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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: User Manual

    L T E S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers.
  • Page 6 © 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 7 ©Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (“Samsung”). Samsung, Super AMOLED, and Samsung Link are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and/or its related entities. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks. Appearance of device may vary.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Entering Text ......36 Creating a Samsung Account ... . . 15 Using Google Voice Typing .
  • Page 9 Speed Dials ......58 Messaging Settings .....77 Using the Service Dialing Numbers .
  • Page 10 Mobile Hotspot ..... . . 107 Gmail ......120 Tethering .
  • Page 11 Tethering ......138 Samsung Link ......129 VPN .
  • Page 12 Security ......155 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 186 Language and Input ....159 UL Certified Travel Charger .

  • Page 14: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your phone. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual Understanding This User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. The sections of this manual generally follow the features of All screen images in this manual are simulated.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Phone

    Text Conventions Back Cover This manual provides condensed information about how to The battery, SIM card, and optional memory card are use your device. To make this possible, the following text installed under a removable cover on the back of the device. conventions are used to represent often-used steps: Removing the battery cover Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting...

  • Page 16: Sim Card

    SIM Card Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card 1. With the Verizon Wireless logo facing up, carefully Your phone uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). insert the 4G LTE SIM Card into the slot, pressing gently The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number, information about your wireless until it locks into place.

  • Page 17: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Removing and Installing the Memory Card You can use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand Important! The battery provided with your device contains a available memory space if you desire. This secure digital Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna. To card enables you to exchange images, music, and data ensure proper operation of the NFC features, do between SD-compatible devices.

  • Page 18: Installing The Back Cover

    Installing the Back Cover Installing the Memory Card 1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) With the gold contacts facing down, slide the memory and press down (2). card into the slot and gently push it into place. For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card”...

  • Page 19: Charging A Battery

    Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.

  • Page 20: Using The Travel Charger

    Using the Travel Charger 2. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from the interface connector port on the phone. Important! Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection. If the battery is not properly installed Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a and the wall charger is connected, the handset light touch from the pad of your finger.

  • Page 21: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Low Battery Indicator Switching the Phone On or Off When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time 1. Press and hold until the phone switches on. remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.

  • Page 22: Locking And Unlocking The Touch Screen

    Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung apps on your device, such as Samsung Link. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 165. If you did not create a Samsung account when you first set up your phone, follow these steps: 1. From a Home screen, touch...

  • Page 23: Creating A New Google Account

    2. Click on the Can’t access your account? link. If you did not create a Samsung account when you first set 3. Touch the I don’t know my password radio button. up your phone, follow these steps: 4.

  • Page 24: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    • Over 750,000 Apps available to download from Google Play Store ® • SAFE and Samsung Apps • Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone • Full Integration of Google Mobile Services (Gmail, YouTube, menus and options including applications, multi-windows and up Google Maps, Google Voice Search) to seven home screens.

  • Page 25: Front View

    Front View Side Views Proximity External sensor Speaker Power/ Front Status Lock Key facing Volume Light camera Touch Screen Menu Key Back Key Home...

  • Page 26: Top And Bottom Views

    Top and Bottom Views Rear View External Camera Speaker Lens 3.5mm Flash Microphone Headset Jack Charging/USB Microphone Port Understanding Your Phone...

  • Page 27: Home Screen

    Google Search Bar Status The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet search engine powered by Google. 1. From the main Home screen, touch the Google Search 2. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the item you want to search for, then touch Widgets 3.

  • Page 28: Display Layout

    Display Layout There is a system error or alert. Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access Indicates a security warning. You are prompted to to application icons. For more information, refer to “Front set a screen lock password.
  • Page 29 The phone is connected to a computer with a Low battery power. supported USB cable connection. The phone is tethered via a supported USB cable Battery is critically low. connection. A new text or multimedia message is received. Your battery is empty. A new voice mail is received.

  • Page 30: Using Motions And Gestures

    Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified device There is a Wi-Fi access point available, but you using the Samsung Link application. are not connected to it. May also display if there is a communication issue with the target A TTY device has been inserted.
  • Page 31 Terms Used in This User Manual Pinch Touch Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb, to make an inward pinch Lightly touch items to select or launch them. For example: motion on the screen, as if you are picking •...

  • Page 32: Menu Navigation

    Command Keys Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause Menu Key unintended results. To learn how to properly control Touch Menu to display a context-sensitive menu of motions, from a Home screen, touch Apps options for the current screen or feature. Settings Motions and gestures Motion.

  • Page 33: Navigating Through The Home Screens

    Navigating Through the Home Screens Navigating Using Sub-Menus Your phone originally has three home screens, but you can Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen expand up to seven home screens. If you like, you can place or have selected a feature or application such as Phone, different applications on each of the home screens.

  • Page 34: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Customizing Your Home Screen Adding a Shortcut from the Apps Menu 1. Press Home to activate the main Home You can customize your Home screen by doing the following: screen. • Creating Shortcuts 2. Navigate to the desired Home Page. •...

  • Page 35: Adding And Removing Primary Shortcuts

    Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Adding a Shortcut via the Add to Home Screen 1. Press Home to activate the main Home You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the screen. exception of the Apps shortcut. 2. Navigate to the desired Home Page. 1.

  • Page 36: Creating Application Folders

    Creating Application Folders Adding a Widget 1. Press Home to activate the main Home You can create application folders to hold similar screen. applications. 2. Navigate to the desired Home Page. To create a folder follow these steps: 3. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. 1.

  • Page 37: Changing The Wallpaper

    Adding a New Page to the Application Menu Changing the Wallpaper You can add a new page to your application menu by You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home following these steps: screens by following these steps: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps to display your 1.

