Samsung SCH-I545ZWDVZW, SCH-I545ZWBVZW, SCH-I545ZWAVZW, SCH-I545ZNAVZW, SCH-I545ZKDVZW User Manual

User Guide

SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device

and keep it for future reference.

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Warning: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive toxicity. For more information,please call
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All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by
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respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
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Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade
secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and
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You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
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but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
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other open source licenses. To obtain the source code
covered under the open source licenses, please visit:

http://opensource.samsung.com.

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OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Modification of Software

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE
ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR
EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR
MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS
TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY
NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN
SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.

IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU
ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE
DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL
BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE
WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED
TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN
CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE
TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.

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Samsung Knox™

Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and
is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security
with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee
may be required. For more information about Knox,
please refer to: www.samsung.com/us/knox. [030115]

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Address:

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Phone:
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Internet Address:

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©2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung,
Galaxy, S Beam, Air View, S Health, Multi Window, and
S Voice are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics
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Do you have questions about your
Samsung Mobile Device?

For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a
new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System)
at: www.samsung.com/us/support

The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
less than the specified capacity because the operating
system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.

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Design”) , and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark
and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are
wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

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microSD

and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the

SD Card Association.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo,
Google Play, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Music,
Google Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube,
and other marks are trademarks 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.

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owned by Infraware and may be trademarks or
registered trademarks.

are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries

, DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos

and are used under license.

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DivX Certified

to play DivX® video up to HD 720p,

including premium content.

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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX

is a digital video
format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi
Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device
that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays
DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information
and software tools to convert your files into DivX
videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO- ON-DEMAND: This DivX

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Certified

device must be registered in order to play
purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.
Toobtain your registration code, locate the DivX
VOD section in your device setup menu (tapApps>

Settings > About phone > Legal information >
License settings > DivX® VOD > Register). Go to

vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete

your registration.

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Online Legal Information

The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty
guide for your device can be found at:

English

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide

Spanish

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP

The online version of the End User Licensing
Agreement for your device can be found online at:

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4

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Table of Contents

Getting Started ........................................................... 1

Front View .........................................................................2

Back View ......................................................................... 4

Assemble Your Device ...................................................6

Set Up Your Device .......................................................11

Secure Your Device ......................................................12

Set Up Accounts on Your Device .............................13

Know Your Device .................................................. 14

Home Screen .................................................................15

Status Bar .......................................................................21

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..........................23

Notification Panel ..........................................................25

Multi Window ..................................................................27

Enter Text .......................................................................31

Calling ............................................................................ 35

Make and Answer Calls ...............................................36

Applications ................................................................ 42

Apps Screen...................................................................43

Google Applications .....................................................47

Verizon Applications .....................................................51

Other Applications ........................................................53

Calculator ........................................................................56

Calendar ..........................................................................57

Camera and Video ........................................................59

Clock ................................................................................64

Contacts ..........................................................................66

Email ................................................................................73

Emergency Alerts ..........................................................75

Gallery .............................................................................76

Internet ............................................................................81

Messaging ......................................................................85

Music Player ...................................................................89

My Files ...........................................................................91

S Health ...........................................................................94

S Memo ...........................................................................96

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S Voice ............................................................................97

Video Player ...................................................................98

Voice Recorder .......................................................... 100

Settings .......................................................................102

How to Use Settings ................................................. 103

Airplane Mode ........................................................... 104

Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................. 105

Bluetooth ...................................................................... 109

Data Usage .................................................................. 113

More Networks ........................................................... 114

Home Screen Mode ................................................... 124

Hands-Free Mode ...................................................... 125

Call Settings ................................................................ 126

Sound and Notification Settings ............................. 132

Display Settings .......................................................... 137

Storage ......................................................................... 145

Power Saving Mode ................................................... 148

Battery .......................................................................... 149

Application Manager .................................................. 150

Default Applications ................................................... 153

Location Settings ....................................................... 154

Lock Screen ................................................................ 157

Security ........................................................................ 159

Language and Input Settings................................... 163

Backup and Reset ...................................................... 167

Accounts ...................................................................... 169

Motions and Gestures ............................................... 171

Air View ........................................................................ 172

Voice Control ............................................................... 173

Accessories ................................................................. 174

Date and Time Settings ............................................. 175

Accessibility ................................................................ 176

About Phone ................................................................ 179

System Updates ......................................................... 180

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Getting Started

Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started using your new device.

Front View

Earpiece

Status light

Volume key

Menu

Home key

Getting Started Front View

2

Proximity sensors

Front camera

Power/Lock key

Back

Here are some key features on the
front and sides of your device.

Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or to

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close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

Earpiece: Listen to a call.

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Front camera: Take self-portraits and record

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videos of yourself.

Home key: Tap to return to the Home screen.

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Menu: Displays a list of options available for the

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current screen.

Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device

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on or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it or
for quick access to Airplane Mode.

Proximity sensors: Detects the presence of objects

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near the device.

Status light: Displays red when charging or the

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battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived
or you are voice recording, and green when fully
charged.

Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your

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device’s sounds and audio.

Getting Started Front View

3

Back View

Infrared transmitter

Flash

Speaker

Microphone

Headset jack

Rear camera

USB charger/Accessory port

Getting Started Back View

4

Microphone

Here are some key features found on
the back and sides of your device.

Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments

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when taking a photo or recording video.

Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

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(notincluded).

Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices

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using infrared light.

Microphone: Records audio and detects voice

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commands.

Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.

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Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.

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USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the

•

Charger/USB cable (included) , and other optional
accessories (not included) .

Getting Started Back View

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Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble

2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.

your device.

Remove the Back Cover

1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top
left of your phone.

Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Getting Started Assemble Your Device

6

Install the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional services,
and other features.

Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.

► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot

until the card locks into place.

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.

Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device
will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place
it back into the slot if the SIM is notdetected.

Getting Started Assemble Your Device

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Install a Memory Card

You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.

Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is
not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

For more information on installing a memory card,
see “Install a Memory Card” on page 146.

Install the Battery

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the phone, making sure the connectors align.

2. Gently press down to secure the battery.

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Replace the Back Cover

1. Place the cover on the back of the phone.

2. Press down on the back cover.

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

Charge the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head
and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery from any standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge
time. You can use the device while charging.

Caution: 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.

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1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USB cable
from the device.

Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.

When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at
regular intervals.

In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.

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

► For a quick check of your battery level, view the

battery charge indicator located in the StatusBar
of your device’s display. A solid color (
a full charge.

You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better
idea of the remaining charge on the battery.
For more information, see “Battery” on page 149.

) indicates

Getting Started Assemble Your Device

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Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off

Turn the Device On

► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the

device vibrates and starts up.

Turn the Device Off

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
Device options menu displays.

2. Tap Power off.

Getting Started Set Up Your Device

Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, the Setup
Wizard displays. It will guide you through the basics of
setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.

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Secure Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock
features to secure your device.

Set Up a Secure Screen Lock

The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock,
see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 157.

Lock the Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.

► To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.

Unlock the Device

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key

or Home key, and then touch and drag your finger
across the screen.

Getting Started Secure Your Device

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Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Google Account

Your new device uses your Google Account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
GoogleHangouts, and the Google Play store.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
GoogleAccount.

– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information,
see “Accounts” on page 169.

► From a Home screen, tap

Add account > Google.

Getting Started Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Apps > Settings>

Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Samsung account, or create a new
Samsung account.

– or –

To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information,
see “Accounts” on page 169.

► From a Home screen, tap

Add account > Samsungaccount.

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Apps > Settings>

Know Your Device

Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.

Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Home Screen

Notification icons

Widget

Home screen indicator

App shortcuts

Know Your Device Home Screen

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Status icons

Status Bar

Apps screen

Here are some features of the
Homescreen.

Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of your

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applications.

App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite

•

applications.

Home screen indicator: Indicates which

•

Homescreen is presently displayed.

Notification icons: Display new messages and

•

emails, notifications, available software updates,
and so on.

Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) and

•

notification icons (left).

Status icons: Display information about the device,

•

such as the network signal strength, batter y level,
the time, and so on.

Widget: Self-contained application that runs on a

•

Home screen (not a shortcut) .

Know Your Device Home Screen

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The Home screen is the starting
point for using your device.

Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home
screens in a different order.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

– or –

Menu from a Home screen.

Tap

2. Use these options to manage screens:

Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens,

•

and then tap Add.

Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen,

•

and then drag it to Remove.

Set the main Home screen: Tap

•

MainHome screen at the top of a screen.

This screen displays when you press the

Homekey.

Change order of screens: Touch and hold a

•

screen, and then drag to a new position.

Tap Home screen settings and tap an option to

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customize.

Transition effect: Select a transition to use

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when swiping between Home screens.

Know Your Device Home Screen

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Change the Wallpaper

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose
from preloaded wallpapers.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

– or –

Menu from a Home screen.

Tap

2. Tap Wallpapers.

For details on viewing and changing wallpapers,
see “Wallpaper” on page 137.

To access Wallpaper settings:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >

Display > Wallpaper

Widgets

Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets, including
links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail
and email accounts, and manyothers.

Add a Widget to a Home Screen

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

– or –

Tap Menu from a Home screen.

2. Tap Widgets.

3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen,
and then release it.

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Remove a Widget

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
release it.

2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.

Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it
just removes the widget from the Home screen.

App Shortcuts

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a
Home screen, and then release it.

Remove a Shortcut

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.

2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and release it.

Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.

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Folders

Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.

Create a Folder

You can create a folder on a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut.

2. Drag the shortcut onto
release.

3. Enter a folder name.

4. Tap Add application to place additional apps in
the folder.

5. Tap DONE.

A folder is created with the shortcuts inside.

Create folder and

Use Folders

Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts

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inside.

To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the

•

shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.

Tap More options to change the folder’s color

•

scheme.

To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until

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it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and
release.

Know Your Device Home Screen

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Status Bar

The Status Bar at the top of the
Home screen provides device
information (such as network status,
battery charge, and time) on the
rightside and notification alerts on
the left side.

Status Icons

Battery is fully charged.

Battery is low.

Battery is charging.

Know Your Device Status Bar

Status Icons

Vibrate mode is enabled.

Mute mode is enabled.

The device is connected to a 4G LTE
wireless network.

Signal strength.

Wi-Fi is active.

No wireless network is available.

NFC (Near-Field Communication) is
enabled.

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