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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 7

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .... 19

Features of Your Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Front View  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Back View  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Side Views  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23

Section 3: Call Functions and
Contacts List ..............................................51

Summary of Contents for Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 T-Mobile

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

Page 2: ...he Intellectual 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 incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License and other open source licenses To obtain the source code cov...

Page 3: ...y with certain third party security related solutions for MDM and VPN The testing includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device During the testing the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solutio...

Page 4: ...rk solutions selected by the software provider solution provider or user Choice of an e mail master data management and virtual private network solution is at the sole discretion of the software provider solution provider or user and any associated effect on information technology security protection is solely the responsibility of the software provider solution provider or user For complete state...

Page 5: ...h word mark figure mark stylized B Design and combination mark Bluetooth word mark and B Design are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG microSD and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave Inc Google the Google logo Android the Android logo Google Play Gmail Google Mail Google Maps Google Music Google Hang...

Page 6: ...ration Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing background noise intermittent sounds like a siren or nearby conversation and echoes allowing you to hear and be heard nearly anywhere How Does It Work Based on the intelligence of the human hearing system the technology Captures evaluates and ...

Page 7: ...Restarting the Device 17 Locking and Unlocking the Device 17 Voicemail 18 Section 2 Understanding Your Device 19 Features of Your Device 19 Front View 20 Back View 22 Side Views 23 Device Display 24 Status Bar 24 Home Screen 30 Customizing the Screens 35 Screen Navigation 41 Using Motions and Gestures 42 Using the Multi Window 44 Menu Navigation 50 Section 3 Call Functions and Contacts List 51 Dis...

Page 8: ...ions 91 Contact Entry Options 91 Linking Contact Information 92 Sending a Namecard 94 Copying Contact Information 96 Synchronizing Contacts 97 Display Options 97 Adding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync 98 Additional Contact Options 100 Groups 101 The Favorites Tab 103 Section 6 Messages 104 Types of Messages 104 Creating and Sending Messages 105 Message Options 106 Viewing Newly Received Messag...

Page 9: ...Hub 153 Section 8 Applications and Development 155 Applications 155 Calculator 158 Calendar 158 Camera 160 ChatON 161 Chrome 163 Clock 163 Contacts 167 Downloads 167 Dropbox 167 Email 169 Flipboard 169 G Photos 169 Gallery 169 Gmail 169 Google 170 Google Settings 171 Google 172 Group Play 172 Hangouts 174 Help 174 Internet 175 KNOX 182 Lookout Security 182 Maps 183 Messaging 184 Mobile HotSpot 184...

Page 10: ...s 206 Samsung Hub 207 Samsung Link 210 Settings 214 Story Album 214 T Mobile My Account 215 T Mobile Name ID 215 T Mobile TV 216 TripAdvisor 216 Video 217 Visual Voicemail 219 Voice Recorder 220 Voice Search 221 VPN Client 221 WatchON 221 YouTube 226 Section 9 Connections 228 Bluetooth 228 Enable Downloading for Web Applications 233 PC Connections 233 Wi Fi 234 USB Tethering 237 Mobile HotSpot 238...

Page 11: ...t 298 Backing up Your Data Before Factory Reset 298 Location Services 303 Security 304 Application Manager 307 Battery Usage 309 SD Card Device Storage 310 Date and Time 311 About Device 312 Software Update 313 Section 11 Health and Safety Information 314 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 314 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 319 FCC Part 15 Information to User 321 Commer...

Page 12: ...Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 334 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile Device 335 FCC Notice and Cautions 336 Other Important Safety Information 336 Section 12 Warranty Information 338 Standard Limited Warranty 338 End User License Agreement for Software 343 Index 351 ...

Page 13: ...egins on page 351 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 314 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 yo...

Page 14: ...ful shortcuts Important Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance Warning Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality or even prevent damage to your phone Text Conventions This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone To make this possible the following text conventions are used to r...

Page 15: ...ce is switched off To turn the device off hold down the key until the power off image displays then tap Power off Caution Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively during installation or removal Doing so may damage the cover To remove the battery cover 1 Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release latch 1 2 Place your fingernail in the opening 2 and firmly pop the cover off the devic...

Page 16: ...icro 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 micro SIM card To use this new micro SIM card call or contact T Mobile customer service for more information This card contain...

Page 17: ...SD Memory Card Your device supports an optional external microSD memory cards for storage of media such as music pictures video and other files The SD card is designed for use with this mobile device and other devices 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 c...

Page 18: ...the device off hold down the key until the Device options pop up displays then tap Power off To install 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 To remove the battery Grip the battery at the top end and lift it up and out of the batt...

Page 19: ...le 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 head 2 Locate the Charger Accessory jack 3 Insert the USB cable into the device s Charger Accessory jack 4 Plu...

Page 20: ...outlet then disconnect the charger s connector from the phone 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 metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty For more information refer to St...

Page 21: ...Settings on page 265 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...

Page 22: ...make or receive calls Note The display language is preset to English at the factory To change the language use the Language menu For more information refer to Language and Input Settings on page 284 To turn the device off 1 Press and hold Power End until the Device options screen appears 2 Tap Power off Initial Device Configuration 1 Select a language from the associated field English is the defau...

Page 23: ...loses the current description screen and does not disable data collection To disable data collection go to Settings Accounts tab Backup and reset Collect diagnostics and turn off the Allow diagnostics to be collected feature For more information refer to Collect Diagnostics on page 302 Restarting the Device 1 Press and hold Power End until the Device options screen appears 2 Tap Restart Locking an...

Page 24: ... dials voicemail You may be prompted to enter a password 2 Follow the tutorial to create a password a greeting and a display name Accessing Your Voicemail You can access your Voicemail by either pressing and holding on the keypad or by using the device s Application icon then tapping the Voicemail application To access Voice Mail using the menu 1 From the Home screen tap and then touch and hold un...

Page 25: ...utlines key features of your device It also describes the device s keys screen and the icons that display when the device is in use Features of Your Device Your device is lightweight easy to use and offers many significant features The following list outlines a few of the features included in your device ...

Page 26: ... Call You can store phone numbers that are regularly used to the SIM card or to the device s memory These entries are referred to as the Contacts list 1 From the Home screen 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 Add...

Page 27: ... This is the best way to stay on your current call and do something else multi task such as access the Contacts list view a recent email 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 ...

Page 28: ...ess to the Speaker mode Keypad and End Call features Note Selecting Location consent may drain battery power For more information refer to Power Saving Mode on page 280 3 Tap to exit this calling mode Making an Emergency Call With a SIM card installed The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a 1 tap process Before you can resume normal calling operations you should first exit...

Page 29: ...delay within a number string the phone continues dialing after 2 seconds without any additional keys being pressed Tip You can create pauses longer than two seconds by entering multiple 2 second pauses 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 Yes Call settings to provide you acce...

