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  • Page 1: User Manual

    S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 Samsung Electronics America Legal Information (SEA), Inc. Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com. Address: Read this information before using your mobile device. 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered New Jersey 07660 under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Video Player ..............51 ..............1 Voice Recorder Front View ..............52 ................2 Back View ................3 Settings .................. 53 Assemble Your Device ..........4 How to Use Settings ..........54 Set Up Your Device ............7 Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Settings ......55 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 6: Front View

    Front View Earpiece Light sensors Front camera Volume key Power key Recent Back Home key • • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or to Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. or off.

  • Page 7: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Rear camera Flash Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. environments when taking a photo or recording • Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. video.

  • Page 8: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to Install the SIM Card assemble your device. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional Remove the Back Cover services, and other features.

  • Page 9: Install A Memory Card

    Install a Memory Card Replace the Back Cover You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone memory card (not included) to expand available and press down. memory space. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

  • Page 10: Charge The Battery

    When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are ► For a quick check of your battery level, view the designed to maximize battery life. Using other...

  • Page 11: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off...

  • Page 12: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.

  • Page 13: Set Up And Access Voice Mail

    Set Up and Access Voice Mail Set Up Your Voice Mail Visual Voicemail 1. From a Home screen, tap  Phone, then tap Use Visual Voicemail to view a list of people who left  Voice Mail. a voicemail message and then listen to any message without being limited to chronological order.

  • Page 14: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget App folder Home screen indicator Apps screen Primary app shortcuts • • App folder: For your convenience, there are Primary app shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite several applications that are grouped into folders applications.

  • Page 16: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Customize your Home screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen by adding application shortcuts, 1.
  • Page 17 Widgets Folders Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet Add a Folder to a Home Screen bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and 1.

  • Page 18: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call. information (such as network Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call is on hold. alerts on the left.

  • Page 19: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Web page.

  • Page 20: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Edit Quick settings Device settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications Notification icons on the Status Quick Settings Bar display calendar events, In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel device status, and more.

  • Page 21: Enter Text

    Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Options key Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Tap to insert letters.
  • Page 22 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. To enable Google Voice Typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.

  • Page 23: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.

  • Page 24: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received the phone rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the contacts list. making or answering a call.

  • Page 25: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Call Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, you can Your phone provides a number of functions that you answer an incoming call while you have a call in can use during a call. progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 26: Make An Emergency Call

    Make an Emergency Call Delete a Call from the Call Log Phone > LOG tab. 1. From a Home screen, tap The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log to select it.

  • Page 27: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 28: Apps Screen

    3. Tap ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps device: screen. • Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/ apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: Download apps specifically designed for your Samsung Galaxy device. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more. Applications Apps Screen...

  • Page 29: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon or folder and drag it to the location you want.

  • Page 30: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. that display when you need them. google.com Visit to learn more.

  • Page 31: Play Music

    Maps Play Music Use Google Maps to find your current With Google Play Music, you can play location, get directions, and other music and audio files on your device. location-based information. Visit play.google.com/about/music Visit google.com/maps to learn more. learn more. Note: You must enable location Play Newsstand services to use Maps.

  • Page 32: Metro Applications

    Metro Applications Enjoy these applications from Metro411 MetroPCS. Metro411 helps you find nearby people and businesses, look up unknown phone Note: Certain applications require a data plan or numbers, and update your phone contacts metroPCS.com paid subscription. Visit to learn with additional information.

  • Page 33: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5.

  • Page 34: Calendar

    Calendar Your device includes a powerful To create a task: planner to help you manage your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. events and tasks. and then tap Tasks. 2. Tap 3. Tap the Enter new task field and enter a title. Calendar View 4.

  • Page 35: Calendar Settings

    Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...

  • Page 36: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video View pictures and videos in the Gallery Hide Quick settings Record video Quick settings Take a picture Switch between the front and rear Camera cameras settings Change shooting mode Use your device’s camera and Take Pictures camcorder to take photos and Take pictures with your device’s front or rear record videos.

  • Page 37: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings 3. Tap Capture to take the picture. 4. If desired, before taking the photo, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > tap onscreen icons to access various camera  Camera. options and settings. You can also touch the 2.

  • Page 38: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for • Increase volume: When on, the alarm starts playing a tone at a low volume at an interval keeping track of time and setting before the alarm time, and slowly increase in alarms. volume.
  • Page 39 Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap the Stopwatch tab and use the following options: • START: Begin timing. • STOP: Stop timing. •...

  • Page 40: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the phone, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and 3.

  • Page 41: Delete Contacts

    Share Contacts Create a Shortcut to a Contact When you share a name card, the contact’s You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can screen, to access their information directly from the share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it home screen.
  • Page 42 Remove Contacts from Favorites Add Contacts to a Group Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts.  Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it. 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. 3.

  • Page 43: Contact Settings

    Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications Contacts...

  • Page 44: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >...

  • Page 45: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Galaxy Apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 46: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap a video to view it. View Images and Videos Note: Videos are indicated by a Play icon.

  • Page 47: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap Tabs > NEW TAB. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 48: Secret Mode

    Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret mode do not display within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your phone. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Note: Any downloaded files remain on your phone after you close a secret tab.

