Samsung SM-N900TZKETMB User Manual

4G LTE SMARTPHONE
User Manual
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Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience
Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing background noise, intermittent sounds (like a siren or nearby conversation), and echoes, allowing you to hear and be heard nearly anywhere.
How Does It Work?
Based on the intelligence of the human hearing system, the technology:
Captures, evaluates and distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone, and the person you're speaking with.
Then isolates the primary voice in conversation and filters out the background noise - so the person you're calling hears only your voice,
without disturbing background noise.
Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience, so you can hear clearly and don't need to speak louder to
overcome surrounding noise.
The noise suppression technology is built-in and already enabled in your new mobile phone. So it's ready to provide unsurpassed voice clarity with every call.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................6
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing the Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing and Removing the SIM card . . . . . . . .8
Installing the microSD Memory Card . . . . . . . .10
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Replacing the Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Extending Your Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Switching the Device On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Initial Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Restarting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locking and Unlocking the Device . . . . . . . . . . 16
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....18
Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Using the Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Section 3: Call Functions and
Contacts List .............................................. 51
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 4: Entering Text ........................... 68
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Section 5: Contacts ..................................74
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Linking Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Section 6: Messages .................................92
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . 93
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . . 97
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Accessing Your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . 112
Section 7: Multimedia .............................116
Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . 116
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Camera and Camcorder Settings . . . . . . . . . 121
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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Editing a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Section 8: Applications and
Development ............................................138
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Application Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Action Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Bloomberg+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Evernote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
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Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Kids Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
KNOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Lookout Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
My Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
PEN.UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
POLARIS Office 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
S Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
S Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
S Translator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Samsung Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Scrapbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
SketchBook for Galaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Story Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
T-Mobile My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
T-Mobile Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
TripAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Section 9: Connections ...........................212
Wi-Fi Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Bluetooth Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Enabling the USB 3.0 Connection . . . . . . . . . 219
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Section 10: Changing Your Settings .......224
Accessing the Settings Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Settings Tabs - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Tethering and Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Download booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
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Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
More Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Near Field Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Notification Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Easy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Hands-free Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
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S Pen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
One-Handed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Motions and Gestures Settings . . . . . . . . . . .283
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Backing up Your Data Before Factory Reset . .291
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Index .........................................................308

Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, installing the micro SIM card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail.
Before using your device for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the micro SIM card.
The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other features. If desired, you can also install an SD card to store media for use with your phone.

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 308.
Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your device. This information is available near the back of the guide, beginning on page 310.
This manual provides navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the available keys.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your device, depending on the software version on your device, and any changes to the device’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.
Getting Started 6
Special Text
Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
Warning
: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your phone.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
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Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
Example:
From the Home screen, press (
Connections
tab
➔ Bluetooth
Menu
) ➔
.
Settings

Removing the Battery Cover

The battery, micro SIM card and SD card are installed under the battery cover.
Important!
Caution!
Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the key until the Device options pop up displays, then tap
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively during installation or removal. Doing so may damage the cover.
Power off
.
To remove the battery cover:
Release Latch
1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release
latch (1).
2. Place your fingernail in the opening (2) and firmly
“pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).

Installing and Removing the SIM card

This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro SIM”. Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this slot.
SIM Card Overview
Important!
Before removing or replacing the micro SIM card,
make sure the device is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the key until the Device options pop up displays, then tap
Power off
The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
.
Important!
The micro SIM card and its information can be
easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
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Some features on your device (such as Wi-Fi Calling) can be
Micro SIM card
unlocked by using the new micro SIM card. To use this new micro SIM card, call or contact T-Mobile customer service for more information.
This card contains the necessary information for identifying and authenticating the user to the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem).
To install the SIM card:
1. Carefully slide the micro SIM card into the SIM card
socket until it is secured into place.
2. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the
device and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.
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To remove the micro SIM card:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery (page 11).
3. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the micro
SIM slot and begin to pull the card slightly out.
4. Carefully slide the card out of the micro SIM card
socket.
Note:
If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect it and no service will be available. If this happens, turn off the device, remove the card, and reinstall the card in the correct orientation.

Installing the microSD Memory Card

Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™ memory cards for storage of media such as music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile device and other devices.
Note:
This device supports a memory card of up to a 64GB.
Note:
MicroSD cards should be formatted within the Storage menu. Using an older or slow microSD card can affect camera performance, especially for video recording.
Important!
The microSD memory card is inserted just above the micro SIM card. Take care not to dislodge the micro SIM card during the installation of the microSD card.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Locate the microSD card slot on the inside of the
device and just above the micro SIM card.
3. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down.
4. Carefully slide the microSD card into the card socket
until it is secured into place.
Important!
Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card with the device’s contact pins.
To remove the microSD Memory Card:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery (page 11).
3. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the micro
SIM slot and begin to pull the card slightly out.
4. Replace the battery cover.
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Installing the Battery

Installing Battery
Before using your device for the first time, install the battery and charge it fully.
To remove the battery:
Grip the battery at the top end and lift it up and out of the battery compartment.
Important!
Before removing or replacing the battery, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the device off, hold down the key until the Device options pop up displays, then tap
To install the battery:
1. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the
tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
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Power off
.

