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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 described by the third party security solution providers.
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DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. In...
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® ® DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content. ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® Certified device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video.
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 the Home screen, press (Menu) Settings Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from Connections tab 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 phone off, hold down the key until the power-off image displays, then tap Power off. Release Latch The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
Installing and Removing the SIM card To remove the micro SIM card: 1. Remove the battery cover. This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro SIM”. Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this 2.
Installing the microSD Memory Card Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™ with the phone’s contact pins. 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.
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 must 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.
Extending Your Battery Life Low Battery Indicator 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”...
• If this is your first time, tap Create new account. Note: If you are visually impaired or have difficulty hearing, tap • If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in. Accessibility to configure the accessibility settings.
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6. At the Got Google? screen, choose either Yes to log into 9. When prompted, enter a First and Last name then tap your existing Google account or No to continue. (Next). This will help to identify this as your •...
13. Accept the current device name. Important! Selecting Close only closes the current description – or – screen and does not disable data collection. Tap the Device name field and use the on-screen To disable data collection, go to Settings Accounts tab Backup and reset Collect...
Creating a New Google Account To turn the device off: 1. Press and hold (Power/End) until the Device ™ You should create a Google Account when you first use options screen appears. your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This 2.
Retrieving your Google Account To create a new Google Account from the Web: Password 1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to www.google.com. A Google account password is required for Google 2. On the main page, click Sign-in Create an account applications.
Storage entry. Add account Samsung account. 3. Tap this entry and select the desired default storage 3. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap location for newly taken pictures or videos. Choose Sign in. from: Device or Memory card.
Note: Without confirming your email address and following the documented procedures, related applications will not 1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and function properly since it is Samsung account that is hold the key until the device dials voicemail. managing their username and password access.
Visual Voicemail Accessing Your Voice Mail You can access your Voice Mail by either pressing and Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who holding on the keypad, or by using the phone’s left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they Application icon, then tapping the Voice Mail application.
Task Manager To check Visual Voicemail messages: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Your device can run applications simultaneously, with some (Visual Voicemail). applications running in the background. 2. Tap the voicemail message you want to play. Sometimes your device might seem to slow down over time, 3.
Task Manger Overview Shutting Down an Currently Active Application Press and hold (Home) and then tap Press and hold (Home) and then tap (Task manager). This screen contains the following (End all) tabs: – or – • Active applications display those currently active applications 1.
Google Now To configure the Google Now settings: ® 1. Press and hold and then tap (Google Now). Google Now recognizes a users’ repeated actions performed on the device (including access of common 2. Press and select Settings. locations, repeated calendar appointments, search queries, 3.
Samsung Hub™ Your device is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many • Samsung Link™ to share your media content across connected significant features. The following list outlines a few of the devices. Cloud connectivity is enabled via the use of an external features included in your device.
• • Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging and Video Player support for PIP (Picture in Picture) viewing ® ® Google Talk™ • DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including • Corporate and Personal Email premium content Front View •...
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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. • In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause the device to increase the brightness and contrast for better viewing.
5. Microphones are used during phone calls and allow 11. Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect to them.
Side Views 3. micro SIM Card Slot (internal) Installation location for SIM card. The following illustration shows the side elements of your device: 4. Flash is used to take photos in low-light conditions. 5. Headset jack allows you to connect a hands-free 1.
Device Display Status Bar Your display provides information about the device’s status, The Status Bar shows information about the connection and is the interface to manage features. The display status, signal strength, phone battery level, and time, and indicates your connection status, signal strength, battery displays notifications about incoming messages, calls and status and time.
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Indicates there is no signal available. Displays when you device is set to automatically reject all incoming calls. The All numbers option is enabled from within Call settings Call rejection Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone. Auto reject mode menu.
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Displays your current battery charge level is Displays when your phone is communicating low (Charge: ~28% - 15%). with the 4G LTE network. Displays your current battery charge level is Displays when the phone has detected an active very low (Charge: ~15% - 5%). USB connection and is in a USB Debugging mode.
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Displays when the user is prompted with a Lookout Displays when data synchronization and Security notification. application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts. Displays when the T-Mobile Name ID Displays when the Blocking mode feature is application did not recognize a recent number active.
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Displays when your device is currently sharing/ communication mode. streaming media to paired device using the Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is communicating Samsung Link application. with another compatible device. Displays when AllShare Cast Hub is active, Displays to alert you to disable an active Wi-Fi connected to your device, and communicating.
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Displays when a share shot has been established Displays in the notifications window when a with other users via a Wi-Fi Direct connection. song is currently playing within the Music application. Displays when the Wi-Fi calling feature is active. Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi network Displays in the notifications window when a song is count against available rate plan minutes.
2. Tap a notification entry to open the associated Displays when Power saving mode is enabled. application (2). Displays when the Power saving alert notification has been activated. You are then prompted to view your current battery level. Displays when TTY device has been inserted. For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings”...
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Clearing Notifications To minimize the Grid view: 1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down From the Notification panel, tap (Close Grid view) to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications to show only your primary functions. panel.
Function Keys Home Screen Your device comes equipped with three main function keys The Home screen is the starting point for using the that can be used on any screen: Home, Menu, and Back. applications on your phone. There are initially seven Home Key available panels, each populated with default shortcuts or applications.
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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, press and then select any of device or launch any of the following functions: the following menu options: –...
Applications • Uninstall: allows you to uninstall a user-downloaded application. Only those applications that are not default to the The Application menu provides quick access to the most device can be downloaded. Tap to remove the selected frequently used applications. Applications display on each of app.
Screen Navigation • Flick: Move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than swiping. This finger gesture is always used in a vertical motion, such as Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can when flicking through contacts or a message list. navigate the features of your device and enter characters.
– or – Note: These screens can be re-arranged in any desired order. to delete the record of all recently used For more information, refer to “Customizing the applications. Screens” on page 55. Using Motions and Gestures • Motion Navigation and Activation: The device comes equipped By activating the various motion and gesture features within with the ability to assign specific functions to certain device this menu (page 311), you can access a variety of time...
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• Palm motion: Allows you to control your device by touching the For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures Settings” on page 311. screen with your entire hand. To activate Motion: • Gyroscope calibration: Allows you to properly calibrate your 1.
Gyroscope Calibration To activate Palm Motion: 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Calibrate your device by using the built-in gyroscope. Motions and gestures. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Palm motion Settings My device tab Motions and gestures...
Using the Multi Window 3. Tap the MultiWindow entry to activate the feature (2). The icon turns green when active. This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. Note: Although the MultiWindow feature is now active (as shown via the Notifications screen), the user must Note: Only applications found within the Multi window panel enable/display the MultiWindow list is shown only by...
Repositioning the Multi Window To display the Multi window tab: 1. Press and hold the Back key ( The Multi window contains two components: tab and apps The Multi window tab appears (by default) on the left panel. The tab can be manually moved across the screen. side of the screen.
Customizing the Multi Window apps To relocate the Multi window apps panel: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. The applications found within the apps panel of the Multi 2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the window can be organized by either being rearranged or removed.
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Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the 4. Tap Done once you have completed the removal same screen process. To restore a Multi window application: Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a current on-screen app. 1.
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In this example we will be launching both the Internet and To switch the arrangement of the applications: Maps applications. 1. With the two App #1 Split/Maximize 1. Launch an application. applications shown in a Exit • From the Home screen, tap (Apps) split screen, tap the (Internet).
Menu Navigation 2. In a single motion, touch and hold the Border bar then drag it to resize the desired window. You can tailor the device’s range of functions to fit your needs To split the current applications: using both menus and applications. Menus, sub-menus, and features are accessed by scrolling through the available 1.
Using Sub-Menus Using Context Menus Sub-menus are available from within most screen and Context menus (also called pop-up menus) contain options applications. that apply to a specific item on the screen. They function similarly to menu options that appear when you right click 1.
Customizing the Screens Accessing Recently-Used Applications 1. Press and hold to open the recently-used You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the applications window. Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one screen could contain the Music Player shortcut and other Note: This recent applications screen also provides access to forms of media, while another screen might contain the Task manager.
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Rearranging the Screens Important! Your phone can only contain at most seven screens 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap and at least one screen. Edit page. 2. Touch and hold a screen and then drag it into its new To delete a screen: location.
