Samsung SMG900V Users Manual

A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E

User Manual

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

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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Modification of Software

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

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

IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN 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 th e security solutions to see if the solutions work with the dev ice 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 www.samsung.com/us/safe.

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> About phone > License settings > DivX® VOD. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete

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Table of Contents

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

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Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting Up Your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Turning the Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Smart Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Section 2: Understanding Your Device ....

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Motions and Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Air View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Multi Window Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........	45
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Section 4: Calling ......................................	57

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Multi-party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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

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

Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Section 6: Applications .............................

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Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Amazon MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Appstore (Amazon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Caller Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Google Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

IMDb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

My Verizon Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

NFL Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Polaris Office 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

S Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

S Translator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Samsung Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Story Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

TripAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Verizon Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Viewdini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

VZ Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

VZ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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Section 7: Connections ...........................

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Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 NFC and Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Android Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Section 8: Settings ..................................

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Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Settings Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Connections Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 More settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Connect and share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Android Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Kies via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 My Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Lock screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Power saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Accessory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Language and input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Motions and Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Air view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Accounts Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

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Backup Assistant Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Add account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Backup and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Location services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Application manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 About phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Section 9: Health and Safety Information 178

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 178 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 185 Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 185 Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 189 UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 194 UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 204 Restricting Children's Access to Your

Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 207

Section 10: Warranty Information ..........

209

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 End User License Agreement for Software . . 219

Index .........................................................

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Section 1: Getting Started

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 227.

Also included is important safety information beginning on page 178, that you should know before using your device.

This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting fr om the Home screen. To get to the Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, see “Securing Your Device” on page 16.

Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your device, depending on the software version on your device, and any changes to the device’s Settings.

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.

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Special Text

In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•Notes: Presents alternative options for the current feature or menu.

•Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.

•Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance.

•Warning: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your device.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps:

Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in procedures. For example:

“From the Home screen, touch Apps

Settings Connections Wi-Fi.”

Many settings use an On/Off switch. Touch the On/Off switch to turn a setting On or Off. This graphic is used to represent the On/Off switch.

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Setting Up Your device

Install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, battery, and optional memory card, then charge the battery to begin using your device.

Back Cover

The battery, SIM card, and optional memory card are installed under a removable cover on the back of the device.

Removing the battery cover

Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover off the device.

Installing the battery cover

Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making sure it snaps into place.

Note: The battery cover is flexible. Take care to avoid bending or twisting the cover when removing and installing, to prevent damage to the cover.

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SIM Card

Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number, information about your wireless service, and other information such as messages.

If you purchased your device at a Verizon Wireless store, the SIM card is activated and ready to use. If you ordered a new device, the card may need to be activated before you can use it. For more information about activating the SIM card, visit: http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GSIM.

Caution! Turn the device off before installing or removing the SIM card. Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Take care when handling, installing, or removing the SIM card, and avoid exposing the SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. Keep the SIM card out of reach of small children.

Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card

1.Remove the back cover.

2.With the Verizon Wireless logo facing up, carefully insert the 4G LTE SIM Card in to the slot, pressing gently until it locks into place.

3.Install the back cover.

Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card

1.Turn off the device, then remove the back cover.

2.Press the 4G LTE SIM Card in gently to release the lock, then carefully slide the 4G LTE SIM Card out of the slot.

3.Install the back cover.

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Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the device, for charging the battery.

The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.

Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Battery Indicator

The battery icon in the Status Bar shows battery power level. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the battery icon flashes and a tone plays. If you continue using the device without charging, the device will power off.

Tip: Task Manager provides helpful information about extending battery life. For more information, see “Task Manager” on page 15.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the battery

1.Remove the battery cover.

2.Insert the battery into the device, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the device.

3.Replace the battery cover.

Removing the Battery

1.Remove the battery cover.

2.Lift the battery up and out of the device, using the slot provided.

3.Replace the battery cover.

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Charging the Battery

Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (charging head and USB cable) to charge your device from any 110/220 VAC outlet.

Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.

1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

2.Connect the USB cable to the charging head, then plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet.

3.When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

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Memory Card

Your device supports optional, removable, microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 64GB capacity (not included), for storage of music, pictures, and other files.

For more information about using memory cards, see

“Memory Card” on page 126.

Installing a Memory Card

1.Remove the back cover.

2.With the gold contacts facing down, slide the memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it locks into place.

3.Install the back cover.

Removing a Memory Card

Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.

1.From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch

Settings More Storage Unmount SD card.

