Samsung SGH-T999 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:

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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.

•

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Restarting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Locking and Unlocking the Device . . . . . . . . . 18

Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Signing into Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . 19

Retrieving your Google Account Password . . . 19 Confirming the Default Image and Video

Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Google Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....26

Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Section 3: Memory Card ............................66

Using the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

SD card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Section 4: Call Functions and

Contacts List ..............................................70

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Using S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Section 5: Entering Text ............................93

Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . .93

Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Using Predictive Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Section 6: Contacts ................................. 108

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Joining Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Adding more Contacts via Accounts and

Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Section 7: Messages ............................... 129

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . 130

Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . 134

Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Accessing Your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . 147

Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Section 8: Multimedia ............................ 160

Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . 160

Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Using the Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

AllShare Cast Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Section 9: Applications and

Development ............................................213

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

Kies air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

More Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

Downloading a New Google Application . . . . .238

Launching an Installed Google Application . . .240

S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241

S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244

T-Mobile My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

T-Mobile Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

TecTiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Zynga Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Section 10: Connections ........................ 254

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

Enable Downloading for Web Applications . . 266

PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Kies Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Section 11: Changing Your Settings .......276

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 319

Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331

Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336

Section 12: Health and Safety

Information ...............................................337

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .337 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . .343

Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 344

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .344

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . .347

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349

GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . .356

Restricting Children's Access to Your

Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .359

Section 13: Warranty Information ..........361

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .361

End User License Agreement for Software . . .366

Index .........................................................374

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 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 374.

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 337.

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.

Getting Started 7

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

) ➔

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.

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 micro 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 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.

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

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.

The device comes in either a 16GB or 32GB model.

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 66

Important!

Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card

with the phone’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.

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).

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.

Getting Started 13

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

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 361.

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

303.

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.

Getting Started 15

•

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. At the

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.

screen, choose either

Ye s

, on the Sign in screen, enter your current

to continue.

Ye s

to log into

•

If prompted to enable purchases, tap enter your credit card information and click

•

Click

Skip

to continue without entering this information.

4. If you indicated that you did not have a current Google

account, then at the either

Get an account

to continue.

now

5. If prompted, select your Backup and Restore settings

by placing a check mark alongside the associated field and tap (

6. Select/deselect the desired Google location services

and tap (

Note:

Enabling Google location services can drain battery power.

7. If prompted, enter a Next

(

device.

Make it Google

to create a new account or

First

). This will help to identify this as your

and

Set up credit card

Save

screen, choose

Last

name then tap

and

Not

8. Read the on-screen Google services disclaimer and

then tap ( your device.

Finish

9. Ta p

10. 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.

11. Select either

Important!

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 326.

). This will help to identify this as

to complete the setup process.

More Info..

to close the message screen.

(to read additional information)

only closes the current description

➔

Collect diagnostics

feature. For more information,

Settings

and turn off the

➔

Back

12. 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 221.

13. Go through the on-screen tutorial.

Create a new dropbox

Switching the Device On or Off

Once the device has been configured, you will not be prompted with setup screens again.

To turn the device on:



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 319.

Power/End

) until the device

Getting Started 17

, or tap

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold (

options screen appears.

Power off

2. Ta p

() ➔ OK.

Power/End

) until the Device

Restarting the Device

1. Press and hold (

options screen appears.

Restart

2. Ta p

() ➔ OK.

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 317.

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

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

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 th e

information.

4. Ta p servers to confirm your information.

5. If prompted, create a new Gmail username by entering a prefix for your

and

Password

fields and enter your

. 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.

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.

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Camera

Getting Started 19

Settings

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

from:

Note:

It is recommended that you set the option to

card

4. Press to return to the Home screen.

Memory card

) and

Memory

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. In a single motion, touch and drag the Status bar down

to the bottom of the screen to reveal the Notifications panel and tap ( – or –

2. Press ➔ and then tap account

➔

3. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap Sign in

– or – If this is your first time, tap

Terms and conditions

4. Tap

legal disclaimers and related information.

5. If you agree to the terms, place a green check mark in

I accept all the terms above

the

6. Enter your the required information and tap

Note:

You may be prompted to confirm your credentials via

email.

Samsung account

Create new account

and

Settings

field and tap

➔

Add

to read the

Agree

7. 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

Note:

Confirm the Samsung account icon no longer appears in the Notifications area at the top of the screen.

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 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.

Getting Started 21

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

to activate Visual Voicemail.

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.

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. Ta p

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

) ➔

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 Manger Overview



Press and hold (

Task manager

( tabs:

• Active applications

running on your phone.

Home

) and then tap

). This screen contains the following

display those currently active applications

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•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

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 techniques.

Shutting Down an Currently Active Application

1. Press and hold (

(

Task manager

2. From the

Active applications

selected applications. – or –

End all

Tap applications.

to close all background running

Home

) and then tap

tab, tap

End

to close

Google Now

Google Now® recognizes a users’ repeated actions performed on the device (including access of common locations, repeated calendar appointments, search queries, etc.). This information is then used to display more relevant information to the user in the form of “cards”. These scrollable on-screen cards are displayed when the Google Now application is launched.

These cards are not manually added. The service uses your GPS, Google Search, and usage

information to generate these cards automatically.

To initially set up Google Now:

1. Press and hold (

(

Google Now

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to review the

available information.

3. When prompted, agree to launch the application. Some

initial on-screen “cards” are shown. A default is the Weather card that provides updated weather information in your area.

Home

) and then tap

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