 61 3 Locate the screen with the desired shortcut you want to add as...

Page 69: ...and let go of the Widget to place it on your current screen To remove a Widget 1 Touch and hold a Widget until it unlocks from the current screen 2 Drag the widget over the Remove tab and release it As you place the Widget into the Trash both items turn red Thisactiondoesn tdeletetheWidget itjustremovesitfromthe current screen To place a widget onto a different screen 1 Touch and hold the widget u...

Page 70: ...mage stored in the camera image gallery crop the image and tap Done Tap Live wallpapers to select from a list of animated backgrounds once done tap Set wallpaper Tap Wallpapers scroll through the images tap a wallpaper image then tap Set wallpaper Note Wallpapers supports the following image types JPEG PNG GIF BMP and WBMP To change Wallpapers from Settings Menu 1 Press and then tap Settings Wallp...

Page 71: ...ch and hold an empty area of the screen and tap Lock screen or Press and then tap Settings Wallpaper Lock screen 2 Select a Wallpaper type Tap Gallery to select from a user image stored in the camera image gallery crop the image and tap Done Tap Wallpaper scroll through the images tap a wallpaper image then tap Set wallpaper ...

Page 72: ...hods for using the SD card 1 Connecting to your PC to store files such as music videos or other types of files and media 2 To activate the camera video music player and other dependant media or applications Important Your device can support SDHC cards up to 32GB capacity SD card Overview After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your computer to access and manage the SD card Important If...

Page 73: ...mount the SD card 1 Press and then tap Settings Storage 2 Tap Mount SD card Communicating with the SD card 1 Insert the SD card into the external SD card slot For more information refer to Installing the microSD Memory Card on page 11 2 Verify the card is properly mounted Note Your device is configured to be used as a storage media device by default If it does not respond properly you will need to...

Page 74: ...age displays and the Mount SD card now appears in the menu list remove the SD card For more information refer to Removing the microSD Memory Card on page 12 SD card Memory Status To view the memory allocation for your external SD card Press and then tap Settings Storage The available memory displays under both the Total space and SD card headings Erasing Files from the SD card To erase files from ...

Page 75: ...ttings 1 Press and then tap Settings Back up and reset 2 Tap Factory data reset This action erases all data from your device except current system software and bundled applications or SD card files such as music or photos Note This feature provides an option to format the internal USB storage not the microSD card 3 Tap Reset device Delete all ...

Page 76: ...acts list 1 Press and then tap Phone 2 Enter the phone number and then tap If you make a mistake while dialing tap to clear the last digit Touch and hold to clear the entire sequence Note When you activate the Auto redial option in the Call settings menu the device automatically redials up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone provided your call is not sen...

Page 77: ...locate a picture etc Ending a Call Briefly tap key to end the call Note To redial a recent number tap at the end of the call or locate the number from the Logs list tap the entry and tap Call Ending a Call from the Status Bar 1 From an active call you can launch a separate application or return to the Home screen The current call is kept active in the background 2 Tap the Status bar to reveal the ...

Page 78: ...ency call with the phone normal cell phone service is not available Making an Emergency Call Without a SIM card installed 1 Tap Emergency call from the on screen display to make an emergency call 2 Enter 9 1 1 and tap Complete your call During this type of call you will have access to the Speaker mode Keypad and End Call features Note Selecting Location consent may drain battery power For more inf...

Page 79: ...your call During this type of call you will have access to the Speaker mode Keypad and End Call features After completing your emergency call appears in the Notification area until you exit the Emergency calling mode Note This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than a normal calling mode 5 At the Emergency Callback screen Tap to callback 911 with a single tap Touch and slide to return ...

Page 80: ...assign a speed dial location to a current Contacts entry Add 2 sec pause to insert a two second pause to enter a 2 second delay within a number string the phone continues dialing after 2 seconds without any additional keys being pressed Add wait to insert a hard pause within the number string the phone waits for your input A wait requires that any consecutive numbers be manually sent by tapping Ye...

Page 81: ... from the Call rejection screen 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Press and then tap Call settings Call rejection 3 In a single motion touch and slide to the right to turn it on The slider color indicates the activation status of the Auto reject mode Off disables the automatic rejection feature You must then manually reject incoming phone calls 4 Tap the Auto reject mode field to configure your automat...

Page 82: ...p Add to reject list All phone numbers associated with this entry are then added to the reject list To assign single number as rejected via Auto reject list 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Press and then tap Call settings Call rejection Auto reject list 3 Tap Create and either enter the phone number or select a Contact from your Logs or Contacts list 4 Tap Save to complete the assignment Internationa...

Page 83: ...en tap Add 2 sec pause This feature adds an automatic two second pause 3 Use the keypad to enter the additional numbers that will be dialed automatically after the second pause Tip You can create pauses longer than three seconds by entering multiple 2 sec pauses 4 Tap Wait Dialing Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding wi...

Page 84: ...henever you want simply by touching the associated numeric key Note Speed dial location 1 must be reserved for Voicemail use Setting Up Speed Dial Entries Important Speed dial location 1 is reserved for Voicemail No other number can be assigned to this slot 1 From the Home screen tap Keypad 2 Press and then tap Speed dial setting The Speed dial setting screen displays a virtual list of locations w...

Page 85: ...emoving a Speed Dial Entry 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Press and then tap Speed dial setting 3 Touch and hold a existing on screen speed dial location and select Remove from the context menu or Press and then tap Remove Tap an entry and select Remove entry 4 Press to return to the previous screen Making a Call Using Speed Dial You can assign a short cut number to a phone number in the Contacts Li...

Page 86: ... screen disclaimer information and tap Confirm to continue 3 Review the Terms of service and tap Agree to continue 4 Navigate through the following on screen tutorial screens by reading the information and tapping Next or tap Skip to continue without reading the information 5 Wake up the application by repeating the phrase Hi Galaxy Note The wake up command phrase can be changed from Hi Galaxy to ...

Page 87: ...Fi Calling include the following Wi Fi Calling provides a coverage option to improve upon your current in home coverage experience Wi Fi Calling works anywhere there is a Wi Fi signal available Important A new SIM card must be installed within the device prior to using this feature Wi Fi must first be active and communicating prior to launching Wi Fi Calling Note This feature is active by default ...

Page 88: ...ld 3 If Missing 911 Address displays in the Status Bar follow these steps to provide 911 an address for emergency situations Log into my t mobile com Click on Your Profile and edit the Customer Information Enter your emergency location information and complete the online registration 4 Press and then tap Settings More settings Wi Fi Calling Settings 5 Tap Connection Preferences and select a prefer...

Page 89: ...i Fi Calling Ready displays in the Status Bar 3 Use the phone Keypad Logs or Contacts list to make a call 4 Go to the dialer and make a call Make sure Wi Fi Calling in use appears during the call When Action Then Displays on the screen status bar You are connected to the T Mobile network and can make Wi Fi calls Displays on the screen status bar The Wi Fi calling feature is active and in use withi...

Page 90: ...r Tap the on screen Extra volume button to increase the incoming call volume even more than by just using the volume keys Enabled disabled via the Call settings menu Call settings Use extra vol for calls For more information refer to Configuring General Call Settings on page 255 From the Home screen you can also adjust the ring volume using these keys Dials a number Adds a Activates or Deactivates...

Page 91: ...s On hold The new active call displays a green background behind the number Turning the Speakerphone on and off While on a call you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps 1 Tap Speaker off to toggle the speakerphone on 2 Tap Speaker on to toggle the speakerphone off Tip When the speaker is turned On the color of the speaker is green When the speaker is turned Off the color of the speak...

Page 92: ...g Multi Party calls Making a Multi Party Call A multi party call is a network service that multiple people to participate in a multi party or conference call For further details about subscribing to this service contact T Mobile customer service Setting up a Multi Party Call 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Dial the number for the first participant and tap 3 Tap Add call enter the second phone number ...

Page 93: ...rence call 2 Tap adjacent to the participants you would like to split from the current multi line call The list displays the callers in the order they were dialed 3 Tap the participant to which you want to speak privately You can now talk privately to that person while the other participants can continue to converse with each other If there is only one other participant that person is placed on ho...

Page 94: ...figuring Additional Voice Call Settings on page 258 To answer a new call while you have a call in progress 1 In a single motion touch and slide it in any direction to answer the new incoming call 2 Tap an option from the Accept call after menu Putting xxx on hold to place the previous caller on hold while you answer the new incoming call Ending call with xxx to end the previous call and answer the...

Page 95: ...ions status or alerts such as Accessing the Logs Tab 1 From the Home screen tap Logs tab 2 Tap an entry to view available options Note The Logs tab only records calls that occur while the phone is turned on If a call is received while it is turned off it will not be included in your calling history Each entry contains the phone number if it is available and Contacts entry name if the number is in ...

Page 96: ...creen Call allows you to redial the entry by name or number Sendmessageallowsyou tocreate anewtext message tothe selected entry Time provides the time and date of the call and its duration Create contact to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts Update existing to update an existing Contacts entry with the current number Edit number before call press to edit the selected number befo...

Page 97: ...e currently stored Contacts entry Add to reject list to add the current phone number to an automaticrejectionlist Similartoablocklist theselectedcaller will be blocked from making an incoming calls to your phone Delete to delete the entry from the Logs list Altering Numbers from the Logs List If you need to make a call from the Logs screen and you need to alter the number prior to dialing you can ...

Page 98: ...2 Press and then tap Delete 3 Tap Select all 4 Tap Delete to continue with the erasure or Tap Cancel to stop the current process Viewing Missed Calls from Lock Screen When you are unable to answer a call for any reason and your screen is locked the number of missed calls are displayed on the Lock screen immediately after a call is missed 1 Press Power Lock to reactivate the screen 2 Touch and drag...

Page 99: ...ed in both portrait and landscape orientation T9 Trace as part of the Samsung keyboard and not shown as an input method is also enabled as you swipe across the on screen keyboard Instead of tapping each key use your finger to trace over each letter of a word QWERTY keyboard located below the screen can be used at any time to enter text and override the current text input method For more informatio...

Page 100: ... to enter text by both tapping or swiping across the on screen keys 1 Press and then tap Settings Language and input adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field 2 Tap the checkmark box adjacent to the T9 Trace field to activate the feature A green check mark indicates the feature is active Using the Samsung Keyboard This QWERTY keyboard can be used to enter text in either a Portrait or landscape orient...

