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Samsung GALAXY SIII, User Manual

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ANDROID SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for GALAXY SIII

Page 1: ...ANDROID SMARTPHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...perty 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 source licen...

Page 3: ...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 solution providers For more information about Samsung s SAFE program please refer to www samsung com us safe Disclaimer of Warranties TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AME...

Page 4: ... the software provider solution provider or user For complete statement of limited warranty please refer to www samsung com us safe available on the web and where Samsung smartphone and Galaxy Tab devices are sold Samsung Telecommunications America STA LLC 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America LLC Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Headquarters 1301 E Lookout Drive R...

Page 5: ...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 information and software tools to convert your files into DivX vid...

Page 6: ...ung and Super AMOLED are both trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and or its related entities All product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Screen images simulated Appearance of the phone may vary ...

Page 7: ...ecuring Your Phone 20 Section 2 Understanding Your Phone 22 Features 22 Front View 23 Side Views 24 Back View 25 Navigation 25 Motions 26 Notifications 30 Home Screen 32 Customizing the Home Screen 35 Shortcuts 37 Folders 38 Wallpaper 38 Apps 39 Section 3 Memory Card 41 Mounting the SD Card 41 Unmounting the Memory Card 41 SD card Available Memory Status 42 Formatting a Memory Card 42 Section 4 Ac...

Page 8: ...ncy Alerts 78 Email 79 Gmail 80 Google Talk 81 Google 82 Messenger 82 Voice Recorder 83 Section 8 Multimedia 85 Media Hub 85 Music Player 85 Using Playlists 89 Google Play Books 91 Google Play Magazines 91 Google Play Movies TV 91 Google Play Music 92 Video Player 92 Camera 93 Camcorder 96 Gallery 99 YouTube 101 Section 9 Applications and Widgets 102 Accessing Applications 102 Applications List 10...

Page 9: ...ile Alerting System CMAS 213 Smart Practices While Driving 214 Battery Use and Safety 215 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 216 UL Certified Travel Charger 218 Display Touch Screen 218 GPS AGPS 219 Emergency Calls 220 Care and Maintenance 221 Responsible Listening 222 Operating Environment 224 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 226 Restricting Children s Access ...

Page 10: ... assume that you are starting from the Home screen To get to the Home screen you may need to unlock the phone or keypad For more information refer to Securing Your Phone on page 20 Note Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your phone depending on the software version on your phone and any changes to the phone s Settings Unless stated otherwise instructions in...

Page 11: ...d to represent often used steps Example Press Home then touch Menu Settings Wi Fi Setting Up Your Phone Before using your phone install the SIM card the microSD card and the battery into their respective internal slots and compartments Important Before removing or replacing the battery cover make sure the phone is switched off To turn the phone off hold down the power key until the power off image...

Page 12: ...6 Installing the battery cover Align the cover 1 and press it firmly into place 2 ensuring that the cover snaps into place at the corners ...

Page 13: ...ard Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children 1 Remove the battery cover See Removing the battery cover on page 5 2 Locate the SIM card slot on the bottom inside of the phone 3 Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face downward and that the notched corner of the card faces outward to the right as shown 4 Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket as shown until the card l...

Page 14: ... cover on page 5 2 Locate the microSD card slot on the bottom inside of the phone 3 With the gold contacts facing down carefully slide the memory card into the slot as shown pushing gently until the memory card clicks into place Important Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the memory card with the phone s contacts Caution Applications personal settings and other stored data may be lost or m...

Page 15: ... to Installing the battery cover on page 6 Battery This phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li Ion battery A Wall USB Charger Charging Head and USB cable is included with the phone for charging the battery Note This phone is shipped with the battery partially charged Please charge the battery fully before using the phone for the first time After the first charge you can use the phone while...

Page 16: ...hone powers off Installing the Battery 1 Remove the battery cover See Removing the battery cover on page 5 2 Slide the battery into the compartment 1 so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone Ensure that the connectors align 3 Gently press down to secure the battery 2 Removing the Battery 1 Remove the battery cover See Removing the battery cover on page 5 2 Lift t...

Page 17: ...charged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours Important It is recommended that you fully charge the battery before using the device for the first time 1 Insert the USB cable into the device s Charger Accessory jack at the bottom of the device Note This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect orientation for connecting the USB cable If the USB cable is incorrectly connected ...

Page 18: ...if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device 5 When charging is finished first unplug the charger s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the USB cable connector from the device Important Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of ...

Page 19: ...s While powering on the phone connects with the network then displays the Locked screen and any active Notification alerts Note The phone s internal antenna is located along the bottom back of the phone Do not block the antenna doing so may affect call quality or cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary ...

Page 20: ... screen displays 2 At the prompt touch Power off 3 Touch OK at the prompt Restarting the Phone 1 Press and hold the Power Lock until the Device options screen displays 2 Tap Restart OK TTY Mode This phone is fully TTY compatible allowing you to connect a TTY device to the phone s headset jack Before you can use this phone with a TTY device enable TTY Mode For more information refer to Other call s...

Page 21: ... For more information refer to Installing the SIM Card on page 7 Touch Skip to operate your phone without the SIM card Wi Fi Make sure the Wi Fi OFF ON icon is set to ON and choose one of the following options Touch AddWi Finetwork to enter a Network SSID that is not listed Touch Scan to make sure you have an accurate list of Wi Fi networks Touch one of the Wi Fi networks in the list enter the pas...

Page 22: ... Sign in screen displays 2 Touch the Email field and enter your Google account Email ID and touch Next on the keyboard 3 Enter your Google account password and touch Done on the keyboard 4 Touch No if you do not have a Google account The Make it Google screen displays or Touch Get an account to create and sign in to a new Google account or Touch Not now to bypass this step and proceed Once you ent...

Page 23: ...use the on screen keyboard to enter you first and last names 2 Touch Setup Complete Congratulations Your phone is set up and ready to use Touch Finish The main Home screen displays Free Dropbox Account Dropbox is a cloud file storage subscription service Using a Dropbox account you can save files and access them with multiple devices from multiple locations To get a free 50 GB Dropbox account for ...

Page 24: ...hone number from any touch tone phone Displaying Your Phone Number Press Home then touch Menu Settings About device Status Your phone number displays in the My phone number field Google Account Sign in Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features including Gmail Google Maps Google Talk and Google Play When you turn on the phone for the first time you should set up ...

Page 25: ...ccount An active Samsung account is required to use applications such as AllShare Play and Media Hub 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings The Settings screen displays 2 Under Accounts touch Add account 3 From the Add account screen touch Samsung account 4 From the Samsung account screen touch Create new account and follow the on screen instructions to create a Samsung account 5 Read the Term...

Page 26: ... calls Note Contact your wireless provider for more information about your coverage area and service plan Securing Your Phone By default the phone locks automatically when the screen times out or you can lock the phone manually You can unlock the phone using one of the default Unlock screens For increased security use a personal screen unlock pattern a personal identification number PIN or a passw...

Page 27: ... the Phone on page 14 Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern 1 Press Home to wake the screen 2 Draw a personal unlock pattern on the screen For more information refer to Lock screen on page 176 Unlocking with a Password 1 Press Home to wake the screen 2 Enter your Password 3 Press OK ...

Page 28: ...VPN NFC Android Beam S Beam Wi Fi Direct AllShare Cast DLNA USB 2 0 Messaging Services Text Messaging Picture Messaging Video Messaging Voice Messaging Email Mobile Instant Messenger IM Chat 8 Megapixel Camera Camcorder with LED flash 1 9 Megapixel Front camera Picture Gallery Video Player 720p MP4 and 3GP DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content Music Player AAC A...

Page 29: ...icrophone Use when recording and during calls to allow callers to hear your voice 6 Back Key Press to return to the previous screen or option 7 1 9 Megapixel Front Camera Use for taking pictures and recording video 8 Proximity and Light Sensors Detects the presence of nearby objects to control phone functions or blank the screen display such as when you hold the phone to your ear during a phone ca...

Page 30: ...usic playback press to adjust volume Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call 2 USB Power Accessory Port Connect a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files 3 Power Lock Key Press and hold to turn the phone on or off Press to lock the phone or to wake the screen for unlocking 1 3 2 ...

Page 31: ... in Speakerphone mode media sounds music and video and other sounds 5 3 5mm Headset Jack Plug in an optional headset or TTY equipment Navigation Navigate your phone s features using the command keys and the touch screen Warning 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 scr...

Page 32: ... Touch Back to return to the previous screen option or step Motions Finger Motions Touch Touch items to select or launch them For example Touch the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text Touch an item to select it Touch an application icon to launch the application Touch and Hold Activate on screen items by a touch and hold gesture For example Touch and hold a widget or icon on the Home sc...

Page 33: ...ontrol your phone enable the Motion settings For more information see Motion on page 197 Direct call When this option is set to On you can lift the phone to your ear to call a contact displayed in a Messaging Contacts or Call Log screen Smart alert When this option is set to On you can lift the phone to automatically receive notification of missed calls messages and alerts that occurred while the ...

