Voicemail
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.
From the Home screen, touch Voicemail.
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Voicemail.
Note: For more information about setting up and checking voicemail, see “Voicemail” on page 67.
VPN Client
Easily configure connections to a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
From the Home screen, touch Apps
VPN Client.
VZ Navigator
Use VZ Navigator® to find, share and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive or walk with ease.
Note: VZ Navigator requires service activation. Contact Verizon Wireless for more information.
From the Home screen, touch Apps
VZ Navigator.
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From a Home screen, touch the VZ Navigator shortcut.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone.
From the Home screen, select Apps
YouTube.
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Section 7: Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi networks can be Open (unsecured), or Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials).
Your phone supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi protocols.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
Configure your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. For more information, see “Wi-Fi Settings” on page 112.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn WiFi service on, your phone automatically searches for nearby available Wi-Fi networks.
Tip: When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone automatically searches for available networks and displays them.
You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off from Settings.
1.From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display Notifications.
2.If Wi-Fi is not already on, touch Wi-Fi Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
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Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them.
1.From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display Notifications.
2.If Wi-Fi is not already on, touch Wi-Fi Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
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Touch Wireless network available to launch Wi-Fi
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Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1.From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display Notifications.
2.If Wi-Fi is not already on, touch Wi-Fi Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
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•Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network.
•Security: Select the type of security used by the Wi-Fi network.
•Password: If the network is secured, enter the password.
4.Touch Connect to save the settings and connect to the network now, or Save to save the network settings for future use.
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. This type of connection is commonly called peer-to-peer.
For example, your device can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Many of the apps on your device provide options for
sharing via Wi-Fi Direct under Menu.
Turning Wi-Fi Direct On or Off
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
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2.Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the other device(s). Consult the other device’s documentation for more information.
3.On your device, touch Wi-Fi Direct to scan for the other device(s).
4.In the scanned list, touch a device to connect with it, or touch Multi-connect to connect to multiple devices (not all devices support multi-connect).
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Mobile Hotspot
Use Mobile Hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using your phone as the mobile hotspot.
Note: Mobile Hotspot requires a subscription to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect service. Contact Verizon Wireless for more information.
Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While the Mobile Hotspot is active, your phone’s applications will use the Mobile Hotspot data allowance.
Configuring Mobile Hotspot Settings
Configure your phone’s Mobile Hotspot settings, including your phone’s name and password, and set the visibility of your phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot.
For more information, see “Configuring Mobile Hotspot” on page 114.
Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off
Activate your phone’s Mobile Hotspot application to allow other devices to use your phone’s internet connection.
1.From the Home screen, select Apps
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Touch Mobile Hotspot
Off.
Tip: By default, your device’s mobile hotspot has no security applied, and any device can connect. For more information about configuring your mobile hotspot, see
“Configuring Mobile Hotspot” on page 114.
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Connecting a Device via Mobile Hotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s Mobile Hotspot.
1.Turn on Mobile Hotspot on your phone. For more information, see “Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off” on page 101.
2.Activate Wi-Fi on the device, using the device’s Wi-Fi control.
3.Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots, and select your device from the list. To find your device’s name, see “Configuring Mobile Hotspot” on page 114.
4.At the prompt, enter your phone’s Mobile Hotspot password. By default, the password is your phone’s telephone number. For more information, see
“Configuring Mobile Hotspot” on page 114.
Bluetooth
Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 178.
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. You don’t need to line up the devices to send information with Bluetooth. If the devices are in range, you can exchange information between them, even if they are in different rooms.
Your device can use Bluetooth to share photos, contacts and other content with other Bluetooth devices. Many of the apps on your device provide options for sharing via Bluetooth
under Menu.
Configuring Bluetooth Settings
Configure your phone’s Bluetooth settings. For more information, see “Bluetooth settings” on page 116.
Note: Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported by individual devices. For a list of profiles your phone supports, see “Bluetooth profiles” on page 115.
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Turning Bluetooth On or Off
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
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Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange information between your phone and the device.
After pairing, your phone and the target device will recognize each other and exchange information without a passcode or PIN.
Note: When paired, the Bluetooth paired icon displays in the Status Bar. If you receive a new request for pairing while paired with a Bluetooth headset, a new Bluetooth icon displays at the left of the Status bar and Notifications displays the pairing request.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
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4.Touch Scan.
5.From the list of scanned devices, touch the target device, then follow the prompts to complete the pairing:
•If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target device and touch OK. When prompted, enter the PIN on the target device.
•If the device allows automatic or smart pairing, your phone will attempt to pair with the phone automatically. Follow the prompts on your phone and the target device to complete the pairing.
