Samsung SPH-M830ZKABST User Manual

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Intellectual Property

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inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

Open Source Software

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

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING 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.
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Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC

Headquarters: 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, TX 75082
Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein Rd. Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1. 888.987.H ELP
(4357)
Internet Address:
http://www.samsung.com
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Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at:
www.samsung.com/us/support
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Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.
Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc.
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Table of Contents

Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings
listed here, try the Index on page 199.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
1A. Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2A. Device Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Navigation and Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Creating a Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2B. Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . 27
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Phone Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2C. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
2D. Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
2E. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Get Started with Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
2F. Calendar & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Alarm and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
2G. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Text-to-Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
2H. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Take Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Record Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery . . . . 102
Working with Photos and Videos . . . . . . . . . . 104
Share Photos and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
2I. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
3A. Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
3B. Web & Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Getting Started with Data Services . . . . . . . . . 122
Launching a Web Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Adding a Work Email Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Account Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Add the Email Widget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Google Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Google Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 157
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
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Introduction

This User Guide introduces you to Boost Mobile service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
Section 1: Getting StartedSection 2: Your PhoneSection 3: Service FeaturesSection 4: Safety and Warranty Information
WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety
Information section on page 157 to learn
about information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
WARNING: If your Samsung Galaxy Rush
has a touchscreen display, please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. See “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 184.
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Section 1

Getting Started

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1A. Setting Up Your Device

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Installing the Battery (page 2)Activating Your Device (page 3)Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)Memory Card (page 5)Account Passwords (page 6)Getting Help (page 6)

Installing the Battery

1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release.
2. Gently “pop” the cover off the device.
Caution!: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.
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3.
Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the device, making sure the gold connectors are aligned.
4. Place the cover over the battery compartment and
press down until you hear a click.
Unlocking Your Device Screen
To unlock your phone from the Lock screen, swipe
upward with your finger on the screen.
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Activating Your Device

To activate your new phone, please refer to the Activation Instructions included within the Get Started Guide.
For additional support information visit us at: www.boostmobile.com
– or –
Call Boost Customer Care at (
1-888-266-7848).
Mobile ID
An exclusive service from Boost Mobile, Mobile ID is loaded with a variety of “ID packs” for Android powered phones. Each pack is a customized experience of the best applications, widgets, shortcuts, wallpapers and ringers.
You can install as many as many as six ID packs including My ID at any one time, and you can easily switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any applications already installed.
1-888-BOOST-4U
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Installing Your First ID Pack
1. Press and touch > Mobile ID.
Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be
fully charged, and you should be in a network coverage area before you install an ID Pack.
2. On the Choose Your ID screen, touch Get New ID
Packs.
3. Touch an ID Pack on the Mobile ID > Get New ID
Packs screen. Read the information screen for a
description of the ID Pack and touch
4. Touch Agree to accept the Terms & Conditions.
5. If prompted, touchtouch Continue on any following
screens until you see the progress icon in the upper-left corner of your screen.
Install.

Setting Up Your Voicemail

Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your device is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. Press then press and hold .
2.
Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.Record your name announcement.Record your greeting.
Note: Boost Mobile strongly recommends that you create a
password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your device is able to access your voicemail messages.
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Memory Card

A memory card is an optional accessory that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and voice data on your phone.
Insert a microSD Card
Use the following procedures to insert the microSD/ microSDHC card from your phone.
1. Using your fingernail, lift the microSD cover
upward.
2. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down.
3. Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure
that it catches with the push-click insertion.
Note: microSD Card not included. It must be purchased
separately.
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Remove a microSD Card
Use the following procedures to remove the microSD/ microSDHC card from your phone.
1. Using your fingernail, lift the microSD cover
upward.
2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it.
The card should pop partially out of the slot.
3. Remove the card from the slot.
4. Replace the microSD cover.
Important: Take care when inserting, removing, or handling
the microSD card and its adapter because is it easily damaged during improper operation. Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins. Be sure to use only recommended memory cards. Using non-recommend memory cards could cause data loss and damage to your phone.
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Account Passwords

Getting Help

As a Boost Mobile customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Voicemail Password
You will create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 4.
Managing Your Account
Online: boostmobile.com
Access your account information.Check your minutes used (depending on your Boost
Mobile service plan).
View and add money to your account.Enroll in Auto Re-Boost to make automatic
payments.
Purchase accessories.Shop for the latest Boost Mobile phones.View available Boost Mobile service plans and
options.
Learn more about data services and other products
like games, ringtones, wallpapers, and more.
From Any Other Phone
1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).
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411
411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business and government listings, movie listings or show times, driving directions, restaurant reservations and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
A per call charge and standard airtime fee may apply depending on your plan.
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Section 2

Your Phone

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Your Device (page 9)

2A. Device Basics

1. Earpiece
2. LED Indicator
4. Display Screen
5. Menu Key
8. Front­Facing Camera
7. Back Key
6. Home Key
3. Status Bar Icons
Proximity/ Light Sensor
9.
Turning Your Device On and Off (page 13)The Display (page 13)Battery and Charger (page 15)Navigation and Customization (page 16)Displaying Your Phone Number (page 24)Entering Text (page 24)Creating a Google Account (page 26)
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Your Device

Phone Front View
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Key Functions
1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated
prompts.
2. LED Indicator lights when charging, you have
missed events, or incoming notifications. The light turns on by default unless you turn it off.
3. Status Bar Icons provide information about your
device’s status and options, such as signal strength, wireless technology, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge.
4. Display Screen displays all the information needed
to operate your device, such as the call status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one-touch access to all of your features and applications.
5. Menu Key allows you to access your device’s main
functions menu: Add apps and Widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, Edit page, Search, and Settings. While in a menu, press to open a list of actions available from the current screen or onscreen option.
6. Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press
and hold to open the recently-used applications window.
7. Back Key When in a menu, pressing the Back key
returns you to the previous menu, closes a dialog box, or exits an onscreen menu/option.
8. Front-Facing Camera allows you to take pictures
and videos of yourself when you set the camera shooting mode to Self-portrait.
9. Proximity/Light Sensor uses the ambient light level
to adjust keypad access. If the light path is blocked, for example, when holding the phone close to your ear, the touchscreen will turn off.
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Phone Camera and External Views
1. Camera Lens
2. External Speaker
3. Camera Flash
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1. Camera Lens lets you take pictures and video,
using part of the built-in 3.0 megapixel camera.
2. External Speaker lets you hear the different ringers
and sounds. You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing the volume button. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
3. Camera Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light
environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a photo or video.
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5. Camera Button
1. Volume Button
2. microSD Card Slot
3. Power Button
6. Microphone
4. Headset Jack
7. Charger Accessory Jack
Side Views
1. Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer
2. microSD Card Slot lets you install an optional
volume in standby mode, the voice volume during a call, and media playback volume.
memory card (not included) to expand the memory of your phone.
3. Power Button lets you turn the device on or off,
or turn off the touchscreen display. When the screen is turned off, press to display the Lock screen. Press and hold to display the Phone options menu.
4. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional
headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
jack may damage the device.
5. Camera Button lets you activate the camera and
camcorder and take pictures and videos.
6. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
7. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the
phone charger or a USB cable (included).
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
jack may damage the device.
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Turning Your Device On and Off

The Display

Turning the Device On
1. Press and hold until the phone
switches on.
2. Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock
the phone.
Turning the Device Off
1. Press and hold until the
screen displays.
2. To uch Power off to switch off the phone.
3. At the Power off prompt, touch OK.
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Device options
Your device’s display screen provides information about your device’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s display screen:
Status Bar – Status Icons
Signal Strength: Shows your current signal
strength. (More bars = stronger signal.)
Battery Strength: Shows your current battery
charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.)
Battery Charging: Shows your current battery
charge level and indicates it is charging.
Battery Critical: Shows your current battery
charge level requires attention and your device will soon shut off.
Wi-Fi Connected: Wi-Fi is connected, active
and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
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Status Bar – Status Icons Status Bar – Notification Icons
Wi-Fi Direct Connected: Wi-Fi Direct is active
and configured for a direct connection to another compatible device.
3G Available: Boost 3G service is available.
3G Communicating: Boost 3G service is active
and communicating.
Airplane Mode On: Your device will not make or
receive calls or provide data access. Local applications are still available.
Data Synchronization: Application sync is
active and synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar and Contacts.
Alarm Event: Shows you have an upcoming
alarm event.
Silence: All incoming sounds are turned off.
Missed Call: You missed an incoming call.
New Message: You received a new email or text
message.
New Gmail: You received a new Gmail
message.
New Voicemail: You received a voicemail.
USB Connection: The device has detected an
active USB connection.
System Updates Available: A new system
update is available for download.
Downloading: A download is in progress.
Download Successful: A recent software
download was successfully downloaded.
Samsung Notification: Samsung Account
Mute: All sounds are turned off.
requires activation.
Vibrate: The ringer is set to vibrate only.
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Battery and Charger

