Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini Operation Manual
4G LTE SMARTPHONE
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................6
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing a MicroSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Replacing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning Your Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting Up Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .....16
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Phone Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Phone Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Phone Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Notification Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Other App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Navigating Through the Home Screens . . . . . . . 34
Navigating Through the Apps Screens . . . . . . . . 34
Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Pop-Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Using Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Section 3: Contacts and Your
Address Book ........................................ 43
Your Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
AT&T Address Book Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Updating Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Linking Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Address Book Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Address Book Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Managing Address Book Contacts . . . . . . . . . . .55
Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Section 4: Call Functions ......................... 58
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Making a Call Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Making a Call from the Address Book . . . . . . . .61
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Call Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Section 5: Messaging ................................73
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Viewing New Received Messages . . . . . . . . . . 76
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Section 6: Photos and Videos ...................85
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Camera Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Camera and Camcorder Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Editing a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Section 7: Connections .............................95
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Section 8: Applications ...........................105
Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
AT&T Apps Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
AT&T Code Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
AT&T DriveMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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AT&T FamilyMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
AT&T Locker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
AT&T Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
AT&T Ready2Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Battery Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Data Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
DeviceHelp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Isis Mobile Wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
myAT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
POLARIS Office 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
S Translator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Story Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
TripAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
YP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
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Section 9: Settings ..................................146
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Settings Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
More Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Kies via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Hands-Free Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
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Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Browser Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Motions and Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Section 10: Samsung Product
Registration .........................................189
Index .........................................................190
Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by
configuring your hardware, setting up accounts, and setting
up your voice mail.
Understanding This User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your device. A robust index for features begins on page 190.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume that you are starting with the phone unlocked, at a
Home screen. To get to a Home screen, you may need to
unlock the device. For more information, refer to “Securing
Your Device” on page 14.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
and may vary from your device depending on the
software version on your device and any changes to the
device’s settings.
Note: All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary, depending on the software version
of your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Note: Presents alternative options for the current feature,
menu, or sub-menu.
• Tip: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful
shortcuts.
• Important: Points out important information about the
current feature that could affect performance.
• Warning: Brings important information to your attention
that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or
damage to your device.
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Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting
successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For
example:
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔
My device tab ➔ Display ➔ Screen timeout.
Removing the Back Cover
Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM
into their corresponding internal compartments. The microSD
card slot is also located in this same internal area.
Caution! Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.
To remove the back cover:
1. Place your fingernail into the slot in the side of the
cover (1). If you have fragile nails, use a pointed object.
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2. Pull the cover up and then lift up and away from the
phone (2).
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided
with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details,
such as your PIN, available optional services, and many
others features.
Important! 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 under the bottom metal
plate into the SIM card socket, as shown, until the card
locks into place.
Caution! Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the
phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the
card is positioned as shown.
Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not
detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the
slot, if the SIM is not detected.
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Installing a MicroSD Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC
memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB
(depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).
Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and
other files.
Note: You can only store music files that you own (from a CD
or purchased with the device) on a memory card.
To insert an optional microSD memory card:
Carefully slide the memory card under the top metal
plate into the memory card socket, as shown, until the
card locks into place.
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Installing the Battery
To install the battery:
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the
phone, making sure the connectors align (1).
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Replacing the Back Cover
1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1)
and press down (2).
Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before
switching on the phone.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you
have a secure seal.
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Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The
Travel Charger, which is used to charge the battery, is
included with your phone. Use only Samsung-approved
batteries and chargers.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges
fully in approximately 4 hours.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
mode, web browser use, and other variables may
reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Although you can use the phone while the battery is
charging, doing so requires additional charging time.
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Using the Travel Charger
To use the Travel Charger:
1. Plug the flat end of the Travel Charger (1) into the
Power/Accessory Interface connector and the other
end (2) into a standard AC wall outlet.
2. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from
the interface connector jack on the phone.
Note: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove
the battery, can cause damage to the phone.
Important! Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to
My device
connection. If the battery is not properly installed
and the wall charger is connected, the handset
may power off and on continuously, preventing
proper operation.
Warning! If your handset has a touch screen display, please
note that a touch screen responds best to a light
touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive
force or a metallic object when pressing on the
touch screen may damage the tempered glass
surface and void the warranty.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time
remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your
phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning
off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode.
