Page 1: User Manual
A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference. GH68_XXXXXX Printed in Korea...
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers.
Page 4 DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. In...
Page 5 ©Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (“Samsung”). Samsung, Super AMOLED, and AllShare are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and/or its related entities. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks. Appearance of device may vary.
Page 6 Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide Spanish: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide_SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found: Online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA3.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ......4 Navigation ......29 Notifications ......32 Understanding this User Manual .
Page 8 Google folder ......77 Samsung folder ......80 Wi-Fi .
Page 9 Section 8: Settings ......... 169 Accessing Settings ....169 Wireless and network ....169 Device .
Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Understanding this User Manual Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, The sections of this manual generally follow the features of and may vary from your device, depending on the your device. A robust index for features begins on page 222. software version on your device, and any changes to the device’s Settings.
Page 11: Text Conventions
Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This manual provides condensed information about how to These are intended to point out important information, share use your device. To make this possible, the following text quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps: more.
Page 12: Setting Up Your Device
Setting Up Your device Removing the battery cover Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover If not already installed, install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber off the device. Identity Module) card, battery, and optional memory card, and then charge the battery to begin using your device. Installing the battery cover Back Cover Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making...
Page 13: Sim Card
SIM Card Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card (if not already installed) With the Verizon Wireless logo facing up, carefully slide Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that the 4G LTE SIM Card into the slot until it reaches the stores your phone number, information about your wireless stop.
Page 14: Installing And Removing The Battery
4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may Installing the battery invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 15: Turning The Device On And Off
Charging the Battery 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard AC power Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (charging head outlet. and USB cable) to charge your device from any 110/220 VAC outlet.
Page 16: Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard Memory Card The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard will Your device supports optional, removable, microSD™ or guide you through the basics of setting up your device. microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 64GB capacity (not included), for storage of music, pictures, and other files.
Page 17: Securing Your Device
Removing a Memory Card Securing Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option the device.
Page 18 Press the Power/Lock Key, and then touch and drag your finger across the screen. Tip: Special notification icons display for missed calls or new messages. Drag a missed call or message icon to view the message or call log.
Page 19: Section 2: Understanding Your Device
Web storage service • Delivering data speeds faster than the current 3G network ® • Compliant with Samsung Link technology by using 4G LTE and High Speed Packet Access • 13 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with auto focus and Plus (HSPA+).
Page 20: Front View
Front View • Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging ™ and Google Hangouts Light/Proximity • Corporate and Personal Email sensores • Music Player with multitasking features LED indicator Camera ™ • Pre-loaded e-reader applications such as Play Books Earpiece • Assisted GPS (Google Navigation) •...
Page 21 1. LED indicator illuminates with a series of distinct • In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause colors and flashing patterns to indicate different the device to increase the brightness and contrast for notifications and statuses. Events include Charging, better viewing.
Page 22: Side View
Side View 1. Volume: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media playback, press IR Blaster to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. 2. USB Power/Accessory connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories such as Volume key a USB/data cable.
Page 23: Back View
Back View 1. Flash allows you to take photos in low-light conditions. 3.5mm Headset/ Microphone 2. Camera allows you to take photos and record videos. headphone jack 3. 3.5 mm Headset/headphone jack allows you to hear ringers, music, and other sounds. Camera 4.
Page 24: Home Screen
Home Screen 1. Status bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. For a list of The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. icons, see “Status Bar” on page 33. Status bar 2.
Page 25: Extended Home Screen
Extended Home Screen Adding and removing Home screen panels Your device comes with six Home screen panels. You can The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus panels customize the Home screen to include up to the seven that extend beyond the display width to provide more space default panels.
Page 26: Customizing The Home Screen
Customizing the Home Screen Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen Use App shortcuts for quick access to applications from the Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. Home screen. Your device comes with app shortcuts already For information about changing your phone’s screen settings, placed on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.
Page 27 Add Widgets to the Home screen Add Folders to the Home screen Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. on the Home screen for quick access. Add Folders Add widgets from the Home screen menu 1.
Page 28 Wallpaper Note: You can also set Wallpaper in Settings. For more Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home information, see “Wallpaper” on page 188. screen. You can choose pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the camera or downloaded.
Page 29: Multi Window
Multi Window Move Multi Window By default, Multi window is docked on the left side of the Multi window allows you to use multiple apps on the same screen. You can dock the Multi window at either side of the screen in multiple, re-sizable windows.
Page 30: Apps
Adjust the Size of App Windows Apps You can adjust the size of the two apps on the screen. Apps holds all applications installed on your device. Applications that you download and install are also added Touch and drag the border between the windows. to Apps.
Page 31: S Pen
S Pen Remove S Pen S Pen stores inside your device, for convenient access. The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. By using the Pen button, you can minimize having Slide S Pen from your device using the notch on the to switch between touch and pen input.
Page 32: Air View
Easy Clip Air View Instantly outline and crop images on the screen, in any Hover S Pen over the screen to preview content, or view shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped content, information about an item on the screen. For example: or personalize it with your own handwriting.
Page 33: Air Command
Air command Idea Sketch Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently used Express your ideas with an image. Add illustrations by applications or perform actions. handwriting keywords on the Idea Sketch pad. To launch the Air command menu, simply remove the Use Idea Sketch S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the 1.
Page 34 Photo Notes 2. Use S Pen to write your note, and then save it for later. You can move the pop-up window around the screen. Handwrite a note on the back of pictures to add detail to your Pop-up Video memories.
Page 35: Navigation
Other S Pen gestures Navigation You can perform other functions with S Pen. Navigate your device’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. • Go back: Press and hold the S Pen button, and then draw on the screen. Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a •...
Page 36: Finger Gestures
Finger Gestures Pinch Touch Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the screen. For example: Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Pinch in to zoom in on pictures or screens. • Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text. •...
Page 37 Palm • Turn over to mute/pause: Turning the device screen- down automatically mutes incoming call ringtones and Use your hand to swipe across the screen, or cover the alerts sounds. screen. • Palm swipe to capture: Swiping the screen with the side Tilt of your hand (left to right, or right to left) captures a screen Touch and hold with your thumbs on the screen, and then tilt...
Page 38: Notifications
Notifications Quick Settings Use Quick Settings at the top of Notifications to control Notifications shows information about connections, alerts popular settings. Slide your finger right and left to see all the and other items. icons. 1. Touch and drag downward from the top of the screen •...
