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    SMARTPHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
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    Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is proprietary to Samsung RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE
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    Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet Address: www.samsung.com ©2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Galaxy S, and S Health are registered trademarks of Samsung in your device setup menu (tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab > About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD
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    Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Spanish www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found
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    57 S Health 59 S Memo 60 S Voice 61 Samsung Apps / Galaxy Apps 62 Samsung Link 63 Video Player 64 Voice Recorder 65 WatchON 66 Settings with NFC 82 S Beam 83 Nearby Devices 84 Screen Mirroring 85 Lock Screen 86 Display Settings 87 LED Indicator 91 Sounds and
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    105 Motions and Gestures 108 Smart Screen 109 Air View 110 Voice Control 111 Accounts 112 Cloud 113 Backup and Reset 114 Location Settings 115 Security 116 Application Manager 118 Default Applications 121 Battery 122 Storage 123 Date and Time Settings 125 About Your
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    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
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    key Menu key Home key Back key • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. • Earpiece: Listen to near the device. • Status light: Displays red when charging or the battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived or you are voice recording
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    . • Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands. • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included). Getting Started 3 Back View
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    in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and other features. into place. Make sure that the card's gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as
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    align. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery. Replace the Back Cover 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone and press down. Charge the Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with
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    unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can cause damage to the device. When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically
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    Phone When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a few things. 1. As each screen is displayed, follow the instructions on each screen to screen times out. To lock the device: ► Press the Power/Lock key. Unlock the Device The default screen lock on your device is Swipe. To unlock
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    device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see Accounts. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > ACCOUNTS tab > Add account > Google. Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first
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    a greeting, and record your name. Note: These steps may be different depending on your network. Access Your Voice Mail 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone, then tap Voicemail. You may be prompted to enter a password. 2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center. Access
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    Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic
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    screen indicator App shortcuts Apps screen • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications. • Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of your applications. • Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home screen such as the network signal strength, battery level, the time, and so on. • Widget
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    to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. Add a Widget to a Home Screen 1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and then tap Widgets. 2. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. Remove a Widget 1. From a Home screen, touch
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    's color scheme. 4. To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release it. Change the Wallpaper 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
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    screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons Battery is fully charged. Battery is low. Battery is being uploaded or sent. Location service (GPS) is active. App updates are available from the
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    or a Web page. • Zoom in or out while taking a picture. Motions and Gestures Control your device by making specific motions and gestures with your hand above the device's screen. Enable Motions and Gestures 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Motions and gestures. 2. Tap
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    across the visible icons. - or - Tap View all. Notification Panel Settings To customize the Notification Panel: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Display > Notification panel. For more information, see Notification Panel Settings. Know Your Device 16 Notification Panel
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    Window controls Multi-task by using multiple applications at the same time. Activate Multi Window 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Display. 2. Tap Multi window to activate. Tip: You can also activate Multi Window from the Notification Panel. Use Multi Window After
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    between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature. Expand: Open the selected window in full screen view. Close application: Close the selected app. Customize Multi Window You can customize Multi Window to suit your
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    social networking sites - improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device 19 Enter Text
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    your finger or stylus across t-h-i-s. To enable Google Voice Typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the To customize Google Voice Typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Google voice typing
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    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
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    contacts list, the associated name is also displayed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls is displayed. 3. Tap a contact, task While on a Call If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen, your active call is indicated by on the Status Bar. This
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    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call. by using an audio equalizer. ► From the currently active call, tap Personalize call sound. Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while
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    to save to your contacts list. 4. Tap CREATE CONTACT. - or - If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap UPDATE EXISTING. Delete a Call from the Call Log 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap the Logs tab. 3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log. 4. Tap
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    : This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call without a SIM Card Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call with the phone; normal cell phone service is not available. 1. From the Lock screen, tap Emergency call and drag upward
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    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 appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
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    apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more. Note: When you access Samsung apps, Galaxy Apps will be downloaded to your phone and will display on the Apps screen. Uninstall or Disable Apps You
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    or in your own custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Menu > View as. 3. Tap an option: • Custom: Touch or disable) any apps you do not want to see on the Apps screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Menu > Hide apps. 3. Tap apps to hide
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    have been created. • View as: Choose how apps are listed. • Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps. Touch an icon on the Downloaded applications screen to launch the application. • Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that you downloaded to your device or disable a preloaded app (preloaded apps
