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P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.
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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION 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 EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your device by Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail.
Special Text Example: From the Home screen, press (Menu) Settings Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from Bluetooth. the rest. These are intended to point out important Battery Cover information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more.
SIM Card Overview Important! Before removing or replacing the SIM card, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the key until the Device options screen displays, then tap Power off. The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
If available, you can remove the previous SIM and replace it To remove the SIM card: with the new one. 1. Remove the battery cover. Installing and Removing the SIM card 2. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the SIM slot and push the card slightly out.
Installing the microSD Memory Card Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card Your phone supports an optional (external) microSD™ or with the device’s contact pins. microSDHC™ memory card for storage of media such as music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices.
Battery Removing the Battery Before using your device for the first time, install the battery Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out and charge it fully. of the battery compartment (4). Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, Installing Battery make sure the device is switched off.
Use only approved batteries and continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, Before using your device for the first time, you must fully can cause the phone to become damaged.
5. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect does not function due to an unstable power supply the charger’s connector from the phone. unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
• The on-screen battery charge is represented (by default) as a Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before colored battery icon. You can also choose to display a charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete percentage value.
Samsung Account” on page 21. and tap (Next). • If this is your first time, tap Create new account. • If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Note: Enabling Google location services can drain battery Sign in. power.
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11. If prompted, read the on-screen Google services 15. Read the on-screen System Manager Application information. disclaimer and then tap (Next). This will help to identify this as your device. Note: This software collects only diagnostic data from your 12. Read and agree to the Dropbox account setup device so that T-Mobile technicians can better troubleshoot issues with your device.
Switching the Device On or Off Restarting the Device 1. Press and hold (Power/End) until the Device Once the device has been configured, you will not be prompted with setup screens again. options screen appears. 1. Press and hold (Power/End) until the device 2.
Creating a New Google Account To create a new Google Account from the Web: 1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate ™ You should create a Google Account when you first use to www.google.com. your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This account provides access to several device features such as 2. On the main page, click Sign-in Create an account...
Retrieving your Google Account 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Password (Camera). 2. From the viewfinder screen, tap (Settings) and A Google account password is required for Google scroll down to the Storage entry. applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it: 3. Tap this entry and select the desired default storage 1. From your computer, use an Internet browser and...
– or – Add account Samsung account. 7. If you have already verified your email address, tap 2. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Activate account. Sign in. 8. Confirm the Samsung account icon no longer appears –...
Voice Mail 1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and Setting Up Your Voice Mail hold the key until the device dials voice mail. You may be prompted to enter a password. Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off.
Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone To check Visual Voicemail messages: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. Dial your wireless phone number. Visual Voicemail 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the 2. Tap the voicemail message you want to play. asterisk key on the phone you are using.
Task Manager • Downloaded displays any installed packages or applications from the Play Store that are taking up memory space. Tap Your device can run applications simultaneously, with some Uninstall to remove them from your phone. applications running in the background. •...
Google Search To configure the Google settings: 1. Press and hold (Home) and then tap Provides an on-screen Internet search engine powered by Google™. (Google Now). To launch Google Search: 2. Press and select Settings. 3. Access each desired Settings page and configure it as 1. Press and hold (Home) and then tap desired.
Section 2: Understanding Your Device • This section outlines key features of your phone. It also Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, YouTube, describes the device’s keys, screen and the icons that Google Maps, and Google Voice Search) display when the device is in use. •...
Front View • Webkit-based browser • Expandable memory slot - supports up to 32GB The following illustrations show the main elements of your • Mobile HotSpot Capability device. The following list correlates to the illustrations. ® • 1. LED Notification illuminates with a series of distinct Lookout Security (Security, Backup, Missing Device capabilities) ®...
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2. Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the connection status, received signal strength, phone battery level, and time. 3. Volume key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call.
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8. Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears 13. Light Sensor lets you use the ambient light level to entries. adjust the screen brightness/contrast. This sensor decreases screen brightness in dim light. 9. Power/End key ends a call or switches the •...
Back View Device Display The following illustration shows the external elements of your Your display provides information about the device’s status, device: and is the interface to manage features. It indicates your connection status, signal strength, battery status and time. 1. External speaker allows you to hear ringers, music, and Icons display at the top of the device when an incoming call other sounds offered by your phone.
Status Bar Displays if you have not setup the automatic software update feature. For more information, The Status Bar shows information about the connection refer to “Software Update” on page 294. status, signal strength, battery level, and time, and displays notifications about incoming messages, calls and other Displays when a call is in progress.
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Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always Displays when connected to the EDGE network. forward. Displayed in the Status bar when the current call is minimized. For more information, Displays when your phone is communicating refer to“Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings” with the EDGE network.
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Displays when there is a new voicemail message. Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event has arrived. For more information, refer to “Calendar” on Displays when there is a new visual voicemail page 179. message. Displays when an alarm is set. Displays in the notifications window when there is a new Email message.
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Displays when Bluetooth technology is active and Displays when Wi-Fi is active and there is an enabled. available open wireless network. Displays when the Bluetooth technology is active Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and and communicating with an external device. configured for a direct connection to another compatible device in the same direct Displays when your device is connected being...
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Displays in the notifications window when Displays when the External SD card is being action is required within the Samsung account prepared for mounting to the device. This is application. required for communication with the External SD card.
Displays when the Power saving alert notification has been activated. You are then prompted to view your current battery level. Displays when TTY device has been inserted. For more details on configuring your device’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 234. Notification Bar The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status,...
Accessing Additional Panel Functions Function Keys In addition to notifications, this panel also provides quick and Your device comes equipped with three main function keys ready access to five device functions. These can be quickly that can be used on any screen: Home, Menu, and Back. Home Key activated or deactivated.
Home Screen • Notification area displays those icons associated with end-user notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in The Home screen is the starting point for using the progress), new voicemail, upcoming event, USB connection, applications on your device. There are initially seven emails, and Text/MMS messages.
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• Primary Shortcuts: are four shortcuts present throughout all of Note: Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible the available screens and can be used to both navigate within the across all screens. device or launch any of the following functions: –...
Applications Home Screen Menu Settings When on the Home screen, press and then select any of The Application menu provides quick access to the most the following menu options: frequently used applications. Applications display on each of • Add apps and widgets allows you to quickly access the Widget the four panels on the Applications screens.
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Navigating Through the Screens • View type: allows you to customize the way the Application menu listing is shown. For more information, refer to “Adding The following terms describe the most common hardware and Removing Primary Shortcuts” on page 48. and on-screen actions.
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• Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally Note: These screens can be re-arranged in any desired order. across the screen. This allows you to move the area of focus or to For more information, refer to “Customizing the scroll through a list.
Using Gestures • Tilt to zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a screen where content can be zoomed. In a single motion, touch and hold two By activating the various gesture features within the Motion points on the display then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in menu (page 286), you can access a variety of time saving or out.
Menu Navigation • Sensitivity settings and tutorial: provides access to advanced gesture settings and tutorials such as: You can tailor the device’s range of functions to fit your needs • Sensitivity settings: When any of the following features are using both menus and applications. Menus, sub-menus, and enabled, you can then adjust their sensitivity.
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Using Sub-Menus Using Context Menus Sub-menus are available from within most screen and Context menus (also called pop-up menus) contain options applications. that apply to a specific item on the screen. They function similarly to menu options that appear when you right click 1. Press A sub-menu displays at the bottom of the your mouse on your desktop computer.
Customizing the Screens Accessing Recently-Used Applications 1. Press and hold to open the recently-used You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the applications window. Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one screen could contain the Music Player shortcut and other Note: This recent applications screen also provides access to forms of media, while another screen might contain the Task manager...
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Adding and Deleting Screens Rearranging the Screens 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Your phone comes with seven screens. You can delete these screens and then add them back later. Edit page. 2. Touch and hold a screen and then drag it into its new Note: These screens can be deleted and re-arranged.
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts To insert a new primary shortcut: 1. Press and then tap (Apps). The device comes with four Primary shortcuts: Phone, Contacts, Messaging, and Applications/Home. 2. Locate your desired application, then touch and hold As long as the Application menu is displayed in a the on-screen icon to position it on a desired screen.
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Adjusting the Home Screen Mode Sharing Application Information This application allows you to change the Home screen mode The device’s Applications menu now comes with a feature and choose between Basic mode and Easy mode. that allows you to share information about your selected applications with external users.
