Samsung SGH-T399 User Manual

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Removing Music Files

1. From within the

2. Touch and hold a song entry to reveal the on-screen

context menu.

Delete

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Music

application, tap the

➔

OK.

The music file(s) is deleted.

Songs

tab.

Music Hub

Samsung Music Hub makes your device a personal music manager. It lets you access, buy, and download millions of music tracks. Access top albums, top tracks, featured albums, and new releases as well as search for tracks, albums and artist. Enjoy music samples before you download them from your device.

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1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Music Hub

Start

2. Ta p

Hub Home screen displays.

Note:

You must sign in to your Samsung account before you can use the application.

to continue or (

➔

Back

) to exit. The Music

4. Choose from any of the following options: MY MUSIC,

STORE, RADIO, RECOMMENDED, RECENT,TAGGED, Tagged, or Q (Queue).

Note:

You have to be signed in to use some options. To sign in without your Samsung account, tap and use the keyboard to enter your

Music Hub Password

Tap

Create account

5. Tap (

word or phrase to search for tracks, albums, or artists.

to set up a new account.

) and use the keyboard to enter a key

Email address

and

3. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to log

into your Samsung account.

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Making a Purchase

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You can use Music Hub to buy albums or individual tracks. You can also build your own album from various tracks.

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Preview

Options

➔

) hear a 30

) choose

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Music Hub

2. Select an album or a track.

3. To the right of the entry, tap (

second preview of the current selection. – or –

4. To the far right of the entry, tap (

from: Add to queue, Buy song, View album, View artist, Find similar music.

Buy song

5. Tap

complete your purchase.

) ➔

Store

and follow the on-screen instructions to

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My Files

This application allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone (ex: MP4).

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From the Home screen, tap (

(

My Files

Note:

Navigation in this viewer works on a hierarchy structure with folders, subfolders, etc.

Note:

The application lets you view supported image files and text files on both your internal storage and microSD card.

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Opening and Navigating within Files

DCIM is the default location for pictures or video taken by the device. These files are actually stored in the DCIM folder location.

To open files:

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

My Files

) ➔

All files

Note:

If avaiable you can also select the internal microSD card.

2. Tap a folder and scroll down or up until you locate your

selected file.

•Home tab

•Up tab

•

Press and then tap are displayed on-screen. Choose from:

Thumbnail

•

Press for these additional options:

Create folder

allows you to back up to the root directory.

allows you to back up into a higher directory.

View by

Search, View by, Sort by

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➔

to change the way the files

List, List and details

Select all,

, and

Settings

To navigate:

1. Ta p

All files ➔ Device storage/SD memory card

the contents of either device or your internal SD card.

2. The following folders may display:

•ShareShot

•Alarms

•Android

•Application

• Bluetooth

•DCIM

• Download

•Movies

•Music

• Notifications

•Pictures

•Podcasts

: displays the files shared via a group share shot

session.

: this folder contains any alarm files you may have.

: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android

applications.

: this folder contains app info for S Memo.

: this folder stores files sent via a Bluetooth device.

: this is the default location for pictures and videos taken by the device. Tap video files.

have received.

DCIM ➔ Camera

: this folder contains downloads you have made.

: this folder contains your Video and Movie files.

: this folder contains your Music files.

: this folder contains all of the notifications you

: this folder contains your photos.

: this folder contains all of your podcasts.

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to view the picture or

to see

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•Ringtones

Note:

Different folders may appear depending on how your phone is configured.

3. Once you have located your file, tap the file name to

launch the associated application.

: this folder contains any ringtones you have

purchased.

Navigation

Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance.

Caution!

Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be wrong, dangerous, prohibited, or involve ferries.

Important!

To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions:

- inside a building or between buildings

- in a tunnel or underground passage

- in poor weather

- around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields

- in a vehicle with tinted windows

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1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Navigation

2. Read the on-screen disclaimer regarding the current release status of the Navigation app and tap Accept.

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Enabling Location

1. From the main services

Use GPS satellites

2. Ta p

Use wireless networks

3. Ta p

from sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to provide a better approximation of your current location.

My places

4. Ta p

locations.

