Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

4g lte smartphone
Hide thumbs Also See for Galaxy S4:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

S970G-Print.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM
4 G
L T E
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.
GH68-39810B Printed in China

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Samsung Galaxy S4

  • Page 1: User Manual

    S970G-Print.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM L T E 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. GH68-39810B Printed in China...
  • Page 2: 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 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE...
  • Page 4 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 5 S970G-Print.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 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 6 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 7 S970G-Print.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM ® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association.
  • Page 8 S970G-Print.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM section in your device setup menu (tap Apps > Settings > More tab > About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register). Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Locking and Unlocking the Device ......23 Creating a Samsung Account ......23 Voicemail .
  • Page 10 S970G-Print.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Dialing Options ........74 Answering a Call .
  • Page 11 Samsung Apps ........
  • Page 12 S970G-Print.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Section 5: Connections .............200 Bluetooth ......... . 200 PC Connections .
  • Page 13 S970G-Print.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Battery Usage ........302 SD Card &...
  • Page 14: Section 1: Getting Started

    S970G-Print.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, installing the micro SIM card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail. Before using your device for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the micro SIM card.
  • Page 15 S970G-Print.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your device, depending on the software version on your device, and any changes to the device’s Settings. Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
  • Page 16: Text Conventions

    S970G-Print.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Text Conventions This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps: Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
  • Page 17 S970G-Print.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To remove the battery cover: 1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release latch (1). 2. Place your fingernail in the opening (2) and firmly “pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can). Release Latch To replace the battery cover: Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and...
  • Page 18 S970G-Print.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM SIM Card Overview Important! Before removing or replacing the micro SIM card, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the key until the power-off image displays, then tap Power off.
  • Page 19 S970G-Print.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Installing and Removing the SIM card This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro SIM”. Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this slot. To install the SIM card: 1.
  • Page 20 S970G-Print.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect it and no service will be available. If this happens, turn off the device, remove the card, and reinstall the card in the correct orientation.
  • Page 21: Battery

    S970G-Print.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Removing the microSD Memory Card 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The card should pop partially out of the slot. 3. Remove the card from the slot. 4.
  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using your device for the first time, you must fully charge the battery.
  • Page 23 S970G-Print.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Charging Head USB Cable Note: Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle continuously and prevent proper operation.
  • Page 24 S970G-Print.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
  • Page 25: Low Battery Indicator

    S970G-Print.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 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 26: Extending Your Battery Life

    S970G-Print.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Extending Your Battery Life Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power: •...
  • Page 27: Switching The Device On Or Off

    S970G-Print.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Switching the Device On or Off Once the device has been configured, you will not be prompted with setup screens again. To turn the device on: Press and hold (Power/End) until the device switches on.
  • Page 28: Initial Device Configuration

    S970G-Print.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Initial Device Configuration 1. Select a language from the associated field. English is the default language. Note: If you are visually impaired or have difficulty hearing, tap Accessibility to configure the accessibility settings. 2.
  • Page 29 5. At the Samsung account screen, select one of the following options: • If this is your first time, tap Create new account. • If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in. – or – Tap Skip to continue with the setup process and create an account later.
  • Page 30: Restarting The Device

    S970G-Print.book Page 22 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 10. From the Learn about key features screen: • Tap an available field to display an on-screen tutorial. • Turn on a feature by sliding the activation slider to the ON position 11.
  • Page 31: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    (Accounts tab). 2. Navigate to the My accounts area and then tap Add account Samsung account. 3. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in. – or – If this is your first time, tap Create new account.
  • Page 32: Voicemail

    Note: Without confirming your email address and following the documented procedures, related applications will not function properly since it is Samsung account that is managing their username and password access. Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off.
  • Page 33: Accessing Your Voicemail

    S970G-Print.book Page 25 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: Voicemail setup may be different depending on your network. 1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and hold the key until the device dials voicemail. You may be prompted to enter a password. 2.
  • Page 34 S970G-Print.book Page 26 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Task Manger Overview Press and hold (Home) and then tap (Task manager). This screen contains the following tabs: • Active applications display those currently active applications running on your phone. • Downloaded displays any installed packages or applications from the Play Store that are taking up memory space.
  • Page 35: Google Now

    S970G-Print.book Page 27 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Google Now Google Now ® recognizes a user’s repeated actions performed on the device (including access of common locations, repeated calendar appointments, search queries, etc.). This information is then used to display more relevant information to the user in the form of “cards”.
  • Page 36: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    Wi-Fi ® Capability • ® WatchON —Rich TV experience with Infrared (IR) remote • Apps available to download from the Google Play ™ Store and Samsung Apps • Access Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games, and Books with Samsung Hub ™...
  • Page 37 S970G-Print.book Page 29 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Samsung Link ™ to share your media content across connected devices. Cloud connectivity is enabled via the use of an external Web storage service • Compliant with AllShare Cast Hub ®...
  • Page 38: Front View

    S970G-Print.book Page 30 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • HD Video Player 1080p – Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, WMV7/8, VP8, MP43 – Format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (ASF), AVI, and DivX • Video Player support for PIP (Picture in Picture) viewing •...
  • Page 39 S970G-Print.book Page 31 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 2. Light (RGB) Sensor lets you use the ambient light level to adjust the screen brightness/contrast. This sensor decreases screen brightness in dim light. • In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause the device to increase the brightness and contrast for better viewing.
  • Page 40 S970G-Print.book Page 32 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Menu key displays a list of options available for the current screen. From the Home screen, it displays Add apps and widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, Edit page, Search, and Settings options.
  • Page 41: Back View

    S970G-Print.book Page 33 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 11. Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call. •...
  • Page 42: Side Views

    S970G-Print.book Page 34 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 5. Headset jack allows you to connect a hands-free headset so you can listen to music. 6. Camera lens is used to take photos. 7. IR Transmitter used to emit infrared signals used for controlling external devices.
  • Page 43: Status Bar

    S970G-Print.book Page 35 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 2. Power/End key ends a call or switches the phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to turn toggle the Silent mode or Airplane mode states, turn the device on or off, or Restart.
  • Page 44 S970G-Print.book Page 36 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Displays when there is a system error or alert. Displays to indicate a security warning. You are prompted to set a screen lock password. Displays when a call is in progress. Icon is displayed in the Status bar area.
  • Page 45 S970G-Print.book Page 37 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Displays your current battery charge level. Icon shown is fully charged. Displays when the current battery is 100 percent charged and the Display battery percentage option is 100% enabled within the Settings My device tab Display menu.
  • Page 46 S970G-Print.book Page 38 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Displays when your phone is communicating with the HSPA+ network. Displays when your phone is communicating with the 4G LTE network (service dependant). Displays when the phone has detected an active USB connection and is in a USB Debugging mode.
  • Page 47 S970G-Print.book Page 39 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Displays when an alarm is set. For more information, refer to “Setting an Alarm” on page 102. Displays when the device is in Silent mode. All sounds except media and alarms are silenced, and Silent mode is set to Vibrate.
  • Page 48 Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified devices. Displays when your device is currently sharing/streaming media to paired device using the Samsung Link application. Displays when AllShare Cast Hub is active, connected to your device, and communicating.
  • Page 49 S970G-Print.book Page 41 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when Wi-Fi is active and there is an available open wireless network. Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is communicating with another compatible device.
  • Page 50 S970G-Print.book Page 42 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Displays when the external SD card (internal microSD) has been disconnected (unmounted) from the phone and is now ready for either removal or formatting. Displays when the External SD card is being prepared for mounting to the device.
  • Page 51: Home Screen

    S970G-Print.book Page 43 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications on your phone. There are initially seven available panels, each populated with default shortcuts or applications. You can customize each of these panels.
  • Page 52 S970G-Print.book Page 44 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM – These notifications appear at the top-left of the screen (within the Status bar area) and display important user information. – This information can be accessed by swiping down from the Status bar (page 47).
  • Page 53 S970G-Print.book Page 45 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Shortcuts are icons that launch available device applications such as Camera, YouTube, Contacts, Phone, Email, Play Store, etc. These function the same as shortcuts on your computer. – Although some may already be found on the Extended Home screens, the majority can also be found within the Applications screens.
  • Page 54 S970G-Print.book Page 46 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Home Screen Menu Settings When on the Home screen, press and then select any of the following menu options: • Add apps and widgets allows you to quickly access the Widget tab where you can then drag a selected widget to an available area on a selected screen.
  • Page 55: Notification Bar