Page 101: ... settings to default to the Samsung keyboard 1 Press and then tap Settings Language and input Default Samsung keyboard or From a screen where you can enter text in a single motion touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen then select Select input method Samsung keyboard 2 The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung keyboard configuration for all subsequent text input ...

Page 102: ... to text Clipboard to launch the device s clipboard area from where you can select a current clipboard item to place in your current message Settings to access the Samsung keyboard settings menu Changing the Text Input Mode in Keyboard 1 From a screen where you can enter text tap the text input field to reveal the on screen keyboard 2 With Samsung keyboard as your text entry method select one of t...

Page 103: ...ouch and hold to erase an entire word 4 Tap Send to deliver the message Using Symbol Numeric Mode Use the Symbol Numeric Mode to add numbers symbols or emoticons While in this mode the text mode key displays 1 From a screen where you can enter text tap the text input field to reveal the on screen keyboard Rotate the phone counterclockwise to a landscape orientation if desired 2 Tap to configure th...

Page 104: ...reveal the Samsung keyboard settings screen 2 Set any of the following options Portrait keypad types allows you to choose a keypad configuration Qwerty Keypad default or 3x4 keyboard Input language sets the input language Tap a language from the available list The keyboard is updated to the selected language Predictive text enables predictive text entry mode This must be enabled to gain access to ...

Page 105: ...torial launches a brief on screen tutorial covering the main concepts related to the Samsung keyboard Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their original configuration Using Predictive Text The predictive text system provides next letter prediction and regional error correction which compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards 1 Press and then tap Settings Lang...

Page 106: ...is enabled Auto substitution allows the device to automatically replace misspelled or miskeyed words This option reduce typos A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled Regional correction automatically tries to correct errors caused when you tap keys adjacent to the correct keys A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled Recapture sets the device to redisplay the word suggestion...

Page 107: ...he check mark from the Automatic field This allows you to select additional languages 5 Select the desired languages 6 Activate Block offensive words to block recognition of known offensive words or language A green check mark indicates the feature is active Using Google Voice Typing 1 From a screen where you can enter text in a single motion touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the...

Page 108: ...ounter clockwise 2 Slide the top section of the device up to open as shown in the adjacent illustration When you slide it open the display rotates to a horizontal viewing mode Landscape Using the QWERTY Keyboard In this section we ll cover the steps necessary to enter text using the QWERTY keyboard Using your device s QWERTY keyboard is just like using any standard computer keyboard The following ...

Page 109: ...ymbol to appear within your message 2 Press and then press the key corresponding to the symbol you want to insert For example to enter 1 you can use the keyboard sequence shown below Space Inserts an empty space OK Enter Moves the insertion point to the next line in a message Messaging Launches the Messaging screen Email Launchesthenewemailscreen Ifno email account currently exists this button lau...

Page 110: ...account to synchronize with your Contacts list 1 Sign in to your Google account 2 Press and then tap Settings Accounts and sync or From the Home screen tap Apps Settings Accounts and sync 3 If not already active in a single motion touch and slide the Accounts and sync slider to the right to turn it on The slider color indicates the activation status 4 Synchronize all accounts by tapping Sync all o...

Page 111: ...ync account types are only visible after creating an email account of those types on your phone MobileLife Contacts contacts are stored remotely on the MobileLife servers and can later be retrieved even if your phone has been damaged or reset Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account and can also be imported to your phone after you have created a Google Mail account SIM contacts...

Page 112: ...nter a name for this contact using the displayed keypad Tap to access additional name entries such as Name prefix First name Middle name Last name and Name suffix 5 Tap the image icon and select a photo for this contact Selections are Picture or Take picture Note The label entries below can change and are dependant on the selected destination type ex the Other and Custom might not appear with an E...

Page 113: ...he Contact entry from the on screen list or Press and then tap Add to Contacts Create contact or select the Contact entry from the on screen list If you re updating an existing contact tap the entry from the list and proceed to step 5 4 Tap the destination field and choose from MobileLife Contacts Google SIM Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or Phone depending on where you want to save the new contact...

Page 114: ...y or an external location such as Google Exchange or T Mobile Backup They are all physically separate but are used as a single entity called Contacts Depending on the storage size of the particular SIM card the maximum number of phone numbers the card can store may differ 1 From the Home screen tap Contacts 2 Swipe up or down until you see the contact displayed or Tap the Find contacts field and b...

Page 115: ...on 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap a contact name from the list and tap Edit or Press and tap Edit or Touch and hold a Contacts entry from the main Contacts list and then tap Edit Create Contacts Tabs Tabbed Navigation Search Contacts Contacts field Context Menu ...

Page 116: ...entered phone number 4 Enter additional information such as Email Address Events Groups Ringtone Vibration pattern or tap Add another field to input additional category information Add another field contains the following options Phonetic name Organization IM Notes Nickname Website Internet call or Relationship Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional fields and categories 5 ...

Page 117: ...accounts on Samsung account Google LDAP Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync or MobileLife Contacts This option also allows you to manually synchronize all of your current contacts with their respective accounts Speed dial setting allows you to set up speed dialing Send email allows you to send an email using your Google account Send message allows you to send a text or picture message Contacts to displa...

Page 118: ...he current entry info via text message Addtofavorites allows you tocopy thecurrent Contacts entry to the list within the Favorites tab Remove from favorites allows you to remove the current Contacts entry from the Favorites tab Add to group allows you to add the current Contacts entry to an existing group Add to reject list Remove from reject list allows you to add or remove the current Contacts e...

Page 119: ...iple accounts When you synchronize your phone with those accounts each account creates a separate contact entry in the Contacts list If one of your contacts Amy Smith has a regular email account that you maintain in Gmail but also has a Facebook account under her maiden and married name as well as a Video chat account when you merge those accounts into your Contacts list you can join all of her en...

Page 120: ... screen Note The information is still maintained in both entries but displays in one record for easier viewing when you link the contacts Important It is the second contact image that is displayed for both but the first contact s name that is used For example If Amy original entry is joined with Julie second entry Julie appears to disappear and only Amy remains Tap the Amy entry showing the Julie ...

Page 121: ...s such as the Voice Dialer or other messaging type applications the application needs to know which information is primary default in a contact entry list For example when you say Call John Smith if you have three phone records for John Smith the Voice dialer is looking for the default number or entry The Mark as default option marks one entry in a contact record to use as the default This comes i...

Page 122: ...e Note Email appears as an option only after an Internet or Exchange email account has been created Sending All Current Namecards Rather than selecting once Contact entry at a time you can send all of your current entries at once 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Press and then tap Import Export Send namecard via 3 Tap Select all to place a check mark alongside all currently displayed Contact entries 4...

Page 123: ...to use this feature 4 Tap the Bluetooth device in which to send this name card Bluetooth forwards the namecard to the recipient Copying Contact Information Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts list is your phone s built in memory This procedure allows you to copy numbers saved to the device s memory onto the SIM card 1 F...

Page 124: ...ing contact from your online or remote accounts to your device Prior to syncing you must first have an active Google or Microsoft Exchange account with current Contact entries and be signed into your account via the device With syncing any Contacts entries with phone numbers email addresses pictures etc are updated and synced with your phone For more information about syncing existing managed acco...

Page 125: ...tries are shown until the All contacts option is re selected 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Press and then tap Contacts to display Select any of the following to filter according to the selection All contacts allows you to display all available Contacts MobileLifeContactsliststhoseContactscurrentlyfoundwithin the MobileLife account Google lists those Contacts currently found within the Google accoun...

Page 126: ...5 After synchronizing accounts you may want to link contact information For more information refer to Joining Contact Information on page 113 To add Facebook content to your Contacts list You can now add your Facebook contact information such as pictures email and phone numbers directly to your Contacts list All of their current contact information is then migrated over to your phone If a Contacts...

Page 127: ...onization settings screen 3 Tap Sync now Note From the main Accounts and sync page you can also tap Sync all to resync all accounts Additional Contact Options Sending an Email to a Contact Note Contacts must contain and email account and address before you can use the Send email feature 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Press and then tap Send email Contacts that contain an email address display 3 Tap ...

Page 128: ... Send individual namecards to an external device 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 Creating a New Caller Group 1 From the Home screen tap Groups tab 2 Press and then tap New 3 Tap the Group name field and use the on screen keypad to enter a new group name...

Page 129: ...ant to remove from this group A checkmark displays next to contact entry 5 Tap Done The contacts are removed from the group Editing a Caller Group To edit a Group entry there must be at least one member as part of the selected group 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Touch and hold a group entry then select Edit group 3 Make modifications to the Group name Group ringtone or Vibration pattern fields For ...

Page 130: ...ed individually 4 Tap Done 5 Type your message and tap Send The Favorites Tab The Favorites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have been designated as favorite contacts For more information refer to Logs Tab on page 89 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap Favorites tab Adding a contact to your favorites list 1 From within the Favorites tab press and select Add to favorites 2 Place a check mark al...

Page 131: ...ervice provider s message service The Multimedia Messaging Service MMS lets you send and receive multimedia messages such as picture video and audio messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses To use this feature you may need to subscribe to your service provider s multimedia message service Important During the creation of a text message adding an image sound file or video clip au...

Page 132: ...cipient from either Logs Contacts or Group tap the contact to place a checkmark then tap Done The contact displays in the recipient field Note Delete any unnecessary members by tapping their name number in the recipient area and selecting Delete 4 Add more recipients by tapping either the Enter recipient field or and selecting recipients 5 Tap the Enter message field and use the on screen keypad t...

Page 133: ... Messaging screen to display additional messaging options Search allows you to search through all of your messages for a certain word or string of words Use the on screen keypad to enter a word or phrase in which to search then tap For more information refer to Message Search on page 132 Settings allows you to access Messaging settings For more information refer to Messaging Settings on page 132 D...

Page 134: ...essages bubbles Adding attachments to a message To add an attachment to your message tap Attach and select one of the following options Pictures allows you to tap an existing image from your Pictures list to add it to your message Take picture allows you to temporarily exit the message take a photo with phone s camera and then add it to your message by tapping Save Videos allows you to choose an e...

Page 135: ...ation on Google Maps Contacts allows you to add the name and phone number of any of your contacts to your message Text templates allows you to add pre defined phrases and sentences For more information refer to Text Templates on page 135 The information is added to your message Viewing Newly Received Messages When you receive a message your phone notifies you by displaying within the Notification ...

