Page 1 A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 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.
Page 4 INTEROPERABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ 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™...
Page 5 © 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...
Page 6 ©Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (“Samsung”). Samsung, Super AMOLED, and AllShare are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and/or its related entities. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks. Appearance of device may vary.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Your Google Account ....15 Your Samsung Account ....15 Accounts .
Page 8 City ID .......91 Section 5: Messaging ........65 Clock ....... .91 Types of Messages .
Page 9 Music ......111 Samsung Apps ..... . . 128 Using Playlists .
Page 10 Screen Mirroring ..... .176 Section 7: Connections ......149 Sound Settings ..... . .176 Connecting to a Computer .
Page 11 Battery Use and Safety ....228 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 230 UL Certified Travel Charger ... . . 231 Display / Touch-Screen .
Page 12: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Understanding this User Manual Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, The sections of this manual generally follow the features of and may vary from your device, depending on the your device. A robust index for features begins on page 256. software version on your device, and any changes to the Also included is important safety information beginning on device’s Settings.
Page 13: Text Conventions
Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This manual provides condensed information about how to These are intended to point out important information, share use your device. To make this possible, the following text quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps: more.
Page 14: Setting Up Your Device
Setting Up Your device Removing the battery cover Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover Install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, battery, and optional memory card, then charge the battery off the device. to begin using your device. Installing the battery cover Back Cover Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making...
Page 15: Sim Card
SIM Card Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number, information about your wireless service, and other information such as messages. If you purchased your device at a US Cellular store, the SIM card is activated and ready to use.
Page 16: Battery Indicator
4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 17 Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The USB 3.0 cable that is used to charge the battery, is included Caution! Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and the battery, can cause damage to the phone. chargers.
Page 18 2. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the charging head, then Important! You must fully charge the battery before using your plug the charging head into a standard AC power phone for the first time. A discharged battery outlet. recharges fully in approximately 4 hours. 3.
Page 19: Memory Card
Memory Card Warning! Connecting the charger improperly may cause Your device supports optional, removable, microSD™ or serious damage to the device. Any damage caused microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 64GB capacity (not by misuse is not covered by the warranty. included), for storage of music, pictures, and other files.
Page 20: Turning The Device On And Off
Removing a Memory Card Turning the Device On and Off Turning the Device On Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the device card, unmount the card before removing it from the vibrates and starts up.
Page 21: Securing Your Device
Your Samsung Account For other settings related to securing your device, see “Security” on page 214. Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps on Locking and Unlocking the Device your device, including Media Hub, Music Hub, and AllShare To unlock your phone: Play.
Page 22: Your Phone Number
Your Phone Number Roaming When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap your device can use roaming to acquire service on other Settings General tab About device General compatible digital networks. Status.
Page 23: Task Manager
Task Manager Your device can run apps simultaneously, with some apps running in the background. Use Task Manager to see which apps are running on your device, and to end running apps to extend battery life. You can also uninstall apps from your device and check memory usage.
Page 24: Section 2: Understanding Your Device
• Touch screen with virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard • ® Samsung Link™ to share your media content across connected • Brilliant 5.7” HD Super AMOLED screen (1920 x 1080) devices. Cloud connectivity is enabled via the use of an external •...
Page 25: Front
Front • Pre-loaded e-reader applications such as: Play Books™ and Play Magazines™ Gesture Proximity/Light External • Assisted GPS (Google Navigation) sensor Sensors Speaker • Front facing Webkit-based browser Camera • Expandable memory slot - supports up to 64GB microSD Indicator •...
Page 26: Side
Side 2. LED Indicator: illuminates with a series of distinct colors and flashing patterns to indicate different 3.5mm Headset jack Infrared Blaster Infrared Blaster notifications and statuses. Microphone Microphone 3. Menu key: access sub-menus with additional options for different features and applications. 4.
Page 27: Back
Back 2. Volume: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. Camera 3. Microphone (bottom of device): allows other callers to lens Flash hear you when you are speaking to them.
Page 28: Home Screen
Home Screen 1. Status Bar: shows network and battery status and other details, including these common icons. The Home screen is the starting point for using your device and provides a wealth of information about the device’s Airplane Mode Active: All wireless status and options as well as access to application icons.
Page 29 Signal Strength Roaming, Open: Current Battery Charging: Battery is charging. signal strength, when the device is roaming. The greater the number of bars, Device Power Critical: Battery has very little the stronger the signal. power remaining. Charge immediately. Signal Strength Roaming, CDMA: Current GPS Location Active: One or more GPS signal strength, when the device is roaming location services are active.
Page 30 New Voicemail: You have new voicemail. A Music Playing: Music is playing, but the app number indicates the number of new is in the background. You can control messages. playback from Notifications, or from Music player. New Email Message: You have new email. Music Paused: Music playback is paused.
Page 31 3. Google search is an on-screen Internet search engine Bluetooth Active: Bluetooth is turned on. For powered by Google™. Tap to access the Voice Actions more information, see “Turning Bluetooth feature where you can verbally enter a search term and On or Off”...
Page 32: Notification Bar
Home Screen Menu Settings Notification Bar When on the Home screen, press Menu and then select The Notification area indicates new message events (data any of the following menu options: sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to display the Notification •...
Page 33: Customizing The Home Screen
Clearing Notifications Adding and Deleting Screens 1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down Your device comes with 6 Home screen panels. You can to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications customize the Home screen to include up to the seven default panels.
Page 34 Assigning a New Home Screen Adding and deleting a shortcut 1. From the Home screen, select a screen location for 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap your new shortcut by scrolling across available screens Edit page. until you reach the desired panel.
Page 35 Widgets Folders Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Adding and Removing Folders on the Home screen for quick access. Adding widgets from the Home screen 1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch and hold 1.
Page 36: Multi Window
Multi Window • Gallery: Choose a picture stored on your device or on an optional installed memory card. Touch a picture to select it, Multi Window allows you to use multiple apps on the same then use the crop tool to resize the picture, if desired. Touch screen, in multiple, resizable windows.
Page 37 Moving the Multi Window Tab Removing a Multi window application 1. Activate the Multi window feature. When Multi window is enabled, its tab displays on the edge of the screen where it’s docked. You can move the Multi 2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the window tab up or down on the edge of the screen.
Page 38 Using Multi Window to Run Multiple Apps Adjusting the size of app windows You can launch apps from Multi window, or drag an app to You can adjust the size of the two apps on the screen. the screen to run multiple apps at the same time. Touch and drag the border between the windows.
Page 39 Adding an application with tiles Viewing application Split/Maximize App #1 windows with Tiles You can add more than two apps within a Multi window Exit 1. With the two screen. Tiling allows you to use multiple Multi window apps. applications displayed 1.
