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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.
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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. ® ® Nuance , VSuite™, T9 Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English: http://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide Spanish: http://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide_SP Location of Legal Information on the Device: Health and Safety Information • Settings About device Legal information Samsung legal Health and safety Warranty • Settings About device Legal information Samsung legal Warranty EULA •...
Extending Your Battery Life ....15 Using the Samsung Keyboard ... . .47 Switching the Device On or Off ... . 16 Section 3: Call Functions and Initial Device Configuration .
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Managing Reject Calls ....55 The Favorites Tab ..... . 87 International Calls .
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The Gallery ......124 Internet ......142 Section 7: Applications and Maps .
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to get started with your phone by Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, installing and charging the battery, installing the micro SIM and may vary from your device, depending on the card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice software version on your device, and any changes to the mail.
Special Text Text Conventions Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from This manual provides condensed information about how to the rest. These are intended to point out important use your phone. To make this possible, the following text information, share quick methods for activating features, to conventions are used to represent often-used steps: define terms, and more.
Removing the Battery Cover To remove the battery cover: 1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release The battery, micro SIM card and SD card are installed under latch (1). the battery cover. 2. Carefully remove the cover off the device (2). Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the device is switched off.
Installing and Removing the SIM card Some features on your device (such as Wi-Fi Calling) can be unlocked by using the new micro SIM card. This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro To use this new micro SIM card, call or contact customer SIM”.
To remove the micro SIM card: 1. Remove the battery cover. 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Locate the microSD card slot on the inside of the 2. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the micro device. SIM slot and push the card slightly out. 3.
To remove the microSD Memory Card: To remove the battery: 1. Remove the battery cover. Grip the battery at the top end and lift it up and out of 2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The the battery compartment.
Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using your device for the first time, you must fully charge the battery.
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To connect a USB 3.0 cable to the device: Note: Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the 1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head. wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and 2. Locate the Charger/Accessory jack. the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle 3.
Maintaining water and dust resistance Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating does not function due to an unstable power supply system. The dust rating is 6 (highest level of protection), and unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet the water resistance rating is 7 (water resistant up to 1 meter or unplug the USB cable from the device.
Extending Your Battery Life • When making a call immediately after your device is wet, the microphone may have water in it which may lower the volume Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS that the other person will hear. After drying off the device, allow functionality all act to drain your battery.
Note: Enabling Google location services can drain battery To change the language, use the Language menu. For power. more information, refer to “Language and Input” on page 242. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 235. Getting Started...
Note: Read the on-screen Dropbox set up and registration Important! Selecting Close only closes the current description information regarding new services. screen and does not disable data collection. To disable data collection, go to Settings Backup and reset Collect diagnostics and turn off the 3.
Voicemail Accessing Your Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail You can access your Voicemail by either pressing and holding on the keypad, or by using the device’s Application Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to icon, then tapping the Voicemail application. To access Voice voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off.
• NFC-compatible • Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For a list of compatible smartphones, • Bluetooth v4.0 enabled please visit: www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport. • IR LED (Remote Control) • Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see • Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, Google www.samsungsmartswitch.com...
Front View • Corporate and Personal Email • Music Player with multitasking features • Pre-loaded e-reader applications such as: Play Books™ and Play Newsstand™ • Expandable memory slot • Assisted GPS Navigation • Mobile Hotspot and USB Tethering-capability • Video Chat via Google Hangouts •...
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1. Indicator light illuminates with a series of distinct 4. Home key/finger print reader displays the Home colors and flashing patterns to indicate different screen when pressed. Press and hold to launch Google notifications and statuses. Events include Charging, search. Activate the Fingerprint security feature to use Low battery, and Missed event: as a fingerprint reader.
10. Google Quick Search bar provides a shortcut to Google The Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to Search that allows you to search for items on the the surface of the screen. This is typically used to internet.
Side Views 3. Heart Rate Sensor, when using the S Health 3.0 application, this sensor measures your heart rate via The following illustration shows the side elements of your your a fingertip (page 164). device: 4. External speaker allows you to hear ringers, music, and other sounds offered by your phone.
Indicator Icons 2. Power/End key ends a call or switches the phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to: This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s • Access the audio modes for the device. Tap an on-screen display and Indicator area: selection (Mute, Vibrate, or Sound).
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Displays to indicate a security warning. You are Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always prompted to set a screen lock password. forward. Displayed in the Status bar when the current call is minimized. Displays when a call is in progress. Icon is displayed in the Status bar area.
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Displays when connected to the HSPA+ network. Displays in the notifications window when there is a new Email message. Displays when your phone is communicating Displays in the notifications window when there with the 4G LTE network. is a new Gmail message. Displays when the Download Booster feature is Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event enabled and communicating.
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Displays when your device is currently sharing/ Displays when Wi-Fi is being used as a Mobile streaming media to paired device using the Hotspot feature is active and communicating. Samsung Link application. For more information, refer to “Mobile Hotspot” on page 187.
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Displays when the Wi-Fi calling feature is active. Displays when the External SD card is being Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi prepared for mounting to the device. This is network count against available rate plan minutes. required for communication with the External SD card.
For more details on configuring your device’s settings, see 3. Select an available home screen options such as: “Changing Your Settings” on page 189. • Wallpapers allows you Remove tab Home screen Home Screen to assign the current wallpaper for the Home The Home screen is the starting point for using the screen, Lock screen, or applications on your phone.
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Notification Panel Note: S Finder and Quick connect can quickly be accessed The Notification area indicates new message events (data from the top area of the main Notifications screen. sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to display the Notification Clearing Notifications screen that provides more detailed information about the 1.
Customizing the Screens To activate the Grid view: From the Notification panel, tap Open Grid view You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the to display additional functions. Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one screen could contain the My Magazine page, app shortcut To minimize the Grid view: and other forms of media, while another screen might From the Notification panel, tap...
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Customizing the Toolbox Adding and Deleting Screens For more information, refer to “Toolbox” on page 224. Your device comes with up to seven screens. You can delete these screens and then add them back later. Activating the Toolbox feature displays an on-screen button that provides quick access to a set of five user-defined Note: These screens can be deleted and re-arranged.
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Managing Shortcuts To delete a screen: 1. Navigate to an available screen containing an open Note: To move a shortcut from one screen to another, you area, then press and hold Recent until the Edit must carefully touch and hold the shortcut and slowly Home screen option displays (page 29).
5. While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the To insert a new primary shortcut: current screen. Once complete, release the screen to 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps. lock the shortcut into its new position. 2. Locate your desired application, then touch and hold To delete a shortcut: the on-screen icon to position it in the desired primary 1.
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4. While still holding the Widget, scroll over the location of 4. Repeat these steps to continue moving it to other the available screen and let go of the Widget to place it screens. Managing Wallpapers in the desired location. To remove a Widget: Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), 1.
Screen Navigation Note: Wallpapers supports the following image types: JPEG, Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can PNG, GIF, BMP, and WBMP. navigate the features of your device and enter characters. The following conventions are used in this manual to To change Wallpapers from Settings Menu: describe the navigation action in the procedures.
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• • Touch and hold: Touch and hold an icon or key to open the Pinch: “Pinch” the screen using your available options, or to access a pop-up menu. For example: thumb and forefinger to zoom out when touch and hold from the Home screen to access a menu of viewing a picture or a Web page.
