Page 1 A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Open Source Software
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS. SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
Page 4 ©2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Screen images simulated. Appearance of the device may vary.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ....4 Widgets ......24 Folders ......24 Understanding this User Manual .
Page 6 Section 7: Applications ....51 Polaris Office ....71 Search ......71 Managing Applications .
Page 7 Smart Practices While Driving ..122 Battery Use and Safety ... .123 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....125...
Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Understanding this User Note: Instructions in this manual are based on Manual default settings, and may vary from your The sections of this manual generally follow the phone, depending on the software version features of your phone. A robust index for on your phone, and any changes to the features begins on page 149.
Page 9 Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart This manual provides condensed information from the rest. These are intended to point out about how to use your phone. To make this important information, share quick methods for possible, the following text conventions are used activating features, to define terms, and more.
Page 10: Setting Up Your Phone
After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging. 2. Insert the battery into the back of the Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging phone, making sure to align the gold devices and batteries. Samsung contacts.
Page 11: Removing The Battery
2. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you the slot provided. can recharge the battery before it completely 3. Lift the battery out of the device using the runs down.
Page 12: Turning The Phone On And Off
Turning the Phone On and Off Your Google Account Turning the Phone On Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Press and hold the Power/Lock Google Talk and the Play Store. When you turn on Key until the phone starts up.
Page 13: Voicemail
Voicemail Task Manager All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to Your phone can run apps simultaneously, with voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so some apps running in the background. Use Task you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal manager to see which apps are running on your greeting as soon as you activate your phone.
Page 14: Securing Your Phone
Securing Your Phone Unlocking the phone Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock Use your phone’s screen lock features to secure screens, or use Screen lock options for your phone. increased security. To set a personal screen lock, and for other settings related to securing your phone, refer to Press the Power/Lock Key, then touch and Apps...
Page 15: Memory Card
Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Your phone supports optional microSD™ or Important! To prevent damage to data stored on microSDHC™ memory cards (not included), for the memory card, unmount the card storage of music, pictures, and other files. before removing it from the phone. Installing a Memory Card 1.
Page 16: Section 2: My Account
Section 2: My Account Activating Your Device Before using your device, you must activate your service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your After setting up your account on phone’s serial number, printed on a sticker inside virginmobileusa.com, simply turn your device on. the battery compartment.
Page 17: Managing Your Account
Managing Your Account Advanced Payment If you want to pay for next month so you don't Access your account, where you can: have to worry, use our Advance Payment option. • Check your minutes Activate Auto Payment by adjusting your •...
Page 18: Section 3: Understanding Your Phone
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone Features • 8 MP Camera/Camcorder with flash + Front camera • Gallery, for viewing and managing pictures and • 4.52” Super AMOLED™ Plus Touchscreen videos • Dual Mode 3G/4G Coverage • ® Video Player • Android 4.1, Jelly Bean •...
Page 19: Front View
Front View • Menu Key: Touch to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature. While using your phone, you may notice that the Menu Key dims, but it is always available at a touch to provide a context-sensitive menu for the current screen or app (you can set the touch key light duration, see page 96).
Page 20: Side Views
Side Views • Strap Attachment: Attach an optional strap (not • Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the phone included). on or off, and to access a device options menu. • Volume Key: From the Home screen, press to adjust Press to lock the phone, or wake the screen for master volume.
Page 21: Back View
Back View Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone. • Status Bar: Icons show network status, battery power, and connection details. • Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screen. These widgets are on the Home screen by default, •...
Page 22 Customizing the Home Screen Extended Home Screen Customize the Home screen to your preferences: The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus panels that extend beyond the display width • Add Widgets, Shortcuts, or Folders: Add and to provide more space for adding shortcuts, remove items from the Home screen.
Page 23: Navigation
Navigation Search Touch Search to search the Web. Navigate your phone’s features using the Finger Gestures command keys and the touch screen. Touch Warning! Please note that a touch screen Touch items to select or launch them. For responds best to a light touch from the example: pad of your finger or a non-metallic •...
Page 24: Notifications
Settings Pinch Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the Use settings at the top of Notifications to control screen. For example: popular settings. Slide your finger right and left • Pinch in to zoom in on pictures or screens. to see all the icons.
Page 25: Led Indicator
LED Indicator Status Bar The LED indicator, on the front of the phone The Status Bar shows network and battery above the screen (see “Front View” on page 15), status and other details, including these common animates or glows to show alerts or phone icons.
