Samsung GH68-37099A User Manual
User Manual
ANDROID SMARTPHONE
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................5
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Guided Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Securing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .....16
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........36
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Section 4: Calling ......................................49
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Multi-party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Section 5: Messaging ............................... 60
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Section 6: Applications ............................69
Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Backup Assistant+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Guided Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Kies Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
My Verizon Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
V CAST Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
VZ Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Section 7: Connections .............................98
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
NFC and Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Android Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Connecting to Video Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Section 8: Settings .................................. 111
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Data usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
More Wireless and Network Settings . . . . . . .118
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Power saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Application manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Accounts and sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Backup Assistant Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Location services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Language and input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Back up and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Developer options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
About device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Section 9: Health and Safety
Information .............................................. 159
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 159
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 165
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 166
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 169
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 178
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 181
Section 10: Warranty Information ..........183
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
End User License Agreement for Software . . 188
Index .........................................................194
4
Section 1: Getting Started
Understanding this User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 194.
Also included is important safety information beginning on
page 159, that you should know before using your phone.
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 from the Home screen. To get to
the Home screen, you may need to unlock the phone. For
more information, see “Securing Your Phone” on page 14.
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Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings,
and may vary from your phone, depending on the
software version on your phone, and any changes to the
phone’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary, depending on the software version of
your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.
Special Text
In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest.
These are intended to point out important information, share
quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and
more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature or
menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Warning
: Brings to your attention important information to
prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to
your phone.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your phone. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps:
➔
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in procedures. For
example:
“From the Home screen, touch
Settings
➔
Wi-Fi
select
Many settings use an On/Off toggle. Touch the
On/Off toggle to turn a setting On or Off. This
graphic is used to represent the On/Off toggle.
.”
Getting Started 6
Menu
, then
Setting Up Your Phone
Install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card,
battery, and optional memory card, then charge the battery
to begin using your phone.
Back Cover
The battery, SIM card, and optional memory card are
installed under a removable cover on the back of the phone.
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Removing the battery cover
Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover
off the phone.
Installing the battery cover
Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making
sure it snaps into place.
Note:
The battery cover is flexible. Take care to avoid bending
or twisting the cover when removing and installing, to
prevent damage to the cover.
SIM Card
Your phone uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module).
The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that
stores your phone number, information about your wireless
service, and other information such as messages.
The SIM card is installed under the back cover, and must
remain in the device when in use.
If you purchased your phone at a Verizon Wireless store, the
SIM card is activated and ready to use. If you ordered a new
phone, the card may need to be activated before you can use
it. For more information about activating the SIM card, visit:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GSIM
Caution!
Turn the phone off before installing or removing the
SIM card. Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Take
care when handling, installing, or removing the SIM
card, and avoid exposing the SIM card to static
electricity, water, or dirt. Keep the SIM card out of
reach of small children.
.
Incorrect
Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card
1. Remove the back cover.
2. With the Verizon Wireless logo facing up, carefully
insert the 4G LTE SIM Card into the slot, pressing gently
until it locks into place.
3. Install the back cover.
Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card
1. Turn off the device, then remove the back cover.
2. Press the 4G LTE SIM Card in gently to release the lock,
then carefully slide the 4G LTE SIM Card out of the slot.
3. Install the back cover.
Getting Started 8
Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable)
is included with the phone, for charging the battery.
The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge
the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully
discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging.
Warning!
Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and
batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Battery Indicator
The battery icon in the Status Bar shows battery power
level. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the
battery icon flashes and a tone plays. If you continue using
the phone without charging, the phone will power off.
Tip:
Task Manager provides helpful information about
extending battery life. For more information, see “Task
Manager” on page 13.
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Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the battery
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery into the phone, aligning the gold
contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the
phone.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Removing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Lift the battery up and out of the phone, using the slot
provided.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Charging the Battery
Incorrect
Your phone comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head
and USB cable) to charge your phone from any 110/220 VAC
outlet.