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    more. Chrome Use Chrome to browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. more. Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google's web-based email service. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Google Search not only the Internet, but
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    learn more. Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. Please see Location Services. Photos This application automatically backs up your store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly
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    voicemail. It is easy and it is free with your C Spire Android device. Note: Enter your 10 digit phone number to activate Visual Voicemail. This step must be completed to use the service. WiFi ON Use the WiFi ON application to automatically connect to available and compatible nearby hotspots. Once
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    Applications There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Downloads This is the TripAdvisor, you can plan and have your perfect trip. With over 75 million reviews and opinions by travelers, it is easy to find the best hotels, restaurants, and fun
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    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. To view the result,
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    . • Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority setting. • Add memo: Create a memo for the date. 3. Enter details for the event or task, and then tap SAVE. Delete an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap an event or task to view it. 3. Tap Delete. To delete multiple
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    in the Gallery Use your device's camera and camcorder to take pictures and record videos. To access the Camera: 1. From a Home screen, tap Camera. - or - From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. If a memory card is inserted, the Storage location pop-up displays. Auto night detection Storage location
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    : • Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom in and out. • Tap the screen to focus on the screen. 3. Touch and drag the inset picture to another position on the screen. 4. Tap the inset picture, and then touch and drag the corners to enlarge or reduce the size
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    zoom key. • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. • White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life color range. The settings are designed for specific : Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • Flash: Activate or deactivate the
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    specific time. Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap the Alarm tab Location alarm: When activated, the alarm only sounds when you are at a specific location. • Snooze
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    can use the Desk clock when you have a dock and you want your phone to display the time, day, date, location, and weather conditions when it is docked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap the Desk clock tab. 3. Tap Menu > Settings to display the following options: • Calendar: Display the
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    , Email, Facebook, and your Samsung account. For more information on is a shortcut to the Contacts tab. To access your Contacts list: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. Find assign a picture to the new contact. • Enter a name, phone number, email address, and assign the contact to a group,
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    When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in Contacts. Mark Contacts as Favorites 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Add to Favorites (the star turns gold
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    screen, to access their information directly from the Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the Favorites tab the group. You can save it to a specific account, to the device memory, or to all the screen to select all, and then tap DONE. Only group members that have phone
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    and the contacts in the groups. Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Contacts. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications 44 Contacts
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    can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account. To add additional accounts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Manage accounts. 3. Tap Add account
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    you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Under General settings, tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. To configure specific settings for each account, tap Manage accounts and then tap the account
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    capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1. From a Home screen, tap zoom in or out on an image: • Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or zoom out. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch the screen to zoom out. Play Videos 1. From a Home screen
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    photos and videos with the date and time it was taken, and optionally adds the location it was taken (if Location Services are enabled). You can view these tags by tapping Menu > More info while viewing the photo or video. To enable Tag buddy: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap
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    These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Tap Add account to add a Dropbox, Google, or Facebook account. Applications 49 Gallery
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    Note: Group Play is not the same as Screen mirroring, which requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung TV or via the use of the AllShare a Home screen, tap Apps > Group Play. 2. Read the onscreen Terms and Conditions, tap I agree, and tap CONFIRM. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to create
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    . Swipe down on the page to redisplay them. To share, save, or print the current web page: ► Tap Menu. To zoom in or out: ► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out and stretch the screen to zoom in. Browser Tabs Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new
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    mode, tap New incognito tab. Menu > Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications 52 Internet
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    phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider's multimedia message service. Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen screen, tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Tap Compose. 3. Tap the Enter recipientsfield to manually . 8. Review the message
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    Status Bar. To view the message: 1. Open the Notification Panel and select the message. For more information, see Notification Panel. - or - From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging, and then tap the new message to view it. 2. To play a multimedia message attachment (audio or video), tap Play. 3. To
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    AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled. To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Emergency alerts. 3. Tap Emergency alerts. All alerts are enabled by default (check mark
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    player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback
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    My Files app. Group Options After selecting a group: 1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files screen. 2. Tap Up to go back up to a higher directory. 3. Tap Menu for options: • Select folders by Time, Type, Name, or Size. • Settings: Modify settings for the My Files app. Applications 57 My Files
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    File Options 1. Tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap files to select them, and then use one of these functions: Delete: Delete files or folders. Share via: Send files to others or share them. Tap More options for additional options: • Move: Move files or folders to another folder. • Copy: Copy
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    to plan, track, and manage your health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, and meals. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Health. 2. Read and Out If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a
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    using the keypad, your finger, or both. You can add images, voice recordings, and text all in one place. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Memo. The S Memo screen displays. To start a new memo: ► Tap Drawing mode to start a new memo in drawing mode using your finger or a compatible onscreen
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    the bottom right corner to view sample commands. S Voice Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the S Voice app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications 61 S Voice