Page 30: ... and Gestures on page 42 2 At the incoming call screen wave your hand over the screen to accept the incoming call If active the Air call accept icon appears at the top of the incoming call screen Managing Reject Calls This feature allows you to categorize both known and unknown callers as rejected contacts These Contacts are then added to your Rejection list which can be managed for individual ent...

Page 31: ... allows to assign individual numbers To assign multiple numbers as rejected via Contacts 1 From the Home screen tap Contacts 2 Locate an entry and tap it to open the Contact Overview Screen page 91 3 Press and then tap 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 main Call setti...

Page 32: ... second pause Tip You can create pauses longer than three seconds by entering multiple 2 second 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 with the next sequence of numbers Wait sends the next set of numbers only after tapping Yes This is indicated in the number string as a semicolon Note Do not add ...

Page 33: ...never 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 tab 2 Press and then tap Speed dial setting The Speed dial setting screen displays a virtual list of locations...

Page 34: ...m the Home screen tap Keypad tab 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 Select either Done to complete the deletion or Cancel to exit 4 Press to return to the previous screen Making a Call Using Speed Dial You can assign a short cut nu...

Page 35: ...and communicating prior to launching Wi Fi Calling Note This feature is active by default If you are in an active Wi Fi call and go out of range of your Wi Fi the call will be dropped Activating Wi Fi 1 From the Home screen press and then tap Settings Connections tab 2 Locate the Wi Fi field and in a single motion touch and slide to the right to turn it on The slider color indicates the activation...

Page 36: ...Calling field and in a single motion touch and slide to the right to turn it on 4 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 Profile and edit the Edit customer information Enter your emergency location information and complete the online registration 5 From the main Settings page tap Conn...

Page 37: ...e a call 4 Go to the dialer and make a call Make sure Wi Fi Calling in use appears during the call While Wi Fi Calling mode is active the call button shows a Wi Fi indicator When Wi Fi Calling is disabled the call button goes back to show normal operation 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 sta...

Page 38: ... press the Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the level or Adjust the audio by enabling selecting an audio preset Tap the on screen Personalize call sound button select an equalizer setting for the incoming call Enabled disabled via the Call settings menu Call settings Personalize call sound For more information refer to Configuring General Call Settings...

Page 39: ...re via the Call settings menu go to Call settings Personalize call sound 3 Select an available option Choose from Adapt Sound Soft sound Clear sound and Off Placing a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want If your network supports this service you can also make another call while a call is in progress To place a call on hold 1 Tap Hold to place the current call on ho...

Page 40: ... to turn mute off and resume your conversation Switching to Bluetooth Headset 1 Pair the target Bluetooth headset prior to your call 2 While on a call switch to the Bluetooth headset instead of speaker by tapping Headset off 3 At the prompt tap OK to enable Bluetooth if it is not already activated 4 While on a call switch back to the device speaker by tapping Headset on More In call Options During...

Page 41: ...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 Once connected tap Add call enter the second phone number and tap The fi...

Page 42: ...old so that a private conversation can be held with a single caller While you are in a multi party call 1 Press and then tap Manage conference call 2 Tap Split Caller 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 Note The Manage conference call option is not available for multi party calls created w...

Page 43: ... Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings on page 275 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...

Page 44: ...s 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 your Conta...

Page 45: ...try by name or number Sendmessage allowsyou tocreate anewtext message tothe selected entry Time provides the time and date of the call and its duration Press Menu to reveal additional options Copy to dialing screen to pass the current number to your dialer and then edit the selected number before you place your next outbound call Delete to delete the Contacts entry SendnumbertosendthecurrentContac...

Page 46: ...een tap Logs tab 2 Touch and hold an entry to access the entry specific context menu 3 Tap Copy to dialing screen 4 Edit the number using the on screen keypad or delete digits by pressing to erase the numbers 5 Tap once the number has been changed Erasing the Call logs List You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current entries from the Logs list To clear a single entry from the...

Page 47: ...r all calls received All calls shows the total length of time for all calls made and received You may reset these times to zero by pressing then tapping Reset 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 End to reactivat...

Page 48: ...gle voice typing provides a voice to text interface Samsung keyboard default an on screen QWERTY keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation Swype is enabled so as you can enter text as you swipe across the on screen keyboard Instead of tapping each key use your finger to trace over each letter of a word The on screen QWERTY keypad works the same in both portrait and lands...

Page 49: ...sung keyboard you must re enable Swype before using the Swype keyboard For more detailed information on configuring Swype settings see Swype Settings on page 287 When Swype is enabled there can also be normal keyboard functionality 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Language and input 2 Tap Default Swype Swype Text Entry Tips You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video ...

Page 50: ...an enter the recipients of the current message You can choose from Groups Favorites Contacts or Logs TextInputfield afield where text number or other characters can be entered CAPS ALT key When in 123ABC mode this key changes the capitalization of the subsequent entered characters When in SYM mode this key can show additional symbol characters SWYPE settings Touch and hold this button to access th...

Page 51: ...n screen keyboard 2 Tap to configure the keyboard for 123ABC mode showing letters and numbers on the on screen keys Once in this mode the text input type shows Note After typing an initial uppercase character the key changes to and all letters that follow are in lower case 3 Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to form a word If you make a mistake tap to erase a single character Touch a...

Page 52: ... entry is capitalized and the following letters are lower case After a word is entered and you lift your finger the cursor automatically adds a space after the word Note If multiple word choices exist for your Swype entry an on screen popup appears to provide additional word ...

Page 53: ...keypad keyboard you can type letter numbers punctuation and other characters To use the Samsung keyboard you must first configure the settings to default to the Samsung keyboard 1 From the Home screen press and then tap Settings My device tab 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 ...

Page 54: ...ext using Different Input Options Although the default text input method with the Samsung keyboard is to use the on screen keys you have other options Note To access settings touch and hold the Input Methods button then tap Settings then select it from ...

Page 55: ...screen keyboard If you make a mistake tap to erase a single character Touch and hold to erase an entire word 4 Tap Send to deliver the message All lowercase Displays when the next character is entered in lowercase Initial Uppercase Displays when the first character of each word is entered as uppercase but all subsequent characters are lowercase All Uppercase Displays when all characters will be en...

Page 56: ...pages The first number on this key indicates which page 1 or 2 of additional characters is active Using the Google Voice Typing This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your spoken words into on screen text You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature 1 From the keyboard touch the top of the screen and drag it down to display your notification panel 2 Tap...

Page 57: ...g the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen then select Select input method Google voice typing The virtual keyboard is then removed and all subsequent input to done via the microphone as text to speech 2 Speak into the device s microphone and watch your text being entered on screen 3 If the text is incorrect tap DELETE ...

