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Samsung SGH-T699 User Manual

PORTABLE QUAD-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.
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device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-
). Go to
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Apps >
for more information on
Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience
Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing background noise, intermittent sounds (like a siren or nearby conversation), and echoes, allowing you to hear and be heard nearly anywhere.
How Does It Work?
Based on the intelligence of the human hearing system, the technology:
•
Captures, evaluates and distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone, and the person you're speaking with.
•
Then isolates the primary voice in conversation and filters out the background noise - so the person you're calling hears only your voice,
without disturbing background noise.
•
Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience, so you can hear clearly and don't need to speak louder to
overcome surrounding noise.
The noise suppression technology is built-in and already enabled in your new mobile phone. So it's ready to provide unsurpassed voice clarity with every call.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................7
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Extending Your Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Initial Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching the Device On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Restarting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Locking and Unlocking the Device . . . . . . . . . . 18
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . .19
Signing into Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . 19
Retrieving your Google Account Password . . . .20
Confirming the Default Image and Video
Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Google Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Section 2: Understanding Your Device ....26
Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Section 3: Call Functions and
Contacts List .............................................. 54
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Section 4: Entering Text ........................... 76
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Samsung Keyboard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard . . 90
Section 5: Contacts ..................................92
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Joining Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Adding more Contacts via Accounts
and Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Section 6: Messages ...............................114
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . 115
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . 119
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
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Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Accessing Your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . .132
Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Section 7: Multimedia .............................143
Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . . 143
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Using the Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Section 8: Applications and
Development ............................................178
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Evernote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Lookout Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
MobileLife Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
MobileLife Widget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Downloading a New Google Application . . . . 202
Launching an Installed Google Application . . 204
Android Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Slacker Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
T-Mobile My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
T-Mobile Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
TeleNav GPS Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Section 9: Connections ...........................212
Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Enable Downloading for Web Applications . . 224
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Kies Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
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Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Section 10: Changing Your Settings .......234
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
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Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Section 11: Health and Safety
Information ..............................................295
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .295 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . .301
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) .302
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . .305
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 314
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 317
Section 12: Warranty Information .......... 319
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
End User License Agreement for Software . . 324
Index ........................................................ 332
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Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to get started with your device by installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail.
Before using your phone for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the SIM card. The 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 332.
Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. This information is available near the back of the guide, beginning on page 295.
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:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Warning
: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your phone.
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:
➔
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
Example:
From the Home screen, press (
➔
Bluetooth
.
Menu
) ➔
Settings

Battery Cover

The battery, SIM card and SD card are installed under the battery cover.
Important!
Caution!
Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the key until the Device options screen displays, then tap
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively during installation or removal. Doing so may damage the cover.
To remove the battery cover:
1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release
latch.
2. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop”
the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).
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Power off
.
Release Latch
SIM Card Overview
To replace the battery cover:
Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click.
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Important!
Before removing or replacing the SIM card, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the key until the Device options screen displays, then tap
Power off
.
The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
Important!
The SIM card and its information 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.
Some features on your device (such as Wi-Fi Calling) can be unlocked by using an updated SIM card. To obtain this new SIM card, call or contact T-Mobile customer service for more information.
This card contains the necessary information for identifying and authenticating the user to the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem).
If available, you can remove the previous SIM and replace it
Correct
Incorrect
SIM card
with the new one.
Installing and Removing the SIM card
To install the SIM card:
1. 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. Carefully slide the SIM card into its card socket until it
clicks into place.
To remove the SIM card:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the SIM
slot and push the card slightly out.
3. Carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket.
Note:
If the card is not inserted correctly, the device 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.
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Installing the microSD Memory Card
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Incorrect
Your phone supports an optional (external) microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card for storage of media such as music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices.
Note:
microSD memory cards include capacities of up to 2GB. microSDHC™ memory card types can range from 4GB to up to 32GB.
Note:
This device supports up to a 32GB microSDHC memory card.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Locate the microSD card slot on the inside of the
phone.
3. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down.
4. Carefully slide the microSD card into the card socket
until it clicks into place. For more information on how to use the SD card see “Using the SD Card” on page 64.
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Important!
Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card with the device’s contact pins.
Removing the microSD Memory Card
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The
card should pop partially out of the slot.
3. Remove the card from the slot.
4. Replace the battery cover.

Battery

Installing Battery
Removing Battery
Before using your device for the first time, install the battery and charge it fully.
Removing the Battery
Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out of the battery compartment (4).
Important!
Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the key until the Device options screen displays, then tap
Installing the Battery
1. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the
tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Power off
.
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Charging the Battery
Charging Head
USB Cable
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Before using your device for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
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 phone to become damaged.
Important!
It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
2. Locate the Charger/Accessory jack.
3. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory jack.
4. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.
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Incorrect
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Warning!
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Correct
While the device 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 device.
Note:
This illustration displays both the
correct
and incorrect
orientation for connecting the charger. If the charger is incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
5. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s
power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the charger’s connector from the phone.
Important!
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 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. For more information, refer to “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 319.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk time remain (~15% charge), a warning tone sounds and the “Battery low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power, by dimming the backlight.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
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The on-screen battery charge is represented (by default) as a colored battery icon. 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.
Press ➔ and then tap ➔
Display battery percentage
For more information, refer to “Display Settings” on page 261.
.
Settings
➔
Display

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.
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•
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.
•
Turn off Automatic application sync.
•
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”.
•
Turn off any streaming services after use (see Running Services).
•
Animated wallpapers use processing power, memory, and more power. Change your Live Wallpaper to a non-animated Wallpaper gallery or Gallery image.