Page 34: ...e phone in a side to side motion moves a highlighted icon to a new location on the Home screen Pan to browse images When this option is set to On moving the phone in a panning motion while viewing an image moves focus around in the image Shake to update When this option is set to On shaking the phone causes Bluetooth or Wi Fi screens to scan for devices Turn over to mute pause When this option is ...

Page 35: ...9 Hand motions Use your hand to swipe across the screen or cover the screen Palm swipe to capture When this option is set to On swiping the screen with the side of your hand left to right or right to left captures a screen shot ...

Page 36: ...tus new messages calendar events call status etc You can expand this area to reveal the Notifications screen that provides more detailed information about the current on screen notification icons Opening the Notifications Screen 1 In a single motion touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen to display notifications 2 Touch a notification entry to open the associated applicatio...

Page 37: ...updates when you rotate the phone For more information refer to Auto rotate screen on page 170 Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off For more information about using Bluetooth see Bluetooth on page 144 Mobile data Activate or deactivate your phone s access to mobile data For more information see Turning Mobile data On or Off on page 154 Blocking mode Enable or disable blocking of select notifications...

Page 38: ...ation to clear it or to launch an application or Touch Clear to clear all notifications Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone Note Unless stated otherwise instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked at the Home screen All screen images in this manual are simulated Actual displays may vary depending on the software version of your phone and any ch...

Page 39: ...ortcuts are found on the Home screen by default and you can add more shortcuts to your favorite applications For more information see Use Application shortcuts to launch applications from the Home screen Your phone comes with application shortcuts already placed on the Home screen and you can add your favorites on page 37 6 Widgets Apps that run on the Home screen These widgets are found on the Ho...

Page 40: ...rrent signal strength The greater the number of bars the stronger the signal New Message You have new message s New Voicemail You have new voicemail A number indicates the number of new messages New Email Message You have new email Mute Voice or playback volume is muted Vibrate All soundsaresilenced andVibrateisactive See Device vibration on page 166 SD Card Ready A memory card scan is underway to...

Page 41: ... Add Apps and Widgets For more information see Use Application shortcuts to launch applications from the Home screen Your phone comes with application shortcuts already placed on the Home screen and you can add your favorites on page 37 For more information see Widgets are self contained applications that you can place on the Home screen for quick direct access on page 37 Add Folders For more info...

Page 42: ...splay at the bottom of the display You can edit the Primary shortcuts except for Apps Editing the Primary shortcuts To add or remove shortcuts Touch and hold a shortcut and drag it from the Primary shortcuts to the Home screen or from the Home screen to the Primary shortcuts To remove shortcuts Touch and hold the shortcut until Remove displays and then drag the shortcut to the Remove icon Remove T...

Page 43: ...s Touch and hold the widget until Remove displays Drag the widget to the Remove icon Shortcuts Use Application shortcuts to launch applications from the Home screen Your phone comes with application shortcuts already placed on the Home screen and you can add your favorites Adding an Application Shortcut to the Home Screen 1 Swipe left or right to select a screen location for your new shortcut 2 To...

Page 44: ...lay in the background of the Home screen You can choose from pre loaded wallpaper images or select a picture that you have taken with the Camera or downloaded 1 From the Home screen touch and hold on the screen to display the Home screen menu Select Home screen Set wallpaper Home screen Lock screen or Home and lock screens 2 Choose a source Gallery Choose a picture stored on your phone or on an op...

Page 45: ...ons see Applications and Widgets on page 102 You can place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen for quick access to the application 1 From the Home screen touch Apps 2 Slide your finger left or right to scroll the Applications screens 3 Touch an icon to launch the application Customizing the Apps Screens Choosing a view By default application icons display in Grid view You can change the v...

Page 46: ...move if available to remove the icon The trash can is available only for applications you ve installed Pre loaded applications cannot be removed Uninstall Remove an application that you downloaded from your phone Preloaded applications cannot be uninstalled Downloaded applications Display all applications you ve downloaded View type Configure the application screen Share apps Select applications t...

Page 47: ... Insert the SD card into the external SD card slot For more information see Installing a Memory Card on page 8 2 The phone scans the SD card and views the available information stored on it Unmounting the Memory Card Important To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card unmount the card before removing it from the phone 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings Storage Unmount SD c...

Page 48: ...a Memory Card Use the Erase SD card setting to remove all content from an installed memory card 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings 2 Under Device touch Storage 3 Under SD card touch Mount SD card SD card must be mounted in order to format it 4 After mounting the SD card touch Format SD card and follow the prompts to confirm the deletion of information from the card Caution Performing the n...

Page 49: ...your phone is updated with any information that changes in your accounts Setting Up Your Accounts Set up and manage your accounts with the Accounts settings For information about setting up other non synchronized email accounts see Configuring Email Accounts on page 79 Tip For more information on setting up your email contact your Wireless Provider Adding an account 1 From the Home screen touch Me...

Page 50: ...s Sync Calendar Sync Contacts Sync Email Sync Gmail Sync Google Photos Sync Google Play Books Sync Google Play Magazines Sync Google Play Movies TV Sync Google Play Music Sync Internet Sync Picasa Web Albums Sync Tasks 4 Touch these settings to enable disable synchronization of the associated file types When enabled a check mark displays in each setting check box With automatic synchronization ena...

Page 51: ...ormation for Google accounts Google Manage Google information for Google accounts Ads Choose whether to personalize Google and AdMob advertisements for Google accounts Managing accounts Google accounts 1 From the Home screen touch Apps and the Apps tab 2 Touch Gmail 1 From the Gmail screen touch Menu then touch Settings General settings The General settings screen displays For more information ref...

Page 52: ...fineanaccountinwhichto save your contacts The Add new account screen displays For more information refer to Setting Up Your Accounts on page 43 3 Touch contact fields to select or enter information Storage location Select a save option for this contact available options depend on accounts you define to your device Phone Save to my device contacts Google Save to your Google account Samsung account ...

Page 53: ... to play when you receive a message from this contact 13 Touch Vibration pattern to choose a vibration pattern to play when you receive a call or message from this contact 14 Touch Add another field to add more fields including Phonetic Name Organization IM Notes Nickname Website or Relationship 15 Touch Save when you finish selecting and entering information Creating Contacts from Recent calls Sa...

Page 54: ...ne 2 Touch the digits of the phone number on the Keypad 3 Touch Add to Contacts then select Update existing from the pop up menu 4 Select a contact to update then continue entering contact information For more information refer to Adding Contacts on page 46 Updating Contacts from Recent calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new contact or update an existing contact For more info...

Page 55: ...istory View calls and messages to and from this contact Edit Modifycontactinformation Formoreinformation referto Updating Contacts on page 48 Delete Erase the contact record Join contact Separate contact Manage multiple contacts as one For more information refer to Joining Contacts on page 50 Mark as default Set a default phone number or other field such as IM or email address Defaults are the con...

Page 56: ...n 3 Touch Menu then touch Share namecard via 4 Choose a sending method from the Share namecard via screen then follow the prompts to send the profile Joining Contacts Your phone can synchronize with multiple accounts including Google Corporate and other providers plus social networking sites like Facebook When you synchronize contacts from these accounts with your phone you may have multiple conta...

Page 57: ...ct Exporting and Importing Contacts You can export your contact list to an installed memory card or import a list of contacts previously exported from a memory card 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch Menu then touch Import Export 3 Select an option then follow the prompts to complete the operation Import from USB storage Copy contacts that are saved in installed mass storage Export to U...

Page 58: ...or touch Select all to mark all contacts A check mark displays in the check box for marked contacts 4 Touch Done 5 Choose a sending method or app from the Complete action using pop up then follow the prompts to send the profile Favorites Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and Contacts screens for fast dialing or messaging and...

Page 59: ...lls from members of this group Add member to select members from Contacts 3 Touch Save to save the new group Editing a Group 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts Groups 2 Touch a Group to display it 3 Touch Menu Edit then update information for the group For more information see Adding a New Group on page 53 Deleting a Group Tip You can only delete groups that you have created 1 From the Home scr...

Page 60: ...m for removal or touch Select all to mark all contacts When selected a check mark displays in the check box 5 Touch Done to remove the selected contact s Sending a Message to Group Members Create a new text or email message addressed to the group s members 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts Groups 2 Touch and hold a Group then touch Send message or Send email 3 Touch contacts to mark them as re...

Page 61: ...ng Speed Dials 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch Menu then touch Speed dial setting 3 A list of speed dials displays Touch a speed dial then touch a contact to assign the speed dial to the contact Removing or Reassigning a Speed Dial 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch Menu then touch Speed dial setting 3 Touch and hold an assigned Speed dial setting the following options pop...

