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A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E

User Manual

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Summary of Contents for SCH-L710MBBXAR

Page 1: ...GH68_3XXXXA Printed in Korea S C H L 7 1 0 A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...rty 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 license...

Page 3: ...e 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 The testing for example includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device For more information about Samsung s SAFE pr...

Page 4: ...ssociated effect on information technology security protection is solely the responsibility of 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 101212 Samsung Telecommunications America STA LLC 2012 Samsung Telecommunications America LL...

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: ...2 Understanding Your Phone 18 Features 18 Front View 19 Side Views 20 Back View 21 Navigation 22 Motions 23 Notifications 27 Home Screen 29 Customizing the Home Screen 31 Shortcuts 33 Wallpaper 34 Apps 35 Entering Text 37 Section 3 Accounts and Contacts 39 Accounts 39 Contacts 41 Section 4 Calling 51 Making Calls 51 Multi party Calling 53 Answering Calls 54 Ending a Call 55 Logs Calls 55 Call Sett...

Page 8: ...21 Wi Fi Direct 124 AllShare Cast 124 Nearby devices 125 Memory Card 125 Section 8 Settings 127 Accessing Settings 127 Wireless and network 128 Bluetooth 129 Data usage 131 More Wireless and Network Settings 132 Device 141 Display 146 Wallpaper 148 LED Indicator 149 Motion 149 Power saving 151 Storage 152 Battery 153 Application manager 153 Accounts and sync 154 Location services 155 Security and ...

Page 9: ...and Safety 181 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 183 UL Certified Travel Charger 184 Display Touch Screen 185 GPS 185 Emergency Calls 186 Care and Maintenance 187 Responsible Listening 188 Operating Environment 190 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 192 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile Device 193 FCC Notice and Cautions 194 Other Important Safety Inf...

Page 10: ...s according to the default display settings If you select other settings navigation steps may be different Unless otherwise specified all instructions in this manual 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 17 Note Instructions in this manual are based on default ...

Page 11: ...Gives an example of the feature or procedure Important Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance Warning Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality or even prevent damage to your phone Text Conventions This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone To make this possible the following...

Page 12: ...cing 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 displays then touch Power off Removing the battery cover 1 Locate the cover removal opening 1 2 Place your fingernail in the opening and pry the cover away from the device 2 Caution Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover ...

Page 13: ... install a microSD SD or microSDHC memory card to expand available memory to store images videos music applications and data 1 Remove the battery cover See Removing the battery cover on page 6 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 it clicks into place ...

Page 14: ...efore removing it from the phone 1 Press Home then touch Menu Settings Storage Unmount SD card 2 Remove the battery cover See Removing the battery cover on page 6 3 Firmly press the Memory card into the slot and carefully release it The card should pop partially out of the slot 4 Remove the card from the slot 5 Replace the battery cover For more information refer to Installing the battery cover on...

Page 15: ...ther accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage Note Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can cause damage to the phone Battery Indicator The battery icon in the Annunciator Line shows battery power level Two to three minutes before the battery becomes too low to operate your phone the empty battery icon will flash and a tone will sound If you continu...

Page 16: ...Samsung dealer for further details Before using your phone for the first time you must fully charge the battery A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours Note Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the wall charger If both the wall charger is connected and the battery is not installed the handset will power cycle continuously and prevent proper operation Failu...

Page 17: ...ory port will occur therefore voiding the phone s warranty 2 Connect the USB cable to the charging head 3 Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge Warning While the device is charging if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply unplug the USB power adapter fr...

Page 18: ...e touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty For more information refer to Standard Limited Warranty on page 196 Turning Your Phone On Press and hold the Power Lock key on the upper right side of the phone for three seconds While powering on the phone connects with the network then displays the Locked screen and any active Notification alerts Note Your phone s interna...

Page 19: ...s on your phone swipe the screen to unlock it The Home screen appears For more information refer to Home Screen on page 29 Note If you have purchased your phone online the first time you power your phone on and unlock the screen the Activation Wizard Welcome screen appears Follow the prompts to activate and setup your phone ...

Page 20: ...on refer to Other call settings on page 61 Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail even if your phone is turned off so you ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your phone Setting up Voicemail 1 Press Home then touch Phone then touch and hold 2 Follow the automated instructions to set up your new password and record a greeting Che...

Page 21: ...e then touch Apps Gmail The Add a Google Account screen displays 2 Touch Existing or New to continue 3 Follow the on screen instructions to sign in if you already have a Google account or to create a Google Account Resetting your Google Account Password A Google account password is required for Google applications If you misplace or forget your Google Account password follow these instructions to ...

Page 22: ...d information and touch Sign up 8 At the Welcome screen touch Next 9 Follow the on screen instructions to verify your email address and activate your account Roaming When you travel outside your home network s coverage area your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks When Roaming is active the Roaming icon appears in the Annunciator Line Notification Bar of the disp...

Page 23: ...en security on page 156 Note Unless stated otherwise instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked at the Home screen Locking the phone manually Press the Power Lock key on the top right side of the phone Unlocking the phone For information on unlocking your phone see Unlocking Your Phone on page 13 Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern 1 Press Home to wake the screen 2 ...

Page 24: ... 4 0 Tethering 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 Mus...

Page 25: ...icrophone Use during calls to allow callers to hear your voice and when recording 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 Detect the presence of nearby objects to control device functions or blank the screen display such as when you hold the phone to your ear during a phone ca...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ckground during calls and video chats 2 Camera Flash Use when taking photos 3 8 Megapixel Camera Lens Use when taking photos or recording videos 4 External Speaker Play ringtones call audio when in Speakerphone mode media sounds music and video and other sounds 5 3 5mm Headset Jack Plug in an optional headset or TTY equipment 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 28: ...on see Warranty Information on page 196 Context sensitive Menus While using your phone context sensitive menus offer options for the feature or screen currently in use To access context sensitive menus Touch Menu Touch and hold on an item Command Keys Menu Key Touch Menu to display a context sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature Home Key Press the Home Key to display the Home...

Page 29: ...ure For example Touch and hold a widget or icon on the Home screen to move it Touch and hold on a field to display a pop up menu of options Swipe Swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen For example Unlocking the screen Scrolling the Home screen or a menu Combine touch and hold with swipe to drag an item to a new location Pinch Using two fingers make a pinch motion on the scr...

Page 30: ...rect 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 be automatically notified of missed calls messages and alerts that occurred while the phone was stationary Double tap to top When this option is set to On a double tap on the top of the ...

