Samsung Verizon GALAXY STRATOSPHERE II User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Verizon GALAXY STRATOSPHERE II

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Page 2: ...GH68 36971A Printed in Korea 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 3: ...ou 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 licenses To obtain the source ...

Page 4: ...internal criteria for interoperability with certain third party security related solutions for MDM and VPN The testing includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device During the testing the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as describe...

Page 5: ... e mail master data management and virtual private network solution is at the sole discretion of the software provider solution provider or user and any associated effect on information technology security protection is solely the responsibility of the software provider solution provider or user For complete statement of limited warranty please refer to www samsung com us safe available on the web...

Page 6: ...ivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivX VOD section in License settings under Settings About phone Legal information G...

Page 7: ...Task Manager 14 Memory Card 14 Securing Your Phone 15 Section 2 Understanding Your Phone 17 Features 17 Front View Closed 18 Front View Open 19 Side Views 20 Back View 21 Display 22 Home screen 23 LED Indicator 24 Navigation 24 Notifications 26 Status Bar 27 Apps and widgets 30 Folders 31 Wallpaper 32 Entering Text 32 Section 3 Contacts and Accounts 37 Accounts 37 Contacts 39 Speed Dials 49 Sectio...

Page 8: ...alk 69 Google Messenger 69 Section 6 Applications 70 Managing Applications 70 Amazon 72 Amazon Kindle 72 Amazon MP3 72 Apps 72 Audible 72 Calculator 72 Calendar 73 Camera 74 Clock 78 Color 78 Contacts 79 Downloads 79 Email 79 Gallery 79 Gmail 81 Google 81 Help 81 IMDb 81 Internet 82 Latitude 83 Let s Golf 3 83 Local 84 Maps 84 Media Hub 85 Memo 85 Messaging 85 Messenger 85 Mobile Hotspot 86 Music ...

Page 9: ...cker Radio 92 Talk 93 V CAST Tones 93 Verizon Video 93 Video Player 94 Voice Recorder 95 Voicemail 95 VPN Client 95 VZ Navigator 95 YouTube 96 Zappos 96 Section 7 Connections 97 Wi Fi 97 Wi Fi Direct 99 Mobile Hotspot 100 Bluetooth 101 VPN 103 Tethering 104 NFC and Beaming 105 S Beam 105 Nearby devices 106 Connecting to a Computer 107 Section 8 Settings 109 Accessing Settings 109 Wi Fi 109 Mobile ...

Page 10: ...Safety Information 156 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 156 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 161 FCC Part 15 Information to User 162 Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS 163 Smart Practices While Driving 163 Battery Use and Safety 164 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 166 UL Certified Travel Charger 167 Display Touch Screen 168 GPS AGPS 168 Emergency Calls 169 Car...

Page 11: ...5 Other Important Safety Information 178 Section 10 Warranty Information 180 Standard Limited Warranty 180 End User License Agreement for Software 185 Index 193 ...

Page 12: ... 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 For more information see Securing Your Phone on page 15 Note Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your phone depending on the software version on your phone and any changes to...

Page 13: ...ar plastic card that stores your phone number information about your wireless service and other information such as messages and contacts If you purchased your phone at a Verizon Wireless store the SIM card is activated and ready to use If you ordered a new phone the card may need to be activated before you can use it For more information about activating the SIM card visit http www verizonwireles...

Page 14: ... the battery cover then remove the battery 3 Carefully insert the 4G LTE SIM Card into the slot with the Verizon Wireless logo facing up 4 Install the battery and battery cover Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card 1 Turn the phone off Press and hold the Power Lock Key to display Device options then select Power off 2 Remove the battery cover then remove the battery 3 Carefully slide the 4G LTE SIM Card ou...

Page 15: ...ttery life Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage Non Supported Batteries Using a non approved battery may damage your phone Samsung phones do not support non approved batteries Samsung charging accessories such as the Wall USB Charger will only charge approved batteries Battery Indicator The battery icon in the Status Bar shows battery power level Before the bat...

Page 16: ...n the cover and press it firmly into place making sure it snaps into place Installing and Removing the Battery Installing the battery 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Insert the battery into the phone aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone 3 Replace the battery cover Removing the Battery 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Lift the battery out of the phone using the slo...

Page 17: ...ully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time After the first charge you can use the phone while charging 1 Insert the USB cable into the USB Accessory port 2 Connect the USB cable to the charging head 3 Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet 4 When charging is complete unplug the charging head from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the phone ...

Page 18: ...Key until the Phone options menu appears 2 At the Phone options menu select Power off then follow the prompts Setup Wizard The first time you turn your phone on Setup wizard prompts you to customize your phone You can also access Setup wizard at any time From the Home screen touch Apps Setup wizard Help Get information about using your phone From the Home screen touch Apps Help Your Phone Number F...

Page 19: ...access to Samsung apps on your phone including Media Hub To create a Samsung account or set up a Samsung account on your phone use Apps Settings Accounts and sync For more information see Accounts and sync on page 119 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 activ...

Page 20: ...out applications you ve installed on your phone Touch Uninstall to remove an application from your phone 4 Touch the RAM tab to display the amount of RAM Random Access Memory in use Touch Clear Memory to clear processes to increase available RAM 5 Touch the Storage tab for System and SD card statistics 6 Touch the Help tab for tips for extending battery life Tip Drag your finger on the tabs to scr...

Page 21: ...the battery cover 4 Gently press on the memory card then release so that it pops out from the slot and carefully pull the card out 5 Install the battery cover Securing Your Phone Use your phone s security features to secure your phone Note Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your phone depending on the phone s software version and any changes to Settings Unl...

Page 22: ... Key Tip The Emergency call feature is available on the lock screen to allow emergency calls even while the screen is locked Unlocking the phone Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock screens or for increased security use a personal screen lock PIN password or pattern Press the Power Lock Key then touch and drag your finger on the screen ...

Page 23: ...e loaded applications Connections Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n Wi Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth 4 0 Tethering NFC with S Beam VPN Nearby devices with DLNA Messaging Text Picture Video Voice Email Gmail Google Talk Google Messenger 5 MP Camera Camcorder 1 3 MP Front camera DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content Speakerphone Support for microSD and microSDHC Memory Ca...

Page 24: ...ar during a phone call Detects ambient light to determine screen brightness when the Automatic brightness setting is enabled and when taking pictures with the Front Camera Front Camera Captures pictures or video Back Touch to return to the previous screen or option Home Touch to display the Home screen Recent Touch to choose from a list of recent apps or screens or to launch Task Manager Menu Touc...