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Managing Shortcuts 6. While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current screen. Once complete, release the screen to Note: To move a shortcut from one screen to another, you lock the shortcut into its new position. must carefully touch and hold the shortcut and slowly To add a shortcut via the Add to Home screen: drag it to the edge of the screen.
Adding and Removing Widgets To place a widget onto a different screen: 1. Touch and hold the widget until it becomes Widgets are self-contained applications that can be placed transparent. on any screen. Unlike shortcuts, widgets appear as applications. 2. Slowly drag it past the edge of the screen until the To add a Widget: adjacent page appears highlighted and it then snaps onto the new page.
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Managing Wallpapers Renaming a folder 1. Tap the desired folder you want to rename. This opens Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), Live its contents on an on-screen popup window. wallpapers (animated backgrounds), or Wallpaper gallery (default phone wallpapers). 2. If the folder contains no contents: •...
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To change the current Lock screen wallpaper: Note: Wallpapers supports the following image types: JPEG, 1. Navigate to any screen, touch and hold an empty area PNG, GIF, BMP, and WBMP. of the screen, and tap Set wallpaper Lock screen. –...
Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List Making a Call This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which You can store phone numbers that are regularly used to the is used to store contact information. SIM card or to the phone’s memory.
Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List Running a Call in the Background 1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts). If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home screen, you are visually notified that you are still on an active 2. Locate a contact from the list.
Ending a Call from the Status Bar Making an Emergency Call Without a SIM card installed 1. From an active call, you can launch a separate 1. Tap Emergency call from the on-screen display to make application or return to the Home screen. The current an emergency call.
Dialing Options 4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you will have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and End When you enter numbers on the Keypad, you will see three Call features. on-screen options. • After completing your emergency call, appears in the From the keypad screen, use one of the following options: Notification area until you exit the Emergency calling mode.
Answering a Call To view additional dialing options: After entering a number, tap When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the • Send message to send the current caller a text message while incoming call image. The caller's phone number, picture, or name if stored in Contacts List, displays.
3. In a single motion touch and slide the Auto reject mode slider to the right to turn it on. The slider color indicates Touch and drag the activation status of the Auto reject mode. upward to reject • OFF: disables the automatic rejection feature. You must then with a message manually reject incoming phone calls.
International Calls Adding numbers to the rejection list Entries can be added to the list via either the Contacts menu 1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and or via the Auto reject list menu. The Contacts menu option hold until the device shows “+”...
Pause Dialing Wait Dialing You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the automated systems, such as voicemail or financial phone phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with numbers.
Speed Dialing Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order Once you have stored phone numbers from your Contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap List, you can set up to 99 speed dial entries (2-100) and then 2. Press and then tap Speed dial setting. dial them easily whenever you want, simply by touching the associated numeric key.
1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) complete the deletion) or Cancel (to exit). (S Voice). 2. Review the Samsung Agreement and tap Confirm to 4. Press to return to the previous screen. continue. Making a Call Using Speed Dial 3. Review the Terms of service and tap Agree to continue.
Wi-Fi Calling 6. Tap (Speak) if the device does not hear you or to give it a command. Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for T-Mobile customers using Example 1: this device with an updated SIM card. Wi-Fi Calling is an •...
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Note: This feature is active by default. If you are in an active Note: To avoid international data roaming fees when using Wi-Fi call and go out of range of your Wi-Fi, the call will Wi-Fi calling when outside the United States, the Data be dropped.
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Activating Wi-Fi Calling • Wi-Fi Preferred: Wi-Fi network is preferred over cellular network when making calls. Calling requires you to stay in the 1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on the Wi-Fi range. status bar. • If prompted with an on-screen “Did you know your phone can •...
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Launching Wi-Fi Calling Displays on the There is an error in the use or screen status bar. 911 registration of the Wi-Fi Note: Verify you are currently connected to a Wireless Access Calling feature. Point. 3. Use the phone Keypad, Logs, or Contacts list to make a 1.
In Call Options Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the Your phone provides a number of features that are available phone, to adjust the earpiece volume. for use during a call. Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level Call and the Down volume key to decrease the level.
Placing a Call on Hold Turning the Speakerphone on and off You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following your network supports this service, you can also make these steps: another call while a call is in progress.
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Switching to Bluetooth Headset Creating a Message During a Call 1. Pair the target Bluetooth headset prior to your call. During a call you can create a message. 1. Press and then tap Message (Compose). 2. While on a call, switch to the Bluetooth headset instead of speaker by tapping (Headset off).
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Multi-Party calls Having a Private Conversation With One Participant Making a Multi-Party Call When you have two participants in a multi-party session, it might be necessary to place one of those participants on A multi-party call is a network service that allows multiple hold so that a private conversation can be held with a single people to participate in a multi-party or conference call.
Call Waiting 4. To return to the multi-party call, tap the Merge icon. All of the multi-party call participants can now hear each You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in other. progress, if this service is supported by the network and you Dropping One Participant have previously set the Call waiting option to Activate.
Accessing the Logs Tab Important! The currently active call is displayed with a green 1. From the Home screen, tap (Logs tab). background. Logs Logs 2. Tap an entry to view available options. 4. Tap Swap again to switch back. Note: The Logs tab only records calls that occur while the Logs Tab phone is turned on.
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Accessing Call log from The Notifications Area Call logs - Caller Overview • 1. Locate from the Notifications area of the Status Tap a contact entry name or number to reveal the Call options bar. screen: • Create contact to save the number if it is not already in your 2. Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and Contacts.
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Viewing Missed Calls from Lock Screen • Add to reject list press to add the current phone number to an automatic rejection list. Similar to a block list, the When you are unable to answer a call for any reason and selected caller will be blocked from making an incoming calls your screen is locked, the number of missed calls are to your phone.
• Google voice typing: provides a voice to text interface. 2. Tap (Choose input method) and select an • Samsung keyboard (default): an on-screen QWERTY available input method. keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. •...
Gesture usage. Enabling and Configuring SWYPE 4. Tap Preferences to alter these settings: If you configure another text input method (Samsung keypad) • Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibration sensation as you you must re-enable SWYPE before using the SWYPE enter text using the keypad.
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• Show complete trace: once enabled, sets wether or not to 6. Tap Swype Connect to activate social media display the complete Swype path. personalization and configure data settings. • Register now: allows you register for the Swype Connect • Pop-up on keypress: once enabled, displays a character service which allows you to backup your Swype dictionary and above an on-screen key while typing.
Swype Text Entry Tips 7. Tap Personalization to access and manage your personal dictionary. Log into the available accounts to You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video add help personalize your personal dictionary with or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following commonly used words or names from your available Swype text entry tips.
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Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype Swype Keyboard Overview • Recipients: a field where you can enter the recipients of the 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text current message. You can choose from Groups, Favorites, input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.
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Using 123ABC Mode in SWYPE In 123ABC mode, you can enter only letters and a few common punctuation marks from the on-screen keyboard. Recipients The text mode key shows 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text Text input field input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.
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Entering Numbers and Symbols in SWYPE All lowercase By using the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, some Displays when the next character is entered in symbols are not available (such as Emoticons or Smileys). lowercase. Pressing this while in 123SYM mode, In SYM mode using Swype, you can only enter symbols and reveals additional numeric-symbols keys.
Using the Samsung Keyboard 2. The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung keyboard configuration for all subsequent text input. This QWERTY keypad can be used to enter text in either a Portrait or landscape orientation. The only difference...
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Entering Text using Different Input Options • Settings to access the Samsung keyboard settings menu. Changing the Text Input Mode in Keyboard Although the default text input method with the Samsung keyboard is to use the on-screen keys you have other 1.
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Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard All lowercase 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text Displays when the next character is entered in input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. lowercase. 2. Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode.
Rotate the From within an active text entry screen, tap from phone counterclockwise to a landscape orientation, if the bottom of the screen to reveal the Samsung desired. keyboard settings screen. 2. Tap to configure the keyboard for Symbol 2. Set any of the following options:...
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(Input Methods) and select Settings, then tap current character selection within the text string. This is helpful to reveal the Samsung keyboard settings screen. when multiple characters are available within one key. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Predictive text –...