Page 31: ... icon When this option is set to On touching and holding on the screen then moving the 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 Blueto...

Page 32: ... automatically mutes incoming call ringtones and alerts sounds 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 33: ...and mutes or pauses media playback Notifications Notifications shows information about connections alerts and other items 1 Touch and drag downward from the top of the screen to display notifications 2 Touch an item to open that item or to launch a related app or feature 3 Touch Clear to clear all Notifications ...

Page 34: ... saving mode For more information see Power saving on page 151 Notification Enable or disable playing of alert tone for new Notifications For more information refer to Default notifications 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 131 Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off For more information about...

Page 35: ... point for using your phone Place shortcut icons widgets and other items to customize your phone to your needs For more information see Home Screen on page 29 3 Primary Shortcuts Shortcuts to your phone s common apps For more information see Primary Shortcuts on page 32 4 Panel Indicator Shows what panel of 7 available Home screen panels appears in the display 5 Shortcuts Shortcuts to common apps ...

Page 36: ...n fully charged Battery Charging Battery is charging Device Power Critical Battery has very little power remaining Charge immediately GPS Location Active One or more GPS location services are active See Location services on page 155 No Network No wireless network is available 3G connection Phone is active on a 3G system 4G LTE Connection Phone is active on a 4G LTE system Signal Strength Current s...

Page 37: ...ge 33 Add Widgets For more information see Widgets on page 33 Add Folders For more information see Folders on page 34 Change the Wallpaper For more information see Wallpaper on page 34 Silentmode All sounds except media and alarms are silenced and Vibrate is not active See Sound profiles on page 142 Vibrate Allsoundsare silenced andVibrateisactive See Device vibration on page 144 SD Card Ready A m...

Page 38: ...y Shortcuts appear 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 then 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 appears then drag the shortcut to the Remove icon...

Page 39: ...get and place it on the Home screen Removing Widgets Touch and hold the widget until Remove appears then drag the widget to the Remove icon Shortcuts Use App shortcuts to launch applications from the Home screen Your phone comes with app shortcuts already placed on the Home screen and you can add your favorites Adding Shortcuts to the Home Screen Adding shortcuts from the Home screen 1 Press the H...

Page 40: ... select a picture you ve taken with the Camera or downloaded 1 Press the Home key touch and hold on the screen to display the Home screen menu then select Home screen Lock screen or Home and lock screen 2 Choose a source Gallery Choose a picture stored on your phone or on an optional installed memory card Touch a picture to select it then use the crop tool to resize the picture if desired Touch Sa...

Page 41: ...ations and Widgets on page 71 You can place shortcuts to apps on the Home screen for quick access to the app For more information see Adding Shortcuts from Apps on page 33 1 Press the Home key then touch Apps 2 Slide your finger left or right to scroll the Apps screens 3 Touch an icon to launch the application Customizing the Apps Screens Choosing a view By default app icons appear in Grid view Yo...

Page 42: ...on manager on page 153 Drag to if available to remove the icon The icon is only available for apps you ve installed Pre loaded apps cannot be removed Uninstall Remove an app that you downloaded from your phone Pre loaded apps cannot be un installed Downloaded applications Display all apps you ve downloaded View type Configure the apps screen Share apps Select apps you ve downloaded not available f...

Page 43: ...predictive text to have the Samsung keyboard match your key touches to common words and displays them Select a word from the display to insert it into your text Configuring Samsung keyboard Configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences For more information see Samsung keyboard Touch beside Samsung keypad to configure the following options on page 162 While entering text touch and hold then se...

Page 44: ...ung keypad to configure the following options on page 162 1 Touch a text entry field such as the Enter message field for a new message The Input method icon appears on the left side of the Status Bar 2 Touch and swipe the Status Bar downward 3 Touch the Select input method Ongoing Notification The following options pop up Google voice typing Samsung keyboard 4 Touch Google voice typing The voice i...

Page 45: ...oose to have your phone automatically synchronize with your accounts or manually synchronize each account when you want to check messages You may also choose to limit automatic or background synchronization to extend battery life 1 From the Home screen touch Menu then touch Settings 2 Under Personal touch Accounts and sync 3 To control synchronization Touch Accounts and sync to allow synchronizati...

Page 46: ...e Home screen touch Menu then touch Settings 2 Under Personal touch Accounts and sync Add account 3 Select an account provider then follow the prompts to enter your credentials and sign in 4 The phone communicates with the provider s server to set up your account on the phone Managing accounts 1 From the Home screen touch Menu then touch Settings 2 Under Personal touch Accounts and sync 3 Select a...

Page 47: ...ation refer to Setting Up Your Accounts on page 40 2 At the Save contact to prompt select a save option for the contact available options depend on accounts you define to your device Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Save to your Corporate account Google Save to your Google account Samsung Save to your Samsung account Phone Save to my device contacts 3 Touch contact fields to enter information Touch P...

Page 48: ...netic Name Organization Email IM Address Notes Nickname Website Internet call Events or Relationship 4 When you finish entering information touch Save Creating Contacts from Logs calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new contact or update an existing contact For more information see Creating or Updating Contacts Using Logs calls on page 56 Creating Contacts from the Phone Keypad...

Page 49: ...tacts then select Update existing from the pop up menu 4 Select a contact to update then continue entering contact information For more information see Adding Contacts on page 41 Updating Contacts from Logs calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new contact or update an existing contact For more information see Creating or Updating Contacts Using Logs calls on page 56 Choosing Co...

Page 50: ...ion For more information see Updating Contacts on page 43 Delete Erase the contact record Join contact Separate contact Manage multiple contacts as one For information see Joining Contacts on page 45 Mark as default Set a default phone number or other field such as IM or email address Defaults are the contact method used when creating a message or calling a contact You can also set a default by to...

Page 51: ...e a sending method 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 contacts for one person Joining contact records allows you to see all the contact s numbers ...

Page 52: ...g 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 USB storage ...

Page 53: ...all to mark all contacts A check mark appears in the check box for marked contacts 4 Touch Done At the prompt choose a sending method then follow the prompts to send the namecard Bluetooth For more information about sending via Bluetooth see Bluetooth on page 115 Dropbox FormoreinformationaboutsendingviaDropbox see Dropbox on page 86 Email For more information about sending email see Email on page...

Page 54: ...changes color to Groups Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster or to quickly call or send messages to group members Your phone comes with pre loaded groups you can use to add your contacts Adding a New Group 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts Groups 2 Touch Menu Create then enter information Touch Group name to enter a Group Name Touch Group ringtone to choose a rington...