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VPN
You can use your phone’s VPN (Virtual Private Network)
feature to connect to VPNs.
Configuring VPN Settings
Configure your phone’s VPN settings. For more information, see “VPN” on page 119.
Note: You must enable at least Pattern security before setting up a VPN. If you have not yet enabled security, you’ll be prompted to do so the first time you launch VPN settings.
Adding a VPN
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings VPN.
2.Touch Add VPN network to set up a connection to a VPN. Available settings depend on the type of VPN.
Tethering
Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Bluetooth.
Note: Touch Help under Tethering settings to view information about tethering, and for links to more information.
USB tethering
Use USB tethering to share your device’s network connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings Tethering.
2.Connect the other device to your device via USB cable.
3.Touch USB tethering to turn tethering On or Off.
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Bluetooth tethering
Before starting, pair your computer with your phone, then configure your computer to obtain its network connection via Bluetooth.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings Tethering.
2.Connect the other device to your device via USB cable.
3.Touch Bluetooth tethering to turn tethering On or Off.
Important! Tethering consumes battery power and increases your data usage. Roaming while using tethering will incur extra data charges.
NFC and Beaming
Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC device by beaming, typically by touching the devices together back-to-back.
Your device uses NFC for the Android Beam and S Beam features. NFC must be turned on to use Android Beam or S Beam.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings.
2.Touch NFC to turn NFC On or Off.
Note: NFC must be turned on to use Android Beam or S Beam.
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Android Beam
Android Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, content to another NFC-capable device, by holding the devices close together, typically back-to-back.
Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via Android Beam. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings.
2.Touch NFC to turn NFC On. NFC must be turned On to use Android Beam.
3.Touch Android Beam, then touch to turn Android Beam On or Off.
S Beam
Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost anything instantly with one touch, simply by placing your phones back-to-back.
S Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct devices, by holding the devices close together.
S Beam works in the background. Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via
S Beam. For example, you can beam pictures or videos from Gallery, or songs from Music player. Just bring the devices together (typically back-to-back), then tap the screen.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings.
2.Touch NFC to turn NFC On. NFC must be turned On to use S Beam.
3.Touch S Beam, then touch to turn S Beam On or Off.
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Nearby devices
Share files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi.
To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network. The devices you wish to share files with must also be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and must support DLNA.
Important! Use care when enabling file sharing for nearby devices. When enabled, other devices can access data on your device.
Turning File sharing On or Off
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings Nearby Devices.
2.Touch File sharing to turn sharing On or Off.
Configuring File Sharing
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings Nearby Devices.
2.Under Advanced, touch options to control how content is shared from your device:
•Shared contents: Choose the type of content to share, from
Videos, Photos, or Music.
•Device name: View or modify your device’s name.
•Access control: Choose whether other devices access your content, from Allow all or Only allowed devices.
•Allowed devices list: View and manage devices allowed to connect to your device.
•Not-allowed devices list: View and manage devices restricted from connecting to your device.
•Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (phone memory) or SD card.
•Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or
Always reject.
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Connecting to a Computer
Connect your device to a computer to transfer data between your device and the computer. Use the USB cable that comes with your device, or use one of the pre-loaded apps on your
device to connect wirelessly.
Transferring Data
Connect your device to a computer, via USB cable, to transfer data as a Media device using MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), or as a Camera using PTP (Photo Transfer Protocol).
1.Attach your phone to the computer with a USB data cable. Your phone recognizes the connection as the last connection method you used, and displays a connection alert in the Status bar and Notifications.
2.From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward to display Notifications, then touch the alert.
3.Select a connection method:
•Media device (MTP): Transfer media files with Windows, or using Android file transfer on a Mac (see www.android.com/ filetransfer).
•Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software, and transfer files to computers that do not support MTP.
4.On your computer, choose a method for accessing your device. Available options depend on the programs installed on your computer.
5.Transfer files to the memory card. When finished, you can disconnect the USB cable.
Kies air
Manage content saved on your device via your desktop or mobile browser using Wi-Fi technology. The pre-loaded Kies air app connects via Wi-Fi to the Kies application, which you can install on your computer.
For more information, visit: www. samsung.com/us/kies
Note: To sync your device to a PC, it is highly recommended that you install Samsung Kies, which is available at http://www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/Mac).
Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
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Connecting to Video Devices
You can connect your phone to video devices, such as a TV,dock, or gaming system, to view content from your phone on the other device. This type of connection uses an optional 11-pin HDTV Smart Adapter (not included), to connect your phone’s USB/Accessory Port to the other device’s HDMI port.