For a quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery
charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your
device’s display. Solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
You can also choose to display a percentage value. Having a
percentage value onscreen can provide a better idea of the
remaining charge on the battery.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔
My device ➔ Display ➔
Show battery percentage.
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Turning Your Phone On or Off
To turn your phone on:
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
until the phone switches on.
For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on
page 15.
Note: Your device’s
internal antenna is
located along the top
back of the device. Do
not block the antenna;
doing so may affect
signal quality and may
cause the device to
operate at a higher power
level than is necessary.
For more information, refer to “GPS Applications” on
page 106.
Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory.
To change the language, use the Language menu. For
more information, refer to “Settings” on page 146.
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To turn your phone off:
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
until the Device options screen displays.
2. Tou ch Power off to turn off the phone.
3. At the Power off prompt, touch OK
Setting Up Your Phone
When you turn on your phone for the first time, you will be
prompted to set up your phone by using the AT&T Ready2Go
feature.
AT&T Ready2Go helps you quickly and easily setup your
phone by using the web browser on your PC. You can set up
email accounts, import contacts, set wallpaper, configure
Wi-Fi, and more.
Some screens can be skipped (touch Next) or re-displayed
(touch Back). Some screens display depending on the
options you choose.
Note: If your screen dims or turns off, press the Power/Lock
key to continue.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
1. From a Home screen, touch Phone.
2. Touch Voicemail.
3. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
Note: These steps may be different depending on your
network.
Accessing Your Voice Mail
1. From a Home screen, touch Phone.
2. Touch Voicemail.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
3. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the
voice mail center.
Accessing Your Voice Mail from
Another Phone
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the
asterisk key on the phone you are using.
3. Enter your password.
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen
times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the
device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for
increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen
unlock pattern, see “Screen Lock” on page 155.
For other settings related to securing your device, see
“Location Services” on page 178.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User
Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home
screen.
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Locking the Device Manually
Press the Power/Lock Key.
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the Power/Lock Key.
2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
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Note: You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of
Screen Unlock you want to use (Face unlock, Face and
voice, Pattern, PIN, or Password). For more information,
refer to “Lock Screen Options” on page 156.
Troubleshooting
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press
and hold the Power/Lock Key for 8 to
10 seconds.
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines some key features of your phone and
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the
phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the
phone and provides information on using a memory card.
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many
useful features. The following list outlines a few of the
features included in your phone.
• LTE network with 1.7 GHz Dual-core processor
• Android Version 4.2.2
• Brilliant 4.3-inch qHD sAMOLED display
• Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-
phone menus and options including applications and up to
seven home screens.
• Virtual (onscreen) QWERTY keyboard
• Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see
samsungsmartswitch.com
• Ready access to the Internet
• Built-in Bluetooth and advanced Wi-Fi technology
.
• Mobile Hotspot and USB Tethering capability
• 8 megapixel camera and camcorder with 1.9 megapixel
Front Facing camera
• Smart Remote using WatchON
• AT&T GPS Navigation functionality provides real-time
navigation
• Delivers data faster using 4G LTE and High Speed Packet
Access Plus (HSPA+).
• Up to 64GB expandable memory slot
• Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and Personal Email
• Sync and update social network applications
• Over 750,000 Apps available to download from Google Play
Store and Samsung Apps
• Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail,
YouTube, Google Maps, Google Voice Search)
• Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Photo/Video Messaging,
and Instant Messaging with Google Hangouts
• Samsung Link to share your media content across DLNA
certified devices
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Phone Front View
Status
Light
External
Speaker
Proximity and
Light Sensors
Front
Faci ng
Camera
Display
Screen
Back
Home
Menu
3.5mm
Headset
Jack
Microphone
Infrared
Blaster
Power/ Lock
Key
Power/Accessor y
Interface Port
Microphone
Volu me
Keys
The following items can be found on the front of your phone:
Phone Side Views
The following items can be found on the sides of your phone:
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Phone Rear View
Camera
Lens
Flash
External
Speaker
Notification
Bar
Widgets
Apps
Current Screen
Indicator
Primary
Shortcuts
Application
Shortcuts
The following items can be found on the back of your phone:
Home Screen
The main Home screen is the starting point for many
applications and functions and it contains items like
application icons, shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets,
which gives you instant access to information and
applications.