    S970G-Print.book Page 47 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Notification Bar The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to display the Notification screen that provides more detailed information about the current on-screen notification icons.
  • Page 56 S970G-Print.book Page 48 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Clearing Notifications 1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap Clear. The notifications are cleared from the panel. Accessing Additional Screen Functions In addition to notifications, this screen also provides quick and ready access to device functions.
  • Page 57: Screen Navigation

    S970G-Print.book Page 49 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired function then drag it to the top row. Screen Navigation Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can navigate the features of your device and enter characters.
  • Page 58 S970G-Print.book Page 50 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. This allows you to move the area of focus or to scroll through a list. For example: slide your finger left or right on the Home screen to scroll among the seven panels.
  • Page 59: Using Motions And Gestures

    S970G-Print.book Page 51 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: Motion must be enabled for this feature to be active. For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures Settings” on page 278. Using Motions and Gestures By activating the various motion and gesture features within this menu (page 278), you can access a variety of time saving functions.
  • Page 60 S970G-Print.book Page 52 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To activate Air gesture: 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Motions and gestures. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Air gesture slider to the right to turn it on.
  • Page 61 S970G-Print.book Page 53 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to the on position. For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures Settings” on page 278. To activate Palm Motion: 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Motions and gestures.
  • Page 62: Using The Multi Window

    S970G-Print.book Page 54 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using the Multi Window This feature allows you to run multiple apps on the current screen at the same time. The Multi window contains two components: the tab and apps panel. Normally, only the tab is shown along the edge of the screen.
  • Page 63 S970G-Print.book Page 55 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: Although the Multi window feature is now active (as shown via the Notifications screen), the user must enable/ display the Multi window list as shown only by using the Back button.
  • Page 64 S970G-Print.book Page 56 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To hide the Multi window tab: Press and hold the Back key ( ). This action hides the Multi window tab from view. Repositioning the Multi Window The Multi window contains two components: tab and apps panel. The tab can be manually moved up or down the edge of the apps panel.
  • Page 65: Customizing The Multi Window Apps

    S970G-Print.book Page 57 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. In a single motion, touch and hold for approximately one- second to detach it from the screen (1), then slowly drag it to the left or right edge of the screen and. Customizing the Multi Window Apps The applications found within the apps panel of the Multi window can be organized by either being rearranged or removed.
  • Page 66 S970G-Print.book Page 58 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To remove a Multi window application: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. 2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the scrollable apps). 3. Tap the Edit button. Touch and drag an app off of the apps panel and on to the tray for storage.
  • Page 67 S970G-Print.book Page 59 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using Multi Window to Run Multiple Apps on the Same Screen Any of the apps found within the Multi window apps panel can be run at the same time as a current on-screen app.
  • Page 68 S970G-Print.book Page 60 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To switch the arrangement of the apps: 1. With the two apps shown in a App #1 Split/Maximize split screen, tap the Border Bar Exit to show the on-screen icons. 2. Tap the desired application area (top or bottom).
  • Page 69: Menu Navigation

    S970G-Print.book Page 61 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To close a selected application: 1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap one of the two on-screen apps to select it. 2. Tap the Border bar to show the on-screen icons. 3.
  • Page 70 S970G-Print.book Page 62 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using Sub-Menus Sub-menus are available from within most screen and applications. 1. Press A sub-menu displays at the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap an available on-screen option. Sub-Menu items Using Context Menus Context menus (also called pop-up menus) contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen.
  • Page 71: Customizing The Screens

    S970G-Print.book Page 63 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Context Menu Customizing the Screens You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one screen could contain the Music Player shortcut and other forms of media, while another screen might contain communication apps such as Gmail.
  • Page 72 S970G-Print.book Page 64 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Adding and Deleting Screens Your device comes with seven screens. You can delete these screens and then add them back later. To delete a screen: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Edit page.
  • Page 73 S970G-Print.book Page 65 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Sharing an App The device’s Applications menu now comes with a feature that allows you to share information about your selected applications with external users. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps).
  • Page 74 S970G-Print.book Page 66 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To add a shortcut from the Applications screen: 1. From the Home screen, select a screen location for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available screens until you reach the desired one. 2.
  • Page 75: Adding And Removing Primary Shortcuts

    S970G-Print.book Page 67 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Note: You can change any of your primary shortcuts except Apps. To remove a primary shortcut: From the Home screen, touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to replace, then drag it to an empty space on any available screen.
  • Page 76: Adding And Removing Widgets

    S970G-Print.book Page 68 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Adding and Removing Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that can be placed on any Home screen. To add a Widget: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Widgets tab. 2. Touch and hold an available Widget until it detaches from the screen.
  • Page 77 S970G-Print.book Page 69 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Managing Wallpapers Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images, Live wallpapers (animated backgrounds), or Wallpaper gallery (default wallpapers). Note: Live wallpapers require additional battery power. To change the current Home screen wallpaper: 1.
  • Page 78 S970G-Print.book Page 70 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: The Home and lock screens is an additional option that allows you to change both screens at the same time. 3. Select a wallpaper type (Gallery, Live wallpaper, or Wallpapers). 4.
  • Page 79: Section 3: Call Functions And Contacts List

    S970G-Print.book Page 71 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which is used to store contact information. Displaying Your Phone Number From the main Settings page, tap More tab About device Status.
  • Page 80 S970G-Print.book Page 72 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Call settings Additional settings menu, the device automatically redials up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone, provided your call is not sent to the persons’s voicemail.
  • Page 81: Ending A Call

    S970G-Print.book Page 73 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Ending a Call key to end the call. Note: To redial the last number, tap at the end of the call or Call locate the number from the Logs list, tap the entry and tap Call. Ending a Call from the Status Bar 1.
  • Page 82: Dialing Options

    S970G-Print.book Page 74 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Tap to exit this calling mode. Making an Emergency Call with a SIM card installed The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a 1-tap process. Before you can resume normal calling operations, you should first exit this mode.
  • Page 83 S970G-Print.book Page 75 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To view additional dialing options: After entering a number, tap • Send message to send the current caller a text message while still maintaining the current call active. • Add to Contacts to add the current number to either a new or existing Contacts entry.
  • Page 84: Answering A Call

    S970G-Print.book Page 76 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller's phone number, picture, or name if stored in Contacts List, displays. At the incoming call screen: Pressing the Volume down button mutes the ringer.
  • Page 85: Managing Reject Calls

    S970G-Print.book Page 77 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Answering a Call with Air Gesture 1. Verify the Air Gestures feature is on and Air call-accept is active. For more information, refer to “Using Motions and Gestures” on page 51. 2.
  • Page 86 S970G-Print.book Page 78 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Adding Numbers to the Rejection List Entries can be added to the list via either the Contacts menu or via the Auto reject list menu. The Contacts menu option assigns all numbers for an individual as rejected.
  • Page 87: International Calls

    S970G-Print.book Page 79 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM International Calls 1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and hold until the device shows “+” on-screen. 2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the country code, area code, and phone number. 3.
  • Page 88: Wait Dialing

    S970G-Print.book Page 80 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Wait Dialing Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with the next sequence of numbers. • Wait sends the next set of numbers only after tapping Yes. This is indicated in the number string as a semicolon (;).
  • Page 89: Speed Dialing

    S970G-Print.book Page 81 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Speed Dialing Once you have stored phone numbers from your Contacts List, you can set up to 99 speed dial entries (2-100) and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by touching the associated numeric key. Note: Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail use.
  • Page 90 S970G-Print.book Page 82 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. Tap the current entry then tap the new target speed dial location. Note: Tapping 2 occupied speed dial locations causes the entries to switch positions. 5. Tap Done. to store the change. Removing a Speed Dial Entry 1.
  • Page 91: In Call Options

    S970G-Print.book Page 83 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM In Call Options Your device provides a number of features that are available for use during a call. Call duration Personalize call sound Places a call on hold Dialer Background Extra volume Noise Reduction Ends the Adds a...
  • Page 92 S970G-Print.book Page 84 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To make a new call while a call is in progress: 1. Enter the new phone number or look it up in Call history. 2. Once connected, tap Add call to dial the second call. 3.
  • Page 93 S970G-Print.book Page 85 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Multi-Party calls Making a Multi-Party Call A multi-party call is a network service that multiple people to participate in a multi-party or conference call. Setting up a Multi-Party Call 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 94 S970G-Print.book Page 86 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Having a Private Conversation With One Participant When you have two participants in a multi-party session, it might be necessary to place one of those participants on hold so that a private conversation can be held with a single caller.
  • Page 95 S970G-Print.book Page 87 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Call Waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you have previously set the Call waiting option to Activate. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
  • Page 96: Logs Tab

