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Cricket GALAXY S III
Owner's Manual
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Samsung GALAXY S3, Cricket GALAXY S III Owner's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Front View Features 3 Bottom View 4 Side by Side View 5 Cool Apps 6 SIM Card 7 Memory Card 10 Battery 12 Power 14 Making a Call 15 Sending a Message 15 Home Screen 17 Ringtone 23 Volume 24 Voicemail 25 Contacts 26 Email 27 Bluetooth 30
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Camera & Camcorder 31 Near Field Communication 33 Battery & Memory Management 36
HEALTH AND SAFETY 40
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals 40
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information 51
FCC Part 15 Information to User 54 Commercial Mobile Alerting
System (CMAS) 56 Smart Practices While Driving 56 Battery Use and Safety 59 Samsung Mobile Products and
Recycling 63 UL Certified Travel Charger 65 Display / Touch-Screen 66
WARRANTY 90
Standard Limited Warranty 90 End User License Agreement for
Software 101
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FRONT VIEW FEATURES
1. LED INDICATOR
2. MENU KEY
3. HOME/RECENT APPS KEY
4. RETURN KEY
5. FRONT FACING CAMERA
6. EARPIECE
7. HEADSET JACK
8. FLASH
9. CAMERA
10. SPEAKER
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BOTTOM VIEW
1. CHARGING PORT
2. MICROPHONE
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SIDE BY SIDE VIEW
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1. VOLUME KEY
2. MEMORY CARD SLOT*
3. POWER KEY
*The Memory Card Slot is located under the battery cover.
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COOL APPS
Samsung AllShare Play
Share your on-device media content with other external devices, such as an HDTV, using DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology.
S Voice
Provides a built-in voice recognition system that allows you to initiate several common tasks by using natural speech.
Media Hub
Access a one-stop shop for all of the hottest movie and TV content. Rent or purchase HD content and watch it all from either your device or streamed to an external compatible device.
Mobile HotSpot
Share your phone’s mobile data connection via either a direct USB connection (between your device and a single computer) or wirelessly by providing Internet connectivity to multiple devices.
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SIM CARD
This device uses a micro SIM. The new micro SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card identifies your phone to the wireless network. You cannot make or receive calls or browse the Internet without a properly installed micro SIM card. Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this slot.
Insert the SIM card
1. Detach the SIM card from its packaging.
2. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover
release latch (1).
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3. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the device (2).
4. Carefully slide the micro SIM card into the SIM card socket until it clicks into place.
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NOTE: This device requires a SIM card. Please insert the SIM card
included in the package prior to turning on the device. This SIM card will only work with this device. Once the SIM card has been inserted, do not remove!
If your SIM card is ever separated from the device or damaged, your device will not function. If you experience any issues with your device, contact Customer Service at 800-CRICKET (274-2538) or dialing 611 on your Cricket® handset or visit your nearest Cricket retail location.
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MEMORY CARD
Your phone does not come with a microSD memory card. However, you can purchase one separately and use it to store your multimedia files.
NOTE: microSD memory cards include capacities of up to 2GB.
microSDHC™ memory card types can range from 4GB to up to 32GB.
NOTE: This phone supports up to a 64GB microSD memory card. The
phone comes in either a 16GB or 32GB model.
WARNING: Applications, personal settings and other stored data may
be lost or may not function properly if the memory card is removed.
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Install the memory card
1. Locate the microSD card slot on the inside of the phone.
2. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down.
3. Carefully slide the microSD card into the card socket until it clicks into place.
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BATTERY
Your phone is shipped with the battery partially charged. Please charge it fully before using it for the first time.
Install the Battery
1. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
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Charge the battery
1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory jack.
3. If using a wall charger, plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet. If using a computer, remove the charging head and plug the USB cable into computer’s USB port.
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POWER
Turn the phone on
X Press and hold (Power/Lock) until the
phone switches on. It searches for your network and after finding it, you can make or receive calls.
Turn the phone off
1. Press and hold (Power/Lock) until the Device options screen appears.
2. Tap (Power off) g OK.
Restarting the phone
1. Press and hold (Power/Lock) until the Device options screen appears.
2. Tap (Restart) g OK.
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MAKING A CALL
1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone).
2. Enter the number you wish to call (using the keypad) and tap (Send) to place a call.
NOTE: If you make a mistake while dialing, touch to clear the last
digit. Touch and hold to clear the entire sequence.
SENDING A MESSAGE
1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging)
g (Compose).
2. Tap the Enter recipient field to manually enter
a recipient.
– or–
Tap to select from one of the following:
Contacts: to select a recipient from your Contacts list (valid entries must have a wireless phone number or email address).
Groups: to select a recipient from the Group list.
Favorites: to select a recipient from the Favorites
list.
Logs: to select a recipient from a list of recently sent messages.
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3. If adding a recipient from either Logs, Contacts, or Group, tap the contact to place a checkmark 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.
4. Add more recipients by tapping either the Enter recipient field or and selecting recipients.
5. Tap the Enter message field and use the on-
screen keypad to enter a message.
6. To add an attachment to your message, tap
(Attach).
7. Review your message and tap (Send).
8. If you have more than one recipient, the same
text message is sent to all recipients in the Enter Recipients field.
