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Page 2: ...the rights secured by the Intellectual Property Moreover you agree that you will not and will not attempt to modify Consejo Para encontrar esta gu a para usuarios en Espa ol por favor visita a www bo...

Page 3: ...KES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCLUDING INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIA...

Page 4: ...ons Inc or its affiliates in the United States and or other countries The Bluetooth word mark figure mark stylized B Design and combination mark Bluetooth word mark and B Design are registered tradema...

Page 5: ...ivx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America LLC Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All p...

Page 6: ...and Charging 2 Entering Text 23 2B Making and Answering Calls 27 Making Calls 27 Receiving Calls 31 Calling Options 32 Voicemail 35 Tip Looking for something If you don t see it in the headings listed...

Page 7: ...set 73 Add account 74 Accessory 75 Date and time 75 Accessibility 76 2G Voice Services 103 Voice Search 103 Voice Recorder 103 Text to Speech 103 2H Pictures and Videos 104 Camera 104 Gallery 109 BST_...

Page 8: ...Chrome 129 Email 129 Play Books 132 Play Movies 132 Music Player 133 Google Play Music 133 Google Play Store 134 BST_m840_UG_ book Page 3 Monday May 13 2013 1 29 PM...

Page 9: ...User Guide introduces you to Boost Mobile service and all the features of your new phone It s divided into four sections Section1 GettingStarted Section2 Your Phone BST_m840_UG_ book Page i Monday Ma...

Page 10: ...Section 1 BST_m840_UG_ book Page 1 Monday May 13 2013 1 29 PM...

Page 11: ...Turning the Phone On or Off page 4 Installing the Battery and Charging Installing the battery 1 Remove the battery cover by gently pulling up on the slot provided 1A Setting Up Your Device BST_m840_UG...

Page 12: ...oving the battery 1 Remove the battery cover by gently pulling up on the slot provided 2 Lift the battery out of the phone 3 Replace the battery cover BST_m840_UG_ book Page 3 Monday May 13 2013 1 29...

Page 13: ...efore it is fully drained Turning the Phone On or Off Turning the Phone On Press and hold the Power Lock Key until the phone starts up Turning the Phone Off Note Watch your device s battery level indi...

Page 14: ...tings related to securing your phone press and then tap Menu Settings Lock screen Activating Your Phone To activate your new phone please refer to the Activation Instructions in the Getting Started Gu...

Page 15: ...mory card cover turning the cover to the side to expose the card slot 2 With the gold contacts facing down slide the memory card into the slot pushing gently until it locks into place 3 Close the memo...

Page 16: ...our Google account to fully utilize its Android features including Gmail Google Talk and Play Store When you turn on your phone for the first time set up a connection with your existing Google account...

Page 17: ...ps 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Add account Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls are transferred to voicemail You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your dev...

Page 18: ...ety of services and information including residential business and government listings movie listings or showtimes driving directions restaurant reservations and major local event information You can...

Page 19: ...e best applications widgets shortcuts wallpapers and ringers Installing Your First ID Pack 1 Press and then tap Mobile ID 2 On the Choose Your ID screen tap Get New ID Packs 3 Touch an ID Pack on the...

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Page 21: ...Features page12 HomeScreen page 16 Features Front View 2A Device Basics BST_m840_UG_ book Page 12 Monday May 13 2013 1 29 PM...

Page 22: ...ay such as when you move the Menu Key allows you to display a context sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature While using your phone you may notice that the Menu Key dims but it is...

Page 23: ...ming calls by pressing the volume button The speaker also lets you hear the caller s voice in speakerphone mode Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos 3 5 mm Headset Jack lets you plug in an op...

Page 24: ...ess to adjust volume Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call Memory Card Slot Install an optional memory card not included for additional file storage Camera Key From an unlocked screen press a...

Page 25: ...you instant access to information and applications Status Bar displays icons associated with the status of the device such as communication coverage Bluetooth and Wi Fi communication battery level GP...

Page 26: ...d The phone is connected to a Signal Strength Current signal strength The greater the number of bars the stronger the signal Wi Fi Active Wi Fi is active and connected to a Wi Fi network The greater t...

Page 27: ...ic player Music Paused Music playback is paused You Status Bar Status Icons Bluetooth Active Bluetooth is turned on For more information see Turning Bluetooth On or Off on page 84 Bluetooth Paired You...