    S970G-Print.book Page 88 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Logs Tab The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Logs tab makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as your device automatically adds new numbers to the beginning of the list and removes the oldest entries from the bottom of the list.
  • Page 97 S970G-Print.book Page 89 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Indicates any received calls that were answered. Indicates a missed call. Indicates any received calls that were rejected. Indicates auto rejected calls. Note: You can also view missed calls from within the Notifications area.
  • Page 98 S970G-Print.book Page 90 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Press to access the following additional options – Copy to dialing screen to pass the current number to your dialer and then edit the selected number before you place your next outbound call. –...
  • Page 99 S970G-Print.book Page 91 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Altering Numbers from the Logs List If you need to make a call from the Logs screen and you need to edit the number prior to dialing, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
  • Page 100: Call Duration

    S970G-Print.book Page 92 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Call Duration 1. From the Home screen, tap Logs tab. 2. Press and then tap Call duration. 3. The following times are displayed for Voice and Data: • Last call: shows the length of time for the last call. •...
  • Page 101: Section 4: Applications And Development

    S970G-Print.book Page 93 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Section 4: Applications and Development This section contains a description of each application that is available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
  • Page 102: Applications

    S970G-Print.book Page 94 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Applications The Applications list provides quick access to all the available applications on the device. The Application menu provides quick access to the most frequently used applications. Applications display on each of the three panels on the Applications screens.
  • Page 103 S970G-Print.book Page 95 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • View type: allows you to customize the way the Apps menu listing is shown. • Share apps: allows you to share information about selected applications with external users (page 65). •...
  • Page 104: Calculator

    S970G-Print.book Page 96 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Calculator Using this feature allows you to use your device as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You can also use this as a scientific calculator.
  • Page 105: Calendar

    S970G-Print.book Page 97 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Calendar With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder. Google Calendar is built into the phone and synchronizes both new and existing entries between your phone and your online Google account.
  • Page 106: Creating A Calendar Event

    S970G-Print.book Page 98 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Search: allows you to search within your current events. • Sync: synchronizes your current calendar events with your available accounts (such as Gmail, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, etc..). • Calendars: displays a screen with the current listing of Calendar categories and accounts.
  • Page 107: Camera

    S970G-Print.book Page 99 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 6. Tap Lock time zone (to lock event time based on your current user-selected time zone). Select a time zone from within the Select time zone field. 7. Tap Show week number to display the week numbers along the side of the week entries.
  • Page 108: Chaton

    (username/password) to several applications, such as Samsung Link, ChatON, and Media Hub. For more information, visit: https://web.samsungchaton.com. Registering with the Service 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung account. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (ChatON).
  • Page 109 S970G-Print.book Page 101 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. Enter the information and tap (Search). Once the recipient is matched, their entry appears in the Results area. 5. Tap (Add) and confirm your new buddy appears in the Buddies tab. Note: For more information, tap the More tab Support Help.
  • Page 110: Chrome

    S970G-Print.book Page 102 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Chrome The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Chrome Web browser on your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Chrome). 2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap Accept and Continue.
  • Page 111 S970G-Print.book Page 103 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 5. Tap the Alarm type field and select one of the following: Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, or Briefing. 6. Tap More to configure additional alarm settings such as volume slider, Alarm tone, Location alarm, Snooze, Smart alarm, and assign a name.
  • Page 112 S970G-Print.book Page 104 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 6. Move the Smart alarm slider to the right to activate this feature which slowly increases screen brightness and the volume of nature tones to simulate dawn breaking. Tap the field to assign a interval time (1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 30 minutes) and nature tone (Fairy fountain, Birdsong by the lake, Sparkling mist, The secret forest, Serenity, or Gentle spring rain).
  • Page 113: World Clock

    S970G-Print.book Page 105 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM World Clock This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Clock). 2. Tap the World clock tab. 3.
  • Page 114: Setting A Timer

    S970G-Print.book Page 106 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Setting a Timer 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Clock) Timer tab. 2. Tap the Hours, Minutes, or Seconds field and use the on-screen keypad to enter the hour, minute, or seconds. The timer plays an alarm at the end of the countdown.
  • Page 115: Contacts

    S970G-Print.book Page 107 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Dock: allows you to set your Dock settings such as Dock sound, Audio output mode, Desk home screen display, Automatic unlock, and Audio output. For more information, refer to “Accessory” on page 265. 3.
  • Page 116: Downloads

    S970G-Print.book Page 108 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Downloads Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current downloaded files (Internet and Other). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Downloads). 2. Place a checkmark on an available file to select it. 3.
  • Page 117: Gmail

    S970G-Print.book Page 109 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Gmail Gmail is Google’s web-based email. When you first setup the phone, Gmail is configured. Depending on the synchronization settings, Gmail is automatically synchronized with your Gmail account. Signing into Gmail 1.
  • Page 118 S970G-Print.book Page 110 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Other Gmail Options 1. From the main Gmail screen, tap (Labels) at the bottom of the screen to set up and manage Labels for your Gmail messages. 2. From the main Gmail screen, tap (Search) at the bottom of the screen to search through your Gmail messages.
  • Page 119 S970G-Print.book Page 111 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Viewing a Gmail Message 1. From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view the following options located at the bottom of the screen: • Archive : archives the selected Gmail. •...
  • Page 120: Google

    S970G-Print.book Page 112 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Creating an Additional Gmail Account 1. From the Home screen, tap (Gmail). 2. Press and then tap Settings ADD ACCOUNT and follow the same steps as referenced in the previous section. For more information, refer to “Signing into Gmail”...
  • Page 121: Google Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 113 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Google Settings As Google has become more intertwined with other applications, this menu provides a quick and ready access point to configure preferences for Google+, Maps & Latitude, Location, etc.. You can also use the Search function to initiate a Google Search from this menu.
  • Page 122: Group Play

    Note: Group play is not the same as Screen mirroring which requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung TV or via the use of the AllShare Cast Hub. For more information, reder to the online User Manual.
  • Page 123 S970G-Print.book Page 115 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Tap the Set group password field to enable the function which requires users to enter a password prior to connecting to your new group. 4. Tap Create group. If previously selected, enter your group password and tap OK.
  • Page 124: Hangouts

    S970G-Print.book Page 116 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Hangouts Previously known as Google Talk™, is an updated place to hangout, share photos, and even video calls. This is a free web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.
  • Page 125: Help

    S970G-Print.book Page 117 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Help Provides access to built-in Help information. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Help). 2. Select an on-screen topics for more information: • New features: provides help on all of the new features and applications such as Smart screen and Group Play.
  • Page 126: Internet

    S970G-Print.book Page 118 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Internet Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the Internet browsing feature on your device. Your device is equipped with a Google browser to navigate the mobile Web.
  • Page 127 S970G-Print.book Page 119 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM From the home page, press to access the following options: • Homepage: displays the home Web page. • New window: launches a new browser window. By default, this screen shows the home page. •...
  • Page 128: Entering A Url

    This is independent of the brightness assigned within the device’s Settings menu. • Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. • Settings: allows you to change the way you view your web pages by changing these options. For more information, refer to “Browser Settings”...
  • Page 129 S970G-Print.book Page 121 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Adding and Deleting Windows You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To add a new window: 1. From your browser window, tap (Window) (New window). 2. A new browser window displays. Note: The number of currently open windows is displayed at the bottom of the Windows screen.
  • Page 130 S970G-Print.book Page 122 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Going Incognito The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this incognito window won’t appear within your browser history or search history, and no traces (such as cookies) are left on your device.
  • Page 131: Using Bookmarks

    S970G-Print.book Page 123 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using Bookmarks While navigating a website, you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs (website addresses) of the bookmarked sites display in the Bookmarks page. From the Bookmarks page you can also view your Most visited websites and view your History.
  • Page 132: Adding Bookmarks

    S970G-Print.book Page 124 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more information, refer to “Deleting Bookmarks” on page 124. • Set as homepage: Sets the bookmark to your new homepage. Adding Bookmarks 1.
  • Page 133: Emptying The Cookies

    S970G-Print.book Page 125 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Emptying the Cookies A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a website during navigation. In addition to containing some site-specific information, a cookie can also contain some personal information (such as a username and password) which might pose a security risk if not properly managed.
  • Page 134: Saved Pages

    S970G-Print.book Page 126 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Saved Pages The Saved pages list provides you with a list of the websites that you have saved. 1. From an active Web page, press and then tap Saved pages A list of your saved webpages is displayed with their Name. The webpages that have been visited the most will appear at the top.
  • Page 135 S970G-Print.book Page 127 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from any previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. • Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for visited sites.
  • Page 136 S970G-Print.book Page 128 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Block pop-ups: Prevents popup advertisement or windows from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. • Default storage: Allows you to set your default storage to Device or Memory Card.
  • Page 137: Local

