Samsung SM-N900R (US Cellular) User Manual

ANDROID SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents

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

Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting Up Your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Turning the Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....18

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

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

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Motions and Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........52

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Section 4: Calling ..................................... 63

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Multi-party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Section 5: Messaging ............................... 76

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Google Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Section 6: Applications ............................86

Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Application Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Action Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Bloomberg+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Camera and Camcorder Settings . . . . . . . . . . 98

Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

City ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Evernote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Editing a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Gameloft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

KNOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Mobile Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

MobiTiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

My Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

PEN.UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Downloading a New Google Application . . . . .135

Launching an Installed Google Application . . .136

POLARIS Office 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

S Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

S Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

S Translator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Samsung Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Scrapbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

SketchBook for Galaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Slacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Story Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

TripAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Wi-Fi Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Your Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Section 7: Connections .......................... 164

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Enabling the USB 3.0 Connection . . . . . . . . . 167

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Wi-Fi Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Allowed Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Portable Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Enabling the USB 3.0 Connection . . . . . . . . . 174

Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

NFC and Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Section 8: Settings ..................................179

Accessing the Settings Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Settings Tabs - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Network Connections Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . 183

Tethering and Portable Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . 184

More Wireless and Network Settings . . . . . . 188

Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Multi window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Screen Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Easy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Voice and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

S Pen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

One-Handed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Motions and Gestures Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

Backup and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219

Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

Application manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Power saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227

About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

Section 9: Health and Safety

Information ...............................................232

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .232 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . .239

Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 239

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .240

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . .243

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244

GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . .251

Restricting Children's Access to Your

Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .254

Section 10: Warranty Information ..........256

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256

End User License Agreement for Software . . .261

Index .........................................................269

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 269.

Also included is important safety information beginning on page 254, 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 from 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 15.

Note:

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

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

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

Getting Started 6

Special Text

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:

➔

OFF

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

“From the Home screen, touch

Settings

➔

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.

Apps

➔

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

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

Installing the battery cover

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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 US Cellular 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.

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 logo facing up, carefully insert the 4G LTE SIM

Card into 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.

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 17.

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.

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Removing the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover.

Caution!

Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove

the battery, can cause damage to the phone.

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

provided.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Charging the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The USB 3.0 cable that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.

Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, web browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.

Note:

1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

2. Connect the USB 3.0 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.

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

the battery, plug the flat end of the cable into the port on the right side as shown.

Important!

You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.

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Warning!

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For more information, refer to “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 256.

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.

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 165.

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, press Settings ➔ Storage

2. At the prompt, read the warning and select

continue. Wait for 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.

➔ Unmount SD card

SD card safe to remove

, then touch

to display in

Turning the Device On and Off

Tur nin g the Device On

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Turning the Device Off

Press and hold the vibrates and starts up.

1. Press and hold the

vibrates and the Device Options menu displays.

2. At the prompt, tap

Power/Lock Key

Power off

until the device

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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 198.

For other settings related to securing your device, see “Security” on page 227.

Locking and Unlocking the Device

To unlock your phone:

1. By default, the device locks automatically when the

screen times out.

2. Press the

Note:

There are several additional ways you can lock your screen. For more information, refer to “Lock Screen” on page 198.

Power/Lock

in any direction to unlock the device.

key, then swipe the touch screen

Your Google Account

General

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” on page 52).

Your Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps on your device, including Media Hub, Music Hub, and AllShare Play. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 52.

Help

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



From the Home screen, touch

Help

Apps

➔

Your Phone Number



From the Home screen, press Menu

Settings

➔

Status

. Your phone number displays in the My phone number field.

General

tab

➔ About device

and then tap

➔

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 84.

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 69.

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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.

Tip:

You can set your device’s roaming behavior. For more information, see “Mobile networks” on page 188.

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

2. Tou ch the

3. Tou ch the

4. Tou ch the

5. Tou ch the

6. Tou ch the

Tip:

Home Key

, then select

on your device. Touch

apps you’ve installed on your device. Touch remove an app from your device.