Page 58: ...counts area lists those accounts that have been added to the device and provides an Add account button to quickly and easily add new ones Contacts List Creating a Contact The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts List is your device s built in memory If existing Google and Corporate email accounts have been synchronized to your phone these will be made available to you...

Page 59: ...ther an Exchange Server or from within Microsoft Outlook Add new account lets you create a new account type Choose from Samsung account Google or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Note When storing an entry into your micro SIM card note that only the Name and Number are saved To save additional information for a particular contact such as notes email dates etc it is important to save that Contact into...

Page 60: ... number Tap on the QWERTY keyboard to remove a previously entered phone number Tap to enter an additional phone number Tap to remove a previously entered phone number 8 Enter additional information such as Groups Ringtone Message alert Vibration pattern or tap Add another field to input additional category information Add another field contains the following options Phonetic name Organization IM A...

Page 61: ... and select a photo for this contact Selections are Image Pictures by people Take picture or S Memo 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 Exchange ActiveSync account destination type 7 Tap the label button to the left of the Phone field and scroll through the list to select a category such as Mobi...

Page 62: ...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 Search field and begin entering the entry s name Matching entries are then displayed This process filters through all of your current account Contact entries to only show you the matching entries or In a single motion touch and hold...

Page 63: ...then Tap Save to complete and store the new entry or Tap Cancel to delete the current entry Adding a Number to an Existing Contact 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap a contact name from the list and tap Edit 3 Tap a phone number field and enter a phone number Tap on the QWERTY keyboard to remove a previously entered phone number Tap to enter an additional phone number Tap to remove a previously ente...

Page 64: ...isting Contact 1 From the Home screen tap and use the on screen keypad to enter a new phone number 2 Press and then tap Add 2 sec pause This feature adds an automatic two second pause or Press and then tap Add wait This feature causes the phone to require your acceptance before sending the next set of entered digits 3 Tap Add to Contacts Update existing 4 Scroll through the available list of exist...

Page 65: ...nage mobile accounts on Samsung account ChatON Google LDAP or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync This option also allows you to manually synchronize all of your current contacts with their respective accounts For more information refer to Synchronizing Contacts on page 97 Speed dial setting allows you to set up speed dialing Send message email allows you to send a text picture message or an email using...

Page 66: ...ging or Wi Fi Direct Link contact allows you to link the current contact to another current contact Similar to a see also feature If you can t remember a contact s information linking entries can help you find the person you are looking for Addshortcuttohome addsashortcuttothecurrentContacts entry to an available screen location Contact Entry Options 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap an entry to re...

Page 67: ...t you can join all of her entries and view the information in one record Joining contact information makes sending messages easy You can select any account email address or information all from one screen versus searching multiple individual screens to locate the desired account information Next time you synchronize your device with your accounts any updates contacts make to email account names em...

Page 68: ...contacts and information displays with an icon next to the contact name to indicate what type of account information is contained in the entry Unlinking a Contact 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap a contact name the account name from which you want to unjoin an entry This reveals the details for entry or account information 3 Tap the Connection area or Press and then tap Separate contact 4 Tap next...

Page 69: ...umber or other contact information 4 Tap the radio button next to the entry information you want to be the primary information such as name phone number or email and select Done Note If there are multiple phone numbers assigned to an entry assigning one as the default will automatically dial that number when the contact is selected for dialing Sending a Namecard A Namecard contains contact informa...

Page 70: ...ards to a new outgoing email Exchange or Internet Gmail to attach the contact cards to a new outgoing Internet based email Messaging to attach the contact cards to a new outgoing text message Wi Fi Direct to transmit the entries to another Wi Fi Direct enabled device Sending a namecard using Bluetooth You must create a Contact prior to sending a namecard to a recipient For more information refer t...

Page 71: ... Import Export Export to SIM card 3 Tap Select all to choose all current phone contact entries or Select a specific entry by touching an entry A check mark indicates a selection 4 Tap Done The name and phone number for the selected contact is then copied to the SIM Copying Contact Information to the microSD Card This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved on the phone s memory onto t...

Page 72: ...to synchronize 3 Tap within the adjacent account field to reveal the account s synchronization settings screen 4 To synchronize only Contacts toggle the active state of the Sync Contacts field A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled Note The process of updating your Contacts tab can take several minutes If after 10 20 minutes your list has not been updated repeat step 2 3 5 Your Contac...

Page 73: ... which Contact categories are shown Friends Family etc Adding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync When you synchronize applications such as Facebook Twitter MySpace a corporate email account or Google using the Accounts and sync option synchronizes the data from the selected account type with your Contacts list 1 From the Home screen press and then tap Settings Accounts tab and then navigate to th...

Page 74: ...ad the Facebook application from the Play Store Tap INSTALL ACCEPT to complete the process Tap OPEN to launch the application 4 Log into your Facebook account Enter your account s access Email and Password information and tap Log in 5 If prompted configure any requested optional permissions and tap Log in 6 If prompted select a Contacts Sync option Choose from Sync all Sync with existing contacts ...

Page 75: ... and tap Send Export Import For more information refer to Copying Contact Information on page 96 Contact List Settings From this menu you can determine the default storage location for Contacts display your phone s primary number and view service numbers listed in your Contact list 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Press and then tap Settings Configure any of the following options Only contacts with ph...

Page 76: ...roups 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 Create 3 Tap the Group name field and use the on screen keypad to enter a new group name For more information refer to Text Input Metho...

Page 77: ...group entry Add group member 3 From the available list of contacts tap the contact s you want to add A check mark displays next to contact entry 4 Tap Done The selected contacts are added to the group Removing an Entry From a Caller Group 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap a group entry 3 Press and then tap Remove member 4 Tap all of the contacts you want to remove from this group A check mark displ...

Page 78: ...t the recipients of the new message indicated by a green check mark If an entry contains multiple phone numbers each must be selected 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 69 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Tap Favorites ta...

Page 79: ...rvice 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 aut...

Page 80: ...a recipient from either Logs Contacts or Group tap the contact to place a check mark 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 key...

Page 81: ... to enter a word or phrase in which to search then tap For more information refer to Message Search on page 113 Delete threads allows you to delete any message thread Select the messages to delete and a green check mark will appear next to the message Tap Delete For more information refer to Deleting a single message thread on page 112 Draft messages displays the draft messages folder and its cont...

Page 82: ... a current message 1 From the Home screen tap Messaging 2 From within an open message press to display additional messaging options Insert smiley allows you to add insert smiley icons images emoticons Add text allows you to add text items from sources such as S Memo Calendar Location Contacts and Text templates Preview only in MMS allows you to add preview the MMS message prior to delivery Add to ...

Page 83: ...ate launches a Translate popup menu Here you can both assign the sender s original language and assign a target languagefortherecipient theywillreceiveyourmessageinthe designated language Enable the translate feature then configure the available options as desired Tap OK to store the new settings Adding attachments to a message To add an attachment to your message tap Attach and select one of the ...

