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mobile technology platform 4.0 User's Guide Copyright © 2011 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google, Android, YouTube, and other trademarks are property of respective owners. Availability of Google applications, services, and features may vary by country, carrier, phone model, and manufacturer. - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 3
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Get started 4 Set up your phone 4 Why use a Google Account? 5 Get around 6 Touch & type 9 Use the lock screen 11 Search your phone & the web 13 Make yourself at home 14 Change the wallpaper 14 Set ringtone & other sounds 15 Make a phone call 17 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 5
Try some apps 24 Start Gmail 24 Find People 26 Manage your Calendar 28 Use your Camera 29 Beam screen content 31 Manage downloads 32 Tune performance 33 Optimize battery life 33 Optimize data usage 35 Optimize memory usage 40 Learn the Phone app 43 Dial stored numbers 43 Answer or divert calls 45 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 6
via USB 71 Connect to a Macintosh computer via USB 72 Share your mobile data connection 73 Connect to virtual private networks 77 Control airplane mode & other network Change backup & reset options 97 Secure your phone 99 Set screen lock 99 Encrypt your phone 101 Work with certificates 103 3 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 7
started Set up your phone For instructions on using your phone's buttons, charger, battery, and other hardware features, check the printed Quick Reference Guide that came with your phone. The first time you turn on the phone, you'll see a Welcome screen. S To choose a different language, touch the - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 8
Keep your stuff secure and available. Google works round the clock to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and to ensure that you get it when you need it, wherever you need it. S Use other Google services. Your Google Account also lets you take full advantage of any other Google apps - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 9
're always available. No matter what you're doing with your phone, you can always get back to the main Home screen or return to previous screens: Icon Name Description Back Opens the previous screen you were working in, even if it was in a different app. Once you back up to the Home - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 10
tray: The app icons you keep in the tray remain visible on every Home screen. The All Apps icon in the center is permanent. Touch it to see all your apps and widgets. The middle of your Home screen can hold app and widget icons, plus folders. S To open an app, folder - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 11
it's time for a meeting. S To see your notifications, swipe your finger down from the top of the screen. System icons on the right display the current wireless and network connection strength, battery level, time, and more. Google Search, just below the status and system icons, lets you search your - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 12
want to type. A keyboard pops up that lets you type into the field. Other common gestures include: S Touch & hold: Touch & hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. S Drag: Touch & hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 13
S Rotate the screen: On most screens, the orientation of the screen rotates with your device as you turn it. You can change this Display setting. Related settings Settings > Device > Sound Settings > Device > Display Related topic Use the keyboard 10 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 14
of their security, starting with None and Slide, which provide no security. Face Unlock and Pattern provide minimal security, although they can be more convenient than the stronger options. If your phone's playing music when the screen locks, you can continue listening or pause the selection without - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 15
While the screen is locked, you can respond to incoming calls in three ways. Touch the white phone icon and slide over one of these caller immediately. message Tip To edit text responses from within the Phone app, touch Menu icon > Settings > Quick responses. Related topic Set screen lock 12 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 16
your phone & the web Google Search can help you find anything you need on your phone or the web: S At the top of any Home screen, touch Google to type your search term, or the Microphone button to speak it. As you type, suggestions from Google web search appear below the - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 17
Choose from thumbnails of default images, or touch a thumbnail for a larger version. You can download additional wallpapers from Android Market. 3 To set a wallpaper, touch OK at the top of the screen (for Gallery images) or Set wallpaper. Related settings Settings > Device > Display > Wallpaper 14 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 18
for music, videos, games, and other media. Change default ringtone To change the default ringtone for incoming calls: 1 From a Home or All Apps screen, touch the Settings icon . 2 Touch Device > Sound > Phone ringtone. Touch a ringtone to select and hear it. Touch OK to confirm your final selection - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 19
other Sound settings To change other sounds and vibrations, go to Settings > Device > Sound and touch the one you want: S Volumes sets the master volume separately for music, ringtones & notifications, and alarms. You can still use the physical volume control on the phone to raise or lower volume - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 20
call 1 Touch the Phone icon on the Home or All Apps screen. If the Phone app opens to a list of numbers instead to the Phone app while a call is in progress: 1 Swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal your notifications. 2 Touch the name of the person you're calling, beside the phone icon - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 21