NOTE: If you exit a message before you send it, it will be automatically
saved as a draft.
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HOME SCREEN
Swipe your fingers left or right to view the entire Home screen. You can customize the screen with widgets and shortcuts to your favorite applications.
Status bar
The Status bar appears at the top of your Home screen. Icons indicating your phone’s status and new notification alerts appear on the Status bar.
Status Bar
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Notification Screen
The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to reveal the Notifications screen that provides more detailed information about the current on-screen notification icons.
To open the Notifications screen
1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen to open
the Notifications screen (1).
2. Tap a notification entry to open the associated application (2).
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To access additional notification options
In addition to notifications, this screen also provides quick and ready access to separate phone functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated by toggling them on or off.
1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen.
2. In a single motion touch and scroll left or right across the top row of buttons to access additional functions.
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Applications screen
To access the Applications screens, from any Home screen, tap the Apps icon .
Swipe left or right through the screens. As you download new applications, they will appear on the Applications screens in alphabetical order.
As you transition from screen to screen, a dot (located at the bottom) displays which panel you are currently on.
Add an app to the Home screen
1. Swipe left or right to select a screen location for your new shortcut.
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.
4. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the current screen.
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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.
Move and delete items
Touch and hold the item you want to move or delete and drag it to another location or to the Trash Can icon at the bottom of the screen.
Assigning a new Default Home screen
1. Press (Home) g (Menu) g Edit page.
2. Tap (Home screen). The new Home screen
will now include this highlighted icon.
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Change Home screen wallpaper
1. Navigate to any screen.
– or–
Press (Home) to go to the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold an empty area of the screen.
3. Tap Home screen.
4. Select a wallpaper type: Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.
5. Tap the desired image.
6. Tap Set wallpaper or Done.
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RINGTONE
Set call and notification ringtone
1. From the Home screen, press (Menu) g Settings g Sound.
2. Tap either Device ringtone or Default notifications.
3. Tap the desired sound.
4. Tap OK.
Set other sounds
1. From the Home screen, press (Menu) g Settings g Sound.
2. Scroll down to the System section and tap
those items you want to turn on or off. Choose from: Keytones, Touch sounds, Screen lock sound, or Haptic feedback.
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VOLUME
Set call volume
While on a call, press the Volume key up or down.
Set other volume
1. From the Home screen, press (Menu) g Settings g Sound.
2. Tap Volume.
3. Touch and drag the Music, video, games, and other media, or Ringtone, Notifications, and System sliders to the desired levels.
4. Tap OK.
Silence ringer
From the Home screen, press the Volume key down until you see the Silent mode icon .
To turn off silent mode, press the Volume key up.
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VOICEMAIL
Use voicemail
To call and set up voicemail:
1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone).
2. Touch and hold until the device dials
voicemail.
3. Follow the instructions to set up your voicemail account.
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CONTACTS
Add new contact
1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone).
2. Enter the contact’s phone number.
3. Tap Add to Contacts.
4. Tap Create contact.
5. Tap a contact destination.
6. Enter the contact’s information.
7. Tap Save.
Call contact from the contacts list
1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts).
2. Scroll to and tap the contact you want to call.
3. Tap .
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EMAIL
Set up Gmail
1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) g (Gmail).
2. Tap Existing or New.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Set up Internet email
1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) g (Email).
NOTE: If you have already set up an email account, tap the name of the open
account, tap the Menu key, and then tap Add account.
2. Tap the Email field and enter your emaill account information.
3. Tap the Password field and enter your password.
4. Tap Next.
5. Set your account options and tap Next.
6. At the Set up email screen, name the account
and enter a screen name to identify yourself on this account. and tap Done.
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Set up Corporate Exchange email
1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) g
(Email).
NOTE: If you have already set up an email account, tap the name of the open
account, tap
(
Menu
) g
Settings g
(
Add account.)
2. Enter your email address and password information and tap Next.
3. Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
4. Enter an updated Domain, confirm your User name and Password information.
5. Re-enter your Exchange server information and tap Next.
6. Modify the account options as desired and tap Next.
7. Read the on-screen Activation disclaimer and, when prompted, tap OK.
8. If prompted, read the Remote security administration information and tap OK to
accept the service and continue.
9. Adjust the various on-screen configuration fields and tap Next.
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10. If prompted, read the Activate device administrator? screen and tap Activate to
complete the email setup process.
11. Identify your new work email account with a unique name (Ex: Work), then tap Done.
Contact your company’s IT department if you need more help.
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BLUETOOTH
Your phone comes with Bluetooth connectivity, a wireless technology that enables a connection between your phone and a Bluetooth headset or other Bluetooth device (sold separately).
Prepare Bluetooth headset
Make sure that your headset is fully charged and in pairing mode. Refer to the headset’s user manual for more information.
Turn on Bluetooth and pair with headset
1. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Bluetooth g Bluetooth available. Your phone will scan for and display a list of available Bluetooth devices.
NOTE: Tap scan if the phone does not automatically begin to scan for
available devices.
3. From the list, tap the headset/device you want to pair with your phone.
4. If necessary, enter the PIN or passcode.
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