Page 62: ...eypad 1 From the Home screen touch Phone then touch the Keypad tab 2 Enter the digits of the of the telephone number using the Keypad 3 Touch to place the call Making Calls using Speed Dials Speed Dials are 1 2 or 3 digit shortcuts 1 to 100 you assign to contacts to allow you to quickly call the contact For more information about setting speed dials see Speed Dials on page 55 1 From the Home scree...

Page 63: ...act to dial their default number or Touch a contact then touch to dial the number Making Calls using S Voice Place a call by speaking the name or number 1 Press Home then touch Apps and the Apps tab The Apps screen displays 2 Touch S Voice 3 The first time you access S Voice follow the prompts to confirm the Samsung Disclaimer and Terms of service 4 Read the About S Voice screen and follow the pro...

Page 64: ...Touch a contact then touch to dial the number Making Calls from Recent calls Return a call or call a number from a recent call stored in Recent calls For more information refer to Logs Calls on page 61 Multi party Calling Use multi party call features to set up a call between multiple callers such as for a conference call 1 Establish the first call by answering an incoming call or making a call 2 ...

Page 65: ...ne alerts you to an incoming call you can reject the call to send the caller to voice mail or reject the call and send a message to the caller Rejecting a call Touch and drag the Reject icon to the left Rejecting a call with a message Touch and drag Reject call with message upward toward the middle of the screen then select an existing message or Create new message Note For more information about ...

Page 66: ... return to the original call Options During a Call While in a call you can use these features Add call Display the Dialer to set up a multi party call Keypad Display a keypad to enter numbers End call End the phone call Speaker Enable or disable speakerphone Mute Mute or unmute your voice on the call Headset Switch the call s audio to a Bluetooth headset Touch Menu for options Contacts Launch Cont...

Page 67: ...rd of the call is saved in Logs calls Accessing Logs calls From the Home screen touch Phone Logs to display recent calls Making Calls using Recent calls 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch Recent to display recent calls 3 Swipe your finger from left to right across the call to redial or Touch a call then touch to dial the number Sending Messages using Recent calls 1 From the Home screen tou...

Page 68: ...ng records 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Recent 2 While viewing the calls touch Menu then touch Delete 3 Touch call records to mark them for deletion or touch Select all A check indicates marked records 4 Touch Delete to delete marked records Filtering records 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Recent 2 While viewing the calls touch Menu then touch View by 3 Select a filter type from All call...

Page 69: ...u receive from those numbers From the Call Settings screen touch Call rejection for these options Auto reject mode Touch Auto reject mode to turn Auto reject On or touch Auto reject mode to turn Auto reject Off When On calls from All numbers or from numbers on the Auto reject numbers list are rejected Touch Auto reject mode to choose which option applies Auto reject list Enter telephone numbers to...

Page 70: ...d vibration and enable or disable call vibration and keypad tones From the Call Settings screen touch Ringtones and keypad tones The following options are available Device ringtone Select the ringtone the phone plays to alert you of incoming calls Device vibration Select the vibration pattern the phone uses to alert you of incoming calls Incoming call vibration Touch to enable disable use of the s...

Page 71: ...l Enable so alarms and new messages play during phone calls When disabled these notifications mute during a call Call answering ending Manage settings for answering and ending calls 1 From the Call Settings screen touch Call answering ending Configure the following options Answering key When enabled press Home to answer an incoming Answeringcallsusingvoice When enabled say the phone s S Voice wake...

Page 72: ... is connected to the phone BT Bluetooth headset settings for outgoing calls Outgoing call conditions When the phone is paired with a Bluetoothheadset youcanchoosetomakecallsEvenwhenthe phone is locked or Only when the device is unlocked My call sound This option personalizeS the sounds you hear during a call whether or not you are using a headset From the Call Settings screen touch My call sound C...

Page 73: ...lowing options are available Voicemail service By default the phone uses your wireless service provider s voicemail service If you have another option for voicemail installed select it Voicemail settings By default the speed dial for calling voicemail speed dial 1 is set to your phone number Touch Voicemail number if you want to set up another voicemail service Ringtone Choose sound to play for a ...

Page 74: ...ee text input methods available Samsung keyboard default Samsung s on screen QWERTY keypad is used in both portrait and landscape orientation Google voice typing Enter text by speaking Swype keyboard The Swype on screen keyboard allows you to slide your fingers from letter to letter in order to form words without lifting them as you would when typing text To change the input method see Keyboards a...

Page 75: ...en you touch the Enter message field the following screen displays 3 Touch the desired alphabetic characters 4 The screen initially opens in ABC mode After you type the first letter the shift key changes to and following letters are lowercase 5 Touch to input another uppercase letter or tap twice to switch to ABC mode The shift key changes to in ABC mode All following letters are uppercase until y...

Page 76: ...ensates for pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard Predictive text is turned on by default 1 To turn Predictive Text on or off tap Settings Language and input 2 Tap the icon next to Samsung keyboard 3 Tap the ON OFF slider located to the right of the Predictive text field to 4 In the text portion of the message screen begin typing a word A list of word options display Tap one of the words ...

Page 77: ... the entire message using the Handwriting feature or tap to switch back to Samsung keyboard mode Usingthe GoogleVoiceTypingFeature You can use your voice to enter text using the Google voice typing feature 1 From the keypad touch the top of the screen and drag it down to display your notification panel 2 Tap Choose input method 3 Tap Google voice typing 4 At the Speak now prompt speak clearly and ...

Page 78: ...lifting your finger between words Swype provides next letter prediction and regional error correction which compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards Enabling and Configuring Swype The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method so you must changed the text input method to use Swype 1 From the keypad touch the top of the screen and drag it down to display your notific...

Page 79: ...mail from your email accounts including Corporate mail Gmail Send and receive Gmail from your Google account Voicemail Retrieve voice messages from callers Google Talk Chat with other Google Talk users Text and Multimedia Messaging This phone can send and receive text and multimedia messages Creating and Sending Messages 1 From the Home screen touch Messaging New message 2 Touch Enter recipient an...

Page 80: ... depend on attachment Attach to add media or content to the message converts the message to MMS Menu for options Insert smiley Add a text emoticon to the message Add text Select text from S Memo Calendar Location Contacts or Text templates to add View contact View the contact record Add slide Delete slide Add or remove a slide Slides hold pictures or other media adding a slide convertsthe message ...

Page 81: ...ontacts View the contact record or save the sender recipient s information Delete thread Erase the entire message thread Register number as spam Lists this phone number as a spamnumber and sends future messages from this number to the Spam mesasges folder 4 Touch Menu for options including Search Enter characters to search messages and recipients Delete threads Touch message threads to mark them f...

Page 82: ... you can change the size of message text while viewing by pressing the Volume Key General settings Delete old messages When enabled messages are automatically erased when storage reaches default limits When disabled thephonepromptsyoutodeleteold messages to make room Text message limit Set the number of SMS messages per conversation Multimedia message limit Set the number of MMS messages per threa...

Page 83: ...S message is received Preview message Displays a preview of received messages Emergency message settings Emergency alerts This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service CMAS including Presidential Alerts Imminent Alerts Severe or Extreme and AMBER Alerts missing persons You may choose not to receive Imminent and AMBER alerts but Presidential A...

Page 84: ...less Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service CMAS Emergency Alerts are geographically targeted and alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert There are three types of Emergency Alerts Presidential Imminent Severe or Extreme AMBER Alerts missing person alert You may choose not to receive Imminent Alerts...

Page 85: ...mail accounts 1 From the Home screen select Apps Email 2 Touch Menu and then touch Settings 3 Touch Add account Follow the prompts to set up your email account Composing and Sending Email 1 From the Home screen select Apps Email Compose 2 Touch fields to enter recipients and the email text 3 While composing a message touch Attach to add a file attachment to the message 4 Touch Menu for more option...

Page 86: ...nt The first time you launch Gmail the phone prompts you to set up your Google account 1 From the Home screen select Apps Gmail 2 Touch New to create a new account or Existing to sign in to a created account 3 The phone communicates with the Google server to set up your account and synchronize your email Note You can use more than one Google account on the phone To add another account from within ...

Page 87: ...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 feature allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts 1 Log on to your Google account if you have not already done so For more information refer to Google Account Sign in on page 18 2 From the Home screen touch Apps T...

Page 88: ...w account 5 Follow the on screen instructions to use Google 6 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 the phone 1 Sign on to your Google account For more information refer to Google Account Sign in on page 18 2 From the ...

Page 89: ... the recording After pausing tap Record to resume recording 4 Once the audio recording has stopped the message is automatically saved Tap Cancel to cancel the recording without saving 5 Tap List to display a list of all your voice recordings 6 Tap a voice recording to play it 7 Tap and hold a voice recording and select from the following options Share via Share your recording using Bluetooth Dropb...

Page 90: ...he following settings are available Storage Select where your recordings are saved Selections are Phone or Memory card Default name Select the name prefix for recordings For example if your Default name is Voice your recordings would be named Voice 001 Voice 002 and Voice 003 Recording quality Set the recording quality to High or Normal LImit for MMS Select On or Off Selecting On limits the messag...