Settings

page, tap

to enable the GPS satellite.

to allow apps to use data

to enable the storage of your favorite

tab ➔

Location

Navigation options

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Navigation

configured from the main screen.

2. If prompted, read the on-screen disclaimer and tap Accept

3. Choose from the following on-screen options:

• Driving/Walking/Bicycling

method of travel. Selection of Walking would negate the need to track traffic jams and obstructions.

• Speak destination

feature to search for matching locations in your area.

). The navigation application can be

: allows you to use the voice recognition

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➔

: tap to configure the

• Type destination

address (via the on-screen keypad).

•Go home

location.

–

When prompted initially to setup a home address, enter the location into the

•Map

: enables the on-screen real-time map functionality.

: allows you to manually enter a destination

: allows you to return to a designated “Home”

Enter an address

field and tap Save.

Navigation Map options

Once on the map screen, you can access the following features:

•

Destination

screen.

•

Search by voice

•

Layers

: returns you to the previous Navigation options

: Speak your destination instead of typing.

: allows you to switch map views:

•Traffic view

conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color represents how fast the traffic is moving.

•Satellite

Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old.

: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic

: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth.

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• Parking

: displays parking information relative to your current

location.

• Gas stations

current location.

•ATMs & banks

your current location.

• Restaurants

to your current location.

While on the map screen, press to access additional options:

•

Set destination

where you can access a destination by either Speaking, Typing, or selecting from a Contacts entry or Starred Place.

•

: manually search for a destination address, place, name

of business, or even a type of business.

•

Layers

: allows you to switch map views. See previous

description.

•

Settings

dimming) and Information (Terms, privacy & notices).

•

Exit navigation

•

Help

: provides on-screen help.

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: displays gas station location relative to your

: displays ATM and Bank locations relative to

: displays restaurant and eatery locations relative

: returns you to the navigation options screen

: provides access to both Power settings (Screen

: terminates the application.

Phone

This application provides the ability to make or answering calls, access the Contacts list, which is used to store contact information.

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From the Home screen, tap (

For more information, refer to “Call Functions and Contacts List” on page 47.

Phone

Play Books

Formerly known as Google Books, this application allows you to read over 3 million ebooks on the go.

Build your ebooks library in the cloud with Play Books: jump right into a bestseller or select from nearly 3 million free ebooks. Personalize the reader to your liking, pick up reading where you left off on your phone or computer, and settle down with a great book on your Android phone!

Note:

You must logged into your Google account prior to using this feature.

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1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Books

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2. If prompted, tap books you have previously selected between your Books account and your device.

3. Tap to begin searching for both free and paid ebooks.

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the ebook to your device.

Turn sync on

. This synchronizes your

Play Magazines

With Google Play Magazines, you can subscribe to your favorite magazines and have them available to read on your device at any time or any place.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Magazines

2. Log on to your Google account if you have not already

done so. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 148.

3. At the Welcome! display, tap the shop icon to browse the full catalog.

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➔

4. Read the Google Play Terms of Service and tap

5. Sweep the screen to the left or right to view

Categories, Home, Top Selling, and New Arrivals.

6. Tap a magazine to see more information and

subscribe.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe to a

magazine.

Play Movies & TV

This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, download a movie and then watch it instantly.

Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and HD titles in the Play Store and stream them instantly on your Android device.

Movies, previously rented via the Play Store are automatically added to your My Movies library across your devices.

Learn more about Google Play Movies at:

http://play.google.com/about/movies

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Movies & TV

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2. Log on to your Google account if you have not already

done so. A list of videos sorted on the SD card displays in the Video list.

3. Following the on-screen instructions for renting and

viewing movies.

MOVIES

4. Tap the

5. Tap the

6. Tap the

on your device or memory card.

tab to view movies you have rented.

TV SHOWS

tab to view shows you have rented.

PERSONAL VIDEOS

tab to view movies you have

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Play Music

Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, and playback songs purchased from the Play Store. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download.

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Access the new music tab from within your Play Store application.

The Music application contains a music player that plays music and other audio files that you copy from your computer.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Music

The Music app searches both your online library and your device’s internal storage for music and playlists; this can take from a few seconds to several minutes, depending on the amount of new music added since you last opened the application. It then displays a carousel view of your new and recent music, organized by album.

2. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to link

your current account to Google Play Music.

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3. Tap an on-screen account to add it or select account

to use a new account.

4. At the free songs screen, select either Skip

•

Get free songs are downloaded via either the Internet or Play Store.

•

Follow the on-screen download and installation instructions.

5. Swipe left or right to browse through your new and available music. Music, albums, and artists are grouped into categories.

6. Tap an on-screen album to open it and begin playback.

7. Return to the Library screen from most other screens

in the Music application by tapping the Music application icon ( top-left of the Application bar.

Music notification icon

Add

Get free songs

) at the

Changing Library View

You can change the way you view the contents of your library.

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➔

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Music

2. While in a selection or screen, tap (near the

top-left of the Application bar) and then scroll left or right to access the various tabs.

3. Available tabs include: ALBUMS, SONGS

Note:

The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid or list view, depending on the view.

PLAYLISTS, RECENT, ARTISTS

, or

GENRES

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Searching for Music in Your Library

1. From within the

(

2. Type the name of an artist, album, song, or playlist.

Matching songs are displayed in a list below the search box.

3. Tap a matching song to play it, tap a matching album,

artist or playlist to view a list of its’ songs.

Play Music

) to search through your available songs.

application, tap

Changing Music Settings

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From within the then make a selection.

• Choose on device music

you add to your online library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal storage. Then you can listen to music when you have no Internet connection. To do this, make some of your online music available offline. For more information, refer to page 188.

• Settings

•Help

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Play Music

“Making Online Music Available Offline”

: Provides access to the Play Music settings.

: Displays application help information.

application, press and

: In addition to playing the music that

Listening to Music

You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset.

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Press the volume keys on the side of the device to activate on-screen volume control, then touch and drag on the scale to set volume.

Playing Music

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From within the your library to listen to it.

Now playing

The touched or the first song in the album or playlist starts to play. The tracks in the current list play in order until you reach the end of the list (unless you choose a repeat option). Otherwise, playback stops only if you stop it, even when you switch applications.

Note:

If you navigate away from the Music application, the Now Playing bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

Play Music

screen opens and the song you

application, tap a song in

Now playing

screen in the

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Displaying the Now Playing Screen

If you navigate away from the

Now playing

to the

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Tap the name of the current song in the Now Playing bar. – or –

In a single motion, touch and drag (

notification icon

song title from the Notifications area. You can also pause and resume playback and skip to the next song in the panel. For more information, refer to “Notification Bar” on page 36.

screen from other Music screens:

Now playing

) down from the Status bar and tap the

screen, to return

Music

Tab Options

There are various options available from the various tabs:

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From within the the following tabs and tap to access an available option.

•PLAYLISTS:

• RECENT:

•ARTISTS:

•ALBUMS:

for artist.

•SONGS:

•GENRES:

for artist.

Play Music

Add to queue, Rename, Delete, or Keep on device.

to display the most recently played songs and albums

Add to queue, Add to playlist, or Shop for artist.

Add to queue, Add to playlist, More by artist, or Shop

Add to queue, Add to playlist, Shop for artist, or Delete.

Add to queue, Add to playlist, More by artist, or Shop

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application, select one of

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Options While Playing a Song

When you play a song, the There are various options and controls available while a song is playing:

1. From within the

song.

2. From the Now playing screen, press (

display the following options:

•Equalizer

•Clear queue

• Save queue

• Settings

•Help

: applies selected equalizer features such as:

FX booster, Bass boost, and 3D effect.

: Allows you to view and assign various music settings,

and view different application-specific information.

: Provides an on-screen series of related help topics.

Now playing

Play Music

: clears the current queue. : stores the current queue.

application, tap an album or

screen displays.

) to

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3. Tap ➔

– or – Tap ➔ ➔ a playlist.

Now playing

The can tap to control the playback of songs, albums, and playlists:

Add to playlist

screen contains several buttons that you

Tap to go back to the previous song. Touch and hold to scan backward through the current song.

Tap to resume playback.

Tap to pause playback.