Using the Multi Window 3. Tap the Multi window entry to activate the feature. The icon turns green when active. This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. Note: Although the Multi window feature is now active (as shown via the Notifications screen), the user must Note: Only applications found within the Multi window panel enable/display the Multi window list is shown only by...
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Repositioning the Multi Window To activate Multi window via the Settings menu: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps The Multi window contains two components: tab and Apps Settings Multi window. panel. The tab can be manually moved across the screen. The Apps panel (containing the scrollable apps) can be 2.
Customizing the Multi Window apps To relocate the Multi window apps panel: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. The applications found within the Apps panel of the Multi 2. Tap the tab to display the Apps panel (containing the window can be organized by either being rearranged or removed.
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To restore a Multi window application: More - access to additional functions 1. Activate the Multi window feature. Create - create a user-defined custom 2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the Multi window (paired window) Create scrollable apps).
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Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the In this example we will be launching both the Messaging and same screen Maps applications. 1. Launch an application. Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be •...
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To switch the arrangement of the applications: 2. In a single motion, touch and hold the Border bar then 1. Tap the desired drag it to resize the desired window. Drag/Drop Content App #1 application area (top To close a selected application: Close or bottom).
Menu Navigation Creating a Customized Multi Window Preset 1. Arrange the Multi window view as desired (app You can tailor the device’s range of functions to fit your needs location, high of windows, etc..) using both menus and applications. Menus, sub-menus, and features are accessed by scrolling through the available 1.
• Samsung keyboard (default): an on-screen QWERTY keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape Touch and hold an item on-screen to open its context orientation.
Using the Google Voice Typing Selecting the Text Input Method The Text Input Method can be assigned from within one of This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your two locations: spoken words into on-screen text. Settings Menu: You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature.
3. If the text is incorrect, tap DELETE. keyboard, you can type letter, numbers, punctuation, and other characters. To use the Samsung keyboard you must first configure the settings to default to the Samsung keyboard. 1. From the Home screen, tap...
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Entering Text using Different Input Options 2. The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung keyboard configuration for all subsequent text input. Although the default text input method with the Samsung keyboard is to use the on-screen keys you have other...
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• Settings to access the Samsung keyboard settings menu. All lowercase • Keyboard alignment to detach the on-screen keyboard so that Displays when the next character is entered in you can manually dock it anywhere on the current text entry lowercase.
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Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard Using Symbol/Numeric Mode 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text Use the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. or emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key displays 2.
Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List Making a Call This section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which You can store phone numbers that are regularly used to the is used to store contact information. SIM card or to the device’s memory.
Ending a Call Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Briefly tap End Call to end the call. Contacts. Note: To redial a recent number, tap at the end of the call 2.
Making Emergency Calls Making an Emergency Call With a SIM card installed The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn number a 1-tap process. Before you can resume normal on the phone, the Insert SIM card to make calls message calling operations, you should first exit this mode.
Dialing Options • Add to Contacts to add the current number to either a new or existing Contacts entry. When you enter numbers on the Keypad, you will see three • Send message to send the current caller a text message while on-screen options.
Answering a Call Managing Reject Calls When somebody calls you, the device rings and displays the This feature allows you to categorize both known and incoming call image. The caller's phone number, picture, or unknown callers as rejected contacts. These Contacts are name if stored in Contacts List, then displays.
International Calls Adding numbers to the rejection list Entries can be added to the list via either the Contacts menu 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and then touch or via the Auto reject list menu. The Contacts menu option and hold until the device shows “+”...
Pause Dialing Wait Dialing You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the automated systems, such as voicemail or financial phone phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with numbers.
Redialing the Last Number Setting Up Speed Dial Entries The device stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, Important! Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail. No received, or missed if the caller is identified. other number can be assigned to this slot. To recall any of these numbers: 1.
Removing a Speed Dial Entry In Call Options 1. From the Speed dial screen, tap an entry and select Your device provides a number of features that are available (Remove entry). for use during a call. 2. Press to return to the previous screen. Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order Active Call menu...
Placing a Call on Hold Personalizing the Call Sound Setting During a call it may be necessary to adjust the sound of the You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If incoming call by selecting an audio equalizer setting for the your network supports this service, you can also make current call.
Turning the Speakerphone on and off Switching to Bluetooth Headset 1. Pair the target Bluetooth headset prior to your call. While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps: 2. While on a call, switch to the Bluetooth headset instead 1.
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• Personalize call sound: during a call it may be necessary to 4. Wait for the second caller to answer the incoming call, adjust the sound of the incoming call by selecting an audio tap the on-screen previous On hold number entry and equalizer setting for the current call.
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Having a Private Conversation With One Participant 3. Tap the participant to which you want to speak privately. Note: The Manage conference call option is not available for You can now talk privately to that person while the multi-party calls created while using the Wi-Fi Calling other participants can continue to converse with each feature.
Dropping One Participant 2. Tap an option from the Accept call after menu: • Putting xxx on hold to place the previous caller on hold while 1. From within the merged call, tap Manage you answer the new incoming call. to the right of the number to drop.
Logs Tab Accessing the Logs Tab 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts Logs tab. entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Logs tab makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually 2.
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2. Tap Menu to reveal additional options: Note: You can also view missed calls from within the • Copy to dialing screen to pass the current number to your Notifications area. Select and tap the Missed call dialer and then edit the selected number before you place your entry to open the Logs screen.
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Altering Numbers from the Logs List Erasing the Call logs List If you need to make a call from the Logs screen and you You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current need to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the entries from the Logs list.
Call Duration 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone Logs tab. 2. Tap Menu Call duration. 3. The following times are displayed for Voice and Data: • LAST CALL: shows the length of time for the last call. • DIALED CALLS: shows the total length of time for all calls made.
Section 4: Contacts Contacts List This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your device’s memory. Accounts Tabs Search From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications Menu Contacts to synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if field you want the applications to synchronize automatically.
Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries • Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (also known as Work or alphabetically. You can create either a Device, SIM, Samsung Outlook) contacts are those contacts that are intended to be account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact.
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Create contact. Continue with step 3. scroll through the list to select a category such as Mobile, Work, Home, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, 3. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, Samsung account, Callback, or Custom. Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) (depending 7.
8. Enter additional information such as: Email, Groups, 4. Enter additional contact information. For more Ringtone, or tap Add another field to input additional information, refer to “Creating a Contact” on page 70. Finding a Contact category information. • Add another field contains the following options: Phonetic You can store phone numbers and their corresponding name, Organization, IM, Address, Notes, Nickname, Website, names onto either your SIM card, your device’s built-in...
Adding a Number to an Existing Contact In a single motion, touch and hold the letter tab area (on the right) until on-screen letters appear, then scroll 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps through the list. You are then taken to that section of Contacts.
4. Enter additional information such as: Email, Groups, 3. Tap Add to Contacts Update existing. Ringtone, or tap Add another field to input additional 4. Scroll through the available list of existing entries and category information. select the desired target. •...
If several of your contacts are from other external sources, this allows you to “back them up” or copy them to your Samsung account. Tap OK to continue or Cancel to exit. • Speed dial: allows you to set up speed-dialing.