Page 91: ...atest movies and TV shows then rent or purchase the media for viewing on the phone Note Media Hub service requires a Samsung account and depends on service availability 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Media Hub Note To rent or buy media you must have a Samsung account 2 Touch Menu then touch Sign in to log in or create an account 3 Browse content and follow the prompts to buy or rent Music Playe...

Page 92: ...uare Pause the song Start the song after pausing Pressandholdtorewindthesong Touchtogoto previous song Press and hold to fast forward the song Touch to go to next song Control the volume Repeat one Repeat the song currently playing Repeat all Replay the current list when the list ends Play All Play the current song list once Shuffle On Randomly shuffle the current list of songs for playback Shuffl...

Page 93: ...playlists linked to buttons in a 5x5 matrix according to the following criteria Moods Exciting Passionate Joyful Calm Years Exciting Old New and Calm 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Music Player 2 Touch the Music square tab or Touch Music square 3 Touch Menu Library update 4 Select a playlist based on mood or age of the song Now Playing Display the Music player screen with the current song infor...

Page 94: ...tone or as the Alarm tone Scan for nearby devices Scan for nearby Bluetooth enabled devices Settings Change your Music Player settings For more information refer to Music Player Settings on page 89 End Close the Music Player application Music Square Options To access additional options follow these steps 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Music Player 2 Touch Menu and select from the following opti...

Page 95: ...y played or Recently added Lyrics Activate to display the song s lyrics if available Music auto off Activate to turn off music automatically after a set interval Using Playlists Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media that can then be grouped into a list for later playback These Playlists are created using either the handset s Music Player options menu or from within a 3rd ...

Page 96: ... the Home screen touch Apps Music Player 2 Touch Playlists 3 Touch Menu Edit title and touch the playlist you want to rename 4 In the Edit title window enter a new name for the playlist and then touch OK For information on downloading music for the phone see Connecting as a Storage Device on page 147 Setting a Song as a Ringtone You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice calls for calls from a...

Page 97: ...reading experience for the phone 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Play Magazines 2 Sign on to your Google account For more information refer to Google Account Sign in on page 18 3 Follow the on screen instructions for using the Play Magazines application Google Play Movies TV With Google Play Movies TV you can rent or purchase thousands of movies and TV shows You can watch instantly or download y...

Page 98: ...ion for the Play Music application Help View a help file on the Google Support website Video Player Video Player identifies and plays video files 3GP or MP4 stored on the phone or on an optional microSD Memory card 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Video Player 2 Video Player scans for videos stored in phone memory or on an installed memory card and displays your videos on the Thumbnails List and ...

Page 99: ...eras are not allowed Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person s privacy Forward Advancesto the next video Touch and hold to scan forward through the current video Back Moves backward to the previous video Touch and hold to scan backward through the current video Pause Pauses playback Play Plays the video Pop upPlayer Thevideoplaysinasmallwindow so you can use the ph...

Page 100: ...icshootingmode from Single shot Take a single photo Best photo Takes 8 photographs in quick succession and prompts you to select and save the best Best face Takes 5 photographs in quick succession and selects the best photograph based on open eyes smiles sudden movement and so on Face detection Touch the Camera button to focus on and take a picture of the subject s face Panorama Take a landscape p...

Page 101: ...hedout Cartoonify Black and white Sepia or Negative Settings Camera Edit shortcuts Select which function shortcuts display in the function menu Burst shot Automatically takes multiple pictures GPS Tag Add GPS location information to photo details Self portrait Set the front camera so you can take pictures of yourself Flash Choose Off On or Auto flash Shooting mode Choose Single shot Best photo Bes...

Page 102: ... setting for imaging sensitivity Metering Select a method for measuring light Auto contrast Allow automatic light dark adjustment Guidelines Enable or disable an on screen grid to aid in photo composition Auto share shot Use Wi Fi Direct to share your pictures quickly with your friends Anti Shake Minimize the effect of camera movement Contextual file name Add GPS information to photo file names Im...

Page 103: ...he camcorder 5 Touch Stop to stop recording Camcorder Options Configure the camcorder 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Camera Mode 2 Use these options to configure the camcorder Self recording Record video with the front camera Flash Choose Off or On Recording mode Choose a recording mode from Normal Record a video of any length Limit for MMS Record a video of a size suitable for sending in a Vid...

Page 104: ...evel by moving the slider Timer Set a delay before starting recording Resolution Choose a size in pixels for the recording White balance Choose a setting for the light source Guidelines Display a grid to aid in video composition Anti Shake Minimize the effect of camcorder movement Contextual filename Allows you to set the video file name to a name describing the video content or location i e South...

Page 105: ...le by using My files or other file management applications and try again For more information refer to My Files on page 118 Viewing Pictures 1 From the Apps screen touch Gallery then select an album then touch a picture to view it 2 While viewing a picture touch on the screen or touch Menu for options 3 Touch Menu for the following additional options Face tag When enabled identifies faces with a y...

Page 106: ...uetooth enabled devices Details View information about the picture Viewing Videos 1 From the Home screen touch Apps touch Gallery and select an album A matrix or list of available videos displays 2 To play a video touch its thumbnail or list entry 3 While viewing videos touch on the screen or touch Menu for options 4 Touch Menu for the following additional options Scan for nearby devices Scan for ...

Page 107: ...an also share Gallery photos and videos with compatible devices using S Beam For more information refer to S Beam on page 143 YouTube Access your YouTube account and view and upload YouTube videos from the phone 1 From the Home screen touch Apps screen and then touch YouTube 2 Follow the on screen instructions for using the YouTube application ...

Page 108: ...an application as a primary shortcut the application icon does not display in the Apps menu For more information refer to To add or remove shortcuts on page 36 Accessing Applications 1 Press Home then touch Apps and the Apps tab The Apps screen displays on the screen 2 Sweep your finger right or left to scroll the Apps screens 3 To launch an application touch the application s icon Customizing the...

Page 109: ... drag it to a new location 3 Touch Save when you are finished Filtering Application icons You can select which icons appear in the Apps screen From the Apps screen touch Menu then touch either of the following options Downloaded applications Shows only those applications you have downloaded and installed on the phone Hide applications Mark those applications you do not want to appear on the Apps s...

Page 110: ...ation user name password to several applications such as AllShare Play For more information refer to Creating a Samsung Account on page 19 3 From the Home screen touch Apps AllShare Play The AllShare Play screen displays 4 Touch Create new account if you have not set up a Samsung account or touch Sign in if you have already set up a Samsung account 5 Touch Start The AllShare Play tutorial screen d...

Page 111: ... settings Select whether or not streamed video is optimized for playback on mobile devices or PCs with the K Lite CODEC pack installed Lock AllShare Play When enabled restricts access to AllShare Play by requiring a user enter the currently active and associated Samsung account password Language Select the display language used by AllShare Play About service Displays AllShare Play version informat...

Page 112: ...ained applications that you can place on the Home screen for quick direct access on page 37 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Calendar 2 Tap to choose a calendar view Year Display all twelve months of this year Sweep across the years at the bottom of the screen to display another year Month Display the current month Touch a month and year at the bottom of the screen to display another month Week D...

Page 113: ...s Sync Synchronize the phones calendar with your account calendars For more information refer to Setting Up Your Accounts on page 43 Settings Customize the calendar Customizing the Calendar 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Calendar 2 Touch Menu then touch Settings to configure these settings View settings Monthviewstyles Choosemonthviewstyle Calendarview list Calendar view pop up Week view Choose...

Page 114: ...ed text to include with email notifications to meeting attendees guests and so on Gesture Swipe with two fingers Show animation demonstrating how to change the Calendar view with a simple swipe with two fingers Creating an Event or Task 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Calendar 2 Tap to Add event Add Task fill in and select the information for this event or task and then touch Save Sending Events...

Page 115: ...ccount manages the access information username password to several applications such as AllShare Play ChatON and Media Hub For more information visit https web samsungchaton com From the Home screen touch Apps ChatON Chrome The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Chrome web browser on the phone 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Chrome 2 Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap Ac...

Page 116: ...ts are active when you connect the phone to an optional dock Contacts Contacts lets you access and manage your Contacts list Contacts Groups Favorites list and Speed dial settings see Contacts on page 46 From the Home screen touch Apps Contacts Downloads View and manage files and other items you download to the phone 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Downloads 2 Touch an item to open it if an appr...

Page 117: ...ur Twitter account photos from friends and much more From the Home screen touch Apps Flipboard Gallery The Gallery is where you view photos and videos For photos you can also perform basic editing tasks view a slideshow set photos as wallpaper or contact image and share as a picture message Note You can increase Gallery photo and video storage by installing a memory card For more information see I...

Page 118: ... Tip The Google Search Widget is available by default on the Home screen For more information Widgets see From the Home screen swipe to a Home screen panel Touch and hold on the screen to display the Home screen menu on page 37 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Google 2 Enter search criteria Search results display automatically 3 Touch a search result to display it in a browser window ...

