Samsung SM-G900AZ User Guide

4G LTE SMARTPHONE

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.

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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,
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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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Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser
General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered
under the open source licenses, please visit:

http://opensource.samsung.com

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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

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
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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.

IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION,
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT UNAUTHORIZED SOFTWARE HAS BEEN DETECTED. YOU SHOULD THEN POWER
DOWN THE DEVICE AND CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.

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
are sold. [051214]

www.samsung.com/us/safe

, available on the web and where Samsung smartphones and mobile devices

www.samsung.com/us/safe

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Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC

Headquarters:
1301 E. Lookout Drive
Richardson, TX 75082

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

Internet Address:

www.samsung.com

©2014 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS

System (Automated Response System) at:
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.

®

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

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

http://www.samsung.com/us/support.

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.

LTE is a trademark of ETSI.

and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under license
from SRS Labs, Inc.
Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google
Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.

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

2010 Swype, Inc. All rights reserved.

Devices purchased for use on Cricket's system are designed for use exclusively on Cricket's system. You agree that you won't
make any modifications to the Equipment or programming to enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice plan
is required on all voice-capable devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing your agreement. Some
devices or plans may require you to subscribe to a data plan.

Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, Cricket wants you to be
aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available
through Cricket, Cricket offers privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and
other phones on your account. However, Cricket's privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of Cricket. Please
review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location
information will be used and protected.

Your phone may be used to access the Internet and to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from Cricket
or elsewhere from third parties. Cricket provides tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These
controls may not be available for certain devices which bypass Cricket controls.

Portions ©2014 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket is a trademark of Cricket Wireless LLC. Other marks are the
property of their respective owners.

Your phone features earSmart™, an intelligent voice processor that delivers a clear voice experience, allowing you to

heard

™ in nearly any environment. earSmart technology uses the science of human hearing to distinguish sounds, identify your

hear and be

voice and suppress surrounding noise, for clear conversations just about anywhere.

How Does It Work?

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The earSmart voice processor in your phone captures your voice and all the sounds around you.

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Working like the human ear, it processes and distinguishes these sounds, isolates your voice conversation, and removes background noise -

from both ends of a call.

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It also automatically equalizes and adjusts voice volume so you can hear and talk naturally, even in the noisiest places.

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With earSmart technology, you can talk where you want, and have clear conversations for mobile calls, video chats, even speakerphone calls,

without worrying about surrounding noise.

Phone Health/Safety and Warranty Guide

The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at:

http://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide

English:
Spanish:

http://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide_SP

Location of Legal Information on the Device:

Health and Safety Information

• Settings ➔ About device ➔ Legal information ➔ Samsung legal ➔ Health and Safety

Warranty

• Settings ➔ About device ➔ Legal information ➔ Samsung legal ➔ Warranty

EULA

• Settings ➔ About device ➔ Legal information ➔ Samsung legal ➔ End User License Agreement

Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ..............................4

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Maintaining water and dust resistance . . . . . . . . 10

Extending Your Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Switching the Device On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen . . . . . . 12

Configuring your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting Up Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .........15

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Customizing Your Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Notification Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Section 3: Call Functions ............................ 46

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Making a Call Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Call Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Section 4: Contacts ..................................... 59

Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Editing an Existing Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Linking Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Contacts List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Contacts List Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Deleting Contacts List Entries from the Phone . . 68

Section 5: Messaging .................................. 69

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Viewing New Received Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Section 6: Connections ................................ 78

PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Section 7: Applications ................................ 88

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

My Cricket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

POLARIS Office 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

S Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Section 8: Changing Your Settings ............130

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Connect and Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Sound and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

User and Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Application Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Section 9: Samsung Product

Registration .............................................. 185

Index ........................................................... 186

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Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to start using your phone by first
configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then
setting up your voice mail.

Setting Up Your Phone

Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM
into their corresponding internal compartments. The
microSD™ card slot is also located in this same internal
area.

1. Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into

the slot on the top of your phone.

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2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.

Caution!

Do not remove the rubber seal from the inside of the
back cover. Doing so can cause water damage to the
device if it gets wet.

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

Installing the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided
with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details,
such as your PIN, available optional services, and many
others features.

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Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone
and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned
as shown.

Important!

The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts
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.

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Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket
(as shown) until the card locks into place.

Note:

If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not
detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot
if the SIM is not detected.

Getting Started 5

Installing the Battery

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the

phone, making sure the connectors align.

2. Gently press down to secure the battery.

Removing and Installing the Memory Card

You can use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to
expand available memory space if you desire. This secure
digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and
data between SD compatible devices. This type of memory
card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other
such devices.

Note:

Your phone has been tested to support up to a 128GB
memory card.

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Installing the Memory Card

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Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as
shown).

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Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and
the card is securely inserted.

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

Removing the Memory Card

1. Push on the memory card until it clicks and is released.

2. Grasp the memory card and remove it from the phone.

Installing the Back Cover

1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1)

and press down (2).

2. Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you

have a secure seal.

3. To avoid water damage, ensure that the back cover is

completely closed by pressing just below the Cricket
Logo until you hear a click.

Note:

Make sure the battery is properly installed before
switching on the phone.

Charging the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-on 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.

Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-on battery. The
Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included
with your device. Use only Samsung approved batteries and
chargers.

Getting Started 7

Note:

Charging Head

USB Cable

You must fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges
fully in approximately 4 hours. Although you can use the
phone while the battery is charging, doing so will require
additional charging time.

Important!

Verify that the battery is installed prior to
connecting the wall charger. If 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
damage to the phone.

To connect a USB 3.0 cable to the device:

1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.

2. Lift up on the Charger/Accessory jack cover that covers

the port on the bottom of your phone and swing it
open.

Caution!

Be careful not to damage or detach the Charger/
Accessory jack cover. A damaged or missing cover
can result in water damage to the device.

3. Insert the USB 3.0 cable into the device’s

Charger/Accessory jack.

4. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power

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

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Important!

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.

USB 3.0 connector

USB 2.0 connector

7. 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.

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 device.

6. If you are using the older style USB 2.0 cable to charge

your battery, plug the flat end of the cable into the
smaller port in the device’s Charger/Accessory jack.

Important!

Before closing the Charger/Accessory jack cover,

check to see if there is any foreign substance such
as dust on sand on the rubber seal.

8. Tightly close the multipurpose jack cover when you are

finished so that no water can enter the port.

Important!

Your 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 the “Standard
Limited Warranty” in your in-box H&S Guide.

Getting Started 9

Maintaining water and dust resistance

This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating
system. The dust rating is 6 (highest level of protection), and
the water resistance rating is 7 (water resistant up to 1 meter

for up to 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device
is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It is
important that all compartments are closed tightly.

Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.

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Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean,
soft cloth.

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Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to
water over 1 meter deep for more than 30 minutes. If your device
is exposed to salt water, wash the device with fresh water then
dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Otherwise, when it dries,
salt may accumulate and block the microphone, earpiece, and
speaker.

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When drying off your device, be sure to pat the earpiece (top front
of phone), microphone (bottom of phone), and speaker (rear of
phone) with a clean, soft cloth to remove as much water as
possible.

•

When making a call immediately after your device is wet, the
microphone may have water in it which may lower the volume
that the other person will hear. After drying off the device, allow
the device to air-dry before making a call.

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•

The back and multipurpose jack covers may be loosened slightly
if the device is dropped or receives an impact. Ensure that all the
covers are properly aligned and tightly closed. Otherwise, they
may not provide protection from water and dust.

•

Always keep the multipurpose jack cover clean and be careful to
avoid damaging it.

Note:

The touch screen may not be active in water.

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 the time your backlight stays on.

•

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.

•

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.

Low Battery Indicator

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time
remain, the battery icon blinks and the device sounds a
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your
phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning
off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. For a
quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery
charge indicator located in the upper right corner of your
device’s display. Solid color indicates a full charge.

When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.

You can also choose to display a percentage value. Having a
percentage value onscreen can provide a better idea of the
remaining charge on the battery.



From the Home screen, tap

Battery ➔

➔

Apps

➔

Show battery percentage

Getting Started 11

Settings

.

Switching the Device On or Off

To turn the device on:

1. Press and hold

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

2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock the

phone.

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold

options screen appears.

2. Tap

3. At the

12

Power off

Power off

prompt, tap OK.

Power/End

Power/End

.

until the device

until the Device

Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen

1. Press to lock the touch screen.

2. Press again to display the lock screen

then swipe your finger across the screen to unlock.

Note:

Swipe is the default screen locking method. To change
your screen lock, see “Lock Screen Settings” on
page 143.

Configuring your Phone

When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a
few things.

1. As each screen is displayed, follow the instructions on

each screen to set up that particular feature.

Next

or

Skip

2. Ta p

3. At the last screen, tap

Note:

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

Creating a New Google Account

In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will
need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your
device. With a Google Account, Google applications will
always be in sync between your phone and computer.

If you did not create a new account during the setup
procedure when you first turned your phone on, follow these
steps:

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

The

Add a Google Account

New

2. Ta p

to progress to the next page.

Finish

, to finish your setup.

Gmail

screen displays.

to create a new Google account.

.

– or –
If you already have a Google account, tap

sign in and add the account to your phone.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to add a Google

Account.

Note:

Once you have created a Google account, you only need
to sign in.

Existing

Creating a Samsung Account

An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing
applications such as ChatON and Samsung Hub. If you did
not create a Samsung account when you first set up your
phone, follow these steps:

1. From the home screen, tap ➔
Accounts ➔ Add account

2. Tap

3. Ta p

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create and activate

Samsung account

Create new account

your account.

.

Settings

.

.

Getting Started 13

to

➔

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

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

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

greeting, and record your name.

Note:

These steps may be different depending on your
network.

Accessing Your Voice Mail

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

You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the

voice mail center.

Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone

1. Dial your wireless phone number.

2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the

asterisk key on the phone you are using.

3. Enter your password and you are connected to your

Voice Mail.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

This section outlines some key features of your phone and
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the
phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the
phone and provides information on using a memory card.

Features of Your Phone

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

•

Android v 4.4.2, KitKat Platform

•

Brilliant 5.1” Full HD Super AMOLED® (1920 x 1080) display

•

Multi-core processor

•

USB 3.0 connector for faster transfer speeds

•

Wi-Fi ® Capability (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) @ both 2.4GHz and 5GHz

•

Delivers data faster using 4G LTE and High Speed Packet Access

Plus (HSPA+)

•

Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For more information, please visit:

www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport

•

Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see

www.samsungsmartswitch.com

•

Ready access to the Internet

•

Built-in Bluetooth and advanced Wi-Fi® technology

•

Mobile Hotspot and USB Tethering capability

•

16 Megapixel camera and camcorder with Front Facing camera

•

Smart Remote control using Smart Remote

•

GPS Navigation functionality provides real-time navigation

•

Expandable memory slot

•

Corporate and Personal Email

•

Sync and update social network applications

•

Thousands of Apps available to download via Google Play Store™
and Samsung Hub

•

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

•

Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging, and
Instant Messaging with Google Hangouts™

•

Video with Full HD 1080p recording and playback

•

Samsung Link to share your media content across DLNA certified
devices

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Front View

9

11

14

15

18

6

5

19

7 8

1

20

2

4

10

12

13

3

16

17

16

1.

Indicator light

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

•

Powering on and Missed Notification (Call or Messaging)­blinks

•

Battery Charging -

•

Low Battery or Charging Error-

•

Battery Fully Charged -

2.

Light (RGB) Sensor

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.

3.

Volume key

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

•

Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone.

illuminates with a series of distinct

red

remains on

red

blinks

green

remains on

lets you use the ambient light level

allows you to adjust the ringer volume in

When receiving an incoming call:

blue

4.

Application icons

applications on the Home screen.

Recent key

5.

provides access to the Task Manager.

6.

Home

key displays the Home screen when pressed.

Press and hold to display Google Search. Double-press
to activate S Voice.

Microphone - bottom

7.

allow other callers to hear you clearly when you are
speaking to them.

USB Power/Accessory connector

8.

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

9.

Back key

entries.

are shortcuts to your favorite

displays a list of recently opened apps and

is used during phone calls and

allows you to connect

re-displays the previous screen or clears

10.

Primary Shortcuts

features such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet,
and Apps.

Home screen indicator

11.

presently displayed.

Google Quick Search bar

12.

Search that allows you to search for items on the
internet.

Widgets

13.

shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the
available screens (Home or extended).

allow quick access to important

shows which Home screen is

provides a shortcut to Google

are self-contained onscreen applications (not

Understanding Your Phone 17

Power/End key

14.

phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to:

•

Access the audio modes for the device. Tap an onscreen
selection (Mute, Vibrate, or Sound).

•

Turn the device On or Off

•

Enable Airplane mode .

•

Restart the device .

•

Enable Emergency mode .

15.

Status bar

shows the information needed to operate
your phone, such as the received signal strength,
phone battery level, time, unread Emails, missed calls,
etc.

Front Facing Camera

16.

facing the screen and allows you to video conference.

Gestures Sensor

17.

motions.

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used to detect Air View and Air Gesture

ends a call or switches the

allows you to take pictures while

18.

Proximity Sensor

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.

19.

Receiver
Microphone - top

20.

speakerphone mode and assists in noise cancellation
(2 microphone solution).

detects how close an object is to the

allows you to hear the other caller.

used while an active call is in the

Back View

5

6

4

1

7

2

3

1.

Camera lens
Flash

2.
Heart Rate Sensors

3.

sensors measure your heart rate via your fingertip. For
information on the S Health app, see “S Health” on
page 120.

External speaker

4.

other sounds offered by your phone.

Headset jack

5.

headset so you can listen to music.

6.

Temperature and Humidty sensor

read both temperature and humidity conditions. This is
useful to calculate calories burned within S Health.

7.

IR Transmitter

controlling external devices. For more information,
refer to “Smart Remote” on page 122.

is used to take photos.

is used to take photos in low-light conditions.

, when using the S Health app, these

allows you to hear ringers, music, and

allows you to connect a hands-free

allows your device to

used to emit infrared signals used for

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Status Bar

The Status Bar shows information about the connection
status, signal strength, battery level, and time, and displays
additional notifications information.

This list identifies the icons you might see on your device’s
display screen:

Indicator Icons

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

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.

Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone.

Displays when there is no network available.

Displays when your phone is in Blocking mode.

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Displays when there is a system error or alert.

Displays to indicate a security warning. You are
prompted to set a screen lock password.

Displays when a call is in progress.

Displays when a call is on hold.

Displays when the speakerphone is on.

Displays when a call has been missed.

Displays when a call has been muted.

Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always
forward. For more information, refer to “Call
forwarding” on page 58.

Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is
fully charged.

Displays when your battery is charging. Also
displays battery charge level.

Device Power Low – Shows your current battery
charge level.

Device Power Critical – Shows your current battery
only has less than 5 percent power remaining and
will soon shutdown.

Displays when your connection to an EDGE network
is active.

Displays when your phone is communicating with
the EDGE network.

Displays when your connection to a 4G LTE network
is active.

Displays when your phone is downloading or has
downloaded a file. It will blink green when it is
installing.
Displays when the an outbound file transfer is in
progress.

Displays when a Play Store download has
completed.

Displays when updates are available for download.

Displays when the phone is connected to a
computer via a supported USB cable connection.

Displays when the phone is tethered via a
supported USB cable connection.
Displays when a new text or multimedia message
is received.

Displays when a new voice mail is received.

Displays when Email is received.

Displays in the notifications window when there
is a new Gmail message.

Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event
has arrived. For more information, refer to
“Calendar” on page 89.

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Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified
time. For more information, refer to “Alarm” o n p a g e

97.
Displays when the Sound profile is set to Mute.

Displays when your phone as been configured as a
portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

Displays when the Location feature is active and
acquiring a signal.

Displays when the Sound profile is set to Vibrate.

Displays when Bluetooth is activated.

Displays when a Bluetooth device has been paired
with the phone.

Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).

Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point
available but you are not connected to it. May also
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and your phone
is connected to another device.

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Displays when data synchronization and
application sync is active and synchronization is in
progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.

Displays when Near Field Communication (NFC)
has been activated.

Displays when your device is connected being used
to control streaming media and is connected to a
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified
device using the Samsung Link application.

Displays when your device is currently sharing/
streaming media to a paired device using the
Samsung Link application.

Displays when TTY device has been inserted.

Displays when a screen capture has been taken.

Displays when the keypad is active.

For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see
“Changing Your Settings” on page 130.

Menu Navigation

You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to fit your needs
using both menus and widgets. Menus, sub-menus, and
features can be accessed by scrolling through the available
onscreen menus. Your phone originally has three home
screens but you can expand up to seven home screens.

Command Keys

Recent Key

Press Recent

Home Key

Press
and hold to display access the Google Search feature.

Back Key

Press
step.

to display a list of recently opened apps.

Home

to display the main Home screen. Press

Back

to return to the previous screen, option or

Understanding Your Phone 23

Terms used in this user manual

Tap

Lightly touch items to select or launch them. For example:

•

Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text.

•

Tap a menu item to select it.

•

Tap an application’s icon to launch the application.

Touch and Hold

Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture. For
example:

•

Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it.

•

Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

Swipe and Palm Swipe

To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen. Use swipe when:

•

Unlocking the screen

•

Scrolling through the Home screen or a menu

To palm swipe, swipe the side of your hand horizontally
across the screen. Use palm swipe when:

•

Capturing the screen

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Tur n over

Turn your phone over so that the screen faces downward. For
example:

•

Mute incoming calls and playing sounds by turning your phone
over.

Home Screen Overview

The main home screen is the starting point for many
applications and functions, and it allows you to add items
like application icons, shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets
to give you instant access to information and applications.
This is the default page and accessible from any menu by
pressing

.

Navigating Through the Home Screens

Your phone originally has four home screens but you can
expand up to seven home screens. If you like, you can place
different applications on each of the home screens.



From the main Home screen, sweep the screen with
your finger in either direction. The main Home Screen
is located in the middle with a Home screen on each
side.

Navigating Through the Application Menus

Your phone initially has three Application Menus available.
Follow these steps to navigate through the Application
Menus:

1. At the Home screen, tap . The first Application

Menu will be displayed.

2. Sweep the screen left or right to access the other two

menus.

3. Tap one of the application icons.

Note:

As you add applications, the number of Application
menus that you have available will increase.

Navigating Using Sub-Menus

Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen
or have selected a feature or application such as Phone,
Contacts, Messaging, or Internet.

To access a sub-menu:

1. Press

A sub-menu will appear at the bottom of the phone
screen.

2. Tap an option.

.

Accessing Recently-Used Apps

1. Press from any screen to open the recently-used
applications window.

2. Tap an icon to open the selected application.
– or –

to go to the Task manager.

Ta p
– or –
Tap to delete the record of all recently used

applications.

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Using the Multi Window

This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the
current screen at the same time.

Note:

Only applications found within the Multi window panel
can be active atop another current application on the
screen.

Activating and Deactivating Multi window

There are two different ways you can activate and deactivate
the Multi window feature:

To activate Multi window via the Notification screen:

1. In a single motion, touch the Status bar to reveal the

Notifications tab, and then drag it to the bottom of the
screen to open the Notifications screen.

2. Swipe the row of icons to the left until the

Multi window icon is displayed.

3. Tap the

4. Tap

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Multi window

icon turns green when active.

Home

to return to the Home screen.

entry to activate the feature. The

5. Tap the tab to open the application panel showing

all the available Multi window apps.

Note:

Once you have turned the Multi window option on in
step 3, you only need to press and hold the

to re-activate the Multi window feature.

To activate Multi window via the Settings menu:

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔
Multi window

2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Multi

window field, to turn the feature on .

3. Tap

4. Tap the tab to open the application panel showing

all the available Multi window apps.

To deactivate Multi window:



Press and hold the
Multi window tab from view.

.

Home

to return to the Home screen.

Back

key . This action hides the

Settings

Back

➔

key

Repositioning the Multi Window

More

- access to additional functions

Create

- create a user-defined custom

Edit

- edit the available Multi window apps

Multi window (paired window)

Create

Edit

The Multi window contains two components: tab and apps
panel. The tab can be manually moved across the screen.
The apps panel (containing the scrollable apps) can be
relocated to lock onto either side of the screen (left or right).

To move the tab:

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

2. In a single motion, touch and hold the tab for

approximately one-second, then slowly drag it to its
new location

Note:

This is a quick way to get the tab out of the way if you

along the current

can’t get to a button or option behind it.

To relocate the Multi window apps panel:

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the

scrollable apps).

3. In a single motion, touch and hold the tab for

approximately one-second to detach it from the
screen, then slowly drag it to its new location along
either side.

screen edge.

Customizing the Multi Window apps

The applications found within the apps panel of the Multi
window can be organized by either being rearranged or
removed.

To rearrange the Multi window applications:

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the

scrollable apps).

3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it

detaches from the panel, then carefully drag it to a new
location in the list of apps. Lift your finger or stylus off
the screen to let go of the app and drop it into its new
location.

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To edit a Multi window application:

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the

scrollable apps).

More

➔

Edit

3. Tap

the list) to reveal a staging area (on the right) that can
house any removed applications from the Multi
window panel.

Done

4. Tap

To remove a Multi window application:

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the

3. Tap

4. Tap

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once you have completed the removal

process.

scrollable apps).

More

➔
bottom of the list) to reveal a staging area that can
house any removed applications from the Multi
window panel.

Done

once you have completed the removal

process.

(located at the bottom of

Edit

button (located at the

To restore a Multi window application:

1. Activate the Multi window feature.

2. Tap the tab to display the apps panel (containing the

scrollable apps).

More

➔

Edit

3. Tap

the list) to reveal the staging area containing any
previously removed apps.

4. Locate the desired application.

5. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it

detaches from the staging area, then carefully drag it
to a new location in the current list of apps.

located at the bottom of

Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the same screen

Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be
run at the same time as a current onscreen app.

Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can
then choose to either swap their positions or maximize a
desired app.

Note:

App #1

Drag/Drop Content

App

Border Bar

Switch
Window

Close

#2

Only applications found within the Multi-window panel
can be active atop another current application on the
screen.
When launching applications that contain multimedia
files (music/video), audio from both files will be played
simultaneously.

In the following example, we will be launching both the
Messaging and Internet applications.

1. Launch an application such as Messaging.

2. Activate the Multi window feature.

3. Tap the tab to display the apps panel.

4. Touch and hold the desired app, such as Internet, until

5. In a single motion, drag it over the current app and

Note:

it detaches from the panel.

drop the new Multi window app over either the top or
bottom area of the current onscreen app.

Once two applications are running, the device displays a
split screen view containing both the initial app and the
new Multi window app. Each application is still
independent of the other.

To switch the arrangement of the applications:

1. Tap the desired

application area (top
or bottom).

2. With the two

applications shown in
a split screen, tap the
Border button
to show the onscreen
functions.

3. Locate and tap
Switch Window

current apps are
switched.

To increase the size of a
desired application window:

1. With the two

applications shown in
a split screen, locate
the Border bar
indicating the edge of the app window.

. The

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2. In a single motion, touch and hold the Border bar then

drag it to resize the desired window.

To close a selected application:

1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap

one of the two onscreen apps to select it.

2. Tap the Border bar to show the onscreen icons.

3. Locate and tap

closed and the remaining app is maximized.

To add text or image to app:

Dragging and dropping a paragraph of text or a screen shot
image is now possible with Multi Window.

1. Drag the Gallery app onto one of the available onscreen

windows. Open an image folder.

2. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap

the Border button .

3. Locate and tap

4. Drag and drop a paragraph of text or an image from

one window into the other.

Note:

Not all apps support this feature.

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Close Application

Drag and Drop Content

. The current app is

.

Creating a Customized Multi Window Preset

1. Arrange the Multi window view as desired (app

location, high of windows, etc.)

More

➔

Create

1. Once configured, tap

2. Use the onscreen keyboard to name the new preset of

paired windows.

OK

3. Tap

. The new preset then appears at the top of the

Multi window list of apps.

.

Customizing Your Home Screen

You can customize your Home screen.

Customizing the Toolbox

For more information, refer to “Toolbox” on page 145.
Activating the Toolbox feature displays an onscreen button

that provides quick access to a set of five user-defined
applications.

Creating Shortcuts

Shortcuts activate a feature, action, or launch an application.

Adding a shortcut from the Apps Menu

1. Press to activate the main Home screen.

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page.

3. Tap to display your current applications.

4. Scroll through the list and locate your desired

application.

5. Touch and hold the application icon. This creates an

immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the

Apps

tab.

6. While still holding the onscreen icon, position it on the

current page or move it to another page. Once
complete, release the screen to lock the new shortcut
into its new position on the screen.

Deleting a shortcut

1. Press to activate the main Home screen.

2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it

from its location on the current screen.

Remove

3. Drag the icon over the

Note:

This action does not delete the shortcut, it just removes
it from the current screen.

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icon and release it.

Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts

You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the
exception of the

1. Press to activate the main Home screen.

2. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to

replace, then drag it to an empty space on any Home
screen.

3. Scroll through the App menu to find the shortcut you

want to add as the new primary short cut.

4. Touch and hold the new shortcut, then drag it to the

empty space in the row of primary shortcuts.
The new primary shortcut will now appear on all Home
screens.

Apps

shortcut.

Adding and Removing Widgets

Widgets are self-contained applications that reside in either
your Widgets tab or on the main or extended Home screens.
Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an onscreen
application.

Adding a Widget

1. Press to activate the main Home screen.

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page.

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3. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
Widgets

4. Tap

5. Press and hold an available Widget to position it on the

current screen, then release the Widget.

Removing a Widget

1. Touch and hold a Widget until you can move it around

on the screen.

2. Drag the Widget up to the

release it.

Note:

This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just
removes it from the current Home screen.

at the bottom of the screen.

Remove

icon and

Moving Icons in the Apps Menu

1. Press to activate the main Home screen.

2. Tap to display your current applications.

and tap

View as

Edit

.

.

3. Ta p
Custom

4. Ta p

option.

5. Ta p

6. Scroll through the list and locate the icon you wish to

move.

7. Touch and drag the icon to the position that you want.

To move to a different page, drag the icon to the edge
of the page until the page scrolls to the desired page.

8. Ta p

9. Press to return to the Home screen.

. A green circle will appear next to the

and tap

Save

.

Creating Application Folders

You can create application folders to hold similar applications
if you wish.

To create a folder follow these steps:

1. Press to activate the main Home screen.

2. Tap to display your current applications.

and tap

Edit

3. Ta p

4. Touch and hold the first application that you would like

to move to a folder.

5. Drag the icon up to the

6. Enter a folder name and tap

A folder is displayed in the original place of the
application icon with the application icon displayed on
top of it. You can now drag other Apps into the folder.

7. To view information on an App, drag the App icon up to

the App info
application.

Save

8. Ta p

.

.

Create folder

OK

icon.

.

icon to view information on the

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Managing Shortcuts

To add a shortcut from the Applications screen:

1. From the Home screen, select a screen location for

your new shortcut by scrolling across your available
screens until you reach the desired one.

Apps

2. Tap

3. Scroll across the screens and locate your desired

4. Touch and hold the icon. The new shortcut then

5. While still holding the onscreen icon, position it on the

To delete a shortcut:

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the desired

2. Drag the shortcut over the

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to reveal all your current available
applications. By default, applications are displayed as
an Alphabetical grid.

application.

appears to hover over the current screen.

current screen. Once complete, release the screen to
lock the shortcut into its new position.

shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current
screen.

Remove

tab and release

it.

Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts

Note:

You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the
exception of the

To remove a primary shortcut:



From the Home screen, touch and hold the primary
shortcut you want to replace, then drag it to an empty
space on any available screen. The primary shortcuts
are now updated to show an empty slot.

To insert a new primary shortcut:

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Locate your desired application, then touch and hold

the onscreen icon to position it in the desired primary
shortcut location. For more information, refer to
“Managing Shortcuts” on page 34. The new primary
shortcut will now appear on both the Home and
Extended screens.

Apps

shortcut.

Apps

.

Adding and Removing Widgets

Widgets are self-contained applications that can be placed
on any screen. Unlike shortcuts, widgets appear as
applications.

To add a Widget:

1. Navigate to a target screen containing an available
Recent

open area, then press and hold
screen options appear.

Widgets

2. Ta p

find the desired Widget.

3. Touch and hold the Widget until it detaches from the

screen.

4. While still holding the Widget, scroll over the location of

the available screen and let go of the Widget to place it
in the desired location.

To remove a Widget:

1. Touch and hold a Widget until it unlocks from the

current screen.

2. Drag the widget over the

it.

and scroll through the available Widgets to

Remove

until

tab and release

To place a widget onto a different screen:

1. Touch and hold the widget until it becomes

transparent.

2. Slowly drag it past the edge of the screen until the

adjacent page appears highlighted and it then snaps
onto the new page.

3. Drag the widget to its desired position on the new

screen.

4. Repeat these steps to continue moving it to other

screens.

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Managing Wallpapers

Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken),
Static Wallpaper images (default wallpapers), or Live
wallpapers (animated backgrounds).

Note:

Selecting animated Live wallpapers will require
additional battery power.

To change the current Home screen wallpaper:

1. Navigate to an available screen containing an open

area.

Recent

2. Press and hold

Screen Options page.

Wallpapers ➔ Home screen

3. Tap

4. Scroll across the available wallpaper images and select

a Wallpaper type:

•

Tap

More images

camera image gallery or your Google Photos, crop the image,
and tap

•

Tap any wallpaper to select from an available static or animated
backgrounds, once done tap

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to select from a user image stored in the

Done

.

to launch the Home

.

Set wallpaper

.

To change Wallpapers from Settings Menu:

1. From the Home screen, tap
Settings

➔

2. Choose from

lock screens

Note:

The

Home and lock screens

to change both screens at the same time.

3. Select a wallpaper image and tap

wallpaper

For more information, refer to “Wallpaper” on page 143.

To change the current Lock screen wallpaper:

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Select a wallpaper image and tap

wallpaper

Home screen, Lock screen

.

.

Settings

➔

.

Apps

➔

Wallpaper

.

, or

Home and

is an option that allows you

Done or Set

Apps

➔

Wallpaper

➔

Lock screen

Done or Set

.

Adding and Deleting Screens

Your device comes with up to seven screens. You can delete
these screens and then add them back later.

Important!

Your device can only contain at most seven screens

and at least one screen.

To add a screen:

1. Navigate to an available screen containing an open

area, then press and hold
screen options appear.

2. Scroll to the far right of the available screens and tap
Add screen

the last page.

3. Press to return to the main Home screen.

To delete a screen:

1. Navigate to an available screen containing an open

area, then press and hold
screen options display.

2. Scroll across the available screens, then drag the

undesired screen up to the

3. Press

. The newly added screen appears as

Home

to return to the main Home screen.

Recent

until edit home

Recent

Remove

until edit home

tab.

Rearranging the Screens

1. Press and hold

options appear.

2. Touch and hold a screen and then drag it left or right

into its new location. Left most is screen position #1
and right most is screen last screen.

Recent

until edit home screen

Assigning a New Home Screen

1. press and hold

options appear.

2. Tap to assign an existing screen as the new

Home screen. The
at the top of the selected screen.

Recent

until edit home screen

Home screen

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icon highlights

Notification Panel

The Notification panel includes a pull down list to show
information about processes that are running, recent
notifications, and alerts. To display the Status indicator:

1. On the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification

panel until the pull down displays, then drag down
vertically.

2. Tap a notification entry to open the associated

application.

Clearing Notifications

To clear all notifications from the Notification panel:

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification

panel until the pull-down displays, then drag down
vertically.

Clear

2. Tap t he

The notifications are cleared and the panel closes.

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button.

Accessing Additional Panel Functions

In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also
provides quick and ready access to separate device
functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated. You
can choose the functions that will be displayed.

1. From the notification panel, tap to display

additional options.
The following functions are located in the top two rows

and can either be activated (green) or deactivated (light
blue): Wi-Fi, Location, Sound, Screen rotation, and so
on.

2. Tap then locate the Notifications panel area

located at the bottom of the Notifications panel screen.

3. Touch and hold a desired function from the bottom two

rows and then drag it to the top two rows. Additional
functions are Screen mirroring, NFC, Sync, Smart stay,
and so on.

4. Tap

Brightness adjustment

want to be able to adjust the screen brightness via the
Notification panel.

5. Tap to display only your primary functions.

to create a checkmark if you

Entering Text

Your device comes equipped with an orientation detector that
can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or
sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when
entering text.

Your device also provides several onscreen keypad text entry
options to make the task of text entry that much easier.

Text Input Methods

There are three text input methods available:

•

Google voice typing

•

Samsung keyboard (default)

keypad that can be used in both portrait and landscape
orientation.

•

Swype

: a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead
of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each
letter of a word.

To change the input method, see “Keyboards and Input
Methods” on page 156.

: allows you to enter text by speaking.

: Samsung’s onscreen QWERTY

Selecting the Text Input Method

The Text Input Method can be assigned from either of two
locations:

Settings Menu:



From the Home screen, tap

Settings

➔

Language and input ➔ Default

and select either the Samsung keyboard or Swype.

Text Input field:

1. From a screen where you can enter text, in a single

motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the
bottom of the screen to open the Notifications screen.

2. Tap

input method.

Choose input method

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Apps

➔

and select an available

Using Google Voice Typing

This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your
spoken words into onscreen text.

You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice
typing feature.

1. From the keyboard, touch the top of the screen and

drag it down to display your notification panel.

2. Tap

For more detailed information on configuring Google
Voice Typing settings, see “Google voice typing
settings” on page 160.

3. At the Listening prompt

and distinctly into the microphone.
The text is displayed in the message as you are

speaking.

4. Tap

– or –
Tap

Note:

The feature works best when you break your message
down into smaller segments.

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Choose input method

Done

when you are finished.

Resume

to resume recognition.

➔

Google voice typing

Speak now

, speak clearly

Using the Samsung Keyboard

This device has a built-in, QWERTY keyboard. Using the
QWERTY keyboard, you can type letter, numbers,
punctuation, and other characters.

To use the Samsung keyboard you must first configure the
settings to default to the Samsung keyboard.

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

.

2. The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung

Language and input ➔ Default

.

keyboard

– or –
From a screen where you can enter text, in a single

motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the
bottom of the screen, then select

➔

method

keyboard configuration for all subsequent text input.

Samsung keyboard

Apps

.

➔

Settings

➔

Samsung

Choose input

Text input field

Input Mode

Input Options

DeleteCurrent Mode

Indicator

Send

/Settings

Shift key

For more detailed information on configuring Samsung
Keyboard settings, see “Samsung Keyboard settings” on
page 157.

Entering Text using Different Input Options

Although the default text input method with the Samsung
keyboard is to use the onscreen keys you have other options.

Note:

To access settings, touch and hold the
button , then tap

Settings

the available options.

1. From within an active message, tap the text input field

to reveal the onscreen keyboard.

2. Tap

Input Methods

to use the default Voice
typing input method to convert your spoken words to
onscreen text.
– or –

Touch and hold to select from other input
methods such as:

• Voice to text

to launch the device’s Google Voice typing

application to covert spoken words into onscreen text.

• Handwriting

to launch an onscreen handwriting area that can

be used to convert onscreen patterns to text.

Input Methods

then select it from

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•Clipboard

ABC

ABC

Sym

• Settings

•Emoticons

• Keyboard alignment

to launch the device’s clipboard area from where
you can select a current clipboard item to place in your current
message.

to access the Samsung keyboard settings menu.

to access the available Emoticons pages.

to detach the onscreen keyboard so that
you can manually dock it anywhere on the current text entry
screen. Selecting the feature again re-docks the keyboard into
its original location using the original size.

Changing the Text Input Mode in Keyboard

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text

input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.

2. With Samsung keyboard as your text entry method,

select one of the following text mode options:

•Abc

keyboard. In this mode, the text mode button displays .

•Symbol/Numeric

numbers selecting them on the onscreen keyboard. In this
mode, the text mode button displays . There are up to
2 available pages of numeric symbols available by tapping

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: to use alphabetic characters from the onscreen

: to enter numbers by pressing the

.

1/2

ABC

ABC

Sym

3. After typing an initial uppercase character, tap to

toggle capitalization.

All lowercase

Displays when the next character is entered in
lowercase.

Initial Uppercase

Displays when the first character of each word is
entered as uppercase but all subsequent
characters are lowercase.

All Uppercase

Displays when all characters will be entered as
uppercase characters.

By default, the first letter of a new entry is capitalized and the
following letters are lower-cased. After a character is
entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next
space.

Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard

ABC

ABC

ABC

ABC

Sym

ABC

ABC

ABC

ABC

Sym

1/2

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text

input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.

2. Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode.

Once in this mode, the text input type shows .

3. Enter your text using the onscreen keyboard.

–

If you make a mistake, tap to erase a single character.
Touch and hold to erase an entire word.

4. Tap

Send

to deliver the message.

Using Symbol/Numeric Mode

Use the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or
emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key displays

.

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text

input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.

2. Tap to configure the keyboard for Symbol

mode. Once in this mode, the text input type shows

.

3. Tap a number, symbol, or emoticon character.

4. Tap to return to ABC mode.

Sym

To enter symbols:

1. Tap to configure the keyboard for Symbol

mode.

2. Tap the appropriate symbol key.

– or –
Tap button to cycle through additional pages.

•

The first number on this key indicates which page (1 or 2) of
additional characters is active.

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Entering Text Using Swype

Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a
word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter,
lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error
correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the
next word. Swype also includes a predictive text system.

The following example shows how to enter the word “This”.
Put your finger down on the “T”, and without lifting, glide it
to the “h”, then to the “i” then over to the “s”.

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Enabling and Configuring Swype

The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so
to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard
setting.

To enable Swype:

1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch and

drag down from the Notifications area then tap

Select input method

2. Tap the

Swype

.

radio button. It will turn green.

The Swype keyboard is displayed.

Swype Settings

For information on how you can configure your Swype
settings, see “Swype Keypad Settings” on page 159.

Swype Text Entry Tips

You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video
or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following
Swype text entry tips.

•

Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such

as pp in apple).

•

Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a

selection.

•

Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter

contractions.

•

Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a
misspelled word, then tap the delete key to erase one character.
Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word.

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Section 3: Call Functions

This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also
includes the features and functionality associated with
making or answering a call.

Displaying Your Phone Number



Tap ➔

Status
phone number

Settings ➔ About device

. Your phone number is displayed in the

field.

➔

My

Making a Call

1. From the Home screen, tap and use the onscreen

keypad to enter the number you wish to dial.

2. Tap to make the call.

Note:

When you activate the
menu, the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times
when the person does not answer the call or is already
on the phone. For more information, refer to “Call
Settings” on page 58.

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Auto redial

option in the Voice Call

Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

2. Locate a contact from the list.

3. In a single motion, touch and drag your finger over the

number by going to the right. This action places a call
to the recipient.

Contacts

.

Running a Call in the Background

If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home
screen, you are visually notified that you are still on an active
call by the phone icon within the Status bar.

This is the best way to stay on your current call and do
something else (multi-task) such as access the Contacts list,
view a recent email, locate a picture, and so forth.



In Call Notification

Tap the onscreen reactivate button to return to the
currently active call.

Making an International Call

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

+

0

. The + character appears.

2. Use the onscreen keypad to enter the country code,

area code, and phone number.

•

If you make a mistake, tap until the desired numbers
have been deleted.

3. Ta p to make the call.

Manual Pause Dialing

To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in
your Contacts list:

1. From the Home screen, tap

keypad to enter the phone number.

2. Press to display the dialer sub-menu.

3. Ta p

Add 3-sec pause

to add a three second pause, and

use the keypad to enter the additional numbers.

Tip:

You can create pauses longer than three seconds by
entering multiple three second pauses.

– or –

Add wait

Select

to add a wait. A wait will pause the
calling sequence until you enter a number or press a
key.

4. Ta p

to make the call.

and use the onscreen

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Correcting an Entered Number

Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry when
dialing.



After entering a number using the keypad:

•

If you make a mistake, tap to erase a single character.

•

Press and hold

to erase the entire string of numbers.

Dialing a Recent Number

All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the
Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your Contacts list,
the associated name is also displayed.

1. From the Home screen, tap .

2. Tap t he Logs tab.

A list of recent calls is displayed.

3. Tap the desired number, then tap

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to make a call.

Ending a Call



When you are ready to end your call, tap the key.

Ending a Call from the Status Bar

1. From an active call, you can launch a separate

application or return to the Home screen. The current
call is kept active in the background.

2. Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and

then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open
the Notifications panel.

End

3. Tap

to end the currently active call.

Answering a Call

When a call is received the phone rings and displays the
caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Contacts list.

1. At the incoming call screen:

•

Touch and drag

•

Touch and drag
send it to your voicemail.

2. Ta p to end the call.

Note:

You can answer a call while using the Contacts list or
other menu feature. After ending the call, the phone
returns to the previously active function screen.

in any direction to answer the call.
in any direction to reject the call and

Making Emergency Calls

If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn
on the phone, the
displays and an animated tutorial shows you how to install
the SIM card.

Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call
with the phone; normal cell phone service is not available.

Making an Emergency Call without a SIM card

1. Ta p

an emergency call.

2. Enter 9-1-1 and tap . Complete your call. During

this type of call, you will have access to the Speaker
mode, Keypad, and End Call features.

3. Tap to exit this calling mode.

Making an Emergency Call with a SIM card

1. From the Home screen, tap .

2. Enter the emergency number (example: 911) and then

tap

3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you will

have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and End
Call features.

Insert SIM card to make calls

Emergency call

from the onscreen display to make

.

message

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Making a Call Using Speed Dial

You can assign a short cut number to a phone number in your
Contacts List for speed dialing.

Contacts

1. From the Home screen, tap

your Contacts List.

2. Press to display the options menu.
Speed dial

3. Tap

4. The

through 100. The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.

5. Tap an unused number and the

displays.

6. Tap a contact to assign to the number. The selected

contact number will display in the speed dial number
box.

7. To remove a speed dial number, tap located next to

the speed dial contact.
The speed dial number is removed from the speed dial

list.

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.

Speed dial

screen displays showing the numbers 1

to display

contact screen

➔

8. To make a call using Speed Dial, tap

touch and hold the speed dial number. If the speed dial
number is more than 1 digit long, enter the first digits,
then hold the last digit.

Keypad

Dialing Options

From the Home screen and Application menus, tap to
access the Dialer.

From the Dialer and the Contacts screen, the following tabs
are located at the top of your screen:

•

Keypad

: Dial a number using the onscreen keypad.

•

Logs

: Displays a list of all dialed, received, and missed calls.

•

Favorites

: Displays your contacts that you have marked as

Favorites.

•

Contacts

: Takes you to your Contacts list where you can select a

contact to call.

After you begin to enter numbers, the
appears so you can save the Contact if needed.

Add to contacts

option

Call Log

The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed,
received, or missed in the Call log. The Call log displays the
details of the call.

1. From the Home screen, tap .

2. Tap t he Logs tab.

A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller
is listed in your Contacts list, the associated name is
displayed.

All calls made, received, and missed are listed. Types of calls
are identified by the following icons:

•

Incoming Calls

•

Outgoing Calls

•

Missed Calls

•

Rejected Calls

•

Auto Rejected Calls

:

:

:

:

:

Calling Back a Missed Call

To call back a missed call number:

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Logs .

A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller
is listed in your Contacts list, the associated name is
displayed.

2. Swipe the desired missed call to the right to call.

– or –
Swipe the desired missed call to the left to message.

Saving a Recent Call to your Contacts List

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Logs .

A list of recent calls is displayed.

2. Tap the call you want to save to your Contacts list.

3. The call detail page is displayed. Tap
contact

to add the call to your Contacts list.

Create contact

4. Ta p

– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing

contact, tap

to add the call to your Contacts list.

Update existing

.

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Create

5. Enter information into the various fields using the

Menu options

Call the number

Send a message

Delete log entry

Add Contact

keypad.

6. Tap

Save

to save when you are finished.

Sending a Message to a Recent Call

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Logs .

A list of recent calls is displayed.

2. Swipe the entry you want to message to the left.

3. At the Message screen, tap the empty text field and

use the onscreen keypad to type in a message.

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4. When you are done with your message, tap to

send.

Deleting a Call from the Call Log

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Logs .

A list of recent calls is displayed.

2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete

3. The Call log will display with the contact checked.

4. Tap .
Delete log

5. At the

The call is deleted from the Call log.

prompt, tap OK.

Adding a Call to the Reject List

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Logs .

A list of recent calls is displayed.

2. Touch and hold the call you want to add to the Reject

List.

3. Tap Add to reject list.

OK

4. At the Add to reject list prompt, tap

Future calls from this number will be rejected and sent
to your voicemail.

.

Call Duration

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Logs .

➔

2. Press

3. The following times are displayed for Voice and Data:

•Last call

• Dialed call

• Received call

received.

• All calls

received.

4. You may reset these times to zero by pressing then

tapping

Call duration

: Shows the length of time for the last call.

: Shows the total length of time for all calls dialed.

: Shows the total length of time for all calls

: Shows the total length of time for all calls made and

Reset

.

.

Options During a Call

Your phone provides a number of control functions that you
can use during a call.

Adjusting the Call Volume

During a call, to adjust the volume, use the
the left side of the phone.



Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level

Down

and press the
volume level.

volume key to decrease the

Volume

keys on

– or –
Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio by

tapping

From the Home screen, you can also adjust the ringer volume
using these same keys.

➔

Extra volume.

In-Call Options

During an active call there are several functions available by
tapping a corresponding onscreen button.

•

Add call

: Displays the dialer so you can call another person.

•

Keypad

: Displays the onscreen keypad, where you can

enter number using DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency).

•

End call

: Terminates the call.

•

Speaker

: Routes the phone’s audio through either the speaker or

through the earpiece.

–

Ta p

Speaker

to route the audio through the speaker. (You can
adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys.) A green line
will appear under the Speaker button.

–

Ta p

Speaker

again to use the phone’s earpiece. The green line
will disappear when Speaker is not activated.

•

Mute/Unmute

–

Ta p
will appear under the Mute button.

: Turn the onboard microphone either on or off.

Mute

during a call to mute the microphone. A green line

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–

Tap

Mute

again to unmute the microphone. The green line will

disappear when Mute is not activated.

•

Bluetooth

: connects to a Bluetooth headset.

–

Tap

Bluetooth

green line will appear under the Headset button.

–

Tap
green line will disappear when the Headset is not activated.

•

Press for more options:

–

Hold: Place the current active call on hold.

–

Contacts

–

Memo

–

Messages

–

Personalize call sound

incoming call by selecting an audio equalizer setting for the
current call.

–

Extra volume

in a noisy setting.

–

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during a call to activate a Bluetooth headset. A

Bluetooth

again to de-activate the Bluetooth headset. The

: Allows you to go to your Contact list.

: Allows you to write a memo.

: Allows you to write a message during a call.

: Allows you to adjust the sound of the

: Allows you to turn up the volume when you are

: Allows you to access your Call settings.

Personalizing the Call Sound Setting

During a call it may be necessary to adjust the sound of the
incoming call by selecting an audio equalizer setting for the
current call.

1. From the currently active call, tap
Personalize call sound

Note:

If prompted to enable the feature via the Call settings
menu, go to

2. Select an available option. Choose from: Adapt sound,
Soft sound, Clear sound, and Off.

Settings ➔ Call ➔ Personalize call sound

.

Menu

➔

Placing a Call on Hold

You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If
your network supports this service, you can also make
another call while a call is in progress.

To place a call on hold:

1. From the currently active call, tap

place the current call on hold.

2. From the currently active call, tap
Resume call

to activate the call that is on hold.

Menu ➔ Hold

Menu

➔

.

to

To make a new call while a call is in progress:

Swap

Swap

1. From the currently active call, tap

Add call

second call.

2. Dial the new phone number and tap

To switch between the two calls:



Tap the onscreen previous
select

Swap

On hold

number entry and

. The previous In call number turns
gray and displays On hold. The new active call displays
a green background behind the number.

Switching Between Calls

When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may
switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to
active and placing the other on hold.

1. Ta p Swap.

The current call (caller #2) is placed on hold and the
previous call on hold (caller #1) is then reactivated so
that you can continue conversing with that person. The
active call will appear in a green box.

2. Tap to end the currently active call.

to dial the

Call

.

To end a specific call:

1. Ta p

Swap

until the call you want to end appears in a

green box.

2. Ta p to end the specific call.

3. Tap to end the remaining call.

To answer a call while you have a call in progress:

You can answer another call while you have a call in progress
if you have activated your Call waiting feature. Otherwise, the
other call will go to your Voicemail box. For more information,
refer to “Additional settings” on page 176.

1. Tap and slide to the right to answer another call.

2. Ta p

Put "Name/Number" on hold

to put the first call on
hold.
– or –

End call with "Name/Number"

Ta p

to end the first call.

3. To switch between the two calls, tap Swap.

•Swap

: Places the current call on hold and then activates the

previous call. The active call will appear in a green box. Tap

Swap

again to switch back.

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To end a call on hold:

Merge

Speaker

1. Tap to disconnect the active call.

2. The call on hold will now become the active call. Tap

to end the call.

3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling)

The 3-Way or Multi-Party feature allows you to answer a
series of incoming calls and place them on hold. If this
service is supported by the network, all calls can be joined
together. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting
tone.

Note:

The Merge option combines all of the calls you have

established with your phone (both active and on hold).
Swap places the current call on hold and then activates
the previous call.

This feature joins all of the calls you have established with
your phone (both active and on hold) into a multi-party call.

1. Tap and slide to the right to answer the call.

2. Tap and slide to the right to answer the next call.
Put "Name/Number" on hold

3. Tap

hold.

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to put the first call on

4. Join the first two callers into a single multi-party call by
tapping Merge .

5. To temporarily leave the conference call, tap

➔

Hold

.

To rejoin the conference call tap

Resume call

Menu

.

6. Tap to end the call.

Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call

While in an active call, it is possible to enable the
speakerphone feature.

Speaker

1. Tap

The

Speaker

speakerphone is activated.

2. Use the
phone) to adjust the volume.

3. To deactivate the speakerphone, tap

.

Speaker

button now appears as and the

Volume

keys (located on the left side of your

Speaker

Speaker

.

Switching off the Microphone (Mute)

Mute

Mute

Headset

Headset

You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so
that the other person cannot hear you.

Example:

You wish to say something to a person in the room,
but do not want the person on the phone to hear
you.

1. Ta p Mute .
Mute

button now appears as and Mute is

The

Mute

activated.

2. Ta p Mute

to deactivate the Mute function and

reactivate the microphone.

Bluetooth headset

1. Ta p Headset .

2. The phone will scan for your Bluetooth headset. When

found, connect to the headset.

Headset

The
Bluetooth headset is activated.

3. Ta p Headset to deactivate the Bluetooth headset

and reactivate the phone speaker.

button now appears as and the

Headset

Searching for a Number in Contacts List

1. During the active call, press then tap

2. Tap the Contacts list entry.

For further details about the Contacts list feature, see

“Finding a Contacts List Entry” on page 61.

Contacts

Call waiting

You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in
progress, if this service is supported by the network and you
have previously set the Call waiting option to

You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

To answer a new call while you have a call in progress:

1. In a single motion, touch and slide it in any

direction to answer the new incoming call.

2. Tap an option from the Accept call after menu:

• Put "Name/Number" on hold

hold while you answer the new incoming call.

• End call with "Name/Number"

answer the new call.

Activate

.

to place the previous caller on

to end the previous call and

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.

Note:

Swap

Swap

Swap

Swap

Important!

Call forwarding

The new caller appears at the top of the list. The
previous caller is placed on hold and appears at the
bottom of the list.

On hold

3. Tap the

number entry and select
switch between the two calls. This places the new
caller on hold and activates the previous call.

The currently active call is displayed with a green
background.

Swap

4. Tap

again to switch back.

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ ➔

Call ➔ Additional settings ➔ Call forwarding

2. Tap one of the following options:

• Always forward

• Forward when busy

: Allows you to forward all voice calls.

: Allows you to forward voice calls to a
designated number instead of your voice mail number if you
are on another phone call.

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Swap

Settings

.

to

Call Settings

To access the Call settings menu:

➔

For detailed information on all of the call settings, see “Call”
on page 174.

• Forward when unanswered

: Allows you to forward voice calls
to a designated number instead of your voicemail number
when there is no answer on your phone. You can also select
the amount of time that the phone delays before forwarding.

• Forward when unreachable

: Allows you to forward voice calls
to a designated number instead of your voicemail number
when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or
when your phone is switched off.



From the Home screen, tap ➔ ➔

Call

.

– or –



From the Home screen, tap

➔

Call

.

Apps

➔

Settings

Settings

➔

Section 4: Contacts

Mobile

This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by
storing their name and number in your Contacts list. Contact
entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.

Adding a New Contact

Use the following procedure to add a new contact to your
Contacts list.

Saving a Number from the Home screen

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. At the

3. Tap the image icon and assign a picture to the new

Save contact to

Account name.

entry by choosing one of three options:

•Image

: Retrieve a previously stored image from your Gallery or
from My files folder, and assign it to this entry. Tap the image to
assign it to the contact, then tap

• Tagged pictures

your Gallery.

• Take picture

it to this entry, then tap

: Retrieve a previously tagged image from

: Use the camera to take a new picture and assign

Contacts

prompt, tap on

Done

.

Done

.

Device, SIM

➔ .

, or

•Remove

: Deletes any previously assigned image on an existing

contact.

4. Tap th e

5. Tap th e

6. Enter the phone number.

7. Ta p

Name

field and use the keyboard to enter the
name.
– or –

Ta p
name fields.

The numerical keypad is displayed.
The

Phone number

that is not a mobile number, tap the
select from the other phone number types.

Ta p
to delete a field.

The keyboard is displayed.

next to the

Phone number

Mobile

button initially displays next to the

to add another Phone number field or tap

Email address

Name

field to display additional

field.

field. If you want to add a phone number

.

Mobile

button and

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Home

The

Email

field. If you want to add an Email address that is

not a Home email address, tap the

Home

button initially displays next to the

Home

button and

select another Email address type.

8. Enter the Email address.

to add another Email address field or tap

Tap
to delete a field.

9. Tap any of the following fields that you want to add to

your new contact:

•Groups

: Assign the contact to Not assigned, Favorites, ICE -

emergency contacts, Co-workers, Family, or Friends.

•Ringtone

: Adds a field used to assign a message tone that will

sound when messages are received from this contact.

•Add another field: tap this button to add additional fields.

10. Ta p

Save

to save the new contact.

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Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers

When you call automated systems, you are often required to
enter a password or account number. Instead of manually
entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers
in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses
and waits. A pause will stop the calling sequence for two
seconds and a wait will pause the calling sequence until you
enter a number or press a key.

To add a pause or a wait to an existing Contact:

1. From the Home screen, tap

the name or number to open the Contact.

2. Tap to edi t.

3. Tap the phone number field.

4. Tap the screen at the position where the pause or wait

needs to be added.

5. Tap .
Pause

6. Tap

to add a two-second pause or tap
add a wait, and use the keypad to enter the additional
numbers. A pause will be displayed as a comma (,) and
a wait will be displayed as a semi-colon (;).

Save

7. Tap

to save your changes, or tap

discard.

Contacts

, and then tap

Wait

Cancel

to

to

Editing an Existing Contact

When editing an existing contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add additional
fields to the contact’s list of information.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap the Contact that you want to edit.

3. Tap to edit .

4. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete

information.

Save

5. Ta p

to save the edited information.

Contacts

.

Using Contacts

Once you have stored phone numbers in the Contacts list,
you can dial them easily and quickly by either using their SIM
card location number or by using the Search field to locate
the entry.

You can also send messages from the Contacts list.

Finding a Contacts List Entry

You can store phone numbers and their corresponding
names in your phone’s memory or an online account. The
two locations are physically separate but are used as the
Contacts list.

1. From the Home screen, tap

The Contacts list is sorted alphabetically.

2. Tap a letter on the right side of the display to quickly

jump to the contacts beginning with that letter.

3. Tap the contact you wish to call or message.

4. Tap the phone icon to make a phone call or tap the

message icon to send a message.
For more information, refer to “Creating and Sending
Messages” on page 70.

Tip:

You can sweep right over a Contact listing to make a call.
Sweep left over a Contact listing to send a message.

Contacts

.

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Linking Contacts

Many people now maintain multiple email accounts, social
networking logins, and other similar account information. For
example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a
corporate email account login because they are maintained
separately and for different groups of people.

This device can synchronize with multiple accounts such as
Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Corporate email, and Google.
When you synchronize your phone with these accounts, each
account creates a separate contact entry in the Contacts list.

If one of your contacts (Amy Smith, for example) has a
regular email account that you maintain in Gmail, but also
has a Facebook account under her maiden and married
name, as well as a Yahoo! chat account, when you merge
these accounts into your Contacts list you can link all of her
entries and view the information in one record.

The next time you synchronize your phone with your
accounts, any updates that contacts make to email account
names, email addresses, etc. automatically updates in your
contacts list.

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For more information about synchronizing accounts, see
“Synchronizing Accounts” on page 64.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap the name you want to link to another entry.

Typically this is the same contact with a different name
or account information.

3. Press ➔

The contact list is displayed.

Note:

Only contacts stored on your phone can be linked.

4. Tap the entry to link.

The second contact is now linked with the first and the
account information is merged into one screen.

The information is still maintained in both entries, but
displays in one record for easier viewing when you link
the contacts.

5. Tap the link icon on the

contact information you joined. The contact information
displays indicating what type of account information is
contained in the entry.

Link contacts

Contacts

.

Connection

.

bar to view the

Unlinking a Contact

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap the account name you want to unlink.

Typically this is the same contact with a different name
or account information.

3. Tap the link icon on the

4. Tap the minus sign

5. At the

Separate contact

The contact is now separated and no longer displays
as a merged record.

Contacts

Connection

next to entry to be unlinked.

prompt, tap OK.

bar.

Marking a Contact as Default

.

When you use messaging a application, it needs to know
which information is primary (default) in a contact entry list.
For example, you may have three different contact records
for John Smith, so the application will be looking for the
“default” number or entry.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap a Contact name.

3. Press ➔

The Mark as default screen displays radio buttons next
to the contact names or phone numbers of all the
linked contacts. The radio button next to the selected
contact turns green.

4. To change the default contact, tap the radio button next

to another entry that you want to be the default. The
radio button turns green, then tap

Mark as default

Contacts

.

Done

.

.

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Synchronizing Accounts

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Press ➔

If you have previously added accounts, the

settings

listed.

3. Tap an account to synchronize.

4. At the

synchronize for that account.

5. Tap

The account is synchronized.

6. Press to return to the Contacts list.

Note:

You can also synchronize your accounts using the
Settings menu. For more information, refer to
“Synchronizing Accounts” on page 154.

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Settings ➔ Contacts

prompt displays with these current accounts

Sync settings

Sync now

to synchronize the account.

Contacts

screen, tap the options to

then tap

.

Accounts
Sync

Contacts List Options

1. From the Home screen, tap

.

.

2. The following options are displayed:

•Select

: Select entries by placing a check mark alongside a

desired entry.

•Delete

: Delete one or more of your selected contacts.

• Business cards

access previously imported business cards.

–

Tap
business card. This process automatically imports the
information and updates either an existing contact or creates a
new one.

• Merge accounts

such as Google, Facebook, etc.

• Speed dial

• Send message or email

email using your Google account.

• Link contacts

Similar to a “see also” feature.

• Settings

:

Contacts

: Import new business card information or

➔

to begin framing and photographing a new

: Merge account contacts from your accounts

: Set up speed-dialing.

: Send a text /picture message or an

: Link the current contact to another contact.

then press

–

Call

: Provides quick access to the Phone settings menu.

–

Contacts

: Provides access to Contacts options such as Sort by,

Import/Export, Contacts to display, etc.

•Help

: Provides an onscreen Help file for Contacts.

Options at Selected Contact Screen

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap a contact and at the contact’s display screen, press

Contacts

.

.

3. The following options are displayed:

•Delete

: Delete the currently active entry.

•Link contacts

current contact.

• Unlink contacts

linked. This option only appears if the contact has been linked.

• Mark as default

record to use as the default. For more information, refer to

“Marking a Contact as Default”

• Share name card

using various applications.

: allows you to link the current contact to another

: allows you to unlink contacts that have been

: allows you to mark one entry in a contact

on page 63.

: Send contact information as an attachment

• Send contact information

existing contact, such as name, Mobile number, email, etc. and
send it to a recipient via a text message. This option does not
send the entire Contact entry, only the selected elements.

• Add to reject list

• Add shortcut to home screen

contacts to an available screen location.

: Select specific elements of an

: Add a Contact’s number to the reject list.

: Adds a shortcut to the current

Groups

Adding a Contact to a Group

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap the Contact that you want to add to a group.

3. Tap t o ed it.
Groups

Save

.

.

4. Ta p

5. Tap the group that you would like to add the contact to.

You may select as many groups as you like.

6. Ta p

7. After returning to the main edit screen, tap

The contact is added to the group.

Contacts

.

Save

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again.

Removing a Contact From a Group

1. From the Home screen, tap
Groups

.

2. Tap a group entry.

Done

.

Remove from group

3. Press ➔

4. Tap all of the contacts you want to remove from this

group. A green checkmark will appear next to their
name.

5. Tap

The contacts are now removed from the group.

Contacts

.

➔

Creating a New Group

1. From the Home screen, tap
Groups

➔

2. Tap the

3. Tap

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Group name

to enter a new group name. For more information, refer
to “Entering Text” on page 39.

Group ringtone

to this new group. Tap a ringtone to hear how it
sounds, then tap
– or –

Add

Tap

OK

to select a ringtone from your music files.

Contacts

Create group

field and use the onscreen keypad

to choose a ringtone for assignment

.

➔

.

Group message tone

4. Tap

assignment to this new group, then tap

Group vibration pattern

5. Tap

file for assignment to this new group, then tap
– or –

Tap

Create

and follow the onscreen instructions to

create your own vibration pattern.

6. Tap

Add member

7. Tap each contact you want to add. You can also tap
Select all

.

Done

8. Tap

9. Tap

.

Save

to save the new Group category.

to choose an alert tone for

OK

.

to choose a vibration audio

OK

to add contacts to the new group.

.

Editing a Caller Group

To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as
part of the selected group.

1. From the Home screen, tap
Groups

.

2. Tap a group entry.

3. Press ➔

4. Make modifications to the

Group message tone

5. Ta p

6. Ta p

7. Ta p

Edit group

Add member
Done
Save

to add more contacts to this group.

.

to save the edited Group category.

Contacts

.

Group name, Group ringtone

, or

Group vibration pattern

➔

fields.

Contacts List Favorites

Once you have stored phone numbers in the Contacts list,
you can add them to your Favorites list.

To view your Favorites list:



From the Home screen, tap

Favorites

Adding Favorites to your Contacts List

,

1. From the Home screen, tap
Favorites

2. Press

3. When the Contacts list is displayed, tap a contact to

add to your favorites list

.

.

Add to favorites

one.

4. Ta p

Done

.

5. A gold star will appear next to the contact image in the
Contacts list.

Contacts

Contacts

.

. You may select more than

➔

➔

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Removing Favorites from your Contacts List

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap a contact you want to remove from your favorites

list. Contacts in your Favorites list will have a gold star.

3. Tap the gold star on the top of the display.

4. The gold star will change to a white star and the

contact is removed from your Favorites list. The gold
star will no longer appear next to the contact image in
the Contacts list.

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Contacts

.

Deleting Contacts List Entries from the Phone

You can delete Phone Contacts entries from your phone’s
memory.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Within the Contacts list, touch and hold a contact that

you want to delete.

3. Tap

Delete

on the displayed list.

Delete

4. At the
Cancel

prompt, tap OK to delete the contact or

to exit.

Contacts

.

Section 5: Messaging

This section describes how to send and receive different
messages using the default Messaging app on your phone.

Types of Messages

Your default Messaging app provides the following message
types:

•

Text Messages

•

Multimedia (Picture, Video, and Audio) Messages

The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive
text messages to and from other mobile phones or email
addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to
your service provider’s message service.

The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and
receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and
audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email
addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to
your service provider’s multimedia message service.

Important!

When creating a message, adding an image, a

sound file, or a video clip to a text message
changes the message from a text message to a
multimedia message.

Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and to
indicate when messages are received. For more information,
refer to “Indicator Icons” on page 20.

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Creating and Sending Messages

This section describes how to create a send a message using
the Messaging app.

➔

Messaging

1. From the main Home screen, tap
Compose

.

– or –

Apps

➔

Tap

2. Tap

Enter recipient

select a recipient from your Contacts. You can also
select the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or
Logs.

Note:

Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with
a semicolon (;).

3. If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the

contact, then tap
The contact is placed in the recipient field.

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Messaging

to enter a recipient or tap to

Done

.

➔

Compose.

Note:

For the Group option, if the number of recipients is less
than 10, all members in the group will be added. You will
need to delete any unnecessary members in the list by
selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted
entries.

4. Tap the

5. Add more recipients by tapping the recipient field.

6. Tap

7. Review your message and tap

Note:

Enter message

keyboard to enter a message. For more information,
refer to “Entering Text” on page 39.

Add emoticons

emoticon from an onscreen list and then add it into
your message (at the cursor location) if desired.

If you exit a message before you send it, it is
automatically saved as a draft.

field and use the onscreen

to choose an available

Send

.

Message Options

Options before composing a message

1. From the main Home screen, tap

Note:

Priority senders appear at the top of the main Messages
screen.

2. Before composing a message, press to reveal

additional messaging options:

• Select

: Select desired messages.

•Delete

: Deletes the entire message and its bubbles.

• Draft messages

contents.

• Locked messages

its contents.

• Scheduled messages

folder and its contents.

• Spam messages

contents.

•Font size

application.

: Displays the draft messages folder and its

: Displays the locked messages folder and

: Displays the scheduled messages

: Displays the spam messages folder and its

: Configure the font size to use in your Messages

Messaging

.

•Settings

: Access Messaging settings. For more information,

“Messaging Settings”

refer to

•Help

: Allows you to get online help.

on page 75.

Options while composing a message

1. While composing a message, press to reveal

additional messaging options.

•View contact

option only displays if the message sender is in your contacts
list.

•Add to contacts

This option only displays if the recipient is not already in your
Contacts list.

•Quick responses

reply templates.

• Insert smiley

•Preview

prior to delivery.

• Add slide

(Multimedia) message and allows you to attach an existing
slideshow.

: Displays the Contact’s Overview page. This

: Add the recipient as a new Contacts entry.

: Displays your available preset text message

: Insert smiley icons (emoticons).

(only in MMS): Add preview the MMS message

: Converts an SMS message into an MMS

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• Schedule message

to be delivered.

• Duration (5 sec) (only in MMS): Change the duration of the

image slideshow.

• Layout (bottom) (only in MMS): Change the layout.

•Discard

•Font size

application.

: Schedule a time for the current message

: Closes the current open message.

: Configure the font size to use in your Messages

Adding attachments to a message

To add an attachment to your message, tap and select
one of the following options:

•Image

: Add an existing image from your Pictures list to your

message.

• Take picture: Temporarily

phone’s camera, and then add it to your message.

•Video

: Choose an existing video from the Videos list, and add it

to your message.

• Record video

clip using the phone’s camera, and then add it to your
message.

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: Temporarily exit the message, record a video

exit the message, take a photo with

•Audio

: Choose an existing audio file from the Audio list, then

add it to your message.

• Record audio

audio clip using the phone’s microphone.

•Memo

•Calendar

•My location

your current location.

•Maps

indicating your current location.

•Contacts

: Temporarily exit the message and record an

: Add a memo that you have created.

: Add an event from your calendar.

: Attach a Google Maps URL location indicating

: Attach both a thumbnail and Google Maps URL link

: Add an existing Contacts list entry to your message.

Viewing New Received Messages

1. When you receive a new message, the new message

icon will appear at the top of your screen.

2. Open the Notification Bar and select the message. For

more information, refer to “Notification Panel” on page

38.
– or –

From the main Home screen, tap
tap the new message to view it.

The selected message appears in the display.

3. To play a multimedia message, tap

•

To pause playback of the multimedia message, tap

4. To scroll through the message (if additional text pages

have been added), touch the screen and in a single
motion, scroll up or down the page.

Messaging

then

.

Message Threads

Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped
into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see
all the messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and
displays a contact on the screen. Message threads are listed
in the order in which they were received, with the latest
message displayed at the top.

To access message thread options:



From the main Messaging screen, touch and hold the
message to display the following options:

• Delete

: Deletes the currently selected message thread.

.

• Add to spam numbers

list. Any new texts from this sender are automatically blocked.

To access additional Bubble options:



Touch and hold the message bubble within an active
message conversation to display the following options:

• Delete

: Deletes any currently selected message bubble from

the thread.

• Copy text

: Copies the currently selected message bubble from

the thread.

: Adds the current sender to a spam

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•Forward

: Forward the currently selected message bubble to an

external recipient.

•Lock/Unlock

message bubble from being accidentally deleted.

•Copy to SIM

a single text message to the SIM card.

•Share

• View message details

selected message bubble.

•Report as SPAM

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: Locks or unlocks the currently selected

: Copies the currently selected message bubble as

: Share the message with others using various apps.

: Display details for the currently

: Register the number as spam.

Deleting Messages

To delete your messages, follow these steps:

1. From the main Home screen, tap

2. Press ➔

3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap

A checkmark will appear beside each message you
select.

4. Tap

5. At the

Delete

Done

.

Delete conversation

.

Messaging

prompt, tap OK to delete.

.

Message Search

You can search through your messages by using the
Message Search feature.

1. From the main Home screen, tap

2. Tap .

3. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter a word or phrase

to search for, then tap .

4. All messages that contain the search string are

displayed.

Messaging

.

Select all

.

Messaging Settings

To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, Voice mails, and Push messages.

1. From the main Home screen, tap

➔

Settings

.

2. The following Messaging settings are available:

• Default messaging app

application.

•Display

:

–

Bubble style

messages. Bubbles are the rounded boxes that surround each
message.

–

Background style

your messages.

–

Change font size

down volume keys.

•Quick responses

your messaging.

• Text messages

–

Manage SIM card messages

on the SIM card.

: Set your default messaging

: Choose from several bubble styles for your

: Choose from several background styles for

: Change the text size by using the up or

: Edit or add new quick responses to use in

:

Messaging

: Manage the messages stored

➔

–

Input mode

Choose from: GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or Automatic.

–

Message center

where your messages reside while the system is attempting to
deliver them.

• Multimedia messages

–

Group conversation

recipients.

–

Delivery reports

whether or not your message was delivered.

–

Auto retrieve

retrieve messages.

–

Set restrictions

choose from
messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content
Domain),
messages that you are creating a multimedia message which
does not fit the Core MM Content Domain),
any content to the message.)

–

MMS alert

from an SMS (text) to MMS (multimedia) mode.

: Set the input mode for your text messages.

: Enter the number of your message center

:
: Send a single message to multiple

: When activated, the network informs you

: Allows the message system to automatically

: Allows you to select the creation mode.

Restricted

(you can only create and submit

Warning

(the device will warn you via pop up

Free

(you may add

: Alerts you when the messaging modes changes

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• Delete old messages

reached, rather than overwriting them.

• Priority senders

feature.

• Push messages

the network.

•Cell broadcast

messages. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on

.

–

Select channels

will receive CB messages on. You can also select My
channel and add your own CB channel using the Add
channel option below.

–

Add channel

• Notifications

status bar.

• Emergency alerts

alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS).
For more information, refer to

77.

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: Deletes old messages when the limit is

: Activates or deactivates the priority sender

: Allows you to receive push messages from

: Allows you to receive Cell broadcast

: Allows you to set up the channel that you

: Allows you to add your own CB channel.

: Allows you to see message notifications on your

: Allows you to receive wireless emergency

“Emergency Alerts”

on page

–

Emergency alerts

wish to receive.

–

Emergency notification preview

emergency alert tone so you will know what to expect when an
alert is received.

–

Alert reminder

an alert. You can select Once, Every 2 minutes, Every 15
minutes, or Off (default).

•Signature

slider to the right to turn it on .

–

Edit signature

message.

•Spam filter

spam settings such as:

–

Add to spam numbers

assign a phone number as being sent from a spam source.

–

Add to spam phrases

phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend.

–

Block unknown senders

incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked
numbers.

: Allows you to set the alert types that you

: Allows you to play the

: Alows you to set reminders after you receive

: Configure message signatures. Touch and slide the

: Allows you to enter a desired signature for your

: When enabled, allows you to configure available

: Allows you to manually enter and

: Allows you to assign a specific text

: When active, automatically blocks

• Delay message sending

that determines how long the messages are held until they are
sent. This can allow you to cancel the delivery of a recent
message.

•Safe mode

: Allows you to set security parameters for
Messages. Choose from Allow access to all links and Potential
threat alerts.

: Allows you to set a time delay limit

Emergency Alerts

This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts
from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which
may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting
Network (PLAN). If your wireless provider has chosen to
participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the
provider's coverage area. If you travel outside your provider's
coverage area, wireless emergency alerts may not be
available. For more information, please contact your wireless
provider.

Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive geographically
targeted messages. Alert messages are provided by the US
Department of Homeland Security and alert customers of
imminent threats to their safety within their area. There is no
charge for receiving an Emergency Alert message.

There are three types of Emergency Alerts:

•

Alerts issued by the President

•

Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (Extreme and
Severe)

•

AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)

Note:

Alerts issued by the President can not be disabled.

Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the
President can not be disabled. To disable Imminent Threats
and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below:

1. From the main Home screen, tap

2. Press ➔

3. Ta p

4. All alerts are enabled by default. Tap on an alert option

to disable the alert and remove the checkmark.

Settings ➔ Emergency alerts

Emergency alerts

.

Messaging

.

.

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Section 6: Connections

This section describes the various connections your phone
can make including Connecting your PC, Wi-Fi, NFC,
Bluetooth, USB tethering, and Mobile Hotspot.

PC Connections

You can connect your device to a PC using your PC data
cable using various USB connection modes.

Media device (MTP)

Windows, or using an Android file transfer on a Mac.

Camera (PTP)

software, and transfer any files onto a PC that does not
support MTP.

Note:

To sync your device to your computer it is highly
recommended that you install Samsung Kies which is
available at
Mac).

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: allows you to transfer media files in

: allows you to transfer photos using the camera

http://www.samsung.com/kies

(for Windows/

Note:

If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your
computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0
or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your
computer.

Connecting with your PC

For information on connecting your device with your PC,
using USB 3.0 or 2.0, see page 8.

Connecting as a Storage Device

You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and
access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the
device, you can also access the files directory from the
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.

Note:

The file directory of the memory card displays as a
removable disk, separate from the internal memory.

1. Connect the USB cable to the device and connect the

cable to the computer. After a few seconds, a pop-up
window displays on the PC when connected.

2. On the PC pop-up, click
Card

3. Ta p

4. You can now copy and move files back and forth

to see the contents on your memory card or

tap

Phone

to see the contents on your phone.

between your PC and your phone.

Open device to view files

.

Wi-Fi

About Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity"and sometimes referred to
as Wi-Fi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local
Area Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11
wireless specification to transmit and receive wireless data.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing and
accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can
either be Open (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or
Secured (requiring knowledge of the Router name and
password).

Turning Wi-Fi On

By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned on. Turning
Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to
compatible in-range WAPs.

1. If your Wi-Fi is off, from any Home screen, tap ➔
Settings

➔

Wi-Fi

.

2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi

field, to turn Wi-Fi ON .

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Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

1. From any Home screen, tap ➔

Wi-Fi

.

The network names and security settings (Open
network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi
networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

2. Tap the network you want to connect to.

Note:

When you select an open network, you will be

automatically connected to the network.

3. Enter a wireless password if necessary.

Settings

Manually add your new network connection

1. From any Home screen, tap ➔

Wi-Fi

.

Add Wi-Fi network

2. Tap

3. Enter the

4. Tap the

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Network SSID

Wireless Access Point.

Security

must match the current security setting on your target
WAP.

.

. This is the name of your

field and select a security option. This

Settings

➔

➔

5. If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s

password.

Show advanced options

6. Tap

advanced options such as Proxy settings and IP
settings.

7. Tap

Connect

to store the new information and connect

to your target WAP.

Note:

The next time your device connects to a previously
accessed or secured wireless network, you are not
prompted to enter the WAP key again, unless you reset
your device back to its factory default settings.

, if you need to add

Turning Wi-Fi Off

1. From any Home screen, tap ➔

Wi-Fi

.

2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi

field, to turn Wi-Fi OFF .

Note:

Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth can cause an added drain to your battery and
reduce your use times.

Settings

➔

Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network

1. From any Home screen, tap ➔

Wi-Fi

.

➔

Scan

2. Ta p

All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.

.

Settings

Smart network switch

Smart network switch allows your device to automatically
switch between a Wi-Fi network and a mobile network.

Wi-Fi

1. From the main Settings screen, tap
Smart network switch

2. Ta p

activate the feature.

to create a checkmark and

.

➔

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a
glance:

Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).

Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point
available but you are not connected to it. May also
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Displays when connected to another device using
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi
Direct” on page 82.

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Wi-Fi Advanced Settings

The Advanced Wi-Fi menu allows you to set up many of your
device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.

1. From any Home screen, tap ➔
Wi-Fi

.

➔

Advanced

2. Tap

The following options are available:

• Network notification

• Passpoint

•Sort by

• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep

• Always allow scanning

•MAC address

•IP address

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: allows you to connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi

Access Points automatically.

: allows you to sort by alphabetical order or signal

strength.

disconnect from Wi-Fi.

and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned
off.

when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).

: view your device’s IP address.

.

: alerts you when a new WAP is available.

: allows you to specify when to

: allows the Google location service

: view your device’s MAC address, required

Settings

➔

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.

Note:

See your service plan for applicable charges for Wi-Fi
Direct.

Settings

Accept

➔

for the

1. From any Home screen, tap ➔
Wi-Fi

.

2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi

field, to turn Wi-Fi ON .

➔

3. Tap

Your phone automatically scans for other Wi-Fi Direct
devices.

4. Repeat

connect with. The steps on a different model of phone,
may be different.

5. Once the device you want to connect to is displayed,

tap on it.

6. The other device has 2 minutes to tap

connection to be made.

Wi-Fi Direct

steps 1 - 3

.

on the other device you want to

7. Once connected, the other device will show as
Connected

in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the

icon will display at the top of your screen.

8. Ta p for additional options.

Sharing Information with Connected Device

To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the
connected device, follow these steps:

1. View the information that you want to share. For
example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in
your camera viewer or

Share, Share via,

2. Tap t he

3. Tap the connected device name. For example,

4. Ta p

5. The file is transferred and the other device will receive

Wi-Fi Direct

Android_49a.

Done

.

a screen notification that a Wi-Fi file has been
received. The file can be found at

Device storage

or

➔

My Files

Send via

option.

Download

folder, then tap the

option.

Apps ➔ My Files

folder.

➔

Note:

Depending on the other device model, the prompts and
shared folder information may differ.

NFC

NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when
you touch your device with another compatible device. This
is used for applications such as S Beam. To activate NFC on
your device, see “NFC” on page 137.

Android Beam

When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content
to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close
together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos,
contacts, and more. For more information, refer to
“Android Beam” on page 137.

S Beam

When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another
NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together.
You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, music
files from your Music app, and more. For more information,
refer to “S Beam” on page 137.

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Tap and pay

Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment
application you want to use for making on-phone purchases.
For more information, refer to “Tap and pay” on page 137.

Bluetooth

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and
Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and
wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is
usually up to approximately 30 feet.

Turning Bluetooth On and Off

To turn Bluetooth on:

1. From any Home screen, tap ➔

Bluetooth

.

2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the

Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth ON .
When active,

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appears within the Status area.

Settings

➔

To turn Bluetooth off:

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

Bluetooth

.

2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the

Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth OFF .

Settings

Bluetooth Status Indicators

The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status
at a glance:

Displays when Bluetooth is active.

Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and

communicating with another device.

Bluetooth Settings

The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of
the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service,
including:

•

Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth
communication and description

•

Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other
Bluetooth devices

➔

To a ccess t he Bluetooth Settings menu:

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

Bluetooth

.

2. Verify your Bluetooth is ON .

To change your Bluetooth name:

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

Bluetooth

.

➔

.

.

Bluetooth

Rename device

About device

➔ ➔

2. Ta p

3. After the
name

4. Use the keyboard to modify your device name and tap
OK

To make your device visible:

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

•

Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other
devices for pairing and communication.

2. Select a time that you would like your device visibility
to timeout.

.

screen displays, tap

Visibility timeout

Settings

Settings

Device

Settings

.

➔

➔

➔

To show received files:



From the Home screen, tap ➔

Bluetooth

➔ ➔

A list of all files received from Bluetooth is displayed.

To scan for Bluetooth devices:

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

Bluetooth

.

2. Verify your Bluetooth is ON .

3. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap

for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices such
as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.

Received files

Settings

.

Settings

Scan

➔

➔

to search

Pairing Bluetooth Devices

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted
connections between your device and another Bluetooth
device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey,
allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the
discovery and authentication process.

To pair your device with another Bluetooth device:

1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.

2. Ta p

Scan

. Your device will display a list of discovered

in-range Bluetooth devices.

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3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.

4. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap

5. The external device will then have to also accept the

connection and enter your device’s PIN code.
Once successfully paired to an external device,

appears within the Status area.

Note:

Due to different specifications and features of other
Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations
may be different, and functions such as transfer or
exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth
compatible devices.

Note:

Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time
process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices
will continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode again.

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OK

Disconnecting a paired device

.

Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection
between the device and your phone, but retains the
knowledge of the pairing. At a later point when you wish to
reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the
connection information again.

1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously

paired device (from the bottom of the page).

3. Tap

OK

to confirm disconnection.

Note:

Disconnections are manually done but often occur
automatically if the paired device goes out of range of
your phone or it is powered off.

Deleting a paired device (unpair)

Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection
record” and upon reconnection would require that you re­enter all the previous pairing information.

1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap next to the

previously paired device. This opens the connected
device’s menu options.

3. Ta p

Unpair

to delete the paired device.

Rename

4. Ta p

5. Ta p

paired device.

6. Ta p

the paired device.

to change the name of the paired device.

Call audio

to enable or disable call audio from the

Media audio

to enable or disable media audio from

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Section 7: Applications

This section contains a description of each application that is
available in the Apps Menu, its function, and how to navigate
through that particular application. If the application is
already described in another section of this user manual,
then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.

Note:

This manual only addresses applications that have been
loaded on your device as of the date of purchase.
Information concerning third party applications that you
may choose to download from the Google Play Store or
otherwise should be obtained from the application
provider directly and not from Samsung.

Tip:

To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently
used applications to one of the Home screens. For details,
see “Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 31.



To access the Applications, tap
Home screen.

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Apps

from any

Calculator

With this feature, you can use the device as a calculator. The
calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division. The Calculator also
keeps a history of recent calculations.

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

2. Enter the first number using the onscreen numeric

keys.

3. Enter the operation for your calculation by tapping the

corresponding onscreen arithmetic function key.

4. Enter the second number.

5. To view the result, tap the equal sign (

6. To view calculator history, tap

right of the calculator buttons. A history of your past
calculations is displayed. Tap
calculator keypad.

7. Turn your phone sideways to the landscape position to

display the scientific calculator.

Calculator

=

).

located at the top

to display the

.

Calendar

With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by
day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act
as a reminder, if necessary.

To access the Calendar:

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

2. To change your calendar view tap at the top

left of your screen and select one of the following:

•Year

: displays the Year view.

•Month

: displays the Month view.

• Month and agenda

listed at the bottom.

• Week

: displays the Week view.

•Day

: displays the Day view.

• Agenda

3. Tap (
Tod ay

4. Ta p

blue box.

5. Tap and select one of the following options:

•Go to

: displays a specific date.

: displays the Month view with your events

: displays a list of your Events.

Create event

to display the current date indicated by a

) to create a new Calendar event.

Calendar

.

• Delete

: allows you to delete All events, All events before today,

or an individual event.

•Search

: allows you to search within your current events.

•Calendars

•Sync

•Settings

: allows you to view the current Calendar accounts.

: allows you to synchronize your calendar with one or all of
your accounts. This option only appears when an account has
been opened.

: displays a list of configurable settings.

Calendar Settings

1. From any Calendar view, Tap ➔

First day of week

2. Ta p
Saturday, Sunday

Lock time zone

3. Ta p

current user-selected time zone). Select a time zone
from within the

Show week numbers

4. Ta p

along the side of the week entries.

Hide declined events

5. Ta p

mark indicates selection.

Hide completed tasks

6. Ta p

check mark indicates selection.

and select either

or

Monday

.

(to lock event time based on your

Select time zone

field.

to display the week numbers

to activate this option. A check

to activate this option. A

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Settings

.

Local default,

Weather

7. Tap

your calendar. A check mark indicates selection.

8. Tap

method. Choose from:

notifications

9. Tap

calendar event notification.

10. Ta p

vibrate.

11. Ta p

emailing guests.

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to have weather symbols displayed on

Set alert type

Notification sound

Vibration

Quick responses

to adjust the event notification

Pop-up notifications, Status bar

, or

Off

.

to assign a ringtone to a

to set the Event notification tone to

to select quick responses to

Camera

This section explains how to use the camera on your phone.
You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built­in camera functionality. Your 16 megapixel camera produces
photos in JPEG format.

Important!

Using the Camera

Note:

Do not take photos of people without their
permission.
Do not take photos in places where cameras are
not allowed.
Do not take photos in places where you may
interfere with another person’s privacy.

Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as
simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then
pressing the camera key.

When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright
conditions, shadows may appear on the photo.

Camera

1. From the main Home screen, tap

activate the camera mode.

to

2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder,

Viewfinder

Camera Mode

Gallery

Change
Mode

Settings

Front

Video

Record

Tak e
Picture

Facing
Camera

adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.

3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap

onscreen icons to access various camera options and
settings.

4. You can also tap the screen to move the focus to the

area you touch.

5. Press the Camera key until the shutter sounds.

(The picture is automatically stored within your
designated storage location. If no microSD is installed,
all pictures are stored on the Phone.)

Up

and

6. You can also use the

Down

pictures. Press rapidly for continuous shooting.

7. Pinch the screen to zoom out or pinch outwards to

zoom in.

Volume keys to take

8. While viewing a picture, after you have taken it, pinch
the screen outwards to zoom in or pinch the screen
inwards to zoom out.

You can magnify the picture up to x4.

9. Press to return to the viewfinder.

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Camera Modes

MODE

There are many different camera modes that you can use to
help optimize your photos depending on the conditions and
your experience.

1. From the camera viewfinder, tap the Mode button

to change the mode to one of the following:

•Auto

: Automatically adjusts your camera to optimize color and

brightness. This is the default setting

• Beauty face

gentler images.

• Panorama

Shutter button to take a photo, and then move the camera in
any direction. When the blue frame aligns with the preview
screen, the camera automatically takes another shot in the
panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, press the Shutter
button again.

• Virtual tour

surroundings. Follow the onscreen instructions.

•Dual camera

cameras simultaneously.

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: Use this to take photos with lightened faces for

: use this to take wide panoramic photos. Press the

: use this to mode to take a virtual 3D shot of your

: allows you to activate both the front and rear

•Shot & more

burst shots with other features. Effects can be directly applied
right after taking these pictures. The following effects are
available in this mode, Best photo, Best face, Eraser, Drama,
and Panning shot.

–

–

–

–

–

•Manage Modes

your camera.

: use this burst shot mode to combine the best of

Best photo:

then choose the best photos among them.

Best face

time and combine them to create the best possible image. Press
the Shutter button to take multiple photos. When Gallery opens,
tap the yellow frame on each face, and choose the best
individual face for the subject. After choosing a pose for each
individual, tap Done to merge the images into a single photo,
and tap Save.

Eraser

passers by.

Drama shot

object and then merge them together into one image.

Panning shot

use this to take multiple photos in a short time, and

: use this to take multiple group shots at the same

: saves the best of 5 taken pictures and removes any

: use this to take a series of photos of a moving

: use this to take wide photos.

: allows you to choose the modes present on