Note:
The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your phone for the first
time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of
charge time. After the first charge, you can use the
phone while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet.
4. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the phone.
Incorrect
Getting Started 10
Turning the Phone On and Off
Power/Lock Key
Turning the Phone On
Press and hold the
phone vibrates and starts up.
Note:
Your phone’s internal antennas are located along the top
and bottom of the phone. Do not block the antennas;
doing so may affect call quality or cause the phone to
operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
Turning the Phone Off
1. Press and hold the
phone vibrates, and the Device Options menu displays.
2. At the prompt, tap
11
Power off
Power/Lock Key
Power/Lock Key
.
until the
until the
Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your phone on, Setup Wizard will
guide you through the basics of setting up your phone.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up
accounts, choose location services, and learn more about
your phone.
You can also use the Setup Wizard to quickly configure your
phone at any time.
From the Home screen, touch
Setup Wizard
.
Apps
➔
Your Google Account
Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its
Android features, including Gmail, Google Talk and the Play
Store. When you turn on your phone for the first time, set up
a connection with your existing Google account, or create a
new Google account.
To create a Google account, or set up your Google account on
your phone, use Accounts and sync settings (see “Accounts
and sync” on page 135).
Your Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps on
your phone, including Media Hub and AllShare Play. For more
information, see “Accounts and sync” on page 135.
Displaying Your Phone Number
From the Home screen, touch Menu
Settings ➔ About device ➔ Status
, then select
.
Voice Mail
All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail,
even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your
voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your
phone.
For more information, see “Voicemail” on page 67.
Guided Tours
Get information about using your phone, including videos,
useful tips, and other information.
From the Home screen, touch
Guided Tours
.
Apps
➔
Roaming
When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area,
your phone can use roaming to acquire service on other
compatible digital networks. When roaming, the
Roaming
icon displays in the Status bar.
Tip:
You can set your phone’s roaming behavior. For more
information, see “Mobile networks” on page 123.
During roaming, some services may not be available.
Depending on your coverage area and service plan, extra
charges may apply when making or receiving calls,
connecting to the Internet, or using data services. Contact
Verizon Wireless for more information about your coverage
area and service plan.
TTY Mode
Your phone is TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a TTY
device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your
phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode.
For more information about enabling TTY mode, see “Call
Settings” on page 55.
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Task Manager
Your phone can run apps simultaneously, with some apps
running in the background. Use Task Manager to see which
apps are running on your phone, and to end running apps to
extend battery life. You can also uninstall apps from your
phone and check memory usage.
1. From any unlocked screen, press and hold the
2. Touch the
3. Touch the
4. Touch the
5. Touch the
6. Touch the
Tip:
Touch and drag your finger on the tabs to scroll the tabs.
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Home Key
, then select
on your phone. Touch
apps you’ve installed on your phone. Touch
remove an app from your phone.
(Random Access Memory) in use. Touch
to clear processes to increase available RAM.
SD card memory statistics.
RAM, and tips for extending battery life.
Active applications
Downloaded
RAM
tab to display the amount of RAM
Storage
tab for internal system storage and
Help
tab to view information about managing
Task manager
tab to view apps running
End
, or
End all
to close apps.
tab to view information about
Clear memory
.
Uninstall
Memory Card
Your phone supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™
memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music,
pictures, and other files.
For more information about using memory cards, see
“Memory Card” on page 109.
to
Installing a Memory Card
1. Remove the back cover.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the memory
card into the slot, pushing gently until it locks into
place.
3. Install the back cover.
Removing a Memory Card
Important!
To prevent damage to data stored on the memory
card, unmount the card before removing it from the
phone.
Menu
1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings ➔ Storage
2. At the prompt, read the warning and select
continue. Wait for the
to appear in the Status bar and Notification panel.
3. Remove the back cover.
4. Gently press on the memory card to release the lock,
then carefully pull the card out.