Page 25: ...sage Press to create a new message Web Press to launch Internet to browse the Web Directional Keys Press Up Down Left and Right to navigate menus or in screens From the Home screen press the Right and Left Directional Keys to move between Home screen panels Note You can also use the Back Home Recent and Menu Keys on the front of the phone with the QWERTY keyboard ...

Page 26: ...Home screen press to adjust master volume During calls or media playback press to adjust volume Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call 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 ...

Page 27: ...an optional headset or TTY equipment not included 5MP Camera and Flash Capture pictures or video Microphone Capture sound during recording calls and video chat Speaker Play ringtones call audio when in Speakerphone mode music and other sounds ...

Page 28: ... on page 30 Shortcuts Shortcuts to apps These shortcuts appear on the Home screen by default and you can add more shortcuts to your favorite apps For more information about adding apps to the Home screen see Apps and widgets on page 30 Note Unless stated otherwise instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked at the Home screen All screen images in this manual are simulated Actual...

Page 29: ...Add Folders For more information see Folders on page 31 Change the Wallpaper For more information see Wallpaper on page 32 Adding and removing Home screen pages You can customize the Home screen to include up to the seven default pages and set the the page order 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Edit or Touch and hold on the Home screen then choose Add to Home screen Page 2 Touch and drag pages to...

Page 30: ...he phone is connected to a charger and the battery is fully charged Navigation Touch Touch items to select or launch them For example Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text Touch an item to select it Touch an app icon to launch the application Touch and Hold Activate items by a touch and hold gesture For example Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to move it Touch and hold ...

Page 31: ...his setting is On turning the phone screen down automatically mutes incoming call ringtones and alerts sounds Double tap to top Tap on the top of the phone twice quickly Doubletaptotop When this setting is On a double tap on the top of the phone takes you to the top of a list Tilt Touch and hold with your thumbs on the screen then tilt the phone forward and back to zoom in or out Tilt to zoom When...

Page 32: ... setting is On shaking the phone starts a scan for nearby devices for sharing Notifications Notifications gives information about connections alerts and other items Drag your finger downward from the top of the screen World Clock While displaying Notifications touch the time in the Status bar to display a World clock Add cities to the clock to display the time in different zones around the world ...

Page 33: ...tion Enable or disable the Auto rotation setting to control whether the screen automatically updates when you rotate the phone Power saving Enable or disable Power saving mode For more information see Power saving on page 129 Airplane mode Turn airplane mode on or off For more information see Airplane mode on page 115 Driving mode Enable or disable Driving mode to have notifications read out For m...

Page 34: ...s being transferred x 4G LTE Connection Phone is active on a 4G LTE system The arrows are colored when data is being transferred Signal Strength Current signal strength The greater the number of bars the stronger the signal Signal Strength Roaming Open Current signal strength whenthephoneisroaming Thegreater the number of bars the stronger the signal Signal Strength Roaming CDMA Current signal str...

Page 35: ...nt mode is active See Silent mode on page 110 Music Playing Music is playing but the app is in the background You can control playback from Notifications or from Music player Music Paused Music playback is paused You can control playback from Notifications or from Music player SDCardReady A memory card scan is underway to prepare the card for use For more information about using memory cards see M...

Page 36: ... other apps From the Home screen touch and hold an app then drag it to replace a primary app or Touch and hold an app then drag it from the primary apps area to a Home screen page Then you can drag another app to the now empty space ArrangingAppsandwidgetsontheHomescreen Touch and hold an app then drag it to a new location Bluetooth Paired Your device is paired with another Bluetooth device For mo...

Page 37: ...hold the app or widget until Delete appears then drag it to the Delete icon Folders Place Folders on the Home screen to organize items After placing a folder touch it to name it and drag apps or widgets to the folder to store them in the folder Creating Folders on the Home screen 1 Navigate to the desired Home screen 2 Touch and hold on the screen to select Folder from the the Home screen menu or ...

Page 38: ... if desired Touch Save Live wallpapers Choose from pre loaded animated wallpapers Touch a wallpaper to see an example then touch Set wallpaper Wallpapergallery Choosefrompre loadedwallpaperimages Touch a wallpaper then touch Set wallpaper Note You can also choose wallpaper in Settings Touch Apps Wallpaper Entering Text Your phone offers these text input methods QWERTY keyboard Slide the phone open...

Page 39: ...keyboard Entering Symbols To enter common symbols press Function then press a key to enter the orange character on the keys Using Predictive text By using Predictive text you can have next letter prediction and regional error correction to compensate for pressing the incorrect keys or to enter a word after a few key presses Note Enable Predictive text in Samsung keyboard settings For more informat...

Page 40: ...t case is lower case abc To enter enter upper and lower case letters touch Shift then the letter key s Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode Touch and hold to switch to ABC mode Entering Symbols and Numbers To enter common symbols touch to switch to symbol mode then touch the corresponding key To enter less common symbols touch then touch the corresponding key Enter numbers by touching then to...

Page 41: ...age 130 While entering text touch and hold then select from the pop up menu Editing Text Use the text selection tools to select text or position a cursor for inserting text then use the editing tools to select cut copy and paste text Note Some applications do not support editing or may offer other ways to select and modify text Inserting new text Touch the text to display the insertion cursor touc...

Page 42: ...ght the text you want to cut or copy Touch Cut or Copy from the pop up text editing menu Pasting copied or cut text 1 Touch in a text entry field to display the insertion cursor touch and drag the cursor into position in the text if needed 2 On the pop up text editing menu touch Menu then select Paste to paste the last copied item or Clipboard to choose other copied items ...

Page 43: ... Controlling Synchronization You can choose to have your phone automatically sync 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 Settings Accounts and sync 2 At the top of the screen touch to control synchronization Choose ON to allo...

Page 44: ...at https smartphones verizonwireless com Adding an account 1 From the Home screen touch Menu Settings Accounts and sync Add account 2 Select an account provider then follow the prompts to enter your credentials and sign in 3 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 Settings Accounts and sync 2 Select a...

Page 45: ...ct options depend on accounts set up 3 Touch contact fields to enter information While entering information touch to add more information to a field or to expand the field Touch to choose a label for the information Touch PhotoID to choose a picture to identify the contact Touch Name to enter a name for the contact TouchPhonenumbertoenteraphonenumber thentouchthe Label button to choose a label Tou...