    S970G-Print.book Page 129 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Local Local (formerly known as Google Places) displays company logos on a layer of Google Maps. When viewing an area you can quickly locate a business or person, find out more information about the business, see coupons, public responses, and more.
  • Page 138: Maps

    S970G-Print.book Page 130 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Maps Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions. There is also a search tool included to help you locate places of interest or a specific address.
  • Page 139: Opening Maps

    S970G-Print.book Page 131 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Tap Use wireless networks to allow apps to use data from sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to provide a better approximation of your current location. 4. Tap My places to enable the storage of your favorite locations. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: •...
  • Page 140 S970G-Print.book Page 132 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Layers: allows you to switch map views: – Traffic: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color represents how fast the traffic is moving. –...
  • Page 141: Messaging

    S970G-Print.book Page 133 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM – Location settings: lets you access and configure the Google location settings. – Sign in: allows you to sign into your current Google account. – Labs: this is a testing ground for experimental features that aren’t ready for primetime.
  • Page 142: Messenger

    S970G-Print.book Page 134 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Messenger Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your device. 1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information, refer to “Gmail”...
  • Page 143: Music

    S970G-Print.book Page 135 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. In the bottom Type a message field, enter a message then tap (Send). Music The Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A.
  • Page 144 Shuffles the current list of songs randomly. Songs play in order and are not shuffled. Lists the current playlist songs. Returns the user to the music category screen. Assign the current song as a Favorite. Streams the current music file to another device via Samsung Link.
  • Page 145 S970G-Print.book Page 137 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Making a Song a Phone Ringtone 1. From within the Music application, tap the Songs tab. 2. Touch and hold a song from the list to reveal the on-screen context menu. 3.
  • Page 146: Music Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 138 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Set as: allows you to set the current song as a Phone ringtone, Caller ringtone, or Alarm tone. Additionally you can either choose to start the selected song from the beginning or allow the application to automatically recommend a start point.
  • Page 147: Using Playlists

    S970G-Print.book Page 139 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Music auto off: when enabled, sets a timer for the Music application to automatically turn off after a pre-selected amount of time. • Lyrics: when activated, the lyrics of the song are displayed if available. •...
  • Page 148: Editing A Playlist

    S970G-Print.book Page 140 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. Tap a music file, or tap Select all to add all the music tracks to this playlist then tap OK. Removing Music from a Playlist 1. From within the Music application, tap the Playlists tab. 2.
  • Page 149: My Account Downloader

    S970G-Print.book Page 141 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM My Account Downloader This application provides access to your current account information. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (My Account Downloader). 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the application. 3.
  • Page 150: My Files

    S970G-Print.book Page 142 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM My Files This application allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone (ex: MP4).
  • Page 151 S970G-Print.book Page 143 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Press for these additional options: Select all, Create folder, Search, View by, Sort by, and Settings. To navigate: 1. Tap All files Device storage/SD memory card to see the contents of either device or your internal SD card. 2.
  • Page 152: Navigation

    S970G-Print.book Page 144 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Once you have located your file, tap the file name to launch the associated application. Navigation Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance. Caution! Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be wrong, dangerous, prohibited, or involve ferries.
  • Page 153: Navigation Options

    S970G-Print.book Page 145 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. Tap My places to enable the storage of your favorite locations. Navigation options 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Navigation). The navigation application can be configured from the main screen.
  • Page 154 S970G-Print.book Page 146 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Traffic view: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color represents how fast the traffic is moving. • Satellite: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth. Satellite images are not real-time.
  • Page 155: Optical Reader

    S970G-Print.book Page 147 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Optical Reader The Photo reader allows you to use your camera to identify text (via definitions) and extract useful information. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Optical Reader). 2. Aim the camera at an object containing written words. 3.
  • Page 156: Play Books

    S970G-Print.book Page 148 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Play Books Formerly known as Google Books, this application allows you to read over 3 million ebooks on the go. Build your ebooks library in the cloud with Play Books: jump right into a bestseller or select from nearly 3 million free ebooks.
  • Page 157: Play Magazines

    S970G-Print.book Page 149 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Play Magazines With Google Play Magazines, you can subscribe to your favorite magazines and have them available to read on your device at any time or any place. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Play Magazines).
  • Page 158: Play Movies & Tv

    S970G-Print.book Page 150 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Play Movies & TV Note: You must logged into your Google account prior to using this feature. This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, download a movie and then watch it instantly. Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and HD titles in the Play Store and stream them instantly on your Android device.
  • Page 159: Play Music

    S970G-Print.book Page 151 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Play Music Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, and playback songs purchased from the Play Store. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download.
  • Page 160 S970G-Print.book Page 152 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Changing Library View You can change the way you view the contents of your library. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Play Music). 2. While in a selection or screen, tap (near the top-left of the Application bar) and then scroll left or right to access the various tabs.
  • Page 161: Listening To Music

    S970G-Print.book Page 153 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Changing Music Settings From within the Play Music application, press and then make a selection. • Choose on device music: In addition to playing the music that you add to your online library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal storage.
  • Page 162: Tab Options

    S970G-Print.book Page 154 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the Music application, the Now Playing bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Displaying the Now Playing Screen If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: Tap the name of the current song in the Now Playing bar.
  • Page 163 S970G-Print.book Page 155 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Options While Playing a Song When you play a song, the Now playing screen displays. There are various options and controls available while a song is playing: 1. From within the Play Music application, tap an album or song. 2.
  • Page 164 S970G-Print.book Page 156 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Tap to advance to the next song. Touch and hold to scan forward through the current song. When Shuffle mode is enabled via Show Options, songs play in random order. When disabled (as shown), songs play in the order they appear in List view.
  • Page 165: Playing A Playlist

    S970G-Print.book Page 157 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Adding Songs to Playlists 1. From within the Play Music application, tap an album or song list and play a song. 2. Tap adjacent to the song name and select Add to playlist.
  • Page 166 S970G-Print.book Page 158 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To make your online music available offline on your device: 1. From the main Play Music page, change your library view to Albums, Artists, or playlists. 2. Press and then select Choose on device music and tap the album or playlist you want to make available offline.
  • Page 167: Play Store

    S970G-Print.book Page 159 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Play Store Formerly known as the “Android Market”, this application provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone. The Play Store also allows you to provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that might be incompatible with your phone.
  • Page 168 S970G-Print.book Page 160 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Important! If the selected application requires access to data or control of a function on your device, the Play Store displays the information the application will access. Tap OK if you agree to the conditions of the application. Once you tap OK on this screen you are responsible for using this application on the device and the amount of data it uses.
  • Page 169: Launching An Installed Google Application

    S970G-Print.book Page 161 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: A data plan is required to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please contact your service provider for further details. Launching an Installed Google Application 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps).
  • Page 170: Manage Applications

    S970G-Print.book Page 162 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Manage applications This feature allows you to manage and remove installed applications. You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as well as the remaining memory and resources for each of the applications on your device and clear the data, cache, or defaults.
  • Page 171: Polaris Office 5

    S970G-Print.book Page 163 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM POLARIS Office 5 Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This application provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline. The application can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files.
  • Page 172: S Health

    S970G-Print.book Page 164 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM S Health S Health is a wellness application that allows you to better manage your health by providing you with relevant information. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (S Health). 2.
  • Page 173: S Memo

    S970G-Print.book Page 165 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM S Memo The S Memo application allows you to create memos using the keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, voice recordings, and text all in one place. Creating a New Memo 1.
  • Page 174 S970G-Print.book Page 166 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM CANCEL Exits the current task without saving. SAVE Saves the current memo and creates a new one. Changes the view mode. Provides access to a quick selection bar. Choose from: Take picture, Images, Clipboard, Maps, Clip art. These elements can be used within the memo.
  • Page 175: S Translator

    • Set as: allows you to set a memo as a Contact icon, Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or Home and lock screens. • Print: allows you to print the screen or Web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi.
  • Page 176 S970G-Print.book Page 168 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To translate text: 1. At the S Translator screen, tap the top language bar to select your target/source language. Default is Spanish. 2. Tap the bottom language bar to select the destination language that you would like to translate to.
  • Page 177: S Voice

    S970G-Print.book Page 169 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 5. Press for additional options. Choose from: History, Favorite, Preset phrases, TTS readout speed, Read out after transl.., and Help. S Voice Launches your phone’s built-in voice recognition system that allows you to initiate several common tasks without having to touch the phone.
  • Page 178: Samsung Apps

    Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 23. 1. Confirm you are currently signed into your Samsung account. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Samsung Apps).
  • Page 179: Samsung Hub