Page 84: ...you to tap on an existing Address Book entry then add it to your message by tapping Done Adding Additional Text You can copy text such as names phone numbers and events from your Contacts Calendar or a Memo 1 While composing a message press Add text 2 At the Add text screen select one of the following S Memo allows you to insert text from an existing S Memo Calendar allows you to add the name date...

Page 85: ...ltimedia message To pause playback of the multimedia message tap 3 In a single motion touch and drag up or down the page to scroll through the message if additional pages were added Message Threads Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped into message threads Threaded messages allow you to see all the messages exchanged similar to a chat program and displays a contact on the screen ...

Page 86: ...ny new texts from this sender are automatically blocked To access additional Bubble options Touch and hold the message bubble within an active message conversation to display the following options Delete deletes the currently selected message bubble from the thread Copy copies the currently selected message bubble from the thread Forward allowsyoutoforwardthecurrentlyselectedmessage bubble to an e...

Page 87: ...rk displays beside each selected message 3 Tap Delete 4 At the prompt tap OK to delete or Cancel to end the process Deleting a single message bubble 1 From the Messaging screen open a message to reveal the message string 2 Touch and hold a message bubble then select Delete 3 At the prompt tap OK to delete or Cancel to exit Deleting multiple message bubbles 1 From the Messaging screen open a messag...

Page 88: ...tion Multimedia message limit allows you to set a limit on how many multimedia messages are allowed in one conversation Text message SMS settings Delivery reports when this option is activated the network informs you whether or not your message was delivered Manage SIM card messages allows you to manage the messages stored on the SIM card Message center allows you to enter the number of your messa...

Page 89: ...d boxes that surround each message Background style allows you to 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 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 Promp...

Page 90: ... from a spam source Add to spam phrases allows you to assign a specific text phrase as belonging to a spam message Ex Dear friend Block unknown senders when active automatically blocks incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked numbers Emergency Alert Configuration This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS which may also be ...

Page 91: ...o disable the alert and remove the check mark Assigning Messages as Spam You can now assign either a phone number as spam or use a key term or phrase Any message assigned as spam is automatically placed with your Spam messages folder To assign a phone number from Messages list as spam 1 From the Home screen tap 2 Touch and hold a message from a phone number 3 Select Add to spam numbers and tap OK ...

Page 92: ...te and activate the Spam settings option 3 Tap Add to spam phrases Add This function allows you to assign a specific text phrase as belonging to a spam message Ex Dear friend 4 Enter a term or word into the field 5 Tap Save To register unknown numbers as spam Some incoming messages might not be associated with either a phone number or email address These incoming messages contain no information as...

Page 93: ... tap 2 From the Messaging list press and then tap Text templates 3 Tap Create text template 4 Enter a new text string and tap Save Using Email Email or Internet Email enables you to review and create email using several email services 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 simult...

Page 94: ...t standard Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync This protocol is frequently used with a large corporate email server system and provides access to email contact and calendar synchronization Creating an Internet Email Account 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Email 2 If you already have other email account setup Open an existing email account press and then tap Settings Add account or Enter your Email addre...

Page 95: ... the Automatically download attachments when connected to Wi Fi field to assist with faster access to large email attachments when using Wi Fi 6 At the Set up email screen name the account and enter a screen name to identify yourself on this account The unique account name is used to differentiate this account from other email accounts accessed by your device 7 Tap Done to store the new account Me...

Page 96: ...nt 5 Tap Cc Bcc to add additional carbon copy and blind copy recipients Use the Cc field to carbon copy additional recipients Use the Bcc field to blind copy additional recipients 6 Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject 7 Tap the email text field and compose your email message To add an attachment such as image video audio etc tap Attach from the top of the screen and make a category s...

Page 97: ... email is deleted Choose from Next email Previous email or Email list Confirm deletions requires that you provide confirmation before deleting a selected email Priority senders allows you to assign Contacts as priority senders configure a priority sender inbox assign email notifications ringotnes and vibration patterns for emails from these senders Spam addresses allows you to create a list of spa...

Page 98: ...Vibrate Activates a vibration when a new email message is received 5 Tap the More settings field to access additional options Accountname displaysyouruniquelycreatedaccount display name Your name displays the name used in the From field of your outgoing email 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 cop...

Page 99: ...splayed when using some Internet account types Microsoft Exchange Email Outlook Your phone also provides access to your company s Outlook Exchange server If your company uses either Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or 2007 you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email Contacts and Calendar information directly with your company s Exchange server Setting Up a Microsoft Excha...

Page 100: ... your user name and Password information Important Remember to manually place the cursor in the correct spot and enter a Domain name before the Domain user name entry Most servers only provide a username 8 Update or re enter your Exchange server information within the appropriate field This field can often be populated with incorrect or out of date information provided by your server Exchange Serv...

Page 101: ...figuration fields and tap Next It may take a few seconds for the next screen to load Enablingthe Automatically download attachments when connected to Wi Fi option decreases the wait time to access large email attachments 14 If prompted read the Activate device administrator screen and tap Activate to complete the email setup process Note This process can take a few minutes If the previous setup sc...

Page 102: ...nts tab and then navigate to the Accounts area 2 Tap the Microsoft Exchange account and Settings Exchange email account or From the current Email inbox listing press and then tap Settings 3 Alter any of the following General settings Display allows you to configure the way in which your email list is displayed Options include Auto fit content Message preview line and Title line list Composing and ...

Page 103: ...l size Signature lets you both attach a customized signature and include a handwritten signature to the bottom of all outgoing emails In a single motion touch and slide the Signature slider to the right to turn it on Tap the Signature field change the current text and tap Done to save the new signature or Use your S Pen to enter a handwritten signature within the empty box field below the current ...

Page 104: ...sync Calendar assigns a period for your phone to sync calendar events Choose from 2 weeks 1 month 3 months 6 months or All calendar Empty server trash allows you to delete your email account s trash bin remotely In case of sync conflict allows you to assign the master source on emails If there is a conflict with the current email sync you can assign the server as the main source for all emails Ser...

Page 105: ...ening Gmail 1 From the Home screen tap Gmail 2 Tap an existing email message Refreshing Gmail Mail From within the Gmail message list press and tap Refresh at the bottom of the screen to refresh the screen send and receive new emails and synchronize your email with the Gmail account Other Gmail Options From the main Gmail screen tap Search at the bottom of the screen to search through your Gmail m...

Page 106: ... the screen Archive archives the selected Email Delete deletes the currently selected Email Mark as Unread tags the current message as unread and returns you to the Google Mail Inbox Creating an Additional Gmail Account 1 From the Home screen tap Gmail 2 Press and then tap Settings ADD ACCOUNT and follow the same steps as referenced in the previous section For more information refer to Signing int...