Page 119: ... Play Using Group Play you can share documents or photos you are viewing or music you are listening to with other devices connected to the same Wi Fi network with your device 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Group Play The Welcome to Group Play screen displays 2 Touch Next for instructions on using Group Play Help Use Help to read or view brief instructions or videos on how to use the features an...

Page 120: ...ices For more information refer to Location services on page 175 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Local 2 For more information touch Menu Help Maps Use Google Maps to find your current location get directions and other location based information The Google Maps shortcut displays by default on the Home screen Note You must enable location services to use Maps and some features require Standalone o...

Page 121: ...ng on the go has never been easier You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from the convenience of anywhere Featuring the stunning viewing quality Samsung is known for Samsung Media Hub is your gateway to mobile video like you ve never experienced it before Browse the latest movies and TV shows then rent or purchase the media for viewing on the phone Note Media Hub service require...

Page 122: ...From the Home screen touch Apps Messaging 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 the phone For more information refer to Google on page 113 From the Home screen touch Apps Messenger Mobile Web Mobile Web browser lets you use the phone service to access the Web 1 From ...

Page 123: ... on service availability 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Music Hub 2 Touch Start to log in or create a Samsung account 3 Browse content then follow the prompts to buy or rent Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files The music player supports files with extensions AAC AAC eAAC MP3 and WMA Launching the Music Player allows you to navigate through your music library...

Page 124: ... prompts to access your account My Files Find view and manage files stored on an installed memory card If the file is associated with an application on the phone you can launch the file in the application 1 From the Home screen touch Apps My Files 2 Tap a folder and scroll down or up until you locate a file 3 Touch a file to launch it in the associated application if the file is associated with an...

Page 125: ...and folders in order of their Time of creation or change Type Name or Size Share via Share files using Bluetooth ChatON Dropbox Email Flipboard Gmail Google Group Play Maps Messaging Picasa S Memo Wi Fi Direct or YouTube Move Move selected folder s and or file s from USB Mass Storage to a Memory Card or the reverse Copy Save copies of selected folder s and or file s to USB Mass Storage to a Memory...

Page 126: ...earch for locations and get turn by turn directions Note You must enable location services to use Navigation and some features require Standalone or Google location services For more information see Location services on page 175 From the Home screen touch Apps Navigation Phone The Phone application allows you to access the dialer keypad call logs and favorites For more information refer to Calling...

Page 127: ...e Home screen touch Apps Play Magazines Play Movies TV With Google Play Movies you can rent thousands of different movies You can watch instantly or download your movie for offline viewing at a later time 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Play Movies TV 2 Log on to your Google account if you have not already done so 3 Following the on screen instructions for renting and viewing movies Play Music W...

Page 128: ...o application allows you to create memos using the keypad your finger or both You can add images handwriting voice recordings and typewritten text all in one place 1 From the Home screen touch Apps S Memo 2 Review the Learn about actions information pop up to learn more about S Memo Creating a New Memo 1 From the Home screen touch Apps S Memo The S Memo screen displays 2 Tap an existing Memo to op...

Page 129: ...ting mode Rename Change the current memo title Add new page Change the view mode Add free format drawing Toolbar Secondary Show Hide Add Page Writing area Secondary Add Title Writing Modes Keyboard Toolbar Toolbar Display the keypad to add text Erase marks and drawings Undo the last action Redo the last action that was undone Make a voice recording to add to the memo Hide the secondary toolbar Sho...

Page 130: ...Planner Link the memo to your Calendar Lock Lock an email by using a PIN number Setas Set a memo as a contact icon Homescreen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper Print PrintthescreenorwebpageonaSamsungprinterusing Wi Fi 4 Touch Save when you are finished creating the memo S Suggest This application provides on screen recommendations for applications that are specifically supported and made for use ...

Page 131: ...ead the information on the Edit what you said screen then touch Next 8 Read the information on the Help screen then touch Finish 9 At the S Voice screen say Hi Galaxy to wake up S voice 10 Speak into the phone and follow the on screen instructions Samsung Apps With Samsung Apps you can easily download an abundance of applications to your device These include games news reference social networking ...

Page 132: ...h Apps Talk Video Player Video Player identifies and plays video files 3GP or MP4 stored on the phone or on an optional microSD Memory card 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Video Player 2 By default videos display by name in an array of Thumbnails You can also display your videos in an alphabetical list by touching the List tab or touch the Folders tab to list the folders where your videos are st...

Page 133: ...ffers voice activated Google searches If you agree Voice Search uses your location to improve search results and offer other services From the Home screen touch Apps Voice Search Pop up Video The video plays in a small window so you can use the phone for other purposes while watching the video To return to previous size double tap the screen Full screen view The entire screen is used which may cau...

Page 134: ... view and upload YouTube videos right from the phone From the Home screen touch Apps YouTube Accessing Widgets 1 Press Home then Sweep your finger right or left to scroll to a particular Home screen panel 2 Touch Apps then the Widgets tab The Widgets screen displays or Touch and hold on the displayed Home screen panel until the Home screen menu pops up then touch Add to Home screen Apps and widget...

Page 135: ...i today 4 x 2 View and access your Calendar events scheduled for today Calendar month 4 x 4 View and access your scheduled Calendar events one month at a time Calendar tasks 4 x 4 View and access your tasks scheduled for today Clock digital 4 x 1 View a digital clock calendar Clock digital 2 x 1 View a digital clock calendar Clock funky 2 x 2 View an analog clock with distinctive numerals Clock mo...

Page 136: ...4 x 2 Directly access any of 3 favorite Game Hub games Gmail 3 x 3 View and directly access your Gmail messages Gmail label 1 x 1 Directly access Gmail messages with a selected Gmail label Google Play Books 2 x 3 Directly access your Google books Google Play Music 4 x 1 Directly access and play a selected music playbook Google Search 4 x 1 transparent background Perform and manage Internet searche...

Page 137: ...View suggested applications for downloading Settings shortcut 1 x 1 Directly access selected settings for the phone Simple alarm clock 4 x 2 View and directly access a selected Clock alarm Software Update Directly access Software Update For more information refer to Software update on page 205 Traffic 1 x 1 Directly access traffic information for a selected destination Video Player 2 x 1 Directly ...

Page 138: ...page While browsing web pages use gestures and menus to navigate Touch an item to select it Touch a hyperlink to follow the link Touch and hold on a hyperlink for options Command Keys Touch Back or touch Back to return to the previous page Touch Forward to go to the next page Touching and dragging Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages and to reposition pages within the screen ...

Page 139: ... browse multiple URLs For more information refer to Using Browser Windows on page 134 Add bookmark Lets you add a URL to your bookmark list Add shortcut to home Lets you add a shortcut to your Home screen Share page Lets you share the page using Gmail or as a message Find on page allows you to search in the current page Desktop view allows you to assign the browser to display the current page in t...

Page 140: ...you exit the incognito mode To add an Incognito window 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Internet then tap Windows Incognito 2 A new Incognito window displays Note The incognito icon displays in the upper left of the new browser window while you are in this mode 3 Browse to the desired web site s To exit from the incognito window 1 From your browser window tap Windows 2 Scroll across the available...

Page 141: ... your browser settings follow these steps From the Home screen touch Apps Internet then touch Menu Settings The following options are available General Set home page Sets the current home page for the Web browser Form auto fill Lets you fill in web forms with a single touch Auto fill text Lets you enter text to use in the Form auto fill feature Privacy and security Clear cache Deletes all currentl...

Page 142: ...otification access information Accessibility Force zoom Lets you override the website s request to control zoom Text size Lets you preview the text size scale the text size using a slider bar and minimize the font size using a slider bar Invertedscreenrendering Letsyoupreviewawebsitepage select Inverted rendering black becomes white and vice versa and adjust the Contrast using a slider bar Contras...

Page 143: ...ing on screen Tap the option to disable it Text encoding Adjusts the current text encoding Resettodefault Clearsallbrowserdataandresetsallsettings to default Bandwidth management Preload search results Lets the browser preload high confidence search results in the background to help speed up searches Load images Allows web page images to load along with the other text components of a loaded websit...

Page 144: ...ermed WAPs Wireless Access Points Turning Wi Fi On 1 From the top of the Home screen swipe your finger downward to display the Notifications screen 2 At the top of the Notifications screen touch Wi Fi to turn Wi Fi On Turning Wi Fi Off 1 From the top of the Home screen sweep your finger downward to display Notifications 2 At the top of the Notifications screen touch Wi Fi to turn Wi Fi Off Scannin...

Page 145: ...thout a Wi Fi network or hotspot and without having to set up the connection For example some printers support Wi Fi Direct and you can print from the phone using Wi Fi Direct Turning Wi Fi Direct On or Off 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi options screen displays 2 Touch Wi Fi Direct The Wi Fi Direct screen displays and the phone scans for available Wi Fi Direct devices a...

