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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 described by...
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Samsung device. For more information about Samsung's SAFE™ program, please refer to www.samsung.com/us/safe. Disclaimer of Warranties: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THEIR STANDARD END USER LICENSE AND WARRANTY, TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC, AND THEIR AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “SAMSUNG ENTITIES”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY...
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first 2. Lift the cover up (2) and to the right of the phone. configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.
Important! The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the if the SIM is not detected.
For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to a 64GB on page 40. memory card. Removing the Memory Card 1. Push on the memory card until it clicks and is released. Installing the Memory Card 2.
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The power off and on continuously, preventing proper Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included operation. with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
Warning! If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
You can also choose to display a percentage value. Having a Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. percentage value on-screen can provide a better idea of the To change the language, use the Language menu. For remaining charge on the battery.
Configuring your Phone 8. At the Tap & Go screen, copy apps and data from an existing device or tap SKIP. When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a 9. At the Add your account screen, tap Enter your email to few things.
Samsung Apps and Samsung Link. If you did not create a Samsung account when you first set up your 14. At the Samsung account screen, tap SIGN N to sign in to phone, follow these steps: an existing Samsung account, tap CREATE ACCOUNT 1.
2. Tap Google. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a Google Account. Note: These steps may be different depending on your network. Note: Once you have created a Google account, you only need Accessing Your Voice Mail to sign in.
Talkback • As you drag your finger around on the screen or touch areas of the screen, the device announces the name of apps, widgets and TalkBack is an Accessibility Service that helps blind and settings that are encountered. vision-impaired users interact with their devices more easily by •...
Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For more information, please visit: • Video with Full HD 1080p recording and playback www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport • Samsung Link to share media content with DLNA certified devices • Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see www.samsungsmartswitch.com • Ready access to the Internet ®...
Front View of Your Phone 1. Status light: displays red when charging, green when fully charged, blue when powering up, and orange when a notification has arrived. 2. Light (RGB) Sensor: lets you use the ambient light level to adjust the screen brightness/contrast. This sensor decreases screen brightness in dim light.
Side Views of Your Phone 9. Home screen indicator: shows which Home screen is presently displayed. 10. Google Quick Search bar: a shortcut to Google Search that allows you to search for items on the internet. 11. Weather widget: displays Time, Day, Date, Temperature and weather conditions for your area.
Rear View of Your Phone 1. 3.5mm Headset jack: allows you to plug in headphones. 2. Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either volume key ( to mute the ring tone.
Display Layout Indicator Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the display and Indicator area phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to application icons. For more information, refer to “Front View of Displays your current signal strength.
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Displays when a call is on hold. Device Power Critical – Shows your current battery only has less than 5 percent power remaining and will soon shutdown. Displays when the speakerphone is on. Displays when your connection to an EDGE network is active.
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Displays when your phone is communicating with a Displays when Email is received. 4G LTE network. Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event Displays when your phone is downloading or has has arrived. For more information, refer to “S Planner” downloaded a file.
“Navigating Through the Application Menus” on page 28. Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified 1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap one of the device using the Samsung Link application. application icons.
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2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Clock: The Clock application allows you to access 3. To return to the main Home screen, tap alarms, view the World Clock, set a stopwatch, use a timer, and setup a Desk Clock. For more information, The following applications are available: refer to “Clock”...
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Email: Email enables you to review and create email Google: The Google Search application is the same on- using various email services. You can also receive text screen Internet search engine that is on the Google message alerts when you receive an important email. Search Bar on your main Home screen.
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“My Files” on page 168. Optical Reader: The Photo reader allows you to use Knox: Samsung KNOX is a comprehensive hardware your camera to identify text and extract useful and software security solution. For more information, information.
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Play Books: With Google Play Books, you can find more Play Store: The Play Store provides access to than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of thousands downloadable applications and games to install on your more to buy in the eBookstore. For more information, phone.
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With over 75 million reviews and social networking, navigation, and other applications. opinions by travelers, it is easy to find the best hotels, For more information, refer to “Samsung Apps” on page restaurants, and fun things to do. For more information, 178.
3. Tap to use Google Voice Search. Follow the on- screen instructions. WatchON: With the Samsung WatchON application, Menu Navigation you can use your phone as a remote control for your TV. For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 178.
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Terms used in this user manual Panning To pan, touch and hold a selected icon, then move the device to the left or right to reposition it to another page. You must Lightly touch items to select or launch them. For example: first activate Motion on your device.
Using Motions and Gestures Note: At least one feature must be activated before Air gesture By activating the various motion and gesture features, you can can be activated. access a variety of time saving functions. 4. Tap Learn about the sensor and icon field to review Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause on-screen information about the Air gestures sensor and unintended results.