Page 55: ...ps 4 Touch Delete then choose Group only or Group and group members Adding Contacts to a Group 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts Groups 2 Touch a Group to display it then touch 3 Touch contact s to mark them for addition or touch Select all to mark all contacts When selected a check mark appears in the check box 4 Touch Done to add the selected contact s Removing Contacts from a Group 1 From t...

Page 56: ...o contacts to allow you to quickly call the contact For more information about calling using speed dials see Making Calls using Speed Dials on page 51 Note Some speed dials are reserved by default and cannot be assigned Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail Assigning 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...

Page 57: ...g Calls Using the Phone Keypad 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch the digits of the telephone number on 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 50 1 From the Home screen touch Pho...

Page 58: ...ir 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 appears in the display 2 Touch S Voice 3 The first time you access S Voice follow the prompts to confirm the license agreement and view information about S Voice 4 Follow the prompts to speak a comman...

Page 59: ... number or Touch a contact then touch to dial the number Making Calls from Logs calls Return a call or call a number from a recent call stored in Logs For more information see Logs Calls on page 55 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 Touc...

Page 60: ...drag the Reject icon to the left Rejecting a call with a message Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the middle of the screen then select an existing message or Create new message Note For more information about creating reject messages see Set reject messages on page 58 Answering Call Waiting Calls When you receive a call while on a call Touch and drag the Answer icon to the right to a...

Page 61: ... reduction off Enable or disable noise reduction to improve call audio quality in noisy environments In call sound EQ Apply a sound equalizer to the call audio in cases where you might need the sound softer or clear or optimized for your right or left ear Ending a Call Touch Logs Calls When you place answer or miss a call a record of the call is saved in Logs calls Accessing Logs calls From the Ho...

Page 62: ...contact information For more information see Contacts on page 41 Managing Logs calls Deleting records 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Logs 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 Logs 2 Whi...

Page 63: ...hose numbers From the Home screen touch Phone Menu Call Settings Call rejection The following options are available 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 numbers on the Auto reject list will be rejected Auto reject list Enter telephone numbers to be rejected when Auto reject mode is ON Turn on Unknown to ...

Page 64: ...ure options Call vibrations Enable Vibrate on connection to network to have your phone vibrate when it connects to the network Enable on Call end vibration to have the phone vibrate when the other caller ends the call Call status tones Choose options for sounds to play during calls Enable Call connect tone to have the phone play a tone when the other caller answers a call Enable Minute minder to h...

Page 65: ...hone to your ear 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Menu Call Settings 2 Touch Auto screen off during calls to enable or disable the option Accessory setting for call Configure headset options for calls 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Menu Call Settings Accessory settings for call 2 Configure settings Automatic answering When enabled and you have a headset connected to the Headset Jack incoming...

Page 66: ... call sound EQ Choose a default equalizer setting for call audio Personalized EQ Follow the prompts to create a personalized EQ setting based on your specific needs Increase volume in pocket When enabled the phone uses the proximity sensor to detect when the phone is in a pocket or other close fitting location such as a purse or bag and increases the volume for incoming call ringtones 1 From the H...

Page 67: ... own number If you have another voicemail access number touch Voicemail number to set a new one Vibrate Choose an option for vibration to play for a voicemail notification Other call settings 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Menu Call Settings 2 Configure options TTY mode Choose a TTY mode to enable TTY mode for use with optional TTY equipment DTMF tones Set the length of Dual tone Multi frequen...

Page 68: ...Receiveincomingcalls to allow your phone to alert you of incoming Internet calls When enabled this option uses morebatterypower Touch AddaccounttodefineyourInternet calling account s to your phone Use Internet calling Touch to use Internet calling For all calls when mobile network available to use Internet calling Only for Internet calls or to Ask for every call ...

Page 69: ...il from your Google account Voicemail Retrieve voice messages from callers Google Talk Chat with other Google Talk users Text and Multimedia Messaging Your 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 and enter a name phone number or email address or touch to add recipients from Cont...

Page 70: ...ng Messages Messages you send and receive to the same contact number or address are grouped together as a conversation Threads allow you to see all the messages you exchanged with a recipient in one place 1 From the Home screen touch Messaging 2 Message threads display by contact number or address While viewing message threads you have these options Touch and hold a thread to choose options includ...

Page 71: ... Set the number of SMS messages per conversation Multimedia message limit Set the number of MMS messages per thread Set text templates Text templates are phrases that you can addtoyourmessages Useapre loadedtexttemplate orcreate your own Text message SMS settings Delivery reports When enabled you receive a delivery report for text messages you send Auto combination When enabled Messaging re assemb...

Page 72: ...Emergency Alerts Alert reminder Choose whether and at what interval your phoneplays asoundtonotifyyou of aEmergency Alert afterthe Emergency Alert tone has stopped Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service CMAS Emergency Alerts are geographically targeted and alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within thei...

Page 73: ...r more information on setting up your email contact your Wireless Provider Configuring additional email accounts 1 From the Home screen select Apps Email 2 Touch Menu then touch Settings 3 Select your email provider then 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 ...

Page 74: ...gs General preferences for options Gmail Send and receive emails via Gmail Google s web based email From the Home screen select Apps Gmail Setting Up Your Gmail Account The first time you launch Gmail your phone will prompt you to set up your Google account 1 From the Home screen select Apps Gmail 2 Follow the prompts to sign in or create a new account 3 The phone communicates with the Google serv...

Page 75: ... 3 When your message is complete touch Send Google Talk Google Talk is a free Windows and web based application for instant messaging offered by Google Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account This allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts 1 Log on to your Google account if you have not already done so For more information refer to...

Page 76: ...ns to use Google 5 Visit www google com mobile for more information Messenger Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation When you get a new conversation in Messenger Google sends an update to your phone 1 Sign on to your Google account For more information refer to Your Google Account on page 15 2 From the Home screen touch Apps Messenger or From the ...

Page 77: ...d an application as a primary shortcut the application icon will not be displayed in the Apps menu For more information refer to Editing the Primary Shortcuts on page 32 Accessing Applications 1 Press Home then touch Apps and the Apps tab The Apps screen appears in the display 2 Sweep your finger right or left to scroll the Apps screens 3 To launch an application touch the application s icon Custo...

Page 78: ... you are finished press Menu then touch Save Filtering Application icons You can select which icons appear in the Apps screen 1 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 your phone Hide applications Mark those applications you do not want to appear on the Apps screen by touch...

