Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH M919 User Manual

For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures

unintended results. To learn how to properly control

motions, tap

(

Apps) ➔ Settings

➔

My device tab

➔

Motions and gestures. When tapped, each entry

comes with an on-screen tutorial.

Accessing Recently-Used Apps

ꢀ

From the Home screen, press

and then tap

1. Press and hold

from any screen to open the

Settings

gestures

➔

(My device tab) ➔ Motions and

recently-used applications window.

2. Tap an icon to open the selected application.

– or –

My device

• Air gesture: Allows you to control your device by performing

motions above the sensor (without touching the device).

• Motion: Allows you to control your device using natural

movements (on the screen).

Tap

to go to the Task manager.

– or –

Tap

to go to Google Search.

Understanding Your Device

• Palm motion: Allows you to control your device by touching the

screen with your entire hand.

For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures

To activate Motion:

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

• Gyroscope calibration: Allows you to properly calibrate your

device’s touch screen.

Motions and gestures

To activate Air gesture:

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Motions and gestures

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Motion slider to

the right to turn it on.

3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Air gesture slider

to the right to turn it on.

Note: At least one feature must be activated before Motion can

If the feature is available for your selected action, an

be activated.

Air gesture icon

will appear in the status bar.

3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK

4. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to

the on position.

Note: At least one feature must be activated before Air gesture

For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures

can be activated.

4. Tap Learn about sensor and icon field to review

on-screen information about the Air gestures sensor

and related icon.

5. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to

the on position.

To activate Palm Motion:

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Gyroscope Calibration

Calibrate your device by using the built-in gyroscope.

Motions and gestures

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Palm motion

Motions and gestures

➔

Gyroscope calibration.

slider to the right to turn it on.

2. Place the device on a level surface and tap Calibrate

3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK

The device adjusts the level of the accelerometer.

During the calibration process a green circle appears

on-screen and the center circle adjusts to the center

position.

Note: At least one feature must be activated before Palm

motion can be activated.

4. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to

the on position.

For more information, refer to “Managing Shortcuts”

Understanding Your Device

3. Tap the MultiWindow entry to activate the feature (2).

Using the Multi Window

This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the

current screen at the same time.

The icon turns green when active.

Note: Although the MultiWindow feature is now active

(as shown via the Notifications screen), the user must

enable/display the MultiWindow list is shown only by

using the Back button. This action is a one time event

during the initial access. After that, the MultiWindow list

is displayed whenever the feature in active via the

Notifications screen (2).

Note: Only applications found within the Multi window panel

can be active atop another current application on the

screen.

When launching applications that contain multimedia

files (music/video), audio from both files will be played

simultaneously.

Activating and Deactivating Multi window

To activate Multi window via the Notification screen:

1. In a single motion, touch the Status bar to reveal the

Notifications tab, and then drag it to the bottom of the

screen to open the Notifications screen (1).

2. From the Notification screen, tap

(Open Grid

view) to display additional functions.

To display the Multi window tab:

1. Press and hold the Back key (

Repositioning the Multi Window

The Multi window contains two components: tab and apps

panel. The tab can be manually moved across the screen.

The apps panel (containing the scrollable apps) can be

relocated to lock onto the different sides of the screen.

The Multi window tab appears (by default) on the left

side of the screen.

Note: Initially open activation, the entire apps panel is briefly

To move the tab Up or Down:

1. Activate the Multi window feature (page 48).

displayed, then minimized to only show the tab.

2. Press and hold the Back key (

) to view the tab.

2. Tap the tab to open the application panel showing all

3. In a single motion, touch and hold the tab for

approximately one-second, then slowly drag it to its

new location along the current screen edge.

the available Multi window apps.

To hide the Multi window tab:

ꢀ

Press and hold the Back key (

). This action hides

the Multi window tab from view.

Note: This is a quick way to get the tab out of the way if you

can’t get to a button or option behind it.

Understanding Your Device

To relocate the Multi window apps panel:

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the

scrollable apps).

Customizing the Multi Window apps

The applications found within the apps panel of the Multi

window can be organized by either being rearranged or

removed.

To rearrange the Multi window applications:

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

Note: Its only when the tab is detached that the entire panel

can be relocated.

2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the

scrollable apps).

3. In a single motion, touch and hold for approximately

one-second to detach it from the screen (1), then

slowly drag it to its new location along any other

available screen edge (2).

3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it

detaches from the panel, then carefully drag it to a new

location in the list of apps. Lift your finger or stylus off

the screen to let go of the app and drop it into its new

location.

To remove a Multi window application:

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the

scrollable apps).

3. Tap the Edit button (located at the bottom of the list) to

reveal a staging area that can house any removed

applications from the Multi window panel.

4. Tap Done once you have completed the removal

Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the

same screen

process.

To restore a Multi window application:

Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be

run at the same time as a current on-screen app.

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the

scrollable apps).

Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can

then choose to either swap their positions or maximize a

desired app.

3. Tap the Edit button (located at the bottom of the list) to

reveal the staging area containing any previously

removed apps.

Note: Only applications found within the Multi-window panel

can be active atop another current application on the

screen.

4. Locate the desired application.

When launching applications that contain multimedia

files (music/video), audio from both files will be played

simultaneously.

5. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it

detaches from the staging area, then carefully drag it

to a new location in the current list of apps.

Understanding Your Device

In this example we will be launching both the Internet and

Maps applications.

1. Launch an application.

To switch the arrangement of the applications:

1. With the two

applications shown in a

App #1 Split/Maximize

Exit

•

From the Home screen, tap

Internet).

2. Activate the Multi window feature.

3. Tap the tab to display the apps panel.

(

Apps

)

➔

split screen, tap the

Border bar to show the

on-screen icons.

(

2. Tap the desired

application area (top or

bottom).

4. Touch and hold the desired app, such as Maps, until it

detaches from the panel.

3. Locate and tap

5. In a single motion, drag it over the current app and

drop the new Multi window app over either the top or

bottom area of the current on-screen app.

(Switch app location).

The current apps are

switched.

Note: Once two applications are running, the device displays a

split screen view containing both the initial app and the

new Multi window app.

To increase the size of a

desired application window:

1. With the two

Each application is still independent of the other.

applications shown in a

split screen, locate the

Border bar indicating

App #2 Border Switch

Positions

Bar

the edge of the app window.

2. In a single motion, touch and hold the Border bar then

Menu Navigation

drag it to resize the desired window.

You can tailor the device’s range of functions to fit your needs

using both menus and applications. Menus, sub-menus, and

features are accessed by scrolling through the available

on-screen menus. Your device defaults with seven screens.

To split the current applications:

1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap

the Border bar to show the on-screen icons.

2. Tap the desired application area (top or bottom).

Navigating Through the Application Menus

There are three default Application Menu screens available.

As you add more applications from the Play Store, more

screens are created to house these new apps.

3. Locate and tap

(Maximize the app). The current

apps are the both maximized.

To close a selected application:

1. From the Home screen, tap

Application Menu screen displays.

To close the Applications screen, press

(

Apps). The first

1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap

one of the two on-screen apps to select it.

2. Tap the Border bar to show the on-screen icons.

•

(Home

2. Sweep the screen to access the other menus.

3. Tap any of the on-screen icons to launch the

associated application.

3. Locate and tap

(Close the app). The current app is

close and the remaining app is maximized.

Understanding Your Device

Using Sub-Menus

Sub-menus are available from within most screen and

applications.

Using Context Menus

Context menus (also called pop-up menus) contain options

that apply to a specific item on the screen. They function

similarly to menu options that appear when you right click

your mouse on your desktop computer.

1. Press

screen.

2. Tap an available on-screen option.

. A sub-menu displays at the bottom of the

ꢀ

Touch and hold an item on-screen to open its context

menu.

Context

Sub-Menu items

Accessing Recently-Used Applications

Customizing the Screens

1. Press and hold

to open the recently-used

You can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the

Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one

screen could contain the Music Player shortcut and other

forms of media, while another screen might contain

communication apps such as Gmail.

applications window.

Note: This recent applications screen also provides access to

the Task manager

You can customize your Home screen by doing the following:

2. A pop-up displays the six most recently used

applications.

•

Adding, Deleting, and Rearranging screens

Assigning a New Home screen

3. Tap an icon to open the recent application.

Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts

Sharing Application Information

Managing Shortcuts

Adding and Removing Widgets

Changing the Background (Wallpapers)

Understanding Your Device

Adding and Deleting Screens

Your phone comes with seven screens. You can delete these

Rearranging the Screens

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

screens and then add them back later.

Edit page

2. Touch and hold a screen and then drag it into its new

location. Upper-left is screen position #1 and

bottom-right is screen last screen.

Note: These screens can be deleted and re-arranged.

Important! Your phone can only contain at most seven screens

Assigning a New Home Screen

1. From the Home screen, press

and at least one screen.

and then tap

Edit page

To delete a screen:

2. Tap

. The new Home screen then indicates this

1. From the Home screen, press

Edit page

2. Touch and hold, then drag the undesired screen up to

the Remove tab ( ).

to return to the main Home screen.

and then tap

(Home screen) icon at the top of the selected

screen.

Sharing an App

The device’s Applications menu now comes with a feature

that allows you to share information about your selected

applications with external users.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Share apps

3. Place a check mark alongside those applications you

wish to share information about and tap Done

3. Press

To add a screen:

1. From the Home screen, press

Edit page

2. Tap

and then tap

(Apps).

(

Add screen). The newly added screen

appears as the last page.

3. Press to return to the main Home screen.

To add a shortcut from the Applications screen:

1. From the Home screen, select a screen location for

your new shortcut by scrolling across your available

screens until you reach the desired one.

Note: Shared applications consist of those that have

previously been downloaded from the Play Store.

4. Select a sharing method. Choose from: Bluetooth,

ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google,

Google+, Messaging, S Memo, and Wi-Fi Direct.

5. The recipient will be notified about the receipt of the

new information.

2. Tap Apps

(

) to reveal all your current available

applications. By default, applications are displayed as

an Alphabetical grid.

3. Scroll across the screens and locate your desired

application.

Managing Shortcuts

4. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. The new shortcut

then appears to hover over the current screen.

5. While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the

current screen. Once complete, release the screen to

lock the shortcut into its new position.

Note: To move a shortcut from one screen to another, you

must carefully touch and hold the shortcut and slowly

drag it to the edge of the screen. As the shortcut turns

light blue, you can begin to move it to the adjacent

screen.If this does not work, delete it from its current

screen. Activate the new screen and then add the

selected shortcut.

To add a shortcut via the Add to Home screen:

1. From the Home screen, navigate to a screen with an

empty area.

2. Touch and hold an empty area of the screen.

3. From the Home screen window, tap Apps and widgets

➔

Apps.

Understanding Your Device

4. Scroll across the pages and in a single motion, touch

and hold an application to place a copy on the current

screen.

To insert a new primary shortcut:

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps).

2. Locate your desired application, then touch and hold

the on-screen icon to position it on a desired screen.

on page 57.

To delete a shortcut:

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the desired

shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current

screen.

3. Locate the screen with the desired shortcut you want

to add as the new primary shortcut.

2. Drag the shortcut over the Remove tab (

) and

release it.

4. Touch and hold the shortcut until it detaches from the

screen.

Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts

5. In a single motion, touch and hold the new shortcut,

then drag it into the empty space within the row of

primary shortcuts. The new primary shortcut will now

appear on both the Home and Extended screens.

Note: You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the

exception of the Apps shortcut.

To remove a primary shortcut:

ꢀ

From the Home screen, touch and hold the primary

shortcut you want to replace, then drag it to an empty

space on any available screen. The primary shortcuts

are now updated to show an empty slot.

To remove a Widget:

Adding and Removing Widgets

1. Touch and hold a Widget until it unlocks from the

current screen.

Widgets are self-contained applications that can be placed

on any screen. Unlike shortcuts, widgets appear as

applications.

2. Drag the widget over the Remove tab (

) and

To add a Widget:

release it.

•

As you place the Widget into the Trash, both items turn red.

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔ Widgets

This action doesn’t delete the Widget, it just removes it from the

current screen.

tab.

2. Scroll across the Widget pages and locate a desired

Widget.

To place a widget onto a different screen:

1. Touch and hold the widget until it becomes

transparent.

3. Touch and hold an available Widget until it detaches

from the screen.

2. Slowly drag it past the edge of the screen until the

adjacent page appears highlighted and it then snaps

onto the new page.

4. While still holding the Widget, scroll left or right across

the available screens and let go of the Widget to place

it on your current screen.

3. Drag the widget to its desired position on the new

screen.

4. Repeat these steps to continue moving it to other

screens.

Understanding Your Device

Managing Wallpapers

Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), Live

wallpapers (animated backgrounds), or Wallpaper gallery

(default phone wallpapers).

Note: Wallpapers supports the following image types: JPEG,

PNG, GIF, BMP, and WBMP.

To change Wallpapers from Settings Menu:

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Note: Selecting animated Live wallpapers will require

Display

➔

Wallpaper.

additional battery power.

– or –

To change the current Home screen wallpaper:

1. Navigate to any screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty area of the screen and select

Set wallpaper

2. Choose from Home screen

lock screen

Lock screen, or Home and

Press

to go to the Home screen.

2. Touch and hold an empty area of the screen.

Note: The Home and lock screens is an additional option that

3. From the Home screen window tap Set wallpaper

➔

allows you to change both screens at the same time.

Home screen

4. Select a Wallpaper type:

3. Select a wallpaper type (Gallery

Wallpapers).

4. Choose an image and tap Done or Set wallpaper

Live wallpaper, or

•

Tap Gallery to select from a user image stored in the camera

image gallery, crop the image, and tap Done

Tap Live wallpapers to select from a list of animated

backgrounds, once done tap Set wallpaper

Tap Wallpapers, scroll through the images, tap a wallpaper

image, then tap Set wallpaper

To change the current Lock screen wallpaper:

1. Navigate to any screen, touch and hold an empty area

of the screen, and tap Set wallpaper

➔

Lock screen.

– or –

From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Display Wallpaper Lock screen

2. Select a Wallpaper type:

➔

•

Tap Gallery to select from a user image stored in the camera

image gallery, crop the image, and tap Done

Tap Travel wallpaper to display recommended destination

images on your lock screen. Select a slideshow interval.

Tap Wallpaper, scroll through the images, tap a wallpaper

image, then tap Set wallpaper

Understanding Your Device

Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List

This section describes features and functionality associated

with making or answering calls, and the Contacts list, which

is used to store contact information.

Making a Call

You can store phone numbers that are regularly used to the

SIM card or to the device’s memory. These entries are

Displaying Your Phone Number

referred to as the Contacts list

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Enter the phone number and then tap

(Phone).

ꢀ

From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Settings More tab) ➔ About device

➔

(

➔

Status. Your phone number displays in the

My phone number field.

ꢀ

If you make a mistake while dialing, tap

clear the last digit. Touch and hold

entire sequence.

to clear the

Note: The device’s Settings menu can also be activated

by pressing and then tapping Apps) ➔

Settings).

(

Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the

Call settings Additional settings menu, the device

(

➔

automatically redials up to 10 times when the person

does not answer the call or is already on the phone,

provided your call is not sent to voicemail.

Note: If your screen goes black during your interaction with

the device (launching Keypad, etc.), you might be

accidentally swiping over the front sensors.

Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List

Ending a Call

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Contacts).

ꢀ

Briefly tap

key to end the call.

2. Locate a contact from the list.

Note: To redial a recent number, tap

or locate the number from the Logs list, tap the entry

and tap Call

at the end of the call

3. In a single motion, touch and drag your finger over the

number by going to the right. This action places a call

to the recipient.

Call

Running a Call in the Background

If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home

screen, you are visually notified that you are still on an active

call by the green phone icon within the Status bar.

Ending a Call from the Status Bar

1. From an active call, you can launch a separate

application or return to the Home screen. The current

call is kept active in the background.

This is the best way to stay on your current call and do

something else (multi-task) such as access the Contacts list,

view a recent email, locate a picture, etc..

2. Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and

then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open

the Notifications panel (1).

In Call Notification

3. Tap End to end the currently active call (2).

Call Functions and Contacts List

Making an Emergency Call With a SIM card installed

Making Emergency Calls

The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency

number a 1-tap process. Before you can resume normal

calling operations, you should first exit this mode.

1. Swipe the Lock screen to unlock the device.

If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn

on the phone, the Insert SIM card to make calls message

displays and an animated tutorial shows you how to install

the SIM card.

2. From the Home screen, tap

Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call

with the phone; normal cell phone service is not available.

Making an Emergency Call Without a SIM card

installed

3. Enter the emergency number (ex: 911) and then tap

4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you will

have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and End

Call features.

1. Tap Emergency call from the on-screen display to make

an emergency call.

2. Enter 9-1-1 and tap

. Complete your call.

During this type of call, you will have access to the

Speaker mode, Keypad, and End Call features.

Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly

than a normal calling mode.

Note: Selecting Location consent may drain battery power. For

more information, refer to “Power Saving Mode” on

page 301.

5. At the Emergency Callback screen, follow the

on-screen instructions.

3. Tap

to exit this calling mode.

Dialing Options

When you enter numbers on the Keypad, you will see three

on-screen options.

Tip: You can create pauses longer than two seconds by

entering multiple 2 second pauses.

From the keypad screen, use one of the following options:

• Add wait to insert a hard pause within the number string (the

phone waits for your input). A wait requires that any

•

Voicemail

Call

Delete

(

) to access your Voicemail service.

) to call the entered number.

consecutive numbers be manually sent by tapping Yes

(

• Call settings to provide you access to the Call settings screen.

(

) to delete digits from the current number.

Answering a Call

When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the

incoming call image. The caller's phone number, picture, or

name if stored in Contacts List, displays.

To view additional dialing options:

After entering a number, tap

ꢀ

• Send message to send the current caller a text message while

still maintaining the current call active.

ꢀ

At the incoming call screen:

•

Touch and slide

in any direction to answer the call.

in any direction to reject the call.

• Add to Contacts to add the current number to either a new or

existing Contacts entry.

• Speed dial setting to access the Speed dialing setting menu

where you can assign a speed dial location to a current

Contacts entry.

Touch and drag the Reject call with message tab upward

and tap a predefined rejection message or tap Create new

message to create a new custom outgoing response.

• Add 2-sec pause to insert a two-second pause to enter a

2-second delay within a number string (the phone continues

dialing after 2 seconds without any additional keys being

pressed.

Pressing the Volume down button mutes the ringer.

Call Functions and Contacts List

If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts,

the entry’s name is displayed. You may also see the caller’s

phone number, if available.

Answering a call with Air Gesture

1. Verify the Air Gestures feature is on and Air call-accept

is active. For more information, refer to “Using Motions

and Gestures” on page 45.

2. At the incoming call screen, wave your hand over the

screen to accept the incoming call.

•

If active, the Air call-accept icon

the incoming call screen.

appears at the top of

Touch and drag

upward to reject

with a message

Managing Reject Calls

This feature allows you to categorize both known and

unknown callers as rejected contacts. These Contacts are

then added to you Rejection list which can be managed for

individual entries from within the Contacts list or as a whole

from the Call rejection screen.

Touch and

slide in any

direction to

answer the

call

Touch and slide

in any direction

to reject the call

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Call settings

➔

Call rejection.

3. Tap the Auto reject mode field to configure your

automatic rejection settings. Rejected calls are routed

automatically to your voicemail. Choose from:

• Off: disables the auto rejection feature.

To assign single number as rejected via Auto reject list:

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call rejection

➔

Auto reject list

2. Tap Create) and either enter the phone number

(

• All numbers: enables the features for all known and unknown

numbers, including those contacts that are not assigned to the

rejection list.

or select a Contact from your Logs or Contacts list.

3. Tap Save to complete the assignment.

International Calls

• Auto reject numbers: automatically rejects all entries assigned

to the Reject list/Blacklist.

1. From the Home screen, tap

and then touch and

hold

until the device shows “+” on-screen.

ꢀ

Adding numbers to the rejection list

2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the country code,

Entries can be added to the list via either the Contacts menu

or via the Auto reject list menu. The Contacts menu option

assigns all numbers for an individual as rejected. The Auto

reject list allows to assign individual numbers.

area code, and phone number.

3. If you make a mistake, tap

once to delete a

single digit.

– or –

To assign multiple numbers as rejected via Contacts:

Touch and hold

4. Tap

to delete all digits.

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Contacts).

2. Locate an entry and tap it to open the Contact

Overview Screen (page 104).

3. Press

and then tap Add to reject list. All phone

numbers associated with this entry are then added to

the reject list.

Call Functions and Contacts List

Pause Dialing

You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with

automated systems, such as voicemail or financial phone

numbers.

Wait Dialing

Inserting a Wait into your dialing sequence means that the

phone waits until it hears a dial tone before proceeding with

the next sequence of numbers.

•

2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers

after a two-second pause. This is indicated in the number string

•

Wait sends the next set of numbers only after tapping Yes. This is

indicated in the number string as a semicolon ( ).

;

as a comma (

1. From the Home screen, tap

on-screen keypad to enter the phone number.

2. Press and then tap Add 2-sec pause. This feature

adds an automatic two-second pause.

,).

Note: Do not add multiple Waits (;) to a number string as this

and use the

will continue to prompt you after each sequence.

1. From the Home screen, tap

and use the

on-screen keypad to enter the phone number.

3. Use the keypad to enter the additional numbers that

2. Press

and then tap Add wait. This feature causes

the phone to require your acceptance before sending

the next set of entered digits.

will be dialed automatically after the second pause.

Tip: You can create pauses longer than three seconds by

3. Tap

entering multiple 2 second pauses.

4. Once prompted to Send the following tones?, tap Yes to

dial the remaining digits.

4. Tap

Setting Up Speed Dial Entries

Redialing the Last Number

The device stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed,

received, or missed if the caller is identified.

Important! Speed dial location #1 is reserved for Voicemail. No

other number can be assigned to this slot.

To recall any of these numbers:

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

(Keypad

2. Tap the

(Logs tab) to display the list of recent

tab).

calls.

2. Press

and then tap Speed dial setting. The Speed

3. Tap the name/number and tap

dial setting screen displays a virtual list of locations

Speed Dialing

with the numbers 2 through 100.

Once you have stored phone numbers from your Contacts

List, you can set up to 99 speed dial entries (2-100) and then

dial them easily whenever you want, simply by touching the

associated numeric key.

3. Tap an unassigned number slot. The Select contact

screen displays.

4. Tap a contact and select a number to assign it to the

speed dial location. The selected contact number/

image is displayed in the speed dial number box.

Note: Speed dial location #1 must be reserved for Voicemail

use.

Call Functions and Contacts List

Changing a Speed Dial Entry Order

1. From the Home screen, tap Keypad tab.

2. Press and then tap Speed dial setting

Removing a Speed Dial Entry

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

Keypad tab.

2. Press

and then tap Speed dial setting.

3. Touch and hold a existing on-screen speed dial

location and select Remove from the context menu.

– or –

Important! The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail and

another number cannot be assigned to this slot.

Press

select

and then tap Remove. Tap an entry and

Remove entry). Select either Done

3. Press

and then tap Change order.

(

4. Tap the current entry then tap the new target speed

(to complete the deletion) or Cancel (to exit).

4. Press to return to the previous screen.

Making a Call Using Speed Dial

dial location.

Note: Tapping 2 existing speed dial locations causes the

entries to switch positions.

You can assign a short cut number to a phone number in the

5. Tap Done. to store the change.

Contacts List for speed dialing.

1. From the Home screen, tap

6. Press

to return to the previous screen.

2. Touch and hold a previously created speed dial location

(numbers 2-100, or 1 if you are dialing voice mail) until

the number begins to dial.

3. If you are not certain of the speed dial location, tap

➔

Speed dial setting and tap a speed

dial number to view the assigned phone number.

Activating Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Calling

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for T-Mobile customers using

this device with the new SIM card. Wi-Fi Calling is an

excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the

home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. Minutes used

while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against available

rate plan minutes.

Settings

2. Locate the Wi-Fi field (and in a single motion touch and

slide OFF to the right to turn it on.

➔

(Connections tab).

The slider color indicates the activation status.

3. Select a Wi-Fi network from the list of available

networks. Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete connection.

The benefits of Wi-Fi Calling include the following:

•

Wi-Fi Calling provides a coverage option to improve upon your

current in-home coverage experience

•

Wi-Fi Calling works anywhere there is a Wi-Fi signal available

Wi-Fi Connected

Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and

communicating with a Wireless Access Point

(WAP).

Important! A new micro SIM card must be installed within the

device prior to using this feature. Wi-Fi must first

be active and communicating prior to launching

Wi-Fi Calling.

Wi-Fi Communication Issue

Displays when Wi-Fi is active and there is an

available open wireless network.

Note: This feature is active by default. If you are in an active

Wi-Fi call and go out of range of your Wi-Fi, the call will

be dropped.

Note: To avoid international data roaming fees when using

Wi-Fi calling when outside the United States, the Data

Roaming feature on your device must be turned off.

Call Functions and Contacts List

4. If

(Missing 911 Address) displays in the Status

Note: With certain rate plans, minutes used while connected

to the Wi-Fi network count against available rate plan

minutes.

Bar, follow these steps to provide 911 an address for

emergency situations:

•

Log into my.t-mobile.com

Click on Profile and edit the Edit customer information

Important! If you are not using a new ISIM card, you will

receive an Error: ERxx Invalid SIM message. You

must be using a new ISIM card to use this feature.

Enter your emergency location information and complete the

online registration.

5. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks Wi-Fi Calling

➔

Activating Wi-Fi Calling

1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon

6. Tap Connection Preferences and select a preference for

use by the Wi-Fi Calling feature:

displays on

the Status Bar.

• Wi-Fi Preferred: Wi-Fi network is preferred over cellular

network when making calls. Calling requires you to stay in the

Wi-Fi range.

•

If prompted with an on-screen “Did you know your phone can

make calls over Wi-Fi” popup, tap Learn and follow the

remaining on-screen instructions. Tap Next Done

2. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks

3. Locate the Wi-Fi Calling field and in a single motion

touch and slide OFF to the right to turn it on.

➔

• Cellular Network Preferred: The cellular network is preferred

over a Wi-Fi network when making calls.

• Never use Cellular Network: Use only Wi-Fi for calls.

Do not use Cellular Network, even if available.

7. Tap OK to save the setting.

When Action

Then

8. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks.

Displays on the You are connected to the

screen status T-Mobile network and can

bar.

9. Tap Wi-Fi Calling slider to toggle off the feature, then

tap it again to reactivate the feature and re-register

your device with the T-Mobile Network.

make Wi-Fi calls.

Displays on the The Wi-Fi calling feature is

screen status active and in use within an

bar.

10. Confirm

Status Bar.

(Wi-Fi Calling Ready) displays in the

active call.

Doesnotdisplay You are charged normal

on the screen callingrateminutes.F o r more

Launching Wi-Fi Calling

status bar.

information, refer to

“Activating Wi-Fi Calling” on

page 72.

Note: Verify you are currently connected to a Wireless Access

Point.

1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon displays on the

Displays on the There is an error in the use or

screen status 911 registration of the Wi-Fi

status bar.

bar.

Calling feature.

2. Confirm

Status Bar.

(Wi-Fi Calling Ready) displays in the

While Wi-Fi Calling mode is active, the call button shows a

3. Use the phone Dialer, Logs, or Contacts list to make a

call.

Wi-Fi indicator

4. Go to the dialer and make a call. Make sure

When Wi-Fi Calling is disabled, the call button goes back to

show normal operation

(Wi-Fi Calling in use) appears during the call.

Call Functions and Contacts List

Adjusting the Call Volume

During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the

device, to adjust the earpiece volume.

In Call Options

Your device provides a number of features that are available

for use during a call.

ꢀ

During a call, press the Up volume key to increase the

volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the

level.

– or –

Call duration

Personalized

call sound

Places a

call on hold

Adjust the audio by enabling selecting an audio preset.

Tap the on-screen Personalize call sound button select

an equalizer setting for the incoming call.

Dialer

Noise

Reduction

Extra volume

Ends the

call

•

Enabled/disabled via the Call settings menu (Call settings

Personalize call sound). For more information, refer to

“Configuring General Call Settings” on page 292.

➔

Adds a

new call

Activates or

Deactivates

Bluetooth

Headset

Activates or

Deactivates

speakerphone

– or –

Mutes or Unmutes

the call

Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio by

tapping the on-screen Extra volume button

Note: Noise reduction and Extra volume features are disabled

From the Home screen, you can also adjust the ring volume

using these keys.

while using Wi-Fi Calling.

Adjusting Noise Reduction

Placing a Call on Hold

During a call it may be necessary to adjust the noise

reduction feature. Activating this feature can improve the

quality of your conversation by reducing ambient noise.

You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If

your network supports this service, you can also make

another call while a call is in progress.

1. Tap

(Noise reduction off) to toggle the status

To place a call on hold:

1. Tap Hold to place the current call on hold.

2. Tap Unhold to activate the call that is on hold.

and activate the feature.

2. Tap

(Noise reduction on) to toggle the status

and deactivate the feature.

To make a new call while a call is in progress:

1. Enter the new phone number that you wish to dial or

look it up in Call history.

Personalizing the Call Sound Setting

During a call it may be necessary to adjust the sound of the

incoming call by selecting an audio equalizer setting for the

current call.

2. Once connected, tap Add call to dial the second call.

3. Dial the new phone number and tap

1. Tap

(Personalize call sound).

To switch between the two calls:

2. Confirm the option is enabled

ꢀ

Tap Swap.

Note: If prompted to enable the feature via the Call settings

menu, go to Call settings Personalize call sound

The previous In call number turns gray and displays

On hold. The new active call displays a green

background behind the number.

➔

3. Select an available option.

Choose from: Adapt Sound, Soft sound, Clear sound,

and Off.

Call Functions and Contacts List

Turning the Speakerphone on and off

While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following

these steps:

Switching to Bluetooth Headset

1. Pair the target Bluetooth headset prior to your call.

2. While on a call, switch to the Bluetooth headset instead

1. Tap

(

Speaker off) to toggle the speakerphone on.

Speaker

of speaker by tapping

(Headset off).

Headset

3. At the prompt, tap OK to enable Bluetooth if it is not

already activated.

2. Tap

(Speaker on) to toggle the speakerphone off.

Tip: When the speaker is turned On, the color of the speaker is

green. When the speaker is turned Off, the color of the

speaker is white.

4. While on a call, switch back to the device speaker by

tapping

(Headset on).

Headset

More In-call Options

During a call you can save the current caller’s information to

the Contacts list, or create a Memo.

Muting a Call

1. Tap

cannot hear you speaking.

2. Tap Mute on) to turn mute off and resume your

conversation.

(Mute off) to turn mute on so the other caller

Mute

Viewing the Contacts List

During a call you can look up a number in the Contacts list.

(

Mute

1. Press

2. Browse the Contacts list for the information you need.

3. Press to return to the active call.

and then tap Contacts.

Creating a Message During a Call

During a call you can create a message.

Multi-Party calls

Making a Multi-Party Call

1. Press

and then tap Message

➔

(

Compose).

A multi-party call is a network service that multiple people to

participate in a multi-party or conference call.

2. Address and create the message.

3. Review your message and tap

Creating a Memo During a Call

During a call it may be necessary to record information (a

Note).

For further details about subscribing to this service, contact

T-Mobile customer service.

(

Send).

Setting up a Multi-Party Call

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Dial the number for the first participant and tap

1. Press

and then tap Memo.

2. Use the keyboard to enter the note then tap Save

3. Once connected, tap Add call, enter the second phone

number and tap

hold.

. The first caller is placed on

4. Wait for the second caller to answer the incoming call

and tap Merge. The two calls are now joined into a

multi-party call and display in the order in which they

were called.

Call Functions and Contacts List

Important! Multiple callers can be joined to a single

multi-party line. Additional callers participate in a

new Multiparty session and are held in conjunction

with the previous multiparty call. You can swap or

place each multi-party call on hold.

Note: The Manage conference call option is not available for

multi-party calls created while using the Wi-Fi Calling

feature. You must be on the cellular network to use the

manage feature.

3. Tap the participant to which you want to speak

privately.

Having a Private Conversation With One Participant

You can now talk privately to that person while the

other participants can continue to converse with each

other. If there is only one other participant, that person

is placed on hold.

Note: The Manage conference call option is not available for

multi-party calls created while using the Wi-Fi Calling

feature. You must be on the cellular network to use the

manage feature.

4. To return to the multi-party call, tap the Merge icon. All

of the multi-party call participants can now hear each

other.

When you have two participants in a multi-party session, it

might be necessary to place one of those participants on

hold so that a private conversation can be held with a single

caller. While you are in a multi-party call:

1. Press

and then tap Manage conference call

2. Tap

(Split Caller) adjacent to the participants you

would like to split from the current multi-line call. The

list displays the callers in the order they were dialed.

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

you answer the new incoming call.

1. Press

and then tap Manage conference call

to the right of the number to drop.

➔

End

The participant is disconnected and you can continue

the call with the other participant.

• Ending call with xxx to end the previous call and answer the

new call.

2. Tap

to end your conversation with the remaining

Note: The new caller appears at the top of the list. The

previous caller is placed on hold and appears at the

bottom of the list.

caller.

Call Waiting

You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in

progress, if this service is supported by the network and you

have previously set the Call waiting option to Activate.

3. Tap Swap to switch between the two calls. This places

the new caller on hold and activates the previous call.

You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. For

more information, refer to “Configuring Additional Voice Call

Settings” on page 296.

Important! The currently active call is displayed with a green

background.

To answer a new call while you have a call in progress:

4. Tap Swap again to switch back.

1. In a single motion, touch

and slide it in any

direction to answer the new incoming call.

Call Functions and Contacts List

6. Tap

to give it a command.

Example 1:

I want to find the best pizza online.

Tap and say “Find me the best Pizza”. This launches

an Internet search.

Example 2:

(Speak) if the device does not hear you or

Using S Voice

This is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide

variety of functions on your device. This is a natural language

recognition application.

•

This goes beyond the Google Search Voice Actions feature

that simply recognizes Google commands and search terms.

You can ask it questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or give it

commands (Show my where to find cheap gas).

•

I want to go to Cambridge.

1. From the Home screen, tap

S Voice).

(Apps) ➔

•

Tap and say “Navigate to Cambridge”. This launches

(

the Map application and indicates where these are in relation to

your current position.

2. Read the on-screen disclaimer information and tap

Confirm to continue.

3. Review the Terms of Service and tap Agree to continue.

4. Navigate through the following on-screen tutorial

screens by reading the information and tapping Next

or tap Skip to continue without reading the information.

5. Wake up the application by repeating the phrase

Hi Galaxy

Note: The wake-up command/phrase can be changed from

“Hi Galaxy” to anything else.

Accessing the Logs Tab

Logs Tab

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

(Logs tab).

The Logs tab is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts

entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The Logs

tab makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually

updated as your device automatically adds new numbers to

the beginning of the list and removes the oldest entries from

the bottom of the list.

2. Tap an entry to view available options.

Note: The Logs tab only records calls that occur while the

phone is turned on. If a call is received while it is turned

off, it will not be included in your calling history.

The Notification area of the Home screen (upper-left) displays

phone notifications, status, or alerts such as:

Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and

Contacts entry name (if the number is in your Contacts).

Displays when a call is in progress.

Displays when a call was missed.

Indicates all outgoing calls made from your device.

Indicates any received calls that were answered.

Indicates a missed call.

Indicates any received calls that were rejected.

Indicates auto rejected calls.

Call Functions and Contacts List

• Time provides the time and date of the call and its duration.

• Copy to dialing screen press to pass the current

Accessing Call log from The Notifications Area

1. Locate

from the Notifications area of the Status

number to your dialer and then edit the selected number before

you place your next outbound call.

bar.

2. Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and

then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open

the Notifications panel.

• Delete press

to delete the Contacts entry.

to send the current Contacts entry

• Send number press

information to an external recipient.

3. Tap the Missed call entry to open the Logs screen.

• Add to reject list press

to add the current phone

This list provides easy access to redial an entry, or you can

also choose to access two types of history entry lists

depending on how they are touched.

number to an automatic rejection list. Similar to a block list, the

selected caller will be blocked from making an incoming calls

to your phone.

Call logs - Caller Overview

•

Touch and hold an entry to display the entry-specific context

menu:

•

Tap a contact entry name or number to reveal the Call options

screen:

• Copy to dialing screen to make alterations to the current

phone number prior to redial.