Page 39: Status Bar
Status Bar • Power saving: Enable or disable Power saving mode. See “Power saving mode” on page 194. The Status bar shows network and battery status icons and • Hands-free mode: Enable or disable Hands-free mode, to other details. have incoming caller ID and text messages read out. See For a list of the available icons: “Hands-free mode”...
Page 40: Entering Upper And Lower Case Letters
“Keyboards and input methods” on page 205. You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung keyboard match your key touches to common words and To choose a text input method at any time: displays them. Select a word from the display to insert it into While entering text, touch and drag downward from the your text.
Page 41: Using Predictive Text
Select input method Google voice typing. When you enable the Voice input setting for Samsung 2. At the Listening prompt, speak your text. As you keyboard, you can access Google Voice Typing from the speak, the text is displayed in the text field.
Page 42: Entering Text Using Swype
Entering Text using Swype Entering Symbols and Numbers Using the Swype Keyboard: Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace • Touch and hold on a key to enter the character at the top of over the letters of a word.
Page 43: Section 3: Contacts And Accounts
Your device provides the ability to synchronize information, Smartphone Resource Center at: from a variety of accounts, including Email, Facebook, http://smartphones.verizonwireless.com Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the Addan account account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content.
Page 44: Contacts
Contacts Creating Contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Use Contacts to store information for your friends, family and Create contact. colleagues, to make contacting them easy. 2. At the Save contact to prompt, select a save option for Access Contacts the contact (options depend on accounts set up): From the Home screen, touch...
Page 45 Creating Contacts from Recent calls • Touch Email address to enter an email address, and then touch the Label button to choose a label, from Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new Home, Work, Other, or Custom to create a new label. contact, or update an existing contact.
Page 46: Updating Contacts
Updating Contacts Creating Contacts from Business cards From your Contacts list, you can quickly and easily capture Make changes to update an existing contact. the information on a business card and save it to a new 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts.
Page 47 4. Select a contact to update, and then continue entering • Choose Customized list to select contact types for contact information. For more information, see each account, or the phone. “Creating Contacts” on page 38. Updating Contacts from Recent calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new contact, or update an existing contact.
Page 48: Contacts Settings
Contacts Settings Other Contacts Options 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. 2. Touch Menu, and then touch Settings: 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch Menu: • Select Only contacts with phones to show contacts with at least one stored phone number.
Page 49 My Local Profile • Add to reject list: Mark the contact so that calls or messages from the contact are rejected automatically. My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME To remove a contact form the reject list, touch and hold in Contacts.
Page 50: Linking Contacts
Linking Contacts Separating contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social 2. Touch a contact to display its information. networking sites like Facebook. When you synchronize 3.
Page 51 Sending Namecards (vCards) 2. Touch Menu, and then touch Share namecard via. For more information, see “Sending Namecards You can send a contact namecard as a vCards using a (vCards)” on page 45. Bluetooth connection to other Bluetooth devices, or as an attachment to a Gmail or Email message.
Page 52: Backing Up Contacts
Favorites • Gmail: For more information about sending Gmail, see “Composing and Sending Gmail” on page 71. Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites. • Messages: For more information about sending Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and messages, see “Creating and Sending Messages”...
Page 53: Creating A New Group
Accessing Groups Editing a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts From the Home screen, touch Contacts Groups. Groups. Creating a New Group 2. Touch a Group to display it. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts 3. Touch Menu Edit group, and then update Groups.
Page 54 Adding Contacts to a Group Sending a Message to Group Members 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Create a new text or email message, addressed to the Groups. group’s members. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts 2. Touch a Group to display it, and then touch Groups.
Page 55: Speed Dials
Speed Dials Removing or Reassigning a Speed Dial 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. Speed dials are 1, 2, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. 2. Touch Menu, and then touch Speed dial setting.
Page 56: Section 4: Calling
Section 4: Calling Making Calls Making Calls Using the Phone Keypad 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. Your device offers multiple ways to make calls: 2. Touch the digits of the telephone number on the • Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the phone Keypad.
Page 57 Making Calls from Contacts Making Calls using S Voice A contact is an entry that you have created to store the Place a call by speaking the name or number. name, numbers, and other information for people or groups 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 58: Multi-Party Calling
Making Calls using Favorites Multi-party Calling Favorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple starring them. For more information about creating favorites, callers, such as for a conference call. see “Favorites”...
Page 59: Answering Calls
Answering Calls Rejecting a call with a message Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the You can answer incoming calls when the device is locked or middle of the screen, and then select an existing unlocked. message, or Create new message. Touch and drag the Answer icon toward the middle of the screen.
Page 60: Ending A Call
Options During a Call Ending a Call While in a call, you can use these features: To end a call, touch • Add call: Display the Dialer to set up a multi-party call. • Keypad: Display a keypad to enter numbers. Recent Calls •...
Page 61: Managing Recent Calls
Sending Messages using Recent calls Managing Recent calls 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Deleting records Recent calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent calls. 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across the call. – or – 2.
Page 62: Call Settings
Viewing call durations 2. Select Call block for these options: View the length of the Last call, all Dialed calls, all Received • Incoming call: calls, or All calls. – Block calls: Set blocking of incoming calls Off, to 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone apply to All numbers, or to apply to numbers in your Recent calls.
Page 63 Set up call rejection messages Answering/ending calls Create and manage text messages to send to callers when Manage settings for answering and ending calls. rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. available from the incoming call screen when you use the 2.
Page 64: Call Alerts
Turn off screen during calls • Call status tones: Choose options for sounds to play during calls. Enable Call connect tone to have the When enabled, the screen automatically turns off during device play a tone when the other caller answers a call. phone calls, and the proximity sensor on the front of the device is used to turn the screen back on when the device is Enable Minute minder to have a tone play once per...
Page 65 Call accessories Call forwarding Configure headset options for calls. When activated, Call forwarding allows you to have your incoming calls automatically sent to another number. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings Call...
Page 66 Ringtones and keypad tones Personalize call sound Choose tones and/or vibration to play for incoming calls and Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need keypad touches. the sound softer or more clear, or optimized for your right or left ear.
Page 67: Increase Volume In Pocket
Noise reduction Voicemail Enable or disable noise reduction. When enabled, the effect Configure options for voicemail. of background noise is suppressed, to help you and the other 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. caller hear your call better. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings.
