Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
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Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as...
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The testing, for example, includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device. For more information about Samsung's SAFE™ program, please refer to www.samsung.com/us/safe.
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® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association. ®...
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Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Spanish: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found: Online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/EULA.
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual installing and charging the battery, installing the micro SIM assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice available keys.
Special Text Example: From a Home screen, tap Menu Settings Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from Connections Bluetooth. the rest. These are intended to point out important Battery Cover information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more.
SIM Card Overview Important! Before removing or replacing the micro SIM card, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, press and hold the Power/End key until the Device options menu displays, then tap Power off The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional Release Latch...
This card contains the necessary information for identifying 2. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the and authenticating the user to the IMS (IP Multimedia phone and that the angled corner of the card is Subsystem). positioned as shown. Installing and Removing the SIM card To remove the micro SIM card: This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro...
Installing the microSD Memory Card Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™ memory cards for storage of media such as music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile device and other devices. Note: This device supports a memory card of up to a 64GB.
Battery Removing the Battery Before using your device for the first time, install the battery Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out and charge it fully. of the battery compartment (4). Installing Battery Important! Before removing or replacing the battery, make sure the device is switched off.
Use only approved batteries and continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, Before using your device for the first time, you should fully can cause the device to become damaged.
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5. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect does not function due to an unstable power supply the charger’s connector from the phone. unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
Low Battery Indicator Extending Your Battery Life When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS time remain (~15% charge), a warning tone sounds and the functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a “Battery low”...
• Use the Task Manager feature to end/shutdown background To turn the device off: applications that are still running. These minimized applications 1. Press and hold Power/End until the Device can, over time, cause your device to “slow down”. options screen appears. •...
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• If this is your first time, tap Create new account. 7. If you indicated that you did not have a current Google • If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in. account, then at the Make it Google screen, choose –...
9. When prompted, enter a First and Last name then tap 14. Tap Finish to complete the setup process. (Next). This will help to identify this as your device. 15. Read the onscreen Collect diagnostics information. 10. When prompted with the Dropbox activation screen, Note: This software collects only diagnostic data from your you can choose to either: Create account, Sign in, device so that technicians can better troubleshoot...
Locking and Unlocking the Device Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail By default, the device screen locks when the backlight turns off. Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to Place your finger on the screen and swipe the glass in voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off.
Accessing Your Voicemail Task Manager Overview To access Voice Mail using the menu: Press and hold Home and then tap 1. From a Home screen, tap and then touch and hold Task manager. This screen contains the until the device dials voicemail. following tabs: 2.
Shutting Down an Currently Active Application Press and hold the Home key and then tap End all. – or – 1. Press and hold the Home key and then tap Task manager. 2. From the Active applications tab, tap End to close selected applications.
• This section outlines key features of your device. It also Access Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games, and Books with describes the device’s keys, screen and the icons that Samsung Apps display when the device is in use. ® •...
Front View • Pre-loaded applications such as: Play Books, Play Newsstand, and Play Movies The following illustrations show the main elements of your • Assisted GPS (Google Navigation) device. The following list correlates to the illustrations. • Webkit-based browser 1. Microphones are used during phone calls and allow other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking •...
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4. Menu key displays a list of options available for the current screen. From the Home screen it displays Add apps and widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, Edit page, Search, Settings options, and Help. 5. Home key displays the Home screen when pressed. Press and hold to display your recent apps, Task manager, Google Search, and Remove options.
Back View The following illustration shows the external elements of your device: 1. Camera lens is used to take photos. 2. Flash is used to take photos in low-light conditions. 3. External speaker allows you to hear ringers, music, and other sounds offered by your phone.
Side Views Status Bar The following illustration shows the side elements of your The Status Bar shows information about the connection device: status, signal strength, phone battery level, and time, and displays notifications about incoming messages, calls and other actions. This list identifies the icons you see on your phone’s display screen: Indicator Icons...
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Displays when an active call is routed through a Displays your current signal strength. The Bluetooth headset. Icon is displayed in the greater the number of bars, the stronger the Status bar area. signal. Displays when you have missed an incoming Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active.
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Displays when your battery is charging. Displays when there is a new text message. Displays when an outgoing text message has Displays your current battery charge level is low failed to be delivered. (Charge: ~28% - 15%). Displays when an incoming text message Displays your current battery charge level is content has failed to be downloaded.
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Displays when the user is prompted with a Displays when the Blocking mode feature is Lookout Security notification. active. For more information, refer to “Blocking Mode” on page 233. Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event has arrived. For more information, refer to Displays when the Hands-Free Mode is active.
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Displays to alert you to disable an active Wi-Fi Samsung Link application. Direct connection if not in use - to conserve Displays when AllShare Cast Hub is active, battery power.
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Displays when the Wi-Fi Calling feature is Displays in the notifications window when a active. Minutes used while connected to the song is currently playing within the Play Music Wi-Fi network count against available rate plan application. minutes. Displays when your device’s GPS is on and Displays when the Wi-Fi Calling feature is active communicating.
Home Screen Displays when Power saving mode is enabled. The Home screen is the starting point for using the Displays when the Power saving alert applications on your phone. There are initially seven notification has been activated. You are then available panels, each populated with default shortcuts or prompted to view your current battery level.
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• Notification area displays those icons associated with end-user Note: Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in across all screens. progress), new voicemail, upcoming event, USB connection, Emails, and Text/MMS messages. •...
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Home Screen Menu Settings • Primary Shortcuts: are four shortcuts present throughout all of the available screens and can be used to both navigate within the When on the Home screen, tap Menu and then select device or launch any of the following functions: any of the following menu options: –...
Notification Bar Clearing Notifications 1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down The Notification area indicates new message events (data to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, and so on).
Screen Navigation To activate the Grid view: From the Notification panel, tap Open Grid view to Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can display additional functions. navigate the features of your device and enter characters. The following conventions are used in this manual to To minimize the Grid view: describe the navigation action in the procedures.
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• • Flick: Move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than swiping. Spread: “Spread” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to This finger gesture is always used in a vertical motion, such as zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers when flicking through contacts or a message list.
Menu Navigation Using Sub-Menus Sub-menus are available from within most screen and You can tailor the device’s range of functions to fit your needs applications. using both menus and applications. Menus, sub-menus, and features are accessed by scrolling through the available 1.
Using Context Menus Customizing the Screens Context menus (also called pop-up menus) contain options You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the that apply to a specific item on the screen. They function Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one similarly to menu options that appear when you right click screen could contain the Music Player shortcut and other your mouse on your desktop computer.
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Adding and Deleting Screens Rearranging the Screens 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu and then tap Your phone comes with seven screens. You can delete these screens and then add them back later. Edit page. 2. Touch and hold a screen and then drag it into its new Note: These screens can be deleted and re-arranged.