  • Page 38: Adding And Deleting Home Screens

    Adding and Deleting Home Screens 5. Touch OK to delete the page and its contents, otherwise touch Cancel. You can add and delete Home screens. You can have up to seven Home screens. 6. Press Home to return to the main Home screen.

  • Page 39: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Clearing Notifications To clear all notifications from the Notification Panel: The Notification Panel shows information about connections, alerts, and other items. 1. Touch and drag downward from the top of the screen 1. Touch and drag downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel.

  • Page 40: Apps Screen

    Accessing Additional Panel Functions 4. Touch Brightness adjustment to create a check mark if you want to be able to adjust the screen brightness via In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also the Notification Panel. provides quick and ready access to separate device functions.
  • Page 41 Application Information To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps screen: To view information about an App, such as the amount of 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and 2.

  • Page 42: Memory Card

    Memory Card Unmounting the SD Card Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card the SD card while removing it from the slot. to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data between 1.

  • Page 43: Entering Text

    • Google voice typing: Enter text by speaking. 5. Touch Delete all to format or touch Back to • Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s on-screen cancel. QWERTY keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. • Swype: Instead of touching each key to enter text, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word.

  • Page 44: Using The Samsung Keyboard

    • Touch twice to switch to ABC mode. When ABC mode is enabled, You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung the Shift key background turns blue keyboard match your key touches to common words and display them. The Personalization option learns from Gmail, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • Page 45 To enter common symbols, touch to switch to symbol mode, then touch the corresponding key. Note: Enable Predictive text in Samsung keyboard settings. There are three pages of symbols. Touch to switch to the For more information, refer to “Samsung Keyboard next page.

  • Page 46: Editing Text

    Using Google Voice Typing from the Samsung Copying, Deleting, or Replacing Text Keyboard To select and copy, delete, or replace text: 1. Touch and hold the text or word you want to select. When you enable the Google voice typing setting, you can use your voice to enter text instead of the keyboard.

  • Page 47: Using Google Voice Typing

    1. Touch Options 1. Touch the text at the point you want to paste the For more information, refer to “Samsung Keyboard copied text. Settings” on page 160. The Cursor displays at the point you touched. 2. At the Tap to speak prompt, touch and speak 2.

  • Page 48: Entering Text Using Swype

    Entering Text Using Swype 5. Follow the on-screen instructions and touch Register or Skip. Swype is a text input method that allows you to enter a word 6. Touch How to Swype, Gestures, or Swype, or touch by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.

  • Page 49: Swype Settings

    Swype Settings Here are a few tips to get you started: • Auto-spacing: When you finish a word, just lift your finger and To configure Swype to your preferences: start the next word. While entering text, touch and hold the Swype Key •...

  • Page 50: Section 3: Contacts And Accounts

    Your device provides the ability to synchronize information, https://smartphones.verizonwireless.com from a variety of accounts, including Email, Facebook, Adding an Account Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings contacts, and other types of content.

  • Page 51: Managing Accounts

    Managing Accounts 3. Touch an account that you would like to synchronize. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 4. At the Sync settings screen, touch the options that you Settings. would like to synchronize for that account. 2. Select an account, then touch a setting to enable or 5.

  • Page 52: Contacts

    Contacts Choosing Contacts to Display 1. Touch Contacts. Use Contacts to store information for your friends, family, and colleagues, to make contacting them easy. 2. Touch Menu Contacts to display. There are several ways to access Contacts: Choose one of the following display options: From a Home screen, touch Contacts.

  • Page 53: Creating Contacts

    Creating Contacts • Touch to add additional fields.Touch to remove an unused field. Also, touch Add another field to add other fields. 1. Touch Contacts Create contact. • Touch the screen and swipe up or down to display additional 2. At the Save contact to prompt, select a save option for fields or touch Next on the keyboard to move to the next field.

  • Page 54: Adding Pauses To Contact Numbers

    My Local Profile Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME When you call automated systems, you are often required to in Contacts. You can send My local profile as a vCard by enter a password or account number.

  • Page 55: Using Contacts

    Using Contacts 6. Touch and use the keypad to enter the additional Dialing or Messaging from Contacts numbers 7. Touch Save to save your changes or touch Once you have stored contacts with phone numbers, you can Cancel OK to cancel and discard changes. call those contacts easily and quickly by either using their Editing an Existing Contact phone number or by using the Search field to locate a...

  • Page 56: Linking Contacts

    Linking Contacts Tip: From the Contact list, swipe right over a listing to make a 1. Touch Contacts. call. Swipe left over a listing to send a message. 2. Touch a contact name that you want to link to another Linking Contacts contact entry.

  • Page 57: Marking A Contact As Default

    Marking a Contact as Default 5. Touch in the Connection section to view the linked contact information. The location of the contact, such When you use messaging type applications, the application as Device or an account, displays along with the needs to know which information is primary (default) in a contact’s name.

  • Page 58: Contacts Options

    Contacts Options • Send message/email: Send a text message or an email to one or more contacts. You can access Contacts options while at the main Contacts • Contacts to display: You can choose to display all of your screen or while in the details screen for a specific entry. Options in Contacts contacts or only display contacts on your Phone, SIM, or contacts stored to other accounts.

  • Page 59: Groups

    Contact Options • Add to/Remove from reject list: Add or remove the contact from your reject list. If they call while being on the reject list, the 1. Touch Contacts. call will be sent directly to voice mail. 2. Touch a contact and at the contact’s display screen, •...

  • Page 60: Creating A New Group

    Creating a New Group 7. Touch Add member to add contacts to the new group. 1. Touch Contacts. Touch each contact you want to add to create a check mark. You can also touch Select all. 2. Touch Groups Menu Create.