means all your contacts are always available on the web and can be synced to any Android phone that's set up with the same account. As a result, even if you your contacts directly into your phone from your SIM card. See the instructions below. S Use a desktop computer to import both your email and - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 22
password. To import contacts from a SIM card: 1 Install the SIM card with your contacts on it in your new phone. 2 From a Home or All Apps screen, open the People app . 3 Touch Menu icon > Import/Export. 4 Touch Import from SIM card. If asked to choose an account, touch the one where you - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 23
the All Apps icon on any Home screen. The main All Apps screen opens. This is where you can see all your apps, including those downloaded from Android Market. You can move app icons to any of your Home screens. From All Apps, you can S Move between screens: Swipe left or right. S Launch an app - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 24
: Touch, hold, and slide. Tips S To can see a smaller collection of frequently used apps, touch the Google Apps folder near the bottom of the screen. As with any folder, you can customize its contents. S After you open an app, you can usually adjust its settings by choosing items from its - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 25
. To see your widgets: 1 Touch the All Apps icon on your Home screen. 2 Touch Widgets at the top of the screen. From the main Widgets screen, you can S Move between screens: Swipe left or right. S Drag a widget to a Home screen: Touch and hold the widget's icon, slide your finger where you want to - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 26
open, you can also get to Settings by touching the Quick Settings icon the list. This provides a quick way to get to Settings from any screen. at the top of Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and Google Talk, have notification settings that you can adjust. Related settings Settings - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 27
Gmail name and password signs you into to all Google apps and services, including Calendar; People, for keeping track of your contacts; Picasa, re reading a message: G Touch the icons and menu along the bottom of the screen to archive, throw away, label, or per- form other actions on that message - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 28
S Organize email. Check the box beside a message to select it. Then use the icons and menu along the bottom of the screen to manage the selected messages. S Change your settings. Touch the Menu icon to change your preferences, add an account, or get Help. No matter where - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 29
S To view your contacts, touch the People icon on a Home or All Apps screen. The first time you launch People, you're asked to sign in or create an contacts. You can view them in three ways from the tabs at the top of the screen: Groups , All , and Favorites : S Swipe your finger left or right to - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 30
. You can also touch the star beside the Menu icon to add a contact to your Favorites list. S Change your settings. While viewing the main list screen, touch the Menu icon to import or export contacts, choose display options for the Groups and All tabs, and add or edit accounts. No matter - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 31
mobile device or web browser, they are synced automatically across all the places you need them. To view your Calendar, touch on a Home or App screen. To change the Calendar view, touch the date at the top and choose Day, Week, Month, or Agenda. Swipe to scroll vertically or horizontally. In - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 32
Videos app , along with movies that you rent or download. To take pictures and videos, first touch the Camera icon on a Home or All Apps screen. When Camera opens, you can S Take a picture: Touch the blue button. S View the most recently taken picture: Touch the thumbnail near the blue button. You - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 33
While Camera is open, you can also touch these icons to adjust its settings: Icon Name Description Mode Switch among camera, video, and panorama modes. Switch Toggles between cameras on the front and back of the phone. Camera Zoom Touch & hold, then slide to zoom in and out. Settings Reveals - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 34
together (typically back to back). Before you begin: Make sure both devices are unlocked, support Near Field Communication (NFC), and have both NFC and Android BeamTM turned on. Follow these steps: 1 Open a screen that contains something you'd like to share, such as a Browser page, YouTube video - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 35
, and other items you download from Gmail, Email, Android Market, or in other ways are stored in your device . Open Downloads and manage downloaded files G Touch the Downloads icon from a Home or All Apps screen. G Touch an item to open it. G Touch headings for earlier downloads to view them. - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 36
first touch the Settings icon on a Home or All Apps screen. Extend the life of your battery G If you aren't using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings app to turn them off. The GPS setting is located in Settings > Personal > Location services. G Don't leave the Maps or Navigation apps open on - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 37
level and usage details G Open Settings > Device > Battery. The list at the bottom of the screen shows the breakdown of battery usage for individual apps and services. Touch a graph for more details. The details screen for some apps includes buttons that allow you to adjust settings affecting - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 38