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    the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Galaxy Apps. To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. Swipe across the Galaxy Apps screen and then tap Galaxy Essentials. - or - Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions
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    Samsung mobile phone with your TV, streams content and even keeps tabs on who calls or sends text messages with real-time, onscreen monitoring. Samsung's Samsung to the same Wi-Fi and be using an active/registered Samsung account prior to using this application. For more information, see Wi-
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    player into a pop-up window. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a video to view it. Apps > Video. 3. Tap Pop-up player to continue playing the video in a floating window. • Drag the window to
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    or - Tap DONE > OK. Voicer Recorder Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Voice Recorder app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications 65 Voice Recorder
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    an active Internet connection available (either mobile network or Wi-Fi connection). Configure Your Device as a Remote 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > WatchON. 2. From the WatchON tool bar, tap Remote Control. 3. Follow the instructions to find your TV or other devices and configure your phone to
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    location services. • MY DEVICE: Personalize your device, including sounds, the display, accessibility, language and input, and motions and gestures. • ACCOUNTS: Create and modify your accounts (such as, Email, Google Account, Samsung Account, and so on), access the Cloud, and backup and reset your
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    network, you are automatically connected to the network. Otherwise, enter a password to connect. 4. To manually scan for networks, tap Scan. Menu > Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
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    to set up many of your device's advanced Wi-Fi services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF show your current Wi-Fi connection status: • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP), displays. • If a
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    Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap Menu
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    a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth,
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    having to re-enter a passcode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable so that your device can find it. Refer to the instructions that came with the device to find
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    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 > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control mobile data at the Notification Panel.
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    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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > Airplane mode. 3. Tap
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    can be equipped with more than one application for text and multimedia messaging. To select a default messaging app: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > Default messaging app to select the app to use for text and multimedia messages. Settings 75
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    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print
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    Mobile Networks Control your device's access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for options: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network. • Data Roaming: Allow your device
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    consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Hotspot is active, your device's applications will use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming while using your phone as a Mobile Hotspot will incur extra data charges. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap
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    to your Mobile Hotspot, but will have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password. • Security: Choose the security level Phone to a Computer To connect your phone to a computer using USB or Bluetooth tethering: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab.
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    Help For more information: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot. 3. Tap Help. Settings 80 Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot
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    VPN. 4. Tap the VPN you want to connect to, enter your log in information, and tap CONNECT. Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN. 4. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or delete
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    activate NFC: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > NFC. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on. Android Beam When Android Beam is activated you want to use for making purchases on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > NFC. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC
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    Beam When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, music files from your Music app, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap S Beam. 3. Tap ON
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    Hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Nearby devices. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Nearby devices. 3. Set the following options: • Content to share: Select the content to
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    Screen Mirroring Share your device's screen with another device. To enable Screen Mirroring: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Screen Mirroring. 3. Tap SCAN to find available devices. 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings 85 Screen
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    not show notifications. 2. Tap DONE. Screen Lock Options Swipe Only • Phone shortcut: Display a phone shortcut on your Lock screen. • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen. • Help text: Display help text on the lock screen. • Wake up in lock screen: Use spoken wake-up
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    tab > Display. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap SET AS WALLPAPER. • Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. • Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated wallpaper. (Animated wallpaper consumes additional battery
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    other criteria, such as battery level, tap Adapt display. - or - Choose a specific type of screen mode based on what your are viewing. Reading Mode Optimize the screen for reading with selected applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Display. 2. Tap Reading mode
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    size and tap a font size. Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of time Menu and remain lit after you tap them. Back 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Display. 2. Tap Touch key light duration to choose a timeout period. Show Battery Percentage Display the battery
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    Tone Your device will analyze the images displayed on the screen and automatically adjust the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Display. 2. Tap Auto adjust screen tone to turn the feature on. Increase the Touch Sensitivity of the
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    the device will display. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap LED indicator. The following options display: • Charging: LED lights up when the device is connected to the charger. • Low battery: LED lights up when the battery level is low. • Notifications: LED lights up
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    and other activities. Adjust the Volume Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Tip: You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and
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    sound. Other Sounds Set various other sound options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and notifications. 2. Tap Other sounds. 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate whether to enable the sound or vibration. 4. To
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    More Sound Settings Customize your call sounds. Touch 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and notifications. 2. Tap Adapt sound. 3. Read the instructions and touch START. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your personal call sound. Settings 94 Sounds and
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    The Easy Mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy Mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. When Easy mode is enabled, you can scroll down the page and select which apps