Customized list. • Display contacts by defines how the current list of Contacts Note: Other account types such as Gmail, Samsung account, are listed: First name first (ex: Steve Smith) or Last name first and Microsoft Exchange appear once they have been (Smith, Steve).
Contact Entry Options • Send contact information allows you configure how your Contacts entries are sent: individually or as a single file 1. From the Contacts containing all available entries. screen, tap an entry to Tap Export settings to select a share setting. reveal the Contact entry’s –...
Linking Contact Information 3. Tap an available option: • Delete: allows you to delete the currently active entry. Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social • Link contacts: allows you to link the current contact to another networking logins, and other similar account information. For current contact (page 78).
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1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Important! It is the first contact image that is displayed for Contacts. both, and the first contact’s name that is used. 2. Tap a contact name (the name you want to link to For example: If Amy (original entry) is joined with another entry) to reveal the Contact entry’s Overview Julie (second entry).
Unlinking a Contact Marking a Contact as Default 1. From the Contacts screen, tap a contact name (the When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other account name from which you want to unjoin an entry). messaging type applications, the application needs to know which information is primary (default) in a contact entry list.
Sending a Namecard Sending All Current Namecards Rather than selecting one Contact entry at a time, you can A Name card contains contact information, and can be sent send all of your current entries at once. to recipients as a Virtual Business Card (V-card) attachment using Bluetooth, Google Mail, or as a message.
Copying Contact Information Copying Contact Information to the microSD Card Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved The default storage location for saving phone numbers to on the phone’s memory, onto the SD card. your Contacts list is your phone’s built-in memory.
Synchronizing Contacts Note: The process of updating your Contacts tab can take Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add several minutes. If after 10-20 minutes, your list has not and manage a new or existing contact from your online or been updated, repeat step 2-3.
2. Tap the contact(s) to which you want to send an email. card. A check mark displays next to the selection. • Samsung account lists those Contacts currently found and sync’d within the Samsung account. Note: The select contact must have an email as part of their details screen.
4. Tap Group ringtone and select a ringtone for the group. Note: If sending an email, select an email account type. Selections are: Default ringtone, Ringtones (select from available ringtones) or Add (to navigate your device and 4. Compose the email and tap Send.
Removing an Entry From a Caller Group Note: Some externally maintained group types (such as 1. From the Contacts screen, tap Groups. Google) can only be managed or updated remotely online vs via the device. These external types will not 2.
Deleting a Caller Group The Favorites Tab 1. From the Contacts screen, tap Groups. The Favorites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have 2. Tap Menu Delete group. been designated as favorite contacts. For more information, refer to “Logs Tab” on page 65. 3.
Section 5: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types Important! During the creation of a text message, adding an of messages. It also explains the features and functionality image, sound file, or video clip automatically associated with messaging. changes it from a text message (SMS) to a Types of Messages multimedia message (MMS).
Creating and Sending Messages 4. Add more recipients by tapping either the Enter recipients field or and selecting recipients. 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages 5. Tap the Enter message field and use the on-screen Tap to compose message. keypad to enter a message.
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Quick Messaging a Number from the Contacts • Audio: allows you to choose an existing audio file from the List Audio list, then add it to your message by tapping the circle to the right of the audio so that it turns green, then tapping Done. 1.
Message Options • Spam messages: displays the spam messages folder and its Options before composing a message contents. • Quick responses: displays your available preset text message 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages reply templates. For more information, refer to “Quick 2.
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Options while in a current message • Add subject: allows you to enter a subject. • Preview (only in MMS): allows you to add preview the 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages MMS message prior to delivery. 2. From within an open message, tap either: •...
Message Threads • Discard: closes the current open message. • Font size: allows you to configure the font size in use within Sent and received text and Current Recipient My Text your Messages application. picture messages are Viewing Newly Received Messages grouped into message threads.
4. Tap Send to deliver your reply. • View message details: displays details for the currently – or – selected message bubble. Deleting Messages Menu and then select one of the available Deleting message threads message options (page 92). To access additional Bubble options: 1.
Message Search – Change font size: allows you to change the text size by using the up or down volume keys. You can search through your messages by using the • Text messages: alters the SMS settings. Message Search feature. –...
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– Roaming auto retrieve: allows the message system to • Emergency alerts: configures the emergency alert automatically retrieve while roaming. parameters: – – Set restrictions: allows you to select the creation mode. Emergency alerts: allows you to configure emergency alert Choose from Restricted (you can only create and submit settings.
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– Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages are incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and numbers. will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within •...
Assigning Messages as Spam 4. Tap the enter number field to manually enter phone number. You can now assign either a phone number as spam or use a – or – key term or phrase. Any message assigned as spam is automatically placed with your Spam messages folder.
Accessing Your Spam Folder 3. Tap Add to spam phrases Add. • This function allows you to assign a specific text phrase as Any message assigned as spam is automatically placed with belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend. your Spam messages folder.
Creating an Internet Email Account To create your own quick responses: 1. From the Messages screen, tap Menu 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. Quick responses. 2. If you already have other email account setup: 2. Tap Add. •...
Opening an Email Important! The Sync Email feature must be enabled to allow 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. synching between your device and the remote Inbox 2. Tap (account name field upper-left) to open server. the complete email account list page. •...
Composing Email Note: If you attach an image to your email, you have the option 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. to resize it prior to delivery. Choose from: Original, Inbox 2. Tap (account name field upper-left) to open Large (70%), Medium (30%), or Small (10%).
Configuring Email Settings From the email application, select an account and tap Menu Settings Manage accounts 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. <Account>. Alter any of the following settings: 2. Select an account and tap Menu Settings and alter any of the following GENERAL SETTINGS: •...
• Notification sound: Plays a selected ringtone when a new • Auto download attachments: allows the device to email message is received. automatically download email attachments when an active Wi-Fi connection is detected. This process speeds up the • Vibrate: Activates a vibration when a new email message is process of downloading an emails attachments for offline received.
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Setting Up a Microsoft Exchange Email account 4. Consult your IT Administrator if it is necessary to enable the Use client certification option. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. 5. Identify your new work email account with a unique Note: If you have already set up an email account and want to name (Ex: Work), then tap Done.
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Refreshing Exchange Email Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. 2. Select an email account. 2. Tap the Microsoft Exchange account. • If you are already in an email account, tap the account name 3.
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• Signature: lets you both attach a customized signature and 5. Tap the More settings field to access additional options: include a handwritten signature to the bottom of all outgoing • Account name: displays your uniquely created account display emails. name.
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• In case of sync conflict allows you to assign the master source on emails. If there is a conflict with the current email sync you can assign the server as the main source for all emails (Server has priority) or assign the phone to be the main source and update the server accordingly (Device has priority).
Section 6: Multimedia Assigning the Default Storage This section explains how to use the multimedia features of Location your device, including the Camera/Camcorder, and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the Important! Too many users can overlook this storage location built-in camera functionality.
Using the Camera 3. Pinch the screen to zoom out or pinch outwards to Taking Photos zoom in. You can magnify the picture up to x4 (400 percent). Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as 4. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then on-screen icons to access various camera options and pressing the camera key.
Camera Options Note: Touch and hold to take a burst shot. These are Options are represented by icons across both sides of the saved using a Fine image quality. screen. MODE 1. From the camera viewfinder, tap Mode to change the mode to one of the following: Self-portrait Battery...