may be charged additional fees when your data usage exceeds your plan's limit. To monitor your data usage, adjust your data usage settings. First check your plan and determine what data limits may apply. Warning! The usage displayed on the data usage settings screen is measured by your phone. Your - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 39
Menu icon , then Show W-Fi usage. Near the top of the screen, note the on-off switch for mobile data. The instructions that follow assume that this switch is turned on. If it's off, you won't be able to use mobile data at all and many features of your phone and apps won't work - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 40
ll receive a notification when this occurs. Important The usage displayed on the data usage settings screen is measured by your phone. Your carrier's data usage accounting may differ. Usage in excess of your carrier plan's data limits can result in steep overage charges. The feature described here - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 41
is displayed, you can switch between them by touching tabs at the top of the screen. 2 Scroll down to find the app whose data usage you want to view. The blue bar for each app indicates its total data usage for the cycle displayed above the main graph, near the top of the - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 42
roaming can result in steep additional charges. However, in some locations this may be the only way to connect to the Internet. G Restrict background data affects all your apps across all available networks, and may cause some features to stop working. This is an extreme step that should be used - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 43
they're running. Android manages and carefully guards the portion of internal storage where the system, apps, and most data for those apps USB cable. The other portion of internal storage, where music, downloaded files, and so on are stored, remains visible for your convenience. Android also manages - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 44
a Home or All Apps screen, touch the Settings icon . 2 Under Device, touch Apps. You'll see three tabs at the top of the screen, each displaying a list Show running services to switch back and forth. G All. Displays all apps that came with Android and all apps you downloaded from Android Market or - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 45
not uninstall it. This option is available for some apps and services that can't be uninstalled. G Clear data button: Delete an app's settings and other data without removing the app itself. G Clear cache: If the app stores data in a temporary area of the tablet's memory, lists how much information - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 46
the Phone app: G Touch the Phone icon on a Home or All Apps screen. Notice the three tabs at the top of the phone. You can make calls from dial manually. Touch the keys to enter the number, then touch the Phone icon below the keypad to dial. If you enter a wrong number, touch to erase digits one by - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 47
Status bar while the call is underway. To return to the Phone app while a call is in progress: 1 Swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal your notifications. 2 Touch the green phone icon. To end a call in progress, touch the End Call icon at the bottom of the - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 48
Answer or divert calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens, displaying the caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you've entered in People. All incoming calls are recorded in the - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 49
Work with the Call log The Call log is a list of all the calls you've placed, received, or missed. It provides a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts. Within the Phone app , the Call log is under the middle tab . Touch a number for more information - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 50
Internet Call near the top of the screen. Internet calling is based on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for voice calls on Internet Protocol (IP) networks. Important Calling a phone number over the Internet requires that your service provider supports it. You may incur additional charges. Check - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 51
's info in the Call log tab . 2 Touch to go to the contact's card. 3 Touch the Menu icon , then Edit. 4 Scroll to the bottom of the screen, touch Add another field, and then Internet call. 5 Touch the Internet call field and type the number. 48 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 52
. 2 Touch New voicemail. Your phone dials the voicemail message. Follow the instructions to retrieve your messages. To change your voicemail service or other settings: 1 Touch the Phone icon on a Home or All Apps screen. 2 Touch Menu , then Settings. 3 Touch the voicemail setting you want to - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 53
headset that supports voice dialing, it may work with Voice Dialer. For details, see the documentation that came with your headset. To make a phone call with Voice Dialer: 1 Touch the Voice Dialer icon on a Home or All Apps screen. The Voice Dialer opens, listening for your spoken instructions, and - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 54
on the side of the phone. During a call, you can also use buttons near the bottom of the screen to G Switch to the dialer, for example to enter a code. G Controls the audio output as follows: menu. If a wired headset is plugged into the phone, it replaces the phone's built-in earpiece. 51 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 55
G Mute your microphone. G Put the other party on hold. G Switch to another call in progress. G Make another call separately from the first call, which is put on hold. G Merge separate calls as a single conference call. 52 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 56
Enter & edit text Use the keyboard You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some apps open it automatically. In others, you open it by touching where you want to type. As you type, the keyboard displays suggestions above the top row of keys. To accept a suggestion, touch it. 53 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 57