Page 26 3G connection: Phone is active on a 3G Update Successful: An update was system. The arrows are colored when installed for an app. data is being transferred. Alarm: An alarm is set. Signal Strength: Current signal Mute: All sounds except media and strength.
Page 27: Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts SD Card Removed: A memory card was uninstalled. For more Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the information about using memory display. You can edit the Primary Shortcuts, cards, see “Memory Card” on except for Applications. Adding or Removing Primary Shortcuts page 11.
Page 28: Widgets
Widgets Folders Widgets are self-contained applications that you Place folders on the Home screen to organize can place on the Home screen for quick access. items. Adding widgets to the Home screen Adding Folders 1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then 1.
Page 29: Shortcuts
Shortcuts Wallpaper Use shortcuts for quick access to applications Choose a picture to display in the background of from the Home screen. Your phone comes with the Home screen. You can choose from pre- shortcuts already placed on the Home screen, loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture and you can add your favorites.
Page 30: Applications
As you scroll, the Using Samsung Keypad indicator at the bottom of the display shows your current position. Samsung keypad is a custom virtual QWERTY For more information about applications, see keyboard, featuring optional predictive text. “Applications” on page 51.
Page 31 Using Google Voice Typing Use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature. 1. While entering text, touch 2. At the Speak now prompt, speak your text. As you speak, the text is displayed in the text field. Using Swype Swype™...
Page 32: Section 4: Contacts And Accounts
Section 4: Contacts and Accounts Accounts 2. Select an account provider, then follow the prompts to enter your credentials and sign Your phone provides the ability to synchronize in. The phone communicates with the information, from a variety of accounts, including provider’s server to set up your account on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Email, Google, and Microsoft Exchange.
Page 33: Contacts
Adding a New Contact 3. Tap next to the account in which to synchronize. 1. From the Home screen, touch 4. Tap each item to synchronize, and then tap Contacts Create contact. Sync now. 2. At the prompt, select a save option for the Contacts contact (options depend on accounts set up).
Page 34 Updating Contacts Creating Contacts from Logs Save a phone number from a recent call to Make changes to update an existing contact. create a new contact, or update an existing 1. From the Home screen, touch contact. Contacts. For more information, see “Adding or Updating 2.
Page 35: Contacts Settings
Bluetooth • Print contact info: Print the contact’s info via contacts. Bluetooth to a compatible Samsung Bluetooth- enabled printer (not included). • Add shortcut to home: Adds this contact as a shortcut on the Home screen.
Page 36: Joining Contacts
Joining Contacts 4. Touch next to a contact to remove it from the displayed contact. Your phone can synchronize with multiple Exporting and Importing Contacts accounts, including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social networking sites like You can export your contact list to and from USB Facebook.
Page 37 Sharing Namecards (vCards) • Messaging: For more information about sending messages, see “Sending Messages” on You can send a contact namecard as a vCards page 43. via Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices, or as an attachment via Gmail or Email. •...
Page 38: Editing A Group
Groups Editing a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for Contacts Groups. contacts faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your phone comes 2. Touch a Group to display it. with pre-loaded groups you can use to add your 3.
Page 39 Adding Contacts to a Group Sending a Message to Group Members 1. From the Home screen, touch Create a new text or email message, addressed Contacts Groups. to the group’s members. 1. From the Home screen, touch 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch Contacts Groups.
Page 40: Speed Dials
Speed Dials Speed dials are numbers you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. For more information about calling using speed dials, see “Making Calls using Speed Dials” on page 37. Note: Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail by default, and cannot be reassigned.
Page 41: Section 5: Calling
Section 5: Calling Making Calls Making Calls from Contacts A contact is an entry that you have created to Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls: store the name, numbers, and other information • Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the for people or groups of interest.
Page 42: Using Speakerphone
Answering Calls Making Calls using Favorites Favorites are contacts that you designate as You can answer incoming calls when the phone favorites by starring them. For more information is locked or unlocked. about creating favorites, see “Favorites” on Touch and drag the Answer icon page 33.
Page 43: Ending A Call
Ending a Call Answering Call-Waiting Calls • When you receive a call while on a call: Touch to end an active call Options After a Call Ends • Touch and drag the Answer icon to answer the incoming call. The original call is placed on hold, After a call, you can use these options: and remains on hold until you end the second call, •...