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– Best face: use this to take multiple group shots at the same • Dual camera: allows you to activate both the front and rear time and combine them to create the best possible image. Press cameras simultaneously. the Shutter button to take multiple photos. When Gallery opens, •...
To reposition the front camera image: • Face detection: allows you to adjust the camera focus based on face detection technology. Touch and hold the mini picture frame to detach it and • ISO: determines how sensitive the light meter is on your digital then place it in a desired location.
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• Video stabilization: activate or deactivate Optical Image • Review pics/videos: set this option if you want to view each Stabilization. picture after you take it. Select a time value. • Audio zoom: enable the feature where the device can focus on •...
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Tap Done to update the image with the new • Change player : allows you to select a different dimensions or tap Cancel to ignore any changes. Samsung Link device from your available list. – Rename: allows you to rename the current file. • Share via : allows you to share the picture via an –...
Using the Camcorder – Settings: provides access to the Gallery options menu. Choose from SNS DATA MANAGEMENT (Sync only via Wi-Fi), FILTERS, In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a or TAGS (Tag buddy or Face tag). camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send Video viewing options high definition videos.
Accessing Videos 4. Tap Video to begin shooting video. The red light will blink while recording. When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera 5. Tap anywhere on the screen to re-focus the camera on folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them anytime in the Camera folder.
– Touch and hold a listed video file to place a check mark Settings: provide access to the Galley settings page. From this alongside and then tap Menu for additional page you can configure the SNS DATA MANAGEMENT, FILTER< options: TAGS, and Face tag.
Using S Beam to Share Pictures Important! Neither device must be in Lock mode or displaying This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam the Lock screen. They must both be active and large files directly to another compatible device that is in unlocked.
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Camera Gallery Options To share multiple pictures via S Beam: 1. On the source device (containing the desired image or The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored video), tap Apps Gallery. camera images. 2. Locate the selected folder. 1.
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Wi-Fi. Taking a Screen Shot Also known as a screen capture, this feature allows you to 1. Launch Samsung Link on the target device (such as an mimic the print screen function on most computers. Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc..).
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Assigning an Image as a Contact Photo Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Gallery. 2. Select a folder location and tap a file to open it. 2.
Editing a Photo Cancel/Delete: exits the current photo editing You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor session. application on your device. The photo editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on Save: stores the currently edited photo. your phone.
The Gallery Portrait: allows you to apply various face correction effects such as: Remove red-eye, The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. Brighten face, Airbrush face, and Out-of-focus. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and Decoration: provides creative features such as: share as a picture message.
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Viewing a Video within the Gallery 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Gallery. 2. Locate your folder and video. 3. Tap (Play) to playback your video. For more information on using the Picture-in-Picture feature for video playback, see “Using Picture-In-Picture” on page 173.
Section 7: Applications and Development Applications This section contains a description of each application that is available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to The Applications screens provide quick access to all the navigate through that particular application. If the application available applications on the device.
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• Create folder: allows you to create an application folder where • GALAXY Essentials: quickly takes you to a page from where you can better organize and group desired apps. you can download applications that are both compatible with and designed to enhance your device. •...
Calculator Shutting Down an Currently Active Application Using this feature allows you to use your device as a Press Recent and then tap End All. calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic – or – functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Press Recent and then tap Active Apps...
Calendar 3. Tap Create event to create a new Calendar event. – or – With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a reminder.
Creating a Calendar Event 6. Tap Weather to activate this option. A check mark indicates selection. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Calendar. 7. Tap Lock time zone to lock event time based on your current user-selected time zone. 2.
For more information, visit: https://web.samsungchaton.com. Camera. Registering with the Service For more information, refer to “Using the Camera” on page 110. 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung account. 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps ChatON.
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Adding Your First Chat On Buddy 5. Tap Sign in to log into your Samsung account – or – 1. From the ChatON application screen, tap buddy and choose a search method. Tap Skip to continue without logging in. • Suggestions: provides a list of suggested buddies that you 6.
Using ChatON for Chatting Chrome 1. From the ChatON application screen, tap the Buddies The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google tab. Chrome Web browser on your device. 2. Select a buddy by tapping the Chat image to initiate 1.
Clock 5. Tap the Alarm tone field and either select an available tone or select Add to use locate a sound to use as an Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World alarm ringtone. Tap OK to activate the ringtone. clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock.
Turning Off an Alarm 8. Move the Smart alarm slider to the right to activate this feature which slowly increases screen brightness and To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and slide the volume of nature tones to simulate dawn breaking. to any direction.
Setting a Timer To assign DST settings: 1. Locate a desired city from the World clock list. 1. From the Clock screen, tap Timer tab. 2. Touch and hold a city and select DST settings. 2. Tap the Hours, Minutes, or Seconds field and use the 3.
Drive Download the Desktop application 1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: Also known as Google Drive, this application is a file storage http://www.dropbox.com/. and synchronization service provided by Google. This service enables user access cloud storage and enable file sharing. 2.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If your share folder is located on your computer, you will 4. Initially, you will need to configure your Camera Upload momentarily receive an on-screen popup notifying you parameters. Choose from Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi or data that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox plan.
Gallery Creating a New Google Account ™ You should create a Google Account when you first use The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a account provides access to several device features such as slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and ™...
Opening Gmail To initially set up Google Now: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Gmail. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps 2. Tap an existing email message. Google. Google 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to review the available information. ®...
Google + Note: Google Now will recognize searches and display them Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a on your device, even if that search took place on your lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream home computer or on another device.
Hangouts Internet Previously known as Google Talk™, is an updated place to Open the browser to start surfing the Web. The browser is hangout, share photos, and even video calls. This is a free fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to web-based application for instant messaging offered by enhance the Internet browsing feature on your phone.
New window: launches a new browser window. By default, brightness assigned within the device’s Settings menu. this screen shows the home page. – Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers. – Add to quick access: allows you to add a URL to your quick access bookmark list.
Adding and Deleting Windows – Settings: allows you to change the way you view your web pages by changing these options. For more information, refer to You can have several Internet windows open at one time. “Browser Settings” on page 147. To add a new window: Entering a URL 1.
Closing All Windows To exit from the incognito window: 1. From your browser window, tap (Windows). 1. From your browser window, tap Windows. 2. Locate the incognito window. The incognito icon 2. Tap Menu Close all. Going Incognito appears in the upper-left of the new browser window while you are in this mode.
• List/Thumbnail view: select Thumbnail view (default) to view 4. Tap Save. The new save page now appears on the a thumbnail of the webpage with the name listed, or select Bookmarks page. Editing Bookmarks List view to view a list of the bookmarks with Name and URL listed.
Menu Settings Privacy Delete personal data • Account: allows you to log into your Samsung account. 2. Tap Cookies and site data to create a check mark. • Set homepage: sets the current home page for the Web browser. 3. Tap Done.
• Remember form data: allows the device to store data from ADVANCED - Content settings: any previously filled out forms. Remove the check mark to • Accept cookies: allows sites, that require cookies, to save and disable this function. read cookies from your device. •...