WARNING: Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
Battery Capacity
Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.
With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it completely runs down.
Note: Watch your device’s battery level indicator and charge
Installing the Battery
See Installing the Battery (page 2).
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chargers with your device. The failure to use a Samsung-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch fire or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
the battery before it runs out of power.
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Removing the Battery
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose
any information.
2. Grasp the device firmly, locate the cover release
latch, and then place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the device.
3. Carefully remove the battery from the device.
WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion
battery as you can be burned.
Charging the Battery
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If the battery level becomes too low, your device will automatically turn off and you may lose information.
Always use a Samsung-approved charger to charge your battery.
Plug the first end of the charger into the phone’s
charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet.
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Navigation and Customization

The Samsung Galaxy RushTM is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to select onscreen options with a single touch, and also scroll through long menu lists. Simply slide your fingertip over the screen.
Tip: Some menu options are also accessed by pressing and
holding an onscreen item, such as a Contact entry from the Contacts tab.
Home Screen Overview
The Home Screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application icons, shortcuts, folders, or widgets to give you instant access to information and applications.
The Home screen contains extended Home Screens that extend beyond the current visible screen to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets, and more. Drag your finger left and right across the screen to scroll to the extended Home screens.
There are five available screens. The white dots near the bottom of the screen show which screen you’re on. The boldest, white dot indicates the current page.
Press from any menu to display the main Home screen.
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Status Bar is located at the top of the screen. It is
Notification Area
Status Area
Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts
Widgets
visible from all Home screens, and displays Notification and Status icons.
Status Area displays icons to show the status of
the device, such as signal strength, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi status, battery level, and location status.
Notification Area displays icons to notify you of
new email, text or MMS messages, missed calls, voicemail, upcoming events, a USB connection, and text/MMS.
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Shortcuts are icons that launch applications. Your
phone comes with pre-loaded app shortcuts, as shown here, and you can add shortcuts to your favorite apps.
Primary Shortcuts are app shortcuts that are pre-
loaded at the bottom of the Home screen, and appear at the bottom of all Home screen panels. You can customize the primary shortcuts, except for the Apps shortcuts.
Widgets are self-contained onscreen applications
(not shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the available screens.
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Using the Applications Tab
All of the application icons are accessible through this tab.
1. Press and touch to open the tab.
2. Scroll through the list and ta an icon to launch the
associated application.
Applications
The following is a listing of some sample applications available using the Applications tab.
Application Icons
Boost Zone – Lets you stay connected to all the
latest news and information from Boost Mobile. Included here are, news, feedback, featured applications and trips/tricks for your device (page 155).
Calculator – Launches the onscreen calculator
application (page 95).
Calendar – Launches the Calendar applications
that syncs itself to either your Google or Outlook® calendar (page 89). Events can only be synced to a managed account.
Application Icons
Camera – Launches the built-in camera
(page 97).
Clock – Accesses the alarm and media
application screen (page 94).
Contacts – Displays the Contacts tab listing
current contacts, synced from either your Google or Outlook account (page 80). Contacts can only be synced to a managed account (page 66).
Downloads – Allows you to view your
downloaded applications.
Email – Provides access to both your Outlook
(Exchange Server-based) email and Internet email accounts (such as Google, MSN Live, etc., page 134).
Gallery – Displays a Gallery of photos and
videos stored on the microSD card (page 102).
Gmail – Provides access to your Gmail account
(page 137).
Google – Allows you to search the Web.
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Application Icons
Google+ – Google+ makes messaging and
sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+ (page 145).
Internet – Launches the Web browser
(page 123). The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced features to enhance Internet browsing on your device.
Local – Allows others to find your business on
local search results using either Google Search or Google Maps (page 154).
Maps – Launches Google Maps for mobile that
helps you find local businesses, locate friends, view maps and get driving directions (page 153).
Memo – Launches the Memo application.
Messaging – Provides access to your text
messaging application (SMS) (page 118).
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Application Icons
Messenger – Messenger allows you to bring
groups of friends together into a simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your phone. (page 146).
Mobile ID – An exclusive service from Boost
Mobile, Mobile ID is loaded with a variety of “ID Packs” for Android powered phones. Each ID Pack is a customized experience of the best applications, widgets, shortcuts, wallpapers and ringers (page 3).
Music Player – Launches the built-in Music
Player (page 148).
My Files – Lets you view supported image files
and text files on your microSD card (page 95).
Navigation – Launches a built-in GPS feature,
giving you access to a number of location­based services (page 153).
Phone – Access the phone keypad (page 28).
Play Books – Allows you to purchase and
download ebooks from the Google ebooks Website (page 146).
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Play Magazines – Allows you to purchase and
read your favorite magazines (page 147).
Play Movies & TV – Allows you to rent movies
and TV shows to watch on your phone (page 147).
Play Music – While online, you can play music
added to your music file as well as any music copied from your PC. While offline, listen to music you have copied from the PC (page 148).
Play Store – Google Play Store provides access
to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone (page 151).
Samsung Apps – Allows you to easily download
applications to your phone including games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more applications.
Settings – Allows you to customize your phone
to your preferences (page 41).
Tal k – Launches Google Talk application that
lets you chat with family and friends over the Internet.
Application Icons
Video player – Launches the video player and
plays video files stored on your microSD card.
Voice Search – Allows you to search the Web
by speaking your search criteria.
Voicemail – Dials the voicemail service for
activation. After initial use, dials the voice mailbox to access messages (page 4).
YouTu be – Launches the YouTube to watch
videos on YouTube.
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Customizing Your Home Screen
You can customize your Home Screen by doing the following:
Adding ApplicationsAdd WidgetsAdding FoldersAdding PagesChanging the Background (Wallpaper)
Creating Shortcuts
Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.
1. Press .
2. Navigate to the desired Home screen and touch
to display your current applications.
3. Touch and hold an application icon. and then drag
it to the Home screen. Release the icon to lock the new shortcut in its new position.
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Adding Items from the Home Screen
1. Press .
2. Navigate to the desired Home screen and touch
and hold an empty area of the Home screen.
3. Touch Apps and widgets, then touch the Apps tab.
4. Touch and hold an application icon. and then drag
it to the Home screen. Release the icon to lock the new shortcut in its new position.
Removing a Shortcut
1. Press .
2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks
it from its location on the current screen.
3. Drag the icon down toward the Remove icon and
release it. As you place the shortcut into the Trash, both items turn red.
Note: This action does not delete the application, it simply
removes the shortcut from the current screen.
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Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts
You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the exception of the Apps shortcut. Primary shortcuts are the bottom row of application shortcuts that display on all static on all home screens.
Note: Before replacing a primary shortcut, you must first add
the replacement shortcut to the Home Screen.
1. Press .
2. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to
replace and then drag it to an empty space on any Home screen.
3. Touch and hold the new shortcut and then drag it
to the empty space in the row of primary shortcuts.
Adding and Removing Widgets
Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an onscreen application. Widgets can include Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, Facebook status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many other types of applications.
Adding a Widget
1. Press .
2. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home
screen.
3. Touch Apps and widgets, then touch the Widgets
tab.
4. Touch and hold a widget, then drag it to a position
on the Home screen.
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Removing a Widget
1. Press .
2. Touch and hold the desired widget. This unlocks it
from its location on the current screen.
3. Drag the widget down toward the Remove icon
and release it. As you place the Widget into the Trash, both items turn red.
Adding Folders
1. Press .
2. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home
screen.
3. Touch Folder to add a new folder is added to the
Home screen.
4. Touch the folder to enter a name for the folder.
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Adding Pages
1. Press .
2. Navigate to the desired Home screen, and then
touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen.
3. Touch Page. A thumbnail view of the Home
screens displays.
4. Touch the page with the plus sign on it to add a
new page.
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Changing the Wallpaper
You can customize the wallpaper on the Home screen, Lock screen, or place the same image on both the Home and lock screens.
1. Press .
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the Home
screen.
3. Touch Set wallpaper.
4. Choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and
lock screens.
5. Choose a source, then follow the prompts to set
the wallpaper.

Displaying Your Phone Number

䊳 Press and touch > Settings > About device
> Status. Your phone number and other phone
information displays.

