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User Guide
S M A R T P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
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Samsung Electronics America
(SEA), Inc
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone:
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address: www.samsung.com
©2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung and GALAXY are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth® word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.
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microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association.
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Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.
Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc.
Online Legal Information
The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at:
English www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4.
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Table of Contents
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Front View ......................................................................... |
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Assemble Your Device ................................................... |
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Set Up Your Device....................................................... |
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Secure Your Device ...................................................... |
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device .............................. |
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Know Your Device................................................... |
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Home Screen ................................................................. |
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Status Bar....................................................................... |
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Touchscreen Navigation .............................................. |
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Notification Panel .......................................................... |
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Enter Text ........................................................................ |
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Calling............................................................................. |
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Make and Answer Calls ............................................... |
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Applications................................................................. |
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Apps Screen................................................................... |
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Google Applications ..................................................... |
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Calculator........................................................................ |
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Calendar.......................................................................... |
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Camera and Video ........................................................ |
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Chrome............................................................................ |
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Clock................................................................................ |
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Contacts.......................................................................... |
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Email ................................................................................ |
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Emergency Alerts.......................................................... |
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Gallery ............................................................................. |
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Help.................................................................................. |
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Memo............................................................................... |
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Message+........................................................................ |
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Messages........................................................................ |
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Music Player................................................................... |
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My Files ........................................................................... |
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Video Player ................................................................... |
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Voice Recorder.............................................................. |
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Accessibility ................................................................ |
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Printing ......................................................................... |
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Help............................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct................................................... |
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About Your Device ..................................................... |
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Bluetooth......................................................................... |
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System Updates ......................................................... |
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Getting Started
Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Front View
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Here are some key features on the front and sides of your device.
•Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
•Earpiece: Listen to a call.
•Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of yourself.
•Home: Press to return to the Home screen.
•Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane mode and Emergency mode.
•Proximity and light sensors: Detects the presence of objects near the device.
•Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and hold for Home screen options.
•Status light: Displays red when charging or the battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived or you are voice recording, and green when fully charged.
•Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio.
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Here are some key features found on the back and sides of your device.
•Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a photo or recording video.
•Headset jack: Connect an optional headset.
•Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands.
•Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
•Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
•USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included).
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Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1.Remove the back cover using the slot on the side of your phone.
2.Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
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Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and other features.
Warning: The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
►Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the device and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is not detected.
Install a Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card, see “Install a Memory Card” on page 116.
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1.Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align.
2.Gently press down to secure the battery.
1.Place the back cover onto the back of the phone and press down.
2.Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal.
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Charge the Battery
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize
battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
1.Insert the USB cable into the port.
2.Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3.When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
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►For a quick check of your battery level, view the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right
corner of your device’s display. A solid color (
) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value. Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see “Battery” on page 118.
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Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
►Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1.Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the Device options menu displays.
2.Tap Power off.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome Screen displays. It will guide you through the basics of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
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Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.
► To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
►To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key or Home key, and then touch and drag your finger across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 113.
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play Store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account, or create a new Google Account.
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To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 133.
►From a Home screen, tap 
Apps > 
Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Google.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung content and apps on your device.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account.
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To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 133.
►From a Home screen, tap 
Apps > 
Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Samsung account.
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Know Your Device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Home Screen
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Here are some features of the Home screen.
•App folder: For your convenience, there are several applications that are grouped into folders on the main Home screen.
•App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications.
•Apps screen: Tap to access the Apps screen, which allows quick access to all of your applications.
•Home screen indicator: Indicates which
Home screen is presently displayed.
•Notification icons: Display new messages and emails, notifications, available software updates, and so on.
•Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left).
•Status icons: Display information about the device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, the time, and so on.
•Widget: Self-contained application (not a shortcut) that runs on the Home screen.
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The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home screens in a different order.
1.From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
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Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
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• Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen, and then drag it to 
Remove.
• Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen. This screen displays when you press the Home key.
•Change the order of screens: Touch and hold on a screen, and then drag to a new position.
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Change the Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1.From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
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Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2.Tap Wallpapers.
For details on viewing and changing wallpapers, see “Wallpaper Settings” on page 112.
To access Wallpaper settings:
►From a Home screen, tap 
Apps > 
Settings >
Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1.Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and then tap Widgets.
2.View widgets by tapping categories.
3.Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Widget
1.From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to release it.
2.Drag the widget to 
Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
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App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1.From a Home screen, tap 
Apps.
2.Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1.Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2.Drag the app shortcut to 
Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1.From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut.
2.Drag the shortcut onto 
Create folder and release.
3.Enter a folder name.
4.Tap 
Add to place additional apps in the folder.
5.Tap Done. A folder is created with the shortcut(s) inside.
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Use Folders
•Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts inside.
•To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release.
•To delete a folder, touch and hold a folder until it detaches, and then drag it to 
Remove and release.
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Status Bar
The Status Bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left side.
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low.
Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Status Icons
Mute mode is enabled.
The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network.
Signal strength.
Wi-Fi is active.
No wireless network is available.
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Notification Icons
Missed call.
Call in progress.
Call is on hold.
Call is using speakerphone.
New email has arrived.
New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail message has been received.
New text or multimedia message has arrived.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
Notification Icons
File is being uploaded or sent.
App updates are available from the Google Play Store.
App updates are complete.
Keyboard is in use.
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