Page 44: Call Settings
Sending Messages using Logs 4. Touch Delete to delete marked records. Filtering records 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Logs. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Logs. 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across the call. 2.
Page 45: Call Alert
Ringtone and keypad tones Answering/ending calls Set phone ringtones or vibration, and set Configure the way you answer and end calls. keytones to play when the keypad is pressed. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Page 46: Call Accessories
Other call settings Call accessories Configure headset options for calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 2. Touch Menu Call settings Call 3. Configure options: accessories. • US dialing: When enabled, the phone 3.
Page 47: Section 6: Messaging
Section 6: Messaging Types of Messages Text and Multimedia Messages Your phone supports these types of messages: Your phone can send and receive text and multimedia messages. • Text messages: Send and receive simple Sending Messages messages containing text to other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as SMS).
Page 48: Managing Messages
– – Add slide/Remove slide: Add or remove a Register number as spam: Lists this phone slide. Slides hold pictures or other media, and number as a spam number and sends future adding a slide converts the message to MMS. messages from this number to the Spam –...
Page 49 • Background style: Choose the appearance of Multimedia message (MMS) settings • Auto-retrieve: When enabled, MMS messages the screen behind message threads. Touch a download automatically. When disabled, the style, then touch Save. phone prompts for download. • Use the volume key: When enabled, you can •...
Page 50: Emergency Alerts
Emergency message settings Spam message settings • Emergency alerts: This device is designed to • Spam settings: Activates the list of Spam receive Wireless Emergency Alerts from the message settings. Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS), • Register number as spam: Registers numbers including Presidential Alerts, Imminent Alerts that were blocked when they send you a (Severe or Extreme), AMBER Alerts (missing...
Page 51: Email
1. From the Home screen, touch 3. Select email account(s) for deletion, then Messaging. touch Delete. Syncing Email Accounts 2. Touch Menu, then touch Settings Emergency Alerts. Syncing refreshes your phone with the account’s 3. All alerts are enabled by default servers.
Page 52: Gmail
Gmail Email Settings Use settings to configure handling of your email. Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based email. Note: Available settings depend on the email Setting Up Gmail provider. The first time you launch Gmail, your phone will prompt you to set up your Google account, if you 1.
Page 53: Voicemail
Voicemail Sending Gmail Setting Up Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. All unanswered calls go to your voicemail, even if 2. Touch Compose, then touch fields to your phone is turned off. You should set up your enter recipients and a message.
Page 54: Google Talk
Google Talk Retrieving Voicemail Messages Review your messages directly from your Chat with other Google Talk users. wireless phone or from any other touch-tone Note: Talk requires that you have a Google phone. From your phone account set up on your phone. For more information, see “Setting Up Your Accounts”...
Page 55: Section 7: Applications
Managing Applications Samsung Apps Your device comes preloaded with popular Your phone comes pre-loaded with popular apps, Samsung apps, such as: and you can download and install apps from the • Video Editor: lets you create custom videos by Google Play™ Store or from other sources.
Page 56 Customizing the Apps Screens Apps screen options Choosing a view 1. From the Home screen, touch Applications. By default, app icons appear in Grid view. You can change the view to list view. 2. Touch Menu for options: 1. From the Home screen, touch •...
Page 57: Allshare Play
This application wirelessly synchronizes your a DLNA compliant device connected to the same Samsung device with your TV, streams content, Wireless Access Point. and keeps tabs on who calls or sends text Allshare Settings messages with real-time, on-screen monitoring.
Page 58: Calculator
Menu for options: Play by requiring a user to enter the currently • Go to: Display a specific date. active and associated Samsung account • Delete: Delete an event. password. Tap Locking AllShare Play to • Search: Search for calendar events.
Page 59: Camera
Sending Events Taking pictures 1. From the Home screen, touch Send events as vCalendar files to other Bluetooth devices, as message attachments, or via Wi-Fi Applications Camera. Direct. 1. From the Home screen, touch Applications Calendar. 2. Touch an event to display its details. 3.
Page 60 Picture Options • Settings – 1. From the Home screen, touch Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on Applications Camera. the toolbar. Touch and drag shortcuts between the toolbar and the list. 2. Use these options to configure the camera: –...