Page 40: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation Back Key Press Back to return to the previous screen, option or step. You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to fit your needs Terms used in this user manual using both menus and widgets. Menus, sub-menus, and features can be accessed by scrolling through the available on-screen menus.
Page 41 Gestures To palm swipe, swipe the side of your hand horizontally across the screen. Use palm swipe when: Your device recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and • Capturing the screen access features by moving the device in specific gestures. To Panning use gestures, enable the Motion settings.
Page 42: S Pen
S Pen Removing S Pen S Pen stores inside your device, for convenient access. Slide S Pen from the device using the notch on the end of the S Pen. button 1. S Pen tip: the tip of the S Pen is used for tapping the screen.
Page 43: Using The S Pen
Action Memo: Located within the Air Command toolbar, allows screen for two seconds. you to quickly link short notes to applications like Phone, Files save in the Apps Samsung folder My Files Contacts, Messages and so on. Device storage Pictures Screenshots folder.
Page 44 Air Command Toolbar Handwriting 1. Launch an application that contains an input area (ex: The S Pen displays an Air Command button toolbar that Messages, Calculator, or Dialer Keypad.) allows you to quickly activate frequently used applications or actions. 2. Hover the S Pen over an input area until Handwriting Input displays, then tap the icon to display a new Screen Write handwriting area.
Page 45 Using Smart Clip 2. Select a destination for the newly captured image from the bottom of the screen. Tap one of the following Outline and crop images displayed on the screen in any shape to share or paste with Smart Clip. Select the desired options: Scrapbook (creates a scrapbook folder in your image, you can edit the cropped content, or personalize with S Note application), Email, Messages, ChatON, Add to...
Page 46 Using Pen Window 5. Select the Scrapbook option. The image copies onto the clipboard. This feature allows you to draw an on-screen window and then populate the drawn area a target application, 6. From the top drop-down menu, select the target 6.
Page 47 Action Memo Air View Launch S Note Lite from any screen to take quick notes or jot S Pen provides a fast experience in performance with new UI down ideas. Press the S Pen and hover it over the screen element by showing a menu via air button interaction for until Quick Finder displays, then tap Action Memo.
Page 48: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures • Motions: allows you to control your device using natural movements (on the screen). By activating the various motion and gesture features in this • Palm motion: allows you to control your device by touching the menu, you can access a variety of time saving functions. screen with your entire hand.
Page 49: Using Gestures
Using Gestures The following is a description of the available gestures: • Direct call: Once enabled, the device will dial the currently By activating the various gesture features within the Motion displayed on-screen Contact entry as soon as you place the Settings menu, you can access a variety of time saving functions.
Page 50: Entering Text
Access speech recognition. the keyboard by touching any text entry field. You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung You can also use voice input to speak your inputs. keyboard match your key touches to common words and The virtual QWERTY keyboard displays at the bottom of the displays them.
Page 51: Entering Text Using Swype
Swype Help keyboard While entering text, you can get information about Swype. When you enable the Voice input setting for Samsung keyboard, you can access Google Voice Typing from the Touch and hold Swype to access Settings, for the Samsung keyboard.
Page 52 Entering Symbols and Numbers Using the Swype Keyboard: • Touch and hold on a key to enter the character at the top of the key. • Touch and hold on a key until a menu of all characters available on that key appears, then touch a character to enter it. •...
Page 53: Section 3: Contacts And Accounts
Accounts Add account. from a variety of accounts, including Email, Facebook, Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the 2. Select an account provider, then follow the prompts to account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, enter your credentials and sign in.
Page 54: Creating Contacts
Tap Cancel to delete the current entry. Creating Contacts from Recent calls 2. Use the drop-down menu to select a save location (Device, Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new Exchange ActiveSync).
Page 55: Updating Contacts
Updating Contacts Choosing Contacts to Display 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. Make changes to update an existing contact. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 2. Touch Menu, then touch Contacts to display: • Choose All contacts to display all contacts. 2.
Page 56 Other Contacts Options My Local Profile 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME in Contacts. You can send My local profile as a vCard via 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch Menu: Bluetooth or as an attachment.
Page 57: Linking Contacts
Linking Contacts Exporting and Importing Contacts Synchronize with multiple accounts, including Google, You can export your contact list to and from USB storage Corporate, and other providers, plus social networking sites (your device’s memory), or an installed memory card. like Facebook. When you synchronize contacts from these Contacts are exported and imported as a special VCF file, and accounts, you may have multiple contacts for one person.
Page 58: Editing A Group
Creating Favorites • Touch Vibration pattern to choose a vibration to play for calls 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. from members of this group. 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch at the top • Touch Add member to select members from Contacts. right of the screen.
Page 59 Adding Contacts to a Group Sending a Message to Group Members 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Create a new text or email message, addressed to the Groups tab. group’s members. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Groups 2.
Page 60: Speed Dials
Speed Dials Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. For more information about calling using speed dials, see “Making Calls using Speed Dials” on page 55. Note: Some speed dials are reserved by default, and cannot be assigned.
Page 61: Section 4: Calling
Section 4: Calling Making Calls Making Calls using Speed Dials Speed Dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you Your device offers multiple ways to make calls: assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. •...
Page 62 Making Calls using S Voice Making Calls using Favorites Place a call by speaking the name or number. Favorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by starring them. For more information about creating favorites, 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 63: Multi-Party Calling
Multi-party Calling Sending Calls to Voicemail When your device alerts you to an incoming call, you can Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple reject the call to send the caller to voice mail, or reject the callers, such as for a conference call.
Page 64: Ending A Call
Options During a Call Recent Calls While in a call, you can use these features: When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record of the call is • Add call: Display the Dialer to set up a multi-party call. saved in Recent.
Page 65: Managing Recent Calls
Creating or Updating Contacts Using Recent Filtering records 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent. Recent. 2. While viewing the calls, touch Menu, then touch 2. Touch and hold on a call, then select Add to contacts View.
Page 66: Call Settings
Call Settings – The home key answers calls allows you to press the Home key to answer the phone. Configure settings for calling with your device. – Voice control allows you to answer incoming voice calls using From the Home screen, press Apps Settings voice.
Page 67 Ringtone and sound settings Other call settings • Ringtones and keypad tones: allows you to manage your • Auto retry: the device automatically redials up to 10 times device’s ringtones and vibratory features. Choose from: when the person does not answer the call or is already on the Ringtones, Vibrations, Vibrate when ringing, and Keypad tones phone, provided your call is not sent to voicemail.
Page 68: Set Reject Messages
Set reject messages • Outgoing call conditions: allows you to make calls even when the device is locked. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap Ringtones and keypad tones Settings Device tab Call. Device 2. Tap Set up call rejection messages. 1.
Page 69 Voicemail 2. Tap Vibrate to toggle the feature on or off. TTY Mode You can view your voicemail number from this menu. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, Settings Device tab...