(Random Access Memory) in use. Touch to clear processes to increase available RAM.

SD card memory statistics.

launch by default.

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

Active applications

Downloaded

RAM

tab to display the amount of RAM

Storage

tab for internal system storage and

Clear defaults

Task manager

tab to view apps running

End

, or

End all

tab to view information about

to clear applications that

to close apps.

Uninstall

Clear memory

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Features

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Touch screen with virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard

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Brilliant

5.7”

HD Super AMOLED® screen (1920 x 1080)

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1.9 gigahertz quad-core processor

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Delivering data speeds faster than the current 3G network technology by using 4G LTE and High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+).

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Android 4.3, Jelly Bean Platform

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USB 3.0 connector for fast transfer speeds

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

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

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Support for Air View® and Air Gestures®.

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S Pen functionality

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Wi-Fi ® Capability

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WatchON® – Rich TV experience with Infrared (IR) remote

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Apps available to download from the Google Play™ Store and Samsung Apps

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

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

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Compliant with AllShare Cast Hub®

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13 Megapixel camera and camcorder with 2 Megapixel Front Facing camera

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Share Shot picture sharing functionality, Camera sharing via multi-connect Wi-Fi Direct connection

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S-Beam file transfer technology

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Bluetooth enabled

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NFC-compatible

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

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

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Corporate and Personal Email

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Music Player with multitasking features

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External Speaker

App icons

Primary shortcuts

Menu Home Back

Quick Search

Indicator icons

Camera

Proximity/Light Sensors

Gesture sensor

LED Indicator

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

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Assisted GPS (Google Navigation)

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Webkit-based browser

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Expandable memory slot - supports up to 64GB microSD

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Mobile HotSpot and USB Tethering-capability

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Video Chat via Google Hangouts

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Google Play™ Music

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

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HD Video Player 1080p – Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, WMV7/8, VP8, MP43 – Format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (ASF), AVI, and DivX

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Video Player support for PIP (Picture in Picture) viewing

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

Front

External speaker

: allows you to hear the caller.

LED Indicator

colors and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications and statuses.

3. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your

favorite applications on the Home screen.

4. Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important

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

5. Menu key: allows you to access sub-menus with

additional options for different features and applications such as Home screen, Phone, Contacts, Messages, and Internet.

6. Home key: allows you to return to the main Home

screen from any Home screen or menu. Press and hold to display Recent apps, Task Manager, and Google Search. Quickly press twice to activate the S Voice application. In Idle mode, press the Home key to display My Magazine.

7. Back key: allows you step backwards when navigating

a menu or web page.

: illuminates with a series of distinct

8. Google Quick Search bar: a shortcut to Google Search

that allows you to search for items on the internet.

9. Indicator icons: 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

10.

yourself when you set the camera shooting mode to Self shot.

11.

Gestures Sensor

motions.

Proximity and Light sensors

12.

level to adjust keypad access. If the light path is blocked, for example, when holding the phone close to your ear, the touch screen will turn off.

: allows you to take pictures of

used to detect Air View and Air Gesture

: uses the ambient light

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Side

Volume Key

Power/Lock Key

Headset jack

Microphone

Power/Accessory Interface

Infrared Blaster

Microphone

3.5mm Headset jack Volume

4. Power/Accessory Interface: allows you to connect a

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

Microphone

are speaking to them. It is also used for the Speakerphone.

Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

Power/Lock

and to access a device options menu. Press to lock the device, or to wake the screen for unlocking.

Infrared Blaster

controlling external devices.

Microphone

recording.

: allows you to plug in headphones.

to adjust

: allows other callers to hear you when you

: Press and hold to turn the device on or off,

: Used to emit infrared signals used for

: used for noise cancellation and stereo

Back

Camera lens

S Pen

Speaker

Flash

Humidity Sensor

Primary

Notification

Shortcuts

Status Bar

area

Status

area

Shortcuts

Battery status

Connection Status

Time

Signal strength

Home screen indicator

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device and provides a wealth of information about the device’s status and options as well as access to application icons.