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To add a shortcut from the Applications screen: Note: Shared applications consist of those that have 1. From the Home screen, select a screen location for previously been downloaded from the Play Store. your new shortcut by scrolling across your available screens until you reach the desired one.
4. Scroll across the pages and in a single motion, touch To insert a new primary shortcut: and hold an application to place a copy on the current 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps). screen. 2. Locate your desired application, then touch and hold To delete a shortcut: the on-screen 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 To add a Widget: release it.
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 Home screen, press and then tap Note: Selecting animated Live wallpapers will require Settings...
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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 Home screen, press and then tap Settings (My device tab) Display My device My device...
Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List 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.
Ending a Call Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List 1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts). Briefly tap key to end the call. 2. Locate a contact from the list. Note: To redial a recent number, tap at the end of the call 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-tap 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 Tip: You can create pauses longer than two seconds by When you enter numbers on the Keypad, you will see three entering multiple 2 second pauses. on-screen options. From the keypad screen, use one of the following options: •...
Answering a call with Air Gesture If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. You may also see the caller’s 1. Verify the Air Gestures feature is on and Air call-accept phone number, if available.
3. Tap the Auto reject mode field to configure your To assign single number as rejected via Auto reject list: automatic rejection settings. Rejected calls are routed 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call rejection automatically to your voicemail. Choose from: Auto reject list.
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 Removing a Speed Dial Entry 1. From the Home screen, tap Keypad tab. 1. From the Home screen, tap Keypad tab. 2. Press and then tap Speed dial setting. 2. Press and then tap Speed dial setting. 3.
Wi-Fi Calling Activating Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for T-Mobile customers using Settings (Connections tab). this device with the new SIM card. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the 2.
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4. If (Missing 911 Address) displays in the Status Note: With certain rate plans, minutes used while connected Bar, follow these steps to provide 911 an address for to the Wi-Fi network count against available rate plan emergency situations: minutes. •...
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7. Tap OK to save the setting. When Action Then 8. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab Displays on the You are connected to the More networks. screen status T-Mobile network and can 9. Tap Wi-Fi Calling slider to toggle off the feature, then bar.
In Call Options Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the Your device provides a number of features that are available device, to adjust the earpiece volume. for use during a call. During a call, press the Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the Call duration...
Placing a Call on Hold Adjusting Noise Reduction During a call it may be necessary to adjust the noise You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If reduction feature. Activating this feature can improve the your network supports this service, you can also make quality of your conversation by reducing ambient noise.
Turning the Speakerphone on and off Switching to Bluetooth Headset 1. Pair the target Bluetooth headset prior to your call. While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps: 2. While on a call, switch to the Bluetooth headset instead 1.
Multi-Party calls Creating a Message During a Call Making a Multi-Party Call During a call you can create a message. 1. Press and then tap Message (Compose). A multi-party call is a network service that multiple people to participate in a multi-party or conference call. 2.
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Important! Multiple callers can be joined to a single Note: The Manage conference call option is not available for multi-party line. Additional callers participate in a multi-party calls created while using the Wi-Fi Calling new Multiparty session and are held in conjunction feature.
Dropping One Participant 2. Tap an option from the Accept call after menu: • Putting xxx on hold to place the previous caller on hold while 1. Press and then tap Manage conference call you answer the new incoming call. to the right of the number to drop.
Using S Voice 6. Tap (Speak) if the device does not hear you or to give it a command. This is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide variety of functions on your device. This is a natural language Example 1: recognition application.
Logs Tab Accessing the Logs Tab 1. From the Home screen, tap (Logs tab). The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Logs 2. Tap an entry to view available options. tab makes redialing a number fast and easy.
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Accessing Call log from The Notifications Area • Time provides the time and date of the call and its duration. • Copy to dialing screen press to pass the current 1. Locate from the Notifications area of the Status number to your dialer and then edit the selected number before bar.
Erasing the Call logs List • Add to reject list to add the current phone number to an automatic rejection list. Similar to a block list, the selected caller You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current will be blocked from making an incoming calls to your phone.
Call Duration 1. From the Home screen, tap Logs tab. 2. Press and then tap Call duration. 3. The following times are displayed for Voice and Data: • Last call: shows the length of time for the last call. • Dialed calls: shows the total length of time for all calls made. •...
• Google voice typing: provides a voice to text interface. 2. Tap (Select input method) and select an available • Samsung keyboard (default): an on-screen QWERTY input method. keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. •...
• Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter contractions. If you configure another text input method (Samsung • Double-touch on the word you want to change to correct a keyboard) you must re-enable Swype before using the 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 on-screen 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 on-screen keyboard. Recipients The text mode key shows Text input field 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.
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Entering Numbers and Symbols in SWYPE All lowercase By using the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, some Displays when the next character is entered in symbols are not available (such as Emoticons or Smileys). lowercase. Pressing this while in 123SYM mode, In SYM mode using Swype, you can only enter symbols and reveals additional numeric-symbols keys.
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...
• Optical Reader to the camera and have the built-in Optical Reader application recognize text. Although the default text input method with the Samsung keyboard is to use the on-screen keys you have other • Settings to access the Samsung keyboard settings menu.
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Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, tap 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text toggle capitalization. input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. 2. Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode.
Using the Google Voice Typing Using Symbol/Numeric Mode Use the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your or emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key spoken words into on-screen text. displays You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice 1.
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.
– or – Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries From the Home screen, tap (Apps) alphabetically. You can create either a Device, SIM, Samsung (Settings) (Accounts tab) and then navigate account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact. to the My accounts area.
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Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account and can also be imported to your phone after you have created a 3. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, Samsung account, Google Mail account. Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) (depending •...
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4. Tap the Name field and enter a name for this contact 8. Enter additional information such as: Groups, Ringtone, using the displayed keypad. Message alert, Vibration pattern or tap Add another field • Tap to access additional name entries such as: Name to input additional category information.
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5. scroll through the list to select a category such as Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, 4. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, Samsung account, Custom, or Callback. Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) (depending on where you want to save the new contact 8.
Finding a Contact You can store phone numbers and their corresponding Tabs names onto either your SIM card, your phone’s built-in Create Search Contacts memory, or an external location (such as Google, Exchange, Contacts field or T-Mobile Backup). They are all physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Contacts.
Editing Contact Information 3. Edit the contact information then: • Tap Save to complete and store the new entry or 1. From the Home screen, tap • Tap Cancel to delete the current entry. 2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap (Edit).
4. Enter additional information such as: Groups, Ringtone, 4. Scroll through the available list of existing entries and Message alert, Vibration pattern or tap Add another field select the desired target. to input additional category information. Note: This new phone number is then added as a new number •...
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, ChatON, Google, LDAP, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
• Print contact info: allows you to print selected information on • Share contact via message: allows you to send the current a compatible Samsung printer. entry info via text message. • Add shortcut to home: adds a shortcut to the current Contacts •...
Contact Entry Options Joining Contact Information 1. From the Home screen, Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a 2. Tap an entry to reveal the corporate email account login because they are maintained Contact entry’s Overview separately and for different groups of people.
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1. From the Home screen, tap Important! It is the first contact image that is displayed for 2. Tap a contact name (the name you want to link to both, and the first contact’s name that is used. another entry) to reveal the Contact entry’s Overview For example: If Amy (original entry) is joined with Screen.
Unjoining a Contact Marking a Contact as Default 1. From the Home screen, tap When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other messaging type applications, the application needs to know 2. Tap a contact name (the account name from which you which information is primary (default) in a contact entry list.
Note: The Web storage Upload feature requires that you be and is delivered when you send the message. logged into your Samsung account prior to upload. Note: Email appears as an option only after an Internet or • Email to attach the contact cards to a new outgoing email Exchange email account has been created.
Copying Contact Information • Messaging to attach the contact cards to a new outgoing text Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card message. • Wi-Fi Direct to transmit the entries to another Wi-Fi Direct The default storage location for saving phone numbers to enabled device.
Synchronizing Contacts Copying Contact Information to the microSD Card Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved and manage a new or existing contact from your online or on the phone’s memory, onto the SIM card. remote accounts to your phone.
5. Your Contacts tab then reflects any updated Contact information. • SIM lists those Contacts currently found only on your SIM card. • Samsung account lists those Contacts currently found and Note: Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your sync’d within the Samsung account.
2. Search for and select the Facebook app. to synchronize with your Contact list. Selections are: 3. When you are prompted to download the Facebook Samsung account, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Google, application from the Play Store. LDAP, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Sync apps with •...