Page 79: ...creen appears 3 Follow the prompts and sign into your Samsung Account and or create a Samsung Account The Samsung account manages the access information username password to several applications such as AllShare Play For more information refer to Creating a Samsung Account on page 16 4 If prompted read the on screen message about network charges and tap OK to continue and return to the main AllSha...

Page 80: ...gs as desired Registered Storage Add a Web storage service location A storage service location can stream media files to your phone Registered Devices Register and list devices with which you can share media files Setting up web services Set up social networking services such as Facebook Twitter YouTube and so on Auto Upload photos from mobile Setup automatic upload of images from your device to o...

Page 81: ... this is your first time to use the service set up a new account by touching Sign up SugarSync Sign Up Note If you already have a current Sugar Sync account touch Sign in 4 Enter your Email address and your password 5 Agree to the terms of service and touch Sign up or touch Go on your on screen keyboard Important After you enter your passwords do not touch Menu to hide the keyboard This action era...

Page 82: ...in the upper left indicates it resides on a web storage location Selecting this file causes it to stream to your device and or to other AllShare devices 5 Touch an available on screen file image or video to place a green check mark alongside it 6 Touch Stream to connected devices to begin streaming the selected files 7 On a target device ex Internet TV select the on screen Allow button to continue...

Page 83: ... view your shared image 5 Re enter you PIN and touch Done The device then waits for other connected recipients to accept the connection and enter the PIN on their screens or Touch Start Group Cast anyway to continue the process while your users connect You can now interact and draw with the on screen image users will instantaneously see the same gestures and also be able to interact Note The newly...

Page 84: ...nd division From the Apps screen touch Calculator Calendar Record events and appointments to manage your schedule Tip A Calendar widget is available in Widgets For more information about placing widgets on the Home screen see Widgets on page 33 1 From the Apps screen touch Calendar 2 Touch a tab to choose a calendar view Year Display the current year and scroll to other years Month Display the cur...

Page 85: ...ts Showweeknumber Displaythenumberoftheweek 1 52 in a W column to the left of Sun Calendars Select calendars to display Event notification Set alerts notifications Choose Alert to receive alerts StatusbarnotificationtodisplaynotificationsintheStatusbar or Off for no notifications or alerts Select Ringtone Choose a ringtone for event notifications then touch OK Vibration Enable disable vibration fo...

Page 86: ...nd a copy of a Calendar event to another device For more information refer to Connections on page 114 Camera Use your phone s built in Camera to take pictures and record video From the Apps screen touch Camera Important Do not take photos of people without their permission Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another p...

Page 87: ... as a slideshow Touch Delete to erase the picture Touch Menu to access added options Face tag Copy to clipboard Rotateleft Rotateright Crop Setpictureas Contact photo Home and lock screens Home Lock screen wallpaper Buddy photo share Print Rename Scan for nearby devices or Details Camera Options Touch the Options tab to configure the camera Self portrait Switch to the front camera lens for self po...

Page 88: ...ose Off On or Auto flash Shooting mode Choose Single shot Burst shot HDR Face detection Smile shot Beauty Panorama Cartoon Share shot or Buddy photo share Scene mode Choose a mode to match conditions Exposure value Adjust the picture brightness level by moving the slider Focus mode Choose a type of automatic focus Timer Set a delay before taking a picture Effects Apply a color effect to pictures R...

Page 89: ...area you touched Pinch the screen or press the Volume key to zoom in or out To configure settings see Camcorder Options on page 84 3 To start recording touch the Record button 4 To capture an image from the video while recording touch This feature is not available when the Anti Shake feature is activated 5 To stop recording touch the Stop button 6 After recording touch Image Viewer to view the vid...

Page 90: ...en point or Red yellow point Settings Edit shortcuts Select which function shortcuts appear in the function menu Self recording Setthefrontcamerasoyoucantakevideosof yourself or video chat Flash Choose Off or On Recording mode Choose Normal or Limit for MMS recording mode Exposure value Adjust the picture brightness level by moving the slider Timer Set a delay before starting recording Effects App...

Page 91: ... World clock Display the time and date in any time zone Stopwatch Record lap times Timer Measure elapsed time Desk clock Choose whether the clock calendar and weather appears on the display and what outputs are active when you connect your phone to an optional dock From the Apps screen touch Clock Contacts Contacts lets you access and manage your Contacts list Contacts Groups Favorites list and Sp...

Page 92: ...izes its contents across all of your connected devices on your account Update a file to your dropbox on your computer and its automatically updated to the same folder on your other devices Download the desktop application Important The Dropbox application must be installed on your computer containing the desired files Your computer must have an active Internet connection 1 Use your computer s brow...

Page 93: ...ry 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 Installing a Memory Card on page 7 1 From the Apps screen touch Gallery All of the Albums that hold y...

Page 94: ...tact photo or as wallpaper Buddy photo share Send the picture to the Contacts whose Contact photos match faces in the picture Print Print the picture via Wi Fi to a compatible Samsung printer Rename Change the picture s filename Details View information about the picture Viewing Videos 1 From the Gallery screen then select an album A matrix or list of available videos appears 2 To play a video tou...

Page 95: ...e games and services Gmail Send and receive emails via Gmail Google s web based email For more information see Gmail on page 68 From the Apps screen touch Gmail Google Google makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier You can set up Circles of friends visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles use Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your Circles or use Instant Uplo...

Page 96: ... pages and to reposition pages within the screen Entering text in a field While browsing touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter text Zoom Note Some web pages do not support the Zoom function Using two fingers make a pinch motion on the screen Pinch in to zoom in on a web page Pinch out to zoom out on a web page To return a web page to original size double tap on it Ente...

Page 97: ...dd 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 the desktop view to closely mimic the display as it would appear on a desktop computer Save for offline reading allows you to store the current page in memory so that it ca...

Page 98: ...cords in your browser history or search history and without traces such as cookies being stored on your device Note Any downloaded files will be preserved and will stay on your device after you exit the incognito mode To add an Incognito window 1 From your browser window tap Windows Incognito 2 A new Incognito window appears Note The incognito icon appears in the upper left of the new browser wind...

Page 99: ... screen touch Bookmarks 2 On the tabs use these options Touch an item to load the page Touch and hold on an item for options Touch Menu for more options Deleting Bookmarks 1 From the Bookmarks page touch and hold the bookmark you want to delete 2 Touch Delete bookmark 3 In the Delete confirmation pop up touch OK Browser Settings To make adjustments in your browser settings follow these steps From ...