Page 46: ...tact or update an existing contact For more information see Creating or Updating Contacts Using Recent calls on page 55 Creating Contacts from the Phone Keypad Enter a phone number with the Phone Keypad then save it 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch the digits of the phone number on the Keypad 3 Touch Add to Contacts then select Create contact from the pop up menu 4 Continue entering cont...

Page 47: ...ypad Enter a phone number with the Phone Keypad then save it 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch the digits of the phone number on the Keypad 3 Touch Add to Contacts Update existing from the pop up menu 4 Select a contact to update then continue entering contact information For more information see Creating Contacts on page 39 Updating Contacts from Recent calls Save a phone number from a r...

Page 48: ...ally Other Contacts Options 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch a contact to display it then touch Menu History View calls and messages to and from this contact Edit Modify contact information For more information see Updating Contacts on page 41 Delete Erase the contact record Join contact Separate contact Manage multiple contacts as one For information see Joining Contacts on page 43 M...

Page 49: ...h Menu Share namecard via 4 Choose 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 ...

Page 50: ...our 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 Import Export 3 Select an option then follow the prompts to complete the operation ImportfromUSBstorage Copy contacts that aresaved on an optional installed memory card not included Export to USB storage Copy contacts to an optional ins...

Page 51: ...ing or touch Select 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 101 Email For more information about sending email see Email on page 65 Gmail For more information about sending Gmail s...

Page 52: ...the prompts to log in to your Backup Assistant account Favorites Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and Contacts for fast dialing or messaging and are indicated by the Creating Favorites 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch and hold on a contact then select Add to favorites from the pop up menu or Touch a contact to ...

Page 53: ...f this group Touch Vibration pattern to choose a vibration to play for calls from members of this group Touch Add member to select members from Contacts 3 Touch Save to save the new group Editing a Group 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts Groups 2 Touch a Group to display it 3 Touch Menu Edit then update information for the group For more information see Creating a New Group on page 47 Deleting...

Page 54: ...s to mark them for removal or touch Select all to mark all contacts When selected a check mark appears in the check box 5 Touch Done to remove the selected contact s Sending a Message to Group Members Create a new text or email message addressed to the group s members 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts Groups 2 Touch a Group to display it 3 Touch Menu Send message or Send email 4 Touch contacts...

Page 55: ...ed for minutes inquiries Speed dial 99 is reserved for payment inquiries Speed dial 100 is reserved for data usage inquiries Assigning Speed Dials 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch Menu Speed dial setting 3 A list of speed dials displays Touch a speed dial then touch a contact to assign the contact to the speed dial Removing or Reassigning a Speed Dial 1 From the Home screen touch Cont...

Page 56: ...ne Keypad 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 On the Keypad touch the digits of the telephone If you enter an incorrect number touch to delete it 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 49 1 From t...

Page 57: ...their default number or Touch the contact to view it then touch to dial the number Making Calls using S Voice Use S Voice to place a call by speaking the name or number 1 From the Home screen touch Phone then touch S Voice 2 The first time you access S Voice follow the prompts to confirm the license agreement and view information about 3 Follow the prompts to speak a command You can say commands s...

Page 58: ...view it then touch to dial the number Making Calls from Recent calls Return a call or call a number from a recent call stored in Recent calls For more information see Recent Calls on page 54 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 Touch Add c...

Page 59: ...nd drag Reject toward the middle of the screen 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 56 Answering Call Waiting Calls When you receive a call while on a call Touch and drag the Answer icon to ...

Page 60: ...2 Touch Menu for options Contacts Launch Contacts Memo Launch S Memo to take notes in text or create a drawing Noisereduction on Noise reduction off Enable or disable noise reduction to improve call audio quality in noisy environments Ending a Call To end a call touch Recent Calls When you place answer or miss a call a record of the call is saved in Recent calls Accessing Recent calls From the Hom...

Page 61: ... Contacts on page 39 Managing Recent calls Deleting records 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Recent calls 2 While viewing the calls touch Menu Delete 3 Touch call records to mark them for deletion or touch Select all A check indicates marked records 4 Touch Delete to delete marked records Filtering records 1 From the Home screen touch Phone Recent calls 2 While viewing the calls touch Menu View ...

Page 62: ...jected in Auto reject mode is ON Turn on Unknown number to reject callswithnocallerID TouchCreate thenfollowthepromptsto enter numbers to reject or select them from Contacts Touch Match criteria to set options for using the reject number list Set reject messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls Messages you create here are available from the incoming...

Page 63: ...other caller ends the call Touch OK to save the settings Alerts on call Enable to have notifications for alarms and new messages play during phone calls When disabled these notifications will be muted during a call The power key ends calls When enabled pressing the Power Lock Key during call ends the call 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch Menu Call settings 3 Touch The power key ends call...

Page 64: ...phone Outgoing call conditions When the phone is paired with a Bluetooth headset you can choose to make calls even when the phone is locked Use extra volume for calls When enabled the call screen displays a volume control for adjusting call volume during calls 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch Menu Call settings 3 Touch Use extra vol for calls to enable or disable the option Increase volu...

Page 65: ...peed dial 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 2 Touch Menu Call settings 3 Configure options Current country Choose a country for use when Assisted dialing is enabled Assisted dialing When turned ON Assisted dialing makes calling easier while roaming by automatical...

Page 66: ...ncy alerts 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 their area There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert Voicemail Retrieve voice messages from callers Google Talk Chat with other Google Talk users Google Messenger Chat with other Google members Note ...

Page 67: ...hments Touch Attach to add media or content to the message converts the message to MMS Touch Menu for options Insert smiley Add a text emoticon to the message Add text Select text from S Memo Calendar Contacts or Text templates to add Preview View the message and attachments before sending Add to Contacts If the recipients are not saved in Contacts save the info as a new contact or update an exist...

Page 68: ...k them for erasure or touch Select all to mark all message threads About View information about Messaging Message Settings Configure settings for message storage delivery or alerts 1 From the Home screen touch Messaging 2 Touch Menu Settings for options Display Bubble style Choose the appearance of messages in a message thread Touch a bubble style for each side of the conversation then touch Save ...

Page 69: ...d replies to the original message are sent to all recipients Notification settings Notifications When enabled message alerts play a tone depending on sound settings and display in the Status bar Select ringtone Choose a sound for message notifications Vibrate Configure vibration for message notifications Emergency message settings EmergencyAlerts ThisdeviceisdesignedtoreceiveWireless Emergency Ale...

