Samsung SGHT999L Users Manual

Downloads

Download the Desktop application

Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current downloaded files (Internet and Other).

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Downloads

2. Tap an available file category tab (

Other downloads

Dropbox

Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your device. This applications allows you to bring your files with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your device, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends.

The in-device application works in conjunction with a partner program placed on a target computer using an active Internet

) and select the desired file.

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1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to:

http://www.dropbox.com/

2. Follow the on-screen setup and installation instructions

on your target computer containing the desired files.

Important!

Note:

It might be necessary to configure your router’s firewall settings to allow this application to gain access to the Internet.

The computer application must be installed on the computer containing the desired files. This computer must have an active Internet connection.

connection. Dropbox creates a folder that automatically synchronizes its

contents across all of your connected devices on your account. Update a file to your Dropbox on your computer, and its automatically updated to the same folder on your other devices.

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Accessing Dropbox on your Device

7. Touch and hold an on-screen item to choose from

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Dropbox

2. Tap

account credentials, and tap – or –

Tap instructions to register for a new account.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Initially, you will need to configure your

parameters. Choose from Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi or data plan.

•

Tap

Caution!

Enabling this feature can incur data charges

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Start

I’m already a Dropbox user

I’m new to Dropbox

Turn on

after making your selection.

and follow the on-screen

, enter your current

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Camera Upload

additional options:

•Share

Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, S Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.

• Favorite

• Delete

•Rename

•Move

•Export

to SD card, Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Picasa, S Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.

8. Tap ( application window to navigate up a single level with every tap.

via applications such as: Copy link, Bluetooth, ChatON,

to tag an image as a favorite.

to erase the current file.

to rename the current file.

to change the location of the current file.

to transfer the current file to another location via: Save

Up a Directory Level

) at the top of the

(depending on your plan) if the Wi-FI or data plan is selected.

(

5. Tap window to access the files and folders you area currently sharing from your computer.

Access Dropbox

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6. Tap an item to open it.

9. Tap

window to assign favorite files.

10. Ta p to search for files located in your Dropbox account.

(

Tag as Favorite

(

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) at the top of the application

) at the top of the application window

Manually uploading a Picture to Dropbox

Flipboard

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(Camera

2. After the image is taken, tap the Image Viewer box at

the bottom right. This previews the current image.

3. Tap the image to reveal the image options at the top of the screen.

4. Tap

Note:

and tap

If your share folder is located on your computer, you will momentarily receive an on-screen popup notifying you that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox folder.

Upload

➔ (

Dropbox

) select a folder location

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This application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much more.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Flipboard

2. Tap

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Get started

tap

Done

– or –

Tap

to create a new profile.

, select some on-screen categories and

to log into your previously created profile.

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Email enables you to review and create email using most email services. The device alerts you when you receive an email message.

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From the Home screen, tap ( (

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For more information, refer to “Using Email” on page 144.

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Gallery

Gmail

The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and share as a picture message.

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From the Home screen, tap (

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Gallery

For more information, refer to “The Gallery” on page 180.

Game Hub

Provides a premium one-stop service center that let’s you play, connect and share games on compatible Samsung Android devices. Game Hub comes pre-packaged with some of the most popular social and premium HD games that have been specially customized to play on your device.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

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Google Mail (Gmail) is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically synchronize with your Gmail account on the Web.

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From the Home screen, tap (

(

Gmail

For more information, refer to “Using Google Mail” on page

154.

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(

Game Hub

2. Read the on-screen disclaimer and tap

3. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate to your

favorite games and services.

Confirm

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Google

Help

Use Google Search to search the Web.

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From the Home screen, tap (

(

Google

– or –

Tap on the Google Search bar and say the search information.

Google +

Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier.

1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 18.

2. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Google+

) and enter the search text.

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Provides access to built-in Help information.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Help

2. Select an on-screen topics and follow the built-in navigations.

Internet

Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the Internet browsing feature on your phone.

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From the Home screen, tap (

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Internet

For more information, refer to “Internet” on page 251.

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For more information, refer to “Google +” on page 158.

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Local

Maps

Local (formerly known as Google Places) displays company logos on a layer of Google Maps. When viewing an area you can quickly locate a business or person, find out more information about the business, see coupons, public responses, and more.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Local

2. Tap (

to manually enter a desired place or choose from among the various categories. Matches are filtered by those closest to your current location.

3. Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, [user added searches], RECOMMENDATIONS, or IN THIS AREA a list of places within this category displays.

4. Tap the Maps icon to launch the related maps feature.

) and then use the

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Search Maps

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Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions. There is also a search tool included to help you locate places of interest or a specific address. You can view locations on a vector or aerial map, or you can view locations at the street level.

Important!

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Important!

Before using Google Maps you must have an active

data (3G/4G/LTE) or Wi-Fi connection. The Maps application does not cover every country or city.

From the Home screen, tap (

(

Maps

For best results, it is recommended that you enable

all of your location services. For more information, refer to “Location Services” on page 308.

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5. Press and then tap adds additional search shortcuts to the places screen.

Add a search

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Enabling a Location source

Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To enable the location source you must enable the wireless

Tip:

Enabling this feature allows you to locate places of interest at the street-level. However, this also requires a clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.

network, or enable the GPS satellites.

Important!

1. From the Home screen, press and then tap

2. Tap

3. Tap

4. Tap

The more location determining functions are enabled, the more accurate the determination will be of your position.

Settings

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

your location data to improve your search results and

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Location services

Use wireless networks

Use GPS satellites

Location and Google search

to enable the GPS satellite.

to alllow apps to use data

to allow Google to use

Opening Maps

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Maps

2. Tap the upper-right My location button to find your

location on the map with a blinking blue dot.

3. Locate the bottom row of the buttons to access additional options:

•Search

• Directions

starting point.

•Local

quickly locate a business or person, find out more information about a business, see coupons, public responses, and more

: allows you to search for a place of interest.

: displays navigation directions to a location from a

: provides access to the places menu where you can

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other services.

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(Local). Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, or select from available categories such as Entertainment, ATMs, Gas stations, Hotels, Post office,

or Taxi.)

•Layers

: allows you to switch map views:

4. Press and select one of the following options:

–

Traffic

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

–

Satellite

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

–

Terrain

with the current map location.

–

Transit Lines

map.

–

Latitude

your location with them.

–

My Maps

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

: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth.

: combines a topographical view of the area’s terrain

: displays the overlapping transit lines on your

: allows you to see your friend's locations and share

: displays a list of your preferred maps.

• Clear Map

the map.

• Make available offline

information locally on your device and access it even when the device is offline.

•Settings

–

Display

Scale Bar.

–

Offline and cache

tiles when not using Wi-Fi and to clear the cache that holds the map tiles. Choose from: Automatic caching, Clear all map titles, or Clear My Places cache.

–

Location settings

settings.

: allows you to remove all markings and layers from

: allows you to store map-related

: allows you to select the following additional options:

: allows you to enable/disable the Zoom Buttons and

: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map

: lets you access and configure the location

– –

Bicycling

Wikipedia

map.

: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map.

: displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your

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–

Labs

aren’t ready for primetime. They may change, break or disappear at any time. Click on a Lab to enable or disable it.

–

What’s New

can update the application manually.

: allows you to sign into your current Google account.

: this is a testing ground for experimental features that

: provides access to the Play Store from where you

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–

About

: displays general information about Google maps such

Messaging

as Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free memory, etc.

–

Feedback

–

Terms, Privacy & Notices

•Help

Media Hub

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From the Home screen, tap (

For more information, refer to “Media Hub” on page 184.

: provides help information.

(

Media Hub

: allows you to provide application feedback.

: displays the Terms and Conditions,

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This application allows you to use the Short Message Service (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones.

You can also use the Multi Media Service (MMS) to create multimedia messages to send and receive from other mobile phones.

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From the Home screen, tap (

(

Messaging

For more information, refer to “Messages” on page 130.

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Messenger

Music Hub

Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your phone.

1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Google Account” on page 18.

2. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Messenger

– or –

From the Google+ application, select

For more information, refer to “Messenger” on page 159.

Mobile HotSpot

Provides access to the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot menu where you can use either the USB tethering or portable

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Messenger

Samsung Music Hub makes your device a personal music manager and lets you access, buy, and download millions of music tracks.

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From the Home screen, tap (

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Music Hub

For more information, refer to “Music Hub” on page 198.

Music Player

This application allows you to play music files that you have stored on your microSD card. You can also create playlists.

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From the Home screen, tap (

(

Music Player

For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 193.