Page 68 Other call settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 3. Configure options: • Current country: Choose the country you are in. This is used in Assisted dialing. • Assisted dialing: When turned On, your phone automatically dials appropriate codes and prefixes for international calls.
Page 69: Section 5: Messaging
Section 5: Messaging Types of Messages Note: Messaging service availability depends on your network Your device supports these types of messages: and service plan. Multimedia Messaging charges apply per your Calling Plan. Monthly plans are available. • Text messages: Send and receive simple messages Higher rates apply for International Multimedia containing text to other mobile phones or email addresses Messaging (when available).
Page 70: Text And Multimedia Messaging
Text and Multimedia Messaging – Preview: View the message and attachments before sending. Your device can send and receive text and multimedia – Add to Contacts: If the recipients are not saved in messages. Contacts, save the info as a new contact, or update Creating and Sending Messages an existing contact.
Page 71: Managing Messages
Delete thread: Erase the entire message thread. – Default messaging app: Select any installed – Save messages: Save the message. messaging app (such as Samsung Messages or • Touch Menu for options, including: Hangouts) as your default messaging app. –...
Page 72 – Text message limit: Set the number of SMS • Signature settings messages per conversation. – Add signature: When enabled, a text signature is – Multimedia message limit: Set the number of added to all messages you send. MMS messages per thread. –...
Page 73 – – Roaming auto-retrieve: When enabled, MMS Preview message: When enabled, a preview of messages download and display automatically when new messages appears in the Status bar with the roaming. When disabled, the device prompts you to message notification. download new MMS messages. •...
Page 74: Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts Email This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts Send and receive email using popular email services. from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS). Setting Up Email Accounts Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted, and alert You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few customers of imminent threats to their safety within their steps.
Page 75: Email Settings
Deleting Email Accounts 2. Touch Menu for these options: 1. From the Home screen, select Apps • Sort by: Select the criteria the order in which your Email. messages are listed. • View as: Choose whether to list your messages in 2.
Page 76: Composing And Sending Email
3. Touch Menu Settings for additional options: 4. Touch an account to configure specific settings. Available options depend on the account. • General settings: Composing and Sending Email – Display: Choose whether your email content will be shrunk to fit you screen, and choose what 1.
Page 77: Gmail
Gmail Refreshing Your Gmail Account Syncing refreshes your device with the account’s servers. Send and receive emails using Gmail, Google’s web-based When you set up an email account, you can choose whether email. the account syncs in the background, or manually. From the Home screen, touch Apps From the Home screen, touch...
Page 78: Voicemail
Voicemail Checking Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps All unanswered calls to your device are sent to voicemail, Verizon folder Voicemail. even if your device is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your –...
Page 79: Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts Chat with other Google Hangouts users. Note: Hangouts requires that you have a Google account set up on your device. For more information, see “Setting Up Your Accounts” on page 37. If you set up your Google account, you are automatically logged in. From the Home screen, select Apps Google folder...
Page 80: Section 6: Applications
Section 6: Applications Accessing the Apps Screen 3. Touch the Downloaded tab to view information about apps you’ve installed on your device. Touch Uninstall to From the Home screen, touch Apps. remove an app from your device. Launching an App 4.
Page 81: Downloading And Installing Apps
View type. page 149. 2. Choose an option: • Samsung Hub: For more information, see “Samsung • Customizable Grid: The default view, which allows Hub” on page 94. you to touch and hold on apps to move them from Uninstalling Apps screen to screen.
Page 82: Amazon Folder
Amazon folder Apps screen options From the Apps screen, touch Menu for options: The Amazon folder is a pre-defined apps folder that you can add as a shortcut to any of your Home screens. • Edit: Touch and hold an app icon for these options: –...
Page 83: Google Folder
Appstore (Amazon) Google folder Browse and download applications, games and more from The Google folder is a pre-defined apps folder that you can the Amazon application store. add as a shortcut to any of your Home screens. From the Amazon folder, touch Appstore.
Page 84: Play Books
Google+ Gmail Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream email. to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast For more information, see “Gmail”...
Page 85: Play Games
Play Games Play Movies & TV Play Games allows you to discover new games and to unify With Google Play™ Movies & TV, you can rent thousands of your gaming activities. different movies, to watch instantly, or download for offline viewing later.
Page 86: Samsung Folder
Samsung folder With Google Play™ Music, you can play music you’ve The Samsung folder is a pre-defined apps folder that you can downloaded, and music you copied from your computer. add as a shortcut to any of your Home screens.
Page 87 Reduces the number of onscreen options. Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much more. Closes the current session and save the action memo. 1. From the Samsung folder, tap Flipboard. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Applications...
Page 88: Creating A Group
Note: Group play is not the same as Screen mirroring, which Wi-Fi. requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung TV or the use of the Samsung Link. 2. From within the Group Play application, tap the Set For more information, refer to “Samsung Link”...
Page 89 Using Group Play to Share Videos on 6. Have your friends sign onto Group Play from their Split Screens devices (see below) and they can view your media 1. Connect to an active Wireless Access Point and confirm using you as a Mobile AP. your connection is this same Wi-Fi as the group leader.
Page 90 Your device is equipped with a Google browser to navigate to align the devices accordingly and display the same the mobile Web. video over several different screens. From the Samsung folder, tap Internet. Using Group Play to Simultaneously Share Music 1.
Page 91 PEN.UP S Health This Samsung application allows you to join a an online S Health is a wellness application that allows you to better community, fallow your favorite artists, show off your manage your health by providing you with relevant artwork, and connect with other artists.
Page 92 Before You Start Exercising Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for •...
Page 93 To translate using your voice: Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For Important! The two onscreen buttons at the bottom of the more information, refer to “Add account” on page 212..
Page 94: Using S Voice
4. Tap the selected Speak button to translate using your selected input language and voice. 1. From the Samsung folder, tap S Voice. • Example, if trying to speak in English and get a Spanish 2. Read the onscreen disclaimer information and tap translation, tap the Speak (English (US)) button and Confirm to continue.
Page 95: Samsung Link
DLNA-compliant. Wi-Fi capability can be provided to TVs using a digital multimedia streamer. Note: You can set S Voice to be always listening: • Important! The Samsung account manages the access With S Voice running, tap Menu Settings. information (username/password) to several •...