Page 61 Recording Videos – Auto contrast: Turn On to have the Camera automatically adjust settings for conditions. Important! Do not take videos of people without – Guidelines: Enable or disable an on-screen grid their permission. to aid in photo composition. Do not take videos in places where –...
Page 62: Video Options
– 4. As you compose a shot, you can: Recording mode: Choose the recording mode. • “Pinch” the screen, or press the Volume Key, to – Effects: Add a color effect to videos. zoom in or out. – Exposure value: Set the default brightness. •...
Page 63: Clock
3. Tap Agree to agree to the Vlingo Terms of Applications Contacts. Service. 4. Read the How to use Samsung voice screen, and then touch Confirm. 5. Read the Help screen to learn how to speak a voice command, then touch Finish.
Page 64: Email
7. After initial use, tap Driving mode to • Time: View photos or videos by time. activate the application then speak your • Person: Allows you to identify faces in photos command. and then view the photos. Email • Group: Allows you to identify the faces in group photos.
Page 65: Viewing Videos
You can share pictures and videos via Email, • Print: Print the picture via Wi-Fi to a compatible Messaging, Bluetooth or popular sharing services. Samsung printer (not included). 1. From the Home screen, touch • Rename: Change the picture’s filename. Applications Gallery.
Page 66: Gmail
Google+ Setting a Picture as Wallpaper Set a picture as the wallpaper for the Home and Google+ makes messaging and sharing with Lock screens. your friends a lot easier. Set up Circles of friends, 1. From the Home screen, touch visit the Stream for updates from your Circles, use Messenger, or use Instant Upload to Applications...
Page 67: Using Windows
Navigating the Internet Using Windows Command Keys You can have multiple windows open at one time, and you can switch between windows. • Touch Back to return to the previous page. • Touch Windows to open a new • Touch to go forward, then touch Forward.
Page 68: Local
Maps Accessing bookmarks and history Launch a bookmarked page, or reload recent Use Google Maps to find your current location, pages. plus get directions and other location-based 1. From the Home screen, touch information. Applications Internet. Note: You must enable location services to use 2.
Page 69: Messenger
Messenger Mobile ID Google+ Messenger lets you chat and coordinate Don’t waste time hunting around for all the best with any of your friends, all at the same time. downloads. Mobile ID lets you customize your phone with a single click. “The Essentials” ID For more information, visit: www.google.com/+ pack includes an entire set of apps, widgets, and...
Page 70: Music Player
Music Player 5. Read the information screen for a description of the ID Pack and tap Install. Music Player plays songs stored on your phone 6. Read the Terms & Conditions and touch or an installed memory card. Agree. 1. From the Home screen, touch 7.
Page 71: Creating A Playlist
• Touch to go back to the previous song. • Touch Menu Settings for other options: Touch and hold to scan backward through – SoundAlive: Choose a setting for the type of the current song. music. • Touch to Play the song. –...
Page 72: My Account
My Account Adding songs to a playlist 1. From the Home screen, touch Manage your Virgin Mobile account from your Applications Music Player. phone. You can: • 2. Touch the Playlist tab, touch a playlist Check your minutes name, then touch Add music. •...
Page 73: My Files
My Files Navigation Find, view and manage files stored on an Use Google Navigation to search for locations, installed memory card. If the file is associated and get turn-by-turn directions. with an application on your phone, you can Note: You must enable location services to use launch the file in the application.
Page 74: Play Books
Play Books 2. Tap Select picture to edit a picture in your Gallery, or tap Take picture to take a new Google Books is now Google Play™ Books. picture with the Camera. Discovering your favorite books and authors has 3. Tap the picture to load it into Photo editor. never been easier.
Page 75: Play Movies & Tv
Play Movies & TV Polaris Office With Google Play™ Movies & TV, you can rent Polaris® Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft thousands of different movies, to watch instantly, Office compatible office suite. This application or download for offline viewing later. provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline.
Page 76: Settings
Settings Video Player Configure your phone to your preferences. Use Video Player to view and manage videos stored on an installed memory card, or shop for For more information, see “Settings” on new videos. page 85. 1. From the Home screen, touch From the Home screen, touch Applications Video player.
Page 77: Voice Command
• Full screen: Switch to viewing the video in 3. Touch the video to play. full screen mode, to use the entire display. Note: The Picture-In-Picture feature only works • Touch to go back to the previous video. when using the Video player application. Touch and hold to scan backward through Other video players (ex: YouTube), do not...