Entering Text

Configuring Text Entry
䊳 Press and touch > Settings > Language and
input.
Text Input Methods
Your phone offers multiple ways to enter text. You can set a default text entry method in Settings. For
more information, see “Keyboards and Input Methods” on page 59.
To choose a text input method at any time:
While entering text, touch and drag downward
from the top of the screen to display Notifications, then touch
Choose input method.
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Using the Samsung Keyboard
The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring optional predictive text. Input characters by touchping the on-screen keys with your finger, or use speech recognition.
You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung keyboard match your key touches to common words and displays them. Select a word from the display to insert it into your text.
Configuring Samsung keyboard
You can configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences.
For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard” on page 60.
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Using Google Voice Typing
Use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature.
Configuring Google Voice Typing
You can configure Google Voice Typing to your preferences.
For more information, see “Google Voice Typing Settings” on page 60.
Using Swype
Swype is a new way to enter text on touchscreens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace over the letters of a word. For each word, place your finger on the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting on the last letter.
Configuring Swype
You can configure Swype to your preferences. For more information, see “Swype” on page 62.
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Creating a Google Account

You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and Google Play Store.
1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and
navigate to
2. On the main page, click create an account for free.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free
account.
google.com.
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Making Calls (page 27)
2B. Making and Answering
Calls
Receiving Calls (page 31)Phone Call Options (page 32)Voicemail (page 35)Call Settings (page 36)

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Making Calls

There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone:
Using the KeypadFrom LogsFrom FavoritesFrom ContactsCall a Number in a Text MessageEmail MessageCall Emergency Numbers
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Call Using the Keypad
The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen.
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch the number keys on the dial pad to enter
the phone number.
Tip: As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that
match. If you see the number you want to dial, touch it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number.
3. Touch to place the call.
4. Touch to end the call.
Calls from Logs
All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. You can place a call to numbers or contacts that display in this area.
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays.
3. Touch the entry to call, then touch to place a
call.
Tip: Swipe the entry left to right to place a call or from right to
left to send a message.
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Call from Contacts
You can place calls directly from your Contacts list using either of the following procedures.
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch the contact’s name you want to call to view
its details, then touch to place a call. – or – Touch the contact’s picture icon, then touch to
place a call.
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Call a Number in a Text Message
While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. For more information, see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on page 118.
1. Press and touch .
2. Open the message then touch the phone number.
Tip: You can also call the number from with you received a
text or MMS message. Touch the name at the top of the conversation and then touch a phone number.
3. Touch Call to dial the number.
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Call a Number in an Email or Gmail Message
While viewing an email or Gmail message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message.
1. Press and touch .
– or – Touch
2. Open the message with the phone number and
then touch the phone number. The Phone screen opens, with the phone number
automatically filled in and ready to dial.
3. Touch to place the call.
> .
Call Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted.
To call the 911 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked with a screen lock:
1. Press and touch .
2. Dial 911 and press .
To call the 911 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted:
1. Press and touch .
2. Dial 911 and press .
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Receiving Calls

When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen display the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number display on the Incoming call screen.
Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls are automatically
sent to voicemail.
Answer an Incoming Call
The following procedure shows you how to answer an incoming call.
When the call comes in, touch and slide to
the right to answer the call.
Mute the Ringing Sound
You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by press the volume button down.
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Reject an Incoming Call
When you receive an incoming call, touch and
slide to the left.
Reject a Call with a Text Message
You can automatically reject an incoming call and send a text message to the caller.
1. Touch and slide up Reject call with message.
2. Select an existing message and touch Send.
– or –
Touch Create new message to compose a new text
message.
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Phone Call Options

Dialing Options
1. Press while dialing a call.
2. Touch one of the following options:
Send message: Sends a text message to this
number.
Add to Contacts: Adds this number to the
Contacts list. For more information, see “Add a Contact” on page 81.
Speed dial setting: Displays the contacts assigned
to numbers 2 through 100. The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
Add 2-sec pause: Adds a 2-second pause to this
number.
Add wait: Adds a pause to the calling sequence
until you touch a key to continue.
Call settings: Displays the Call settings menu. See
“Call Settings” on page 36.
Caller ID
Caller ID identifies a caller by displaying the phone number of the incoming caller.
To hide your number when making a call, follow these steps.
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch the Keypad tab.
3. Touch .
4. Enter a phone number, then touch .
Call Waiting
When you are on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a tone. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is waiting and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available).
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:
1. Slide to the right to place the first caller on
hold and answer the second call.
2. Touch Swap to switch back to the first caller.
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3-Way Calling
Note: With 3-Way calling, you can talk to two people at the
same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls depending on your service plan.
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch the Keypad tab.
3. Enter a number and touch .
4. When the number connects, touch Add call and
dial the second number. The first call is placed on hold while dialing the second number.
5. Touch Merge to merge the calls into a three-way
all.
Note: If one person hangs up during the call, you and the
remaining person stay connected. If you are first to hang up, all callers are disconnected.
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Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding.
Important: You are charged a higher rate for forwarded calls.
To activate Call Forwarding:
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch .
3. Enter the area code and number in which to
forward calls.
4. Touch . A tone confirms Call Forwarding
activation.
To deactivate Call Forwarding:
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch .
3. Touch . A message displays and a tone
plays to confirm deactivation.
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In-Call Options
While on a call, a number of onscreen options display. Touch an option to select it.
Add call: Displays the keypad so you can dial another
number.
Keypad: Displays the keypad.End call: Terminates the call.Speaker: To hear audio through the speaker.Mute/Unmute: Mutes the microphone. Touch again to
unmute.
Headset: Connects to a Bluetooth headset. Touch
again to disconnect.
Press for more options:
Contacts: Displays the Contact list.Message: Create a message during a call.Memo: Create a memo during a call.
Speed Dialing
You can assign a shortcut to dial a phone number in your Contacts List for speed dialing. There are one hundred available numbered spaces. Space number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
Assign a Speed Dial Number
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Speed dial setting.
3. Touch a Not assigned space, then touch a contact
to assign to the speed dial.
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Remove a Speed Dial Number
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Speed dial setting.
3. Press > Remove.
4. Touch t he X next to the speed dial entry, then
touch
Done.
Edit a Speed Dial
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Speed dial setting.
3. Press > Change order.
4. Touch a speed dial to highlight it, then touch an
empty space to move the speed dial, or touch another speed dial to swap the two numbers.
5. Touch Done.
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Voicemail

The phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even when the phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
Set Up Voicemail Through the Phone Application
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Set up your voicemail as soon as possible to avoid missing messages.
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch and hold to dial voicemail.
3. Follow the prompts to:
Create a password.Record a name announcement.Record a greeting.
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Retrieve Voicemail Messages
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch and hold to dial voicemail.
3. When connected, follow the voice prompts from
the voicemail center.
Note: If you previously set up Visual Voicemail, that
application launches and directs you to Visual Voicemail.
Voicemail Notification
There are several ways the phone alerts you to a new message.
Playing the assigned ringtone type.Displaying within the Notifications area of the Status
bar when a single new unheard voicemail message is received.

Call Settings

Configure settings for calling with your phone.
Set Reject Messages
Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are available from the incoming call screen when you use the Reject with message option.
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Call Settings > Set reject messages.
3. Manage messages:
To create new messages, touch Create, then
follow the prompts.
To modify an existing message, touch the
message, then edit the text.
To delete a message, touch and hold the
message, then touch
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Delete.
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Ringtones and Keypad Tones
Set up the device ringtone, device vibration, and sounds for default notifications. You can also set up sound and vibration for the phone and notifications.
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Call Settings > Ringtones and keypad
tones.
3. Configure the following options:
Device ringtone: Select a default ringtone for
incoming calls.
Device vibration: Select a default vibration to play
for incoming calls. Or touch own custom device vibration ringtone.
Vibrate when ringing: When enabled, the phone
will vibrate and ring for notifications. This setting is only available when the phone is not in Vibrate mode.
Key tones: When enabled, sounds play when you
touch Keypad keys.
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Create to create your
Call Alert
Set options for sounds and vibrations during calls.
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Call Settings > Call alert.
3. Configure options:
Call vibrations: Enable Vibrate on connection to
network to have your phone vibrate when it
connects to the network. Enable to have the phone vibrate when the other caller ends the call.
Call status tones: Choose options for sounds to
play during calls. Enable the phone play a tone when the other caller answers a call. Enable
Minute minder to have a
tone play once per minute during a call. Enable
Call end tone to have the phone play a tone when
the other caller ends the call. Touch the settings.
Alerts during calls: Enable to have notifications for
alarms and new messages play during phone calls. When disabled, these notifications will be muted during a call.
Call-end vibration
Call connect tone to have
OK to save
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Answering/Ending Calls
Manage settings for answering and ending calls using the Home Key or Power/Lock Key.
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Call Settings > Answering/ending calls.
3. Configure options:
The home key answers calls: When enabled, you
can accept incoming calls by pressing the Home Key.
The power key ends calls: When enabled, pressing
the Power/Lock Key during a call ends the call.
Turn Off Screen During Calls
When enabled, the screen automatically turns off during phone calls, and the proximity sensor on the front of the phone is used to turn the screen back on when the phone is moved or brought close to another surface, such as when you move the phone to your ear.
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Call Settings.
3. Touch Turn off screen during calls to enable or
disable the option.
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Call Accessories
Configure headset options for calls.
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Call Settings > Call accessories.
3. Configure settings:
Automatic answering: When enabled, and you
have a headset connected to the headset jack, incoming calls are answered automatically after a delay, set at Automatic answering timer.
Automatic answering timer: Choose a time period
to delay before automatically answering an incoming call when Automatic answering is enabled and a headset is connected to the phone.
Outgoing call conditions: When the phone is
paired with a Bluetooth headset, you can choose to make calls even when the phone is locked.
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Increase Volume in Pocket
When enabled, the phone uses the proximity sensor to detect when the phone is in a pocket or other close­fitting location such as a purse or bag, and increases the volume for incoming call ringtones.
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Call Settings.
3. Touch Increase volume in pocket to enable or
disable the option.
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Other Call Settings
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Call Settings.
3. Configure options:
US dialing: When enabled, the phone will
automatically replace “+” with the international dialing code, except when you dial “+1”.
International dialing: When US dialing is disabled,
enter an international dialing code.
TTY mode: Choose a TTY mode to enable TTY
mode, for use with optional TTY equipment.
DTMF tones: Set the length of Dual-Tone Multi-
Frequency tones, which play when you use the keypad during a call, such as when navigating phone menus.
DDTM: When enabled, incoming voice calls are
sent to voicemail when you are using data services.
Voicemail settings: configure options for handling
voicemail.
Voice privacy: When enabled, Enhanced privacy
mode offers improved call security.
Internet Call Settings
1. Press and touch .
2. Press > Call Settings.
3. Configure options:
Accounts: Add and manage SIP accounts, and
configure options.
Use Internet calling: Choose when to use internet
calling.
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Accessing Settings (page 41)