Page 96 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung Group Play A subset feature of Samsung Link, this account. allows you to mirror photos and multimedia presentations with other 2. From the Samsung folder, tap Samsung Link. members of your current Wi-Fi group.
Page 97 • Password lock: allows you to restrict access to Configuring Samsung Link Settings Samsung Link by requiring a user enter the currently active and associated Samsung account password. The Samsung Link™ application must first be configured Move the slider to the on position to activate the prior to its initial use.
Page 98 Web storage location. Selecting this Note: If you are using another Web storage service, log into media causes your device to access the file currently that service first before using Samsung Link. stored on your services’ servers. To de-register Web storage service: 1.
Page 99 Note: At this stage your device is requesting access to share 2. From the Samsung folder, tap Samsung Link. media with the external source. Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before Confirm Samsung Link Controller enabled you can use this feature.
Page 100: Samsung Hub
Creating a New Samsung Hub Account Before you can rent or buy media, you must first create an Samsung Hub makes it easy to find, sample, and purchase account. Enter the required information. movies, TV shows, books, games, and music, in one user-friendly location.
Page 101: Using Samsung Hub
4. If notified your Samsung account is not yet active or • VIDEO: displays featured film and TV content available for purchase/rent from the video store. This page also verified, tap OK. You must be signed in to your allows you to search for new content, or navigate Samsung account to use the application’s various...
Page 102 (5) devices with sufficient amount of the Media Content has been buffered. Samsung Hub (or “the service”) that are also registered to • You must finish watching Media Content within the time the same account.
Page 103: Sketchbook For Galaxy
Galaxy. 1. From the Samsung folder, tap TripAdvisor. 2. Follow the onscreen tutorials. 2. Sign in with your Samsung Account if you have not Story Album already done so. With Story Album, you can create a digital Album of your 3.
Page 104: Using Watchon
For more information, refer to www.samsungwatchon.com. 7. Read the onscreen Peel Disclaimer agreement and tap Initial Configuration Agree to complete the set up process. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. Customizing Your Remote 2. From the Samsung folder, tap WatchON.
Page 105 3. Aim your device at the TV and tap Power to • My xxx TV: selected when a signal is fed directly into confirm the set up process completed successfully and the TV and no box is used. Channels are changed the correct TV IR codes were selected.
Page 106: Using Watchon
6. Press (Back) to return to the main menu. To change channels: Locating your favorite programming: 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 2. From the Samsung folder, tap WatchON. 2. From the main WatchON screen, tap Combined 3.
Page 107 1. Sign into your Samsung account. • Settings: provides access to the Samsung WatchON settings menu. 2. From the main WatchON screen, tap •...
Page 108: Tools Folder
From the Apps screen, tap Tools. the same. Calculator 1. Sign into your Samsung account. Using this feature allows you to use your device as a 2. From the main WatchON screen, tap the On TV tab calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic 3.
Page 109 Downloads Opening and Navigating within Files DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder downloaded files (Internet and Other). location.
Page 110 To navigate: • Download: this folder contains downloads you have 1. Tap All files Device storage/SD memory card to made. see the contents of either device or your internal • Movies: this folder contains your Video and Movie files. SD card. •...
Page 111: Polaris Office 5
POLARIS Office 5 Voice Recorder Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to compatible office suite. This application provides a central one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. place for managing your documents online or offline.
Page 112 3. From the Recorded files page, press and then • Settings: the following settings are available: – select one of the following: Storage: allows you to choose where your recordings are saved. Select between Phone or • Share via and select a method in which to share this memory card.
Page 113: Verizon Folder
Verizon folder Cloud Use Verizon Cloud to back up and access information. You The Verizon folder is a pre-defined apps folder that you can can use Verizon Cloud to transfer content between other add as a shortcut to any of your Home screens. devices that are sometimes running on different operating From the Apps screen, tap Verizon.
Page 114: My Verizon Mobile
My Verizon Mobile Verizon Tones View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account. Preview, purchase, and download ringtones and ringback tones. Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile. Note: Airtime or download charges may apply. From the Verizon folder, tap My Verizon Mobile.
Page 115: Calendar
VZ Protect Calendar The Verizon Mobile Security application helps protect your With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, phone from digital threats, including viruses and malware, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a and from people accessing the information on your phone if it reminder.
Page 116: Creating A Calendar Event
Enabling the Handwriting mode 2. Tap Create event to create a new Calendar event. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Calendar. – or – 2. Tap Enable Handwriting to edit the onscreen Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a Calendar by adding hand-written information.
Page 117: Calendar Settings
Calendar Settings 7. Tap Lock time zone (to lock event time based on your current user-selected time zone). Select a time zone Using the Calendar settings you can select the day with from within the Select time zone field. which you want the calendar o begin. You also select how you want to view the calendar, by Month, Week, or Day or 8.
Page 118: Camera
Camera Assigning the Default Storage Location You can take photographs and shoot video by using the Important! Too many users can overlook this storage location built-in camera functionality. Your camera produces photos in until something goes wrong. It is recommended JPEG format and records videos in MP4 format.
Page 119: Using The Camera
Using the Camera 3. Before you take a picture, use the Up and Down Volume keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the Taking Photos picture up to x4 (400 percent). Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as –...
Page 120: Camera Options
Camera Options Note: Touch and hold to take a burst shot. These are saved Options are represented by icons across both sides of the using a Fine image quality. screen. 1. From the camera viewfinder, tap the Mode button MODE Quick Settings Camera mode Self-portrait...
Page 121 – Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at Tip: For best results, take the pictures outdoors. Playback of the same time and combine them to create the best photos taken indoors may flicker. possible image. Press the Shutter button to take multiple photos.
Page 122 2. From the top of the camera, the following shortcuts are Effects/Downloads: provides access to available for the camera: pre-installed and downloaded effects. Default effects include: No effect, Cartoon, Faded color, Focus area: displays the area of the image used Fisheye, Grayscale, Moody, Oil pastel, Rugged, as the main focus area.
Page 123: Quick Settings
Quick Settings Share shot - Shooting mode: lists the current shooting at the top of the display to quickly change Camera modes available from with the Share Shot mode. Choose settings. Not all of the following options are available in both from Easy connect, Wi-Fi Direct, or Cancel.
Page 124: Camera And Camcorder Settings
Camera and Camcorder Settings Taking Dual Camera Photos With the Dual Camera feature, you can take a picture with This section describes the different settings that you can both the front and rear cameras at the same time. configure on your camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes.