Additional Contact Options 6. If prompted, select a Contacts Sync option. Choose Sending an Email to a Contact from: Sync all, Sync with existing contacts, or Don’t sync. Note: Contacts must contain and email account and address 7. Tap Done to complete the login and sync process. before you can use the Send email feature.
Export/Import • Contact sharing settings allows you configure how your Contacts entries are sent: individually or as a single file For more information, refer to “Copying Contact Information” containing all available entries. on page 108. Contact List Settings Tap Settings to select a share setting. –...
Groups 8. From the available list of contacts, tap the contact(s) you want to add. A check mark displays next to contact This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a entry. Then tap Done. call group. This group can be one of the already present –...
Removing an Entry From a Caller Group Deleting a Caller Group 1. From the Home screen, tap 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press and then tap Delete groups. 2. Tap a group entry. 3. Select either Select all or tap the desired group. 3.
The Favorites Tab The Favorites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have been designated as favorite contacts. For more information, refer to “Logs Tab” on page 81. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap (Favorites tab). Adding a contact to your favorites list: 1.
Section 6: Messages 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).
Creating and Sending Messages 4. Add more recipients by tapping either the Enter recipient field or and selecting recipients. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging) 5. Tap the Enter message field and use the on-screen (Compose). keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer 2.
Quick Messaging a Number from the Contacts • Delete threads: allows you to delete any message thread. List Select the messages to delete and a green check mark will appear next to the message. Tap Delete. For more information, 1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts).
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Options while in a current message 3. From the Messaging screen list, touch and hold an on-screen message and select an option: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging) • Add to Contacts: allows you to add the sender to either a new 2.
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• Discard: closes the current open message. • Video: allows you to choose an existing video from the Videos list, Note: You must be logged into your Samsung account prior to then add it to your message. using the S Translator feature.
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Adding Additional Text • Audio: allows you to choose an existing audio file from the Audio list, then add it to your message by tapping the circle to You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and the right of the audio so that it turns green, then tapping Done. events from your Contacts, Calendar, or a Memo.
Viewing Newly Received Messages Message Threads Sent and received text and When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by Current Recipient My Text picture messages are displaying within the Notification area at the top left of grouped into message your Home screen.
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3. Compose your reply. To access additional Bubble options: Your texts are colored Blue and your caller’s replies are Touch and hold the message bubble within an active Yellow. message conversation to display the following options: 4. Tap (Send) to deliver your reply. •...
Deleting Messages Deleting a single message bubble Deleting a single message thread 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Open a message to reveal the message string. 1. From the Home screen, tap 3. Touch and hold a message bubble, then select Delete 2.
Message Search • Multimedia message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many multimedia messages are allowed in one conversation. You can search through your messages by using the Text message (SMS) settings Message Search feature. • Delivery reports: when this option is activated, the network 1.
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Push message settings • Roaming auto-retrieve: allows the message system to • Push messages: allows you to receive push messages from automatically retrieve while roaming. the network. • Creation mode: allows you to select the creation mode: Free, • Service loading: allows you to set the type of service loading Restricted, or Warning.
Emergency message settings – Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks • Emergency alerts: allows you to configure emergency alert incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked settings. You can enable/disable those alert categories you numbers. Emergency Alert Configuration wish to receive. Choose from: Imminent extreme alert, Imminent severe alert, and AMBER alerts.
Assigning Messages as Spam There are three types of Emergency Alerts: • Alerts issued by the President You can now assign either a phone number as spam or use a • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life key term or phrase. Any message assigned as spam is •...
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5. Tap the Number field to manually enter phone number. 4. Tap Add to spam phrases (Add). – or – • This function allows you to assign a specific text phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend. to select from either your existing Logs or 5.
If an incoming message is designated in coming from an To create your own text template: unknown sender, it is automatically assigned as spam and is 1. From the Home screen, tap now located in your Spam folder. 2. From the Messaging list, press and then tap Accessing Your Spam Folder Text templates.
Creating an Internet Email Account • IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) - This protocol is frequently used in large networks and commercial settings. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) IMAP4 is the current standard. (Email). • POP3 (Post Office Protocol) - This protocol is supported by most 2.
3. Tap Show password to display the password as you 6. At the Set up email screen, name the account and enter enter it in the associated field. a screen name to identify yourself on this account. • Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings •...
Refreshing Email messages 7. Tap the email text field and compose your email message. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). • To add an attachment (such as image, video, audio, etc..), 2. Select an email account. Attach (from the top of the screen) and make a •...
Configuring Email Settings • Signature: Lets you attach a customized signature to the bottom of all outgoing emails. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). – In a single motion touch and slide the Signature slider to the 2. Select an account. right to turn it on.
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5. Tap the More settings field to access additional options: • Auto resend times: enables the device to resend an outgoing • Account name: displays your uniquely created account display email a specified number of times if delivery fails. name. •...
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) Note: If selected, the Manual setup button changes to read Your phone also provides access to your company’s Outlook Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. If activated, skip to Exchange server. If your company uses either Microsoft step 6. Exchange Server 2003 or 2007, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts, 5.
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Important! Remember to manually place the cursor in the Important! If your Exchange server requires this feature, correct spot and enter a Domain name before the leaving this field unchecked can prevent “[Domain]\[user name]” entry. Most servers only connection. provide a username. 9.
Opening an Exchange Email 14. If prompted, read the Activate device administrator? screen and tap Activate to complete the email setup 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). process. 2. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the complete email account list page. Note: This process can take a few minutes.
Deleting an Exchange Email Message • Vibrate: Activates a vibration when a new email message is received. Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and • Sync Email: enables automatic email synching between your select Delete from the on-screen context menu. device and the remote server.
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• Default account: Assign this account as the default email • Auto resend times enables the phone to resend an outgoing account used for outgoing messages. email a specified number of times if delivery fails. The default is 3 auto resends. •...
Using Google Mail • In case of sync conflict allows you to assign the master source on emails. If there is a conflict with the current email Google Mail (Gmail) is Google’s web-based email. When you sync you can assign the server as the main source for all first setup the phone, Gmail is configured.
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Refreshing Gmail Mail 4. Press and select Add Cc/Bcc to add a carbon or blind copy. From within the Gmail message list, tap (Refresh) 5. Enter the subject of this message in the Subject field. at the bottom of the screen to refresh the screen, send 6.
Google Talk 2. Press to select one of the following additional options: Google Talk™ is a free Windows and web-based application • Mark important/Mark not important: assigns the current for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs email an important status. are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.
ChatON Registering with the Service 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung Provides a global mobile communication service where you account. can chat with more than 2 buddies via a group chat. Share things such as pictures, videos, animation messages 2.
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4. Tap Send. • Search by ID : to search by using a known samsung To reply to a ChatON message: account ID. 1. While the chat session is active, tap the Enter message 3. Select a country code if it differs from yours.
Deleting a single message bubble 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google+. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 5. Visit www.google.com/mobile/+/ for more information. Messenger (ChatON). 2. Launch a chat session to reveal the message string. Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into 3.
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4. When prompted, configure the Sync contacts parameter (Sync contacts or Don’t sync) and tap Continue. 5. When prompted, configure the Instant Upload parameters as desired and tap DONE. 6. Follow any on-screen setup instructions. 7. At the Messenger screen, tap to start a new message.
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! Too many users can overlook this storage location You can take photographs and shoot video by using the until something goes wrong.
Using the Camera 3. Before you take a picture, use the Up and Down Volume Taking Photos keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the picture up to x4 (400 percent). Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as –...
Camera Options Note: Touch and hold to take a burst shot. These are Options are represented by icons across both sides of the saved using a Fine image quality. screen. 1. From the camera viewfinder, tap the Mode button MODE to change the mode to one of the following: Display Front Self-portrait...
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– Sound & shot: Use this mode to enrich pictures by adding 2. From the top of the camera, the following shortcuts are background sounds for a few seconds. The background sound available for the camera: is recorded for up to 9 seconds after taking the photo. Focus area: displays the area of the image used as the –...
Quick Settings Effects/Downloads: provides access to pre-installed at the top of the display to quickly change Camera and downloaded effects. Default effects include: settings. Not all of the following options are available in both No effect, Vignette, Grey-scale, Sepia, Vintage, Faded still camera and video camera modes.
