Samsung SGH-T889 (T-Mobile) 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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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Locking and Unlocking the Device . . . . . . . . . 19
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Signing into Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . 20
Retrieving your Google Account Password . . . 20 Confirming the Default Image and Video Storage
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Google Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....27
Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Section 3: Memory Card ............................76
Using the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
SD card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Section 4: Call Functions and
Contacts List ..............................................80
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Using S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Section 5: Entering Text ..........................104
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . .104
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Using Predictive Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Section 6: Contacts ................................. 119
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Joining Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Adding more Contacts via Accounts
and Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Section 7: Messages ............................... 141
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . 142
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . 146
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Accessing your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . 159
Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Section 8: Multimedia ............................ 171
Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . 171
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Using the Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
AllShare Cast Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Section 9: Applications and
Development ............................................226
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
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Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Group Cast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Kies air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
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Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Need for Speed Most Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Paper Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Downloading a New Google Application . . . . .254
Launching an Installed Google Application . . .255
Polaris Office 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
S Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
T-Mobile My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
T-Mobile Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
TecTiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Zynga Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Section 10: Connections ........................ 269
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Enable Downloading for Web Applications . . 282
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Kies Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Section 11: Changing Your Settings .......292
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Applications Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
One-handed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
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Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
S Pen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
Section 12: Health and Safety
Information ...............................................358
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .358 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . .364
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 365
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .365
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . .368
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
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GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . .377
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .380
Section 13: Warranty Information ..........382
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382
End User License Agreement for Software . . .387
Index .........................................................395

Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, installing the micro 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 the micro SIM card.
The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other features. If desired, you can also install an SD card to store media for use with your device.

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 395.
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 358.
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 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.
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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:
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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, micro 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 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 (1).
2. Place your fingernail in the opening (2) and firmly
“pop” the cover off (3) 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 around the rim of the device until you hear clicks and the cover is secure.
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 power-off image displays, then tap
Power off
.
The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
Important!
The micro 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 micro SIM card. To use this new micro 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).
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Installing and Removing the SIM card
Incorrect
Correct
Micro SIM card
This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro SIM”. Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this slot.
To install the SIM card:
1. Carefully slide the micro SIM card into the SIM card
socket until it clicks into place.
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2. 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 micro SIM card:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the micro
SIM slot and push the card slightly out.
3. Carefully slide the card out of the micro 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.
Installing the microSD Memory Card
Micro SD card
Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™ memory cards 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 32GB. microSDXC™ memory card types can include capacities greater than 32GB.
Note:
This device supports a memory card of up to a 64GB.
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 76
Important!
Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card
with the device’s contacts.
Correct
Incorrect
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.
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Battery

Installing Battery
Removing Battery
Before using your device for the first time, install the battery and charge it fully.
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 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).
Removing the Battery
Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out of the battery compartment (4).
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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 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.
Correct
Incorrect
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!
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.
Incorrect
Correct
14
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 382.
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
320.
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. Ta p
Accessibility
difficulty hearing. This action allows you to alter the accessibility settings for better use.
2. Select a language from the associated field.
the default language.
Next
3. Ta p
Note:
You may be prompted with a notification that your
activation is completed.
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if you are visually impaired or have
English
.
is
4. If prompted, connect to an active Wi-Fi network. For
more information, refer to “Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network” on page 286.
5. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in
.
– or – If this is your first time, tap
– or –
Skip
to continue and setup the account later. For
Tap more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 21.
6. At the Got Google? screen, tap either your existing Google account, or Google account.
If you select No, you can either create a new account or choose
Not now
to continue the setup process without an account.
If prompted, read the Google Terms of Service agreement and tap
OK
.
Create new account
No
to create your new
Yes
to sign into
.
7. If prompted after sign in to
enable purchases, enter your credit card information
Save
and click – or –
Click information.
8. When prompted, select/deselect the desired Google
location services and tap (
Note:
Enabling Google location services can drain battery
power.
9. When prompted, select your Backup and Restore
settings by placing a checkmark alongside the associated field and tap (
10. If prompted, enter a
device.
.
Not now
to continue without entering this
Close
) to close the on-screen keyboard and
(
Next
). This will help to identify this as your
(
Set up credit card
First
and
Next
).
Next
).
Last
name then tap
and
11. Read and agree to the Dropbox account setup
information and tap either
account
or
I already have an account
on-screen instructions. – or –
No thanks
Ta p
Note:
Once you decline the initial Dropbox setup offer, you will not be prompted again. For more information, refer to “Dropbox” on page 235.
12. If prompted with an Optional setting, tap mode setup?
configure your Home screen mode. For more information, refer to “Adjusting the Home Screen Mode” on page 69.
13. Ta p
14. Read the on-screen System Manager Application
information.
.
and follow the on-screen instructions to
Finish
to complete your configuration process.
Create a new Dropbox
and follow the
Enable easy
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Note:
This software collects only diagnostic data from your device so that T-Mobile technicians can better troubleshoot issues with your device.
15. Select either
or
Close
Important!
16. Go through the on-screen tutorial.
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More Info..
to close the message screen.
Selecting scree and does not disable data collection. To disable data collection, go to
up and reset Allow Diagnostics
refer to “Collect Diagnostics” on page 346.
(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.
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 338.
2. Press and hold (
options screen appears.
Power off
3. Tap
().
Power/End
Power/End
) until the device
) until the Device

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 “Security” on page 335.

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.
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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.
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.
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Gmail
.
Sign-in ➔ Create an account
Play Store
).
New
to begin.
).

Signing into Your Google Account

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

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!
Note:
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.
(Camera
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. From the viewfinder screen, tap (
scroll down to the
3. Tap this entry and select the desired default storage
location for newly taken pictures or videos. Choose
Phone
from:
It is recommended that you set the option to
card
.
4. Press to return to the Home screen.
Storage
or
Memory card
entry.
.
).
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 Chat On and AllShare Play.
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. Tap and tap any of the above mentioned
applications (such as AllShare Play). – or –
Settings
Press and then tap
Add account ➔ Samsung 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. Ta p
legal disclaimers and related information.
.
Create new account
and
Privacy policy
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.
to read the
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
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 – If you have already verified your email address, tap
Activate account
7. Confirm the Samsung account icon no longer appears
in the Notifications area at the top of the screen.
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Go to Mailbox
.
field and tap
and follow the on-screen
Agree
Sign up
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.

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 micro 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 voicemail. 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 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.
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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.
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 (
2. Tap the voicemail message you want to delete.
3. Tap (
Play
(
Visual Voicemail
Delete
).
).
).
) OK.
Apps
Apps
)
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