Page 70: ... 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 their area There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert There are three types of Emergency Alerts Presidential Imminent Severe or Extreme AMBER Alerts missing person alert Customers may cho...

Page 71: ...ollow the prompts to set up your email account Note For more information on setting up your email visit the Smartphone Resource Center at https smartphones verizonwireless com Deleting Email Accounts 1 From the Home screen select Apps Email 2 Touch Menu Settings 3 Select email account s for deletion then touch DELETE Syncing Email Accounts Syncing refreshes your phone with the account s servers Wh...

Page 72: ...l prompt you to confirm when you delete messages Quickresponses View and manage text phrases that you can insert into emails 3 Touch an account to configure specific settings Available options depend on the account Composing and Sending Email 1 From the Home screen select Apps Email 2 If you have multiple accounts set up choose an account from the menu at the top of the screen 3 Touch COMPOSE then...

Page 73: ...nd synchronize your email Note You can use more than one Google account on your phone To add another account use the Menu Accounts option Refreshing Your Gmail Account Syncing refreshes your phone with the account s servers When you set up an email account you can choose whether the account syncs in the background or manually From the Home screen select Apps Gmail Sync Gmail Settings Use settings ...

Page 74: ... Voicemail 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Voicemail or From the Home screen touch Phone then touch and hold 2 Follow the automated instructions to set up your password and record a greeting Checking Voicemail 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Voicemail or From the Home screen touch then touch and hold 2 Follow the automated instructions to manage voicemail Clearing Voicemail Notifications When ...

Page 75: ... information see Setting Up Your Accounts on page 38 If you set up your Google account you are automatically logged in From the Home screen select Apps Talk Google Messenger Chat with other Google members Note Google Messenger requires that you have a Google account set up on your phone From the Home screen select Apps Messenger ...

Page 76: ...een for quick access to the application For more information see Apps and widgets on page 30 Downloading and Installing Apps Find new apps to download and install on your device Play Store For more information see Play Store on page 91 Verizon Apps For more information see Apps on page 72 Uninstalling Apps You can uninstall apps you download and install Pre loaded apps cannot be uninstalled 1 From...

Page 77: ...n Drag it to to create a new folder to contain the icon Drag it to to create a new apps screen and place the icon on it Dragitto tolaunchApplicationmanagertoviewinformation about the app For more information see Application manager on page 131 Drag to if available to remove the icon The trashcan is only available for apps you ve installed Pre loaded apps cannot be removed Uninstall Remove an app t...

Page 78: ...me screen touch Apps Amazon Kindle Amazon MP3 Shop for music with Amazon From the Home screen touch Apps Amazon MP3 Apps Browse and download applications games and more from the Verizon Apps store From the Home screen touch Apps Apps Note Airtime or download charges may apply when using Apps Audible Download digital audio books and listen on your phone From the Home screen touch Apps Audible Calcu...

Page 79: ...or Task 3 Touch Menu for options Go to Display a specific date Delete Delete an event Search Search for calendar events Sync Refresh Calendar with events from your accounts Settings Customize the calendar Sending Events Send events as vCalendar files to other Bluetooth devices as message attachments or via Wi Fi Direct 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Calendar 2 Touch an event to display its deta...

Page 80: ...sion Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person s privacy Taking Pictures 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Camera 2 Using the display as a viewfinder compose your picture by aiming the lens at the subject You can rotate the phone to any position and the screen controls rotate to make taking pictures easy 3 As...

Page 81: ...t Self portrait When On take pictures with the front Camera Flash Choose the default flash mode Shooting mode Choose the default mode for taking pictures Scene mode Choose a mode to match the kind of pictures you re taking Exposure value Set the default brightness level Focus mode Set the default focus mode Timer Setadelay towaitbetweentouchingtheCamerabutton and taking a picture Effects Apply an ...

Page 82: ...r 2 Using the display as a viewfinder compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject You can rotate the phone to any position and the screen controls rotate to make recording easy 3 As you compose a shot the Camera automatically focuses the shot the focus bracket turns green or Pinch the screen to zoom in or out Configure options For more information see Video Options on page 77 4 To start re...

Page 83: ...he Camera records with the front Camera Flash Choose the default flash mode Recording mode Choose the default recording mode Exposure value Set the default brightness level Timer Setadelay towaitbetweentouchingtheCamerabutton and taking a picture Effects Apply an effect to pictures Resolution Choose a size for the image White balance Choose a setting for the light source Guidelines Enable or disab...

Page 84: ...vices back to back At the prompt touch the picture to beam it to the other device Clock The Clock application includes these features Alarm Create alarms to go off once or to repeat World clock Display the time and date in any time zone Stopwatch Record lap times Timer Measure elapsed time Desk clock Display the date and time in large format for easy viewing From the Home screen touch Apps Clock C...

Page 85: ...load in Google Play Store are managed in Play Store and will not appear in Downloads Email Send and receive email using popular email services For more information see Email on page 65 From the Home screen select Apps Email Gallery Use Gallery to view capture and manage pictures and videos Viewing Videos 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Gallery 2 Touch an album then touch a video to play it 3 Whi...

Page 86: ...e prompts Setting a Picture as a Contact Photo Set a picture as a contact s photo The contact s photo will appear with notifications to calls or messages from the contact 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Gallery 2 Touch a category then touch a picture to select it 3 Touch Menu Set picture as Contact photo 4 Select a contact or create a new contact with the selected picture as the contact s photo ...

Page 87: ...les use Messenger or use Instant Upload to automatically upload photos and videos from your phone to your private album on Google For more information visit www google com From the Home screen touch Apps Google Help Get information about using your phone including videos useful tips and a user manual From the Home screen touch Apps Help IMDb Search for information view rate movies TV titles celebr...

Page 88: ...ter text Zoom Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out Selecting items on a page While browsing pages use gestures and menus to navigate Touch an item to select it Touch a hyperlink to follow the link Touch and hold on a hyperlink for options Entering a URL Access a website quickly by entering the URL 1 From the Home screen select Internet 2 Touch the URL field at the top of the screen to enter the ...

Page 89: ... and history Launch a bookmarked page or reload recent pages 1 From the Home screen touch Internet 2 Touch Bookmarks to display bookmarks then use these options Touch an item to load the page Touch and hold on an item for options Touch Menu for more options Latitude Use Google Latitude to locate your friends on a map and share or hide your location From the Home screen touch Apps Latitude Let s Go...