2. The follow settings are located under the Camera, Share shot - Shooting mode: lists the current Camcorder, and General tabs. The settings that are shooting modes available from with the Share displayed will depend on what camera mode you are Shot mode.
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• Auto night detection: activates or deactivates the night • Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots. You can set the timer to detection feature. Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec. • Save as: allows you to assign rich tone usage to an image. •...
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– Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible Samsung printer. 2. The following options are available at the top of the – Rename: allows you to rename the current file. screen: –...
– Crop: provides an on-screen box that allows you to crop the • Trim : activates the Trim feature so that you can edit the current picture. Tap Done to update the image with the new length of the current video. dimensions or tap Cancel to ignore any changes.
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1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 7. Tap the Stop key ( ) to stop the recording and save (Camera) to activate the camera mode. the video file to your Camera folder. – or – 2. Using the camera’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camcorder Tap the Pause key ( ) to pause the recording.
Accessing Videos Touch and hold a listed video file to place a checkmark alongside and then press for additional options: When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them –...
Sharing Pictures • S Beam Transfer uses the NFC (near Field Communication) feature found on your device to transmit large files directly to Pictures are the best way of remembering the moment, but another compatible device by direct touch. an even better treat is to share them with others. This method of image transfer requires NFC and S Beam to be Two new features allow you to either instantly share a series enabled prior to use.
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To enable Wi-Fi Direct: 5. Tap Done. The direct connection is then established. Confirm appears in the Status bar. Important! The target device must already be connected to the 6. When prompted to complete the connection, the same Wi-Fi and have its Wi-Fi Direct feature active recipient should tap OK.
Using S Beam to Share Pictures To configure your Share Shot options: 1. Confirm the Share Shot viewfinder is active ( This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam appears at the top of the screen). large files directly to another compatible device that is in direct contact.
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7. Place the two active NFC-enabled devices back to back To share multiple pictures via S Beam: to begin. 1. On the source device (containing the desired image or video), tap (Apps) (Gallery). Note: If the Touch to beam screen does not appear on the 2.
Wi-Fi. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Gallery). 1. Launch Samsung Link on the target device (such as an 2. Select a folder location (ex: Camera) and tap an image Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc..). to open it.
Assigning an Image as a Contact Photo Confirm (AllShare Controller enabled) appears in the Notification area at the top of the device to indicate 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) you are using your device as the media source. (Gallery).
Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper Editing a Photo 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor (Gallery). application on your device. The photo editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on 2.
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4. Select an image area by touching and holding the Crop: allows you to crop (cut-out) an area of a image and then selecting an available option: photo. • Selection mode: provides several on-screen selection options Color: allows you to Auto adjust color, Brightness, such as: Select area, Inverse selection, Selection size, and Contrast, Saturation, Adjust RGB, Temperature, Selection mode (Select area, Inverse selection, Selection size,...
The Gallery • Save as: allows you to rename your current image and save it to your gallery. The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. • Select image: allows you to select a new image for editing. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and •...
Viewing a Video within the Gallery 3. Select either individual videos or tap Select all. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 4. Click Done to complete the process or Cancel to quit. (Gallery). 5. Select a sharing option. Choose from: Bluetooth, 2.
Locating Your VOD Registration Number Note: The Picture-In-Picture feature only works when using 1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab About the Video player application. Other video players (ex: device Legal information License settings YouTube), do not support this feature. DivX®...
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4. You are prompted to log in or create a DivX account if 9. From the Registration screen (Transfer), click Transfer your account information has not already been saved in Video now and select the location of the microSD card DivX Player.
You must have an active Samsung Account to purchase and either Cancel or Connect. rent content via Samsung Hub. 4. If notified your Samsung account is not yet active or Note: Samsung Hub usage is based on service availability. verified, tap OK. You must be signed in to your Samsung account to use the application’s various...
Music store & Radio. This page also allows you to search for new content, or navigate directly to the Music Note: Your Samsung Hub account is managed by the Samsung store page by clicking on the "Music” link at the top of the account application.
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• You must finish watching Media Content within the time limit set concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the out for each piece of content (which may be as short as 24 service”) that are also registered to the same account.
For more information, refer to www.samsungwatchon.com. download Media Content to your TV using HDMI connections; Initial Configuration otherwise, you cannot play Media Content downloaded from your 1. Sign into your Samsung account. mobile device output. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (WatchON).
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4. Enter your current zip code and tap Done. This zip code 9. From the Choose Your TV Tuner screen, select the entry must correspond to the location of your desired TV and that corresponds to your current channel control set top box.
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5. Press (Back) to return to the main menu. Locating your favorite programming: 13. If prompted to personalize your experience, follow the 1. Sign into your Samsung account. on-screen instructions. Using WatchON 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (WatchON).
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These categories can be room. configured during your initial set up or at any later time. • Settings: provides access to the Samsung WatchOn settings 1. Sign into your Samsung account. menu. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) •...
Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and the same. HD titles in the Play Store and stream them instantly on your 1. Sign into your Samsung account. Android device. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Movies, previously rented via the Play Store are automatically (WatchON).
For more information on using the Picture-in-Picture feature 2. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to link for video playback, see “Using Picture-In-Picture” on your current account to Google Play Music. page 169. 3. Tap an on-screen account to add it or select Add Play Music account to use a new account.
Changing Library View Searching for Music in Your Library 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) You can change the way you view the contents of your library. (Play Music). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 2. Tap (Search) to search through your available (Play Music).
Changing Music Settings Playing Music 1. From within the Play Music application, press 1. From within the Play Music application, tap a song in then make a selection. your library to listen to it. • Shuffle all: Play all songs in a random order. –...
Displaying the Now Playing Screen • ALBUMS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, More by artist, or Shop for artist. If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: •...
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3. Tap Add to playlist to add the song to a playlist. When Shuffle mode is enabled via Show Options, – or – songs play in random order. When enabled, songs play in random order. Also visible when Add to playlist to add the song to is tapped.
Adding Songs to Playlists Shopping for Music at the Play Store 1. From within the Play Music application, tap an album or To visit the Google Play Store where you can find and buy song list and play a song. music: 2.
To make your online music available offline on your device: 5. The Music application starts downloading the items to 1. From within the Play Music application, change your your device. Music library view to Albums, Artists, or playlists. 2. Press and then select Choose on device music and The Music Player is an application that can play music files.
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4. Use any of the following Music player controls: Streams the current music file to another device via Samsung Link. Pause the song. Making a Song a Phone Ringtone Start the song after pausing. 1. From within the Music application, tap the Songs tab.
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Music Options • Scan for nearby devices: allows you to look for DLNA - compliant devices used to control streaming media. The Music settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want the music to play •...
Using Playlists • Music menu: this menu allows you to select which categories you want to display. Choices are: Albums, Artists, Genres, Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for Music square, Folders, Composers, Years, Most played, playback. These Playlists can be created using the Music Recently played, or Recently added.
Adding Music to a Playlist Editing a Playlist 1. From within the Music application, tap the Playlists tab. Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you can also share, delete, or rename the playlist. 2. Tap the playlist name in which to add music. 3.
DLNA-compliant. Wi-Fi capability can be provided to TVs information (username/password) to several via a digital multimedia streamer. applications, such as Samsung Link, Chat On, and Samsung Hub. 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung account. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Samsung Link).
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Wi-Fi, Items to share, source server address, and 4. Tap Sign in. external device acceptance rights. 5. If prompted to log into your Samsung account, tap Sign 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) in and follow the on-screen instructions.
Sign in to your desired service. activate the feature. Choose from: SugarSync, Dropbox, or SkyDrive. – or – • Password lock: allows you to restrict access to Samsung Link by requiring a user enter the currently active and associated Press and then tap Settings Registered storage Samsung account password.
To de-register Web storage service: 4. Select the target folder location and select Upload. The 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) device then confirms the available storage locations (Samsung Link) DEVICES & STORAGE. and begin the process of uploading the selected images. Press...
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(Samsung Link). Confirm (Samsung Link Controller enabled) Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before appears in the Notification area at the top of the device you can use this feature. to indicate you are using your device as the media source.
Note: There is no need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network or accessory) mirror what is currently displayed on to be logged into your Samsung Account to use this your device to the external TV. feature. AllShare Cast Hub establishes a WI-Fi Direct connection between the device and the hub.