  • Page 61: Deleting A Group

    Removing a Contact from a Group 4. Make modifications to the Group name, Group ringtone, Message alert, or Vibration pattern fields. 1. Touch Contacts. 5. Touch Add member to add more contacts to this group. and tou 2. Touch Groups ch a group entry.

  • Page 62: Favorites

    Favorites Sending a Message to Group Members Create a new text or email message, addressed to a group’s Mark contacts with a gold star to identify them as members. Favorites. 1. Touch Contacts. Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and 2.

  • Page 63: Managing Contacts

    Removing Favorites • Import from SD card: Imports contacts from the SD card. 1. Touch Contacts Favorites. • Export to SD card: Exports contacts to the SD card. Favorites 2. Touch and hold the contact that you want to remove •...

  • Page 64: Backing Up Contacts

    Sending Namecards (vCards) Backing Up Contacts You can send a contact namecard as a vCards by using Use Backup Assistant Plus to save a copy of your Contacts to Bluetooth devices or as an attachment via Gmail or Email. a secure web site. 1.

  • Page 65: Speed Dials

    Speed Dials Removing or Reassigning a Speed Dial 1. Touch Contacts. Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. 2. Touch Menu, then touch Speed dial setting. For more information about calling using speed dials, see 3.

  • Page 66: Section 4: Call Functions

    Section 4: Call Functions Making Calls This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with Your device offers multiple ways to make calls: making or answering a call. • Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the phone number For more information, refer to “Call”...
  • Page 67 Making an International Call 4. Touch Menu Add wait to add a wait. 1. Touch Phone, then touch and hold A wait will pause the calling sequence until you enter a The + character appears. number or touch a key. 2.

  • Page 68: Making Calls From Contacts

    Making Calls from Contacts Dialing a Recent Number A contact is an entry that you have created to store the All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the name, phone numbers, and other information for people or Recent calls log. If the number or caller is listed in your groups of interest.

  • Page 69: Making Emergency Calls

    2. The first time you access, touch Confirm to accept the Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call Samsung Disclaimer. with the phone. Normal cell phone service is not available. 3. The first time you access, touch Agree to confirm the To make an Emergency Call with or without a SIM Card: Terms of Service.

  • Page 70: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    Making a Call Using Speed Dial To make a call using Speed Dial: 1. Touch Phone. You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number in your 2. On the keypad, touch and hold the speed dial number. Contacts List for speed dialing. 1.

  • Page 71: Dialing Options

    Call Log To end the call: Touch End call. The phone stores the numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed in the Call log. The Call log displays the Note: You can answer a call while using Contacts or other details of the call.
  • Page 72 Calling Back a Missed Call 4. Enter information into the various fields using the keyboard. To call a missed call number: 5. Touch Save to save when you are finished. 1. Touch Phone Recent. Recent A list of recent calls displays. If the number or caller is For further details about the Contacts feature, see “Creating Contacts”...

  • Page 73: Call Duration

    Deleting a Call from the Call Log Call Duration 1. Touch Phone Recent. 1. Touch Phone Recent. Recent Recent A list of recent calls displays. 2. Touch Menu Call duration. The following times are displayed for Voice and Data: 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Recent calls log.

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Adjusting the Call Volume – Touch Speaker to route the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys.) A green During a call, to adjust the volume, use the Volume key on line will appear under the Speaker button. the left side of the phone.
  • Page 75 Personalizing the Call Sound Setting Multi-Party Calling During a call it may be necessary to adjust the sound of the Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple incoming call by selecting an audio equalizer setting for the callers, such as for a conference call.

  • Page 76: Using The Speakerphone During An Active Call

    Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call To mute your phone during a call: 1. Touch Mute. While in an active call, it is possible to enable the Mute speakerphone feature. The Mute button now appears as and Mute is Mute 1.

  • Page 77: Call Settings

    Searching for a Number in Contacts Call Settings 1. During the active call, touch Menu then touch To access the Call settings menu: Contacts. Touch Phone Menu Call settings. 2. Touch the contact entry. – or – For further details about the Contacts feature, see “Finding a From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings...

  • Page 78: Section 5: Messaging

    Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and types of messages. It also includes the features and receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and functionality associated with messaging. audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email Types of Messages addresses.

  • Page 79: Creating And Sending Messages

    Creating and Sending Messages Note: Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with 1. From a Home screen, touch Messaging. a semicolon (;) then using the previous procedure. – or – 5. Touch the Enter message field and use the on-screen From a Home screen, touch Apps keyboard to enter a message.

  • Page 80: Message Options

    Message Options Options While Composing a Message Options Before Composing a Message 1. While composing a message, touch Menu to reveal additional messaging options. 1. Touch Messaging • Insert smiley: Add emoticons, such as a happy face to your 2. Before composing a message, touch Menu to message.

  • Page 81: Viewing New Received Messages

    Viewing New Received Messages • Translate: Launch a Translate popup menu. Here you can both assign the sender’s original language and assign a target 1. When you receive a new message, the new message language for the recipient (they will receive your message in the icon will appear at the top of your screen.

  • Page 82: Message Threads

    Message Threads To access additional Bubble options: Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped Touch and hold the message bubble within an active into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see message conversation to display the following options: all the messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and •...

  • Page 83: Deleting Messages

    Deleting Messages Message Search To delete a single message thread: You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. Touch Messaging 1. Touch Messaging 2. Touch and hold a message, then touch Delete thread. 2. Touch Menu Search.

  • Page 84: Messaging Settings

    Messaging Settings Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which messages, Voice mails, and Push messages. may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting 1.

