Samsung SGH-T999L User Manual

4 G L T E S M A R T P H O N E

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference.

ACCESS® and NetFront™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.

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DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.

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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 ...........................

Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Removing the Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing and Removing the SIM card . . . . . . . . 9 Installing the microSD Memory Card . . . . . . . . 10 Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Replacing the Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Extending Your Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Switching the Device On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Initial Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Restarting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Locking and Unlocking the Device . . . . . . . . . . 16 Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....

Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using the Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Section 3: Call Functions and
Contacts List ..............................................	49

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Section 4: Entering Text ...........................	70
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	70
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . .	70
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . .	78
Section 5: Contacts ..................................	80

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Linking Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Adding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync 95 Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Section 6: Messages ...............................	101
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	101
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . .	102
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	103
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . .	106
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	108
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109
Messages Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109
Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . .	113
Accessing Your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . .	114
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	114
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	115
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . .	121
Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	126

Section 7: Multimedia .............................

128

Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . . 128

Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

AllShare Cast Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Section 8: Connections ...........................

150

PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Section 9: Applications and Development 151

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

G+ Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

KNOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Paper Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Downloading a New Google Application . . . . 193

Launching an Installed Google Application . . 195

S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Samsung Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

T-Mobile My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

T-Mobile Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Section 10: Changing Your Settings .......

216

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Settings Tabs - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 More Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Hands-free Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Smart screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Section 11: Health and Safety
Information ...............................................	291

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . 291 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 298 Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 298

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .298 Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . .301 UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . .311 Restricting Children's Access to Your

Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312 FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .313

Section 12: Warranty Information ..........	315
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	315
End User License Agreement for Software . . .	320
Index .........................................................	328

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 328.

Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your device. This information is available near the back of the guide, beginning on page 291.

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

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 (Menu)

Settings Connections tab Bluetooth.

Removing the Battery Cover

The battery, micro SIM card and SD card are installed under the battery cover.

Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the key until the Device options pop up displays, then tap Power off.

Caution! 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 the device (similar to a soda can).

Release Latch

Getting Started

Installing and Removing the 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.

SIM Card Overview

Important! Before removing or replacing the micro SIM card, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the until the Device options pop up 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).

To install the SIM card:

1.Carefully slide the micro SIM card into the SIM card socket until it clicks into place.

Micro SIM card

2.Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the device 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: 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.

Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card with the device’s contact pins.

Important! MicroSD cards should be formatted within the Storage menu. Using an older or slow microSD card can affect camera performance, especially for video recording.

Getting Started

To remove 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.

Installing the Battery

Before using your device for the first time, install the battery and charge it fully.

Important! Before removing or replacing the battery, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the until the Device options pop up displays, then tap Power off.

To install 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).

To remove the battery:

Grip the battery at the top end and lift it up and out of the battery compartment.

Installing Battery

Replacing the Battery Cover

Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click.

Caution! When replacing the battery cover, do not apply pressure to the screen (“squeeze”) as this can damage the screen.

Charging the Battery

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.

Charging Head

USB Cable

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

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.

Note: 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 315.

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 Settings

My device tab Display Show battery percentage.

For more information, refer to “Display Settings” on page 248.

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.

•Use the Power Saving feature to deactivate some hardware and interface functions.

•Check the Battery use screen to review what features or functions have been consuming your battery resources.

•Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.

Getting Started

•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”.

•Animated wallpapers use processing power, memory, and more power. Change your Live Wallpaper to a non-animated Wallpaper gallery or Gallery image.

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 (Power/End) until the device 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 266.

To turn the device off:

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

2.Tap Power off ( ).

Initial Device Configuration

1.Select a language from the associated field. English is the default language.

2.Tap Start and follow the on-screen setup instructions.

Note: You may be prompted with a notification that your activation is completed.

Note: Enabling Google location services can drain battery power.

3.Tap Finish to complete the setup process.

4.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.

5.Select either More Info.. (to read additional information) or Close to close the message screen.

Important! Selecting Close only closes the current description screen and does not disable data collection.

To disable data collection, go to Settings Accounts tab Backup and reset Collect diagnostics and turn off the Allow Diagnostics feature. For more information, refer to “Collect Diagnostics” on page 279.

6.When prompted with the Dropbox activation screen, you can choose to either: Create a new dropbox account, I already have an account, Disclaimer, or tap

No thanks to continue.

Note: For more information, refer to “Dropbox” on page 164.

7. Go through the on-screen tutorial.

Restarting the Device

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

2. Tap Restart (

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 280.

Getting Started

Voicemail

Setting Up Your Voicemail

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! Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voicemail:

Note: 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 Voicemail

You can access your Voicemail by either pressing and holding on the keypad, or by using the device’s Application

icon, then tapping the Voicemail 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 the voicemail application.

2.When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.

Accessing Your Voicemail 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.

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

This section outlines key features of your device. It also describes the device’s keys, screen and the icons that

display when the device is in use.

Features of Your Device

Your device is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your device.

•Touch screen with virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard

•High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) delivering data speeds faster than the current 3G network technology.

•4.8” HD Super AMOLED® screen (1280x720)

•4G LTE network-compliant

•Android 4.3, Jelly Bean Platform

•Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For a list of compatible smartphones, please visit: www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport.

•Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see

www.samsungsmartswitch.com

•KNOX™ compliant. For more information, see www.samsung.com/knox

•Support for Gestures (Screen Shot, Quick pause, Quick Rotate, Tap to Top of List, Missed Event Alert, and Camera Quick Access)

•Wi-Fi ® Capability

•Apps available to download from the Google Play™ Store

•Access Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games, and Books with Samsung Hub™

•Samsung Link™ to share your media content across connected devices. Cloud connectivity is enabled via the use of an external Web storage service

•Compliant with AllShare Cast Hub®

•8 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with autofocus and digital zoom

•1.9 Megapixel Front Facing camera for Video Chat

•Share Shot picture sharing functionality

•S-Beam and Android Beam file transfer technology

•Share Shot camera sharing-capable via multi-connect Wi-Fi Direct connection

•Bluetooth enabled

•NFC-compatible

Understanding Your Device

•Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Voice Search)

•Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging, and Instant Messaging with Windows Live Messenger, and Google Hangouts™

•Corporate and Personal Email

•Music Player with multitasking features

•Pre-loaded e-reader applications such as: Play Books™

•Assisted GPS (Google Navigation)

•Webkit-based browser

•Reader Mode can transform content-rich Web sites into easier to read pages.

•Expandable memory slot - supports up to 64GB microSD

•Mobile HotSpot Capability

•USB Tethering-capable

•T-Mobile® TV

•Google Play™ Music

•Compatibility with a new micro SIM card

•Wi-Fi Calling via the use of a micro SIM card

•HD Video Player 1080p

–Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, WMV7/8, VP8, MP4/3GP

–Format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (ASF), AVI, and DivX

•Video Player support for PIP (Picture in Picture) viewing

•DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content

•Kies Air to wirelessly sync your PC with your phone via a Wi-Fi® connection

•Contextual tags available within the Camera application

•Multi-WIndow functionality

•Reader Mode available within the browser allowing users to convert existing Web pages into a more accessibly readable source

•Pop-up Play (Picture in Picture) functionality available via the video player

•Easy mode functionality converts the current User Interface into larger and easier to use format

Front View

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The following illustrations show the main elements of your device. The following list correlates to the illustrations.

1. Headset jack allows you to connect a hands-free headset so you can listen to music.

2.Indicator light illuminates with a series of distinct colors and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications and statuses. Events include Charging, Low battery, and Missed event:

•Powering on - blue blinks/animates

•Battery Charging - red remains on

•Battery Fully Charged - green remains on.

•Low Battery or Charging Error- red blinks/animates

•Missed Notification (Call or Messaging) - blue blinks/animates

For more information, refer to “LED Indicator” on page 250.

Understanding Your Device

3.Menu key displays a list of options available for the current screen. From the Home screen it displays Add apps and widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, Edit page, Search, and Settings options.

4.Home key displays the Home screen when pressed. Press and hold to display your recent apps, Task manager, and Remove all option.

Double-press to activate S Voice.

5.USB Power/Accessory connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB/ data cable.

6.Microphone is used during phone calls and allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. There are two microphones on the device:

•Bottom microphone: used during handset mode.

•Top microphone: used while an active call is in the speakerphone mode and assists in noise cancellation (2 microphone solution).

7.Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears entries.

8.Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the connection status, received signal strength, phone battery level, and time.

9.Front Facing Camera allows you to take pictures while facing the screen and allows you to video conference.

10.Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.

•While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent accidental key presses.

11.Light Sensor lets you use the ambient light level to adjust the screen brightness/contrast. This sensor decreases screen brightness in dim light.

•In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause the device to increase the brightness and contrast for better viewing.

•In dim light conditions, the device decreases the screen brightness to compensate.

12.Receiver allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone.

Back View

The following illustration shows the external elements of your Device:

1.microSD Card Slot (internal) allows you use a microSD card to expand the memory of your device.

2.micro SIM Card Slot (internal) Installation location for SIM card.

3.External speaker allows you to hear ringers, music, and other sounds offered by your phone.

4.Camera lens is used to take photos.

5.Flash is used to take photos in low-light conditions.

Side Views

The following illustration shows the side elements of your device:

1.Volume key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call:

• Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone.

Understanding Your Device

2.Power/End key switches the phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to turn toggle the Silent

mode or Airplane mode states, turn the device on or off, or Restart.

Device Display

Your display provides information about the device’s status, and is the interface to manage features. The display indicates your connection status, signal strength, battery status and time. Icons display at the top of the device when an incoming call or message is received and also alerts you at a specified time when an alarm was set. The screen also displays notifications, and Application (or shortcut) bar with five primary shortcuts: Phone, Contacts, Messages, Internet,

and Apps.

Display settings

In this menu, you can change various settings for the wallpaper, brightness or backlight.

From the Home screen, tap	(Apps)
(Settings) My device	(My device tab) Display.

For more information, refer to “Display Settings” on page 248.

Status Bar

The Status Bar shows information about the connection status, signal strength, phone battery level, and time, and displays notifications about incoming messages, calls and other actions.

This list identifies the icons you see on your phone’s display

screen:

Indicator Icons

This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s display and Indicator area:

Note: Some Notification icons can be hidden manually by toggling the status of the Notification panel function. For more information, refer to “Accessing Additional Screen Functions” on page 32.

Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.

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