2C. Settings

Wireless and Network (page 41)Device (page 45)Personal (page 53)Accounts (page 66)System (page 67)

Accessing Settings

To access Settings:
䊳 Press and touch > Settings.
– or – Press and touch
> Settings.
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Wireless and Network

Wi-Fi
Set up and manage your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks.
For more information about using Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page 129.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
1. Press and touch > Settings.
2. Touch the Wi-Fi slider to turn Wi-Fi On
or Off.
Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off at Notifications.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
For more information about using Wi-Fi Direct, see “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 132.
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Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your device and other Bluetooth devices.
Configure Bluetooth settings to turn Bluetooth On or Off, view or assign a name for the phone, make your device discoverable to other Bluetooth devices, or scan and pair with other Bluetooth devices.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
1. Press and touch > Settings.
2. Touch the Bluetooth slider to turn
Bluetooth On or Off.
Note: You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off at Notifications.
Bluetooth Settings
Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to other devices.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Touch the Bluetooth slider to turn
Bluetooth On. Bluetooth must be turned On to configure settings.
3. Touch a setting to configure Bluetooth:
Touch your phone’s name to control its visibility to
other devices’ Bluetooth searches.
Touch Scan to search for visible Bluetooth
devices. After searching, touch a device and follow the prompts to complete the pairing.
Touch Menu to configure:
Rename device: Change the name of your
phone.
Visibility timeout: Change the length of time
your phone is visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Received files:
View files received via Bluetooth.
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Data Usage
Control your device’s connection to mobile data service, and monitor your data usage.
WARNING: Data usage displayed/measured by your phone
Turning Mobile Data On or Off
1. Press and touch > Settings > Data usage.
2. To uch Mobile data to enable mobile data.
Viewing Data Usage by App or Process
1. Press and touch > Settings > Data usage.
2. Scroll down the page to see the processes or apps
using mobile data service. Touch a process or app to see data usage for the process or app, and to configure specific settings.
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may differ from your carrier's measured data usage and is not guaranteed as the actual usage measured by your carrier. Please check with your carrier for actual data usage.
Setting a Mobile Data Limit
Set a mobile data limit to have your phone automatically disable the mobile data connection when the limit is reached. You can also set a warning threshold to have your device alert you when data usage nears your set limit.
WARNING: Data usage displayed/measured by your phone
1. Press and touch > Settings > Data usage.
2. Touch Limit mobile data usage to enable the limit.
After enabling the setting, drag the graph below to set the mobile data usage limit.
3. Touch Alert me about data usage to have your
phone alert you when mobile data usage reaches the warning limit you set. After enabling the setting, drag the data usage warning limit.
may differ from your carrier’s measured data usage and is not guaranteed as the actual usage measured by your carrier. Please check with your carrier for actual data usage.
limit line on the
warning line on the graph below to set the
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More Wireless and Network Settings
Configure wireless and network information such as Airplane mode, VPN, Wi-Fi Direct, and Mobile networks.
Airplane Mode
When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s wireless connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive calls or messages or connect to networks. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications.
1. Press and touch > Settings > More settings.
2. Touch Airplane mode to enable or disable
Airplane mode.
Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the
Device options menu. Press and hold the Power button until the menu displays, then touch
Airplane mode.
Mobile Networks
Set options for using Mobile Data service, if subscribed to a data plan, or use Connections optimizer to manage connections to Wi-Fi networks.
Important: Depending on your service plan, changes you
1. Press and touch > Settings > More settings
2. Set these options:
make to mobile networks settings may incur extra charges. Consult Boost for more information
> Mobile networks.
Mobile data: Enable or disable your phone’s
connection to the mobile data network.
Connections optimizer: When enabled,
Connections optimizer helps you manage your data connection experience by automatically connecting to “remembered” Wi-Fi networks Remembered Wi-Fi networks are those you have connected to previously and saved.
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Settings
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Adding a VPN
1. Press and touch > Settings > More settings
> VPN.
2. To uch Add VPN network to set up a connection to a
VPN. Available settings depend on the type of VPN.
Note: You must enable at least Pattern security before setting
up a VPN. If you have not yet enabled security, you’ll be prompted to do so the first time you launch VPN settings.
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Device

Blocking Mode
When blocking mode is turned On, notifications for selected features are disabled, and you will only receive notifications for incoming calls from numbers on your allowed list.
Turning Blocking Mode On or Off
1. Press and touch > Settings.
2. Touch the Blocking mode slider to turn
blocking mode On or Off.
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Configure Blocking Mode
Choose blocking features to apply when blocking mode is turned on.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Blocking
mode.
2. Touch the Blocking mode slider to turn
blocking mode On. Blocking mode must be turned on to configure features.
3. Configure options:
Features: Choose features to apply when blocking
mode is turned On.
Disable incoming calls: When enabled,
incoming call notifications are blocked when blocking mode is turned On.
Disable notifications: When enabled, new
message notifications are blocked when blocking mode is turned On.
Disable alarm and timer: When enabled,
notifications for alarms and timers are blocked when blocking mode is turned On.
Disable LED indicator: When enabled, the LED
indicator does not light for notifications when blocking mode is turned On.
Set time:
Always: When enabled, all notifications are
blocked.
From: When Always is not enabled, choose a
time to start blocking.
To : When Always is not enabled, choose a
time to end blocking.
Allowed contacts:
Allowed contacts: Choose contacts to accept
notifications from them when blocking mode is turned On.
Allowed contact list: View and manage the list
of allowed contacts.
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Sound
You can quickly switch between Vibrate, Silent and Sound modes.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to display the
Device options menu.
2. Select a mode:
Mute: Your phone plays no sound or vibration for
notifications.
Vibrate: Vibration plays instead of sounds for
notifications.
Sound: Your phone plays sounds according to the
options you’ve chosen in Sound settings.
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Vol ume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and media playback.
Note: You can also set System volume from almost any
screen by pressing the Volume button.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Sound >
Volu me.
2. Touch and drag the sliders for:
Music, video, games, and other media: Set the
default volume level for audio playback. You can also adjust volume from this default inside the apps.
Ringtone: Set the volume for incoming call
ringtones.
Notifications: Set the volume for notifications, such
as new messages and event reminders.
System: Set the volume for all other system
sounds, such as keytones played for screen touches. You can control whether tones play for screen touches with other sound settings.
3. Touch OK to save your settings.
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Ringtone and Notification
Set up the device ringtone, device vibration, and sounds for default notifications. You can also set up sound and vibration for the phone and notifications.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Sound.
2. Configure the following options:
Device ringtone: Select a default ringtone for
incoming calls.
Device vibration: Select a default vibration to play
for incoming calls. Or, touch own custom device vibration ringtone.
Default notifications: Select a default phone
notification ringtone from the list.
Vibrate when ringing: When enabled, the phone
will vibrate and ring for notifications. This setting is only available when the phone is not in Vibrate mode.
Create to create your
System
The System sound settings are used when you use the dialing pad, make a screen selection, lock your screen, or touch the screen.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Sound.
2. Touch the following options to activate the feature.
Dialing keypad tone: When enabled, the phone
plays a sound when you touch a key on the Phone keypad.
Touch sounds: When enabled, the phone plays a
sound when you touch the screen.
Screen lock sound: When enabled, the phone
plays a sound when you lock or unlock the screen.
Emergency tone: Choose whether your phone
plays an alert tone or vibration during an emergency call (for example, calls to 911).
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Display
Wallpaper
Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Display >
Wallpaper.
2. Select a screen, from Home screen, Lock screen, or
Home and Lock screens.
3. Select a source for wallpaper, from Gallery, ID
wallpapers (if ID Packs are installed), Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.
4. Follow the prompts to set the picture or wallpaper.
Note: You can also set the Wallpaper by touching and
holding an empty area on the Home screen.
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LED Indicator
The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays when the phone is locked, to notify you of status changes and events. Use LED indicator settings to configure how the LED functions.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Display >
LED indicator.
2. Select options:
Charging: When enabled, the LED glows red
when the phone is connected to a charger and charging, and blinks red when the phone is connected to a charger and there is a problem with charging. When enabled, the LED glows green when the phone is connected to a charger and the battery is fully charged.
Low battery: When enabled, the LED blinks red
when battery power is low and the phone is not connected to charger.
Notifications: When enabled, the LED blinks blue
for a missed call, message or other notification.
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Brightness
Set the default screen brightness.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Display >
Brightness.
2. Touch and drag the slider to set the brightness, or
touch
Automatic brightness to allow the phone to
adjust brightness in response to light conditions.
3. Touch OK to save your settings.
Auto-Rotate Screen
When enabled, the screen’s orientation automatically changes when you rotate the phone.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Display.
2. Touch Auto-rotate screen to turn the feature On or
Off.
Note: You can also set Auto-rotate from Notifications with the
Screen rotation setting.
Screen Timeout
Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock).
1. Press and touch > Settings > Display >
Screen timeout.
2. Touch a setting to select it.
Note: Long screen backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk
and standby times.
Font Style
Set the font for screen displays.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Display >
Font style.
2. Select a font, or touch Get fonts online to browse
and download a new font.
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Font Size
Set the font size for screen displays.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Display >
Font size.
2. Select a font size.
Touch Key Light Duration
Set the length of time the Menu, Home, and Back Keys remain lit after you touch them.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Display >
Touch key light duration.
2. Choose a time period, or Always off or Always on.
Display Battery Percentage
When On, the battery’s charge level displays in the Status bar next to the Battery icon.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Display.
2. To uch Display battery percentage to turn the setting
On or Off.
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Storage
Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Device Memory
View usage for your phone’s internal memory.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Storage.
2. Under Device memory, view memory usage for
various categories. Touch a category for more information.
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SD Card
View usage for an optional installed memory card (not included).
1. Press and touch > Settings > Storage.
2. Under SD card, use these options:
View memory usage for various categories. Touch
a category for more information.
Touch Unmount SD card to prepare the memory
card for safe removal or formatting.
Touch Format SD card to permanently remove all
content from an installed memory card.
Power Saving Mode
Configure Power saving settings to conserve battery power.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Power saving
mode.
2. Touch the Power saving mode slider to
turn Power saving mode On or Off. The setting must be On to configure options.
3. Touch Power saving mode to configure options:
CPU power saving: When On, the phone’s
maximum performance is limited. This does not affect normal usage, such as browsing and video playback.
Screen power saving: When On, the screen uses
reduced frame refresh rate and lower brightness.
Learn about Power saving mode: View details
about Power saving options.
Battery
See what’s using battery power.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Battery.
2. View battery usage for applications and services
currently running. Touch an item for more information, or to configure options for managing power use.
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Application Manager
You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store, from Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Use Application manager to manage applications on your phone.
Note: Because this device can be configured with system
software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Application
manager.
2. To uch Downloaded, Running, or All to view the
status of applications and services. Touch an app or service for more information, and for app options such as stopping or uninstalling.
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Personal