  • Page 85: Using Email

    Creating an Email Account Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the To create your first email account: President cannot be disabled. To disable Imminent Threats 1. Touch Email. and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: The Set up email screen displays.

  • Page 86: Creating Additional Email Accounts

    Creating a Corporate Email Account 9. Touch another email account type and repeat Steps 3 through 8. Use the following procedure to configure your phone to – or – synchronize with a corporate email account. 1. Touch Email. Touch Done with accounts. The Set up email screen displays.

  • Page 87: Gmail

    Gmail 8. Enter an Account name for this account (Optional) and touch Next or touch Done on the keyboard. Send and receive emails by using Gmail, Google’s Wait for the Inbox to synchronize before use. web-based email. 9. Touch Menu Settings to change the account From a Home screen, touch Apps...

  • Page 88: Hangouts

    Hangouts Refreshing Your Gmail Account Syncing refreshes your device with the account’s servers. Hangouts is a free, web-based application for instant When you set up an email account, you can choose whether messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your the account syncs in the background or manually.

  • Page 89: Google

    Google+ 3. Select the account you want to use to sign in to Google+. Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a – or – lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Hangouts for fast Touch Add account to create another account.

  • Page 90: Section 6: Multimedia

    Streams the current music file to another Movies & TV, Gallery, Camera, and Camcorder. Music device via Samsung Link. Volume control and SoundAlive. Music is an application that can play music files. Music supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A.
  • Page 91 Music Options Repeats the currently playing song. To access additional options, follow these steps: 1. Touch Apps Music. Displays the current song in the player window. 2. Touch Menu The follow options are available before you play music: Touch and hold to rewind the song. Touch to go to previous song.

  • Page 92: Music Settings

    Music Settings • Play speed: Set the play speed anywhere between 0.5X and 2.0X using the slider. The Music Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the Music app such as whether you want the music to play in •...
  • Page 93 Creating a Playlist Removing Music from a Playlist 1. Touch Apps Music. To remove music files from a playlist: 2. Touch the Playlists tab. 1. Touch Apps Music. 3. Touch Menu Create playlist. 2. Touch the Playlists tab. 4. Type a name for this playlist in the field and touch OK. 3.

  • Page 94: Google Play Music

    PC. While offline, you can listen to music you have copied from your PC. Streams the current music file to another 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps device via Samsung Link. Play Music. Volume control. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to locate and play music.

  • Page 95: Play Movies & Tv

    Play Movies & TV Stretch to fit. The video is enlarged to fit the screen without becoming distorted. With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent thousands of different movies and television shows. You can watch Touch and hold to rewind the video. Touch to instantly, or download your movie or show for offline viewing go to previous video.

  • Page 96: Gallery

    Gallery Viewing Photos To view photos: The Gallery can be used to view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a 1. Touch a thumbnail to view a single photo. slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in share as a photo message.

  • Page 97: Viewing Videos

    Viewing Videos 3. Touch S Beam and make sure the feature is turned on. If not already active, touch the OFF/ON button to turn Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in S Beam ON addition to the photo, touch anywhere on the screen to 4.

  • Page 98: Camera

    Camera 7. From the Touch to beam screen, touch the reduced image preview to begin the transfer. This section explains features related to the use of the 8. When prompted, separate the two devices. camera and camcorder on your phone. You can take photographs and record video by using the built-in camera After a few seconds (depending on file size), the functionality.

  • Page 99: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera – or – Taking Photos Use two fingers to make an inward pinch motion on the screen to zoom out or an outward motion by sweeping Taking photos with your device’s built-in camera is as simple your fingers out to zoom in. as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then touching the Camera key.

  • Page 100: Camera Modes

    Camera Modes Front Quick Facing Camera There are many different camera modes that you can use to Settings Camera Mode help optimize your photos depending on the conditions and your experience. From the camera viewfinder, touch the Mode button Record Button to change the mode to one of the following: MODE...

  • Page 101: Quick Settings

    Camera and Camcorder Settings • Night: Use this to take photos in low-light conditions, without using the flash. Touch the Camera button to take multiple This section describes the different settings that you can photos. Photos are automatically merged into a single photo. configure on your camera.
  • Page 102 • ISO: Determine how sensitive the light meter is on your digital • Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots. You can set the timer to camera. Choose from Auto, 100, 200, or 400. Use a lower ISO Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec. number to make your camera less sensitive to light, a higher •...

  • Page 103: Editing A Photo

    Viewing your Photos • Clipboard: Copy the currently selected area to your device’s clipboard. After you take a photo, you can access various options from the Image Viewer. The Image Viewer uses your Gallery. For 5. Use the following editor controls to edit your photo: more information, refer to “Gallery”...

  • Page 104: Using The Camcorder

    Using the Camcorder Sticker: Place various pre-created on-screen In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a stickers atop your current image. camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send Drawing: Draw directly on your current photo videos.

  • Page 105: Viewing Your Videos

    Viewing your Videos 4. To begin shooting video, touch Video. The red light blinks while recording. After you take a video, you can access various options from 5. You can touch the screen to move the focus to the area the Image Viewer.

  • Page 106: Section 7: Connections

    Section 7: Connections Turning Wi-Fi On This section describes the various connections your phone can make including accessing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Connecting your PC. Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to Wi-Fi compatible in-range WAPs.

  • Page 107: Manually Add A New Network Connection

    Manually Add a New Network Connection Turning Wi-Fi Off 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi. 2. Touch Add Wi-Fi network. 2. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Wi-Fi OFF 3.