To activate Palm Motion: Note: There are several additional ways you can lock your 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings screen. For more information, refer to “Security” on page ➔ MY DEVICE ➔ Motions and gestures. 134.
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3. Tap one of the application icons. Navigating Through the Application Menus Your phone initially has three Application Menus available. Note: As you add applications, the number of Application Follow these steps to navigate through the Application Menus: menus that you have available will increase. 1.
A sub-menu will appear at the bottom of the phone – or – screen. to go to Google Search. 2. Tap an option. – or – to delete the record of all recently used applications. Using the Multi Window This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time.
Activating Multi window To rearrange the Multi window applications: 1. Activate the Multi window tray. To activate Multi window, press and hold the Back key ( The Multi window tray appears on the right side of the screen. 2. Tap at the bottom of the tray.
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3. Tap Edit to reveal the staging area containing any • From the Home screen, tap Internet previously removed apps. 2. Activate the Multi window tray. 4. Touch and hold a desired app until it detaches from the 3. Touch and hold the desired app, such as Maps, until it staging area, then carefully drag it to a new location in detaches from the panel.
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Using Multi Window options 2. Locate and tap Drag/Drop Content. 3. Drag and drop text or copied images from one window When you use Multi window apps, select an app window and tap the border button to access the multi window options. to another.
Customizing Your Home Screen Adding a shortcut from the Apps Menu 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. You can customize your Home screen by doing the following: 2. Navigate to the desired Home Page. • Creating Shortcuts 3. Tap to display your current applications.
Adding a Widget Note: This action does not delete the app, it just removes the 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. shortcut from the current screen. 2. Navigate to the desired Home Page. Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts 3.
Moving Icons in the Apps Menu Creating Application Folders 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. You can create application folders to hold similar applications if you wish. 2. Tap to display your current applications. To create a folder follow these steps: 3.
Adding a New Page to the Application Menu 3. Select the location where you would like to change the wallpaper. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and You can add a new page to your application menu by following lock screens.
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Adding and Deleting Home Screens You can add and delete Home screens. You can have up to seven Home screens. To add a new Home screen: 1. Press to activate the main Home screen. 2. Pinch two fingers on the screen or navigate to a Home screen containing an open area, then press and hold.
Notification Bar 5. Tap REMOVE to delete the page and its contents, otherwise tap CANCEL. The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show 6. Press to return to the main Home screen. information about processes that are running, recent notifications, and alerts.
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Clearing Notifications Accessing Additional Panel Functions To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick and ready access to separate device functions. These 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification can be quickly activated or deactivated by toggling them on or Bar until the pull-down displays, then drag down off.
Memory Card The following functions (default) are located in the top two rows and can either be activated (green) or Your device lets you use a microSD, microSDHC or deactivated (light blue): Wi-Fi, Location, Sound, Screen microSDXC card (“SD card”) to expand available memory rotation, Bluetooth, Multi window, Mobile hotspot Screen space.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the display and tap Unmount SD Warning! Performing the next step erases all data stored on the card. SD card. 3. Tap OK. For more information, refer to “Removing and Installing 4. Tap ERASE EVERYTHING to format or press the Memory Card”...
Section 3: Call Functions Making an International Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making 1. From the Home screen, tap , then touch and hold or answering a call. .
4. Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the A list of recent calls is displayed. calling sequence until you enter a number or press a 3. Tap the desired Contact to enter the Details page, then key.
Making an Emergency Call with a SIM card 6. Select a contact to assign to the number. The selected 1. From the Home screen, tap contact number will display in the speed dial number box. 2. Enter the emergency number (ex: 911) and then tap 7.
Answering a Call When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Address Book. 1. At the incoming call screen: • Touch and drag in any direction to answer the call. •...
Dialing Options A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the displayed. option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping ➔...
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Saving a Recent Call to your Address Book ➔ Logs 1. From the Home screen, tap A list of recent calls is displayed. 2. Tap the call you want to save to your Address Book. Add as new Update an existing contact contact 3.
3. At the Message screen, tap the empty text field and use Future calls from this number will be rejected and sent the on-screen keypad to type in a message. to your voicemail. 4. When you are done with your message, tap Call Duration send.
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– Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level Tap Speaker again to use the phone’s earpiece (see “Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call” on page 51). The icon and press the Down volume key to decrease the volume turns grey when Speaker is not activated.
2. Confirm the option is enabled 3. Enter the new number and tap 3. Select an available option. Choose from: Adapt Sound, Once connected, the active call will appear in a large Soft sound, Clear sound, and Off. box at the top of your screen and the call on hold will appear in a smaller box in the middle of your screen.
2. Tap Putting "Name/Number" on hold to put the first call Note: The Merge option combines all of the calls you have on hold. established with your phone (both active and on hold). – or – Swap places the current call on hold and then activates Tap Ending call with "Name/Number"...
