Samsung SGH-M819N (Metro PCS) User Manual
4G LTE SMARTPHONE
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 6
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Extending Your Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen . . . . 13
Configuring your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..... 17
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Side Views of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Motions and Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Home Screen Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Customizing Your Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Notification Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Google Voice Typing Feature . . . . . . 43
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Section 3: Call Functions ..........................49
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Making a Call Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Making a Call from the Address Book . . . . . . . 55
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Call Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Section 4: Contacts and Your
Address Book .............................................66
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Editing an Existing Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Linking Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Address Book Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Address Book Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Managing Address Book Contacts . . . . . . . . . .78
Section 5: Messaging ................................81
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . .82
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Viewing New Received Messages . . . . . . . . . . 86
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Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Accessing Your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Section 6: Pictures and Videos .................96
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Camera Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Camera and Camcorder Settings . . . . . . . . . . .99
Editing a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Section 7: Applications ........................... 106
Application Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
AppStore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
MetroZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
myMetro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Rhapsody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
S Translator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Samsung Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Story Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
TripAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Section 8: Connections ...........................163
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Section 9: Changing Your Settings .........176
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Settings Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
More networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
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S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Kies via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Lock Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
LED indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Home screen mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Power saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Accessory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
One-handed operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Language and input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Motions and Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Smart screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Air view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Back up and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Location services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Section 10: Health and Safety
Information .............................................. 233
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 233
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 240
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 240
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 243
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 253
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 255
Section 11: Warranty Information ..........257
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
End User License Agreement for Software . . 262
Index .........................................................270
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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by
configuring your hardware, setting up accounts, and setting
up your voice mail.
Before using your device for the first time, you’ll need to
install and charge the battery and install the micro SIM card.
The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other
features. If desired, you can also install an SD card to store
media for use with your phone.
Understanding this User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 270.
Also included is important safety information that you should
know before using your device. This information is available
near the back of the guide, beginning on page 233.
This manual provides navigation instructions according to
the default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation may be different.
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Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the
available keys.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings,
and may vary from your device, depending on the
software version on your device, and any changes to the
device’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary, depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.
Special Text
Throughout 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:
•
Caution
: Provides information for the user to take care and avoid
danger or risk.
•
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
•
Warning
: Brings to your attention important information to
prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to
your device.
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 often-used steps:
➔
Note:
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in longer, or
repetitive, procedures.
From the Home screen, press (
Connections
tab
➔ Bluetooth
.
Menu
) ➔
Settings
Setting Up Your Phone
Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM
into their corresponding internal compartments. The
microSD™ card slot is also located in this same internal
area.
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➔
Removing the Back Cover
Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into
the slot on the top of your phone (1) then lift the cover
up (2).
Installing the microSIM Card and MicroSD card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided
with a plug-in microSIM card loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and
many others features. You can also install a MicroSD card
(memory card) to hold additional media (optional).
Caution!
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.
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Important!
Important!
Note:
The plug-in microSIM card information and its
contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or
bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach
of small children.
Before removing or replacing the microSIM card,
make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the
phone off, hold down the key until the
Device options pop up displays, then tap
MicroSD cards should be formatted within the Storage
menu. Using an older or slow microSD card can affect
camera performance, especially for video recording.
Power off
.
1. Carefully slide the microSIM card under the bottom
metal plate into the SIM card socket (as shown) 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.
2. To insert a MicroSD card (optional), carefully slide the
MicroSD card under the top metal plate into the
MicroSD card socket (as shown) until the card locks
into place.
Installing the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the
phone, making sure the connectors align (1).
Note:
If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not
detect it and no service will be available. If this happens,
turn off the device, remove the card, and reinstall the
card in the correct orientation.
Important!
Before removing or replacing the battery, make
sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone
off, hold down the key until the Device
options pop up displays, then tap
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
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Power off
.
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.
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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
chargers.
Note:
You must fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges
fully in approximately 4 hours.
Note:
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
mode, web browser use, and other variables may
reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Although you can use the phone while the battery is
charging, doing so will require additional charging time.
Using the Travel Charger
Note:
Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the
wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and
the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle
continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to
unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery,
can cause the device to become damaged.
1. Plug the flat end of the Travel Charger into the Power/
Accessory Interface connector and the other end into a
standard AC wall outlet.
2. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from
the interface connector jack on the phone.
Warning!
If your handset has a touch screen display, please
note that a touch screen responds best to a light
touch from the pad of your finger. 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, refer to
“Warranty Information” on page 257.
Note:
Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the
battery, can cause damage to the phone.
Warning!
While the phone is charging, if the touch screen does
not function due to an unstable power supply unplug
the USB power adapter from the power outlet or
unplug the USB cable from the phone.
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Low Battery Indicator
My device
My device
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time
remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your
phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning
off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. For a
quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery
charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your
device’s display. Solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
You can also choose to display a percentage value. Having a
percentage value on-screen can provide a better idea of the
remaining charge on the battery.
From the Home screen, tap (
(
My device
tab) ➔
percentage
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.