Tap to advance to the next song. Touch and hold to scan forward through the current song.

When Shuffle mode is enabled via songs play in random order. When disabled (as shown), songs play in the order they appear in List view.

to add the song to a playlist.

Add to playlist

to add the song to

Show Options

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When Shuffle mode is enabled via songs play in random order. When enabled, songs play in random order.

Tap to repeat the current song, repeat all songs, or disable repeat mode.

Show Options

Creating a Playlist

1. From within the

song list and play a song.

2. Tap ➔ adjacent to the song name and

select

3. Ta p

New playlist

for the playlist.

4. Ta p

Play Music

Add to playlist

➔

to save the new playlist.

application, tap an album or

Playlist name

field to enter a name

Adding Songs to Playlists

1. From within the song list and play a song.

2. Tap ➔ adjacent to the song name and select

3. Select the desired target playlist.

Play Music

Add to playlist

application, tap an album or

Playing a Playlist

1. From within the PLAYLISTS

2. Tap a playlist entry, then select an entry.

tab.

Play Music

application, select the

Deleting a Playlist

1. From within the PLAYLISTS

2. Tap next to a playlist title and tap

Play Music

library view.

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application, display the

Delete

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Shopping for Music at the Play Store

To visit the Google PlayTM Store where you can find and buy music:

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From within the

Store

in the Application Bar.

The Google Play Store music section displays.

Play Music

application, tap

Play

Making Online Music Available Offline

In addition to playing the music that you add to your online library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal storage. Then you can listen to music when you have no Internet connection. To do this, make some of your online music available offline.

Tip:

You can also copy music directly from your computer to

your device.

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To make your online music available offline on your device:

1. From within the

library view to Albums, Artists, or playlists.

2. Tap the album or song entry you want to make

available offline. A blue pin indicates that the item is already available offline. Darker pins appear next to the items you can make available offline. A bar at the bottom of the screen shows how much space is available on your device for music and other files.

Dim blue pins indicate songs or albums that you copied directly from a computer to your device.

3. Tap the dark pin next to each item you want to make

available offline or tap a blue pin to stop making it available offline. You can switch to other views of your library to make other kinds of items available offline as well.

4. Tap

Done

5. The Music application starts downloading the items to

your device.

Play Music

in the bar at the bottom of the screen.

application, change your

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Play Store

Formerly known as the “Android Market”, this application provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone. The Play Store also allows you to provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that might be incompatible with your phone.

Before using the Play Store, you must have a Google Account.

Accessing the Play Store

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Store

2. If not already logged in with your Google account, tap Next

Existing

3. Ta p

information.

4. Ta p

and enter your Google account

to agree to the Play Store terms of service.

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➔

Downloading a New Google Application

To download a new application, you will need to use your Google account to sign in to the Play Store. The home page provides several ways to find applications. The home page features applications and includes a list of item applications by category, a list of games, a link to search, and a link to My apps.

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1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Store

2. Browse through the categories, find an application

you're interested in, and tap the name.

3. Read the application descriptions.

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Important!

If the selected application requires access to data or control of a function on your device, the Play Store displays the information the application will access.

if you agree to the conditions of the

Ta p

application. Once you tap responsible for using this application on the device and the amount of data it uses. Use this feature with caution.

on this screen you are

7. On the main Play Store screen, press and then

tap

My apps

, tap an installed application in the list, and

Open

then tap

Tip:

The newly downloaded applications display in the applications list and are shown in alphabetical order if the View Type is set to Alphabetical grid or Alphabetical list, or at the end of the list if View type is set to Customizable grid.

Install ➔ ACCEPT

4. Tap

Note:

Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times.

5. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to pay

for the application.

6. Check the progress of the current download by

opening the Notifications panel. The content download icon bar.

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appears in the notification area of the status

Note:

A data plan is required to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please contact your service provider for further details.

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Launching an Installed Google Application

1. From the Home screen, tap (

2. Tap the newly installed application. This application is

typically located on the last Applications page.

Unknown sources

This feature can be used for Android application development. The feature allows developers to install non-Play Store applications.

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From the main

Unknown sources

➔

Unknown sources displays a check mark to indicate it is active.