Page 100: ...web sites Tap OK to complete the process Rememberpasswords Storesusernamesandpasswordsfor visited sites Remove the check mark to disable this function Clearpasswords Deletesanypreviouslystoredusernamesor passwords Tap OK to complete the process Enable notifications Allows web site notifications Select Always on On demand or Off Clear notifications Deletes web site notification access information A...

Page 101: ... pages to be resized to fit as much of the screen as possible Block pop ups Prevents popup advertisement or windows from appearing on screen Remove the check mark to disable this function Text encoding Adjusts the current text encoding Resettodefault Clearsallbrowserdataandresetsallsettings to default Bandwidth management Preload search results Lets the browser preload high confidence search resul...

Page 102: ...your current location From the Apps screen touch Local Maps Use Google Maps to find your current location get directions and other location based information The Google Maps shortcut appears by default on the Home screen Note You must enable location services to use Maps and some features require Standalone or Google location services For more information see Location services on page 155 From the...

Page 103: ...m the Apps screen touch Media Hub or From a Home screen touch the Media Hub shortcut 2 To rent or buy media you must have a Media Hub account Touch Menu then touch My Profile to log in or create an account 3 Browse content then follow the prompts to buy or rent Messaging Messaging lets you exchange text and multimedia messages with compatible device users For more information refer to Messaging on...

Page 104: ...en touch Music Hub 2 To rent or buy media you must have a Music Hub account Touch Menu then touch My Account to log in or create an 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...

Page 105: ... song Start the song after being paused Press and holdto rewind thesong Tapto go to previous song Pressandholdtofast forwardthesong Tapto go to next song Volume control Repeat one Repeats the song currently playing Repeatall Replaysthecurrentlistwhenthelist ends Play All Plays the current song list once Shuffle On The current list of songs is randomly shuffled for playback Shuffle Off Songs are no...

Page 106: ... 5x5 matrix according to the following criteria Moods Exciting Passionate Joyful Calm Years Exciting Old New and Calm 1 From the Apps screen touch Music Player 2 Touch the Music square tab or Touch Music square 3 Touch Library update 4 Select a playlist based on mood or age of the song Playback Controls Playlist Selection Buttons ...

Page 107: ... Biography and so on Set as Set a music file as the Phone ringtone as a Caller ringtone or as the Alarm tone Settings Change your Music Player settings For more information refer to Music Player Settings on page 102 End Close the Music Player app Music Square Options To access additional options follow these steps From the Music Player Music square screen touch The follow options are available Hel...

Page 108: ...isplayed if available Music auto off When activated music will automatically turn off after a set interval Using Playlists Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media which can then be grouped into a list for later playback These Playlists can be created via either the handset s Music Player options menu or from within a 3rd party music application such as Windows Media Player ...

Page 109: ...er 2 Touch Playlists 3 Touch Edit title then touch the playlist you want to rename 4 In the Edit title window enter a new name for the playlist then touch OK For information on downloading music for your phone see Connecting as a Storage Device on page 118 Setting a Song as a Ringtone You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice calls for calls from an individual contact or as an alarm tone 1 Fr...

Page 110: ... Use Google Navigation to search 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 155 From the Apps screen touch Navigation Phone The Phone application allows you to access the dialer keypad call logs and favorites For more inform...

Page 111: ...low the on screen instructions to subscribe to a magazine Play Movies TV With Google Play Movies you can rent or purchase thousands of different movies and or purchase television series episodes You can watch instantly or download your movie or television series episode for offline viewing at a later time 1 From the Apps screen touch Play Movies TV 2 Log on to your Google account if you have not a...

Page 112: ... screen you can tap any of the following tabs for a more detailed listing of songs Recent Artists Albums Songs Playlists and Genres 8 Touch for the following options Shuffle all allows you to play all of your music in a shuffled order Make available offline allows you play your music without being online or connected to the network Offline music only only allows you to play music offline Settings ...

Page 113: ... refer to Portable Wi Fi Hotspot on page 120 S Memo The S Memo application allows you to create memos using the keypad your finger or both You can add images voice recordings and text all in one place From the Apps screen touch S Memo S Suggest This application provides on screen recommendations for applications that are specifically supported and made for use on your device Note Access to this fe...

Page 114: ...n then tap Next 7 Read the information on the What Can I Say screen then tap Finish 8 At the S Voice screen say Hi Galaxy to wake up S voice 9 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 navigation and more Samsung Apps makes your Sm...

Page 115: ...e Google Search Widget or From the Apps screen touch Search 2 Enter search criteria Search results display automatically Touch a search result to display it in a browser window Settings Configure your phone to your preferences For more information see Settings on page 127 From the Apps screen touch Settings Talk Use Google Talk to chat with other Google Talk users For more information see Google T...

Page 116: ...gle The icon that is displayed is the mode that will appear after the icon is tapped 4 While playing a video touch Menu for video options Pause the video Start the video after being paused Touch and hold to rewind the video Touch to go to previous video Touch and hold to fast forward the video Touch to go to next video Volume control PIP Picture In Picture view The video plays in asmallwindowsoyou...

Page 117: ...ar Home screen panel 2 Touch Apps then the Widgets tab The Widgets screen appears in the display 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 widgets then the Widgets tab The Widgets screen appears in the display 3 Sweep your finger right or left to scroll through the Widgets screens and find the desired widget 4 To ...

Page 118: ...dar tasks View and access your Calendar task list Clock digital View a digital clock calendar Clock funky View an analog clock with distinctive numerals Clock modern View an analog clock with simplified graduations Contact large Directly access a selected contact for calls or messaging Contact icon only Directly access a selected contact for calls or messaging Direct dial Immediately call a select...

Page 119: ...ylist Negative colors Switch your phone s display between photo positive and negative colors Picture frame Directly access your photos and images Play Store View recommendations from and access Google Play Store S Bookmarks View a selected bookmarked web site and directly access it S Memo View and access a stored memo S Suggest View suggested applications for downloading Settings shortcut Directly...

Page 120: ...Fi settings For more information see Wi Fi Settings on page 128 Turning Wi Fi On or Off When you turn Wi Fi service on your phone automatically searches for available in range hotspots also termed WAPs Wireless Access Points Turning Wi Fi On 1 From the top of the Home screen sweep your finger downward to display the Notifications screen 2 At the top of the Notifications screen touch Wi Fi to turn ...

Page 121: ... Network SSID Enter the name of the WAP Wireless Access Point Security Select the type of security used by the WAP Password If the WAP is secured enter the password or key Bluetooth Note For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information see page 192 Bluetooth is a short range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet You don t need to line up the device...