Page 90: ... Home screen touch Apps Local Maps Use Google Maps to find your current location plus get directions and other location based information 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 133 From the Home screen touch Apps Maps Navigating the Map Zooming Double tap on the screen to...

Page 91: ... must have a Samsung account to rent or buy media Memo Create text notes for updating your status sharing with friends or printing on a Samsung printer not included via Wi Fi From the Home screen touch Apps Memo Messaging Send and receive text and multimedia messages For more information see Text and Multimedia Messaging on page 61 From the Home screen touch Messaging or From the Home screen touch...

Page 92: ...r on an installed memory card and displays your songs on the All Playlists Albums Artists Music Square and Folders tabs 3 Touch a video to begin playback During playback use the sound and playlist controls Volume Touch to activate on screen volume control then touch and drag on the scale to set volume or press the Volume Key on the side of the phone to adjust playback volume If you have motion set...

Page 93: ...Playlists 2 Touch Menu Create Playlist then enter a name for the playlist 3 Touch OK then touch Add music to choose music for the playlist Adding a song to a playlist 1 From the Home screen select Apps Music Player 2 Touch and hold on a song then choose Add to playlist from the pop up menu 3 Touch a playlist to add the selected song to it or touch Create new playlist to create a new playlist and a...

Page 94: ... for calls from the contact Alarm tone Set the song as the alarm ringtone for a new alarm or for an existing alarm My Files Find view and manage files stored on an installed memory card If the file is associated with an application on your phone you can launch the file in the application 1 From the Home screen touch Apps My Files 2 Tap a folder and swipe your finger on the screen to browse files 3...

Page 95: ...s to use Navigation and some features require Standalone or Google location services For more information see Location services on page 133 From the Home screen touch Apps Navigation NFL Mobile Play the popular game on your phone From the Home screen touch Apps NFL Mobile Phone Place calls review recent calls or dial a number to send a message For more information see Calling on page 50 From the H...

Page 96: ...n easier to find a great read to enjoy on vacation lounging at home or on your morning commute Buy new issues or back issues subscribe and get free 14 or 30 day trials and customize your reading experience for Android tablet or phone From the Home screen touch Apps Play Magazines Play Movies TV With Google Play Movies TV you can rent thousands of different movies to watch instantly or download for...

Page 97: ...Quickoffice Read and edit documents in various formats on your device From the Home screen select Apps Quickoffice S Voice Use S Voice to speak commands to perform operations on your phone and to speak criteria for searches and other operations Just speak naturally and S Voice understands what you re looking for use the power of S Voice to find everything from directions to trivia answers to the c...

Page 98: ...w Settings Configure your phone to your preferences For more information see Settings on page 109 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Setup Wizard Use the Setup wizard to quickly configure your phone From the Home screen touch Apps Setup wizard Slacker Radio Listen to your personal Slacker radio station on your device Note You must have a Slacker account to use the Slacker Radio app For more ...

Page 99: ...ones Preview purchase and download ringtones and ringback tones Note Airtime or download charges may apply 1 From the Home screen select Apps V CAST Tones 2 The first time you launch the app you ll be prompted to create a profile Follow the prompts to install and use the app Verizon Video Browse and download applications games and more from Verizon Video From the Home screen touch Apps Verizon Vid...

Page 100: ... 4 During playback use the sound and playlist controls Volume Touchtoactivateon screenvolumecontrol then touch and drag on thescale tosetvolume or press the Volume Key on the side of the phone to adjust playback volume If you have motion settings turned turn the phone screen down to mute playback Full screen Switch to viewing the video in full screen mode to use the entire display Touch to advance...

Page 101: ... Voicemail or From the Home screen touch Apps Voicemail Note For more information about setting up and checking voicemail see Voicemail on page 68 VPN Client Easily configure connections to a VPN Virtual Private Network From the Home screen touch Apps VPN Client VZ Navigator Use VZ Navigator to find share and navigate to millions of locations avoid traffic and drive or walk with ease Note VZ Navig...

Page 102: ...Applications 96 YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your phone From the Home screen select Apps YouTube Zappos Shop with Zappos From the Home screen select Apps Zappos ...

Page 103: ...gure your phone s Wi Fi settings For more information see Wi Fi Settings on page 110 Turning Wi Fi On or Off Turn your phone s Wi Fi service on or off When you turn Wi Fi service on your phone automatically searches for nearby available Wi Fi networks Tip When you turn Wi Fi service on your phone automatically searches for available networks and displays them You can also turn Wi Fi On or Off from...

Page 104: ... Fi network is secured enter the password at the prompt to connect Adding a Wi Fi Network Manually 1 From the Home screen sweep your finger downward to display Notifications 2 Touch Wireless network available to launch Wi Fi settings then touch Wi Fi 3 On the pop up Wi Fi settings screen touch Add Network below the scanned networks then enter these fields Network Name SSID Enter the name of the Wi...

Page 105: ...irect On or Off 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings More settings 2 Touch Wi Fi Direct to turn Wi Fi Direct On or Off Connecting to Wi Fi Direct Devices 1 First enable Wi Fi Direct on your device From the Home screen touch Apps Settings More settings then touch Wi Fi Direct 2 Enable Wi Fi Direct on the other device s Consult the other device s documentation for more information 3 On your de...

Page 106: ...iguring Mobile Hotspot Settings Configure your phone s Mobile Hotspot settings including your phone s name and password and set the visibility of your phone s Wi Fi hotspot For more information see Configuring Mobile Hotspot on page 112 Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off Activate your phone s Mobile Hotspot application to allow other devices to use your phone s internet connection 1 From the Home sc...

Page 107: ...aring Aid Compatibility Information see page 175 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 devices to send information with Bluetooth If the devices are in range you can exchange information between them even if they are in different rooms Your device can use Bluetooth to share photos cont...

Page 108: ...n displays in the Status Bar If you receive a new request for pairing while paired with a Bluetooth headset a new Bluetooth icon displays at the left of the Status bar and Notifications displays the pairing request 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Bluetooth 2 Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On 3 Activate the target device s discoverable mode 4 Touch Scan 5 From the list of scanned devi...

Page 109: ...be prompted to do so the first time you launch VPN settings Adding a VPN 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings 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 ...