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Sharing an App Managing Shortcuts The device’s Applications menu now comes with a feature Note: To move a shortcut from one screen to another, you that allows you to share information about your selected must carefully touch and hold the shortcut and slowly applications with external users.
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To add a shortcut from the Applications screen: To add a shortcut via the Add to Home screen: 1. From the Home screen, select a screen location for 1. From the Home screen, navigate to a screen with an your new shortcut by scrolling across your available empty area.
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts To insert a new primary shortcut: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Note: You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the 2. Locate your desired application, then touch and hold exception of the Apps shortcut. the onscreen icon to position it on a desired screen.
Adding and Removing Widgets To remove a Widget: 1. Touch and hold a Widget until it unlocks from the Widgets are self-contained applications that can be placed current screen. on any screen. Unlike shortcuts, widgets appear as applications. 2. Drag the widget over the Remove tab ( ) and release To add a Widget: •...
Managing Wallpapers Note: Wallpapers supports the following image types: JPEG, Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), Live PNG, GIF, BMP, and WBMP. wallpapers (animated backgrounds), or Wallpaper gallery (default phone wallpapers). To change Wallpapers from Settings Menu: 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device Note: Selecting animated Live wallpapers will require My device...
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To change the current Lock screen wallpaper: 1. Navigate to any screen, touch and hold an empty area of the screen, and tap Set wallpaper Lock screen. – or – From the main Settings page, tap My device My device My device Display Wallpaper...
Section 3: Call Functions Making a Call This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which You can store phone numbers that are regularly used to the is used to store contact information. SIM card or to the device’s memory.
Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List Ending a Call 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. End to end the call. 2. Locate a contact from the list. Note: To redial a recent number, tap Call at the end of the 3.
Making Emergency Calls Making an Emergency Call With a SIM card installed The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn number a 1-touch process. Before you can resume normal on the phone, the Insert SIM card to make calls message calling operations, you should first exit this mode.
Dialing Options • Speed dial setting to access the Speed dialing setting menu where you can assign a speed dial location to a current When you enter numbers on the Keypad, you will see three Contacts entry. onscreen options. • Add 2-sec pause to insert a two-second pause to enter a From the keypad screen, use one of the following options: 2-second delay within a number string (the phone continues •...
Answering a Call Managing Reject Calls When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the This feature allows you to categorize both known and incoming call image. The caller's phone number, picture, or unknown callers as rejected contacts. These Contacts are name if stored in Contacts List, displays.
Adding numbers to the rejection list International Calls Entries can be added to the list via either the Contacts menu 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone and then touch or via the Auto reject list menu. The Contacts menu option and hold the One key until the device shows “+”...
Pause Dialing Wait Dialing You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the automated systems, such as voicemail or financial phone phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with numbers.
Redialing the Last Number Setting Up Speed Dial Entries The device stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, Important! Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail. No received, or missed if the caller is identified. other number can be assigned to this slot. To recall any of these numbers: 1.
Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order 3. Touch and hold a existing onscreen speed dial location and select Remove from the context menu. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone Keypad. – or – 2. Tap Menu and then tap Speed dial setting. Menu and then tap Remove.
In Call Options Personalizing the Call Sound Setting During a call it may be necessary to adjust the sound of the Your device provides a number of features that are available incoming call by selecting an audio equalizer setting for the for use during a call.
Placing a Call on Hold More In-call Options You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If During a call you can save the current caller’s information to your network supports this service, you can also make the Contacts list, or create a Memo.
Multi-Party calls Having a Private Conversation With One Participant A multi-party call is a network service that multiple people to Note: The Manage conference call option is not available for participate in a multi-party or conference call. multi-party calls created while using the Wi-Fi Calling For further details about subscribing to this service, contact feature.
4. To return to the multi-party call, tap the Merge icon. All To answer a new call while you have a call in progress: of the multi-party call participants can now hear each 1. In a single motion, tap Answer and slide it in other.
Logs Tab Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry name (if the number is in your Contacts). The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Logs Indicates all outgoing calls made from your tab makes redialing a number fast and easy.
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Call logs - Caller Overview • Add to reject list: Tap Menu to add the current phone number to an automatic rejection list. Similar to a block list, the To display the Call options screen: selected caller will be blocked from making an incoming calls 1.
Altering Numbers from the Logs List To clear all entries from the list: 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone Logs tab. If you need to make a call from the Logs screen and you need to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the 2.
• Google voice typing: Provides a voice to text interface. 2. Tap Select input method and select an available • Samsung keyboard (default): An onscreen QWERTY input method. keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. •...
Enabling and Configuring Swype selection. • Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter If you configure another text input method (Samsung contractions. keyboard) you must re-enable Swype before using the • Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a Swype keyboard.
Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype Swype Keyboard Overview • Recipients: a field where you can enter the recipients of the 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text current message. You can choose from Groups, Favorites, input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.
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Using 123ABC Mode in SWYPE In 123ABC mode, you can enter only letters and a few common punctuation marks from the onscreen keyboard. Recipients The text mode key shows Numbers and Symbols. Text input field 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.
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Entering Numbers and Symbols in SWYPE 4. Tap Send to deliver the message. By using the onscreen keyboard in portrait mode, some All lowercase symbols are not available (such as Emoticons or Smileys). Displays when the next character is entered in In symbol mode using Swype, you can only enter symbols lowercase.
Using the Samsung Keyboard 2. The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung keyboard configuration for all subsequent text input. This QWERTY keyboard can be used to enter text in either a Portrait or landscape orientation. The only difference...
Changing the Text Input Mode in Keyboard 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text Although the default text input method with the Samsung keyboard is to use the onscreen keys you have other options. input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.
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Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard All lowercase 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text Displays when the next character is entered in input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard. lowercase. 2. Tap Text mode to configure the keyboard for ABC Initial Uppercase mode.
Using Symbol/Numeric Mode Using the Google Voice Typing Use the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key displays spoken words into onscreen text. ABC.
Using Google Voice Typing 1. From a screen where you can enter text, in a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen, then select Select input method Google voice typing. The virtual keyboard is then removed and all subsequent input to done via the microphone as text to speech.
Section 5: Contacts Contacts List This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory. Accounts Tabs From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications Search Create Contacts to synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if Contacts field...
Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries • Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (also known as Work or alphabetically. You can create either a Device, SIM, Samsung Outlook) contacts are those contacts that are intended to be account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact.
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Create contact. Continue to step 3. scroll through the list to select a category such as Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, 3. Tap a destination type (such as Device, SIM, Samsung Callback, or Custom. account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync).