  • Page 108: Wi-Fi Advanced Settings

    Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wi-Fi Advanced Settings The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a The Advanced Wi-Fi menu allows you to set up many of your glance: device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 1.
  • Page 109 Wi-Fi Direct 8. Once connected, the other device will show as Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can icon will display at the top of your screen. transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. 9.

  • Page 110: Nfc

    Bluetooth Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and About Bluetooth shared folder information may differ. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and you touch your device with another compatible device.

  • Page 111: Bluetooth Status Indicators

    Bluetooth Status Indicators Bluetooth Settings Menu To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Bluetooth. Displays when Bluetooth is active. 2. Verify that Bluetooth is ON Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and 3.

  • Page 112: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Show Received Files 2. Touch Scan. Your device will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices. To show received files: 3. Touch a device from the list to initiate pairing. From the Bluetooth settings screen, touch Menu 4. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and touch Received files.
  • Page 113 Disconnecting a Paired Device Deleting a Paired Device (Unpair) Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection between the device and your phone, but retains the record” and upon reconnection would require that you re- knowledge of the pairing.

  • Page 114: Mobile Hotspot

    Sending Contacts with Bluetooth 7. Select the paired device to send the contacts to. Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, Note: The external Bluetooth device must be visible and you may be able to send photos, Contact information, or communicating for the pairing to be successful.
  • Page 115 Configuring Mobile Hotspot Settings Connecting a Device with Mobile Hotspot Configure your device’s Mobile Hotspot settings, including Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your your device’s name and password, and set the visibility of device’s Mobile Hotspot. your device’s Wi-Fi hotspot.

  • Page 116: Tethering

    Tethering Allowed Device List Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they a computer that connects to your device with a USB cable or can scan for your device and connect using your device’s by Bluetooth.

  • Page 117: Mobile Broadband Connect

    Mobile Broadband Connect Bluetooth Tethering Use Mobile Broadband Connect to share your device’s Before starting, pair your computer with your device, then network connection with a computer that connects to your configure your computer to obtain its network connection by device via USB cable.

  • Page 118: Pc Connections

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

  • Page 119: Section 8: Applications

    Section 8: Applications Downloading and Installing Apps This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to Find new apps to download and install on your device: navigate through that particular application. If the application •...
  • Page 120 Customizing the Apps Screens To update the applications: Choosing a view 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward. The Notification Panel displays. By default, app icons appear in Grid view. You can change the view to list view. 2.

  • Page 121: Accessing Applications

    Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. otherwise should be obtained from the application • Downloaded applications: Display all apps you have provider directly and not from Samsung. downloaded. • View type: Configure the apps screen. • Share apps: Select apps you have downloaded (not available for pre-loaded apps) to share via Bluetooth, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google, Google+, Messaging, S Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.

  • Page 122: Amazon

    Amazon Appstore (Amazon) Shop with Amazon. Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon application store. Touch Amazon. Amazon Kindle Touch Appstore. Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for Note: Airtime or download charges may apply when using reading, right on your phone.

  • Page 123: Calculator

    Calculator 7. To clear the calculator history, touch Menu Clear history. With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The 8. Turn your phone sideways to the landscape position to calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

  • Page 124: Caller Name Id

    Caller Name ID 5. Touch Menu and select one of the following options: Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify unknown callers by • Go to: Display a specific date. Name, Picture, and City & State. • Delete: Delete All events, All events before today, or an Note: Caller Name ID requires a subscription.

  • Page 125: Chrome

    Chrome Clock The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google The Clock application allows you to access alarms, view the Chrome web browser on your phone. World Clock, set a stopwatch, and use a timer. 1. Touch Chrome. Touch Clock.

  • Page 126: Downloads

    Downloads Flipboard View and manage files and other items you download to your The Flipboard application creates a personalized digital phone. magazine out of shared information. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through 1. Touch Downloads. Facebook news feed, tweets from your Twitter account, 2.

  • Page 127: Gmail

    Gmail Google Settings Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured As Google has become more intertwined with other when you first set up your phone. Depending on your applications, this menu provides a quick and ready access synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically point to configure preferences for Google+, Maps &...

  • Page 128: Google

    Google+ Hangouts Stay connected and share life as it happens with Google+ on Hangouts is a free web-based application for instant your device. Join a Hangout, post a photo, or see what messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your friends are sharing while you are on the go.

  • Page 129: Imdb

    IMDb Maps Search movies and actors, view trailers and show times, Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and explore top charts and box office information, and add satellite maps and local business information, including movies and TV to your personal Watchlist. locations, contact information, and driving directions.

  • Page 130: Memo

    Memo Note: Selecting GPS & Verizon location services allows you to This feature allows you to create a memo and send it via locate places of interest at the street-level. However, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, and so on. this also requires a clear view of the sky and uses more 1.

  • Page 131: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile Hotspot My Files This application allows you to share your phones’s mobile My Files allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location.

  • Page 132: My Verizon Mobile

    Navigation 4. Touch a folder and swipe your finger on the screen to browse files. Use Google Navigation to search for locations, and get 5. Touch a file to open it, if the file is associated with an turn-by-turn directions. Navigation is an internet-connected application.

  • Page 133: Play Books

    Play Books Play Movies & TV With Google Play Books, discovering your favorite books and With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent thousands of authors has never been easier. Use Google Play Books to different movies, to watch instantly, or download for offline shop the world's largest selection of e-books and read them viewing later.

  • Page 134: Play Store

    Play Store Installing Applications Use this application to purchase and download applications Google Play Store provides access to downloadable and games that are able to run on the device. applications and games to install on your phone. It also allows you to provide feedback and comments about an 1.