Basic editing G Move the insertion point: Touch where you want to type. The cursor blinks in the new position, and a green tab appears below it. Drag the tab to move the cursor. G Select text: Touch & hold or double-tap within the text. The nearest word highlights, with a tab at each end of the - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 58
Tips & shortcuts G Type capital letters: Touch the Shift key once to switch to capital letters for one letter. Or touch & hold the Shift key reappear. while you type. When you release the key, the lowercase letters G Turn caps lock on: Double-tap or touch & hold the Shift key Shift key again to - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 59
type text by speaking. This feature uses Google's speech-recognition service, so you must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi network to use it . When you pause, what you spoke is transcribed by the speech-recognition service and entered in the text field, underlined. You can touch the Delete - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 60
to mobile networks Depending on your carrier and service plan, your phone may connect automatically to your carrier's fastest available data network. Or you may need to insert a SIM card or configure details for a specific carrier. For details, read the instructions that came with your phone. Your - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 61
. This is one way to to control expenses if your mobile data contract doesn't include data roaming. With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data over Wi-Fi. G Network mode. Allows you to choose between using both LTE and CDMA, or just CDMA. G System select. Allows you to determine - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 62
up, such as digital certificates or other ways to ensure that only authorized users can connect. To extend the life of your battery between charges, is turned on automatically. 1 Touch the Settings icon on a Home or All Apps screen. 2 Touch Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi. 3 Slide the Wi-Fi switch to - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 63
need to learn security details from the network's administrator. 1 Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on. 2 In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch Add Network. 3 Enter the SSID (name) of the network. If necessary, enter security or other network configuration details. 4 Touch Save. The information - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 64
in the dialog that opens. 3 Select Show advanced options. 4 If the network has no proxy settings, touch None under Proxy Settings, then touch Manual in the menu that opens. 5 Enter the proxy settings supplied by your network administrator. 6 Touch Save. The proxy settings apply only to the Wi - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 65
during sleep: To conserve mobile data usage, your device stays connected to Wi-Fi when the screen goes to sleep. Touch this option to change this default behavior: either to stay connected to Wi-Fi only when the device is connected to a charger (when battery life isn't a problem), or never to stay - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 66
This screen also displays the following information: G MAC address: The Media Access Control (MAC) address of your device when connected to a Wi-Fi the IP settings to assign it a static IP address). Related settings Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi Settings > Wireless & networks > Data usage 63 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 67
and communications standards for Bluetooth devices. For a list of the profiles supported by your device, read the owner's guide. To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must turn on your Settings icon on a Home or All Apps screen. 2 Touch Wireless & networks. 3 Slide the Bluetooth switch on or off. 64 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 68
can change the name so that it is more recognizable. 1 Under Settings > Wireless & networks, make sure Bluetooth is turned on. 2 Touch Bluetooth. 3 In the Bluetooth screen, touch the Menu icon and choose Rename phone. 4 Type a new name and touch Rename. 65 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 69
your Bluetooth device is ready, touch Search for devices. 4 Touch the ID of the Bluetooth device in the list to pair with it. Follow the instructions to complete the pairing. If you're prompted to enter a passcode, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passcodes), or consult the documentation - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 70
a Bluetooth device, you can connect to it manually; for example, to switch devices or to music in stereo, or transfer files or other data. You can select which profiles you want to you want to configure. beside the connected Bluetooth A screen opens that allows you to change the device's name, - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 71
Obtain a network connection via Bluetooth tethering If you have a computer or other device that can share its network connection via Bluetooth, you can configure your phone to obtain a network connection by Bluetooth tethering (sometimes called reverse tethering). 1 Configure your computer to share - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 72
time, use a powered USB hub to reduce the drain on your phone's battery. You pair and connect Bluetooth input devices to your phone in the same navigate your phone's features: G Use the arrow keys to select items on screen. G Pressing Return when an item is selected is equivalent to touching that - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 73
, gamepads, and other input devices to your phone. If they work without special drivers or adapters on your PC, they will likely work with your phone. However, games and other apps must be designed to support any special features of an input device, such as dedicated buttons or other controls - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 74
