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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...
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ......6 Section 4: Calling ........41 Understanding This User Manual ... 6 Making Calls ......41 Set Up Your Device .
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Voice Control ......136 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..155 Add an Account ..... . . 136 UL Certified Travel Charger .
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Section 10: Warranty Information ..168 Standard Limited Warranty ....168 End User License Agreement for Software . . 173 Index ............181...
Section 1: Getting Started Understanding This User Manual Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. your device. A robust index for features begins on page 181. Also included is important safety information beginning on All screen images in this manual are simulated.
Text Conventions Set Up Your Device This manual provides condensed information about how to Install the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, battery, and use your device. To make this possible, the following text optional memory card (not included), and then charge the conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps: battery to begin using your device.
Install the SIM Card Install a Memory Card A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card stores your phone Your device can use an optional microSD card (not included) number and information about your wireless service. for additional storage of files and data. Caution! Turn the device off before installing or removing the SIM card.
4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and Insert the battery into the device, aligning the gold batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the maximize battery life.
Charge the Battery Battery Indicator The battery icon in the Status Bar shows battery power Your device comes with a Charging Head and USB cable for level. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the charging your device from any standard power outlet. battery icon flashes and a tone plays.
Securing Your Device Unlock the Device Unlock the device using one of the default lock screens, or Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. use Screen lock options for increased security. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual Press the Power/Lock Key, then touch and start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
Front 3. Proximity and Light Sensors: The Proximity sensor detects the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using motion settings. The Light sensor detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when Automatic brightness. 4.
Back 1. Infrared Transmitter: Used to control other devices. 2. Microphones (top and bottom): Capture audio during recording, during phone calls, and video chat. 3. 3.5 mm Headset Jack: Connects an optional headset for listening to music and convenient, hands-free conversations.
Home Screen Note: All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. displays may vary, depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s Settings. Status Bar (displays Extended Home Screen network status,...
Status Bar Add and Remove Home Screen Panels Your device comes with 5 default Home screen panels. The Status Bar shows network and battery status and other You can customize the Home screen to include up to details, including these common icons. seven panels.
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Bluetooth Active: Bluetooth is turned on. No Network: No wireless network is available. 4G LTE Connection: device is active on a 4G LTE Bluetooth Paired: Your device is paired with system. The arrows are colored when data is another Bluetooth device. being transferred.
Notification Panel Silent mode: All sounds except media and alarms are silenced, and Vibrate is not active. The Notification Panel displays information about connections, alerts, new messages, and more. It also has Vibrate: Vibrate Silent mode is active. Quick settings-buttons which allow you to quickly access and change common system settings.
Quick Settings • Screen Mirroring: Share your device’s screen with another device, using an optional AllShare Cast accessory (not included). Use Quick settings at the top of the Notification Panel to control popular settings. Slide your finger right and left to see See “Screen Mirroring”...
Customizing Your Home Screen Adding a Shortcut or Widget You can customize the Home screen by adding shortcuts You can customize your Home screen by doing the following: and widgets. • Creating Shortcuts 1. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen. •...
Folders Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Adding Folders screen. 1. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen. Note: You can also set Wallpaper in Settings. For more On the pop-up menu, touch Folder.
Motions and Gestures Swipe Swipe your finger across the screen. For example: You can use gestures and motions to navigate your device’s • Unlocking the screen features. • Scrolling the Home screen or a menu Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a •...
Motion Touch and hold on the screen, then move the phone in a Your phone recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and side-to-side motion. access features by moving the phone in specific gestures. • Move an icon: Pan the phone to move a highlighted icon to a new To use gestures, enable the Motion settings.
Smart Stay Voice Control Smart stay is a Smart screen features use the front camera Use voice commands to control and interact with the phone: to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors • Incoming calls: Say “Answer” or “Reject” to answer or reject a that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your call.
Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. entry method. • Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.