Apps
Display ➔ Show battery
) ➔
Settings
➔
Extending Your Battery Life
Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS
functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a
list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power:
•
Reduce your backlight on time.
•
Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.
•
Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use.
•
Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using
this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your
current location; each query drains your battery.
•
Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before
charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete
discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage
capacity of any battery.
•
Use the Power Saving feature to deactivate some hardware and
interface functions.
•
Check the Battery use screen to review what features or functions
have been consuming your battery resources.
•
Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary
applications.
•
Use the Task Manager feature to end/shutdown background
applications that are still running. These minimized applications
can, over time, cause your device to “slow down”.
•
Animated wallpapers use processing power, memory, and more
power. Change your Live Wallpaper to a non-animated Wallpaper
gallery or Gallery image.
Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Press and hold until the phone switches
on.
2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock the
phone.
Note:
The display language is preset to English at the factory.
To change the language, use the Language menu. For
more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on
page 176.
3. To switch off the phone, press and hold ,
until the
4. Ta p
Device options
Power off
screen displays.
to switch off the phone.
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen
1. Press to lock the touch screen.
2. Press again to display the lock screen
then swipe your finger across the screen to unlock.
Note:
Swipe is the default screen locking method. To change
your screen lock, see “Lock Screen Settings” on
page 192.
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Configuring your Phone
When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a
few things.
1. Select a language from the associated field.
English is the default language.
Note:
If you are visually impaired or have difficulty hearing, tap
Accessibility
2. Tap
Note:
You may be prompted with a notification that your
activation is completed.
Note:
Enabling Google location services can drain battery
power.
to configure the accessibility settings.
Next
and follow the on-screen setup instructions.
Creating a Samsung Account
An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing
applications such as ChatON and Samsung Hub. If you did
not create a Samsung account when you first set up your
phone, follow these steps:
1. From the home screen, tap (
(
Settings
) ➔ (
.
account
2. Tap (
3. Tap
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create and
Samsung account
Create new account
activate your account.
Accounts
).
.
Apps
tab) ➔
) ➔
Add
Important!
3. Tap
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The device name is also used to provide an
identification for your device’s Bluetooth and
Wi-Fi Direct names.
Finish
to complete the setup process.
Creating a New Google Account
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, Google applications will
always be in sync between your phone and computer.
If you did not create a new account during the setup
procedure when you first turned your phone on, follow these
steps:
1. From the home screen, tap (
The
Add a Google Account
New
2. Ta p
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a Google
Note:
to create a new Google account.
– or –
If you already have a Google account, tap
sign in and add the account to your phone.
Account.
Once you have created a Google account, you only need
to sign in.
Apps
) ➔ (
screen displays.
Existing
Gmail
to
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to
voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. As soon
as your battery is charged and the micro SIM card inserted,
activate your voicemail account.
Important!
).
Note:
Note:
Always use a password to protect against
unauthorized access.
For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice
mail:
Voicemail setup may be different depending on your
network.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
until the device dials voicemail. You may be prompted
to enter a password.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
These steps may be different depending on your
network.
Phone
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) ➔ key
Accessing Your Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap (
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the
voice mail center.
Phone
) ➔ .
Accessing Your Voicemail 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.
3. Enter your password.
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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
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many
useful features. The following list outlines a few of the
features included in your phone.
•
LTE network with 1.7 gigahertz dual-core processor
•
Android v 4.2.2, Jelly Bean Platform
•
Brilliant 6.3” HD PLS TFT display
•
Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone
menus and options including applications, multi windows and up
to seven home screens.
•
Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For a list of compatible smartphones,
please visit: www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport
•
Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see
www.samsungsmartswitch.com
.
•
Ready access to the Internet
•
Built-in Bluetooth™ and advanced Wi-Fi® technology
•
Mobile Hotspot and USB Tethering capability
•
Wi-Fi ® Capability
•
WatchON® – Rich TV experience with Infrared (IR) remote
•
Access Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games, and Books with
Samsung Hub™
•
Samsung Link™ to share your media content across connected
devices. Cloud connectivity is enabled via the use of an external
Web storage service
•
Compliant with AllShare Cast Hub® (not provided)
•
8 Megapixel camera and camcorder with Front Facing camera
•
GPS Navigation functionality provides real-time navigation
•
Delivers data faster using 4G LTE and High Speed Packet Access
Plus (HSPA+).
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•
4
3
6
7
9
8
1
11
10
2
5
5
Up to 64GB expandable memory slot
•
Corporate and Personal Email
•
Sync and update social network applications
•
Apps available to download via Google Play Store™ and
Samsung Hub
•
Mobile Hotspot and USB Tethering-capability
•
Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, Google+,
Google Maps, Google Hangouts, etc..)
•
Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging, and
Instant Messaging with Google Hangouts™
•
NFC-compatible
•
IR LED (Remote Control)
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Front View of Your Phone
1.
Receiver
: allows you to hear the caller.
2. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your
favorite applications on the Home screen.
3. Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important
features such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet,
and Apps. For more information, refer to “Adding and
Removing Primary Shortcuts” on page 35.