Page 78: Voicemails
Voicemails 6. Tap Menu to display the following options: • Share via: shares the recording using such All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to methods as Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so or Wi-Fi Direct.
Page 79: Voice Search
Apps more information, refer to “Connecting a Voice talk. Device via WiFi Hotspot” on page 84.) 2. Read the How to use Samsung voice instructions, then touch Next. 3. Read the Wake up Voice talk screen and touch Next. 4. Read the What can I say? screen to learn the voice commands, then touch Done.
Page 80 Configuring WiFi Hotspot Allowed Device List 1. From the WiFi Hotspot screen, touch Control which devices can connect to your WiFi Menu, then select Configure (WiFi Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your Hotspot) for these options: device and connect using your device’s mobile •...
Page 81: Youtube
Advanced Control the number of devices that can connect to your WiFi Hotspot and change the LAN settings, using the Advanced settings. From the WiFi Hotspot screen, touch Menu, then select Configure (WiFi Hotspot) for these options: • Timeout settings: Touch a period of time to wait before disabling portsble Wi-Fi hotspot if there is no connection available, then touch OK.
Page 82: Section 8: Connections
Section 8: Connections Wi-Fi Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an 1.
Page 83: Wi-Fi Direct
Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Devices • Security: Select the type of security used by the Wi-Fi network. 1. First, enable Wi-Fi Direct on your device. • Password: If the network is secured, enter the From the Home screen, touch Apps password.
Page 84: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, Settings. see page 115. 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On or Off. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off on information over a distance of about 30 feet.
Page 85: Vpn
Adding a VPN 3. Activate the target device’s discoverable, or visible, mode. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 4. On your device, touch Scan. Settings More settings VPN. 5. From the list of scanned devices, touch the 2. Touch Add VPN network to set up a target device, then follow the prompts to connection to a VPN.
Page 86: Nearby Devices
Configuring File Sharing 4. Select a connection method: • Media device (MTP): Transfer media files with 1. From the Home screen, touch Windows, or using Android file transfer on a Mac Settings More settings Nearby (see www.android.com/filetransfer). devices. • Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera 2.
Page 87: Wifi Hotspot
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or For more information, see “Configuring WiFi higher installed on your computer. Also, Hotspot” on page 76. ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer. Connections...
Page 88 Turning WiFi Hotspot On or Off Activate your phone’s Mobile Hotspot application to allow other devices to use your phone’s internet connection. 1. From the Home screen, touch Applications WiFi Hotspot. 2. Touch WiFi Hotspot to turn Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off. Connecting a Device via WiFi Hotspot Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s WiFi Hotspot.
Page 89: Section 9: Settings
Section 9: Settings Accessing Settings Wi-Fi Settings From the Home screen Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Touch Apps Settings. Settings Wi-Fi. – or – 2. Touch Menu Advanced to configure: Touch Menu, then select Settings.
Page 90: 4G Settings
Wi-Fi Direct 6. In the Available devices list, touch a device in which to connect, or touch Multi-connect Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each to connect to multiple devices (not all other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the devices support multi-connect).
Page 91: Bluetooth
Bluetooth • Touch Scan to search for visible Bluetooth devices. After searching, touch a device to pair Use Bluetooth to transfer information between with it. For more information, see “Pairing with your device and other Bluetooth devices. Turning Bluetooth On or Off a Bluetooth Device”...
Page 92: More Wireless And Network Settings
More Wireless and network 2. Touch Limit mobile data usage to enable Settings the limit. Airplane mode 3. Touch Alert me about data usage to receive an alert when you reach configured dates When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s or limits.
Page 93 (VPNs). For more information about using VPNs, browser using Wi-Fi technology. see “VPN” on page 81. Adding a VPN Using Kies via Wi-Fi requires the Samsung Kies application on your computer. For more 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps...
Page 94: Home Screen Mode
For more information, refer to “Kies via Wi-Fi” on page 83. When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for 1. From your computer, launch the Samsung selected features are disabled. Only incoming Kies application, and connect to a Wi-Fi call notifications are received for people listed on network.
Page 95: Sound Settings
Sound settings Vibration intensity Volume Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications. Set the system volume level, and set default 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps volume for call ringtones, notifications, and Settings Sound Vibration intensity. media playback.