The Speaker button now appears as and the 2. The phone will scan for your Bluetooth headset. When speakerphone is activated. found, connect to the headset. The Bluetooth button now appears as and the 2. Use the Volume keys (located on the left side of your Bluetooth headset is activated.
Call forwarding ➔ Settings ➔ From the Home screen, tap MY DEVICE ➔ Call. ➔ ➔ Settings ➔ 1. FFrom the Home screen, tap Call ➔ More settings ➔ Call forwarding. For more information, refer to “Call” on page 115. 2.
Text Input Methods There are three text input methods available: Shift • Delete Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s on-screen QWERTY keypad that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. Voice Typing • Google Voice typing: allows you to enter text by speaking.
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number, symbol, and emoticon keys. ABC Mode: activates the default alphabet keys.
2. Tap at the bottom of the screen. The following 2. Tap Predictive text and tap the ON/OFF slider, located to screen displays: the right of the field, to turn Predictive text on 3. In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing a word.
Entering Text Using Handwriting Samsung Keyboard Settings You can enter text simply by using your finger to handwrite For information on how you can configure your Samsung letters on your screen. keyboard settings, see “Samsung Keyboard settings” on page 124.
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The text is displayed in the message as you are speaking. 4. Tap to return to the keyboard. Note: The feature works best when you break your message down into smaller segments.
Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by • S Memo: assign part of the contents of an S Memo as the storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address contact image.
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to add another Phone number field or tap • Add another field: tap this button to add another field such as to delete a field. Phonetic name, Organization, IM, Address, Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, Events, Relationship, 7. Tap the Email address field. Message tone or vibration pattern.
6. Tap Pause to add a two-second pause or tap Wait to add From the Address book, you can also send messages. Finding an Address Book Entry a wait, and use the keypad to enter the additional numbers. A pause will be displayed as a comma (,) and You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names a wait will be displayed as a semi-colon (;).
Linking Contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Linking Contact Information 2. Tap a contact name (the name you want to join to another entry). Note: typically this is the same contact Many people now maintain multiple email accounts, social with a different name or account information.
Separating Linked Contact Information 4. To change the default contact, tap the radio button next to another entry that you want to be the default. The 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts radio button will turn green, then tap Done. 2.
• Move device contacts to: move contacts to Google or Service numbers: allows you to display or edit your service Samsung account. numbers. – Send multiple name cards: allows you to send all or • Speed dial: allows you to set up speed-dialing. For more individual contacts via Bluetooth in the form of namecards.
• Share name card: Send contact’s namecard information via The contact is added to the group. Email, Dropbox, Android Beam, Bluetooth, ChatON, Drive, Removing a Contact From a Group Gmail, Messaging, Quick Connect, Samsung Link, or Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔ Direct.
The contacts are now removed from the group. 9. Tap Save to save the new Group category. Editing a Caller Group Creating a New Group ➔ Groups 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as part of the selected group.
Adding Favourites to your Address Book Copying Contacts to the SIM Card ➔ 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Note: When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, Favourites ➔ only the name, phone number, and email address are 2.
Copying Contacts to the Phone 3. Tap Delete on the displayed list. ➔ ➔ 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts At the Delete prompt, tap DELETE to delete the contact or Cancel Settings ➔ Contacts ➔ Import/Export. to exit. 2.
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2. Tap Service numbers. 3. Scroll through the available numbers (if available). 4. Tap a number and the call is made. Note: This menu is available only when your SIM card supports Service Dialing Numbers. Contacts and Your Address Book...
This section explains how to use the multimedia features of 1. From the Home screen, tap your phone, including Samsung Link, Music, Video, Play 2. Tap SIGN N to sign into your Samsung Account if you Movies, Gallery, Camera, and Camcorder. have not already done so.
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Configuring Samsung Link Settings • Information: displays version and license information about Samsung Link. Samsung Link must first be configured prior to its initial use. Share Media with a Target Device You must setup parameters such as connected Wi-Fi, Items to share, source server address, and external device acceptance rights.
Samsung Link. Volume control and SoundAlive. Confirm (Samsung Link Controller enabled) appears in the Notification area at the top of the device to indicate you are using your device as the media source. Volume control showing volume muted.
• Delete: delete the current track. Touch and hold to rewind the song. Touch to go to • Set as: allows you to set a music file to Phone ringtone, Caller previous song. ringtone, or Alarm tone. Pause the song. •...
Using Playlists • Playlists: Select the default playlists to display. Choices are: Favourite tracks, Most played, Recently played, and Recently Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media added. which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. These •...
Removing Music from a Playlist Music square To remove music files from a playlist: Music square uses an intelligent algorithm to sort and categorize your music according to the way you experience it. ➔ Music 1. From the Home screen, tap It analyzes your preferences and builds custom playlists 2.