Page 110: ...e screen touch Apps Settings More settings Tethering 2 Connect the other device to your device via USB cable 3 Touch USB tethering to turn tethering On or Off Bluetooth tethering Before starting pair your computer with your phone then configure your computer to obtain its network connection via Bluetooth 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings More settings Tethering 2 Connect the other device ...

Page 111: ...thing instantly with one touch simply by placing your phones back to back S Beam uses your phone s NFC Near Field Communication feature 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 Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via S Beam For example you can beam pictures or videos fro...

Page 112: ...ng File Sharing 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings More settings Nearby Devices 2 Under Advanced touch options to control how content is shared from your device Shared contents Choose the type of content to share from Videos Photos or Music Device name View or modify your device s name Access control Choose whether other devices access your content from Allow all or Only allowed devices Al...

Page 113: ...a Camera using PTP Photo Transfer Protocol 1 Attach your phone to the computer with a USB data cable Your phone recognizes the connection as the last connection method you used and displays a connection alert in the Status bar and Notifications 2 From the Home screen sweep your finger downward to display Notifications then touch the alert 3 Select a connection method Media device MTP Transfer medi...

Page 114: ...Assistant to help with upgrading your device Software Upgrade Assistant supports Windows computers 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings USB settings 2 Choose SUA auto run 3 The next time you connect your device to a computer the device will install SUA or launch SUA to see if upgrades are available for your device ...

Page 115: ...ne supports Wi Fi a b g n For more information about using Wi Fi see Wi Fi on page 97 Turning Wi Fi On or Off Turn your phone s Wi Fi service on or off When you turn Wi Fi service on your phone automatically searches for available Wi Fi networks Tip When you turn Wi Fi service on your phone automatically searches for available networks and displays them You can also turn Wi Fi On or Off from Notif...

Page 116: ... Apps Settings Wi Fi Advanced 2 Configure settings Auto connect When enabled your phone will automatically connect to known Wi Fi networks when you launch a high data usage application even if Wi Fi is turned off A known Wi Fi network is one that you previously added Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Specify when to switch from Wi Fito mobiledatafordatacommunications whenthephone goes to sleep when the b...

Page 117: ...on contact Verizon Wireless Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service While Mobile Hotspot is active your phone s applications will use the Mobile Hotspot data service Roaming while using your phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings 2 Touch Mobile Hotspot to turn Mobi...

Page 118: ...e to access advanced options includingBroadcastchannel tospecifythechannelyourdevice uses for Mobile Hotspot Allowed Devices Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list After you add devices to the list they can scan for your device and connect using your device s mobile hotspot name and password Note Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery po...

Page 119: ...elivery of stereo audio to compatible Bluetooth devices Object Exchange OPP v1 0 profile allows sending and receiving of contact name cards vCard 2 1 and calendar events vCalendar between devices PBAP v1 2 supports exchange of Phone Book Objects Human Interface Devices HID v1 0 profile supports certain interface devices Personal Area Networking PAN 1 0 supports exchange of data with other devices ...

Page 120: ...s name to control its visibility to other devices Bluetooth searches Available when Bluetooth is turned On Touch Scan to search for visible Bluetooth devices After searching touch a device to pair with it For more information see Pairing with a Bluetooth Device on page 102 Data usage Control your device s connection to mobile data service and monitor your data usage Turning Mobile data On or Off 1...

Page 121: ...ces When Restrict background is turned On background connections will not occur Show Wi Fi usage When turned On a separate tab displays data usage while connected to Wi Fi More Wireless and Network Settings Airplane mode When airplane mode is enabled all your phone s wireless connections are disabled and you cannot make or receive calls or messages or connect to networks While in airplane mode you...

Page 122: ...wireless network access Network operators Select a network operator available in certain network modes Tethering Use Tethering to share your phone s internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable or by Bluetooth For more information about connecting computers to your phone via Tethering see Tethering on page 104 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings More settin...

Page 123: ... S Beam Android Beam Android Beam uses your phone s NFC Near Field Communication feature to send or beam content to another NFC device by holding the devices close together Android Beam works in the background Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via Android Beam You can beam browser pages YouTube videos contacts and more 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Sett...

Page 124: ...reen 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings More settings 2 Touch NFC to turn NFC On NFC must be turned On to use S Beam 3 Touch S Beam then touch to turn S Beam On or Off 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 connection For example your phone can use Wi Fi Direct to share photos ...

Page 125: ...he prompts to complete the connection VPN Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks VPNs For more information about using VPNs see VPN on page 103 Adding a VPN 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings 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...

Page 126: ...ing to turn file sharing via DLNA On or Off 3 Under Advanced touch options to control how content is shared from your device Shared contents Choose the type of content to share from Videos Photos or Music Device name View or modify your device s name Access control Choose whether other devices access your content from Allow all or Only allowed devices Allowed devices list View and manage devices a...

Page 127: ...press and hold the Power Lock Key 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 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Sound Volume 2 Touch and drag the sliders for Music video games and other media Set the default volume level for audio playback Y...

Page 128: ...messages and event reminders Haptic feedback Set the vibration level vibrations to accompany screen touches 3 Touch to save your settings Device ringtone Choose a ringtone for incoming calls 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Sound Device ringtone 2 Touch a ringtone to select it As you touch ringtones a sample plays unless you have a Silent mode enabled 3 Touch to save your settings Tip Yo...

Page 129: ... Choose a default sound to play for notifications such as for new messages and event reminders 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Sound Default notifications 2 Touch a sound to select it As you touch sounds a sample plays 3 Touch to save your settings Tip You can also set songs as ringtones For more information see Setting a Song as a Ringtone on page 88 Sound and vibration When enabled vi...

Page 130: ...on 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Sound 2 Touch Touch sounds to turn sounds On or Off Screen lock sound Screen lock sound plays when you lock or unlock the screen 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Sound 2 Touch Screen lock sounds to turn sounds On or Off Haptic feedback When turned On the phone vibrates to indicate screen touches and other interactions 1 From the Home screen t...

Page 131: ...dim and lock 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Display Screen timeout 2 Touch a setting to select it Auto rotate screen When enabled the screen s orientation automatically changes when you rotate the phone 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Display 2 Touch Auto rotate screen to turn the feature On or Off Tip You can also set Auto rotate from Notifications with the Screen rotation ...

Page 132: ...On your phone automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Display 2 Touch Auto adjust screen tone to turn the feature On or Off Display battery percentage When On the battery s charge level displays in the Status bar next to the Battery icon 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Display 2 Touch Display batte...