Finding a Contact 8. Enter additional information such as: Email, Groups, Ringtone, Message alert, Vibration pattern or tap Add You can store phone numbers and their corresponding another field to input additional category information. names onto either your SIM card, your phone’s built-in •...
Editing Contact Information Adding a Number to an Existing Contact 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap Edit. 2. Tap a contact name and –...
Sending Contacts via Bluetooth 4. Enter additional information such as: Email, Groups, Ringtone, Message alert, Vibration pattern or tap Add Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, another field to input additional category information. you may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or •...
Contacts. sources, this allows you to “back them up” or copy them to your Samsung account. Tap OK to continue or Cancel to exit. • Accounts: allows you to add and manage mobile accounts on Samsung account, Dropbox, Google, LDAP, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
Contact Menu Options Contact Entry Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 1. From the Home screen, Contacts. 2. Touch and hold an entry to reveal the context menu. The following options display: 2. Tap an entry to reveal the •...
Linking Contact Information Next time you synchronize your device with your accounts, any updates contacts make to email account names, email Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social addresses, and so on, automatically update in your contacts networking logins, and other similar account information. For list.
Unlinking a Contact Important! It is the first contact image that is displayed for 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. both, and the first contact’s name that is used. 2. Tap a contact name (the account name from which you For example: If Amy (original entry) is joined with want to unlink an entry).
Marking a Contact as Default Note: If there are multiple phone numbers assigned to an When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other entry, assigning one as the default will automatically dial messaging type applications, the application needs to know that number when the contact is selected for dialing.
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Sending All Current Namecards Sending a namecard using Bluetooth Rather than selecting once Contact entry at a time, you can You must create a Contact prior to sending a namecard to a send all of your current entries at once. recipient.
Copying Contact Information Copying Contact Information to the microSD Card Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved The default storage location for saving phone numbers to on the phone’s memory, onto the microSD card. your Contacts list is your device’s built-in memory.
Synchronizing Contacts 4. To synchronize only Contacts, toggle the active state of the Sync Contacts field. A green check mark indicates Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add the feature is enabled. and manage a new or existing contact from your online or remote accounts to your phone.
Menu and then tap Contacts to display. 3. Determine which type of account information you want to synchronize with your Contact list. Selections are: Samsung account, Dropbox, Email, Google, LDAP, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Sync apps with Facebook, or Twitter. 4. Tap an account type to add.
Additional Contact Options • List by defines how the current list of Contacts are sorted: Sending an Email to a Contact First name or Last name. • Display contacts by defines how the current list of Contacts Note: Contacts must contain and email account and address are listed: First name first (ex: Steve Smith) or Last name first before you can use the Send email feature.
Groups 5. Tap Message alert and select a message alert ringtone to be associated with this group. This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a 6. Tap Vibration pattern and select a unique vibration call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group.
Adding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller Editing a Caller Group Group To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts Groups part of the selected group. tab. 1.
Sending a Message to a Group The Favorites Tab 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts Groups The Favorites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have tab. been designated as favorite contacts. For more information, refer to “Logs Tab” on page 59. 2.
Section 6: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types Important! During the creation of a text message, adding an of messages. It also explains the features and functionality image, sound file, or video clip automatically associated with messaging. changes it from a text message (SMS) to a Types of Messages multimedia message (MMS).
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3. If adding a recipient from either Groups, Favorites, • Video: allows you to choose an existing video from the Videos Contacts, or Logs, tap the contact to place a check list, then add it to your message. mark then tap Done. The contact displays in the •...
Message Options 7. Review your message and tap Send. Options before composing a message 8. If you have more than one recipient, the same text message is sent to all recipients in the Enter Recipients 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages field.
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Options while in a current message • Text templates: displays your available text message reply templates. For more information, refer to “Text Templates” on 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages page 105. 2. From within an open message, tap Menu to •...
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• Remove slide: allows you to remove a previously attached • Discard: closes the current open message. slideshow. Note: You must be logged into your Samsung account prior to • Add subject: allows you to enter a subject. using the S Translator feature.
Adding Additional Text Viewing Newly Received Messages You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by events from your Contacts, Calendar, or a Memo. displaying a Message icon within the Notification area 1.
Message Threads To reply to a text message: 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages Sent and received text and Current Recipient My Text picture messages are 2. While the message is open, tap the Enter message field grouped into message and then type your reply message.
Deleting Messages To access additional Bubble options: Deleting message threads Touch and hold the message bubble within an active message conversation to display the following options: 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages • Delete: deletes the currently selected message bubble from 2.
Message Search General settings • Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is You can search through your messages by using the reached, rather than overwriting them. Message Search feature. • Text message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many text 1.
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Multimedia message (MMS) settings – Warning: the phone will warn you via pop up messages that • Delivery reports: when this option is activated, the network you are creating a multimedia message which does not fit the informs you whether or not your message was delivered. Core MM Content Domain.
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Notifications Signature settings • Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on your • Add signature: when enabled, this feature allows you to create status bar. a signature at the end of your outgoing text messages. • Notification sound: allows you to set a default notification •...
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Emergency Alert Configuration There are three types of Emergency Alerts: • Alerts issued by the President This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS); which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting •...
Marking Messages as Spam 4. Tap Add to spam numbers Add. • This function allows you to manually enter and assign a phone You can now mark either a phone number as spam or use a number as being sent from a spam source. key term or phrase.
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To register text phrases as spam: To register unknown numbers as spam: Some incoming messages might not be associated with a Some incoming messages might not be associated with phone number but rather an email address. In these cases, either a phone number or email address. These incoming the only way to block those messages, would be assign a messages contain no information as their info is blocked by key used term or phrase to activate the Spam block.
Accessing Your Spam Folder To create your own text template: 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. Any message assigned as spam is automatically placed in 2. From the Messaging list, tap Menu and then tap your Spam messages folder. Text templates.
Using Email • Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync - This protocol is frequently used with a large corporate email server system and provides Email enables you to review and create email using several access to email, contact, and calendar synchronization. email services. You can also receive text message alerts Creating an Internet Email Account when you receive an important email.
Opening an Email 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Email. Important! The Sync Email feature must be enabled to allow Account name syncing between your device and the remote server. 5. Tap Done to store the new account. Access available Messages for this account display on the Inbox tab.
Refreshing Email messages 5. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. 1. Select an email account. 6. Tap the email text field and compose your email • If you are already in an email account, tap the account name message.
Configuring Email Settings • Spam addresses: allows you to create a list of spam email addresses. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Email. • Rules for filtering: allows you to create and manage filters for 2. Select an account. emails.
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• Signature: Lets you attach a customized signature to the 5. Tap the More settings field to access additional options: bottom of all outgoing emails. • Account name: displays your uniquely created account display name. – In a single motion touch and slide the Signature slider to the right to turn it on.