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To enter less-common symbols, touch , then speech recognition. touch the corresponding key. You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung To enter numbers, touch , then touch the number keys. Using Google Voice Typing from the keyboard match your key touches to common words and Samsung Keyboard displays them.
Using Google Voice Typing Configure Swype Configure Swype options in the Language and input settings. Use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing • feature. While entering text, touch and hold Swype. 1. While entering text, touch and drag downward from the •...
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The Editing Keyboard The Editing Keyboard provides a quick way to move the cursor and highlight text. If the application in which you are working supports editing, you can cut, copy or paste highlighted text. Swype from Swype to Using Swype Voice Input Enter text by speaking.
Your Samsung Account contacts, and other types of content. Create a Samsung Account for access to Samsung apps on Contacts from your accounts appear in your device’s your device, including Samsung Apps, Samsung Hub, and Contacts.
For Samsung accounts, touch Account settings to Note: Account settings and options may vary due to account manage Samsung account settings or Device backup to type and service provider. Not all settings are available for all accounts. See your account service provider for set Samsung account back up and restore options.
Contacts Create a Contact 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Use Contacts to store information for your friends, family and Contacts Create contact. colleagues, making contacting them easy. 2. Touch Device to store the contact on your phone, or Access Contacts touch an account to store the contact.
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Create Contacts from Recent Calls • Touch Ringtone to choose a ringtone to play for calls from the contact. Use a phone number from a recent call to create a new contact or update an existing contact. • Touch Message alert to choose a ringtone to play for new messages from the contact.
Update a Contact Update Contacts from the Phone Keypad Enter a phone number with the Phone Keypad, then save it. Make changes to update an existing contact. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Contacts 2.
• Share namecard via: Share contact(s) with others using Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. • Merge accounts: Combine contacts with a Google or Samsung Account. • Accounts: Display accounts set up on your phone. • Speed dial setting: Assign a speed dial numbers to contacts.
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My Local Profile Individual Contact Options 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME Contacts 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch Menu: at the beginning of the Contacts list. Create My Local Profile •...
Linking Contacts Share Contact Information When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, You can send a contact namecard as a vCard via Bluetooth, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a as an attachment via ChatON, Email, Gmail, or Messaging, or single contact.
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Favorites Remove a Contact from Favorites 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites. Favorites. Favorites display on the Favorites tab on the Phone app and 2. Touch and hold on a contact, then select Remove from Contacts app for quick dialing or messaging.
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Groups Add Contacts to a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts Groups. faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your device comes with pre-loaded groups, and 2.
Send an Email or Message to Group Members Delete a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Create a new text or email message, addressed to the Groups. group’s members. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts 2. Touch Menu, then touch Delete groups.
Speed Dials Remove or Reassign a Speed Dial 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you Contacts. assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. Contacts 2.
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. •...
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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 see “Favorites”...
Multi-Party Calling Send 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 and access voicemail, or reject the call and callers, such as for a conference call. send a message to the caller.
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 calls.
Create or Update Contacts Using Recent Calls Filtering Records 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone 2. While viewing the calls, touch Menu View. 2. Touch and hold on a call, then select Add to contacts from the pop-up menu.
Voice Mail All unanswered calls to your device are sent to voicemail, even if your device is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your device. For more information, see “Voicemail” on page 123. Call Settings For information on configuring call settings, see “Call Settings”...
Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different Important! When creating a message, adding an image, a types of messages. It also includes the features and sound file, or a video clip to a text message functionality associated with messaging.
Create and Send Messages • Record video: Launch the Camera to record a video, and then add it to your message by touchping Save. Quickly compose and sent text and multimedia messages on • Audio: Choose a sound from Music. your phone.
Options While Composing a Message • Discard: Delete the current message. • Translate: Launch S Translate. Here you can both assign the While composing a message, press to reveal additional messaging options: sender’s original language and assign a target language for the •...