Maps ADVANCED - Bandwidth management: • Preload webpages: allows the browser to preload Web pages. Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination Choose from Always, Only on Wi-Fi, or Never. directions.
Enabling a Location source To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search • inside a building or between buildings for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To •...
Memo Messages This application lets you write memos that can include text, This application allows you to use the Short Message Service audio, and images. (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Memo.
MetroZONE Music Enjoy all of your available updates in a single place. The Music player is an application that can play music files. MetroZONE recommends content, information, and The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, applications within a single location. eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A.
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Lists the current playlist songs and allows you to quickly create a new playlist. Displays the current list of available music. Assigns the current song as a favorite selection. Access the application Menu. Streams the current music file to another device via Samsung Link.
Music Options Music Settings The Music settings menu allows you to set preferences for The settings menu allows you to set preferences for the the music player such as whether you want the music to play music player such as whether you want the music to play in in the background, sound effects, and how the music menu the background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays.
• Play speed: set the play speed anywhere between 0.5X and 4. Tap Add, make on-screen selections, and tap 2.0X using the slider. Done. Adding Music to a Playlist • Music auto off: when enabled, sets a timer for the Music application to automatically turn off after a pre-selected amount 1.
Removing Music from a Playlist Transferring Music Files 1. From within the Music screen, tap the Playlists tab. Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two methods: 2. Tap the playlist name in which to delete music. 1.
My Files Opening and Navigating within Files DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the This application allows you to manage your sounds, images, device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card location.
myMetro To navigate: 1. Tap an existing folder category to see the available Use myMetro to view your account balance, make payments, contents of either device or your internal SD card. view your rate plan and features, and access your account 2.
Phone Play Books This application provides the ability to make or answering Formerly known as Google Books, this application allows you calls, access the Contacts list, which is used to store contact to read over 3 million ebooks on the go. information.
Play Games 3. Following the on-screen instructions for renting and viewing movies. This application takes you directly to the Play Store Games Play Music area from where you can make purchases. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, and playback songs purchased from the Play Store.
Playing Music 4. Return to the Library screen from most other screens in the Music application by tapping the Music From within the Play Music application, tap a song in application icon (Music notification icon) at the your library to listen to it. top-left of the Application bar.
Play Newsstand Displaying the Now Playing Screen If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return With Google Play Newsstand, you can subscribe to and to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: discover more of your favorite news magazines, and have them available to read on your device at any time or any Tap the name of the current song in the Now Playing place.
Play Store POLARIS Office 5 Formerly known as the “Android Market”, this application Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office provides access to downloadable applications and games to compatible office suite. This application provides a central install on your phone. The Play Store also allows you to place for managing your documents online or offline.
4. Tap Next. • Form type: allows you to quickly access your documents 5. Tap Sign in to log into your personal Samsung account based on file type. Each type is separated into several available or tap Skip to continue.
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Measuring your Heart Rate You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps • Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during S Health.
• I want to go to Cambridge. S Voice. • Tap and say “Navigate to Cambridge”. This launches the 2. Read the on-screen Samsung Disclaimer and confirm Map application and indicates where this is in relation to your your agreement, then tap Next. current position.
“Creating a Samsung Smart Remote Account” on page 235. Using Smart Remote 1. Confirm you are currently signed into your Samsung account. Important! Before initiating use, verify you have an active Internet connection available (either mobile 2.
Initial Configuration Customizing Your Remote 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 1. From the top of the main screen, tap Remote Control Continue. 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps Smart Remote. 2. From the Select your TV brand screen, tap your TV’s manufacturer name.
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5. From the Select your channel source screen, select the 7. When prompted to Enable IR, tap More info to learn entry that corresponds to your current channel control how to configure your set top box to receive and method: respond to IR controls.
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6. Press (Back) to return to the main menu. To change channels: Locating your favorite programming: 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 1. Sign into your Samsung account. 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps 2. From the main Smart Remote screen, tap Smart Remote.
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1. Sign into your Samsung account. • Settings: provides access to the Samsung Smart Remote 2. From the main Smart Remote screen, tap settings menu. Options Just for you.
Important! During the process of transferring video files to the same. your device, you may be prompted to convert them to a more-compatible format for playback. It is 1. Sign into your Samsung account. recommended that you accept the conversion 2. From the Available now tab, tap Menu Settings process to provide better playback.
Sharing Videos Using Picture-In-Picture 1. Navigate to the Video screen. After a few seconds, This feature can be used during playback of supported video each on-screen video begins to cycle through a types via either the Gallery, Play Videos, or Video player. preview of the first five seconds of the clip.
Visual Voicemail 4. As playback is initiated, locate and tap Picture-in-Picture from the bottom-right of the Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who playback screen. Your current video is then sent to left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they foreground of any new page and most application want without being limited to chronological order.
To delete Visual Voicemail messages: 5. Tap Stop to stop recording. The file automatically 1. From the Voicemail screen, tap the voicemail message saves to the Voice list. you want to delete. – or – 2. Tap Delete Pause to pause the recording of an audio file. Voice Recorder –...
– • Settings: the following settings are available: Language: allows you to assign the default language. – – Save to: allows you to choose where your recordings will be Skip interval: allows you to assign a skip length. Voice Search saved.
YouTube – Improve YouTube allows you to anonymously send YouTube information to help improve the application. YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can – New video notifications allows you to receive notifications upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. when new videos are posted that meet your interest criteria.
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– Preload watch later allows you to enable the preload function on selected videos so you can watch them later. Read the data usage information and tap OK to accept the terms. Note: Preloading YouTube videos will use some of your device’s storage space and may result in additional charges if your Wi-Fi plan is not unlimited.
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...
Wi-Fi Connections Activating Wi-Fi About Wi-Fi By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off (deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
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Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Note: No prompt to enter the WAP key displays if this is the 1. From the main Wi-Fi screen, tap the network you wish second time to connect to a previously accessed or to connect to. secured wireless network.
Bluetooth Connection Note: Bluetooth must be enabled prior to use. About Bluetooth Scanning for Devices Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and you can pair with them.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices 6. The external device must accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth Once successfully paired to an external device, device.
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Configuring Bluetooth Device Settings Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device Some connected Bluetooth devices are capable of more than Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection just functioning as a headphone, but also have built in between the device and your phone, but retains the microphones for picking up voice.
Sending Contacts via Bluetooth Enabling the USB 3.0 Connection Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, 1. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to an active 3.0 USB port. you may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or Important! The 3.0 configuration screens will not be displayed other items using a Bluetooth connection.
To disconnect tethering: If additional software or USB drivers are required, 1. From the Tethering and Mobile Hotspot screen, tap navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ downloads. USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the check mark and deactivate the feature. To connect using USB Tethering: 2.
Mobile Hotspot To activate the Mobile Hotspot service: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi Settings Tethering and Mobile Hotspot. hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be 2.
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To change the Mobile Hotspot password: Note: Using your Mobile Hotspot drains your device’s battery 1. From the Mobile Hotspot screen, tap Mobile Hotspot much faster. The best way to keep using the device as a Menu Configure. Hotspot is by connecting to a Charger. 2.
Section 9: Changing Your Settings • This section explains the settings used for customizing your SOUND AND DISPLAY: are related to the configuration of your device. device’s sounds, display appearance, windows, panels, toolbox, Accessing the Settings Options and notifications on your device. •...