Location Services
Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned On for full app functionality.
GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including:
BuildingsTunnels or underground structuresWeather conditionsHigh-voltage or electromagnetic fieldsTinted windows
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Use Wireless Networks
Enable or disable location service from your provider’s wireless network.
Important: By selecting Use wireless networks, you are
allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device. Collection may occur even when no apps are running.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Location
services.
2. Touch Use wireless networks to enable or disable
the service.
Use GPS Satellites
Enable or disable location service from GPS satellites.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Location
services.
2. Touch Use GPS satellites to enable or disable the
service.
Location and Google Search
When enabled, Google uses your location data for improved search results and other services.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Location
services.
2. Touch Location and Google search to enable or
disable the service.
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Lock Screen
Configure settings for unlocking your phone.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Lock screen.
2. To uch Screen lock for settings:
Swipe: When enabled, you unlock the phone by
swiping your finger across the screen. This is the default screen lock, and offers no security, but you can set special Lock screen options; see “Lock screen options” on page page 55.
Face unlock: When enabled, you unlock the
phone by looking at the screen. This screen offers low security.
Pattern: When enabled, you draw a pattern, which
you create, on the screen to unlock the phone. Touch the option, then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock pattern.
PIN: When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN
(Personal Identification Number), which you create, to unlock the phone.
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Password: When enabled, you enter an
alphanumeric password, which you create, to unlock the phone.
None: Disable all custom screen lock settings, to
use the default swipe unLock screen.
Lock Screen Options
When using Swipe, set options for the Lock screen.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Lock screen >
Lock screen options.
2. Configure these options:
Shortcuts: Touch to enable the display
of app shortcuts at the bottom of the Lock screen. Touch
Shortcuts to choose shortcuts to display:
Touch and drag a shortcut to a new position,
or to the trash can to delete it.
Touch + to select a new shortcut.
Clock: Touch the check box to enable the display
of a digital clock on the Lock screen.
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Dual clock: Touch to enable the display
of a clock when traveling. The Dual clock gives the time in your home network location, plus the time in your current location. Touch
Dual clock to
configure options.
Weather: Touch to enable the display of
current local weather conditions on the Lock screen. Touch
Help text: Touch the check box to enable the
Weather to configure options.
display of tips as you use the Lock screen.
Owner Information
Enter text to display on the Lock screen.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Lock screen >
Owner information.
2. Touch Show owner info on lock screen to enable the
display of Owner information on the Lock screen.
3. Enter Owner information text.
Security
Encryption
As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your phone or an installed memory card (not included), and require a password each time you turn on the phone or access the memory card.
Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and attach the charger until encryption is complete. Loss of power or other interruption may cause the loss of some or all data.
Encrypt Device
As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your device and require a password to access the contents each time you turn it on.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Security.
2. Touch Encrypt device to start encryption. Follow the
prompts to complete encryption.
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Encrypt External SD Card
As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of an optional installed SD memory card (not included), and require a password each time you access the card.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Security.
2. To uch Encrypt external SD card to start encryption.
Follow the prompts to complete encryption.
Passwords
When enabled, password characters display briefly as you enter them.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Security.
2. To uch Make passwords visible to enable or disable
brief displays of password characters.
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Device Administration
View or disable device administrators. Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your device by device administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your phone is lost or stolen.
Some features a device administrator might control include:
Setting the number of failed password attempts
before the phone is restored to factory settings
Automatically locking the phoneRestoring factory settings on the phone
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Device Administrators
View, add or remove device administrators.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Security.
2. Touch Device administrators.
Unknown Sources
When enabled, you can install applications from sources other than the Google Play Store.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Security.
2. Touch Unknown sources to enable or disable the
option.
WARNING: Because this device can be configured with
system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.
Credential Storage
Trusted Credentials
You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the secure certificates and other credentials.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Security.
2. Touch Trusted c redentials to view certificates you’ve
installed.
Install from Device Storage
Install encrypted certificates from an optional installed memory card (not included).
1. Press and touch > Settings > Security.
2. Touch Install from device storage, then choose a
certificate and follow the prompts to install.
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Clear Credentials
Clear stored credentials and reset the password. This setting is only available if you have installed
certificates.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Security.
2. To uch Clear credentials, then follow the prompts to
clear stored credentials and reset the password.
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Language and Input
Language
Set the language used by your phone’s screens.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Language and
input > Language.
2. Select a language from the list.
Keyboards and Input Methods
Configure text entry options to your preferences.
Default
Choose the default method for entering text. From the factory, the default method is Samsung keyboard. If you install other text entry apps, you can set them as default here.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Language and
input > Default.
2. Touch an input method.
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Google Voice Typing Settings
Configure Google voice typing settings. When you enable Google voice typing in Settings, it is available for text entry when you touch a text field to enter text.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Language and
input.
2. Touch Google voice typing to enable it.
3. Touch beside Google voice typing to configure
options:
Choose input languages: Select languages for
Google voice typing. Select Automatic to use the Default language exclusively, or choose other language(s).
Block offensive words: When enabled, words
many people find offensive are not shown in results of Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####).
Samsung Keyboard
Configure Samsung keyboard settings.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Language and
input.
2. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default. Touch
beside
Samsung keyboard to configure options:
Portrait keyboard types: Choose the default
keypad when the screen is in portrait mode, from Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard (similar to a phone keypad).
Input languages: Select languages for the
Samsung keyboard. When you have more than one language selected, you can slide your finger on the space bar while entering text to switch languages.
Predictive text: Touch to enable
predictive text, and to have predictive text suggest words matching your text entries and, optionally, complete common words automatically. Touch
Predictive text to configure options:
Word completion: When enabled, predictive
text automatically completes words matching your key touches.
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Word completion point: Choose the number of
letters predictive text uses to predict words for automatic completion.
Spell correction: Enable for automatic spelling
check and correction.
Next word prediction: When enabled, the
system predicts the next word based on common usage patterns.
Auto-append: When enabled, the most
common predicted word is automatically added to your text.
Auto-substitution: When enabled, predictive
text automatically replaces words you enter with words from the auto substitution list.
Regional correction: When enabled, predictive
text automatically changes the spelling of words based on norms for your default language.
Recapture: When enabled, predictive text re-
displays matching words when you make corrections to a word inserted automatically.
Auto substitution list: Manage the list of words
predictive text uses for auto-substitution (Auto-substitution setting must be enabled).
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T9 Trace: When enabled, you can sweep your
finger over keypad letters to enter words. When you lift your finger, a word matching your sweep is entered automatically. Available when Predictive text is turned On.
Handwriting: When enabled, Samsung keyboard
recognizes on-screen tracing of words.
Voice input: When enabled, the voice input key
appears on the keyboard.
Auto-capitalization: When enabled, predictive text
automatically capitalizes words in your text based on common usage, such as at the beginning of sentences.
Auto spacing: When enabled, Samsung keyboard
automatically inserts spaces between words as you complete them.
Auto-punctuate: When enabled, a period and
space are automatically entered to end a sentence, when you touch the space bar twice.
Character preview: When enabled, characters
available on the key you touch display briefly as you enter text.
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Key-tap sound: When enabled, a sound plays for
your key touches.
Tutorial: View help for using predictive text.Reset settings: Touch to reset Samsung keyboard
settings to the defaults, except for My word list and the Auto substitution list.
Swype
Configure Swype settings.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Language and
input.
2. Swype is enabled by default. Touch beside
Swype to configure options:
How to Swype: Learn about using Swype.Gestures: Learn about Swype Gestures to use
keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks quickly.
Preferences: Set Swype options.
Vibrate on keypress: When enabled, the
devices vibrates for your Swype touches.
Sound on keypress: When enabled, the device
plays sounds for your Swype touches.
Show helpful tips: When enabled, Swype
displays helpful information as you Swype.
Auto-spacing: When enabled, Swype
automatically inserts spaces between words as you complete them.
Auto-capitalization: When enabled, Swype
automatically capitalizes the first word of sentences.
Show complete trace: When enabled, Swype
displays the trace of each word until you start the next word.
Pop-up on keypress: When enabled,
characters display above keys as you enter text.
Next word prediction: When enabled, Swype
predicts the next word based on the previous word.
Reset Swype’s dictionary: Delete all the words
you’ve added to the Swype dictionary.
About: View information about Swype.
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Language Options: Choose a language for Swype,
and choose other settings.
Swype Connect: Enable personalization from your
accounts, and choose whether to contribute your usage data to improve predictions.
Personalization: View and manage words in your
Swype dictionary, used for word completion, suggestion, and spell checking.
Updates: Check for updates to Swype, and install
them if desired.
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Voice Search
1. Press and touch > Settings > Language and
input.
2. Touch Voice search to configure options:
Language: Choose a language for voice
searching.
Speech output: Set whether search results use
speech output always or only in hands-free mode.
Block offensive words: Enable this option to
mask words that many people find offensive from the results of Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####).
Hotword detection: Enable this option to launch
voice search by saying the word “Google.”
Personalized recognition: Enable to have your
device improve recognition based on your speech.
Google Account dashboard: View and manage
your collected data.
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Text-To-Speech Output
Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming calls.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Language and
input.
2. Touch Text-to-speech output, and then touch a
setting to configure:
Preferred TTS engine: Touch beside Google
Text-to-speech Engine to configure options.
General:
Speech rate: Choose a rate at which text
readouts are spoken.
Listen to an example: Play a sample of speech
synthesis.
Driving mode: When enabled, incoming calls
and new notifications are read out automatically. Touch to enable. Tou ch
Driving mode to choose items for
readout when Driving mode is enabled.
Pointer Speed
Customize the response of your screen swipes.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Language and
input > Language > Pointer speed.
2. Touch and drag along the scale to set the pointer
speed. Touch
OK.
Back Up and Reset
Set options for backing up your information and resetting your device.
Back Up My Data
When enabled, app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other phone settings are backed up to Google servers.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Backup and
reset.
2. Touch Back up my data to enable or disable
backup.
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Backup Account
Sign into a Google Account to use for backing up settings.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Backup and
reset.
2. To uch Backup account, then follow the prompts to
sign in to a Google Account.
Automatic Restore
Use Automatic restore to have previous app settings and data automatically update from the backup when you reinstall the app.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Backup and
reset.
2. To uch Automatic restore to enable or disable the
setting.
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Factory Data Reset
Use Factory data reset to return all settings to the defaults, and remove all data from the phone.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Backup and
reset.
2. Touch Factory data reset, then follow the prompts.
Important: Settings and data erased in a Factory data reset
cannot be recovered. To save your settings, you can use Back up my data settings before a reset.
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Accounts