Page 136: ...e Yellow 4 Tap Send to deliver your reply or Press and then select one of the available message options page 127 To access message thread options From the main Messaging screen touch and hold the message to display the following options View contact displays the Contact s Overview page Addtocontact begins the process of adding the new number to your Contacts list Delete thread deletes the currentl...

Page 137: ... delete or Cancel to exit Deleting multiple message threads 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Press and then tap Delete threads 3 Tap each message thread you want to delete A checkmark displays beside each selected message 4 Tap Delete 5 At the prompt tap OK to delete or Cancel to end the process Deleting a single message bubble 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Open a message to reveal the message string 3...

Page 138: ...o choose from several background styles for your messages Use the volume key allows you to change the text size by using the up or down volume keys Storage settings Delete old messages deletes old messages when the limit is reached rather than overwriting them Text messagelimit allows you to set a limit on how many text messages are allowed in one conversation Multimedia message limit allows you t...

Page 139: ...Domain Warning the phone will warn you via pop up messages that you are creating a multimedia message which does not fit the Core MM Content Domain Free you may add any content to the message Push message settings Push messages allows you to receive push messages from the network Service loading allows you to set the type of service loading notification Choose from Always Prompt or Never Notificat...

Page 140: ...rmation please contact your wireless provider Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive geographically targeted messages Alert messages are provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert message There are three types of Emergency Alerts Alerts issued by the Pres...

Page 141: ...es You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email Your phone s Email application lets you access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one convenient location There are currently three main types of email accounts on your phone Gmail Internet based email Gmail Yahoo etc and Microsoft Exchange Corporate email or Outlook To send and receive email messages...

Page 142: ...field Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings manually POP3 or IMAP Follow the on screen prompts and enter the information specific to your email provider 4 Tap Next 5 At the Account options screen select the frequency which the device should check for new email on the server and tap Next Tap the Notify me when email arrives field to receive new email notifications Tap the Automatic...

Page 143: ... to open the complete email account list page Select an available email account 3 Tap Refresh Composing Email 1 From the Home screen tap Email 2 Tap the account name field upper right to open the complete email account list page 3 Tap Inbox Compose 4 Enter the recipient s email address in the To field If you are sending the email message to several recipients separate the email addresses with a co...

Page 144: ... indicates that current signature is active for all new outgoing emails Tap the Signature field change the current text and tap OK to save the new signature Default account Assign this account as the default email account used for outgoing messages Always Cc Bcc myself allows you to include your own email address in either the CC Bcc or None fields Lets you always receive a copy of outgoing emails...

Page 145: ... Gmail etc is received Select ringtone Plays a selected ringtone when a new email message is received Vibrate Activates a vibration when a new email message is received Incoming settings Lets you specify incoming email settings such as User name Password IMAP server Security type Port and IMAP path prefix Outgoing settings Lets you specify outgoing email settings such as SMTP server Security type ...

Page 146: ... the password as you enter it in the associated field Note If selected the Manual setup button changes to read Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync If activated skip to step 6 5 Tap Next Consult your Network or IT Administrator for further details and support 6 Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync from the add new email account screen Note If prompted with an on screen notification that the connection that ...

Page 147: ...cure connection SSL field to place a check mark in the box and activate this additional level Most often this option should be enabled If your network requires that you accept SSL certificates tap the Accept all SSL certificates field to place a check mark in the box and activatethis additional level Most often this option is not required Confirm this information with your IT Administrator Importa...

Page 148: ...ignore it and do not alter any fields during this process 15 Identify your new work email account with a unique name Ex Work then tap Done Opening an Exchange Email 1 From the Home screen tap Email 2 Tap the account name field upper left to open the complete email account list page 3 Select an exchange email account and tap an email message Refreshing Exchange Email 1 From the Home screen tap Emai...

Page 149: ...d signature to the bottom of all outgoing emails In a single motion touch and slide to the right to turn it on A checkmark indicates that current signature is active for all new outgoing emails Tap the Signature field change the current text and tap OK to save the new signature Default account Assign this account as the default email account used for outgoing messages Always Cc Bcc myself allows y...

Page 150: ...one to sync calendar events Choose from 2 weeks 1 month 3 months 6 months or All calendar Securityoptions allows you to enable several security options such as Encryption Encryption algorithm Sign Sign algorithms Email certificates and Security policy list These security policies could restrict some functions from corporate servers Security policy list lists the current email s security policy The...

Page 151: ... your exchange tasks entries between your device and the remote exchange server 4 Press to return to the previous page Using Google Mail Google Mail Gmail is Google s web based email When you first setup the phone Gmail is configured Depending on the synchronization settings Gmail is automatically synchronized with your Gmail account Signing into Google Mail 1 From the Home screen tap Gmail Note Y...

Page 152: ...screen to create a new message 3 Enter the recipients Email address in the To field Tip Separate multiple recipient email addresses with a comma 4 Press and select Add Cc Bcc to add a carbon or blind copy 5 Enter the subject of this message in the Subject field 6 Tap the Compose email field and begin composing your message 7 Once complete tap Send Viewing a Gmail Message 1 From the Gmail Inbox tap...

Page 153: ...steps as referenced in the previous section For more information refer to Signing into Google Mail on page 145 Google Talk Google Talk is a free Windows and web based application for instant messaging offered by Google Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account This allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts Note Before using this app...

Page 154: ...ollow the on screen instructions to use Google 5 Visit www google com mobile for more information Messenger Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation When you get a new conversation in Messenger Google sends an update to your device 1 Sign on to your Google account For more information refer to Creating a New Google Account on page 19 2 From the Home...

Page 155: ... the Messenger screen tap to start a new message 8 In the upper text field enter a name email address or circle 9 In the bottom message field enter a message then tap Send From the Messenger screen tap Learn more for more detailed information ...

Page 156: ...y interfere with another person s privacy Note An SD card is recommended to take pictures or shoot videos Assigning the Default Storage Location Important Too many users can overlook this storage location until something goes wrong It is recommended that you verify this location or change it before initiating the use of the camera or camcorder features 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Camera 2 From...

Page 157: ...at the subject Note Use either the Up and Down volume keys or spread pinch the screen to zoom in or out For more information refer to Navigating Through the Screens on page 53 3 If desired before taking the photo use the left area of the screen to access various camera options and settings 4 You can also tap the screen to move the focus to a desired area of interest 5 Press Camera key until the sh...

Page 158: ... one of the following Single shot takes a single photo and view it before returning to the shooting mode Smile shot the camera focuses on the face of your subject Once the camera detects the person s smile it takes the picture Panorama takes a landscape photo by taking an initial photo and then adding additional images to itself The guide box lets you view the area where the second part of the pan...

Page 159: ...ps are shown for each scene mode at the bottom of the display screen Exposure value allows you to adjust the brightness level by moving the slider Settings continued Focus mode allows you to set this option to Auto focus Macro orFacedetection UseAutofocusforall other focal situations Timer allows you to set a timer for how long to wait before taking a picture Options include Off 2 sec 5 sec and 10...

Page 160: ...The location of where the picture is taken is attached to the picture Only available in Camera mode Shuttersound allows you to set the Shutter sound to On or Off Settings continued Storage allows you to configure the default storage location for images or videos as either Phone or Memory card if inserted Reset allows you to reset all camera or camcorder settings to the default values Imageviewer a...

Page 161: ... via Bobsled Messaging Dropbox Facebook Picasa Google Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct Messaging Evernote Create Note Gmail and Email Delete allows you to delete the current picture Slideshow allows you to see your photos in a slideshow Note If the slideshow option does not appear rotate the device Video viewing options Note If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture tap anyw...

Page 162: ...arge files directly to another compatible device that is in direct contact These files can be larger such as Videos HD pictures and other large files You can beam images and videos from your gallery music files from your music player and more 1 Press and then tap Settings More settings 2 Tap the NFC field A check mark displayed next to the feature indicating it is enabled 3 Tap S Beam and make sur...

Page 163: ... them apart Verify the image is visible in the preview window on the source device providing the file Place them together again 8 From the Touch to beam screen tap the reduced image preview to begin the transfer 2 After a few seconds depending on file size the recipient with then see the transferred file displayed on their screen Place device atop each other Tap the source image ...

Page 164: ...ng pictures that are placed in this folder or 3 From the top of the window tap Slideshow settings to configure several slideshow playback settings such Effect allows you to configure the fade effects used when the image progresses from one to another Music allows you to assign the background music played duringtheslideshow Turnon thefeatureandselect fromeither Choose music track Google Play or Mus...

Page 165: ...se either of the following image menu options Share via allows you to share the picture via Bobsled Messaging Dropbox Facebook Picasa Google Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct Messaging Evernote Create Note Gmail or Email Delete allows you to delete the current picture Slideshow allows you to see your photos in a slideshow or access the slideshow settings Select Slideshow settingstoconfiguretheslideshow setti...

Page 166: ...age as a Contactphoto Homeandlockscreens Homescreenwallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper Buddy photo share allows you to tag people within an image and then share it with friends vai email Print allows you to print the current image on a compatible Samsung printer Rename allows you to rename the current file Scan for nearby device allows you to scan for nearby Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA cer...

Page 167: ...drag the sides of the crop box to zoom in or out to create a cropped area 6 Tap Done to assign the wallpaper image or Tap Cancel to stop without updating the wallpaper image Editing a Photo You can edit your photos using the optional Photo editor application on your device Using the Camcorder In addition to taking photos the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record view an...

Page 168: ... the viewer Note Zooming is not supported while recording Full HD video Adjust to a lower resolution to regain this functionality Camcorder Options You can change options using your keypad in capture mode The following short cuts are available Self portrait allows you to activate the front facing camera so you can take videos of yourself or video chat Flash allows you to set the flash options to O...

Page 169: ...llows you to set a timer for how long to wait before taking a video Options include Off 2 sec 5 sec and 10 sec Settings continued Effects allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the video Options include None Negative Black and white and Sepia Resolution allows you to set the image size to either 1280x720 720x480 640x480 or 320x240 White balance allows you to set this optio...

Page 170: ...il or Email Note If an option does not appear rotate the device Delete allows you to delete the current video Choose either OK or Cancel Imageviewer allows youto access the Image viewer and the various viewing options for a selected video Image viewer options are described in the following section The last video you took will be displayed as a thumbnail in the Image viewer icon Camcorder button sh...

Page 171: ...share as a picture message Note If the phone displays a memory full message when accessing the Gallery access Files and remove some of the media files from the folders and then open the Gallery Opening the Gallery From the Home screen tap Apps Gallery For more information refer to Camera Gallery Options on page 158 Note If you stored your files in folders directories on the storage card Gallery di...