    S970G-Print.book Page 171 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Samsung Hub Samsung Hub makes it easy to find, sample, and purchase movies, TV shows, books, games, and music, in one user-friendly location. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on-the-go has never been easier.
  • Page 180 4. If notified your Samsung account is not yet active or verified, tap OK. You must be signed in to your Samsung account to use the application’s various features. Tip: In some cases it might be necessary to sign in to your Samsung account via the application. Press and then select Sign in.
  • Page 181 S970G-Print.book Page 173 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using Samsung Hub The main Samsung Hub screen provides an overview of all the available categories on one page such as: Music, Video, Books, and Games. The overview page also displays recently added media that you can rent or purchase.
  • Page 182 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. • You may remove a device from your account no more than once every 90 days.
  • Page 183 S970G-Print.book Page 175 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be viewable on only 1 device in your account at a time. • Media Content is downloaded and saved to your authorized device's SD card.
  • Page 184: Samsung Link

    This is a Web service that requires using a Samsung account. Group Play A subset feature of Samsung Link, this allows you to mirror photos and multimedia presentations with other members of your current Wi-Fi group. Users must be on the same Wi-Fi and provide an access code to join the group.
  • Page 185 Connect to continue. 4. Tap Sign in. 5. If prompted to log into your Samsung account, tap Sign in and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If the main screen still shows a Sign in box, close the application and restart it.
  • Page 186 Samsung Link. • My device: displays your device name as it is used with Samsung Link. Tap to change the device name. • Save to: allows you to save your media to your internal phone memory...
  • Page 187 Move the slider to the on position to activate the feature. • My account: displays Samsung account information. • Customer support: allows you to contact the Samsung Link team via a new email from an available email account. • About this service: displays application information.
  • Page 188 Web storage services allow you to use storage space to store your files and share them on the “Cloud”. Note: If you are using another Web storage service, log into that service first before using Samsung Link. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Samsung Link) DEVICES &...
  • Page 189 Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc..). 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Samsung Link). Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before you can use this feature. 3. Tap your device name from the Registered devices area. Applications and Development...
  • Page 190 Note: At this stage your device is requesting access to share media with the external source. Confirm (Samsung Link Controller enabled) appears in the Notification area at the top of the device to indicate you are using your device as the media source.
  • Page 191: Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 183 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Settings This icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Settings).
  • Page 192: Video

    S970G-Print.book Page 184 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Video The Video player application plays video files stored on the SD card. This device is able to playback DivX videos. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Video). A list of available videos displays in the Video list. 2.
  • Page 193 S970G-Print.book Page 185 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM This feature allows you to continue to view your video as a background operation while you multi-task and do other things, such as surf the Internet, access your Contacts list, look for a picture, etc.. 1.
  • Page 194 S970G-Print.book Page 186 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Locating Your VOD Registration Number 1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab About device Legal information License settings DivX® VOD Register. 2. Write down your Registration code. 3. Tap OK. Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies To play purchased DivX movies on your device, you will first need to...
  • Page 195 S970G-Print.book Page 187 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the file and initiate the transfer process. You will need to place this video file onto your device and play it back. 8. Connect your device to the computer via USB and transfer this video.
  • Page 196: Voice Recorder

    S970G-Print.book Page 188 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Voice Recorder).
  • Page 197 S970G-Print.book Page 189 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM – Recording quality: allows you to set the recording quality to High or Normal. – Limit for MMS: allows you to select On or Off. If you Limit for MMS by selecting On, you will be assured that the recording can be sent in a message.
  • Page 198: Voice Search

    S970G-Print.book Page 190 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Voice Search Launches the Google Now application that is used for voice to text Internet searching. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Voice Search). 2. When prompted, speak into the built-in microphone. 3.
  • Page 199: Initial Configuration

    S970G-Print.book Page 191 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 23. For more information, refer to www.samsungwatchon.com.
  • Page 200 S970G-Print.book Page 192 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Setting Up your TV Remote 1. From the top of the main screen, tap (Remote Control) Set up now. 2. From the Select your TV brand screen, tap your TV’s manufacturer name. •...
  • Page 201 S970G-Print.book Page 193 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • My xxx TV: selected when a signal is fed directly into the TV and no box is used. Channels are changed directly on the TV by using the TV remote and not a box’s remote.
  • Page 202: Using Watchon

    S970G-Print.book Page 194 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using WatchON To change channels: 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (WatchON). 3. From the top of the main screen, tap (Remote Control). This launches an on-screen remote control.
  • Page 203 • Edit channels: allows you to add or remove channels from your custom list. Press and hold a channel number to update the channel entry. • Settings: provides access to the Samsung WatchON settings menu. • Help: displays on-screen help information.
  • Page 204 The Just for you option displays available content matching your activated media categories. These categories can be configured during your initial set up or at any later time. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 2. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (WatchON).
  • Page 205: Youtube

    S970G-Print.book Page 197 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 5. Enter your current zip code and tap Done. This zip code must correspond to the location of your desired TV and set top box. 6. Follow steps 4-10 from page 191 to complete the process. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format.
  • Page 206 S970G-Print.book Page 198 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Connected TVs – Allows you to pair your device to a wireless TV running a YouTube application. Options include Add a TV and Edit TVs. • Search – Clear search history allows you to clear previous YouTube searches from showing up in the YouTube search box.
  • Page 207 S970G-Print.book Page 199 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM – Google Mobile Terms of Service – YouTube Terms of Service – Google Mobile Privacy Policy – YouTube Privacy Policy – Open source licenses – App version displays the software version for the current YouTube application.
  • Page 208: Section 5: Connections

    S970G-Print.book Page 200 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Section 5: Connections Your device is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the Web and to other devices. Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices.
  • Page 209: Bluetooth Status Indicators

    S970G-Print.book Page 201 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: Displays when Bluetooth is active. Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and communicating. Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including: •...
  • Page 210 S970G-Print.book Page 202 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To change your Bluetooth name: 1. Verify Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings More tab About device. 3. Tap the Device name field and use the on-screen keyboard to edit the current device name.
  • Page 211: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    S970G-Print.book Page 203 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To review your Bluetooth received files: 1. Verify Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, press and then tap Received files. Pairing Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device.
  • Page 212 S970G-Print.book Page 204 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 6. The external device must accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code. Once successfully paired to an external device, displays in the Status area. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth- compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices.
  • Page 213 S970G-Print.book Page 205 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. Toggle the Media audio field to activate/de-activate the Bluetooth device’s headset functions. Note: If callers can not hear you during a call while using a paired Bluetooth headset (with built-in microphone), verify the Call audio option is enabled within the entry’s Bluetooth Settings page.
  • Page 214: Pc Connections

    Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 215: Wi-Fi

    S970G-Print.book Page 207 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Connecting as a Storage Device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the files directory from the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
  • Page 216 S970G-Print.book Page 208 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Activating Wi-Fi By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off (deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points). 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (Connections tab).
  • Page 217 S970G-Print.book Page 209 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Wi-Fi Status Indicators The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when Wi-Fi is active and there is an available open wireless network.
  • Page 218 S970G-Print.book Page 210 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Deactivating Wi-Fi 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the left to turn it off. – or – Activate and Deactivate Wi-Fi from the Notification bar.
  • Page 219: Section 6: Changing Your Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 211 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Section 6: Changing Your Settings This section explains the device settings for your device. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your device. Accessing the Settings Tabs From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Settings).
  • Page 220 Motions and gestures, Smart screen, Air view, and Voice control. Accounts: This tab provides both the ability to create and modify your accounts (ex: Samsung account, Email, etc.) and access Backup and reset features. More: This tab provides access to additional settings. These include Location services, Security, Application manager, Battery, Storage, Date and time, and About device.
  • Page 221: Wi-Fi Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 213 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Wi-Fi Settings This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 207. Activating Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (Connections tab). 2.
  • Page 222 S970G-Print.book Page 214 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Network Notification By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi-Fi network. You can deactivate this feature if you do not want to receive notifications. 1.
  • Page 223 S970G-Print.book Page 215 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Wi-Fi During Sleep By default, when your device enter a sleep mode, your Wi-Fi connection stays on all the time. If the feature is Never enabled during sleep that current data usage is taken over by your SIM and its network connection.
  • Page 224 S970G-Print.book Page 216 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Finding your WI-Fi Address Information 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab Wi-Fi. 2. Press and then tap Advanced. 3. Locate the MAC Address and IP Address information at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 225 S970G-Print.book Page 217 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM WPS Push Button The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature (sometimes associated with a physical or on-screen button on most WAPs) allows you to pair your device and WAP without the need for entering a passcode. This process is similar to Wi-Fi Direct pairing.
  • Page 226 S970G-Print.book Page 218 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Write down the generate PIN number and enter it into your Wi- Fi Router’s client PIN field. 4. Once the connection is complete, confirm the external router now appears in the Wi-Fi list as connected. Wi-Fi Direct Setup and Settings You can configure your device to connect directly with other Wi-Fi capable devices.
  • Page 227: Bluetooth Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 219 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. Tap Scan and select the single device name to begin the connection process to another Wi-Fi Direct compatible device. – or – Tap Multi-connect Scan and select all the device names to begin the connection process to these Wi-Fi Direct compatible devices.
  • Page 228 S970G-Print.book Page 220 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Turning Bluetooth On and Off To turn Bluetooth on: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (Connections tab). 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to the right to turn it on.
  • Page 229 S970G-Print.book Page 221 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Activating Visibility 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab Bluetooth. 2. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 3. From the top of the Bluetooth settings page, toggle the state of the visibility check mark.
  • Page 230: Data Usage