• Create contact to save the number if it is not already in your

Contacts.

• Add to Contacts to save the number if it is not already in your

Contacts.

• View contact to view the Contact details for the current entry.

• Update existing to update an existing Contacts entry with the

current number.

• View contact to view the information for the currently stored

Contacts entry.

• Call allows you to redial the entry by name or number.

• Send message allows you to create a new text message to the

selected entry.

• Send number to send the current Contacts entry information to

an external recipient.

• Add to reject list to add the current phone number to an

automatic rejection list. Similar to a block list, the selected caller

will be blocked from making an incoming calls to your phone.

• Delete to delete the entry from the Logs list.

Erasing the Call logs List

You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current

entries from the Logs list.

To clear a single entry from the list:

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

Logs tab.

Altering Numbers from the Logs List

If you need to make a call from the Logs screen and you

need to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the

appropriate prefix by prepending the number.

2. Touch and hold an entry and select Delete

➔

Delete.

To clear all entries from the list:

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Delete.

3. Tap Select all

➔

Logs tab.

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

Logs tab.

2. Touch and hold an entry to access the entry-specific

context menu.

4. Tap Delete

➔

Delete to continue with the erasure.

3. Tap Copy to dialing screen

4. Edit the number using the on-screen keypad or delete

digits by pressing to erase the numbers.

5. Tap once the number has been changed.

– or –

Tap Cancel to stop the current process.

Call Functions and Contacts List

Call Duration

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

Logs tab.

2. Press

and then tap 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.

• Received calls: shows the total length of time for all calls

received.

• All calls: shows the total length of time for all calls made and

received.

You may reset these times to zero by pressing

then tapping Reset

Viewing Missed Calls from Lock Screen

When you are unable to answer a call for any reason and

your screen is locked, the number of missed calls are

displayed on the Lock screen immediately after a call is

missed.

1. Press

(Power/End) to reactivate the screen.

2. Touch and drag the button (with the number of missed

calls on it) anywhere on the screen. The Logs tab is

then displayed.

Section 4: Entering Text

This section describes how to select the desired text input

method when entering characters into your device. This

section also describes the predictive text entry system that

reduces the amount of key strokes associated with entering

text.

The on-screen QWERTY keypad works the same in both

portrait and landscape mode.

Selecting the Text Input Method

The Text Input Method can be assigned from within one of

two locations:

Your device comes equipped with an orientation detector that

can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or

sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when

entering text.

Settings Menu:

ꢀ

From the Home screen, press

Settings My device tab) ➔ Language and

input Default and select an input method.

Text Input field:

and then tap

➔

(

My device

➔

Your device also provides several on-screen keypad text

entry options to make the task of text entry that much easier.

1. From a screen where you can enter text, in a single

motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the

bottom of the screen to open the Notifications screen.

Text Input Methods

There are three text input methods available:

•

Google voice typing: provides a voice to text interface.

Samsung keyboard (default): an on-screen QWERTY

keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape

orientation.

2. Tap

(Select input method) and select an available

input method.

•

Swype: is enabled so as you can enter text as you swipe

across the on-screen keyboard. Instead of tapping each

key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word.

Entering Text

When Swype is enabled there can also be normal keyboard

functionality.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Entering Text Using Swype

Swype™ is the default text input method that allows you to

enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to

letter, lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error

correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the

next word. Swype also includes a touch predictive text

system.

Language and input

2. Tap Default Swype

➔

Swype Text Entry Tips

You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video

or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following

Swype text entry tips.

The on-screen keyboard options are different between the

Android keyboard and Swype on-screen input methods.

•

Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such

as pp in apple).

Note: During its initial use, you may be prompted by a series of

Swype Connect set up screens. Follow the initial

on-screen set up instructions.

Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a

selection.

Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter

contractions.

Enabling and Configuring Swype

If you configure another text input method (Samsung

keyboard) you must re-enable Swype before using the

Swype keyboard.

Double-touch on the word you want to change to correct a

misspelled word, then touch the delete key to erase one

character. Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word.

For more detailed information on configuring Swype settings,

see “Swype Settings” on page 308.

Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text

input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.

Swype Keyboard Overview

• Recipients: a field where you can enter the recipients of the

current message. You can choose from Groups

Favorites,

Contacts, or Logs

2. With Swype as your text entry method, select one of

• Text Input field: a field where text, number, or other characters

can be entered.

the following text mode options:

Edit

• ABC

to use Swype with alphanumeric characters from

ABC

• CAPS/ALT key: When in 123ABC mode, this key changes the

capitalization of the subsequent entered characters. When in

SYM mode, this key can show additional symbol characters.

• SWYPE settings: Touch and hold this button to access the

Swype settings screen.

the on-screen keyboard.

123

+!=

• SYM (Symbol)

to enter numbers and symbols from the

on-screen keyboard.

Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, the

key

• Text Input mode: There are two available modes: 123ABC and

SYM.

changes to

case.

and all letters that follow are in lower

–

123ABC mode contains alphanumeric characters and a few

common punctuation marks. Text mode button indicates SYM

–

SYM mode contains only symbols and numbers. Text mode

button indicates 123ABC

Entering Text

Using 123ABC Mode in SWYPE

In 123ABC mode, you can enter only letters and a few

common punctuation marks from the on-screen keyboard.

Recipients

Text input field

Suggestions

123

The text mode key shows

+!=

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text

input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.

Edit

Current

Mode

2. Tap

to configure the keyboard for 123ABC mode

ABC

(showing letters and numbers on the on-screen keys).

123

+!=

Once in this mode, the text input type shows

CAPS/ALT

key

Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, the

key

changes to

case.

and all letters that follow are in lower

Delete

SWYPE Settings

3. Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to form

Text Input mode

a word.

–

If you make a mistake, tap

Touch and hold to erase an entire word.

Send) to deliver the message.

to erase a single character.

4. Tap

(

Entering Numbers and Symbols in SWYPE

By using the on-screen keyboard in portrait mode, some

symbols are not available (such as Emoticons or Smileys).

In SYM mode using Swype, you can only enter symbols and

All lowercase

Displays when the next character is entered in

lowercase. Pressing this while in 123SYM mode,

reveals additional numeric-symbols keys.

numbers from the on-screen keyboard.

Once in SYM mode, the text mode key shows

Edit

Initial Uppercase

ABC

Displays when the first character of each word is

entered as uppercase but all subsequent

characters are lowercase.

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text

input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.

123

+!=

2. Tap

to configure the keyboard for SYM mode.

Edit

All Uppercase

Once in this mode, the text input type shows

ABC

Displays when all characters will be entered as

uppercase characters.

3. Tap the on-screen key for the number or symbol you

want to enter.

4. Tap

to select from additional symbols.

By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the

following letters are lower case. After a word is entered and

you lift your finger, the cursor automatically adds a space

after the word.

For example:

To enter

123

+!=

•

®: tap

➔

and select the

key.

Note: If multiple word choices exist for your Swype entry, an

on-screen popup appears to provide additional word

choices.

Entering Text

2. The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung

Using the Samsung Keyboard

This QWERTY keyboard can be used to enter text in either a

Portrait or landscape orientation. The only difference

between the two orientations are the sizes of the keys.

keyboard configuration for all subsequent text input.

Text input field

Shift key

From a screen where you enter text, rotate your phone

counterclockwise to a landscape orientation. The on-screen

QWERTY keyboard displays.

The Samsung Keyboard

This device has a built-in, QWERTY keypad (portrait mode) or

keyboard (landscape mode). Using the QWERTY keypad/

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, press

Settings My device tab) ➔ Language and

input Samsung keyboard

– or –

and then tap

Input Mode

Indicator

Current Mode

Input Options

/Settings

Send

Delete

➔

(

My device

➔

Default

➔

For more detailed information on configuring Samsung

Keyboard settings, see “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on

page 306.

From a screen where you can enter text, in a single

motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the

bottom of the screen, then select

method) ➔ Samsung keyboard

(Select input

• Optical Reader to the camera and have the built-in Optical

Reader application recognize text.

Entering Text using Different Input Options

Although the default text input method with the Samsung

keyboard is to use the on-screen keys you have other

options.

• Settings to access the Samsung keyboard settings menu.

• Keyboard alignment to detach the on-screen keyboard so that

you can manually dock it anywhere on the current text entry

screen. Selecting the feature again redocks the keyboard into

its original location using the original size.

Note: To access settings, touch and hold the Input Methods

button

, then tap

(Settings) then select it from

the available options.

Changing the Text Input Mode in Keyboard

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text

input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.

1. From within an active message, tap the text input field

to reveal the on-screen keyboard.

2. With Samsung keyboard as your text entry method,

select one of the following text mode options:

2. Tap

(Input Methods) to use the default Voice

typing input method to convert your spoken words to

• Abc ABC : to use alphabetic characters from the on-screen

on-screen text.

– or –

keyboard. In this mode, the text mode button displays Sym

• Symbol/Numeric Sym : to enter numbers by pressing the

numbers selecting them on the on-screen keyboard. In this

Touch and hold

methods such as:

to select from other input

mode, the text mode button displays ABC

There are up to 2 available pages of numeric symbols available

by tapping

• Handwriting to launch an on-screen handwriting area that can

be used to convert on-screen patterns (text) to text.

• Clipboard to launch the device’s clipboard area from where

you can select a current clipboard item to place in your current

message.

1/2

Entering Text

Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text

input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.

Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, tap

toggle capitalization.

2. Tap ABC to configure the keyboard for ABC mode.

All lowercase

Once in this mode, the text input type shows Sym

Displays when the next character is entered in

lowercase.

Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, the

key

changes to

case.

and all letters that follow are in lower

Initial Uppercase

Displays when the first character of each word is

entered as uppercase but all subsequent

characters are lowercase.

3. Enter your text using the on-screen keyboard.

–

If you make a mistake, tap

Touch and hold to erase an entire word.

Send) to deliver the message.

to erase a single character.

All Uppercase

Displays when all characters will be entered as

uppercase characters.

4. Tap

(

By default, the first letter of a new entry is capitalized and the

following letters are lowercased. After a character is entered,

the cursor automatically advances to the next space.

Using Symbol/Numeric Mode

Use the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols,

or emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key

Using the Google Voice Typing

This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your

spoken words into on-screen text.

displays

ABC

You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice

typing feature.

1. From the keyboard, touch the top of the screen and

drag it down to display your notification panel.

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text

input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. Rotate the

phone counterclockwise to a landscape orientation, if

desired.

2. Tap

(

Select input method) ➔ Google voice typing

2. Tap Sym to configure the keyboard for Symbol

mode. Once in this mode, the text input type shows

3. At the Listening prompt

(

Speak now), speak

clearly and distinctly into the microphone.

The text is displayed in the message as you are

speaking.

ABC

3. Tap a number, symbol, or emoticon character.

4. Tap ABC to return to ABC mode.

To enter symbols:

For more detailed information on configuring Google Voice

Typing settings, see “Configure Google Voice Typing” on

page 305.

1. Tap Sym to configure the keyboard for Symbol

4. Tap

– or –

Tap

(

Done) when you are finished.

mode.

2. Tap the appropriate symbol key.

(

Resume) to resume recognition.

– or –

Tap

button to cycle through additional pages.

1/2

Note: The feature works best when you break your message

•

The first number on this key indicates which page (1 or 2) of

additional characters is active.

down into smaller segments.

Entering Text

Using Google Voice Typing

1. From a screen where you can enter text, in a single

motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the

bottom of the screen, then select

(Select input

method) ➔ Google voice typing. The virtual keyboard is

then removed and all subsequent input to done via the

microphone as text to speech.

2. Speak into the device’s microphone and watch your

text being entered on-screen.

3. If the text is incorrect, tap DELETE

Section 5: Contacts

This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts

List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory.

Contacts List

Creating a Contact

Accounts

The default storage location for saving phone numbers to

From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications

to synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if

you want the applications to synchronize automatically. After

determining how you want the accounts to synchronize,

indicate which account to synchronize with your Contacts

list.

your Contacts List is your device’s built-in memory.

If existing Google and Corporate email accounts have been

synchronized to your phone, these will be made available to

your device during the creation of new entries. These new

Contacts entries can be assigned or saved to synced

accounts such as Phone, SIM, Google, or Corporate.

1. Sign in to your Google account.

Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries

2. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

alphabetically. You can create either a Device

SIM, Samsung

Settings Accounts tab) and then navigate

➔

(

account Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact.

to the My accounts area.

– or –

Important! The Google and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

account types are only visible after creating an

email account of those types on your phone.

From the main Settings page, tap Accounts tab and

then navigate to the My accounts area.

•

Device contacts are stored locally on the device.

Note: The Accounts area lists those accounts that have been

added to the device and provides an Add account button

to quickly and easily add new ones.

Contacts

Note: If the phone is ever reset to its factory default

Note: When storing an entry into your micro SIM card, note

that only the Name, and Number are saved. To save

additional information for a particular contact, such as

notes, email, dates, etc., it is important to save that

Contact into your phone’s onboard memory.

parameters, contacts stored on the phone can be lost.

•

SIM contacts are stored within the micro SIM Card.

Note: SIM contacts only store the Name and Phone number for

an entry.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap to create a contact.

(Contacts).

•

Samsung account contacts are shared with your existing

Samsung account.

Note: You can also add a new contact by entering a number

from the keypad and pressing and then tap

Add to Contacts Create contact. Continue with step 3.

Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account

and can also be imported to your phone after you have created a

Google Mail account.

➔

3. Tap a destination type (Device SIM, Samsung account,

•

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (also known as Work or

Outlook) contacts are those contacts that are intended to be

Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) (depending

on where you want to save the new contact

information).

shared with either an Exchange Server or from within Microsoft

Outlook

Add new account lets you create a new account type. Choose

from Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange

ActiveSync.

4. Tap the Name field and enter a name for this contact

8. Enter additional information such as: Groups

Ringtone,

using the displayed keypad.

Message alert Vibration pattern or tap Add another field

•

Tap

prefix, First name, Middle name, Last name, and Name suffix.

5. Tap the image icon and select a photo for this contact.

Selections are: Image Pictures by people Take picture

or S Memo

to access additional name entries such as: Name

to input additional category information.

• Add another field contains the following options: Phonetic

name, Organization, Email, IM, Address, Notes, Nickname,

Website, Internet call, Events, or Relationship.

•

Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional

fields and categories.

Note: The label entries below can change and are dependant

9. Tap Save to complete and store the new entry.

on the selected destination type (ex: the Other and

Custom might not appear with an Exchange ActiveSync

account destination type).

– or –

Tap Cancel to delete the current entry.

To save a Number from your Keypad:

6. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone field) and

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad.

3. Tap Add to Contacts Create contact or select the

(Phone).

scroll through the list to select a category such as

Mobile

Custom, or Callback

7. Tap a phone number field and enter a phone number.

Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other,

➔

Contact entry from the on-screen list.

– or –

•

Tap

on the QWERTY keyboard to remove a previously

Press

and then tap Add to Contacts

➔

Create

entered phone number.

contact or select the Contact entry from the on-screen

list.

•

Tap

to enter an additional phone number

to remove a previously entered phone number.

Contacts

•

If you're updating an existing contact, tap the entry from the list

and proceed to step 5.

7. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone field) and

scroll through the list to select a category such as

Mobile

Custom, or Callback

8. Enter additional fields as desired.

Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other,

4. Tap a destination type (Device SIM, Samsung account,

Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) (depending

on where you want to save the new contact

information).

9. Tap Save to complete and store the new entry.

5. Tap the Name and enter a name for this contact using

the displayed keypad.

– or –

Tap Cancel to delete the current entry.

•

Tap

prefix, First name, Middle name, Last name, and Name suffix.

6. Tap the image icon and select a photo for this contact.

Selections are: Image Pictures by people Take picture

or S Memo

to access additional name entries such as: Name

Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see

“Text Input Methods” on page 85.

Note: The label entries below can change and are dependant

on the selected destination type (ex: the Other and

Custom might not appear with an Exchange ActiveSync

account destination type).

Finding a Contact

Tabs

You can store phone numbers and their corresponding

names onto either your SIM card, your phone’s built-in

memory, or an external location (such as Google, Exchange,

or T-Mobile Backup). They are all physically separate but are

used as a single entity, called Contacts.

Contacts

field

Create

Contacts

Depending on the storage size of the particular SIM card, the

maximum number of phone numbers the card can store may

differ.

Tabbed

Navigation

Contacts

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Contacts).

2. Swipe up or down until you see the contact displayed.

– or –

Tap the Search field and begin entering the entry’s

name. Matching entries are then displayed. This

process filters through all of your current account

Contact entries to only show you the matching entries.

– or –

In a single motion, touch and hold the letter tab area

(on the right) until on-screen letters appear, then scroll

through the list. You are then taken to that section of

the Contacts list. Touch the contact entry.

Contacts

3. Edit the contact information then:

Editing Contact Information

•

Tap Save to complete and store the new entry or

1. From the Home screen, tap

Tap Cancel to delete the current entry.

2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap

(

Edit).

– or –

Adding a Number to an Existing Contact

Select a contact name and press

Edit

– or –

Touch and hold a Contacts entry from the main

Contacts list and then tap Edit

and then tap

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Touch and hold an entry

and select Edit to reveal

the Contact entry’s

details screen.

3. Tap a phone number

field and enter a phone

number.

•

Tap

on the

QWERTY keyboard to

remove a previously

entered phone number.

Context

•

Tap

additional phone number

Tap

to enter an

Contact Details Screen

to remove a previously entered phone number.

100

4. Enter additional information such as: Groups

Ringtone

4. Scroll through the available list of existing entries and

Message alert Vibration pattern or tap Add another field

select the desired target.

to input additional category information.

Note: This new phone number is then added as a new number

• Add another field contains the following options: Phonetic

name, Organization, Email, IM, Address, Notes, Nickname,

Website, Internet call, Events, or Relationship.

to the selected entry.

5. Tap the label button (to the left of the new phone

number) and scroll through the list to select a category

type.

•

Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional

fields and categories.

5. Tap Save to complete and store the new entry.

6. Tap Save to store and update the entry.

– or –

Deleting Contacts

Tap Cancel to delete the current entry.

Important! Once Contacts list entries are deleted, they cannot

Adding a Pause or Wait to an Existing Contact

be recovered.

1. From the Home screen, tap

and use the

on-screen keypad to enter a new phone number.

2. Press and then tap Add 2-sec pause. This feature

adds an automatic two-second pause.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Touch and hold a contact name from the list and select

Delete ➔ OK

– or –

Press

and then tap Add wait. This feature causes

the phone to require your acceptance before sending

the next set of entered digits.

3. Tap Add to Contacts

➔

Update existing.

Contacts

101

• Send message/email: allows you to send a text /picture

message or an email using your Google account.

• Contacts to display: allows you to choose to display All

contacts, those on your Phone, SIM card, Samsung account,

Gmail, or only display contacts that are part of a Customized

list.

Contact List Options

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press

. The following options display:

• Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more of your contacts.

• Import/Export: imports or exports contacts to or from the USB

storage location, SIM card or SD card, you can also send

namecards via methods such as Bluetooth, ChatON, Email,

Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.

• Settings: allows you to configure where you save new contacts

to, or view your service numbers, or send contact information.

Options include: Only contacts with phones, List by, Display

contacts by, Service numbers, and Contact sharing settings.

• Help: provides an on-screen Help file that covers most high

level topics for Contacts.

• Merge accounts: allows you to merge all of your current

Contact entries with either your active Google or Samsung

account. 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.

• Accounts: allows you to add and manage mobile accounts on

Samsung account, ChatON, Google, LDAP, or Microsoft

Exchange ActiveSync. This option also allows you to manually

synchronize all of your current contacts with their respective

accounts. For more information, refer to “Synchronizing

Contacts” on page 109.

• Speed dial setting: allows you to set up speed-dialing.

102

• Add to reject list/ Remove from reject list: allows you to add

or remove the current Contacts entry to a list of automatically

rejected incoming phone numbers.

Contact Menu Options

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Touch and hold an entry to reveal the context menu.

The following options display:

Note: If an entry does not have a phone number, the reject list

• Edit: allows you to edit the currently selected Contacts entry.

• Delete: allows you to delete the currently selected Contacts

entry.

option will not appear.

• Share namecard via: allows you to send the current Contact

• Join contact: allows you to link the current contact to another

current contact. Similar to a “see also” feature. If you can’t

remember a contact’s information, linking entries can help you

find the person you are looking for.

entry’s information to an external recipient via either Bluetooth

ChatON Dropbox (if enabled), Email (Exchange or Internet),

Gmail Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct

• Print contact info: allows you to print selected information on

a compatible Samsung printer.

• Share contact via message: allows you to send the current

entry info via text message.

• Add shortcut to home: adds a shortcut to the current Contacts

entry to an available screen location.

• Add to favorites: allows you to copy the current Contacts entry

to the list within the Favorites tab.

• Remove from favorites: allows you to remove the current

Contacts entry from the Favorites tab.

• Add to group: allows you to add the current Contacts entry to

an existing group.

Contacts

103

Contact Entry Options

Joining Contact Information

1. From the Home screen,

Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social

networking logins, and other similar account information. For

example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a

corporate email account login because they are maintained

separately and for different groups of people.

tap

2. Tap an entry to reveal the

Contact entry’s Overview

Screen. This screen

contains Name, contact

numbers, email, and

linked contact

This device can synchronize with multiple accounts. When

you synchronize your phone with those accounts, each

account creates a separate contact entry in the Contacts list.

If one of your contacts (Amy Smith) has a regular email

account that you maintain in Gmail, but also has a Facebook

account under her maiden and married name, as well as a

Video! chat account, when you merge those accounts into

your Contacts list you can join all of her entries and view the

information in one record.

information.

3. Press

to reveal the

context menu specific to

this entry.

4. Tap an available option.

Contact Overview Screen

Joining contact information makes sending messages easy.

You can select any account email address or information all

from one screen, versus searching multiple, individual

screens to locate the desired account information.

Next time you synchronize your device with your accounts,

any updates contacts make to email account names, email

addresses, etc. automatically update in your contacts list.

104

1. From the Home screen, tap

Important! It is the first contact image that is displayed for

both, and the first contact’s name that is used.

For example: If Amy (original entry) is joined with

Julie (second entry). Julie seems to disappear and

only Amy remains. Tap the Amy entry (showing the

Amy image) to view both.

2. Tap a contact name (the name you want to link to

another entry) to reveal the Contact entry’s Overview

Screen

Note: Typically this is the same contact with a different name

or account information.

5. Tap the main linked contact to view the contact

information you linked. The contacts and information

displays with an icon next to the contact name to

indicate what type of account information is contained

in the entry.

3. Press

and then tap Join contact.

4. Tap the second contact entry (the entry in which to

link). The second contact is now linked with the first

and the account information is merged into one screen.

Note: The information is still maintained in both entries, but

displays in one record for easier viewing when you link

the contacts.

Contacts

105

Unjoining a Contact

Marking a Contact as Default

1. From the Home screen, tap

When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other

messaging type applications, the application needs to know

which information is primary (default) in a contact entry list.

For example, when you say “Call John Smith”, if you have

three phone records for John Smith, the Voice dialer is

looking for the “default” number or entry.

2. Tap a contact name (the account name from which you

want to unjoin an entry). This reveals the details for

entry.

Note: Typically this is the same contact with a different name

The Mark as default option marks one entry in a contact

record to use as the default. This comes in handy when you

have multiple entries for the same person.

or account information.

3. Tap the Connection area.

1. From the Home screen, tap

– or –

2. Tap a Contact entry.

Press

and then tap Separate contact

3. Press

and then tap Mark as default. The Mark as

4. Tap

next to the entry you want to unjoin and

default screen displays radio buttons next to the

contact name, phone number, or other contact

information.

select OK. The contacts are “unjoined” or separated

and no longer display in the merged record screen.

Both contacts now go back to being separately

displayed.

4. Tap the radio button next to the entry information you

want to be the primary information (such as name,

phone number, or email) and select Done

106

Sending All Current Namecards

Rather than selecting once Contact entry at a time, you can

send all of your current entries at once.

Note: If there are multiple phone numbers assigned to an

entry, assigning one as the default will automatically dial

that number when the contact is selected for dialing.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Import/Export

namecard via

➔

Sending a Namecard

A Namecard contains contact information, and can be sent to

recipients as a Virtual Business Card (V-card) attachment

using Bluetooth, Google Mail, or as a message.

3. Tap Select all to place a check mark alongside all

currently displayed Contact entries.

1. From the Home screen, tap

4. Tap Done and select a delivery method:

• Bluetooth to transmit the contacts to another Bluetooth-

compatible device.

2. Tap a Contact entry.

3. Press

a delivery method: Bluetooth

Email (Exchange or Internet), Gmail

Direct

and then tap Share namecard via and select

ChatON Dropbox (if enabled),

Messaging, or Wi-Fi

• ChatON to send the contacts to selected buddies.

• Dropbox, if activated, is used to upload the entries to your

remote Dropbox Web storage location.

The Namecard attaches to the selected message type

and is delivered when you send the message.

Note: The Web storage Upload feature requires that you be

logged into your Samsung account prior to upload.

Note: Email appears as an option only after an Internet or

• Email to attach the contact cards to a new outgoing email

(Exchange or Internet).

Exchange email account has been created.

• Gmail to attach the contact cards to a new outgoing Internet-

based email.

Contacts

107

• Messaging to attach the contact cards to a new outgoing text

message.

Copying Contact Information

Copying Contact Information to the SIM Card

• Wi-Fi Direct to transmit the entries to another Wi-Fi Direct

enabled device.

The default storage location for saving phone numbers to

your Contacts list is your phone’s built-in memory. This

procedure allows you to copy numbers saved to the phone’s

memory, onto the SIM card.

Sending a namecard using Bluetooth

You must create a Contact prior to sending a namecard to a

recipient. For more information, refer to “Creating a Contact”

on page 95.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. From the Contacts List, press

and then tap

1. From the Home screen, tap

Import/Export

➔

Export to SIM card.

2. Touch and hold the entry to reveal the on-screen

3. Tap Select all to choose all current phone contact

context menu.

entries.

– or –

3. Tap Share namecard via

➔

Bluetooth.

Select a specific entry by touching an entry. A check

mark indicates a selection.

Important! You must activate Bluetooth to use this feature.

4. Tap Done. The name and phone number for the

4. Tap the Bluetooth device in which to send this name

selected contact is then copied to the SIM.

card. Bluetooth forwards the namecard to the recipient.

108

Copying Contact Information to the microSD

Card

This procedure allows you to copy entry information saved

on the phone’s memory, onto the SIM card.

Synchronizing Contacts

Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add

and manage a new or existing contact from your online or

remote accounts to your phone. Prior to syncing, you must

first have an active Google or Microsoft Exchange account

with current Contact entries, and be signed into your account

via the phone.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. From the Contacts List, press

and then tap

Import/Export

➔

Export to SD card.

With syncing, any Contacts entries (with phone numbers,

email addresses, pictures, etc.) are updated and synced with

your device.

3. Tap OK to choose all current phone contact entries.

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Settings Accounts tab) and then navigate

➔

(

to the My accounts area.

2. Select the email account containing the contacts you

wish to synchronize.

3. Tap

within the adjacent account field to reveal the

account’s synchronization settings screen.

4. To synchronize only Contacts, toggle the active state of

the Sync Contacts field. A green check mark indicates

the feature is enabled.

Contacts

109

1. From the Home screen, tap

Note: The process of updating your Contacts tab can take

several minutes. If after 10-20 minutes, your list has not

been updated, repeat step 2-3.

2. Press and then tap Contacts to display. Select any

of the following to filter according to the selection:

• All contacts allows you to display all available Contacts.

• Device lists those Contacts currently found only on your Phone.

• SIM lists those Contacts currently found only on your SIM card.

• Samsung account lists those Contacts currently found and

sync’d within the Samsung account.

5. Your Contacts tab then reflects any updated Contact

information.

Note: Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your

Gmail and Corporate accounts via the device.

• Google lists those Contacts currently found within the Google

account.

Display Options

The Display options menu allows you to allows you to choose

which contacts to display. You can also choose to display

only contacts that have phone numbers.

• Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync lists those Contacts currently

found within the Exchange account.

• Customized list allows you to enable which account

categories are displayed. For example, on Google contacts, you

can filter which Contact categories are shown (Friends, Family,

etc..)

Note: Once a display filter has been selected, only those

Contact entries are shown until the All contacts option is

re-selected.

110

To add Facebook content to your Contacts list:

Adding more Contacts via Accounts

and Sync

When you synchronize applications such as Facebook,

Twitter, MySpace, a corporate email account, or Google,

using the Accounts and sync option synchronizes the data

from the selected account type with your Contacts list.

You can now add your Facebook contact information, such as

pictures, email, and phone numbers directly to your Contacts

list. All of their current contact information is then migrated

over to your phone. If a Contacts entry already exists with a

slightly different name, separate entries are created and can

later be linked (joined) together into a single entry.

1. From the Home screen, press

Settings Accounts tab) and then navigate

to the My accounts area.

2. Tap Add account

and then tap

➔

(

Important! This process not only synchronizes your contact

information but also your status, events, and more.

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Play Store).

3. Determine which type of account information you want

to synchronize with your Contact list. Selections are:

Samsung account, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Google,

LDAP, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Sync apps with

2. Search for and select the Facebook app.

3. When you are prompted to download the Facebook

application from the Play Store.

•

Tap Install

➔

Accept & download to complete the process.

Facebook

Tap Open to launch the application.

4. Tap an account type to add.

4. Log into your Facebook account:

Enter your account’s access Email and Password information

and tap Log in

5. If prompted, configure any requested optional

permissions and tap Log in

5. Follow the prompts. The selected account type

synchronizes with your Contacts list.

•

6. After synchronizing accounts you may want to link

contact information. For more information, refer to

“Joining Contact Information” on page 104.

Contacts

111

6. If prompted, select a Contacts Sync option. Choose

from: Sync all, Sync with existing contacts, or Don’t

sync.

Additional Contact Options

Sending an Email to a Contact

Note: Contacts must contain and email account and address

7. Tap Done to complete the login and sync process.

before you can use the Send email feature.

To resync Social Network Contacts:

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

1. From the Home screen, tap

Settings Accounts tab and then navigate to the

➔

2. Press and then tap Send message/email

➔

Send

Accounts area.

email. Contacts that contain an email address display.

3. Tap the contact(s) to which you want to send an email.

A check mark displays next to the selection.

2. Tap Facebook and toggle the checkmark alongside the

desired fields.

3. Choose the parameters to sync (ex: Sync Calendar,

Sync Contacts, or Sync Gallery) and tap Sync now

Note: The select contact must have an email as part of their

details screen.

Note: From the main Accounts and sync page you can also tap

Sync all to resync all accounts.

4. Tap Done

5. Select an email account type.

6. Compose the email and tap Send

112

• Contact sharing settings allows you configure how your

Contacts entries are sent: individually or as a single file

containing all available entries.

Export/Import

For more information, refer to “Copying Contact Information”

on page 108.

Tap Settings to select a share setting.

Contact List Settings

From this menu you can determine the default storage

location for Contacts, display your phone’s primary number,

and view service numbers listed in your Contact list.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Settings. Configure any of the

following options:

–

Send all namecards allows you to set your Contact sharing

option to all so that your entire Contacts entries are sent as a

group and not as multiple single files. If all your entries are

selected only a single file is sent.

Note: Your destination device must support this feature or no

entries will be received by the external device.

• Only contacts with phones allows you to display only those

contacts containing phone numbers.

–

Send individual namecards allows you to set your default to

send individual contacts one at a time. Even if you select all your

entries, each is sent individually.

• List by defines how the current list of Contacts are sorted:

First name or Last name

• Display contacts by defines how the current list of Contacts

are listed: First name (ex: Steve Smith) or Last name first

(Smith, Steve).

• Service numbers lists the currently available service numbers.

Contacts

113

8. From the available list of contacts, tap the contact(s)

Groups

you want to add. A check mark displays next to contact

This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a

call group. This group can be one of the already present

groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group.

entry. Then tap Done

– or –

Tap Select all to place a check mark alongside all

current entries. Then tap Done

Creating a New Caller Group

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

(Groups

tab).

9. Tap Save to store the newly created group.

2. Press

and then tap Create.

Note: Some externally maintained group types (such as

Google) can only be managed or updated remotely

online vs via the device. These external types will not

allow editing or deleting members locally via the phone.

3. Tap the Group name field and use the on-screen

keypad to enter a new group name. For more

information, refer to “Text Input Methods” on page 85.

4. Tap Group ringtone and select a ringtone for the group.

Selections are: Default ringtone, Ringtones (select from

available ringtones) or Add (to navigate your device and

select an existing audio file).

Adding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller

Group

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

5. Tap Message alert and select a message alert ringtone

to be associated with this group.

2. Tap a group entry ➔

(Add group member).

3. From the available list of contacts, tap the contact(s)

6. Tap Vibration pattern and select a unique vibration

pattern either from an available list or Create your own.

This pattern is then associated with this group.

7. Tap Add member to add Contacts to the new group.

you want to add. A check mark displays next to contact

entry.

4. Tap Done. The selected contacts are added to the

group.

114

Removing an Entry From a Caller Group

Deleting a Caller Group

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

2. Press

3. Select either Select all or tap the desired group.

4. Tap Delete

5. Select either the Group only or Group and group

members

6. Tap OK

and then tap Delete groups.

2. Tap a group entry.

3. Press

and then tap Remove member.

4. Tap all of the contacts you want to remove from this

group. A check mark displays next to contact entry.

5. Tap Done.The contacts are removed from the group.

Editing a Caller Group

To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as

part of the selected group.

Sending a Message to a Group

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Touch and hold a group entry then select Edit group

3. Make modifications to the Group name Group ringtone

Message alert Vibration pattern fields, or Add member

4. Tap Save

➔

2. Tap an existing group, and press

and then tap

Send message

– or –

Touch and hold a group entry and select Send message

3. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by

a green check mark). If an entry contains multiple

phone numbers, each must be selected individually.

4. Tap Done

5. Type your message, and tap

(

Send).

Contacts

115

The Favorites Tab

The Favorites tab is a list of the phone numbers that have

been designated as favorite contacts. For more information,

refer to “Logs Tab” on page 81.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap Favorites tab).

Adding a contact to your favorites list:

1. From within the Favorites tab, press

Add to favorites

(

and select

2. Place a check mark alongside those current Contacts

entries you wish to assign as favorites.

3. Tap Done to complete the process.

116

Section 6: Messages

This section describes how to send or receive different types

of messages. It also explains the features and functionality

associated with messaging.

Important! During the creation of a text message, adding an

image, sound file, or video clip automatically

changes it from a text message (SMS) to a

multimedia message (MMS).

Types of Messages

Your phone provides the following message types:

•

Text Messages

Message Icons on the Status Bar

Messaging icons are displayed on the Status Bar at the top of

the display when new messages are received. For more

information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 32.

Multimedia (Picture, Video, and Audio) Messages

Email and Gmail Messages

Google Talk

Messenger

Note: The Messaging application can also be accessed by

ChatON

pressing

Messaging).

and then tapping

(Apps) ➔

The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive

text messages to and from other mobile phones or email

addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to

your service provider’s message service.

(

The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and

receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and

audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email

addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to

your service provider’s multimedia message service.

Messages

117

4. Add more recipients by tapping either the Enter

recipient field or and selecting recipients.

Creating and Sending Messages

1. From the Home screen, tap

Compose).

(Messaging) ➔

5. Tap the Enter message field and use the on-screen

keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer

to “Text Input Methods” on page 85.

(

2. Tap the Enter recipient field to manually enter a

recipient.

– or –

6. Review your message and tap

(Send).

7. If you have more than one recipient, the same text

message is sent to all recipients in the Enter Recipients

field.

Tap

to select from one of the following:

• Groups: to select a recipient from the Group list.

• Favorites: to select a recipient from the Favorites list.

• Contacts: to select a recipient from your Contacts list (valid

entries must have a wireless phone number or email address).

• Logs: to select a recipient from a list of recently sent

messages.

Note: If you exit a message before you send it, it will be

automatically saved as a draft.

3. If adding a recipient from either Logs, Contacts, or

Group, tap the contact to place a check mark then tap

Done. The contact displays in the recipient field.

Note: Delete any unnecessary members by tapping their

name/number in the recipient area and selecting Delete

118

• Delete threads: allows you to delete any message thread.