Searching the Settings 2. Scroll thru all of the settings and tap the settings icons that you want in your Quick settings menu. The If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you settings that are already in the Quick settings menu are can use the Setting search feature.
Wi-Fi Settings Activating Wi-Fi By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For more (deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover information, refer to “Wi-Fi Connections” on page 180. and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access From the Home screen, tap Apps Points).
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Network Notification Passpoint By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint™ allows users connect to Wi-Fi Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi-Fi hotspot networks by simplifying the process of connecting to network.
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Wi-Fi During Sleep Allow scanning By default, when your device enter a sleep mode, your Wi-Fi Allows the Google location service and other apps to scan for connection stays on all the time. If the feature is Never networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. enabled during sleep that current data usage is taken over by 1.
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WPS Push Button WPS PIN Entry The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature (sometimes If a WPS Push Button does not work, there is an alternative associated with a physical or on-screen button on most WPS connection method where you would use a device WAPs) allows you to pair your device and WAP without the generated PIN number to establish the connection.
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Wi-Fi Direct Setup and Settings 2. Tap Scan and select the single device name to begin the connection process to another Wi-Fi Direct You can configure your device to connect directly with other compatible device. Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data between devices.
Download booster Bluetooth With this feature, you can download large files by using your This section describes the Bluetooth settings. Wi-Fi and your mobile network at the same time. From the Home screen, tap Apps 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Settings Changing the Device Name 1. From the Bluetooth screen, tap Menu Rename The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, device including: 2. From the Device name field and use the on-screen •...
From the Home screen, tap Apps If additional software or USB drivers are required, Settings Tethering and Mobile Hotspot. navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ downloads. 2. Select an available option. • Standard: increases your battery life by reducing the power From the Home screen, tap Apps used for Hotspot transmission.
Airplane Mode Data Usage This mode allows you to use many of your device’s features, Monitor and manage your device’s data usage capabilities. such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are in an Features include activation/deactivation or network data airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and or data is prohibited.
Location 4. Touch and drag the bottom grey vertical lines to adjust the time frames. The Location functions allows you to configure the device’s 5. Tap the Data usage cycle button and select either the location services, accuracy, and tag locations. current cycle or define your own by selecting Change Important! The more location determining functions are cycle.
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Adding location services • LOCATION SERVICES: allows you to configure your Google locations services and add new ones. The Location services area of the menu display those – My places: allows you to save your favorite locations in one currently active locations services. place, categorize them, and then share your location information From the Location screen, tap the LOCATION SERVICES as desired.
More Networks Mobile networks Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find This tab displays additional wireless and network your location or search for places of interest, you must information. enable the Mobile networks options. From the Home screen, tap Apps From the More networks page, tap the Mobile networks Settings...
Network mode Data Roaming Data roaming allows you to connect to your service You can configure your device to either automatically select provider’s partner networks and access data services when the LTE option (LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) [by default]), you are out of your service providers area of coverage. WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), GSM only, or WCDMA only.
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Using the LTE Network Option Using the WCDMA - 3G Only Network To confirm you are always using the fastest possible This option uses a 3G connection only. connection, the device has an automatic detection method 1. From the Mobile networks page, tap Network mode. where it finds both the fastest and most stable connection/ 2.
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Network Operators Default Setup Options Using this feature you can view the current network Your device default is set to Automatic (to automatically connection. You can also scan and select a network operator search for an available network. You can set this option to manually, or set the network selection to Automatic.
5. In the form that appears, fill in the information provided by your network administrator. The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 6. Tap Save. Note: Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock Note: Similar setup process can be used for all available VPN PIN or password.
Delete a VPN Note: This feature is active by default. If you are in an active 1. From the More networks page, tap the VPN field. Wi-Fi call and go out of range of your Wi-Fi, the call will 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to delete. be dropped.
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Activating Wi-Fi Calling 5. From the More networks screen, tap Wi-Fi Calling Connection Preferences and select a preference for use 1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on by the Wi-Fi Calling feature: the Status Bar. • Wi-Fi Preferred: Wi-Fi network is preferred over cellular •...
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Launching Wi-Fi Calling When Action Then Note: Verify you are currently connected to a Wireless Access Displays on the You are connected to the mobile Point. screen status network and can make Wi-Fi bar. calls. 1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on the Displays on the The Wi-Fi Calling feature is active status bar.
Near Field Communication S Beam This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam This feature is used to read and exchange tags. When used large files directly to another compatible device that is in in conjunction with Android Beam, your device can be used direct contact.
1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. For more information, refer to “Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network” on page 181. Allows you to select a printing service (ex: Samsung Print Service), and then connect to a compatible wireless printer. 2. From the Home screen, tap Apps 1.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a Note: This feature allows a connection between your device wirelessly compatible printer. and the optional AllShare Cast Hub, via a shared Wi-Fi 6. Tap Menu for additional options. Direct connection. The AllShare Cast Hub then allows Screen Mirroring the communicating TV to mirror what is being shown on the device's display.
Silent mode via Device Options Screen Adjusting the Volume Settings Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone The Volume menu now provides access to various volume from making noise, in a theater for example. In Silent Mode settings within one on-screen popup menu.
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Setup the Ringtones Notifications This option allows you to set the ringtone. This option allows you to set the ringtone that will sound for notifications and alarms. 1. From the Sound screen, tap Ringtones. 1. From the Sound screen, tap Notifications. 2.
Audible System Tone Settings Samsung Keyboard These options are used when you use the dialing pad, make These options are used when you use the on-screen keypad. a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the screen. Each 1. Navigate to the Sound screen.
Samsung Applications Music effects These menu options provide a shortcut to the sound Music effects allows you to set the Music effects control configuration screens for the listed applications. panel that will be used when you play music on your phone.
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• Screen rotation: when the Smart rotation feature is enabled, • Touch key light duration: allows you to adjust the time delay the device automatically switches from portrait to landscape before the Touch key light automatically turns off. Choose from orientation and vice versa.
Wallpaper Adjusting the LED Indicator This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn and lock screens. on by default unless you turn them off. 1.
Lock Screen • Fingerprint: You can select any finger and use the fingerprint to unlock your screen. Place your finger in the marked area and This menu contains features that allows you to configure the repeatedly move your finger down over the home key until the device’s security parameters.
Lock screen options • Owner information displays information about you, that you want to be displayed on the lock screen. Activate or deactivates various Unlock screen functions. • Unlock effect sets the effect you receive when unlocking the Note: The Lock screen options will differ depending on what phone.
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Setting an Unlock Pattern 4. Confirm the new pattern by redrawing it and then tapping Confirm. The Unlock pattern is set. Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the phone. When you enable the User visible pattern field, you 5.
Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern To unlock your device with a PIN code: 1. Tap Backup PIN (located at the bottom of the screen). 1. From the Lock screen, tap Screen lock. 2. Scroll down and tap the Type PIN code field and use the 2.
PIN Lock and Unlock Multi window 1. From the Lock screen, tap Screen lock PIN. The Multi window feature allows you to run multiple 2. Enter a PIN number using the numeric keypad and applications on the current screen at the same time. For more information, refer to “Using the Multi Window”...