    S970G-Print.book Page 222 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Data Usage Monitor and mange your device’s data usage capabilities. Features include activation/deactivation or network data usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and view application data usage.
  • Page 231: More Networks

    S970G-Print.book Page 223 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 7. Press and then select from the available on-screen options: • Restrict background data prevents background data usage. This can help prevent over usage of your data minutes. • Auto sync data allows the device to automatically sync information and updates with your various services.
  • Page 232: Mobile Networks

    S970G-Print.book Page 224 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Tap OK. The Airplane mode icon is displayed at the top of your screen. Mobile networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Mobile networks options.
  • Page 233: Network Mode

    S970G-Print.book Page 225 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Network mode You can configure your device to either automatically select the LTE option (LTE/GSM/WCDMA (auto connect) [by default]), WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), WCDMA only, or GSM only. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab More networks Mobile networks Network mode.
  • Page 234 S970G-Print.book Page 226 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using the WCDMA/GSM Option If you wish to use a fast connection using the standard 4G/3G/2G network speed, follow these instructions to connect to these network types. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab More networks Mobile networks...
  • Page 235 S970G-Print.book Page 227 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Network Operators Using this feature you can view the current network connection. You can also scan and select a network operator manually, or set the network selection to Automatic. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab More networks Mobile networks.
  • Page 236: Vpn Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 228 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Default Setup Options Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically search for an available network. You can set this option to Manual to select a network each time you connect. 1.
  • Page 237: Adding A Vpn

    S970G-Print.book Page 229 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Adding a VPN Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, IPSec Hybrid RSA. Important! Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one.
  • Page 238: Delete A Vpn

    S970G-Print.book Page 230 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Edit a VPN 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab More networks VPN. 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit. 3. In the pop-up that opens, select Edit network. 4.
  • Page 239: Near Field Communication

    S970G-Print.book Page 231 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Near Field Communication This feature is used to read and exchange tags. When used in conjunction with Android Beam, your device can be used to beam application content when NFC-capable devices are touched. 1.
  • Page 240: Nearby Devices

    S970G-Print.book Page 232 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. If not already active, in a single motion touch and slide the S Beam slider to the right to turn it on. 5. Complete the transfer process between the two NFC-enabled devices by placing them back to back.
  • Page 241: Screen Mirroring

    S970G-Print.book Page 233 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 8. Tap Download to, then select the destination of any downloaded (shared) content. Choose from USB storage (Device) or SD card. 9. Tap Upload from other devices, then select the actions you’ll take when you upload content from other devices.
  • Page 242: Lock Screen

    S970G-Print.book Page 234 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Kies via Wi-Fi 1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab More networks. 2. Tap Kies via Wi-Fi 3. Select a network connection and follow the on-screen connection process. Lock screen This menu contains features that allows you to configure the device’s security parameters.
  • Page 243: Swipe Options

    S970G-Print.book Page 235 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • None: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. The screen will never lock. Using Swipe This feature is the least secure locking method and only requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device. 1.
  • Page 244 S970G-Print.book Page 236 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using Face Unlock This feature used facial recognition to unlock your phone. This feature is less secure than PIN, Pattern, and Password locks and can be bypassed by someone else who looks similar to you. 1.
  • Page 245 S970G-Print.book Page 237 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using Face and Voice Unlock This feature used facial recognition to unlock your phone. This feature is less secure than PIN, Pattern, and Password locks and can be bypassed by someone else who looks similar to you. 1.
  • Page 246 S970G-Print.book Page 238 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Lock screen. 2. Tap Screen lock Pattern. 3. Draw your pattern by touching your first on-screen point. Then, without removing your finger from the screen, drag your finger over adjacent points until the gray trace line overlaps each point and they are highlighted with a green circle.
  • Page 247 S970G-Print.book Page 239 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Lock screen. 2. Tap Screen lock. 3. Retrace your current pattern on the screen. 4. Tap None. Pattern options Once an unlock pattern is enabled, additional options are available: •...
  • Page 248 S970G-Print.book Page 240 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Important! If you are unsuccessful in retrieving your lock pattern or unlocking your device, please contact customer care for assistance. To unlock your device with a PIN code: 1. Tap Backup PIN (located at the bottom of the screen). 2.
  • Page 249 S970G-Print.book Page 241 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM PIN Lock and Unlock 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Lock screen. 2. Tap Screen lock PIN. 3. Enter a PIN number using the numeric keypad and touch Continue to confirm the password.
  • Page 250: Display Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 242 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Display Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display such as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle lock feature, animation, brightness, and screen timeout, and power saving mode. Adjusting the Screen Display 1.
  • Page 251 Follow the on-screen instructions. • Font style: sets the fonts used on the LCD display. Selections are: Default font, Choco cooky, Cool jazz, Rosemary, Samsung Sans or Get fonts online. Tap Get fonts online to download additional fonts. • Font size: allows you to select which size of font is displayed.
  • Page 252: Adjusting Screen Brightness

    S970G-Print.book Page 244 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Adjusting Screen Brightness This feature configures the LCD Brightness levels. 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Display Brightness. 2. Tap Automatic brightness to allow the phone to self-adjust and tap OK.
  • Page 253: Led Indicator

    S970G-Print.book Page 245 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM LED Indicator This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn on by default unless you turn them off. 1.
  • Page 254 S970G-Print.book Page 246 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Silent mode via Device Options Screen Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Silent Mode the speaker is muted and the phone only vibrates to notify you of incoming calls, or other functions that normally have a defined tone or sound as an alert.
  • Page 255: Vibration Intensity

    S970G-Print.book Page 247 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Vibration intensity Vibration intensity allows you to select how intense the vibration is for different options. 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Sound Vibration intensity. 2. Touch and drag the slider to adjust the Vibration intensity for Incoming call, Notification, and Haptic feedback.
  • Page 256 S970G-Print.book Page 248 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Setup the Vibration This option allows you to set your device to vibrate and ring. 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Sound. 2. Tap Vibrations. 3. Select a vibration pattern and tap OK. –...
  • Page 257: Adapt Sound

    S970G-Print.book Page 249 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Audible System Tone Settings These options are used when you use the dialing pad, make a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the screen. Each time you press a key or make a selection the selected tone sounds. 1.
  • Page 258: Home Screen Mode

    S970G-Print.book Page 250 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Home Screen Mode This application allows you to set your display to the conventional layout of Standard mode or provide an easier user experience for the first-time smartphone users using Easy mode. 1.
  • Page 259 S970G-Print.book Page 251 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Configuring General Call Settings Configure the general call settings using this option. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone). 2. Press and then tap Call settings. 3. Tap one of the following options: •...
  • Page 260 S970G-Print.book Page 252 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Call alerts: allows you to assign call alert tones and activate call alerts and vibration. – Call vibrations: vibrates the phone when the called party answers. Choose from: Vibrate on connection to network or Call-end vibration. –...
  • Page 261: Call Rejection

    S970G-Print.book Page 253 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Personalize call sound: allows you to enable the personalize call sound function within an active call. You can adjust the audio by enabling selecting an audio preset. • Noise reduction: allows you to enable suppression of background audio.
  • Page 262: Turn Off Screen During Calls

    S970G-Print.book Page 254 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Answering/ending calls 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Answering/ending calls. 2. Select any of the following options: • The home key answers calls allows you to press to answer the phone.
  • Page 263: Call Accessories

    S970G-Print.book Page 255 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Call accessories 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call accessories. 2. The following options are available: • Automatic answering: configures the device to automatically answer and incoming call when a headset is detected. •...
  • Page 264 S970G-Print.book Page 256 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Fixed dialing numbers: manages fixed dialing numbers. See description below. Configuring Call Forwarding 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional settings Call forwarding. Important! Call Forwarding is disabled when the Wi-Fi Calling feature is enabled.
  • Page 265: Call Barring