Page 28: ...d Folders Add Pages Adding Shortcutsfrom the Home Screen 1 Press and then navigate to the desired Home screen panel 2 Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen then tap Apps and widgets 3 Touch...

Page 29: ...uts to the Home screen or from the Home screen to the Primary Shortcuts Addinga WidgetfromtheHomescreen 1 Press and then navigate to the desired Home screen panel 2 Touch and hold an empty area of the...

Page 30: ...Home screen panel 2 Touch and hold an empty area of the Home Panels Your phone comes with 5 Home screen panels You can add and remove panels up to a total of 7 panels Adding Panels 1 Press and then ta...

Page 31: ...picture you ve taken with the Camera or downloaded 1 Press and then tap Settings Display Notifications Notifications shows details about connections alerts and other items 1 Touch and drag downward f...

Page 32: ...On or Off GPS Turn GPS satellites service on or off Entering Text Your phone uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for text entry Use the keyboard to enter letters punctuation numbers and other characters i...

Page 33: ...s on page 68 Tochooseatextinputmethodat anytime Using Samsung Keyboard The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard featuring optional predictive text Input characters by tapping the on sc...

Page 34: ...r key s Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode Touch and hold to switch to ABC mode Using Predictive text By using Predictive text you can have the device display potential word matches based on yo...

Page 35: ...n the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters lifting on the last letter Swype Help Entering symbolsandnumbers Touch and hold on a key to enter the character at the top of the key Touch and h...

Page 36: ...ing Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone Use the Phone keypad to enter the phone number of speed dial Call a contact from Contacts 2B Making and Answering Calls BST_m...

Page 37: ...ber keys on the keypad to enter the phone number Calling 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 in...

Page 38: ...the contact you want to call and then tap to place the call Calling From Logs All incoming outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log You can place a call to numbers or contacts that disp...

Page 39: ...Press and then tap 2 Open the message then tap the phone number 3 Tap Call to dial the number Calling a Number in an Email Message While viewing an email or Gmail message you can place a call to a nu...

Page 40: ...enlock 1 Press and then tap Receiving Calls When you receive a phone call from a contact the Incoming call screen display the caller ID icon name and phone number of the calling party When you receive...

Page 41: ...ll ringer You can also choose to reject the call and send a text message to the caller Calling Options Dialing Options 1 Press and then tap 2 While dialing a phone number tap for options Note If your...

Page 42: ...r only one call 1 Press and then tap Phone Call Waiting When you are on a call Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a tone Your phone s screen informs you that another call is waiting...

Page 43: ...ur incoming calls to another phone number even when your phone is turned off You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is active Note Depending on your service plan the norma...

Page 44: ...3 way call Keypad Display the keypad End call Terminate the call Voicemail The phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting a...

Page 45: ...rompts from the voicemail center Call Settings Configure settings for calling with your phone Set reject messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls Messa...

Page 46: ...ss and then tap 2 Tap Menu Call settings Ringtones and keypad tones Call alert Set options for sounds and vibrations during calls 1 Press and then tap 2 Tap Menu Call settings Call alert 3 Configure o...

Page 47: ...off screen during calls When enabled the screen automatically turns off during phone calls and the proximity sensor on the front of the phone is used to turn the screen back on when the phone is move...

Page 48: ...gs Call accessories 3 Configure settings Extra volume on calls When enabled an extra volume control appears on the screen during calls You can use this control to set call volume or the Volume Keys 1...

Page 49: ...automatically replace with the international Visual 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 pers...

Page 50: ...age42 Home screenmode page49 Accessory page75 Dateandtime page75 Developer options page 80 ActivatethisDevice page83 SystemUpdate page 84 About device page 84 2C Settings BST_m840_UG_ book Page 41 Mon...

Page 51: ...ode Wi Fi connections improve battery life and allow you to use voice and data functions at the same time Smart mode remembers the locations where you spend the most time and turns on Wi Fi when you a...

Page 52: ...ies you of Wi Fi networks when you launch a Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi Fi without a Wi Fi network or hotspot and without having to set up the con...

Page 53: ...ort multi connect Touch Scan to search for available multi connect devices then touch the devices you want to connect to and Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your device and oth...

Page 54: ...r devices 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Data usage Control your device s connection to mobile data service and monitor your data usage Turning Mobile data On or Off 1 Press and then tap Menu Sett...