Using the Google Voice Typing • Learn from Gmail: allows you to sign in to your existing Gmail account from where your style and existing contact information This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your is added to your personal dictionary. Helps recognize familiar spoken words into on-screen text.
Configure Google Voice Typing Using Google Voice Typing 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap 1. From a screen where you can enter text, in a single Settings Language and input. motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the –...
Entering Text Using the QWERTY To open the device and access the keyboard: Keyboard 1. Rotate the device 90 degrees counter-clockwise. 2. Slide the top section of the device up to open, as Your device has a full, slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The shown in the adjacent illustration.
Entering Symbols Space: Inserts an empty space. Most symbols and punctuation marks appear as alternate characters above the primary letters and numbers on the OK/Enter: Moves the insertion point to the QWERTY keyboard. To access these symbols, press next line in a message. and then press the appropriate key.
2. From the Home screen, press and then tap alphabetically. You can create either a Phone, SIM, MobileLife Settings Add account. Contacts, Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange – or – ActiveSync contact. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Note: Before you can save a contact to the Phone, Contact (Settings) Add account.
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Exchange Server or from within Microsoft Google) (depending on where you want to save the new ® Outlook contact information). • Add new account lets you create a new account type. Choose from MobileLife Contacts, Samsung account, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Google.
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4. Tap the Name field and enter a name for this contact 8. Enter additional information such as: Groups, Ringtone, using the displayed keypad. Message alert, or tap Vibration pattern to input • Tap to access additional name entries such as: Name additional category information.
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4. Tap a destination type (Phone, SIM, MobileLife Contacts, 8. Enter additional fields as desired. Samsung account, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or 9. Tap Save to complete and store the new entry. Google) (depending on where you want to save the new –...
Finding a Contact You can store phone numbers and their corresponding Tabs names onto either your SIM card, your phone’s built-in Search memory, or an external location (such as Google, Exchange, Create Contacts Contacts or T-Mobile Backup). They are all physically separate but are field used as a single entity, called Contacts.
Editing Contact Information 3. Edit the contact information then: • Tap Save to complete and store the new entry or 1. From the Home screen, tap • Tap Cancel to delete the current entry. 2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap (Edit).
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4. Enter additional information such as: Groups, Ringtone, 4. Scroll through the available list of existing entries and Message alert or tap Vibration pattern to input select the desired target. additional category information. Note: This new phone number is then added as a new number •...
Create Note, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. – or – • Merge with Samsung: allows you to merge all of your current Tap Wait. This feature causes the phone to require your Contact entries with your active Samsung account. If several of...
Contact Menu Options • Accounts: allows you to Auto sync app data or Add an account such as (Samsung account, Dropbox, Email, 1. From the Home screen, tap Facebook, Google, LDAP, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or 2. Touch and hold an entry to reveal the context menu.
Overview Screen. This Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. screen contains Name, • Print contact info: allows you to print selected information on contact numbers, email, a compatible Samsung printer. and linked contact information. 3. Press to reveal the context menu specific to this entry.
Joining Contact Information Next time you synchronize your phone with your accounts, any updates contacts make to email account names, email Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social addresses, etc. automatically update in your contacts list. networking logins, and other similar account information. For 1.
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Unjoining a Contact Important! It is the second contact image that is displayed for 1. From the Home screen, tap both, but the first contact’s name that is used. 2. Tap a contact name (the account name from which you For example: If Amy (original entry) is joined with want to unjoin an entry).
Marking a Contact as Default Note: If there are multiple phone numbers assigned to an When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other entry, assigning one as the default will automatically dial messaging type applications, the application needs to know that number when the contact is selected for dialing.
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Sending All Current Namecards Sending a namecard using Bluetooth Rather than selecting once Contact entry at a time, you can You must create a Contact prior to sending a namecard to a send all of your current entries at once. recipient.
Copying Contact Information Copying Contact Information to the microSD Card Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved The default storage location for saving phone numbers to on the phone’s memory, onto the SIM card. your Contacts list is your device’s built-in memory.
Synchronizing Contacts Note: The process of updating your Contacts tab can take Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add several minutes. If after 10-20 minutes, your list has not and manage a new or existing contact from your online or been updated, repeat step 2-3.
3. Determine which type of account information you want the MobileLife account. to synchronize with your Contact list. Selections are: • Samsung account lists those Contacts currently found and Samsung account, Dropbox, Email, Facebook, Google, sync’d within the Samsung account.
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5. Follow the prompts. The selected account type 4. If prompted, configure any requested optional synchronizes with your Contacts list. permissions and tap Log in. 6. After synchronizing accounts you may want to link 5. Tap those contact settings you wish to synchronize (all contact information.
To resync Social Network Contacts: Note: The select contact must have an email as part of their 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap details screen. Settings and then navigate to the Accounts area. 2. Tap within the adjacent SNS account field to 4.
Groups • Display contacts by defines how the current list of Contacts are listed: First name (ex: Steve Smith) or Last name first This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a (Smith, Steve). call group. This group can be one of the already present •...
Removing an Entry From a Caller Group Note: Some externally maintained group types (such as 1. From the Home screen, tap Google) can only be managed or updated remotely Groups Groups online vs via the device. These external types will not 2.
Deleting a Caller Group The Favorites Tab 1. From the Home screen, tap The Favorites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have Groups Groups 2. Press and then tap Delete groups. been designated as favorite contacts. For more information, refer to “Logs Tab”...
Section 6: Messages Message Icons on the Status Bar This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality Icons are displayed on the Status Bar at the top of the display associated with messaging.
Creating and Sending Messages 5. Add more recipients by tapping either the Enter recipient field or and selecting recipients. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging) 6. Tap the Enter message field and use the on-screen (Compose). keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer 2. Tap the Enter recipient field to manually enter a to “Text Input Methods”...
Quick Messaging a Number from the Contacts • Delete threads: allows you to delete any message thread. List Select the messages to delete and a green checkmark will appear next to the message. Tap Delete. For more information, 1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts).
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• Delete thread: deletes the entire message and its bubbles. • Add slide: converts an SMS message into an MMS For more information, refer to “Deleting a single message (Multimedia) message and allows you to attach an existing thread” on page 121. slideshow.
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Adding attachments to a message • Calendar: allows you to add an event from your calendar. • Location: allows you to attach a thumbnail of a map showing To add an attachment to your message, tap (Attach) and select one of the following options: your location.
Message Threads The information is added to your message. Viewing Newly Received Messages Sent and received text and Current Recipient Current Recipient My Text My Text picture messages are When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by grouped into message displaying within the Notification area at the top left of threads.
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3. Compose your reply. To access additional Bubble options: Your texts are colored Blue and your caller’s replies are Touch and hold the message bubble within an active Yellow. message conversation to display the following options: 4. Tap (Send) to deliver your reply. •...
Deleting Messages Deleting a single message bubble Deleting a single message thread 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Open a message to reveal the message string. 1. From the Home screen, tap 3. Touch and hold a message bubble, then select Delete 2. Touch and hold a message from the Messages list, message.
Message Search • Use the volume key: allows you to change the text size by using the up or down volume keys. You can search through your messages by using the General settings Message Search feature. • Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is 1.
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• Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text • MMS alert: alerts you when the messaging modes changes messages. Choose from: GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or from an SMS (text) to MMS (multimedia) mode. Push message settings Automatic.
Emergency message settings – Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks • Emergency alerts: allows you to configure emergency alert incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked settings. You can enable/disable those alert categories you numbers. Emergency Alert Configuration wish to receive. Choose from: Imminent extreme alerts, Imminent severe alert, and AMBER alerts.
Assigning Messages as Spam • AMBER Alerts (missing child alert) Customers may choose not to receive Extreme Alerts, Severe You can now assign either a phone number as spam or use a Alerts, and AMBER Alerts. key term or phrase. Any message assigned as spam is automatically placed with your Spam messages folder.
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5. Tap the Number field to manually enter phone number. • Register phrase as spam: allows you to assign a specific text – or – phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend. 5. Enter a term or word into the field. Tap to select from either your existing Logs or Contacts.
If an incoming message is designated in coming from an To create your own text template: unknown sender, it is automatically assigned as spam and is 1. From the Home screen, tap now located in your Spam folder. 2. From the Messaging list, press and then tap Accessing Your Spam Folder Settings...