Page 122: ...splays the connection request 1 Activate the target device s discoverable mode 2 On your phone turn on Bluetooth see Turning Bluetooth On or Off on page 116 A list of detected devices pops up on your display 3 From the list of detected devices touch the target device your phone attempts to automatically pair with the target device If automatic pairing fails then follow the prompts to complete manu...

Page 123: ...ets you use the built in mass storage and memory card capacity of the phone to store and upload files This option lets your computer treat your phone s installed and card memory as removable storage drives Kies air Lets you wirelessly synchronize files on your phone in mass storage and on a memory card with files on your Windows PC provided they are both on the same Wi Fi network Note To sync your...

Page 124: ...s You can now transfer files between the PC and your phone s memory and memory card if installed Kies air Kies air lets you wirelessly synchronize files on your phone in mass storage and on a memory card with files on your Windows PC provided they are both on the same Wi Fi network You can view and share call logs videos photos music bookmarks ringtones and even send SMS messages from your PC To u...

Page 125: ...tooth For more information refer to Tethering on page 134 1 From the Settings screen under Wireless and network touch More settings Tethering and portable hotspot The Tethering and portable hotspot screen appears 2 Choose a tethering method USB tethering Connect the computer to the phone via USB cable then touch USB Tethering to turn tethering On or Off When On a check mark appears in the check bo...

Page 126: ... settings including your phone s name and password and set the visibility of your 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 Portable Wi Fi Hotspot on page 134 Activating Portable Wi Fi Hotspot Activate your phone s Portable Wi Fi Hotspot application to allow oth...

Page 127: ...5 4 At the prompt enter your phone s Portable Wi Fi Hotspot password By default the password is your phone s telephone number For information on changing your phone s Portable Wi Fi Hotspot password see Configuring Portable Wi Fi Hotspot on page 135 Beaming NFC NFC Near Field Communication allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device This is used for applications ...

Page 128: ...led a check mark appears in the check box 4 Touch Android Beam to turn Android Beam On or touch Android Beam 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 71 3 Place your phone back to back with the device to receive your beamed ...

Page 129: ...Beam When enabled a check mark appears in the check box 4 Touch S Beam to turn S Beam On or touch S Beam 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 71 When using Gallery you can select multiple files to S Beam 3 Place your phone back to back with the device to receive your beamed content...

Page 130: ... them under Available devices AllShare Cast AllShare Cast lets your phone share the contents of its display with other Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA certified devices such as Smart televisions Note To view more information about DLNA certified products visit http www dlna org home 1 Connect your phone and another DLNA certified device to the same Wi Fi network For more information refer to ...

Page 131: ...Settings The Settings screen appears 3 Under Wireless and network touch More settings Nearby devices The Nearby devices screen appears 4 Touch File sharing to enable or disable file sharing with DLNA compatible devices When enabled a check mark appears in the check box Memory Card Your phone supports removable microSD or microSDHC memory cards of up to 64GB capacity for storage of music pictures v...

Page 132: ...ard 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 Format SD card then follow the prompts to confirm the deletion of information from the card ...

Page 133: ...ings The Settings menu appears 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 57 ...

Page 134: ...m the Notifications panel Turn Wi Fi On 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 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 Setti...

Page 135: ...eded for connecting to some secured networks only shows when Wi Fi is active IP address Not configurable View your phone s IP address only shows when connected to a Wi Fi network Bluetooth Your phone supports Bluetooth 4 0 Bluetooth profiles Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported by individual devices Profiles improve the ability of different devices to work together Your pho...

Page 136: ...Off at the Notifications Panel Bluetooth settings Pair and connect with other Bluetooth devices manage your Bluetooth connections and control your device s visibility to other devices Note Bluetooth must be turned On to access Bluetooth settings 1 From the Settings screen touch Bluetooth 2 Touch a setting to configure Bluetooth Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On or touch Bluetooth to turn Blueto...

Page 137: ...ata Off Tip You can also turn Mobile data On or Off at the Notifications panel Setting a mobile data limit Setting a mobile data limit causes your phone to automatically disable the Mobile data connection when the limit is reached You can set a warning threshold to have your device alert you when data usage nears your set limit Data usage is measure by your device and your service provider may acc...

Page 138: ...ne mode When airplane mode is enabled all your 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 your phone such as playing music watching videos or using other applications 1 From the Settings screen under Wireless and n...

Page 139: ...le 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 16 Networkmode ConfigureroamingforCDMA LTE andEV DO networks LTE CDMA Lets your phone automatically access LTE CDMA and or EV DO mobile networks when available CDMA Restricts your phone to CDMA mobile networks System select Configure CD...

Page 140: ...to pair via Bluetooth Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn tethering On or Off When On a check mark appears in the check box Note Using Tethering requires a subscription to your Wireless Provider s mobile data service Portable Wi Fi Hotspot Use Portable Wi Fi Hotspot to share your phone s internet connection with up to 5 other devices through Wi Fi You can control whether devices connect to your Port...

Page 141: ...iguring Portable Wi Fi Hotspot 1 From the Settings screen under Wireless and network touch More settings Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi Fi hotspot The Portable Wi Fi hotspot screen appears 2 Touch Configure to access the following options Network SSID View and change the name of your Mobile Hotspot Hidemydevice When enabled your Portable Wi Fi Hotspot is not visible to other Wi Fi devi...

Page 142: ...ges 1 From the Settings screen under Wireless and network touch More settings Tethering and portable hotspot Portable Wi Fi hotspot The Portable Wi Fi hotspot screen appears 2 Touch Allowed devices then enter the other device s Device name and MAC address 3 Touch OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list Tip For information about connecting to your Portable Wi Fi Hotspot see Connecting a De...

Page 143: ...ars in the check box 3 Touch Android Beam to turn Android Beam On or touch Android Beam to turn Android Beam Off S Beam S Beam uses your 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 Ju...

Page 144: ... scans for available Wi Fi Direct devices and lists them under Available devices Configuring Wi Fi Direct 1 From the Settings screen under Wireless and network touch More settings 2 Touch Wi Fi Direct to configure settings When you turn on Wi Fi Direct your device automatically searches for available Wi Fi Direct devices nearby Touch Scan to start a new search After scanning for nearby devices tou...

Page 145: ...17 Adding a VPN 1 From the Settings screen touch Wireless and network More settings VPN 2 Touch Add VPN network to set up a connection to a VPN using the following settings Name Enter a name for the VPN connection Type Choose the type of VPN Server address Enter the IP address of the VPN server PPP encryption MPPE Touch to enable or disable encryption Show advanced options Touch to show more optio...