Accounts
This menu allows you to set up, manage, and synchronize accounts, including your Gmail and email accounts.
Adding an Account
1. Press and touch > Settings.
2. Under Accounts, touch Add account and follow the
prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.
Removing an Account
Important: Removing an account also deletes all of its
1. Press and touch > Settings.
2. Under Accounts, touch an account type (such as
3. Touch an account to display its settings.
4. Touch Remove account, then follow the prompts to
messages, contacts, and other data from the phone.
email).
remove the account and delete all its messages, contacts, and other data.
Syncing an Account
1. Press and touch > Settings.
2. Under Accounts, touch an account type (such as
email).
3. To sync all accounts of the same type (such as
multiple email accounts), touch – or – To manually sync an individual account, touch the
account. Then touch
Sync now.
Sync all.
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Account Settings
1. Press and touch > Settings.
2. Under Accounts, touch an account type (such as
email).
3. To configure settings for all accounts of the same
type (such as multiple email accounts), touch
Settings. Available options will be listed.
– or – To configure settings for an individual account,
touch the account. Available options will be listed.
Important: Available settings depend upon the account type
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and service provider. Not all accounts support all options or features.

System

Accessory
Configure your phone’s behavior when it is connected to an optional dock accessory (not included).
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessory.
2. Configure settings:
Dock sound: When enabled, a sound plays when
you insert and remove the phone from the dock.
Audio output mode: When enabled, audio plays
through the dock speakers when the phone is docked.
Desk home screen display: When enabled,
displays a special screen when the phone is docked.
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Date and Time
By default, your phone receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information using the Date and time settings.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Date and time.
2. Touch a setting to configure:
Automatic date and time: When enabled, the
phone takes date and time updates from the wireless network.
Set date: Enter the current date (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).
Set time: Enter the current time (only available
when the Automatic setting is disabled).
Automatic time zone: When enabled, the phone
takes the time zone from the wireless network.
Select time zone: Choose your local time zone
(only available when the Automatic setting is disabled).
Use 24-hour format: Set the format for the time.Select date format: Set the format for the date.
Accessibility
Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
Auto-Rotate Screen
When enabled, the screen’s orientation automatically changes when you rotate the phone.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility.
2. Touch Auto-rotate screen to turn the feature On
or Off.
Important: You can also set Auto-rotate from Notifications
with the Screen rotation setting.
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Screen Timeout
Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock).
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility >
Screen timeout.
2. Touch a setting to select it.
Note: Long screen backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk
and standby times.
Speak Passwords
When enabled, characters entered in password fields are read out by the phone.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility.
2. To uch Speak passwords to turn the feature On
or Off.
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Answering/Ending Calls
Manage settings for answering and ending calls using the Home Key or Power/Lock Key.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility >
Answering/ending calls.
2. Configure options:
The home key answers calls: When enabled, you
can accept incoming calls by pressing the Home Key.
The power key ends calls: When enabled, pressing
the Power/Lock Key during a call ends the call.
Accessibility Shortcut
When enabled, a link to Accessibility settings displays on the Device options menu, which appears when you press and hold the Power/Lock Key. This provides quick access to accessibility settings, to make changes as you use the phone.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility.
2. Touch Accessibility shortcut to enable or disable
the setting.
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Ta lk B ac k
Enable or disable text readout of menu options, application titles, contacts, and other items when scrolling and making selections.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility.
2. Touch TalkBack to enable or disable text readout.
Font size
Set the font size for screen displays.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility >
Font size.
2. Select a size.
Negative Colors
When enabled, Negative colors reverses the colors on the screen.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility.
2. Touch Negative colors to enable or disable reversal
of screen colors.
Text-To-Speech Output
Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming calls.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility >
Text-to-speech output.
2. Touch a setting to configure:
Preferred TTS engine: Choose an engine. Touch
beside Google Text-to-speech Engine to
configure its options.
General:
Speech rate: Choose a rate at which text
readouts are spoken.
Listen to an example: Play a sample of speech
synthesis.
Driving mode: When enabled, incoming calls
and new notifications are read out automatically. Touch to enable. Touch
Driving mode to choose items for
readout when Driving mode is enabled.
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Enhance Web Accessibility
When enabled, this service allows apps to install scripts from Google that make their web content more accessible.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility.
2. To uch Enhance web accessibility, then follow the
prompts to enable or disable the service.
Mono Audio
When enabled, sound is delivered as mono, to support listening with one earphone.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility.
2. To uch Mono audio to enable or disable the service.
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Turn Off All Sounds
When enabled, all sounds are disabled, including the voice portion of calls.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility.
2. Touch Turn off all sounds to enable or disable the
service.
Touch and Hold Delay
Set the length of time the phone considers a screen touch before interpreting a touch as touch-and-hold.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accessibility >
Touch and hold delay.
2. Touch a setting to select it.
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Developer Options
Set options for use when developing apps for devices.
Turning Developer Options On or Off
1. Press and touch > Settings > Developer
options.
2. Touch Developer options to turn
developer options On or Off.
Desktop Backup Password
Set a password for protecting full desktop backups.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Developer
options.
2. Touch Desktop backup password, then enter the
current and new passwords. Touch
password to save your settings.
Set backup
Stay Awake
When enabled, the screen will not turn off while charging.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Developer
options.
2. Touch Stay awake to enable or disable the option.
Protect SD Card
When enabled, apps must request permission to access the SD card.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Developer
options.
2. Touch Protect SD card to enable or disable the
option.
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Debugging
Configure options for debugging software.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Developer
options.
2. Configure options:
USB debugging: When enabled, connecting your
device to a computer via USB cable launches debugging mode.
Allow mock locations: When enabled, your device
will allow mock locations.
Select app to be debugged: Choose an app for
debugging.
Wait for debugger: When an app is selected for
debugging, it will open when the debugger is attached.
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Input
Configure options for inputs.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Developer
options.
2. Configure options:
Show touches: When enabled, the device displays
visual feedback for screen touches.
Show pointer location: When enabled, a screen
overlay displays to show current touch data.
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Drawing
Configure options for drawing elements on the screen.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Developer
options.
2. Configure options:
Show layout boundaries: When enabled, the
device displays clip boundaries, margins, and other layout details.
Show GPU view updates: When enabled, views
flash inside windows when drawn with the GPU.
Show screen updates: When enabled, areas of the
screen flash as they update.
Window animation scale: Choose a scale for
window animations.
Transition animation scale: Choose a scale for
transition animations.
Animator duration scale: Choose a scale for
animators.
Disable hardware overlay: When enabled, the GPU
is always used for screen compositing.
Force GPU rendering: When enabled, 2D
hardware acceleration is used in applications.
Monitoring
Configure options for monitoring app performance.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Developer
options.
2. Configure options:
Strict mode: When enabled, the screen flashes
while apps perform long operations.
Show CPU usage: When enabled CPU usage
displays on a screen overlay.
GPU rendering profile: When enabled, rendering
time is measured in adb shell dumpsys gfxinfo.
Enable traces: Choose traces for use during
monitoring.
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Apps
Set options for application behavior.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Developer
options.
2. Touch options to enable or disable:
Do not keep activities: When enabled, activities are
destroyed as soon as the user leaves them.
Limit background processes: Choose options for
processes running in the background.
Show all ANRs: When enabled, an App Not
Responding dialog displays for apps running in the background.
Activate This Device
This feature allows you to activate your Boost Mobile phone. If your phone is activated, this feature displays information such as your plan type, monthly payment date, and current usage details.
1. Press and touch > Settings.
2. To uch Activate this device and follow the prompts.
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System Update
This feature contains tools that allow you to update the phone to the latest PRL, Profile, Samsung Software, and Firmware. You can use these options ensure that your phone has the most recent system enhancements and security features.
1. Press and touch > Settings > System
Update.
2. Choose an option, and then follow the prompts:
Update PRL: Update your phone’s Preferred
Roaming List, used to connect to the wireless network.
Update Profile: Update your online user profile
information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, Use this option to update the user name on your phone.
Note: If your data services or account syncing unexpectedly
stops working, use this feature to reconnect with the network.
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Update Samsung Software: Upgrade your phone
to the latest version of software.
Update firmware: Update the firmware software on
your phone. Back up your phone before performing this update, because your personal information will be overwritten during the update.
About Device
View information about your phone, including status, legal information, and hardware and software versions.
1. Press and touch > Settings > About device.
2. Touch items to view details:
Status: View information about your phone’s
current status.
Legal information: Display open source and other
legal information, including Google info.
Model number: View your phone’s model number.Android version: View the firmware version.Baseband version: View the baseband version of
your phone.
Kernel version: View the kernel version.Build number: View the build number.Hardware version: View the hardware version of
your phone.
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Logs

2D. Call Log

The Logs tab lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
View Logs (page 77)Logs Options (page 78)Calls f rom Logs (page 78)Save a Number from the Call Log (page 78)Clear Logs (page 79)
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View Logs
The following procedures will guide you through viewing the call logs list.
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch the Logs tab to display the Logs list.
3. Press > View by and touch All calls, Missed calls,
Dialed calls, Received calls, or Reject calls to filter
the list.
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Logs Options
The following procedures guide you through accessing and understanding call log options.
1. Press and touch , and then touch the Logs
tab.
2. Touch and hold a listing to display the options list:
Copy to dialing screenAdd to Contacts/View contactSend numberDelete
Calls from Logs
All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the call log. You can place a call to numbers or contacts that display in this area.
1. Press and touch , and then touch the Logs
tab.
2. Touch the contact to call, then touch to place a
call.
Tip: Swipe the entry left to right to place a call or from right to
left to send a message.
Save a Number from the Call Log
1. Press and touch .
2. Touch the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays.
3. Touch an entry from the list, then touch Create
contact.
4. Touch Phone or select an account to store the
contact, or touch number to another account’s contact list.
5. Enter the information for this contact and touch
Save.
Add new account to add this
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Clear Logs
Follow these steps to clear the Logs list.
1. Press and touch , and then touch the Logs
tab.
2. Press > Delete.
3. Touch Select all or touch individual entries to select
them.
4. Touch Delete, then touch Delete again to confirm
deletion.
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Get Started with Contacts (page 80)

2E. Contacts

Access Contacts (page 81)Add a Contact (page 81)Save a Phone Number to Contacts (page 81)Edit Information for a Contact (page 82)Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact (page 82)Assign a New Picture to a Contact (page 83)Assign a Ringtone to a Contact (page 83)Join a Contact (page 84)Delete a Contact (page 84)Add Contacts to Favorites (page 85)Groups (page 85)Share a Contact (page 86)Contacts Options (page 87)
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Get Started with Contacts