This is the default page and accessible from any menu by
pressing Home
.
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Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user
manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home
screen.
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus additional
panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more
space for adding shortcuts and widgets.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to
the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the
top of the display shows your current position.
Note: The center panel displays when you touch
Home.
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Customizing the Home Screens
To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences:
1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels.
2. Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen
pop-up displays.
3. Tou ch Set wallpaper to change the Home screen
wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers”
on page 32.
– or –
Under Add to home screen touch:
• Apps and widgets to add app or widget shortcuts on
the Home screen.
•Folder to add a folder on a Home screen. For more
information, refer to “Folders” on page 31.
•Page to add a Home screen.
Display Settings
You can customize display screen settings to your
preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on
page 157.
Adding and Removing Home Screen
Panels
You can add and delete Home screens. You can have up to
seven Home screens.
To add a new Home screen:
1. From a
2. Touch the Home screen that contains .
3. If desired, touch and hold the new screen and drag it to
4. Touch the Home icon to set it as the default home
5. Press
Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Edit page.
A new screen is added.
a different location.
screen.
Home to return to the main Home screen.
You can now add items to your new Home screen.
To delete a Home screen:
1. From a
2. Touch and hold the Home screen you want to delete.
3. Drag it to the trash can located at the bottom of the
4. If there are items on the Home screen, the
5. To uch OK to delete the page and its contents,
6. Press Home to return to the main Home screen.
Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Edit page.
screen. The page will turn red.
Remove home screen page prompt displays.
otherwise touch Cancel.
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Google Search Bar
The Google Search Bar provides an onscreen Internet search
engine powered by Google.
1. From the main Home screen, swipe the screen to the
left to bring up the next Home screen.
2. Touch the Google Search bar .
3. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the item you want
to search for, then touch on the keyboard.
4. Touch to use Google Voice Search. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Buttons
Context-Sensitive Menus
Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or
screens. To access context-sensitive menus:
• Touch Menu to display a list of options.
• Touch an option in the list.
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Home
Press
is usually the center Home screen.
Press and hold to open a list of thumbnail images of apps
you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.
Touch to display the Task Manager.
To launch Google Search, touch .
Touch to clear all thumbnail images.
Back
Touch Back to return to the previous screen, option
or step.
Home to display the main Home screen, which
Screen Navigation
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For example:
• Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text.
• Touch a menu item to select it.
• Touch an application’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items. For example:
• Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to move it.
• Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of
options.
Swipe
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen. Use swipe when:
• Unlocking the screen
• Scrolling through the Home screen or a menu
Panning
To pan, touch and hold a selected icon, then move the device
to the left or right to reposition it to another page. You must
first activate Motion on your device. Use panning to:
• Move icons on your Home screens or Application Menus to
another page.
Tilt
To activate the tilt feature, touch and hold two points on the
screen then tilt the device back and forth to reduce or
enlarge the screen. Use tilt to:
• Reduce or enlarge the screen in the Gallery or Browser.
Tur n Over
Turn your phone over so that the screen faces downward. For
example:
• Mute incoming calls and playing sounds by turning your
phone over.
Pinch
Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb,
to make an inward pinch motion on the screen, as if you are
picking something up, or an outward motion by sweeping
your fingers out.
For example:
• Pinch a photo in Gallery to zoom in.
• Pinch a webpage to zoom in or out.
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Screen Capture
Touch and hold the Power/Lock Key and
to capture and save an image of the current screen.
Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the
clipboard.
To view the screen shots:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps
➔ My Files.
2. Touch All Files ➔ Pictures ➔ Screenshots.
3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.
Home
Using Motions and Gestures
By activating the various motion and gesture features within
the Motions and gestures settings menu, you can access a
variety of time saving functions.
Activating Motions and Gestures
Your phone includes motion and gesture settings that allow
you to control your device with natural movements.
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Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may
cause unintended results.
To learn how to properly control motions:
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ My device ➔ Motions and gestures.
My device
The following options are available:
•Motion: Control your device using natural movements
(on the screen).
• Palm motion: Control your device by touching the
screen with your entire hand.
• Gyroscope calibration: Used to properly calibrate
your device’s touch screen.
Each of these options display additional settings.
When you touch a setting, an on-screen tutorial
demonstrates the motion or gesture.
For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures”
on page 173.
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