cable to connect your phone to a Windows computer and transfer music, pictures, and other files in both directions. This connection uses the MTP protocol, which is supported USB storage is mounted as a drive and appears on your computer screen. You can now copy files back and forth as you would using - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 75
supported by Mac OS X natively. Therefore, you first need to install the free Android File Transfer application on your Macintosh. It's available from www.android.com/filetransfer, along with instructions your device to your computer with a USB cable. Android File Transfer starts, if it's not already - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 76
to 8 devices at once, by turning it into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. While your device is sharing its data connection, a Status icon appears at the top of the screen and a corresponding message appears in the notification list: USB tethering or hotspot active Bluetooth tethering active Portable Wi-Fi - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 77
data connection via USB If your computer is running Windows 7, Mac OS X, or a recent distribution of some flavors of Linux (such as Ubuntu), you can follow these instructions phone to your computer with a USB cable. A USB icon appears at the top of the screen, and the notification Connected as a - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 78
connection via Bluetooth If your computer can obtain an Internet connection via Bluetooth, you can configure your phone to share it's mobile data connection with your computer. 1 Pair your phone with your computer. 2 Configure your computer to obtain its network connection via Bluetooth. For more - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 79
Rename or secure your portable hotspot You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network when it's acting as a portable hotspot. 1 Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. 2 Make sure Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is checked. 3 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 80
. Depending on your organization's solution, you may need to obtain a VPN app, either from your administrator or from Android Market. The VPN settings screen allows you to add VPN networks and adjust their settings. To view this screen and perform the tasks described here: 1 From a Home or All Apps - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 81
Connect to a VPN 1 From the VPN screen, touch the name of the VPN. 2 In the dialog that opens, displayed continuously. To disconnect, touch the notification for the VPN connection. Edit a VPN 1 From the VPN screen, touch & hold the name of the VPN. 2 In the dialog that opens, touch Edit network. 3 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 82
Delete a VPN 1 From the VPN screen, touch & hold the name of the VPN. 2 Touch & hold the VPN you want to delete. 3 In the dialog that opens, touch Delete network. Related topic Manage notifications Work with certificates 79 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 83
Follow the links for detailed instructions: G Airplane mode. Check to turn off all the device's radios that transmit data. G VPN. Touch to adjust work correctly. G Android Beam. Check to permit beaming content from one device to another when NFC is turned on. See Beam screen content. G Mobile - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 84
Search by text & voice Refine Google Search Google Search is available from the top of any Home screen: G Speak search terms: Touch the Microphone icon . After you say what you're looking for, the Browser opens to a list of search results. G Type search - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 85
Below the search term suggestions are items found on your phone: G A Maps marker indicates a business listing. Touch to view the listing, see its location on a map, get directions, call, or take other actions. G A Favorites icon identifies one of your bookmarks. Touch to open the bookmarked page. G - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 86
items on your phone that you want to include in searches. Manage Google Search privacy settings 1 On a Home screen, touch Google. 2 Touch Menu icon > Search settings > Google Search. 3 Adjust any of these settings: Use to take account of your location in search results and other Google services. 83 - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 87
Search tips & tricks What you want Sports information Pictures Convert measurements Movie showtimes Word definition Weather forecast Identify an area code Identify zip code What to type or say [team's name] Pictures of [topic] Images of [topic] [original measurement] in [new measurement] Movie - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 88
Time Flight information Translation Calculator Food Time Time [location] Time Time in London [Airline] [flight number] American Airlines flight 390 Translate to [language], [phrase] Translate to Spanish, Where is the Palace Hotel? [A math phrase] 75 divided by 6 [Type of food] [Type of food] - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 89
web by speaking, you can use Voice Actions to call your contacts, get directions, send messages, and perform a number of other common tasks. 1 On a Home screen or when the keyboard for the Browser's Omnibox is open, touch the Microphone icon at the upper right. A dialog with a microphone icon opens - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 90
When confident that the transcription is accurate, Voice Search displays transcribed words as regular text. Words or phrases for which it has provided alternate transcriptions are underlined. G Touch a button at the bottom of the window to add any optional fields (you can also speak the name and - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 91
Voice Action commands Voice Actions let you text your friends, get directions, send email, and perform a number of other common tasks by speaking to your phone. For example, you can say: G "Set alarm for 8:30 a.m." G "Send email to Marcus Foster. Subject: Coming tonight? Message: Hope to see you - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 92