3. While viewing a MMS message, touch the play icon (on Tip: To delete several message threads at once, touch a video or audio file) to play back the file or touch an Delete threads. Select the threads you want to delete and image to view a picture.
• Draft messages: Display messages saved as drafts. • Delivery reports (TXT): Request a delivery report for each message you send. • Locked messages: Display locked messages. • Group messaging: Control how messages to multiple recipients • Scheduled messages: Display scheduled messages . are handled.
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• Background style: Set the background of the message screen. Warning! The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) system • Use the volume key: Enable changing the text size while reading provides the government the ability to send a message by pressing the Volume Key up or down. geographically targeted notifications of •...
Emergency Alerts Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts President can not be disabled. To disable Imminent Threats from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting 1.
Using Email Create a Corporate Email Account Use the following procedure to configure your phone to Email enables you to review and create email using various synchronize with a corporate email account. email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email.
Switch Between Email Accounts 10. Enter the desired information in the different fields, then touch Next. 1. From the Home screen, touch Email. 11. Enter an Account name for this account (Optional) and Your Email screen displays showing your emails from touch Done.
Using Gmail Create a Gmail Message 1. From the Gmail Inbox, touch at the bottom of the Gmail is Google’s web-based email. When you first setup the screen to create a new message. phone, Gmail is configured. Depending on the synchronization settings, Gmail is automatically synchronized 2.
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View a Gmail Message • Report phishing: Report a message that you feel is trying to improperly get information from you. 1. From the Gmail Inbox, touch a message to view it. • Settings: Display Email settings that you can modify. 2.
Hangouts Google+ Hangouts is a free Windows and web-based application for Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream with your friends across computers and various Android to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast devices.
81. device. Applications that you download and install are also • added to Apps. Samsung Apps: For more information, refer to “Samsung Apps” on page 83. From the Apps screen, you can change the way apps appear Uninstall Apps on the screen, uninstall apps you’ve downloaded, and share...
Customize the Apps Screens • Uninstall: Remove an app that you downloaded from your Choose a View phone. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. • Downloaded applications: Display all apps you’ve By default, app icons appear in Grid view. You can change the view to list view.
Calendar Sending Events Send events as vCalendar files to other Bluetooth devices, as Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. message attachments, or via Wi-Fi Direct. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Calendar. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Calendar.
Camera Important! Do not take photos of people without their You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share permission. pictures and videos. Do not take photos in places where cameras are Taking pictures with your phone's built-in camera is as not allowed.
Record Videos 3. Touch Record to begin recording. In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send Elapsed Time Stop File Size Pause videos with your phone's built-in video camera. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Camera. Note: When the Camera app is initially launched, the screen displays on-screen camera controls, including the Record Video button.
Camera Options – Continuous shot: Captures a series of photo continuously at a rate of 3 per second for as long as you touch and hold the Camera options are special options that you can choose, Capture button (maximum of 20 photos at a time). These photos right on the camera screen, to make your pictures or videos special.
Quick Camera Settings Advance Camera Settings Use Quick settings to quickly configure settings while you Use Advanced settings to configure default options for take pictures and record videos. pictures and videos. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Camera. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Camera.
ChatON • General Settings – GPS tag: Store GPS location information in picture files. With the ChatON application, you can interact with friends – Review: Set pictures to display briefly after you take them so and family with text, images, hand-written notes and video shared instantly.
Clock Downloads The Clock application includes these features: View and manage files downloaded to your phone. • Alarm: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Downloads. • World clock: Display the time and date in any time zone. 2.
Email Gallery Send and receive email using popular email services. Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you've taken with your phone's camera, For more information, see “Using Email” on page 54. downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not From the Home screen, select Apps Email.
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1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gallery. • Touch for Gallery options (options may vary depending on the view): 2. Browse files stored in your phone's memory, or on an – optional installed memory card (not included). From the Select album/Select item: Depending on the view, touch main Gallery screen, you have these options: albums or items to select them.