Page 172: ... your selected videos 5 Click Done to complete the process or Cancel to quit Video Playback Options During video playback there are several available video menu options to choose from 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Video Player 2 Tap a desired video to begin playback 3 Press and then tap an available on screen option such as Scan for nearby devices begins searching for compatibel DLNA devices con...

Page 173: ...tent If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device the message Authorization Error will be displayed and your content will not play Learn more at www divx com vod Your device must first be registered to playback protected or purchased DivX content DRM free or unprotected content does not required DivX VOD registration Locating Your VOD Registration Number 1 Press and then tap ...

Page 174: ...gistration code from step 2 and create a device nickname ex Pat or Pat s Device 6 Select a location on your computer to download the DivX registration video with the same title as your device nickname ex Pat divx 7 Follow the on screen instructions to download the file and initiate the transfer process You will need to place this video file onto your device and play it back 8 Connect your device t...

Page 175: ...ered DivX devices Important There is no special registration or configuration necessary to playback DRM free DivX movies Registration of your device is only required for playback of protected DivX material Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content With hundreds of titles available entertaining your family on the go was never easier You can rent or purchase y...

Page 176: ...ile information 5 If not already signed in use the keypad to enter the required information then tap Create new account Follow the on screen instructions to complete your registration for a new Samsung account or Enter your User name and Password then tap Done Using Media Hub 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Media Hub 2 At the Media Hub screen What s New is displayed with recently added media that ...

Page 177: ...r account no more than once every 90 days You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as you d like You will have the ability to re download the Media Content at a later point in time subject to content re download availability and studio permissions You MUST be in network coverage to license Media Content you have acquired through the Service You can use 3G 4G or Wi Fi connectivity i...

Page 178: ...media content downloaded from Media Hub through any output on your mobile phone including All Share Play Movies This application allows you to connect to the Play Store download a movie and then watch it instantly Choose from thousands of movies including new releases and HD titles in the Play Store and stream them instantly on your Android phone or tablet Movies previously rented via the Play Sto...

Page 179: ...mount of new music added since you last opened the application It then displays a carousel view of your new and recent music organized by album 2 If prompted follow the on screen instructions to link your current account to Google Play Music 3 Tap an on screen account to add it or select Add account to use a new account 4 At the free songs screen select either Get free songs or Skip Get free songs...

Page 180: ...rary 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Play Music 2 Tap Search to search through your available songs 3 Type the name of an artist album song or playlist Matching songs are displayed in a list below the search box 4 Tap a matching song to play it tap a matching album artist or playlist to view a list of its songs Changing Music Settings 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Play Music 2 Press and then mak...

Page 181: ...e viewing a list of songs tap Options next to a song and tap Play or While viewing a list of albums artists playlists or genres tap Options adjacent to the label and tap Play The Now playing screen opens and the song you touched or the first song in the album or playlist starts to play The tracks in the current list play in order until you reach the end of the list unless you choose a repeat optio...

Page 182: ...an available option RECENT to display the most recently played songs and albums ARTISTS Play Add to playlist Moreby artist Shop for artist or Search ALBUMS Play Addtoplaylist Moreby artist Shop forartist or Search SONGS Play Add to playlist Shop for artist Delete or Search PLAYLIST Play Rename or Edit GENRES Play Add to playlist More by artist Shop for artist or Search Options While Playing a Song...

Page 183: ...t Add to playlist 4 Tap New playlist Playlist name field to enter a name for the playlist 5 Tap OK to save the new playlist Tap to go back to the previous song Touch and hold to scan backward through the current song Tap to resume playback Tap to pause playback Taptoadvancetothenextsong Touchandholdto scan forward through the current song When Shuffle mode is enabled via Show Options songs play in...

Page 184: ...o a playlist title and tap Delete Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files The music player supports files with extensions AAC AAC eAAC MP3 WMA 3GP MP4 and M4A Launching the Music Player allows you to navigate through your music library play songs and create playlists music files bigger than 300 KB are displayed Playing Music 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Music p...

Page 185: ...ptions Add to quick list adds the current music file to the Quick list Via Bluetooth scans for devices and pairs with a Bluetooth headset Share music via allows you to share your music by using Bluetooth Dropbox Email Evernote Create Note Gmail Messaging or Wi Fi Direct Pause the song Start the song after pausing Press and hold to rewind the song Tap to go to previous song Press and hold to fast f...

Page 186: ... to play in the background sound effects and how the music menu displays 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Music player 2 Press Settings 3 Select one of the following settings SoundAlive set a type of equalization such as Normal Pop Rock Jazz Dance Classic etc Play speed set the play speed anywhere between 0 5X and 2 0X using the slider Music menu this menu allows you to select which categories you ...

Page 187: ...en tap OK Adding Music to a Playlist 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Music player 2 Tap the Playlists tab 3 Tap the playlist name in which to add music 4 Press and then tap Add or Tap Add music This option is available within user created playlists Note If a playlist is empty add a song by touching a holding a song name from the main screen to open the context menu Select Add to playlist and choos...

Page 188: ... device from the Play Store Music files are directly stored on your phone 2 Downloaded to the phone via a direct USB connection Music files are stored into a Music folder on the SD card For more information refer to Communicating with the SD card on page 67 Removing Music Files 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Music player 2 Tap the All tab 3 Touch and hold a song entry to reveal the on screen cont...

Page 189: ... Trial to begin a free 30 day trial of the service or Tap Continue to keep viewing the free content or Purchase Options to buy the paid features 5 Tap any of the following categories to begin viewing Live TV On Demand My Media More Info Browse or Live Channels YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos and view them in MPEG 4 format 1 From the Home screen...

Page 190: ...mary shortcut the application icon will not be displayed in the Applications menu For more information refer to Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts on page 62 Applications The Applications list provides quick access to all the available applications on the phone Access T Mobile This application provides you online access to account information such as your current activity billing information se...

Page 191: ...pplications Amazon 2 Log in to the site and follow the on screen instructions Calculator Using this feature allows you to use your device as a calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication and division You can also use this as a scientific calculator 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Calculator 2 Enter the first number using the numeric keys 3 ...

Page 192: ...n tap Applications Calendar Calendar Overview 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Calendar Tap Show More to display these tabs Year displays the Year view Month displays the Month view Week displays the Week view Day displays the Day view Agenda displays the Agenda view Task allows you to search for tasks 2 Tap Create event to create a new Calendar event or Tap Today to display the current date indica...

Page 193: ...ther Local default Saturday Sunday or Monday 5 Tap Hide declined events to activate this option A check mark indicates selection 6 Tap Lock time zone to lock event time based on your current user selected time zone Select a time zone from within the Select time zone field 7 Tap Show week number to display the week numbers along the side of the week entries 8 Tap Calendars and select the type of ge...

Page 194: ...ck Here you can set an Alarm configure and view the World clock use a Stopwatch set a Timer or use a Desk Clock The applications display in a tabular format and quickly accessed with the touch of a finger From the Home screen tap Apps Clock Setting an Alarm 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Clock 2 Tap Create alarm 3 Use the plus or minus symbols to enter the hour and minutes then tap AM or PM toggl...

Page 195: ... alarm How many times will the snooze silence the alarm 9 Move the Smart alarm slider to the On position to activate this feature which slowly increases screen brightness and the volume of nature tones to simulate dawn breaking Tap the Duration field to assign a duration time 3 min 5 min 10 min 15 min or 30 min and Tone Fairy fountain Birdsong by the lake Sparkling mist The secret forest Serenity ...

Page 196: ... listing will appear orange Stopwatch This feature allows you to capture elapsed time while letting the stopwatch keep running 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Clock Stopwatch tab 2 Tap Start to start the stopwatch counter 3 Tap Lap to begin the lap time counter 4 Tap Stop to stop the counter 5 Tap Restart to restart the lap counter You can have multiple lap times 6 Tap Reset to reset the counter S...

Page 197: ...d select the desired file Dropbox Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your device This applications allows you to bring your files with you when you re on the go edit files in your Dropbox from your device upload photos and videos to Dropbox and share your selected files freely with family and friends The in device application works in conjunction with a partner program pla...

Page 198: ...Choose from Wi Fi only or Wi Fi or data plan Caution Enabling this feature can incur data charges depending on your plan if the Wi FI or data plan is selected 5 Tap Access Dropbox at the top of the application window to access the files and folders you area currently sharing from your computer 6 Tap an item to open it 7 Touch and hold an on screen item to choose from additional options Share via a...

Page 199: ...n popup notifying you that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox folder Email Email enables you to review and create email using most email services The device alerts you when you receive an email message From the Home screen tap Apps Email For more information refer to Using Email on page 135 Evernote This application allows you to easily remind yourself of things across all of your cur...

Page 200: ...c editing tasks view a slideshow set photos as wallpaper or caller image and share as a picture message From the Home screen tap Apps Gallery For more information refer to The Gallery on page 165 Game Base The T Mobile Game Base provides access to a game rental and purchase services for compatible T Mobile Android devices 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Game Base 2 Tap an available category and fo...

Page 201: ...ge 223 Latitude Google Latitude allows you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other It also lets you send instant messages and emails make phone calls and get directions to your friends locations Important You must sign in to your Google account enable Wi Fi and enable the Location feature before you can use this application For more information refer to Wi Fi settings ...

Page 202: ...riends 3 Tap Select from Contacts or Add via email address 4 Tap a contact or enter an email address then tap Add friends 5 Tap Yes at the Send sharing requests prompt Your friend will receive an email or text message with your location marked on a map They will also receive instructions on how to view your location from the web or use Latitude on their phone or tablet provided it is available Onc...

Page 203: ...aps Bicycling displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map Wikipedia displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your map Settings allows you to select the following additional options Display allows you to enable disable the Zoom Buttons and Scale Bar Cache allows you to set options to pre fetch map tiles when not using Wi Fi and to clear the cache that holds the map tiles Location settings...

Page 204: ...ap the Enable Backup field to activate the feature 6 Tap Next 7 Read the on screen information about the feature that can help locate your missing phone and if desired tap New user to setup a new account or Existing user to log into your account field to activate the feature 8 Tap Start Lookout From the main application the main features are presented as buttons Tap one to reveal a button that wil...

Page 205: ...lows apps to use data from sources such as Wi Fi and mobile networks to provide a better approximation of your current location 3 Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite 4 Tap Use sensor aiding to enhance your positioning readings and save poser by using sensors Tip When using Google Maps you can turn on Location and Google search Enabling this feature allows you to locate places of int...