    S970G-Print.book Page 257 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Using Auto Area Code This feature prepends an area code to all outbound calls. When enabled, the designated prefix is always added before your dialed numbers. Ex: If you were using 999 as your area code, 555-5555 would be dialed as 999 - 555-5555.
  • Page 266 S970G-Print.book Page 258 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Fixed Dialing Numbers Fixed Dial Number (FDN), allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. Enabling FDN 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional settings Fixed dialing numbers.
  • Page 267 S970G-Print.book Page 259 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering the PIN2 incorrectly three times will cause the device to lock. Contact customer service for assistance.
  • Page 268: Noise Reduction

    S970G-Print.book Page 260 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Ringtones and keypad tones 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Ringtones and keypad tones. 2. Tap Ringtones, select a ringtone, and tap OK. • Tap Add to locate an audio file to create as a ringtone. 3.
  • Page 269 S970G-Print.book Page 261 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Voicemail You can view your voicemail number from this menu. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Voicemail service. 2. If an additional voicemail service is in use (other than carrier), tap Voice settings to now view your selected voicemail number and information.
  • Page 270: Blocking Mode

    S970G-Print.book Page 262 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
  • Page 271: Driving Mode

    S970G-Print.book Page 263 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 5. Tap Allowed contacts to assign those contacts that are exempted from these rules. Choose from None, All contacts, Favorites, or Custom. Allowed contacts will then appear in the Allowed contact list. Driving Mode When enabled, alarm and information will be read aloud.
  • Page 272: Power Saving Mode

    S970G-Print.book Page 264 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Power Saving Mode This feature allows you both automatically set the phone to use a power saving mode and configure additional power saving options manually, all in an effort to conserve battery power. 1.
  • Page 273: Accessory

    S970G-Print.book Page 265 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Accessory This menu allows you to select the Audio output mode when using a car or desk dock. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (My device tab) Accessory.
  • Page 274 S970G-Print.book Page 266 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: Initially, it might be necessary to download accessibility applications from the Play Store. 2. Select the Auto-rotate screen field to activate this feature which automatically rotates an available screen. 3. Tap Screen timeout to timeout the accessibility feature after a defined amount of time.
  • Page 275 S970G-Print.book Page 267 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: TalkBack, when installed and enabled, speaks feedback to help blind and low-vision users. Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers.
  • Page 276 S970G-Print.book Page 268 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 15. Tap the Text-to-speech options field to configure the text to speech configuration parameters. 16. Tap the Enhance web accessibility field to allow apps to install scripts from Google that make their Web content more accessible.
  • Page 277: Language And Input Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 269 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Language and Input Settings This setting allows you to configure the language in which to display the menus. You can also set on-screen keyboard options. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (My device tab) Language and input.
  • Page 278: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    From within an active text entry screen, touch and hold (Input Methods), drag across the icons, and select (Settings) to reveal the Samsung keyboard settings screen. 2. Set any of the following options: • Alphabets allows you to choose a keyboard configuration for Alphabets.
  • Page 279 This is helpful when multiple characters are available within one key. • Help launches a brief on-screen help tutorial covering the main concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. • Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their original configuration.
  • Page 280 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Language and input (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field). – or – From within an active text entry screen, touch and hold (Input Methods) to reveal the Samsung keyboard settings screen.
  • Page 281: Swype Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 273 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Learn from Gmail: allows you to sign in to your existing Gmail account from where your style and existing contact information is added to your personal dictionary. Helps recognize familiar names. •...
  • Page 282 S970G-Print.book Page 274 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Show complete trace: once enabled, sets wether or not to display the complete Swype path. • Auto-correction: automatically correct typing mistakes. • Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a sentence.
  • Page 283 S970G-Print.book Page 275 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM – Twitter: allows you to sign into your existing Twitter account from where names and words are added to your personal dictionary. Helps recognize familiar names and words. – Gmail: allows you to sign in to your existing Gmail account from where existing contact information is added to your personal dictionary.
  • Page 284 S970G-Print.book Page 276 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Configuring Voice Input Recognition This feature allows the device to correctly recognize verbal input. 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Language and input. 2. Tap Voice search to configure the following: •...
  • Page 285 • Language: allows you to set the language for spoken text. • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine: allows you to configure the General settings for the Samsung TTS. • Settings for Google Text-to-speech Engine: allows you to view Open Source Licenses.
  • Page 286: Motions And Gestures Settings

    S970G-Print.book Page 278 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Configuring the Mouse-TrackPad This feature allows you to configure the pointer speed for a connected mouse or trackpad. 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Language and input Pointer speed.
  • Page 287 S970G-Print.book Page 279 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM To activate Air gesture: 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Motions and gestures. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Air gesture slider to the right to turn it on.
  • Page 288 S970G-Print.book Page 280 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Air move: Once enabled, you can move use one finger to hold down on an app shortcut or event entry and then swipe across the air gestures sensor to then move it to a new a different page. •...
  • Page 289 S970G-Print.book Page 281 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Browse an image: Once enabled, touch and hold a desired on-screen image to pan around it. Move the device left or right to pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally around the large on-screen image. •...
  • Page 290 S970G-Print.book Page 282 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Palm Swipe to Screen Capture • Mute/pause: Once enabled, you can pause any on-screen video or mute any current sound by simply covering the screen with your hand. Once you remove your hand from the screen, the device goes back to normal by either continuing to play the current video or unmuting the current sound.
  • Page 291: Smart Screen

    S970G-Print.book Page 283 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Smart screen The Smart screen options allow you to customize your screen settings to make the screen more responsive and easier to use. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (My device tab) Smart screen.
  • Page 292: Air View

    S970G-Print.book Page 284 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Air view With the Air view feature, you can hover your finger over the screen and Air view features will be displayed. For example, you can hover your finger over a scheduled item in your calendar to see more details.
  • Page 293: Voice Control

    S970G-Print.book Page 285 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Voice control The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice commands to control your device. 1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab Voice control. 2. Verify the feature is active by tapping at the top of your screen to activate Voice control.
  • Page 294: Add Account

    S970G-Print.book Page 286 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Add Account This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize accounts, including your Google and email accounts. Adding an Account 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings (Accounts tab).
  • Page 295: Backup And Reset

    S970G-Print.book Page 287 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Synchronizing a Accounts By default, all managed accounts are synchronized. You can also manually sync all current accounts. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Accounts tab. 2. Navigate to the My accounts area and then tap the account name.
  • Page 296: Backing Up Your Data Before Factory Reset

    S970G-Print.book Page 288 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. Tap Automatic restore to assist in the re-installation of a previously installed application (including preferences and data). 5. Tap Factory data reset to reset your device and sound settings to the factory default settings. For more information, refer to “Factory Data Reset”...
  • Page 297 S970G-Print.book Page 289 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. At the Save contact to prompt, tap Device. The contacts on the SD card are copied to your phone. Backing Up Media to your PC You can back up your pictures, videos, documents, and other media to your PC.
  • Page 298 S970G-Print.book Page 290 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Verify your images and videos are on your microSD card: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Gallery). 2. Verify the Gallery contains all of your pictures and videos. 3. Remove both the back cover and remove the internal microSD card prior to initiating the process.
  • Page 299 2. Navigate to the My accounts area and then tap Add account and select Samsung account. 3. Sign in to your Samsung account or tap Create new account if you don't have one yet. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Internet).
  • Page 300 S970G-Print.book Page 292 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Backing Up Settings to Google You can use your Google account to back up apps, Wi-Fi passwords, and other data. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Gmail). 2. Tap Existing if you have a Google account. The Inbox loads conversations and email.
  • Page 301: Factory Data Reset

    S970G-Print.book Page 293 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Factory Data Reset From this menu you can reset your device and sound settings to the factory default settings. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Accounts tab Backup and reset Factory data reset.
  • Page 302: Using Wireless Networks

    S970G-Print.book Page 294 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Use wireless networks: allows applications to use data from mobile networks and Wi-Fi to help determine your location. • My places: allows you to add location information for your Home, Office, and Car.
  • Page 303: Security

    S970G-Print.book Page 295 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Security The Security settings allow you to determine the security level for your device. Encrypt Device When enabled, this feature requires a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the data on your SD card each time it is connected: 1.
  • Page 304: Device Administration

    S970G-Print.book Page 296 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Tap Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then tap OK. Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code. To change an existing SIM Card PIN: 1.
  • Page 305: Unknown Sources