Note:

If Unknown sources is disabled, those applications without a certificate will not be allowed to download to your device.

Settings

page, tap

Apps

tab ➔

Security

Manage applications

This feature allows you to manage and remove installed applications. You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as well as the remaining memory and resources for each of the applications on your device and clear the data, cache, or defaults.

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From the main

Application manager

Clearing application cache and data

1. From the main Application manager

2. Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data.

Force stop, Uninstall, Clear data, Clear cache

3. Ta p Clear defaults

Uninstalling third-party applications

You can uninstall any application you downloaded and installed from the Play Store.

1. From the main Application manager ➔ Downloaded

2. Tap the third-party application, and from the

screen, tap

Settings

page, tap

Settings

page, tap

Settings

page, tap

Uninstall

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tab ➔

App info

, or

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S Translator

Allows you can easily translate words and phrases (verbal or text messages) into many different languages.

Note:

Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 18.

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1. From the Home screen, tap ( S Translator

(

2. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to log

into your Samsung account.

To translate text:

1. At the S Translator screen, tap the top language bar to

select your target/source language. Default is Spanish.

2. Tap the bottom language bar to select the destination

language that you would like to translate to. Default is English (US).

3. Enter text into the top box and it will automatically be

translated into the lower box.

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4. Tap the selected

bottom field. The top target language field is then updated with the new translation.

To translate using your voice:

Important!

The two on-screen buttons at the bottom of the application correspond to the two currently selected languages.

1. At the S Translator screen, tap the left voice button to

verbally speak the selected language (corresponds to top field).

2. Wait a few seconds until the on-screen notification

shows “Speak in...” then speak using the selected language.

3. Within a few seconds, confirm the translated text now

appears in the other translation field.

(

Tra ns la te

) button within the

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4. Tap the selected

using your selected input language and voice.

•

Example, if trying to speak in English and get a Spanish translation, tap the the text to appear on-screen.

5. Press for additional options. Choose from:

TTS readout speed, Auto redout, and Help

(

Speak

) button to translate

Speak (English (US))

button and wait for

Using S Voice

This is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide variety of functions on your device. This is a natural language recognition application.

This goes beyond the Google Search Voice Actions feature that simply recognizes Google commands and search terms. You can ask it questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or give it commands (Show me where to find cheap gas).

(

Apps

1. From the Home screen, tap

(

S Voice

2. Read the on-screen disclaimer information and tap Confirm

to continue.

3. Review the Terms of Service and tap

4. Navigate through the following on-screen tutorial

screens by reading the information and tapping or tap

Skip

to continue without reading the information.

5. Wake up the application by repeating the phrase Hi Galaxy

Note:

The wake-up command/phrase can be changed from “Hi Galaxy” to anything else.

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) ➔

Agree

to continue.

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Speak

6. Tap (

to give it a command.

Example 1:

•

I want to find the best pizza online.

•

Tap and say “Find me the best Pizza”. This launches an Internet search.

Example 2:

•

I want to go to Cambridge.

•

Tap and say “Navigate to Cambridge”. This launches the Map application and indicates where this is in relation to your current position.

) if the device does not hear you or

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Samsung Apps

Allows you to easily download an abundance of applications that are directly compatible with your device. This includes games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more. Samsung Apps makes your Smartphone smarter.

Note:

Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 18.

1. Confirm you are currently signed into your Samsung

account.

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2. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Samsung Apps

3. If prompted, read the Disclaimer, Terms and conditions,

and Privacy policy and tap

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Settings

This icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone.

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From the Home screen, tap (

(

Settings

– or – From the Home screen press and then tap

Settings

For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on page 214.

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T-Mobile My Account

This application provides you online access to account information such as your current activity, billing information, service plans, downloads, and other information.

Note:

Wi-Fi connection must be disabled prior to use, this application requires use of a T-Mobile network connection.

Apps)

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

T-Mobile My Account

2. If prompted, follow the on-screen information for

what’s new in the app.

Note:

Some features may require you to log into your account.

3. The application screen provides several available options:

•Account Info

such as: Notifications.

• Device Support

summary.

provides access to account-specific features

provides details about your current billing

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• Notifications

available plans and other related services.