Page 206: ... with the current map location Transit Lines displays the overlapping transit lines on your map Latitude allows you to see your friend s locations and share your location with them My Maps displays a list of your preferred maps Bicycling displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map Wikipedia displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your map 4 Press and select one of the following options ...

Page 207: ...cy Policy or Legal Notices information Select the desired information from the pop up menu Help provides help information Media Hub From the Home screen tap Apps Media Hub For more information refer to Media Hub on page 169 Memo This feature allows you to create a memo 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Memo 2 Tap Create memo Note If this is your first memo you are automatically taken to the new memo...

Page 208: ...our memos Google Docs or send individual memos PIN lock allows you to set a PIN lock so that a PIN must be entered before reading a memo 2 Touch and hold the memo then select Send and choose the method to send this memo Bluetooth Dropbox Email Evernote Create Note Messaging or Wi Fi Direct 3 From the memo list touch the upper left edit button and select a color for the memo s background then tap S...

Page 209: ...ion see either USB Tethering on page 239 or Mobile HotSpot on page 240 MobileLife Organizer Organizes your family s calendar family shopping list To Do list and Journal entries in one place Key features include Easily access Family Members calendar on the go Shopping List Create a shared grocery list to prevent over purchasing or missed items Calendar Easily see your entire family s calendar on on...

Page 210: ...he bottom of the screen 3 Select New Appointment 4 Enter all Appointment Details and select household members to be included in the appointment These members can be added by entering their name Email address phone number and assigning a color 5 Tap Save More for Me Provides customized offers discounts and deals right to your device by providing some brief customer and location information The appl...

Page 211: ... Terms Conditions Music player This application allows you to play music files that you have stored on your microSD card You can also create playlists From the Home screen tap Apps Music player For more information refer to Music Player on page 178 My files This application allows you to manage your sounds images videos bluetooth files Android files and other memory card data in one convenient loc...

Page 212: ... Create folder Delete Search View by Sort by Share via Move Copy Rename and Settings 3 Once you have located your file tap the file name to launch the associated application Navigation Google Maps Navigation Beta is an internet connected turn by turn GPS navigation system with voice guidance Caution Traffic data is not real time and directions may be wrong dangerous prohibited or involve ferries I...

Page 213: ...ower Navigation options 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Navigation The navigation application can be configured from the main screen 2 If prompted read the on screen disclaimer and tap Accept 3 Choose from the following on screen options Driving Walking tap toconfigurethemethod of travel SelectionofWalkingwouldnegatetheneedtotracktrafficjams and obstructions Driving mode enables the Settings featu...

Page 214: ... years old Parking displays parking information relative to your current location Gas stations displays gas station location relative to your current location ATMs banks displays ATM and Bank locations relative to your current location Restaurants displays restaurant and eatery locations relative to your current location While on the map screen press to access additional options Set destination re...

Page 215: ... places Restaurants Cafes Bars Attractions user added searches or IN THIS AREA a list of places within this category displays 4 Tap the Maps icon to launch the related maps feature 5 Press and then tap Add a search The functions adds additional search shortcuts to the places screen Play Books Formerly known as Google Books this application allows you to read over 3 million ebooks on the go Build y...

Page 216: ... play or download From the Home screen tap Apps Play Music For more information refer to Play Music on page 173 Play Store Formerly known as the Android Market this application provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone The Play Store also allows you to provide feedback and comments about an application or flag an application that might be incompatible with you...

Page 217: ...ortant If the selected application requires access to data or control of a function on your device the Play Store displays the information the application will access Tap OK if you agree to the conditions of the application Once you tap OK on this screen you are responsible for using this application on the device and the amount of data it uses Use this feature with caution 4 Tap Install Accept do...

Page 218: ...arges may apply Please contact your service provider for further details Launching an Installed Google Application 1 From the Home screen tap Apps 2 Tap the newly installed application This application is typically located on the last Applications page Unknown sources This feature can be used for Android application development The feature allows developers to install non Play Store applications P...

Page 219: ... applications You can uninstall any application you downloaded and installed from the Play Store 1 Press and then tap Settings Applications 2 Tap the third party application and from the Application info screen tap Uninstall S Suggest Provides on screen recommendations for applications that are specifically supported and made for use on your device Note Access to this feature requires that you alr...

Page 220: ...Smartphone smarter Note Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application For more information refer to Creating a Samsung Account on page 21 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Samsung Apps 2 If prompted read the on screen disclaimer and agree to the information 3 Follow the on screen instructions Search Also known as Google Search is a web based search...

Page 221: ...ortant You must register and create a free account prior to using this service 2 If prompted enter your Email address and password or Tap Create Account if you have not created an account 3 Begin selecting the music you want to listen to T Mobile Mall This downloadable application provides access to several phone features and tunes 1 From the Home screen tap Apps T Mobile Mall 2 Read the on screen...

Page 222: ...nformation refer to T Mobile TV on page 182 TecTiles Although not installed by default this application works with TecTiles to automatically change settings launch selected applications or many other useful features Note TecTiles are sold separately You can scan a TecTile by turning on your device enabling NFC and then tapping the back of your device to the TecTile For more information refer to Ne...

Page 223: ...ile to automatically be directed to the Play Store s TecTile application and select Download If you do not already have it follow the on screen instructions to download it from the Play Store or Navigate to the Play Store search for and install the TecTile application 2 Verify the TecTile app appears within the Applications screen ...

Page 224: ...tion Choose from Show an Address or Location Foursquare Check In Facebook Check In or Open a Web Page Social creates a TecTile that updates your social network Choose from Update Facebook Status Facebook Like Tweet a Status Follow a Twitter User Connect on LinkedIn 5 Follow the on screen programming instructions 6 Once you have configured and programmed your TecTile action hold the device over you...

Page 225: ...ecurity and enter your password 5 Tap Next 6 Place the device over the TecTile to program the action into the TecTile 7 Confirm the TecTile is functioning properly and place it on its new location Talk You can instant message with Google Talk Google Talk allows you to communicate with other people who are also connected with Google Talk on the phone or on the web From the Home screen tap Apps Talk...

Page 226: ... being limited to chronological order From the Home screen tap Applications Visual Voicemail For more information refer to Visual Voicemail on page 23 Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send it as a message 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Voice Recorder 2 Tap Record icon to record an audio file 3 Tap Stop to stop recordin...

Page 227: ...ormat 1 From the Home screen tap Apps YouTube 2 When the screen loads you can begin searching and viewing posted videos To configure YouTube Settings Press and then tap Settings and configure the following parameters General High quality on mobile when enabled allows you to start all videos in high quality modewhile you are connectedtoamobile network Caption font size allows you to set the font si...

Page 228: ...ing within your search results Choose from Don t filter Moderate or Strict blocking About Help provides answers to most YouTube questions Feedback allows you to provide user feedback to YouTube Google Mobile Terms of Service YouTube Terms of Service Google Mobile Privacy Policy YouTube Privacy Policy Open source licenses App version displays the software version for the current YouTube application...

Page 229: ...own motion to scroll through a website 3 Press to return to the previous page Browser Options 1 From the top of the browser screen select one of the available options Refresh reloads the current page Bookmarks provides access to the Bookmarks screen Windows displays a list of the windows you have open or From the home page press to access the following options Forward forwards the browser to anoth...

Page 230: ... compatible Samsung printers Settings allows you to change the way you view your web pages by changing these options See Browser Settings on page 228 Entering a URL You can access a website quickly by entering the URL Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone To enter a URL and go to a particular website From the homepage tap the URL field at the top of the screen enter the URL and tap Note...

Page 231: ... 3 Tap next to the listing to delete the window Going Incognito The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites outside of the normal browsing Pages viewed in this incognito window won t appear within your browser history or search history and no traces such as cookies are left on your device Note Any downloaded files will be preserved and will stay on your device after you exit the incogn...

Page 232: ... in which to store new bookmarks Change order Rearranges the current bookmarks Move to folder Selected bookmarks are moved to a selected folder Delete Erases selected bookmarks 3 Tap a bookmark to view the webpage or touch and hold a bookmark for the following options Open Opens the webpage of the selected bookmark Open in new window Opens the webpage in a new window Edit bookmark Allows you to ed...

Page 233: ...okies A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a website during navigation In addition to containing some site specific information a cookie can also contain some personal information such as a username and password which might pose a security risk if not properly managed You can clear these cookies from your phone at any time 1 From an active Web page press and then tap Settings Privacy a...

Page 234: ... fill in Web forms with a single tap Auto fill text Allows you to set the text used for the Web form auto fill feature Privacy and security Clear cache Deletes all currently cached data Tap OK to complete the process Clear history Clears the browser navigation history Tap OK to complete the process Show security warnings Notifies you if there is a security issue with the current website Remove the...

Page 235: ... via the use of an on screen slider Inverted rendering Allows you to adjust the way a Web page is displayed to make it easier to view or read Enabling this feature causes a page to rendered in reverse Black becomes white and vice versa On screen white text is displayed as white text on a black background Contrast Allows you to adjust the on screen contrast Note The Contrast feature is disabled unt...

Page 236: ...reload high confidence search results in the background If the device can accuratelyguessyourinprogresssearch itwillpreemptyouby beginning to load the matching Web page before you complete the search request Load images Allows web page images to load along with the other text components of a loaded website Labs Quick controls allows you to enable on screen quick controls via the use of Swype thumb...

Page 237: ... when Bluetooth technology is active and there is an available open and visible bluetooth device Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device s Bluetooth service including Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth communication and description Setting your device s visibility or discoverability for other Bluetooth...

Page 238: ... and computers To review your Bluetooth received files 1 Verify Bluetooth is active 2 From the Bluetooth settings page press and then tap Received files Pairing Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device When you pair devices they share a passkey allowing for fast secure connections while bypassing th...

Page 239: ... Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your phone but retains the knowledge of the pairing At a later point when you wish to reconnect the device there is no need to setup the connection information again 1 Verify your Bluetooth is active 2 From the Bluetooth settings page tap the previously paired device from the bottom of the page 3 Tap OK to confirm disconne...

Page 240: ... visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful 5 A Bluetooth share notification displays in your notifications list Enable Downloading for Web Applications Important Before you can download a web application you must insert an SD into the phone and enable the Unknown sources feature enables downloading For more information refer to Installing the microSD Memory Card on page 11 Also se...