Note: Your phone has an 11-pin USB/Accessory Port, and supports 11-pin USB cables, which are compatible with existing USB charging and other accessories, but may not be compatible with other 5-pin cables and ports. If you have an HDTV Smart Adaptor that is not labeled for use with the Galaxy S III, an MHL™ Cable Adapter (not included) is required to connect your Galaxy S III to your HDTV.
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, pictures, videos, and other files.
By default, files that you download, or that you create with your device, such as pictures and videos you capture with Camera, are stored to your device’s memory. For more storage capacity, you can set the memory card as the primary storage location for apps with the app’s options.
For more information about viewing memory usage for the
memory card, see “SD card” on page 133.
Installing and Removing a Memory Card
For more information about installing and removing a memory card, see “Memory Card” on page 13.
Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the phone.
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Mounting and Unmounting a Memory Card
Mounting a memory card establishes the connection between your device and the card, to prepare for saving files to the memory card. In most cases, the phone mounts the card automatically when you install it, and displays the memory card status on Notifications.
Before removing the card, use the Mount/Unmount setting to unmount, it to prevent damage to data stored on the card.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Storage.
2.Touch Unmount SD card, then follow the prompts.
Formatting a Memory Card
Use the Format SD card setting to remove all data from an installed memory card.
Important! Data cannot be recovered after formatting.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Storage.
2.Touch Format SD card, then follow the prompts to confirm the deletion of data from the card.
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Section 8: Settings
Accessing Settings
From the Home screen
Touch Menu, then select Settings.
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Touch Apps
Settings.
From Notifications
Touch and drag downward from the top of the screen to display notifications, then touch .
Wi-Fi
Set up and manage your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks. Your phone supports Wi-Fi a/b/g/n.
For more information about using Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page 98.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn WiFi service on, your phone automatically searches for available Wi-Fi networks.
Tip: When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone automatically searches for available networks and displays them.
You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off from Notifications.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch
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Wi-Fi Settings
Set up and manage wireless access points.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Wi-Fi.
2.Touch settings to configure:
•Notify me: When enabled, your phone notifies you of Wi-Fi networks when you launch a high data-usage application.
•Add Network: Connect to a new Wi-Fi network. For more information, see “Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually” on page 99.
•Scan: Search for available Wi-Fi networks.
•Advanced: View and configure your phone’s Wi-Fi settings.
Advanced Wi-Fi settings
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Wi-Fi Advanced.
2.Configure settings:
•Auto-connect: When enabled, your phone will automatically connect to known Wi-Fi networks when you launch a high data-usage application, even if Wi-Fi is turned off. A known Wi-Fi network is one that you previously added.
•Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications, when the phone goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This setting can affect your data usage, and the behavior of devices you connect to your phone, such as when tethering or using Mobile Hotspot.
•MAC address: (Not configurable) View your phone’s MAC address, needed for connecting to some secured networks.
•IP address: (Not configurable) View your phone’s IP address.
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Mobile Hotspot
Use Mobile Hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection with up to 5 other devices, through Wi-Fi.
You can control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed device list.
For more information about using your phone as a mobile hotspot, see “Mobile Hotspot” on page 101. You can also access Mobile Hotspot with the Mobile Hotspot app.
Note: Mobile Hotspot may require a subscription to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect service. For more information, contact Verizon Wireless.
Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Hotspot is active, your phone’s applications will use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming while using your phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges.
Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
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Configuring Mobile Hotspot
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Mobile Hotspot.
2.Touch Configure for these options:
•Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot.
•Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.
•Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile Hotspot.
•Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. By default, the password is your mobile telephone number.
•Show password: Enable to make the Password field visible.
•Show advanced options: Enable to access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile Hotspot.
Allowed Device List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s mobile hotspot name and password.
Note: Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Hotspot is active, your phone’s applications will use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming while using your phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Mobile Hotspot Allowed device list.
2.Touch + , then enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address.
3.Touch to add the device to the Allowed devices list.
Tip: For information about connecting to your Mobile Hotspot, see “Connecting a Device via Mobile Hotspot” on
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Bluetooth
Your phone supports Bluetooth® 4.0.
Bluetooth profiles
Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported by individual devices. Profiles improve the ability of different devices to work together. Your phone supports these Bluetooth profiles:
•Headset: HSP v1.2 profile supports use of compatible Bluetooth headsets for mono voice.
•Handsfree: HFP v1.5 profile supports Bluetooth headsets, and may also support other compatible Bluetooth devices with speakerphone capabilities.
