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I930 A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference. GH68-37765E Printed in Korea DRAFT For Internal Use Only...
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Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of 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 and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Section 1: Getting Started Understanding this User Manual Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, The sections of this manual generally follow the features of and may vary from your phone, depending on the your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 194. software version on your phone, and any changes to the Also included is important safety information beginning on phone’s Settings.
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Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This manual provides condensed information about how to These are intended to point out important information, share use your phone. To make this possible, the following text quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps: more.
Setting Up Your Phone Removing the battery cover Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover Install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, battery, and optional memory card, then charge the battery off the phone. to begin using your phone. Installing the battery cover Back Cover Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making...
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SIM Card Your phone uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number, information about your wireless service, and other information such as messages. The SIM card is installed under the back cover, and must remain in the device when in use.
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A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to Installing the battery maximize battery life.
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Charging the Battery 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head. Your phone comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) to charge your phone from any 110/220 VAC outlet. Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
Turning the Phone On and Off Setup Wizard The first time you turn your phone on, Setup Wizard will guide you through the basics of setting up your phone. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up accounts, choose location services, and learn more about your phone.
Your Samsung Account Roaming Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps on When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, your phone, including Media Hub and AllShare Play. For more your phone can use roaming to acquire service on other information, see “Accounts and sync”...
Task Manager Memory Card Your phone can run apps simultaneously, with some apps Your phone supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ running in the background. Use Task Manager to see which memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, apps are running on your phone, and to end running apps to pictures, and other files.
Securing Your Phone Installing a Memory Card 1. Remove the back cover. Use your phone’s screen lock features to secure your phone. 2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the memory Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual card into the slot, pushing gently until it locks into start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
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Unlocking the phone Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock screens, or use Screen lock options for increased security. Press the Power/Lock Key, then touch and drag your finger across the screen. Tip: Special notification icons display for missed calls or new messages.
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Front View • LED Indicator: Flashes or glows for alerts or phone status. For more information, see “LED Indicator” on page 27. • Earpiece: Plays sounds. • Proximity and Light Sensors: Detects the presence of objects, for use with motion settings, and to control the screen display, such as when you move the phone away from your ear during a call.
Side Views • Volume Key: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. • Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the phone on or off, and to access a device options menu.
Back View • LED Flash: Use when taking photos or recording video. • Microphones (top and bottom): Capture audio during recording, during phone calls, and video chat. • 8 Megapixel Camera: Use when taking photos or recording videos. • 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in an optional headset or TTY equipment.
Home Screen • Status Bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. For a list of icons, see “Status The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone. Bar” on page 27. • Primary Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your phone’s common apps. For more information, see “Primary Shortcuts”...
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Extended Home Screen Adding and removing Home screen panels Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels. You can The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus panels customize the Home screen to include up to the seven that extend beyond the display width to provide more space default panels, and set one panel as Home.
Navigation Finger Gestures Touch Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen. Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text. Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a •...
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Hand Gestures Your phone recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and access features by moving the phone in specific gestures. To use gestures, enable the Motion settings. For more information, see “Motion” on page 131. Pick Up or Turn Over Lift the phone, or place the phone screen-down, on a horizontal surface, such as a table.
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Tap to top Tilt Tap on the top of the phone twice, quickly. Touch and hold with your thumbs on the screen, then tilt the phone forward and back to zoom in or out. • Tap to top: When this setting is On, a double tap on the top of the •...
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Palm Touch and hold on the screen, then move the phone in a Use your hand to swipe across the screen, or cover the side-to-side motion. screen. • • Pan to move icon: When this setting is On, moving the phone in a Palm swipe to capture: panning motion (side-to-side) moves a highlighted icon to a new When this setting is On,...
Notifications Settings Use settings at the top of Notifications to control popular Notifications shows information about connections, alerts settings. Slide your finger right and left to see all the icons. and other items. • Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth On or Off. See “Bluetooth” on 1.
Status Bar • Driving mode: Enable or disable Driving mode, to have incoming caller ID and text messages read out. See “Text-to-speech The Status Bar shows network and battery status and other output” on page 150. details, including these common icons. •...
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GPS E911 Only: E911 location is active (cannot be Signal Strength Roaming, CDMA: Current signal turned off). See “E911” on page 137. strength, when the phone is roaming on CDMA networks. The greater the number of bars, the GPS Location Active: One or more GPS location stronger the signal.
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Update Available: An update is available for an SD Card Safe to Remove: A memory card was installed app. unmounted, and it is safe to uninstall it. For more information about using memory cards, see Update Successful: An update was installed for an “Memory Card”...
Primary Shortcuts Widgets Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. You Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place can edit the Primary Shortcuts, except for Apps. on the Home screen for quick access. Editing the Primary Shortcuts Adding Widgets to the Home screen Adding widgets from the Home screen To add or remove shortcuts:...
Shortcuts Folders Use App shortcuts for quick access to applications from the Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Adding Folders Home screen. Your phone comes with app shortcuts already placed on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites. 1.
Wallpaper Apps Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Apps holds all applications installed on your phone. screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, Applications that you download and install are also added to or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or Apps.