Page 146: ...ngs Kies via Wi Fi Nearby devices Share files with nearby devices via DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance over Wi Fi Note To use Nearby devices for sharing you must have set up a connection with another Wi Fi device that supports DLNA 1 From the Settings screen under Wireless and network touch More settings Nearby devices The Nearby devices screen appears 2 Touch File sharing to enable or disable...

Page 147: ...from Allow all or Only allowed devices Allowed devices list Lists Wi Fi devices allowed to access your phone Not allowed devices list Lists Wi Fi devices blocked from accessing your phone Download to Choose a location to save downloaded content from USB storage or SD card Upload from other devices Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices from Always accept Always ask or Always reject...

Page 148: ...evice options menu Silent mode is also available from the Notifications panel 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 under General touch Volume The Volume menu pops up 2 Touch and drag the sliders for Music video...

Page 149: ...s 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 Silent mode ...

Page 150: ...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 151: ... 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 appears 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 sound to enable or disable the Screen l...

Page 152: ... 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 appears General Brightness Set the default screen brightness 1 From the Display menu under General touch Brightness 2 Touch and drag the slider to set the brightness or touch Automatic brightne...

Page 153: ...eature On or Off Tip You can also set Auto rotate on the Notifications panel with the Screen rotation setting Touch key light duration Set the length of time keys light when you touch them 1 From the Display menu under General touch Touch key light duration 2 Select 1 5 seconds 6 seconds Always off or Always on Font Font style Set the font for screen displays 1 From the Home screen touch Menu then...

Page 154: ...2 Touch Display battery percentage to turn the setting On or Off Gyroscope calibration Calibrate your phone s motion sensors 1 From the Home screen touch Menu then select Settings Display Gyroscope calibration 2 Follow the prompts to calibrate the motion sensors Wallpaper Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens 1 From the Home screen touch Menu then select Settings Wallpaper 2 Select...

Page 155: ...s or application events Motion Motion lets you control a number of your phone s functions by moving your hand or finger across the screen in a particular pattern or by moving the phone itself in a particular way Note For more information about using Motion see Motions on page 23 1 From the Settings screen under Device touch Motion The Motion screen appears 2 Touch Motion activation to enable disab...

Page 156: ...image moves focus around in the image Shake to update When enabled shaking the phone starts a new scan for nearby available devices Turn over to mute pause When enabled turning the phone screen down automatically mutes incoming call ringtones and alerts sounds 4 Touch the following Hand motions to enable or disable them When enabled a check mark appears in the check box next to the selected option...

Page 157: ...ing mode settings to enable or disable them When an option is enabled a check mark appears 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 thebackgrounduseslower b...

Page 158: ...tal device memory currently used to store music files ringtones and so on Downloads Shows the total device memory currently used to store recently downloaded files 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 opt...

Page 159: ...hat affect 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 your phone Use Application manager to manage applications on your 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 ...

Page 160: ...sync screen appears The following options are available Accounts and sync When enabled all accounts sync data at any time automatically Touch Accounts and sync to enable automatic synchronization of all accounts Touch Accounts and sync to disable automatic synchronization of all accounts Accounts list Touch an account and its Sync settings screen appears with the following options Common settings ...

Page 161: ...uire one or more location services be 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 appears 2 Touch the following options to enable disab...

Page 162: ...Some data may be stored on your device Collection may occur even when n o apps are running Security and lock screen From the Settings screen under Personal touch Security and lock screen The Security and lock screen screen appears Screen security Choose settings for locking and unlocking your phone For more information about using the lock and unlock features see Securing Your Phone on page 17 Fro...

Page 163: ... phone Password When enabled you enter an alphanumeric password which you create to unlock the phone None Disableallcustomscreenlocksettings tousethedefault swipe unlock screen Lock screen options Touch this option and the Lock screen options screen appears with the following additional options available Note The Lock screen options are only available when the Screen lock option is set to Swipe or...

Page 164: ...current location appears on the lock screen Touch Information ticker to enable the lock screen weather display Touch Information ticker to disable the lock screen weather display TouchInformationtickertoconfigurethelockscreenweather display 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 chec...

Page 165: ...will be prompted to enter your decryption password each time you turn your phone on From the Security and lock screen screen under Encryption touch the following options to encrypt your information Encrypt device Touch this option to encrypt accounts settings downloaded applications and data media files and more under a password you specify Encrypt SD card Touch this option to encrypt selected inf...

Page 166: ...ts before the phone is restored to factory settings Automatically locking the phone Restoring factory settings on the phone From the Security and lock screen screen under Device administration touch the following options to enable disable them When an option is enabled a check mark appears in its check box Device administrators View add or remove device administrators Unknownsources Whenenabled yo...

Page 167: ...taining encrypted certificates to use this feature Clear credentials Clear stored credentials and reset the password Note This setting is only available if you have installed certificates Language and input From the Settings screen under Personal touch Language and input The Language and input screen appears Language Select the language used in your phone s screens From the Language and input scre...

Page 168: ...Tip When you have more than one language selected you can slide your finger on the space bar while entering text to switch languages Predictive text When enabled T9 suggests words matching your text entries and optionally complete common words automatically TouchPredictivetext toenableT9 predictive text touch Predictive text to disable T9 predictive text Touch Predictive text to configure the foll...

Page 169: ... recognition Recognition time Select 100 ms 300 ms 500 ms 1000 ms or 2000 ms Pen thickness Select 1 pixel 3 pixels 5 pixels 7 pixels or 9 pixels Pen color Select Black Red Blue Green or Brown Gesture guide Shows gestures for text editing functions Tutorial Showsexplanation ofhowtowrite by hand so that the phone will accept your input About Lists the Build DHWR and DioWord release versions Voiceinp...

Page 170: ...ot Smile and Cheese Music When enabled you can control music playback with voice commands like Next Previous Play Pause Volume up and Volume down Speech From the Language and input screen under Speech the following options are available Voice recognizer Choose a voice recognition engine for your phone s voice recognition features Google or Samsung powered by Vlingo Voice search Configure how Voice...

Page 171: ...e the response of your screen swipes From the Language and input screen under Mouse trackpad touch Pointer speed then touch and drag along the scale to set the pointer speed Back up and reset Set options for backing up your information and resetting your device From the Settings screen under Personal touch Backup and reset The Backup and reset screen appears Backup and restore From the Backup and ...

Page 172: ...s behavior when you connect it to optional accessories not included From the Settings screen under System touch Accessory The Accessory screen appears Dock Configure your 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 options to enable it When enabled a check mark appears in the check box...