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HotSpot functionality.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Mobile HotSpot

2. Activate the desired connection method.

For more information see either"USB Tethering"on page 268 or "Mobile HotSpot"on page 269.

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My Files

Opening and Navigating within Files

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

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Note:

From the Home screen, tap (

(

My Files

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

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

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

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

My Files

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

selected file.

•Home tab

•Up tab

•

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

•

Press

Search, View by, Sort by, Share via, Move, Copy, Rename

Thumbnail

allows you to back up to the root directory.

allows you to back up into a higher directory.

View by

for these additional options:

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to change the way the files

List, List and details

Create folder, Delete

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and

Settings

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

launch the associated application.

Navigation

Enabling GPS Location

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

Caution!

Important!

1. From the Home screen, tap (

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

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

- inside a building or between buildings

- in a tunnel or underground passage

- in poor weather

- around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields

- in a vehicle with tinted windows

(

Navigation

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1. From the Home screen, press and then tap

Settings

2. Tap

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

3. Tap

4. Tap

your location data to improve your search results and other services.

Navigation options

1. From the Home screen, tap (

configured from the main screen.

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

➔

Location services

Use wireless networks

Use GPS satellites

Location and Google search

(

Navigation

). The navigation application can be

to enable the GPS satellite.

to allow apps to use data

to allow Google to use

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

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3. Choose from the following on-screen options:

• Driving/Walking

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

: tap to configure the method of travel.

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• Speak destination

: allows you to use the voice recognition

•Satellite

: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth.

feature to search for matching locations in your area.

• Type destination

address (via the on-screen keypad).

•Go home

location.

–

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

•Map

Navigation Map options

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

•

Destination

screen.

•

Search by voice

•

Layers

: allows you to switch map views:

• Traffic view

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

: allows you to return to a designated “Home”

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

: returns you to the previous Navigation options

: Speak your destination instead of typing.

: allows you to manually enter a destination

Enter an address

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

field and tap Save.

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

• Parking

location.

• Gas stations

current location.

• ATMs & banks

your current location.

• Restaurants

to your current location.

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

•

Set destination

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

•

of business, or even a type of business.

: manually search for a destination address, place, name

: displays parking information relative to your current

: displays gas station location relative to your

: displays ATM and Bank locations relative to

: displays restaurant and eatery locations relative

: returns you to the navigation options screen

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•

Layers

description.

: allows you to switch map views. See previous

•

Settings

: provides access to both Power settings (Screen

2. If prompted, tap

Turn sync on

. This synchronizes your

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

•

Exit navigation

•

Help

: provides on-screen help.

: terminates the application.

Phone

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

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From the Home screen, tap (

For more information, refer to “Call Functions and Contacts List” on page 70.

Phone

Play Books

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

Build your ebooks library in the cloud with Play Books: jump right into a bestseller or select from nearly 3 million free ebooks. Personalize the reader to your liking, pick up reading

books you have previously selected between your Books account and your device.

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

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

Play Magazines

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

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Magazines

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

done so. For more information, refer to “Signing into Your Google Account” on page 19.

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

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where you left off on your phone or computer, and settle down with a great book on your Android phone!

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Books

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browse the full catalog.

4. Read the Google Play Terms of Service and tap

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

Categories, Featured, Top Selling, and New Arrivals.

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6. Tap a magazine to see more information and

Play Music

subscribe.

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

Play Movies & TV

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

Learn more about Google Play Movies at:

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

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From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Movies & TV

SD card displays in the Video list.

For more information, refer to “Play Movies & TV” on page

187.

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

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From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Music

For more information, refer to “Play Music” on page 188.

Play Store

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

Before using the Play Store, you must have a Google

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Account.

Accessing the Play Store

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Play Store

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Important!

If the selected application requires access to data

or control of a function on your device, the Play Store displays the information the application will

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

3. Tap information.

4. Tap

Existing

and enter your Google account

to agree to the Play Store terms of service.

Downloading a New Google Application

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

1. From the Home screen, tap (

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access.

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

4. Tap

Note:

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

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

Install ➔ Accept & download

for the application.

if you agree to the conditions of the

on this screen you are

(

Play Store

2. Browse through the categories, find an application

you're interested in, and tap the name.