Gallery. into other apps. 2. Touch a thumbnail to view the photo or video. While • Print: Print the photo to a compatible Samsung Wi-Fi printer viewing, you can use these options: (not included). • Select device: Send the photo or video to a nearby device.
Editing a Photo • Settings: – SNS data management: Enable Sync only via Wi-Fi to only You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor sync photos and videos when connected to a Wi-Fi network. application on your device. The photo editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on –...
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5. Use the following editor controls to edit your picture: Drawing: Draw on the picture using a brush, pen, or eraser. Previous: Display the previous photo project. Frame: Place a pre-created border style on top of Next: Display the next photo project. the current image.
Sharing Pictures and Video Setting a Picture as Wallpaper You can share pictures and videos via Email, Messaging, Set a picture as the wallpaper for the Home and Lock Bluetooth, or popular sharing services. screens. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gallery.
Google Google Settings Use Google to search the Web. As Google has become more intertwined with other applications, this menu provides a quick and ready access From the Home screen, touch Apps Google. point to configure preferences for Google+, Maps & Latitude, Google Now Location, and so on.
Group Play Help Share currently viewed documents or photos, or currently Learn about your device. playing music files with other devices connected to the same From the Home screen, touch Apps Help. Wi-Fi network and your device. Internet Create a group and set your device as the Mobile AP using a Your phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Local Zoom • Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out. Google Places is now Google Local, to use your location to • “Pinch” the screen to zoom out, or “spread” the screen to help you find destinations, such as restaurants, bars, hotels, zoom in.
Messaging Mobile TV Send and receive text and multimedia messages. Get live, on-demand and downloadable television delivered to your phone on the network with the highest satisfaction of For more information, see “Messaging” on page 47. any national carrier. With Mobile TV from U.S. Cellular, you From the Home screen, touch Messaging.
Music Play All: Touch to play all songs, an album, or playlist. My Music plays songs stored on your phone or an installed memory card. Repeat All: Touch to repeat the current song, 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Music.
Creating a Playlist Setting a Song as a Ringtone 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Music You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice calls, for calls Playlists. from an individual contact, or as an alarm tone. 1.
My Files Navigation Find, view and manage files stored on an installed memory Use Google Navigation to search for locations, and get turn- card. If the file is associated with an application on your by-turn directions. phone, you can launch the file in the application. Note: You must enable location services to use Navigation, 1.
Play Books Play Movies & TV With Google Play Books, you can find more than 3 million With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent thousands of free e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the different movies, to watch instantly, or download for offline eBookstore.
Polaris Office 5 S Translator Polaris Office 5 is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. Use the translator to translate from one language to another. This application provides a central place for managing your From the Home screen, select Apps documents online or offline.
Samsung Hub. • Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the service”) that are also registered to the same account. •...
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• You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as • Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not you’d like. You will have the ability to re-download the Media extend the available viewing time. Content later subject to content re-download availability and •...
Samsung Link Settings Samsung Link allows users to share their in-device media Configure your phone to your preferences. For more content with other external devices using DLNA certified™ information, see “Settings” on page 104. (Digital Living Network Alliance) Devices. These external...
3. The following video controls are available: rentals and more. Pause the video. Note: This application requires a Samsung account for access. Start the video after being paused. Press and hold to rewind the video. Touch to go From the Home screen, select Apps to previous video.
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4. While viewing the list, touch Menu for options: Volume control showing volume muted. • Scan for nearby devices: Scan for available devices for Full-screen in ratio view. The video is enlarged sharing videos. as much as possible without becoming •...
• Video auto off: Set the option Off or set your video to turn off automatically by touching one of the time values. Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your phone as • Settings: View additional video settings. a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, stereo or other device.
Wi-Fi Now Wi-Fi Now automatically connects your device to Wi-Fi and helps you save on mobile data usage. From the Home screen, select Apps Wi-Fi Now. Your Navigator Deluxe Your Navigator Deluxe by Telenav provides voice guided turn- by-turn navigation information on an interactive map. From the Home screen, select Apps Your Navigator Deluxe.