Video Stretch to fit. The video is enlarged to fit the screen without becoming distorted. The Samsung Video application plays video files stored on your phone or microSD card. Touch and hold to rewind the video. Touch to go 1. Tap ➔...
Play Movies Note: If your device displays that the memory is full when you With Google Play Movies, you can rent thousands of different access Gallery, delete some of the files by using My files movies. You can watch instantly, or download your movie for or other file management applications and try again.
4. Press for additional options. 3. If not already active, tap the S Beam slider to turn it on Viewing Videos 4. On the source device (containing the desired image or Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition video), tap ➔...
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Note: If the Touch to beam screen does not appear on the Place devices back to back source device: - Pull them apart - Verify the image is visible in the preview window on the source device (providing the file) - Place them together again 7.
5. From the Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright preview to begin the transfer. conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. When prompted, separate the two devices. Camera ➔...
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Taking Dual Camera Photos 6. Press the Camera key ( ) until the shutter sounds. (The picture is automatically stored within your With the Dual Camera feature, you can take a picture with designated storage location. If no microSD is installed, both the front and rear cameras at the same time.
Camera Modes – Drama: Take a series of pictures of a moving subject and merge them into one picture. There are various camera modes that you can use depending – Animated photo: Create a picture in which a few selected on the conditions and your experience.
Quick Settings Camera and Camcorder Settings at the top of the display to quickly change Camera This section describes the different settings that you can settings. Not all of the following options are available in both configure on your camera. Not all of the following options are still camera and video camera modes.
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• ISO: determines how sensitive the light meter is on your Settings: digital camera. Choose from Auto, 100, 200, 400, or 800. Use • Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. To a lower ISO number to make your camera less sensitive to improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the light, a higher ISO number to take photos with less light, or signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in...
• Voice control: Allows you to take pictures using voice 2. Select a folder location and tap a file to open it. commands Smile, Cheese, Capture and Shoot. 3. With the image displayed, tap (Edit) to launch the • Contextual filename: allows you to have your location added Photo editor.
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• Save as: allows you to rename your current image and save it Crop: allows you to crop (cut-out) an area of a to your gallery. photo. • Select image: allows you to select a new image for editing. Colour: allows you to Auto adjust colour or set •...
Using the Camcorder Pinch the screen to zoom out or pinch outwards to zoom In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send 4. Tap the Video key ( ) to begin shooting video.
Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types Important! When creating a message, adding an image, a of messages. It also includes the features and functionality sound file, or a video clip to a text message associated with messaging.
3. If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact • Delete: allows you to delete any message thread. Select the to place a checkmark then tap DONE. messages to delete and a green checkmark will appear next to the message. Tap DONE. The contact will be placed in the recipient field.
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• • Add to Contacts: allows you to add the recipient to your Take picture: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a Contacts list. This option only appears if the recipient is not photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message by already in your Contacts list.
• Contacts: allows you to tap on an existing Address Book entry, displays a contact on the screen. Message threads are listed in the order in which they were received, with the latest then add it to your message by tapping DONE. message displayed at the top.
• Lock/Unlock: locks or unlocks the currently selected 5. At the Delete conversation prompt, tap DELETE to message bubble from being accidentally deleted. delete or CANCEL to cancel. Message Search • Copy to SIM: copies the currently selected message bubble as a single text message within the SIM card.
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• Display: • Multimedia message (MMS) settings: – – Bubble style: allows you to choose from several bubble styles Delivery reports: Request a delivery report for each message for your messages. Bubbles are the rounded boxes that sent. surround each message. –...
– Select channels: allows you to choose the channels that you Spam filter (tap slider to turn on): will receive CB messages on (All channels or My channel). • Add to spam numbers: allows you to manually enter and – Add channel: configure a new channel (Channel name and assign a phone number as being sent from a spam source.
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5. Tap NEXT. 7. Enter your email address, Domain\User name, Password, and Exchange server. Configure secure 6. At the Account options screen, configure the options as connection and client certificate options as required, required. then tap NEXT. 7. Tap NEXT. 8.
Switching Between Email Accounts 3. Enter the information required to set up another account. For more information, refer to “Creating an ➔ Email 1. From the Home screen, tap Email Account” on page 94. Your Email screen displays showing your emails from the active account.
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• Print: Save the message as a PDF or print to compatible 1. From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view it. Samsung printer. 2. The following options are available at the bottom of the • Report spam: allows you to report a message as spam.
Google+ • Report phishing: allows you to report a message as phishing. Touch the UNDO option if you change your mind. Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot Hangouts easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging Hangouts is a free, web-based application for instant with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to...
This tab provides the ability to create and modify your accounts This tab allows you to see all of settings related to the connection (Samsung account, Email, etc.) and access Backup and reset of your device to external sources. Features include: Wi-Fi, features.