Page 133: ... the Home screen LED Indicator The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays when the phone is locked to notify you of status changes and events Use LED indicator settings to configure how the LED functions 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings LED Indicator 2 Select options Charging When turned On the LED glows red during charging and green when the battery is fully charged Low batter...

Page 134: ... was stationary Double tap to top When On a double tap on the top of the phone takes you to the top of the list Tilt to zoom When enabled tilting the phone while in Gallery or Internet causes the screen to zoom in or out Pan to move icon When On moving the phone in a panning motion side to side moves a highlighted icon to a new location on the Home screen Pan to browse images When On moving the ph...

Page 135: ...hen On the screen uses reduced frame refresh rate and lower brightness Background color When On the background uses lower brightness in Email and Internet Hapticfeedback When On Haptic feedback isturnedoff and no vibration plays when you touch the screen Learn about power saving View details about Power saving options Storage Manage the use of memory resources in your phone s Device memory and on ...

Page 136: ... for safe removal or formatting For more information see Removing a Memory Card on page 15 4 Touch Format SD card to permanently remove all content from an installed memory card Battery See what s using battery power 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Battery 2 View battery usage for applications and services currently running Touch an item for more information or to configure options for ...

Page 137: ...tings configure settings for connecting your device to a personal computer with a USB cable to transfer data or install software upgrades on your device You can have your phone prompt you to choose a USB setting each time you connect it to a computer or choose a default setting to use all the time 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings USB settings 2 Select a connection method Ask on plug When...

Page 138: ...nt 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Accounts and sync 2 Under Manage accounts touch Add account and follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account Tip For more information about adding accounts see Setting Up Your Accounts on page 38 Removing an account Important Removing an account also deletes all of its messages contacts and other data from the phone 1 From the Ho...

Page 139: ...cts touch Menu to select Backup Location services Location services control your device s use of GPS signals Some apps may require 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 Important Verizon Wirel...

Page 140: ...vices Enable or disable location service from Verizon Wireless Note VZW location services must be enabled to use some applications Important By selecting VZW location services you are enabling Verizon Wireless and third party authenticated and validated location services to access certain location information available through this device and or the network 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settin...

Page 141: ...her means Enabling this functionality could pose certain risks to users of this device 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Location services 2 Touch Standalone GPS services to enable or disable Standalone GPS services Google location services Enable or disable location services from Google location services Note Google location services must be enabled to use some applications Important By ...

Page 142: ... page 137 Face unlock When enabled you unlock the phone by looking atthescreen Thisoptionofferslowsecurity becausesomeone who looks similar to you could unlock your phone Touch the option for more information and to set up Face unlock Face and voice When enabled you unlock the phone by looking at the screen and speaking This option offers low security because someone who looks and or sounds simila...

Page 143: ...e the device to landscape orientation to launch the Camera Touch Camera quick access to learn about this gesture Clock Touch the check box to control display of a digital clock on the lock screen Dual clock Touch to control display of a dual clock to show the time in two zones when you re traveling Touch Dualclocktoset ahomecity Whenyouhavelocationservices turned on while traveling the dual clock ...

Page 144: ...our phone or an installed memory card and require a password each time you turn on the phone or access the memory card Encryption may take an hour or more to complete Start with a charged battery and attach the charger until encryption is complete Loss of power or other interruption may cause the loss of some or all data Encrypt device As a security measure you can encrypt the contents of your dev...

Page 145: ...k As a security measure you can choose to lock the SIM card and require a PIN to use the phone 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Security 2 Touch Set up SIM card lock for these settings Lock SIM card Enable to require a PIN be entered to use the phone then set the PIN Change SIM PIN Create a PIN for accessing the SIM card Passwords When enabled password characters display briefly as you e...

Page 146: ...s Automatically locking the phone Restoring factory settings on the phone Device administrators View add or remove device administrators 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Security 2 Touch Select device administrators Unknown sources When enabled you can install applications from sources other than Google Play 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Security 2 Touch Unknown sources to e...

Page 147: ...e storage Install encrypted certificates from an installed memory card Note You must have installed a memory card containing encrypted certificates to use this feature 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Security 2 Touch Install from device storage then choose a certificate and follow the prompts to install Clear credentials Clear stored credentials and reset the password Note This setting ...

Page 148: ...Home screen touch Apps Settings Language and input Personal dictionary 2 Manage your word list Select to enter new words Touch a word to Edit the word Touch to delete a word Keyboards and input methods Configure text entry options to your preferences Default Choose the default method for entering text From the factory the default method is Samsung keyboard If you install other text entry apps you ...

Page 149: ...ind offensive are not shown in results of Google voice searches Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder Samsung keyboard Configure Samsung keypad settings When you enable Samsung keyboard in Settings it is available for text entry when you touch a text field to enter text For more information see Using Samsung Keyboard on page 34 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Langua...

Page 150: ...tion list Regional correction When enabled predictive text automaticallychangesthespelling ofwordsbased on normsfor your default language Recapture Whenenabled predictivetextre displaysmatching words when you make corrections to a word inserted automatically My word list Add words to your predictive text predictive text dictionary Autosubstitutionlist Managethelist ofwordspredictivetext uses for a...

Page 151: ...md for apps settings to customize your phone recognition feature for using voice commands to control your phone 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Language and input 2 Touch to enable Voice input control 3 Touch Voice cmd for apps to configure settings Incoming calls When enabled you can make a call or end a call with voice commands like Answer or Reject Alarm When enabled you can stop or ...

Page 152: ...lized recognition When enabled Google associates your recordings with your Google account to improve the accuracy of speech recognition Google Account dashboard View and manage your data collected by Google Text to speech output Text to speech TTS provides audible readout of text for example the contents of text messages and the Caller ID for incoming calls 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settin...

Page 153: ...nd resetting your device Back up my data When enabled app data Wi Fi passwords and other phone settings are backed up to Google servers 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Back up and reset 2 Touch Back up my data to enable or disable back up Backup account Sign in to a Google account to use for backing up settings 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Back up and reset 2 Touch Backup ...

Page 154: ...e prompts Important Settings and data erased in a Factory data reset cannot be recovered To save your settings you can use Back up my data settings before a reset Accessory Configure your phone s behavior when it is connected to an optional dock not included 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Accessory 2 Configure settings Dock sound When enabled a sound plays when you insert and remove th...