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) • Auto download attachments: allows the device to automatically download email attachments when an active Your device also provides access to your company’s Outlook Wi-Fi connection is detected. This process speeds up the Exchange server. If your company uses either Microsoft process of downloading an emails attachments for offline Exchange Server 2003 or 2007, you can use this email review by not using a 3G or 4G/LTE network connection.
Refreshing Exchange Email Note: If prompted with an onscreen notification that the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Email. connection that the “Setup could not finish”, tap 2. Select an email account. Edit details to continue with a manual update of •...
Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings • Spam addresses: allows you to create a list of spam email addresses. 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu and then tap Settings and then navigate to the Accounts area. • Rules for filtering: allows you to create and manage filters for emails.
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– Size to retrieve emails configures the incoming email size • Vibrate: activates a vibration when a new email message is allowed to pass through to your phone automatically without received. user interaction. Emails with attachments larger than 4. Tap the More settings field to access additional options: configured will have to be retrieved manually.
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• Period to sync Calendar assigns a period for your phone to • Sync Contacts synchronizes the contacts between your device sync calendar events. Choose from: 2 weeks, 1 month, and the remote exchange server. 3 months, 6 months, or All calendar. •...
This section explains how to use the multimedia features of Location your device, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, Samsung Link, and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. Important! It is recommended that you verify this location or You can take photographs and shoot video by using the change it before using the camera or camcorder built-in camera functionality.
Using the Camera 5. You can also tap the screen to move the focus to a Taking Photos desired area of interest. 6. Tap Camera until the shutter sounds. (The picture is Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as automatically stored within your designated storage simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then location (page 116).
Camera Options • Sports: Use this to take fast action photos. • Night: Use this to take brighter, clearer pictures in low light Options are represented by icons across both sides of the settings without the use of the flash. screen.
Quick Settings Effects/Downloads: provides access to pre-installed and downloaded effects. at the top of the display to quickly change Camera Default effects include: No effect, Grayscale, settings. Not all of the following options are available in both Sepia, and Negative. still camera and video camera modes.
Camera and Camcorder Settings • ISO: determines how sensitive the light meter is on your digital camera. Choose from Auto, 100, 200, or 400. Use a lower ISO This section describes the different settings that you can number to make your camera less sensitive to light, a higher configure on your camera.
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• Volume key: assigns a function to the volume key. Choose • Flash: activate or deactivate the flash. from The zoom key, The camera key, or The record key. • Voice control: activates/deactivates voice control feature that • Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots. You can set the timer to allows you to verbally take a photo.
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Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options Note: The photo editor application is not preloaded and must After you take a photo or record a video, you can access be downloaded from the Play Store or via Samsung various options. Apps.
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Video viewing options – Buddy photo share: allows you to share the current image with active buddies. Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in – Rotate left: allows you to rotate the view of the current image in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to a counterclockwise direction.
Using the Camcorder 3. Before you take a video, use the Volume control buttons to zoom in or out. You can magnify the video up In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a to x4 (400 percent). camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send high definition videos.
Accessing Videos 5. Touch and hold a listed video file to place a check mark alongside and then tap Menu for additional When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera options: folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them –...
Sharing Pictures 6. With the video displayed onscreen (but not playing), tap Menu for the following options: Pictures are the best way of remembering the moment, but – Favorite: tags the current video as a favorite file. an even better treat is to share them with others. –...
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• S Beam Transfer uses the NFC (near Field Communication) To enable Wi-Fi Direct: feature found on your device to transmit large files directly to Important! The target device must already be connected to the another compatible device by direct touch. same Wi-Fi and have its Wi-Fi Direct feature active This method of image transfer requires NFC and S Beam to be and scanning before you can pair.
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6. When prompted to complete the connection, the To configure your Share Shot options: recipient should tap Connect. Your status field now 1. Confirm the Share Shot viewfinder is active reads “Connected” and your connected device is listed Shooting modes appears at the top of the screen). within the Wi-Fi Direct devices listing.
Using S Beam to Share Pictures 7. Place the two active NFC-enabled devices back to back to begin. This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam large files directly to another compatible device that is in Note: If the Touch to beam screen does not appear on the direct contact.
Camera Gallery Options To share multiple pictures via S Beam: 1. On the source device (containing the desired image or The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored video), tap Apps Gallery. camera images. 2. Locate the selected folder. 1.
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Gallery. 1. Launch Samsung Link on the target device (such as an 2. Select a folder location and tap a file to open it. Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, and so on). 3. With the image displayed, tap Menu and then tap 2.
4. Select Download to begin the process of downloading Home screen and Lock screens. the application from within Samsung Apps. 5. Touch and drag the crop box anywhere on the picture. Touch and drag the sides of the crop box to zoom in or out to create a cropped area.
Note: There is no need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network or Gallery. to be logged into your Samsung Account to use this Opening the Gallery feature. AllShare Cast Hub establishes a WI-Fi Direct connection...
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Connecting AllShare Cast Hub 2. Connect your TV to the AllShare Cast Hub via an HDMI cable (A-to-A cable). To connect your AllShare Cast Hub hardware: 3. Change the source input on your TV to match the input Screen Mirroring This feature functions with an external port used by the incoming HDMI cable.
Transferring Music Files Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two methods: 1. Downloaded to the device from the Play Store. Music files are directly stored on your phone. 2. Downloaded to the phone via a direct USB connection. Music files are stored into a Music folder on the SD card.
Section 8: Applications This section contains a description of each application that is Tip: You can also add an application icon as a Primary Shortcut available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to that will display on all Home screens. If you add an navigate through that particular application.
Applications Screen Menu Accessing Recently-Used Apps 1. Press and hold the Home key from any screen When on the Apps screen, the following menu options are available: to open the recently-used applications window. 1. Press Apps. 2. Tap an icon to open the selected application. –...
AppStore Calculator The metroPCS AppStore offers Games, apps to personalize Using this feature allows you to use your device as a the device, applications, and more. calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Note: You must have a metroPCS account to use the AppStore You can also use this as a scientific calculator.
Calendar 2. Tap Menu and then use the Search field to search for key word terms based on an available category With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, from the adjacent drop down list. Choose from: All, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a Event, Task, or Sticker.
Creating a Calendar Event 6. Tap Lock time zone (to lock event time based on your current user-selected time zone). Select a time zone 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Calendar. from within the Select time zone field. 2. Within the Year, Month, Week, and Day tabs, tap 7.
Camera Chrome Use your 5 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in a The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google JPEG format. The Camcorder shoots High Definition video in an Chrome Web browser on your device. MP4 format. 1.