Page 241: ...ng Kies which is available at http www samsung com kies for Windows Mac Note If you are a Windows XP user ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Also ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2 0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer Connecting as a Storage Device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the f...

Page 242: ...your images and videos are on your microSD card 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Gallery 2 Verify the Gallery contains all of your pictures and videos 3 Remove the back cover and remove the internal microSD card prior to initiating a Kies air update Enabling USB Debugging USB debugging must be enabled before being able to use the Development feature 1 Press and then tap Settings Developer options 2...

Page 243: ...ff deactivated Activating Wi Fi allows your device to discover and connect to compatible in range WAPs Wireless Access Points 1 Press and then tap Settings 2 In a single motion touch and slide the Wi Fi slider to the right to turn it on The slider color indicates the activation status The device scans for available in range wireless networks and displays them under Wi Fi networks on the same scree...

Page 244: ...Spot feature is active and communicating Manually Add a New Network Connection 1 From the Wi Fi network screen tap Add Wi Fi network 2 Enter the Network SSID the name of your Wireless Access Point 3 Tap the Security field and select a security option This must match the current security setting on your target WAP 4 Enter your WAP s password if the WAP is secure 5 Tap Save to store the new informat...

Page 245: ... to set up many of the device s Wi Fi services including Setting the Wi Fi sleep policy Viewing the device s MAC Address Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP To access the Wi Fi Advanced Settings menu Press and then tap Settings Wi Fi Advanced USB Tethering This option allows you to share your device s mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your device and a single com...

Page 246: ...screen tap Apps Mobile HotSpot 2 Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the check mark and deactivate the feature 3 Remove the USB cable from the device Mobile HotSpot This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi Fi hotspot The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA 4G data services although 3G service can also be used The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wirel...

Page 247: ...tion is secured Note Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your device s battery much faster The best way to keep using the device as a HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger To connect to the HotSpot 1 Enable Wi Fi wireless functionality on your target device laptop media device etc 2 Scan for Wi Fi networks from the external device and select your device s Mobile HotSpot name from the network list The...

Page 248: ...i settings For more information refer to Wi Fi on page 237 Activating Wi Fi 1 Press and then tap Settings 2 In a single motion touch and slide the Wi Fi slider to the right to turn it on The device scans for available in range wireless networks and displays them under Wi Fi networks on the same screen Wi Fi settings Once set up for Wi Fi connectivity your device automatically uses Wi Fi when avail...

Page 249: ...address are also displayed Wi Fi During Sleep By default when your device enter a sleep mode your Wi Fi connection stays on all the time If the feature is Never enabled during sleep that current data usage is taken over by your SIM and its network connection 1 Press and then tap Settings Wi Fi Advanced Keep Wi Fi on during sleep 2 Select an available option Always maintains your current active Wi ...

Page 250: ...y or intentionally To communicate wireless devices must be configured with the same SSID Bluetooth settings In this menu you can activate Bluetooth view or assign a device name activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can discover it or scan for other available Bluetooth devices with which to pair For more information refer to Bluetooth on page 230 Turning Bluetooth On and Off To turn Blueto...

Page 251: ...e top of the Bluetooth settings page toggle the state of the visibility check mark Activating this feature enabled your device visible allows other devices to pair and communicate Scanning for Devices This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you can pair with them 1 Press and then tap Settings Bluetooth 2 From the bottom of the Bluetooth settings page tap Scan to search for v...

Page 252: ...ace a check mark in the Set mobile data limit field 4 Read the on screen disclaimer info and tap OK 5 Touch and drag the far right ends of the Red or Orange horizontal lines to manually adjust both the Warning and Maximum data limits 6 Touch and drag the bottom grey vertical lines to adjust the time frames 7 Tap the Data usage cycle button and select either the current cycle or define your own by ...

Page 253: ... any calls or access online information or applications 1 Press and then tap Settings More settings 2 Tap Airplane mode A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates Airplane mode is active The Airplane mode icon is displayed at the top of your screen Using Mobile networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest you must enable...

Page 254: ... Point Names A list of the Access point names display The active access point displays a bright green filled circle to the right of the name Network Operators Using this feature you can view the current network connection You can also scan and select a network operator manually or set the network selection to Automatic 1 Press and then tap Settings More settings Mobile networks 2 Tap Network opera...

Page 255: ...select a network USB Tethering and Mobile HotSpot This option allows you to share your phone s mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your phone and computer A wireless version of this same functionality would be the Mobile AP feature Note You can not mount your phone s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature If additional software or USB drivers are...

Page 256: ...entries 1 Press and then tap Settings More settings 2 Verify the NFC feature is active 3 Tap Android Beam and make sure the feature is turned on 4 If not already active in a single motion touch and slide the Android Beam slider to the right to turn it on 5 Complete the transfer process between the two NFC enabled devices by placing them back to back S Beam This feature when activated via NFC allow...

Page 257: ...o pair to external devices if all you have is a generic name ex Android 12345 It is recommended you provide your connection with a unique name 1 Press and then tap Settings More settings Wi Fi Direct 2 Press then tap Device name 3 Edit the current name and tap OK to save the new identification To activate your connection 1 Press and then tap Settings More settings 2 In a single motion touch and sl...

Page 258: ...e PPTP L2TP IPSec PSK L2TP IPSec RSA IPSec Xauth PSK IPSec Xauth RSA IPSec Hybrid RSA Important Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one 1 Press and then tap Settings More settings VPN 2 If prompted read the screen lock information and follow the on screen steps to setup an unlock PIN or password 3 Tap Add VPN network 4 In the form that appears fill in the information provided...

Page 259: ... up Wi Fi Calling You can configure your device to make and receive calls over an active Wi Fi connection Wi Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited Minutes used while connected to the Wi Fi network count against available rate plan minutes For more information refer to Wi Fi Calling on page 81 1 Ensure that the Wi Fi ...

Page 260: ... Tap OK to save the setting 4 Tap Help from the the main Wi Fi Calling Settings page to navigate through either an on screen tutorial or review the top 10 Wi Fi Calling questions Kies via Wi Fi 1 Press and then tap Settings More settings 2 Tap Kies via Wi Fi OK 3 Select a network connection and follow the on screen connection process Refer to the Kies process information for more information For m...

Page 261: ...stination of any downloaded shared content Choose from USB storage phone or SD card 12 Tap Upload from other devices then select the actions you ll take when you upload content from other devices Choose from either Always accept Always ask or Always reject Call Settings To access the Call settings menu 1 Press and then tap Phone 2 Press and then tap Call settings Configuring General Call Settings ...

Page 262: ...g call when a headset is detected Automaticansweringtimerconfiguresthetimedelaybefore the device automatically accepts the incoming call Outgoing call conditions configures the connected Bluetooth device to make outbound calls within one of two settings Even when device locked or Only when device unlocked Use extra vol for calls activating this feature places an extra volume button on your current...

Page 263: ...answered and otherwise allows you to enter a voicemail number Forward when unreachable automatically forwards to your voicemailnumber whenthephoneisnot inservice oristurned off TTY Mode A TTY also known as a TDD or Text Telephone is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf hard of hearing or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone Your phone is compa...

Page 264: ...ational calls etc Call waiting notifies you of an incoming call while you are on another call Auto redial automatically redial the dialed number if it is unable to connect or the call is cut off Fixed dialing numbers manages fixed dialing numbers See description below Autoareacode allowsyoutoautomaticallyprependaspecific area code to all outbound calls In a single motion touch and slide to the rig...

Page 265: ...ot this menu does not display The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier Entering an incorrect PIN2 code could cause the phone to lock Contact customer service for assistance Changing the PIN2 Code 1 Press and then tap Phone 2 Press and then tap Call settings Additional settings Fixed dialing numbers 3 Tap Change PIN2 4 At the prompt enter your old PIN2 code 5 At the prompt enter a new PIN2 code 6 ...

Page 266: ...ct or edit the contacts that were stored Important Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code If your SIM card does not this menu does not display The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier Entering the PIN2 incorrectly three times will cause the device to lock Contact customer service for assistance Voicemail You can view your voicemail number from this menu 1 Press and then tap Phone 2 Press and then tap ...

Page 267: ...t will vibrate for an incoming call Note Use both the Silent mode and enable the Mute option to guarantee no vibrations or sounds from your device This really helps at night so you don t wake up hearing your device vibrating on a nearby counter or table Silent mode via Device Options Screen Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise in a theater for example In Sile...

Page 268: ...ce ringtone 3 Tap a ringtone from the available list The ringtone briefly plays when selected 4 Tap OK to assign a ringer Setup the Device Vibration This option allows you to set your device to vibrate and ring 1 Press and then tap Settings Sound 2 Tap Device vibration 3 Select a vibration pattern and tap OK Setting a Default Notification Ringtone This option allows you to set the ringtone that wi...

Page 269: ...ates active status Display Settings In this menu you can change various settings for the display such as the font orientation pop up notifications puzzle lock feature animation brightness screen timeout and power saving mode Adjusting the Screen Display 1 Press and then tap Settings Display 2 Configure the following screen display settings Brightness adjusts the on screen brightness level For more...

Page 270: ...igures the LCD Brightness levels 1 Press and then tap Settings Display Brightness 2 Tap Automatic brightness to allow the phone to self adjust and tap OK or Touch and slide the on screen slider to adjust the level and tap OK Gyro Sensor Calibration Calibrate your device by using the built in gyroscope 1 Press and then tap Settings Display Gyroscope calibration 2 Place the phone on a level surface ...

Page 271: ...assign specific functions to certain phone actions that are detected by both the accelerometer and gyroscope To activate motion Press and then tap Settings Motion Motion activation Note If Motion activation is not enabled all motion services are greyed out and disabled To activate different motion functions 1 In a single motion touch and slide the Motion slider to the right to turn it on 2 Tap the...

Page 272: ...e pause Once enabled mute incoming calls andanyplayingsoundsbyturningthedeviceoverdisplaydown on a surface This is the opposite of the pickup to be notified gesture Learnaboutmotions Provides access to on screen animated tutorials for all the available motions Power Saving Mode This feature allows you both automatically set the phone to use a power saving mode and configure additional power saving...

Page 273: ...the memory allocation for your external SD card Press and then tap Settings Storage The available memory displays under the Total space and SD card headings Battery Usage This option allows you to view a list of those components using battery power The amount of time the battery was used also displays Battery usage displays in percentages per application 1 Press and then tap Settings Battery The b...