other destination "Directions to 1299 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, California" or "Navigate to Union Square, San Francisco." "Mike LeBeau" (opens Mike's contact card Digits of a phone number "Call 650 555 1234" Business name "Call Native Here Nursery" Search string or URL "Go to Google.com" "To - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 93
"Send email" "Note to self" "Set alarm" "Listen to" One or more of: "To" & contact names, "Cc" & contact names, "Bcc" & contact names, "Subject" & subject text "Message" & message text (speak punctuation) "Send email to Hugh Briss, subject, new shoes, message, I can't wait to show you my new shoes - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 94
your device. You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts, depending on your apps. Some you can add in the Accounts & Sync screen, as described here. Others you add using an app that works with those kinds of accounts. For example, you can add IMAP and POP3 email - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 95
accounts, you may need to obtain details from system administrator about the service to which the account connects. For example, you may need to the configuration of the service you're connecting to. Depending on the kind of account, you may be asked to configure what kinds of data you want to sync - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 96
Remove an account You can remove an account to delete it and all information associated with it from your device, including email, contacts, settings, and so on. 1 Go to Settings > Personal > Accounts & sync. 2 Touch the account to delete. 3 Touch Menu icon > Remove account. Related topics Configure - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 97
for any of your apps. You can also configure what kinds of data you synchronize for each account. Some apps, such as Gmail and support only one-way sync: the information on your mobile device is read-only. To view the Accounts & sync settings screen described here: 1 From a Home or All Apps screen, - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 98
not checked, you may be able to use an application's tools to sync data manually. You can also sync manually to collect messages, email, and other recent information. Leaving Auto-sync off can help extend your battery life, but will prevent your from receiving notifications when updates occur. Sync - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 99
an account's sync settings 1 Go to Settings > Personal > Accounts & sync. 2 Touch the account whose sync settings you want to change. The Sync Settings screen opens, displaying a list of the kinds of information the account can sync. 3 Check or uncheck items as needed. Unchecking an option does not - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 100
Accounts. If you need to replace or factory reset your device, you can restore your data for any accounts that were previously backed up. To view these settings: 1 From a Home or All Apps screen, touch the Settings icon . 2 Under Personal, touch Backup & reset. These options are available: G Back - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 101
an app. This feature requires that you are backing up your data with your Google Account and that the app is using the backup service. G Factory data reset. Touch this option, then Reset phone to erase all your personal data from internal storage, including information about your Google Account, any - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 102
goes to sleep. To adjust your phone's lock settings: 1 From a Home or All Apps screen, touch the Settings icon . 2 Touch Personal > Security > Screen lock. 3 Touch the type of lock you want and follow the onscreen instructions. If you have previously set a lock, you must enter the pattern, PIN, or - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 103
, listed in approximate order of strength: G Slide provides no protection, but lets you get to the Home screen quickly, or open Camera and start taking pictures immediately. G Face Unlock lets you unlock your phone by looking at it. This is the least secure lock option. G Pattern lets you draw - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 104
unlock your phone without encryption, and cannot be set independently. Warning! Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted phone is to perform a factory data reset, which erases all your data follows: 1 Set a lock screen PIN or password. 2 Charge the battery. 3 Plug in your - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 105
button is dimmed if your battery's not charged or your phone's not plugged in. If you change your mind about encrypting your phone, touch the Back button. Warning! If you interrupt the encryption process, you will lose data. 4 Touch Encrypt phone. 5 Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 106
Work with certificates You can use digital certificates to identify your device for a variety of extension, you must change it to .crt or .cer or you won't be able to install it. Android also supports X.509 certificates saved in PKCS#12 key store files with a .p12 or .pfx extension. If your key - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 107
storage (that is, not in a folder). 2 From a Home or All Apps screen, touch the Settings icon . 3 Go to Personal > Security > Credential storage > Browser that support certificates allow you to install certificates directly from within the app. For details, see the Help or other instructions that - Samsung SCH-I515 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f4) (English) - Page 108
Disable for system certificates or Remove for user certificates. When you disable a system CA certificate, the button at the bottom of its details screen changes to Enable, so you can enable the certificate again if necessary. When you remove a user-installed CA certificate, it is gone permanently
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