Select the messages to delete and a green check mark will

appear next to the message. Tap Delete. For more information,

refer to “Deleting a single message thread” on page

125.

Quick Messaging a Number from the Contacts

List

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Contacts).

2. Locate an entry from the Contacts list.

3. In a single motion, touch and drag your finger over the

number by going to the left. This action addresses a

new text message to the selected recipient.

• Draft messages: displays the draft messages folder and its

contents.

• Locked messages: displays the locked messages folder and

its contents.

Message Options

Options before composing a message

• Scheduled messages: displays the scheduled messages

folder and its contents.

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Messaging).

2. Before composing a message, from the main Message

screen press from the main Messaging screen to

• Spam messages: displays the spam messages folder and its

contents.

display additional messaging options:

• Search: allows you to search through all of your messages for

a certain word or string of words. Use the on-screen keypad to

• Text templates: displays your available text message reply

templates. For more information, refer to “Text Templates”

on page 131.

enter a word or phrase in which to search, then tap

• Settings: allows you to access Messaging settings. For more

information, refer to “Messaging Settings” on page 126.

For more information, refer to “Message Search” on page

126.

Messages

119

3. From the Messaging screen list, touch and hold an

on-screen message and select an option:

• Add to Contacts: allows you to add the sender to either a new

or existing Contacts entry.

Options while in a current message

1. From the Home screen, tap Messaging).

(

2. From within an open message, press

to display

additional messaging options:

• Insert smiley: allows you to add insert smiley icons

images (emoticons).

• View contact: allows you to view the current entry information

for the sender.

• Delete thread: deletes the entire message and its bubbles.

Deleting a single message thread For more information, refer to

“Deleting a single message bubble” on page 125.

• Add to spam numbers: allows you to tag a number as spam

so that these messages can be directly delivered to your spam

folder.

• Preview (only in MMS): allows you to add preview the

MMS message prior to delivery.

• Add text: allows you to add text items from sources

such as: S Memo, Calendar, Location, Contacts, and

Text templates.

• Add to Contacts: allows you to add the sender to either a new

or existing Contacts entry.

• View contact: reveals the current Contact’s overview screen.

• Add slide: converts an SMS message into an MMS

(Multimedia) message and allows you to attach an existing

slideshow.

• Remove slide: allows you to remove a previously attached

slideshow.

• Add subject: allows you to enter a subject.

120

• Duration (5 sec) (only in MMS): allows you to change the

duration of the image slideshow.

• Translate: launches a Translate popup menu. Here you can

both assign the sender’s original language and assign a target

language for the recipient (they will receive your message in the

designated language).

• Layout (bottom) (only in MMS): allows you to change the

layout.

–

Enable the translate feature then configure the available options

• Add recipients: allows you to enter additional recipients to the

message.

as desired. Tap OK to store the new settings.

• Delete message: allows you to erase either select specific

message bubbles or all current messages bubbles.

• Scheduled message: allows you to schedule a time for the

current message to be delivered.

Adding attachments to a message

To add an attachment to your message, tap

and select one of the following options:

(Attach)

•

Images: allows you to tap an existing image from your Pictures

list to add it to your message.

• Add to spam numbers: allows you to tag a number as spam

so that these messages can be directly delivered to your spam

folder.

Take a picture: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take

a photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message by

tapping Save

Video: allows you to choose an existing video from the Videos list,

then add it to your message

• Discard: closes the current open message.

•

Note: You must be logged into your Samsung account prior to

using the S Translator feature.

Record video: allows you to temporarily exit the message,

record a video clip using the phone’s camera, and then add it

to your message by tapping Save

Messages

121

•

Audio: allows you to choose an existing audio file from the

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

Record audio: allows you to temporarily exit the message and

record an audio clip using the phone’s microphone. It is then

automatically attached to the message.

Adding Additional Text

You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and

events from your Contacts, Calendar, or a Memo.

1. While composing a message, press

➔

Add text.

2. At the Add text screen, select one of the following:

• S Memo: allows you to insert text from an existing S Memo.

• Calendar: allows you to add the name, date, and time of a

calendar event to your message.

•

S Memo: allows you to add an S Memo that you have created.

Calendar: allows you to add an event from your calendar.

Location: allows you to attach a thumbnail of a map showing

your location.

• Location: allows you to add an address and the link to the

location on Google Maps.

•

Contacts: allows you to tap on an existing Address Book entry,

• Contacts: allows you to add the name and phone number of

any of your contacts to your message.

then add it to your message by tapping Done

• Text templates: allows you to add pre-defined phrases and

sentences. For more information, refer to “Text Templates”

on page 131.

The information is added to your message.

122

Message Threads

Viewing Newly Received Messages

Sent and received text and

picture messages are

grouped into message

threads. Threaded messages

allow you to see all the

messages exchanged (similar

to a chat program) and

displays a contact on the

screen.

When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by

Current Recipient

My Text

displaying

within the Notification area at the top left of

your Home screen.

To read a message:

1. Open the Notification Bar and select the message. For

more information, refer to “Notification Bar” on page

38.

– or –

Message threads are listed in

the order in which they were

received, with the latest

message displayed at the

top.

From the Home screen, tap

message to view its contents. The selected message

displays on the screen.

then tap the new

2. Tap

to play a multimedia message.

•

To pause playback of the multimedia message, tap

To reply to a text message:

3. In a single motion, touch and drag up or down the page

to scroll through the message (if additional pages were

added).

1. From the Home screen,

Reply Bubble

Text Message Thread

tap

2. While the message is

open, tap the Enter message field and then type your

reply message.

Messages

123

3. Compose your reply.

To access additional Bubble options:

Your texts are colored Blue and your caller’s replies are

Yellow.

ꢀ

Touch and hold the message bubble within an active

message conversation to display the following options:

• Delete message: deletes the currently selected message

bubble from the thread.

4. Tap

– or –

Press

(

Send) to deliver your reply.

and then select one of the available

• Copy message text: copies the currently selected message

bubble from the thread.

message options (page 119).

• Lock/Unlock message: locks or unlocks the currently selected

message bubble from being accidentally deleted.

• Forward: allows you to forward the currently selected message

bubble to an external recipient.

To access message thread options:

ꢀ

From the main Messaging screen, touch and hold the

message to display the following options:

• View contact: displays the Contact’s Overview page.

• Add to contact: begins the process of adding the new number

to your Contacts list.

• Copy to SIM: copies the currently selected message bubble as

a single text message within the SIM card.

• View message details: displays details for the currently

selected message bubble.

• Delete thread: deletes the currently selected message thread.

• Add to spam numbers: adds the current sender to a spam list.

ny new texts from this sender are automatically blocked.

• Translate: translates the text from the currently selected

bubble into a desired language.

124

Deleting a single message bubble

1. From the Home screen, tap

Deleting Messages

Deleting a single message thread

2. Open a message to reveal the message string.

1. From the Home screen, tap

3. Touch and hold a message bubble, then select Delete

2. Touch and hold a message from the Messages list,

then select Delete thread

message

4. At the prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to exit.

3. At the prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to exit.

Deleting multiple message bubbles

Deleting multiple message threads

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Open a message to reveal the message string.

3. Press and then tap Delete messages

4. Place a check mark on the individual bubbles targeted

for deletion or choose Select all

5. Tap Delete to erase or Cancel to exit.

2. Press

and then tap Delete threads.

3. Tap each message thread you want to delete. A check

mark displays beside each selected message.

4. Tap Delete

5. At the prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to end the

process.

Messages

125

• Multimedia message limit: allows you to set a limit on how

many multimedia messages are allowed in one conversation.

Message Search

You can search through your messages by using the

Message Search feature.

Text message (SMS) settings

• Delivery reports: when this option is activated, the network

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Search

3. Use the on-screen keypad to enter a word or phrase in

which to search, then tap

informs you whether or not your message was delivered.

• Manage SIM card messages: allows you to manage the

messages stored on the SIM card.

• Message center: allows you to enter the number of your

message center where your messages reside while the system

is attempting to deliver them.

4. All messages that contain the entered search string

display.

Messaging Settings

To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia

messages, Voice mails, and Push messages.

• Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text

messages. Choose from: GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or

Automatic.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Settings

Multimedia message (MMS) settings

• Delivery reports: when this option is activated, the network

informs you whether or not your message was delivered.

The following Messaging settings are available:

General settings

• Read reports: when this option is activated, your phone

receives a request for a read reply along with your message to

the recipient.

• Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is

reached, rather than overwriting them.

• Text message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many text

messages are allowed in one conversation.

• Auto-retrieve: allows the message system to automatically

retrieve messages.

126

• Roaming auto-retrieve: allows the message system to

automatically retrieve while roaming.

Push message settings

• Push messages: allows you to receive push messages from

the network.

• Creation mode: allows you to select the creation mode: Free,

Restricted, or Warning.

• Service loading: allows you to set the type of service loading

notification. Choose from: Always, Prompt, or Never.

–

Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with

content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain.

Warning: the phone will warn you via pop up messages that

you are creating a multimedia message which does not fit the

Core MM Content Domain.

Notification settings

• Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on your

status bar.

–

• Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for your

message notifications.

–

Free: you may add any content to the message.

• Vibrate: allows you to configure the vibration mode associated

with message alerts.

• MMS alert: alerts you when the messaging modes changes

from an SMS (text) to MMS (multimedia) mode.

• Message alert repetition: allows you to set the interval for new

message alerts. Choose from: Once, Every 2 minutes, or

Every 10 minutes.

Display

• Bubble style: allows you to choose from several bubble styles

for your messages. Bubbles are the rounded boxes that

surround each message.

• Preview message: when enabled, allows you to view a brief

preview of new message text on the Status bar.

• Background style: allows you to choose from several

background styles for your messages.

• Use the volume key: allows you to change the text size by

using the up or down volume keys.

Messages

127

Emergency message settings

–

Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks

incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked

numbers.

• Emergency alerts: allows you to configure emergency alert

settings. You can enable/disable those alert categories you

wish to receive. Choose from: Imminent extreme alert,

Imminent severe alert, and AMBER alerts.

Emergency Alert Configuration

This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts

from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS); which

may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting

Network (PLAN). If your wireless provider has chosen to

participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the

provider's coverage area. If you travel outside your provider's

coverage area, wireless emergency alerts may not be

available. For more information, please contact your wireless

provider.

Note: The Presidential alert can not be disabled.

• Emergency notification preview: allows you to play a sample

emergency alert tone. Tap Stop to cancel the playback.

Signature settings

• Add signature: when enabled, this feature allows you to create

a signature at the end of your outgoing text messages.

• Signature text: allows you to enter a desired signature for your

message.

Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive

geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages are

provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and

will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within

their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency

Alert message.

Spam message settings

• Spam settings: when enabled, allows you to configure

available spam settings such as:

–

Add to spam numbers: allows you to manually enter and

assign a phone number as being sent from a spam source.

Add to spam phrases: allows you to assign a specific text

phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend.

–

128

There are three types of Emergency Alerts:

Assigning Messages as Spam

You can now assign either a phone number as spam or use a

key term or phrase. Any message assigned as spam is

automatically placed with your Spam messages folder.

•

Alerts issued by the President

Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life

AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)

To assign a phone number from Messages list as spam:

Customers may choose not to receive Extreme Alerts, Severe

Alerts, and AMBER Alerts.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Touch and hold a message from a phone number.

Important! Alerts issued by the President can not be disabled.

3. Select Add to spam numbers and tap OK

To disable Extreme, Severe, and AMBER Alerts:

To assign a phone number manually as spam:

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Settings

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Settings

3. Scroll to the bottom and select Emergency alerts. All

alerts are enabled by default (check mark showing).

4. Tap on an alert option to disable the alert and remove

the check mark.

3. Locate and activate the Spam settings option.

• Spam settings: when enabled, allows you to configure

available spam settings such as:

4. Tap Add to spam numbers

This function allows you to manually enter and assign a phone

number as being sent from a spam source.

➔

(Add).

•

Messages

129

5. Tap the Number field to manually enter phone number.

4. Tap Add to spam phrases

This function allows you to assign a specific text phrase as

belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend.

➔

(Add).

– or –

•

Tap

to select from either your existing Logs or

5. Enter a term or word into the field.

Contacts.

– or –

Note: The term is case sensitive. Ex: “Act Now” is not the

Tap Match criteria and select a parameter that must

match for the spam action to take effect. Choose from:

Same as, Starts with (ex: 800 or 888), Ends with, or

includes.

same as “act now”.

6. Tap Save

To register unknown numbers as spam:

Some incoming messages might not be associated with

either a phone number or email address. These incoming

messages contain no information as their info is blocked by

the sender.

6. Tap Save

To register text phrases as spam:

Some incoming messages might not be associated with a

phone number but rather an email address. In these cases,

the only way to block those messages, would be assign a

key used term or phrase to activate the Spam block. Ex:

“Dear friend”, “Stock Alert”, or “Act Now”.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Settings

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press and then tap Settings

3. Locate and activate the Spam settings option.

4. Tap Block unknown senders. A green check mark

indicates the feature is active.

• Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks

incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked

numbers.

3. Locate and activate the Spam settings option.

130

If an incoming message is designated in coming from an

unknown sender, it is automatically assigned as spam and is

now located in your Spam folder.

To create your own text template:

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. From the Messaging list, press

and then tap

Accessing Your Spam Folder

Text templates

Any message assigned as spam is automatically placed with

your Spam messages folder.

3. Tap Create text template).

(

4. Enter a new text string and tap Save

1. From the Home screen, tap

Using Email

2. Press and then tap Spam messages

Email (or Internet Email) enables you to review and create

email using several email services. You can also receive text

message alerts when you receive an important email. Your

phone’s Email application lets you access and manage

multiple email accounts simultaneously in one convenient

location.

Text Templates

This screen displays your available text message reply

templates. This is a readily accessible list of both default and

user-defined text snippets that can be used to quickly reply

to incoming messages.

1. From the Home screen, tap

There are currently three main types of email accounts on

your phone: Gmail, Internet-based email (Gmail, Yahoo, etc..),

and Microsoft Exchange (Corporate email or Outlook^®).

2. From the Messaging list, press

and then tap

Text templates

To send and receive email messages through an ISP (Internet

Service Provider) account, or if you wish to use your device

to access your corporate email through a VPN (Virtual Private

Network), you will first need to set up an IMAP or POP

account.

3. Tap a message to immediately insert it into your

current message conversation.

Messages

131

•

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) - This protocol is

frequently used in large networks and commercial settings.

IMAP4 is the current standard.

Creating an Internet Email Account

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps) ➔

Email).

2. If you already have other email account setup:

(

POP3 (Post Office Protocol) - This protocol is supported by most

ISPs (Internet service providers) and common among consumer

applications. POP3 is the current standard.

•

Open an existing email account, press

Settings Add account).

and then tap

➔

(

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync - This protocol is frequently

used with a large corporate email server system and provides

access to email, contact, and calendar synchronization.

Account name

Access available

accounts and

folders

Email functions

– or –

Enter your Email address and Password information.

• Email address: your Internet email address.

• Password: typically your network access password

(case-sensitive).

132

3. Tap Show password to display the password as you

6. At the Set up email screen, name the account and enter

enter it in the associated field.

a screen name to identify yourself on this account.

•

Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings

manually (POP3 or IMAP). Follow the on-screen prompts and

enter the information specific to your email provider.

•

The unique account name is used to differentiate this account

from other email accounts accessed by your device.

7. Tap Done to store the new account.

•

Tap Send email from this account by default to assign this

email account as your default account for all outgoing emails.

Messages for this account display on the Inbox tab. You can

also view Personal information for this account, Receipts (if

you setup the account to return receipts), Travel information,

and more (if available).

4. Tap Next

5. At the Account options screen, select the frequency

Opening an Email

1. From the Home screen, tap

which the device should check for new email on the

➔

(Email).

server and tap Next

2. Tap

(account name field upper-left) to open

Important! The Sync Email feature must be enabled to allow

synching between your device and the remote

server.

the complete email account list page.

•

Selecting Combined view allows you to view all the emails for

your current accounts, managed by the application, to be listed

on a single screen.

•

Tap the Notify me when email arrives field to receive new

email notifications.

3. Select an email account and tap an email message.

Tap the Automatically download attachments when

connected to Wi-Fi field to assist with faster access to large

email attachments when using Wi-Fi.

Messages

133

7. Tap the email text field and compose your email

Refreshing Email messages

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Select an email account.

message.

➔

(Email).

•

To add an attachment (such as image, video, audio, etc..),

tap Attach (from the top of the screen) and make a

category selection.

•

If you are already in an email account, tap the account name

field (upper-left) to open the complete email account list page.

Select an available email account.

–

Tap the file you wish to attach.

Tap to delete the attached file.

•

3. Tap

(Refresh).

Composing Email

Note: If you attach an image to your email, you have the option

to resize it prior to delivery. Choose from: Original,

Large (70%), Medium (30%), or Small (10%). Once

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

(Email).

2. Tap

the complete email account list page.

3. Tap Inbox Compose).

4. Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field.

(account name field upper-left) to open

chosen, tap either Always or Just once

➔

(

8. Tap Save) to store a draft of the current email

(

on your device so that you can come back later and

continue the email.

•

If you are sending the email message to several recipients,

separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as

many message recipients as you want.

9. Tap

(Delete) to discard the current email.

10. Once complete, tap

(

Send).

5. Tap Add Cc/Bcc to add additional carbon copy and blind

copy recipients.

•

Use the Cc field to carbon copy additional recipients.

Use the Bcc field to blind copy additional recipients.

6. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.

134

• Signature: Lets you attach a customized signature to the

bottom of all outgoing emails.

Configuring Email Settings

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Select an account.

➔

(

Email).

–

In a single motion touch and slide the Signature slider to the

right to turn it on.

3. Press

and then tap Settings

–

Tap the Signature field, change the current text, and tap OK to

save the new signature.

4. Alter any of the following settings:

• Email notifications: Activates the email notification icon to

appear within the Notifications area of the status bar when a

new email (Gmail, etc..) is received.

• Default account: Assign this account as the default email

account used for outgoing messages.

• Select ringtone: Plays a selected ringtone when a new email

message is received.

• Vibrate: Activates a vibration when a new email message is

received.

• Sync Email: enables automatic email synching between your

device and the remote server.

• Sync schedule: allows you to control the email sync schedule

on both Peak and Off-Peak times.

• Size to retrieve emails: configures the incoming email size

allowed to pass through to your phone automatically without

user interaction. Emails with attachments larger than

configured will have to be retrieved manually.

Messages

135

5. Tap the More settings field to access additional options:

• Account name: displays your uniquely created account display

name.

• Auto resend times: enables the device to resend an outgoing

email a specified number of times if delivery fails.

• Security options: allows you to enable several security options

such as: Encrypt all, Sign all, Create keys, Private keys, Public

keys, and Set default key. These security policies could restrict

some functions from corporate servers.

• Your name: displays the name used in the From field of your

outgoing email messages.

• Always Cc/Bcc myself allows you to include your own email

address in either the CC, Bcc, or None fields. Lets you always

receive a copy of outgoing emails.

–

Security policy list: lists the current email’s security policy.

These policies could restrict some functions from corporate

servers.

• Forward with attachments: Lets you include attachments

when forwarding an email.

• Incoming settings: Lets you specify incoming email settings,

such as User name, Password, IMAP server, Security type,

Port, and IMAP path prefix.

• Recent messages: adjusts the number of on-screen

messages shown in the current category list at any one time.

• Show images: allows you to view embedded images located

within the body of the currently displayed email.

• Outgoing settings: Lets you specify outgoing email settings,

such as SMTP server, Security type, Port, Require sign-in, User

name, or Password.

• Number of emails to load: allows you to select the number of

on-screen emails to keep loaded on the screen by default.

• Auto download attachments: allows the device to

automatically download email attachments when an active

Wi-Fi connection is detected. This process speeds up the

process of downloading an emails attachments for offline

review by not using a 3G or 4G network connection.

Note: Some the above options may not be displayed when

using some Internet account types.

136

Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)

Note: If selected, the Manual setup button changes to read

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. If activated, skip to

step 6.

Your phone also provides access to your company’s Outlook

Exchange server. If your company uses either Microsoft

Exchange Server 2003 or 2007, you can use this email

application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts,

and Calendar information directly with your company’s

Exchange server.

5. Tap Next. Consult your Network or IT Administrator for

further details and support.

6. Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (from the add new

email account screen).

Setting Up a Microsoft Exchange Email account

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

(Email).

Note: If prompted with an on-screen notification that the

connection that the “Setup could not finish”, tap

Edit details to continue with a manual update of

necessary information.

2. If you already have other email account setup:

Open an existing email account, press and then tap

Settings Add account).

– or –

•

➔

(

Enter your Email address and Password information.

7. When prompted to provide additional detailed

information within the Exchange server settings

screen, enter an updated Domain, and confirm your

user name and Password information.

• Email address: your Outlook work email address.

• Password: typically your network access password

(case-sensitive).

3. Tap Show password to display the password as you

enter it in the associated field.

4. Tap Send email from this account by default, to make

this your default email account for outbound emails.

Messages

137

Important! Remember to manually place the cursor in the

Important! If your Exchange server requires this feature,

leaving this field unchecked can prevent

connection.

correct spot and enter a Domain name before the

“

[Domain]\[user name]” entry. Most servers only

provide a username.

9. Consult your IT Administrator if it is necessary to

enable the Use client certification option.

8. Update or re-enter your Exchange server information

within the appropriate field. This field can often be

populated with incorrect or out of date information

provided by your server.

10. With the new server information entered, tap Next

11. Read the on-screen Activation disclaimer and, when

prompted, tap OK. The device then verifies your

incoming server settings.

• Exchange Server: your exchange server remote email

address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain this

information from your company network administrator.

12. If prompted, read the Remote security administration

information and tap OK to accept the service and

continue.

Important! Do not accept the default entry as this is a guess

13. Adjust the various on-screen configuration fields and

tap Next. It may take a few seconds for the next screen

to load.

based on returned information.

•

If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Use secure

connection (SSL) field to place a check mark in the box and

activate this additional level. Most often, this option should be

enabled.

•

Enabling the Automatically download attachments when

connected to Wi-Fi option decreases the wait time to access

large email attachments.

138

14. If prompted, read the Activate device administrator?

screen and tap Activate to complete the email setup

process.

Opening an Exchange Email

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

(Email).

2. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the

complete email account list page.

Note: This process can take a few minutes. If the previous

setup screen re-appears, ignore it and do not alter any

fields during this process.

3. Select an exchange email account and tap an email

message.

Refreshing Exchange Email

1. From the Home screen, tap

15. Identify your new work email account with a unique

➔

(Email).

name (Ex: Work), then tap Done

2. Select an email account.

•

If you are already in an email account, tap the account name

field (upper-left) to open the complete email account list page.

Select an available email account.

•

3. Tap

(Refresh).

Composing Exchange Email

ꢀ

For more information, refer to “Composing Email” on

page 134.

Messages

139

• Vibrate: Activates a vibration when a new email message is

received.

Deleting an Exchange Email Message

ꢀ

Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and

select Delete from the on-screen context menu.

– or –

• Sync Email: enables automatic email synching between your

device and the remote server.

• Sync schedule: allows you to control the email sync schedule

on both Peak and Off-Peak times.

With the email message displayed, tap

Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings

1. From the Home screen, press and then tap

(Delete).

• Period to sync email to assign the sync range for your

incoming and outgoing email messages between your phone

and your external exchange server. How many days worth of

email messages should the phone and server synchronize.

Settings and then navigate to the Accounts area.

2. Tap the Microsoft Exchange account and Settings

➔

Exchange email account>

Choose from: Automatic, All, 1 day

3 days, 1 week,

– or –

2 weeks, or 1 month

From the Home screen, tap

select an account, and press

➔

(

Email),

• Size to retrieve emails configures the incoming email size

allowed to pass through to your phone automatically without

user interaction. Emails with attachments larger than

configured will have to be retrieved manually.

and then tap

Settings

➔

<Account>.

3. Alter any of the following settings:

• Signature: Lets you attach a customized signature to the

bottom of all outgoing emails.

• Email notifications: Activates the email notification icon to

appear within the Notifications area of the status bar when a

new email is received.

–

In a single motion touch and slide to the right to turn it on.

Tap the Signature field, change the current text, and tap Done

to save the new signature.

• Select ringtone: Plays a selected ringtone when a new email

message is received.

140

• Default account: Assign this account as the default email

account used for outgoing messages.

• Auto resend times enables the phone to resend an outgoing

email a specified number of times if delivery fails.

The default is 3 auto resends.

• Out of office settings allows you to both activate/deactivate

your email’s out of office settings, and configure both the start/

end dates and your outgoing message.

• Folder sync settings allows you to configure the sync settings

for various folders such as Inbox, Drafts, Outbox, etc..

• Period to sync Calendar assigns a period for your phone to

4. Tap the More settings field to access additional options:

• Account name displays the name used by the device to track

the account.

sync calendar events. Choose from: 2 weeks, 1 month

3 months 6 months, or All calendar

• Always Cc/Bcc myself allows you to include your own email

address in either the CC, Bcc, or None fields. Lets you always

receive a copy of outgoing emails.

• Empty server trash: allows you to delete your email account’s

trash bin remotely.

• Sync Contacts synchronizes the contacts between your device

and the remote exchange server.

• Forward with attachments: Lets you include attachments

when forwarding an email.

• Sync Calendar synchronizes your exchange calendar entries

between your device and the remote exchange server.

• Sync Task synchronizes your exchange tasks entries between

your device and the remote exchange server.

• Show images: allows you to view embedded images located

within the body of the currently displayed email.

• Auto download attachments: allows the device to

automatically download email attachments when an active

Wi-Fi connection is detected. This process speeds up the

process of downloading an emails attachments for offline

review by not using a 3G or 4G/LTE network connection.

Messages

141

• 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).

Using Google Mail

Google Mail (Gmail) is Google’s web-based email. When you

first setup the phone, Gmail is configured. Depending on the

synchronization settings, Gmail is automatically synchronized

with your Gmail account.

Signing into Google Mail

1. From the Home screen, tap

• Security options: allows you to enable several security options

such as: Encryption, Encryption algorithm, Sign, Sign

algorithms, Email certificates, and Security policy list. These

security policies could restrict some functions from corporate

servers.

➔

(Gmail).

Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to

access features such as Google Mail and Play Store.

2. Tap New if you do not have a Google account.

–

Security policy list: lists the current email’s security policy.

These policies could restrict some functions from corporate

servers.

– or –

Tap Existing if you have a Google account.

The Inbox loads conversations and email.

• Exchange server settings provides access to the

Opening Gmail

1. From the Home screen, tap

Domain\user name, Password, and Exchange server settings.

➔

(Gmail).

5. Press

to return to the previous page.

2. Tap an existing email message.

142

4. Press

blind copy.

and select Add Cc/Bcc to add a carbon or

Refreshing Gmail Mail

From within the Gmail message list, tap

ꢀ

(Refresh)

5. Enter the subject of this message in the Subject field.

6. Tap the Compose email field and begin composing your

message.

at the bottom of the screen to refresh the screen, send

and receive new emails, and synchronize your email

with the Gmail account.

7. Once complete tap

(Send).

Other Gmail Options

Viewing a Gmail Message

1. From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view the

following options located at the bottom of the screen:

1. From the main Gmail screen, tap

(Labels) at the

bottom of the screen to set up and manage Labels for

your Gmail messages.

• Archive

• Delete

• Labels

: archives the selected Email.

2. From the main Gmail screen, tap

(Search) at the

bottom of the screen to search through your Gmail

messages.

: deletes the currently selected Email.

: assigns a label to the current Email.

Composing a Gmail Message

1. From the Home screen, tap

• Mark as Unread

and returns you to the Google Mail Inbox.

: tags the current message as unread

➔

(Gmail).

2. From the Gmail Inbox, tap

(Compose) at the

• Newer: swiping to the right displays newer Emails.

• Older: swiping to the left displays older Emails.

bottom of the screen to create a new message.

3. Enter the recipients Email address in the To field.

Tip: Separate multiple recipient email addresses with a

comma.

Messages

143

2. Press

options:

to select one of the following additional

Google Talk

Google Talk™ is a free Windows and web-based application

for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs

are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail

account. This allows you to search a chat log and store them

in your Gmail accounts.

• Mark important/Mark not important: assigns the current

email an important status.

• Mute: mutes the conversation.

• Report spam: reports the Email message as spam.

• Report phishing: reports the Email message as a phishing

email attempt.

Note: Before using this application, you must first have an

active Gmail account available and be currently logged

in.

• Settings: allows you to configure the General, or Notification

settings.

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

(Talk).

• Send feedback: sends feedback to Google.

• Help: launches the browser and displays Google Mobile Help

information.

Note: If you are not already logged into Google, refer to the

instructions for signing in on page 142.

Creating an Additional Gmail Account

2. Begin using Google Talk.

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

(Gmail).

2. Press

and then tap Settings

➔

ADD ACCOUNT and

Note: The Network confirms your login and processes. This

follow the same steps as referenced in the previous

section. For more information, refer to “Signing into

Google Mail” on page 142.

could take up to 5 minutes to complete.

144

Registering with the Service

1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung

account.

ChatON

Provides a global mobile communication service where you

can chat with more than 2 buddies via a group chat. Share

things such as pictures, videos, animation messages

(Scribbles), audio, Contacts, Calendar entries, and Location

information.

2. From the Home screen, tap

ChatON).

(Apps) ➔

(

3. Tap Sign in to log into your Samsung account

– or –

Important! The Samsung account manages the access

information (username/password) to several

applications, such as Samsung Link, ChatON, and

Media Hub.

Tap Skip to continue without logging in.

4. Read the on-screen notification about data charges

and tap OK

5. Select a country code, enter your current phone

For more information, visit: https://web.samsungchaton.com

number to register with the service, and tap Done

6. Select either the Terms and conditions or Privacy policy

and read the on-screen information. Tap Accept to

continue.

7. Choose to receive the verification code via either SMS

(text message) or Voice (answering machine call) to

your device.

Messages

145

Note: If you opt to receive the verification code via SMS, this

information is sent directly to your device. Once

Note: For more information, press

General Help

(Settings) and tap

➔

received, the Verification field is automatically filled in.

Using ChatON for Chatting

8. Enter your real name and tap

Adding Your First Chat On Buddy

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps) ➔

ChatON).

Add buddy) and choose a search method.

(OK).

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(ChatON).

(

2. Tap the Buddies tab and select a buddy to initiate your

(

chat.

2. Tap

(

3. Enter your message using the on-screen text entry

• Phone number

number.

: to search by Country code and phone

method.

4. Tap Send

• Search by ID

account ID.

: to search by using a known samsung

To reply to a ChatON message:

1. While the chat session is active, tap the Enter message

field and then type your reply message.

2. Compose your reply.

3. Select a country code if it differs from yours.

4. Enter the information and tap Search). Once the

(

recipient is matched, their entry appears in the Results

area.

Your texts are colored Blue and your buddy’s messages

are white.

5. Tap

(Add) and confirm your new buddy appears

3. Tap Send to deliver your reply.

in the Buddies tab.

146

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google+.

Deleting a single message bubble

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps) ➔

ChatON).

(

5. Visit www.google.com/mobile/+/ for more information.

(

Messenger

2. Launch a chat session to reveal the message string.

Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into

a simple group conversation. When you get a new

conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your

device.

3. Touch and hold a message bubble, then select Delete

Google +

Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a

lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream

to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast

messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant

Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your

own private album on Google+.

1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information,

refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 19.

2. From the Home screen, tap

Messenger).

(Apps) ➔

(

– or –

1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information,

From the Google+ application, select Messenger

refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 19.

3. Select the account you want to use to sign in to

2. From the Home screen, tap

Google+).

(Apps) ➔

Google+.

– or –

(

3. Select the account you want to use to sign in to

Tap Add account to create another account.

Google+.

– or –

Tap Add account to create another account.

Messages

147

4. When prompted, configure the Sync contacts

parameter (Sync contacts or Don’t sync) and tap

Continue

5. When prompted, configure the Instant Upload

parameters as desired and tap DONE

6. Follow any on-screen setup instructions.

7. At the Messenger screen, tap

to start a new

message.

8. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or

circle.

9. In the bottom message field, enter a message then tap

(Send).

10. From the Messenger screen, tap Learn more for more

detailed information.

148

Section 7: Multimedia

This section explains how to use the multimedia features of

your device, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player,

Samsung Link, and how to manage your photos, images and

sounds.

Assigning the Default Storage

Location

Important! Too many users can overlook this storage location

until something goes wrong. It is recommended

that you verify this location or change it before

initiating the use of the camera or camcorder

features.

You can take photographs and shoot video by using the

built-in camera functionality. Your camera produces photos in

JPEG format.

Important! Do not take photos of people without their

permission.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Camera).

2. Press

and scroll up to the Storage entry.

(Apps) ➔

Do not take photos in places where cameras are

not allowed.

Do not take photos in places where you may

interfere with another person’s privacy.

(

and then tap Settings

➔

(Settings)

3. Tap this entry and select the desired default storage

location for newly taken pictures or videos. Choose

Note: An SD card is no longer needed to take pictures or shoot

from: Device or Memory card

video since there is already built-in storage.

Note: It is recommended that you set the option to Memory

card

4. Press

to return to the Home screen.

Multimedia

149

3. Before you take a picture, use the Up and Down Volume

keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the picture up

to x4 (400 percent).

Using the Camera

Taking Photos

Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as

simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then

pressing the camera key.

– or –

Pinch the screen to zoom out or pinch outwards to

zoom in.

Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright

4. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap

on-screen icons to access various camera options and

settings.

conditions, shadows may appear on the photo.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Camera).

(Apps) ➔

5. You can also tap the screen to move the focus to a

desired area of interest.

(

2. Using the device’s main display screen as a viewfinder,

6. Tap

(Camera) until the shutter sounds. (The picture

adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.

is automatically stored within your designated storage

location (page 149). If no microSD is installed, all

pictures are stored on the Phone.) For more

Note: On your initial activation of the camera, firmware

configuration can take up to 1 minute. This is a one time

process.

information, refer to “Camera Options” on page 151.

150

Camera Options

Note: Touch and hold

to take a burst shot. These are

Options are represented by icons across both sides of the

screen.

saved using a Fine image quality.

1. From the camera viewfinder, tap the Mode button

MODE

to change the mode to one of the following:

Self-portrait

Camera mode

Dual Camera

Battery

Charge

–

Auto: Use this mode to automatically adjust the exposure, color,

and brightness settings. This mode allows single image shots or

burst shots.

Quick Settings

–

Beauty face: Use this to take photos with lightened faces for

gentler images.

Storage

Best photo: Use this to take multiple photos in a short time,

and then choose the best photos among them. Press the

Shutter button to take multiple photos. When Gallery opens, tap

and hold thumbnails of photos to save, and then tap Done.

Best face: Use this to take multiple group shots at the same

time and combine them to create the best possible image. Press

the Shutter button to take multiple photos. When Gallery opens,

tap the yellow frame on each face, and choose the best

individual face for the subject. After choosing a pose for each

individual, tap Done to merge the images into a single photo,

and tap Save.

Take

Picture

–

Image viewer

Viewfinder

Effects

Record video

button

Mode (Change)

Multimedia

151

–

Sound & shot: Use this mode to enrich pictures by adding

background sounds for a few seconds. The background sound

is recorded for up to 9 seconds after taking the photo.

Drama: Use this to take a series of photos of a moving object

and then merge them together into one image.

Animated photo: Use this to create a picture in which a few

selected static objects move by animating objects detected by

the device.

2. From the top of the camera, the following shortcuts are

available for the camera:

Focusarea:displaystheareaoftheimageusedasthe

main focus area. If the image is too close, the square

will turn red.

–

Self portrait: allows you to set the front camera so

you can take pictures of yourself.

–

Rich tone (HDR): Use this to take photos with richer colors and

contrasts by merging images taken at different exposure levels.

Eraser: Saves the best of 5 taken pictures and removes any

passers by.

Front Camera/Dual Camera: allows you to activate

both the front and rear cameras simultaneously. For

more information, refer to “Taking Dual Camera

Photos” on page 154.

Panorama: Use this to take wide panoramic photos. Press the

Shutter button to take a photo, and then move the camera in

any direction. When the blue frame aligns with the preview

screen, the camera automatically takes another shot in the

panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, press the Shutter button

again.