Initial Device Configuration

1. Select a language from the associated field. English is
the default language.
Start
2. Ta p
3. If prompted, select an available Wi-Fi network and
4. If prompted, select the
5. Ta p
6. When prompted, review the Samsung account setup
.
follow the on-screen connection process, or tap continue.
Automatic date and time
let the network update this information.
Next
.
options. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 21.
•
If this is your first time, tap
•
If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap
Sign in
.
•
Tap
Skip
to proceed with the configuration and setup the
account later.
Create new account
.
Skip
to
field to
7. At the
8. If you indicated that you did not have a current Google
9. Select/deselect the desired Google location services
Note:
10. If prompted, enter a
Got Google?
your existing Google account or
•
If you selected Google Email and Password information and tap ( )
•
Tap OK to agree to the Google legal agreements.
•
If prompted to enable purchases, tap enter your credit card information and click
•
Click
Skip
account, then at the either
Get an account
Not now
and tap (
Enabling Google location services can drain battery
power.
Next
(
device.
screen, choose either
Yes
, on the Sign in screen, enter your current
to continue without entering this information.
Make it Google
to create a new account or
to continue.
Next
).
First
and
Last
). This will help to identify this as your
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Yes
No
to continue.
Set up credit card
Save
screen, choose
name then tap
to log into
.
Next
and
.
11. If prompted, read the on-screen Google services Next
disclaimer and then tap ( identify this as your device.
12. Read and agree to the Dropbox account setup
information and tap either
or
account
on-screen instructions. – or –
Tap
Note:
Once you decline the initial Dropbox setup offer, you will not be prompted again. For more information, refer to “Dropbox” on page 185.
13. If prompted with an Optional setting, tap mode setup?
configure your Home screen mode. For more information, refer to “ on page 49.
14. Tap through the on-screen tutorial.
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I already have an account
No thanks
.
and follow the on-screen instructions to
Adjusting the Home Screen Mode
Finish
to complete your configuration process.Go
). This will help to
Create a new Dropbox
and follow the
Enable easy
15. Read the on-screen System Manager Application
information.
Note:
This software collects only diagnostic data from your device so that T-Mobile technicians can better troubleshoot issues with your device.
16. Select either
or
Close
Important!
17. At the Welcome and setup screen, you can choose to
”
sync up with an existing Email or Facebook account.
•
Tap
18. Go through the on-screen tutorial.
More Info..
to close the message screen.
Selecting screen and does not disable data collection. To disable data collection, go to
up and reset Allow Diagnostics
refer to “Collect Diagnostics” on page 284.
Skip
if you wish to continue without setup.
(to read additional information)
Close
only closes the current description
➔
Collect diagnostics
feature. For more information,
Settings
and turn off the
➔
Back

Switching the Device On or Off

Once the device has been configured, you will not be prompted with setup screens again.
Power/End
Power/End
) until the device
) until the Device
1. Press and hold (
switches on. The device searches for your network and after finding
it, you can make or receive calls.
Note:
The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Language and Input Settings” on page 276.
2. Press and hold (
options screen appears.
Power off
3. Ta p
().

Restarting the Device

1. Press and hold (
options screen appears.
Restart
2. Ta p
().
Power/End
) until the Device

Locking and Unlocking the Device

By default, the device screen locks when the backlight turns off.
Place your finger on the screen and swipe the glass in any of the directions shown unlock the device.
Note:
You can choose to configure lock settings to prevent unauthorized use of your device. For more information, refer to “Setting up SIM Card Lock” on page 274.
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Creating a New Google Account

You should create a Google™ Account when you first use your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This account provides access to several device features such as
™
Gmail
, Google+™, Talk™, and the Google Play Store™ applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your device and your online Google account.
To create a new Google Account from your device:
1. From the Home screen, tap (
2. Read the introduction and tap
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google
Account. – or –
If this is not the first time you are starting the device, tap ➔ (
Note:
If you already have a Google account, you only need to
sign in.
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Gmail
Play Store
).
New
to begin.
).
To create a new Google Account from the Web:
1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate
to
www.google.com
2. On the main page, click for free
.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account.
4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm and activate your new account.
.
Sign-in ➔ Create an account

Signing into Your Google Account

1. Launch an application that requires a Google account (such as Play Store or Gmail).
Existing
2. Click
3. Tap the
information.
4. Tap servers to confirm your information.
5. If prompted, create a new Gmail username by entering a prefix for your
.
Email
and
Password
fields and enter your
Sign in
. Your device communicates with the Google
@gmail.com
email address.

Retrieving your Google Account Password

A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser and
navigate to
2. Click on the
3. Follow the on-screen password recovery procedure.
http://google.com/accounts.
Can’t access your account?
link.