Page 146: ...ings Configure the phone s Portable Wi Fi Hotspot settings including the phone s name and password and set the visibility of the phone s Wi Fi hotspot Tip By default your device s mobile hotspot has no security applied and any device can connect For more information about configuring your mobile hotspot see Configuring Portable Wi Fi Hotspot on page 159 Activating Portable Wi Fi Hotspot Activate t...

Page 147: ...e 159 4 At the prompt enter the phone s Portable Wi Fi Hotspot password By default the password is the phone s telephone number For information on changing the phone s Portable Wi Fi Hotspot password see Configuring Portable Wi Fi Hotspot on page 159 Beaming NFC NFC Near Field Communication allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device This is used for applications...

Page 148: ...to indicate activation 4 Slide Android Beam to the right to turn Android Beam On or slide Android Beam to the left to turn Android Beam Off Using Android Beam 1 Turn Android Beam On See Turning Android Beam On or Off 2 Launch the desired feature or application or browse to the desired web page See Applications and Widgets on page 102 3 Place the phone back to back with the device to receive your b...

Page 149: ...mark displays to indicate activation 4 Slide S Beam to the right to turn S Beam On or slide S Beam to the left to turn S Beam Off Using S Beam 1 Turn S Beam On See Turning S Beam On or Off 2 Launch Camera Music Player or Gallery See Applications and Widgets on page 102 When using Gallery you can select multiple files to S Beam 3 Place the phone back to back with the device to receive your beamed c...

Page 150: ...em even if they are in different rooms Configuring Bluetooth Settings Configure the phone s Bluetooth settings For more information see Bluetooth settings on page 154 Note Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported by individual devices For a list of profiles the phone supports see Bluetooth profiles on page 153 Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1 From the Home screen sweep your finger...

Page 151: ...oth from the phone see Turning Bluetooth On or Off on page 144 A list of detected devices displays 3 From the list of detected devices touch the target device the phone attempts to automatically pair with the target device If automatic pairing fails then follow the prompts to complete manual pairing Enter a PIN for the target device and touch OK Tip Some devices use a default passcode of 0000 Refe...

Page 152: ... using Bluetooth Consult the computer s documentation for more information about using your computer to make a Bluetooth connection Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn tethering On or Off A check mark displays to indicate activation Help Provides assistance with tethering Note Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless Provider s mobile data service VPN You can use the phone s VPN Virt...

Page 153: ...u have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Also ensure that you have Samsung Kies air 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 personal computer have your device display as a removable disk and access your device s file directory If you insert a memory card in the device you can al...

Page 154: ...s air homescreen tap Start A web URL displays on the phone s screen 4 On your PC enter the URL in your web browser 5 On the phone an Access Request prompt displays Touch Allow to continue 6 Touch the Remember for today checkbox if you are using Kies air with the same PC later 7 From your PC a security warning may be displayed asking if you want to run this application Click Run to continue 8 On yo...

Page 155: ... certified devices are listed under Available devices 5 Touch the desired device to establish a connection You can now view the contents of the phone s display on the connected device Nearby devices Share files with nearby Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA certified devices over Wi Fi For more information refer to Nearby devices on page 162 Note To use Nearby devices for sharing you must have s...

Page 156: ...The Settings menu displays Using Setting Sliders To enable or disable a setting touch the setting slider as shown Accessing Additional Options To access additional setting options touch the setting label Note This section does not include information about Call settings For Call settings information see Call Settings on page 63 ...

Page 157: ...ers touch and swipe the Status Bar downward then touch Wi Fi Turn Wi Fi Off From the Settings screen touch Wi Fi or From the Home screen and others touch and swipe the Status Bar downward then touch Wi Fi Wi Fi Settings Configure and manage connections to Wi Fi access points 1 From the Settings screen touch Wi Fi The Wi Fi options screen displays 2 Touch options to configure Add Wi Fi network Conn...

Page 158: ...otspot MAC address Not configurable View the phone s MAC address needed for connecting to some secured networks only shows when Wi Fi is active IP address Not configurable View the phone s IP address only shows when connected to a Wi Fi network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly through Wi Fi without a Wi Fi network or hotspot and without having to set up th...

Page 159: ...ort delivery of stereo audio to compatible Bluetooth devices Object Exchange OPP v1 0 profile allows sending and receiving of contact name cards vCard 2 1 and calendar events vCalendar between devices PBAP v1 2 supports exchange of Phone Book Objects Human Interface Devices HID v1 0 profile supports certain interface devices Personal Area Networking PAN 1 0 supports exchange of data with other dev...

Page 160: ...other devices Received files Lists files received from other devices over Bluetooth connections Data usage Control your device s connection to your Wireless Provider s data service and monitor your data usage Turning Mobile data On or Off 1 From the Settings screen under Wireless and network touch Data usage The Data usage screen displays 2 Touch Mobile data to turn Mobile data On or Off When Mobi...

Page 161: ...ata limit A red limit line displays in the Data usage screen 4 To adjust the mobile Data usage cycle touch and drag the vertical usage cycle lines left or right on the graph 5 To adjust the mobile data usage warning level touch and drag the horizontal warning line up or down on the graph 6 To adjust the mobile data usage limit level touch and drag the horizontal limit line up or down on the graph ...

Page 162: ...plane mode When airplane mode is enabled all the phone s wireless connections are disabled and you cannot make or receive calls except for Emergency E911 calls or messages You can however make Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections While in airplane mode you can use other features of the phone such as playing music watching videos or using other applications 1 From the Settings screen under Wireless and ...

Page 163: ...toggle Data roaming Enable or disable connection to data services when your device is roaming on another network For more information about roaming see Roaming on page 20 Networkmode ConfigureroamingforCDMA LTE andEV DO networks LTE CDMA Lets the phone automatically access LTE CDMA and or EV DO mobile networks when available CDMA Restricts the phone to CDMA mobile networks System select Configure ...

Page 164: ...ot is active the phone s applications will use your Wireless Provider s data service Roaming while using the phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges Turning Portable Wi Fi Hotspot On or Off 1 From the Settings screen under Wireless and network touch More settings Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi Fi hotspot 2 Touch Portable Wi Fi Hotspot and follow the prompts to turn Port...

Page 165: ...s advanced options includingBroadcastchannel tospecifythechannelyourdevice uses for Portable Wi Fi Hotspot Allowed Device List Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi Fi Hotspot with the Allowed device list After you add devices to the list they can scan for your device and connect using your device s Wi Fi hotspot name SSID and password Note Using the phone as a mobile hotspot consume...

Page 166: ...uter to pair using Bluetooth Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn tethering On or Off When On a check displays in the check box Note Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless Provider s mobile data service VPN Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks VPNs For more information about using VPNs see VPN on page 146 Adding a VPN 1 From the Settings screen touch Wireless and network More ...

Page 167: ... the phone s NFC Near Field Communication to send or beam content to other NFC and Wi Fi Direct devices by holding the devices close together S Beam works in the background To share pictures or videos from Gallery videos from Video player or songs from Music player Just bring the devices together typically back to back then tap the screen Turning S Beam On or Off 1 From the Settings screen under W...

Page 168: ... check box The Nearby devices pop up displays Read the cautionary statement then touch OK 3 Under Advanced touch options to control how content is shared from your device Shared contents Choose the type of content to share from Videos Photos or Music Device name View or modify your device s name Alloweddeviceslist ListsWi Fidevicesallowedtoaccessthe phone Not allowed devices list Lists Wi Fi devic...

Page 169: ...screen under Wireless and network touch More settings Kies via Wi Fi Device Home screen mode Select the Home screen layout that best suits your needs 1 From the Settings screen under Device touch Home screen mode The Home screen mode screen displays 2 Select the desired Home screen mode Basicmode Aconventionallayoutforappsandwidgetsonthe Home screen panels Easy mode A simplified apps and widgets l...

Page 170: ...hen Blocking mode is on 3 Select the desired option to enable disable it Sound From the Settings screen under Device touch Sound The Sound menu displays Volume Set the system volume level and set default volume for call ringtones notifications and media playback Note You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key Up or Down 1 From the Sound menu touch Volume The Vol...

Page 171: ...w messages and event reminders Haptic feedback Set the vibration level vibrations to accompany screen touches 3 Touch OK to save your settings Device ringtone Choose a ringtone for incoming calls 1 From the Sound menu under Ringtone and notifications touch Device ringtone The Device ringtone menu pops up 2 Touch a ringtone to select it When you touch a ringtone a sample plays unless you have a Sil...

Page 172: ...ate in the pattern then touch Stop Touch Save to save your pattern 4 Touch OK to save your selection Default notifications Choose a default sound to play for notifications such as for new messages and event reminders 1 From the Sound menu under Ringtone and notifications touch Default notifications The Default notifications menu pops up 2 Touch a sound to select it When you touch a sound a sample ...