Email • Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync - This protocol is frequently used with a large corporate email server system and provides Email (or Internet Email) enables you to review and create access to email, contact, and calendar synchronization. email using several email services. You can also receive text Creating an Internet Email Account message alerts when you receive an important email.
• Password: typically your network access password 6. At the Set up email screen, name the account and enter (case-sensitive). a screen name to identify yourself on this account. • The unique account name is used to differentiate this account 3. Tap Show password to display the password as you from other email accounts accessed by your device.
Refreshing Email messages 7. Tap the email text field and compose your email message. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). • To add an attachment (such as image, video, audio, etc..), 2. Select an email account. Attach (from the top of the screen) and make a •...
Configuring Email Settings • Forward with attachment: Lets you include attachments when forwarding an email. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). • Recent messages: adjusts the number of on-screen 2. Select an account. messages shown in the current category list at any one time. 3.
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) • Sync schedule: allows you to control the email sync schedule on both Peak and Off-Peak times. Your phone also provides access to your company’s Outlook • Email notifications: Activates the email notification icon to Exchange server. If your company uses either Microsoft appear within the Notifications area of the status bar when a Exchange Server 2003 or 2007, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts,...
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4. Tap Send email from this account by default, to make 7. When prompted to provide additional detailed this your default email account for outbound emails. information within the Exchange server settings screen, enter an updated Domain, and confirm your Note: If selected, the Manual setup button changes to read user name and Password information.
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• If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Use secure 12. If prompted, read the Remote security administration connection (SSL) field to place a check mark in the box and information and tap OK to accept the service and activate this additional level.
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Opening an Exchange Email 6. Press and then tap Add Cc/Bcc to add additional carbon copy recipients. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Email). • Use the Cc field to carbon copy additional recipients. 2. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the •...
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Deleting an Exchange Email Message • Signature: Lets you attach a customized signature to the bottom of all outgoing emails. Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and – In a single motion touch and slide to the right to turn it on. select Delete from the on-screen context menu.
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• Period to sync Email to assign the sync range for your • Period to sync Calendar assigns a period for your phone to incoming and outgoing email messages between your phone sync calendar events. Choose from: 2 weeks, 1 month, and your external exchange server.
Using Google Mail • Email notifications enables the phone to display a status bar icon when new email messages have been received. Google Mail (Gmail) is Google’s web-based email. When you • Select ringtone assigns an audible ringtone when a new or first setup the phone, Gmail is configured.
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Refreshing Google Mail 4. Press and select Add Cc/Bcc to add a carbon or blind copy. From within the Gmail message list, tap (Refresh) 5. Enter the subject of this message in the Subject field. at the bottom of the screen to refresh the screen, send 6. Tap the Compose Mail field and begin composing your and receive new emails, and synchronize your email message.
Google Talk 2. Press to select one of the following additional options: Google Talk™ is a free Windows and web-based application • Mark important: assigns the current email an important for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs status. are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.
Google + Messenger Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream a simple group conversation. When you get a new to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant...
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7. At the Messenger screen, tap to start a new message. 8. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or circle. 9. In the bottom message field, enter a message then tap 10. From the Messenger screen, tap Learn more for more detailed information.
Section 7: Multimedia Assigning the Default Storage This section explains how to use the multimedia features of Location your phone, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the Important! Too many users can overlook this location until built-in camera functionality.
Using the Camera 5. Press (Camera key) until the shutter sounds. (The Taking Photos picture is automatically stored within your designated storage location (page 143). If no microSD is installed, Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as all pictures are stored on the Phone.) For more simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then information, refer to “Camera Options”...
Camera Options Shooting mode: allows you to set the shooting mode to Options are represented by icons across both sides of the one of the following: screen. • Single shot: takes a single photo and view it The following shortcuts are available for the camera: before returning to the shooting mode.
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Settings: Settings (continued): Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the Focus mode: allows you to set this option to settings that you use the most. Auto focus or Macro. Use Auto focus for all other focal situations. Self-portrait: allows you to set the front camera so you can take pictures of yourself or video chat.
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Settings (continued): Settings (continued): Metering: allows you to set how the camera Reset: allows you to reset all camera or camcorder measures or meters the light source: Matrix, settings to the default values. Center-weighted, or Spot. Image viewer: allows you to access the Image Guidelines: allows you to t urn the guidelines On or Off.
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Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options 3. Press for additional options such as: – Slideshow: appears while in Portrait mode, and allows you After you take a photo or record a video, you can access to see your photos in a slideshow. various options.
Sharing Pictures – Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible Samsung printer. Pictures are the best way o f remembering the moment, but – Rename: allows you to rename the current file. an even better treat is to share them with others.
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4. If not already active, in a single motion touch and slide 8. From the Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image the S Beam slider to the right to turn it on. preview to begin the transfer. After a few seconds (depending on file size) the recipient with then see the 5. On the source device (containing the desired image or transferred file displayed on their screen.
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Camera Gallery Options • Slideshow : when in Landscape mode, allows you to see your photos in a slideshow. The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored camera images. • Dropbox : if already signed in, allows you to select a 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) folder destination for your current picture.
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4. Tap a contact to make a selection. – Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible 5. Use the on-screen crop the image by dragging it Samsung printer. around or out from its corners. – Rename: allows you to rename the current file.
Using S Beam to Share Pictures 4. Select one of the these options: • Home screen assigns the current image to the home screen This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam background. This image is spread across all available screens. large files directly to another compatible device that is in direct contact.
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To share multiple pictures via S Beam: Important! Neither device must be in Lock mode or displaying 1. On the source device (containing the desired image or the Lock screen. They must both be active and video), tap (Apps) (Gallery). unlocked.
Using the Camcorder 4. Tap the Video key to begin shooting video. The red light will blink while recording. In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send 5. Tap the Stop key to stop the recording and save high definition videos.
Camcorder Options Settings: You can change options using your keypad in capture mode. Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for The following short cuts are available: the settings that you use the most. Self-recording: allows you to set the front camera Self portrait: allows you to activate the front facing so you can take videos of yourself or video chat.
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Settings (continued): Image viewer: allows you to access the Image viewer and the various viewing options for a Timer: allows you to set a timer for how long to selected video. Image viewer options are wait before taking a video. Options include: Off, 2 sec, described in the following section.
Accessing Videos • Slideshow : allows you to access additional options such as Slideshow (orientation-dependant), Rename and When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera Details. folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them anytime in the Camera folder.
Opening the Gallery Using the Video Player From the Home screen, tap (Apps) The Video Player application plays video files stored on the SD card. This device is able to playback DivX videos. (Gallery). For more information, refer to “Camera 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Gallery Options”...
Using Picture-In-Picture 4. As playback is initiated, locate and tap (Picture-in-Picture) from the bottom-right of the This feature can be used during playback of supported video playback screen. Your current video is then sent to types via either the Gallery, Play Videos, or Video player. foreground of any new page and most application Note: Some applications might not allow this video to remain screens.
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Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of 6. Select a location on your computer to download the Purchased Movies DivX registration video with the same title as your device nickname (ex: Pat.divx). To play purchased DivX movies on your device, you will first need to complete a one-time registration using both your 7.
Media Hub Locate the created file, copy and paste it into the new drive letter corresponding to your device’s storage Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie location. and TV content. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier.
Creating a New Media Hub Account Note: Your Media Hub account is managed by the Samsung Before you can rent or buy media, you must first create an account application. This application manages your user account. Enter the required information.
• • TV Shows: displays TV shows that are available for purchase. You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as Scroll through the movie categories at the top of the screen. you’d like. You will have the ability to re-download the Media Touch a category and TV shows of that type display.
• In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) of more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis) (Play Movies & TV). after the Media Content has been rented (e.g., if you begin 2. Log on to your Google account if you have not already viewing rented Media Content on the 29th day after the rental done so.
Play Music 3. Tap an on-screen account to add it or select Add account to use a new account. Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, 4. At the free songs screen, select either Get free songs or and playback songs purchased from the Play Store.
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Changing Library View Searching for Music in Your Library 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) You can change the way you view the contents of your library. (Play Music). 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 2. Tap (Search) to search through your available (Play Music).
Listening to Music Playing Music 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless (Play Music). Bluetooth stereo headset. 2. Tap a song in your library to listen to it. Press the volume keys on the side of the device to activate –...