3. Press , tap Wi-Fi Direct and select a device in the list of Note: The settings for your device are described below in the available devices. order that they appear within the Settings menu. Options For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page under the CONNECTIONS tab are listed first, followed by 153.
Bluetooth settings. The Bluetooth icon is displayed in the status bar. 4. Tap the checkbox next to Galaxy S4 if you do not want Additional Bluetooth Settings your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices. When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available.
2. Tap Mobile data to create a checkmark and turn Mobile • Mobile networks: data usage on. – Mobile data: Turn mobile data use on or off. 3. Tap Set mobile data limit to create a checkmark and – Data roaming: enables Data roaming on your device. allow a data limit to be set.
➔ Settings ➔ prohibited. CONNECTIONS ➔ More networks ➔ Printing. 2. Tap Samsung Print Service Plugin. Important! When your phone is in Flight Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information or 3. Tap the ON/OFF slider to turn the plugin ON applications.
Data Roaming ➔ Settings ➔ From the Home screen, tap Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s partner networks and access data services when you are out Mobile networks ➔ Network mode. of your service providers area of coverage.
The Mobile hotspot icon is displayed at the top of Note: Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer speed your screen. and time. and t 3. Press ap Configure. Tethering and Mobile hotspot 4. Enter or edit the Network SSID, Hide my device, Security setting, and Password as required (tap Show This option allows you to share your phones’s mobile data password and Show advanced options if you want to see...
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2. Find [GALAXY_S4_XXXX] in the Wi-Fi network list and 1. Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock connect to it. XXXX is four randomly generated digits PIN or password. For more information, refer to that appear when you set up a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on “Security”...
Nearby devices NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when This option allows you to share your media files with nearby you touch your device with another compatible device. This is devices using DLNA and connected to the same Wi-Fi. used for applications such as S Beam.
Lock Screen Settings 10. Tap Receive files from other devices, then select the actions you’ll take when you upload content from other Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more devices. Choose from either Always accept, Always ask, information about using the lock and unlock features, see or Always reject.
Pattern options Note: The Lock screen options will differ depending on the type • Lock screen widgets allows you to lock the widgets that are of Screen Lock you have selected. displayed on your home screens. • Camera shortcut set whether the camera shortcut appears on the ➔...
Display Settings • Brightness: configures the LCD Brightness levels. Tap Automatic brightness to allow the phone to self-adjust or drag In this menu, you can change various settings for the display. the slider and tap OK. ➔ Settings ➔ From the Home screen, tap •...
Sounds and notifications • Edit after screen capture: allows you to go edit a screen capture immediately after it is taken. From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone. • Auto adjust screen tone: save power by adjusting screen ➔...
Vibration intensity 3. Tap a ringtone and tap OK. – or – Vibration intensity allows you to select how intense the vibration is for different options. Tap Add to select a file from your music files. Tap DONE. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔...
Other sounds • Message: adjust message notification settings. • Email: select sounds for Priority senders. Select sound and vibration options for various screen operations. • S Planner: set Event notification sounds. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Do not disturb MY DEVICE ➔...
4. To configure a timeframe for these features to be active, 4. To show notifications from the application at the top of tap Scheduling to place a checkmark in the selection the notification panel, tap Set as priority to move the box then set Days, Start time and End time as OFF / ON slider to on required.
Easy mode 2. Tap Auto reject mode and tap one of the following options: Easy mode allows you to set your display to the standard • Off: calls are not rejected. layout or provide an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users.
Answering and ending calls 2. Tap the following options to create a checkmark and activate the features: ➔ Settings ➔ 1. From the Home screen, tap • Vibrate when answered: enables your phone to vibrate MY DEVICE ➔ Call ➔ Answering and ending calls. when the called party answers the phone.
• Outgoing call conditions: allows you to make calls even • Fixed Dialing Numbers: allows you to restrict outgoing calls to when the device is locked. a limited set of phone numbers. More settings • TTY mode: TTY (teletypewriter) mode allows connection of a TTY phone used by people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or 1.
➔ Settings ➔ 1. From the Home screen, tap Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card MY DEVICE ➔ Call ➔ Additional settings ➔ does not, this menu does not display. Fixed Dialing Numbers. The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier.
Internet call settings • Adapt sound: allows you to customize your sounds. Follow Use Internet calling the on-screen instructions to set up your personal call sound. • Soft sound: plays a softer sound when the other party is in a Choose when to use Internet calling.
➔ Settings ➔ 2. Tap the Voicemail number field, backspace to erase the 1. From the Home screen, tap digits, and enter a new voicemail number using the MY DEVICE ➔ Hands-free mode. keypad, then tap Done. 2. Tap the OFF / ON icon next to Hands-free mode to turn it 3.