Quick Settings: activates the Quick Settings menu

bar from where you can select several additional

settings.For more information, refer to “Quick

Settings” on page 153.

Image viewer: allows you to access the Image

viewer and the various viewing options for a

selected picture. The last picture you took, will be

displayed as a thumbnail in the Image viewer icon.

–

Sports: Use this to take fast action photos.

Night: Use this to take brighter, clearer pictures in low light

settings without the use of the flash.

152

Quick Settings

Effects/Downloads: provides access to pre-installed

and downloaded effects. Default effects include:

Noeffect,Vignette,Grey-scale,Sepia,Vintage,Faded

color, Turquoise, Tint, Cartoon, Moody, Rugged, Oil

pastel, and Fisheye.

Tap

at the top of the display to quickly change Camera

settings. Not all of the following options are available in both

still camera and video camera modes. The available options

vary by mode.

Camera settings

configure Camera settings.

Camcorder button: shoots a video when pressed.

Flash activate or deactivate the flash.

Night detection use this activate/deactivate night

detection.

Camera button: takes a photo when pressed in

Camera mode.

Voice control

to take photos.

activate or deactivate the voice control

Mode button: allows you to select from different

camera modes.

MODE

Recording mode select a resolution for videos.

Choose from: Normal, Limit for MMS, Slow motion, or

Fast motion.

Storage location/Connection Status: indicates the

device is connected to an adapter and the current

storage location for images (Phone or Memory card)

on the device.

Share functions activate or deactivate the sharing

options. Choose from Off, Share Shot, Buddy photo

share, ChatON phot share, or Remote viewfinder.

Multimedia

153

To resize the front camera image:

Share shot - Shooting mode: lists the current

shooting modes available from with the Share

Shot mode. Choose from Easy connect, Wi-Fi

Direct, or Cancel.

ꢀ

Touch and hold the mini picture frame until the resize

handles appear, then drag a corner to enlarge the

image.

To reposition the front camera image:

Quick Settings: hide Quick settings.

ꢀ

Touch and hold the mini picture frame to detach it and

then place it in a desired location.

Taking Dual Camera Photos

With the Dual Camera feature, you can take a picture with

both the front and rear cameras at the same time.

Camera and Camcorder Settings

This section describes the different settings that you can

configure on your camera. Not all of the following options are

available in both still camera and video camera modes. The

available options vary by mode.

To take a Dual Camera picture:

1. From the camera viewfinder, tap

(Dual Camera)

located at the top left side of the screen. The camera

viewfinder displays an image from the front-facing

camera within a mini picture frame on top of the main

image displayed from the rear-facing camera.

1. From the viewfinder, tap

Camera Settings).

(Quick Settings) ➔

(

2. Tap

(Camera) until the shutter sounds.

154

2. The follow settings are located under the Camera,

Camcorder, and General tabs. The settings that are

displayed will depend on what camera mode you are

in.

• Auto night detection: activates or deactivates the night

detection feature.

• Save as: allows you to assign rich tone usage to an image.

Camcorder

Camera

• Video size: Select a resolution for videos. Use higher resolution

for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more

memory.

• Photo size: Select a resolution for photos. Use higher

resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution photos take up

more memory.

• Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate Optical Image

Stabilization.

• Burst shot: allows several photographs to be captured in quick

succession by touching and holding the Camera button.

• Face detection: allows you to adjust the camera focus based

on face detection technology.

Settings

• GPS tag: attach a GPS location tag to the photo. To improve

GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may

be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas,

or in poor weather conditions. Your location may appear on

your photos when you upload them to the Internet.

To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.

• Metering: allows you to set how the camera measures or

meters the light source: Center-weighted, Matrix, or Spot.

• ISO: determines how sensitive the light meter is on your digital

camera. Choose from Auto, 100, 200, 400, or 800. Use a

lower ISO number to make your camera less sensitive to light, a

higher ISO number to take photos with less light, or Auto to let

the camera automatically adjust the ISO for each of your shots.

• Anti-Shake: compensates for camera movement.

• Review: set this option if you want to view each picture after

you take it. Select a time value.

• Volume key: assigns a function to the volume key. Choose

from The zoom key, The camera key, or The record key.

Multimedia

155

• Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots. You can set the timer to

Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec.

• Shutter sound: Turn the shutter sound on or off.

• Reset: Reset the camera settings.

• White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so

images have a true-to-life color range. The settings are

designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are

similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in

professional cameras.

Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options

After you take a photo or record a video, you can access

various options.

Photo viewing options

1. Tap a thumbnail to view the picture.

• Exposure value: allows you to adjust the brightness level by

moving the slider.

Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in

addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to

display them.

• Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition

when selecting subjects.

• Flash: activate or deactivate the flash.

2. The following options are available at the top of the

• Voice control: activates/deactivates voice control feature that

allows you to verbally take a photo.

screen:

• Share via

: allows you to share the picture via ChatON,

• Contextual filename: allows you to have your location added

as part of the filename. You must first activate GPS tag

described above.

Group Play, Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gmail,

Google+, Messaging, Picasa, S Memo, and Wi-Fi Direct.

• Edit

: allows you to edit the current image. Launches the

Photo Editor application. For more information, refer to

“Editing a Photo” on page 167.

• Save as flipped: when set to On, this option allows you to take

and save a mirror-image video when using self-recording

mode.

• Delete

: allows you to delete the current picture.

• Storage: Select the memory location for storage.

156

3. Press

for additional options such as:

–

Crop: provides an on-screen box that allows you to crop the

current picture. Tap Done to update the image with the new

dimensions or tap Cancel to ignore any changes.

Detect text: launches the Photo Reader application that can

then detect text within the new photo.

–

Favorite: allows you to assign the current image as a favorite.

Slideshow: allows you to see your photos in a slideshow.

Photo frame: takes the current image and creates a

surrounding photo frame that can be edited with edited text or

drawn object, then saved.

–

Scan for nearby devices: scans for nearby DLNA-compliant

devices that can receive or display the current image.

Details: files details such as Title, Time, Width, Height,

Orientation, File Size, and Path.

–

Photo note: allows you to write notes on your current image

and then save it.

Copy to clipboard allows you to copy one or more pictures to a

different folder.

Settings: provides access to the Gallery options menu. Choose

from SNS data management, Cloud sync, and Tags.

Print: allows you to print the current image on a compatible

Samsung printer.

Video viewing options

–

Rename: allows you to rename the current file.

Set as: allows you to assign the current image as a Contact

photo, Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

Buddy photo share: allows you to share the current image

with active ChatON buddies.

Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in

addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to

display them.

–

1. Tap a video to select it.

Rotate left: allows you to rotate the view of the current image in

a counterclockwise direction.

2. Tap

to play the video.

• Share via

: allows you to share the video via ChatON,

Rotate right: allows you to rotate the view of the current image

in a clockwise direction.

Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging,

Picassa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.

Multimedia

157

• Trim

length of the current video.

: activates the Trim feature so that you can edit the

: allows you to delete the current video.

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

Camera) to activate the camera mode.

• Delete

Choose either OK or Cancel

2. Using the camera’s main display screen as a

viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camcorder

at the subject.

3. Press

for additional options.

3. Before you take a video, use the Volume control

buttons to zoom in or out. You can magnify the video up

to x4 (400 percent).

Using the Camcorder

In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a

camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and send

high definition videos.

Note: Use either the Up and Down volume keys or spread/

pinch the screen to zoom in or out. For more

information, refer to “Navigating Through the Screens”

on page 44.

Shooting Video

Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright

conditions, it is recommended that you provide your

subject with sufficient light by having the light source

behind you.

4. Tap the Video key (

) to begin shooting video. The

red light will blink while recording.

5. Tap anywhere on the screen to re-focus the camera on

that object. The camcorder auto-focuses on the new

target area.

Note: The camera may not be able to properly record videos to

a memory card with a slow transfer speed.

6. To capture an image from the video while recording,

tap

. This feature is not available while the

anti-shake feature is activated.

158

7. Tap the Stop key (

) to stop the recording and save

Accessing Videos

When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera

folder. You can view your videos immediately or view them

anytime in the Camera folder.

the video file to your Camera folder.

– or –

Tap the Pause key (

) to pause the recording.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Gallery).

(Apps) ➔

8. Once the file has been saved, tap the image viewer,

(

then tap

9. Press

(

Play) to playback your video for review.

2. Select a folder location and tap a video icon to begin

to return to the viewer.

video playback.

3. Tap

– or –

(Play) to begin video playback.

Touch and hold the video icon from the main Gallery to

select the video (indicated by a colored border) and

display the following video menu context options:

• Share via

: allows you to share the video via ChatON,

Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging,

Picassa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.

• Delete

Choose either OK or Cancel.

– or –

: allows you to delete the current video.

Multimedia

159

Touch and hold a listed video file to place a checkmark

alongside and then press for additional options:

allows you to see your files in a slideshow or

Sharing Pictures

Pictures are the best way of remembering the moment, but

an even better treat is to share them with others.

–

Slideshow:

access the slideshow settings.

Two new features allow you to either instantly share a series

of pictures as they are taken or quickly share a picture

without using email or messaging.

Copy: allows you to create a duplicate of the currently selected

file.

•

Share Shot is a great way to instantly share a series of pictures

among a group of users. The best example for this feature is

having multiple users instantly sharing each others pictures at a

company or family gathering. As each person takes a separate

picture with their own device, they are all pooled together and

instantly appear in each user’s Gallery.

–

Move: allows you to move a selected file to a new location.

Rename: allows you to rename the filename of the currently

selected video.

–

Details: displays video file information.

– or –

With the video displayed on-screen (but not playing),

No more “Email your pictures to me later”. Each person walks out

of the event with all the pictures taken by everyone.

press

for additional options:

This method of image transfer requires that both devices have

Wi-Fi Direct active and be paired prior to use.

–

Favorite: tags the current video as a favorite file

Rename: allows you to rename the filename of the currently

selected video.

Note: You can only share a shot with other external users who

–

Details: displays video file information.

Settings: provide access to the Galley settings page. From this

page you can configure the SNS data management and Tag

options.

also have their Wi-Fi Direct feature active.

160

•

S Beam Transfer uses the NFC (near Field Communication)

To enable Wi-Fi Direct:

feature found on your device to transmit large files directly to

Important! The target device must already be connected to the

same Wi-Fi and have its Wi-Fi Direct feature active

and scanning before you can your pairing.

another compatible device by direct touch

This method of image transfer requires NFC and S Beam to be

enabled prior to use.

For more information, refer to “Using S Beam to Share

Pictures” on page 163.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the

right to turn it on. The slider color indicates the

activation status.

Enabling Share Shot

Share shot is a Wi-Fi Direct group sharing feature where

multiple users can Wi-Fi connect their devices and then all

share each others pictures in real-time. This is really useful

in group events (ex: family gathering or company party)

where you don’t want to have to email everyone later and

make sure you all can share your pics at a later date.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct

4. Tap Scan and select the single device name to begin

the connection process to another Wi-Fi Direct

compatible device.

– or –

For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct Setup and

Settings” on page 268.

Tap Multi-connect

➔

Scan and select all the device

names to begin the connection process to these Wi-Fi

Direct compatible devices.

The general process is:

•

Enable Wi-Fi Direct communication

Pair your device with other users

Enable Share shot

Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service

active and running before it can be detected by your

device.

Multimedia

161

5. Tap Done. The direct connection is then established.

Confirm appears in the Status bar.

To configure your Share Shot options:

1. Confirm the Share Shot viewfinder is active (

appears at the top of the screen).

6. When prompted to complete the connection, the

recipient should tap OK. Your status field now reads

“Connected” and your connected device is listed within

the Wi-Fi Direct devices listing.

2. Tap

(Devices for sharing with) to display list of

current share shot participants.

•

Stop sharing images with select participants by tapping their

entry and removing the green check mark.

7. Each partner (including yourself) must then tap Accept

to consent to the new Wi-Fi Direct pairing.

3. Tap

Share menu.

4. Tap

(Shooting modes) to regain access to the

To enable Share shot on Camera:

1. From the Home screen, tap

(

Camera) ➔

Share shot).

➔

Off to disable share shot while

(

Quick Settings) ➔ Share) ➔

(

maintaining a Wi-Fi Direct connection.

2. If you are prompted to activate your Wi-Fi Direct

connection, tap OK and follow the activation

procedures for Wi-Fi Direct.

To take share shot images:

1. Tap

2. From the Home screen, tap

Gallery) to locate your newly shot images located in

their default storage location.

(Camera) until the shutter sounds.

(Apps) ➔

(

•

External users will be able to locate their images in either a

downloaded or RECV (received) folder.

3. Confirm

(Share shot images delivered/received)

appears in the Notifications area of the screen.

162

7. Place the two active NFC-enabled devices back to back

Using S Beam to Share Pictures

to begin.

This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam

large files directly to another compatible device that is in

direct contact. These files can be larger, such as Videos, HD

pictures, and other large files.You can beam images and

videos from your gallery, music files from your music player,

and more.

Note: If the Touch to beam screen does not appear on the

source device:

- Pull them apart

- Verify the image is visible in the preview window on

the source device (providing the file)

- Place them together again

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab.

2. If not already active, in a single motion touch and slide

the NFC slider to the right to turn it on.

8. From the Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image

preview to begin the transfer. After a few seconds

(depending on file size) the recipient with then see the

transferred file displayed on their screen.

3. Tap S Beam and make sure the feature is turned on.

4. If not already active, in a single motion touch and slide

the S Beam slider to the right to turn it on.

5. On the source device (containing the desired image or

video), tap

(

Apps) ➔

(Gallery).

6. Locate and tap the selected image to open it in the

preview window.

Important! Neither device must be in Lock mode or displaying

the Lock screen. They must both be active and

unlocked. It is recommended that the target device

be on the Home screen.

Multimedia

163

To share multiple pictures via S Beam:

1. On the source device (containing the desired image or

Camera Gallery Options

The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored

video), tap

(Apps) ➔

(Gallery).

camera images.

2. Locate the selected folder.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Gallery).

(Apps) ➔

3. Touch and hold the first image and place a check mark

on it and all desired images.

(

2. Select a folder location (ex: Camera) and tap an image

4. Place the two active NFC-enabled devices back to back

to begin.

to open it.

– or –

5. From the Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image

preview to begin the transfer.

Touch and hold an image to place a box around the file

and select multiple files.

6. When prompted, separate the two devices.

– or –

Tap the upper-right camera to begin taking pictures

that are placed in this folder.

– or –

3. Tap the on-screen image to use additional image menu

options. For more information, refer to “Pictures and

Videos Image Viewer Options” on page 156.

164

6. Confirm

(AllShare Controller enabled) appears in

Sharing a Gallery Image to a Target Device

the Notification area at the top of the device to indicate

you are using your device as the media source.

Important! Make sure all communicating devices are

connected to the same Wi-Fi.

Taking a Screen Shot

Also known as a screen capture, this feature allows you to

mimic the print screen function on most computers.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

1. Launch Samsung Link on the target device (such as an

Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc..).

2. From the Home screen, tap

Gallery).

(Apps) ➔

Motions and gestures

(

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Palm motion

Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before

slider to the right to turn it on.

you can use this feature.

3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK

3. Open a selected image.

Note: At least one feature must be activated before Palm

motion can be activated.

4. Tap

(Stream to connected devices) and select an

available target device to begin streaming.

5. On a target device (ex: Internet TV) select the

on-screen Allow button to continue.

4. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to

the on position.

5. With the current screen showing the desired image, in

a single motion, place the side of your palm along the

one side of the device and then slowly swipe it in the

opposite direction over the screen.

Note: At this stage your device is requesting access to share

media with the external source.

Multimedia

165

Assigning an Image as a Contact Photo

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps) ➔

Gallery).

2. Select a folder location and tap a file to open it.

3. With the image displayed, press and then tap

Set as Contact photo

Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps) ➔

Gallery).

2. Select a folder location and tap a file to open it.

3. With the image displayed, press and then tap

Set as

(

➔

4. Tap a contact to make a selection.

5. Use the on-screen crop the image by dragging it

around or out from its corners.

4. Select one of the these options:

• Home screen assigns the current image to the home screen

background. This image is spread across all available screens.

• Lock screen assigns the selected image to the background for

the lock screen.

6. Tap Done to store the new image.

• Home and lock screens assigns the current image to both the

Home screen and Lock screens.

5. Touch and drag the crop box anywhere on the picture.

Touch and drag the sides of the crop box to zoom in or

out to create a cropped area.

6. Tap Done to assign the wallpaper image.

– or –

Tap Cancel to stop without updating the wallpaper

image.

166

4. Select an image area by touching and holding the

image and then selecting an available option:

• Selection mode: provides several on-screen selection options

such as: Select area, Inverse selection, Selection size, and

Selection mode (Select area, Inverse selection, Selection size,

and Selection mode).

Editing a Photo

You can edit your photos using the built-in Photo editor

application on your device. The photo editor application

provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on

your phone. Along with basic image tuning like brightness,

contrast, and color it also provides a wide variety of effects

used for editing the picture.

• Select all: select the entire area of the current image.

• Clipboard: copies the currently selected are to your device’s

clipboard.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Gallery).

2. Select a folder location and tap a file to open it.

3. With the image displayed, press and then tap

Edit

(Apps) ➔

(

5. Use the following editor controls to edit your picture:

Previous: move to previous photo project.

• Edit: allows you to edit the current image. Launches the Photo

Editor application.

Next: move to next photo project.

Note: To select the picture area, touch and hold the current

Cancel/Delete: exits the current photo editing

session.

picture.

Save: stores the curerntly edited photo.

Rotate: allows you to rotate a photo in all 4

directions. You can also mirror image a photo.

Multimedia

167

• Save as: allows you to rename your current image and save it

to your gallery.

Crop: allows you to crop (cut-out) an area of a

photo.

• Select image: allows you to select a new image for editing.

• Take picture: allows you to activate the camera and take a

new image for editing.

Color:allowsyoutoAutoadjustcolor, Brightness,

Contrast, Saturation, Adjust RGB, Temperature,

Exposure, and Hue of a photo.

• Share via: allows you to share your saved photo via Bluetooth,

ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+,

Group Play, Messaging, Picasa, S Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.

• Set as: assigns the currently saved image as either a: Contact

photo, Home and lock screens, Home screen, or Lock screen.

Effects: allows you to add various effects to your

photo.

Portrait: allows you to apply various face

correction effects such as: Red-eye fix, Airbrush

face,Facebrightness,Out-of-focus,Beautyface,

Funny face, or Spot healing.

Sticker: allows you to place various pre-created

on-screen stickers atop your current image.

Drawing: allows you to add draw directly on your

current picture by using either a brush/pen or

eraser.

Frame: places a pre-created border style atop

your current image.

6. Press

to access the following options:

168

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.

The Gallery

(

The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos.

For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a

slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and

share as a picture message.

(

For more information on using the Picture-in-Picture feature

for video playback, see “Using Picture-In-Picture” on

page 170.

Note: If the phone displays a memory full message when

accessing the Gallery, access Files and remove some of

the media files from the folders, and then open the

Gallery.

Using Video

The Video application plays video files stored on the SD card.

This device is able to playback DivX videos.

Opening the Gallery

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Gallery). For more information, refer to “Camera

Gallery Options” on page 164.

(Apps) ➔

(

Video). A list of available videos displays in the

(

Video list.

2. Tap a video file to begin viewing.

Note: If you stored your files in folders (directories) on the

storage card, Gallery displays these folders as separate

albums. The top left album contains all the pictures in

the storage card.

Sharing Videos

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

Video). After a few seconds, each

on-screen video begins to cycle through a preview of

the first five seconds of the clip.

2. Press

and then tap Share via

Multimedia

169

3. Select either individual videos or tap Select all

Note: The Picture-In-Picture feature only works when using

the Video player application. Other video players (ex:

YouTube), do not support this feature.

4. Click Done to complete the process or Cancel to quit.

5. Select a sharing option. Choose from: Bluetooth,

ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging,

Picassa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.

4. As playback is initiated, locate and tap

(

Picture-in-Picture) from the bottom-right of the

Using Picture-In-Picture

This feature can be used during playback of supported video

types via either the Gallery, Play Videos, or Video player.

playback screen. Your current video is then sent to

foreground of any new page and most application

screens.

Note: Some applications might not allow this video to remain

active in the foreground (ex: Camera/Camcorder

screen).

5. The video disappears from the screen once it ends.

DivX Overview

This device is able to playback DivX videos. DivX Certified^®

to play DivX^®video up to HD 720p, including premium

content. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for

your device, the message “Authorization Error” will be

displayed and your content will not play. Learn more at

This feature allows you to continue to view your video as a

background operation while you multi-task and do other

things, such as surf the Internet, access your Contacts list,

look for a picture, etc..

www.divx.com/vod

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps).

Your device must first be registered to playback protected or

purchased DivX content. DRM-free or unprotected content

does not required DivX VOD registration.

2. Tap the desired video playback application.

3. Tap the desired video to begin playback.

170

4. You are prompted to log in or create a DivX account if

your account information has not already been saved in

DivX Player.

Locating Your VOD Registration Number

1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab ➔ About

device

DivX® VOD

2. Write down your Registration code.

3. Tap OK

➔

Legal information

➔

License settings

➔

5. Follow the instructions in DivX Player to enter the

registration code from step 2 and create a device

nickname (ex: “Pat or Pat’s Device”).

6. Select a location on your computer to download the

DivX registration video with the same title as your

device nickname (ex: Pat.divx).

Purchased Movies

To play purchased DivX movies on your device, you will first

need to complete a one-time registration using both your

device and your computer.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the file

and initiate the transfer process. You will need to place

this video file onto your device and play it back.

8. Connect your device to the computer via USB and

transfer this video.

1. Write down the DivX registration code that appears

on-screen. Copy this 8 or 10-digit number down.

2. Verify you have the latest DivX software running on

your computer. Download the free player (for your

computer) from www.divx.com

3. Open the DivX Player on your computer and from

within the VOD menu, select Register a DivX Certified

Device.

Multimedia

171

9. From the Registration screen (Transfer), click Transfer

Video now and select the location of the microSD card

or USB (the device) as the target destination for the

Important! There is no special registration or configuration

necessary to playback DRM-free DivX movies.

Registration of your device is only required for

playback of protected DivX material.

registration video (created in step 6) and click Start

– or –

Locate the created file, copy and paste it into the new

drive letter corresponding to your device’s storage

location.

Samsung Hub

Samsung Hub makes it easy to find, sample, and purchase

movies, TV shows, books, games, and music, in one user-

friendly location. With hundreds of titles available,

entertaining your family on-the-go has never been easier.

You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch

from any location. Samsung Hub is your gateway to mobile

entertainment.

10. From the Home screen, tap

My Files).

(Apps) ➔

(

11. Locate your registration DivX video file and tap the file

to play it. Once you play the registration file on your

device, your registration is complete.

You must have an active Samsung Account to purchase and

rent content via Samsung Hub.

12. Return to the DivX VOD Manager screen (from within

your computer’s DivX Player) and confirm both your

computer and your new device appears in the list of

registered DivX devices.

Note: Samsung Hub usage is based on service availability.

Important! You must be using an active Wi-Fi/4G/LTE

connection to preview and download a media file.

The internal memory acts as a storage location for

your downloaded rental or purchase.

172

Important! The Samsung account manages the access

information (username/password) to several

applications, such as Samsung Link, Chat On, and

Samsung Hub.

Tip: In some cases it might be necessary to sign in to your

Samsung account via the application.

Press

and then select Sign in.

Note: Your Samsung Hub account is managed by the Samsung

account application. This application manages your user

profile information.

Creating a New Samsung Hub Account

Before you can rent or buy media, you must first create an

account. Enter the required information.

1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung

account.

Using Samsung Hub

The main Samsung Hub screen provides an overview of all

the available categories on one page such as: Music, Video,

Books, and Games. The overview page also displays recently

added media that you can rent or purchase.

2. From the Home screen, tap

Samsung Hub).

3. When prompted to connect via mobile networks, select

either Cancel or Connect

(Apps) ➔

(

1. From the Home screen, tap

Samsung Hub).

(Apps) ➔

(

4. If notified your Samsung account is not yet active or

verified, tap OK. You must be signed in to your

Samsung account to use the application’s various

features.

•

The OVERVIEW screen (landing page) displays an main access

for all available categories and recently available content for

purchase or rental.

Multimedia

173

2. Scroll across the screen to select from the following

available pages:

4. Depending on the content, you can either purchase,

rent, or stream the content directly from the product

detail page.

• MUSIC: displays featured Music content available for purchase/

stream from the Music store & Radio. This page also allows you

to search for new content, or navigate directly to the Music

store page by clicking on the "Music” link at the top of the

page.

5. Choose a payment method, then follow the on-screen

instructions.

Samsung Hub Notices

Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after

you create an account in Samsung Hub.

•

• VIDEO: displays featured film and TV content available for

purchase/rent from the video store. This page also allows you

to search for new content, or navigate directly to the Movie &

TV store page by clicking the "Video" link a the top of the page.

• BOOKS: displays featured Book content available for purchase

from the Book store. This page also allows you to search for

new content, or navigate directly to the Book store page by

clicking the "Books" link a the top of the page.

•

Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed

concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the

service”) that are also registered to the same account.

You may remove a device from your account no more than once

every 90 days.

•

You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as

you’d like. You will have the ability to re-download the Media

Content later subject to content re-download availability and

content provider permissions.

• GAMES: displays featured Game content available from the

Game store. This page also allows you to search for new

content, or navigate directly to the Game store page by clicking

the "Games" link a the top of the page.

•

You may need network coverage to access Media Content you

have acquired through the Service.

3. To purchase or view featured content in more detail,

tap on any content (Thumbnail or text) to navigate to

the product detail page.

You can use 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connectivity to download Media

Content.

174

•

Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be

viewable on only 1 device in your account at a time.

Media Content is downloaded and saved to your authorized

device's SD card. No SD Card included out of box.

Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks

where there is a weak signal.

•

In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period

of more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis)

after the Media Content has been rented (e.g., if you begin

viewing rented Media Content on the 29th day after the rental

transaction, but do not finish viewing the entire title, that rented

Media Content may not be available for the entire twenty-four

(24) consecutive hour period if such period would extend the

viewable time beyond the thirty (30) day rental window).

You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as a)

license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the

Media Content has been buffered.

•

Unless otherwise restricted by the Content Providers, you can

download Media Content to your TV using HDMI connections;

otherwise, you cannot play Media Content downloaded from your

mobile device output.

•

You must finish watching Media Content within the time limit set

out for each piece of content (which may be as short as 24

consecutive hours).

•

Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not

extend the available viewing time.

Multimedia

175

4. Enter your current zip code and tap Done. This zip code

must correspond to the location of your desired TV and

set top box.

Using WatchON

Important! Before initiating use, verify you have an active

Internet connection available (either mobile

network or Wi-Fi connection).

5. From the Find your TV service screen, select a service

provider from the available channel listing.

6. From the Choose your TV Brand screen, tap your TV’s

manufacturer name.

Note: Before beginning your initial WatchON application setup,

confirm your TV is turned off.

•

If you have a brand of TV not listed or you are using a projector,

select from one of the following two options. Choose from

For more information, refer to www.samsungwatchon.com

either Other TV Brands or I Have a Projector

Initial Configuration

1. Sign into your Samsung account.

7. Aim your device at the TV and tap

(

Power) to

confirm the set up process completed successfully and

the correct TV IR codes were selected.

2. From the Home screen, tap

WatchON).

(Apps) ➔

(

Note: The process of the initial TV activation can take up to 10

Note: If you are not connected to an active Wi-Fi, you may be

prompted to continue the set up process via a mobile

network. Click Connect to proceed.

seconds. Please do not press the button again.

8. If the TV turned on, tap Yes

– or –

3. Select your desired country for your TV Guide’s source

If the TV did not turn on after tapping

and waiting 10 seconds, tap No or Retry

(Power)

listing and tap Next

176

9. From the Choose Your TV Tuner screen, select the entry

that corresponds to your current channel control

method:

11. When prompted to Enable IR, tap More Info.. to learn

how to configure your set top box to receive and

respond to IR controls.

• Cable/Satellite/STB/PVR/DVR: selected when changing

channels is done via a receiver box. Channels are not changed

via the TV remote but rather through the receiver/box.

• My xxx TV: selected when a signal is fed directly into the TV

and no box is used. Channels are changed directly on the TV by

using the TV remote and not a box’s remote.

12. Only after completing the IR setup process and

programming your box, press

(Back).

Note: This IR programming of your set top box is a one-time

process and once successful should not need to be

repeated.

13. If prompted to personalize your experience, follow the

Note: Try matching your current channel selection method.

on-screen instructions.

10. Select the Satellite Box Brand from the available list.

Using WatchON

To change channels:

For example, DirectTV^®.

•

If your brand does not appear in the list, tap Other Satellite

1. Sign into your Samsung account.

Box Brands and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. From the Home screen, tap

WatchON).

3. From the top of the main screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

Important! You must configure your set top box for IR

communication with your device. If you do not

select More Info.. below and follow the on-screen

instructions you may not be able to properly use

the application.

(Remote

Control). This launches an on-screen set of remote

control tabs. Choose from one of the following:

• Easy remote: provides the most common used control

features. Scroll down to view additional functions.

Multimedia

177

• [Set top box]: displays customized control specific to your

configured set top box. Ex: satellite dish remote control

functions.

WatchOn Settings

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

WatchON).

and then select an available on-screen

• TV: provides access to control functions specific to your TV.

4. From the top of the main screen tap

2. Press

option:

(

Select Room) to choose from different receivers/boxes

• Change Room: allows you to select a previously configured

room.

in different rooms. Ex: Living Room box, Bedroom box,

etc..

• Settings: provides access to the Samsung WatchOn settings

menu.

5. Press

(Back) to return to the main menu.

• Help: displays on-screen help information.

• About: displays on-screen information about the application.

Locating your favorite programming:

1. Sign into your Samsung account.

2. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

WatchON).

3. From the main screen Tap

(Combined View) to

reveal available media categories.

4. Select an available category.

– or –

Tap Guide to display on your TV an on-screen listing of

available set top box shows.

For additional information on the WatchON application,

press

and then select Help.

178

To add a new room:

Personalize WatchON

Your device can be used to control boxes/receivers from

several rooms. You could go from controlling your set top box

in your living room and then move into your bedroom to do

the same.

You can personalize your application to do things such as

show content only from your selected media categories, or

add an additional room’s set top box.

To configure your Just for you settings:

1. Sign into your Samsung account.

The Just for you option displays available content matching

your activated media categories. These categories can be

configured during your initial set up or at any later time.

1. Sign into your Samsung account.

2. From the Home screen, tap

WatchON).

3. From the On TV tab, press

Settings Add room

4. Name the new room and tap Next

(

Apps) ➔

(

and then select

➔

2. From the Home screen, tap

WatchON).

3. From the main screen Tap

Just for you

4. From the On TV tab, press

Settings

5. Access parameters such as Basic info

(

Apps) ➔

(

Combined View) ➔

5. Enter your current zip code and tap Done. This zip code

must correspond to the location of your desired TV and

set top box.

and then select

6. Follow steps 4-10 from page 176 to complete the

process.

Genres and

Sports to then configure and enable those parameters

you would like to show in the Just for you tab.

Multimedia

179

For more information on using the Picture-in-Picture feature

for video playback, see “Using Picture-In-Picture” on

page 170.

Play Movies & TV

This application allows you to connect to the Play Store,

download a movie and then watch it instantly.

Play Music

Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and

HD titles in the Play Store and stream them instantly on your

Android device.

Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop,

and playback songs purchased from the Play Store. The

music you choose is automatically stored in your Google

Music library and instantly ready to play or download.

Movies, previously rented via the Play Store are automatically

added to your My Movies library across your devices.

ꢀ

Access the new music tab from within your Play Store

application.

Learn more about Google Play Movies at:

http://play.google.com/about/movies

1. From the Home screen, tap

Play Movies & TV).

(Apps) ➔

The Music application contains a music player that plays

music and other audio files that you copy from your computer.

(

1. From the Home screen, tap

Play Music).

(Apps) ➔

2. Log on to your Google account if you have not already

done so. A list of videos sorted on the SD card displays

in the Video list.

(

The Music app searches both your online library and

your device’s internal storage for music and playlists;

this can take from a few seconds to several minutes,

depending on the amount of new music added since

you last opened the application. It then displays a

carousel view of your new and recent music, organized

by album.

3. Following the on-screen instructions for renting and

viewing movies.

4. Tap the MOVIES tab to view movies you have rented.

5. Tap the TV SHOWS tab to view shows you have rented.

6. Tap the PERSONAL VIDEOS tab to view movies you have

on your device or memory card.

180

2. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to link

your current account to Google Play Music.

Changing Library View

You can change the way you view the contents of your

3. Tap an on-screen account to add it or select Add

account to use a new account.

library.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Play Music).

2. While in a selection or screen, tap

(

Apps) ➔

(near the

(

4. At the free songs screen, select either Get free songs or

Skip

•

Get free songs are downloaded via either the Internet or Play

Store.

top-left of the Application bar) and then scroll left or

right to access the various tabs.

•

Follow the on-screen download and installation instructions.

3. Available tabs include: PLAYLISTS

RECENT, ARTISTS,

ALBUMS SONGS, or GENRES

5. Swipe left or right to browse through your new and

available music. Music, albums, and artists are

grouped into categories.

Note: The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid or

list view, depending on the view.

6. Tap an on-screen album to open it and begin playback.

7. Return to the Library screen from most other screens

in the Music application by tapping the Music

application icon

(Music notification icon) at the

top-left of the Application bar.

Multimedia

181

Searching for Music in Your Library

Listening to Music

You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in

speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless

Bluetooth stereo headset.

1. From within the Play Music application, tap

(Search) to search through your available songs.

2. Type the name of an artist, album, song, or playlist.

Matching songs are displayed in a list below the search

box.

Press the volume keys on the side of the device to activate

on-screen volume control, then touch and drag on the scale

to set volume.

3. Tap a matching song to play it, tap a matching album,

artist or playlist to view a list of its’ songs.

Changing Music Settings

1. From within the Play Music application, press

then make a selection.

and

• Shuffle all: Play all songs in a random order.

• Choose on device music: In addition to playing the music that

you add to your online library, you can play music stored on

your device’s internal storage. Then you can listen to music

when you have no Internet connection. To do this, make some

of your online music available offline. For more information,

refer to “Making Online Music Available Offline” on

page 186.

• Settings: Provides access to the Play Music settings.

• Help: Displays application help information.

182

Playing Music

1. From within the Play Music application, tap a song in

Displaying the Now Playing Screen

If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return

your library to listen to it.

– or –

to the Now playing screen from other Music screens:

ꢀ

Tap the name of the current song in the Now Playing

While viewing a list of songs, tap

a song and tap Play

– or –

While viewing a list of albums, artists, playlists, or

genres, tap Options) adjacent to the label and tap

Play

(

Options) next to

bar.

– or –

In a single motion, touch and drag

(Music

notification icon) down from the Status bar and tap the

song title from the Notifications area. You can also

pause and resume playback and skip to the next song

in the panel. For more information, refer to

“Notification Bar” on page 38.

(

The Now playing screen opens and the song you

touched or the first song in the album or playlist starts

to play. The tracks in the current list play in order until

you reach the end of the list (unless you choose a

repeat option). Otherwise, playback stops only if you

stop it, even when you switch applications.

Tab Options

There are various options available from the various tabs:

1. From within the Play Music application, select one of

the following tabs and tap

option.

to access an available

Note: If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the

Music application, the Now Playing bar appears at the

bottom of the screen.

• PLAYLISTS: Play, Add to queue, Rename, Delete, or Keep on

device.

• RECENT: to display the most recently played songs and albums

• ARTISTS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, or Shop for artist.

Multimedia

183

• ALBUMS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, More by artist, or

Shop for artist.

3. Tap

– or –

➔

Add to playlist to add the song to a playlist.

Add to playlist to add the song to

• SONGS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, Shop for artist, or

Tap

➔

Delete.

a playlist.

• GENRES: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, More by artist, or

Shop for artist.

The Now playing screen contains several buttons that you

can tap to control the playback of songs, albums, and

playlists:

Options While Playing a Song

When you play a song, the Now playing screen displays.

There are various options and controls available while a song

is playing:

Tap to go back to the previous song. Touch and

hold to scan backward through the current song.

Tap to resume playback.