Section 7: Connections Wi-Fi Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides Wi-Fi connections and displays them. access to local area networks. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi Settings...
Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually Advanced Settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Set up and manage wireless access points. Settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings 2. Touch Wi-Fi. Touch OFF/ON to turn Wi-Fi on. 2. Touch Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi Direct Note: Turning Wi-Fi off also turns off Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly terminates all Wi-Fi Direct connections via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without Connect to Wi-Fi Direct Devices having to set up the connection.
Bluetooth Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations technology for exchanging information over a distance of may be different, and functions such as transfer or about 30 feet. If the devices are in range, you can exchange exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth- information between them, even if they are in different compatible devices.
Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device 5. From the list of scanned devices, touch the target device and follow the prompts to complete the pairing: 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps • If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target Settings device and touch OK.
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Bluetooth Settings Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps You can disconnect your phone from a Bluetooth device, such as a headset. Disconnecting does not unpair the Bluetooth Settings device—the next time you connect, your phone and the 2.
Tethering and Portable Mobile Hotspot Portable Mobile Hotspot Use your phone as an Internet Access Point (AP) via Portable Use feature lets you share your phone’s mobile data mobile hotspot. This allows up to ten other devices to connection via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. connect to the AP via a Wi-Fi network—giving the connected 1.
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Connect a Device Allowed Devices 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps You can limit connections to your Hotspot to only those Settings devices in your Allowed Devices list. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2. Touch More networks Tethering and portable hotspot.
Bluetooth Tethering Portable Mobile Hotspot Settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Before starting, pair your computer with your device, then Settings configure your computer to obtain its network connection via Bluetooth. 2. Touch More networks Tethering and portable hotspot. 1.
NFC and Beaming Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your phone and another NFC-capable device by Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your touching the devices together (typically back-to-back). phone.
Android Beam S Beam Use Android Beam to share smaller files, such as browser Use S Beam for sending larger files, such as HD videos, pages, YouTube videos, contacts, pictures, etc. between your phone and another NFC-capable device by 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps touching the devices together (typically back-to-back).
Nearby Devices Configure File Sharing 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Share files with nearby devices using the DLNA (Digital Living Settings Network Alliance) standard via Wi-Fi. 2. Touch More networks Nearby devices. To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Screen Mirroring Connect to a Computer Use the Screen Mirroring feature to share media files on your Connect your device to a computer to transfer data between phone with an HDMI device, such as an HDMI TV. your device and the computer. Use the USB cable that comes with your device, or use one of the pre-loaded apps on your Note: This feature requires an optional AllShare Cast dongle device to connect wirelessly.
Note: To sync your device to a PC, it is highly recommended device. Available options depend on the programs that you install Samsung Kies. If you are a Windows XP installed on your computer. user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 5.
“Notification Panel” on page 18. • Accounts: When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google Account, Samsung Account, email account, or social networking accounts, you can synchronize information between your phone and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files (options may vary by account type and service provider).
Wi-Fi Settings Data Usage Your device supports Wi-Fi a/b/g/n. Use Wi-Fi settings to Monitor data usage, and control your phone’s connection to manage your device’s Wi-Fi connections. mobile data service. For more information about using your phone’s Wi-Fi Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider features, see “Wi-Fi”...
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View Mobile Data Usage 3. Touch Menu for options: 1. Touch the Data usage cycle drop-down menu and • Data roaming: Allow your phone to use mobile data when select a time period. roaming. Additional charges may apply. See your service plan for details.
More Networks Mobile Networks Set options for network selection and data service. Access additional options for configuring connections between your phone and other devices. Important! Depending on your service plan, changes you Airplane Mode make to mobile networks settings may incur Enabling Airplane mode turns off calling, messaging, and extra charges.