Page 96: Device Vibration
Vibration when ringing Tip: You can also set songs as ringtones for all When enabled, vibration and rings at the same calls, or for a selected contact. For more time. information, see “Setting a Song as a From the Home screen, touch Apps Ringtone or Alarm Tone”...
Page 97: Display Settings
Haptic feedback • Brightness: configures the LCD Brightness levels. Touch Automatic brightness and the When turned On, the phone vibrates to indicate phone self-adjusts, or drag the slider to manual screen touches and other interactions. adjust and tap OK. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Sound.
Page 98 Wallpaper LED Indicator Customize the background of the Home and Lock The LED indicator on the front of the phone screens. displays when the phone is locked, to notify you of status changes and events. Use LED indicator 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps settings to configure how the LED functions.
Page 99: Screen Timeout
Screen mode Auto-rotate screen Screen mode sets the display to the conventional When enabled, the screen’s orientation layout of Basic mode or provides an easier user automatically changes when you rotate the experience for the first-time smartphone users phone. using Easy mode. 1.
Page 100: Storage
Storage Font size Set the font size for screen displays. Manage the use of memory resources in your 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps phone’s Device memory, and on an installed memory card. Settings Display Font size. 2. Select a font size. Note: This is a view-only setting and is not Key backlight duration configurable.
Page 101: Power Saving Mode
Power saving mode Format USB Storage This option erases all the data stored to the Configure settings to conserve battery power. devices USB, such as music and photos. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Power saving.
Page 102: Battery
Battery Location services See what’s using battery power. Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. Some apps may require one or 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps more location services be turned On for full app Settings Battery.
Page 103: Lock Screen
Use GPS satellites 2. Touch Screen lock for settings: • Swipe: When enabled, you unlock the phone by Enable or disable location service from GPS swiping your finger across the screen. This is the satellites. default screen lock, and offers no security, but 1.
Page 104 Lock screen options • Weather: Touch to control display of current local weather conditions on the lock When the Screen lock is set to Swipe or Motion, screen. Touch Weather to configure options. set options for unlocking the screen. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps •...
Page 105: Security
Security 2. Touch Encrypt external SD card to start Encryption encryption. Follow the prompts to complete encryption. As a security measure, you can encrypt the Passwords contents of your phone or an installed memory card, and require a password each time you turn When enabled, password characters display on the phone or access the memory card.
Page 106: Credential Storage
Device administrators Warning! Because this device can be configured View or disable device administrators. Some with system software not provided by or applications, such as Corporate email, may supported by Google or any other require you allow access to your device by company, end-users operate these device administrators in certain circumstances, devices at their own risk.
Page 107: Language And Input
Keyboards and input methods 2. Touch Install from device storage, then choose a certificate and follow the prompts Configure text entry options to your preferences. Default to install. Clear credentials Choose the default method for entering text. If Clear stored credentials and reset the password. you install other text entry apps, you can set them as default here.
Page 108: Samsung Keypad
Apps • Advanced: Settings Language and input. – Auto capitalization: Automatically capitalizes 2. Samsung keypad is enabled by default. the first letter of the first word in each sentence. Touch to configure options: – Auto-punctuate: When enabled, a period and •...
Page 109: Voice Recognition
(####). enable it: • Google voice recognition. • Hotword detection: When selected, say Google to launch voice search. • Samsung powered by Vlingo voice recognition. • Download offline speech recognition: Enables voice input while offline. Settings...
Page 110: Backup And Reset
Text-to-speech output 5. Touch next to Samsung TTS to configure: Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of • Language: Sets a specific language for voice text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming calls. output.
Page 111: Accounts
Back account Important! Settings and data erased in a Factory Sign in to a Google account to use for backing up data reset cannot be recovered. To settings. save your settings, use Back up my 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps data settings before a reset.
Page 112: Motion Settings
Removing an account • Tilt to zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a screen where content can be zoomed. In a single Important! Removing an account also deletes all motion, touch and hold two points on the display of its messages, contacts and other then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or data from the phone.
Page 113: Accessory Settings
Sensitivity Settings and Tutorial • Desk home screen display: When enabled, displays a special screen when the phone is Calibrate the device docked. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps • Audio output: When enabled, sets the Audio Settings. output to Stereo or Surround. 2.