Access speech recognition. the keyboard by touching any text entry field. You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung You can also use voice input to speak your inputs. keyboard match your key touches to common words and The virtual QWERTY keyboard displays at the bottom of the displays them.
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The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower case alphabet letters by touching the Shift key to toggle the When you enable the Voice input setting for Samsung case, before touching the letter key(s). keyboard, you can access Google Voice Typing from the •...
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QWERTY keyboard. 1. While entering text, touch and drag downward from the top of the screen to display Notifications, then touch Note: Enable Predictive text in Samsung keyboard settings, to Select input method Google voice typing.
Email, Facebook, you want to check messages. Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, You may also choose to limit automatic or background contacts, and other types of content.
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Setting Up Your Accounts Managing accounts 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch Set up and manage your accounts with the Accounts and Settings Accounts and sync. sync settings. 2. Select an account, then touch a setting to enable or For information about setting up other, non-synchronized email accounts, see “Setting Up Email Accounts”...
Contacts Creating Contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Use Contacts to store information for your friends, family and Create contact. colleagues, to make contacting them easy. 2. At the Save contact to prompt, select a save option for To access Contacts: the contact (options depend on accounts set up): From the Home screen, touch...
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Creating Contacts from Recent calls • Touch Address to enter an email address, then touch the Label button to choose a label, from Home, Work, Other, or Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new Custom to create a new label. To add an address, touch contact, or update an existing contact.
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Updating Contacts Updating Contacts from Recent calls Save a phone number from a recent call to create a new Make changes to update an existing contact. contact, or update an existing contact. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. For more information, see “Creating or Updating Contacts 2.
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“Sending Namecards (vCards)” on main contacts screen, then choose Remove from reject list. page 44. • Print namecard: Print the namecard via Bluetooth to a compatible Samsung Bluetooth-enabled printer. DRAFT For Internal Use Only...
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My Local Profile Joining Contacts My local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME Your phone can synchronize with multiple accounts, in Contacts. You can send My local profile as a vCard via including Google, Corporate, and other providers, plus social Bluetooth or as an attachment.
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Exporting and Importing Contacts Separating contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. You can export your contact list to and from USB storage 2. Touch a contact to display its information. (your phone’s memory), or an installed memory card. Contacts are exported and imported as a special VCF file, and 3.
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Sending Namecards (vCards) • Gmail: For more information about sending Gmail, see “Composing and Sending Gmail” on page 67. You can send a contact namecard as a vCards via Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices, or as an attachment via Gmail or •...
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Backing Up Contacts Favorites Use Backup Assistant Plus to save a copy of your Contacts to Mark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites. a secure web site. Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and For more information, see “Backup Assistant+”...
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Groups Editing a Group 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts Groups. faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your phone comes with pre-loaded groups you 2. Touch a Group to display it. can use to add your contacts, or you can create new groups.
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Adding Contacts to a Group Sending a Message to Group Members 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Create a new text or email message, addressed to the Groups. group’s members. 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts Groups. 2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch member.
Speed Dials Removing or Reassigning a Speed Dial 1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. Speed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact. 2. Touch Menu, then touch Speed dial setting.
Section 4: Calling Making Calls Making Calls Using the Phone Keypad 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls: • 2. Touch the digits of the telephone number on the Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the phone number Keypad.
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Making Calls from Contacts Making Calls using S Voice A contact is an entry that you have created to store the Place a call by speaking the name or number. name, numbers, and other information for people or groups 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone.
Multi-party Calling Making Calls using Favorites Favorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by Use multi-party call features to set up a call between multiple starring them. For more information about creating favorites, callers, such as for a conference call. see “Favorites”...
Answering Calls Rejecting a call with a message Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the You can answer incoming calls when the phone is locked or unlocked. middle of the screen, then select an existing message, or Create new message. Touch and drag the Answer icon toward the middle of the screen.
Ending a Call Options During a Call While in a call, you can use these features: To end a call, touch • Add call: Display the Dialer to set up a multi-party call. Recent Calls • Keypad: Display a keypad to enter numbers. •...
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Sending Messages using Recent calls Managing Recent calls Deleting records 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Recent calls. 2. Swipe your finger from right to left across the call. – or – 2.
Call Settings Viewing call durations View the length of the Last call, all Dialed calls, all Received Configure settings for calling with your phone. calls, or All calls. Call rejection 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your Recent calls.
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Set reject messages Call alerts Create and manage text messages to send to callers when Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. available from the incoming call screen when you use the 2.
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Call answering/ending Accessory setting for call Manage settings for answering and ending calls. Configure headset options for calls. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings Call answering/ 2. Touch Menu Call Settings Accessory settings...
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Use extra volume for calls Increase volume in pocket When enabled, the call screen displays a volume control, for When enabled, the phone uses the proximity sensor to detect adjusting call volume during calls. when the phone is in a pocket or other close-fitting location such as a purse or bag, and increases the volume for 1.
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Voicemail Other call settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. Configure options for voicemail. 1. From the Home screen, touch Phone. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 2. Touch Menu Call Settings. 3. Configure options: • Auto retry: When enabled, the phone will automatically redial a 3.