Notification panel To activate the Toolbox: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps The Notification panel includes a pull-down list to show Settings Toolbox. information about processes that are running, recent notifications, and alerts. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Toolbox slider to the right to turn it on.
One-Handed Operation To deactivate the Toolbox: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps This feature can be used to customize screen display and Settings Toolbox. input for use with one hand. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Toolbox slider to 1.
Easy Mode Accessibility This application allows you to set your display to the This service lets you enable and disable downloaded conventional layout of Standard mode or provide an easier accessibility applications that aid in navigating your Android user experience for the first-time smartphone users using device, such as TalkBack (uses synthesized speech to Easy mode.
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– Negative colors: reverse the display of on-screen colors from Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, White text on a Black background to Black text on a White except passwords, including personal data and background. credit card numbers. It may also log your user –...
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– Samsung subtitles (CC): allows you to turn on subtitles when • Dexterity and interaction: using applicable Samsung apps. Assistant menu: allows you to – Assistant menu: allows you to improve the device accessibility improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
Blocking Mode – Interaction control: allows you to enable or disable motions and screen timeout. You can also block areas of the When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected screen from touch interaction. Touch and move the slider to features will be disabled.
Private Mode Finger Scanner This feature allows you to hide personal content from being You can use the Fingerprints feature as an alternative accessed by anyone else using your device. security method for certain actions and as your lock screen. 1.
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If you have registered a fingerprint, select Fingerprints during this set up process. as the lock method. • Verify Samsung account: allows you to use your fingerprint instead of your password when signing onto your Samsung account. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Motions and Gestures 3. Tap on the applications that you would like to enable to use the Air browse feature. A check mark will appear. This feature allows you to assign specific functions to certain 4. When using a supported application, move your open phone actions that are detected by both the accelerometer and gyroscope.
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Mute/Pause Palm swipe to capture Once enabled, you can pause any on-screen video or mute Once enabled, you can capture any on-screen information any current sound by simply covering the screen with your swiping across the screen. In a single motion, press the side hand or turning it over.
Air View Accounts With the Air view feature, you can hover your finger over the This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize screen and Air view features will be displayed. For example, accounts, including your Google and email accounts. Adding an Account you can hover your finger over a scheduled item in your calendar to see more details.
Play Store, etc.. An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing applications. Note: The Samsung account application will manage your access to the previously mentioned applications, and there is no longer a need to remember different passwords for each application.
4. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to verify 1. Log into your Samsung account and verify it is active. your account via the provided email address. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 235.
• Restore: allows you to retrieve your previously backed up data 1. From the Backup and reset screen, tap Back up my from your Samsung account and then download it to your data to create a backup of your current phone settings device.
Backing up Your Data Before Factory To copy contacts from an SD card back to your device: Reset 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Contacts. Backing Up Your Contacts using an SD card 2. Tap Menu Settings Contacts Import from Before initiating a factory reset, it is recommended that you USB storage.
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Backing Up Media to your PC 6. Select the files that you want to copy and copy them (Control C - copy) to a folder on your PC (Control V - You can back up your pictures, videos, documents, and other paste).
Backing Up Media to your SD card Backing Up Settings to Google You can back up your pictures, videos, documents, and other You can use your Google account to back up apps, Wi-Fi media to your SD card. passwords, and other data. 1.
Collect Diagnostics 8. Tap the checkbox next to Automatic restore to create a check mark. This will restore the settings that were This feature only collects diagnostic data for troubleshooting backed up when you re-install an application. use. Factory Data Reset 1.
This setting allows you to configure the language in which to Samsung Keyboard Settings display the menus. You can also set on-screen keyboard 1. From the Settings screen, tap Language and input options. Settings (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field). From the Home screen, tap Apps – or – Settings Language and input.
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The keyboard is updated to the selected QWERTY keyboard. language. • Keyboard swipe: allows you to combine the Samsung – English(US) is the default language. Whatever language you keyboard with an additional input method choose from: select in the Select input languages option below, will be –...
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1. From the Settings screen, tap Language and input 3. Tap Menu to access the Help screen. – Settings (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field). Help launches a brief on-screen help tutorial covering the main – or – concepts related to the Samsung keyboard.
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3. Configure any of the following advanced options: • Clear server data allows you to delete your anonymous data • Live word update allows the device to automatically update its stored on the personalization server. word database with popular new words every day. •...
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2. Select a current Preferred TTS engine from the list of 1. From the Settings screen, tap Language and input. available options. Select Samsung text-to-speech engine or Google text-to-speech engine. The default is 2. Tap Voice search to configure the following: Samsung text-to-speech engine.
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1. From the Settings screen, tap Language and input view Open Source Licenses. Pointer speed. • Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine: allows you to 2. Adjust the slider and tap OK. configure the General settings for the Samsung TTS. • Install voice data: allows you to install voice data for speech synthesis.
Date and Time Safety assistance This menu allows you to change the current time and date Safety assistance is intended to help users send a quick displayed. notice of their approximate location and visual surroundings to pre-defined mobile devices of an emergency contact. 1.
– 5. Select a destination and enter your emergency contact Send pictures: pictures taken by the front and rear cameras information and tap Done. will be sent to your emergency contact when an emergency has been declared (3 quick taps to the power button). 6.
Battery Usage Power saving mode This option allows you to view a list of those components Power saving mode allows you to manage your device to using battery power. The amount of time the battery was conserve power. used also displays. Battery usage displays in percentages 1.
SD Card & Device Storage • Grayscale mode: allows you to activate the ability of the device to save power by applying a grayscale effect to your screens. From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the – or – memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card.
Mounting the SD Card Erasing Files from the SD card To store photos, music, videos, and other applications. You To erase files from the SD card using the device: must mount (install) the SD card prior to use. Mounting the 1.
2. Tap Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption To change an existing SIM Card PIN: on SD card data that requires a password be entered 1. Tap Change SIM PIN. each time the microSD card is connected. 2. Enter the old SIM PIN code and tap OK. 3.
Before you can download a web application you must enable When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically the Unknown sources feature (enables downloading). send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat Developers can use this option to install non-Play Store analysis.
Provides access to built-in Help information. • Legal information: This option displays information about 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Open source licences, Google legal, and Samsung legal. This Settings Help. information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal 2. Select an on-screen topic for more information:...
Software Update • Baseband version: displays the baseband version loaded on this device. The Software Update feature enables you to use your device • Kernel version: displays the kernel version loaded on this to connect to the network and upload any new software directly to your device.
• Wi-Fi settings: Enable this option to only download available This menu allows you to manage installed applications. You can view and control currently running services, or use the updates via an active Wi-Fi connection. If disabled, the device device for application development. will begin available downloads via its’...
Downloaded Uninstalling Third-party Applications Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. Important! You must have downloaded applications installed 1. From the Application manager screen, tap the to use this feature. DOWNLOADED tab to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device.
Reset App Preferences 2. Tap a process and select Stop to end the process and stop it from running. When you stop the process the This feature provides you with the ability to reset all service or application will no longer run until you start preferences for the following features: Disabled apps, the process or application again.
3. Tap Messages and select the method of sending From the Home screen, tap Apps messages. Settings Call. • Select either Messages (original Samsung messaging app) or Hangouts (Google messaging app). 4. To clear defaults that you have set up, tap Clear. Changing Your Settings...