  • Page 135: S Translator

    Uninstalling Applications 3. Touch an app and then touch Menu Settings Auto-update apps to enable or disable automatic To uninstall applications purchased from Play Store: updating. Touch Play Store and then touch My apps, 4. Touch OPEN to open the app on your device. select an application to delete in the list of installed 5.

  • Page 136: S Voice

    S Voice Samsung Link Use S Voice to speak commands to perform operations on Use this application to share and play content across smart your phone, and to speak criteria for searches and other devices anywhere, anytime. operations. Just speak naturally, and S Voice understands Touch Samsung Link.

  • Page 137: Verizon Tones

    Verizon Tones Voice Search Preview, purchase, and download ringtones and ringback Use voice commands to search the web with Google. tones. Touch Voice Search. Voicemail Note: Airtime or download charges may apply. All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, 1.

  • Page 138: Vz Navigator

    VZ Navigator YouTube ® Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone. locations, avoid traffic and drive or walk with ease. Touch YouTube. Note: VZ Navigator requires service activation. Contact Verizon Wireless for more information.

  • Page 139: Section 9: Settings

    Section 9: Settings The Settings Screen This section explains the settings used for customizing your device. If settings are described in another section of this There are five major groups of settings: Wireless and user manual, then a cross reference to that description is networks, Device, Personal, Accounts, and System.

  • Page 140: Wireless And Network

    Wireless and Network – or – From the Settings screen, touch the OFF/ON button to Control your device’s wireless connections. Airplane Mode turn Airplane mode ON . At the Turn on airplane mode prompt, touch OK. Airplane mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are The Airplane mode icon displays at the top of your...

  • Page 141: Bluetooth

    Activating Wi-Fi Direct Data Usage Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can From this screen you can view your Mobile data usage and transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. turn your Mobile data capability On or Off. 1.

  • Page 142: More Settings

    Mobile Networks 6. Touch Menu to display additional options. Touch to activate. Set options for network selection and data service. • Data roaming: Enables data roaming on your device. Important! Depending on your service plan, changes you • Restrict background data: Restricts some apps and services make to mobile networks settings may incur extra from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 143: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile Hotspot Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off 1. From the Settings screen, touch More settings Use Mobile Hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection Mobile Hotspot. with up to 10 WiFi-enabled devices using 4G, or 5 devices using a 3G connection. 2.
  • Page 144 • Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not Note: Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery visible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices can power and uses data service. While Mobile Hotspot is still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set up the active, your phone’s applications will use the Mobile connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.

  • Page 145: Tethering

    Tethering Note: Using Mobile Broadband Connect tethering requires a Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with subscription to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband a computer that connects to your device with a USB cable or Connect service. For information, contact Verizon by Bluetooth.

  • Page 146: Nfc

    Configure an Advanced IPsec VPN Android Beam 1. Touch Advanced IPsec VPN and then touch When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content Add VPN Connection. to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, 2.

  • Page 147: Nearby Devices

    2. Touch the File sharing checkbox to create a check and more. mark and activate File sharing. 1. From your PC, download the Samsung Kies application When enabled, the Nearby devices icon displays in if you do not already have it. You can find it at the Status Bar.

  • Page 148: Device

    Device Blocking Mode This section of the Settings screen contains settings for your When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected device. features are disabled. You only receive notifications of Home Screen Mode incoming calls from people on your allowed list. 1.

  • Page 149: Hands-Free Mode

    Hands-Free Mode Call When Hands-free mode is enabled, incoming calls and To access the Call settings menu: notifications are read out automatically. From the Settings screen, touch Call. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Hands-free mode. – or – 2. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Hands-free mode From a Home screen, touch Phone Menu...

  • Page 150: Turn Off Screen During Calls

    Set Rejection Messages Turn Off Screen During Calls 1. From the Settings screen, touch Call Set up call This option turns on the proximity sensor during calls so that rejection messages. your phone will know to turn the screen off to save power. 2.

  • Page 151: Call Accessories

    Call Accessories Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and/or vibration to play for incoming calls and From the Settings screen, touch Call keypad touches. Call accessories. From the Settings screen, touch Call Ringtones and The following options are available: keypad tones. •...

  • Page 152: Personalize Call Sound

    Personalize Call Sound Voicemail Service 1. From the Settings screen, touch Call Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or more clear, or optimized for your right or Voicemail Service. left ear. These are the defaults, but you can change them Voicemail service provided by your carrier is the during a call by touching Menu...

  • Page 153: Sound

    Sound • TTY mode: Choose a TTY mode to enable TTY mode, for use with optional TTY equipment. You can select a unique ringtone for Voicemail alerts. • Hearing aids: Touch to create a check mark and enable the 1. From the Settings screen, touch Call Sound.

  • Page 154: Default Notification Sound

    Ringtones Default Notification Sound This option allows you to set the ringtone. This option allows you to set the sound that will occur for notifications and alarms. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Sound. 2.

  • Page 155: Display

    System Tone Settings Display The System tone settings are used when you use the dialing In this menu, you can change various settings for the display. pad, make a screen selection, lock your screen, or touch the From the Settings screen, touch Display. screen.

  • Page 156: Storage

    • Screen timeout: Adjust the delay time before the screen • Edit after screen capture: Go edit a screen immediately after automatically turns off. Selections are: 15 seconds, 30 taking a screen capture. seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes. •...

  • Page 157: Power Saving Mode

    SD Card Power Saving Mode Touch Unmount SD card to unmount your SD card so Power saving mode allows you to manage your phone to conserve power. that you can safely remove it, then touch OK. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Power saving mode. –...