  • Page 49: Memo

    Memo Use the Memo app to write and Browse Memos save notes on your device. Apps > Memo. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. Compose a Memo 3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH. 1.

  • Page 50: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive Create and Send Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create a send a default Messaging app on your message using the Messaging app. phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 51: Messages Settings

    View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon displays on the Status Bar. messages, push messages, and so on. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message:  Messages >...
  • Page 52 To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Messages. 2. Tap MORE > Settings > Emergency alert settings. 3. Tap Emergency alerts. 4. All alerts are enabled by default. Tap an alert option to disable it.

  • Page 53: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your My Files Options phone, including images, videos, On the main My Files screen, the following options songs, and sound clips. are available: • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder. To access the My Files app: •...
  • Page 54 Options for Selected Files and Folders 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  My Files. 2. Tap a category. 3. Tap MORE > Edit. 4. Select a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: • DELETE: Delete files or folders. •...

  • Page 55: Video Player

    Video Player More Video file options name Playback position Elapsed Length of playing time video Change Volume screen ratio Rewind Scan video or go forward or to previous go to next video Pause/Play video Play and manage videos stored on your device. To access Video: 1.

  • Page 56: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Create a Voice Recording ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Voice Recorder. • Tap Record to record an audio file. • Tap Stop to stop recording. The file is automatically saved. • Tap Pause to pause the recording of an audio file.

  • Page 57: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and features. • Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off ( • For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options.

  • Page 58: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Accessing Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. – or – From a Home screen, drag down from the Status Bar to display the Notification Panel, and then  Settings. Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Setting search feature.

  • Page 59: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct Settings

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Settings Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Manually Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access  Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 60 • Wi-Fi Direct Smart network switch: Automatically switch between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device maintain a stable Internet connection. connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a • Advanced: Wi-Fi network. Network notification: Receive a notification 1.

  • Page 61: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to allows you to connect wirelessly establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a devices, such as headsets one-time process.
  • Page 62 Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your phone to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on.

  • Page 63: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. To turn Airplane Mode on or off: Apps >...

  • Page 64: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to Your your device’s Internet connection Mobile Hotspot with other devices using your Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to device as a portable Wi‑Fi your device’s Mobile Hotspot. hotspot.
  • Page 65 Change the Mobile Hotspot Use Tethering to Connect Your Password Device to a Computer 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering >  Settings > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering. Mobile Hotspot.

  • Page 66: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. •...

  • Page 67: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result.

  • Page 68: More Connection Settings

    3. Tap the VPN you want to connect to, enter your log in information, and tap CONNECT. Printing Edit or Delete a VPN Print images and documents to Samsung printers 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > and other compatible printers (not included).
  • Page 69 Wi-Fi Calling Your device is equipped with Wi-Fi Calling functionality. Note: Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your mobile carrier. Please contact your mobile service provider for details on cost and functionality. To configure Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 70: Sounds And Notifications Settings

    Sounds and Notifications Settings Configure the sounds and Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.

  • Page 71: Vibrations

    Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern. 3. Tap a sound to preview it, and select it. • Tap ON/OFF to enable Vibrate while ringing. Set Notification Sounds for Samsung Applications Do Not Disturb Choose notification alerts for new messages, calendar events, and email.
  • Page 72 Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on and off automatically at scheduled times. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings.

  • Page 73: Display Settings

    Display Settings Use these settings to configure Screen Timeout the appearance of your phone’s Choose how long the display screen remains lit after display. you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.

  • Page 74: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications 3. To switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list, tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name. on your phone. 4. To reset all of your application preferences, tap MORE > Reset app preferences. Application Manager 5.

  • Page 75: Default Applications

    SD Card Default Applications Displays apps you have downloaded onto your If you have multiple applications of the same type, memory card (not included). such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >...

  • Page 76: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 77: Location

    Location Some apps, such as Google Location Services Maps, may require one or more Google uses Location Reporting to store and use location services be turned on your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to for full functionality.

  • Page 78: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Choose a method for unlocking Screen Lock Options your screen. Different Screen The following options display depending on the screen lock type. Locks have different levels of • Show information: Show the dual clock, or security and options. information such as the weather information, on the lock screen.

  • Page 79: Other Security Settings

    • Send security reports: Send security reports • Notification access: View the applications to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. that can access notifications you receive on Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. your phone. Device administration Note: To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen •...

  • Page 80: Accessibility

    Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap subtitles with multimedia files when available  Settings. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. 2. Tap Accessibility for options: • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. Tap Vision Google subtitles (CC) for options.
  • Page 81 More settings • Direct access: Press the Home key three times to open the accessibility options screen. • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications. • Answering and ending calls: Select the methods you can use to answer and end a call.

  • Page 82: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.

  • Page 83: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, Backup and Restore...

  • Page 84: Language And Input Settings

    Language and Input Settings Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard Settings language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 85: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Google Voice Typing Settings Text-To-Speech Options Speak rather than type your text entries using Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS Google Voice Typing. is used for various accessibility features, such as TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 86: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used Apps and OS Usage for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, or  Settings. an app to view how they are affecting battery 2.

  • Page 87: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has format an optional memory card been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).
  • Page 88 Mount a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) back up your music and photo files that are stored on and prepared for use.

  • Page 89: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 90: About Your Device

    Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View your device’s open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...

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