5. Install the back cover.
➔ Unmount SD card
SD card safe to remove
, then touch
.
OK
to
icon
Securing Your Phone
Use your phone’s screen lock features to secure your phone.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option
under Security settings. For more information, see “Screen
lock” on page 139.
For other settings related to securing your phone, see
“Security” on page 139.
Locking the phone
By default, the phone locks automatically when the
screen times out.
– or –
Press the
Tip:
When the phone is locked, the Emergency call feature is
available on the lock screen, to allow you to make
emergency calls even while the phone is locked.
Power/Lock Key
Getting Started 14
.
Unlocking the phone
Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock screens, or
use Screen lock options for increased security.
Press the
drag your finger across the screen.
Tip:
Special notification icons display for missed calls or new
messages. Drag a missed call or message icon to view
the message or call log.
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Power/Lock Key
, then touch and
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Features
•
4.8-inch 1280x720 HD Super AMOLED™ touch screen
•
CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A /LTE Wireless Technology
•
1.5 GHz dual-core processor with 2GB RAM
•
Android® 4.0
•
Google Play™ Store, plus pre-loaded Google apps
•
SAFE® Certified
•
Connections
–
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
–
Mobile Hotspot
–
Bluetooth 4.0
–
Tet he ri ng
–
VPN
–
NFC
–
Android Beam
–
S Beam
–
Wi-Fi Direct
–
DLNA
–
USB 2.0
•
Messaging Services
–
Tex t
–
Picture
–
Video
–
Voice
–
Email
–
Chat
•
8 MP Camera/Camcorder with LED flash + 1.9 MP Front camera
•
Share Shot Camera shooting mode, to quickly share photos via
Wi-Fi Direct
•
Gallery, for viewing and managing pictures and videos
•
S Beam, for easy sharing of large files via NFC
•
Video Player (720p), with Pop Up Play, for watching videos while
multi-tasking with other phone features
•
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including
premium content
•
Music Player
•
S Voice, for natual voice commands
•
Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ Memory Cards up to
64GB capacity
Understanding Your Phone 16
Front View
17
•
LED Indicator
more information, see
•
Earpiece:
•
Proximity and Light Sensors
for use with motion settings, and to control the screen display,
such as when you move the phone away from your ear during a
call. Detects ambient light when Automatic brightness is enabled,
and when using the Front camera.
•
1.9 Megapixel Front Camera
•
Menu Key
for the current screen or feature. While using your phone, you
may notice that the Menu Key dims, but it is always available at a
touch to provide a context-sensitive menu for the current screen
or app (you can set the touch key light duration, see page 129).
•
Home Key
the phone is locked. Press and hold to display recent applications
or launch Task Manager. Press twice from an unlocked screen to
launch S Voice.
•
Back Key
using your phone, you may notice that the Back Key dims, but you
can always use it to return to the previous item.
: Flashes or glows for alerts or phone status. For
“LED Indicator”
Plays sounds.
: Touch to display a context-sensitive menu of options
: Press to display the Home screen, or Lock screen if
: Touch to return to the previous screen or option. While
on page 27.
: Detects the presence of objects,
: Captures pictures or video.
Side Views
•
Volume Key
volume. During calls or media playback, press
Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
•
Power/Lock Key
to access a device options menu. Press to lock the phone, or to
wake the screen for unlocking.
: From the Home screen, press to adjust master
to adjust volume.
: Press and hold to turn the phone on or off, and
Understanding Your Phone 18
Back View
19
•
LED Flash
: Use when taking photos or recording video.
•
Microphones (top and bottom)
during phone calls, and video chat.
•
8 Megapixel Camera
videos.
•
3.5mm Headset Jack
equipment.
•
Speaker
: Play ringtones, call audio when in Speakerphone mode,
music and media playback, and other sounds.
•
USB/Accessory Port
sync music and files.
: Capture audio during recording,
: Use when taking photos or recording
: Plug in an optional headset or TTY
: Connect a USB cable for charging or to
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone.