Here is some basic information about contacts.
You can create a Phone contact, a Google contact, a
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact, or a Samsung account contact.
Contacts are stored locally to the phone’s memory.Contact entries are automatically sorted
alphabetically.
Google contacts are shared with your existing
Google account and you can import them to the phone after creating a Google Gmail account.
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (also known as Work
or Outlook) contacts are those contacts intended to share with either an Exchange Server or from within Microsoft Outlook.
Note: Contacts stored on the phone can be lost if the phone
is ever reset to its factory default parameters.
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Access Contacts
Here are two ways to display contacts:
Press and touch Contacts.
– or – Press and touch
> Contacts tab.
Add a Contact
You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone number(s), email address, mailing address, and more.
1. Press and touch Contacts.
2. Touch (at the top of the screen).
3. At the prompt, select a save option for the contact
(options depend on accounts set up).
4. Touch contact fields to enter information. Touch
to choose a label, touch to add a new field, and touch to delete a field:
Contact photo: Touch to select a picture.Name: Enter a name for the contact.Phone: Enter a phone number.
Groups: Assign the contact to a group.Ringtone: Choose a ringtone for calls from this
contact.
Message alert: Choose a ringtone to play for new
messages from this contact.
Vibration pattern: Choose a vibration to play along
with the ringtone when this contact calls or sends a message.
Add another field: Add more fields to the contact.
5. When you finish entering information, touch Save.
Save a Phone Number to Contacts
You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad.
1. Press and touch .
2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen keypad.
3. Touch Add to Contacts. Follow the prompts to enter
additional information for the contact, if needed.
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Edit Information for a Contact
You can modify existing contact information to keep the information up-to-date.
1. Press and touch Contacts to display the
Contacts list.
2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch > Edit.
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact, and then touch
Edit.
3. Touch any field you want to change or add.
4. Add or edit the information, and then touch Save.
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact
Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture displays. Below are procedures for adding a picture already stored in your Gallery.
1. Press and touch Contacts to display the
Contacts list.
2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch >
Edit.
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Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then touch
Edit.
3. Touch Contact photo.
4. Touch Image to choose from all Gallery images.
– or –
Pictures by people to choose only Gallery
Touch images with Face tags.
5. Select an image.
6. Touch and drag the sides of the blue border box to
crop the image, if desired.
7. Touch Done to save the image.
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Assign a New Picture to a Contact
Use these steps to add a picture to a contact through taking a new photo.
1. Press and touch Contacts to display the
Contacts list.
2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch >
Edit.
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then touch
Edit.
3. Touch the currently assigned picture, then touch
Take picture.
4. Touch the camera button until the shutter sounds.
Touch
Save to use this picture, or touch Cancel to
take a new picture.
5. Touch and drag the sides of the blue border box to
crop the picture, if desired.
6. Touch Done to save the picture.
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact
You can assign a special ringtone to individual contacts.
1. Press and touch Contacts to display the
Contacts list.
2. Touch a contact.
3. Touch Ringtone and select one of the following:
DefaultRingtones: Touch a tone to listen to a sample.
Go to My Files: Assign a ringtone from the music
library by selecting
4. Touch OK to assign the ringtone.
Go to My Files > [music folder].
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Join a Contact
When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your phone’s Contacts application lets you link multiple entries into a single contact entry.
Joining Contacts
1. Press and touch Contacts to display the
Contacts list.
2. Touch a contact, then press > Join contact.
3. Touch another entry to link to the original contact.
Note: You can join up to five contacts in a single entry.
Separating Contacts
1. Press and touch Contacts to display the
Contacts list.
2. Touch a contact, then press > Separate contact.
3. Touch next to a contact to remove it from the
displayed contact.
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Delete a Contact
You can delete a contact from the contacts details page.
1. Press and touch Contacts to display the
Contacts list.
2. Touch a contact, then press > Delete.
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact, then touch
Delete.
3. Touch OK.
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Add Contacts to Favorites
The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries.
1. Press and touch Contacts to display the
Contacts list.
2. Touch and hold the entry name from Contacts.
3. Touch Add to Favorites.
Tip: You can add or remove an entry from the Favorites list by
touchping the star on the upper-right portion of the Contacts details page. The star turns orange when added. Touch again to remove.
Groups
Create Groups
This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already created groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a custom group.
To create a new group:
1. Press and touch Contacts > Groups.
2. Press and touch Create.
3. Touch the Group name field and enter a name for
the new group.
4. Touch Group ringtone and select a ringtone for the
group.
5. Touch Vibration pattern and select a vibration
pattern for the group.
6. Touch Add member and select a member(s) to add
to the new Group list. Touch
7. Touch Save.
Done when finished.
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Send a Message to a Group
1. Press and touch Contacts > Groups.
2. Touch an existing group, then press >
Send message.
3. Select the recipients of the new message, then
touch
Done.
4. Type a message, then touch .
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Share a Contact
Share contacts using Bluetooth, email, Gmail, or through a text message.
1. Press and touch Contacts.
2. Touch a contact to display, then press > Share
namecard via.
3. Choose a sharing method, and then follow the
prompts:
Bluetooth: Sends the information using Bluetooth.Email: Sends the information as an email
attachment. If prompted, select an email account. enter a recipient, add a subject and message, then touch .
Gmail: Sends the information as a Gmail
attachment. Enter a recipient, add a subject and message, then touch .
Messaging: Sends the information as an MMS
message attachment. Select a contact or enter a wireless phone number or email address, enter additional information, then touch .
Wi-Fi Direct: Sends the information using a
phone-to-device connection.
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Contacts Options
1. Press and touch Contacts.
2. Press for these options:
Delete: Erases the currently selected contact(s).Import/Export: Imports or exports the selected