Clock 8. Slide the slider bar left or right in the Alarm volume field to decrease or increase the alarm volume. A sample of Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World the volume level plays. clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock. The applications display in a tabular format and quickly 9.
Deleting an Existing Alarm 11. Move the Smart alarm slider to the right to activate this feature which slowly increases screen brightness and 1. From within the Clock application, touch and hold an the volume of nature tones to simulate dawn breaking. onscreen alarm event.
Stopwatch Configuring a Desk Clock This feature allows you to capture elapsed time while letting the This feature lets you activate an onscreen clock that can be stopwatch keep running. viewed when the device is docked. 1. From within the Clock application, tap Stopwatch tab. 1.
Downloads 4. To make changes in full screen mode, tap Menu and then tap: Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current • Edit shortcuts: allows you to edit the shortcuts shown at the downloaded files (Internet and Other). bottom of full screen mode.
Dropbox Download the Desktop application 1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from www.dropbox.com/. your device. This applications allows you to bring your files with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox 2.
Accessing Dropbox on your Device 6. Tap an item to open it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Dropbox 7. Tap the bottom of the image to reveal additional Start. options: • Delete: Erase the current file. 2. Tap Sign in, enter your current account credentials, and tap Sign in.
Email 10. Tap Tag as Favorite at the top of the application window to assign favorite files. Email enables you to review and create email using most 11. Tap Notifications at the top of the application email services. The device alerts you when you receive an window to access your Dropbox notifications.
Gmail Signing into Your Google Account 1. Launch an application that requires a Google account Google Mail (Gmail) is a web-based email service. Gmail is (such as Play Store or Gmail). configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically 2.
Google Google + Use Google Search to search the Web. Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream From a Home screen, tap Apps Google and to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast enter the search text.
Note: Group play is not the same as Screen mirroring which The creator of the group is the leader and it the source of the requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung TV or shared file. All other joined members can then interact with via the use of the AllShare Cast Hub.
Hangouts 6. Tap to select the items you want to share (indicated by a check mark), then tap Done or OK. Hangouts is a place to hangout, share photos, and even 7. Have your friends sign onto Group Play from their make video calls.
Help Lookout Provides access to built-in Help information. Lookout Security provides mobile device-specific security features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Help. Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that 2. Select an onscreen topics for more information: are unique to the mobile market.
Maps Before you use Google Maps you must enable location services. Location services can use Wi-Fi, mobile networks, Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view and GPS. To enable Location services, see “Location real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination Services”...
Memo Metro Block-It The Memo application allows you to create memos using the Metro Block-it give you the ability to block any unwanted keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, voice phone calls as well as automatically block all known scam recordings, and text all in one place.
MetroWEB Browser Options 1. From the top of the browser screen, select one of the Open the browser to start surfing the Web. The browser is available options: fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the Internet browsing feature on your device. •...
Settings menu. 3. Tap a link to view the website. • Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. • Settings: allows you to change the way you view your web pages by changing these options.
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Adding and Deleting Windows Going Incognito To add a new window: The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this 1. From your browser window, tap Window incognito window won’t appear within your browser history New window.
To exit from the incognito window: • Create folder: Creates a new folder in which to store new 1. From your browser window, tap Windows. bookmarks. 2. Scroll across the available windows and locate the • Delete: Erases selected bookmarks. incognito window.
Adding Bookmarks Deleting Bookmarks 1. From the webpage, tap Bookmarks 1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the Add bookmark bookmark you want to delete. 2. Use the onscreen keypad to enter the name of the 2. Tap Delete. bookmark and the URL.
History. Basics: 2. Select a visited range category. Choose from: Today, • Account: Sign in to your Samsung account. Last 7 days, or Most visited. • Set home page: Sets the current home page for the Web 3. Tap an entry to display the webpage.
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– Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from • Content settings any previously filled out forms. Remove the check mark to – Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and disable this function. read cookies from your device. –...
Mobile Hotspot – Turn on notifications: Allows website notifications. Select Always on, On demand, or Off. The Tethering and Mobile Hotspot app provides easy access – Clear notifications: Deletes website notification access to set up your device as a hotspot for other devices. To information.
4. The following are the Music player controls: previous song. Streams the current music file to another Pause the song. device via Samsung Link. Start the song after pausing. Volume control and SoundAlive. Press and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap Volume control showing volume muted.
Music Options Music Settings The Music settings menu allows you to set preferences for The settings menu allows you to set preferences for the the music player such as whether you want the music to play music player such as whether you want the music to play in in the background, sound effects, and how the music menu the background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays.
Deleting Music Files • Lyrics: when activated, the lyrics of the song are displayed if they are available. 1. From within the Music application, tap the Songs tab. • Voice control: when activated, allows you to use voice control 2. Touch and hold a song entry to reveal the onscreen commands to control the music player.
Adding Music to a Playlist Editing a Playlist 1. From within the Music application, tap the Playlists tab. You can delete or rename your playlists from the Playlists tab of the Music app. 2. Tap one of your playlists to open it. Note: The Default playlists cannot be edited.
My Files Opening and Navigating within Files To open files: This application allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps My Files data in one convenient location. This application allows you All files.
myMetro Phone Use myMetro to view your account balance, make payments, This application provides the ability to make or answering view your rate plan and features, and access your account calls, access the Contacts list, which is used to store contact settings.
Play Books Play Games Formerly known as Google Books, this application allows you This application takes you directly to the Play Store Games to read over 3 million ebooks on the go. area from where you can make purchases. Build your ebooks library in the cloud with Play Books: jump 1.
Play Movies & TV Play Music This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, download a movie, and then watch it instantly. and playback songs purchased from the Play Store. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and Music library and instantly ready to play or download.
4. Return to the Library screen from most other screens Note: If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the in the Music application by tapping the Music Music application, the Now Playing bar appears at the application icon Music notification icon at the top-left bottom of the screen.
Play Newsstand Play Store With Google Play Newsstand, you can subscribe to and Formerly known as the “Android Market”, this application discover more of your favorite news magazines, and have provides access to downloadable applications and games to them available to read on your device at any time or any install on your phone.
5. You can also enter text in the bottom box and translate Note: Access to this feature requires that you log into your it into the target language of the top box. Samsung account. For more information, refer to To translate using your voice: “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 246.
4. Tap the selected Speak button to translate using your 5. Wake up the application by repeating the phrase selected input language and voice. Hi Galaxy. • Example, if trying to speak in English and get a Spanish Note: The wake-up command/phrase can be changed from translation, tap the Speak (English (US)) button and wait for “Hi Galaxy”...
“Creating a Samsung Settings. Account” on page 246. For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on page 193. 1. Confirm you are currently signed into your Samsung account. 2. From a Home screen, tap Apps Samsung Apps.