Page 114: Date And Time
Date and time Accessibility By default, your phone receives date and time Your phone offers features to make using the information from the wireless network. When phone easier for those with certain physical you are outside network coverage, you may want disabilities.
Page 115 TalkBack Hearing Settings Enable or disable text readout of menu options, Deliver sound as mono to support listening with application titles, contacts, and other items when one earphone, or turn off all sounds including the scrolling and making selections. voice portion of calls. 1.
Page 116: Developer Options
Developer options Debugging When enabled, connecting your device to a Set options for use when developing applications computer with a USB data cable launches for devices. debugging mode. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Developer options. Caution! These settings are intended for 2.
Page 117 Input Settings • Animator duration scale: Configures the scale for duration when using animation (ranges from Set options for user interface behavior. off to 10x). 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps • Disable hardware overlays: Assigns the work Settings Developer options.
Page 118: System Update
The system checks for updates to the Preferred • Android version: View the firmware version. Roaming List (PRL), Profile, Samsung software, • Baseband version: View the baseband version or Firmware for this device and updates them. of the phone.
Page 119: Section 10: Health And Safety Information
Section 10: Health and Safety Information This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires (RF) energy. Over the past 15 years, scientists that devices operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may have conducted hundreds of studies looking at only be used indoors, not outside, in order to...
Page 120 locations in atoms and molecules. It can community has supported additional research to permanently damage biological tissues including address gaps in knowledge. Some of these DNA, the genetic material. studies are described below. Interphone Study The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves Interphone is a large international study and microwaves, are not great enough to cause...
Page 121 International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Users (COSMOS) Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health monitoring of a large group of people to The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively determine if there are any health issues linked to follows cancer statistics in the United States to long-term exposure to radio frequency energy...
Page 122 International Commission on Non-Ionizing are required to meet RF exposure compliance Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), and others to requirements when used against the head and assure that safety standards continue to against the body. adequately protect the public. Because there are no known risks from exposure Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no and Other Accessories...
Page 123: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information
Children and Cell Phones • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): The scientific evidence does not show a danger http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/ to any users of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and teenagers. The steps adults can take to reduce RF exposure apply to (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) children and teenagers as well.
Page 124 SAR level of the phone while The SAR information for this device can also be operating can be well below the maximum found on Samsung’s website: reported value. This is because the phone is http://www.samsung.com/sar. designed to operate at multiple power levels so...
Page 125: Fcc Part 15 Information To User
Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are Cellular/PCS CDMA with WIMAX: cautioned that changes or modifications not • Head: 0.40 W/Kg. expressly approved by Samsung could void your • Body-worn accessory: 0.61 W/Kg. authority to operate the device. •...
Page 126: Commercial Mobile Alerting System (Cmas)
Commercial Mobile Alerting in the activity that your ability to concentrate on System (CMAS) the act of driving becomes impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and This device is designed to receive wireless giving drivers the tools they need to understand emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile and address distractions.
Page 127: Battery Use And Safety
Never mount this device in a manner that will them checked by your service provider or contact obstruct the driver's clear view of the street and Samsung, even if they appear to be working traffic. properly. Health and Safety Information...
Page 128 WARNING! Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping the phone or the battery, especially on a hard surface, Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, can potentially cause damage to the phone and leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty battery.
Page 129: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
We've made it easy for you to recycle your old manufacturers and carriers, might be selling Samsung mobile device by working with incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and respected take-back companies in every state in chargers.
Page 130: Ul Certified Travel Charger
UL Certified Travel Charger recycling mailing label. Just go to http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/ The Travel Charger for this phone has met citizenship/ applicable UL safety requirements. Please usactivities_environment_samsungrecyclingdirect adhere to the following safety instructions per UL .html?INT=STA_recyle_your_phone_page guidelines: follow the instructions to print out a free...
Page 131: Gps
All users should pay attention to road Warranty”. conditions, closures, traffic, and all other factors that may impact safe driving or walking. Always Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a obey posted road signs. Emergency Calls Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for location-based applications.
Page 132: Care And Maintenance
Remember, to make or receive any calls, the Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: mobile device must be switched on and in a Liquids of any kind service area with adequate signal strength.
Page 133: Responsible Listening
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning This includes the use of headphones (including ® solvents, or strong detergents to clean the headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth or other mobile device. Wipe it with a soft cloth wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water has also been associated in some studies with solution.