1. From within the Play Music application, tap an album or

song.

Tap to pause playback.

2. From the Now playing screen, press

(Menu) to

display the following options:

Taptoadvancetothenextsong.Touchandholdto

scan forward through the current song.

• Equalizer: applies selected equalizer features such as:

FX booster, Bass boost, and 3D effect.

• Clear queue: clears the current queue.

When Shuffle mode is enabled via Show Options

songs play in random order. When disabled

(as shown), songs play in the order they appear

in List view. Also visible when is tapped.

• Save queue: stores the current queue.

• Settings: Allows you to view and assign various music settings,

and view different application-specific information.

• Help: Provides an on-screen series of related help topics.

184

Adding Songs to Playlists

When Shuffle mode is enabled via Show Options

songs play in random order. When enabled,

songs play in random order. Also visible when

is tapped.

1. From within the Play Music application, tap an album or

song list and play a song.

2. Tap

➔

adjacent to the song name and

Tap to repeat the current song,

select Add to playlist

repeat all songs, or disable repeat mode.

3. Select the desired target playlist.

Also visible when

is tapped.

Playing a Playlist

1. From within the Play Music application, select the

PLAYLISTS tab.

2. Tap

next to a playlist title and tap Play.

Creating a Playlist

Deleting a Playlist

1. From within the Play Music application, display the

1. From within the Play Music application, tap an album or

song list and play a song.

PLAYLISTS library view.

2. Tap

➔

adjacent to the song name and

2. Tap

next to a playlist title and tap Delete.

select Add to playlist

3. Tap New playlist

➔

Playlist name field to enter a name

for the playlist.

4. Tap OK to save the new playlist.

Multimedia

185

To make your online music available offline on your device:

1. From within the Play Music application, change your

library view to Albums, Artists, or playlists.

Shopping for Music at the Play Store

To visit the Google Play^TMStore where you can find and buy

music:

2. Press

and then select Choose on device music and

ꢀ

From within the Play Music application, tap

Store in the Application Bar.

Play

tap the album or playlist you want to make available

offline.

The Google Play Store music section displays.

A blue pin

available offline.

indicates that the item is already

Making Online Music Available Offline

In addition to playing the music that you add to your online

library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal

storage. Then you can listen to music when you have no

Internet connection. To do this, make some of your online

music available offline.

Darker pins appear next to the items you can make

available offline. A bar at the bottom of the screen

shows how much space is available on your device for

music and other files.

Dim blue pins indicate songs or albums that you copied

directly from a computer to your device.

Tip: You can also copy music directly from your computer to

your device.

3. Tap the dark pin next to each item you want to make

available offline or tap a blue pin to stop making it

available offline. You can switch to other views of your

library to make other kinds of items available offline as

well.

4. Tap Done in the bar at the bottom of the screen.

186

5. The Music application starts downloading the items to

4. Use any of the following Music player controls:

your device.

Pause the song.

Music

Start the song after pausing.

The Music Player is an application that can play music files.

The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+,

eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A. Launching the

Music Player allows you to navigate through your music

library, play songs, and create playlists (music files bigger

than 300 KB are displayed).

Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to

previous song.

Press and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap to

go to next song.

Volume control.

Playing Music

1. From the Home screen, tap

Volume control showing volume muted.

Plays the entire song list once.

(Apps) ➔

(

Music).

2. Tap a library category tab to select the music category:

Replays the current list when the list ends.

Repeats the currently playing song.

Shuffles the current list of songs randomly.

Songs play in order and are not shuffled.

Lists the current playlist songs.

Songs

Playlists Albums, Artists, Music square, or

Folders

3. Scroll through the list and tap an entry to begin

playback.

Note: The 5.1 channel sound effect works when earphones or

Displays the current song in the player window.

Assign the current song as a Favorite.

sound is connected through the headset jack only.

Multimedia

187

Music Options

Streams the current music file to another device

via Samsung Link.

The Music settings menu allows you to set preferences for

the music player such as whether you want the music to play

in the background, sound effects, and how the music menu

displays.

Making a Song a Phone Ringtone

1. From within the Music application, tap the Songs tab.

2. Touch and hold a song from the list to reveal the

on-screen context menu.

ꢀ

With the application displayed and playing a song,

press and select one of the following options:

• Via Bluetooth: scans for devices and pairs with a Bluetooth

headset.

3. Tap Set as

➔

Phone ringtone.

4. Choose a starting point for the ringtone to start playing

from. Select either From the beginning or Auto

recommendations (you can allow the application to

choose the best part to start from).

• Share music: allows you to share music with others via the

Group Play application. All users must be connected to the

same Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “Group Play” on

page 211.

• Add to playlist: allows you to add the current music file to a

selected playlist.

Note: Additional Set as options include Caller ringtone and

Alarm tone

• Set as: allows you to set the current song as a Phone ringtone,

Caller ringtone, or Alarm tone. Additionally you can either

choose to start the selected song from the beginning or allow

the application to automatically recommend a start point.

• Show/Hide Music view: displays an on-screen waveform

timeline of the current song.

188

• Scan for nearby devices: allows you to look for DLNA -

compliant devices used to control streaming media.

• Settings: allows you to change your music player settings.

• Details: allows you to view media info such as Artist, Title,

Album, Track length, Genre, Track number, Format, Size, and

Location.

• Music menu: this menu allows you to select which categories

you want to display. Choices are: Albums, Artists, Genres,

Music square, Folders, Composers, Years, Most played,

Recently played, or Recently added. Tap each item that you

want to display in the Music menu.

• Music auto off: when enabled, sets a timer for the Music

application to automatically turn off after a pre-selected amount

of time.

• End: closes the application.

Music Settings

• Lyrics: when activated, the lyrics of the song are displayed if

available.

The settings menu allows you to set preferences for the

music player such as whether you want the music to play in

the background, sound effects, and how the music menu

displays.

• Smart volume: when activated, automatically adjusts each

track’s volume to an equal level.

1. From within the Music application, press

Settings

2. Select one of the following settings:

➔

• Voice control: when activated, allows you to use voice control

commands to control the music player.

• SoundAlive: set a type of equalization such as Normal, Pop,

Rock, Jazz, Dance, Classic, etc.

• Adapt Sound: enable or disable the adaptive sound feature to

adjust to the sound levels of your current environment.

• Play speed: set the play speed anywhere between 0.5X and

2.0X using the slider.

Multimedia

189

Adding Music to a Playlist

Using Playlists

1. From within the Music application, tap the Playlists tab.

2. Tap the playlist name in which to add music.

Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for

playback. These Playlists can be created using the Music

player on this device, or using a third-party application (such

as Windows Media Player) and downloading those files to an

SD card inserted into the device.

3. Tap

(Add music). This option is available within

user-created playlists.

Note: If a playlist is empty, add a song by touching a holding a

song name from the main screen to open the context

menu. Select Add to playlist and choose the playlist.

Creating a Playlist

1. From within the Music application, tap the Playlists tab.

2. Press

3. Backspace over the default playlist title and type a new

name for this playlist, then tap OK

and then tap Create playlist.

4. Tap a music file, or tap Select all to add all the music

tracks to this playlist then tap Done

Removing Music from a Playlist

1. From within the Music application, tap the Playlists tab.

2. Tap the playlist name in which to delete music.

3. Touch and hold a song to reveal the on-screen context

menu.

4. Tap Remove

190

Editing a Playlist

Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you

can also share, delete, or rename the playlist.

Removing Music Files

1. From within the Music application, tap the Songs tab.

2. Touch and hold a song entry to reveal the on-screen

context menu.

Note: Only those playlist you have created can be edited.

3. Tap Delete

➔

OK. The music file(s) is deleted.

Default playlists can not be renamed.

Samsung Link

1. From within the Music application, tap the Playlists tab.

2. Touch and hold a playlist entry to reveal the on-screen

context menu.

This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung

device with your TV, streams content and even keeps tabs on

who calls or sends text messages with real-time, on-screen

monitoring. Samsung’s Link makes staying connected easy.

3. Tap Edit title

Allows users to share their in-device media content with

other external devices using DLNA certified™ (Digital Living

Network Alliance) Devices. These external devices must also

be DLNA-compliant. Wi-Fi capability can be provided to TVs

via a digital multimedia streamer.

4. Enter a new name for this playlist and tap OK

Transferring Music Files

Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two

methods:

1. Downloaded to the device from the Play Store.

Music files are directly stored on your phone.

2. Downloaded to the phone via a direct USB connection.

Music files are stored into a Music folder on the SD

card.

Multimedia

191

3. If prompted with an on-screen notification about no

Wi-Fi detected, tap Cancel (to continue by using your

network connection) or Connect to continue.

Important! You must first connect both of your communicating

devices to the same Wi-Fi and be using an

active/registered Samsung account prior to using

this application.

4. Tap Sign in

For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi settings” on

page 264.

5. If prompted to log into your Samsung account, tap Sign

in and follow the on-screen instructions.

For more information, refer to “Creating a

Samsung Account” on page 21.

Note: If the main screen still shows a Sign in box, close the

application and restart it.

Note: For more information on defining the various features

6. Follow the on-screen prompts.

definitions on page 234.

7. Scroll across the application screen to view either

MY RECENT CONTENT or DEVICES & STORAGE

Important! The Samsung account manages the access

information (username/password) to several

applications, such as Samsung Link, Chat On, and

Samsung Hub.

The DEVICES & STORAGE screen contains two separate

streaming media options:

• Registered storage: allows you to receive and playback media

stored externally (server, laptop, etc.) directly on your device by

allowing you to add a Web storage service for streaming

content.

1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung

account.

• Registered devices allows you to stream/share selected

multimedia content from your device to DLNA compliant device

connected to the same Wireless Access Point.

2. From the Home screen, tap

Samsung Link).

(Apps) ➔

(

192

• Video optimization: allows you to setup the video quality for

streamed video content. Move the slider to the on position to

activate the feature.

Configuring Samsung Link Settings

The Samsung Link™ application must first be configured

prior to its initial use. You must setup parameters such as

connected Wi-Fi, Items to share, source server address, and

external device acceptance rights.

• Password lock: allows you to restrict access to Samsung Link

by requiring a user enter the currently active and associated

Samsung account password. Move the slider to the on position

to activate the feature.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Samsung Link) ➔ DEVICES & STORAGE

and then tap Settings and configure the

(Apps) ➔

(

2. Press

• My account: displays Samsung account information.

• Customer support: allows you to contact the Samsung Link

team via a new email from an available email account.

• About this service: displays application information.

following settings as desired:

• Registered storage: allows you to add a Web storage location.

Without a storage service/location added, you will not be able

to use Samsung Link.

Setting Up Web Storage

Web storage services allow you to use storage space to store

your files and share them on the “Cloud”.

• My device: displays your device name as it is used with

Samsung Link. Tap to change the device name.

• Save to: allows you to save your media to your internal phone

memory or to an SD card.

Note: If you are using another Web storage service, log into

that service first before using Samsung Link.

• Auto upload: allows you to enable automatic upload of images

from your device to those storage locations specified within the

Web storage list. Move the slider to the on position to activate

the feature.

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

Samsung Link) ➔ DEVICES & STORAGE

Note: When adding storage, an N Drive is added.

Multimedia

193

2. If not already signed into your Cloud storage, tap

To de-register Web storage service:

1. From the Home screen, tap

(

(Apps) ➔

Choose from: SugarSync, Dropbox, or SkyDrive.

– or –

(

Samsung Link) ➔ DEVICES & STORAGE

and then tap Settings Registered storage

Deregister

Press

➔

Press

and then tap Settings

➔

Registered storage

➔

(Register storage).

2. Select a current storage service and tap OK

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to register or log into

your cloud service.

Sharing files via Web Storage

Files can be uploaded to a Web storage location by either

with the storage location or sharing files, images, and videos

from your device.

4. Once the process is successfully completed, the Web

storage icon or name appears in the Web storage area

of the main screen.

To upload an image on your device to Web storage:

5. From the main screen, select a connected device and

then tap on the media that you would like to share.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Gallery).

(Apps) ➔

(

•

A file with

in the upper-left indicates it is stored remotely

on a Web storage location. Selecting this media causes your

device to access the file currently stored on your services’

servers.

2. Select a folder location (ex: Camera) and open an

image by tapping it once. This opens the image in the

preview window.

Note: To select multiple images, touch and hold an image to

place a colored border around the selected images.

3. Select the remote storage location (ex: Dropbox).

194

4. Select the target folder location and select Upload. The

device then confirms the available storage locations

and begin the process of uploading the selected

images.

Sharing Media via Samsung Link to a Target

Device

Important! Make sure all communicating devices are

connected to the same Wi-Fi.

To upload a video on your device to Web storage:

1. From the Home screen, tap

Gallery).

(Apps) ➔

1. Launch AllShare Play/Samsung Link on the target

(

device (such as an Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc..).

2. Select a folder location (ex: Camera) and touch and

hold a video to place a colored border around the

selected file.

2. From the Home screen, tap

Samsung Link).

(Apps) ➔

(

Note: You must be signed in to your Samsung Account before

3. Tap

➔

Dropbox from the top of the Gallery

you can use this feature.

screen. The device then confirms the available storage

locations and begin the process of uploading the

selected video.

3. Tap your device name from the Registered devices

area.

4. Tap an available category tab (Pictures, Music, Movies,

Files, or Info) and select a file.

•

A file with

in the upper-left indicates it is stored remotely

on a Web storage location. Selecting this media causes your

device to access the file currently stored on your services’

servers.

Multimedia

195

5. Tap an available on-screen file, image, or video to

AllShare Cast Hub

This hardware allows you to enjoy what’s currently on your

device directly on your TV.

place a green check mark alongside it.

6. Tap

(Stream to connected devices) and select an

available target device to begin streaming.

7. On a target device (ex: Internet TV) select the

on-screen Allow button to continue.

Note: There is no need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network or

to be logged into your Samsung Account to use this

feature.

AllShare Cast Hub establishes a WI-Fi Direct connection

between the device and the hub.

Note: At this stage your device is requesting access to share

media with the external source.

For more information about this device, go to:

8. Confirm

(Samsung Link Controller enabled)

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EAD-

T10JDEGSTA

appears in the Notification area at the top of the device

to indicate you are using your device as the media

source.

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EAD-

T10JDEGSTA

196

Connecting AllShare Cast Hub

To connect your AllShare Cast Hub hardware:

Blue - Solid

Indicates the AllShare Cast Hub is

ready to be connected with a new

device.

Screen Mirroring

(with Hub

accessory)

This feature functions with an

external AllShareCast Hub to fully

mirror what is currently displayed on

your device to the external TV.

2. Connect your TV to the AllShare Cast Hub via an HDMI

cable (A-to-A cable).

3. Change the source input on your TV to match the input

port used by the incoming HDMI cable.

1. Connect the AllShare Cast Hub to a power source via

the USB Travel Adapter.

Note: The television screen should now display an on-screen

tutorial showing you how to configure your device’s

AllShare Cast Hub and device settings.

Note: The status LED begins to blink solid red to indicate

it has begun the start up process.

To activate Screen Mirroring on your device:

1. From the Home screen, press

Settings Connections tab) ➔ Screen

Mirroring

and then tap

LED Color/Patterns Description

➔

(

Red - Solid

Indicates the AllShare Cast Hub is

booting or processing.

2. If not already on, tap the Screen Mirroring and then

move the slider to the right to turn it on. The slider

color indicates the activation status.

Red - Blinking

Indicates the AllShare Cast Hub is in

standby mode (ready for connection).

Multimedia

197

4. Tap Start Trial to begin a free 30-day trial of the

T-Mobile TV

T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV

and Video on Demand.

service.

– or –

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

Tap Continue to keep viewing the free content or

(

T-Mobile TV). The T-Mobile Terms and Conditions

Purchase Options to buy the paid features.

page displays.

5. Tap any of the following categories to begin viewing:

Home

Live TV

TV Shows, Favorites, Help, Search, More

Note: A data plan is required to use this feature. Charges may

apply. Please contact your service provider for further

details.

Info Browse, or Live Channels

YouTube

YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can

upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps) ➔

YouTube).

2. Tap Accept if you accept the Terms and Conditions.

– or –

(

Tap Exit to close the application.

2. When the screen loads you can begin searching and

Note: T-Mobile TV must be initialized over a cellular network

before it can be used. During this initial registration

process, any Wi-Fi connections must be disabled.

viewing posted videos.

3. Press

➔

Settings

➔

General

➔

High quality on

mobile if you prefer high quality output.

3. Tap Disable Wi-Fi if you currently have an active Wi-Fi

connection.

198

Section 8: Applications and Development

This section contains a description of each application that is

Applications

available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to

navigate through that particular application. If the application

is already described in another section of this user manual,

then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.

The Applications list provides quick access to all the

available applications on the phone.

Calculator

Using this feature allows you to use your device as a

calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic

functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

You can also use this as a scientific calculator.

Note: This manual only addresses applications that have been

loaded on your [device/computer/tablet] as of the date

of purchase. Information concerning third party

applications that you may choose to download from the

Google Play Store or otherwise should be obtained from

the application provider directly.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Calculator).

(Apps) ➔

(

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

3. Enter the operation for your calculation by tapping the

Plus, Minus, Multiplication, or Division key.

Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-

used applications to one of the Home screens. For more

information, refer to “Customizing the Screens” on page

55.

4. Enter the next number.

5. To view the result, tap the = (equals) key.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required.

You can also add an application icon as a Primary

Shortcut that will display on all Home screens. If you add

an application as a primary shortcut, the application icon

will not be displayed in the Applications menu.

Note: Place the screen in Landscape mode to reveal additional

scientific functions.

Applications and Development

199

2. Tap

event.

– or –

Tap Today to display the current date indicated by a

(Create event) to create a new Calendar

Calendar

With this feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week,

or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a

reminder. Google Calendar is built into the phone and

synchronizes both new and existing entries between your

phone and your online Google account.

blue box, then press

following options:

and select one of the

• Go to: displays a specific date.

Important! You should previously add an account (Facebook,

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Google) prior to

using the Calendar.

• Delete: allows you to delete All events, All events before today,

or an individual event.

• Search: allows you to search within your current events.

• Sync: synchronizes your current calendar events with your

available accounts (such as Gmail, Microsoft Exchange

ActiveSync, etc..).

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(Calendar). The following tabs are available on

the right side of the display:

• Year: displays the Year view.

• Settings: displays a list of configurable settings.

• Month: displays the Month view.

• Week: displays the Week view.

• Day: displays the Day view.

• List: displays the events in a List view.

• Task: allows you to search for tasks.

200

6. Tap Lock time zone (to lock event time based on your

current user-selected time zone). Select a time zone

from within the Select time zone field.

Creating a Calendar Event

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

Calendar).

2. Within the Year, Month, Week, and Day tabs,

Create event) to create a new Calendar event.

7. Tap Show week number to display the week numbers

along the side of the week entries.

(

8. Tap Calendars and select the type of general

synchronization settings you want. A check mark

indicates selection.

Calendar Settings

Using the Calendar settings you can select the day with

which you want the calendar to begin. You also select how

you want to view the calendar, by Month, Week, or Day or

determine how to manage events, notifications, sounds, and

defaults reminders.

9. Tap Set alerts & notifications to adjust the event

notification method. Choose from: Alert

Status bar

notification, and Off

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press Settings

3. Tap View styles and select an option.

(

Apps) ➔

10. Tap Select ringtone to assign a ringtone to a calendar

event notification.

➔

11. Tap Vibration to assign a vibration notification to this

event.

•

Tap Month view styles and select an option.

12. Tap Quick responses to edit your default quick

responses for outbound emails. These are default

responses similar to those used by text templates.

Tap Week view and select a type.

4. Tap First day of week and select either Local default,

Saturday, Sunday or Monday

5. Tap Hide declined events to activate this option. A check

mark indicates selection.

Applications and Development

201

Camera

ChatON

Use your 13.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos

in a JPEG format. The Camcorder shoots High Definition video in

an MP4 format.

Provides a global mobile communication service where you

can chat with more than 2 buddies via a group chat, In this

service you can send pictures, videos, animation messages

(Scribbles), audio, Contacts, Calendar entries, and Location

information. Create special animated messages for your

friends using handwritten messages, text, photos,

background images and music.

Note: A microSD card is no longer necessary before you take

pictures or shoot video.

It is recommended that you confirm your default storage

location for images and videos.

1. From the Home screen, tap

ChatON).

(Apps) ➔

(

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Camera).

(Apps) ➔

2. Log in to the service and follow the on-screen

(

instructions.

For more information, refer to “Using the Camera” on page 150.

For more information, visit: https://web.samsungchaton.com

For more information, refer to “ChatON” on page 145.

202

Chrome

Clock

The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google

Chrome Web browser on your device.

Here you can set an Alarm, configure and view the World

clock, use a Stopwatch, set a Timer, or use a Desk Clock.

The applications display in a tabular format and quickly

accessed with the touch of a finger.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Chrome).

2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap

Accept and Continue

(Apps) ➔

(

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Clock).

(Apps) ➔

(

3. If you have an existing Chrome account, tap Sign in to

bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data

from your computer to your phone, otherwise tap No

Setting an Alarm

1. From the Home screen, tap

(

Apps) ➔

(

Clock).

thanks

2. From the Alarm tab, tap

(Create alarm).

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google

3. Use the arrow symbols to enter adjust the hour, and

minutes, then tap AM or PM (toggles depending on

which was last selected).

Chrome.

4. Tap the Alarm repeat field and touch the number of

times you want this alarm to repeat. Selections are:

day blocks or Repeat Weekly. Selected day blocks turn

blue when active.

5. Tap the Alarm type field and select one of the following:

Melody

Vibration

Vibration and melody, or Briefing

Applications and Development

203

6. Tap More to configure additional alarm settings such as

volume slider, Alarm tone, Location alarm, Snooze,

Smart alarm, and assign a name.

• Interval indicates the length of time the alarm will remain silent

between alarm notifications (snooze time).

• Repeat indicates the numbers of snooze sessions that are

assigned to this alarm. How many times will the snooze silence

the alarm.

To configure additional alarm settings:

1. Tap More to access additional alarm settings.

2. Tap the Alarm tone field and either select an available

tone or select Add to use locate a sound to use as an

alarm ringtone. Tap OK to activate the ringtone.

3. Slide the slider bar left or right in the Alarm volume field

to decrease or increase the alarm volume. A sample of

the volume level plays.

6. Move the Smart alarm slider to the right to activate this

feature which slowly increases screen brightness and

the volume of nature tones to simulate dawn breaking.

Tap the field to assign a interval time (1 minute,

3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or

30 minutes) and nature tone (Fairy fountain, Birdsong

by the lake, Sparkling mist, The secret forest, Serenity,

or Gentle spring rain).

4. Move the Location alarm slider to the right to activate

the feature, then follow the on-screen instructions to

enter a location. When activated, the alarm only

sounds when you are at a specific location.

5. Move the Snooze slider to the right to activate the

feature. Tap the field to assign a Interval time

(3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or

30 minutes) and Repeat (1 time, 2 times, 3 times,

5 times, and 10 times).

• Interval category describes the length of time the alarm will

remain silent between alarm notifications (snooze time).

• Tone category provides one of several nature sounds that are

used as the alarm tone.

7. Tap the Name field and enter a name for this Alarm.

8. Tap Save to store the new alarm event.

204

Turning Off an Alarm

To assign DST settings:

1. Locate a desired city from the World clock list.

ꢀ

To stop an alarm when it sounds, touch and slide

to any direction.

2. Touch and hold a city and select DST settings

3. Select a DST setting (Automatic, Off, or 1 hour).

If Daylight Savings Time is selected, a sun symbol

appears next to the World Clock city listing.

Setting the Snooze Feature

ꢀ

To activate the Snooze feature after an alarm sounds,

touch and slide to any direction. Snooze must

first be set in the alarm settings.

Stopwatch

This feature allows you to capture elapsed time while letting the

stopwatch keep running.

1. From within the Clock application, tap Stopwatch tab.

Deleting an Existing Alarm

1. From within the Clock application, touch and hold an

on-screen alarm event.

2. Tap Start to start the stopwatch counter.

3. Tap Lap to begin the lap time counter.

4. Tap Stop to stop the counter.

2. Tap Delete

World Clock

This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part

of world.

5. Tap Restart to restart the lap counter. You can have

multiple lap times.

1. From within the Clock application, tap the World clock

6. Tap Reset to reset the counter.

tab.

2. Tap Add city then scroll and select the desired city, or

tap in the search field to locate a city.

Applications and Development

205

6. To make changes, press

and then tap Settings.

Setting a Timer

The following options are displayed while in full-screen

mode:

1. From within the Clock application, tap Timer tab.

2. Tap the Hours Minutes, or Seconds field and use the

• Calendar: when this is checked, the calendar is displayed. Tap

to uncheck.

on-screen keypad to enter the hour, minute, or

seconds. The timer plays an alarm at the end of the

countdown.

• Weather: when this is activated, the location, temperature, and

weather condition is displayed. Touch and slide the slider to the

right to turn it on.

3. Tap Start to start the timer.

4. Tap Stop to stop the timer or Reset to reset the timer

and start over.

• Dock: allows you to set your Dock settings such as Dock

sound, Audio output mode, Desk home screen display,

Automatic unlock, and Audio output. For more information,

refer to “Accessory” on page 302.

5. Tap Restart to resume the timer counter.

Configuring a Desk Clock

This feature lets you activate an on-screen clock that can be

viewed when the device is docked.

7. Tap

to display the Desk clock in full-screen mode.

8. To make changes in full screen mode, press

and

ꢀ

From within the Clock application, tap Desk clock tab.

The default Desk clock is displayed.

then tap:

• Edit shortcuts: allows you to edit the shortcuts shown at the

bottom of full screen mode.

Note: You might have to scroll across the tabs to locate the

• Hide/Show shortcuts: allows you to hide or view the current

on-screen shortcuts located along the bottom of the full screen

mode.

Desk clock tab at the far right.

206

• Settings: provides access to the Desk clock settings menu

from where you can alter the following: Hide status bar,

Wallpaper, Calendar, Weather, and Dock.

Dropbox

Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from

your device. This applications allows you to bring your files

with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox

from your device, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and

share your selected files freely with family and friends.

• Date and time: provides access to the Date and time menu.

Contacts

The default storage location for saving phone numbers to

your Contacts List is your phone’s built-in memory.

The in-device application works in conjunction with a partner

program placed on a target computer using an active Internet

connection.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Contacts).

(Apps) ➔

(

Dropbox creates a folder that automatically synchronizes its

contents across all of your connected devices on your

account. Update a file to your Dropbox on your computer, and

its automatically updated to the same folder on your other

devices.

For more information, refer to “Contacts List” on page 95.

Downloads

Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current

downloaded files (Internet and Other).

Download the Desktop application

1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to:

1. From the Home screen, tap

Downloads).

(Apps) ➔

(

http://www.dropbox.com/

2. Place a checkmark on an available file to select it.

3. Choose an available action such as Share, Delete, Sort

by size/date, or Clear list.

2. Follow the on-screen setup and installation instructions

on your target computer containing the desired files.

Applications and Development

207

4. Initially, you will need to configure your Camera Upload

parameters. Choose from Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi or data

plan.

Important! The computer application must be installed on the

computer containing the desired files. This

computer must have an active Internet connection.

•

Tap Turn on after making your selection.

Caution! Enabling this feature can incur data charges

(depending on your plan) if the Wi-FI or data plan is

selected.

Note: It might be necessary to configure your router’s firewall

settings to allow this application to gain access to the

Internet.

5. Tap

(Access Dropbox) at the top of the application

Accessing Dropbox on your Device

window to access the files and folders you area

currently sharing from your computer.

6. Tap an item to open it.

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

Dropbox) ➔ Start

2. Tap I’m already a Dropbox user, enter your current

7. Tap the bottom of the image to reveal additional

options:

account credentials, and tap Log in

– or –

• Delete to erase the current file.

Tap I’m new to Dropbox and follow the on-screen

• Share via applications such as: Copy link, Bluetooth, ChatON,

Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google, Google+, Messaging,

S Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.

instructions to register for a new account.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• Add to Favorite to assign a favorite tag to the current image.

208

• More to choose from options such as:

Manually uploading a Picture to Dropbox

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps) ➔

Camera).

–

Open with... to open the current file with the default in-device

application.

(

–

Export to transfer the current file to another location via:

Save to SD card, Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Flipboard, Gmail,

Google+, Group Play, Messaging, Picasa, S Memo, or Wi-Fi

Direct.

2. After the image is taken, tap the Image Viewer box at

the bottom right. This previews the current image.

3. Tap the image to reveal the image options at the top of

the screen.

8. Tap

(Up a Directory Level) at the top of the

4. Tap

➔

(Dropbox) select a folder location

application window to navigate up a single level with

every tap.

and tap Upload

Note: If your share folder is located on your computer, you will

momentarily receive an on-screen popup notifying you

that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox

folder.

9. Tap

(Camera Uploads/Albums) at the top of the

application window to access your Uploads and

Albums tabs.

10. Tap

(Tag as Favorite) at the top of the application

window to assign favorite files.

11. Tap

(Search) at the top of the application window

Email enables you to review and create email using most

email services. The device alerts you when you receive an

email message.

to search for files located in your Dropbox account.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Email).

For more information, refer to “Using Email” on page 131.

Applications and Development 209

(Apps) ➔

(

Flipboard

Gallery

This application creates a personalized digital magazine out

of everything being shared with you. Access news stories,

personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your

Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account,

photos from friends and much more.

The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos.

For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a

slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and

share as a picture message.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Gallery).

(Apps) ➔

1. From the Home screen, tap

Flipboard).

(Apps) ➔

(

For more information, refer to “The Gallery” on page 169.

2. Swipe up to get started, select some on-screen

categories and tap Done to create a new profile.

– or –

Gmail

Google Mail (Gmail) is a web-based email service. Gmail is

configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on

your synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically

synchronize with your Gmail account on the Web.

Tap Tap to sign In to log into your previously created

profile.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Gmail).

(Apps) ➔

(

For more information, refer to “Using Google Mail” on page

142.

210

Google

Group Play

This application lets you share documents, photos or music

in real-time with other connected friends.

Use Google Search to search the Web.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

Google) and enter the search text.

Note: Group play is not the same as Screen mirroring which

requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung TV or

via the use of the AllShare Cast Hub.

– or –

Tap

information.

on the Google Search bar and say the search

For more information, refer to “AllShare Cast Hub” on

page 196.

Google +

Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a

lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream

to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast

messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant

Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your

own private album on Google+.

Important! To share a Group Play, all users must be connected

to the same Wi-Fi access point.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Group Play).

(Apps) ➔

(

2. Read the various on-screen information and tap OK to

continue.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Google+).

For more information, refer to “Google +” on page 147.

(Apps) ➔

(

3. Follow the on-screen tutorials.

Applications and Development

211

7. Have your friends sign onto Group Play from their

devices (see below) and they can view your media

using you as a Mobile AP.

Creating a group

If you have media you want to share, create a group for other

users to join to and then share/collaborate with what you are

sharing.

Joining a group

A joiner is the participant of an already created group. You

can only view and interact with media shared by the leader

of an existing group.

The creator of the group is the leader and it the source of the

shared file. All other joined members can then interact with

the file being shared.

1. Connect to an active Wireless Access Point and confirm

your other participants are also connected to this same

Wi-Fi.

1. Connect to an active Wireless Access Point and confirm

your connection is this same Wi-Fi as the group leader.

2. From the Home screen, tap

Group Play).

(Apps) ➔

2. From the Home screen, tap

Group Play).

(Apps) ➔

(

3. Tap Join group. Your device then scans for available

groups for you to join.

3. Tap the Set group password field to enable the function

which requires users to enter a password prior to

connecting to your new group.

4. Select a group to join. Once connected, you can then

select the shared content and interact with your

group’s shared media.

4. Tap Create group. If previously selected, enter your

group password and tap OK. Mobile AP is enabled.

5. Tap one of the media items listed under the Share and

play content heading.

5. Press

and select Help for additional information.

6. Tap to select the items you want to share (indicated by

a checkmark), then tap Done or OK

212

Help

Internet

Provides access to built-in Help information.

Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully

optimizedandcomeswithadvancedfunctionalitytoenhancethe

Internet browsing feature on your phone.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Help).

(Apps) ➔

(

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Internet).

For more information, refer to “Internet” on page 242.

(Apps) ➔

2. Select an on-screen topics for more information:

• New features: provides help on all of the new features and

applications such as Motion, Camera, Group Play, etc.

• Basics: provides basic information on using your device.

• Applications: provides information on how to use basic

applications like Contacts, Email, S Memo, Internet, Camera,

etc.

(

• Settings: provides information on settings for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,

Ringtone, Power saving mode, NFC, Air gesture, Air view,

Smart screen, Motion, and Screen Mirroring.

• Online help: provides more detailed online help for additional

questions you may have.

• Available accessories: provides information on accessories

for your phone that are available for purchase.

Applications and Development

213

Local

Lookout Security

Local (formerly known as Google Places) displays company

logos on a layer of Google Maps. When viewing an area you

can quickly locate a business or person, find out more

information about the business, see coupons, public

responses, and more.

Lookout Security™ provides mobile device-specific security

features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit.

Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that

are unique to the mobile market. Along with the antivirus and

anti-malware tech, there's a lost and stolen phone locator

service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Local).

Search) and then use the Search Maps field

(Apps) ➔

1. From the Home screen, tap

Lookout Security).

2. Tap Next

(Apps) ➔

(

2. Tap

(

to manually enter a desired place or choose from

among the various categories. Matches are filtered by

those closest to your current location.

3. Read the on-screen descriptions and activate those

desired features. Tap Next to progress to the next

screen

3. Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants,

Cafes, Bars, Attractions, [user added searches],

RECOMMENDATIONS, or IN THIS AREA a list of places

within this category displays.

4. Tap Done to complete the setup.

5. Create a Lookout account by entering an email address

and account password.

4. Tap the Maps icon to launch the related maps feature.

6. Re-enter the password and tap Start Protecting

5. Press

and then tap Add a search. The functions

adds additional search shortcuts to the places screen.

214

Enabling a Location source

Maps

Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search

for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To

enable the location source you must enable the wireless

network, or enable the GPS satellites.

Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view

real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination

directions. There is also a search tool included to help you

locate places of interest or a specific address. You can view

locations on a vector or aerial map, or you can view locations

at the street level.

Important! The more location determining functions are

enabled, the more accurate the determination will

be of your position.

Important! Before using Google Maps you must have an active

data (3G/4G/LTE) or Wi-Fi connection. The Maps

application does not cover every country or city.

1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab ➔ Location

services

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Maps).

(Apps) ➔

2. Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite.

3. Tap Use wireless networks to allow apps to use data

from sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to

provide a better approximation of your current location.

4. Tap My places to enable the storage of your favorite

locations.

(

Important! For best results, it is recommended that you enable

all of your location services. For more information,

refer to “Location Services” on page 324.

Applications and Development

215

To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the

following conditions:

• Local: provides access to the places menu where you can

quickly locate a business or person, find out more information

about a business, see coupons, public responses, and more

(Local). Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants,

Cafes, Bars, Attractions, or select from available categories

such as Entertainment, ATMs, Gas stations, Hotels, Post office,

or Taxi.)

•

inside a building or between buildings

in a tunnel or underground passage

in poor weather

around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields

in a vehicle with tinted windows

• Layers: allows you to switch map views:

Opening Maps

1. From the Home screen, tap

–

Traffic: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic

conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each

color represents how fast the traffic is moving.

Satellite: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth.

Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the

best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to

three years old.

(Apps) ➔

(Maps).

2. Tap the upper-right My location button to find your

location on the map with a blinking blue dot.

3. Locate the bottom row of the buttons to access

additional options:

–

• Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.

• Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a

starting point.

–

Terrain: combines a topographical view of the area’s terrain

with the current map location.

Transit Lines: displays the overlapping transit lines on your

map.

Latitude: allows you to see your friend's locations and share

your location with them.

216

–

My Maps: displays a list of your preferred maps.

Bicycling: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map.

Wikipedia: displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your

map.

–

Labs: this is a testing ground for experimental features that

aren’t ready for primetime. They may change, break or

disappear at any time. Click on a Lab to enable or disable it.

What’s New: provides access to the Play Store from where you

can update the application manually.

–

4. Press

and select one of the following options:

About: displays general information about Google maps such

as Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received,

Free memory, etc.