2.At the prompt, read the warning and select OK to continue. Wait for SD card safe to remove to appear in the Status bar and Notifications.

3.Remove the back cover.

4.Gently press on the memory card to release the lock, then carefully pull the card out.

5.Install the back cover.

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Turning the Device On and Off

Turning the Device On

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the device vibrates and starts up.

Turning the Device Off

1.Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the device vibrates and the Device Options menu displays.

2.At the prompt, tap Power off.

Smart Switch

Now you have nothing to lose. Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and more from your old device to the Samsung Galaxy S® 5.

Get started today at www.samsungsmartswitch.com

Your Google Account

Your new device uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Talk and the Play Store. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up a connection with your existing Google account, or create a new Google account.

To create a Google account, or set up your Google account on your device, use Accounts and sync settings (see “Accounts

Settings” on page 166).

Your Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps on your device, including Samsung Hub, and Samsung Link Play. For more information, see “Accounts Settings” on page 166.

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Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard will guide you through the basics of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up accounts, choose location services, and learn more about your device.

You can also use the Setup Wizard to quickly configure your device at any time.

From the Home screen, touch Apps

Setup Wizard.

Help

Get information about using your device, including videos, useful tips, and other information.

From the Home screen, touch Apps

Help.

Your Phone Number

From the Home screen, touch Apps

Settings More About phone Status.

Voice Mail

All unanswered calls to your device are sent to voicemail, even if your device is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your device.

For more information, see “Voicemail” on page 112.

TTY Mode

Your device is TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a TTY device to the device’s headset jack. Before you can use your device with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode.

For more information about enabling TTY mode, see “Call Settings” on page 63.

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Roaming

When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, your device can use roaming to acquire service on other compatible digital networks. When roaming, the

Roaming icon displays in the Status bar.

Tip: You can set your device’s roaming behavior. For more information, see “Mobile networks” on page 136.

During roaming, some services may not be available. Depending on your coverage area and service plan, extra charges may apply when making or receiving calls, connecting to the Internet, or using data services. Contact Verizon Wireless for more information about your coverage area and service plan.

Task Manager

Your device can run apps simultaneously, with some apps running in the background. Use Task Manager to see which apps are running on your device, and to end running apps to extend battery life. You can also uninstall apps from your device and check memory usage.

1.From any unlocked screen, press and hold the

Home Key, then select Task manager.

2.Touch the Active applications tab to view apps running on your device. Touch End, or End all to close apps.

3.Touch the Downloaded tab to view information about apps you’ve installed on your device. Touch Uninstall to remove an app from your device.

4.Touch the RAM tab to display the amount of RAM (Random Access Memory) in use. Touch Clear memory to clear processes to increase available RAM.

5.Touch the Storage tab for internal system storage and SD card memory statistics.

Tip: Touch and drag your finger on the tabs to scroll the tabs.

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Securing Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.

Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option under Security settings. For more information, see “Screen lock” on page 144.

For other settings related to securing your device, see “Lock screen” on page 144.

Locking the Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.

– or –

Press the Power/Lock Key.

Tip: When the device is locked, the Emergency call feature is available on the lock screen, to allow you to make emergency calls even while the device is locked.

Unlocking the Device

Unlock the device using one of the default unlock screens, or use Screen lock options for increased security.

Press the Power/Lock Key, then touch and drag your finger across the screen.

Tip: Special notification icons display for missed calls or new messages. Drag a missed call or message icon to view the message or call log.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Features

•Brilliant HD Super AMOLED™ touch screen, (1920x1080 resolution)

•4G LTE network with 1.9 gigahertz quad-core processor

•1.9 GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM

•Android® 4.2.2, Jelly Bean

•SAFE®

•Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see www.samsungsmartswitch.com.

•Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone menus and options including applications, multi-windows and up to seven home screens

•Multi-task with Popup Video

•Keep in touch

–SMS (Text) and MMS (Multimedia)

–Voice

–Email and Gmail

–Instant messaging with Google Talk™

•Enjoy pictures, music and video

–Discover new media with Media Hub

–Gallery, Music player, and Video player

–DivX Certified® to play DivX® video at HD 720p, including premium content

•Connect to other devices

–Wi-Fi® 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

–Wi-Fi® Direct

–Mobile Hotspot

–DLNA

–Bluetooth 4.0

–USB 2.0 High-speed

–Tethering

–NFC and S Beam

–Group Play

–Kies via Wi-Fi®

•Capture memories

–13 MP Camera and Camcorder with LED flash + 2.0 MP front-facing camera

–Seamlessly share pictures via Group Play to other devices

–Capture rapid-fire still pictures with Burst Shot

–Use Best Photo, Best Face, and Eraser to choose the best pictures

–Samsung Link to share media content across DLNA certified devices.