Displaying the Now Playing Screen Tab Options If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return There are various options available from the various tabs: to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Play Music).
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Options While Playing a Song The Now playing screen contains several buttons that you can tap to control the playback of songs, albums, and When you play a song, the Now playing screen displays. playlists: There are various options and controls available while a song is playing: Tap to go back to the previous song.
Adding Songs to Playlists Tap to repeat the current song, 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) repeat all songs, or disable repeat mode. Also visible when is tapped. (Play Music). 2. Tap an album or song list and play a song. 3. Tap adjacent to the song name and select Add to playlist.
Music Player 4. Use any of the following Music Player controls: Playing Music Pause the song. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Start the song after pausing. (Music Player). Music player tips display. Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to 2. Tap a library category tab to select the music category: previous song.
Making a Song a Phone Ringtone • Add to playlist: allows you to add the current music file to a selected playlist. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) • Set as: sets this song as a Phone ringtone, Caller ringtone, or (Music Player).
Using Playlists 3. Select one of the following settings: • SoundAlive: set a type of equalization such as Normal, Pop, Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for Rock, Jazz, Dance, Classic, etc. playback. These Playlists can be created using the Music •...
Editing a Playlist 4. Press and then tap Add to playlist. – or – Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you can also share, delete, or rename the playlist. Tap (Add music). This option is available within user-created playlists.
Transferring Music Files T-Mobile TV Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV methods: and Video on Demand. 1. Downloaded to the device from the Play Store. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Music files are directly stored on your phone.
YouTube 4. Tap Start Trial to begin a free 30-day trial of the service. YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can – or – upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. Tap Continue to keep viewing the free content or 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) Purchase Options to buy the paid features.
2. Log in to the site and follow the on-screen instructions. Google Play Store or otherwise should be obtained from the application provider directly and not from Samsung. Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-used applications to one of the Home screens.
Calculator Calendar Using this feature allows you to use your device as a With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act functions;...
Calendar Settings 2. Tap (Create event) to create a new Calendar event. Using the Calendar settings you can select the day with – or – which you want the calendar to begin. You also select how you want to view the calendar, by Month, Week, or Day or Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a determine how to manage events, notifications, sounds, and blue box, then press...
Camera 9. Tap Calendars and select the type of general synchronization settings you want. A check mark Use your 5.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in a indicates selection. JPEG format. The Camcorder shoots High Definition video in an 10.
Clock 6. Tap More to configure additional alarm settings such as volume slider, Alarm tone, Location alarm, Snooze, Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World Smart alarm, and assign a name. clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock. The applications display in a tabular format and quickly To configure additional alarm settings: accessed with the touch of a finger.
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5. Move the Snooze slider to the right to activate the 7. Tap the Name field and enter a name for this Alarm. feature. Tap the field to assgn a Interval time 8. Tap Save to store the new alarm event. Turning Off an Alarm (3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 30 minutes) and Repeat (1 time, 2 times, 3 times,...
World Clock Stopwatch This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part This feature allows you to capture elapsed time while letting the of world. stopwatch keep running. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Clock).
Dropbox 5. Tap Restart to resume the timer counter. Configuring a Desk Clock Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your device. This applications allows you to bring your files This feature lets you activate an on-screen clock that can be with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox viewed when the device is docked.
Important! The computer application must be installed on the Caution! Enabling this feature can incur data charges computer containing the desired files. This (depending on your plan) if the Wi-FI or data plan is computer must have an active Internet connection. selected.
Email 8. Tap (Up a Directory Level) at the top of the application window to navigate up a single level with Email enables you to review and create email using most every tap. email services. The device alerts you when you receive an 9. Tap (Tag as Favorite) at the top of the application email message.
Facebook Gmail This built-in application allows you to go directly to your Google Mail (Gmail) is a web-based email service. Gmail is Facebook™ account rather than accessing it from the configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on Browser.
Google + Local Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a Local (formerly known as Google Places) displays company lot easier. logos on a layer of Google Maps. When viewing an area you can quickly locate a business or person, find out more 1. Sign on to your Google account.
Lookout Security Maps Lookout Security™ provides mobile device-specific security Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that directions.
Enabling a Location source Tip: Enabling this Location feature allows you to locate places Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search of interest at the street-level. However, this also requires a for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.
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• Layers: allows you to switch map views: 4. Press and select one of the following options: • Clear Map: allows you to remove all markings and layers from – Traffic: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic the map. conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines.
Memo – About: displays general information about Google maps such as Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, This feature allows you to create a memo. Free memory, etc. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) – Feedback: allows you to provide application feedback. (Memo).
Messaging • Sort by: allows you to sort your currently available memos by either Date or Color. This application allows you to use the Short Message Service • Sync memo: allows you to sync your memos Google Docs or (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from send individual memos.
Mobile HotSpot From the Home screen, tap (MobileLife Organizer). Provides access to the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot menu Logging in to MobileLife where you can use either the USB tethering or portable HotSpot functionality. To use MobileLife Organizer with an existing account: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. From the main application screen, enter your Email...
MobileLife Widget Create a Calendar appointment 1. From the MobileLife main screen, locate the Personalizes the best of both the Web and T-Mobile services Application menu and tap Calendar. for you. Get the latest news, weather, entertainment and sports updates several times a day along with special offers. 2. Tap (Menu) from the bottom of the screen.
Music Player Opening and Navigating within Files DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the This application allows you to play music files that you have device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder stored on your microSD card.
Navigation Enabling GPS Location 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected Settings Location services. turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance. 2. Tap Use wireless networks allows apps to use data Caution! Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be from sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to wrong, dangerous, prohibited, or involve ferries.
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Navigation Map options 3. Choose from the following on-screen options: • Driving/Walking/Bicycling : tap to configure the Once on the map screen, you can access the following method of travel. Selection of Walking would negate the need features: to track traffic jams and obstructions. •...
Phone • Restaurants: displays restaurant and eatery locations relative to your current location. This application provides the ability to make or answering While on the map screen, press to access additional calls, access the Contacts list, which is used to store contact options: information.
3. Tap to begin searching for both free and paid 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe to a ebooks. magazine. Play Movies & TV 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the ebook to your device. This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, Play Magazines download a movie and then watch it instantly.
Play Store Downloading a New Google Application Formerly known as the “Android Market”, this application provides access to downloadable applications and games to To download a new application, you will need to use your install on your phone. The Play Store also allows you to Google account to sign in to the Play Store.
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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 Play then tap Open.
Launching an Installed Google Unknown sources Application This feature can be used for Android application development. The feature allows developers to install 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps). non-Play Store applications. 2. Tap the newly installed application. This application is From the Home screen, press and then tap typically located on the last Applications page.
S Voice Clearing application cache and data 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Launches your phone’s built-in voice recognition system that Settings Application manager. allows you to initiate several common tasks without having 2. Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data. to touch the phone.
Slacker Radio T-Mobile My Account Slacker Radio offers free, Internet radio for mobile phones. This option provides you online access to account specific information such as your current activity, billing information, 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) plan services, downloads, and other information. (Slacker Radio).
T-Mobile Name ID TeleNav GPS Navigator Allows you to modify the on-screen Caller ID information. TeleNav GPS Navigator is a driving aid that uses both audible Name ID identifies unknown callers by Name, City, and State. and visual directions for GPS navigation. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) 1. From the Home screen, tap...
Video Player Voice Recorder The Video Player application plays video files stored on your The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to microSD card. one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) From the Home screen, tap (Apps)
Voice Search • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more voice recordings. Tap the recordings to delete and tap Delete. Launches the Google Now application that is used for voice • Settings: the following settings are available: to text Internet searching. –...
YouTube • Channel Feed Content – Sets the content that you want to appear within your channel YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can feed. All activity is the default option. upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) •...
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Note: Preloading YouTube videos will use some of your device’s storage space and may result in additional charges if your Wi-Fi plan is not unlimited. • About – Help provides answers to most YouTube questions. – Feedback allows you to provide user feedback to YouTube. –...
Section 9: Connections Navigating with the Browser Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the Web. 1. Tap an entry to select an item. 2. Sweep the screen with your finger in an up or down Your phone is equipped with a Google browser to navigate motion to scroll through a website.
Settings menu. 2. Tap from the list of search results that are • Downloads: displays the download history. displayed. • Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. 3. Tap a link to view the website.