Page 173: ...s in the check box Touch sounds Touch sounds play when you touch items on the screen such as when making a selection From the Sound menu under System touch Touch sounds to enable or disable touch sounds When Touch sounds is enabled a check mark displays in the check box Screen lock sound Screen lock sound plays when you lock or unlock the screen From the Sound menu under System touch Screen lock s...

Page 174: ...r vibrate during an emergency call for example calls to 911 1 From the Sound menu under System touch Emergency tone 2 Touch Alert or Vibrate or touch Off for no emergency tone Display From the Settings screen under Device touch Display The Display menu displays General Wallpaper Select wallpaper s for the Home and Lock screens 1 From the Display menu under General touch Wallpaper 2 Touch the scree...

Page 175: ...torlights red when thephone s battery charge level becomes low Notifications LED indicator flashes blue when you have missed calls new messages or application events Voice recording LED indicator lights blue when you are recording a voice note Screen Brightness Set the default screen brightness 1 From the Display menu under Screen touch Brightness 2 Touch and drag the slider to set the brightness ...

Page 176: ...ut Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout dim and lock 1 From the Display menu under Screen touch Screen timeout 2 Touch a setting to select it Features Smart stay When On the Smart stay feature prevents screen timeout if you are using the phone For example the phone uses the front camera to identify your eyes and keeps the screen bright...

Page 177: ... time keys light when you touch them 1 From the Display menu under More settings touch Touch key light duration 2 Select 1 5 seconds 6 seconds Always off or Always on Display battery percentage When On the battery s charge level displays in the Status bar next to the Battery icon From the Display menu under More settings touch Display battery percentage to turn the setting On or Off Auto adjust sc...

Page 178: ...y used to store pictures and videos Audio Shows the total device memory currently used to store music files ringtones and so on Miscellaneousfiles Showsthetotaldevicememorycurrently used to store various application data and system data files Available space Shows the total device memory available for use SD card View usage for and manage storage space on an optional memory card Total space Shows ...

Page 179: ...owing Power saving mode settings to enable or disable them When an option is enabled a check mark displays in its check box CPU power saving When enabled the phone s maximum performance is limited This does not affect normal usage such as browsing and video playback Screen power saving When enabled the screen uses reduced frame refresh rate and lower brightness Backgroundcolor Whenenabled thebackg...

Page 180: ...ct battery use Application manager You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on the phone Use Application manager to manage applications on the phone Warning Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company end users operate these devices at...

Page 181: ...turned On for full app functionality GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings including Buildings Tunnels or underground structures Weather conditions High voltage or electromagnetic fields Tinted windows 1 From the Settings screen under Personal touch Locations services The Location services screen displays 2 Touch the following options to enable disable them When an option is enabled a c...

Page 182: ...en n o apps are running Lock screen Choose settings for locking and unlocking the phone For more information about using the lock and unlock features see Locking the phone manually on page 20 and see Unlocking the phone on page 21 1 From the Settings screen under Personal touch Lock screen the following options are available Screen lock Touch one of the following options to select it as your custo...

Page 183: ...mscreenlocksettings tousethedefault swipe unlock screen Lock screen options Touch this option and the Lock screen options screen displays with the following additional options available Note The Lock screen options are only available when the Screen lock option is set to Swipe or Motion Shortcuts When enabled application shortcuts appear on the lockscreen Swipe an icon to launchtheassociated appli...

Page 184: ...splay Ripple effect Touch this option to enable disable showing a ripple effect on the lock screen provided the lock screen wallpaper is not live When enabled a check mark displays in the check box Help text Touch this option to enable disable showing text explanations of lock screen features When enabled a check mark displays in the check box Camera quick access When enabled lets you launch the C...

Page 185: ...ypt the contents of the phone or an installed memory card and require a password each time you turn on the phone or access the memory card Encryption may take an hour or more to complete Start with a charged battery and attach the charger until encryption is complete Loss of power or other interruption may cause the loss of some or all data Once your information is encrypted you are prompted to en...

Page 186: ...ake passwords visible When enabled briefly displays password characters as you enter them Device administration View or disable device administrators Some applications such as corporate Email may require you allow access to your device by device administrators in certain circumstances such as if the phone is lost or stolen Some features a device administrator might control include Setting the numb...

Page 187: ...re certificates and other credentials From the Security screen under Credential storage touch the following options to enable disable them When an option is enabled a check mark displays in its check box Trusted credentials View enable or disable trusted CA certificates Install fromdevicestorage Install encrypted certificates from an installed memory card Note You must have installed a memory card...

Page 188: ...ce typing Lets you vocally dictate the text entered into a field Touch beside Google voice typing to configure the following options Choose input languages Select languages for Google voice typing Select Automatic to use the Default language exclusively or choose other language s Block offensive words When enabled words many people findoffensivearenotshowninresultsofGooglevoicesearches Offensive w...

Page 189: ...earn from your message text entries Learn from Contacts Update to let your device learn from your Contacts style Clear personalized data Remove all the personal language data you have entered T9 Trace When enabled you can sweep your finger over keypad letters to enter words When you lift your finger a word matching your sweep is entered automatically Available when Predictive text is turned On Han...

Page 190: ...wype to configure the following options How to Swype Learn Swype through quick easy to use steps Gestures Learn about the gestures you can use to simplify accessing Swype features Preferences Vibrate on keypress When enabled the phone vibrates on text entry Sound on keypress When enabled plays sounds as you enter text Showhelpfultips Whenenabled displaysaflashingindicator for quick help as you ent...

Page 191: ...hronizes your Swype dictionary across multiple devices Contribute usage data When enabled Nuance collects usage data to provide better word predictions Cellular data When enabled Swype features can use the phone s cellular network connection to download updates languages and so on Personalization Edit Dictionary Add and or remove words in your personal dictionary Facebook Sign in to add contact na...

Page 192: ... recognition Enables voice input while off line Personalized recognition Train Voice search to more accurately recognize your voice Google Account dashboard Manage data collected under your Google account Text to speech output Provides audible readout of text for example the contents of text messages and the Caller ID for incoming calls Preferred TTS engine Select Google Text to speech Engine or S...

Page 193: ...in the check box Back up my data Backs up app data Wi Fi passwords and other phone settings to Google servers Backupaccount Selectorset upaGoogleaccountthephone uses to backup your app data Wi Fi passwords and other phone settings Automatic restore Automatically restore app data Wi Fi passwords and other phone settings from your automatic backup Personal data Factory data reset Use Factory data re...

Page 194: ...name Zip code Nickname and Receive newsletter status for your account Terms and conditions Review Country or region Terms and conditions and Privacy policy information Help Find your email address or password Contact us with a text message or review Customer support information My questions FAQ Frequently Asked Questions or Contact us Device backup Auto backup When set to On for at least an hour a...

Page 195: ... Under Common settings touch Settings The Settings screen displays 3 Touch General preferences The following options are available General preferences Auto advance Select which screen Next message Previous message Message list displays after you delete a message Message preview line Number of message lines None 1 line 2 lines 3 lines that appear in the folder message list Email title Select which ...

Page 196: ... Bcc myself Adds your email address to None of send email messages or to Cc or Bcc field of send email messages Forward with attachment Enables including copies of any attached files when forwarding a copy of an email message Recent messages Select the number of messages 25 50 75 100 200 Total that appear in your message list Show images When enabled images included in incoming messages are automa...

Page 197: ...ing email messages Outgoing settings Modify settings for accessing the email server to send email messages Facebook 1 From the Settings screen under Accounts touch Add account Facebook The Play store Facebook Install screen displays 2 Follow the prompts to install and launch the Facebook app and to set up a Facebook account or a link to an existing account Google Adding Google account 1 From the S...

Page 198: ...ogle Photos Synchronize the phone s gallery photos with your on line Google Photos Sync Google Play Books Synchronize the phone s ebooks library with your on line ebooks library Sync Google Play Magazines Synchronize the phone s emagazines library with your on line emagazines library Sync Google Play Movies Synchronize the phone s movies library with your on line movies library Sync Google Play Mu...

Page 199: ...box or deletes All the conversation or Always deletes the conversation Reply all When enabled your message replies are automatically sent to all original message recipients Auto fitmessages Whenenabled messagesareshrunktofit the phone s screen Zoom is also enabled Auto advance When enabled the conversation list is automatically updated and displayed after you delete or archive messages or conversa...

Page 200: ...s bar when new messages arrive The following options apply Sound Select ringtone to play when new messages arrive Vibrate Select whether to vibrate to alert you to new messages Notify once Select whether to Notify you once for new email messages Signature Create a text signature to add to outgoing messages DATA USAGE Gmail sync is ON Enable or disable automatic synchronization change synchronizati...

Page 201: ... Settings screen displays 3 Touch General preferences The General preferences options are the same as for Email accounts 4 Under Added accounts touch the desired account The following options are available Common settings Account name Enter a name to identify the account Signature Enter or change signature text Defaultaccount Touch to assignorun assign this account as the default account for sendi...