contact information from a specified location.
Merge with Samsung: Combines your phone
contacts with contacts from your Samsung account.
Merge with Google: Combine your phone contacts
with your Google account.
Accounts: Displays your managed accounts.Speed dial setting: Assigns a speed dial number
to a selected contact.
Send email: Sends an email to the selected
contact using Gmail or Email, using an account you set up on your phone.
Send message: Send a text message to the
selected contact.
Contacts to display: Selects a specific location
from which to access contacts that display in your Contacts list.
Settings: Displays options for viewing contacts,
including whether to show only contacts with phone numbers and whether to list or display by first name or last name. There is also an option to select how contacts are transferred to another device — either individually or as a full group.
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Before You Begin (page 88)

2F. Calendar & Tools

Calendar (page 89)Alarm and Timer (page 94)Calculator (page 95)My Files (page 95)

Before You Begin

You must have an active Google account and sign in before using Google applications such as calendar.
Google Calendar is an application that synchronizes new and existing entries between your phone and your online Google account.
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Calendar

Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your phone’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, and Outlook calendar.
Add an Event to the Calendar
Add events to your Calendar to help you organize your time and remind you of important events.
1. Press and touch > Calendar.
Note: To synchronize calendar events among Google and
Corporate accounts, make sure they are managed by your phone.
2. Touch , then select a view from the available
tabs. Selections are: and
Tas k.
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Year, Month, We ek, Day, List,
3. Double-touch a day in which to add an event.
– or – Touch .
4. Touch the Add event tab.
5. Touch the Calendar field and select an account in
which to assign this event.
6. Touch the Title field and enter a title for the event.
7. Select From/To dates and times.
8. Select a Time zone.
9. Touch the All day check box if this events lasts all
day.
10. Touch Repeat and select a recurrence cycle.
Selections are:
[day]), Every 2 weeks (day), Monthly (on day [number]), or Yearly (on [month] [day]).
One-time event, Daily, Weekly (every
11. Touch the Reminder field to select an alarm time.
Touch
Customize (at the bottom of the list) to enter
your own reminder time.
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Enter a location for this event in the Location field, or touch to select the location from a map.
13. Enter a description for this event in the Description
field.
14 . Add any Participants to the event.
15. Touch Show me as and choose from Free,
Tentative, Busy, or Out of office.
16. Touch Privacy to make this event private.
17. Touch to the right of Images to take a new
picture or add an image from the Gallery.
Note: To send the event to specific contacts via your Email
account, touch “Email” on page 134.
Forward. For more information, see
18. Touch Save to store the new event and synchronize
it with the selected account.
Quick Add
You can quickly create events by entering a name, time, and date.
1. Double-touch a day in which to add an event.
– or – Touch .
2. Touch the Quick add tab.
3. Enter a description, time (optional), and date
(optional).
Enter a time followed by pm or am, or use words
such as
night or morning. If no time is given, the
event is created as an all-day event.
Enter a date using months, days, weekdays, or
use a date such as 1/5/14. If no date is given, the event will set for
Some examples:
Daddy’s birthday, Jun. 16
Baseball Game Friday night 9:30
Tennis practice Tuesday 7 pm
4. Touch the Save to create the event.
Tod ay.
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Add a Task to the Calendar
Add tasks to your Calendar to help you organize your time and activities.
1. Press and touch > Calendar.
Note: To synchronize calendar tasks among Google and
Corporate accounts, make sure they are managed by your phone.
2. Touch , then select a view from the available
tabs. Selections are: and
Tas k.
3. Double-touch a day in which to add an task.
– or – Tou ch .
4. Touch t he Add task tab.
5. Touch t he Ta sk field and select an account in
which to assign this task.
6. Touch t he Title field and enter a title for the task.
7. Select a Due date or No due date.
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Year, Month, We ek, Day, List,
8. Touch the Reminder field to select an alarm time.
Touch
Customize (at the bottom of the list) to enter
your own reminder time.
9. Select a Priority level for the task. Selections are:
High, Medium, or Low.
10. Touch Group to add this task to a group.
11. Enter a description for this task in the Description
field.
12. Touch to the right of Images to take a new
picture or add an image from the Gallery.
13. Touch Save to store the new task and synchronize
it with the selected account.
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Event Alerts
When the phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone sounds an alert and displays the event summary.
There are several ways your phone alerts for scheduled events:
Playing an assigned ringtone.Displaying the Alert screen.Playing a short beep.Displaying an icon in the Status bar.
To view additional event alert options:
1. Touch the Status bar, and then slide your finger
down the screen to open the
2. Touch the event name from the list to display the
event on the
Calendar notifications screen.
3. Touch an option:
Set snooze duration: Sets the length of time to
allow before you are reminded of the event. Choose from:
15 minutes, or 30 minutes.
3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes,
Notifications panel.
Snooze: Reminds you of the event at a future
time.
Dismiss: Dismisses the reminder.
View Events
Use this procedure to view your calendar events.
1. Press and touch > Calendar. When an
event is created, the entry displays in the default view.
2. Touch , then select a view from the available
tabs. Selections are: and
Tas k.
3. Touch the day in which to view events. (Events
display in chronological order).
4. Touch the event to view details.
Day and List Views
Day view displays a list of the events of one day. When
in Day view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days.
List view displays a list of all the events in chronological
order.
Yea r, Month, Week, Day, List,
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Week View
Week view displays a chart of the events of one week.
Touch and hold a time slot to create a new event.Touch an event to view details.Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier
or later weeks.
Month View
Month view displays markers on days that have events scheduled.
Touch a day to view the events for that day.Touch and hold a day to create a new event.Slide up or down to view earlier or later months.
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Erase Events
Use this procedure to erase calendar events.
1. Press and touch > Calendar.
2. Open the calendar event details:
In Day, Week, and List views, touch the calendar
event to delete.
In Year view, touch the month in which the event
occurs.
3. Press > Delete.
4. Touch OK in the Delete confirmation box.
If this is a recurring event, select
All repetitive events, and touch OK.
Only this event or
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