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Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications on your phone. There are initially seven available panels, each populated with default shortcuts or applications. You can customize each of these panels. Connection Status Status Bar Signal strength Battery status Time Notification area Status area Shortcuts Home Screen Google search Primary Shortcuts • Notification area displays those icons associated with end-user notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail, upcoming event, USB connection, Emails, and Text/MMS messages. 50

Section	Page
Samsung Galaxy S III	1
Section 1: Getting Started	16
Understanding this User Manual	16
Battery Cover	18
Battery	21
Extending Your Battery Life	26
Initial Device Configuration	27
Switching the Device On or Off	29
Restarting the Device	29
Locking and Unlocking the Device	30
Creating a New Google Account	30
Signing into Your Google Account	31
Retrieving your Google Account Password	31
Confirming the Default Image and Video Storage Location	32
Creating a Samsung Account	33
Voicemail	34
Task Manager	36
Google Now	37
Section 2: Understanding Your Device	39
Features of Your Device	39
Front View	42
Back View	45
Side Views	46
Device Display	47
Status Bar	47
Function Keys	57
Home Screen	58
Applications	62
Screen Navigation	63
Using Gestures	66
Using the Multi Window	69
Menu Navigation	76
Customizing the Screens	79
Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List	87
Displaying Your Phone Number	87
Making a Call	87
Ending a Call	89
Making Emergency Calls	90
Dialing Options	91
Answering a Call	92
Managing Reject Calls	93
International Calls	95
Pause Dialing	95
Wait Dialing	96
Redialing the Last Number	96
Speed Dialing	97
Using S Voice	99
In Call Options	101
Logs Tab	107
Section 4: Entering Text	112
Text Input Methods	112
Selecting the Text Input Method	113
Entering Text Using Swype	113
Using the Samsung Keyboard	119
Using the Google Voice Typing	125
Section 5: Contacts	127
Accounts	127
Contacts List	128
Finding a Contact	133
Contact List Options	138
Contact Menu Options	139
Contact Entry Options	140
Joining Contact Information	141
Sending a Namecard	144
Copying Contact Information	146
Synchronizing Contacts	147
Display Options	148
Adding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync	149
Additional Contact Options	152
Groups	154
The Favorites Tab	157
Section 6: Messages	158
Types of Messages	158
Creating and Sending Messages	159
Message Options	161
Viewing Newly Received Messages	165
Deleting Messages	168
Message Search	169
Messaging Settings	169
Text Templates	173
Using Email	174
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)	180
Using Google Mail	187
Hangouts	190
Google +	191
Messenger	191
Section 7: Multimedia	193
Assigning the Default Storage Location	193
Using the Camera	194
Camera Options	196
Sharing Pictures	205
Using the Camcorder	217
The Gallery	224
Using the Video Player	225
Play Movies & TV	230
Play Music	231
Music Player	240
Using Playlists	243
Creating a Playlist	243
Transferring Music Files	244
Removing Music Files	245
Samsung Link	245
AllShare Cast Hub	251
YouTube	255
Section 8: Applications and Development	256
Applications	257
Calculator	257
Calendar	258
Camera	261
Chrome	261
Clock	262
Contacts	266
Downloads	266
Email	266
Gallery	267
Gmail	267
Google	267
Google Settings	268
Google +	268
Group Play	269
Hangouts	270
Help	270
Internet	270
Local	271
Maps	272
Messaging	276
Messenger	276
Music Player	276
My Account Downloader	277
My Files	277
Navigation	279
Phone	282
Play Books	283
Play Magazines	284
Play Movies & TV	285
Play Music	285
Play Store	286
Downloading a New Google Application	286
Launching an Installed Google Application	288
S Memo	290
S Voice	292
Samsung Link	293
Settings	295
Video Player	295
Voice Recorder	296
Voice Search	297
VPN Client	298
YouTube	298
Section 9: Connections	301
Internet	301
Bluetooth	315
Enable Downloading for Web Applications	322
PC Connections	323
Wi-Fi	325
Section 10: Changing Your Settings	329
Accessing Settings	329
Wi-Fi Settings	329
Bluetooth settings	335
Data Usage	337
More Settings	338
Call Settings	345
Home Screen Mode	354
Sound Settings	355
Display Settings	359
SD Card & Device Storage	362
Power Saving Mode	364
Battery Usage	365
Application Manager	366
Location Services	368
Lock Screen	369
Security	379
Language and Input Settings	381
Back up and Reset	391
Add Account	393
Motion Settings	394
Accessory	397
Date and Time	398
Accessibility Settings	399
Developer Options	401
About Device	405
System Updates	406
Section 11: Health and Safety Information	408
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	408
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	415
FCC Part 15 Information to User	418
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS)	419
Smart Practices While Driving	419
Battery Use and Safety	421
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	423
UL Certified Travel Charger	425
Display / Touch-Screen	425
GPS & AGPS	426
Emergency Calls	428
Care and Maintenance	429
Responsible Listening	430
Operating Environment	433
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	436
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	439
FCC Notice and Cautions	439
Other Important Safety Information	440
End User License Agreement for Software	441