Page 70: Hac Mode
HAC Mode Voice Privacy This menu is used to activate or deactivate Hearing Aid Use this setting to activate enhanced privacy mode. Compatibility for this device. Note: If Enhanced voice security is unavailable at a particular 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap location, you phone reverts temporarily to Standard Settings...
Page 71: Section 5: Messaging
Section 5: Messaging Types of Messages Note: Messaging service availability depends on your network Your device supports these types of messages: and service plan. Multimedia Messaging charges apply • Text messages: Send and receive simple messages containing per your Calling Plan. Monthly plans are available. text.
Page 72: Managing Messages
– 4. Touch Enter message, then enter the message. While Scheduling: Schedules a date and time to send this message. entering the message, use these options (available – Discard: Erase the message without sending it. options depend on attachment): – Translate: Sends your message in the receivers language.
Page 73: Message Settings
Message Settings – Delete threads: Choose message threads to erase. – Draft messages: View messages you’ve created but not yet Configure settings for message storage, delivery, or alerts. sent. 1. From the Home screen, touch Messages. – Locked messages: View messages you’ve locked. Locked 2.
Page 74 • Background style: Choose the appearance of the screen • Auto retrieve: When enabled, MMS messages download behind message threads. Touch a style, then touch Save. automatically. When disabled, the device prompts for download. • Split view: When enabled, messages display in a split screen view when the device is in landscape orientation.
Page 75 Emergency message settings Spam message settings • Emergency alerts: This device is designed to receive Wireless • Spam settings when enabled, allows you to configure Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service available spam settings such as: (CMAS), including Presidential Alerts, Extreme Alerts (extreme •...
Page 76: Email
Email Syncing Email Accounts Syncing refreshes your device with the account’s servers. Send and receive email using popular email services. Setting Up Email Accounts When you set up an email account, you can choose whether the account syncs in the background, or manually. You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few From the Home screen, select Apps...
Page 77: Gmail
Composing and Sending Email • Auto advance: Choose the screen to display after you delete a message. 1. From the Home screen, select Apps • Confirm deletions: When enabled, Email will prompt you to Email. confirm when you delete messages. 2.
Page 78: Gmail Settings
Setting Up Your Gmail Account Gmail Settings The first time you launch Gmail, your device will prompt you Use settings to configure your Gmail preferences. to set up your Google account, if you haven’t already set it 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Google up.
Page 79: Voicemail
Voicemail Checking Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone, then touch All unanswered calls to your device are sent to voice mail, and hold even if your device is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voice mail and personal greeting as soon as you activate 2.
Page 80: Section 6: Applications
“Home Screen” on page 22. Downloading and Installing Apps Find new apps to download and install on your device: • Play Store: For more information, see “Play Store” on page 121. • Samsung Apps: For more information, see “Samsung Apps” on page 128.
Page 81: Application Folders
Play Magazines, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, Voice Search, and Chrome. Samsung This folder contains the following applications: Action Memo, Calculator, Downloads, Group Play, Internet, KNOX, My Files, PEN.UP, S Health, S Translator, S Voice, Samsung Link, Story Album, Voice Recorder, VPN Client, and WatchON. Applications...
Page 82: Action Memo
Call, Contacts, Messages, Email, Internet, Maps 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Calendar event. Samsung Action Memo. The action Memo screen is displayed. Displays additional functions. 2. Tap an existing Memo to open it then tap the screen to enter edit mode.
Page 83: Amazon
You can also use this as a scientific calculator. • Create: allows you to create a new memo. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Samsung Calculator. • Delete: allows you to delete an existing memo. Amazon 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
Page 84: Calendar
• Task: allows you to search for tasks. Note: Place the screen in Landscape mode to reveal additional 2. Tap Create event to create a new Calendar scientific functions. event. Calendar – or – Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, blue box, then press and select one of the...
Page 85: Calendar Settings
Enabling the Handwriting mode Calendar Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Using the Calendar settings you can select the day with Calendar. which you want the calendar o begin. You also select how you want to view the calendar, by Month, Week, or Day or 2.
Page 86: Camera
Camera 8. Tap Hide completed tasks to activate this option. A check mark indicates selection. Use your 13.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos 9. Tap Weather to activate this option. A check mark in a JPEG format. The Camcorder shoots 1080P High Definition indicates selection.
Page 87: Taking Photos
Taking Photos 5. You can also tap the screen to move the focus to a desired area of interest. Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then 6. Tap (Camera) until the shutter sounds. (The picture pressing the camera key.
Page 88: Camera Options
– Beauty face: Use this to take photos with lightened faces for Camcorder mode Self-portrait Dual Camera gentler images. Mode (current) Quick Settings – Best photo: Use this to take multiple photos in a short time, and then choose the best photos among them. Press the Shutter button to take multiple photos.
Page 89 – Golf: Use this feature to take pictures of a gold swing and then 2. From the top of the camera, the following shortcuts are play the pictures back (forwards or backwards). available for the camera: Tip: For best results, take the pictures outdoors. Playback of Focus area: displays the area of the image used as the photos taken indoors may flicker main focus area.
Page 90: Quick Settings
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, Cartoon, Faded color, Fisheye, Grayscale, still camera and video camera modes.
Page 91: Camera And Camcorder Settings
Camera and Camcorder Settings Taking Dual Camera Photos With the Dual Camera feature, you can take a picture with This section describes the different settings that you can both the front and rear cameras at the same time. configure on your camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes.
Page 92 • Metering: allows you to set how the camera measures or Settings: meters the light source: Center-weighted, Matrix, or Spot. • Location tag: attach a GPS location tag to the photo. To • ISO: determines how sensitive the light meter is on your digital improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the camera.
Page 93 • Change player : allows you to select a different • Reset: Reset the camera settings. AllShare/Samsung Link device from your available list. • Share via : allows you to share the picture via ChatON, Group Play, Add to Dropbox, Bluetooth, Email, Evernote - Create Note, Flipboard, Gmail, Google +, Hangouts, Messages, PEN.UP, Picasa, S Note, Scrapbook, Sketchbook for Galaxy,...
Page 94 Copy to clipboard: allows you to copy one or more pictures to a different folder. – Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible Samsung printer. – Rename: allows you to rename the current file. – Buddy photo share: allows you to share the current image with active ChatON buddies.
Page 95 Video viewing options • Via Bluetooth: Shares this video with another Bluetooth- enabled device. Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in • Video auto off: The video turns off automatically after a addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to determined amount of inactive time.
Page 96: Using The Camcorder
Using the Camcorder Note: Use either the Up and Down volume keys or spread/ In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a pinch the screen to zoom in or out. camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send high definition videos.
Page 97: Chaton
ChatON City ID This application provides a global mobile communication service Subscribe to City ID to display city and state for incoming where you can chat with more than 2 buddies in a group chat. calls and to look up city and state information for phone Share pictures, videos, animation messages (Scribbles), audio, numbers.