Video Additional Video Features 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Video. The Video application plays video files stored on the SD card. This device is able to playback DivX videos. 2. Tap Menu and then tap an available option: 1.
Visual Voicemail To delete Visual Voicemail messages: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who Visual Voicemail. left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order. 2.
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– 6. Tap List to display a list of current recordings. Limit for multimedia messages: allows you to select On or Off. If you Limit for MMS by selecting On, recording size will be 7. Tap Recording quality to adjust the recording limited to what can be sent in a multimedia message.
Voice Search Note: YouTube is a data-intensive feature. It is recommended Launches the Google Now application that is used for voice that you upgrade to a large data plan to avoid additional to text Internet searching. data charges. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Voice Search.
Section 9: Connections Bluetooth Status Indicators Your device is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the Web. The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status Bluetooth at a glance: Displays when Bluetooth is active. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and...
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To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: To set visibility: 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu and then tap 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. Settings Connections Bluetooth. 2. Under My device, tap the check box to the right of your 2.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices 4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. 5. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap OK. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth 6.
Configuring Bluetooth Device Settings 4. Toggle the Media audio field to activate/de-activate the Bluetooth device’s headset functions. Some connected Bluetooth devices are capable of more than just functioning as a headphone, but also have built in Note: If callers can not hear you during a call while using a microphones for picking up voice.
Tap again to remove the check mark and disable the Note: To sync your device to your computer it is highly installation of non-Play Store applications. recommended that you install Samsung Kies, which is Warning! Not all web applications are safe to download. In available at http://www.samsung.com/kies...
Connecting as a Storage Device Wi-Fi You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and Wi-Fi (short for “wireless fidelity”) is a term used for certain access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
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Activating Wi-Fi Note: When you select an open network you are automatically Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover and connect connected. to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points). 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu and then tap 3. Enter a wireless password (if necessary). Settings Connections.
Manually Add a New Network Connection Activating and Deactivating Wi-Fi 1. From the Wi-Fi network screen, tap Add Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu and then tap Settings Connections. 2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless Access Point).
OK. computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, To disconnect tethering: navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps downloads. Mobile HotSpot. 2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove To connect using USB Tethering: the check mark and deactivate the feature.
Mobile HotSpot To activate the Mobile HotSpot service: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi Mobile HotSpot. hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction – or – with 4G/LTE data services (3G service can also be used).
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8. Tap Save to store the new settings. 3. Select this HotSpot and follow your onscreen instructions to complete the connection. 9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon appears at the top of the screen. 4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection.
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To manage connected devices: This feature allows you to provide MAC filtering on your device. This is similar to a “VIP list” where only device on the list are allowed access. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Mobile HotSpot. 2.
Section 10: Changing Your Settings This section explains the device settings for your device. It Connections: includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any This tab allows you to see all of settings related extra settings associated with your device. Accessing the Settings Tabs to the connection of your device to external sources.
Accounts: This tab provides both the ability to create and This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For more modify your accounts (for example: Samsung information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 186. Activating Wi-Fi account, Google, Email, and so on), and access Backup and reset features.
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Network Notification Passpoint By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint™ allows users connect to Wi-Fi Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi-Fi hotspot networks by simplifying the process of connecting to network.
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Wi-Fi During Sleep Smart Network Switch By default, when your device enter a sleep mode, your Wi-Fi This feature allow the device to automatically switch connection stays on all the time. If the feature is Never between available Wi-Fi networks and the current mobile enabled during sleep that current data usage is taken over by network.
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Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network WPS Push Button 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature (sometimes Wi-Fi Add Wi-Fi network (at the very bottom of associated with a physical or onscreen button on most WAPs) allows you to pair your device and WAP without the need for the list of detected networks).
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WPS PIN Entry Wi-Fi Direct Setup and Settings If a WPS Push Button does not work, there is an alternative You can configure your device to connect directly with other WPS connection method where you would use a device Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data generated PIN number to establish the connection.
Bluetooth Settings 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. 4. Tap Scan and select the single device name to begin In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a the connection process to another Wi-Fi Direct device name, activate your device so other Bluetooth devices compatible device.
Changing the Device Name Scanning for Devices 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu Settings This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so More About device. you can pair with them. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections 2.
Data Usage To set a mobile data limit: 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections Monitor and mange your device’s data usage capabilities. Data usage. Features include activation/deactivation or network data 2. Place a check mark in the Set mobile data limit field. usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and view application data usage.
More Networks 7. Tap Menu and then select from the available onscreen options: This tab displays additional wireless and network • Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s information. partner networks and access data services when you are out of From a Home screen, tap Menu Settings...
Mobile networks Data Roaming Data roaming allows you to connect to your service Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find provider’s partner networks and access data services when your location or search for places of interest, you must you are out of your service providers area of coverage.
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Network Operators Default Setup Options Using this feature you can view the current network By default your device is set to Automatic (to automatically connection. You can also scan and select a network operator search for an available network. You can set this option to manually, or set the network selection to Automatic.
Note: Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate PIN or password. For more information, refer to to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads. “Security” on page 254. From the main Settings page, tap...
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Connecting to a VPN 6. Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the Type you entered 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections previously. More networks VPN. 7. Tap the Show advanced options check box to display 2.
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Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for mobile customers using this device with the new SIM card. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent You can configure your device to make and receive calls over solution for coverage issues in and around the home or an active Wi-Fi connection.
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Activating Wi-Fi Note: To avoid international data roaming fees when using 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu and then tap Wi-Fi calling when outside the United States, the Data Settings Connections. Roaming feature on your device must be turned off. 2.
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Activating Wi-Fi Calling 6. Tap Connection Preferences and select a preference for 1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on use by the Wi-Fi Calling feature: the Status Bar. • Wi-Fi Preferred: Wi-Fi network is preferred over cellular • If prompted with an onscreen “Did you know your phone can network when making calls.
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Launching Wi-Fi Calling When Action Then Note: Verify you are currently connected to a Wireless Access Displays on the You are connected to the Point. screen status bar. MetroPCS network and can make Wi-Fi calls. 1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on the Displays on the The Wi-Fi calling feature is status bar.
Near Field Communication S Beam This feature is used to read and exchange tags. When used This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam in conjunction with Android Beam, your device can be used large files directly to another compatible device that is in to beam application content when NFC-capable devices are direct contact.
Nearby Devices 6. Tap Allowed devices, then select the connected devices you would like to allow. This option allows you to share your media files with nearby 7. Tap Denied devices, then select the connected devices devices using Wi-Fi. you would like to not allow. 1.
Screen Mirroring Lock Screen With feature enabled, you can wirelessly mirror what is This menu contains features that allows you to configure the currently displayed on your device’s screen with an external device’s security parameters. ® Screen Unlock Pattern Overview TV via devices such as the AllShare Cast Hub To secure data and limit phone access, set the phone to Note: Screen mirroring can only be done with a compatible...
• Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. • Unlock effect sets the effect you receive when unlocking the device. You can select None, Ripple effect, or Light effect. • None: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. The screen will never lock.
Using Face Unlock Face unlock options Once Face unlock is enabled, additional options are This feature used facial recognition to unlock your device. available: This feature is less secure than PIN, Pattern, and Password • Lock screen widgets allows you to lock the widgets that are locks and can be bypassed by someone else who looks similar to you.
Using Face and Voice Unlock Setting an Unlock Pattern This feature used facial recognition to unlock your device. Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the This feature is less secure than PIN, Pattern, and Password device. When you enable the User visible pattern field, you locks and can be bypassed by someone else who looks will draw an unlock pattern on the screen whenever you similar to you.
Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern 4. Draw your pattern by touching the first point, then dragging your finger over adjacent points until the gray 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device My device My device trace line overlaps each point. Points in the pattern are Lock screen.
What If I Forget my Pattern? PIN Lock and Unlock 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device If you forget your device's lock pattern, you can unlock your My device My device device with the Backup PIN. When you enter the wrong Lock screen.
Default font, Choco cooky, Cool jazz, Rosemary, 2. Configure the following screen display settings: Samsung Sans or Get fonts online. Tap Get fonts online to • Wallpaper: allows you to set the Wallpaper for your Home download additional fonts.
Adjusting Screen Brightness Sound Settings This feature configures the LCD Brightness levels. From this menu you can control the sounds on the device as 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device well as configure the display settings. My device My device Display Brightness.
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Setup Ringtones Setup Notification Sound This option allows you to set the ringtone. This option allows you to set the ringtone that will sound for notifications and alarms. 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device My device My device 1.
3. Tap Touch sounds to activate a tone when you tap the Samsung Keyboard screen. A check mark displayed next to this feature Select whether or not the Samsung keyboard makes sounds indicates active status. each time a key is tapped.
Adapt Sound To change volume settings using the Power key: 1. From any screen, press and hold the The Adapt sound feature allows you to customize your call Power/End key until the Device options sounds. screen appears. 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device My device My device...
Home Screen Mode Call Settings This feature allows you to set your display to the Settings for phone calls, dialing, and voicemail are conventional layout of Standard mode or provide an easier configured on the Call Settings screen. user experience for the first-time smartphone users using To access the Call settings menu: Easy mode.
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3. Tap one of the following options: • Turn off screen during calls: allows you to force the screen to • Call rejection: allows you to manage your rejection mode and turn off during an active call. rejection list. • Call alerts: allows you to assign call alert tones and activate –...
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• Wi-Fi Calling: Allows you to both activate/deactivate the Wi-Fi • Vibrate: configures the vibrate settings. Calling feature and configure its settings. For more information, • TTY mode: allows you to configure the TTY settings. For more refer to “Wi-Fi Calling” on page 207. information, refer to “TTY Mode”...
Set reject messages Turn off screen during calls 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Set up call This option turns on the proximity sensor during calls so that rejection messages. your phone will know to turn the screen off to save power. 2.
Call Accessories Additional Voice Call Settings 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call accessories. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional 2. The following options are available: settings. • Automatic answering: configures the device to automatically 2.
Configuring Call Forwarding Using Auto Area Code 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional This feature adds the specified area code to all outbound settings Call forwarding. calls. When enabled, the designated prefix is always added before your dialed numbers. Important! Call Forwarding is disabled when the Wi-Fi Calling For example: If you always dial 999 as your area code, feature is enabled.
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Call Waiting Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional does not, this menu does not display. The PIN2 settings. code is provided by your carrier. Entering an 2.
Ringtones and keypad tones Managing the FDN List When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Ringtones and phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. keypad tones.
Noise reduction Vibrate This option allows you to suppress background noise during This option allows you to activate a vibration for an incoming a call. call. From the main Call settings page, tap Noise reduction From the main Call settings page, tap Vibrate field to to create a check mark and enable the feature.
Hearing Aids Blocking Mode This feature is used to activate or deactivate Hearing Aid When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected Compatibility for this device. features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of incoming calls from people on your allowed list. 1.
Power Saving Mode 5. Tap Allowed contacts to assign those contacts that are exempted from these rules. Choose from None, All This feature allows you both automatically set the phone to contacts, Favorites, or Custom. Allowed contacts will use a power saving mode and configure additional power then appear in the Allowed contact list.
Accessory Accessibility Settings This menu allows you to select the Audio output mode when This service lets you enable and disable downloaded using a car or desk dock. accessibility applications that aid in navigating your Android device, such as TalkBack (uses synthesized speech to 1.
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4. Tap Lock automatically to lock the screen automatically 9. Tap TalkBack to activate the feature. after a selected amount of time. Note: TalkBack, when installed and enabled, speaks feedback to help blind and low-vision users. Note: The Lock automatically function is only available if your device is already using the screen lock feature.
You can also set onscreen keyboard options. 17. Tap the OFF/ON button for Samsung subtitles (CC) to turn on Samsung subtitles for multimedia files (when From a Home screen, tap Menu, and then tap available). Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
(Select input Input Methods, drag across the icons, and select method) Set up input methods. Settings to reveal the Samsung keyboard settings 2. Tap (adjacent to the Google voice typing field). screen. 3. Select a language by tapping Choose input languages area.
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– 2. Set any of the following options: Learn from Twitter: Log in to your Twitter account so your • English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty keyboard or phone can learn your Twitter style. 3x4 keyboard. – Learn from Messages: Allow your device to learn from your •...
Swype path. • Help launches a brief onscreen help tutorial covering the main • Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. a sentence. • Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their original configuration.
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• Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. 4. Tap My Words to configure various Dictionary and Data When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start Management features. the next word. • Backup & Sync: when active, allows you to backup your Swype dictionary and sync your Swype dictionary across •...
Configuring Voice Input Recognition • Edit my dictionary: allows you to edit your current personal Swype dictionary. This feature allows the device to correctly recognize verbal • Clear language data: allows you to delete all personal input. language data, including your defined words. 1.
• Settings for Google Text-to-speech Engine: allows you to view Open Source Licenses. • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine: allows you to configure the General settings for the Samsung TTS. • Install voice data: allows you to install voice data for speech...
Smart screen Voice control The Smart screen options allow you to customize your The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice screen settings to make the screen more responsive and commands to control your device. easier to use. 1.
Add Account Removing an Account This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its accounts, including your Google and email accounts. messages, contacts, and other data from the Adding an Account device.
