Samsung GS-S7560M User Manual

GS-S7560M

4G LTE SMARTPHONE

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, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance lo go are tra demarks or reg iste red trade mark s of Nua nce Communica tions, I nc .,

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-onDemand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (tap

Apps >

Settings > About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register

). Go to

vod.divx.com

for more information on

how to complete your registration.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Talk,

Picasa, YouTube and other marks are trade marks of Google Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc.

IC Notice

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-ex empt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ac cept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ..............................1

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen . . . . . . . 6

Section 3: Call Functions ..............................3 3

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Making a Call Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Google Voice Typing Feature . . . . . . . 53

Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book 54

Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Editing an Existing Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Joining Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Viewing New Received Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Applications manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Accounts and Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

S Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail.

Setting Up Your Phone

Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM

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.

Installing 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).

Removing and Installing a Memory Card

You can use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space if you desire. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data between SD-compatible devices. This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices.

Note:

Your phone has been tested to support up to a 32GB

Installing the Back Cover

1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) and press down (2).

2. Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you have a secure seal.

Note:

Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.

Charging a Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and

Using the Travel Charger

Important!

Verify that the han dset battery is installed prior to

connection. If the battery is not properly installed and the wall charger is connected, the hands et may power off and on continuously, preventing proper operation.

2. Plug the other end into a standard AC wall outlet.

3. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from the

interface connector jack on the phone.

Warning!

A touch screen responds best t o a light t ouch from t he

pad of your finger . Us ing excessive forc e or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the

When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.

Switching the Phone On or Off

1. Press and hold until the phone switches on.

2. Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock the

phone.

Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen

1. Press to lock the touch screen.

2. Press again to display the main screen then

sweep your finger across the screen to unlock.

Configuring your Phone

When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a

4. To access an existing Samsung account, tap Sign in, enter your Email address and Password, and tap Sign in.

To create a new Samsung account, tap Create new

account. Tap

Terms and conditions

to read them, tap

and tap the

I accept all the terms above

checkbox.

Tap

, read the policy and tap OK, then Tap

Note:

In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your device. With a Google Account, you will have access to more Google applications and applications will always be in sync between your phone and computer.

6. At the

Use Google location

screen, a blue checkmark

Creating a Samsung Account

An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing applications such as ChatON and AllShare Play.To create a Samsung account at any time:

1. From any Home screen, tap ➔

Settings

– or – From any Home screen, press

➔

Settings

Creating a New Google Account

In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to link it to a Google™ Account. With a Google Account, Google applications will always be in sync between your phone and computer.

If you did not link your device to a Google account during the setup procedure when you first turned your phone on, follow

Retrieving your Google Account Password

A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:

1. From your computer, use an Internet browser and navigate to

http://google.com/accounts.

You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center.

Accessing Y our V oice Ma il 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.

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

•

5 Megapixel camera and camcorder with 1.3 Megapixel Front

Facing camera

•

GPS Navigation functionality provide s re al- time navigation

•

HSDP+ 21 mbps high speed downlo ad capability

•

8 GB built-in memory (on-board)

Front View of Your Phone

Proximity sensor

: uses the ambient light level to adjust keypad access during a call. If the light path is blocked by holding the phone clo se to your ear, the touch screen will turn off.

V olu me k eys

: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press

8. Display screen: The orientation of the display screen rotates with the device as you turn it. You can turn this feature on and off (see “Display Settings” on page100).

9. Back key : allows you step backwards when navigating a menu or web page.

10.

Microphone

: allows callers to hear you when you are

speaking to them. It also used for the Speakerphone.

Rear View

13.

External speaker

: allows you to hear when the

Speakerphone is turned on.

14.

Memory card slot:

install a memory card for fil e sto rage (see

“Installing the Memory Card”

on page 3

15.

GPS antenna

16.

Camera lens

: is used to take pictures and shoot videos.

17.

Flash

: is used to provide extra light when taking pictures

Display Layout

Y our dis play screen provides a wealth of inf ormation about the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to application icons.

Primary Shortcuts

There are five non-movable Application Shortcuts that appear at the bottom of all Home screens. The default shortcuts are:

Indicator Icons

This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display and Indicator area:

Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Indicates that the Flight Mode is active. Y ou cannot send or receive any calls or access online

Displays when a call has been missed.

Displays when a call has been muted.

Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always forward. For more information, refer to “Call forwarding” on page 46.

Displays when your phone is communicating with the EDGE network.

Displays when your connection t o a UTMS network is active.

Displays when your phone is communicating with the UTMS network.

Displays when the phone is tethered via a sup ported USB cable connection. Displays when a new text or multimedia message is received.

Displays when a new voice mail is received.

Displays when Email is received.

For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page91.

Application Icons

The Apps menu provides quick access to the items you us e

Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active.

Displays when an emergency call is taking place.

Calculator

: Using this feature you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You can also use this as a scientific calculator . For more information, refer to “Calculator” on page 134.

Calendar

: With the Calendar application, you can

Contacts

: You can manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry , or group. For more information, refer to “Contacts and Your Address Book” on page 54.

Downloads

: The Downloads application allows you to

manage all of your downloads from the Play Store and

Game Hub: Game Hub is a premium game service that lets you play, connect and share games on Samsung Android devices.For more information, refer to “Game Hub” on page 139.

Gmail

: Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail can

Internet

: Open the web browser to start surfing t he web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the Int ernet browsing feature on your phone. For more info rmation, refer to “Internet” on page 120.

Latitude

: With Google Latitude, you can see the location

of all of your friends on a map or on a list. Y ou c an also

Memo

: This feature allows you t o create a memo. For

more information, refer to “Memo” on page 143.

Messaging

: Y ou can send and receive dif ferent types of messages. For more information, ref er to “Messaging” on page 79.

Messenger

: Messenger allows you to bring groups of

friends together into a simple group conversation. When

Navigation

: Navigation is an internet-connected GPS navigation system with voice guidance. Y ou can type or speak your destination. For more information, refer to “Navigation” on page 145.

Phone

: Allows you to access t he dialer keypad, call logs, and favorites. For more information, refer to “Call Functions” on page 33.

Samsung Apps: Samsung Apps allows you to easily download an abundance of useful applications to your phone.

: The Search application is the same on-scree n Internet search engine that is on the Google Search Bar on your main Home screen. For more information, see “Google Search Bar” on page20.

Voice Recorder

: The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. For more information, refer to “Voice Recorder” on page 150.

YouTube

: Y ouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and vie w th em in MPEG-4 format. For more information, refer to

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