Accessories 4. You can disable Hands-free mode by saying “Hands- free mode off” while in S voice, by accessing the This menu allows you to select the Audio output mode when Settings menu and sliding the Hands-free mode slider to using a car or desk dock.
Accessibility – Rapid key input: allows you to release your finger rather than double tapping to enter a selection when using the Accessibility services are special features to make using the TalkBack feature. device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use –...
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You can also block areas of – the screen from touch interaction. Tap the slider to turn it Samsung subtitles (CC): allows you to turn on subtitles when Follow the on-screen instructions. using applicable Samsung apps. Assistant menu: allows you to improve the device accessibility for users with reduced •...
You can export Samsung Keyboard settings your settings, import a previously saved file, or share your file From this menu you can set Samsung keyboard options. with another device. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔...
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QWERTY keyboard. • More settings provides access to additional access to more • Keyboard swipe: allows you to combine the Samsung settings. keyboard with an additional input method. Choose from: –...
5. The following options are available: • Live word update allows the device to automatically update From this menu you can set Samsung keyboard options. its word database with popular new words every day. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔...
• Offline speech recognition: Enables voice input while offline. 2. Tap Pointer speed then drag the slider to the right to make the pointer move faster or to the left to go slower. • Block offensive words: tap to create a checkmark and enable the blocking of recognized offensive words from the 3.
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• Quick glance: when your screen is off, reach towards your 3. The following options are available: device and it will display information such as time, date, • Direct call: Once enabled, the device will dial the currently missed calls, incoming messages, and battery strength. Tap displayed on-screen Contact entry as soon as you place the the ON/OFF icon to turn it on.
Smart screen Palm motion Palm motion allows you to control your device by touching The Smart screen options allow you to customize your screen your screen with the palm of your hand. settings to make the screen more responsive and easier to 1.
Air view • Webpage magnifier: allows you to see magnified links on webpages when you hover your finger over them. Tap the With the Air view feature, you can hover your finger over the ON/OFF icon to turn it on. screen and Air view features will be displayed.
• Camera: allows you to take pictures using the voice A green circle will appear next to the account type once commands “Smile”, “Cheese”, “Capture”, or “Shoot.”, or you have created an account. Your email account will record videos using the voice command “Record video”. also be displayed in the Accounts section of the main Settings menu.
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ ACCOUNTS ➔ Back up and reset. Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung 2. Tap Backup account and tap your Google Gmail account account or Dropbox cloud storage.
Locating Method ➔ Settings ➔ 1. From the Home screen, tap ACCOUNTS ➔ Back up and reset. ➔ Settings ➔ More ➔ 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap Factory data reset. Locations ➔ Mode. The Factory data reset screen displays reset 2.
This feature allows you to download and install applications The Device Administration feature allows you to select one or from locations other than Play Store and Samsung Apps. more administration applications that control your device for security purposes (for example, if your phone is lost of stolen).
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Encryption may take an hour or MORE ➔ Security ➔ SIM Change Alert. more. 2. Tap Sign in and sign in to your Samsung account. – or – Tap Create account and set up a Samsung account.
Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change 7. Tap Save. your SIM PIN code. Note: Requires a Samsung account. 4. Tap Change S M PIN. 5. Enter your old SIM PIN code and tap OK. Go to website 6.
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MORE ➔ Security. When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically 2. Tap Trusted credentials. send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ The trusted credentials screen has two tabs: More ➔...
Clear credentials 4. Scroll to the bottom of the details screen and tap DISABLE to disable a System certificate or REMOVE to Clear stored credentials. remove a User certificate. Note: This setting only appears if you have installed encrypted Caution! When you disable a system CA certificate, the certificates.
When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. Warning! Because this device can be configured with system Smart Lock software not provided by or supported by Google or View which applications can access your device’s usage any other company, you operate this device at your history.
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3. To switch the order of the lists displayed in the 3. Tap SHOW CACHED PROCESSES to display all the ➔ Sort by size or Sort by Downloaded tabs, press cached processes that are running. Tap SHOW name. SERVICES IN USE to switch back. ➔...
Battery ➔ Settings ➔ From the Home screen, tap MORE ➔ Storage.The available memory displays See how much battery power is used for device activities. under the Total space and Available space headings for 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔...
Date and time 3. Tap Select time zone, then tap a time zone. 4. Optional: Tap Use 24-hour format. If this is not selected This menu allows you to change the current time and date the phone automatically uses a 12-hour format. displayed.
Software Update Settings menu. The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone • Report diagnostic info: allow Samsung to collect diagnostic to connect to the network and upload any new phone software and usage data from your device.
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The phone automatically updates the software (if available) or displays the prompt The latest updates have already been installed. 3. To allow automatic software updating, tap Auto Update to place a checkmark in the selection box.