• Clear Map: allows you to remove all markings and layers from

the map.

• Make available offline: allows you to store map-related

information locally on your device and access it even when the

device is offline.

–

Feedback: allows you to provide application feedback.

Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions,

information from the pop-up menu.

• Settings: allows you to select the following additional options:

–

Display: allows you to enable/disable the Zoom Buttons, Scale

Bar, and Bubble action.

• Help: provides help information.

–

Offline and cache: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map

tiles when not using Wi-Fi and to clear the cache that holds the

map tiles. Choose from: Automatic caching, Clear all map titles,

or Clear My Places cache.

–

Location settings: lets you access and configure the location

settings.

Applications and Development

217

Messaging

This application allows you to use the Short Message Service

(SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from

other mobile phones.

Mobile HotSpot

Provides access to the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot menu

where you can use either the USB tethering or portable

HotSpot functionality.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Mobile HotSpot).

(Apps) ➔

You can also use the Multi Media Service (MMS) to create

multimedia messages to send and receive from other mobile

phones.

(

2. Activate the desired connection method.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Messaging).

(Apps) ➔

For more information see either"USB Tethering"on page 259

or "Mobile HotSpot"on page 260.

(

For more information, refer to “Messages” on page 117.

Music

Messenger

This application allows you to play music files that you have

stored on your microSD card. You can also create playlists.

Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into

a simple group conversation. When you get a new

conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your

device.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Music).

For more information, refer to “Music” on page 187.

(Apps) ➔

(

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Messenger).

(Apps) ➔

(

For more information, refer to “Messenger” on page 147.

218

Opening and Navigating within Files

DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the

device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder

location.

My Files

This application allows you to manage your sounds, images,

videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card

data in one convenient location. This application allows you

to launch a file if the associated application is already on

your phone (ex: MP4).

To open files:

1. From the Home screen, tap

My Files).

(Apps) ➔

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

My Files).

(Apps) ➔

(

2. Tap a folder and scroll down or up until you locate your

selected file.

Note: Navigation in this viewer works on a hierarchy structure

• Home tab

allows you to back up to the root directory.

allows you to back up into a higher directory.

and then tap View by to change the way the files

with folders, subfolders, etc.

• Up tab

•

Press

Note: The application lets you view supported image files and

text files on both your internal storage and microSD

card.

are displayed on-screen. Choose from: List

or Thumbnail

Press for these additional options: Select all

Create folder Search View by

List and details,

Sort by, and Settings

Applications and Development

219

To navigate:

1. Tap All files

• Ringtones: this folder contains any ringtones you have

purchased.

➔

Device storage/SD memory card to see

the contents of either device or your internal SD card.

2. The following folders may display:

• S Memo: this folder contains all the S Memos you have written.

Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your

• ShareShot: displays the files shared via a group share shot

session.

phone is configured.

• Alarms: this folder contains any alarm files you may have.

• Android: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android

applications.

3. Once you have located your file, tap the file name to

launch the associated application.

• Application: this folder contains app info for S Memo.

• Bluetooth: this folder stores files sent via a Bluetooth device.

• DCIM: this is the default location for pictures and videos taken

by the device. Tap DCIM

➔

Camera to view the picture or

video files.

• Download: this folder contains downloads you have made.

• Movies: this folder contains your Video and Movie files.

• Music: this folder contains your Music files.

• Notifications: this folder contains all of the notifications you

have received.

• Pictures: this folder contains your photos.

• Podcasts: this folder contains all of your podcasts.

220

Enabling Location

Navigation

Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected

turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance.

1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab ➔ Location

services

2. Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite.

3. Tap Use wireless networks to allow apps to use data

from sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to

provide a better approximation of your current location.

4. Tap My places to enable the storage of your favorite

locations.

Caution! Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be

wrong, dangerous, prohibited, or involve ferries.

Important! To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your

device in the following conditions:

- inside a building or between buildings

- in a tunnel or underground passage

- in poor weather

Navigation options

1. From the Home screen, tap

(

Apps) ➔

(

Navigation). The navigation application can be

- around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields

- in a vehicle with tinted windows

configured from the main screen.

2. If prompted, read the on-screen disclaimer and tap

1. From the Home screen, tap

Navigation).

(Apps) ➔

3. Choose from the following on-screen options:

• Driving/Walking/Bicycling : tap to configure the

(

2. Read the on-screen disclaimer regarding the current

release status of the Navigation app and tap Accept.

method of travel. Selection of Walking would negate the need

to track traffic jams and obstructions.

• Speak destination: allows you to use the voice recognition

feature to search for matching locations in your area.

Applications and Development

221

• Type destination: allows you to manually enter a destination

address (via the on-screen keypad).

• Parking: displays parking information relative to your current

location.

• Go home: allows you to return to a designated “Home”

location.

• Gas stations: displays gas station location relative to your

current location.

–

When prompted initially to setup a home address, enter the

• ATMs & banks: displays ATM and Bank locations relative to

your current location.

location into the Enter an address field and tap Save.

• Map: enables the on-screen real-time map functionality.

• Restaurants: displays restaurant and eatery locations relative

to your current location.

Navigation Map options

Once on the map screen, you can access the following

features:

While on the map screen, press

options:

to access additional

•

Set destination: returns you to the navigation options screen

•

Destination: returns you to the previous Navigation options

screen.

where you can access a destination by either Speaking, Typing, or

selecting from a Contacts entry or Starred Place.

Search: manually search for a destination address, place, name

of business, or even a type of business.

•

Search by voice: Speak your destination instead of typing.

Layers: allows you to switch map views:

•

• Traffic view: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic

conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each

color represents how fast the traffic is moving.

• Satellite: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth.

Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the

best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to

three years old.

Layers: allows you to switch map views. See previous

description.

Settings: provides access to both Power settings (Screen

dimming) and Information (Terms, privacy & notices).

Exit navigation: terminates the application.

Help: provides on-screen help.

•

222

Optical Reader

The Photo reader allows you to use your camera to identify

text (via definitions) and extract useful information.

Play Books

Formerly known as Google Books, this application allows you

to read over 3 million ebooks on the go.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Optical Reader).

(Apps) ➔

Build your ebooks library in the cloud with Play Books: jump

right into a bestseller or select from nearly 3 million free

ebooks. Personalize the reader to your liking, pick up reading

where you left off on your phone or computer, and settle

down with a great book on your Android phone!

(

2. Aim the camera at an object containing written words.

3. ALign the on-screen box atop the target text. Once

detected, the device shows on-screen information

such as link and descriptions.

Note: You must logged into your Google account prior to using

this feature.

Phone

This application provides the ability to make or answering

calls, access the Contacts list, which is used to store contact

information.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Play Books).

(Apps) ➔

(

2. If prompted, tap Turn sync on. This synchronizes your

books you have previously selected between your

Books account and your device.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

(Phone).

For more information, refer to “Call Functions and Contacts

List” on page 62.

3. Tap

ebooks.

to begin searching for both free and paid

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the ebook

to your device.

Applications and Development

223

Play Magazines

With Google Play Magazines, you can subscribe to your

favorite magazines and have them available to read on your

device at any time or any place.

Play Movies & TV

This application allows you to connect to the Play Store,

download a movie and then watch it instantly.

Note: You must logged into your Google account prior to using

1. From the Home screen, tap

Play Magazines).

(Apps) ➔

this feature.

(

2. Log on to your Google account if you have not already

done so. For more information, refer to “Signing into

Your Google Account” on page 20.

Learn more about Google Play Movies at:

http://play.google.com/about/movies

From the Home screen, tap

Play Movies & TV). A list of videos sorted on the

SD card displays in the Video list.

ꢀ

(Apps) ➔

3. At the Welcome! display, tap the shop icon

(

browse the full catalog.

4. Read the Google Play Terms of Service and tap Accept

5. Sweep the screen to the left or right to view

Categories, Featured, Top Selling, and New Arrivals.

6. Tap a magazine to see more information and

subscribe.

For more information, refer to “Play Movies & TV” on page

180.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe to a

magazine.

224

Accessing the Play Store

Play Music

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. The

music you choose is automatically stored in your Google

Music library and instantly ready to play or download.

(

Play Store).

2. If not already logged in with your Google account, tap

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Play Music).

(Apps) ➔

3. Tap Existing and enter your Google account

information.

(

For more information, refer to “Play Music” on page 180.

4. Tap Accept to agree to the Play Store terms of service.

Play Store

Downloading a New Google

Application

To download a new application, you will need to use your

Google account to sign in to the Play Store. The home page

provides several ways to find applications. The home page

features applications and includes a list of item applications

by category, a list of games, a link to search, and a link to My

apps.

Formerly known as the “Android Market”, this application

provides access to downloadable applications and games to

install on your phone. The Play Store also allows you to

provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag

an application that might be incompatible with your phone.

Before using the Play Store, you must have a Google

Account.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Play Store).

(Apps) ➔

(

2. Browse through the categories, find an application

you're interested in, and tap the name.

3. Read the application descriptions.

Applications and Development

225

7. On the main Play Store screen, press

tap My Apps, tap an installed application in the list, and

then tap Open

and then

Important! If the selected application requires access to data

or control of a function on your device, the Play

Store displays the information the application will

access.

Tip: The newly downloaded applications display in the

applications list and are shown in alphabetical order if the

View Type is set to Alphabetical grid or Alphabetical list, or

at the end of the list if View type is set to Customizable

grid.

Tap OK if you agree to the conditions of the

application. Once you tap OK on this screen you are

responsible for using this application on the device

and the amount of data it uses. Use this feature

with caution.

4. Tap Install

➔

Accept & download.

Note: A data plan is required to use this feature. Charges may

apply. Please contact your service provider for further

details.

Note: Use caution with applications which request access to

any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of

data usage times.

5. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to pay

for the application.

6. Check the progress of the current download by

opening the Notifications panel. The content download

icon

bar.

appears in the notification area of the status

226

Manage applications

Launching an Installed Google

Application

This feature allows you to manage and remove installed

applications. You can also view the amount of memory or

resources used as well as the remaining memory and

resources for each of the applications on your device and

clear the data, cache, or defaults.

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps).

2. Tap the newly installed application. This application is

typically located on the last Applications page.

Unknown sources

This feature can be used for Android application

development. The feature allows developers to install

non-Play Store applications.

ꢀ

From the main Settings page, tap More tab ➔

Application manager

Clearing application cache and data

1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab ➔

ꢀ

From the main Settings page, tap More tab ➔ Security

Unknown sources

Application manager

2. Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data.

3. Tap Force stop Uninstall, Clear data Clear cache, or

Clear defaults

Uninstalling third-party applications

➔

Unknown sources displays a check mark to indicate it

is active.

Note: If Unknown sources is disabled, those applications

without a certificate will not be allowed to download to

your device.

You can uninstall any application you downloaded and

installed from the Play Store.

1. From the main Settings page, tap More tab ➔

Application manager

2. Tap the third-party application, and from the

Application info screen, tap Uninstall

➔

Downloaded.

Applications and Development

227

4. On its initial launch, navigate the application to begin

use:

POLARIS Office 5

Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office

compatible office suite. This application provides a central

place for managing your documents online or offline.

• New: creates a new office document.

• Recent documents: provides a scrollable list of recently

accessed documents.

The application can also open Adobe PDF (Portable

Document Format) files.

• Menu: provides access to Settings and Help.

• Samples: provides access to sample Word, PowerPoint, and

Excel files.

1. From the Home screen, tap

POLARIS Office 5).

(Apps) ➔

(

2. From the Registration screen, enter your Email

• File Browser: allows you to search on your device and SD card

for compatible documents.

information (if desired) and tap Register to complete

the process.

– or –

• Form type: allows you to quickly access your documents

based on file type. Each type is separated into several available

tabs located at the bottom of the screen, such as: Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Other, and PDF.

Tap Skip to ignore this registration. The main Polaris

Office screen displays.

• Favorites: allows you to list only those documents tagged as

Favorite.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Polaris Office.

• View Together: once connected to the same Wi-Fi, you can

share or collaborate with other Polaris users.

228

S Health

S Memo

S Health is a wellness application that allows you to better

manage your health by providing you with relevant

information.

The S Memo application allows you to create memos using

the keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, voice

recordings, and text all in one place.

1. From the Home screen, tap

S Health).

2. Read the introduction and tap Next

(

Apps) ➔

Creating a New Memo

(

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

S Memo). The S Memo screen is displayed.

3. Read the Terms and conditions information, place a

2. Tap an existing Memo to open it then tap the screen to

checkmark in the Agree checkbox.

enter edit mode.

– or –

4. Tap Next

5. Enter your personal information, then tap Start

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to use S Health.

7. Press and then tap Help for more detailed

information.

Tap

to start a new memo in text mode with the

to start a new memo in

keypad displayed or tap

drawing mode using your finger or a compatible

on-screen writing tool. You can change back and forth

in a memo to add text with the keypad and the pen.

Applications and Development

229

The icons that you see displayed on the screen are described

in the following table:

3. From within an active memo, press

to access the

following options:

Allows you to add free-format drawing.

Displays the keypad to you can add text.

Eraser tool allows you to erase marks and drawings.

Undo the last action.

Note: Depending on whether you have saved the memo, are in

keypad mode, or in handwriting mode, the options will

appear differently. The following is a list of the options

you may see.

• Share via: allows you to share your memo as either an Image

file (.jpg), PDF file (.pdf), Plain text, or S Memo file (.snb) via

Group Play, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox,

Flipboard, Picasa, Google+, Messaging, Gmail, or Email.

• Delete: allows you to delete the S Memo.

Redo the last action that was undone.

SAVE Saves the current memo and creates a new one.

Changes the view mode.

• Export: allows you to save the memo to your Gallery as either

an Image file or PDF file.

Providesaccesstoaquickselectionbar. Choosefrom:

Takepicture, Images, Clipboard, Maps, Clipart. These

elements can be used within the memo.

• Save as: allows you to save the memo with a different name.

• Add tag: allows you to set tags to add in searches.

• Add as favorite: allows you to tag the current memo as a

favorite.

Make a voice recording to add to the memo.

Add an additional page to the memo.

• Change background: allows you to set the background for

your memo. Swipe the screen to the left or right to select a

background and then tap Done

230

• Edit pages: allows you to edit existing memo pages.

• Create event: allows you to link the memo to your Calendar

events.

S Translator

Allows you can easily translate words and phrases (verbal or

text messages) into many different languages.

• Set as: allows you to set a memo as a Contact icon, Home

screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or Home and lock

screens.

Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be

logged in to your Samsung account application. For

For more information, refer to “Using S Voice” on page 80.

• Print: allows you to print the screen or Web page on a

Samsung printer using Wi-Fi.

1. From the Home screen, tap

S Translator).

(Apps) ➔

When you are finished creating your memo, tap Save on the

top menu bar.

(

2. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to log

into your Samsung account.

To translate text:

1. At the S Translator screen, tap the top language bar to

select your target/source language. Default is Spanish.

2. Tap the bottom language bar to select the destination

language that you would like to translate to. Default is

English (US).

3. Enter text into the top box and it will automatically be

translated into the lower box.

Applications and Development

231

4. Tap the selected

(Translate) button within the

4. Tap the selected

(Speak) button to translate

bottom field. The top target language field is then

updated with the new translation.

using your selected input language and voice.

•

Example, if trying to speak in English and get a Spanish

translation, tap the Speak (English (US)) button and wait for

the text to appear on-screen.

To translate using your voice:

Important! The two on-screen buttons at the bottom of the

application correspond to the two currently

selected languages.

5. Press

for additional options. Choose from: History,

Favorite, Preset phrases, TTS speech rate, and Help

S Voice

Launches your phone’s built-in voice recognition system that

allows you to initiate several common tasks without having

to touch the phone. Features include: Call, Text, Navigate,

Play music, Memo, and Driving mode.

1. At the S Translator screen, tap the left voice button to

verbally speak the selected language (corresponds to

top field).

2. Wait a few seconds until the on-screen notification

shows “Speak in...” then speak using the selected

language.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

S Voice).

(Apps) ➔

(

3. Within a few seconds, confirm the translated text now

appears in the other translation field.

232

Samsung Apps

Samsung Hub

Allows you to easily download an abundance of applications

that are directly compatible with your device. This includes

games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and

more. Samsung Apps makes your Smartphone smarter.

Samsung Hub is Samsung’s integrated store for media

content that offers a comprehensive and consistent media

service experience. You can browse and purchase all media

content within a single store front.

Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be

logged in to your Samsung account application. For

Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be

logged in to your Samsung account application. For

“Samsung Hub” on page 172.

1. Confirm you are currently signed into your Samsung

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

account.

(

Samsung Hub). For more information, refer to

2. From the Home screen, tap

Samsung Apps).

3. If prompted, read the Disclaimer, Terms and conditions,

and Privacy policy and tap Accept

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

(Apps) ➔

(

2. If a Wi-Fi connection is not detected, tap Connect to

use your current mobile network.

Note: Using your mobile network may result in additional

charges depending on your payment plan.

Applications and Development

233

3. Use your fingers to scroll across the available Samsung

AllShare/Samsung Link Definitions:

Hub screen. You can select Combined view (Music,

Samsung Link/

AllShare Play

This new feature builds on the

previous AllShare Play functionality. It

includes features such as Web storage

integration and social networking

integration. This is a Web service

thatrequires usingaSamsungaccount.

Video, Books, and Games), Music

Video, Books, or

Games

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to browse, view, or

purchase media.

5. Press

and then tap Help for additional

Group Play

A subset feature of Samsung Link, this

allows you to mirror photos and

multimedia presentations with other

members of your current Wi-Fi

group. Users must be on the same

Wi-Fi and provide an access code to

join the group.

information.

Samsung Link

This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung

mobile phone with your TV, streams content and even keeps

tabs on who calls or sends text messages with real-time,

on-screen monitoring. Samsung’s Samsung Link makes

staying connected easy.

AllShare Cast

(with Hub

accessory)

This feature functions with an

external AllShareCast Hub to fully

mirror what is currently displayed on

your device to the external TV.

Allows users to share their in-device media content with

other external devices using DLNA certified™ (Digital Living

Network Alliance) Devices. These external devices must also

be DLNA-compliant. Wi-Fi capability can be provided to TVs

via a digital multimedia streamer.

234

Important! You must first connect both of your communicating

devices to the same Wi-Fi and be using an

active/registered Samsung account prior to using

this application.

Note: If the main screen still shows a Sign in box, close the

application and restart it.

4. Tap Start and follow the on-screen prompts.

For more information, refer to “Samsung Link” on page 191.

Settings

This icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for your

phone. It includes such settings as: display, security,

For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi settings” on

page 264.

For more information, refer to “Creating a

Samsung Account” on page 21.

memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone.

Important! The Samsung account manages the access

information (username/password) to several

applications, such as Samsung Link.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Settings).

(Apps) ➔

(

– or –

From the Home screen press

Settings

and then tap

1. From the Home screen, tap

Samsung Link).

(Apps) ➔

(

2. If prompted, read the on-screen message about

network charges and tap OK to continue and return to

the main screen.

For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on

page 263.

3. If prompted, tap Sign in to log into your Samsung

account.

Applications and Development

235

Story Album

With Story Album, you can create a digital Album of your

story in media. Special moments will be on a timeline, and if

you wish, you can have your album published as a hard copy.

T-Mobile My Account

This application provides you online access to account

information such as your current activity, billing information,

service plans, downloads, and other information.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Story Album).

(Apps) ➔

Note: Wi-Fi connection must be disabled prior to use, this

application requires use of a T-Mobile network

connection.

(

2. Read the introductory information and tap Next

3. Tap Start to begin your Story Album.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

1. From the Home screen, tap

T-Mobile My Account).

(Apps) ➔

(

5. Press

and then tap Help for additional

2. If prompted, follow the on-screen information for

information.

what’s new in the app.

Note: Some features may require you to log into your account.

3. The application screen provides several available

options:

• Account Info provides access to account-specific features

such as: Notifications.

• Device Support provides details about your current billing

summary.

236

• Notifications provides about both your current plan, other

available plans and other related services.

• MobileLife FamilyWhere provides links to other T-Mobile

related information.

Talk

You can instant message with Google Talk. Google Talk

allows you to communicate with other people who are also

connected with Google Talk on the phone or on the web.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Talk).

(Apps) ➔

T-Mobile Name ID

Allows you to modify the on-screen Caller ID information.

Name ID identifies unknown callers by Name, City, and State.

(

For more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 144.

1. From the Home screen, tap

T-Mobile Name ID).

(Apps) ➔

TripAdvisor

With the TripAdvisor, you can plan and have your perfect trip.

With over 75 million reviews and opinions by travelers, it is

easy to find the best hotels, restaurants, and fun things to do.

(

2. Choose an on-screen option.

T-Mobile TV

T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV

and Video on Demand.

1. From the Home screen, tap

TripAdvisor).

(Apps) ➔

(

2. Sign in with your Samsung Account if you have not

already done so.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

T-Mobile TV).

For more information, refer to “T-Mobile TV” on page 198.

(Apps) ➔

(

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to use TripAdvisor.

4. Press

for additional options.

Applications and Development

237

Video

Voice Recorder

The Video player application plays video files stored locally.

The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to

one minute long and then immediately send it as a message.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Video).

(Apps) ➔

1. From the Home screen, tap

Voice Recorder).

(Apps) ➔

(

For more information, refer to “Using Video” on page 169.

2. Tap

(

Record) to record an audio file.

Visual Voicemail

Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who

left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they

want without being limited to chronological order.

3. Tap

(Stop) to stop recording. The file

automatically saves to the Voice list.

4. Tap Pause) to pause the recording of an audio

(

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Visual Voicemail).

(Apps) ➔

file.

(

5. Tap

(Cancel) to cancel the recording of an audio

For more information, refer to “Visual Voicemail” on page

23.

file.

6. Tap

(

List) to display a list of current recordings.

7. Tap

(Recording quality) to adjust the recording

quality. Choose from: Normal or High quality recording.

8. From the Recorded files page, press

and then

select one of the following:

238

• Share via and select a method in which to share this audio file.

Selections are: Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Messaging,

or Wi-Fi Direct. Refer to each specific section, depending on

the method you selected to send this voice recording.

–

Noise reduction: allows you to activate/deactivate background

noise suppression.

Recording volume: allows you to assign the ambient noise

quality of your current location so the device can better detect

audio. Choose from High or Low.

• Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more voice recordings. Tap

the recordings to delete and tap Delete

–

Channel: allows you to assign recording mode to either Mono

or Stereo.

• Settings: the following settings are available:

–

Storage: allows you to choose where your recordings will be

saved. Select between Phone or memory card.

Recording quality: allows you to set the recording quality to

High or Normal.

Skip interval: allows you to assign a skip length.

• End: allows you to exit the application.

Voice Search

Launches the Google Now application that is used for voice

to text Internet searching.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Voice Search).

Limit for MMS: allows you to select On or Off. If you Limit for

MMS by selecting On, you will be assured that the recording can

be sent in a message.

(Apps) ➔

(

–

Contextual filename: (requires GPS tagging) allows you to

adjust the filename based on contextual information such as

your current GPS location.

2. When prompted, speak into the built-in microphone.

3. Use the on-screen options to find a matching search

term.

Default name: allows you to choose the name prefix for your

recordings. For example, if your Default name is Voice, your

recordings would be named Voice 001, Voice 002, Voice 003,

etc.

Applications and Development

239

VPN Client

This is a full-featured VPN Client that provides support for the

latest IPSec VPN standards and provides interoperability with

support for all major VPN Gateways.

YouTube

YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can

upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format.

1. From the Home screen, tap

YouTube).

2. Tap the search field

(Apps) ➔

1. From the Home screen, tap

VPN Client).

(Apps) ➔

(

to search for specific videos,

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the VPN

scroll down to browse through the main page

thumbnails, or scroll to the bottom to explore additional

options.

Client.

•

Options include: Add VPN Connection or My VPN Connections.

3. To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or

tap the title link.

WatchON

With the WatchON application, you can use your device as a

remote control for your TV.

To configure YouTube Settings:

ꢀ

Press

following parameters:

• General

and then tap Settings and configure the

Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be

logged in to your Samsung account application. For

For more information, refer to “Using WatchON” on page

–

High quality on mobile, when enabled, allows you to start all

videos in high quality mode while you are connected to a mobile

network.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

WatchON).

(Apps) ➔

(

–

Caption font size allows you to set the font size used by

on-screen captions. Choose from: Small, Medium, Large, or

Huge.

176.

240

–

Uploads specifies network preferences for uploads.

Content localization allows you to prioritize channels and

videos from a specific country or region.

–

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.

–

Improve YouTube allows you to anonymously send YouTube

information to help improve the application.

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.

• Channel Feed Content

–

Sets the content that you want to appear within your channel

feed. All activity is the default option.

• About

• Search

–

Help provides answers to most YouTube questions.

Feedback allows you to provide user feedback to YouTube.

Google Mobile Terms of Service

YouTube Terms of Service

–

Clear search history allows you to clear previous YouTube

searches from showing up in the YouTube search box.

Never remember history allows you to force YouTube to never

store search history information.

Google Mobile Privacy Policy

SafeSearch filtering allows you to configure block settings for

videos containing restricted content. This option blocks these

videos from appearing within your search results. Choose from:

Don’t filter, Moderate, or Strict.

YouTube Privacy Policy

Open source licenses

App version displays the software version for the current

YouTube application.

• Preloading

Preload subscriptions allows you to preload (or go get videos

while on Wi-Fi and charging) your subscription videos.

To watch a high quality video:

Press and then tap Settings

quality on mobile

–

ꢀ

➔

General

➔

High

Applications and Development

241

Section 9: Connections

Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to

quickly connect to the Web.

Navigating with the Browser

1. Tap an entry to select an item.

Internet

2. Sweep the screen with your finger in an up or down

motion to scroll through a website.

Your device is equipped with a Google browser to navigate

the mobile Web. This section explains how to navigate the

browser and use the basic features.

3. To return to a previous page, tap

4. To move forward to a Web page, tap

Browser Options

Accessing the Internet

To access the Browser:

1. From the top of the browser screen, select one of the

available options:

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

Internet).

(Apps) ➔

(

• Navigation: use the forward and back buttons to navigate

through your browsing activity.

Note: You must disable your Wi-Fi connection if you wish

to view the T-Mobile home page

• Refresh: reloads the current page.

(http://ml.t-mobile.com).

You may be prompted to allow your device to use your

current location.

• Windows: displays a list of the windows you have open.

• Bookmarks: provides access to the Bookmarks screen.

– or –

From the home page, press

following options:

to access the

• Homepage: displays the home Web page.

242

• New window: launches a new browser window. By default,

this screen shows the home page.

• Desktop view: allows you to assign the browser to display the

current page in the desktop view (to closely mimic the display

as it would appear on a Desktop computer).

• Add bookmark: allows you to add a URL to your bookmark list.

• Add shortcut: allows you to add a shortcut to your Home

screen.

• Brightness: allows you to assign a brightness level specifically

for the browser window. This is independent of the brightness

assigned within the device’s Settings menu.

• Save page: allows you to store the current page in memory so

that it can be read later even if you loose your Internet

connection. It is saved in your Saved pages folder.

• Share via: allows you to share the page using Bluetooth,

ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google, Google+,

Messaging, S Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.

• Print: provides print access on compatible Samsung printers.

• Settings: allows you to change the way you view your web

pages by changing these options. For more information, refer

to “Browser Settings” on page 248.

• Help: allows you view additional information concerning the

Internet application

• Find on page: allows you to search in the current page.

• Incognito mode: pages viewed in incognito mode won’t

appear within your browser history or search history, and no

traces (such as cookies) are left on your device. For more

information, refer to “Going Incognito” on page 245.

• Saved pages: contains web pages you have saved using the

Save page option.

• History: provides access to your History screen.

Connections

243

Entering a URL

You can access a website quickly by entering the URL.

Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone.

Adding and Deleting Windows

You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time.

To add a new window:

To enter a URL and go to a particular website:

1. From your browser window, tap

New window).

2. A new browser window displays.

(Windows) ➔

(

ꢀ

From the homepage tap the URL field at the top of the

screen, enter the URL and tap

Search the Internet

Note: The number of currently open windows is displayed at

To perform an Internet search using keywords:

1. From within the Google search application, tap the

Google search field, enter the keyword(s) to search

using the on-screen keypad.

the bottom of the Windows screen.

3. Scroll across the screen to view the currently active

windows and tap an entry to launch the selected

Internet window.

2. Tap the entry from the list of search results that are

displayed.

To delete an existing window:

3. Tap a link to view the website.

1. From your browser window, tap

(Windows).

2. Scroll across the available windows and locate your

target window.

3. Tap

next to the listing to delete the window.

244

To exit from the incognito window:

1. From your browser window, tap

Going Incognito

(Windows).

The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites

outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this

incognito window won’t appear within your browser history

or search history, and no traces (such as cookies) are left on

your device.

2. Scroll across the available windows and locate the

incognito window. The incognito icon

the upper-left of the new browser window while you

are in this mode.

appears in

3. Tap

window.

next to the incognito listing to delete this

Note: Any downloaded files will be preserved and will stay on

your device after you exit the incognito mode.

Using Bookmarks

To add a new incognito window:

While navigating a website, you can bookmark a site to

quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs

(website addresses) of the bookmarked sites display in the

Bookmarks page. From the Bookmarks page you can also

view your Most visited websites and view your History.

1. From your browser window, press

Incognito mode

and select

2. At the information prompt, tap OK

3. A new browser window displays.

1. From the webpage, tap

(Bookmarks).

The Bookmarks page displays.

2. Press

to display the following options:

• List/Thumbnail view: Select Thumbnail view (default) to view

a thumbnail of the webpage with the name listed, or select

List view to view a list of the bookmarks with Name and URL

listed.

Connections

245

• Create folder: Creates a new folder in which to store new

bookmarks.

Adding Bookmarks

1. From the webpage, tap

➔

(Add bookmark).

• Delete: Erases selected bookmarks.

2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the name of the

bookmark and the URL.

• Change order: Rearranges the current bookmarks.

• Move to folder: Selected bookmarks are moved to a selected

folder.

3. Select a storage location for your new bookmark.

4. Update the title of the Bookmark and confirm the URL.

5. Tap Save. The new save page now appears on the

Bookmarks page.

3. Tap a bookmark to view the webpage, or touch and

hold a bookmark for the following options:

• Open in new window: Opens the webpage in a new window.

• Edit bookmark: Allows you to edit the name or URL of the

bookmark. For more information, refer to “Editing

Bookmarks” on page 246.

Editing Bookmarks

1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the

bookmark you want to edit.

2. Tap Edit bookmark

• Add shortcut: Adds a shortcut to the bookmarked webpage to

your phone’s Home screen.

3. Use the on-screen keypad to edit the name of the

bookmark or the URL.

• Share link: Allows you to share a URL address via Bluetooth,

ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google, Google+,

Messaging, S Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.

4. Tap the Location field to assign a new folder location.

5. Tap Save or Cancel to exit the operation.

• Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more

information, refer to “Deleting Bookmarks” on page 247.

• Set as homepage: Sets the bookmark to your new homepage.

246

Deleting Bookmarks

Using Web History

The History list displays a list of the most recently viewed

websites. These entries can be used to return to previously

unmarked web pages.

1. From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the

bookmark you want to delete.

2. Tap Delete bookmark

1. From an active Web page, press

History

2. Select a visited range category. Choose from: Today

Last 7 days, or Most visited

and then tap

3. At the confirmation window, tap OK

Emptying the Cookies

A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a website

during navigation. In addition to containing some site-

specific information, a cookie can also contain some

personal information (such as a username and password)

which might pose a security risk if not properly managed.

You can clear these cookies from your device at any time.

3. Tap an entry to display the webpage.

– or –

Press

and then tap Clear history to delete the

current History list.

1. From an active Web page, press

Settings Privacy Delete personal data

2. Tap Cookies and site data to create a checkmark.

3. Tap Done

and then tap

Saved Pages

The Saved pages list provides you with a list of the websites

that you have saved.

1. From an active Web page, press

Saved pages

➔

and then tap

A list of your saved webpages is displayed with their

Name. The webpages that have been visited the most

will appear at the top.

2. Tap any entry to display the webpage.

Connections

247

• Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for

visited sites. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.

• Delete personal data: allows you to delete all personal data

such as Browsing history, Cache, Cookies and site data,

Passwords, Auto-fill data, and Location access.

Accessibility:

Browser Settings

To configure browser settings:

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(Internet).

2. Press

and then tap Settings

3. Choose an option from the following categories:

Basics:

• Text scaling: allows you to preview the text size, scale the text

size using a slider bar, set the zoom amount on double tap, and

minimize the font size using a slider bar.

• Force zoom: allows you to override the website’s request to

control zoom.

• Set home page: Sets the current home page for the Web

browser.

• Auto-fill text: Allows you to set the text used for the Web form

auto-fill feature.

• Text encoding: adjusts the current text encoding.

• Fullscreen: allows you to use Fullscreen mode to hide the

status bar.

Privacy:

• Search and URL suggestions: displays predictions of related

queries and popular websites in the address bar as you type.

• Preload available links before opening: allows you improve

performance when loading pages.

• Text booster: allows you to boost the text size on PC websites

to make it easier to read.

Content settings:

• Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from

any previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to

disable this function.

• Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and

read cookies from your device.

• Enable location: Allows websites to request access to your

location.

248

• Enable JavaScript: Enables Javascript for the current Web

page. Without this feature, some pages may not display

properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.

• Block pop-ups: Prevents popup advertisement or windows

from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to disable

this function.

Bandwidth management:

• Preload web pages: Allows the browser to preload Web

pages. Choose from Always, Only on Wi-Fi, or Never.

• Load images: Allows web page images to load along with the

other text components of a loaded website.

• Open pages in overview: Displays an overview of newly

opened web pages.

• Default storage: Allows you to set your default storage to

Device or Memory Card.

• Website settings: View advanced settings for individual

websites.

• Enable notifications: Allows website notifications. Select

Always on, On demand, or Off.

• Clear notifications: Deletes website notification access

information.

• Reset settings: Restores all settings to default.

Connections

249

Bluetooth

About Bluetooth

Note: Bluetooth must be enabled prior to use.

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that

allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth

devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and

Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and

wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is

usually up to approximately 30 feet.

Bluetooth Status Indicators

The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status

at a glance:

Displays when Bluetooth is active.

Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and

communicating.

Turning Bluetooth On and Off

To turn Bluetooth on:

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Bluetooth Settings

The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of

the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service,

including:

Settings Connections tab).

➔

(

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider

to the right to turn it on.

•

Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth

communication and description

The slider color indicates the activation status. When

active,

displays in the Status area.

Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other

Bluetooth devices

To turn Bluetooth off:

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Displaying your device’s Bluetooth address

Settings

➔

Connections tab.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider

to the left to turn it off.

250

To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:

1. From the Home screen, press

Note: Your device visibility is based on the time set within the

and then tap

Visible time-out field (2 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour, or

Settings

2. Verify Bluetooth is active (indicated by

3. Press and tap the Visibility timeout

➔

Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.

Never timeout). Press

(Menu) ➔ Visibility timeout.

This value appears as a countdown within this Visibility

timeout field.

Received files

and Help fields to set the options.

To scan for Bluetooth devices:

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

To change your Bluetooth name:

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

2. From the Home screen, press

2. From the bottom of the Bluetooth settings page, tap

Scan to search for visible external

and then tap

Settings

➔

More tab ➔ About device.

Bluetooth-compatible devices such as headsets,

devices, printers, and computers.

3. Tap the Device name field and use the on-screen

keyboard to edit the current device name.

To review your Bluetooth received files:

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

4. Tap

to erase the current device name and enter

a new name for this device using the keyboard.

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, press

tap Received files

and then

5. Tap OK to confirm your setting.

To set visibility:

1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.

2. From the top of the Bluetooth settings page, toggle the

state of the visibility check mark. Activating this feature

enabled your device visible allows other devices to pair

and communicate.

Connections

251

6. The external device must accept the connection and

enter your device’s PIN code.

Pairing Bluetooth Devices

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted

connections between your device and another Bluetooth

device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey,

allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the

discovery and authentication process.

Once successfully paired to an external device,

displays in the Status area.

Note: Due to different specifications and features of other

Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations

may be different, and functions such as transfer or

exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-

compatible devices.

Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time

process. Once pairing is established the devices

continue to recognize their partnership and exchange

information without entering a passcode.