    S970G-Print.book Page 297 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Unknown Sources Before you can download a web application you must enable the Unknown sources feature (enables downloading). Developers can use this option to install non-Play Store applications. 1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab Security.
  • Page 306: Application Manager

    S970G-Print.book Page 298 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 4. Tap Clear credentials to clear the device (SD card or phone memory) of all certificate contents and reset the credentials password. Application Manager This device can be used for Android development. You can write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, then run the applications using the hardware, system, and network.
  • Page 307: Memory Usage

    S970G-Print.book Page 299 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Clearing Application Cache and Data Important! You must have downloaded applications installed to use this feature. 1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab Application manager. 2. Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data. 3.
  • Page 308: Running Services

    S970G-Print.book Page 300 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 2. Tap DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, or ALL to display memory usage for that category of applications. The graph at the bottom of the Downloaded tab shows used and free device memory. The graph at the bottom of the Running tab shows used and free RAM.
  • Page 309: Storage Used

    S970G-Print.book Page 301 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Tap a process and select Stop to end the process and stop it from running. When you stop the process the service or application will no longer run until you start the process or application again.
  • Page 310: Battery Usage

    S970G-Print.book Page 302 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Important! As an example, if you assigned your browser to always launch YouTube links and want that changed, you must reset the default actions. Battery Usage This option allows you to view a list of those components using battery power.
  • Page 311: Sd Card & Device Storage

    S970G-Print.book Page 303 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM SD Card & Device Storage From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card. • microSD memory cards include capacities of up to 4GB. •...
  • Page 312: Date And Time

    S970G-Print.book Page 304 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Unmounting the SD card Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to the SD card while removing it from the slot. 1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab Storage.
  • Page 313: About Device

    S970G-Print.book Page 305 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Tap Set date and use the plus or minus icons to set the Month, Day, and Year then tap Set. 4. Tap Set time and use the plus or minus icons, set Hour, and Minute.
  • Page 314 S970G-Print.book Page 306 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM • Status: displays the Battery status, Battery level (as a percentage), Network, Signal strength, Mobile network type, Service state, Mobile network state, My phone number, IMEI, IMEISV, IP address, Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, Serial number, Up time, and Device status.
  • Page 315: Software Update

    S970G-Print.book Page 307 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Note: Firmware, baseband, kernel and build numbers are usually used for updates to the handset or support. For additional information please contact your service representative. • SELinux status: displays the status of SELinux. SELinux is a set of security policies/modules which is applied to the device to improve the overall security.
  • Page 316 S970G-Print.book Page 308 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM 3. Select an available option: Note: You configure the device’s software update parameters. • Cancel: Tap this option to cancel the operation. • Wi-Fi settings: Enable this option to only download available updates via an active Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 317: Index

    Turning Off 104 Alerts on Call 252 Accessing AllShare Cast Hub 40 Voicemail 25 AllShare Play Accessory 265 see Samsung Link 176 Audio Output 265 Dock Sound 265 AllShareCast Hub 176 Add 2 Sec Pause 79 Android Beam 231 Adobe PDF 163...
  • Page 318 S970G-Print.book Page 310 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Internet 118 messaging 133 Back up My Account Downloader My Account 287 My Data 287 Sharing with Others 65 Backup and Restore 287 Show Hidden 95 Battery Shutting Down 26 Charging 14 Storage Used 301 Display Percentage 17 Video 184...
  • Page 319 S970G-Print.book Page 311 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Configure Device Settings Browser Adding bookmarks 124 Deleting a Paired Device Deleting bookmarks 124 Emptying cookies 125 Device Name 22 Entering a URL 120 Disconnecting a Paired Navigation 118 Device 205 Options 118 Headset Setting 255 Resetting Default Actions...
  • Page 320 S970G-Print.book Page 312 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Call Forwarding Making a 71 Configuring 256 Multi-party 85 Call Functions 71 Charging battery 14 Answering 76 ChatON 100 Answering w Gestures 77 Adding a Buddy 100 Background Calling 72 Adding New Buddy 100 Ending 73 Chatting On 101 Ending a Call 73...
  • Page 321 S970G-Print.book Page 313 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Create Folder Display Group Apps 94 Icons 35 Creating a Playlist 139 Status Bar 35 Customizing Using Negative Colors 267 Home screens 63 Displaying your phone number 71 DivX Data Locating VOD Number 186 Auto Sync Data 223 Overview 185 Restrict Background Data...
  • Page 322 S970G-Print.book Page 314 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Erasing Files Gestures Memory Card 304 Overview 51 Getting Started 6 Battery 13 Face Unlock 236 Battery Cover 8 Facebook Locking/Unlocking the Personalize 272 Device 23 Predictive Text 272 microSD card 12 Swpe Connect 274 SIM Card 10 Facial Recognition 236...
  • Page 323 S970G-Print.book Page 315 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Settings 113 Gyroscope Google Books 148 Calibration 53 Google Mail see also Gmail 110 Handwriting Google Maps Settings 271 Enabling a location source Hangouts 116 Haptic Feedback Opening a map 131 Turn On/Off 264 Google Music 151 Vibrate 249...
  • Page 324 S970G-Print.book Page 316 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM IP Address 306 Icons Smart Remote 28 Description 35 Indicator 35 Status 35 Language Images Select 269 Transferring 290 Latitude 132 Verifying 290 Legibility In Call Increase 243 Options 83 Live Wallpaper In call Selecting 70 Options 84...
  • Page 325 S970G-Print.book Page 317 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Low battery indicator 17 Messaging Gmail 109 Network Mode 225 Signing into Gmail 109 Selecting 225 micro SIM Card 11 LTE Network 225 Changing Exisitng PIN 296 Insertion 11 Lock 295 Magnifier Removal 11 Web Page 284...
  • Page 326 S970G-Print.book Page 318 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Direct Call 280 Multi-party call Mute/Pause 281 Setting up 85 On 52 Multi-party calls 85 Overview 51 Multi-Tasking Settings 278 Background Calling 72 Smart Alert 280 Watching Videos 185 Zoom 280 Music 135 Mounting the SD card 303 Adding Music 139...
  • Page 327 S970G-Print.book Page 319 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Transferring 141 Notifications My Account Downloader 141 Volume 246 My Location Gaining Access 293 On/Off Switch 19 My Places 131 Optical Reader 147 Organizer Navigating Calculator 96 Application Menus 61 World Clock 105 Sub-Menus 62 Overview Through Screens 49...
  • Page 328 S970G-Print.book Page 320 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Phone Ringtone 247 LCD Adjustment 243 Phone Vibration 248 Learning About 264 Picture-In-Picture 184 Screen Power 264 Play Books 148 Power Saving Mode 264 Play Music 151 Predictive Text Adding Songs to Playlists Activation 272 Prepend Changing Library View...
  • Page 329 S970G-Print.book Page 321 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Rejection Messages Samsung Account Set Up 251 Backing Up Bookmarks Reset 293 Reset App Preferences 301 Creating 23 Reset Device 293 Samsung Hub Restarting Creating a New Account Device 22 Restore 287...
  • Page 330 S970G-Print.book Page 322 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Creating 237 Enabling the GPS Satellites Deleting 239 Forgot My Pattern 239 Enabling Wireless Screen Mirroring Locations 294 Activation 233 Tab Overview 211 Screen Mirroringt Wallpaper 69 On 233 Setup Screen Rotation Initial 20 Auto-Rotate 242 Share Applications 65...
  • Page 331 S970G-Print.book Page 323 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Sound Adapt Sound 249 Task Manger Sounds Overview 26 Turn Off All 268 Text To Speech 277 Speed Dial Text-to-speech Changing an entry 81 Configuration 277 Making a call 82 Third-Party Applications 299 Removing an entry 82 Uninstalling 162 Setting up entries 81...
  • Page 332 S970G-Print.book Page 324 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Features 28 Create New 248 Front View 30 Device 248 Home 43 Intensity Setup 247 Side Views 34 Video Uninstalling Picture-In-Picture 184 Third-party applications Sharing Videos 184 Volume 246 Unlock Voice Input Using Face 236 Recognition 276 Using Voice 237...
  • Page 333 S970G-Print.book Page 325 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM Wallpapers Wi-Fi Changing Home Screen About 207 Activating 208 Changing Lock Screen 70 Calling 83 Changing via Settings Connecting to 208 Menu 69 Deactivating 210 Managing 69 Direct Connection 218 WatchON 190 During Sleep 215 Adding a New Room 196 MAC Address 216...
  • Page 334 S970G-Print.book Page 326 Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM YouTube High Quality 199 Settings 197...

Table of Contents