Section 9: Connections This section describes the various connections your phone 5. To return to a previous page, press can make, including accessing the Internet with your Browser, 6. To move forward to a web page, press Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC. Zooming in and out of the Browser Internet There are several ways to Zoom in and out on your browser.
2. Enter the keyword(s) to search using the on-screen • Print: allows you to print the screen or web page on a keypad and tap Go. Samsung printer using Wi-Fi. 3. Tap a link to view the website.
Adding and Deleting Tabs To exit from the incognito window: 1. From your browser window, tap (Tabs). You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To add a new tab, follow these steps: 2. Scroll through the available tabs and locate the 1.
Editing Bookmarks • Change order: Rearranges the current bookmarks. 3. Tap a bookmark to view the webpage, or touch and hold 1. From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark a bookmark then select for the following options: you want to edit. •...
2. Tap Cookies and site data to create a checkmark. 2. Tap any entry to display the webpage. Browser Settings 3. Tap DELETE. Using your History To make adjustments in your browser settings, follow these steps: The History list provides you with a list of the most recently ➔...
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• Remember form data: remember data typed into forms for later • Content settings use. – Enable JavaScript: Enables Javascript for the current Web • Remember passwords: save usernames and passwords for page. Without this feature, some pages may not display visited sites.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network – Page overview: Displays an overview of newly opened web pages. ➔ Settings ➔ 1. From the Home screen, tap – Preload available links before opening: allows you CONNECTIONS ➔ Wi-Fi. improve performance when loading pages. The network names and security settings (Open Wi-Fi network or Secured) for detected Wi-Fi networks are...
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Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network 5. If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s password. ➔ Settings ➔ 1. From the Home screen, tap 6. If you need to configure advanced options such as CONNECTIONS ➔ Wi-Fi. Proxy settings, IP settings, or Key management, tap 2.
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Wi-Fi Advanced Settings Wi-Fi Direct The Advanced Wi-Fi menu allows you to set up many of your Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔...
8. Once connected, the other device will show as Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the shared folder information may differ. icon will display at the top of your screen. Note: To change your Device name, press and tap Rename NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when...
Turning Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth Settings To turn Bluetooth on: The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including: ➔ Settings ➔ 1. From the Home screen, tap • Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth CONNECTIONS.
To show received files: 2. Tap SCAN. Your device will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices. From the Bluetooth settings page, press ➔ 3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. Received files. 4. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap OK. A list of all files received from Bluetooth is displayed.
Deleting a paired device (unpair) 4. Tap each contact that you would like to send via Bluetooth. A green checkmark will appear next to each Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection record” and upon reconnection would require that you re-enter entry you select.
2. On the PC pop-up, click Open device to view files. Note: To sync your device to your PC, it is highly recommended that you install Samsung Kies, which is available at 3. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
Section 10: Applications ➔ Calculator This section contains a description of each application that is 1. From the Home screen, tap available in the Apps Menu, its function, and how to navigate 2. Enter the first number using the on-screen numeric through that particular application.
Scientific Calculator 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google Chrome. With the calculator open, turn your phone sideways to Clock the landscape position to display the scientific calculator. The Clock application allows you to access alarms, view the World Clock, set a stopwatch, and use a timer. NOTE: Screen rotation must be enabled (see “Notification Alarm Bar”...
Turning Off an Alarm • Alarm tone: sets the sound file which is played when the alarm is activated. Select an option or tap Add for additional To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and sweep the options. icon to the right. •...
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2. Tap to add another city to the World Clock. 2. Tap START to start the stopwatch and tap LAP to measure lap time. 3. Find the city on the world map, tap and scroll through the list of cities to find the city you want to add, 3.
Desk clock • Dock: allows you to set your Dock settings such as Dock sound, Audio output mode, Desk home screen display, You can use the Desk clock when you have a desk dock and Automatic unlock, and Audio output. you want your phone to display the time, day, date, location, Contacts and weather conditions when it is docked.
Drive Email With the Google Drive application, everything that you add to Email enables you to review and create email using various your Drive from work or home is also available on your device. email services. You can also receive message alerts when you You can create and edit documents on your device and the receive an important email.
Gmail automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+. For more information, refer to “Google+” Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured when on page 98. you first set up your phone. Depending on your Group Play synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically synchronize with your Gmail account on the web.
Joining a group 2. Tap one of the following for more information: • New features: provides help on all of the new features and If you want to see media from your friend’s phone, join a applications such as Air gesture, Air view, Group Play, etc. group.
Knox Enabling a Location Source Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search Use this application to separate personal and work data and to for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To access enterprise applications securely from your device. enable the location source you must enable the wireless 1.
Messaging • in a tunnel or underground passage • in poor weather You can send and receive different types of messages. For • around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields more information, refer to “Messaging” on page 88. Music • in a vehicle with tinted windows Using Maps Music allows you to play music files that you have stored on your phone and memory card.