Page 55: ...sage nears your set limit More Wireless and Network Settings Airplanemode When airplane mode is enabled all your phone s wireless connections are disabled and you cannot make or receive calls or messa...

Page 56: ...p and manage Virtual Private Networks VPNs For more information about using VPNs see VPN on page 86 Adding aVPN 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings More settings VPN Tip Depending on your service plan...

Page 57: ...be connected to the same Wi Fi network and must support DLNA Allowed devices list View and manage devices allowed to connect to your device Not allowed devices list View and manage devices restricted...

Page 58: ...the Samsung Kies application on your computer For more information see Kies via Wi Fi on page 88 Home screen mode Your phone offers two Home screen modes Basic mode provides a conventional layout of a...

Page 59: ...calls from numbers on your allowed list Turning Blocking Mode On or Off Configure Blocking Mode Choose blocking features to apply when blocking mode is turned on 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Bl...

Page 60: ...ways When enabled all notifications are blocked From When Always is not enabled choose a time to start blocking Sound Volume Set the system volume level and set default volume for call ringtones notif...

Page 61: ...sity 2 Touch and drag the sliders for Device ringtone Choose a ringtone for incoming calls 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Sound Device ringtone 2 Touch a ringtone to select it As you touch rington...

Page 62: ...ern to select it As you touch patterns a sample plays Default notifications Choose a default sound to play for notifications such as for new messages and event reminders 1 Press and then tap Menu Sett...

Page 63: ...en tap Menu Settings Sound 2 Touch Dialing keypad tone to enable or disable the option Screen lock sound Screen lock sound plays when you lock or unlock the screen 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings S...

Page 64: ...r example calls to 911 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Sound Emergency tone 2 Touch Alert or Vibrate or touch Off for no emergency tone Display Wallpaper Customize the background of the Home and Lo...

Page 65: ...configure how the LED functions 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Display LED Indicator Page buddy When enabled your phone automatically displays context related screens on the Home screen as you us...

Page 66: ...low the phone to adjust brightness in response to light conditions 3 Touch OK to save your settings Auto rotate screen 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Display Screen timeout 2 Touch a setting to se...

Page 67: ...font size Touch key light duration Display battery percentage When On the battery s charge level displays in the Status bar next to the Battery icon 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Display 2 Touch...

Page 68: ...memory card not included Device memory SD card View usage for an optional installed memory card not included 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Storage 2 Under SD card view memory usage for various c...

Page 69: ...nu Settings Power saving mode 2 Touch to turn the feature On or Off The Battery See what s using battery power 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Battery 2 View battery usage for applications and serv...

Page 70: ...your phone Use Application manager to manage applications on your phone Location services Location services control your device s use of GPS signals Some apps may require one or more location service...

Page 71: ...results and other services 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Location services 2 Tap Location and Google search to enable or disable the service Important By selecting Use wireless networks you are a...

Page 72: ...ed you enter a numeric PIN Personal Identification Number which you create to unlock the phone Password When enabled you enter an alphanumeric password which you create to unlock the phone None Disabl...

Page 73: ...ngs Lock screen Lock screen options 2 Configure these options Owner information Enter text to display on the Lock screen 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Lock screen Owner information 2 Touch Show o...

Page 74: ...turn on the phone or access the memory card EncryptexternalSDcard As a security measure you can encrypt the contents of an optional installed memory card not included and require a password each time...

Page 75: ...ors in certain circumstances such as if your phone is lost or stolen Some features a device administrator might control Unknownsources When enabled you can install applications from sources other than...

Page 76: ...s to access the secure certificates and other credentials Install fromdevicestorage Install encrypted certificates from an optional installed memory card not included 1 Press and then tap Menu Setting...

Page 77: ...Language Google voicetyping settings Configure Google voice input settings When you enable Google voice in Settings it is available for text entry when you touch a text field to enter text 1 Press and...

Page 78: ...eyboard types Choose the default Personalized data When enabled Samsung keyboard uses data you have entered to improve predictions Learn from Gmail Log in to your Gmail account to allow your device to...

Page 79: ...ces Auto spacing When enabled spaces are automatically inserted between words Auto punctuate When enabled a period and Swype 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Language and input 2 Swype is enabled by...