•Stereo: A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.0, GAVDP 1.2, AVCTP 1.3 and AVDTP 1.2 profiles support delivery of stereo audio to compatible Bluetooth devices.
•Object Exchange: OPP v1.0 profile allows sending and receiving of contact name cards (vCard 2.1) and calendar events (vCalendar) between devices. PBAP v1.2 supports exchange of Phone Book Objects.
•Human Interface Devices: HID v1.0 profile supports certain interface devices.
•Personal Area Networking: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of data with other devices.
•Message Access Profile: MAP 1.0 allows exchange of text messages between devices, such as with an automotive handsfree device.
•Health Device Profile: HDP allows communication with medical devices.
Note: This device does not support all Bluetooth profiles.
For vehicle/accessory compatibility, visit www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
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Bluetooth settings
Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to other devices.
Note: Bluetooth must be turned On to access Bluetooth settings.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Bluetooth.
2.Touch a setting to configure Bluetooth:
•Touch to turn Bluetooth On or Off.
•Touch your phone’s name to control its visibility to other devices’ Bluetooth searches. Available when Bluetooth is turned On.
•Touch Scan to search for visible Bluetooth devices. After searching, touch a device to pair with it. For more information, see “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” on page 103.
Data usage
Control your device’s connection to mobile data service, and
monitor your data usage.
Turning Mobile data On or Off
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
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Setting a mobile data limit
Set a mobile data limit, to have your phone automatically disable the mobile data connection when the limit is reached. You can set a warning threshold, to have your device alert you when data usage nears your set limit.
Data usage is measure by your device, and your service provider may account for usage differently, so you may want to consider using a conservative limit. Contact your service provider for more information on actual data usage.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Data usage.
2.Touch Limit mobile data usage to enable the limit. Touch Alert me about data usage to have your device alert you when data usage reaches the warning you set.
3.Configure the limit by touching and dragging the limit and warning lines on the graph.
Viewing data usage by app or process
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Data usage.
2.Scroll down the page to see the top three processes or apps using mobile data service. Touch a process or app to see data usage for the process or app, and to configure specific settings.
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More Wireless and Network Settings
Airplane mode
When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s wireless connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive calls or messages or connect to networks. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings.
2.Touch Airplane mode to enable or disable airplane mode.
Note: Airplane mode can also be controlled from Notifications, and from Device options when you press and hold the
Power/Lock Key.
Kies via Wi-Fi
Kies air makes it easy to manage content saved on your device via your desktop or mobile browser using Wi-Fi technology.
Using Kies via Wi-Fi requires the Samsung Kies application on your computer. For more information, see “Kies Air” on page 85.
Your device, and the computer with the Kies application, must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
1.From your computer, launch the Samsung Kies application, and connect to a Wi-Fi network.
2.On your device, connect to the same Wi-Fi network.
3.From the Home screen touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings Kies via Wi-Fi.
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VPN
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more
information about using VPNs, see “VPN” on page 104.
Adding a VPN
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings VPN.
2.Touch Add VPN network to set up a connection to a VPN. Available settings depend on the type of VPN.
Note: You must enable at least Pattern security before setting up a VPN. If you have not yet enabled security, you’ll be prompted to do so the first time you launch VPN settings.
Tethering
Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Bluetooth.
For more information about connecting computers to your phone via Tethering, see “Tethering” on page 104.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings Tethering.
2.Choose a tethering method:
•USB tethering: Connect the computer to the phone via USB cable, then touch USB Tethering to turn tethering On or Off.
•Bluetooth tethering: Pair your phone with the computer via Bluetooth. Consult the computer’s documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair via Bluetooth. Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn tethering On or Off.
Note: Using Tethering requires a subscription to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect service. For more information, contact Verizon Wireless.
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NFC
Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your phone and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back.
For more information about sharing information with NFC, see “NFC and Beaming” on page 105.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings.
2.Touch NFC to turn NFC On or Off.
Note: NFC must be turned on to use Android Beam or S Beam.
Android Beam
Android Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, content to another NFC device, by holding the devices close together. Android Beam works in the background. Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via Android Beam. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings.
2.Touch NFC to turn NFC On. NFC must be turned On to use Android Beam. When On, a check appears in the checkbox.
3.Touch Android Beam, then touch to turn Android Beam On or Off.
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S Beam
S Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct devices, by holding the devices close together.
Android Beam works in the background. Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via Android Beam. For example, you can beam pictures or videos from Gallery, or songs from Music player. Just bring the devices together (typically back-to-back), then tap the screen.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings.
2.Touch NFC to turn NFC On. NFC must be turned On to use S Beam.