Page 202: ...Choose how much of each message the phone retrieves before you view it Period to sync Calendar Choose the period of time for the phone to synchronize calendar events 2 weeks 1 month 3 months 6 months or All calendar In case of Sync Conflict Choose whether your Device has priority or the Server has priority during automatic synchronization Auto resend times Choose the number of times to automatical...

Page 203: ...ift the phone to your ear while viewing a contact to dial the contact s phone number Smart alert When enabled the phone automatically notifies you to missed calls and alerts that occurred while the phone was stationary Double tap to top When enabled a double tap on the top of the phone takes you to the top of the list Tilttozoom Whenenabled tiltingthephonewhileinGalleryor Internet causes the scree...

Page 204: ...ew tutorials about using Hand motions Accessory Configure the phone s behavior when you connect it to optional accessories not included From the Settings screen under System touch Accessory The Accessory screen displays Dock Configure the phone s behavior when it is connected to an optional Dock not included From the Accessory screen under Dock touch the check box next to each of the following opt...

Page 205: ...ate and time By default the phone receives date and time information from the wireless network When you are outside network coverage you may want to set date and time information manually using the Date time settings 1 From the Home screen touch Menu then select Settings Date and time 2 Touch a setting to configure Automatic date and time When enabled the phone takes date and time updates from the...

Page 206: ...setting Screen timeout Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout dim and lock Speak passwords Lets you speak passwords for log ins The power key ends calls Lets you can end voice calls by pressing the Power Lock key Accessibilityshortcut Adds an Accessibility settings option totheDeviceoptionsmenu displayswhenyoupressandhold the Power Lock ...

Page 207: ...accessible Hearing From the Accessibility screen under Hearing touch the check box next to each of the following options to enable it When enabled a check mark displays in the check box Sound balance Lets you adjust media player sound balance when you are using a stereo headset or stereo headphones Mono audio Delivers monophonic sound to support listening with a wired or Bluetooth headset with one...

Page 208: ...HDCP checking settings Select whether to Never check Only check for DRM content or Always check Protect SD card When enabled this option requires Apps to request permission to access the optional microSD memory card Debugging USB debugging When enabled allows debugging when the device is attached to a PC by a USB cable From the Developer options screen touch USB debugging to enable or disable the ...

Page 209: ...o each of the following options to enable it When enabled a check mark displays in the check box Show layout boundaries When enabled shows image clipping boundaries margins and so on ShowGPU viewupdates When enabled flashes views inside windows when drawn with the GPU Show screen updates Areas of the screen flash when they update Window animation scale Configure the scale for animation ranges from...

Page 210: ... Select which traces you want performed Graphics Input View WebView Window Manager Activity Manager Sync Manager Audio and or Video Apps From the Developer options screen under Apps touch the check box next to each of the following options to enable it When enabled a check mark displays in the check box Do not keep activities Destroys every activity as soon as the application is closed Limit backg...

Page 211: ... 5 The phone automatically updates the software if available otherwise when the The latest updates have already been installed prompt displays touch OK 6 When updating software once the update file is downloaded you can delay the update on the start screen by postponing it for a certain period of time If you want to resume the update before the selected time touch Continue update Details Touch opt...

Page 212: ...ormation 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 of the ...

Page 213: ...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 does not show ...

Page 214: ... 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 involving 14 Eur...

Page 215: ...xposure 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 amount of tim...

Page 216: ...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 distance betwe...

Page 217: ...itter 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 Electronics Engine...

Page 218: ... meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device a minimum of 1 0 cm 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...

Page 219: ...nce with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference 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 foll...

Page 220: ... be prohibited or restricted in certain areas For example only hands free use may be permitted in certain areas 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 c...

Page 221: ...et the phone or battery come in contact with 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 ...

Page 222: ...osion 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 purchase manufact...

Page 223: ...mation 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 www samsung com us aboutsamsung citizenship usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect html INT ST A_recyle_your_p...

Page 224: ...K OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION Display Touch Screen Please note the following information when using your mobile device WARNING REGARD...

Page 225: ...rmation from the cellular network to improve GPS performance AGPS uses your wireless service provider s network and therefore airtime data charges and or additional charges may apply in accordance with your service plan Contact your wireless service provider for details Your Location Location based information includes information that can be used to determine the approximate location of a mobile ...

Page 226: ... for essential communications medical emergencies for example Before traveling in remote or underdeveloped areas plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel Remember to make or receive any calls the mobile device must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless mobile device networks or when certain ...

Page 227: ...because this may damage the mobile device and could cause a fire or explosion Do not use the mobile device with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the mobile device Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Microwaves Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven Doing so may cause a fire or explosion Dust and dirt Do not...

Page 228: ...ice varies depending on the nature of the sound the device settings and the headphones that are used As a result there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound settings and equipment You should follow some common sense recommendations when using any portable audio device Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio so...

Page 229: ... audio device discontinue use and consult your doctor You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources American 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...

Page 230: ...le 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 ear opposite ...

Page 231: ... your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey 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 de...

Page 232: ...ble 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 higher of the tw...

Page 233: ...h hearing aids for some of the wireless 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 serv...

Page 234: ...fect to the mobile device Although your mobile device is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the mobile device or install the mobile device in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to ...

Page 235: ...offender or legal action or both While using your device leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts 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 per...

Page 236: ...s 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 with accessories...

Page 237: ...rranted 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 assig...

Page 238: ... 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 OTHERWISE RESPON...

Page 239: ...ssues 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 ex...

Page 240: ... 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 affect the e...

Page 241: ...separate company from the company that provides the limited warranty for this mobile device Samsung Telecommunications America LLC This device requires the use of preloaded software in its normal 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 INSTEAD RETURN THE DEVICE TO THE RETAILER F...

Page 242: ... 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 5 UPGRADES This EULA applies to updates supplements and add on components if any of the Software that Samsung Electronics Co may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtai...

Page 243: ...G BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 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 SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT A...

Page 244: ...knowingly or unknowingly to such third party application provider will be subject to such third party application provider s privacy policy if such a policy exists SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PRACTICES OF ANY THIRD PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER 11 Disclaimer of Warranty Regarding Third Party Applications SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO DOE...

Page 245: ...OT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO 12 Limitation of Lia...

Page 246: ...roducts are provided subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52 227 19 14 APPLICABLE LAW This EULA is governed by the laws of TEXAS without regard to conflicts of laws principles This EULA shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods the application of which is expressly excluded 15 DISPUTE RESOLUTION a Non United States residents If a dispute c...

Page 247: ... claims exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees exceed 5 000 00 Large Claim shall be determined according to AAA rules In a Large Claim case the arbitrator may grant to the prevailing party or apportion among the parties reasonable attorney fees expert witness fees and costs Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator s award in any court of competent jurisdiction This arbitration provisi...

Page 248: ... and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license 16 ENTIRE AGREEMENT SEVERABILITY This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co 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 ...

Page 249: ...Calculator 106 Calendar 106 Call log creating updating contacts 62 managing 62 sending messages 61 Calls answering 59 call waiting 60 ending 61 from Call log 58 from Contacts 57 from Favorites 58 in call options 60 recent 61 rejecting 59 sending to voicemail 59 settings 63 silencing a ringer 59 three way 58 using the Keypad 56 Camcorder recording video 97 settings 97 Camera settings 94 taking pict...

Page 250: ...69 Using Swype 72 Using Symbol Numeric Mode 70 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 206 F FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 226 FCC Notice and Cautions 228 G Gallery viewing pictures and video 99 viewing videos 100 Gmail composing and sending 81 configuring your account 80 managing your account 81 refreshing your account 80 Google Gmail 80 managing an account 45 ...

Page 251: ...ngs 76 types 73 Messaging Handwriting 71 Messenger 82 microSDHC card 8 Mobile Hotspot using the phone as a hotspot 140 Mobile networks settings 157 Motions 27 Music Music Player 85 117 setting a song as a ringtone 90 Music File Extensions AAC 85 117 AAC 85 117 eAAC 85 117 MP3 85 117 WMA 85 117 Music Player adding music 89 creating a playlist 89 removing music 90 My Files 118 My Profile 50 sending ...

Page 252: ... Recy cling 216 Security locking the phone 20 Security settings credential storage 181 Settings 150 SIM card installation 7 Smart Practices While Driving 214 Software Update 205 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certi fication Information 211 Speed Dials assigning 55 removing or reassigning 55 Standard Limited Warranty 230 SWYPE entering text using 72 Symbol Numeric mode 70 T Text Input Abc mode 69 Met...

Page 253: ...g up 18 Volume key 24 VPN accessing 146 settings 160 W Warranty Information 230 Widgets 37 Wi Fi adding a connection manually 139 scanning and connecting 138 settings 151 turning on or off 138 using the phone as a hotspot 140 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 144 VPN 146 Wi Fi 138 Y YouTube 101 128 ...

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