Page 155: ...bled Automatic time zone When enabled the phone takes the time zone from the wireless network Select time zone Choose your local time zone only available when the Automatic setting is disabled Use 24 hour format Set the format for time displays Select date format Set the format for date displays Accessibility Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical...

Page 156: ... key ends calls to enable or disable the setting Accessibility shortcut When enabled a link to Accessibility settings displays on the Device options menu which appears when you press and hold the Power Lock Key This provides quick access to accessibility settings to make changes as you use the phone 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Accessibility 2 Touch Accessibility shortcut to enable o...

Page 157: ...ogle that make their Web content more accessible 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Accessibility 2 Touch Install Web scripts then follow the prompts to enable or disable the service Negative colors When enabled Negative colors reverses the colors on the screen 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Settings Accessibility 2 Touch Negative colors to enable or disable reversal of screen ...

Page 158: ...ounds When enabled all sounds are disabled including the voice portion of calls 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Accessibility 2 Touch Turn off all sounds to enable or disable the service Mobility Tap and hold delay Set the length of time the phone considers a screen touch before interpreting a touch as touch and hold 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Accessibility Tap and hold ...

Page 159: ...ble or disable the setting Development device ID View your device s unique identifier not configurable 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Developer options 2 Under Development device ID find your device s ID Allow mock locations 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Developer options 2 Touch Allow mock locations to enable or disable the setting Desktop backup password Set a password f...

Page 160: ...pdate Show CPU usage When enabled CPU usage displays on a screen overlay Force GPU rendering When enabled 2D hardware acceleration is used in applications Window animation scale Choose a scale for window animations Transition animation scale Choose a scale for screen transitions Apps Set options for application behavior 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Developer options 2 Touch options t...

Page 161: ...nformation about your phone s current 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 phone Baseband version View the baseband version of your phone Kernel version View the kernel version of your phone Build number View ...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...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 164: ...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 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ... 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 168: ...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 169: ... 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 170: ...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 171: ...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 172: ...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 173: ... 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 174: ...t a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non metallic stylus Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty For more information please refer to the Standard Limited Warranty GPS AGPS Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System GPS signal for loca...

Page 175: ...emergency responder your location to the best of your ability and Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency responder instructs you Navigation Maps directions and other navigation data including data relating to your current location may contain inaccurate or incomplete data and circumstances can and do change over time In some areas complete information may not be available Therefo...

Page 176: ...information as accurately as possible Remember that your mobile device may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permission to do so Care and Maintenance Your mobile device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you t...

Page 177: ...posure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices such as portable music players and cell phones at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise induced hearing loss This includes the use of headphones including headsets earbuds and Bluetooth or other wireless devices...

Page 178: ...environment noise noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds Limit the amount of time you listen As the volume increases less time is required before you hearing could be affected Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause...

Page 179: ... signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless mobile device Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive MSC 2320 Bethesda MD 20892 2320 Email nidcdinfo nih gov Internet http www nidcd nih gov National Institute for Occupat...

Page 180: ...more information see http www fcc gov oet rfsafety rf faqs html Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch your mobile device off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in thes...

Page 181: ...leave it as is Then dry the device with a towel and take it to a service center FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices The U S Federal Communications Commission FCC has established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices to be compatible with hearing aids and other assistive hearing devices When individuals employing some assistive hearing devices hearing aids ...

Page 182: ...nabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in telecoil mode Hearing devices may also be rated Your hearing aid manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise Under the current industry standard American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 the hearing aid and wireless m...

Page 183: ...allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others damage the mobile device or make calls that increase your mobile device bill Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC can requ...

Page 184: ...eadset Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the mobile device its parts or accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that an air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including installed or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireless equipment ...

Page 185: ...onal discomfort in your hands neck shoulders or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use stop use and see a physician If your device has a camera flash or light do not use the flash or light close to the eyes of people or pets 1...

Page 186: ...tches dents and cosmetic damage unless caused by SAMSUNG c defects or damage resulting from excessive force or use of a metallic object when pressing on a touch screen d equipment that has the serial number or the enhancement data code removed defaced damaged altered or made illegible e ordinary wear and tear f defects or damage resulting from the use of Product in conjunction or connection with a...

Page 187: ...r 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 assignment of t...

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Page 189: ...nterpretation 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 expert witne...

Page 190: ... that will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of the Limited Warranty Severability If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or unenforceable such partial illegality or unenforceability shall not af...

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Page 195: ...CLUSIONS 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 Liability SAMS...

Page 196: ...ware and Products 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...

Page 197: ...ve 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 also applies...

Page 198: ...oftware and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license 16 ENTIRE AGREEMENT SEVERABILITY This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA If any provision o...

Page 199: ...or 72 Calendar 73 Call log creating updating contacts 55 managing 55 sending messages 55 Calls answering 53 call waiting 53 ending 54 from Call log 52 from Contacts 51 from Favorites 52 in call options 54 recent 54 rejecting 53 sending to voicemail 53 settings 56 silencing a ringer 53 three way 52 using the Keypad 50 Camera picture options 75 recording video 76 taking pictures 74 Care and Maintena...

Page 200: ...osure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 156 F FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 175 FCC Notice and Cautions 177 G Gallery sharing pictures and video 80 viewing pictures and video 79 viewing videos 79 Gmail composing and sending 67 configuring your account 67 managing your account 67 refreshing your account 67 Google Gmail 67 location services setting 135 managing an ac...

Page 201: ...or off 100 Mobile networks settings 116 Music creating a playlist 87 Music Player 86 setting a song as a ringtone 88 My Files 88 My Profile 43 sending 43 My Verizon Mobile 89 N Namecards sending 45 Navigation command keys 30 touch gestures 24 NFC using S Beam 78 Notification Panel 26 O Operating Environment 173 Other Important Safety Information 178 P Pairing with Bluetooth 102 Phone settings Date...

Page 202: ...re Shot using 78 Silent mode 121 Smart Practices While Driving 163 Sound settings silent mode 121 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certi fication Information 161 Speed Dials assigning 49 removing or reassigning 49 Standard Limited Warranty 180 Storage settings 129 Synchronization settings background data 133 T Task Manager 14 Text entering 32 Text settings default 142 Google voice typing 143 Samsung k...

Page 203: ...connection manually 98 Mobile Hotspot 100 scanning and connecting 98 settings 109 turning on or off 97 Wi Fi Direct connecting to devices 99 turning on or off 99 using Share Shot 78 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 101 VPN 103 Wi Fi 97 Y YouTube 96 ...

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