4. Menu key: allows you to access sub-menus with
additional options for different features and
applications such as Home screen, Phone, Contacts,
Messaging, and Web.
5.
Microphones
other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking
to them. There are two microphones on the device:
•
Bottom microphone: used during handset mode.
•
Top microphone: used while an active call is in the
speakerphone mode and assists in noise cancellation
(2 microphone solution).
6. Home key: allows you to return to the main Home
screen from any Home screen or menu. Press and hold
to display Recent apps, Task Manager, and Google
Search. Quickly press twice to activate the S Voice
application.
are used during phone calls and allow
7.
Back key
: allows you step backwards when navigating
a menu or web page.
Home screen indicator
8.
presently displayed.
9. Indicator icons: shows the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the received signal
strength, phone battery level, time, unread Emails,
missed calls, etc.
Front facing camera
10.
yourself when you set the camera shooting mode to
Self shot.
Proximity and Light sensors
11.
level to adjust keypad access. If the light path is
blocked, for example, when holding the phone close to
your ear, the touch screen will turn off.
•
While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and
locks the keypad to prevent accidental key presses.
•
In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause the
device to increase the brightness and contrast for better
viewing.
: shows which Home screen is
: allows you to take pictures of
: uses the ambient light
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•
1
2
3
4
5
In dim light conditions, the device decreases the screen
brightness to compensate.
Side Views of Your Phone
3.5mm Headset jack
1.
Volume keys
2.
while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume
during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly
press down either volume key to mute the ring tone.
Adjusts text size when reading a message.
3. Power/Accessory Interface connector: allows you to
connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories
such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
4. Power/Lock key: lets you power your phone on and
off. Also allows you to lock or unlock the touch screen.
For more information, refer to “Locking and Unlocking
the Touch Screen” on page 13.
Infrared Blaster
5.
controlling external devices.
: allows you to plug in headphones.
: allow you to adjust the ringer volume
: Used to emit infrared signals used for
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Rear View of Your Phone
1
2
3
1.
Camera lens
External speaker
2.
: is used to take pictures and shoot videos.
: allows you to hear when the
Speakerphone is turned on.
Flash
: is used to provide adequate light when taking
3.
pictures in dark places.
Display Layout
Your display screen provides a wealth of information about
the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access
to application icons. For more information, refer to “Front
View of Your Phone” on page 18.
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 Airplane Mode is active. You
cannot send or receive any calls or access online
information.
Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone.
Displays when there is no network available.
Displays when your phone is in Blocking mode.
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Displays when there is a system error or alert.
Displays when the Smart stay feature is activated.
The screen stays on as long as you are looking at it.
Displays to indicate a security warning. You are
prompted to set a screen lock password.
Displays when a call is in progress.
Displays when a call is on hold.
Displays when the speakerphone is on.
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 “Additional
settings” on page 201.
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Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is
fully charged.
Displays when your battery is charging. Also
displays battery charge level.
Device Power Low – Shows your current battery
only has between 15 and 28 percent power
remaining.
Device Power Very Low – Shows your current
battery only has between 5 and 15 percent power
remaining.
Device Power Critical – Shows your current battery
only has less than 5 percent power remaining and
will immediately shutdown.
Displays when your connection to an EDGE network
is active.
Displays when your phone is communicating with
the EDGE network.
Displays when connected to the 3G network. 3G
indicator is only seen when roaming.
Displays when your phone is communicating with
the 3G network. 3G indicator is only seen when
roaming.
Displays when connected to the HSPA+ network.
Displays when your phone is communicating with
the HSPA+ network.
Displays when your connection to a 4G LTE
network is active.
Displays when your phone is communicating
with the 4G LTE network.
Displays when your phone is downloading or has
downloaded a file. It will blink green when it is
installing.
Displays when the an outbound file transfer is in
progress.
Displays when a Play Store download has
completed.
Displays when updates are available for download.
Displays when the phone is connected to a
computer via a supported 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.
Displays when there is a new visual voicemail
message.
Displays when a new Google+ notification has
been received.
Displays when the user is prompted to set up a
new Dropbox account.
Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event
has arrived. For more information, refer to
“Calendar” on page 110.
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Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified
time. For more information, refer to “Alarm” o n p a g e
113.
Displays when the Sound profile is set to Mute.
Displays when the Sound profile is set to Vibrate.
Displays when the Driving Mode is active.
For more information, refer to “Driving Mode” on
page 207.
Displays when Bluetooth is activated.
Displays when a Bluetooth device has been paired
with the phone.
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
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Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point
available but you are not connected to it. May also
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Displays when the USB Tethering mode is active
and communicating. For more information, refer to
“USB Tethering” on page 174.
Displays when Wi-Fi is being used as a Mobile
Hotspot feature is active and communicating.
For more information, refer to “Mobile Hotspot” o n
page 172.
Displays when the Wi-Fi calling feature is active.
Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi
network count against available rate plan minutes.
Displays when the Wi-Fi calling feature is active
and you are using it with within your current
active call.
Displays when there is an error in the use or 911
registration of the Wi-Fi Calling feature.
Displays when GPS is active and acquiring
a signal.
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