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Adding and Deleting Windows Going Incognito To add a new window: The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this 1. From your browser window, tap (Windows) incognito window won’t appear within your browser history (New window).
To exit from the incognito window: • Change order: Rearranges the current bookmarks. 1. From your browser window, tap (Windows). • Move to folder: Selected bookmarks are moved to a selected 2. Scroll across the available windows and locate the folder.
Adding Bookmarks Deleting Bookmarks 1. From the Home webpage, tap Add bookmark 1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the bookmark you want to delete. 2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the name of the bookmark and the URL. 2.
Using Web History Browser Settings The History list displays a list of the most recently viewed To configure browser settings: websites. These entries can be used to return to previously 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) unmarked web pages. (Internet).
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• Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and Accessibility: read cookies from your device. • Force zoom: Allows you to override a website’s zoom setting • Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files. and forces a zoom view. •...
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Advanced: • Auto-fit pages: Allows web pages to be resized to fit as much of the screen as possible. • Select search engine: Allows you to choose a default search • Block pop-ups: Prevents popup advertisement or windows engine for your phone. Choose from: Google, Yahoo!, or Bing. from appearing on-screen.
Labs: To turn Bluetooth off: 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap • Quick controls: allows you to enable on-screen quick controls Settings. via the use of Swype thumb actions. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider •...
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Bluetooth Settings To set visibility: 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, 2. From the top of the Bluetooth settings page, toggle the including: state of the visibility check mark.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices 6. The external device must accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth Once successfully paired to an external device, device.
Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device Sending Contacts via Bluetooth Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, between the device and your phone, but retains the you may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or knowledge of the pairing.
Enable Downloading for Web PC Connections Applications You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC data cable using various USB connection modes. Important! Before you can download a web application you Media device (MTP): allows you to transfer media files in must insert an SD into the phone and enable the Windows, or using an Android file transfer on a Mac.
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device Prior to using Kies air for Phone Update You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and Before using Kies air to upgrade your device, it is access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the recommended that you backup your personal data prior to device, you can also access the files directory from the use.
Enabling USB Debugging 2. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings More settings Kies via Wi-Fi. USB debugging must be enabled before being able to use the Development feature. 3. From the Kies air home screen, tap Scan devices. 1.
Wi-Fi 10. From your PC, a security warning may be displayed About Wi-Fi asking if you want to run this application. Click Run to continue. Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain 11. On your PC, the Kies air screen is displayed. On your types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
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Activating Wi-Fi Note: When you select an open network you are automatically By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off connected. (deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access 3. Enter a wireless password (if necessary). Points).
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Manually Add a New Network Connection Deactivating Wi-Fi 1. From the Wi-Fi network screen, tap Add Wi-Fi network. 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings. 2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless Access Point). 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the left to turn it off.
Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your 5. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and computer while using the USB tethering feature. tap OK. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ downloads. Connections...
To disconnect tethering: Important! The Mobile HotSpot service can not be active at the 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi (Mobile HotSpot). connection prior to launching this service. – or – From the Home screen, press and then tap Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order...
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5. From the First time HotSpot configuration screen, tap To connect to the HotSpot: the Network SSID field and then create a new Network 1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target SSID name. device (laptop, media device, etc.). 6. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK. 2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the external device and select your device’s Mobile HotSpot name from the 7.
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To change the Portable HotSpot password: The two most common methods for securing your connection to the HotSpot are to a security method (WPA2 PSK) and to Hide your phone’s SSID name. 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) (Mobile HotSpot). –...
Section 10: Changing Your Settings Activating Wi-Fi This section explains the sound and phone settings for your device. It includes such settings as: display, security, 1. From the Home screen, press and then tap memory, and any extra settings associated with your device. Settings.
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Network Notification 3. Select an available option: • Always: maintains your current active Wi-Fi connection even By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the during sleep. Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi-Fi network. You can deactivate this feature if you do not want to •...
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Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network WPS Push Button 1. From the main Settings page, tap Wi-Fi Add Wi-Fi The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature (sometimes network. associated with a physical or on-screen button on most WAPs) allows you to pair your device and WAP without the 2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless need for entering a passcode.
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WPS PIN Entry Wi-Fi Direct Setup and Settings If a WPS Push Button does not work, there is an alternative You can configure your device to connect directly with other WPS connection method where you would use a device Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data generated PIN number to establish the connection.
Bluetooth settings To activate your connection: 1. From the main Settings page, in a single motion touch In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the right to turn it on. The device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices slider color indicates the activation status.
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Activating the Device Name Scanning for Devices 1. From the main Settings page, tap Bluetooth. This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you can pair with them. 2. Verify Bluetooth is active (indicated by 1. From the main Settings page, tap Bluetooth. 3. Press and tap the Rename device.
Data Usage 6. Tap the Data usage cycle button and select either the current cycle or define your own by selecting Change Monitor and mange your device’s data usage capabilities. cycle. Features include activation/deactivation or network data 7. Press and then select from the available usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and on-screen options: view application data usage.
More Settings Mobile networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find This tab displays additional wireless and network your location or search for places of interest, you must information. enable the Mobile networks options. From the main Settings page, tap More settings. From the main Settings page, tap More settings Using Airplane mode Mobile networks.
Network mode Data Roaming Data roaming allows you to connect to your service You can configure your phone to either manually detect and provider’s partner networks and access data services when use either a 2G (GSM) or 3G/4G (WCDMA) data network you are out of your service providers area of coverage.
Using the 2G (EDGE) Network Network Operators If you are not using applications that require the 3G network Using this feature you can view the current network speed (any application that accesses the network or uses a connection. You can also scan and select a network operator browser), using the 2G network saves battery life.
3. Tap Automatic to allow the device to automatically If additional software or USB drivers are required, select a network. navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ – or – downloads. Tap Manual to locate and connect to a network From the main Settings page, tap More settings manually.
VPN settings Connecting to a VPN 1. From the main Settings page, tap More settings VPN. The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 2. Tap the VPN entry you want to connect to. 3. Enter any requested credentials into the pop-up that Important! Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen opens.
Delete a VPN Wi-Fi Calling Settings 1. From the main Settings page, tap More settings VPN. Important! An updated SIM card must be installed within the 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to delete. device prior to using this feature. Wi-Fi must first 3. Tap Delete network within the pop-up that opens up.
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Near Field Communication S Beam This feature is used to read and exchange tags. When used This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam in conjunction with Android Beam, your device can be used large files directly to another compatible device that is in to beam application content when NFC-capable devices are direct contact.
Nearby devices 9. Tap Download to, then select the destination of any downloaded (shared) content. Choose from USB This option allows you to share your media files with nearby storage (Device) or SD card. devices using DLNA and connected to the same Wi-Fi. 1. From the main Settings page, tap More settings 10.
Call Settings • Call alert: allows you to assign call alert tones and activate call alerts and vibration. To access the Call settings menu: – Call vibrations: vibrates the phone when the called party 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone).
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• Call accessories: allows you to assign headset settings during • Ringtone: assigns your device’s ringtone. incoming calls. • Vibrate: configures the vibrate settings. Choose from Always, – Automatic answering configures the device to automatically Only in silent mode, or Never. answer and incoming call when a headset is detected.
Ringtones and keypad tones 4. Tap Auto reject list. 5. Tap to manually add numbers to the Reject list. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Ringtones and keypad tones. 6. Tap Unknown to create a checkmark and automatically reject all calls that are not in your Contacts list.
Answering and ending calls Accessory settings for call 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call accessories. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call settings Answering/ending calls. 2. The following options are available: • Automatic answering: configures the device to automatically 2. Select any of the following options: answer and incoming call when a headset is detected.
Use extra volume for calls Configuring Call Forwarding 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call forwarding. This option allows you to see an extra volume button on the screen during calls. 2. Tap an available option: • Always forward: incoming calls are re-routed to a secondary From the main Call settings page, tap Extra volume on number that you specify.
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Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings Using Auto Area Code 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional This feature prepends an area code to all outbound calls. settings. When enabled, the designated prefix is always added before your dialed numbers. 2. Tap one of the following options: Ex: If you were using 999 as your area code, 555-5555 •...
Fixed Dialing Numbers Changing the PIN2 Code 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional Fixed Dial Number (FDN), allows you to restrict outgoing calls settings Fixed Dialing Numbers. to a limited set of phone numbers. Enabling FDN 2. Tap Change PIN2. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional 3. At the prompt, enter your old PIN2 code.