Important! If callers can not hear you during a call while using

a paired Bluetooth headset (with built-in

To pair your device with another Bluetooth device:

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

microphone), verify the Call audio option is enabled

within the entry’s Bluetooth Settings page.

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the Visibility field

(shown by the device name).

Your device must be visible to successfully pair with an

external device. This is shown by a green check mark.

3. Tap Scan. Your device displays a list of discovered in-

range Bluetooth devices.

4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.

5. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap OK

252

Configuring Bluetooth Device Settings

Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device

Some connected Bluetooth devices are capable of more than

just functioning as a headphone, but also have built in

microphones for picking up voice. Although both functions

are detected by the device and activated, there might be

times when you need to change or update these settings for

Phone and Media Audio:

Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection

between the device and your phone, but retains the

knowledge of the pairing. At a later point when you wish to

reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the

connection information again.

1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.

•

I can hear the other person but they can’t hear me...

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously

paired device (from the bottom of the page).

3. Tap OK to confirm disconnection.

•

I want to use my Bluetooth device only as a headphone

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap

(Settings).

Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur

automatically if the paired device goes out of range of

your phone or it is powered off.

3. Toggle the Call audio field to activate/de-activate the

Bluetooth device’s on-board microphone.

4. Toggle the Media audio field to activate/de-activate the

Bluetooth device’s headset functions.

Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device

Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection

record” and upon reconnection would require that you

re-enter all the previous pairing information.

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

Note: If callers can not hear you during a call while using a

paired Bluetooth headset (with built-in microphone),

verify the Call audio option is enabled within the entry’s

Bluetooth Settings page.

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap

Unpair to delete the paired device.

(

Settings)

➔

Connections

253

Sending Contacts via Bluetooth

Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities,

you may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or

other items using a Bluetooth connection.

Enable Downloading for Web

Applications

Important! Before you can download a web application you

must insert an SD into the phone and enable the

Unknown sources feature (enables downloading).

For more information, refer to “Installing the

microSD Memory Card” on page 11.

Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be

enabled on both your phone and the external device, and

the recipient’s device must be visible.

1. Verify your Bluetooth is active and your phone is

1. From the Home screen, press

Settings More tab) ➔ Security

sources check box.

and then tap

visible.

➔

(

➔

Unknown

2. From the Home screen, tap

(Contacts).

3. Touch and hold the entry from the list to display the

2. Tap OK to allow install of non-Play Store applications.

Tap again to remove the check mark and disable the

installation of non-Play Store applications.

on-screen context menu.

4. Tap Share namecard via

➔

Bluetooth and select a

paired external Bluetooth device.

Warning! Not all web applications are safe to download. In

order to protect your phone and data, use the Play

Store to install web applications. For more

information, refer to “Downloading a New Google

Application” on page 225.

Note: The external Bluetooth device must be visible and

communicating for the pairing to be successful.

5. A Bluetooth share notification displays in your

notifications list.

254

PC Connections

Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have

Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your

computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0

or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your

computer.

You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC

data cable using various USB connection modes.

Media device (MTP): allows you to transfer media files in

Windows, or using an Android file transfer on a Mac.

Camera (PTP): allows you to transfer photos using the camera

software, and transfer any files onto a PC that does not

support MTP.

Connecting as a Storage Device

You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and

access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the

device, you can also access the files directory from the

memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.

Kies: allows you to manage music, movies and photos. You

can also backup precious contacts and calendars, download

apps and podcasts and automatically upgrade device

firmware. Kies conveniently syncs your life across all your

devices.

Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as a

removable disk, separate from the internal memory.

Note: To sync your device to your computer it is highly

recommended that you install Samsung Kies which is

available at http://www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/

Mac).

1. Connect the USB cable to the device and connect the

cable to the computer. After a few seconds, a pop-up

window displays on the PC when connected.

2. Open the folder to view files.

3. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.

Connections

255

Activating Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off

(deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to discover

and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access

Points).

About Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term used for certain

types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi

communication requires access to an existing and accessible

Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be

Open (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or Secured

(requiring knowledge of the Router name and password).

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Settings Connections tab).

➔

(

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the

right to turn it on. The device scans for available

in-range wireless networks and displays them under

Wi-Fi networks on the same screen.

Note: After you complete a connection to an active Wi-Fi

network, the Wi-Fi Calling feature will automatically be

enabled.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Note: For additional information on WPS Connections, refer to

"WPS Push Button" on page 267 and "WPS PIN Entry"

on page 268.

Settings

➔

Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.

The network names and security settings (Open

network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi

networks display in the Wi-Fi networks section.

2. Tap the network you wish to connect to.

Note: When you select an open network you are automatically

connected.

256

3. Enter a wireless password (if necessary).

4. Tap Connect

Manually Add a New Network Connection

1. From the Wi-Fi network screen, tap Add Wi-Fi network

2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless

Access Point).

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status:

3. Tap the Security field and select a security option. This

must match the current security setting on your target

WAP.

Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and

communicating with a Wireless Access Point

(WAP).

4. Enter your WAP’s password if the WAP is secure.

5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect

to the target WAP.

Displays when Wi-Fi is active and there is an

available open wireless network.

Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and

configured for a direct connection to another

compatible device in the same direct

communication mode.

Note: No prompt to enter the WAP key displays if this is the

second time to connect to a previously accessed or

secured wireless network. The WAP key is required

when the device is reset using factory default settings.

Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and

communicating

Displays when Wi-Fi is being used as a Mobile

HotSpot feature is active and communicating.

Connections

257

Deactivating Wi-Fi

1. From the Home screen, press

Wi-Fi Advanced Settings

The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up

and then tap

Settings

➔

Connections tab.

many of the device’s Wi-Fi services, including:

•

Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the

left to turn it off.

– or –

Viewing the device’s MAC Address

Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP

Activate and Deactivate Wi-Fi from the Notification bar.

To access the Wi-Fi Advanced Settings menu:

1. From the Home screen, press and then tap

Settings Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi

2. Press and then tap Advanced

Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and

➔

Bluetooth can reduce battery life and use times.

Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Settings

➔

Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the

right to turn it on.

3. Tap Scan

258

To connect using USB Tethering:

1. From the Home screen, tap

USB Tethering

(

Apps) ➔

This option allows you to share your device’s mobile data

connection via a direct USB connection between your device

and a single computer. The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a

wireless version of this same functionality and allows you to

provide Internet connectivity to multiple devices.

(Mobile HotSpot).

– or –

From the Home screen, press

Settings

networks

and then tap

➔

(Connections tab) ➔ More

➔

Tethering and Mobile HotSpot

Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your

computer while using the USB tethering feature.

If additional software or USB drivers are required,

navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/

downloads.

2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your

device.

3. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places

a green check mark next to the entry and activates the

feature. A Tethering or HotSpot active notification

briefly appears on the screen.

Look for the Tethering active icon

bar area of the screen.

in the Status

4. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and

tap OK

Connections

259

To disconnect tethering:

To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

Mobile HotSpot).

(Mobile HotSpot).

– or –

From the Home screen, press

Settings

networks

2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove

the check mark and deactivate the feature.

and then tap

Connections tab) ➔ More

3. Remove the USB cable from the device.

➔

(

➔

Tethering and Mobile HotSpot

Mobile HotSpot

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Mobile HotSpot

slider to the right to turn it on.

This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi

hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction

with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be

used).

3. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and

tap OK

The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this

same functionality and allows you to provide Internet

connectivity to multiple devices.

4. Edit the Network SSID name and then write it down.

5. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you

would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby

devices.

Important! The Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when

device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please disconnect

6. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK

your Wi-Fi connection prior to active this service.

7. Enter a new password then write it down.

–

Additional options include SHow password and Show advanced

options.

8. Tap Save to store the new settings.

Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order

to use the Mobile HotSpot. You cannot use data on the

device while using Mobile HotSpot.

260

9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon

appears

4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an

at the top of the screen.

Internet connection.

To change the Portable HotSpot password:

Note: By default, the connection is not secured.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Mobile HotSpot).

2. Tap Mobile HotSpot Configure

3. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK

(Apps) ➔

(

Note: Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery

much faster. The best way to keep using the device as a

HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger.

➔

4. With security enabled, delete the previous password

and enter a new one into the Password field.

To connect to the HotSpot:

1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target

device (laptop, media device, etc.).

Important! The more complex the password, the harder it will

be for intruders to break your security. It is

recommended that you not use names, birthdays,

or other personal information.

2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the external device and

select your device’s Mobile HotSpot name from the

network list.

•

The SSID name for your device’s hotspot is determined by what

5. Tap Save to store the new settings.

you entered into the Network SSID field.

•

You can change the name by tapping Configure

➔

Network

SSID and changing the entry.

3. Select this HotSpot and follow your on-screen

instructions to complete the connection.

Connections

261

To mange connected devices:

This feature allows you to provide MAC filtering on your

device. This is similar to a “VIP list” where only device on the

list are allowed access.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Mobile HotSpot).

2. Tap Mobile HotSpot Allowed devices

3. Tap Add new device) to add devices to the

(Apps) ➔

(

➔

(

allowed for connection list.

4. Enter the Device name and Mac address.

5. Tap OK to save the new device.

262

Section 10: Changing Your Settings

This section explains the device settings for your device. It

includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any

extra settings associated with your device.

Connections

This tab allows you to see all of settings related

to the connection of your device to external

sources. Features include: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Data

usage, More networks (Airplane mode, Mobile

networks, Tethering and Mobile HotSpot, VPN, and

Wi-Fi Calling), NFC, S Beam, Nearby devices,

Screen Mirroring, and Kies via Wi-Fi.

Accessing the Settings Tabs

ꢀ

From the Home screen, tap

(Apps) ➔

(

Settings).

– or –

Press

➔

and then tap Settings.

The four available tabs are then displayed. The

previous Settings list is now broken down into four

available tabs described below.

My device

This tab provides access to device configuration

and customization features. Features include:

Lock screen, Display, LED indicator, Sound, Home

screen mode, Call, Blocking mode, Power saving

mode, Accessory, Accessibility, Language and

input, Motions and gestures, Smart screen, Air

view, and Voice control.

Settings Tabs - Overview

The Settings are divided into 4 main groups. When the

Settings screen displays, the following 4 tabs are located at

the top of the screen:

Changing Your Settings

263

Wi-Fi Settings

Accounts

This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For more

This tab provides both the ability to create and

modify your accounts (ex: Samsung account,

Email, etc.), configure Cloud functionality, and

access Backup and reset features.

information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 256.

Activating Wi-Fi

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Connections tab).

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the

Settings

➔

(

This tab provides access to the remaining set of

devicesettingsnotlistedundertheotherthreetabs.

These include Location services, Security,

Application manager, Battery, Storage, Date and

time, and About device.

right to turn it on

available in-range wireless networks and displays

them under Wi-Fi networks on the same screen.

. The device scans for

Wi-Fi settings

Once set up for Wi-Fi connectivity, your device automatically

uses Wi-Fi, when available, for all your mobile services.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Note: The settings for your device are described below using

the order in which they appear in the Settings menu.

Functions found under the Connections tab are listed

first, followed by My device, Accounts, and More tabs.

Wi-Fi

2. Press

settings as desired.

and then tap Advanced. Configure the

The available Wi-Fi connection are displayed with a security

type displayed next to them.

264

Network Notification

Passpoint

By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the

Status bar anytime your phone detects an available Wi-Fi

network. You can deactivate this feature if you do not want to

receive notifications.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint™ allows users connect to Wi-Fi

hotspot networks by simplifying the process of connecting to

the correct network. In addition, this connection type

provides WPA2™ security protection for safe data

communication. Mobile devices, such as handsets and

tablets, that are certified for Passpoint can still be used in

existing hotspots. Users on passpoint-enabled hotspots, will

also enjoy Wi-Fi roaming.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Wi-Fi

2. Press

and then tap Advanced

3. Tap Network notification. A check mark displayed next

to the feature indicates Network notification is active.

4. Tap Network notification again to remove the check

mark and deactivate this feature.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Wi-Fi

2. Press

and then tap Advanced

3. In a single motion touch and slide the Passpoint slider

to the right to turn it on.

4. Tap the Passpoint field and begin the on-screen

process of connecting to a compatible AP.

Changing Your Settings

265

Wi-Fi During Sleep

Check for Internet Service

Allows you to check for Wi-Fi Internet access once connected

to a WAP (Wireless Access Point).

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

By default, when your device enter a sleep mode, your Wi-Fi

connection stays on all the time. If the feature is Never

enabled during sleep that current data usage is taken over by

your SIM and its network connection.

Wi-Fi

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

2. Press

and then tap Advanced

Wi-Fi

2. Press

during sleep

3. Tap the Check for Internet service field to activate the

feature. A green check mark indicates the feature is

active.

and then tap Advanced

➔

Keep Wi-Fi on

3. Select an available option:

Finding your WI-Fi Address Information

• Always: maintains your current active Wi-Fi connection even

during sleep.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Wi-Fi

• Only when plugged in: maintains the active Wi-Fi connection

only when the device detects it is connected to a power supply.

This reduced the drain on your device’s battery.

• Never (increase data usage): shuts off the current Wi-Fi

connection during sleep and diverts any current data usage to

the cellular network connection.

2. Press

and then tap Advanced

3. Locate the MAC Address and IP Address information at

the bottom of the screen.

• MAC address: view your device’s MAC address, required

when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).

• IP address: view your device’s IP address.

266

Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network

WPS Push Button

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature (sometimes

associated with a physical or on-screen button on most

WAPs) allows you to pair your device and WAP without the

need for entering a passcode. This process is similar to Wi-Fi

Direct pairing.

Wi-Fi

➔

Add Wi-Fi network.

2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless

Access Point).

3. Tap the Security field and select a security option. This

must match the current security setting on your target

WAP (Wireless Access Point).

In this case, once the WPS feature is active on your WAP,

your device can then detect it and then immediately pair to it.

4. Enter your WAP’s password if the WAP is secure.

5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect

to the target WAP.

Note: WPS-capable routers appear in the Wi-Fi list of available

devices with the term (WPS available) below their name.

To pair your device using WPS:

Note: An SSID is a unique key which identifies a wireless LAN.

Its purpose is to stop other wireless equipment from

accessing your LAN — whether accidentally or

intentionally. To communicate, wireless devices must be

configured with the same SSID.

1. Follow the WPS activation instructions specific to your

Wireless Access Point.

2. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Wi-Fi

3. Press

then tap WPS push button

4. Once the connection is complete, confirm the external

router now appears in the Wi-Fi list as connected.

Changing Your Settings

267

WPS PIN Entry

Wi-Fi Direct Setup and Settings

If a WPS Push Button does not work, there is an alternative

WPS connection method where you would use a device

generated PIN number to establish the connection. This

number is then entered into your WAP’s WPS client PIN field

to complete the connection.

You can configure your device to connect directly with other

Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data

between devices. These devices must be enabled for Wi-Fi

direct communication. This connection is direct and not via a

HotSpot or WAP.

To pair your device using WPS PIN:

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and

configured for a direct connection to another

compatible device in the same direct

communication mode.

Wi-Fi

2. Press

then tap WPS PIN entry

Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and

communicating.

3. Write down the generate PIN number and enter it into

your Wi-Fi Router’s client PIN field.

4. Once the connection is complete, confirm the external

router now appears in the Wi-Fi list as connected.

Note: Activating this feature will disconnect your current Wi-Fi

network connection.

268

To activate your connection:

5. Tap Done. The direct connection is then established.

Confirm appears in the Status bar.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the

right to turn it on. The slider color indicates the

activation status.

6. When prompted to complete the connection, the

recipient should tap OK. Your status field now reads

“Connected” and your connected device is listed within

the Wi-Fi Direct devices listing.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct

4. Tap Scan and select the single device name to begin

the connection process to another Wi-Fi Direct

compatible device.

Bluetooth settings

In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a

device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices

can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices

with which to pair. For more information, refer to “Bluetooth”

on page 250.

– or –

Tap Multi-connect

➔

Scan and select all the device

names to begin the connection process to these Wi-Fi

Direct compatible devices.

Turning Bluetooth On and Off

To turn Bluetooth on:

Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service

active and running before it can be detected by your

device.

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Settings Connections tab).

➔

(

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider

to the right to turn it on.

The slider color indicates the activation status. When

active,

displays in the Status area.

Changing Your Settings

269

To turn Bluetooth off:

1. From the Home screen, press

Activating Visibility

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

and then tap

Settings

Bluetooth

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider

2. Verify your Bluetooth is active.

to the left to turn it off.

3. From the top of the Bluetooth settings page, toggle the

state of the visibility check mark. Activating this feature

enabled your device visible allows other devices to pair

and communicate.

Note: Bluetooth must be enabled prior to use.

Changing the Device Name

1. From the Home screen, press

Scanning for Devices

and then tap

This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so

you can pair with them.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Settings

➔

(

More tab) ➔ About device

2. Tap the Device name field and use the on-screen

keyboard to edit the current device name.

Bluetooth

3. Tap

to erase the current device name and enter

2. From the bottom of the Bluetooth settings page, tap

Scan to search for visible external Bluetooth-

compatible devices such as headsets, devices,

printers, and computers.

a new name for this device using the keyboard.

4. Tap OK to confirm your setting.

Important! Some Bluetooth devices are secured and require a

PIN number to confirm and pair with them.

270

3. Enter a PIN to pair with the device, if one is required,

and tap OK

4. Touch and drag the far right ends of the Red or Orange

horizontal lines to manually adjust both the Warning

and Maximum data limits.

Data Usage

Monitor and mange your device’s data usage capabilities.

5. Touch and drag the bottom grey vertical lines to adjust

the time frames.

Features include activation/deactivation or network data

usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and

view application data usage.

6. Tap the Data usage cycle button and select either the

current cycle or define your own by selecting Change

cycle

7. Press

screen options:

ꢀ

From the Home screen, press

Settings Connections tab) ➔ Data usage

To activate/deactivate Mobile data usage:

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Data usage

and then tap

and then select from the available on-

➔

(

• Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s

partner networks and access data services when you are out of

your service providers area of coverage. For more information,

refer to “Data Roaming” on page 273.

2. Tap the Mobile data field to activate the feature. A

green check mark indicates the feature is active.

3. Tap the Mobile data field again to deactivate the

feature.

• Restrict background data prevents background data usage.

This can help prevent over usage of your data minutes.

• Auto sync data allows the device to automatically sync

information and updates with your various services.

• Show Wi-Fi usage activates an additional Wi-Fi tab that shows

you your Wi-Fi data usage.

To set a mobile data limit:

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Data usage

2. Place a check mark in the Set mobile data limit field.

3. Read the on-screen disclaimer info and tap OK

Changing Your Settings

271

• Mobile hotspots allows you to select available Wi-Fi networks

that can service as mobile hotspots. Place a check mark on

those entries you wish to use.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Airplane mode

slider to the right to turn it on.

3. Tap OK. The Airplane mode icon

is displayed at

the top of your screen.

More Networks

Mobile networks

Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find

your location or search for places of interest, you must

enable the Mobile networks options.

This tab displays additional wireless and network

information.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, press

Settings Connections tab) ➔ More

networks

Airplane Mode

and then tap

➔

(

ꢀ

From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks Mobile networks

➔

The following options display:

This mode allows you to use many of your device’s features,

such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are in an

airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls

or data is prohibited.

Use mobile data

Allows you to activate mobile data usage on your device.

From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks Mobile networks Mobile data

ꢀ

➔

Important! When your device is in Airplane mode, it cannot

send or receive any calls or access online

information or applications.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks

272

Data Roaming

Network mode

Data roaming allows you to connect to your service

provider’s partner networks and access data services when

you are out of your service providers area of coverage.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

You can configure your device to either automatically select

the LTE option (LTE/GSM/WCDMA (auto connect) [by default]),

GSM/WCDMA (auto connect), GSM only, or WCDMA only.

ꢀ

From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks Mobile networks Network mode

More networks

➔

Mobile networks.

➔

2. Tap Data roaming to connect to data services while

• LTE/GSM/WCDMA (auto connect) is the default network

mode option. This selection allows the device to choose the

fastest connection from among the available connection

speeds, including LTE.

roaming outside your network.

– or –

Tap Data roaming again to remove the green check

mark and deactivate the feature.

• GSM/WCDMA (auto connect) allows you to exclude the LTE

network and choose from only 4G, 3G, and 2G networks.

• GSM only restricts your connection to only the 2G network.

• WCDMA only restricts your connection to only the 3G network.

Access Point Names

To access a wireless access point:

ꢀ

From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks Mobile networks Access Point

➔

Names. A list of the Access point names display. The

active access point displays a bright green, filled circle

to the right of the name.

Changing Your Settings

273

Using the LTE Network Option

Using the 2G - GSM Only Network

To confirm you are always using the fastest possible

connection, the device has an automatic detection method

where it finds both the fastest and most stable connection/

communication method from among this selected set

(LTE/4G/3G/2G).

If you are not using applications that require a faster network

speed (any application that accesses the network or uses a

browser), using the 2G only (WCDMA) network saves battery

life.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks

➔

Mobile networks

➔

Network mode.

More networks

➔

Mobile networks

➔

Network mode.

2. Tap GSM only. A check mark displays next to this option

to indicate that it is active. Connecting to 2G networks

slows the data transfer speed and time.

2. Tap LTE/GSM/WCDMA (auto connect). A selection

indicator displays next to this option to show that it is

active. This is the default mode for this device.

Using the GSM/WCDMA Option

Using the WCDMA - 3G Only Network

This option uses a 3G connection only.

If you wish to not use LTE but still require a fast connection

using the standard 3G/2G network speed, follow these

instructions to connect to these network types.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks

➔

Mobile networks

➔

Network mode.

2. Tap WCDMA only. A check mark displays next to this

option to indicate that it is active. Connecting to 3G

networks slows the data transfer speed and time.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks

➔

Mobile networks

➔

Network mode.

2. Tap GSM/WCDMA (auto connect). A selection indicator

displays next to this option to show that it is active.

This is the default mode for this device.

274

Network Operators

Default Setup Options

Using this feature you can view the current network

connection. You can also scan and select a network operator

manually, or set the network selection to Automatic.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically

search for an available network. You can set this option to

Manual to select a network each time you connect.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks

➔

Mobile networks

More networks

operators

2. Tap Default setup

➔

Mobile networks

➔

Network

2. Tap Network operators. The current network connection

displays at the bottom of the list.

3. Tap Automatic to allow the device to automatically

Important! You must deactivate data service prior to searching

select a network.

– or –

for an available network.

Tap Manual to locate and connect to a network

manually.

3. Tap Search now to manually search for a network.

4. Tap Select automatically to automatically select a

network connection.

Note: Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer

speed and time.

Changing Your Settings

275

Tethering and Mobile HotSpot

VPN settings

The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

This option allows you to share your phone’s mobile data

connection via a direct USB connection between your phone

and computer. A wireless version of this same functionality

would be the Mobile AP feature.

Note: Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock

PIN or password. For more information, refer to

“Security” on page 325.

Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your

computer while using the USB tethering feature.

If additional software or USB drivers are required,

navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/

downloads.

Adding a VPN

Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN

protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA,

IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, IPSec Hybrid RSA.

ꢀ

From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks Tethering and Mobile HotSpot

➔

Important! Before you can use a VPN you must establish and

configure one.

For more information, refer to “USB Tethering” on page 259.

For more information, refer to “Mobile HotSpot” on page

260.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks

➔

VPN.

2. If prompted, read the screen lock information and

follow the on-screen steps to setup an unlock PIN or

password.

3. Tap

(Add VPN network).

276

4. In the form that appears, fill in the information provided

Delete a VPN

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

by your network administrator.

5. Tap Save

More networks

➔

VPN.

2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to delete.

Note: Similar setup process can be used for all available VPN

3. Tap Delete network within the pop-up that opens up.

types.

Wi-Fi Calling

Connecting to a VPN

You can configure your device to make and receive calls over

an active Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent

solution for coverage issues in and around the home or

wherever cellular coverage is limited. Minutes used while

connected to the Wi-Fi network count against available rate

plan minutes.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks

➔

VPN.

2. Tap the VPN entry you want to connect to.

3. Enter any requested credentials into the pop-up that

opens.

For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Calling” on page 71.

1. Ensure that the Wi-Fi connected icon

4. Tap Connect

displays on

Edit a VPN

the status bar.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

2. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

More networks

➔

VPN.

2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit.

3. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi Calling

3. In the pop-up that opens, select Edit network

slider to the right to turn it on.

4. Make the desired VPN setting changes.

5. Tap Save

Changing Your Settings

277

Wi-Fi Calling Settings

Near Field Communication

This feature is used to read and exchange tags. When used

in conjunction with Android Beam, your device can be used

to beam application content when NFC-capable devices are

touched.

Important! A compatible SIM card must be installed within the

device prior to using this feature. Wi-Fi must first

be active and communicating prior to launching

Wi-Fi Calling.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab.

2. Tap the NFC field and verify the feature is active

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

(indicated by

More networks

➔

Wi-Fi Calling.

Android Beam

2. Tap Connection Preferences and select a preference for

use of the Wi-Fi Calling feature:

When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content

to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close

together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos,

contacts, and more.

• Wi-Fi Preferred: Wi-Fi network is preferred over cellular

network when making calls. Calling requires you to stay in the

Wi-Fi range.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

• Cellular Network Preferred: The cellular network is preferred

over a Wi-Fi network when making calls.

NFC

➔

Android Beam.

2. Tap the OFF / ON icon to turn Android Beam on.

3. Touch the back of your device with another

NFC-capable device and the content is transferred.

• Never use Cellular Network: Use only Wi-Fi for calls. Do not

use Cellular Network, even if available.

3. Tap Help from the main Wi-Fi Calling Settings page to

navigate through either an on-screen tutorial or review

the top 10 Wi-Fi Calling questions.

278

S Beam

Nearby devices

This feature (when activated via NFC) allows you to beam

large files directly to another compatible device that is in

direct contact. These files can be larger, such as Videos, HD

pictures, and other large files.You can beam images and

videos from your gallery, music files from your music player,

and more.

This option allows you to share your media files with nearby

devices using DLNA and connected to the same Wi-Fi.

1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. For more information, refer

to “Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network” on page 256.

2. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Nearby devices

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab.

3. Tap the File sharing field to turn File sharing on. A green

2. Verify the NFC feature is active.

check mark indicates the feature is active. Once active,

3. Tap S Beam and make sure the feature is turned on.

4. If not already active, in a single motion touch and slide

the S Beam slider to the right to turn it on.

(

Nearby devices) appears at the top of the screen.

4. At the Nearby devices prompt, tap OK

5. Tap Shared contents, then check the media you would

like to share. Tap OK

5. Complete the transfer process between the two

NFC-enabled devices by placing them back to back.

6. Tap Allowed devices list, then select the connected

devices you would like to allow.

This feature can come in very handy to quickly share

pictures between users with compatible S Beam devices. For

more information, refer to “Using S Beam to Share Pictures”

on page 163.

7. Tap Not-allowed devices list, then select the connected

devices you would like to not allow.

8. Tap Download to, then select the destination of any

downloaded (shared) content. Choose from USB

storage (Device) or SD card.

Changing Your Settings

279

9. Tap Upload from other devices, then select the actions

you’ll take when you upload content from other

devices. Choose from either Always accept, Always

ask, or Always reject.

Note: This feature allows a connection between your device

and the optional AllShare Cast Hub, via a shared Wi-Fi

Direct connection. The AllShare Cast Hub then allows

the communicating TV to mirror what is being shown on

the device's display.

Screen Mirroring

With feature enabled, you can wirelessly mirror what is

currently displayed on your device’s screen with an external

TV via devices such as the AllShare Cast Hub^®.

For more information, refer to “AllShare Cast Hub” on page

196.

Kies via Wi-Fi

Note: Screen mirroring can only be done with a compatible

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

wireless TV or one enabled with the AllShare Cast Hub.

More networks

2. Tap Kies via Wi-Fi

➔

OK.

For more information, refer to “AllShare Cast Hub” on page

196.

3. Select a network connection and follow the on-screen

connection process.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Connections tab ➔

Screen Mirroring

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Screen Mirroring

slider to the right to turn it on. The slider color indicates

the activation status.

280

• None: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. The screen will

never lock.

Lock Screen

This menu contains features that allows you to configure the

device’s security parameters.

Swipe options

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Screen Unlock Pattern Overview

Lock screen

To secure data and limit phone access, set the phone to

require a screen unlock pattern each time you turn on the

device, or every time the phone wakes up from sleep mode

(when the screen automatically turns off).

2. Configure one of the following options.

• Multiple widgets allows you to display multiple widgets on

your lock screen. Appears as an options after a lock mode is

enabled.

ꢀ

From the Home screen, press

Settings My device tab) ➔ Lock screen

Screen lock

and then tap

• Lock screen widgets allows you to lock the widgets that are

displayed on your home screens.

➔

(

➔

My device

• Shortcuts sets shortcuts to appear at the bottom of the Lock

screen. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on.

• Unlock effect sets the effect you receive when unlocking the

phone. You can select None, Ripple effect, or Light effect.

• Help text shows help information on the Lock screen.

• Wake up in lock screen requires that you say a command to

wake-up your phone.

The Screen lock menu allows to choose from a variety of

locking features such as:

• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it.

• Face unlock: Look at your phone to unlock it.

• Face and voice: Look at your phone and speak to unlock.

• Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a touch gesture you create

and use to unlock your device. Follow the prompts to create or

change your screen unlock pattern.

• Set wake-up command designates your wake-up

commands. Tap Set wake-up command and follow the

on-screen prompts to create a new verbal command.

• PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.

• Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen.

Changing Your Settings

281

Face unlock options

Using Swipe

Once Face unlock is enabled, additional options are

available:

This feature is the least secure locking method and only

requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

• Lock screen widgets allows you to lock the widgets that are

displayed on your home screens.

Lock screen

2. Tap Screen lock

Using Face Unlock

• Improve facial recognition allows you to improve your

device’s face matching capability by capturing your face in

different lighting, with or without glasses, and bearded or

clean-shaven. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• Presence check requires that you blink when using the Face

unlock feature. This will increase the security of the feature.

• Lock automatically locks the screen 5 seconds after the

screen turns off.

➔

Swipe.

This feature used facial recognition to unlock your phone.

This feature is less secure than PIN, Pattern, and Password

locks and can be bypassed by someone else who looks

similar to you.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Lock screen

2. Tap Screen lock

3. Read the on-screen notification and tap Next

4. From the About Face Unlock screen, tap Set it up

Continue

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• Lock instantly with power key once enabled, instantly locks

the screen after pressing the power key.

➔

Face unlock.

➔

6. If your face is not recognized, choose an unlocking

method: Pattern or PIN.

282

Using Face and Voice Unlock

Setting an Unlock Pattern

This feature used facial recognition to unlock your phone.

This feature is less secure than PIN, Pattern, and Password

locks and can be bypassed by someone else who looks

similar to you.

Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the

phone. When you enable the User visible pattern field, you

will draw an unlock pattern on the screen whenever you

want to unlock the phone’s buttons or touch screen. When

you activate the User tactile feedback field, you feel vibration

as feedback while drawing the pattern.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Lock screen

2. Tap Screen lock

3. Read the on-screen notification and tap Next

4. From the About Face Unlock screen, tap Set it up

Continue

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

The feature is now paired with a backup PIN code that acts

as a backup to the pattern lock. If you forget your pattern,

you can regain access to the device by entering a PIN code.

➔

Face and voice.

➔

Note: Make sure the Require Pattern field is activated.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

6. Once prompted to speak and unlock command, tap

Lock screen

2. Tap Screen lock

3. Read the instructions then tap Next

and repeat the phrase four times.

➔

Pattern.

7. Once complete, tap Done

4. Draw your pattern by touching your first on-screen

point. Then, without removing your finger from the

screen, drag your finger over adjacent points until the

gray trace line overlaps each point and they are

highlighted with a green circle.

Changing Your Settings

283

5. When you have connected at least four dots in a

Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

vertical, horizontal or diagonal direction, lift your finger

from the screen and tap Continue

Lock screen

2. Tap Screen lock

3. Retrace your current pattern on the screen.

4. Tap None

6. Confirm the new pattern by redrawing it and then

tapping Confirm. The Unlock pattern is set.

7. Enter the backup PIN code and tap Continue

8. Reenter the PIN to reconfirm the previous entry and

tap OK

Pattern options

Once an unlock pattern is enabled, additional options are

available:

Changing the Screen Lock Pattern

• Lock screen widgets allows you to lock the widgets that are

displayed on your home screens.

This feature allows you to change the previously stored

unlock pattern and update it if necessary. This process is

similar to changing your password from time to time.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

• Make pattern visible allows you to see the pattern as you

draw it.

Lock screen

• Lock automatically allows you to set a time-out for lock

screen.

2. Tap Screen lock

3. Retrace your current pattern on the screen.

4. Tap Pattern and repeat steps 3 - 7 from the previous

section.

• Lock instantly with power key allows you to lock the screen

by pressing

284

4. If you have forgotten your current pattern, tap Pattern

from the Screen unlock settings menu and follow the

procedures outlined in "Setting an Unlock Pattern" on

page 283 to create a new pattern.

What If I Forget my Pattern?

If you forget your device's lock pattern, you can unlock your

device or reset it using your Google™ Account credentials.

When you enter the wrong unlock pattern too many times,

you should see an option at the bottom of the screen that

says Forgot pattern? Follow these steps to use either your PIN

or email address.

To unlock your device using your Google account:

1. Tap Forgot pattern? (located at the bottom of the

screen).

2. Tap the Username (email) and Password fields, use the

on-screen keyboard to enter your Google Account

credentials, and tap Sign in to complete the login

process.

Important! You can only enter an incorrect lock pattern 5 times

before the device is locked.

Important! If you are unsuccessful in retrieving your lock

pattern or unlocking your device, please contact

T-Mobile for assistance.

3. If you have forgotten your Google Account credentials,

visit the Google website to recover them. If you still

cannot get your Google Account credentials, contact

your wireless carrier for additional options.

To unlock your device with a PIN code:

1. Tap Forgot pattern? (located at the bottom of the

screen).

2. Scroll down and tap the Type PIN code field and use the

on-screen keypad to enter the backup PIN code you

setup when you created your lock pattern.

3. Tap OK

Changing Your Settings

285

PIN Lock and Unlock

Display Settings

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

In this menu, you can change various settings for the display

such as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle

lock feature, animation, brightness, and screen timeout, and

power saving mode.

Lock screen

2. Tap Screen lock

➔

PIN.

3. Enter a PIN number using the numeric keypad and

touch Continue to confirm the password.

Adjusting the Screen Display

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

4. Confirm the PIN by re-entering it and tap OK to confirm.

Your phone now requires you to enter this PIN number

in order to unlock the phone.

Settings

➔

(

My device tab) ➔ Display

My device

2. Configure the following screen display settings:

• Wallpaper: allows you to set the Wallpaper for your Home

screen, Lock screen, or both.

Password Lock and Unlock

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

• Notification Panel: allows you to set the brightness of your

notification panel and also select the quick setting buttons that

you want to display at the top of the notification panel

(page 38).

Lock screen

2. Tap Screen lock

3. Tap Password

4. Enter a password using the keypad and tap Continue to

confirm the password.

• Multi window: tap this option to enable/disable the automatic

Multi window feature.

5. Confirm the password by re-entering it and tap OK to

confirm.

• Screen mode: allows you to select from several different color

modes.

286

• Brightness: adjusts the on-screen brightness level. For more

information, refer to “Adjusting Screen Brightness” on

page 288.

• Touch key light duration: allows you to adjust the delay before

the Touch key light automatically turns off.

• Display battery percentage: to activate/deactivate the display

of battery charge percentage atop the battery icon at the top of

the screen.

• Auto-rotate screen: when enabled, the phone automatically

switches from portrait to landscape orientation and vice versa.

When this setting is disabled, the phone displays in portrait

mode only.

• Edit after screen capture: allows you to go edit a screen

immediately after taking a screen capture.

• Screen timeout: adjusts the delay time before the screen

automatically turns off. Selections are: 15 seconds,

30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, and

10 minutes.

• Auto adjust screen tone: adjusts the phone’s LCD brightness

level to automatically adjust and conserve battery power.

• High touch sensitivity: allows you to adjust the touch

sensitivity of your phone automatically depending on the type of

material on the display.

