Samsung S4 T-Mobile User Guide

Table of Contents

MY CARRIER 4

SERVICE

DEVICE FUNCTIONS 6

SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE 8

Turning Your Device On and Off 11

Locking and Unlocking Screen 11

Initial Device Conﬁguration 11

HOME SCREEN 12

Status Bar 12

Notiﬁcation Screen 12

CALLING FEATURES 13

Making a Call 13

Ending a Call 14

Answering a Call 14

Rejecting a Call 14

VOICEMAIL 15

Set Up Voicemail 15

Access Voicemail 15

VISUAL VOICEMAIL 16

Initial Conﬁguration and Set Up 16

Checking Visual Voicemail Messages 16

Deleting Visual Voicemail Messages 16

CONTACTS 17

Creating a New Contact 17

Adding a Number to an Existing Contact 17

Deleting an Existing Contact 17

MESSAGING 18

Create and Send a Message 18

CONNECTIONS 19

Connecting to Bluetooth 19

Connecting to Wi-Fi 19

Near Field Communication 20

S Beam 20

Smartphone Mobile HotSpot 21

USB Tethering 23

APPS & MORE 25

Installing Apps 25

Samsung Smart Switch 25

Gmail (Google Account) 25

Setting Up Your Email Accounts 26

Internet 27

Multi Window 28

Camera 29

Wi-Fi Calling 30

Lock Screen 31

LEGAL 32

APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS 32

INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING HANDSETS 32

EMERGENCY DIALING 33

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 34

My Carrier

This guide provides you with the information you need to get started. For more information and additional support, please visit

www.t-mobile.com/support/ where you can:

• Register at my.t-mobile.com/ to check your minutes, pay your

bill, upgrade your phone, and change your rate plan.

• Review your device’s User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs.

• View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support

Forums or ask a question of your own.

Access account information from:

1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps)

My Account).

2. If prompted, follow the on-screen information for what’s new

in the app.

3. Choose from an available category such as: Account Info, Device Support, Notiﬁcations, Take The Pledge, and

others.

NOTE: Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and

icons you see here are fo r referenc e only.

(T-Mobile

Service

If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not yet been activated, call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you.

You will need the following information when activating service:

• Your Service Agreement and the agent code on your Agreement

• Your name, home address, home phone number, and billing address

NOTE: For business and government ac counts , please pr ovide the n ame of

the organization, the address, and the tax ID.

• Your Social Security number, current driver’s license number, and date of birth for credit check purposes

• Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and services (see www.t-mobile.com for the latest plan information)

• SIM serial number and IMEI number ( located on the box barcode label)

NOTE: By activating ser vice, you acknowledge that you have read,

underst and, and agree to be bound by each of T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions, and your Service Agreement.

Device Functions

Headset

Volume

Menu* Home Back*

*Menu and Back illuminates when navigating through the device.

jack

Sensors

Power/lock

Front facing camera

IR blaster

Flash

Camera lens

Speaker

Charging/USB port

WARNING: Use only S amsung-approved c harging devices and

batter ies. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize batter y life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Microphone

Setting Up Your Device

Step 1. Remove the Back Cover

• Place your ﬁngernail in the groove and ﬁrmly “pop” the

cover off the device.

Step 2. Install the SIM Card

• Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until it is secured

into place.

Step 3. Install the optional microSD card

• Slide the memor y card into the card slot until it is secured

into place.

Step 4. Insert the Battery

• Insert the batter y, making sure to align the gold contacts

(1). Press down gently to secure the battery (2).

Step 5. Replace the Back Cover

• Position the battery cover over the battery compartment

and press down ﬁrmly along the edges of the cover.

Step 6. Charging the Device

• Before turning on your device, charge it fully. Be sure to

use the charger that came with the device.

IMPORTANT: Verify that the bat tery is installed prior to c onnecting the wall

charger. If both the wall ch arger is co nnected and the bat tery is not installed, the handset will power cycle continu ously and prevent proper operation. Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the batter y, can cause the device to become damaged.

Turning Your Device On and Off

1. To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock key.

2. To turn OFF, press and hold Power/Lock key and follow the

prompts.

Locking and Unlocking Screen

1. To Lock, press the Power/Lock key.

2. To Unlock, press the Power/Lock key then swipe your ﬁnger

across the screen.

Initial Device Configuration

1. Select a language and tap Next or tap Accessibility if you are

visually impaired or hard of hearing.

2. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the set up process.

NOTE: If you do not set up or log in to your Gma il account during this process,

you can late r access G mail from within the A pplications page.

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