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Voicemail Managing the FDN List When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to You can view your voicemail number from this menu. phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Voicemail service. 1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional 2. Tap Voice Mail.
TTY Mode HAC Mode A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a This menu is used to activate or deactivate Hearing Aid telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, Compatibility for this device. hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, From the main Call settings page, tap the Hearing aids to communicate by telephone.
Home Screen Mode Blocking Mode This application allows you to set your display to the When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected conventional layout of Basic mode or provide an easier user features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of experience for the first-time smartphone users using Easy incoming calls from people on your allowed list.
Adjusting the Volume Settings 5. Tap Allowed contacts to assign those contacts that are exempted from these rules. Choose from None, All The Volume menu now provides access to various volume contacts, Favorites, or Custom. settings within one on-screen popup menu. 6. Tap Allowed contact list to assign those contacts that 1. From the main Settings page, tap Sound Volume.
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Setup the Device Vibration Audible System Tone Settings This option allows you to set your device to vibrate and ring. These options are used when you use the dialing pad, make a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the screen. Each 1. From the main Settings page, tap Sound.
Display Settings • Auto-rotate screen: when enabled, the phone automatically switches from portrait to landscape orientation and vice versa. In this menu, you can change various settings for the display When this setting is disabled, the device displays in portrait such as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle mode only.
Adjusting Screen Brightness LED Indicator This feature configures the LCD Brightness levels. This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn 1. From the main Settings page, tap Display on by default unless you turn them off.
SD Card & Device Storage Mounting the SD Card To store photos, music, videos, and other applications. You From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the must mount (install) the SD card prior to use. Mounting the memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card.
Erasing Files from the SD card 3. Tap the following options to create a check mark and conserve power: To erase files from the SD card using the device: • CPU power saving: allows you to limit the maximum 1. Ensure the SD card is mounted. For more information, performance of the CPU.
Battery Usage Application Manager This option allows you to view a list of those components This device can be used for Android development. You can using battery power. The amount of time the battery was write applications in the SDK and install them on this device, used also displays.
Running Services Clearing Application Cache and Data The Running services option allows you to view and control Important! You must have downloaded applications installed currently running services such as Backup, Google Talk, SNS to use this feature. (messaging), Swype, and more. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Application manager.
Storage Used Location Services This option allows you to view a list (on the current tab) of The Location services allows you to configure the device’s current applications as sorted by size. location services. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Application manager. Important! The more location determining functions are 2.
Lock Screen Enabling the GPS Satellites 1. From the main Settings page, tap Location services. This menu contains features that allows you to configure the 2. Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite. device’s security parameters. Screen Unlock Pattern Overview Enabling the Location and Google Search 1. From the main Settings page, tap Location services.
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Using a Motion to Unlock Setting an Unlock Pattern This feature allows you to lock or unlock your device by Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the simply tilting it and moving it either forwards or backwards. phone. When you enable the User visible pattern field, you will draw an unlock pattern on the screen whenever you 1. From the main Settings page, tap Lock screen.
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Changing the Screen Lock Pattern 4. Draw your pattern by touching your first on-screen point. Then, without removing your finger from the This feature allows you to change the previously stored screen, drag your finger over adjacent points until the unlock pattern and update it if necessary.
What If I Forget my Pattern? 4. If you have forgotten your current pattern, tap Pattern from the Screen unlock settings menu and follow the If you forget your device's lock pattern, you can unlock your procedures outlined in For more information, refer to device or reset it using your Google™...
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PIN Lock and Unlock Customizing Your Lock Screen Shortcuts 1. From the main Settings page, tap Lock screen. Your device also provides up to 4 application shortcuts that can be used to quickly access an application right from the 2. Tap Screen lock PIN.
Vibrate on Screen Tap 6. Press to return to the previous screen. Using a Visible Pattern When enabled, you will feel vibration as feedback while drawing the pattern, using a PIN or password lock. When the Make pattern visible option is enabled, the device displays the on-screen lock grid that is used for unlocking.
Security Setting up SIM Card Lock Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make The Security settings allow you to determine the security unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on level for your device. Encrypt Device your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code. When enabled, your phone will ask for a PIN number each When enabled, this feature requires a numeric PIN or time you use the phone.
Password Settings Unknown Sources When you create a phone password you can also configure Before you can download a web application you must enable the phone to display the password as you type it instead of the Unknown sources feature (enables downloading). using an asterisk (*).
Language and Input Settings Credential Storage This option allows certain applications to access secure This setting allows you to configure the language in which to certificates and other credentials. Certificates and display the menus. You can also set on-screen keyboard credentials can be installed to the SD card and password options.
Swype Settings • Show complete trace: once enabled, sets wether or not to display the complete Swype path. For more information, refer to “Enabling and Configuring SWYPE” on page 77. • Pop-up on keypress: once enabled, displays a character 1. From the main Settings page, tap Language and input above an on-screen key while typing.
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7. Tap Personalization to access and manage your Note: To use Swype Connect, you must have an active data personal dictionary. Log into the available accounts to connection available (network or Wi-Fi). add help personalize your personal dictionary with commonly used words or names from your available 6. Tap Swype Connect to activate social media accounts.
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• Handwriting enables the device to recognize on-screen handwriting and convert it to text. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Language and input (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field). • Advanced provides access to additional advanced features – or –...
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(Input Methods) and select Settings, then tap • Learn from Messaging allows your device to learn your to reveal the Samsung keyboard settings screen. messaging style by using your Messaging information. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Predictive text •...
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Configure Google Voice Typing Configuring the physical keyboard 1. From the main Settings page, tap Language and input. These options allow you to configure the text as it is entered – or – via the physical QWERTY keyboard. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Language and input. From a screen where you can enter text, in a single 2. Enable an available option: motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the...
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Configuring Text-to-speech 3. Configure any of the following: • Language: Choose a language for your voice input. This feature allows the device to provide a verbal readout of • Speech output: Sets whether you will use speech output on-screen data such as messages and incoming caller information.
Back up and Reset • Driving mode: incoming calls and new notifications are automatically read out loud. In a single motion touch and slide Location settings, backup configurations, or reset the phone to the right to turn it on. to erase all personal data. –...
Factory Data Reset 6. Tap Collect diagnostics to collects diagnostic data for troubleshooting use. For more information, refer to From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings “Collect Diagnostics” on page 284. to the factory default settings. Prior to doing a Factory Reset 1. From the main Settings page, tap Back up and reset Factory data reset.
Add Account Note: This software collects only diagnostic data from your This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize device so that T-Mobile technicians can better accounts, including your Google and email accounts. troubleshoot issues with your device. Adding an Account 3. Choose to enable or disable the feature by placing a 1. From the main Settings page, navigate to the Accounts...
Removing an Account Synchronizing a Accounts By default, all managed accounts are synchronized. You can Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its also manually sync all current accounts. messages, contacts, and other data from the 1. From the main Settings page, navigate to the Accounts device.
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• Pan to browse images Once enabled, touch and hold a desired Note: If Motion activation is not enabled, all motion services on-screen image to pan around it. Move the device left or right to are greyed-out and disabled. pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally around the large on-screen image.
Accessory To adjust gesture sensitivity: 1. From the main Settings page, tap Motion Sensitivity This menu allows you to assign external speakers when the settings. device is docked. 2. Tap an available field to access the sensitivity settings 1. From the main Settings page, tap Accessory. for the currently active gesture.
6. Tap Select time zone, then tap a time zone. 4. Tap Lock automatically to lock the screen automatically after a selected amount of time. 7. Tap Use 24-hour format. If this is not selected the device automatically uses a 12-hour format. Note: The Lock automatically function is only available if your 8. Tap Select date format and select the date format type.
Developer Options Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, Use the Developer options to set options for application except passwords, including personal data and development. credit card numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device. Important! These features are used for development purposes only.
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• Wait for debugger: Specified apps must have debugger • Show CPU usage: Screen highlights the current CPU usage. attached before executing. • GPU rendering profile: Allows you to set the adb shell to • Show touches: Displays touch interactions on the screen. measure rendering.