Page 125 • Face detection: allows you to adjust the camera focus • Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate Optical based on face detection technology. Image Stabilization. • Metering: allows you to set how the camera measures • Audio zoom: when active, allows you to focus your or meters the light source: Center-weighted, Matrix, or microphone on a zoomed area during video recording.
Page 126 • Change player : allows you to select a different • Save as flipped: when set to On, this option allows you AllShare/Samsung Link device from your available list. to take and save a mirror-image video when using • Share via : allows you to share the picture via self-recording mode.
Page 127 Details: files details such as Title, Time, Width, – Copy to clipboard: allows you to copy one or more Height, Orientation, File Size, and Path. pictures to a different folder. – Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible Samsung printer. Applications...
Page 128: Using The Camcorder
Using the Camcorder – Settings: provides access to the Gallery options menu. Choose from SNS data management (Sync In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a only via Wi-Fi), Tags (Tag buddy or Face tag), and camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send Sound &...
Page 129: Accessing Videos
3. Before you take a video, use the Volume control 8. Once the file saves, tap the image viewer, and then tap buttons to zoom in or out. You can magnify the video up (Play) to playback your video for review. to x4 (400 percent).
Page 130 • Delete : allows you to delete the current video. With the video displayed onscreen (but not playing), Choose either OK or Cancel. press for additional options: – or – – Favorite: tags the current video as a favorite file. Touch and hold a listed video file to place a check mark –...
Page 131: Sharing Pictures
Sharing Pictures • S Beam Transfer uses the NFC (near Field Communication) feature found on your device to transmit Pictures are the best way of remembering the moment, but large files directly to another compatible device by an even better treat is to share them with others. direct touch.
Page 132 Enable Wi-Fi Direct Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service Important! The target device must already be connected to active and running before it can be detected by your the same Wi-Fi and have its Wi-Fi Direct feature device.
Page 133 Using S Beam to Share Pictures Configure your Share Shot options 1. Confirm the Share Shot viewfinder is active This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam appears at the top of the screen). large files directly to another compatible device that is in direct contact.
Page 134 Share multiple pictures via S Beam Important! Neither device must be in Lock mode or 1. On the source device (containing the desired image or displaying the Lock screen. They must both be video), tap Apps Gallery. active and unlocked. It is recommended that the target device be on the Home screen.
Page 135 Wi-Fi. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 1. Launch Samsung Link on the target device (such as an 2. Select a folder location (ex: Camera) and tap an image Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, and more).
Page 136: Assigning An Image As A Contact Photo
Assigning an Image as a Contact Photo Confirm (Samsung Link enabled) appears in the Notification area at the top of the device to indicate you 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Gallery). are using your device as the media source.
Page 137: Editing A Photo
Editing a Photo Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper 1. From the Apps screen, tap Gallery. You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor application on your device. The photo editor application 2. Select a folder location and tap a file to open it. provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on 3.
Page 138 4. Select an image area by touching and holding the Crop: allows you to crop (cut-out) an area of a image and then selecting an available option: photo. • Selection mode: provides several onscreen selection Color: allows you to Auto adjust color, Brightness, options such as: Select area, Inverse selection, Contrast, Saturation, Adjust RGB, Temperature, Selection size, and Selection mode (Select area, Inverse...
Page 139: Clock
Clock 6. Press to access the following options: • Save as: allows you to rename your current image and Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World save it to your gallery. clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock. The applications display in a tabular format and quickly •...
Page 140 6. Tap the Alarm tone field and either select an available 10. Move the Smart alarm slider to the right to activate tone or select Add to use locate a sound to use as an this feature which slowly increases screen brightness alarm ringtone.
Page 141: World Clock
World Clock Setting the Snooze Feature To activate the Snooze feature after an alarm sounds, This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part touch and slide to any direction. Snooze must of world. first be set in the alarm settings. 1.
Page 142: Setting A Timer
Stopwatch Setting a Timer 1. From within the Clock application, tap Timer tab. This feature allows you to capture elapsed time while letting the stopwatch keep running. 2. Tap the Hours, Minutes, or Seconds field and use the 1. From within the Clock application, tap Stopwatch tab. onscreen keypad to enter the hour, minute, or seconds.
Page 143: Contacts
Contacts Emergency Alerts The default storage location for saving phone numbers to This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts your Contacts List is your phone’s built-in memory. from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS). If your wireless provider has chosen to participate in CMAS, alerts From the Apps screen, tap Contacts.
Page 144: Gallery
Configure Emergency Alert Settings Gallery 1. Touch Emergency Alerts. The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a 2. Touch Menu Settings for these options: slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and •...
Page 145 Note: The status LED begins to blink solid red to indicate it has begun the start up process. Note: There is no need to connect to a Wi-Fi network or to log into your Samsung Account to use this feature. LED Color/Patterns Description MiraCast establishes a WI-Fi Direct connection between...
Page 146: Help
Help 2. Connect your TV to the MiraCast accessory via an HDMI cable (A-to-A cable). Provides access to built-in Help information. 3. Change the source input on your TV to match the input 1. From the Apps screen, tap Help. port used by the incoming HDMI cable.
Page 147: Isis Mobile Wallet
Isis Mobile Wallet Maps Isis Mobile Wallet uses NFC technology to let you pay for Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view purchases with just a tap of your phone. The Wallet holds real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination credit, debit, and loyalty cards while organizing offers, deals, directions.
Page 148: Opening Maps
Enabling a Location source To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search • inside a building or between buildings for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To enable the location source you must enable the wireless •...
Page 149: Messages
Messages Music This application allows you to use the Short Message Service The Music Player is an application that can play music files. (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, other mobile phones.
Page 150 Press and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap to Streams the current music file to another device go to next song. using Samsung Link. Volume control and SoundAlive. Volume control showing volume muted. Plays the entire song list once.
Page 151 Making a Song a Phone Ringtone Music Options 1. From within the Music application, tap the Songs tab. The Music settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you want the music to play 2.
Page 152: Music Settings
• Scan for nearby devices: allows you to look for • Music menu: this menu allows you to select which DLNA-compliant devices used to control streaming categories you want to display. Choices are: Albums, media. Artists, Genres, Music square, Folders, Composers, Years, Most played, Recently played, or Recently •...