Page 173: ...st Date and time By default your 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 fro...

Page 174: ...setting 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 appearswhenyoupressandhold the Power Lock key This provides quick access to the Accessibility settings to make changes as you use the phone Screen timeout Set the length o...

Page 175: ...all Normal Large Huge Hearing options 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 appears in the check box Mono audio Delivers monophonic sound to support listening with a wired or Bluetooth headset with one earphone Turn off all sounds Disables all sounds including the voice portion of calls Mobility ...

Page 176: ...he identification number for your device when using it as a development tool displays in this field Allow mock locations This setting is used by developers when developing location based applications From the Developer options screen touch Allow mock locations to enable or disable the setting When enabled a check mark appears in the check box Desktop backup password Protect the desktop with a back...

Page 177: ...te Show CPU usage Screen highlights the current CPU usage Force GPU rendering Uses a 2D acceleration in applications Window animation scale Configure the scale for animation ranges from off to 10x Transition animation scale Configure the scale for transitioning when using animation ranges from Off to 10x Apps From the Developer options screen under Apps touch the check box next to each of the foll...

Page 178: ...twork type Service state Roaming Mobile network state My phone number MIN PRL version MEID IMEI ICCID IP address Wi Fi MAC address Bluetooth address Up time and Device status Legal information Display open source licenses configure license settings including your DivX VOD registration and Google info Model number View your phone s model number Android version View the firmware version of your phon...

Page 179: ...fects of the radio frequency energy emitted by cell phones While some researchers have reported biological changes associated with RF energy these studies have failed to be replicated The majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell phone and health problems The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave f...

Page 180: ...d adverse health outcomes Still the scientific community has supported additional research to address gaps in knowledge Some of these studies are described below Interphone Study Interphone is a large international study designed to determine whether cell phones increase the risk of head and neck cancer A report published in the International Journal of Epidemiology June 2010 compared cell phone u...

Page 181: ...an be found at http www creal cat programes recerca en_projectes creal view php ID 39 Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results SEER Program of the National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute NCI actively follows cancer statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of new cases for brain cancer If cell phones play a role in risk for brain cancer rates should go up becau...

Page 182: ...accessories such as belt clips and holsters Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the phone is held away from the head in the user s hand or in approved body worn accessories Cell phones marketed in the U S are required to meet RF exposure compliance requirements when used against the head and against th...

Page 183: ...ited Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000 In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists Additional information on the safety of RF expos...

Page 184: ... of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements SAR tests are conducted using standard operating posit...

Page 185: ...maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional SAR information can also be obtained at http www fcc gov encyclopedia specific absorption rate sar cellular telephones FCC Part 15 Information to User Pursuant to part 15 21 of the FCC Rules you are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Samsung could void your authority to operate the device This device complies with part 15...

Page 186: ... safe operation of his or her vehicle Responsible drivers understand that no secondary task should be performed while driving whether it be eating drinking talking to passengers or talking on a mobile phone unless the driver has assessed the driving conditions and is confident that the secondary task will not interfere with their primary responsibility Do not engage in any activity while driving a...

Page 187: ...nd local laws or ordinances where you drive before mounting this device in an automobile Failure to comply with these restrictions could result in fines penalties or other damages Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the driver s clear view of the street and traffic Never use wireless data services such as text messaging Web browsing or e mail while operating a vehicle Never watc...

Page 188: ...ot handle a damaged or leaking battery Do not let leaking battery fluid come in contact with your eyes skin or clothing For safe disposal options contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Avoid dropping the cell phone Dropping the phone or the battery especially on a hard surface can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery If you suspect damage to the phone or battery take i...

Page 189: ...nt and a possible risk of fire explosion or leakage leading to serious injuries damages to your phone or other serious hazard Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories Proper disposal of your mobile device and its battery is not only important for safety it benefits the envi...

Page 190: ... address listed via U S Mail for recycling Dispose of unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile devices and batteries Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance with local regulations In some areas the disposal of...

Page 191: ...bile device has a touch screen display please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non metallic stylus Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty For more information please refer to the Standard Limited Warranty GPS Certain Samsung mobile devices can us...

Page 192: ... 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 193: ...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 194: ...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 195: ... 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 196: ...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 197: ... 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 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ...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 201: ...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 202: ...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 203: ...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 204: ... 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 205: ...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 206: ... 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 207: ...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 208: ... 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 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...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 213: ...ims 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 provision a...

Page 214: ... 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 EULA...

Page 215: ...ling 9 removing 10 Wall Charger 10 Battery Use Safety 181 Bluetooth pairing with a device 116 profiles 129 settings 130 turning on or off 116 C Calculator 78 Calendar 78 Call log creating updating contacts 56 managing 56 sending messages 56 Calls answering 54 call waiting 54 ending 55 from Call log 53 from Contacts 52 from Favorites 53 in call options 55 recent 55 rejecting 54 sending to voicemail...

Page 216: ...account settings 68 combined Inbox 68 composing and sending 67 configuring accounts 67 refreshing your accounts 68 Emergency Calls 186 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 173 F FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 192 FCC Notice and Cautions 194 G Gallery viewing pictures and video 88 viewing videos 88 Getting Started Setting Up Your Phone 6 Gmail composing and sen...

Page 217: ...g 8 Memory card installing 7 removing 8 Memory settings internal phone storage 152 Menu context sensitive 22 key 22 Messages creating and sending 63 email 67 Gmail 68 managing 64 settings 65 types 63 Messenger 70 microSDHC card 7 Mobile Hotspot using your phone as a hotspot 107 120 Mobile networks settings 133 Motions 24 Music Music Player 98 Music File Extensions AAC 98 AAC 98 eAAC 98 MP3 98 WMA ...

Page 218: ...3 Ringtones Setting a Song as a Ringtone 103 Roaming 16 S S Suggest 107 Samsung keyboard configuring 37 entering text 37 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 183 Screen Capture 77 Security locking and unlocking 17 locking the phone 17 Security settings credential storage 161 Settings 127 Smart Practices While Driving 180 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 178 Speed Dials assig...

Page 219: ...ng a Favorite 93 V Videos recording 83 Voicemail checking 14 setting up 14 Volume key 20 VPN accessing 117 settings 139 W Warranty Information 196 Widgets 33 Wi Fi adding a connection manually 115 scanning and connecting 115 settings 128 turning on or off 114 using your phone as a hotspot 107 120 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 115 VPN 117 Wi Fi 114 Y YouTube 111 ...

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