•Control your device with S Voice, for natural voice commands

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•Share with friends

–S Beam™, for easy sharing of files via NFC

–Specialized apps, including Samsung Link™ and Group Play™

–Integrated features, such as Share Shot in Camera

•Take your content with you

–16 GB memory device memory (actual formatted capacity may vary)

–Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ memory cards up to 64GB capacity (not included)

Front

Note: The Menu and Back keys illuminate when navigating through the device.

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•LED indicator: displays blue when powering up, displays red when charging, green when fully charged, and red blinking when a notification has arrived.

•Light (RGB) Sensor: lets you use the ambient light level to adjust the screen brightness/contrast. This sensor decreases screen brightness in dim light.

•Earpiece: Plays sounds and automated prompts during calls.

•Proximity and Light Sensors: Detects the presence of objects, for use with motion settings, and to control the screen display, such as when you move the device away from your ear during a call. Detects ambient light when Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Front camera.

•2.0 MP Front Camera: Captures pictures and video.

•Touchscreen: Provides access to all the phone’s applications and features.

•Menu: Touch to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature. While using your device, you may notice that the Menu Key dims, but it is always available at a touch to provide a context-sensitive menu for the current screen or app (to set the touch key light duration, see “More display settings” on page 148).

•Home: Press to display the Home screen, or Lock screen if the device is locked. Press and hold to display recent applications or launch Task Manager or Google Search.

•Back: Touch to return to the previous screen or option. While using your device, you may notice that the Back Key dims, but you can always use it to return to the previous item.

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Side

Back

•Volume Key: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.

•Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, and to access a device options menu. Press to lock the device, or to wake the screen for unlocking.

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•LED Flash: Use when taking photos or recording video.

•Infrared Sensor: Used to control other external devices.

•Camera lens: Use when taking photos or recording videos.

•Microphones (top and bottom): Capture audio during recording, during phone calls, and video chat.

•3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in an optional headset or TTY equipment.

•USB Charging/Accessory Port: Connect a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files, or connect to optional accessories (not included).

Google Search Bar

The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet search engine powered by Google™.

1.From the main Home screen, tap the Google Search bar .

2.Use the on-screen keypad to enter the word(s) in which to search, then tap .

3.Tap to use Google Voice Search. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.

•Status Bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. For a list of icons, see “Status Bar” on page 35.

•Shortcuts: Shortcuts to apps.These shortcuts are found on the Home screen by default, and you can add more shortcuts to your favorite apps. For more information, see “Shortcuts” on

page 38.

•Widgets: Apps that run on the Home screen. These widgets are found on the Home screen by default, and you can add your favorites. For more information, see “Widgets” on page 38.

Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.

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Extended Home Screen

The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders.

Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the bottom of the display shows your current position.

Customizing the Home Screen

Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences.

•Add App Shortcuts: For more information, see “Shortcuts” on page 38.

•Add Widgets: For more information, see “Widgets” on page 38.

•Add Folders: For more information, see “Folders” on page 39.

•Change the Wallpaper: For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page 39.

•Display settings: For more information, see “Display Settings” on page 147.

Adding and removing Home screen panels

Your device comes with 6 Home screen panels. You can customize the Home screen to include up to the seven default panels.

1.From the Home screen, touch Menu Edit page.

2.Slide your finger across the screen to scroll the panels, and use these controls to configure panels:

Remove: Touch and hold on a panel, then drag it to Remove.

Add: Touch a previously-removed panel to addit, up to the default total of seven.

Set as Home: The panel set as Home will display when you press the Home Key.

Tip: You can also “pinch” the Home screen to display Edit options.

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Menu Navigation

Navigate your device’s features using the command keys and the touch screen.

Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a nonmetallic 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, see “Warranty Information” on page 209.

Context-sensitive Menus

While using your device, context-sensitive menus offer options for the feature or screen.

To access context-sensitive menus:

•Touch Menu.

•Touch and hold on an item.

Command Keys

Menu Key

Press Menu to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature.

Home Key

Press Home to display the main Home screen. Press and hold to display recently used apps and access the Task manager.

Back Key

Press Back to return to the previous screen, option or step.

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