Page 153: Using Playlists
Using Playlists Note: If a playlist is empty, add a song by touching a holding a Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for song name from the main screen to open the context playback. These Playlists can be created using the Music menu.
Page 154: Transferring Music Files
Transferring Music Files Editing a Playlist Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two can also share, delete, or rename the playlist. methods: 1. Downloaded to the device from the Play Store. Note: Only those playlist you have created can be edited.
Page 155: Phone
Phone Accessing the Play Store 1. From the Apps screen, tap Play Store. This application provides the ability to make or answering calls, access the Contacts list, which is used to store contact 2. If not already logged in with your Google account, tap information.
Page 156: Unknown Sources
7. On the main Play Store screen, press and then tap Important! If the selected application requires access to data My Apps, tap an installed application in the list, and or control of a function on your device, the then tap Open. Play Store displays the information the application will access.
Page 157: S Note
Uninstalling third-party applications Note: If Unknown sources is disabled, those applications You can uninstall any application you downloaded and without a certificate are not allowed to download to installed from the Play Store. your device. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Application Manage applications manager Downloaded.
Page 158: Settings
Settings Sharing Videos 1. From the Apps screen, tap Video. This icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for your After a few seconds, each onscreen video begins to phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, cycle through a preview of the first five seconds of the memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone.
Page 159 3. Tap the desired video to begin playback. • Announcements: receive notifications and promotions Note: The Picture-In-Picture feature only works when using from Samsung Hub. the Video player application. Other video players • Settings: allows you to configure application functions (ex: YouTube), do not support this feature.
Page 160: Youtube
4. As playback is initiated, locate and tap Picture-in-Picture from the bottom-right of the playback screen. Your current video is then sent to foreground of any new page and most application screens. 5. The video disappears from the screen once it ends. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format.
Page 161: Section 7: Connections
Section 7: Connections Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for access to local area networks. nearby available Wi-Fi networks.
Page 162: Adding A Wi-Fi Network Manually
Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually Network 1. From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display Notifications. When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available Wi-Fi connections, and then displays them. 2.
Page 163: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Devices 1. First, enable Wi-Fi Direct on your device. From the Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to connect to Home screen, touch Menu, and then select each other directly using Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or Settings More settings, and then touch Wi-Fi hotspot, and without having to set up the connection.
Page 164: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application to allow Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s internet other devices to use your device’s internet connection. connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using your device as the mobile hotspot.
Page 165 Connecting a Device to Mobile Hotspot Allowed Device List Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with device’s Mobile Hotspot. the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s 1.
Page 166: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Configuring Bluetooth Settings Configure your device’s Bluetooth settings. For more Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see information, see “Bluetooth settings” on page 173. “Accessibility” on page 218. Note: Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications supported by individual devices.
Page 167: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, and then select Settings Bluetooth. Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange information between your device and the target device. 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On. After pairing, your device and the target device will recognize 3.
Page 168: Vpn
Tethering You can use your device’s VPN (Virtual Private Network) Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with feature to connect to VPNs. a computer that connects to your device using the USB cable, or by Bluetooth. Configuring VPN Settings Touch Help under Tethering settings to view information Configure your device’s VPN settings.
Page 169: Mobile Broadband Connect
Mobile Broadband Connect Bluetooth tethering Use Mobile Broadband Connect to share your device’s Before starting, pair your computer with your device, and network connection with a computer that connects to your then configure your computer to obtain its network device using the USB cable. connection using Bluetooth.
Page 170: Nfc And Beaming
NFC and Beaming S Beam Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to between your device and another NFC device by beaming, documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost typically by touching the devices together back-to-back.
Page 171: Nearby Devices
Nearby devices Configuring File Sharing 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, and then Share files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital Living select Settings More settings Nearby Devices. Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a Wi-Fi 2.
Page 172: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer 3. Select a connection method: • Media device (MTP): Transfer media files with Connect your device to a computer to transfer data between Windows, or using Android file transfer on a Mac (see your device and the computer. Use the USB cable that comes with your device, or use one of the pre-loaded apps on your www.android.com/filetransfer).
Page 173: Memory Card
Memory Card Installing and Removing a Memory Card For more information about installing and removing a Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card, see “Memory Card” on page 10. memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, pictures, videos, and other files.
Page 174: Formatting A Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card Use the Format SD card setting to remove all data from an installed memory card. Important! Data cannot be recovered after formatting. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, and then select Settings Storage. 2. Touch Format SD card, and then follow the prompts to confirm the deletion of data from the card.
Page 175: Section 8: Settings
Section 8: Settings Accessing Settings Wireless and network Airplane mode From the Home screen Touch Apps Settings. When airplane mode is enabled, all your device’s wireless connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive – or – calls or messages or connect to networks. While in airplane Touch Menu Settings.
Page 176 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. Set up and manage your device’s connections to Wi-Fi networks. Your device supports Wi-Fi a/b/g/n. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi For more information about using Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on screen displays.
Page 177 Advanced Wi-Fi settings – Auto network switch: When enabled, Internet 1. From the Settings screen, touch Wi-Fi. traffic switches automatically between Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks. 2. Touch Menu for additional settings: – Install certificates: Touch to install Wi-Fi security •...
Page 178: Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct ® Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly Your device supports Bluetooth 4.0. using Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without Bluetooth profiles having to set up the connection. For example, your device Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other by individual devices.
Page 179: Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth settings • Human Interface Devices: HID v1.0 profile supports certain interface devices. Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth • Personal Area Network: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of connections, and control your device’s visibility to other devices. data with other devices. •...
Page 180: Data Usage
Data usage Data usage options 1. From the Settings screen, touch Data usage. Monitor data usage, control your device’s connection to mobile data service. 2. Touch Menu to set options: • Data roaming: Turn data roaming On or Off. When Note: Data usage is measured by your device, and your roaming, your device connects to networks outside your service provider may account for usage differently, so...
Page 181: More Wireless And Network Settings
More Wireless and Network Settings 1. From the Settings screen, touch More settings Mobile networks. Default Messaging App 2. Set these options: Select the messaging app that your phone is to use by default to receive your incoming messages. • Mobile data: Enable or disable your device’s connection to the mobile data network.
Page 182 Mobile Hotspot Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s internet From the Settings screen, touch More settings connection with other devices, through Wi-Fi. You can Mobile Hotspot to turn Mobile Hotspot On or Off. connect up to 5 other devices in 3G, or 10 in 4G.