Page 80: ...above keys as you enter text Next word prediction When enabled Swype predicts the next word based on the previous Voicesearch Configure options for searching by speaking search words 1 Press and then...

Page 81: ...ur Google Account to improve speech recognition quality Google Account dashboard Manage data collected by Google Text to speechoutput Text to speech TTS provides audible readout of text for example th...

Page 82: ...anguage and input Pointer speed 1 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 Back up my data When e...

Page 83: ...and then tap Menu Settings Back up and reset 2 Touch Automatic restore to enable or disable the Add account Set up and manage accounts including Samsung Google Email Facebook and Microsoft Exchange 1...

Page 84: ...ccessory 2 Configure settings 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 i...

Page 85: ...ssibility settings to activate these services System Screen timeout Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout dim and lock 1 Press and then ta...

Page 86: ...igure options The home key answers calls When enabled you can accept incoming calls by pressing the Services TalkBack Enable or disable text readout of menu options application titles contacts and oth...

Page 87: ...ect a size Text to speechoutput Text to speech TTS provides audible readout of text for example the contents of text messages and the Caller ID for incoming calls 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Ac...

Page 88: ...nd then tap Menu Settings Accessibility 2 Touch Enhance web accessibility then follow the Turn off all sounds When enabled all sounds are disabled including the voice portion of calls 1 Press and then...

Page 89: ...ions On or Off 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Developer options Stay awake When enabled the screen will not turn off while charging 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Developer options 2 Touch Sta...

Page 90: ...eveloper options 2 Configure options USB debugging When enabled connecting your Input Configure options for inputs 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Developer options 2 Configure options Show touches...

Page 91: ...per options 2 Configure options Show layout boundaries When enabled the Monitoring Configure options for monitoring app performance 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Developer options 2 Configure opt...

Page 92: ...o enable or disable Do not keep activities When enabled activities are Activate this Device Use Self Service activation to activate your device on the network 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Activa...

Page 93: ...gs System update 2 Choose an option then follow the prompts About device View information about your phone including status legal information and hardware and software versions 1 Press and then tap Me...

Page 94: ...e 85 Logs Options page86 Logs The Logs tablists all recent incoming outgoing and missed calls View Logs The following procedures will guide you through 2D Logs BST_m840_UG_ book Page 85 Monday May 13...

Page 95: ...area 1 Press and then tap 2 Tap the Logs tab A list of recent calls displays Logs Options The following procedures guide you through accessing and understanding call log options 1 Press and then tap 2...

Page 96: ...plays 3 Tap an entry from the list then tap Create contact or Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list 1 Press and then tap 2 Tap the Logs tab to display the Logs list 3 Tap Delete 4 Tap S...

Page 97: ...some basic information about contacts You can create a phone contact a Google contact or a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact Contacts are stored locally to the phone s memory Contact entries are...

Page 98: ...iveSync contacts and contacts for other accounts set up on your phone Press and then tap Contacts 3 Touch contact fields to enter information Touch to choose a label and touch to add new field Contact...

Page 99: ...2 Enter a phone number using the keypad 3 Tap Add to Contacts and then choose Create Updating a Contact You can make changes to an existing contact 1 Press and then tap Contacts 2 Tap a contact to dis...

Page 100: ...tacts the associated picture displays Below are procedures for adding a picture already stored in your Gallery 1 Press and then tap Contacts Assigning aRingtonetoaContact You can assign a special ring...

Page 101: ...nts with your phone you may have multiple contacts for one person Joining contact records allows you to see all the Separating contacts 1 Press and then tap Contacts 2 Tap a contact to display its inf...

Page 102: ...Press and then tap Contacts 2 Touch and hold a contact then tap Delete Choosing Contacts to Display You can choose to display all contacts or only the contacts you choose 1 Press and then tap Contact...

Page 103: ...tacts with at least one stored phone number Import Export Copy contacts to and from external sources Merge with Samsung Combine contacts on your phone with contacts from your Samsung account Merge wit...

Page 104: ...file and contacts are shared as vCards 1 Press and then tap Contacts Sharing Contacts vCards You can send a contact namecard as a vCards via Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices or as an attachment vi...

Page 105: ...23 Wi Fi Direct For more information about using Wi Fi Direct see Wi Fi Direct on page 43 Favorites Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites Favorites display on the Favorites tab in th...