• Daydream: allows you to control what your screen does when

your device is docked or sleeping. Tap the adjacent OFF / ON

icon to turn it on. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• Font style: sets the fonts used on the LCD display. Selections

are: Default font Choco cooky, Cool jazz, Rosemary,

Samsung Sans or Get fonts online. Tap Get fonts online to

download additional fonts.

• Font size: allows you to select which size of font is displayed.

Changing Your Settings

287

Adjusting Screen Brightness

This feature configures the LCD Brightness levels.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

LED Indicator

This option allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging,

missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn

on by default unless you turn them off.

Display

➔

Brightness.

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

2. Tap Automatic brightness to allow the phone to

Settings My device tab) ➔ LED indicator.

➔

(

self-adjust and tap OK

My device

2. Tap the following LED indicator options to turn them on

or off:

– or –

Touch and slide the on-screen slider to adjust the level

and tap OK

• Charging: LED lights up when the device is connected to the

charger.

Assigning a Wallpaper

The Wallpaper settings option allows you to set the Wallpaper

for your Home screen, Lock screen, or both.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

• Low battery: LED lights up when the battery level is low.

• Notifications: LED lights up when you have missed calls,

messages, or application events.

• Voice recording: LED lights up when you are recording voice.

The LED only lights up when the screen is off.

Display

➔

Wallpaper.

2. Select an available option to change its current

wallpaper.

For more information, refer to “Managing Wallpapers” on

page 60.

288

Adjusting the Volume Settings

The Volume menu now provides access to various volume

settings within one on-screen popup menu.

Sound Settings

From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone as

well as configure the display settings.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

ꢀ

From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Sound

➔

Volume.

Settings My device tab) ➔ Sound.

➔

(

My device

2. Touch and drag the on-screen slider to assign the

The following options display:

volume settings for any of the following volume levels.

Silent mode via Device Options Screen

• Music, video, games, and other media

Ringtone,

Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone

from making noise, in a theater for example. In Silent Mode

the speaker is muted and the phone only vibrates to notify

you of incoming calls, or other functions that normally have a

defined tone or sound as an alert.

Notifications or System

3. Tap OK to assign the volume levels.

Vibration intensity

Vibration intensity allows you to select how intense the

1. From the Home screen, press and hold

vibration is for different options.

(Power/End) until the Device options screen displays.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

2. Tap either Mute Vibrate, or Sound from the Device

Sound

2. Touch and drag the slider to adjust the Vibration

intensity for Incoming call Notification, and Haptic

feedback

3. Tap OK to assign the vibration levels.

➔

Vibration intensity.

options screen to activate or deactivate these features

(the current mode displays).

Changing Your Settings

289

Setup the Ringtones

This option allows you to set the ringtone.

Notifications

This option allows you to set the ringtone that will sound for

notifications and alarms.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Sound

2. Tap Notifications

3. Select a ringtone and tap OK

2. Tap Ringtones

3. Tap a ringtone from the available list. The ringtone

briefly plays when selected.

4. Tap Add to locate a compatible media file that can be

used as a ringtone.

Setting up Vibration When Ringing

This option allows you to enable your phone to vibrate when

5. Tap OK to assign a ringer.

a call is incoming.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Setup the Vibration

This option allows you to set your device to vibrate and ring.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Sound

2. Tap the Vibrate when ringing field to activate the

feature.

Sound

2. Tap Vibrations

3. Select a vibration pattern and tap OK

– or –

Tap Create to then use an on-screen touch circle to

create your own custom vibration pattern. Tap Save to

store the new vibration pattern.

290

Audible System Tone Settings

Adapt sound

The Adapt sound feature allows you to customize your call

sounds.

These options are used when you use the dialing pad, make

a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the screen. Each

time you press a key or make a selection the selected tone

sounds.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Sound

➔

Adapt Sound.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

2. Read the instructions and tap Start

Sound

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your

2. Tap Dialing keypad tone to activate a tone when you

use on-screen keys. A check mark displayed next to

these features indicates active status.

personal call sound.

3. Tap Touch sounds to activate a tone when you touch the

screen. A check mark displayed next to this feature

indicates active status.

4. Tap Screen lock sound to activate a tone when you use

the Lock screen. A check mark displayed next to this

feature indicates active status.

5. Tap Haptic feedback to activate the a vibration when

you press soft keys on certain screens. A check mark

displayed next to the feature indicates this feature is

active.

Changing Your Settings

291

Home Screen Mode

This application allows you to set your display to the

conventional layout of Standard mode or provide an easier

user experience for the first-time smartphone users using

Call Settings

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press

and then tap Call settings.

– or –

Easy mode

1. From the Home screen, press

Settings My device tab) ➔

screen mode).

From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Home

Settings My device tab) ➔ Call.

➔

(

My device

➔

(

My device

To access the Call settings menu:

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Phone).

2. Tap the pull-down Dropbox and select one of the

following options:

2. Press

Configuring General Call Settings

Configure the general call settings using this option.

and then tap Call settings.

• Standard mode: provides conventional layout for the apps and

widgets on your home screens.

• Easy mode: provides easier user experience for first-time

smartphone users on the home screens.

1. From the Home screen, tap

and then tap Call settings.

(Phone). Press

3. Tap Apply and give your device a few seconds to

update the device with the new look and feel.

2. Tap one of the following options:

• Call rejection: allows you to manage your rejection mode and

rejection list.

–

Auto reject mode: sets the phone to automatically reject

incoming calls or messages.

–

Auto reject list: provides access to current rejection entries

and numbers.

292

• Set up call rejection messages: allows you to manage both

existing rejection messages and create new ones.

• Answering/ending calls: allows you to manage the settings

for answering and ending calls.

• Call accessories: allows you to assign headset settings during

incoming calls.

–

Automatic answering configures the device to automatically

answer and incoming call when a headset is detected.

Automatic answering timer configures the time delay before

the device automatically accepts the incoming call.

–

The home key answers calls allows you to press

answer the phone.

Voice control allows you to answer incoming voice calls using

voice.

Outgoing call conditions configures the connected Bluetooth

device to make outbound calls within one of two settings: Even

when device locked or Only when device unlocked.

The power key ends calls allows you to press the power key

to end the current call.

• Wi-Fi Calling: Allows you to both activate/deactivate the Wi-Fi

Calling feature and configure its settings. For more information,

refer to “Wi-Fi Calling” on page 71.

• Turn off screen during calls: allows you to force the screen to

turn off during an active call.

• Call alerts: allows you to assign call alert tones and activate

call alerts and vibration.

Note: If the Wi-Fi Calling feature is active and connected, the

Call forwarding feature is greyed-out and inaccessible.

–

Call vibrations: vibrates the phone when the called party

answers. Choose from: Answer vibration or Call-end vibration.

Call status tones: assigns sounds settings during the call.

Choose from: Call connect tone, Minute minder, and Call end

tone.

• Additional settings: allows you to configure additional call

settings. For more information, refer to “Configuring

Additional Voice Call Settings” on page 296.

–

Alerts on calls: selects whether alarm and message

notification is turned off during a call.

Changing Your Settings

293

• Ringtones and keypad tones: allows you to manage your

device’s ringtones and vibratory features. Choose from:

Ringtones, Vibrations, Vibrate when ringing, and Keypad tones

(used when the keypad is pressed).

Call rejection

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Auto reject mode

and tap one of the following options:

• All numbers: to reject all calls.

• Personalize call sound: allows you to enable the personalize

call sound function within an active call. You can adjust the

audio by enabling selecting an audio preset. For more

information, refer to “Adjusting the Call Volume” on page

74.

• Auto reject numbers: to reject all calls in your Reject list.

2. Tap Auto reject list

3. Tap to manually add numbers to the Reject list.

4. Tap Unknown to create a check mark and automatically

reject all calls that are not in your Contacts list.

• Noise reduction: allows you to enable suppression of

background audio.

Set reject messages

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Set up call

• Increase volume in pocket: enables the ringtone volume to be

increased when the device is in a pocket or bag.

• Voicemail service: allows you to assign the service.

• Voicemail settings: displays the settings for the voicemail.

• Sound: assigns your device’s ringtone.

rejection messages

2. Tap to manually add a reject message.

– or –

Tap one of the pre-written messages to be displayed

when you want the call to be rejected. You can edit the

message if desired.

• Vibrate: configures the vibrate settings.

• TTY mode: allows you to configure the TTY settings. For more

information, refer to “TTY Mode” on page 300.

3. Tap Save to save the reject message.

294

Answering/ending calls

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Answering/

Call alerts

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call alerts

2. Tap Call vibrations to enable your phone to vibrate

when the called party answers the phone.

ending calls

2. Select any of the following options:

• The home key answers calls allows you to press

answer the phone.

–

Choose from: Answer vibration or Call-end vibration.

3. Tap Call status tones to set the sound settings during a

call then tap OK

• Voice control allows you to answer incoming voice calls using

–

Choose from: Call connect tone, Minute minder, and Call end

tone.

voice.

• The power key ends calls allows you to press the power key

4. Tap Alerts on calls to turn off alarm and message

to end the current call.

notifications during a call.

Turn off screen during calls

This option turns on the proximity sensor during calls so that

your phone will know to turn the screen off to save power.

ꢀ

From the main Call settings page, tap Turn off screen

during calls to create a check mark and enable the

feature.

Changing Your Settings

295

Accessory settings for call

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Call accessories

Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional

2. The following options are available:

settings

• Automatic answering: configures the device to automatically

answer and incoming call when a headset is detected.

• Automatic answering timer: configures the time delay before

the device automatically accepts the incoming call.

• Outgoing call conditions: allows you to make calls even when

the device is locked.

2. Tap one of the following options:

• Caller ID: chooses whether your number is displayed when

someone answers your outgoing call. Choose from: Network

default, Hide number, or Show number.

• Call forwarding: configures the forwarding settings. For more

information, refer to “Configuring Call Forwarding” on

page 297.

Wi-Fi Calling

• Auto area code: allows you to automatically prepend a specific

area code to all outbound calls.

Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for T-Mobile customers using

this device with the new SIM card. Wi-Fi Calling is an

excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the

home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. Minutes used

while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against available

rate plan minutes.

• Call barring: blocks specific types of calls (All outgoing calls,

International calls, etc..).

• Call waiting: notifies you of an incoming call while you are on

another call.

ꢀ

For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Calling” on page

71.

• Auto redial: automatically redial the dialed number if it is

unable to connect or the call is cut off.

• Fixed dialing Numbers: manages fixed dialing numbers. See

description below.

296

Configuring Call Forwarding

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional

Using Auto Area Code

This feature prepends an area code to all outbound calls.

When enabled, the designated prefix is always added before

your dialed numbers.

settings

➔

Call forwarding.

Important! Call Forwarding is disabled when the Wi-Fi Calling

Ex: If you were using 999 as your area code, 555-5555

would be dialed as 999 - 555-5555.

feature is enabled.

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional

2. Tap an available option:

settings

2. Tap Auto area code, enter a new prefix, and then tap

• Always forward: incoming calls are re-routed to a secondary

number that you specify.

• Forward when busy: forwards all your calls to voicemail when

your phone is busy.

Call Barring

Configures the device to barr (prevent) selected outbound

calls.

• Forward when unanswered: automatically forwards to your

voicemail number when the phone is not answered, and

otherwise allows you to enter a voicemail number.

• Forward when unreachable: automatically forwards to your

voicemail number when the phone is not in service, or is turned

off.

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional

settings

2. Tap Call barring and select from the available settings.

Choose from: All outgoing calls, International calls, Intl’

calls except home, All incoming calls, or Incoming

when roaming.

Changing Your Settings

297

Changing the PIN2 Code

Call Waiting

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional

settings

➔

Fixed dialing numbers.

2. Tap Call waiting to enable/disable the on-screen

2. Tap Change PIN2

notification of new incoming call during an active call.

3. At the prompt, enter your old PIN2 code.

4. At the prompt, enter a new PIN2 code.

5. Confirm your PIN2 code.

Fixed Dialing Numbers

Fixed Dial Number (FDN), allows you to restrict outgoing calls

to a limited set of phone numbers.

Enabling FDN

Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card

does not, this menu does not display.

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional

The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering

the PIN2 incorrectly three times will cause the

device to lock. Contact customer service for

assistance.

settings

2. Tap Enable FDN

3. At the prompt, enter your PIN2 code and tap OK

➔

Fixed dialing numbers.

Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card

does not, this menu does not display.

The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering

an incorrect PIN2 code could cause the phone to

lock. Contact customer service for assistance.

298

Managing the FDN List

When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to

phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card.

Ringtones and keypad tones

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Ringtones and

keypad tones

2. Tap Ringtones, select a ringtone, and tap OK

Tap Add to locate an audio file to create as a ringtone.

3. Tap Vibrations, select a vibration type, and tap OK

Tap Create to begin creating your own custom vibration.

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Additional

settings

➔

Fixed dialing numbers

•

2. Tap Enable FDN

•

3. At the prompt, enter your PIN2 code and tap OK

FDN is enabled.

4. Tap Vibrate when ringing to create a check mark if you

want your phone to vibrate when a call is incoming.

5. Tap Keypad tones to create a check mark if you want

tones to play when the keypad is pressed.

4. Tap FDN list then press

and then tap Add contact

or edit the contacts that were stored.

Important! Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card

does not, this menu does not display.

Personalize call sound

This option allows you to personalize the sounds you hear

during a call with and without earphones.

The PIN2 code is provided by your carrier. Entering

the PIN2 incorrectly three times will cause the

device to lock. Contact customer service for

assistance.

ꢀ

From the main Call settings page, tap Personalize call

sound and activate the feature by selecting an available

option.

For more information, refer to “Personalizing the Call Sound

Setting” on page 75.

Changing Your Settings

299

Noise reduction

This option allows you to suppress background noise during

Sound - Device Ringtone

This option allows you to assign your default device ringtone.

a call.

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Sound

2. Select a ringtone and tap OK

Vibrate

ꢀ

From the main Call settings page, tap Noise reduction

to create a check mark and enable the feature.

Increase volume in pocket

This option allows you to activate a vibration for an incoming

This option increases the ringtone volume when the device is

in a pocket or a bag. It uses the proximity sensor to detect its

location.

call.

ꢀ

From the main Call settings page, tap Vibrate field to

toggle the feature on or off.

ꢀ

From the main Call settings page, tap Increase volume

in pocket to create a check mark and enable the

feature.

TTY Mode

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a

telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf,

hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities,

to communicate by telephone.

Voicemail

You can view your voicemail number from this menu.

Your device is compatible with select TTY devices. Please

check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure

that it is compatible with digital cell phones.

1. From the main Call settings page, tap Voicemail service

2. If an additional voicemail service is in use (other than

carrier), tap Voice settings to now view your selected

voicemail number and information.

Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable

that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was

not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device

manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.

300

1. From the main Call settings page, tap TTY mode

4. Configure a timeframe for these features to be active.

Remove the check mark from the Always field to

configure the From and To time fields.

2. Tap TTY Full TTY HCO, or TTY VCO to activate the

feature, or TTY Off to deactivate the feature. Off is the

default setting.

5. Tap Allowed contacts to assign those contacts that are

exempted from these rules. Choose from None, All

contacts, Favorites, or Custom. Allowed contacts will

Blocking Mode

When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected

features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of

incoming calls from people on your allowed list.

then appear in the Allowed contact list

Power Saving Mode

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

This feature allows you both automatically set the phone to

use a power saving mode and configure additional power

saving options manually, all in an effort to conserve battery

power.

Settings My device tab).

➔

(

My device

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Blocking mode

slider to the right to turn it on.

1. From the Home screen, press

Settings My device tab) ➔ Power saving

mode

and then tap

Confirm the Blocking mode active icon

the Status bar.

appears in

➔

(

My device

3. Place a green check mark adjacent to those features

you would like to enable. Choose from: Disable

incoming calls, Disable notifications, Disable alarm and

timer, Disable LED indicator.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the slider to the right

to turn it on.

3. Tap the following options to create a check mark and

conserve power:

• CPU power saving: allows you to limit the maximum

performance of the CPU.

Changing Your Settings

301

• Screen power saving: allows you to lower the screen power

level.

5. Tap Automatic unlock if you are using a phone cover

and you want your phone to unlock when you open the

cover.

• Turn off haptic feedback: allows you to turn off vibration when

you tap or touch the screen.

6. Tap Audio output to set your Audio output to Stereo or

Surround.

4. Tap Learn about Power saving mode to learn about

various ways to conserve battery power.

Accessibility Settings

When the power gets low, confirm

appears at the top of

This service lets you enable and disable downloaded

accessibility applications that aid in navigating your Android

device, such as TalkBack (uses synthesized speech to

describe the results of actions), KickBack (provides haptic

feedback for actions), and SoundBack (plays sounds for

various actions). Also lets you enable use of the power key to

end calls.

the screen. This indicates the power saving mode is active.

Accessory

This menu allows you to select the Audio output mode when

using a car or desk dock.

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

Settings My device tab) ➔ Accessory.

➔

(

My device

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

2. Tap Dock sound to play sounds when inserting or

removing the phone from the dock.

Settings My device tab) ➔ Accessibility.

➔

(

My device

3. Tap Audio output mode to use the external dock

speakers when the phone is docked.

Note: Initially, it might be necessary to download accessibility

applications from the Play Store.

4. Tap Desk home screen display if you wish to show the

2. Select the Auto-rotate screen field to activate this

feature which automatically rotates an available

screen.

desk home screen when the device is docked.

302

3. Tap Screen timeout to timeout the accessibility feature

after a defined amount of time.

Note: TalkBack, when installed and enabled, speaks feedback

to help blind and low-vision users.

4. Tap Lock automatically to lock the screen automatically

after a selected amount of time.

Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter,

except passwords, including personal data and

credit card numbers. It may also log your user

interface interactions with the device.

Note: The Lock automatically function is only available if your

device is already using the screen lock feature.

5. Select the Speak passwords field to activate this

feature which reads out password information.

6. Select Answering/ending calls field to select the

methods you can use to answer and end a call.

7. Tap Show shortcut allows you to press and hold

10. Tap the Font size field to change the size of the fonts

used on the device within menus, options, etc..

Choose from: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or Huge.

11. Enable Magnification gestures to use exaggerated

gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, and

dragging two fingers across the screen.

(Power/End) to use the accessibility shortcut

under the Device options screen.

8. Tap Manage accessibility to save and update your

accessibility settings or share them with another

device. You can export your settings, import a

previously saved file, or share your file with another

device.

12. Tap the Negative colors field to reverse the display of

on-screen colors from White text on a Black

background to Black text on a White background.

9. Tap TalkBack to activate the feature.

Changing Your Settings

303

13. Select Color adjustment to allow you to adjust the

display colors if you are color blind and have difficulty

reading the display because of the colors. Touch and

slide the slider to the right to turn it on. Follow the

on-screen instructions.

19. Tap the Turn off all sounds field to mute every sound

made by the device during taps, selections,

notifications, etc..

20. Tap Flash notification to allows you to set your camera

light to blink whenever you receive a notification.

21. Enable the Assistant menu to allow you to improve the

device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.

Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

14. Tap Accessibility shortcut to allow you to quickly enable

accessibility features in 2 quick steps. Touch and slide

the slider to the right to turn it on. Follow the on-screen

instructions.

15. Tap the Text-to-speech options field to configure the

text to speech configuration parameters.

22. Tap the Tap and hold delay field to select a time interval

for this action. Choose from: Short, Medium, or Long.

23. Enable Interaction control to allows you to enable or

disable motions and screen timeout. You can also block

areas of the screen from touch interaction. Touch and

slide the slider to the right to turn it on. Follow the

on-screen instructions.

16. Tap the Enhance web accessibility field to allow apps to

install scripts from Google that make their Web content

more accessible.

17. Use the Sound balance field to allow you to use the

slider to set the Left and Right balance when using a

stereo device.

18. Tap the Mono audio field to enable stereo audio to be

compressed into a single mono audio stream for use

with a single earbud/earphone.

304

Configure Google Voice Typing

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Language and Input Settings

This setting allows you to configure the language in which to

display the menus. You can also set on-screen keyboard

options.

Language and input

– or –

ꢀ

From the Home screen, press

Settings My device tab) ➔ Language and

input

Language Settings

and then tap

From a screen where you can enter text, in a single

motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the

➔

(

My device

bottom of the screen, then select

method) ➔ Set up input methods

2. Tap (adjacent to the Google voice typing field).

(Select input

To set the language that the menus display on the phone:

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

3. Select a language by tapping Choose input languages

area.

Language and input

➔

Language.

2. Select a language and region from the list.

4. Remove the check mark from the Automatic field. This

allows you to select additional languages.

5. Select the desired languages.

Choose Input Method

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Language and input

➔

Default.

6. Activate Block offensive words to block recognition of

known offensive words or language. (A blue check

mark indicates the feature is active).

2. Select an input method.

– or –

7. Tap Download offline speech recognition to enable speech

recognition via locally stored files so that even if you

are not connected to a network you can still use the

service.

Tap Set up input methods to alter/modify the available

input methods.

Changing Your Settings

305

• SwiftKey Flow like using Swipe, allows you to enter text by

sliding your fingers across the on-screen keyboard. This

feature is optimized for use with the on-screen QWERTY

keyboard.

Samsung Keyboard Settings

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Language and input

keyboard field).

– or –

➔

(adjacent to the Samsung

• Cursor control when enabled, allows you to control your

on-screen cursor by moving your finger across the keyboard.

• Handwriting allows you to configure the handwriting settings

such as: Recognition type, Recognition time, Pen thickness,

Pen color, and About.

From within an active text entry screen, touch and hold

Input Methods), drag across the icons, and

Settings) to reveal the Samsung keyboard

(

select

(

settings screen.

• Advanced provides access to additional settings such as:

2. Set any of the following options:

–

Auto capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of

the first word in each sentence (standard English style).

Auto spacing automatically inserts space between words.

Auto-punctuate automatically inserts a full stop in a sentence

by tapping the space bar twice when using the on-screen

QWERTY keyboard.

• Portrait keyboard types allows you to choose a keyboard

configuration (Qwerty keyboard [default] or 3x4 keyboard).

• Input language sets the input language. Tap a language from

the available list. The keyboard is updated to the selected

language.

–

• Predictive text enables predictive text entry mode. This must

be enabled to gain access to the advanced settings. Touch and

hold to access the advanced settings.

–

Character preview provides an automatic preview of the

current character selection within the text string. This is helpful

when multiple characters are available within one key.

Key-tap vibration enables vibration feedback when you tap an

on-screen key.

306

–

Key-tap sound enables auditory feedback when you tap an

on-screen key.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Predictive text

slider to the right to turn it on.

• Help launches a brief on-screen help tutorial covering the main

concepts related to the Samsung keyboard.

• Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their

original configuration.

3. Tap the Predictive text field and configure any of the

following advanced options:

• Personalized data activate this feature to use the personal

language data that you have entered and selected to make

your text entry prediction results better. By enabling this feature

you can choose from the following personalization features:

• Learn from Facebook allows you to log into your current

Facebook account and add used text to your personal

dictionary.

Predictive Text - Advanced Settings

The predictive text system provides next-letter prediction and

regional error correction, which compensates for users

pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards.

Note: Only available when ABC mode is selected. Predictive

text advanced settings are available only if the Predictive

function is enabled.

• Learn from Gmail: allows you to sign in to your existing Gmail

account from where your style and existing contact information

is added to your personal dictionary. Helps recognize familiar

names.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

• Learn from Twitter allows you to sign into your existing Twitter

account and add used text to your personal dictionary.

• Learn from Messaging allows your device to learn your

messaging style by using your Messaging information.

• Learn from Contacts updates predictive style by learning your

Contacts style.

Language and input

keyboard field).

– or –

➔

(adjacent to the Samsung

From within an active text entry screen, touch and hold

Input Methods) ➔ to reveal the Samsung

keyboard settings screen.

(

Changing Your Settings

307

• Clear remote data allows you to delete your anonymous data

stored on the personalization server.

• Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words.

When you finish a word, just lift your finger or stylus and start

the next word.

• Clear personal data removes all personalized data entered by

the user.

• Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of

a sentence.

4. Press

to return to the previous screen.

• Show complete trace: once enabled, sets wether or not to

display the complete Swype path.

Swype Settings

To configure Swype settings:

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

• Pop-up on keypress: once enabled, displays a character

above an on-screen key while typing.

Language and input

➔

(adjacent to the Swype

• Next word prediction: once enabled, predicts the next word in

your text string based on your current text entries.

field).

2. Tap How to Swype to view an on-screen manual for

Swype.

Note: If incorrect words are being entered as you type,

3. Tap Gestures to view an on-screen reference page

related to Gesture usage.

disabled this feature.

4. Tap Preferences to alter these settings:

• Vibrate on keypress: activates a vibration sensation as you

enter text using the keypad.

• Reset Swype’s dictionary: once enabled, deletes any words

you have added to Swype’s dictionary.

• Version: displays the software version information.

• Sound on keypress: turns on sounds generated by the Swype

application.

5. Tap Language Options to activate and select the current

text input language. Default language is US English.

• Living language: allows you to automatically update Swype

with popular new words. Tap OK to continue the process.

• Show helpful tips: turns on a flashing indicator for quick help.

308

6. Tap Swype Connect to activate social media

personalization and configure data settings.

• Register now: allows you register for the Swype Connect

service which allows you to backup your Swype dictionary and

sync your Swype dictionary across multiple devices.

7. Tap Personalization to access and manage your

personal dictionary. Log into the available accounts to

add help personalize your personal dictionary with

commonly used words or names from your available

accounts.

• EditDictionary: allows you to edit your current personal Swype

dictionary.

–

Follow the on-screen instructions to backup and sync your

dictionary based on an email address.

Enter the activation code received after your email has been

confirmed.

• Facebook: allows you to log into your current Facebook

account from where contact names are added to your Swype’s

personal dictionary for later use when you enter names into text

fields. Helps recognize familiar names.

–

• Backup & Sync: when active, allows you to backup your

Swype dictionary and sync your Swype dictionary across

multiple devices.

• Contribute usage data: when enabled, allows the Nuance^®

application to collect usage data for better word predictions.

• Cellular data: when enabled, activates cellular data usage by

the Swype application so it can receive program updates,

language downloads, and other related features via your

existing data connection.

• Twitter: allows you to sign into your existing Twitter account

from where names and words are added to your personal

dictionary. Helps recognize familiar names and words.

• Gmail: allows you to sign in to your existing Gmail account from

where existing contact information is added to your personal

dictionary. Helps recognize familiar names.

8. Tap Updates to update the application if new software

is available.

Changing Your Settings

309

• Bluetooth headset: records audio through a connected

Bluetooth headset.

Configuring Voice Input Recognition

This feature allows the device to correctly recognize verbal

input.

3. Press

to return to the previous screen.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Configuring Text-to-speech

Language and input.

This feature allows the device to provide a verbal readout of

on-screen data such as messages and incoming caller

information. This action is called TTS (Text To Speech).

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

2. Tap Voice search to configure the following:

• Language: choose a language for your voice input.

• Speech output: Sets whether you will use speech output

always or only when using hands-free.

Language and input

➔

Text-to-speech options.

• Block offensive words: enable or disable blocking of

recognized offensive words from the results of your voice-input

Google searches.

2. Select a current Preferred TTS engine from the list of

available options. Select Google Text-to-speech Engine

or Samsung text-to-speech engine. The default is

Google Text-to-speech.

• Hotword detection: enable to being able to launch voice

search by saying the word “Google”.

3. Tap

next to the preferred TTS engine configure

the following settings:

• Download offline speech recognition: enables voice input

while offline.

• Language: allows you to set the language for spoken text.

• Settings for Google Text-to-speech Engine: allows you to

view Open Source Licenses.

• Personalized recognition: enables the improvement of

speech recognition accuracy.

• Settings for Samsung text-to-speech engine: allows you to

configure the General settings for the Samsung TTS.

• Google Account dashboard: allows you to manage your

collected data.

310

• Install voice data: allows you to install voice data for speech

synthesis.

Motions and Gestures Settings

This feature allows you to assign specific functions to certain

phone actions that are detected by both the accelerometer

and gyroscope.

4. Configure the General options to alter the settings

associated with this feature:

• Speech rate: adjusts the rate at which on-screen text is

Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause

spoken by the device. Choose from: Very slow

Slow, Normal,

unintended results. To learn how to properly control

Fast, and Very fast

motions, tap

(

Apps) ➔ Settings

➔

My device tab

• Listen to an example: plays a short example of what the text-

to-speech feature sounds like on your device when activated.

➔

Motions and gestures. When tapped, each entry

comes with an on-screen tutorial.

Configuring the Mouse-TrackPad

This feature allows you to configure the pointer speed for a

connected mouse or trackpad.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

• Air gesture: Allows you to control your device by performing

motions above the sensor (without touching the device).

• Motion: Allows you to control your device using natural

movements (on the screen).

Language and input

➔

Pointer speed.

• Palm motion: Allows you to control your device by touching the

screen with your entire hand.

2. Adjust the slider and tap OK

• Gyroscope calibration: Allows you to properly calibrate your

device’s touch screen.

Changing Your Settings

311

To activate Air gesture:

1. From the Home screen, press

•

Air jump: Once enabled, you can move your hand over the air

gesture sensor (up or down) and easily jump to either the top or

bottom of a lengthy display page (ex: Internet or Email).

Air browse: Once enabled, you can move your hand over the air

gesture sensor (left or right) and easily move to either the

previous or next item in a series (ex: music tracks, pictures, or

pages).

and then tap

Settings

➔

My device tab ➔ Motions and gestures.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Air gesture slider

to the right to turn it on.

3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK

Note: At least one feature must be activated before Air gesture

•

Air move: Once enabled, you can move use one finger to hold

down on an app shortcut or event entry and then swipe across the

air gestures sensor to then move it to a new a different page.

Air call-accept: Once enabled, you can simply wave your hand

over the air gesture sensor to accept any incoming call.

can be activated.

4. Tap Learn about sensor and icon field to review

on-screen information about the Air gestures sensor

and related icon.

5. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to

the on position.

The following is a description some of the most commonly

used gestures:

•

Quick glance: Once enabled, you can move your hand over the

air gesture sensor (located above the on-screen clock at the

upper-right) to temporarily activate preview window that can be

used to display selected user-enabled information such as:

Time & Date, Notification icons, Missed calls, etc..

312

To activate Motion:

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

•

Browse an image: Once enabled, touch and hold a desired

on-screen image to pan around it. Move the device left or right to

pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally around the large

on-screen image.

Motions and gestures

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Motion slider to

the right to turn it on.

Mute/pause: Once enabled, mute incoming calls and any playing

sounds by turning the device display down on a surface. This is

the opposite of the Pickup to be Notified Gesture.

3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK

Note: At least one feature must be activated before Motion can

To activate Palm Motion:

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

be activated.

Motions and gestures

4. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Palm motion

the on position.

slider to the right to turn it on.

The following is a description some of the most commonly

used gestures:

3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK

•

Direct call: Once enabled, the device will dial the currently

displayed on-screen Contact entry as soon as you place the

device to your ear.

Note: At least one feature must be activated before Palm

motion can be activated.

•

Smart alert: Once enabled, pickup the device to be alerted and

notified of you have missed any calls or messages.

Zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a screen where content can

be zoomed. In a single motion, touch and hold two points on the

display then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.

4. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to

the on position.

The following is a description some of the most commonly

used gestures:

Changing Your Settings

313

•

Capture screen: Once enabled, you can capture any

on-screen information swiping across the screen. In a single

motion, press the side of your hand on the screen and swipe form

left to right. The image is then copied to the clipboard.

Gyroscope Calibration

Calibrate your device by using the built-in gyroscope.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Motions and gestures

➔

Gyroscope calibration.

2. Place the device on a level surface and tap Calibrate

The phone adjusts the level of the accelerometer.

During the calibration process a green circle appears

on-screen and the center circle adjusts to the center

position.

Palm Swipe to

Screen Capture

Smart screen

The Smart screen options allow you to customize your

screen settings to make the screen more responsive and

easier to use.

1. From the Home screen, press

and then tap

•

Mute/pause: Once enabled, you can pause any

Settings My device tab) ➔ Smart screen.

➔

(

My device

on-screen video or mute any current sound by simply covering

the screen with your hand. Once you remove your hand from the

screen, the device goes back to normal by either continuing to

play the current video or unmuting the current sound.

2. Tap any of the following options to create a checkmark

and activate the features:

• Smart stay: disables the screen timeout if your phone detects

that your face is watching the screen.

• Smart rotation: disables the auto screen rotation by checking

the orientation of your face and the device.

314

• Smart pause: pauses videos when your device detects that

your head has moved away from the screen.

3. The following options are available. Tap an option to

create a checkmark and activate the feature.

• Information preview: allows you to see information previews,

extended text, and enlarged images when you hover your

finger over the screen.

• Smart scroll: once your eyes have been detected, the screen

will scroll according to your device’s tilt angle. Tap the adjacent

field to the right of the Smart scroll field to activate the feature.

With Smart scroll, the screen will scroll depending on the

phone’s tilt angle once your eyes have been detected.

Note: It is recommended that the Information preview function

be enabled if using Air view.

Air view

With the Air view feature, you can hover your finger over the

screen and Air view features will be displayed. For example,

you can hover your finger over a scheduled item in your

calendar to see more details.

• Progress preview: allows you to preview a scene or show

elapsed time when you hover your finger over the progress bar

while watching a video.

• Speed dial preview: allows you to see the contacts and their

speed dial numbers when you hover your finger over them in

your contacts list.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Air view

2. Tap the ON/OFF icon at the top of your screen to

• Webpage magnifier: allows you to see magnified links on

webpages when you hover your finger over them.

• Sound and haptic feedback: allows you to play sound and

feel vibration when you hover your finger over Air view items.

activate Air view (

Changing Your Settings

315

Voice control

The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice

commands to control your device.

Note: If you set the alert type for calls or alarms to vibration,

voice control will not be available.

1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔

Add Account

Voice control

2. Verify the feature is active by tapping

top of your screen to activate Voice control.

This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize

accounts, including your Google and email accounts.

at the

Adding an Account

1. From the Home screen, press

3. The following options are available. Tap an option to

create a checkmark and activate the feature.

and then tap

(Accounts tab).

Settings

➔

• Incoming calls: allows you to answer or reject calls using the

2. Navigate to the My accounts area and then tap Add

account and select one of the account types.

3. Use the keyboard and follow the prompts to enter your

credentials and set up the account.

commands Answer and Reject

• ChatON: allows you to answer or reject calls using the

commands Answer and Reject

• Alarm: allows you to stop or snooze an alarm by using the

commands Stop and Snooze

• Camera: allows you to take pictures using the voice

commands Smile Cheese Capture, or Shoot

• Music: allows you to control your Music player using the voice

commands Next Previous Pause Play Volume Up, and

Volume Down

4. A green circle will appear next to the account type once

you have created an account. Your email account will

also be displayed in the Accounts section of the main

Settings menu.

316

Removing an Account

Synchronizing a Accounts

By default, all managed accounts are synchronized. You can

also manually sync all current accounts.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Accounts tab.

Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its

messages, contacts, and other data from the

device.

2. Navigate to the My accounts area and then tap the

account name.

1. From the main Settings page, tap Accounts tab.

2. Navigate to the My accounts area and then tap the

account name.

3. Tap the account name entry.

4. Tap Sync now to synchronize your account or tap Sync

all to synchronize all your accounts. Tap Cancel sync to

stop the synchronization.

3. From the Accounts area of the screen, tap the account

entry.

5. Tap Settings to access your account settings.

4. Tap Remove account, then tap Remove account at the

prompt to remove the account and delete all its

messages, contacts, and other data.

Changing Your Settings

317

5. Tap Sync settings, select which device parameters will

be synched, and tap Sync now. Choose from: Sync

Calendar, Sync Contacts, Sync Internet bookmarks,

Sync Internet opened pages, and Sync Memo.

6. Tap Backup or Restore to launch the feature.

• Backup: manually loads up the currently selected categories

and backs up the data to your cloud storage location. Tap

Backup to begin the manual backup process.

Cloud

This feature allows you to use your external cloud storage

solution to both synchronize your device to your Samsung

account and then backup that local content to the cloud.

Your device comes with a built-in Cloud storage solution

known as Dropbox.

Important! This feature requires an active Wi-Fi connection

prior to use.

• Restore: allows you to retrieve your previously backed up data

from your Samsung account and then download it to your

device.

1. Log into your Samsung account and verify it is active.

For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung