Samsung SGH-T999MBBTMB User Manual

MOBILE PHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

Warning!

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

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EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Modification of Software

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.

SAFE™ (Samsung Approved For Enterprise)

SAFE™: "SAFE™" (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark for a Samsung device which has been tested against Samsung's own internal criteria for interoperability with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN. The testing includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers. The testing, for example, includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device. For more information about Samsung's SAFE™ program, please refer to

Disclaimer of Warranties: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THEIR STANDARD END USER LICENSE AND WARRANTY, TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC, AND THEIR AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE "SAMSUNG ENTITIES") EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, INTEROPERABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. In addition, information technology security protection will be affected by features or functionality associated with, among other things the e-mail platform, master data management, and virtual private network solutions selected by the software provider, solution provider or user. Choice of an e-mail, master data management, and virtual private network solution is at the sole discretion of the software provider, solution provider or user and any associated effect on information technology security protection is solely the responsibility of the software provider, solution provider or user. For complete statement of limited warranty, please refer to devices are sold. [101212]

www.samsung.com/us/safe

, available on the web and where Samsung smartphone and Galaxy Tab™

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Headquarters: 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, TX 75082

Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein Rd. Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)

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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.

Nuance Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications,

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

The Bluetooth

word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are

registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association.

Openwave

is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Talk, Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.

Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc.

, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under

, DivX

license.

DivX Certified ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX

Certified software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified

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

device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit

is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX

device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX

www.divx.com

for more information and

Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (tap

Apps > Settings > More

tab

> About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register

). Go to

vod.divx.com

for

more information on how to complete your registration.

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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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.

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.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ...........................6

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 .....18

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

Messaging 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Section 7: Multimedia .............................129

Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . . 129

Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

AllShare Cast Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Section 8: Connections ...........................151

PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Section 9: Applications and

Development ............................................152

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

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

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

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

More Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

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 PI N, 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

phone. A robust index for features begins on

your

uded is important safety information that you should

Also incl know before using your phone. This information is available near the back of the guide

This manual provides navi the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation may be different.

, beginning on gation instructions according to

page 328.

page 291.

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 6

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:

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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:



Example:

Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.

From the Home screen, press (

Settings  Connections

tab  Bluetooth

)



Removing the Battery Cover

Release Latch

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 Device options pop up displays, then tap

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively during installation or removal. Doing so may damage the cover.

Power off

To remove the battery cover:

1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release

tch (1).

2. Place your fingernail in the opening (2) and firmly

“pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).

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Installing and Removing the SIM card

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.

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

Power off

options pop up displays, then tap

The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.

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.

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.

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.

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

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To remove the microSD Memory Card:

Installing Battery

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The

card should pop partially out of the slot.

3. Remove the card from the slot.

4. Replace the battery cover.

Installing the Battery

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

To remove the battery:



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

the battery compartment.

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

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).

Power off

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

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.

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!

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/

4. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power

It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.

Accessory jack.

outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.

Getting Started 12

Warning!

While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not funct unplug the USB p

ion due to an unstable power supply

ower adapter from the power outlet

or unplug the USB cable from the device.

5. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s

power plug from th

e 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.

Note:

If the charger is incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.

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.



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

248.

Press  and then tap

My device

tab 

Display  Show battery percentage

Settings



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 14

•

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:

Note:



Press and hold ( switches on. The device searches for your network and after finding it, you can make or receive calls.

The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the languag more inf

ormation, refer to “Language and Input

Settings” on page 266.

Power/End

e, use the Language menu.

) until the device

For

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold (

options screen appears.

Power off

( ).

2. Ta p

Initial Device Configuration

1. Select a language from the associated field.

English is the default language.

Start

and follow the on-screen setup instructions.

2. Ta p

Note:

You may be prompted with a notification that your

activation is completed.

Note:

Enabling Google location services can drain battery

power.

Finish

3. Tap

4. Read the on-screen System Manager Application

to complete the setup process.

information.

Power/End

) until the Device

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 Close

Important!

6. When prompted with the Dropbox activation screen,

you can choose to either:

account No thanks

More Info..

to close the message screen.

Selecting screen and does not disable data collection. To disable data collection, go to

Accounts

tab 

diagnostics

feature. For more information, refer to “Collect Diagnostics” on page 278.

I already have an account, Disclaimer

to continue.

(to read additional information)

only closes the current description

Settings

Backup and reset  Collect

and turn off the

Create a new dropbox

Allow Diagnostics



, or tap

Restarting the Device

1. Press and hold (

options screen appears.

Restart

2. Ta p

( ).

Power/End

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 “Secur

ity” on page 280.

) until the Device

Note:

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

7. Go through the on-screen tutorial.

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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!

Note:

Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

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

Voicemail setup may be different depending on your

network.

1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and

hold the You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting,

and a display name.

key until the device dials voicemail.

Accessing Your Voicemail

You can access your Voicemail by either pressing and holding

on the keypad, or by using t icon, then tapping the Voicemail application. To access Voice Mail using the menu:

1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and

hold

Note:

Touching and holding will launch the voicemail

application.

2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the

voicemail center.

until th

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.

he device’s Application

e device dials voicemail.

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)

•

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 18

•

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-M obil e® 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

5 6

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

Headset jack

headset so you can listen to music.

Indicator light

colors and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications and statuses. Events include Charging, Low battery, and Missed event:

•

Powering on -

•

Battery Charging -

•

Battery Fully Charged -

•

Low Battery or Charging Error-

•

Missed Notification (Call or Messaging) -

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

249.

allows you to connect a hands-free

illuminates with a series of distinct

blue

blinks/animates

red

remains on

green

remains on.

red

blinks/animates

blue

blinks/animates

Understanding Your Device 20

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.

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.

USB Power/Accessory connector

a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB/ data cable.

Microphone

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).

Back key

entries.

is used during phone calls and allows other

redisplays the previous screen or clears

allows you to connect

Display

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

Front Facing Camera

facing the screen and allows you to video conference.

Proximity Sensor

10.

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

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.

allows you to take pictures while

detects how close an object is to the

lets you use the ambient light level to

Back View

The following illustration shows the external elements of your Device:

microSD Card Slot

card to expand the memory of your device.

micro SIM Card Slot

SIM card.

1 5

2 3

External speaker

other sounds offered by your phone.

Camera lens

4. Flash

is used to take photos in low-light conditions.

(internal) allows you use a microSD

(internal) Installation location for

allows you to hear ringers, music, and

is used to take photos.

Side Views

The following illustration shows the side elements of your device:

Volume key

standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call.

•

allows you to adjust the ringer volume in

When receiving an incoming call:

Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone.

Understanding Your Device 22

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, Messaging, Internet, and Apps.

Display settings

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



From the Home screen, tap (

Settings

)  (

(

device

My device

MyMy device

My device

For more information, refer to “Display Sett page 248.

Apps

My device

) 

tab) 

ings” on

Display

Status Bar

Indicator Icons

Note:

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:

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

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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