Page 106: ...comes with pre loaded groups you can use or you can create new groups Creating a NewGroup Editing a Group 1 Press and then tap Contacts Groups 2 Tap a Group to display it 3 Tap Menu Edit then update i...

Page 107: ...r addition or touch Select all to mark all contacts When selected a check mark appears in the check box Sending a Message to GroupMembers 1 Press and then tap Contacts Groups 2 Tap a Group to display...

Page 108: ...are pre defined for your convenience Assigning SpeedDials Removing or ReassigningaSpeedDial 1 Press and then tap Contacts 2 Tap Menu Speed dial setting 3 Tap Menu and then choose an option Change ord...

Page 109: ...Calculator page101 Calendar Record events and appointments to manage your schedule 1 Press and then tap Apps Calendar 2 Touch Menu for options 2F Calendar Tools BST_m840_UG_ book Page 100 Monday May 1...

Page 110: ...r parts of the world World Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities within all 24 time zones around the world Calculator Use Calculator to perform mathematical calculations Press and then t...

Page 111: ...mages videos and other files stored on your phone or on an optional installed memory card not included You can open a file from My Files if the associated application is installed on your phone BST_m8...

Page 112: ...age103 VoiceRecorder page103 Voice Search Search the Web by speaking your search criteria Press and then tap Apps Voice Search Voice Recorder 2G Voice Services BST_m840_UG_ book Page 103 Monday May 13...

Page 113: ...page 109 Camera Taking Pictures Take pictures with your phone s built in cameras 2H Pictures and Videos Important Do not take pictures of people without their permission BST_m840_UG_ book Page 104 Mon...

Page 114: ...e Picture Options on page 59 3 To take the picture press and hold the Camera Key or touch Capture Note To view a picture after you take it tap Gallery For more information about viewing pictures see V...

Page 115: ...ace If a smile is detected the picture is taken automatically Cartoon Apply a cartoon effect to pictures Exposure value Set the default brightness level Focus mode Set the default focus mode Timer Set...

Page 116: ...and then using the display as a viewfinder compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject Rotate the phone to any position the controls rotate with the screen 4 As you compose a shot you can con...

Page 117: ...ns to configure the camcorder Flash Choose the default flash mode Recording mode Choose the recording mode Effects Apply an effect to pictures Exposure value Set the default brightness Timer Set a del...

Page 118: ...stored in device Touch Menu for options Delete Erase the selected picture appears when the phone is in portrait orientation Face tag When enabled identifies faces with a yellow box so you can touch t...

Page 119: ...t the picture Viewing Videos 1 Press and then tap Apps Gallery 2 From the menu at the top of the screen choose Albums Locations Time Person or Group 3 Browse for videos to play BST_m840_UG_ book Page...

Page 120: ...for playback Details View information about the video Setting a Picture as a Contact Photo Setting a Picture as Wallpaper Set a picture as the wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens 1 Press and then...

Page 121: ...os 1 Press and then tap Apps Video player Touch to advance to the next video Touch and hold to scan forward through the current video Touch to go back to the previous video Touch and hold to scan back...

Page 122: ...g technology that provides access to local area networks Wi Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi Fi network Wi Fi networks can be Open unsecured or Secured requiring you to provide login...

Page 123: ...plays them Adding a Wi Fi Network Manually Configure a connection to a Wi Fi network by entering the Wi Fi network details 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings Tip You can also turn Wi Fi On or Off from...

Page 124: ...onnection is commonly called peer to peer For example your device can use Wi Fi Direct to share ConnectingtoWi Fi DirectDevices 1 First enable Wi Fi on your device Press and then tap Menu Settings Tou...

Page 125: ...ith Bluetooth If the devices are in range you can exchange information between them even if they are in different rooms Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings 2 Touch the Bluet...

Page 126: ...get device will recognize each other and exchange information without a passcode or PIN 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings 2 Touch the Bluetooth On Off slider to turn Bluetooth On 3 Activate the targe...

Page 127: ...k The devices you wish to share files with must also be connected to the same Wi Fi network and Configuring File Sharing 1 Press and then tap Menu Settings 2 Touch More settings Nearby devices 3 Under...

Page 128: ...e s VPN settings For more Connecting to a Computer Connect your device to a computer to transfer data between your device and the computer Use the USB cable that comes with your device or use one of t...