3. Read the application descriptions.

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6. Check the progress of the current download by opening the Notifications panel. The content download icon bar.

appears in the notification area of the status

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

Launching an Installed Google

My Apps

then tap

Tip:

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

Note:

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

, tap an installed application in the list, and

Open

Application

1. From the Home screen, tap (

2. Tap the newly installed application. This application is

typically located on the last Applications page.

Unknown sources

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

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From the Home screen, press and then tap

Note:

Settings

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

If Unknown sources is disabled, those applications

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Security

➔

Unknown sources

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without a certificate will not be allowed to download to your device.

Manage applications

S Memo

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

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From the Home screen, press and then tap

Settings

Clearing application cache and data

1. From the Home screen, press and then tap

Settings

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

3. Tap

Clear defaults

Uninstalling third-party applications

➔

Application manager

➔

Application manager

Force stop, Uninstall, Clear data, Clear cache

, or

The S Memo application allows you to create memos using the keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, voice recordings, and text all in one place.

Creating a New Memo

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

S Memo

2. Tap an existing Memo to open it then tap the screen to

enter edit mode. – or –

Tap keypad displayed or tap to start a new memo in drawing mode using your finger or a compatible on-screen writing tool. You can change back and forth in a memo to add text with the keypad and the pen.

). The S Memo screen is displayed.

to start a new memo in text mode with the

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

1. From the Home screen, press and then tap

Settings

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

Application info

➔

Application manager ➔ ALL

screen, tap

Uninstall

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Add Title

Writing

Modes

Toolbar Secondary

Toolbar

Show/Hide Secondary

Toolbar

Writing area

Add Page

Displays the keypad to you can add text.

Eraser tool allows you to erase marks and drawings.

Undo the last action.

Redo the last action that was undone.

Make a voice recording to add to the memo.

Hide the secondary toolbar.

Show the secondary toolbar.

Keyboard

The icons that you see displayed on the screen are described in the following table:

Saves the current memo and creates a new one.

Changes the view mode.

Allows you to add free-format drawing.

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Add an additional page to the memo.

3. Press to access the following options:

Note:

Depending on whether you have saved the memo, are in keypad mode, or in handwriting mode, the options will appear differently. The following is a list of the options you may see.

•Rename

: allows you to change the current memo title.

•Share via

: allows you to share your memo as either a JPG,

•Print

: allows you to print the screen or web page on a PDF or TXT via ChatON, Dropbox, Flipboard, Picasa, Google+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, Messaging, Gmail, or Email.

• Handwriting-to-text

text.

•Export

JPG or as a PDF.

•Save as

• Add picture

Choose from: Picture, Take picture, Clip Art, Clipboard, or Map.

•Add tag

•Add as favorite

favorite.

• Change background

: allows you to save the memo to your Gallery as either a

: allows you to save the memo with a different name.

: allows you to add an image to the current memo.

: allows you to set tags to add in searches.

: allows you to transcribe handwriting into

: allows you to tag the current memo as a

: allows you to set the background for

Samsung printer using Wi-Fi.

When you are finished creating your memo, tap top menu bar.

Save

on the

S Suggest

Provides on-screen recommendations for applications that are specifically supported and made for use on your device.

Note:

Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 20.

1. From the Home screen, tap ( (

S Suggest

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your memo. Swipe the screen to the left or right to select a background and then tap

• Link to Calendar

Calendar.

•Lock

•Set as

: allows you to lock an email by using a PIN number.

: allows you to set a memo as a contact icon, Home

screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper.

: allows you to link the memo to your

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2. Read the terms and conditions.

3. Place a check mark in the

4. Select an application from one of the available

categories (Picks, Categories, Games, Friends, and Info).

5. Follow the on-screen download and installation

instructions.

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Agree

field then tap

Agree

S Voice

Samsung Apps

Launches your phone’s built-in voice recognition system that allows you to initiate several common tasks without having to touch the phone. Features include: Call, Text, Navigate, Play music, Memo, and Driving mode.

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From the Home screen, tap (

(

S Voice

For more information, refer to “Using S Voice” on page 89.

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

Note:

Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 20.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Samsung Apps

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

to the information.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Apps)

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Settings

T-Mobile My Account

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



From the Home screen, tap (

(

Settings

– or –

Press ➔ and then tap

For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on page 272.

Apps)

Settings

➔

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

Note:

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

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

T-Mobile My Account

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

what’s new in the app.