Page 274: ...ount of memory or resources used as well as the remaining memory and resources for each of the applications on your phone and clear the data cache or defaults Press and then tap Settings Application manager All Clearing Application Cache and Data Important You must have downloaded applications installed to use this feature 1 Press and then tap Settings Application manager 2 Tap an application in w...

Page 275: ... 3 Tap a process and select Stop to end the process and stop it from running When you stop the process the service or application will no longer run until you start the process or application again 4 Tap Show cached processes to view additional cached applications Important Stopping a process might have undesirable consequences on the application Storage Used This option allows you to view a list ...

Page 276: ...ings Account and sync 2 In a single motion touch and slide the Accounts and sync slider to the left to turn it off Synchronizing a All Account By default all managed accounts are synchronized You can also manually sync all current accounts 1 Press and then tap Settings Account and sync 2 Tap Sync all Synchronizing a Google Account To add a new Google account 1 Press and then tap Settings Accounts ...

Page 277: ...acts on page 118 Synchronizing Your Corporate Account By default there are no Corporate Calendar events managed by the device These must be manually added Note Once a corporate email account is created it is automatically added as a managed account Use the following procedure to configure your phone to synchronize with a corporate email account 1 From the Home screen tap Applications Settings Acco...

Page 278: ... and mobile networks to provide a better approximation of your current location Enabling the GPS Satellites 1 Press and then tap Settings Location services 2 Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite Enabling Sensor Aiding 1 Press and then tap Settings Location services 2 Tap Use sensor aiding to enhance your positioning and save on power by using your sensors Enabling the Location and Go...

Page 279: ... PIN Password and None Using Swipe This feature is the least secure locking method and only requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device 1 Press and then tap Settings Security 2 Tap Screen lock Swipe Using a Motion to Unlock This feature allows you to lock or unlock your device by simply tilting it and moving it either forwards or backwards 1 Press and then tap Settings Security 2 Ta...

Page 280: ...activated 1 Press and then tap Settings Security 2 Tap Screen lock Pattern 3 Read the instructions then tap Next 4 Review the on screen animation procedure for drawing a pattern and tap Next when you are ready to draw a pattern 5 Draw your pattern by touching your first on screen point Then without removing your finger from the screen drag your finger over adjacent points until the gray trace line...

Page 281: ...3 Enter a PIN number using the numeric keypad and touch Continue to confirm the password 4 Confirm the PIN by re entering it and tap OK to confirm Your phone now requires you to enter this PIN number in order to unlock the phone Password Lock and Unlock 1 Press and then tap Settings Security 2 Tap Set up screen lock 3 Tap Password 4 Enter a password using the keypad and tap Continue to confirm the...

Page 282: ...p command designates your S Voice wake up commands Tap Wake up S Voice and follow the on screen prompts to create a new verbal command Note These options vary depending on the selected Lock settings Using a Visible Pattern When the Make pattern visible option is enabled the device displays the on screen lock grid that is used for unlocking Note This option only appears when a screen lock option is...

Page 283: ...ike displayed on your Lock screen 4 Press twice to save the new text and return to the previous screen Encrypt Device When enabled this feature requires a password be used to decrypt the device each time you turn it on Encrypt SD Card When enabled this feature requires a password be used to decrypt the microSD card each time it is connected Setting up SIM Card Lock Prevent another user from using ...

Page 284: ...ings on a corporate PC This would be beneficial in the case that your phone was lost or stolen The phone could be deactivated or restricted through administration from a remote location 1 Press and then tap Settings Security 2 Tap Device administrators to begin configuring this setting 3 Select an administrator device and follow the prompts Unknown Sources Before you can download a web application...

Page 285: ...edentials 3 Tap Install from device storage to install encrypted certificates from the USB Storage location 4 Tap Clear credentials to clear the device SD card or phone memory of all certificate contents and reset the credentials password Language and Input Settings This setting allows you to configure the language in which to display the menus You can also set on screen keyboard options Press and...

Page 286: ...ictive text entry mode This must be enabled to gain access to the advanced settings Touch and hold to access the advanced settings T9Trace likeusingSwipe allowsyoutotypewordsbyswyping between on screen keys Handwriting enables the device to recognize on screen handwriting and convert it to text Voice input activates the Voice input feature This is an experimental feature that uses Google s network...

Page 287: ...ctive text field and configure any of the following advanced options Wordcompletiontells your device to attempt to predict howto complete the word you have started A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled Word completion point sets how many letters should be entered before a word prediction is made Choose from 2 letters 3 letters 4 letters or 5 letters Spell correction enables the autom...

Page 288: ...ap Add word EntertheoriginalwordthatwillbereplacedintheShortcutfield for example youve Enter the substitute word that will be used in the Substitution field for example you fve Tap Done to save the substitution rule 4 Press to return to the previous screen Configure Google Voice Typing 1 Press and then tap Settings Language and input or From a screen where you can enter text in a single motion tou...

Page 289: ...wering or rejecting an incoming call Answer an incoming call by clearly saying Answer Reject an incoming call by clearly saying Reject 6 Tap Alarm to activate a voice control for stopping or snoozing an active alarm event Stop an alarm for continuing to sound by clearly saying Stop Snooze an alarm until the next reminder interval by clearly saying Snooze 7 Tap Camera to activate a voice control th...

Page 290: ...o only Google voice search results Choose from Off Moderate or Strict Block offensive words allows you to block recognition of known offensive words or language A green check mark indicates the feature is active Personalized recognition allows you to improove speech recognition and accuracy Google Account dashboard allows you to manage your Google collected data 3 Press to return to the previous s...

Page 291: ... This feature allows you to configure the pointer speed for the mouse trackpad 1 Press and then tap Settings Language and input Pointer speed 2 Adjust the slider and tap OK Back up and Reset Location settings backup configurations or reset the phone to erase all personal data Press and then tap Settings Backup and reset Mobile Backup and Restore The device can be configured to back up your current...

Page 292: ...ications Gallery 2 Verify the Gallery contains all of your pictures and videos 3 Remove both the back cover and remove the internal microSD card prior to initiating the process Factory Data Reset From this menu you can reset your device and sound settings to the factory default settings 1 Press and then tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset 2 Read the on screen reset information 3 Tap R...

Page 293: ...a collection go to Settings Backup and reset Collect diagnostics and turn off the Allow Diagnostics feature Accessory This menu allows you to assign external speakers when the device is docked 1 Press and then tap Settings Accessory 2 Tap Audio output mode to use the external dock speakers when the phone is docked 3 Tap Audio applications to enable the audio applications within the quick panel aft...

Page 294: ...essibility applications that aid in navigating your Android device such as TalkBack uses synthesized speech to describe the results of actions KickBack provides haptic feedback for actions and SoundBack plays sounds for various actions Also lets you enable use of the power key to end calls 1 Press and then tap Settings Accessibility Note Initially it might be necessary to download accessibility ap...

Page 295: ...ripts Allow to activate deactivate the feature which allows some applications to install scripts from Google that makes the Web site s content more accessible 9 Tap the Negative colors field to reverse the display of on screen colors from White text on a Black background to Black text on a White background 10 Tap the Font Size field to change the size of the fonts used on the device within menus o...

Page 296: ...elopment tool displays in this field Allowing Mock Locations Note This feature is used for development purposes only If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this device you can tell the device that the phone is at different GPS locations In other words the phone is allowed to mock the coordinates 1 Press and then tap Settings Developer options 2 Tap Allow mock locations to e...

Page 297: ...updates Areas of the screen flash when they update Show CPU usage Screen highlights the current CPU usage Force GPU rendering Uses a 2D acceleration in applications Window animation scale Configure the scale for animation ranges from off to 10x Transition animation scale Configure the scale for transitioning when using animation ranges from off to 10x Application Options 1 Press and then tap Setti...

Page 298: ...rnote Google Play Movies Messaging Music Player Play Books Play Music Play Store or Slacker GoogleSearch opens a screen where you can set your Google search preferences Google Account provides a list of current Google account configured on the device Use Web History includes search matches from Google s online search engine Manage Web History helps to manage the personalized search history associa...

Page 299: ... number IMEI SV IP address Wi Fi MAC address Bluetooth address Serial number Up time and Device status Legal information This option displays information about Open source licenses License settings as well as Google legal information This information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service Terms of Service for Android powered Phone...

Page 300: ... to be taken to the Software updated screen 1 Press and then tap Settings Software update 2 Read the Software update information screen 3 Select an available option Note You configure the device s software update parameters OK Tap this option to connecto the remote server detect if there is an available update the begin the download over your exisiting data connection Software updates can include ...

Page 301: ...biological effects of the radio 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 th...

Page 302: ...ll phones and adverse health outcomes 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 ...

Page 303: ... MOBI KIDS can be found at http 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...

Page 304: ...f body worn accessories such as 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 an...

Page 305: ... from the United Kingdom made such 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...

Page 306: ... of the rate of absorption of 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 ope...

Page 307: ... 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 authority to operate the device This device complies ...

Page 308: ...on please contact your wireless 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 cond...

Page 309: ...g this device only in specific 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 se...

Page 310: ...rheated Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery Do not let leaking battery fluid come in contact with your eyes skin or clothing For safe disposal 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 ba...

Page 311: ... the equipment and a possible risk of fire explosion or leakage leading to serious injuries damages to your phone or other serious hazard Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories Proper disposal of your mobile device and its battery is not only important for safety it benef...

Page 312: ...ttery to the address listed via U S Mail for recycling Dispose of unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile devices and batteries Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance with local regulations In some areas the...

Page 313: ...ase note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non metallic stylus Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty For more information please refer to the Standard Limited Warranty GPS AGPS Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System GPS sig...

Page 314: ...ys tell the emergency responder your location to the best of your ability and Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency responder instructs you Navigation Maps directions and other navigation data including data relating to your current location may contain inaccurate or incomplete data and circumstances can and do change over time In some areas complete information may not be avail...

Page 315: ... service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your mobile device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permission to do so Care and Maintenance Your mobile device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care T...

Page 316: ... Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices such as portable music players and cell phones at high volume setti...

Page 317: ...le device in a noisy environment use noise cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise By blocking background environment noise noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when 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 afte...

Page 318: ...Frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless mobile device Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive MSC 2320 Bethesda MD 20892 2320 Email nidcdinfo nih gov Internet http www nidcd nih gov National Institute...

Page 319: ...rovider For more information see 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 po...

Page 320: ...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 hearing devices When individuals employing some assistive hearing devices h...

