Samsung SGH-T699DABTMB User Manual
PORTABLE QUAD-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
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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:
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Captures, evaluates and distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone, and the person you're speaking with.
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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.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....25
Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Section 3: Memory Card ............................62
Using the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
SD card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Section 4: Call Functions and
Contacts List ..............................................66
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Using S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Section 5: Entering Text ............................87
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . .87
Entering Text Using T9 Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Using Predictive Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard . . .96
Section 6: Contacts ................................... 98
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Joining Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Adding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync 114
Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Section 7: Messages ............................... 119
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . 120
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . 123
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . 133
Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Section 8: Multimedia ............................ 144
Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . 144
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Using the Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Section 9: Applications and
Development ............................................176
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Access T-Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Evernote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
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Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Game Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Lookout Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
MobileLife Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
More for Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Music player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
My files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
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Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Downloading a New Google Application . . . . .203
Launching an Installed Google Application . . .204
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Slacker Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
T-Mobile Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
TecTiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
TeleNav GPS Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Section 10: Connections .........................214
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Enable Downloading for Web Applications . . 225
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Section 11: Changing Your Settings ...... 233
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Accounts and Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Google Search Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Section 12: Health and Safety
Information ...............................................287
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 287
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 293
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 294
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 297
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
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Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . 306
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .309
Section 13: Warranty Information ..........311
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
End User License Agreement for Software . . . 316
Index .........................................................322
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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 device for the first time, you’ll need to
install and charge the battery and install th 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 322.
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 287.
This manual provides navigation instructions according to
the default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation may be different.
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
phone’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.
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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:
➔
8
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in longer, or
repetitive, procedures.
Example:
From the Home screen, press (
Settings ➔ Bluetooth
.
Menu
) ➔
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
power-off image displays, then tap
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively
during instllation 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).
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.
Important!
Before removing or replacing the SIM card, make
sure the device is switched off. To turn the phone
off, hold down the key until the power-off
image 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 the new ISIM card.
To use this new ISIM 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).
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Installing and Removing the SIM card
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.
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 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.
Correct
Incorrect
2. Carefully slide the SIM card into its card socket until it
clicks into place.
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Installing the microSD Memory Card
Correct
Incorrect
Your device 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 device and other devices.
Note:
microSD memory cards include capacities of up to 2GB.
microSDHC™ memory card types can range from 4GB
to up to 64GB.
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
device.
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 62
Important!
Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card
with the phone’s contacts.
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Removing the microSD Memory Card
Installing Battery
Removing Battery
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
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, make
sure the device is switched off. To turn the device
off, hold down the key until the power-off
image displays, then tap
Power off
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).
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.
Charging the Battery
Correct
Incorrect
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 device. 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 device 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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Warning!
Incorrect
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
orientation for connecting the charger. If the charger is
incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will
occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
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and incorrect
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 device.
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 311.
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.
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
255.
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.
•
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 Savings Widget to deactivate hardware functions
such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or LCD brightness
setting.
•
Check the Battery use screen to review what features or functions
have been consuming your battery resources.
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•
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
Note:
You may be prompted with a notification that your
activation is completed.
3. If prompted to set the date and time, select the
4. At the Samsung account screen, choose to either
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.
Automatic date and time
Create a new account, Sign in
Follow the on-screen instructions.
field and tap
, or
Skip
Next
.
.
5. Choose to either
account,
Not now
6. Select/deselect the desired Google location services
and tap
7. If prompted to enable purchases, enter your credit card
information and click
– or –
Click
Skip
8. Select your Backup and Restore settings by placing a
check mark alongside the associated field and tap
Next
.
9. Enter a
to indentify this as your device.
10. Read and agree to the Google services notice by
tapping
Note:
Enabling Google location services can drain battery
power.
Sign in
to your existing Google
Get an account
to continue.
Next
.
to conitnue without entering this information.
First
and
Next
.
by creating a new one, or
Save
.
Last
name then tap
Next
. This will help
11. When prompted with the Dropbox activation screen,
you can choose to either:
account
,
I already have an account, Disclaimer
No thanks
to continue.
Note:
For more information, refer to “Dropbox” on page 183.
Finish
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13. Read the on-screen System Manager Application
Note:
This software collects only diagnostic data from your
device so that T-Mobile technicians can better
troubleshoot issues with your device.
to complete the setup process.
information.
Create a new dropbox
, or tap
Important!
Selecting
Close
scree and does not disable data collection.
To disable data collection, go to
up and reset
Allow Diagnostics
refer to “Collect Diagnostics” on page 278.
15. At the Welcome and setup screen, you can choose to
sync up with an existing Email or Facebook account.
•
Tap
Skip
16. Go through the on-screen tutorial.
only closes the current description
Settings
➔
Collect diagnostics
feature. For more information,
if you wish to continue without setup.
and turn off the
➔
Back
14. Select either
or
Close
to close the message screen.
More Info..
(to read additional information)
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Switching the Device On or Off
Once the device has been configured, you will not be
prompted with setup screens again.
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 271.
2. Press and hold (
options screen appears.
Power off
3. Ta p
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().
Power/End
Power/End
) until the device
) until the Device
Restarting the Device
1. Press and hold (
options screen appears.
Restart
2. Tap
().
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 “Security” on page 265.
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 Maps, Google Talk, and the 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.
Gmail
Play Store
New
to begin.
).
™
).
To c reate a new Goo gle 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.
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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.
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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.
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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(Camera
1. From the Home screen, tap
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
Creating a Samsung Account
Just as important as setting up and activating a Google
account to help provide access to Maps, Latitude, 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. Press ➔ and then tap
ON
.
and sync
2. In a single motion touch and slide the
sync
OFF
slider to the right to turn it on
Settings
Accounts and
➔
.
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Add account
➔
Samsung account
➔
Existing
4. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap
Sign in
.
– or –
If this is your first time, tap
Terms and conditions
5. Ta p
Create new account
and
Privacy policy
to read the
legal disclaimers and related information.
6. If you agree to the terms, place a green check mark in
I accept all the terms above
the
7. Enter your the required information and tap
Note:
You may be prompted to confirm your credentials via
field and tap
Agree
Sign up
email.
Account
.
.
.
.
8. 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
Go to Mailbox
and follow the on-screen
instructions.
– or –
If you have already verified your email address, tap
Activate account
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.
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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!
For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice
mail:
Note:
Always use a password to protect against
unauthorized access.
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 voicemail.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting,
and a display name.
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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 voicemail.
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
voicemail center.
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.
Important!
Note:
If this is your first time to access Visual Voicemail,
you may be prompted to enter a new PIN code and
tap
Next
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.
).
to activate Visual Voicemail.
Applications
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.
(
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To delete Visual Voicemail messages:
1. From the Home screen, tap (
2. Tap the voicemail message you want to delete.
3. Tap (
Play
(
Visual Voicemail
Delete
).
).
).
) ➔ OK.
Applications
Applications
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) ➔
) ➔
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
phone, the larger the energy drain on your battery.
Task Manager Overview
Press and hold (
This screen contains the following tabs:
• Active applications
running on your phone.
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Home
) then tap
Task manager
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
Clear Memory
•Storage
used space within the System storage, USB storage, and
external SD card.
•Help
displays any installed packages or applications
to remove them from your phone.
, which displays the amount of current RAM (Random
.
displays a visual graph indicating the available and
provides additional battery saving techniques.
Shutting Down an Currently Active Application
1. Press and hold (
2. From the
.
Active applications
selected applications.
– or –
End all
Tap
applications.
to close all background running
Home
) then tap
tab, tap
Task manager
End
to close
.
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