Page 98: Setting An Alarm
Setting an Alarm 8. Move the Location alarm slider to the right to activate the feature, then follow the on-screen instructions to 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps enter a location. When activated, the alarm only Clock. sounds when you are at a specific location. 2.
Page 99: World Clock
World Clock • Interval category describes the length of time the alarm will remain silent between alarm notifications (snooze time). This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part • Tone category provides one of several nature sounds that are of world.
Page 100: Contacts
Stopwatch Setting a Timer 1. From within the Clock application, tap Timer tab. This feature allows you to capture elapsed time while letting the stopwatch keep running. 2. Tap the Hours, Minutes, or Seconds field and use the 1. From within the Clock application, tap Stopwatch tab. on-screen keypad to enter the hour, minute, or 2.
Page 101: Downloads
Important! The computer application must be installed on the 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps computer containing the desired files. This Samsung Downloads. computer must have an active Internet connection. 2. Place a checkmark on an available file to select it.
Page 102: Evernote
Evernote Flipboard This application allows you to easily remind yourself of things This application creates a personalized digital magazine out across all of your current devices. Evernote lets you create of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, to-do lists, take pictures, record voice memos, and write personal feeds and other related material.
Page 103: Editing A Photo
Editing a Photo Accessing Photos The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor camera images. application on your device. The photo editor application 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on your phone.
Page 104 Cancel: exits the current photo editing session. Drawing: allows you to add draw directly on your current picture by using either a brush/pen or eraser. Save: stores the currently edited photo. Frame: places a pre-created border style atop Rotate: allows you to rotate a photo in all 4 your current image.
Page 105: Accessing Videos
Accessing Videos 5. Press to access the following options: • Save as: allows you to rename your current image and save it When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera to your gallery. folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them anytime in the Camera folder.
Page 106 – • Delete : allows you to delete the current video. Details: displays video file information. Choose either OK or Cancel. – or – – or – With the video displayed on-screen (but not playing), Touch and hold a listed video file to place a checkmark press for additional options: alongside and then press...
Page 107 • Change player : allows you to select a different Copy to clipboard: allows you to copy one or more pictures to AllShare/Samsung Link device from your available list. a different folder. – Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible •...
Page 108 Video viewing options – Rotate right: allows you to rotate the view of the current image in a clockwise direction. Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in – Crop: provides an on-screen box that allows you to crop the addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to current picture.
Page 109: Gameloft
Gameloft Signing into Your Google Account 1. Launch an application that requires a Google account This application lets you preview and download great mobile (such as Play Store or Gmail). games for your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps 2.
Page 110: Google
Google Google + Use Google Search to search the Web. Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream From the Home screen, tap Apps to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast Google Google and enter the search text.
Page 111: Group Play
Note: Group play is not the same as Screen Mirroring which The creator of the group is the leader and it the source of the requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung TV or shared file. All other joined members can then interact with using the AllShare Cast Hub.
Page 112 Using Group Play to Share Videos using Split 6. Have your friends sign onto Group Play from their Screens devices (see below) and they can view your media using you as a Mobile AP. 1. Connect to an active Wireless Access Point and confirm Joining a group your connection is this same Wi-Fi as the group leader.
Page 113: Hangouts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Note: Without users tapping the Share video option, the Google Hangouts. Sharing slider is disabled and the video only displays on the device. Note: If you are not already logged into Google, refer to the instructions for signing in on page 103.
Page 114: Internet
• Applications: provides information on how to use basic applications like Contacts, Email, Internet, Camera, etc. Samsung KNOX is a comprehensive enterprise mobile • Settings: provides information on settings for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, solution for use with both work and play. This application Portable Wi-Fi hotspot, Ringtone, Power saving mode, NFC, must be downloaded to the device before use.
Page 115 4. Tap Use wireless networks to allow apps to use data Important! For best results, it is recommended that you enable from sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to all of your location services. For more information, provide a better approximation of your current location. refer to “Location services”...
Page 116: Messages
Opening Maps Messenger 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into Maps. a simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your 2. Tap the bottom-right My location button to find your device.
Page 117: Mobitiles
MobiTiles 4. Use any of the following Music player controls: Flip through a photo-based new application called Pause the song. mobiTiles© to view news, tech updates, entertainment scoops and sports scores. Tap or flip through the tiles that Start the song after pausing. continuous update.
Page 118 With the application displayed and playing a song, Streams the current music file to another press Menu and select one of the following device via Samsung Link. options: • Via Bluetooth: scans for devices and pairs with a Bluetooth Create a Music Ringtone headset.
Page 119: Music Settings
• Details: allows you to view media info such as Artist, Title, • Adapt Sound: enable or disable the adaptive sound feature to Album, Track length, Genre, Track number, Format, Size, and adjust to the sound levels of your current environment. Location.
Page 120: Using Playlists
Using Playlists 4. Tap a music file, or tap Select all to add all the music tracks to this playlist then tap Done. Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for Removing Music from a Playlist playback. These Playlists can be created using the Music player on this device, or using a third-party application (such 1.
Page 121: Transferring Music Files
4. Enter a new name for this playlist and tap OK. Transferring Music Files From the Home screen, tap Apps Samsung My Files. Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two methods: Note: Navigation in this viewer works on a hierarchy structure 1.
Page 122: My Magazine
To open files: phone is configured. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Samsung My Files. 2. Once you have located your file, tap the file name to 2. Tap a folder and scroll down or up until you locate your launch the associated application.
Page 123: Pen.up
PEN.UP 3. Tap an available tile to view more details. Menu This Samsung application allows you to join a an online Category Options community, fallow your favorite artists, show off your Options artwork, and connect with other artists.
Page 124: Phone
Phone Play Books This application provides the ability to make or answering Formerly known as Google Books, this application allows you calls, access the Contacts list, which is used to store contact to read over 3 million ebooks on the go. information.
Page 125: Play Games
Play Games Play Magazines This application navigates to the Play Store Games area so With Google Play Magazines, you can subscribe to your you can purchase games. favorite magazines and have them available to read on your device at any time or any place. 1.
Page 126: Play Movies & Tv
Play Movies & TV Play Music This application allows watch movies and TV shows purchased Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, on Google Play. and playback songs purchased from the Play Store. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and Music library and instantly ready to play or download.
Page 127: Play Store
Downloading a New Google 6. Tap Listen Now and begin and begin listening to music. Play Store Application Formerly known as the “Android Market”, this application To download a new application, you will need to use your provides access to downloadable applications and games to Google account to sign in to the Play Store.
Page 128 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.
Page 129: Launching An Installed Google Application
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.
Page 130: Polaris Office 5
The application can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be Document Format) files. logged in to your Samsung account application. For 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps more information, see “Accounts” on page 47.
Page 131 Before You Start Exercising Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for •...