Page 107: ...into 4 main groups When the Settings screen displays the following 4 tabs are located at the top of the screen Connections This tab allows you to see all of settings related to the connection of your device to external sources Features include Wi Fi Bluetooth Data usage More networks Airplane mode Mobile networks Tethering and Mobile HotSpot VPN and Wi Fi Calling NFC S Beam Nearby devices and Scre...

Page 108: ...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 available for all your mobile services 1 From the main Settings page tap Connections tab Wi Fi 2 Press and then tap Advanced Configure the settings as desired The available Wi Fi connection are displayed with a security type displayed next to them Accoun...

Page 109: ... to Wi Fi hotspot networks by simplifying the process of connecting to the correct network In addition this connection type provides WPA2 security protection for safe data communication Mobile devices such as handsets and tablets that are certified for Passpoint can still be used in existing hotspots Users on passpoint enabled hotspots will also enjoy Wi Fi roaming 1 From the main Settings page ta...

Page 110: ...his reduced the drain on your device s battery Never increase data usage shuts off the current Wi Fi connection during sleep and diverts any current data usage to the cellular network connection Allow scanning Allows the Google location service and other apps to scan for networks even when Wi Fi is turned off 1 From the main Settings page tap Connections tab Wi Fi 2 Press and then tap Advanced 3 T...

Page 111: ...configurable IP address view your device s IP address Manually Adding a Wi Fi Network 1 From the main Settings page tap Connections tab Wi Fi 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 Wireless Access Point 4 Enter your WAP s password if the W...

Page 112: ...ur Wireless Access Point 2 From the main Settings page tap Connections tab Wi Fi 3 Press then tap WPS push button 4 Once the connection is complete confirm the external router now appears in the Wi Fi list as connected WPS PIN Entry If a WPS Push Button does not work there is an alternative WPS connection method where you would use a device generated PIN number to establish the connection This num...

Page 113: ...t your current Wi Fi network connection To activate your connection 1 From the main Settings page tap Connections tab 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 3 Tap Wi Fi Direct 4 Tap Scan and select the single device name to begin the connection process to another Wi Fi Direct compatible device or Tap Multi c...

Page 114: ... and Off To turn Bluetooth on 1 From the Home screen press and then tap Settings Connections tab 2 In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to the right to turn it on The slider color indicates the activation status When active displays in the Status area To turn Bluetooth off 1 From the Home screen press and then tap Settings 2 In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slide...

Page 115: ... Some Bluetooth devices are secured and require a PIN number to confirm and pair with them 3 Enter a PIN to pair with the device if one is required and tap OK Data Usage Monitor and mange your device s data usage capabilities Features include activation deactivation or network data usage set mobile data usage for a set period of time and view application data usage From the Home screen press and t...

Page 116: ...e of your data minutes Auto sync data allows the device to automatically sync information and updates with your various services ShowWi FiusageactivatesanadditionalWi Fitabthatshows you your Wi Fi data usage Mobile hotspots allows you to select available Wi Fi networks that can service as mobile hotspots Place a check mark on those entries you wish to use More Networks This tab displays additional...

Page 117: ...tings page tap Connections tab More networks Mobile networks Mobile data Data Roaming Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider s partner networks and access data services when you are out of your service providers area of coverage 1 From the main Settings page tap Connections tab More networks Mobile networks 2 Tap Data roaming to connect to data services while roaming outside y...

Page 118: ...twork Option To confirm you are always using the fastest possible connection the device has an automatic detection method where it finds both the fastest and most stable connection communication method from among this selected set LTE 4G 3G 2G 1 From the main Settings page tap Connections tab More networks Mobile networks Network mode 2 Tap LTE WCDMA GSM auto connect A selection indicator displays...

Page 119: ...tab More networks Mobile networks Network mode 2 Tap GSM only A check mark displays next to this option to indicate that it is active Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer speed and time 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 From the main Setti...

Page 120: ...nually 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 device s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature If additional software or USB drivers are required nav...

Page 121: ...s tab More networks 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 by your network administrator 5 Tap Save Note Similar setup process can be used for all available VPN types Connecting to a VPN 1 From the main Settings page tap Connections tab Mor...

Page 122: ...single motion touch and slide the Wi Fi Calling slider to the right to turn it on Wi Fi Calling Settings Important A compatible 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 1 From the main Settings page tap Connections tab More networks Wi Fi Calling 2 Tap Connection Preferences and select a p...

Page 123: ...f your device with another NFC capable device and the content is transferred S Beam This feature when activated via NFC allows you to beam large 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 From the main S...

Page 124: ...t then select the connected devices you would like to not allow 8 Tap Download to then select the destination of any downloaded shared content Choose from USB storage Device or SD card 9 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 Screen Mirroring With feature enabled you c...

Page 125: ...n tap Settings My device tab Lock screen Screen lock The Screen lock menu allows to choose from a variety of locking features such as Swipe Swipe the screen to unlock it Face unlock Look at your phone to unlock it Face and voice Look at your phone and speak to unlock Pattern A screen unlock pattern is a touch gesture you create and use to unlock your device Follow the prompts to create or change y...

Page 126: ...l command Using Swipe This feature is the least secure locking method and only requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Lock screen 2 Tap Screen lock Swipe Using Face Unlock This feature used facial recognition to unlock your phone This feature is less secure than PIN Pattern and Password locks and can be bypassed by someone else wh...

Page 127: ...urity of the feature Lock automatically locks the screen 5 seconds after the screen turns off Lock instantly with power key once enabled instantly locks the screen after pressing the power key Using Face and Voice Unlock This feature used facial recognition to unlock your phone This feature is less secure than PIN Pattern and Password locks and can be bypassed by someone else who looks similar to ...

Page 128: ... 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 overlaps each point and they are highlighted with a green circle 5 When you have connected at least four dots in a vertical horizontal or diagonal direction lift your finger from the screen and tap Continue 6 Confirm the new pattern by re...

Page 129: ...f you forget your device s lock pattern you can unlock your device or reset it using your Google Account credentials When you enter the wrong unlock pattern too many times you should see an option at the bottom of the screen that says Forgot pattern Follow these steps to use either your PIN or email address Important You can only enter an incorrect lock pattern 5 times before the device is locked ...

Page 130: ...ls contact your wireless carrier for additional options PIN Lock and Unlock 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Lock screen 2 Tap Screen lock PIN 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...

Page 131: ...c Multi window feature Screen mode allows you to select from several different color modes Reading mode allows you to activate an optimized reading mode for selected applications This menuallows youto assign available applications such as Calculator Camera Contacts etc for enhancement using the Reader mode Brightness adjusts the on screen brightness level For more information refer to Adjusting Sc...