Tethering and Portable Mobile Hotspot S Beam Use feature lets you share your phone’s mobile data Use S Beam for sending larger files, such as HD videos, connection via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. between your phone and another NFC-capable device by touching the devices together (typically back-to-back).
Use Kies via Wi-Fi to connect to the Kies program on your Settings My device My device desktop computer. Use Samsung's Kies desktop software to 2. Touch Lock screen Screen lock and select a screen transfer music, contacts, and photos, update software, and lock.
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– Wake up in lock screen: Wake up the screen by speaking a • Face and voice: Unlock your phone by looking at the screen command. and speaking. This option offers low security, because someone who looks and/or sounds similar to you could unlock –...
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• Pattern: Draw a pattern on the screen to unlock your phone. • Password: Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock Touch the option, then follow the prompts to create or change your phone. your screen unlock pattern. – Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal –...
Display Settings Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. Configure settings for your phone's display. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Settings My device My device My device My device 2.
Auto-Rotate Screen Daydream Allow the phone to switch the display orientation The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays automatically when you rotate the phone. when the phone is docked, or while charging. You can choose to display a Colors screen, or display photos stored 1.
Font Style Show Battery Percentage Select the font style for standard display text. The battery charge level displays as an icon on the Status bar by default. This option displays the battery icon plus the 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps percentage of remaining battery charge.
LED Indicator Sound Settings This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, Configure settings for your phone's sound and audio. Volume missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn on by default unless you turn them off. Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call 1.
Ringtones Vibrations Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Settings My device My device My device My device 2.
Vibrate When Ringing Touch Sounds When enabled, a vibration plays for calls and notifications, When enabled, tones play when you touch keys on along with the ringtone or sound. the phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Settings...
Emergency Tone Home Screen Mode You can choose to have a tone play, or have your phone Your phone offers two Home screen modes: vibrate, periodically during an emergency call. • Standard mode provides a conventional layout for apps and 1.
Call Settings Set Up Call Rejection Messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when Configure calling options. Call Rejection rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are available from the incoming call screen when you use the Manage your list of phone numbers which will be Reject with message option.
Answering/Ending Calls Turn Off Screen During Calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. When enabled, the screen automatically turns off during phone calls, and the proximity sensor on the front of the 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps device is used to turn the screen back on when the device is Settings My device...
Call Alerts Call Accessories Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. Configure options for using a headset (not included). 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Settings My device My device My device My device...
Ringtones and Keypad Tones Personalize Call Sound Choose tones and vibration to use for incoming calls and Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need keypad touches. the sound softer or more clear, or optimized for your right or left ear.
Noise Reduction Voicemail Set the phone to suppress background noise during calls. Configure options for voicemail. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Settings My device My device My device My device 2.
Auto Retry Hearing Aids Enable Auto retry to automatically redial the phone number Impove the sound quality of your phone for use with until it is connected. hearing aids. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Settings...
Voice Privacy Blocking Mode Enhanced voice privacy to improve the security of your When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected phone calls. features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps you choose. You can choose to block notifications by feature or contact, and choose blocking all the time, or during a Settings My device...
Hands-Free Mode 4. Set a time period for Blocking mode: • Always: Block notifications at all times. When enabled, alarm and scheduled alarm information is • To set a specific time period to block notifications each day, read aloud. disable the Always option, and then set a starting time 1.
Power Saving Mode Accessory Settings Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery Configure your phone's behavior when it is connected to an power. optional dock (not included). 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Settings...
Accessibility Settings • Manage accessibility: Choose settings for exporting, updating, and sharing the accessibility settings as a file. Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier • TalkBack: Activate the TalkBack feature and configure options. for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to configure these features.
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• Text-to-speech options: Configure options for converting text • Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for using the to speech. For more information, see “Text-To-Speech Touch and hold gesture. Options” on page 133. • Interaction control: Adjust how your phone interprets motions •...