Page 129: ...rs that do not support MTP 4 On your computer choose a method for accessing your device Available options depend on the Kies via Wi Fi Manage content saved on your device via your desktop or mobile br...

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Page 131: ...ervice The Basics Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls are transferred to voicemail You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated 3A Service The...

Page 132: ...displaying the Voicemail icon in the Status bar and on Notifications Text Messaging SMS With Text Messaging SMS you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another messaging ready p...

Page 133: ...nts vCalendar 1 Press and then tap Messaging 2 Tap New message Record video Launch the Camcorder to record a video Audio Select an audio file from the phone memory and then add it to your message Reco...

Page 134: ...or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google Google Messenger Messenger lets you bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversatio...

Page 135: ...er caller s Caller ID This lasts for only one call 1 Press and then tap Phone 3 Way Calling With 3 Way calling you can talk to two people at the same time 1 Establish a call either by dialing a phone...

Page 136: ...calls to another phone number even when your phone is turned off You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding Important You are charged a higher rate for for...

Page 137: ...data coverage area you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services This section demonstrates the basics of using your data services including managing your user name launching a data c...

Page 138: ...d to a data plan or when connected to Wi Fi Press and then tap Internet Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts You can also access your Microsoft...

Page 139: ...then touch Delete Synchronizing Email Accounts Sending Email 1 Press and then tap Apps Email 2 If you have multiple accounts set up choose an account from the menu at the top of the screen 3 Touch COM...

Page 140: ...calendar events phone numbers and other contact information is automatically synchronized between your device and Sending Gmail 1 Press and then tap Apps Gmail 2 Touch Compose then touch fields to ent...

Page 141: ...n shop the world s largest selection of ebooks and read them anywhere you like on a tablet phone ereader or the Web Play Movies With Google Play Movies TV you can rent thousands of different movies to...

Page 142: ...sic Player Google Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse shop and play back songs purchased from the Google Play Store app as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library The music...

Page 143: ...apps to games When you find an app you can easily download and install it on your phone Downloading and Installing Apps Find all your favorite books movies apps and games all in one place You ll need...

Page 144: ...re app Do oneofthefollowing From your computer s browser enter checkout google com and create an account Google Navigation Google Navigation uses your current location provided by the GPS location fea...

Page 145: ...ing and transit directions and get phone numbers and addresses for local businesses Local Local is an application that uses Google Maps and your location to help you find restaurants cafes bars attrac...

Page 146: ...ations Third party applications may access your personal information or require Boost to disclose your customer information to the third party application provider To find out how a third party applic...

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Page 148: ...rug Administration FDA has published information for consumers relating to Radio Frequency RF exposure from wireless phones The FDA publication includes the following information Do cell phones pose a...

Page 149: ...RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects radiation include visible light infrared radiation heat and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low...

Page 150: ...for more than 5 000 people with brain tumors glioma and meningioma Interphone is the largest cell phone study to date but it did not answer all questions about cell phone safety Additional research i...

Page 151: ...the NationalCancerInstitute The National Cancer Institute NCI actively follows Support needed research on possible biological effects of RF for the type of signal emitted by cell phones Design cell ph...

Page 152: ...e more distance between your head and the cell phone Hands FreeKits kits can be used for convenience and comfort They are also required by law in many states if you want to use your phone while drivin...

Page 153: ...children and teenagers as well Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizati...

Page 154: ...tion The RF exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy...

Page 155: ...s been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an SAR information on this and other model phones can be accessed online on the FCC s website through http transition fcc gov oet rfsa...

Page 156: ...of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult th...

Page 157: ...o absorbed in the activity that your ability to concentrate on the act of driving becomes impaired Samsung is committed to promoting Place calls when you are not moving Plan calls when your car will b...

Page 158: ...per handling of batteries and Do not let 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 appe...

Page 159: ...ter for inspection Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Samsung approved chargers which are specifically designed for your phone WARNING Use of a non Samsung approved battery or...

Page 160: ...rious hazard SamsungMobileProductsandRecycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages Samsung Recycling Direct SM locations A list of these locations may be found at http pages samsung com u...

Page 161: ...find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect WARNING Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode ULCertifiedTravelCharger The Travel Charger...

Page 162: ...and could break if your mobile GPS AGPS Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System GPS signal for location based applications A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U S Govern...

Page 163: ...luding your wireless service provider applications providers Samsung and other third parties providing services Navigation Maps directions and other navigation data including data relating to your cur...