Page 132: S Note
Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be 2. Tap the bottom language bar to select the destination logged in to your Samsung account application. For language that you would like to translate to. Default is more information, see “Accounts” on page 47.
Page 133: S Voice
(Show me where to find cheap gas). language. From the Home screen, tap Apps 3. Within a few seconds, confirm the translated text now Samsung S Voice. displays in the other translation field. Using S Voice 4. Tap the selected Speak button to translate 1.
Page 134: Samsung Apps
Hi Galaxy. The wake-up command/phrase can be changed more information, see “Accounts” on page 47. from “Hi Galaxy” to anything else. 1. Confirm you are currently signed into your Samsung 4. Tap Speak if the device does not hear you or account.
Page 135: Samsung Hub
The internal memory acts as a storage location for 4. If notified your Samsung account is not yet active or your downloaded rental or purchase. verified, tap OK. You must be signed in to your Samsung account to use the application’s various...
Page 136: Using Samsung Hub
"Music” link at the top of the page. Note: Your Samsung Hub account is managed by the Samsung • VIDEO: displays featured film and TV content available for account application. This application manages your user purchase/rent from the video store.
Page 137 • 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.
Page 138: Samsung Link
Media Content to your TV using HDMI connections; via a digital multimedia streamer. otherwise, you cannot play Media Content downloaded from your mobile device output. (4/1/2013). Important! The Samsung account manages the access information (username/password) to several applications, such as Samsung Link. AllShare/Samsung Link Definitions:...
Page 139 Group Play A subset feature of Samsung Link, this Important! You must connect both of your communicating allows you to mirror photos and devices to the same Wi-Fi and use an multimedia presentations with other active/registered Samsung account prior to using members of your current Wi-Fi this application.
Page 140 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung 6. Tap to display the DEVICES & STORAGE list, account. scroll down the screen. The DEVICES & STORAGE list contains two separate streaming media options: 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps •...
Page 141 Configuring Samsung Link Settings • Password lock: allows you to restrict access to Samsung Link by requiring a user enter the currently active and associated The Samsung Link™ application must first be configured Samsung account password. Move the slider to the on position prior to its initial use.
Page 142: Setting Up Web Storage
“Cloud”. servers. Note: If you are using another Web storage service, log into To de-register Web storage service: that service first before using Samsung Link. 1. From the Samsung Link application, press Menu and then tap Settings Registered storage.
Page 143: Scrapbook
Samsung Link. Confirm Samsung Link Controller enabled Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before displays 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.
Page 144: Settings
Apps 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Galaxy Plus SketchBook for Galaxy. Samsung Story Album. 2. Tap OK to install the app. 2. Tap OK then tap Install to install the app. 3. Tap Install to install the application.
Page 145: Tone Room Deluxe
Galaxy Plus TripAdvisor. 3. Select either individual videos or tap Select all. 2. Tap Sign in with Samsung account or tap Sign in to 4. Select a sharing option. TripAdvisor if you have a TripAdvisor account. 3. Begin using TripAdvisor.
Page 146 Default storage, Auto update apps, and About services. 2. Press Menu and then tap an available option: • Sign in: allows you to sign in to your Samsung account. • Help: displays an on-screen set of application-related Help topics. • Scan for nearby devices: your device scans for devices that Using Picture-In-Picture use a Wi-Fi and DLNA connection to share video files.
Page 147: Voice Recorder
YouTube), do not support this feature. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Samsung Voice Recorder. 4. As playback is initiated, locate and tap Picture-in-Picture from the bottom-right of the 2.
Page 148: Voice Search
VPN Client list. etc. From the Home screen, tap Apps – Noise reduction: allows you to activate/deactivate background Samsung VPN Client. noise suppression. – Logo display: allows you to display a custom logo on the recording screen.
Page 149: Watchon
Using WatchON 7. Read the on-screen Peel Disclaimer agreement and tap For more information, refer to www.samsungwatchon.com. Agree to complete the set up process. Initial Configuration 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps Samsung WatchON.
Page 150 Customizing Your Remote 5. From the Select your channel source screen, select the entry that corresponds to your current channel control 1. From the top of the main screen, tap Remote method: Control Set Up Now. • Set-top Box: selected when changing channels is done via a 2.
Page 151: Using Watchon
Back to return to the main menu. Using WatchON Locating your favorite programming: To change channels: 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 2. From the main WatchON screen, tap Combined 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps View to reveal available media categories.
Page 152 Press and hold a channel number to update configured during your initial set up or at any later time. the channel entry. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. • Settings: provides access to the Samsung WatchON settings 2. From the main WatchON screen, tap Combined menu.
Page 153: Wi-Fi Now
Wi-Fi Now can automatically the same. connect to a Curated Virtual Network (CVN) of millions of 1. Sign into your Samsung account. qualified public hotspots with no user action required. The CVN uses constantly updated data on location and quality to 2.
Page 154: Your Navigator Deluxe
Your Navigator Deluxe YouTube Your Navigator Deluxe provides voice guided turn-by-turn YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can directions to any destination address in the Continental U.S. upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. In addition to turn-by-turn navigation there are other great From the Home screen, tap Apps...
Page 155: Section 7: Connections
Section 7: Connections Connecting to a Computer Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes Connect your device to a computer to transfer data between a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer speeds when your device and the computer. Use the USB cable that comes connected to another USB 3.0 device.
Page 156: Kies Air
Note: To sync your device to your PC, we highly recommend Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your that you install Samsung Kies which is available at http:/ computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 /www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/Mac).
Page 157: Memory Card
Memory Card Installing and Removing a Memory Card For more information about installing and removing a Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card, see “Memory Card” on page 13. memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, pictures, videos, and other files.
Page 158: Formatting A Memory Card
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your 2. Open the folder to view files. computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies or 3. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your...
Page 159: Enabling The Usb 3.0 Connection
Enabling the USB 3.0 Connection Wi-Fi 1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to an active 3.0 USB port. Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Important! The 3.0 configuration screens does not display if Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi the cable is not plugged into an Active USB 3.0 port network.
Page 160: Scanning And Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi- When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available Fi service on, your device automatically searches for nearby Wi-Fi connections, then displays them.
Page 161: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to connect to Settings Connections tab. each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or Connections hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. This 2.
Page 162: Wi-Fi Now
Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Devices Wi-Fi Now 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Wi-Fi Now can automatically connect to a Curated Virtual Settings Connections tab Wi-Fi. Network (CVN) of millions of qualified public hotspots with no Connections user action required. The CVN uses constantly updated data 2.
Page 163: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On or Off Turning Bluetooth On or Off Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 238. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Connections tab. Connections Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that 2. Touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to the right allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth to turn it on.
Page 164: Vpn
1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings Connections tab Bluetooth. You can use your device’s VPN (Virtual Private Network) Connections 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On. feature to connect to VPNs. Configuring VPN Settings 3. Activate the target device’s discoverable mode. 4.