Page 132: ...e adjusts the phone s LCD brightness level to automatically adjust and conserve battery power Increase touch sensitivity allows you to adjust the touch sensitivityofyourphoneautomatically dependingonthetypeof material on the display Adjusting Screen Brightness This feature configures the LCD Brightness levels 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Display Brightness 2 Tap Automatic bright...

Page 133: ...en you are recording voice The LED only lights up when the screen is off Sound Settings From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone as well as configure the display settings From the Home screen press and then tap Settings My device tab Sound The following options display Silent mode via Device Options Screen Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise in...

Page 134: ...sity 2 Touch and drag the slider to adjust the Vibration intensity for Incoming call Notification and Haptic feedback 3 Tap OK to assign the vibration levels Setup the Ringtones This option allows you to set the ringtone 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Sound 2 Tap Ringtones 3 Tap a ringtone from the available list The ringtone briefly plays when selected 4 Tap Add to locate a compa...

Page 135: ...ng pad make a screen selection lock your screen or tap the screen Each time you press a key or make a selection the selected tone sounds 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Sound 2 Tap Dialing keypad tone to activate a tone when you use on screen keys A check mark displayed next to these features indicates active status 3 Tap Touch sounds to activate a tone when you touch the screen A ...

Page 136: ...eature allows you to customize your call sounds 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Sound Adapt Sound 2 Read the instructions and tap Start 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your personal call sound Home Screen Mode This application allows you to set your display to the conventional layout of Standard mode or provide an easier user experience for the first time smartphone u...

Page 137: ...rs Set up call rejection messages allows you to manage both existing rejection messages and create new ones Answering ending calls allows you to manage the settings for answering and ending calls The home keyanswerscalls allows you topress to answer the phone Voice control allows you to answer incoming voice calls using voice The power key ends calls allows you to press the power key to end the cu...

Page 138: ...figure additional call settings For more information refer to Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings on page 275 Ringtones and keypad tones allows you to manage your device s ringtones and vibratory features Choose from Ringtones Vibrations Vibratewhenringing andDialingkeypad tone used when the keypad is pressed Personalize call sound allows you to enable the personalize call sound function wi...

Page 139: ...ge or Tap one of the pre written messages to be displayed when you want the call to be rejected You can edit the message if desired 3 Tap Save to save the reject message Answering ending calls 1 From the main Call settings page tap Answering ending calls 2 Select any of the following options The home key answers calls allows you to press to answer the phone Voice control allows you to answer incom...

Page 140: ...accessories 2 The following options are available Automatic answering configures the device to automatically answer and incoming call when a headset is detected Automatic answering timer configures the time delay before the device automatically accepts the incoming call Outgoingcallconditions allows you tomake calls even when the device is locked Wi Fi Calling Wi Fi Calling is a free feature for T...

Page 141: ...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 Configuring Call Forwarding 1 From the main Call settings page tap Additional settings Call forwarding Important Call Forwarding is disabled when the Wi Fi Calling feature is ena...

Page 142: ...All outgoing calls International calls Intl calls except home All incoming calls or Incoming when roaming Call Waiting 1 From the main Call settings page tap Additional settings 2 Tap Call waiting to enable disable the on screen notification of new incoming call during an active call Auto Redial 1 From the main Call settings page tap Additional settings 2 Tap Auto redial to automatically enable di...

Page 143: ...es 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 Managing the FDN List When this feature is enabled you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card 1 From the main Call settings page tap Additional settings Fixed dialing numbers 2 Tap Turn on FDN 3...

Page 144: ...ings page tap Personalize call sound and activate the feature by selecting an available option For more information refer to Personalizing the Call Sound Setting on page 64 Noise reduction This option allows you to suppress background noise during a call From the main Call settings page tap Noise reduction to create a check mark and enable the feature Increase volume in pocket This option increase...

Page 145: ...e manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone s headset jack If this cable was not provided with your TTY device contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable 1 From the main Call settings page tap TTY mode 2 Tap TTY Full TTY HCO or TTY VCO to ac...

Page 146: ... free mode 2 In a single motion touch and slide the Hands Free mode slider to the right to turn it on Confirm the Hands Free mode active icon appears in the Status bar 3 Enable any of the following options Incoming call read out callers information when receiving incoming calls ChatON read out ChatON callers information when receiving incoming calls Air call accept wave your hand over the screen t...

Page 147: ... from the dock 3 Tap Audio output mode to use the external dock speakers when the phone is docked 4 Tap Desk home screen display if you wish to show the desk home screen when the device is docked 5 Tap Automatic unlock if you are using a phone cover and you want your phone to unlock when you open the cover 6 Tap Audio output to set your Audio output to Stereo or Surround Accessibility Settings Thi...

Page 148: ...ming calls 8 Tap Show shortcut allows you to press and hold Power End to use the accessibility shortcut under the Device options screen 9 Tap Manage accessibility to save and update your accessibility settings or share them with another device You can export your settings import a previously saved file or share your file with another device 10 Tap TalkBack to activate the feature Note TalkBack whe...

Page 149: ...he Text to speech options field to configure the text to speech configuration parameters 18 Use the Sound balance field to allow you to use the slider to set the Left and Right balance when using a stereo device 19 Tap the Mono audio field to enable stereo audio to be compressed into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earbud earphone 20 Tap the Turn off all sounds field to mute every...

Page 150: ...e phone 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Language and input Language 2 Select a language and region from the list Choose Input Method 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Language and input Default 2 Select an input method or Tap Set up input methods to alter modify the available input methods Samsung Keyboard Settings 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Langu...

Page 151: ... choose from None leaves text input as only via the on screen keyboard SwiftKey Flow like using Swipe allows you to enter text by sliding your fingers across the on screen keyboard This feature is optimized for use with the on screen QWERTY keyboard Cursor control when enabled allows you to control your on screen cursor by moving your finger across the keyboard Key tap feedback provides feedback f...

Page 152: ...lar new words every day Personalized data activate this feature to use the personal language data that you have entered and selected to make your text entry prediction results better By enabling this feature you can choose from the following personalization features Learn from Facebook allows you to log into your current Facebook account and add used text to your personal dictionary Learn from Gma...

Page 153: ... Auto spacing automatically inserts a space between words When you finish a word just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word Nextwordprediction once enabled predicts thenext word in your text string based on your current text entries Show Voice key once enabled displays the Voice icon on your Swype keyboard so you can use the Voice input option 3 Tap My Words on the left side of the sc...

Page 154: ...wype provides tips on how to learn to use Swype Show helpful tips once enabled displays helpful tips and hints as you are using Swype Version displays the software version information 7 Tap Updates on the left side of the screen to download any new Swype updates If an update is available it will display under the updates heading If no updates are displayed then check back later to see any availabl...