Page 134 • Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy American Academy of Audiology surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling Reston, VA 20190 headphones to block out background environmental Voice: (800) 222-2336 noise.
Page 135: Operating Environment
Persons who have such devices: Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov • Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than Internet: six (6) inches from their implantable medical device http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ when the mobile device is turned ON; default.html • Should not carry the mobile device in a breast 1-888-232-6348 TTY pocket;...
Page 136: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
Vehicles metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your RF signals may affect improperly installed or vehicle engine. inadequately shielded electronic systems in When your Device is Wet motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle before Do not turn on your device if it is wet.
Page 137 devices. Not all mobile devices have been rated. Under the current industry standard, American Mobile devices that are rated have the rating on National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19, the their box or a label located on the box. hearing aid and wireless mobile device rating values are added together to indicate how usable The ratings are not guarantees.
Page 138: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
FCC Notice and Cautions The HAC rating and measurement procedure are FCC Notice described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. The mobile device may cause TV or radio HAC for Newer Technologies interference if used in close proximity to This phone has been tested and rated for use receiving equipment.
Page 139: Other Important Safety Information
Other Important Safety • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember Information that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless • Only qualified personnel should service the mobile equipment near or in the area over the air bag or in device or install the mobile device in a vehicle.
Page 140 • 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.
Page 141: Section 11: Warranty Information
SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage following specified period of time after that date: resulting from improper testing, operation,...
Page 142 Product is returned in accordance with the Product and the seller’s name and address. terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at SAMSUNG’s sole To obtain assistance on where to deliver the option, without charge. SAMSUNG may, at Product, please call SAMSUNG Customer Care at SAMSUNG’s sole option, use rebuilt,...
Page 143 STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW advertising, presentations or otherwise, on LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR this Limited Warranty. LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...
Page 144 Product box; (ii) on the Product information arbitrator fees, or $50.00 of such fees, screen, which can be found under “Settings;” whichever is less, and SAMSUNG shall pay the (iii) on a label on the back of the Product beneath remainder of such fees. Administrative, facility the battery, if the battery is removable;...
Page 145: End User License Agreement For Software
License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a To avoid unintended information leaks and other single entity) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. problems of this sort, it is recommended that the ("Samsung Electronics Co.") for software, owned device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care...
Page 146 Software provided to you, if any. Samsung computers at the same time. You may make one Electronics Co. and its affiliates may use this...
Page 147 To use Software identified as an Samsung Electronics Co. if you fail to comply upgrade, you must first be licensed for the with any of the terms and conditions of this Software identified by Samsung Electronics Co.
Page 148 DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER BY party or its products and services. You agree that SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OF WARRANTY Samsung Electronics Co. shall not be responsible REGARDING THE SOFTWARE, OR TO CREATE ANY or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or...
Page 149 DEVICE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN "AS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OR ANY ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY SHALL BE DEEMED EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Page 150 EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES pursuant to the terms and conditions herein. All EVEN IF SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. HAS BEEN Products are provided only with "restricted ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH rights"...
Page 151 Samsung Electronics Co. its (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH attorney fees, expert witness fees or costs SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.
Page 152 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co. relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or...
Page 153: Index
Index Calls answering 38 Accounts call-waiting 39 adding a Google account 28 ending 39 Google 8 from Call log 38 setting up 28 from Contacts 37 Airplane mode 88 from Favorites 38 Applications 26 in-call options 39 downloading new 71 logs 39 Apps sending to voicemail 38...
Page 154 namecards 33 Google saving a number 30 Gmail 48 setting a picture as contact icon 61 Local 70 speed dials 36 managing an account 28 starred contacts 33 Maps 64 updating 30 Navigation 69 updating from Call log 30 Play Store 71 setting up an account 28 Talk 50 Display / Touch-Screen 126...
Page 155 Messages email 47 Operating Environment 131 Gmail 48 Other Important Safety Information 135 managing 44 settings 44 Pairing with Bluetooth 80 Talk 50 Personal Localized Alerting Network types 43 (PLAN) 122 Mobile ID Phone settings installing an ID Pack 65 Date &...
Page 156 Videos recording 57 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 125 sharing 61 Security Volume locking and unlocking 10 key 16 Security settings credential storage 102 adding 81 Settings 85 Smart Practices While Driving 122 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Wallpaper Certification Information 119...

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