  • Page 158: Battery

    Battery Application Manager See how much battery power is used for device activities. You can download and install applications from Play Store or create applications using the Android SDK and install them 1. From the Settings screen, touch Battery. on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage The battery level displays in percentage.
  • Page 159 Downloaded Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. View and control services running on your device. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Application manager. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Application manager. 2. Touch the DOWNLOADED tab to view a list of all the 2.

  • Page 160: Personal

    Personal • My places: Allows you to add location information for your Home, Office, and Car. This section of the Settings screen lets you manage the Lock Screen personal settings for your device. Location Services Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more information about using the lock and unlock features, see The Location services settings allow you to set up how the “Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen”...

  • Page 161: Lock Screen Options

    Lock Screen Options • Set wake-up command: Designate your wake-up commands. Touch Set wake-up command and follow the Activate or deactivate various Unlock screen functions. on-screen prompts to create a new verbal command. Note: The Lock screen options will differ depending on what Face Unlock Options type of Screen Lock you have selected in Step 2.

  • Page 162: Security

    Security Pattern Options • Lock screen widgets: Lock the widgets that are displayed on The Security settings allow you to determine the security level for your phone. your home screens. Encryption • Make pattern visible: See the pattern as you draw it. •...

  • Page 163: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    Set Up SIM Card Lock Forgotten SIM PIN Password Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more than 3 times, you will unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on need to contact your Verizon Customer Service your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code.

  • Page 164: Make Passwords Visible

    Make Passwords Visible Note: If a device uses multiple enabled administration When enabled, password characters display briefly as you applications, the strictest policy is enforced. touch them while entering passwords. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Security. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Security. 2.

  • Page 165: Verify Apps

    Verify Apps 4. Scroll to the bottom of the details screen and touch Turn off to disable a System certificate. This feature allows you to either block or warn you before installing apps that may cause harm to your phone. Caution! When you disable a system CA certificate, the 1.

  • Page 166: Language And Input

    You can change the language used by your device by 2. Touch Default and select a keyboard. following these steps: Select Samsung keyboard or Swype. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Language and input Language. 3. Touch Set up input methods.
  • Page 167 Google Voice Typing Settings Samsung Keyboard Settings From this menu you can set Samsung keyboard options. From this menu you can set Samsung keyboard options. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Language and input. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Language and input.
  • Page 168 – Learn from Contacts: Set the phone to learn from your when multiple characters are available within one key. Contacts. • Help: Display more information on using the Samsung – Clear personal data: Removes all personalized data that you keyboard.
  • Page 169 Swype Keyboard Settings 4. Touch My Words to access the following options: • Backup & Sync: Backup your Swype dictionary and sync your To configure Swype settings: Swype dictionary across multiple devices. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Language and input. •...

  • Page 170: Speech Settings

    Speech Settings 6. Touch Gestures to view helpful information on using gestures while using Swype. This menu allows you to set the speech settings for Voice 7. Touch Help to see the following options: input. • How to Swype: Provides tips on how to learn to use Swype. 1.

  • Page 171: Back Up And Reset

    Back Up and Reset 3. Touch Text-to-speech options and select Samsung text-to-speech engine or The Back up and reset settings allow you to back up your Google Text-to-speech Engine. data, back up accounts, automatically restore your phone, 4. Touch next to the preferred TTS engine and and reset your phone settings to the factory settings.

  • Page 172: Accounts

    Factory Data Reset Accounts From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings Set up and manage accounts, including Samsung, Email, to the factory default settings. Google, Backup Assistant Plus, and your social networking 1. From the Settings screen, touch Back up and reset.

  • Page 173: Add Account

    Add Account Synchronizing Accounts Select the items you want to synchronize on your account This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize such as Books, Calendar, Contacts, and more. accounts, including your Google and email accounts. Adding an Account 1.

  • Page 174: Removing An Account

    Removing an Account Google Configure options for Google accounts and privacy settings. Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its messages, contacts, and other data from the Note: To display these options, you must have a Google device. account set up on your phone. 1.
  • Page 175 Signing In to Your Samsung Account Tip: The password is for your Samsung account, not the Several applications and options require that you create and password you use for the email address you are entering. sign in to a Samsung Account.

  • Page 176: System

    System 2. Touch the OFF/ON button at the top of the screen to turn Motion ON This section of the Settings screen contains settings for Touch the OFF/ON button next to each of the following Motions and gestures, Voice control, Accessory, Date and time, Accessibility, and About phone.

  • Page 177: Voice Control

    Gyroscope Calibration • Camera: Take photos by using the voice commands such as Capture, Shoot, Smile, and Cheese. Gyroscope calibration allows you to calibrate motion correctly using the device’s built-in gyroscope. • Music: Control your Music app using the voice commands 1.

  • Page 178: Date And Time

    Date and Time Accessibility This menu allows you to change the current time and date Accessibility services are special features to make using the displayed. device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services. From the Settings screen, touch Date and time.
  • Page 179 • Speak passwords: Read out password information. • Font size: Change the size of the fonts used on the device within menus, options, and so on. Choose from: Tiny, Small, • Answering/ending calls: Accept incoming calls by pressing Normal, Large, or Huge. the home key or end calls using the power key.

  • Page 180: About Phone

    About Phone • Sound balance: Use the slider to set the Left and Right balance when using a stereo device. This menu contains legal information, system tutorial • Mono audio: Enable stereo audio to be compressed into a information, and other phone information such as the model single mono audio stream for use with a single earbud or number, firmware version, baseband version, kernal version, and software build number.

  • Page 181: Software Update

    • Baseband version: The baseband version loaded on this newer software is available. Otherwise, when the phone. Your SAMSUNG SM-G730V is up to date prompt displays, • Kernel version: The kernel version loaded on this phone. touch OK. • Build number: The software, build number.