Page 155: ...r only when using hands free Block offensive words enable or disable blocking of recognized offensive words from the results of your voice input Google searches Hotword detection enable to being able to launch voice search by saying the word Google Download offline speech recognition enables voice input while offline Bluetooth headset records audio through a connected Bluetooth headset 3 Press to ...

Page 156: ...ounds like on your device when activated Configuring the Mouse TrackPad This feature allows you to configure the pointer speed for a connected mouse or trackpad 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Language and input Pointer speed 2 Adjust the slider and tap OK Motions and Gestures Settings This feature allows you to assign specific functions to certain phone actions that are detected b...

Page 157: ... Once enabled you can move your hand over the air gesture sensor located above the on screen clock at the upper right to temporarily activate preview window that can be used to display selected user enabled information such as Time Date Notification icons Missed calls etc Air jump Once enabled you can move your hand over the air gesture sensor up or down and easily jump to either the top or bottom...

Page 158: ...content can be zoomed In a single motion touch and hold two points on the display then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out Browse an image Once enabled touch and hold a desired on screen image to pan around it Move the device left or right to pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally around the large on screen image Mute pause Once enabled mute incoming calls and any playing s...

Page 159: ...ptions to create a checkmark and activate the features Smart stay disables the screen timeout if your phone detects that your face is watching the screen Smart rotation disables the auto screen rotation by checking the orientation of your face and the device Smart pause pauses videos when your device detects that your head has moved away from the screen Smart scroll once your eyes have been detect...

Page 160: ...Sound and haptic feedback allows you to play sound and feel vibration when you hover your finger over Air view items Voice control The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice commands to control your device 1 From the main Settings page tap My device tab Voice control 2 Verify the feature is active by tapping at the top of your screen to activate Voice control 3 The following options are ...

Page 161: ...low the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account 4 A green circle will appear next to the account type once you have created an account Your email account will also be displayed in the Accounts section of the main Settings menu Removing an Account Important Removing an account also deletes all of its messages contacts and other data from the device 1 From the main Settings page tap...

Page 162: ...plications such as Samsung Hub Note 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 From the main Settings page tap Accounts tab 2 Navigate to the My accounts area and then tap Add account Samsung account 3 If you have previously created a Samsung account tap Sign i...

Page 163: ...re information refer to Dropbox on page 167 3 From the Home screen press and then tap Settings Accounts tab Cloud 4 Confirm your Samsung account appears at the top of the screen 5 Tap Storage usage to display an overview of your total used space 6 Tap Sync settings select which device parameters will be synched and tap Sync now Choose from Sync Calendar Sync Contacts Sync Internet and Sync Memos 7...

Page 164: ...ked up 4 Tap Automatic restore to assist in the re installation of a previously installed application including preferences and data 5 Tap Factory data reset to reset your device and sound settings to the factory default settings 6 Tap Collect diagnostics to collects diagnostic data for troubleshooting use For more information refer to Collect Diagnostics on page 302 Backing up Your Data Before Fa...

Page 165: ... your device to a PC as a removable disk and copy files back and forth between your phone and PC If you insert an SD card in the device you can also access the files directory from the SD card by using your device as a memory card reader 1 Connect the USB cable to your device then connect the cable to your PC USB port After a few seconds a pop up window displays on the PC when it is connected with...

Page 166: ...to your SD card You can back up your pictures videos documents and other media to your SD card 1 From the Home screen tap Apps My Files 2 Select the folder where the files are that you would like to copy to the SD card This would include folders such as DCIM camera pictures and videos Pictures Music Playlists Download etc For example tap Apps My Files Images Camera 3 Tap the files that you want to...

Page 167: ...lect a location or folder The Bookmarks that you moved are now listed under the Samsung account heading in your Bookmark list 9 When you get a new phone update your software or reset your device sign in to your Samsung account and the backed up bookmarks will be displayed on your Bookmarks page under the Samsung account heading Backing Up Settings to Google You can use your Google account to back ...

Page 168: ...tory data reset 2 Read the on screen reset information 3 Tap Reset device 4 If necessary enter your password and tap Delete all The device resets to the factory default settings automatically and when finished displays the Home screen Collect Diagnostics This feature only collects diagnostic data for troubleshooting use 1 From the main Settings page tap Accounts tab Backup and reset Collect diagno...

Page 169: ... apps that have asked your permission to use your location information Tap the ON OFF slider to turn it on Use GPS satellites allows applications to use GPS to pinpoint your location Use wireless networks allows applications to use data from mobile networks and Wi Fi to help determine your location My places allows you to add location information for your Home Office and Car Enabling the GPS Satel...

Page 170: ... data that requires a password be entered each time the microSD card is connected Tip Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent Encryption may take an hour or more Setting up SIM Card Lock Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code When enabled your phone ...

Page 171: ...ed or restricted through administration from a remote location 1 From the main Settings page tap More tab 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 you must enable the Unknown sources feature enables downloading Developers can use this option to install non...

Page 172: ...dates automatically in order to improce security and service 3 Tap Via Wi Fi only to only update the security policy automatically once the device is connected to an active Wi Fi network Credential Storage This option allows certain applications to access secure certificates and other credentials Certificates and credentials can be installed to the SD card and password protected 1 From the main Se...

Page 173: ...r 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 From the Home screen press and then tap Settings More tab Application manager ALL Clearing Application Cache and Data Important You must have downloaded applications installed to use this feature 1 From the main Settings page tap More tab Application manage...

Page 174: ...ice 3 To switch the order of the lists displayed in the Downloaded tabs press and select Sort by size or Sort by name 4 Tap an application to view and update information about the application including memory usage default settings and permissions Running Services The Running services option allows you to view and control currently running services such as Backup Google Talk SNS messaging Swype an...

Page 175: ...t applications for actions and Background data restrictions 1 From the main Settings page tap More tab Applications manager 2 Tap the ALL tab to display all available applications 3 Press and then tap Reset app preferences Reset apps Important As an example if you assigned your browser to always launch YouTube links and want that changed you must reset the default actions Battery Usage This option...

Page 176: ...ly charged before using the microSD card Your data may become damaged or lost if the battery runs out while you are using the microSD card Mounting the SD Card To store photos music videos and other applications You must mount install the SD card prior to use Mounting the SD card establishes a USB connection with your computer 1 From the main Settings page tap More tab Storage 2 Tap Mount SD card ...

Page 177: ...then tap Settings More tab Date and time 2 Tap Automatic date and time to allow the network set the date and time Important Deactivate Automatic date and time to manually set the rest of the options 3 Tap Set date and use the plus or minus icons to set the Month Day and Year then tap Set 4 Tap Set time and use the plus or minus icons set Hour and Minute Tap PM or AM then tap Set 5 Tap Automatic ti...