• MobileLife FamilyWhere

related information.

provides about both your current plan, other

provides links to other T-Mobile

T-Mobile Name ID

Allows you to modify the on-screen Caller ID information. Name ID identifies unknown callers by Name, City, and State.

Apps)

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

T-Mobile Name ID

2. Choose an on-screen option.

➔

T-Mobile TV

T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV and Video on Demand.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

T-Mob ile TV

page displays.

Note:

A data plan is required to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please contact your service provider for further details.

2. Tap

– or –

Exit

Tap

Note:

T-Mobile TV must be initialized over a cellular network before it can be used. During this initial registration process, any Wi-Fi connections must be disabled.

). The T-Mobile Terms and Conditions

if you accept the Terms and Conditions.

to close the application.

Apps)

➔

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3. Tap

connection.

Disable Wi-Fi

if you currently have an active Wi-Fi

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4. Ta p

Start Trial

to begin a free 30-day trial of the service. – or –

Not now

Ta p

Purchase Options

Tap any of the following categories to begin viewing:

Home, Live TV, TV Shows, Favorites, Help, Search, More Info,

, or

Browse

to keep viewing the free content or

to buy the paid features.

Live Channels

Video

The Video application plays video files stored on the SD card. This device is able to playback DivX videos.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Video

). A list of available videos displays in the

Video list.

2. Tap a video file to begin viewing.

Sharing Videos

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Video

). After a few seconds, each on-screen video begins to cycle through a preview of the first five seconds of the clip.

2. Press and then tap

3. Select either individual videos or tap Done

4. Click

5. Select a sharing option. Choose from: Add to Dropbox,

Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Picassa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.

to complete the process or

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Share via

Apps)

Select all

➔

Cancel

to quit.

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Visual Voicemail

Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order.



From the Home screen, tap (

(

Visual Voicemail

For more information, refer to “Visual Voicemail” on page

20.

Apps

) ➔

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Voice Recorder

The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send it as a message.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Voice Recorder

2. Tap (

3. Tap (

automatically saves to the Voice list.

4. Tap (

file.

5. Tap (

file.

6. Tap (

7. Tap (

quality. Choose from: Normal or High quality recording.

8. From the Recorded files page, press and then

select one of the following:

Record Stop

Pause

Cancel

) to record an audio file.

) to stop recording. The file

) to pause the recording of an audio

) to cancel the recording of an audio

List

) to display a list of current recordings.

Recording quality

Apps)

➔

) to adjust the recording

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•Share via

•Delete

•Settings

and select a method in which to share this audio file. Selections are: Add to Dropbox, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. Refer to each specific section, depending on the method you selected to send this voice recording.

: allows you to delete one or more voice recordings. Tap

Delete

the recordings to delete and tap

: the following settings are available:

–

Storage

: allows you to choose where your recordings will be

saved. Select between Device or memory card.

–

Recording quality

High or Normal.

–

Limit for multimedia messages

Off. If you Limit for MMS by selecting On, you will be assured that the recording can be sent in a message.

–

Contextual filename

adjust the filename based on contextual information such as your current GPS location.

: allows you to set the recording quality to

: (requires GPS tagging) allows you to

: allows you to select On or

–

Default name

recordings. For example, if your Default name is Voice, your recordings would be named Voice 001, Voice 002, Voice 003, etc.

–

Noise reduction

noise suppression.

–

Recording volume

quality of your current location so the device can better detect audio. Choose from High or Low.

–

Channel

or Stereo.

–

Skip interval

•End

: allows you to exit the application.

: allows you to choose the name prefix for your

: allows you to activate/deactivate background

: allows you to assign the ambient noise

: allows you to assign recording mode to either Mono

: allows you to assign a skip length.

Voice Search

Launches the Google Now application that is used for voice to text Internet searching.

Apps)

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Voice Search

2. When prompted, speak into the built-in microphone.

3. Use the on-screen options to find a matching search

term.

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YouTube

YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

YouTube

2. Tap the search field

scroll down to browse through the main page thumbnails, or scroll to the bottom to explore additional options.

3. To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or

tap the title link.