Confirming the Default Image and Video Storage Location

Although the device is configured to store new pictures and videos to the Memory card, it is a very good idea to confirm this location before using your device.
Apps)
1. From the Home screen, tap ( (Camera
).
2. From the viewfinder screen, tap (
scroll down to the Storage entry.
3. Tap this entry and select the desired default storage
location for newly taken pictures or videos. Choose
Phone
or
from:
Note:
It is recommended that you set the option to
card
.
4. Press to return to the Home screen.
Memory card
.
➔
Settings
Memory
) and
Important!
Too many users can overlook this storage destination until something goes wrong. It is recommended that you verify this location or change it before initiating the use of the camera or camcorder features.
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Creating a Samsung Account

Just as important as setting up and activating a Google account to help provide access to Play Store, etc.. An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing applications such as Media Hub.
Note:
The Samsung account application will manage your access to the previously mentioned applications, and there is no longer a need to remember different passwords for each application.
1. From the Home screen, tap and then tap
➔
Add account
2. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in
– or – If this is your first time, tap
Terms and conditions
3. Tap
legal disclaimers and related information.
4. If you agree to the terms, place a green check mark in
I accept all the terms above
the
5. Enter your the required information and tap
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➔
Samsung account
.
Create new account
and
Privacy policy
field and tap
Settings
.
.
to read the
Agree
Sign up
Note:
You may be prompted to confirm your credentials via
email.
6. Verify your account via email by accessing the email
address provided during setup and following the steps outlined to complete your registration. – or –
If you have already setup your email account on the device, tap
.
.
instructions. – or –
7. If you have already verified your email address, tap Activate account
8. Confirm the Samsung account icon no longer appears
in the Notifications area at the top of the screen.
Note:
Without confirming your email address and following the documented procedures, related applications will not function properly since it is Samsung account that is managing their username and password access.
Go to Mailbox
.
and follow the on-screen

Voice Mail

Setting Up Your Voice Mail
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 SIM card inserted, activate your voicemail account.
Important!
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 and then touch and
hold the key until the device dials voice mail. You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting,
and a display name.
Accessing Your Voice Mail
You can access your Voice Mail by either pressing and holding on the keypad, or by using the phone’s Application icon, then tapping the Voice Mail application. To access Voice Mail using the menu:
1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and
hold until the device dials voice mail.
Note:
Touching and holding will launch Visual voicemail
if it is already active on your device.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the
voice mail center.
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Accessing Your Voice Mail 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 passcode.

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.
1. From the Home screen, tap ( Visual Voicemail
2. Read the on-screen information and tap
3. Read the on-screen information and tap
the voicemail messages displays.
Note:
You must subscribe to Visual Voicemail service to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please contact your service provider for further details.
4. Tap an on-screen voicemail message to play it back.
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().
Apps
) ➔
Next. Done
. A list of
To check Visual Voicemail messages:
1. From the Home screen, tap ( Visual Voicemail
2. Tap the voicemail message you want to play.
3. Tap
To delete Visual Voicemail messages:
1. From the Home screen, tap ( Visual Voicemail
2. Tap the voicemail message you want to delete.
3. Tap (
(
Play
Delete
().
).
().
) ➔ OK.
Apps
Apps
) ➔
) ➔

Task Manager

Your device can run applications simultaneously, with some applications running in the background.
Sometimes your device might seem to slow down over time, and the biggest reason for this are background applications. These are applications that were not properly closed or shutdown and are still active but minimized. The Task Manager not only lets you see which of these applications are still active in the background but also easily lets you choose which applications are left running and which are closed.
Note:
The larger the number of applications running on your
device, the larger the energy drain on your battery.
Task Manger Overview
Press and hold (
Tas k ma nager
( tabs:
• Active applications
running on your device.
Home
) and then tap
). This screen contains the following
display those currently active applications
• Downloaded
from the Play Store that are taking up memory space. Tap
Uninstall
• RAM
Access Memory) currently being used and allow you to
Memory
•Storage
used space within the System storage, USB storage, and external SD card.
•Help
techniques.
displays any installed packages or applications
to remove them from your phone.
, which displays the amount of current RAM (Random
Clear
.
displays a visual graph indicating the available and
provides additional battery saving and RAM management
Shutting Down an Currently Active Application
1. Press and hold (
(
Task manager
2. From the
Active applications
selected applications. – or –
End all
Ta p applications.
to close all background running
Home
) and then tap
).
tab, tap
End
to close
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Google Search

Provides an on-screen Internet search engine powered by Google™.
To launch Google Search:
1. Press and hold (
(
Google Search
– or – From the Home screen, tap (
(
Google
– or – Tap on the Google Search bar and say the search
information.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to review the
available information.
3. Use the on-screen search engine to search for your
desired term.
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Home
) and then tap
).
Apps)
) and enter the search text.
➔
To configure the Google settings:
1. Press and hold (
(
Google Now
2. Press and select
3. Access each desired Settings page and configure it as
desired.
When these condition are met, new card information will begin to appear in the Google Now list of cards.
).
Home
) and then tap
Settings
.
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