Page 178: ...MEISV IP address Wi Fi MAC address Bluetooth address Serial number Up time and Device status Legal information This option displays information about Open source licences Google legal information as well as License settings This information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service Terms of Service for Android powered Phones and much...

Page 179: ...access this option The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance Displays when the Software updated feature is active Displays when the Software update feature is in progress To update your device 1 From the Home screen press and then tap Settings More tab About device Software update 2 Read the Software update information screen 3 Select an available option Note You config...

Page 180: ...ng information Do cell phones pose a health hazard Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will cause cancer or other serious health hazards The weight of scientific evidence has not linked cell phones with any health problems Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency RF energy Over the past 15 years scientists have conducted hundreds of studies looking at the biological effects o...

Page 181: ... relatively little blood flow in them to carry away excess heat Research Results to Date Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems The results of most studies conducted to date say no In addition attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies that have shown a connection have failed The scientific community at large therefore believes that the weight of scientific evidence do...

Page 182: ...study can be found at http www ukcosmos org index html Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence MOBI KIDS MOBI KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy from communication technologies including cell phones and brain cancer in young people This is an international multi center study invo...

Page 183: ...c Reducing Exposure Hands Free Kits and Other Accessories Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy RF from cell phones and at this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks you can take a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure Reduce the a...

Page 184: ...t its power to compensate leading to an increase in RF absorption Children and Cell Phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users of cell phones from RF exposure including children and teenagers The steps adults can take to reduce RF exposure apply to children and teenagers as well Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone Use speaker mode or a headset to place more di...

Page 185: ...radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These FCC RF exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement NCRP and the Institute of Electrical and Electr...

Page 186: ... when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device a minimum of 1 0cm from the body Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines This mobile phone has a FCC ID nu...

Page 187: ...erference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Co...

Page 188: ...Before answering calls consider your circumstances Let the call go to voicemail when driving conditions require Remember driving comes first not the call If you consider a call necessary and appropriate follow these tips Use a hands free device Secure your phone within easy reach Place calls when you are not moving Plan calls when your car will be stationary Do not engage in stressful or emotional...

Page 189: ...ith liquids Liquids can get into the phone s circuits leading to corrosion Even when the phone appears to be dry and appears to operate normally the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard If the phone and or battery get wet have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung even if they appear to be working properly Do not place your battery in or near a heat source Exc...

Page 190: ...of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Samsung s warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by nonSamsung approved batteries and or chargers Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers Some websites and second hand dealers not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers Consumers should purch...

Page 191: ...ld Additional information regarding specific locations may be found at http www epa gov epawaste partnerships plugin cellphone index htm or at http www call2recycle org Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take Back Program will provide Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label Just go to http fun samsungmobileusa com recycling index jsp and follow the instructions to print out a free pre pai...

Page 192: ...ENTED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION Display Touch Screen Please note the following information when using your mobile device WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on your mobile device is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your mobile device is dropped or if it receives significant impact Do not use if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you WAR...

Page 193: ...f you use applications that require location based information e g driving directions such applications transmit location based information The location based information may be shared with third parties including your wireless service provider applications providers Samsung and other third parties providing services Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls When you make an emergency call the cellular netwo...

Page 194: ...e Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the mobile device is not on switch it on 2 From the Home screen tap 3 Key in the emergency number for your present location for example 911 or other official emergency number Emergency numbers vary by location 4 Tap If certain features are in use call blocking for example you may first need to deactivate those features before you ...

Page 195: ...olutions Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the mobile device Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution If the mobile device has a retractable camera lens do not use soap and water to clean the lens Use a blower or brush or lens cleaning paper dampened in a lens cleaning solution Shock or vibration Do not drop knock or sha...

Page 196: ...olume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time not realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to your hearing When using headphones turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the perso...

Page 197: ... Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive Suite 300 Reston VA 20190 Voice 800 222 2336 Email info audiology org Internet http www audiology org Pages default aspx 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 for Occupati...

Page 198: ...ireless mobile device and an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator to avoid potential interference with the device Persons who have such devices Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six 6 inches from their implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket Should use the e...

Page 199: ...all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point service station Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are ...

Page 200: ...o be vulnerable to interference you may not be able to use a rated mobile device successfully Trying out the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs M Ratings Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled M4 is the better high...

Page 201: ...eless technologies that it uses However there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufacturer o...

Page 202: ... Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted Check regularly that all wireless mobile device equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly When using a headset in dry environments static electricity can build up in the headset...

Page 203: ...lackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers or playing games you may experience occasional discomfort in yo...

Page 204: ... 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 connection...

Page 205: ...s will be 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 trans...

Page 206: ...ARRANTIES 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 SAMSUNG OR OTHE...

Page 207: ...decide all 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 atto...

Page 208: ...ce 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 shall not ...

Page 209: ...ormal operation BY USING THE DEVICE OR ITS PRELOADED SOFTWARE YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS EULA IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE Samsung grants you the following rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions of this EULA You may install use access display and run one copy of the Software on the local hard disk s or other perm...

Page 210: ...twork Code Samsung and its affiliates may use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services or technologies to you and will not disclose this information in a form that personally identifies you At all times your information will be treated in accordance with Samsung s Privacy Policy which can be viewed at http account samsung com membership pp 5 SOFTWARE UPDA...

Page 211: ...twork or internet provider Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi Fi connection the Software will access through your mobile network which may result in additional charges depending on your payment plan In addition your enjoyment of some features of the Software may be affected by the suitability and performance of your device hardware or data access 7 SOFTWARE TRANSFER You may...

Page 212: ...D BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG OR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER BY SAMSUNG OF WARRANTY REGARDING THE SOFTWARE OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY OF ANY SORT FROM SAMSUNG 11 THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS Certain third party applications may be included with or downloaded to this mobile device Samsung makes no representations whatsoever about any of these applications Since Samsung has no control...

Page 213: ...MSUNG APPLICATIONS Certain Samsung applications and services may be included with or downloaded to this mobile device Many of them require Samsung Services membership registration Samsung Account and your rights and obligations will be set forth in separate Samsung Account terms and conditions and privacy policies There are non Samsung Account applications and services that require your consent to...

Page 214: ...ons herein All Software and Products are provided subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52 227 19 15 APPLICABLE LAW This EULA is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where you are a resident or if a resident of the United States by the laws of the state of Texas without regard to its conflict of law provisions This EULA shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the In...

Page 215: ...is less and Samsung shall pay the remainder of such fees Administrative facility and arbitrator fees for arbitrations in which your total damage claims exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees exceed 5 000 00 Large Claim shall be determined according to AAA rules In a Large Claim case the arbitrator may grant to the prevailing party or apportion among the parties reasonable attorney fees...

Page 216: ...rocedure will not affect your use of the device or its preloaded Software and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license 17 ENTIRE AGREEMENT SEVERABILITY This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other sub...

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