Camera lens S Pen

functions.

: is used to take pictures and shoot videos.

: a stylus that assists you in performing different

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Status Bar

The Status Bar shows network and battery status and other details, including these common icons.

Airplane Mode Active

communications are disabled. See “Airplane mode” on page 186.

USB Connected

computer using a USB cable. For more information about transferring data between your device and a computer, see “Transferring Data” on page 164.

USB 3 Connected

detects an active USB 3.0 connection and is enabled for USB 3.0 communication.

Voice Call

: A voice call is in progress.

Speakerphone

Missed Call

Mute

: Voice or playback volume is muted.

: All wireless

: The device is connected to a

:Displays when the device

: Speakerphone is enabled.

: Displays when there is a missed call.

Battery Level

Battery Charging

Device Power Critical

remaining. Charge immediately.

GPS Location Active

services are active. See “Location services” on page 187.

Missing SIM

No Network

3G connection

The arrows are colored when data is being transferred.

4G LTE Connection

system. The arrows are colored when data is being transferred.

: Shown fully charged.

: Battery is charging.

: Battery has very little po wer

: One or more GPS location

: No SIM is installed.

: No wireless network is available.

: device is active on a 3G system.

: device is active on a 4G LTE

Signal Strength

greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Signal Strength Roaming, Open

strength, when the device is roaming. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Signal Strength Roaming, CDMA

strength, when the device is roaming on CDMA networks. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Wi-Fi Active

Wi-Fi network. The greater the number of rays, the stronger the signal. The arrows are colored when data is being transferred. For more information about configuring Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page 168.

Wi-Fi Action Needed

Wi-Fi network. For more information about configuring Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page 168.

New Message

: Current signal strength. The

: Current signal

: Wi-Fi is active, and connected to a

: Action needed to connect to

: You have new message(s).

New Voicemail

number indicates the number of new messages.

New Email Message

Download Successful

successfully.

Update Available

installed app.

Update Successful

app.

Alarm

Silent mode

are silenced, and Vibrate is not active.

Vibrate

Music Playing

the background. You can control playback from Notifications, or from Music player.

: You have new voicemail. A

: You have new email.

: A file was downloaded

: An update is available for an

: An update was installed for an

: An alarm is set.

: All sounds except media and alarms

: Vibrate Silent mode is active.

: Music is playing, but the app is in

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Music Paused

control playback from Notifications, or from Mus ic player.

SD Card Ready

to prepare the card for use. For more information about using memory cards, see “Memory Card” on page 165.

SD Card Safe to Remove

unmounted, and it is safe to uninstall it. For more information about using memory cards, see “Memory Card” on page 165.

SD Card Removed

uninstalled. For more information about using memory cards, see “Memory Card” on page 165.

Bluetooth Active

information, see “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 172.

Bluetooth Paired

another Bluetooth device. For more information, see “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” on page 172.

: Music playback is paused. You can

: A memory card scan is underway,

: A memory card was

: Bluetooth is turned on. For more

: Your device is paired with

•

Notification area

notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail, upcoming event, USB connection, Emails, and Text/MMS messages.

–

These notifications display at the top-left of the screen (within the Status bar area) and display important user information.

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This information can be accessed by swiping down from the Status bar (page 27).

•

Status area

the device such as communication, coverage, Bluetooth, 4G/3G, Wi-Fi communication, battery levels, GPS, etc.

•

Home Screen

about notifications and device status, and allows access to application Widgets.

•

Extended Home Screens

screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and other customization features.

–

There are six available extended screens (panels) each of which may be populated with its own shortcuts or widgets. These screens share the use of the five Primary Shortcuts.

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The current screen is indicated at the bottom by a white square. Up to seven (7) total screens are available.

displays those icons associated with end-user

displays those icons associated with the status of

is a customizable screen that provides information

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