T-Mobile TV Blue - Solid Indicates the AllShare Cast Hub is ready to be connected with a new T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV device. and Video on Demand. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 2.
4. Tap Start Trial to begin a free 30-day trial of the service. – or – Tap Continue to keep viewing the free content or Purchase Options to buy the paid features. 5. Tap any of the following categories to begin viewing: Home, Live TV, TV Shows, Favorites, Help, Search, More Info, Browse, or Live Channels.
Section 8: Applications and Development Applications This section contains a description of each application that is available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to The Applications list provides quick access to all the navigate through that particular application. If the application available applications on the phone.
Calendar 2. Tap (Create event) to create a new Calendar event. With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, – or – or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder. Google Calendar is built into the phone and Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a synchronizes both new and existing entries between your blue box, then press...
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 the Home screen, tap (Apps) from within the Select time zone field. (Calendar). 7. Tap Show week number to display the week numbers 2.
Camera ChatON Use your 13.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos Provides a global mobile communication service where you in a JPEG format. The Camcorder shoots High Definition video in can chat with more than 2 buddies via a group chat, In this an MP4 format.
Chrome Clock The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World Chrome Web browser on your device. clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock. The applications display in a tabular format and quickly 1.
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6. Tap More to configure additional alarm settings such as • Interval indicates the length of time the alarm will remain silent volume slider, Alarm tone, Location alarm, Snooze, between alarm notifications (snooze time). Smart alarm, and assign a name. •...
Turning Off an Alarm To assign DST settings: 1. Locate a desired city from the World clock list. To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and slide 2. Touch and hold a city and select DST settings. to any direction. Setting the Snooze Feature 3.
Setting a Timer 6. To make changes, press and then tap Settings. The following options are displayed while in full-screen 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) mode: (Clock) Timer tab. • Calendar: when this is checked, the calendar is displayed. Tap 2.
Dropbox • Settings: provides access to the Desk clock settings menu from where you can alter the following: Hide status bar, Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from Wallpaper, Calendar, Weather, and Dock. your device. This applications allows you to bring your files •...
4. Initially, you will need to configure your Camera Upload Important! The computer application must be installed on the parameters. Choose from Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi or data computer containing the desired files. This plan. computer must have an active Internet connection. •...
Manually uploading a Picture to Dropbox • More to choose from options such as: – Open with... to open the current file with the default in-device 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) application. (Camera). – Export to transfer the current file to another location via: 2.
Flipboard Gallery This application creates a personalized digital magazine out The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a personal feeds and other related material.
Note: Group play is not the same as Screen mirroring which – or – requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung TV or on the Google Search bar and say the search via the use of the AllShare Cast Hub.
Creating a group 7. Have your friends sign onto Group Play from their devices (see below) and they can view your media If you have media you want to share, create a group for other using you as a Mobile AP. users to join to and then share/collaborate with what you are Joining a group sharing.
Help Internet Provides access to built-in Help information. Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Internet browsing feature on your phone. (Help).
Local Lookout Security Local (formerly known as Google Places) displays company Lookout Security™ provides mobile device-specific security logos on a layer of Google Maps. When viewing an area you features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. can quickly locate a business or person, find out more Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that information about the business, see coupons, public are unique to the mobile market.
Maps Enabling a Location source Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination enable the location source you must enable the wireless directions.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the • Local: provides access to the places menu where you can following conditions: quickly locate a business or person, find out more information • inside a building or between buildings about a business, see coupons, public responses, and more •...
– – My Maps: displays a list of your preferred maps. Labs: this is a testing ground for experimental features that – aren’t ready for primetime. They may change, break or Bicycling: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map. disappear at any time.
Messaging Mobile HotSpot This application allows you to use the Short Message Service Provides access to the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot menu (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from where you can use either the USB tethering or portable other mobile phones.
My Files Opening and Navigating within Files DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the This application allows you to manage your sounds, images, device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card location.
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To navigate: • Ringtones: this folder contains any ringtones you have 1. Tap All files Device storage/SD memory card to see purchased. the contents of either device or your internal SD card. • S Memo: this folder contains all the S Memos you have written. 2.
Navigation Enabling Location 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected Settings More tab Location services. turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance. 2. Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite. Caution! Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be 3.
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• Type destination: allows you to manually enter a destination • Parking: displays parking information relative to your current address (via the on-screen keypad). location. • Go home: allows you to return to a designated “Home” • Gas stations: displays gas station location relative to your location.
Optical Reader Play Books The Photo reader allows you to use your camera to identify Formerly known as Google Books, this application allows you text (via definitions) and extract useful information. to read over 3 million ebooks on the go. 1.
Play Magazines Play Movies & TV With Google Play Magazines, you can subscribe to your This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, favorite magazines and have them available to read on your download a movie and then watch it instantly. device at any time or any place.
Play Music Accessing the Play Store 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, (Play Store). and playback songs purchased from the Play Store. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google 2.
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7. On the main Play Store screen, press and then Important! If the selected application requires access to data tap My Apps, tap an installed application in the list, and or control of a function on your device, the Play then tap Open.
Launching an Installed Google Manage applications Application This feature allows you to manage and remove installed applications. You can also view the amount of memory or 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps). resources used as well as the remaining memory and 2.
2. Tap the third-party application, and from the 4. On its initial launch, navigate the application to begin Application info screen, tap Uninstall. use: POLARIS Office 5 • New: creates a new office document. • Recent documents: provides a scrollable list of recently Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office accessed documents.
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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The icons that you see displayed on the screen are described 3. From within an active memo, press to access the in the following table: following options: Allows you to add free-format drawing. Note: Depending on whether you have saved the memo, are in keypad mode, or in handwriting mode, the options will Displays the keypad to you can add text.
• Set as: allows you to set a memo as a Contact icon, Home Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or Home and lock logged in to your Samsung account application. For screens. more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung •...
4. Tap the selected (Translate) button within the 4. Tap the selected (Speak) button to translate bottom field. The top target language field is then using your selected input language and voice. updated with the new translation. • Example, if trying to speak in English and get a Spanish translation, tap the Speak (English (US)) button and wait for To translate using your voice: the text to appear on-screen.
“Creating a Samsung more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 21. Account” on page 21. 1. Confirm you are currently signed into your Samsung 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) account. (Samsung Hub). For more information, refer to “Samsung Hub”...
3. Use your fingers to scroll across the available Samsung AllShare/Samsung Link Definitions: Hub screen. You can select Combined view (Music, Samsung Link/ This new feature builds on the AllShare Play previous AllShare Play functionality. It Video, Books, and Games), Music, Video, Books, or includes features such as Web storage Games.
2. If prompted, read the on-screen message about For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on network charges and tap OK to continue and return to page 263. the main screen. 3. If prompted, tap Sign in to log into your Samsung account. Applications and Development...
Story Album T-Mobile My Account With Story Album, you can create a digital Album of your This application provides you online access to account story in media. Special moments will be on a timeline, and if information such as your current activity, billing information, you wish, you can have your album published as a hard copy.
(Apps) T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV (TripAdvisor). and Video on Demand. 2. Sign in with your Samsung Account if you have not From the Home screen, tap (Apps) already done so. (T-Mobile TV).
Video Voice Recorder The Video player application plays video files stored locally. The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1.
– • Share via and select a method in which to share this audio file. Noise reduction: allows you to activate/deactivate background Selections are: Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Messaging, noise suppression. or Wi-Fi Direct. Refer to each specific section, depending on –...
Press and then tap Settings and configure the Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be following parameters: logged in to your Samsung account application. For • General more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung – Account” on page 21.
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– – Uploads specifies network preferences for uploads. Preload watch later allows you to enable the preload function – on selected videos so you can watch them later. Read the data Content localization allows you to prioritize channels and usage information and tap OK to accept the terms. videos from a specific country or region.
Section 9: Connections Navigating with the Browser Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the Web. 1. Tap an entry to select an item. Internet 2. Sweep the screen with your finger in an up or down Your device is equipped with a Google browser to navigate motion to scroll through a website.
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Settings menu. • Save page: allows you to store the current page in memory so • Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. that it can be read later even if you loose your Internet connection.
Entering a URL Adding and Deleting Windows You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone. To add a new window: To enter a URL and go to a particular website: 1.