3.Touch S Beam, then touch to turn S Beam On or Off.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, your phone can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices. For more information, see “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 100.
Turning Wi-Fi Direct On or Off
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings.
2. Touch Wi-Fi Direct |
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Configuring Wi-Fi Direct
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings.
2.Touch Wi-Fi Direct to configure settings:
•When you turn on Wi-Fi Direct, your device automatically searches for available Wi-Fi Direct devices. Touch Scan to start a new search.
•After scanning for devices, touch a device to connect to it, then follow the prompts to complete the connection.
•Touch Multi-connect to create a connection to devices that support multi-connect. Touch Scan to search for available multi-connect devices, then touch the devices you want to connect to and follow the prompts to complete the connection.
Nearby devices
Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi.
To use devices for sharing, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network. The devices you wish to share files with must also be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and must support DLNA.
For more information about connecting to Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page 111.
Important! Use care when enabling file sharing for devices. When enabled, other devices can access data on your device.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings Nearby devices.
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3.Under Advanced, touch options to control how content is shared from your device:
•Shared contents: Choose the type of content to share, from
Videos, Photos, or Music.
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•Device name: View or modify your device’s name.
•Access control: Choose whether other devices access your content, from Allow all or Only allowed devices.
•Allowed devices list: View and manage devices allowed to connect to your device.
•Not-allowed devices list: View and manage devices restricted from connecting to your device.
•Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (phone memory) or SD card.
•Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or
Always reject.
Mobile networks
Set options for network selection and data service.
Important! Depending on your service plan, changes you make to mobile networks settings may incur extra charges. Consult Verizon Wireless for more information.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings More settings Mobile networks.
2.Set these options:
•Use packet data: Enable or disable your phone’s connection to the mobile data network. You can also control this setting at Notifications with the Mobile data toggle.
•Global Data Roaming Access: Enable or disable connection to data services when your device is roaming on another network. For more information about roaming, see “Roaming” on page 12.
•Roaming: (Not configurable) View the current roaming status.
•Access Point Names: Configure wireless network access.
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Sound
Silent mode
Use Silent modes to temporarily silence the sounds your phone makes, except for media playback and alarms, or replace them with vibration.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Sound Silent mode.
2.Select a mode:
•Off: Use your sound settings.
•Vibrate: Enable Vibrate mode, to replace sounds with vibration. You can also enable Vibrate mode by pressing the Volume Key down from the Home screen, by pressing and holding the # key on the Phone keypad, or from Notifications.
•Mute: Enable Mute mode, to silence all sounds.
Tip: Silent mode is also available from Notifications, and from Device options when you press and hold the
Power/Lock Key.
Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and media playback.
Note: You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume Key.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Sound Volume.
2.Touch and drag the sliders for:
•Music, video, games, and other media: Set the default volume level for audio playback. You can also adjust volume from this default inside the apps.
•Ringtone: Set the volume for incoming call ringtones.
•Notifications: Set the volume for notifications, such as new messages and event reminders.
•System: Set the volume for all other system sounds, such as keytones played for screen touches. You can control whether tones play for screen touches with other sound settings.
3.Touch to save your settings.
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Vibration intensity
Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Sound Vibration intensity.
2.Touch and drag the sliders for:
•Incoming call: Set the vibration level for incoming call ringtones.
•Notification: Set the vibration level for notifications, such as new messages and event reminders.
•Haptic feedback: Set the vibration level vibrations to accompany screen touches.
3.Touch to save your settings.
Device ringtone
Choose a ringtone for incoming calls.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Sound Device ringtone.
2.Touch a ringtone to select it. As you touch ringtones, a sample plays, unless you have a Silent mode enabled.
3.Touch to save your settings.
Tip: You can also set songs as ringtones for all calls, or for a selected contact. For more information, see “Setting a Song as a Ringtone” on page 89.
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Device vibration
Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Sound Device vibration.
2.Touch a pattern to select it. As you touch patterns, a sample plays.
3.To create your own pattern, touch Create. Touch Tap to create in the pattern, then touch Stop. Touch Save to save your pattern.
4.Touch to save your settings.
Default notifications
Choose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Sound Default notifications.
2.Touch a sound to select it. As you touch sounds, a sample plays.
3.Touch to save your settings.
Tip: You can also set songs as ringtones. For more information, see “Setting a Song as a Ringtone” on page 89.
Sound and vibration
When enabled, vibration is played at the same time as sounds for calls and alerts.
1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select
Settings Sound Sound and vibration.
2.Touch Sound and vibration to turn the feature On or Off.
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