•
Status Bar
power, and connection details. For a list of icons, see
Bar”
•
Primary Shortcuts
more information, see
•
Shortcuts
Home screen by default, and you can add more shortcuts to your
favorite apps. For more information, see
page 31.
•
Widgets
found on the Home screen by default, and you can add your
favorites. For more information, see
Note:
: Presents icons to show network status, battery
“Status
on page 27.
: Shortcuts to your phone’s common apps. For
“Primary Shortcuts”
: Shortcuts to apps.These shortcuts are found on the
: Apps that run on the Home screen. These widgets are
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary, depending on the software version of
your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.
Understanding Your Phone 20
“Shortcuts”
“Widgets”
on page 30.
on
on page 30.
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus panels
that extend beyond the display width to provide more space
for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to
the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the
bottom of the display shows your current position.
Customizing the Home Screen
Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences.
•
Add App Shortcuts
page 31.
•
Add Widgets
•
Add Folders
•
Change the Wallpaper
on page 32.
•
Display settings
page 128.
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: For more information, see
: For more information, see
: For more information, see
: For more information, see
: For more information, see
“Shortcuts”
“Widgets”
“Folders”
“Display”
on page 30.
on page 31.
“Wallpaper”
on
Adding and removing Home screen panels
Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels. You can
customize the Home screen to include up to the seven
default panels, and set one panel as Home.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Edit
.
2. Slide your finger across the screen to scroll the panels,
and use these controls to configure panels:
Remove
: Touch and hold on a panel, then drag it
Remove
on
to
Add
up to the default total of seven.
Tip:
Set as Home
screen. The panel set as Home will display when
you press the
You can also “pinch” the Home screen to display Edit
options.
.
: Touch a previously-removed panel to add it,
: Touch to assign a panel as the Home
Home Key
Menu
, then touch
.
Navigation
Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and
the touch screen.
Warning!
Please note that a touch screen responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger or a nonmetallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic
object when pressing on the touch screen may
damage the tempered glass surface and void the
warranty. For more information, see “Warranty
Information” on page 183.
Context-sensitive Menus
While using your phone, context-sensitive menus offer
options for the feature or screen.
To access context-sensitive menus:
Touch
•
•
Touch and hold on an item.
Menu
.
Finger Gestures
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For example:
•
Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text.
•
Touch an item to select it.
•
Touch an app’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate items by a touch and hold gesture. 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
Swipe your finger across the screen. For example:
•
Unlocking the screen
•
Scrolling the Home screen or a menu
•
Combine touch and hold with swipe to drag an item.
Pinch
Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the screen. For
example:
•
Pinch in to zoom in on pictures or screens.
•
Pinch out to zoom out on pictures or screens.
Understanding Your Phone 22
Hand Gestures
Your phone recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and
access features by moving the phone in specific gestures.
To use gestures, enable the Motion settings. For more
information, see “Motion” on page 131.
Pick Up or Turn Over
Lift the phone, or place the phone screen-down, on a
horizontal surface, such as a table.
•
Direct call
: When this setting is On, you can lift the phone to your
ear to call a displayed contact in Messaging, Contacts, or Call Log
to dial the contact’s phone number.
•
Smart alert
: When this setting is On, the phone will automatically
notify you to missed calls and alerts that occurred while the
phone was stationary.
•
Turn over to mute/pause
phone screen-down automatically mutes incoming call ringtones
and alerts sounds.
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: When this setting is On, turning the
Tap to top
Tap on the top of the phone twice, quickly.
•
Tap to top
: When this setting is On, a double tap on the top of the
phone takes you to the top of a list.
Tilt
Touch and hold with your thumbs on the screen, then tilt the
phone forward and back to zoom in or out.
•
Tilt to zoom
Gallery or Internet causes the screen to zoom in or out.
: When this setting is On, tilting the phone while in
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