USB Debugging Desktop Backup Password When enabled, allows debugging when the device is Protect the desktop with a backup password ID. attached to a PC by a USB cable. 1. From the main Settings page, tap Developer options 1. From the main Settings page, tap Developer options. 2. Verify the Developer options are active.
5. Tap Show all ANRs to display a prompt when • Status: displays the battery status, the level of the battery applications running in the background are not (percentage), the Network connection, Signal strength, Mobile responding. network type, Service state, Roaming status, Mobile network About Device state, My phone number, IMEI number, IMEISV, IP address, Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, Serial number, Up...
• Model number: displays the device’s model number. Note: If appears in the Status Bar area, tap it to be taken • Android version: displays the firmware version loaded on this to the Software updated screen. device. • Baseband version: displays the baseband version loaded on 1. From the main Settings page, tap About device this device.
Section 11: Health and Safety Information with RF energy, these studies have failed to be replicated. This section outlines the safety precautions associated with The majority of studies published have failed to show an using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell are used in this section to refer to your phone.
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Interphone Study The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves and microwaves, are not great Interphone is a large international study designed to enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. determine whether cell phones increase the risk of head and Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation.
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International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) (COSMOS) Program of the National Cancer Institute The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio new cases for brain cancer.
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The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics phone is held away from the head in the user's hand or in Engineers (IEEE), the International Commission on approved body-worn accessories.
Studies have shown that these products generally do not Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from work as advertised. Unlike “hands-free” kits, these so-called various sources can be obtained from the following “shields” may interfere with proper operation of the phone. organizations (updated 10/1/2010): The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, •...
• US Food and Drug Administration: expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm.
SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. RF exposure guidelines. This device has a FCC ID number: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Personal Localized Alerting impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Network ("PLAN")). If your wireless provider has chosen to driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the and address distractions.
Before answering calls, consider your circumstances. Let the Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the call go to voicemail when driving conditions require. driver's clear view of the street and traffic. Remember, driving comes first, not the call! Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web If you consider a call necessary and appropriate, follow these browsing, or e-mail while operating a vehicle.
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If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear • Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects. Accidental to be working properly.
Some websites and second-hand dealers not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling We've made i t easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers.
Mail It In Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide explode. Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. Just go to UL Certified Travel Charger http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/ The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect.html?INT=ST...
GPS & AGPS if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you. Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U.S. Government that are...
Always obey posted road signs. Emergency Calls service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other third-parties providing services. This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls...
Check with local service years: providers. Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: To make an emergency call: Liquids of any kind 1. If the mobile device is not on, switch it on.
Microwaves Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged Doing so may cause a fire or explosion.
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• • Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, an audio source. such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound •...
National Institute on Deafness and Other Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Communication Disorders Internet: National Institutes of Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 default.html Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 1-888-232-6348 TTY Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Operating Environment Internet: Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is National Institute for Occupational Safety...
Implantable Medical Devices Other Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the between a handheld wireless mobile device and an manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or shielded from external RF energy.
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are Regulations for Wireless Devices advised to switch the mobile device off while at a r efueling point (service station). The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and...
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be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two evaluate it for your personal needs.
The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 of the reach of small children. FCC Notice and Cautions standard. HAC for Newer Technologies FCC Notice This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used...
• Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
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• Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, neck, shoulders, or other parts of your body. When using your device for extended periods, hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, and take frequent breaks.
Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
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Index Numerics Airplane Application Menus Mode 37 Navigating through 44 2 Sec Pause Airplane Mode 241 Application Screen Adding 58 Alarm Customizing View 48 2G Network Deleting an Existing Alarm 183 Applications 40 Using 243 Setting 182 Browser 189 3G Network 243 Turning Off 183 Calculator 179 Using 243...
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Voice Recorder 208 Backup and Restore 283 Blocking Mode 258 YouTube 210 Basic Mode 49 258 On 258 Applications and Development 178 Battery Bluetooth 238 Applications settings Charging 13 About 220 allow mock locations 291 Display Percentage 15 261 Change Name 221 Apps Extending Life 15 Deleting a Paired Device 223...
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Switching to Headset during call Settings 180 Call Log Sync 180 Accessing from Notifications 74 Turning on and off 220 238 Calibration 288 Erasing 75 Visibility 239 Call Call Rejection 59 249 Visible Time-Out 221 Settings 58 Call Settings 249 Browser Call Alert 249 Additional Settings 254...
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Camcorder 155 Copying to SIM Card 106 Merge with Samsung Account 99 Accessing the Video Folder 158 Creating a New 92 Reject List 101 Options 156 Joining 102 Sending All 105 Shooting Video 155 New From Keypad 94 Setting Default Location 100...
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Customizable Grid 48 Deleting Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Customizing Multiple Messages 121 295 Home screens 46 Single Bubble 121 Downloading Single Message 121 New application 202 Deleting a contact 99 Downloads 185 Data Desk Clock 182 Internet Downloads 185 Auto Sync Data 240 Configuring 185 Other Downloads 185...
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Gestures Signing In 138 Google Talk 207 Browse Image 43 287 Viewing 139 Google Voice Typing Learn About 288 Google Configuring 89 281 Overview 43 Account Dashboard 282 Using 89 Sensitivity Settings 44 288 Create New Account 19 GPS & AGPS 307 Shake to Update 43 287 Merge Contacts 99...
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Health and Safety Information 295 Status 31 Internet Downloads 185 Hearing Aids 250 Images Internet Email 128 Hidden Applictions Assigning as a Contact icon 152 IP Address 293 Show 41 Assigning as wallpaper 152 Hold Transferring 225 284 Joining Placing a call on hold 69 Verifying 225 284 Contact information 102...
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Lock Screen 268 Media Hub 162 193 Composing Options 117 Changing Wallpaper 53 Creating a New Account 163 Creating and sending 115 Customizing Shortcuts 272 Using 163 Creating and Sending Text Options 272 Memo Messages 115 Showing Owner Info 273 Options 193 Deleting a message 121 Using Shortcuts 272...
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Removal 11 MobileLife Watching Videos 160 Microsoft Exchange 93 128 Contacts Backup 93 Music 197 Missed Call MobileLife Organizer 195 Volume 259 Viewing from Lock Screen 75 Create an Appointment 196 Music App Mobile Data Logging In 195 Adding Songs to Playlists 171 Activate/Deactivate 240 MobileLife Widget Changing Library View 167...
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Making a Song a Ringtone 173 New applications Outlook 128 Options 173 Downloading 202 Overview Playing Music 172 Home Screen 38 Removing Music 175 On 153 Owner Information 273 Settings 173 NFC (Near Field Communication) 247 Using Playlists 174 Non-Play Store Applications 204 Passwords MusicPlayer 172 Notification Bar 36...
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Picture-In-Picture 160 Prepend Reject Calls Pictures Area Code 254 Managing 59 Sharing 149 153 Primary Shortcuts 39 Reject List Play Books 200 Adding and Deleting 48 Add To 60 Play Music 201 Customizing 48 Add to 75 Play Store 202 Replacing 48 Adding 101 Quick Access 40...
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Share Application Information 49 Software Update 293 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Shortcuts Wi-Fi 294 Certification Information 300 Adding from Application Screen Speed Dial Song Set as 173 Changing an entry 62 Adding from Home Screen 50 Sounds Making a call 63 Deleting from a Screen 50 Turn Off All 290 Removing an entry 63...
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Preferences 77 277 Text Templates 117 127 TTS 282 Reset Dictionary 78 277 Create Your Own 127 TTY Mode 257 Settings 77 277 Text To Speech 282 Twitter Updates 79 278 Text-to-speech Personalize Swype 79 278 System Configuration 282 Predictive Text 88 280 Volume 259 Third-Party Applications 266...
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USB Debugging 226 292 Voice Input Recognition 281 Wait dialing 61 USB Settings Wallpaper Voice mail As mass storage device 225 Accessing 22 Assign Home 40 USB Tethering 230 Accessing from another phone 23 Home and Lock Screens 53 Activating 230 244 Setting up 22 Wallpapers...
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Stopwatch 184 Wi-Fi Direct 237 Wi-Fi Activate and Connect 238 About 227 On 238 Activating 65 234 World Clock Advanced settings 230 DST Settings 184 Calling 64 WPA2 PSK 232 233 Connecting to 228 WPS PIN Deactivating 229 Pairing 237 Direct Connection 237 WPS Push Button During Sleep 235...
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