Page 321: ...s refer to enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in telecoil mode Hearing devices may also be rated Your hearing aid manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise Under the current industry standard American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 the hearing aid an...

Page 322: ... toy Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others damage the mobile device or make calls that increase your mobile device bill Keep the mobile 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 ...

Page 323: ...erting the headset Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the mobile device its parts or accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that an air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireles...

Page 324: ...ience occasional discomfort in your hands neck shoulders or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use stop use and see a physician If your device has a camera flash or light do not use the flash or light close to the eyes of peop...

Page 325: ...tress 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 defects or damage resulting from the use of Product in conjunction or conne...

Page 326: ...warranted for a period of ninety 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 ass...

Page 327: ...MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS 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 SAMSU...

Page 328: ... issues of interpretation and 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 ...

Page 329: ...ms of notice that will be 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 ...

Page 330: ...SS OR OTHERWISE DISABLE THE I ACCEPT AND STILL INSTALL COPY DOWNLOAD ACCESS OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS EULA IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THE TERMS IN THIS EULA YOU MUST CLICK THE DECLINE BUTTON AND DISCONTINUE USE OF 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 m...

Page 331: ...ents and add on components if any of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade To use Software identified as an upgrade you must first be licensed for the Software identified by Samsung as eligible for the upgrade After upgrading you may no longer use the So...

Page 332: ...f a destructive nature References on this mobile device to any names marks products or services of any third parties are provided solely as a convenience to Purchaser and do not constitute or imply an endorsement sponsorship or recommendation of or affiliation with the third party or its products and services Purchaser agrees that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable directly or indirectly f...

Page 333: ...HANTABILITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR WORKMANLIKE EFFORT FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE RELIABILITY OR AVAILABILITY ACCURACY LACK OF VIRUSES QUIET ENJOYMENT NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OR OTHER VIOLATION OF RIGHTS SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY APPLICATION THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE THIRD PARTY APPLICATION WILL MEET PURCHASE...

Page 334: ...TED BY APPLICABLE LAW EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE 12 U S Government End Users Restricted Rights The Software is licensed only with restricted rights and as commercial items consisting of commercial software and commercial software documentation with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and conditions herein All Software and Products provi...

Page 335: ...TY 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 covered by this EULA If any provision of this EULA is held to be void invalid unenforceable or illegal the other provisions shall continue in full force...

Page 336: ...ntrol 283 Alerts Presidential 133 Alerts on Call 256 Allow Diagnostics 17 287 Allowing Mock Locations 290 AMBER Alerts Disable 134 AMBER alerts 133 Amergency alerts Message Settings 133 Android Beam 250 On 250 Answering a call 74 Answering Key 256 Application cache and data Clearing 213 Application Menus Navigating through 57 Applications 43 Amazon 44 Calculator 45 185 Calendar 45 Camera 45 188 Cl...

Page 337: ...ll 52 T Mobile Name ID 52 T Mobile TV 52 Using the Camcorder 161 Using the Camera 151 Video Player 52 220 Visual Voicemail 53 Voice Recorder 53 220 VPN Client 53 YouTube 53 221 Applications and Development 184 Apps Screen Customizing 43 Area Code Auto Assign 258 as 180 Auto Redial 258 Auto Reject Configuration 75 Auto Reject List 255 Auto Reject Mode 255 Automatic Answering 256 Automatic Restore 2...

Page 338: ...31 Switching to Headset during call 85 Turning on and off 231 244 Visibility 245 Visible Time Out 232 Browser Adding bookmarks 227 Deleting bookmarks 227 Easier to Read Pages 229 Emptying cookies 227 Entering a URL 224 Inverted Display 229 Navigation 223 Options 223 Power Saving 224 Quick Controls 230 Search Engine 229 Setting Brightness 224 Setting Color Saturation 224 Settings 228 Bubble Options...

Page 339: ...ra 150 Camera Options 152 Default Storage Location 154 Lock Screen Shortcut 275 Taking Pictures 151 Voice Control 283 Care and Maintenance 309 Charging battery 13 ChatON Buddy photo share 160 Children and Cell Phones 299 Clearing Application cache and data 213 Clock 276 CMAS 133 134 Collect Diagnostics Enable Disable 286 Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS 302 Configuration Initial 16 Connectio...

Page 340: ...ncronization 271 Add Account 271 CPU Usage Display 291 Creating a Playlist 181 Creating and sending Messages 126 Customizing Home screens 59 D Data Restrict Background Data 246 Data Limit Activating Mobile Data 246 Setting 246 Data Roaming 248 Activate Deactivate 246 248 Data Usage Cycle 246 Limiting 246 Date Selecting Format 288 Date and Time 287 Default Notifications Settings 262 Default Storage...

Page 341: ...36 Internet Email 136 Opening 137 Refreshing Messages 137 Sending 121 Sync Conflict 144 Wi Fi Download of Attachments 139 143 Emergancy Alerts 133 Emergency Alert Preview 134 Alerts 133 Emergency Alert Configuration 134 Emergency Alerts AMBER 133 Imminent Extreme 133 Severe 133 Emergency Calls 308 Making 72 With SIM 73 Without SIM 72 Emoticons 128 Ending A call 71 Entering Text 93 Using T9 Trace 9...

Page 342: ...y 12 Battery Cover 8 Locking Unlocking the Device 18 microSD card 11 SIM Card 9 Switching Device On Off 18 Voice Mail 22 Gmail 145 194 Composing a Message 146 Creating an Additional Account 147 Opening 145 Other Options 146 Refreshing 146 Signing In 145 Viewing 146 Google Account Management Settings 271 Account Syncronization 270 Add Account 270 Adding a Sync Account 270 Create New Account 19 Merg...

Page 343: ...tions Show 44 Hold Placing a Call on Hold 85 Home 40 Home City Setting 276 Home Key 38 Home Screen Assigning a New 60 Changing Wallpaper 64 Menu Settings 43 Overview 40 Home screens Customizing 59 HSPA 240 I Icons Description 31 Indicator 31 Status 31 Images Assigning as a Contact icon 160 Assigning as wallpaper 161 Transferring 236 286 Verifying 236 286 Importing and Exporting To SIM card 121 In ...

Page 344: ...sing 89 Accessing from Notifications 90 Altering Numbers 91 Erasing 92 Lookout Security 198 Low battery indicator 15 M Making Emergency Calls 72 International Calls 76 New call 70 Managing Applications Clearing Application Cache 268 Uninstalling Third party Applications 268 Market see Play Store 210 Marking contact As a default 115 Media Hub 169 201 Creating a New Account 170 Using 170 Memo Option...

Page 345: ...le Web 223 Entering Text in the Mobile Web Browser 224 Navigating with the Mobile Web 223 Using Bookmarks 226 MobileLife Contacts Backup 105 MobileLife Organizer 203 Create an Appointment 204 Logging In 203 Mono Audio Setup 289 Motion Function Activation 265 On 265 Using to Unlock 273 Motion Settings 265 Mounting the SD card 67 Multi Party Call 86 Dropping One Participant 88 Private conversation 8...

Page 346: ...nding All 116 Share Via 116 Navigating Application Menus 57 Sub Menus 58 Through Screens 53 Navigation Enable GPS 207 Go Home 207 Options 207 Negative Colors 289 Network connection Adding a new 238 New applications Downloading 211 NFC Turning On 216 NFC Near Field Communication 250 Non Play Store Applications 212 Notification Bar 36 Using 36 Notifications Volume 262 O Offensive Words Block 284 On ...

Page 347: ... Tone 264 Power Saving 37 Background Color 266 CPU Power 266 LCD Adjustment 264 Learning About 266 Screen Power 266 Power Saving Mode 266 Predictive Text Activation 99 281 Using 99 Using XT9 98 Prepend Area Code 258 Primary Shortcuts 42 Adding and Deleting 62 Customizing 62 Replacing 62 Q Quick Dialing 70 Quick Messaging 127 QWERTY Accessing Keyboard 102 Entering Symbols 103 Using Keyboard 102 R R...

Page 348: ...iltering 222 Samsung Account Creating 21 Set up 170 Sign In 16 Samsung Keyboard 94 ABC Mode 97 Changing the Input Type 96 Enabling 95 Predictive Text 98 Settings 280 Symbol Numeric Mode 97 XT9 Advanced Settings 281 Samsung Keypad Entering Symbols 98 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 305 Save a Number From Keypad 107 Scan for Nearby Device 160 Screen Home 40 Navigation 53 Screen Lock Set Up 274...

Page 349: ...e Screen 61 Deleting from a Screen 62 Managing 61 Primary 42 Silent Mode Setup 261 SIM Card 10 Changing Exisitng PIN 278 Importing and Exporting 121 Insertion 10 Lock 277 Removal 10 Setting Up Lock 277 SIP Add Accounts 257 see Internet Calls 257 Slideshow Settings 158 Smart Alarm 189 Smart Practices While Driving 302 Snooze 189 Repeat 189 SNS 120 Social Network Adding Facebook Contacts 120 Resync ...

Page 350: ...17 Tethering 249 Active Icon 240 Disconnecting 240 see USB Tethering 239 Text Adjusting Size 229 Minimum Font Size 229 Soom Amount on Double Tap 229 Text Input Methods 93 Text Input Method Selecting 93 Text Templates Create Your Own 135 Set 132 Text To Speech 284 Text to speech Configuration 284 Third Party Applications 268 Uninstalling 213 Time Zone Selecting 288 Timer Automatic Answering 256 T M...

Page 351: ...se Sensor Aiding 199 207 272 Use Wireless Networks 199 207 272 Using Favorites Adding Favorites 227 Deleting a Favorite 227 Editing Favorites 227 V Vibrate 256 Vibration Device 262 Video Volume 262 Video Player Playback Options 166 Settings 167 Sharing Videos 166 Videos Default Storage Location 163 Options 155 Vlingo 284 Voice Actions 39 Voice Commands For Apps 283 Voice Control Alarm 283 Camera 2...

Page 352: ...ving 63 Google Talk 52 Moving to a Different Screen 63 Settings 52 215 Stopwatch 190 Wi Fi About 237 Activating 81 237 242 Advanced settings 239 Calling 81 Connecting to 237 Deactivating 239 Direct Connection 251 During Sleep 243 Manually Adding Network 244 Manually scan for network 239 Off 239 On 237 239 242 Settings 242 Show Usage 246 Status icons 238 Wi Fi Calling 9 Activating 82 253 Connection...

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