Going Incognito To exit from the incognito window: 1. From your browser window, tap (Windows). The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this 2. Scroll across the available windows and locate the incognito window won’t appear within your browser history incognito window.
Adding Bookmarks • Create folder: Creates a new folder in which to store new bookmarks. 1. From the webpage, tap (Add bookmark) • Delete: Erases selected bookmarks. 2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the name of the • Change order: Rearranges the current bookmarks. bookmark and the URL.
Deleting Bookmarks Using Web History 1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the The History list displays a list of the most recently viewed bookmark you want to delete. websites. These entries can be used to return to previously unmarked web pages.
Browser Settings • Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for visited sites. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. To configure browser settings: • Delete personal data: allows you to delete all personal data 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) such as Browsing history, Cache, Cookies and site data, (Internet).
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• Enable JavaScript: Enables Javascript for the current Web Bandwidth management: page. Without this feature, some pages may not display • Preload web pages: Allows the browser to preload Web properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. pages. Choose from Always, Only on Wi-Fi, or Never. •...
Bluetooth Note: Bluetooth must be enabled prior to use. About Bluetooth Bluetooth Status Indicators Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and at a glance: Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and Displays when Bluetooth is active.
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To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: Note: Your device visibility is based on the time set within the 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Visible time-out field (2 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour, or Settings Connections tab Bluetooth.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices 6. The external device must accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth Once successfully paired to an external device, device.
Configuring Bluetooth Device Settings Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device Some connected Bluetooth devices are capable of more than Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection just functioning as a headphone, but also have built in between the device and your phone, but retains the microphones for picking up voice.
Sending Contacts via Bluetooth Enable Downloading for Web Applications Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, you may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or Important! Before you can download a web application you other items using a Bluetooth connection. must insert an SD into the phone and enable the Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be Unknown sources feature (enables downloading).
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your data cable using various USB connection modes. computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 Media device (MTP): allows you to transfer media files in or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your Windows, or using an Android file transfer on a Mac.
Wi-Fi Activating Wi-Fi About Wi-Fi By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off (deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
Manually Add a New Network Connection 3. Enter a wireless password (if necessary). 4. Tap Connect. 1. From the Wi-Fi network screen, tap Add Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Status Indicators 2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless Access Point). The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status: 3.
Deactivating Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Advanced Settings 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up Settings Connections tab. many of the device’s Wi-Fi services, including: • Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy 2.
2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your If additional software or USB drivers are required, device. navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ 3. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places downloads. a green check mark next to the entry and activates the feature.
To disconnect tethering: To activate the Mobile HotSpot service: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Mobile HotSpot). (Mobile HotSpot). – or – 2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the check mark and deactivate the feature.
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9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon appears 4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an at the top of the screen. Internet connection. To change the Portable HotSpot password: Note: By default, the connection is not secured. 1.
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To mange 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 the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Mobile HotSpot). 2.
Section 10: Changing Your Settings This section explains the device settings for your device. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any Connections: extra settings associated with your device. This tab allows you to see all of settings related Accessing the Settings Tabs to the connection of your device to external sources.
This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For more This tab provides both the ability to create and information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 256. modify your accounts (ex: Samsung account, Activating Wi-Fi Email, etc.), configure Cloud functionality, 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 Check for Internet Service By default, when your device enter a sleep mode, your Wi-Fi Allows you to check for Wi-Fi Internet access once connected connection stays on all the time. If the feature is Never to a WAP (Wireless Access Point). enabled during sleep that current data usage is taken over by 1.
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Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network WPS Push Button 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature (sometimes Wi-Fi Add Wi-Fi network. associated with a physical or on-screen button on most WAPs) allows you to pair your device and WAP without the 2.
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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.
To activate your connection: 5. Tap Done. The direct connection is then established. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab. Confirm appears in the Status bar. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the 6.
Activating Visibility To turn Bluetooth off: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab Settings. Bluetooth. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider 2. Verify your Bluetooth is active. to the left to turn it off.
3. Enter a PIN to pair with the device, if one is required, 4. Touch and drag the far right ends of the Red or Orange and tap OK. horizontal lines to manually adjust both the Warning Data Usage and Maximum data limits. 5.
• Mobile hotspots allows you to select available Wi-Fi networks 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Airplane mode that can service as mobile hotspots. Place a check mark on slider to the right to turn it on. those entries you wish to use.
Network mode Data Roaming Data roaming allows you to connect to your service You can configure your device to either automatically select provider’s partner networks and access data services when the LTE option (LTE/GSM/WCDMA (auto connect) [by default]), you are out of your service providers area of coverage. GSM/WCDMA (auto connect), GSM only, or WCDMA only.
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Using the LTE Network Option Using the 2G - GSM Only Network To confirm you are always using the fastest possible If you are not using applications that require a faster network connection, the device has an automatic detection method speed (any application that accesses the network or uses a where it finds both the fastest and most stable connection/ browser), using the 2G only (WCDMA) network saves battery...
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Network Operators Default Setup Options Using this feature you can view the current network Your phone default 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.
USB tethering feature. Adding a VPN If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN downloads. protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, IPSec Hybrid RSA.
Delete a VPN 4. In the form that appears, fill in the information provided by your network administrator. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab 5. Tap Save. More networks VPN. 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to delete. Note: Similar setup process can be used for all available VPN 3.
Wi-Fi Calling Settings Near Field Communication This feature is used to read and exchange tags. When used Important! A compatible SIM card must be installed within the in conjunction with Android Beam, your device can be used device prior to using this feature. Wi-Fi must first to beam application content when NFC-capable devices are be active and communicating prior to launching touched.
S Beam Nearby devices This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam This option allows you to share your media files with nearby large files directly to another compatible device that is in devices using DLNA and connected to the same Wi-Fi. direct contact.
9. Tap Upload from other devices, then select the actions Note: This feature allows a connection between your device you’ll take when you upload content from other and the optional AllShare Cast Hub, via a shared Wi-Fi devices. Choose from either Always accept, Always Direct connection.
Lock Screen • None: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. The screen will never lock. This menu contains features that allows you to configure the Swipe options device’s security parameters. Screen Unlock Pattern Overview 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Lock screen.
Using Swipe Face unlock options Once Face unlock is enabled, additional options are This feature is the least secure locking method and only available: requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device. • Lock screen widgets allows you to lock the widgets that are 1.
Using Face and Voice Unlock Setting an Unlock Pattern This feature used facial recognition to unlock your phone. Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the This feature is less secure than PIN, Pattern, and Password phone. 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 5. When you have connected at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal direction, lift your finger 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab from the screen and tap Continue. Lock screen.
What If I Forget my Pattern? 4. If you have forgotten your current pattern, tap Pattern from the Screen unlock settings menu and follow the If you forget your device's lock pattern, you can unlock your procedures outlined in "Setting an Unlock Pattern" device or reset it using your Google™...
PIN Lock and Unlock Display Settings 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab In this menu, you can change various settings for the display Lock screen. such as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle lock feature, animation, brightness, and screen timeout, and 2.
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• Font style: sets the fonts used on the LCD display. Selections are: Default font, Choco cooky, Cool jazz, Rosemary, Samsung Sans or Get fonts online. Tap Get fonts online to download additional fonts. • Font size: allows you to select which size of font is displayed.
Adjusting Screen Brightness LED Indicator This feature configures the LCD Brightness levels. This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn on by default unless you turn them off.
Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Settings The Volume menu now provides access to various volume From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone as settings within one on-screen popup menu. well as configure the display settings. 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab From the Home screen, press and then tap Sound...
Setup the Ringtones Notifications 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 tab 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Sound.
Audible System Tone Settings Adapt sound These options are used when you use the dialing pad, make The Adapt sound feature allows you to customize your call a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the screen. Each sounds. time you press a key or make a selection the selected tone 1.
Home Screen Mode Call Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap This application allows you to set your display to the conventional layout of Standard mode or provide an easier 2. Press and then tap Call settings. user experience for the first-time smartphone users using –...
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• Set up call rejection messages: allows you to manage both • Call accessories: allows you to assign headset settings during existing rejection messages and create new ones. incoming calls. – • Answering/ending calls: allows you to manage the settings Automatic answering configures the device to automatically for answering and ending calls.
Call rejection • Ringtones and keypad tones: allows you to manage your device’s ringtones and vibratory features. Choose from: 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Auto reject mode Ringtones, Vibrations, Vibrate when ringing, and Keypad tones and tap one of the following options: (used when the keypad is pressed).
