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Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot This feature allows you to turn your phone into a WiFi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA+ (4G) data services (although 3G service can also be used). Important!: The Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service can not be active at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching the Portable WiFi service. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. You can not use data on the device while it is being used as a hotspot. To activate the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service: 1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot. 2. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings ➔ OK. 3. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. This places a checkmark in the adjacent field to activate the service. 4. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot ➔ Yes to continue with the activation. 5. Tap Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 6. Create a new Network SSID name, configure the desired fields and tap Save. Write down the SSID name. 7. Confirm the Portable Wi-Fi Portable Wi-Fi service icon appears at the top of the screen. Note: By default, the connection is open and not secured. It is recommended that you access the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot settings and create a secure connection by using a password for communication. Note: Using your 4G service and Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot drains your phone's battery at a much faster rate than when using any other feature combination. The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply. To connect to the Hotspot: 1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.). 2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list. • The SSID name for your phone's hotspot is determined by what you entered into the Network SSID field. • You can change the name by tapping Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot ➔ Network SSID and changing the entry. 3. Select this Hotspot and follow your on-screen instructions to complete the connection. 4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection. Connections 157

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Section 1: Getting Started	9
Understanding this User Manual	9
Battery Cover	10
Battery	13
Extending Your Battery Life	15
Power Savings	16
Initial Phone Configuration	16
Switching the Phone On or Off	17
Locking and Unlocking the Phone	17
Creating a New Google Account	18
Signing into Your Google Account	18
Retrieving your Google Account Password	19
Voice Mail	19
Visual Voicemail	20
Task Manager	20
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	21
Features of Your Phone	21
Front View	22
Back View of Your Phone	23
Phone Display	23
Status Bar	24
Function Keys	28
Home Screen	30
Screen Navigation	32
Menu Navigation	34
Applications	36
Customizing the Screens	43
Section 3: Memory Card	49
Using the SD Card	49
SD card Overview	49
Section 4: Call Functions and Contacts List	52
Displaying Your Phone Number	52
Making a Call	52
Ending a Call	52
Making Emergency Calls	53
Dialing Options	54
Answering a Call	54
Managing Reject Calls	55
International Calls	56
Pause Dialing	56
Wait Dialing	56
Redialing the Last Number	57
Speed Dialing	57
Wi-Fi Calling	58
In Call Options	60
Logs Tab	64
Section 5: Entering Text	67
Text Input Methods	67
Selecting the Text Input Method	67
Entering Text Using Swype	68
Using the Samsung Keypad	71
Using XT9 Predictive Text	74
Section 6: Contacts	76
Accounts	76
Contacts List	76
Finding a Contact	79
Contact List Options	81
Contact Menu Options	82
Contact Entry Options	82
Joining Contact Information	83
Sending a Namecard	84
Copying Contact Information	85
Synchronizing Contacts	86
Display Options	86
Adding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync	87
My Profile	88
Additional Contact Options	88
Groups	89
The Favorites Tab	91
Section 7: Messaging	92
Types of Messages	92
Creating and Sending Messages	92
Message Options	93
Viewing Newly Received Messages	93
Deleting Messages	95
Message Search	95
Messaging Settings	95
Text Templates	96
Email	97
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)	100
Using Google Mail	103
Google Talk	105
Section 8: Multimedia	106
Using the Camera	106
Camera and Camcorder Options	106
Using the Camcorder	111
Files	114
The Gallery	114
Using the Video Player	115
Media Hub	115
Music	116
Using Playlists	118
Creating a Playlist	118
Transferring Music Files	119
Removing Music Files	119
T-Mobile TV HD	119
YouTube	120
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Applications	121
411 & More	121
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AllShare	121
Bejeweled 2	122
Blio	123
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Google Search	126
Highlight	126
Kies air	127
Latitude	127
Lookout Security	128
Maps	129
Market	131
Media Hub	133
Memo	133
Messaging	134
Mini Diary	134
More for Me	135
Music	135
My Account	135
My Device	136
Navigation	137
News & Weather	139
Places	139
Polaris Office	140
Settings	140
Slacker	141
Social Hub	141
T-Mobile Mall	141
T-Mobile Name ID	142
T-Mobile TV HD	142
Talk	142
Task	142
Task Manager	143
TeleNav GPS	143
Tetris	144
Video Chat	144
Videos	145
Visual Voicemail	145
Voice Recorder	145
Voice Search	145
Web	146
Wi-Fi Calling	146
Yelp	146
YouTube	146
Zinio Reader	147
Section 10: Connections	148
Internet	148
Bluetooth	153
Enable Downloading for Web Applications	156
PC Connections	156
Kies Air	157
Wi-Fi	158
Tethering	160
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot	161
Section 11: Time Management	163
Calendar	163
Clock	164
World Clock	165
Stopwatch	166
Setting a Timer	166
Configuring a Desk Clock	166
Section 12: Changing Your Settings	167
Wireless and Networks	167
Tethering	169
VPN settings	170
Call Settings	173
Sound Settings	176
Display Settings	177
Power Saving Mode	178
Location and Security	179
Screen Unlock Pattern Settings	180
Applications	182
Android Development	184
Accounts and Synchronization	185
Motion Settings	186
Privacy Settings	186
SD Card & Phone Storage	187
Search Settings	188
Language & Keyboard Settings	188
Voice Input and Out Settings	191
Accessibility Settings	192
Date and Time	192
About Phone	193
Software Update	193
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Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	194
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	198
Smart Practices While Driving	199
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Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	201
UL Certified Travel Charger	202
Display / Touch-Screen	202
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Emergency Calls	203
Care and Maintenance	204
Responsible Listening	205
Operating Environment	206
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	208
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	209
FCC Notice and Cautions	209
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Standard Limited Warranty	211
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Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

This feature allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-

Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in

conjunction with HSPA+ (4G) data services (although

3G service can also be used).

Important!:

The Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service can not be

active at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your

Wi-Fi connection prior to launching the Portable Wi-

Fi service.

Note:

You must have a tethering plan on your account to use

the Wi-Fi hotspot.

You can not use data on the device

while it is being used as a hotspot.

To activate the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service:

Press

➔

and then tap

(

Settings

)

➔

Wireless and network

➔

Tethering

and portable hotspot

Tap

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings

➔

Tap

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot

. This places a

checkmark in the adjacent field to activate the

service.

Tap

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot

➔

Yes

to continue

with the activation.

Tap

Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot

Create a new Network SSID name, configure

the desired fields and tap

Save

. Write down the

SSID name.

Confirm the Portable Wi-Fi Portable Wi-Fi

service icon

appears at the top of the

screen.

Note:

By default, the connection is open and not secured. It is

recommended that you access the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

settings and create a secure connection by using a

password for communication.

Note:

Using your 4G service and Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot drains

your phone’s battery at a much faster rate than when

using any other feature combination.

The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to

have it connected to a power supply.

To connect to the Hotspot:

Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your

target device (laptop, media device, etc.).

Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and

select your phone hotspot from the network

list.

•

The SSID name for your phone’s hotspot is

determined by what you entered into the

Network

SSID

field.

•

You can change the name by tapping

Configure

portable Wi-Fi hotspot

➔

Network SSID

and

changing the entry.

Select this Hotspot and follow your on-screen

instructions to complete the connection.

Launch your Web browser to confirm you have

an Internet connection.