Page 164: ...ain network services and or mobile device features are in use remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your mobile device may be the only means of communi...

Page 165: ...amage to the mobile device Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Shock or vibration Do not drop knock or shake...

Page 166: ...ring loss and potential hearing problem varies Additionally the amount of sound produced by a Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time not realizing that the higher volume may b...

Page 167: ...o your portable audio device discontinue use and consult your doctor You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources National Institute on Deafness and Other Communica...

Page 168: ...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 Email cdcinfo cd...

Page 169: ...external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining PostedFacilities Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so PotentiallyExplosiveEn...

Page 170: ...towel and take it to a service center FCCHearingAidCompatibility HAC The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing device users find mobi...

Page 171: ...t are not labeled T4 is the better higher of the two ratings T ratings refer to enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in telecoil mode Hearing devices may also be rated Your hearing...

Page 172: ...ot been tested yet for use with hearing aids It is important to try the different features of this phone Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children FCC...

Page 173: ...OtherImportantSafetyInformation When using a headset in dry environments static electricity can build up in the headset and cause a small quick static electrical shock To minimize the risk of electro...

Page 174: ...ffender 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 flash...

Page 175: ...d upon proper use of the Product This Limited Warranty does not cover a defects or damage resulting from accident misuse abnormal use abnormal conditions improper storage exposure to liquid moisture d...

Page 176: ...troduced into the Product or j Product used or purchased outside the United States This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing an...

Page 177: ...ges for the repair or return of such Product You should keep a separate backup copy of any IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR WITHOUT LIMITATION COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY SORT LOSS OF...

Page 178: ...H THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT RESTS SOLELY WITH THE USER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR OWNER OR What is the procedure for resolving disputes ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS LIMITE...

Page 179: ...00 or less Small Claim the arbitrator may if you prevail award your reasonable attorney fees fees expert witness fees and costs Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator s award in any court of compet...

Page 180: ...ot affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of the Limited Warranty Center for an Extended File System EFS Clear which will eliminate all user...

Page 181: ...arty suppliers and licensors on the local hard disk s or other permanent storage media of one computer and use the Software on a single computer or a mobile device at a time and you may not make the S...

Page 182: ...nding this limitation or modify or disable any features of the Software or create derivative works based on the Software You all times your information will be treated in accordance with Samsung s Pri...

Page 183: ...rrier and such Software updates will be governed by your contractual Regardless of the option you choose the Automatic Update function downloads Updates only through Wi Fi connection 6 Some features o...

Page 184: ...ply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the OBTAINED IS PROVIDED AS IS AND ON AN AS AVAILABLE BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...

Page 185: ...of such applications and is not responsible or liable for any responsible or liable directly or indirectly for any damage or loss including but not limited to any damage to the mobile device or loss...

Page 186: ...his mobile device Many of them require Samsung Services membership registration OMISSIONS INTERRUPTIONS DEFECTS DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION COMPUTER VIRUS FAILURE TO CONNECT NETWORK CHARGES IN...

Page 187: ...L PURPOSE 14 U S GOVERNMENT END USERS RESTRICTED 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 16...

Page 188: ...bitration provision is entered pursuant to the Federal Arbitration total administrative facility and arbitrator fees or 50 00 of such fees whichever is less and Samsung shall pay the remainder of such...

Page 189: ...rmation screen which can be found under Settings iii on a label on the back of the device beneath the battery if the battery is removable and iv on the outside of the Software or any other subject mat...

Page 190: ...ex A Accessing contacts 89 Airplane mode 46 Camcorder settings 108 Camera review screen 109 Care and Maintenance 155 Children and Cell Phones 144 Clock 101 BST_m840_UG_ book Page 181 Monday May 13 201...

Page 191: ...reen 153 Display settings brightness 56 screen timeout 57 Do cell phones pose a health hazard 139 Google location services settings 62 GPS AGPS 153 Groups creating a contacts group 97 L Location servi...

Page 192: ...Environment 159 Other Important Safety Information 164 P configuring 24 entering text 24 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 151 Security locking and unlocking 5 Security settings credential storage...

Page 193: ...U UL Certified Travel Charger 152 V Voice search settings 103 VPN adding 119 BST_m840_UG_ book Page 184 Monday May 13 2013 1 29 PM...

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