Accounts. 2. Navigate to the My accounts area and then tap Add account Samsung account. 3. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in. – or – If this is your first time, tap Create new account.
Samsung account that 1. Log into your Samsung account and verify it is active. is managing their username and password access. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account”...
7. Restore: allows you to retrieve your previously backed up data 3. Tap Backup account to assign the account being from your Samsung account and then download it to your device. backed up. 4. Tap Automatic restore to assist in the re-installation of a previously installed application (including preferences and data).
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5. Tap Factory data reset to reset your device and sound To export a Contact list to your microSD card: settings to the factory default settings. For more 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. information, refer to “Factory Data Reset” on 2.
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1. Connect the USB cable to your device, then connect the Verify your images and videos are on your microSD card: cable to your PC USB port. After a few seconds, a 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Gallery. pop-up window displays on the PC when it is 2.
2. Navigate to the My accounts area and then tap Add account and select Samsung account. 2. Tap Existing if you have a Google account. 3. Sign in to your Samsung account or tap Create new The Inbox loads conversations and email. account if you don't have one yet.
Factory Data Reset 3. Confirm that immediately after signing in to your Google account, the Backup and restore screen is From this menu you can reset your device and sound settings displayed. to the factory default settings. 4. From within the Backup and restore screen, tap the 1.
Location Services Note: This software collects only diagnostic data from your The Location services allows you to configure the device’s device so that technicians can better troubleshoot location services. issues with your device. Important! The more location determining functions are 3.
Security 3. Tap Power saving to use Wi-Fi and mobile networks (excludes GPS). The Security settings allow you to determine the security 4. Tap GPS only to use GPS satellites only. level for your device. Encrypt Device To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: When enabled, this feature requires a numeric PIN or •...
Setting up SIM Card Lock Password Settings Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make When you create a phone password you can also configure unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on the phone to display the password as you type it instead of your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code.
Unknown Sources Credential Storage Before you can download a web application you must enable This option allows certain applications to access secure the Unknown sources feature (enables downloading). certificates and other credentials. Certificates and Developers can use this option to install non-Play Store credentials can be installed to the SD card and password applications.
Application Manager Clearing Application Cache and Data This device can be used for Android development. You can Important! You must have downloaded applications installed write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, to use this feature. then run the applications using the hardware, system, and network.
4. At the prompt, tap OK to uninstall the application. 3. To switch the order of the lists displayed in the Downloaded tabs, tap Menu and select Sort by 5. Select a reason for uninstalling the application, then size or Sort by name. tap OK.
Reset App Preferences Important! Stopping a process might have undesirable This feature provides you with the ability to reset all consequences on the application. preferences for the following features: Disabled apps, Storage Used Disabled app notifications, Default applications for actions, and Background data restrictions.
Battery Usage SD Card & Device Storage This option allows you to view a list of those components From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the using battery power. The amount of time the battery was memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card. used also displays.
Mounting the SD Card Erasing Files from the SD card To store photos, music, videos, and other applications. You To erase files from the SD card using the device: must mount (install) the SD card prior to use. Mounting the 1.
Date and Time About Device This menu allows you to change the current time and date This menu contains legal information, system tutorial displayed. information, and other phone information such as the model number, firmware version, baseband version, kernel version, 1.
• Legal information: This option displays information about Note: Firmware, baseband, kernel and build numbers are Open source licences, and Google legal information. This usually used for updates to the handset or support. For information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal additional information please contact your service information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, representative.
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To update your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu, and then tap Settings More About device Software update. 2. If an available update is available, select an available option: Note: You configure the device’s software update parameters. • Cancel: Tap this option to cancel the operation. •...
Index AMBER Alerts 101 Video 177 Disable 102 Voice Recorder 178 Accessing Android Beam 211 Apps Voicemail 19 Answering Adding 33 Accessory 235 Home Key 225 Reset Preferences 259 Dock Sound 235 Answering a Call 50 Area Code Accounts and Sync Application Menus Auto Assign 228 Adding Contacts 86...
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Battery Device Name 17 Entering a URL 157 Charging 12 Media Audio 184 Navigation 156 Display Percentage 14 Microphone Function 184 Options 156 Extending Life 14 Off 199 Resetting Default Actions 259 Installing 11 On 181 Settings 161 Low Battery Indicator 14 Outgoing Headset Condition 225 Bubble Removal 11...
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Call Duration 61 Caller ID 228 Configuration Resetting Times 61 Calling Initial 15 Call Forwarding 226 Using Wi-Fi 207 Connections Configuring 229 Calls Accessing the Internet 156 Call Functions 46 Auto Reject 225 Contact Answering 50 Making a New Call 46 Copying to microSD Card 84 Background Calling 47 Multi-party 57...
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Marking As Default 82 Customizing Desk Clock 142 Menu Options 79 Home Screens 38 Configuring 144 Merge with Samsung Account 78 Device Sending All 83 Reset 252 Data Setting Default Location 78 Device Name Auto Sync Data 202 Settings 87...
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Emergency Alerts 101 Extreme Alert AMBER 101 Disable 102 E911 Address Imminent Extreme 101 Set Up 169 Message Settings 101 Easy Mode 224 Face Unlock 215 Severe 101 Edit Page 39 Facebook Emergency Calls Editing a Picture 132 Swype Connect 241 Making 48 Email 106 Facial Recognition 215...
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Getting Started 6 Google Voice Typing Battery 11 Configuring 238 Hangouts 152 Using 71 Battery Cover 7 Hearing Aid Locking/Unlocking the Device 18 Google+ Compatibility 233 microSD card 10 Settings 150 Help 153 SIM Card 8 Group Hold Switching Device On or Off 15 Joining 152 Placing a Call on Hold 56 Voicemail 18...
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Images Assigning as a Contact icon 131 Joining Making Assigning as wallpaper 132 see Linking Contacts 80 Emergency Calls 48 Transferring 250 International Calls 51 Verifying 250 Managing Applications Language Importing and Exporting Clearing Application Cache 257 Select 237 To micro SIM card 87 Uninstalling Third-party LDAP 78 In Call...
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Message Search 99 Translate Text 95 Mobile HotSpots Message threads 97 Types of Messages 91 Detect and Connect 202 Messaging Viewing new 96 Mobile Networks 203 Adding a Signature 101 micro SIM Card 9 Data Roaming 203 Adding Attachments 92 Changing Existing PIN 255 Mobile Data 203 Additional Text 96...
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Editing a Playlist 167 Notification Bar 34 Photos File Extensions 163 Using 34 Change Player 122 Making a Song a Ringtone 166 Notifications Options 122 Options 165 Volume 220 Sharing 122 Playing Music 164 Picture Removing Music 166 Set As 131 On/Off Switch 15 Using Playlists 166 Streaming from Gallery 131...