Page 165: Portable Hotspot
Portable Hotspot Enabling the USB 3.0 Connection 1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to an active 3.0 USB port. Portable Hotspot shares your devices internet connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using your device as the hotspot. Configuring Portable Hotspot Settings Configure your device’s Mobile Hotspot settings, including your device’s name and password, and set the visibility of...
Page 166 Important! If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Page 167: Tethering
Tethering Bluetooth tethering Before starting, pair your computer with your device, then Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with configure your computer to obtain its network connection via a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Bluetooth.
Page 168: S Beam
S Beam Nearby devices Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to Share files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital Living documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. anything instantly with one touch, simply by placing your To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a Wi-Fi devices back-to-back.
Page 169 Configuring File Sharing 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap Settings Connections tab Nearby devices. Connections 2. Under Advanced, touch options to control how content is shared from your device: • Shared contents: Choose the type of content to share, from Videos, Photos, or Music.
Page 170: Section 8: Settings
Section 8: Settings Accessing the Settings Tabs Device: Device This tab provides access to display configuration Touch Apps Settings. and customization features. Features include: – or – Sound, Display, Multi window, LED indicator, Lock Press Menu, then select Settings. screen, Wallpaper, Font, Notification panel, Easy Settings Tabs - Overview mode, Accessibility, Call, and Blocking mode.
Page 171: Network Connections
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Note: The settings for your device are described below using 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections the order in which they display in the Settings menu. Connections Wi-Fi Add Wi-Fi network. Functions found under the Connections tab are listed 2.
Page 172 Wi-Fi settings To pair your device using WPS: 1. Follow the WPS activation instructions specific to your Once set up for Wi-Fi connectivity, your device automatically Wireless Access Point. uses Wi-Fi, when available, for all your mobile services. 1. From the main Settings page, tap 2.
Page 173 4. Once the connection is complete, confirm the external Touch Multi-connect to create a connection to devices router now appears in the Wi-Fi list as connected. that support multi-connect. Touch Scan to search for Wi-Fi Direct available multi-connect devices, then select the devices and follow the prompts to complete the Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly connection.
Page 174: Network Connections Bluetooth
Network Connections Bluetooth Bluetooth settings Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connections, and control your device’s visibility to other allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices. devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and Note: Bluetooth must be turned On to access Bluetooth wireless devices.
Page 175: Tethering And Portable Hotspot
USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order downloads. to use the Portable HotSpot. You cannot use data on the device while using Portable HotSpot.
Page 176: Airplane Mode
Airplane mode 2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and this device. When airplane mode is enabled, all your device’s wireless 3. Tap USB tethering. connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive calls or messages or connect to networks. While in airplane 4.
Page 177: Data Usage
Data usage 4. Touch and drag the bottom grey vertical lines to adjust the time frames. Monitor data usage, control your device’s connection to Data usage options mobile data service. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Note: Data usage is measured by your device, and your Settings Connections Data usage.
Page 178: Location Services
Location services 2. Tap one of these options to activate the service: • Access to my location: allows apps that have asked your Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. permission to use your location information. Tap the ON/OFF Some apps may require one or more location services be turned On for full app functionality.
Page 179: More Wireless And Network Settings
More Wireless and Network Settings Mobile networks Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more information about using VPNs, see “VPN” on page 158. Set options for network selection and data service. Note: You must enable screen security before setting up a Important! Depending on your service plan, changes you VPN.
Page 180: Android Beam
Android Beam • Show advanced options: Touch to show more options. Available options depend on the type of VPN you are adding. When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together.
Page 181 S Beam Nearby devices S Beam uses your device’s NFC (Near Field Communication) Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. devices, by holding the devices close together. To Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi S Beam works in the background.
Page 182: Screen Mirroring
• Not-allowed devices list: View and manage devices restricted Note: This feature allows you to connect your device and the from connecting to your device. optional AllShare Cast Hub, using a shared Wi-Fi Direct • Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, connection.
Page 183: Adjusting Volume Settings
2. Tap either Mute, Vibrate, or Sound from the Device 2. Touch and drag the slider to adjust the Vibration options screen to activate or deactivate these features intensity for Incoming call, Notification, and Haptic (the current mode displays). feedback. Adjusting Volume settings Setup Ringtones 1.
Page 184: Default Notification Sound
Default Notification Sound Audible System Tone Settings This option allows you to set the ringtone that plays as a These options are used when you use the dialing pad, make notification or alarm. a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the screen. Each time you press a key or make a selection the selected tone 1.
Page 185: Emergency Tone
Sound Adapt Device detach the pen, or touch Off. Sound. Samsung Keyboard Settings 2. Read the instructions and tap Start. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap personal call sound.
Page 186: Display Settings
Display Settings • Reading mode: allows you to activate an optimized reading mode for selected applications. This menu allows you to assign 1. From the main Settings page, tap Device tab Device available applications (such as Calculator, Camera, Contacts, Display. etc...) for enhancement using the Reader mode.
Page 187: Multi Window
Multi window Brightness Set the default screen brightness. This option to enable/disable the automatic Multi window 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap feature. Settings Device tab Display Brightness. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap Device Settings Device tab.
Page 188: Led Indicator
LED Indicator Screen Personalization Lock Screen This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn Choose settings for unlocking your device. on by default unless you turn them off. For more information about using the lock and unlock 1.
Page 189 • PIN: When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN (Personal • Make pattern visible displays the pattern as it is drawn. This Identification Number), which you create, to unlock the device. feature works only when you set a pattern screen lock. with PIN screen lock, you can also set the With swipe lock and •...
Page 190: Easy Mode
Easy Mode Note: You can also set Wallpaper by touching and holding on Helps you use your device more easily with a simpler home an empty area of the Home screen. screen layout. Font Settings 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap Settings Device tab...
Page 191 Note: The Lock automatically function is only available if your Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, device is already using the screen lock feature. except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device.
Page 192: Call Settings
15. Select Notification reminder to allow the device to play 23. Enable the Assistant menu to allow you to improve the a beep when you have unread notifications. device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on. 16.
Page 193: Blocking Mode
Blocking Mode Voice and Input Settings Language When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features are disabled. You only receive notifications of Set the language used by your device’s screens. incoming calls from people on your allowed list. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap 1.
Page 194: Samsung Keyboard Settings
• Input languages settings is used to setup the language you QWERTY keyboard. will use for input. • Keyboard swipe: allows you to combine the Samsung – English is the default language. Whatever language selected in keyboard with an additional input method choose from: the Select input languages option displays here.
Page 195 – Help launches a brief on-screen help tutorial covering the main Input Method to display the Samsung concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. keyboard settings screen. – Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their 2. Touch and slide the Predictive text slider to the right to original configuration.