Answering/ending calls Call alerts 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call alerts. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Answering/ 2. Tap Call vibrations to enable your phone to vibrate ending calls. when the called party answers the phone. 2.
Accessory settings for call Configuring 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 This feature prepends an area code to all outbound calls. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional When enabled, the designated prefix is always added before settings Call forwarding. your dialed numbers. Important! Call Forwarding is disabled when the Wi-Fi Calling Ex: If you were using 999 as your area code, 555-5555 feature is enabled.
Call Waiting Changing the PIN2 Code 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional settings. settings Fixed dialing numbers. 2. Tap Call waiting to enable/disable the on-screen 2. Tap Change PIN2. notification of new incoming call during an active call.
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 Sound - Device Ringtone This option allows you to suppress background noise during This option allows you to assign your default device ringtone. a call. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Sound. From the main Call settings page, tap Noise reduction 2.
1. From the main Call settings page, tap TTY mode. 4. Configure a timeframe for these features to be active. 2. Tap TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO to activate the Remove the check mark from the Always field to feature, or TTY Off to deactivate the feature.
• Screen power saving: allows you to lower the screen power 5. Tap Automatic unlock if you are using a phone cover level. and you want your phone to unlock when you open the cover. • Turn off haptic feedback: allows you to turn off vibration when you tap or touch the screen.
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3. Tap Screen timeout to timeout the accessibility feature Note: TalkBack, when installed and enabled, speaks feedback after a defined amount of time. to help blind and low-vision users. 4. Tap Lock automatically to lock the screen automatically after a selected amount of time. Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, except passwords, including personal data and Note: The Lock automatically function is only available if your...
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13. Select Color adjustment to allow you to adjust the 19. Tap the Turn off all sounds field to mute every sound display colors if you are color blind and have difficulty made by the device during taps, selections, reading the display because of the colors. Touch and notifications, etc..
Language and Input Settings Configure Google Voice Typing This setting allows you to configure the language in which to 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab display the menus. You can also set on-screen keyboard Language and input. options.
• Handwriting allows you to configure the handwriting settings (Input Methods), drag across the icons, and such as: Recognition type, Recognition time, Pen thickness, select (Settings) to reveal the Samsung keyboard Pen color, and About. settings screen. • Advanced provides access to additional settings such as: 2.
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• Help launches a brief on-screen help tutorial covering the main 3. Tap the Predictive text field and configure any of the concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. following advanced options: • Personalized data activate this feature to use the personal •...
• Clear remote data allows you to delete your anonymous data • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. stored on the personalization server. When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word. •...
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6. Tap Swype Connect to activate social media 7. Tap Personalization to access and manage your personalization and configure data settings. personal dictionary. Log into the available accounts to • Register now: allows you register for the Swype Connect add help personalize your personal dictionary with service which allows you to backup your Swype dictionary and commonly used words or names from your available sync your Swype dictionary across multiple devices.
• Personalized recognition: enables the improvement of view Open Source Licenses. speech recognition accuracy. • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine: allows you to • Google Account dashboard: allows you to manage your configure the General settings for the Samsung TTS.
Motions and Gestures Settings • Install voice data: allows you to install voice data for speech synthesis. This feature allows you to assign specific functions to certain 4. Configure the General options to alter the settings phone actions that are detected by both the accelerometer associated with this feature: and gyroscope.
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• To activate Air gesture: Air jump: Once enabled, you can move your hand over the air 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap gesture sensor (up or down) and easily jump to either the top or Settings My device tab Motions and gestures.
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• To activate Motion: Browse an image: Once enabled, touch and hold a desired 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab on-screen image to pan around it. Move the device left or right to Motions and gestures. pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally around the large on-screen image.
Gyroscope Calibration • Capture screen: Once enabled, you can capture any on-screen information swiping across the screen. In a single Calibrate your device by using the built-in gyroscope. motion, press the side of your hand on the screen and swipe form 1.
• Smart pause: pauses videos when your device detects that 3. The following options are available. Tap an option to your head has moved away from the screen. create a checkmark and activate the feature. • Information preview: allows you to see information previews, •...
Voice control Note: If you set the alert type for calls or alarms to vibration, The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice voice control will not be available. commands to control your device. Add Account 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Voice control.
Removing an Account Synchronizing a Accounts By default, all managed accounts are synchronized. You can Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its also manually sync all current accounts. messages, contacts, and other data from the 1. From the main Settings page, tap Accounts tab. device.
• Restore: allows you to retrieve your previously backed up data from your Samsung account and then download it to your 1. Log into your Samsung account and verify it is active. device. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account”...
Backup and Reset 5. Tap Factory data reset to reset your device and sound settings to the factory default settings. For more Location settings, backup configurations, or reset the phone information, refer to “Factory Data Reset” on page to erase all personal data. 323.
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Backing Up Media to your PC To export a Contact list to your microSD card: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts). You can back up your pictures, videos, documents, and other 2. Press and then tap Import/Export. media to your PC. You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and copy files back and forth between your 3.
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6. Select the files that you want to copy and copy them 2. Select the folder where the files are that you would like (Control C - copy) to a folder on your PC (Control V - to copy to the SD card. This would include folders such paste).
Samsung account. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 3. Sign in to your Samsung account or tap Create new (Gmail). account if you don't have one yet. 2. Tap Existing if you have a Google account.
Collect Diagnostics 6. Tap Back up my data to create a checkmark. This will back up your app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other This feature only collects diagnostic data for troubleshooting settings. use. 7. Your Google account should be listed under the Backup 1.
• Use GPS satellites: allows applications to use GPS to pinpoint Important! Selecting Close only closes the current description your location. screen and does not disable data collection. • Use wireless networks: allows applications to use data from To disable data collection, go to Settings Back mobile networks and Wi-Fi to help determine your location.
Enabling My Places Tip: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent. 1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab Location Encryption may take an hour or more. services. Setting up SIM Card Lock 2. Tap My places to enable the storage of your favorite locations.
Unknown Sources 4. Re-type the new SIM PIN code and tap OK. Password Settings Before you can download a web application you must enable the Unknown sources feature (enables downloading). When you create a phone password you can also configure Developers can use this option to install non-Play Store the phone to display the password as you type it instead of applications.
Application Manager Credential Storage This option allows certain applications to access secure This device can be used for Android development. You can certificates and other credentials. Certificates and write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, credentials can be installed to the SD card and password then run the applications using the hardware, system, and protected.
Clearing Application Cache and Data 5. Select a reason for uninstalling the application, then tap OK. Important! You must have downloaded applications installed Memory Usage to use this feature. See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. 1.
Storage Used 4. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, default This option allows you to view a list (on the current tab) of settings, and permissions. current applications as sorted by size. Running Services 1.
SD Card & Device Storage Important! As an example, if you assigned your browser to From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the always launch YouTube links and want that memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card. changed, you must reset the default actions.
3. After the “SD card will be unmounted” message Important! DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is displays and the Mount SD card now appears in the accessing or transferring files. Doing so will result menu list, remove the SD card. in loss or damage of data.
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 • Build number: displays the software, build number. Open source licenses, Google legal information, as well as Note: Firmware, baseband, kernel and build numbers are License settings. This information clearly provides copyright usually used for updates to the handset or support.
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To update your device: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (More tab) About device Software update. 2. Read the Software update information screen. 3. Select an available option: Note: You configure the device’s software update parameters. •...
Section 11: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices operating Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
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Research Results to Date: Is there a connection The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not between RF and certain health problems? be confused with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy. The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues.
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Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions (MOBI-KIDS) being drawn from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.
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Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Cell Phone Industry Actions Accessories Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency •...
Children and Cell Phones Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used for of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and convenience and comfort.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Certification Information http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal •...
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The SAR information for this device can also be found on This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple Samsung’s website: http://www.samsung.com/sar. power levels so as to use only the power required to reach SAR information on this and other model phones can be the network.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. that to which the receiver is connected. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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• Let the person with whom you are speaking know that you are impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and will suspend the call if necessary; driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand •...
If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked Battery Use and Safety by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Important! Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or •...
Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by nonSamsung-approved batteries and/or chargers. Health and Safety Information...
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The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. mobile device by working with respected take-back Just go to companies in every state in the country.
THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR explode. HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION. Display / Touch-Screen UL Certified Travel Charger Please note the following information when using your The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL mobile device: safety requirements.
GPS & AGPS may be shared with third-parties, including your wireless service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning third-parties providing services. System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls uses satellites controlled by the U.S.
• Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency make or receive any calls, the mobile device must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal responder instructs you. Navigation strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless mobile Maps, directions, and other navigation-data, including data device networks or when certain network services and/or relating to your current location, may contain inaccurate or...
Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. years: Cleaning solutions Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong Liquids of any kind detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft Keep the mobile device dry.
Responsible Listening that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss. sound, settings, and equipment. You should follow some common sense recommendations Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud when using any portable audio device: sounds over time.
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• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less National Institute on Deafness and Other time is required before you hearing could be affected. Communication Disorders • Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, National Institutes of Health such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss.
Implantable Medical Devices Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained Internet: between a handheld wireless mobile device and an http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or default.html implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential 1-888-232-6348 TTY interference with the device.
Other Medical Devices or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the point (service station). manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out Regulations for Wireless Devices the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has M-Ratings: Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference...
hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 values equals M5. standard.
Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex of the reach of small children. piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, FCC Notice and Cautions hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
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• • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
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(iii) the battery has return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by the which it is specified.
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ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS Warranty.
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For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR...
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You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by Severability providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall Product.
No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior RETAILER FOR A REFUND OR CREDIT. written approval. Specifications and availability subject to 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung Electronics Co. grants you change without notice. [111611] End User License Agreement for...
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Software. unless it is in connection with the sale of the mobile device 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung which the Software accompanied. In such event, the transfer Electronics Co. and its affiliates may collect and use...
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License will terminate automatically without ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS notice from Samsung Electronics Co. if you fail to comply DISCLAIMER BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OF WARRANTY with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon...
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ANY THIRD PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER OR THE USE TO policy, if such a policy exists. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. WHICH SUCH PERSONAL INFORMATION MAY BE PUT BY SUCH THIRD PARTY APPLICATION PROVIDER. ANY THIRD...
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ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OR ELECTRONICS CO., EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY SHALL BE DEEMED TO...
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EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. parties. 13. U.S. Government End Users Restricted Rights. The (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG Software is licensed only with "restricted rights" and as ELECTRONICS CO. ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS EULA OR "commercial items"...
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"Arbitration as part of any award, but may not grant Samsung Electronics Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your Co. its attorney fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is name and address;...
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Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co. relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
Adding 65 Air Call-Accept 312 Set Up Hardware 196 Air Jump 312 AllShare Play ABC 87 Air Move 312 see Samsung Link 192 Accessing Answering a Call 66 AllShareCast Hub 234 Recently-used applications 55 On 46 AMBER Alerts 128 Voice mail 23...
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Email 209 Audio Replace 9 Google Mail 210 Output Mode 302 Battery Life Google Maps 215 Auto Redial 296 Extending 15 Hide 43 Auto Reject Battery Usage 330 Internet 213 Configuration 67 Battery Use & Safety 344 messaging 218 Auto Reject List 292 Bigger Font Sharing with Others 56 Auto Reject Mode 292...
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Personalize 74 Care and Maintenance 350 Contact Call Status Tones 293 Charging battery 13 Copying to microSD Card 109 Call Vibration 293 ChatON 145 Copying to SIM Card 108 Call Volume Adding a Buddy 146 Creating a New 95 Adjusting 74 Adding New Buddy 146 Joining 104 Call Waiting 79...
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Customizing Deleting a contact 101 Import from microSD 320 Home screens 55 Deregister Last Name First 113 Web Storage 194 Merge with Samsung Account Desk Clock 203 Data Configuring 206 Auto Sync Data 271 Reject List 103 Device Restrict Background Data 271...
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Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Wi-Fi Download of Attachments Exchange Email 137 Account Setup 137 Dock Emergency Composing 139 Sound 302 Alert Preview 128 Configuring Settings 140 Downloading Alerts 128 Deleting Message 140 New application 225 Emergency Alert Opening 139 Downloads 207 Configuration 128...
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FCC Notice and Cautions 357 Getting Started 7 Voice Typing 85 Fixed Dialing Numbers 298 Battery 12 Google Books 223 Flipboard 210 Battery Cover 8 Google Mail Folder Locking/Unlocking the Device 19 see also Gmail 143 Create 42 microSD card 11 Google Maps Font SIM Card 9...
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Share Music 188 Help Assigning as wallpaper 166 Share Pictures 156 In-Device 213 Transferring 321 Sharing Pictures 212 Hidden Applictions Verifying 321 Groups Show 43 Importing and Exporting Adding an Member to an Existing Hold To micro SIM card 113 Group 114 Placing a Call on Hold 75 In Call...
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Internet Email 131 Logs 81 Media IP Address 332 Accessing 81 Backing Up to microSD Card 321 Accessing from Notifications 82 Backing Up to PC 320 Smart Remote 27 Altering Numbers 83 Memory Card Erasing 83 Erasing Files 331 Lookout Security 214 Merge Calls 77 Joining Low battery indicator 15...
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Creating and Sending Text Lock 325 Mobile Web 242 Messages 118 Removal 10 Entering Text in the Mobile Web Current Message Options 120 Setting Up Lock 325 Browser 244 Deleting a message 125 microSD Card Navigating with the Mobile Web Draft 119 Insertion 11 Google Mail 142...
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Maximize App 53 Playing Music 186 MP3 186 Panel Relocation 50 Removing Music 190 MP4 186 Rearrange Apps 50 Using Playlists 189 WMA 186 Removing Apps 50 Volume 289 Music Files Restoring Apps 51 Music App Removing 191 Running Multiple Apps 51 Adding Songs to Playlists 185 Transferring 190 Switch Arrangement 52...
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Network Mode Out of Office Phone 2G Network 274 Message 141 Icons 32 GSM/WCDMA 274 Settings 141 Switching on/off 18 LTE 274 Outlook 131 Phone number New applications Overview Finding 62 Downloading 225 Home Screen 40 Phone Ringtone 290 NFC (Near Field Communication) 278 Phone Vibration 290 Noise Reduction 75 Photo...
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Play Books 223 Assigning Single Numbers 67 Play Music 225 Rejection Messages Quick Dialing 63 Play Store 225 Set Up 293 Quick Messaging 119 Quick Access 43 Reset 323 Pointer Speed Reset App Preferences 329 Recently-used Applications Configuration 311 Reset Device 323 Accessing 55 Power Responsible Listening 351...
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Uploading Video to Web 194 On 197 Backing Up Bookmarks 322 Web Storage Setup 193 Using AllShare Cast Hub 196 Creating 21 Samsung Mobile Products and Screen Mirroringt Merge Contacts 102 Recycling 345 On 280 Samsung Hub Save a Number...
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SD card Share Applications 56 SNS 111 Mounting the 331 Share Shot 160 Social Network Unmounting 331 Activate 153 Adding Facebook Contacts 111 Sending a Namecard 107 Configuring 162 Resync 112 Setting an alarm 203 Enabling 161 Social Networking Setting up Stop Sharing 162 Adding Contacts From 111 Voicemail 22...
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Text To Speech 310 Sub-Menus Settings 308 Text-to-speech Navigation 54 SYM mode 87 Configuration 310 SugarSync 193 Updates 309 Third-Party Applications 328 SwiftKeyFlow System Uninstalling 227 Samsung Keyboard 306 Volume 289 Time Zone Switching to a Bluetooth Selecting 332 During a call 76...
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Timer Home 40 Using Favorites Automatic Answering 293 Side Views 31 Adding Favorites 246 Tools Uninstalling Camera 150 Third-party applications 227 Vibrate 294 TrackPad Unknown Numbers Activate/Deactivate 300 Configure 311 Blocking Messages 130 Vibration Transferring Large Files 162 Unknown Sources 227 Create 299 Transferring Music Files 190 Unlock...
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Using 94 Changing Channels 177 Deactivating 258 Voicemail 300 Configure Just For You 178 Direct Connection 268 Volume Settings Initial Configuration 175 During Sleep 266 Adjusting 289 Locating Programs 177 MAC Address 266 Personalize 178 Manually Adding Network 267 Adding 276 Settings 178 Manually scan for network 258 Settings 276...