My device offensive are in results of Google voice searches. Offensive 2. Touch Language and input Default to select Samsung words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####). keyboard or Swype. • Download offline speech recognition: Download and install...
Predictive text suggests words matching your text entries, and The Samsung Keyboard is an on-screen QWERTY keyboard, optionally, complete common words automatically. Touch so you can enter text by "typing" on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default. Predictive text to configure options: –...
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– Auto-spacing: Automatically insert spaces between words as • Help: Learn about Samsung Keyboard. you complete them. • Reset setting: Return settings to the defaults. – Next word prediction: Let Swype predict the next word based on the previous word.
• Preferred TTS engine • Block offensive words: Hide words many people find – Select Samsung text-to-speech engine or offensive from the results of Google voice searches. Offensive Google Text-to-speech Engine as your default words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####).
Mouse/Trackpad Motions and Gestures This option sets the pointer speed for an externally Configure various motion and gestures features. Motion connected mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Control your phone with natural hand movements, such as Settings putting the phone to your ear to call a displayed contact.
Palm Motion Smart Screen Control the phone by touching the screen with the palm of Smart screen features use the front camera to detect when your hand. you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ability of the front camera to detect your face are: •...
Voice Control Add an Account Use voice commands to control functions of your phone. Add an account to your phone to share information between your phone and the account. Note: If you set the alert type for calls or notifications to 1.
1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2. Touch Cloud. Settings 3. Sign Add account to sign in to your Samsung Account 2. Touch Backup and reset Back up my data to enable or create a new account. You can sync Contacts, automatic back up of your data to a Google Account.
Factory Data Reset Location Services Reset all settings to the factory defaults, and permanently These settings allow you to configure how the phone delete all data from the phone. determines its location. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Note: Some apps may require one or more location services Settings be turned on for full functionality.
Security Settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Configure options for securing information on your phone. Encryption 2. Touch Location services for options: • Touch Access to my location to allow apps to use your You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and location information.
Make Passwords Visible Device Administrators View, add or remove device administrators. When enabled, password characters display briefly as you enter them. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Settings 2. Touch Security Device administrators, and then touch 2.
Block or display a warning before installing apps that might You can download and install applications from the cause harm to the phone. Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Use Settings Application manager to manage applications on your phone.
Battery Memory Card Your device supports optional microSD or microSDHC View what is using battery power. memory cards of up to 64GB capacity (not included), for 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps storage of music, pictures, and other files. Settings Install a Memory Card 2.
Date and Time Format a Memory Card Use the Format SD card setting to remove all data from an By default, your phone receives date and time information installed memory card. from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information Important! Data cannot be recovered after formatting.
• Software update: Check availability and install updates. • Status: View information about your phone’s current status. • Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. • Device name: View your phone’s name. Touch to change the phone’s name.
Section 9: Health and Safety Information This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 and Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency (RF) energy. 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices operating within Over the past 15 years, scientists have conducted hundreds 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, in order to of studies looking at the biological effects of the radio avoid interference with Mobile Satellite Services (MSS).
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Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found The scientific community at large therefore believes that the in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues. weight of scientific evidence does not show an association Ionization is a process where electrons are stripped away between exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) from cell phones from their normal locations in atoms and molecules.
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Interphone is the largest cell phone study to date, but it did found at not answer all questions about cell phone safety. Additional http://www.creal.cat/programes-recerca/en_projectes-creal/ research is being conducted around the world, and the FDA view.php?ID=39. Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) continues to monitor developments in this field.
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Hands-Free Kits • Cooperate in providing users of cell phones with the current ® information on cell phone use and human health concerns. Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting belt-clips and holsters.
the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit cell phone others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based attached to the phone. on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.
• US Food and Drug Administration: expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm.
SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. RF exposure guidelines. This mobile phone has a FCC ID This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Personal Localized Alerting impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Network ("PLAN")). If your wireless provider has chosen to driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the and address distractions.