Page 183 Configuring Mobile Hotspot Allowed Devices From the Settings screen, touch More settings Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, Mobile Hotspot Configure for these options: they can scan for your device and connect using your •...
Page 184 Tethering Note: Using Mobile Broadband Connect tethering requires a Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with subscription to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband a computer that connects to your device using the USB Connect service. For more information, contact Verizon cable, or by Bluetooth.
Page 185 Configure a Basic VPN 1. Touch Basic VPN and then touch Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC device by touching the 2. Enter the configuration information and then touch devices together, typically back-to-back. Save.
Page 186 S Beam Nearby devices S Beam uses your device’s NFC (Near Field Communication) Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. devices, by holding the devices close together. To Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi S Beam works in the background.
Page 187 Screen Mirroring Advanced settings 1. From the Settings screen, touch More settings With Screen Mirroring, you can wirelessly share your phone’s Nearby devices. screen with Wi-Fi-enabled TVs using the optional AllShare Cast Hub accessory (not included). 2. Under Advanced, touch options to control how content 1.
Page 188: Device
Device The following options are available: Easy mode • Features: – Block incoming calls: Touch the check box to Your phone offers two Home screen modes: enable or disable notifications for all incoming calls. • Easy mode (Easy mode On) provides an easier experience –...
Page 189 Hands-free mode Call Hands-free mode allows you to select whether your phone For information about Call Settings, see “Call Settings” on announces in plain language incoming calls and messages, page 56. alarm information, and/or schedule alarm information from Sound your Calendar. Hands-free mode also allows you to select Volume whether you answer incoming calls by waving your hand over the screen.
Page 190: Vibration Intensity
Ringtones • System: Set the volume for all other system sounds, such as keytones played for screen touches. You can Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. control whether tones play for screen touches with 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound Ringtones.
Page 191: Vibrate When Ringing
Vibrations Tip: You can also set songs as ringtones. For more Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled. information, see “Making a Song a Phone Ringtone” on 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound Vibrations. page 145. 2.
Page 192: Screen Lock Sound
Haptic feedback 2. Select Off, Sound1, Sound2, or Sound3. When turned On, the device vibrates to indicate screen Samsung Applications touches and other interactions. Access sound settings for select applications on your phone. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound.
Page 193: Adapt Sound
Samsung keyboard sounds HDMI sound You can choose whether the Samsung keyboard plays You can choose to have your phone play stereo or surround sounds and vibrations when you touch the keys. sounds over the HDMI output. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound.
Page 194: Led Indicator
Display LED Indicator Wallpaper The LED indicator on the front of the device displays when the device is locked, to notify you of status changes and Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens. events. Use LED indicator settings to configure how the LED 1.
Page 195: Screen Mode
Notification panel Multi window Notification panel allows you to set the brightness of your When enabled, Multi window allows you to use multiple apps notification panel and also select the Quick Setting buttons on the same screen, in multiple, resizable windows. that you want to display at the top of the notification panel.
Page 196: Screen Timeout
Reading mode Auto-rotate screen When turned on, the screen is optimized for reading (only When enabled, the screen’s orientation automatically available for applications selected once turned on). changes when you rotate the device. Brightness 1. From the Settings screen, touch Display. Set the default screen brightness.
Page 197 Daydream 4. Touch Daydream and choose whether to display the default Colors image, your Flipboard page, your Google Daydream allows you to control what your screen does when Photos, a selected photo, or a Photo Table of selected your phone is docked or sleeping. photos.
Page 198: Font Size
Smart screen Font style Customize screen settings so the screen is more responsive Set the font for screen displays. and easier to use. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Display Font 1. From the Settings screen, touch Display style. Smart screen. 2.
Page 199: Edit After Screen Capture
Show battery percentage Auto adjust screen tone When enabled, the battery’s charge level displays in the When enabled, your device automatically analyzes the Status bar next to the Battery icon. screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Display. 1.
Page 200: Power Saving Mode
Storage Power saving mode Manage the use of memory resources in your device’s Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery Device memory, and on an installed memory card. power. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Power saving mode. Note: These settings cannot be configured; however, you can 2.
Page 201: Application Manager
Battery Application manager See what’s using battery power. You can download and install applications from the Google Play™ Store or S Suggest, or create applications 1. From the Settings screen, touch Battery. using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use 2.
Page 202: Default Applications
Default Applications Personal Location Select default settings for the Home screen and for messaging. Location control your device's use of GPS signals. Some 1. From the Settings screen, touch Default apps may require one or more location services be turned On applications.
Page 203 Access to my location – Power saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks to estimate your location. When set to On, this option sets your location. This allows – GPS only: Uses GPS to estimate your location. apps that ask your permission use the location information. •...
Page 204: Lock Screen
Lock screen • PIN: When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you create, to unlock the Choose settings for unlocking your device. device. with PIN screen lock, you can also set the With For more information about using the lock and unlock swipe lock and Lock screen options.
Page 205: Lock Screen Options
Lock screen options • Personal message: Touch to turn display of personal message text at the top of the lock screen On You can enable/disable or turn On/Off various Lock screen or Off. options. Touch Personal message to Edit personal 1.
Page 206 • Action Memo on lock screen: When enabled, allows Pattern-only options: you to open the Action Memo app when double tapping • Make pattern visible: When enabled, allows your the lock screen with S Pen. pattern to be visible as you trace it. •...
Page 207: Sim Card Lock
Security Encrypt external SD card Encryption As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of an optional installed SD card (not included), and require a As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your password each time you access the card. device or an optional installed memory card (not included), 1.
Page 208: Device Administration
Passwords Device administrators View, add or remove device administrators. Make passwords visible 1. From the Settings screen, touch Security. When enabled, password characters display briefly as you enter them. 2. Touch Device administrators to enable or disable 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps device administrators Android Device Manager and/or Settings...
Page 209: Credential Storage
Verify apps Via Wi-Fi only This feature allows you to either block or warn you before When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically installing apps that may cause harm to your phone. check for changes to the security policy and download any updates to improve security and service but only when 1.
Page 210 Trusted credentials Clear credentials You can install credentials from an installed memory card, Clear stored credentials and reset the password. and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications Note: This setting is only available if you have installed to access the secure certificates and other credentials. certificates.