  • Page 182: Section 10: Health And Safety Information

    Section 10: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi™ mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
  • Page 183 Research Results to Date: Is there a connection The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not between RF and certain health problems? be confused with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy. The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues.
  • Page 184 Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions (MOBI-KIDS) being drawn from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.
  • Page 185 Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Cell Phone Industry Actions Accessories Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency •...

  • Page 186: Children And Cell Phones

    Children and Cell Phones Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used for of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and convenience and comfort.

  • Page 187: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Certification Information http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal •...
  • Page 188 The SAR information for this device can also be found on This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple Samsung’s website: http://www.samsung.com/sar. power levels so as to use only the power required to reach SAR information on this and other model phones can be the network.

  • Page 189: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. that to which the receiver is connected. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 190 • Let the person with whom you are speaking know that you are impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and will suspend the call if necessary; driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand •...

  • Page 191: Battery Use And Safety

    If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked Battery Use and Safety by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Important! Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or •...
  • Page 192 If you suspect damage to the present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.

  • Page 193: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide accessories may not be available in your area. Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung Just go to mobile device by working with respected take-back http://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp.

  • Page 194: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH devices and batteries AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance POWER OUTLET. with local regulations.

  • Page 195: Gps

    Always obey posted road signs. Emergency Calls Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates uses satellites controlled by the U.S.

  • Page 196: Care And Maintenance

    To make an emergency call: obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: 2. From a Home screen, touch Phone The dialer Liquids of any kind displays.

  • Page 197: Responsible Listening

    Responsible Listening Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss. 113°F. Microwaves Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. sounds over time.
  • Page 198 • that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of time is required before you hearing could be affected. sound, settings, and equipment.

  • Page 199: Operating Environment

    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...

  • Page 200: Posted Facilities

    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.

  • Page 201: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    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 refueling 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...
  • Page 202 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.

  • Page 203: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering expressly approved by Samsung could void your warranty for noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this equipment and void your authority to operate this this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility.
  • Page 204 • • Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in Switch your mobile device off before boarding an aircraft. The use your vehicle are securely mounted. of wireless mobile devices in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation. Check with appropriate •...
  • Page 205 • If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use the flash or light close to the eyes of people or pets. [122011]...

  • Page 206: Section 11: Warranty Information

    1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Case/Pouch/Holster* 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Device 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Accessories* adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 207 (iii) the battery has return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by the which it is specified.
  • Page 208 ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS Warranty.
  • Page 209 For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR...
  • Page 210 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by Severability providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall Product.

  • Page 211: End User License Agreement For Software

    Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG THE SOFTWARE. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions written approval. Specifications and availability subject to of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run change without notice.
  • Page 212 Update that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered other terms along with such Update.
  • Page 213 License will terminate automatically without restrictions imposed by your network or internet provider. notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi connection, the Software will access through your mobile...
  • Page 214 "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND agree that Samsung is not responsible for the availability of FROM SAMSUNG, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE such applications and is not responsible or liable for any...
  • Page 215 (“Samsung Account”), and your loss, including but not limited to any damage to the mobile rights and obligations will be set forth in separate Samsung device or loss of data, caused or alleged to be caused by, or Account terms and conditions and privacy policies.
  • Page 216 PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY where you are a resident. Notwithstanding the foregoing, FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Samsung may apply for injunctive remedies (or an equivalent 14. U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The type of urgent legal relief) in any jurisdiction.
  • Page 217 Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your part of any award, but may not grant Samsung its attorney name and address; (b) the date on which the device was fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that purchased;...
  • Page 218 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.

  • Page 219: Index

    Index Battery Call Back Missed Call 65 charging 12 Call Duration 66 About Device 173 Display Percentage 14 Call forwarding 70 Accounts 166 Installing 10 Call Log 64 adding a Google account 43 Low Battery Indicator 14 Correcting the Number 60 setting up 43 Battery Use &...
  • Page 220 Calls backing up 57 Do cell phones pose a health from Favorites 61 Backup Assistant 57 hazard? 175 three-way 68 creating 46 Downloads 119 Camcorder 97 deleting contact entries 56 Draft Messages 73 Settings 94 Dialing a Number 48 Shooting Video 97 exporting and importing 56 Editing a Photo 96 Camcorder Options...
  • Page 221 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) setting up an account 43 Home key 25 Regulations for Wireless Settings 120 Home screen 20 Devices 194 Google Chrome 118 Home screen mode 141 FCC Notice and Cautions 196 Google Maps 122 Hotspots 135 Featured Apps 119 Google Play Music 87 Flipboard 119...
  • Page 222 Types of Messages 71 My Files 124 microSD card 10 My phone number 59 Maps 122 Installing 11 My Profile 47 Memo 123 Removing 11 sending 47 Memory Card 35 microSDHC card 10 Memory Card Installation 10 Mobile Hotspot Menu Namecards configuring 136 key 25...
  • Page 223 Switching On/Off 14 configuring 37 Correction 96 top and bottom views 19 Samsung Link 129 Reducing Exposure Photo Samsung Mobile Products and Hands-Free Kits and Other color correction 96 Recycling 186 Accessories 178 Editing 96 scientific calculator 116 Reject list 66...
  • Page 224 Software Update 174 Touch Screen 15 Spam Lock/Unlock 15 Warranty Information 199 Settings 77 Transferring Large Files 90 Widgets Speakerphone Key 69 Translate 74 Gmail 120 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Translate Message Bubble 75 Settings 129 Certification Information 180 Travel Charger 12 Wi-Fi 99 Speed Dials Using 13...

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