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    and automatically reject all calls that are not in your Contacts list. Rejection Messages 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Call. 2. Tap Rejection messages. 3. Tap Add to manually add a rejection message. - or - Tap one of the pre-written messages to be displayed when
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    Calls This option turns on the proximity sensor during calls so that your phone will know to turn the screen off to save power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Call. 2. Tap Turn off screen during calls to create a check mark and enable the feature. Call Alerts 1. From
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    earphones. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Call. 2. Tap Personalize call sound and activate the feature by selecting an 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Call. 2. Tap Service provider. 3. If an additional voicemail service is in use (other
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    . Note: If Enhanced voice security is unavailable at a particular location, you phone reverts temporarily to Standard voice security. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Call. 2. Tap Voice privacy to create a check mark and activate the feature. Settings 99 Call Settings
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    Hands-Free Mode When enabled, incoming calls and new notifications will be read aloud. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Hands-free mode. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and configure these options: • Incoming call: Read out callers' information when receiving
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    of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a grayscale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Power saving mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF
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    included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Accessories for unlock: If you are using a phone cover, unlock your phone when you open the cover. • Show in-call screen: Automatically turn on your screen when your device is pulled away from your ear during an active
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    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Note: You can download additional accessibility applications from the Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap
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    • Direct access: Press the Home key three times to open the accessibility options screen. • Answering/ending calls: Select the methods you can use to answer and settings or share them with another device. Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play
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    : Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Samsung Keyboard Settings Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options: • English(US): Set the keyboard type
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    From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Voice input for options. • Enhanced Google services: Full voice a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Text-to-speech for options: • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle
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    Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower. 4. Touch OK to
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    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Motions and gestures 3. Tap an option and tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: • Air gesture: Control your device by
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    more responsive and easier to use. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Smart screen. The following options display: • Smart stay: Disables the screen timeout if your phone detects that your face is watching the screen. Tap to enable. • Smart rotation: Disables the auto
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    Air View Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your finger over the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Air view. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Tap ON/OFF next to Information preview, Progress preview, or Speed dial
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    voice commands to control your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Voice control. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. The following options are available. Tap an option to create a check mark and activate the feature. • Incoming calls: Answer or reject calls
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    Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account's settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > ACCOUNTS tab. 2. Tap [Account Type]. 3. Tap an account to configure that account
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    back up and restore options. • Tap Restore to retrieve data from your Samsung account. Use Your Dropbox Account For more information about Dropbox, visit dropbox.com. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > ACCOUNTS tab. 2. Tap Cloud. 3. Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync settings
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    Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Backup and Restore Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > ACCOUNTS tab. 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: • Back up my data: Enable back up of
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    location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab > Location. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on. 3. Tap My places. 4. Tap Add to add additional categories. 5. Tap a category
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    for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote controls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. phone number to receive an alert if your SIM card is changed. • Go to website: Direct link to the Find my Mobile website. • Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung
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    Security Update Service Automatically receive security updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap Security for options: • Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi
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    your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab > Application manager. 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device. 3. To switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list, tap Menu > Sort by size or Sort by name. 4. To reset all of your application
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    memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Running Services View and control services running on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab > Application manager. 2. Tap RUNNING to view a list of running services. All the applications that are currently running on
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    an app on the Apps screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab > Application manager. 2. Tap DISABLED to view a list of applications you have disabled. 3. To switch the order of the DISABLED list, tap MORE > Sort by size, or Sort by name. 4. To reset all of your application
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    , tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab > Default Applications. 2. Tap Home and select a Home screen mode: • TouchWiz easy home: Provides an easier user experience for the first-time smartphone users. • TouchWiz home: The Home screen that originally displays on your phone. 3. Tap Messages and select
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    power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Show battery percentage: Tap to display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status Bar. Battery Chart The battery level displays as a percentage. The
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    View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space and Available until it clicks into place. 3. Replace the back cover. For more information, see Replace the Back Cover. Settings 123 Storage
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    more information, see Replace the Back Cover. Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap
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    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 > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap Date and time. 3. Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and date format. Settings 125 Date and Time Settings
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    and services. • Device name: View and change your device's name. • Additional device information includes the Model number, Android version, Build number, and more. Software Updates Use Software update to update your device's software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap
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