Some features may require you to log into your account.

Apps)

➔

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3. The application screen provides several available

options:

• Account Info

provides access to account-specific features

such as: Notifications.

• Device Support

summary.

provides details about your current billing

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• Notifications

provides about both your current plan, other

TecTiles

available plans and other related services.

• MobileLife Family Organizer

related information.

T-Mobile Name ID

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

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

T-Mobile Name ID

2. Choose an on-screen option.

T-Mobile TV

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



From the Home screen, tap (

provides links to other T-Mobile

Apps)

➔

Although not installed by default, this application works with TecTiles to automatically change settings, launch selected applications, or many other useful features.

Note:

Important!

TecTiles are sold separately.

If the application is not already installed, and you swipe a programmed TecTile, the device detects it as a tag and initiates the action via the built-in tectile command.

Although not installed by default, once you swipe your first new (unprogrammed) TecTile, you are taken to the Play Store where you can begin

(

T-Mobile TV

For more information, refer to “T-Mobile TV” on page 209.

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installation of the app.

Turning on the NFC feature:



From the Home screen, tap (

More settings ➔ NFC

Apps) ➔ Settings

➔

Installing the TecTile application:

Programming your TecTile

1. Tap the back of the device to a TecTile to automatically be directed to the Play Store’s TecTile application and select already have it, follow the on-screen instructions to download it from the Play Store. – or –

Navigate to the Play Store, search for and install the

TecTile

2. Verify the TecTile app ( ) appears within the

Applications screen.

Install ➔ Accept & download

application.

. If you do not

1. Ensure NFC feature is on and the TecTile app is loaded on your device.

2. Launch the TecTile application ( ).

3. Read the on-screen information and tap

4. Select the TecTile type and the action. Choose from:

• Settings & Apps

settings or launch an application. Choose from: Change Phone Settings, Switch Phone Profiles, Launch an App, Toggle Music Playback, Join a WiFi Network, Show a Reminder Note, or Play a Track.

• Phone & Text

designated recipient. The outgoing text message can also be pre-programmed into the TecTile. Choose from: Make a Call, Send a Text Message, Send an Email Message, Share a

: creates a TecTile that will change device

: creates a TecTile that will either call or text a

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Contact, Start a Google Talk Conversation, or Forward Calls.

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• Location & Web

: creates a TecTile that shares either a Web

To program your TecTile to send a text message:

page or address, or checks you in on a social network application. Choose from: Show an Address or Location, Foursquare Check In, Facebook Check In, Show a Google Place, Send a Glympse, Open a Web Page, or Save a Bookmark.

•Social

Choose from Update Facebook Status, Facebook Share, Tweet a Status, Follow a Twitter User, Update Google+ Status, or Connect on LinkedIn.

5. Follow the on-screen programming instructions.

6. Once you have configured and programmed your

TecTile action, hold the device over your TecTile to upload the new programming information.

7. Place the TecTile in a convenient location.

: creates a TecTile that updates your social network.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

TecTi le

2. Select

3. Fill in the

fields with your contact information.

•

4. Enter a text message into the

•

5. Tap

Phone & Text

This is used as the To address for the new outgoing text message that is sent when a user swipes their device over the Tec Ti le.

For example, if you wanted your child to send you a text message when they get home, the TecTile would be programmed to send you a new text message to your cell number with the message string “ I’m Home”.

Next ➔ Program TecTile

➔

Send a Text Message

Recipient’s Number

and

Message Content

Apps)

Recipient’s Name

➔

field.

Note:

TecTiles do not work on metal surfaces.

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www.samsung.com/us/tectile

Important!

6. Place the device over the TecTile to program the action

You must tap programming process before placing the device over the TecTile.

into the TecTile.

Program TecTile

to begin the

7. Confirm the TecTile is functioning properly and place it

Talk

on its new location.

To program your TecTile to join you to a Wi-Fi network:

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

TecTile

2. Select

3. Tap

desired Wi-Fi Access Point.

4. Enter the SSID information (name of the Wi-Fi).

5. Select the Network security type and enter your

password.

6. Tap

Important!

Settings & Apps

Next ➔ Program TecTile

You must tap programming process before placing the device

➔

(

Connect to Wi-Fi

Program TecTile

Join a WiFi Network

) to locate the name of a

Apps)

to begin the

➔

You can instant message with Google Talk. Google Talk allows you to communicate with other people who are also connected with Google Talk on the phone or on the web.