Page 196 • Personalized data activate this feature to use the personal • Privacy displays on-screen privacy information. language data that you have entered and selected to make 4. Press to return to the previous screen. Swype Keypad Settings your text entry prediction results better. By enabling this feature you can choose from the following personalization features: 1.
Page 197 • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. • Cellular data: when enabled, activates cellular data usage by When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start the Swype application so it can receive program updates, the next word.
Page 198: Google Voice Typing
2. Tap to display the Google voice typing settings Controls screen. 2. Tap Voice recognizer and select Samsung powered by Vlingo or Google (default). 3. Tap Choose input languages to select a language. 3. Tap Voice search to configure the following: 4.
Page 199: Voice Control
Configuring the Mouse-TrackPad • Music: allows you to control your Music player using the voice commands Next, Previous, Pause, Play, Volume Up, and This feature allows you to configure the pointer speed for a Volume Down. connected mouse or trackpad. 1.
Page 200: S Pen Settings
• Direct pen input: displays the handwriting pad within the text one-handed operation. input area when the S Pen is detected. • Samsung keyboard: activate the feature to adjust the position • Pen detachment options: allows you activate a selected action of the Samsung keyboard for one-handed operation.
Page 201: Motions And Gestures Settings
Motions and Gestures Settings • Smart screen: allows you to control your device by using intelligent face detection features such as: Smart stay, Smart Assign functions to device actions that are detected by the rotation, Smart pulse, and Smart scroll. accelerometer and gyroscope.
Page 202 Activating Air View • Quick glance: When enabled, move your hand over the air gesture sensor (located above the on-screen clock at the upper- Using Air view, hover your finger over the screen and Air view right) to temporarily activate a preview window used to display features display.
Page 203 Activating Air Command • Speed dial preview: allows you to see the contacts and their speed dial numbers when you hover your finger over them in With the Air command feature active, the Air Command your contacts list. button toolbar displays when you remove the S Pen from its slot.
Page 204 Activating Motion • Browse an image: Once enabled, touch and hold a desired 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap on-screen image to pan around it. Move the device left or right Settings Controls tab. to pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally around the large on-screen image.
Page 205 Activating Palm Motion Activating Smart screen 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap Customize your screen settings to make the screen more Settings Controls tab. responsive and easier to use. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap 2.
Page 206 Activating Touch Sensitivity • Smart scroll: once your eyes are detected, the screen scrolls according to your device’s tilt angle. Tap the adjacent field to Increases the screen’s sensitivity to touch while you are the right of the Smart scroll field to activate the feature. Slide wearing gloves.
Page 207 4. Tap the Air view pen options field and configure the • When enabled via the Air view mode menu, tap the Air view available options: finger options field and configure the available options. • Information preview: allows you to see information previews, Activating Air Command extended text, and enlarged images when you hover your S With the Air command feature active, the Air Command...
Page 208 4. The following motions are available: Activating Palm Motion • Direct call: Once enabled, the device will dial the currently 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap displayed on-screen Contact entry as soon as you place the Settings Controls tab.
Page 209 Activating Smart screen Activating Increase touch sensitivity The Smart screen options allow you to customize your Activating this feature allows you to increase the screen’s screen settings to make the screen more responsive and sensitivity to touching while wearing gloves. easier to use.
Page 210: Accounts
Accounts Synchronizing Accounts You can manually synchronize all accounts. This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize accounts, including Google and email accounts. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap Adding an Account Settings General tab Accounts.
Page 211: Cloud
An active Samsung account is required to begin using Use an external cloud storage solution to both synchronize applications such as Samsung Hub. this device to your Samsung account and then backup the content to the cloud. Note: The Samsung account application manages your access This device comes Dropbox which is a built-in Cloud storage and passwords to these application types so you don’t...
Page 212: Backup And Reset
• Restore: allows you to retrieve previously backed up data from 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap your Samsung account and then download it to your device. Settings General tab Backup and reset.
Page 213: Factory Data Reset
General tab Backup and reset 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Factory data reset. Samsung My Files. 2. Read the reset information. 2. Select the folder that contains the files to backup to the 3. Tap Reset device. memory card. File types include DCIM (camera pictures 4.
Page 214: Date And Time
Date and time Accessory 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap Select the Audio output mode when using a car or desk dock. Settings General tab Date and time. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap 2.
Page 215: Application Manager
Application manager Clearing Application Cache and Data You can use this device for Android development. This Important! You must have downloaded applications installed feature allows you to configure the device for development. to use this feature. Warning! Because the device can be configured with system 1.
Page 216: Memory Usage
Downloaded 5. Select a reason for uninstalling the application, then tap OK. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. Memory Usage 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap Settings General tab Application manager. See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications.
Page 217: Battery Usage
Reset App Preferences 2. Tap the RUNNING tab to view all currently active and running applications. This tab also shows the total RAM This feature provides you with the ability to reset all being used by these currently active applications. preferences for the following features: Disabled apps, Disabled app notifications, Default applications for actions, 3.
Page 218: Power Saving Mode
Power saving mode Device Storage This feature allows you both automatically set the phone to From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the use a power saving mode and configure additional power memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card. saving options manually, to conserve battery power.
Page 219: Mounting The Sd Card
Mounting the SD Card Unmounting the SD card To store photos, music, videos, and other applications. You Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to must mount (install) the SD card prior to use. Mounting the the SD card while removing it from the slot. SD card establishes a USB connection with your computer.
Page 220: Security
Security Password Settings When you create a phone password you can also configure Configure the security level for your device. Encrypt Device the phone to display the password as you type it instead of using an asterisk (*). When enabled, this feature requires a numeric PIN or 1.
Page 221: Security Update Service
Via Wi-Fi only to only update applications from the Play Store. the security policy automatically when your device is connected to a WI-Fi network. 4. Tap Send security reports to send reports to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Settings...
Page 222: About Device
Credential Storage About Device This option allows certain applications to access secure This menu contains legal information, system tutorial certificates and other credentials. Certificates and information, and other phone information such as the model credentials can be installed to the SD card and password number, firmware version, baseband version, kernel version, protected.
Page 223 Open source licences, Google legal information, as well as usually used for updates to the handset or support. For Samsung legal. This information clearly provides copyright and additional information please contact your service distribution legal information and facts as well as Google Terms representative.
Page 224: Software Update
Software Update Updating the Device Software 1. From the Home screen, press Menu and then tap The Software Update feature enables you to use your device Settings General tab About device Software to connect to the network and upload any new software update.
Page 225: Section 9: Health And Safety Information
Section 9: 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 Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
Page 226 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.
Page 227 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.
Page 228 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 •...
Page 229: Children And Cell Phones
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.
Page 230: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information
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 •...
Page 231 This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple The SAR information for this device can also be found on power levels so as to use only the power required to reach Samsung’s website: the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base http://www.samsung.com/sar.