Replacing the Battery Cover

Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click.
When replacing the battery cover, do not apply pressure to the screen (“squeeze”) as this can damage the screen.

Charging the Battery

Charging Head
USB Cable
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your device. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Before using your device for the first time, you should fully charge the battery.
Note:
Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause the device to become damaged.
Important!
Warning!
It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
For more information, refer to “Enabling the USB 3.0 Connection” on page 219.
To connect a USB 3.0 cable to the device:
1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
2. Locate the Charger/Accessory jack.
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.
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.
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USB 3.0 connector
USB 2.0 connector
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.
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Important!
If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk time remain (~15% charge), a warning tone sounds and the “Battery low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power, by dimming the backlight.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
The on-screen battery charge is represented (by default) as a colored battery icon. You can also choose to display a percentage value. Having a percentage value on-screen can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery.
Press and then tap
Device
tab
Display ➔ Show battery percentage
Settings
.

Extending Your Battery Life

Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power:
Reduce 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.
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Use the Task Manager feature to end/shutdown background applications that are still running. These minimized applications can, over time, cause your device to “slow down”.
Animated wallpapers use processing power, memory, and more power. Change your Live Wallpaper to a non-animated Wallpaper gallery or Gallery image.

Switching the Device On or Off

Once the device has been configured, you will not be prompted with setup screens again.
To turn the device on:
Press and hold ( switches on.
Note:
The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Language and Input Settings” on page 275.
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Power/Lock
) until the device
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold (
options screen appears.
Power off
2. Tap
().
Power/Lock
) until the Device

Initial Device Configuration

1. Select a language from the associated field.
English is the default language.
Note:
If you are visually impaired or have difficulty hearing, tap
Accessibility
2. Tap
Note:
You may be prompted with a notification that your activation is completed.
Note:
Enabling Google location services can drain battery power.
For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 289.
to configure the accessibility settings.
Next
and follow the on-screen setup instructions.
Important!
Note:
Important!
The device name is also used to provide an identification for your device’s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct names.
Finish
3. Ta p
4. Read the on-screen Collect diagnostics information.
This software collects only diagnostic data from your device so that T-Mobile technicians can better troubleshoot issues with your device.
5. Select either
to complete the setup process.
More Info...
information) or
Selecting screen and does not disable data collection. To disable data collection, see “Collect Diagnostics” on page 295.
(to read additional
Close
to close the message screen.
Close
only closes the current description

Restarting the Device

1. Press and hold (
options screen appears.
Restart
2. Ta p
().
Power/Lock
) until the Device

Locking and Unlocking the Device

By default, the device screen locks when the backlight turns off.
Place your finger on the screen and swipe the glass in any of the directions shown unlock the device.
Note:
You can choose to configure lock settings to prevent unauthorized use of your device. For more information, refer to “Security” on page 302.
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Voicemail

Setting Up Your Voicemail
Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. As soon as your battery is charged and the micro SIM card inserted, activate your voicemail account.
Accessing Your Voicemail
To access Voicemail using the menu:
1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and
hold until the device dials voicemail.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the
voicemail center.
Important!
Note:
Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail:
Voicemail setup may be different depending on your network.
1. From the Home screen, tap and then touch and
hold the key until the device dials voicemail. You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting,
and a display name.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Device

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

Features of Your Device

Your device is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your device.
Touch screen with virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard
Brilliant 5.7” Full HD Super AMOLED® (1920 x 1080)
Multi-core processor (LTE 2.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor)
4G LTE and High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+).
Android 4.4.2, Kit Kat OS Platform
USB 3.0 connector for faster transfer speeds
Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For a list of compatible smartphones,
please visit: www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport
Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see
www.samsungsmartswitch.com
KNOX™ compliant. For more information, see
www.samsung.com/knox
.
Support for Air View® and Air Gestures®.
S Pen functionality
S Pen Optimized Features: Air Command: Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write, S Finder, Pen Window, S Note, Multi Window, new Easy Clip, and Direct Pen Input
Wi-Fi ® Capability
WatchON® – Rich TV experience with Infrared (IR) remote
Access Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games, and Books with Samsung Hub™
Samsung Link™ to share your media content across connected devices. Cloud connectivity is enabled via the use of an external Web storage service
Compliant with AllShare Cast Hub® (not provided)
13 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with autofocus with smart stabalization, LED flash, and zero shutter lag. Full HD recording @30fps
2 Megapixel Front Facing camera for Video Chat
Video Codec: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8, HEVC
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Recording & Playback: Full HD (1080p), UHD (*may differ by market)
Share Shot picture sharing functionality, Camera sharing via multi-connect Wi-Fi Direct connection
S-Beam file transfer technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 A/B/G/N/AC
Bluetooth v4.0 enabled
NFC-compatible
IR LED (Remote Control)
Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, Google+, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, etc..)
Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging and Google Hangouts™
Corporate and Personal Email
Music Player with multitasking features
Pre-loaded e-reader applications such as: Play Books™ and Play Newsstand™
Assisted GPS Navigation
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Webkit-based browser
Expandable memory slot - supports up to 64GB microSD
Mobile HotSpot and USB Tethering-capability
T-M obil e® TV
Video Chat via Google Hangouts
Google Play™ Music
Wi-Fi ® Calling via the use of a micro SIM card
Video Player support for PIP (Picture in Picture) viewing

Front View

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1.
Indicator light
colors and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications and statuses. Events include Charging, Low battery, and Missed event:
Powering on -
Battery Charging -
Battery Fully Charged -
Low Battery or Charging Error-
Missed Notification (Call or Messaging) -
For more information, refer to “LED Indicator” on page
254.
2.
Volume key
standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call:
Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone.
3.
Application icons
applications on the Home screen.
Primary Shortcuts
4.
features such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet, and Apps.
illuminates with a series of distinct
blue
blinks/animates
red
remains on
green
remains on.
red
blinks/animates
blue
blinks/animates
allows you to adjust the ringer volume in
are shortcuts to your favorite
allow quick access to important
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Menu key
5.
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displays a list of options available for the current screen. From the Home screen it displays Add apps and widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, Edit page, Settings, and Help options.
Home
key displays the Home screen when pressed.
Press and hold to display your recent apps, Task manager, and Remove all option. Double-press to activate S Voice.
Microphones
other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. There are two microphones on the device:
Bottom microphone: used during handset mode.
Top microphone: used while an active call is in the speakerphone mode and assists in noise cancellation (2 microphone solution).
USB Power/Accessory connector
a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB/ data cable.
Back key
entries.
are used during phone calls and allow
allows you to connect
redisplays the previous screen or clears
10.
Home screen indicator
presently displayed.
Google Quick Search bar
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Search that allows you to search for items on the internet.
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Widgets
are self-contained on-screen applications (not shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the available screens (Home or extended).
Indicator icons
13.
operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery level, time, unread Emails, missed calls, etc.
Front Facing Camera
14.
facing the screen and allows you to video conference.
Gestures Sensor
15.
motions.
Proximity and Light Sensor
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to make adjustments. If the light path is blocked, for example, when holding the phone close to your ear, the touch screen will turn off.
shows which Home screen is
provides a shortcut to Google
shows the information needed to
allows you to take pictures while
used to detect Air View and Air Gesture
uses the ambient light level
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While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent accidental key presses.
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.
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Receiver
allows you to hear the other caller.

Back View

The following illustration shows the external elements of your Device:
1.
Flash
is used to take photos in low-light conditions.
Power/Lock key
2.
phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to access the Device options screen.
3.
Temperature and Humidty sensor
read both temperature and humidity conditions. This is useful to calculate calories burned within S Health.
4.
S Pen
provides a stylus that assists you in performing
different functions.
ends a call or switches the
allows your device to
External speaker
5.
other sounds offered by your device.
micro SIM Card Slot
6.
SIM card.
microSD Card Slot
7.
card to expand the memory of your device.
8.
Headset jack
headset so you can listen to music.
Camera lens
9. IR Transmitter
10.
controlling external devices. For more information, refer to “WatchON” on page 205.
allows you to hear ringers, music, and
(internal) Installation location for
(internal) allows you use a microSD
allows you to connect a hands-free
is used to take photos.
used to emit infrared signals used for
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Status Bar

The Status Bar shows information about the connection status, signal strength, phone battery level, and time, and displays notifications about incoming messages, calls and other actions.
This list identifies the icons you see on your phone’s display screen:
Indicator Icons
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s display and Indicator area:
Note:
Some Notification icons can be hidden manually by toggling the status of the Notification panel function. For more information, refer to “Accessing Additional Screen Functions” on page 30.
Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
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Indicates there is no signal available.
Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone.
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. Icon is displayed in the Status bar area.
Displays when a call is on hold. Icon is displayed in the Status bar area.
Displays when an active call is routed through a Bluetooth headset. Icon is displayed in the Status bar area.
Displays when you have missed an incoming call.
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