Page 211: Language And Input
Choose the default method for entering text. From the you to adjust the position of the dialing keypad and factory, the default method is Samsung keyboard. If you in-call buttons. install other text entry apps, you can set them as default •...
Page 212 Configure Samsung keypad settings. When you enable – Samsung keyboard in Settings, it is available for text entry Personalized data: When enabled, predictive text when you touch a text field to enter text.
Page 213 • Swiftkey flow: When enabled, you can enter text by • Help: Learn about using Samsung keyboard. sliding your finger across the keyboard. • Reset settings: Return Samsung keyboard settings to • Pen detection: When enabled, a handwriting pad is the defaults.
Page 214 – Swype Next word prediction: When enabled, Swype 1. From the Settings screen, touch Language and input. predicts the next word based on the previous word. – Reset Swype’s dictionary: Delete all the words 2. Swype is enabled by default. Touch to configure: you’ve added to the Swype dictionary.
Page 215 Handwriting recognition Google voice typing Configure Google voice input settings. When you enable Configure the language you wish your phone to recognize Google voice in Settings, it is available for text entry when when you dictate text. you touch a text field to enter text. 1.
Page 216 • Personalized recognition: Enable to have your device • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine improve recognition based on your speech. allows you to view Open Source Licenses. • Google account dashboard: View and manage your •...
Page 217: Backup And Reset
Backup and reset Personal data From the Settings screen, touch Back up and reset. Set options for backing up your information and resetting your device. Under Personal data, the following options are Backup and restore available: 1. From the Settings screen, touch Back up and reset. •...
Page 218: Accounts
Accounts Google Configure options for Google account and privacy settings. For information on settings for the various account types supported by your phone, see “Accounts” on page 37. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Google. Backup Assistant Plus 2. Configure options: Backup Assistant Plus is a free service that protects your •...
Page 219: System
System – Air jump: When turned on, allows you to scroll through Email messages in screen-sized jumps. Motions and gestures – Air browse: When turned on, allows you to move Your device recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and between pictures, pages, or music tracks.
Page 220 – • Air command: When turned on, allows you to display Turn over to mute/pause: When enabled, turning the Air command menu when you press the S Pen the device screen-down automatically mutes button then hover your S Pen over the screen. (Touch this incoming call ringtones and alerts sounds.
Page 221: Voice Control
Voice control S Pen The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice This menu allows you to customize settings for the S Pen. For commands to control your device. more information, refer to “S Pen” on page 25. Turn off pen detection Note: If you set the alert type for calls or alarms to vibration, By default, your device detects when S Pen is detached, and...
Page 222 Pointer Pen detachment options When turned On, a pointer displays on the screen to show When enabled, your device takes a selected action when you S Pen position. detach the S Pen. 1. From the Settings screen, touch S Pen. 1.
Page 223 Accessory • S View Cover: – Automatic unlock: When enabled, opening an Configure your device’s behavior when it is connected to optional S View Cover (with Lock screen set to Swipe) optional accessories (not included). automatically unlocks the screen. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Accessory. –...
Page 224: Date And Time
Date and time Accessibility By default, your device receives date and time information Your device offers features to make using the device easier from the wireless network. When you are outside network for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the coverage, you may want to set date and time information Accessibility settings to activate these services.
Page 225 • Easy touch mode: When enabled, allows you to stop • Font size: change the size of the fonts used on the snooze alarms, calendar events, and timers, and to device within menus, options, and so on. Choose from: accept/reject incoming calls by simply touching the Tiny, Extra small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra large, or screen.
Page 226 • Text-to-speech options: allows you to adjust your • Samsung subtitles (CC): Enable Samsung subtitles text-to-speech settings. For more information, refer to (CC) (when available). “Speech” on page 209. • Assistant menu: allows you to improve the device • Sound balance: allows you to use the slider to set the accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
Page 227: About Phone
About phone • Baseband version: View the baseband version of your device. View information about your device, including status, legal • Kernel version: View the kernel version of your device. information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. • Build number: View the build number of your device. 1.
Page 228: Index
AllShare Cast Hub creating an event 110 uninstalling 75 activation on device 140 handwriting mode 110 AllShare Play Settings 111 see Samsung Link 89 Battery Call log AllShareCast Hub 90 charging 9 creating/updating contacts 55 Application cache and data cover, removing & installing 6...
Page 229 starred contacts 46 ending 54 Clearing from Call log 52 Application cache and data 151 updating 40 from Contacts 51 Connecting to Video Devices 167 updating from Call log 41 from Favorites 52 Connections updating from Keypad 40 in-call options 54 Accessing the Internet 84 Creating a Playlist 147 recent 54...
Page 230 48 refreshing your accounts 69 refreshing your account 71 Entering Text Google Google voice typing 35 HDR 115 Gmail 71 Samsung keyboard 34 Help Hangouts 73 Exercise In-Device 140 managing an account 37 Risks 86 Home screen 33...
Page 231 folders 21 Gmail 71 Making a Song a Ringtone 145 primary shortcuts 20 Hangouts 73 Options 145 wallpaper 22 managing 65 Playing Music 143 settings 65 Removing Music 147 types 63 Share via Group Play 84 Icons Messaging Simultaneoulsy Playback 84 Status Bar 33 Google Mail 78 Using Playlists 147...
Page 232 Translate Using Voice 87 Set As 130 Notification Panel 32 S Voice 88 Streaming from Gallery 129 Using 88 Picture-In-Picture 153 Samsung Hub Organizer Pictures Creating a New Account 94 Calculator 102 Instant Sharing 125 Using 95 World Clock 135...
Page 233 Scan for Nearby Devices 146 Share Videos 83 Google voice typing 209 Scrapbook 97 SketchBook for Galaxy 97 Samsung keyboard 206 Screen Capture 214 SkyDrive 92 Third-Party Applications Taking a Screen Shot 130 Smart Alarm 134 Uninstalling 151 Screen Mirroring...
Page 234 Voice Search 80 Web 84 Voicemail Widgets 21 checking 72 Settings 152 setting up 72 Stopwatch 136 Volume Wi-Fi key 16 adding a connection manually 156 adding 162 Mobile Hotspot 158 settings 180 scanning and connecting 156 VZ Protect 109 settings 170 turning on or off 155 Wi-Fi Direct...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts

Section 4: Calling

Section 5: Messaging

Section 6: Applications

Section 7: Connections

Section 8: Settings

Index

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