Call rejection Answering and ending calls 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Call rejection Auto 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Answering and reject mode and tap one of the following options: ending calls. • Off: to turn Auto reject mode off. 2.
In-call status pop-ups Call alerts 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Call alerts. This option displays any in-call stauts information as a pop-up if there are any other currently open screens. 2. Tap the following options to create a check mark and 1.
Accessory settings for call Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Call accessories. 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings. 2. Select from the following available options: 2. Tap one of the following options: •...
Using Auto Area Code • Hearing aids: allows you to enable/disable hearing aid compatibility. For more information, refer to “Hearing Aids” on This feature prepends an area code to all outbound calls. page 267. When enabled, the designated prefix is always added before Configuring Call Forwarding your dialed numbers.
Call Waiting Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional settings. does not, this menu does not display. 2. Select Call waiting to enable/disable the on-screen The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering notification of new incoming call during an active call.
TTY Mode Managing the FDN List When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, 1.
Hearing Aids Ringtones and keypad tones 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Ringtones and This menu is used to activate or deactivate Hearing Aid Compatibility for this device. keypad tones. 2. Tap Ringtones, select a ringtone, and tap OK. From the Call settings screen, tap Additional •...
Noise reduction Sound - Voicemail Ringtone This option allows you to suppress background noise during This option allows you to assign your default voicemail a call. notification tone. From the Call settings screen, tap Noise reduction to 1. From the Call settings screen, tap Sound. create a check mark and enable the feature.
All of your Email accounts are listed. 3. Tap Menu Add account to add a Samsung, 2. Tap an account to modify the settings for that account. Dropbox, Facebook, or Google account. Note: The settings may be different depending on the type of...
Internet Settings S Voice Settings This menu provides quick access to your Internet application This section allows you to modify settings associated with settings. the S Voice app. For more information, refer to “S Voice” on page 166. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps 1.
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• Show body of message: allows you to also see the message content whenever a new message arrives. • Check missed events: allows you to see your missed events whenever you open the S Voice app. • Personal briefing: allows you to receive a voice briefing of your schedule whenever you open the S Voice app.
Index Numerics Airplane Mode Google Maps 149 On 199 Internet 142 2G Network Alarm Memo 151 Using Only 204 Deleting an Existing Alarm 135 Messages 151 2-Sec Pause Setting 134 Mobile Hotspot 152 Adding 54 Turning Off 135 Show Disabled 127 Alerts Shutting Down 128 Accessibility...
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Auto Redial 263 Bluetooth 196 Visibility 197 Auto Reject About 182 Browser Configuration 55 Changing Name 197 Deleting bookmarks 146 Automatic Restore 237 Configure Device Settings 184 Emptying cookies 147 Connections 182 Entering a URL 144 Deleting a Paired Device 184 Navigation 142 Back up Device Name 17...
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Call Functions 51 Camcorder 116 Cloud 236 Answering 55 Accessing the Video Folder 117 CMAS 96 Background Calling 52 Settings 113 Collect Diagnostics 17 Ending 52 Shooting Video 116 Configuration Ending a Call 52 Camera 109 Initial 16 Ending via Status Bar 52 Camera Options 111 Connections Making a Multi-Party Call 62...
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Device Import from microSD 238 Reset 241 Data Last Name First 76 Device Name Auto Sync Data 200 Merge with Samsung Account 75 Edit 255 Restrict Background Data 200 Screen Options 75 Device Options Data Limit Sending All 81 Screen 213...
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Fixed Dialing Numbers 265 SIM Card 9 Google Voice Typing Flipboard 138 Switching Device On/Off 16 Configuring 245 Font Voicemail 18 Using 47 Size 216 Gmail 139 Groups Style 216 Opening 140 Adding an Member to an Existing Font Size Personalize 245 Group 86 Messages 91...
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Heart Rate Sensor 23 Verifying 239 Settings 270 Help 127 Importing and Exporting Internet Email 100 In-Device 255 To micro SIM card 85 IP Address 255 Hold In Call Placing a Call on Hold 60 Options 59 Smart Remote 19 Home 29 In call Home Screen...
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Erasing 67 Merge Calls 62 Icons on the Status Bar 88 Merge with Google 75 Insert Smiley 92 Network Mode 203 Message Locked 91 Selecting 204 Reply 133 Menu Options 91 LTE Network 204 Message Bubble Options 91 Options 94 Priority List 92 Message threads 93 Priority Senders 96...
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Removal 10 Mobile Web 142 Using 38 Setting Up Lock 253 Entering Text in the Mobile Web Multi-Party Call 62 microSD Card Browser 144 Dropping One Participant 64 Insertion 10 Navigating with the Mobile Web Private conversation 63 Removal 11 Multi-party call Microsoft Exchange 70 Using Bookmarks 145...
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Searching for Music 161 Navigating Music File Extensions Application Menus 44 On/Off Switch 16 3GP 152 Sub-Menus 45 One-handed operation AAC 152 Through Screens 36 On 225 AAC+ 152 Nearby Devices Organizer eAAC+ 152 On 211 Calculator 128 M4A 152 Network connection World Clock 135 MP3 152...
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Pause Dialing 57 Play Books 159 PayPal 231 Play Store 163 Quick Connect Phone Pointer Speed Accessing 30 Icons 24 Configuration 247 Quick Dialing 52 Settings 54 Power Quick Messaging 90 Switching on/off 16 Auto Adjust Screen Tone 217 Quick Responses 99 Phone number Power Saving Create Your Own 100...
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Set Up 221 Restarting Device 24 Samsung Applications Sounds 215 Restore 237 Sounds 216 Screen Lock Pattern Restrict Samsung Keyboard 47 Changing 221 Background Data 200 ABC Mode 50 Creating 221 Ringtone Changing the Input Type 49 Deleting 222 Assigning Voicemail 268...
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SD card see also micro SIM 9 Spam 99 Mounting the 252 Smart Alarm 135 Accessing Your Spam Folder 99 Unmounting 252 Smart Alert Add a Phrase 96 Sending a Namecard 81 On 232 Add Number 91 Setting an alarm 134 Smart Remote 167 Assigning Manually 98 Setting Up...
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Sub-Menus Text To Speech 246 TTS 246 Navigation 45 Text-to-speech TTY Mode 266 SwiftKeyFlow Configuration 246 Twitter Samsung Keyboard 243 Third-Party Applications 258 Predictive Text 245 Switching to a Bluetooth Time Zone During a call 61 Selecting 248 System Timer...
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USB 3.0 19 Videos Wallpapers Cable Installation 13 Options 116 Changing Home Screen 35 Enabling Connection 185 Voice Input Changing Lock Screen 36 Reverting to USB2.0 185 Recognition 246 Changing via Settings Menu 36 USB Connections Voice Search 176 Managing 35 As Storage Device 179 Voice Typing 45 Web 142...
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Off 180 Pairing 194 On 180 Settings 191 YouTube Show Usage 200 High Quality 178 Sorting Entries 192 Settings 177 Wi-Fi Calling 9 Activating 207 Connection Preferences 208 E911 Address 158 Icons 209 Launching 209 On 208 Settings 208 Wi-Fi Direct 195 Activate and Connect 195 Device Name 17 On 195...
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