To configure YouTube Settings:

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Press and then tap following parameters:

• General

–

High quality on mobile

videos in high quality mode while you are connected to a mobile network.

–

Caption font size

on-screen captions. Choose from: Small, Medium, Large, or Huge.

200

allows you to set the font size used by

Apps)

➔

to search for specific videos,

Settings

and configure the

, when enabled, allows you to start all

–

Uploads

specifies network preferences for uploads.

–

Content localization

videos from a specific country or region.

–

Improve YouTube

information to help improve the application.

• Connected TVs

–

allows you to add or configure existing paired TVs.

•Search

–

Clear search history

searches from showing up in the YouTube search box.

–

Never remember history

store search history information.

–

SafeSearch filtering

videos containing restricted content. This option blocks these videos from appearing within your search results. Choose from: Don’t filter, Moderate, or Strict.

•Preloading

–

Preload subscriptions

while on Wi-Fi and charging) your subscription videos.

allows you to prioritize channels and

allows you to anonymously send YouTube

allows you to clear previous YouTube

allows you to force YouTube to never

allows you to configure block settings for

allows you to preload (or go get videos

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–

Preload watch later

on selected videos so you can watch them later. Read the data usage information and tap

Note:

Preloading YouTube videos will use some of your device’s storage space and may result in additional charges if your Wi-Fi plan is not unlimited.

•About

–

Help

provides answers to most YouTube questions.

–

Feedback

–

Google Mobile Terms of Service

–

YouTube Terms of Service

–

Google Mobile Privacy Policy

–

YouTube Privacy Policy

–

Open source licenses

–

App version

YouTube application.

To watch a high quality video:



Press and then tap

quality on mobile

allows you to enable the preload function

to accept the terms.

allows you to provide user feedback to YouTube.

displays the software version for the current

Settings

➔

General

➔

High

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Section 9: Connections

Your device is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the Web.

Bluetooth

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.

Turning Bluetooth On and Off

To turn Bluetooth on:

1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings

➔ (

2. In a single motion touch and slide the to the right to turn it on. The slider color indicates the activation status. When active,

Connections

displays in the Status area.

tab).

Bluetooth

slider

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To turn Bluetooth off:

1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings ➔ Connections

2. In a single motion touch and slide the

to the left to turn it off.

Note:

Bluetooth must be enabled prior to use.

Bluetooth Status Indicators

The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance:

Displays when Bluetooth is active.

Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and communicating.

tab.

Bluetooth

slider

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Bluetooth Settings

The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including:

•

Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth communication and description

•

Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices

•

Displaying your device’s Bluetooth address

To a ccess th e Blueto oth Settings menu:

1. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings

➔

Connections

2. Verify Bluetooth is active (indicated by ).

3. Press and tap the

Help

fields to set the options.

and

tab ➔

Bluetooth

Visibility timeout, Received files

To change your Bluetooth name:

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

2. From the Home screen, press and then tap Settings

➔

tab ➔

About device

3. Tap th e

4. Tap to erase the current device name and enter

5. Ta p

To set visibility:

1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.

2. From the top of the Bluetooth settings page, toggle the

Note:

Device name

keyboard to edit the current device name.

a new name for this device using the keyboard.

to confirm your setting.

state of the visibility check mark. Activating this feature enabled your device visible allows other devices to pair and communicate.

Your device visibility is based on the time set within the Visible time-out field (2 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour, or Never timeout). Press ( This value appears as a countdown within this

timeout

field.

field and use the on-screen

) ➔

Visibility timeout

Visibility

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To scan for Bluetooth devices:

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

2. From the bottom of the Bluetooth settings page, tap Scan

to search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices such as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.

To review your Bluetooth received files:

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, press and then Received files

tap

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Pairing Bluetooth Devices

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process.

Note:

Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once pairing is established the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without entering a passcode.

To pair your device with another Bluetooth device:

1. Verify Bluetooth is active.

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the

(shown by the device name). Your device must be visible to successfully pair with an

external device. This is shown by a green check mark.

3. Tap

Scan

. Your device displays a list of discovered in-

range Bluetooth devices.

4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.

5. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap

Visibility

field

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