From the Home screen, tap (

(

Talk

For more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 156.

Task Manager

Sometimes your phone 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.

Apps)

➔

over the TecTile.

7. Place the device over the TecTile to program the action into the TecTile.

8. Confirm the TecTile is functioning properly and place it on its new location.

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Shutting Down Applications

Video Player

1. Press and hold (

manager

• Active applications

running on your phone.

•Downloaded

from the Play Store that are taking up memory space. Tap

Uninstall

• RAM

Memory) currently being used and allow you to

•Storage

used space within the location.

•Help

techniques.

2. From the

). This screen contains the following tabs:

display those currently active applications

displays any installed packages or applications

to remove them from your phone.

, displays the amount of current RAM (Random Access

displays a visual graph indicating the available and

System storage

provides additional battery saving and RAM management

Active applications

Home

) and then tap (

Clear memory

location or

tab, tap

End

SD card

to close

Task

The Video player application plays video files stored on your microSD card.



From the Home screen, tap (

(

Video Player

For more information, refer to “Using the Video Player” on page 180.

Applications)

➔

Visual Voicemail

Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who

left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order.



From the Home screen, tap (

(

Visual Voicemail

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

23.

Applications)

➔

selected applications or tap background running applications.

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End all

to close all

Voice Recorder

• Delete

: allows you to delete 1 or more voice recordings. Tap

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

1. From the Home screen, tap ( Recorder

2. Tap (

3. Tap (

automatically saves to the Voice list.

4. Tap ( file.

5. Tap ( file.

6. Tap (

Record

Stop

Pause

Cancel

List

) to record an audio file.

) to stop recording. The file

) to pause the recording of an audio

) to cancel the recording of an audio

) to display a list of current receordings.

Apps)

➔ (

Voice

the recordings to delete and tap

•Settings

–

: the following settings are available:

Storage

saved. Select between Phone or memory card.

Default name

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

Recording quality

High or Normal.

Limit for MMS

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

: allows you to choose where your recordings will be

: allows you to choose the name prefix for your

: allows you to set the recording quality to

: allows you to select On or Off. If you Limit for

Delete

7. From the Recorded files page, press and then select one of the following:

•Share via

Selections are: Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. Refer to each specific section, depending on the method you selected to send this voice recording.

and select a method in which to share this audio file.

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•End

: allows you to exit the applciation.

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Voice Search

YouTube

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

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

Voice Search

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

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

term.

Applications)

➔

VPN Client

This is a full-featured VPN Client that provides support for the latest IPSec VPN standards and provides interoperability with support for all major VPN Gateways.

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

VPN CLient

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the VPN

Apps)

➔

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

1. From the Home screen, tap (

(

YouTube

2. When the screen loads you can begin searching and

viewing posted videos.

To configure YouTube Settings:



Press and then tap following parameters:

• General

–

High quality on mobile

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

–

Caption font size

Settings

, when enabled, allows you to start all

allows you to set the font size used by

Apps)

and configure the

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Client.

•

Options include: Add VPN Connection or My VPN Connections.

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

–

Uploads

–

Content localization

videos from a specific country or region.

specifies network preferences for uploads.

allows you to prioritize channels and

–

Improve YouTube

information to help improve the application.

• Channel Feed Content

–

Sets the content that you want to appear within your channel

allows you to anonymously send YouTube

Note:

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

feed. All activity is the default option.

•Search

–

Clear search history

searches from showing up in the YouTube search box.

–

Never remember history

store search history information.

–

SafeSearch filtering

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

• Preloading

–

Preload subscriptions

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

–

Preload watch later

allows you to clear previous YouTube

allows you to force YouTube to never

allows you to configure block settings for

allows you to preload (or go get videos

allows you to enable the preload function

• About

–

Help

provides answers to most YouTube questions.

–

Feedback

–

Google Mobile Terms of Service

–

YouTube Terms of Service

–

Google Mobile Privacy Policy

–

YouTube Privacy Policy

–

Open source licenses

–

App version

YouTube application.

To watch a high quality video:



Press and then tap

quality on mobile

allows you to provide user feedback to YouTube.

displays the software version for the current

Settings

➔

General

➔

High

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

to accept the terms.

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