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• DCIM: this is the default location for pictures and videos taken Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your by the device. Tap DCIM ➔ Camera to view the picture or phone is configured. video files. For more information, refer to “Viewing Pictures” on page 77.
Optical Reader Menu: Displays the following options: The Optical Reader allows you to use your camera to identify • Select all: Mark all files or folders. text and extract useful information or translate the content. • Create folder: Create a new folder. 1.
Photos Play Movies Google Photos allows you to share your photos more easily With Google Play Movies, you can rent thousands of different using the Google+ application. movies and view your own personal videos. You can watch movies instantly, or download your movie for offline viewing at 1.
Polaris Office 5 5. Tap a magazine to see more information and subscribe. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe to a ® Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office magazine. compatible office suite. This application provides a central Play Store place for managing your documents online or offline.
S Health S Memo S Health is a wellness application that allows you to better The S Memo application allows you to create memos using manage your health by providing you with relevant the keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, voice information.
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Undo the last action. Toolbar Redo the last action that was undone. Make a voice recording to add to the memo. Writing area Provides access to a quick selection bar. Choose from: Take picture, Images, Clipboard, Maps, and Clip art. These elements can be used within the memo.
4. Tap TODAY to display the current date (indicated by a blue box). • Print: allows you to print the screen or web page via Google Print or Samsung Print. 5. Press and select one of the following options: • Select date to view: displays a specific date.
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• Delete: allows you to delete All events, All events before 5. Tap Hide completed tasks to activate this option. A check today, or an individual event. mark indicates selection. • Delete memo: allows you to delete memos added to 6.
Speak buttons at the bottom of the screen. The 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ S Translator translation will appear automatically in the appropriate 2. Sign in with your Samsung Account if you have not box. already done so. For more information, refer to 10. Tap to view History, Favourites or set of Preset “Creating a Samsung Account”...
1. From the Home screen, tap (Digital Living Network Alliance) Devices. Samsung Apps For more information, refer to “Samsung Link” on page 70. 2. Tap an application that you would like, then tap Install. Settings 3. Tap Accept and download.
Once the audio recording has 1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ TripAdvisor stopped, the message is automatically saved. 2. Sign in with your Samsung Account or TripAdvisor Tap Cancel to cancel the recording without saving. account, or tap Skip for now.
WatchON – Default name: allows you to choose the name prefix for your With the Samsung WatchON application, you can use your recordings. For example, if your Default name is Voice, your phone as a remote control for your TV.
• If you have a brand of TV not listed or you are using a Initial Configuration projector, select from one of the following two options. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. Choose from either SHOW OTHER BRANDS or I HAVE A 2. From the Home screen, tap ➔...
Using WatchON support. To change channels: If you do not have a cable/satellite box, tap I don’t have 1. Sign into your Samsung account. Cable/Satellite box. ➔ WatchON 2. From the Home screen, tap 15. If prompted to Enable IR, tap More info to learn how to 3.
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4. Access parameters such as Basic info, Genres and select an available on-screen option: Sports to then configure and enable those parameters • Settings: provides access to the Samsung WatchON settings you would like to show in the Just for you tab. menu.
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ YouTube 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 2. Tap the search field to search for specific videos, 2. From the main WatchON screen, press...
Section 11: Health and Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception • Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength remove the battery.
When using your phone in the car: Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and • Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial request permission before using the phone near medical and re-dial. equipment.
• • Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. your vehicle’s engine. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
Acknowledging Special Precautions • It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable and Industry Canada Notice performance. When used correctly, the battery can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Cautions • Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly time.
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installation; if this equipment does cause harmful interference highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in to radio or television reception, which can be determined by operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try the level reported to Industry Canada.
Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future.
Index Managing Address Book Contacts Sending contacts 157 Books Abc mode 55 Service Dialing Numbers 68 Play Books 171 About Device 142 Using Contacts List 61 Browser 145 Accounts 131 Address Book Options 64 Add accounts 131 Adobe PDF 172 Adding a New Contact Calculator 159 Air Gesture...
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Manual Pause Dialing 42 Without SIM 43 Options During a Call 48 Entering Text 54 Default messaging 103 Putting a Call on Hold 50 Changing the Text Entry Mode 55 Desk clock 163 Saving a recent call number to Predictive Text 56 Dialing Options 46 Address Book 47 Using 123Sym Mode 55...
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Google Voice Typing 57 Application 18 Google voice typing Indicator 15 Maps 167 Settings 126 Icons, description 15 Memory Card 40 Group In-Call Options 49 Installation 2 Adding a contact 65 Incognito 147 Menu Editing 66 Create Window 147 key 24 Removing a contact 65 Exit Window 147 Menu Navigation 24...