Page 232: Fcc Part 15 Information To User
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.
Page 233: Smart Practices While Driving
• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving; impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in and address distractions.
Page 234: Battery Use And Safety
Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video hazard. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked games while operating a vehicle. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org. to be working properly.
Page 235 If you suspect damage to the present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
Page 236: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide accessories may not be available in your area. Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung Just go to mobile device by working with respected take-back http://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp.
Page 237: Ul Certified Travel Charger
Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH devices and batteries AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance POWER OUTLET. with local regulations.
Page 238: Gps
Always obey posted road signs. Emergency Calls Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates uses satellites controlled by the U.S.
Page 239: Care And Maintenance
1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on. years: 2. From the Home screen, touch Phone. Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: 3. Key in the emergency number for your present location Liquids of any kind (for example, 911 or other official emergency number).
Page 240: Responsible Listening
Extreme heat or cold Paint Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the 113°F. device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. Microwaves Responsible Listening Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
Page 241 • hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background that are used.
Page 242: Operating Environment
National Institute for Occupational Safety American Academy of Audiology and Health (NIOSH) 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Reston, VA 20190 Patriots Plaza Building Voice: (800) 222-2336 Washington, DC 20201 Email: info@audiology.org Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH Internet: (1-800-356-4674) http://www.audiology.org/Pages/...
Page 243 Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of Devices your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical Frequency (RF) signals.
Page 244: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
Posted Facilities (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association. notices require you to do so. When your Device is Wet Potentially Explosive Environments Do not turn on your device if it is wet.
Page 245 The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-ratings refer to system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing device enabling inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their telecoil mode.
Page 246: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not It is important to try the different features of this phone expressly approved by Samsung could void your warranty for thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid this equipment and void your authority to operate this...
Page 247: Other Important Safety Information
• equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be materials in the same compartment as the mobile device, its dangerous and void the mobile device warranty if said parts, or accessories.
Page 248 • Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately. • Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders,...
Page 249: Section 10: Warranty Information
1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Case/Pouch/Holster* 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Device 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Accessories* adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
Page 250 (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.
Page 251 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.
Page 252 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...
Page 253 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.
Page 254: End User License Agreement For Software
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG THE SOFTWARE. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions written approval. Specifications and availability subject to of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run change without notice.
Page 255 This EULA applies to all and any component of the Update that Samsung may provide to you or make 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of...
Page 256 9. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your restrictions imposed by your network or internet provider. rights under this License will terminate automatically without Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the...
Page 257 "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND agree that Samsung is not responsible for the availability of FROM SAMSUNG, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE such applications and is not responsible or liable for any...
Page 258 ("Samsung Account"), and your loss, including but not limited to any damage to the mobile rights and obligations will be set forth in separate Samsung device or loss of data, caused or alleged to be caused by, or Account terms and conditions and privacy policies.
Page 259 PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY where you are a resident. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Samsung may apply for injunctive remedies (or an equivalent 14. U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The type of urgent legal relief) in any jurisdiction.
Page 260 Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your part of any award, but may not grant Samsung its attorney name and address; (b) the date on which the device was fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that purchased;...
Page 261 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung 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.
Page 262: Index
Using the Camcorder 90 Audio Output 208 Alerts on Call 60 Video 139 Dock Sound 208 AllShare Play Voice Recorder 141 Accounts see Samsung Link 132 YouTube 148 adding a Google account 47 AllShareCast Hub 133 Apps Google 15 Answering Adding 26...
Page 263 Backup and Restore 206 call-waiting 57 Battery ending 58 Calculator charging 11 from Call log 56 Scientific Functions 78 cover, removing & installing 8 from Contacts 55 Calendar indicator 10 from Favorites 56 Creating An Event 78 installing 10 in-call options 58 Handwriting Mode 79 Low Battery Indicator 13 recent 58...
Page 264 181 Emergency Calls 232 My Profile 50 screen timeout 181 Entering Text speed dials 54 Do cell phones pose a health Samsung keyboard 44 starred contacts 51 hazard? 219 Erasing Files updating 49 Dock Memory Card 213 updating from Call log 49...
Page 265 Exposure to Radio Frequency Mute/pause 43 Google Now 142 (RF) Signals 219 Overview 43 Google Settings 104 Zoom 43 Google Talk Gmail 103 see Hangouts 107 Facebook composing and sending 72 GPS 232 Personalize 190 configuring your account 72 Group Predictive Text 190 Creating an Additional Account Joining 106...
Page 266 HDR 83 Talk 73 Health and Safety Information 219 types 65 Language Hearing Aid Messaging settings 187 Compatability 64 Block Unknown Senders 69 Lock Screen 182 Hearing Aids 186 Google Mail 103 Help Messenger 110 Magnification In-Device 107 Mobile networks Gestures 185 Home Screen settings 173...
Page 267 Multi-Tasking Transferring 115 Other Important Safety Watching Videos 140 My Magazine 116 Information 241 Music 111 Changing Received Content 117 Adding Music 114 Navigation 117 Pairing with Bluetooth 157 Creating a Playlist 114 My Places 109 Palm Motion Editing a Playlist 115 My Profile 50 Capture Screen 199 Making a Song a Ringtone 112...
Page 268 S Note 126 Sharing Media 137 Reading Mode 180 S Pen Web Storage Setup 136 Red Eye Functionality 37 Samsung Mobile Products and Correction 98 Kepper Notification 194 Recycling 230 Reducing Exposure Settings 194 Scrapbook 137 Hands-Free Kits and Other...
Page 269 Sounds 178 Smart Screen 42 Standard Limited Warranty 243 Screen Rotation Smart Switch 18 SwiftKeyFlow Auto-Rotate 180 Snooze 93 Samsung Keyboard 188 Screen Shots Repeat 92 Swype Selective 39 Software Update 216 Cellular Data 191 Screen Timeout 180 Wi-Fi 218...
Page 270 Turning Your Phone On and Off 14 Device 177 Twitter Video Wallpaper Predictive Text 190 Picture-In-Picture 140 Assign Home 26 Sharing Videos 139 Wallpapers Videos UL Certified Travel Charger 231 Assigning from Gallery 88 Options 89 Uninstalling Warranty Information 243 Voice and input settings Third-party applications 123 WatchON 143...
Page 271 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually Manually Adding Network 165 Mobile Hotspot 156 scanning and connecting 154 Settings 166 settings 165 turning on or off 154 Wi-Fi Direct connecting to devices 156 turning on or off 155 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 157 VPN 158 Wi-Fi 153 World Clock...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts

Section 4: Calling

Section 5: Messaging

Section 6: Applications

Section 7: Connections

Section 8: Settings

Section 9: Health and Safety Information

Section 10: Warranty Information

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