Before answering calls, consider your circumstances. Let the Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the call go to voicemail when driving conditions require. driver's clear view of the street and traffic. Remember, driving comes first, not the call! Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web If you consider a call necessary and appropriate, follow these browsing, or e-mail while operating a vehicle.
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If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear • Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects. Accidental to be working properly.
Consumers should purchase manufacturer or We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung carrier-recommended products and accessories. If unsure about mobile device by working with respected take-back whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact companies in every state in the country.
Mail It In UL Certified Travel Charger The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL Just go to safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety http://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp.
WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on your mobile device is made of glass or Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning acrylic and could break if your mobile device is System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS dropped or if it receives significant impact.
• 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...
Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. If the mobile device has a retractable camera Liquids of any kind lens, do not use soap and water to clean the lens. Use a Keep the mobile device dry.
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• portable music players and cell phones, at high volume Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time, settings for long durations may lead to permanent not realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to your noise-induced hearing loss.
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• Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you National Institute on Deafness and Other experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech, or Communication Disorders experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your National Institutes of Health portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
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.
Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not expressly approved by Samsung could void your warranty for shock. To minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge from the...
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• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cell phone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes. •...
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;...
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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.
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.
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Update that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered other terms along with such Update.
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License will terminate automatically without restrictions imposed by your network or internet provider. notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi connection, the Software will access through your mobile...
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"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...
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(“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.
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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.
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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;...
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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.
Index Samsung Apps 83 replace back cover 9 security settings 140 settings 142 Accessibility uninstalling 59 show battery percentage 114 settings 128 Apps Screen 59 Battery Use & Safety 153 Accessory customize 60 Blocking Mode 125 settings 127 options 60...
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call-waiting 43 options 64 favorites 37 ending 44 Quick settings 65 groups 38 from Contacts 41 recording video 63 import and export contacts 39 from Favorites 42 taking pictures 62 linking 36 from recent calls 42 Video App 86 manage 34 in-call options 44 Care and Maintenance 159 My Profile 35...
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Display / Touch-Screen 157 Overview 22 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) DLNA 101 settings 134 Regulations for Wireless Samsung Link 85 Gmail 56 Devices 164 Do cell phones pose a health creating and sending 56 FCC Notice and Cautions 166...
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Google Google Voice Typing Notification Panel 18 Gmail 56 settings 130 shortcuts and widgets 20 Google Now 74 Google+ 58 Status Bar 16 Google Search 74 GPS 138 wallpaper 21 Google Settings 74 GPS & AGPS 157 Home Screen Mode 118 Google+ 58 Group Play 75 Hotspot 96...
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signing in 56 Music Player 78 Spam 51 creating a playlist 79 Maps 76 setting a song as a ringtone 79 tag number as spam 49 Memory translate 49 My Files (App) 80 view 142 types 47 My Profile 35 Memory Card Mobile Data Security (App) 77 sharing 35...
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144 S Translator 82 allowed devices 97 status 144 S Voice 82 connecting a device 97 turn off and on 10 Samsung Apps 83 settings 98 vibrate when ringing 117 Samsung Hub 83 turn on hotspot 96 voice command 82...
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116 settings 131 Set Up Device 7 Screen Lock sounds 117 Samsung Link 85 Settings 104 touch sounds 117 Samsung Mobile Products and tabs 104 vibrate when ringing 117 Recycling 155 Setup Wizard 10 vibrations 116 Screen Capture Shortcuts...
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Video Warranty Information 168 entering 25 recording video 63 WatchON 88 Google voice typing 27 Videos Widgets Samsung keyboard 26 Gallery 68 adding and removing 20 Swype keyboard 27 sharing 73 Wi-Fi 90 Text-To-Speech Video App 86 adding a connection manually 91...
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VPN 99 Wi-Fi 90 World Clock 18 Your Navigator Deluxe 89 YouTube 89...