Section 5: Messaging Types of Messages Note: Messaging service availability depends on your network Your phone supports these types of messages: and service plan. Multimedia Messaging charges apply • Text messages: Send and receive simple messages containing per your Calling Plan. Monthly plans are available. text to other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as Higher rates apply for International Multimedia Messaging (when available).
Text and Multimedia Messaging – Add to Contacts: If the recipients are not saved in Contacts, save the info as a new contact, or update an existing contact. Your phone can send and receive text and multimedia – Add slide/Remove slide: Add or remove a slide. Slides hold messages.
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Managing Messages Message Settings Configure settings for message storage, delivery, or alerts. Messages you send and receive to the same contact, number or address are grouped together as a “thread”, so you can 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging. see all the messages you exchanged with a recipient in one 2.
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– Set text templates: Text templates are phrases that you can • Notification settings: add to your messages. Use a pre-loaded text template, or create – Notifications: When enabled, message alerts display in the your own. Status bar. • Text message (SMS) settings: –...
Emergency Alerts Email This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts Send and receive email using popular email services. Setting Up Email Accounts from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted, and alert You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few customers of imminent threats to their safety within their steps.
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Deleting Email Accounts Email Settings 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Use settings to configure handling of your email. Email. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 2. Touch Menu Settings 3. Select email account(s) for deletion, then touch 1.
Gmail Composing and Sending Email 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based Email. email. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an From the Home screen, select Apps account from the menu at the top of the screen. Gmail.
Voicemail Refreshing Your Gmail Account Syncing refreshes your phone with the account’s servers. All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voice mail, When you set up an email account, you can choose whether even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your the account syncs in the background, or manually.
Section 6: Applications Managing Applications Uninstalling Apps You can uninstall apps you download and install. Pre-loaded Apps displays all applications installed on your phone, apps cannot be uninstalled. including apps you download and install. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps.
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Apps screen options • Share apps: Select apps you’ve downloaded (not available for 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps. pre-loaded apps) to share via Backup Assistant Plus, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, S Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct. 2. Touch Menu for options: •...
Amazon Kindle Backup Assistant+ Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for Backup Assistant Plus is a new service that integrates the reading, right on your phone. features and capabilities of Backup Assistant, V CAST Media Manager, and Sync & Connect. Back up contacts, photos, Note: You must be registered with Amazon to use the Kindle music, documents and videos to a secure, online storage application.
Calculator Sending Events Send events as vCalendar files to other Bluetooth devices, as Use your phone’s Calculator to perform mathematical message attachments, or via Wi-Fi Direct. calculations. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps From the Home screen, touch Apps Calendar.
Camera Taking Pictures 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Use the Camera to take pictures and record video. Sharing your photos and videos Camera. Your device has exciting new features for sharing your photos with your friends and family: •...
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2. Touch Gallery, then use these options: – Print: Print the picture via Wi-Fi to a compatible Samsung • “Pinch” the screen to zoom in or out, or double-tap to zoom all printer. the way in or out. When zoomed in, touch and drag your finger –...
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Picture Options – Cartoon: Apply a cartoon effect to pictures. – 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Share shot: Share the pictures you take, with other devices via Camera. Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, see “Using Share Shot” on page 80. 2.
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Recording Videos – Effects: Apply an effect to pictures. – Resolution: Choose a size for the image. Use the Camera to record video. – White balance: Choose a setting for the light source. Important! Do not take videos of people without their –...
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2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot • Touch Upload to store your videos with Backup Assistant by aiming the lens at the subject. You can rotate the Plus. phone to any position, and the screen controls rotate to •...
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Sharing Pictures and Video • Settings: Using Share Shot – Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar. Touch and drag shortcuts between the toolbar and the list. Set up a connection with other Wi-Fi Direct devices, then take pictures to share them in real-time. –...
Clock Using S Beam Enable NFC and S Beam, then share pictures, videos (and The Clock application includes these features: other files) with other NFC-capable devices. • Alarm: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat. 1. Activate NFC. For more information, see “NFC and •...
Contacts Email Use Contacts to store information for your friends, family and Send and receive email using popular email services. colleagues, to make contacting them easy. For more information, see “Email” on page 64. For more information, see “Contacts” on page 38. From the Home screen, select Apps From the Home screen, touch...
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Sharing pictures and video Setting a Picture as a Contact Photo You can share pictures and videos via Email, Messaging, Set a picture as a contact’s photo. The contact’s photo will Bluetooth or popular sharing services. appear with notifications to calls or messages from the contact.
Gmail Guided Tours Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based Get information about using your phone, including videos, email. useful tips, and a user manual. For more information, see “Gmail” on page 66. From the Home screen, touch Guided Tours. –...
Internet Selecting items on a page While browsing pages, use gestures and menus to navigate: Your phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which • Touch an item to select it. allows you to access the internet. • Touch a hyperlink to follow the link. From the Home screen, touch Internet.
2. Browse to the desired website, then touch data, and more. Bookmarks Add bookmark. For more information, visit: www. samsung.com/us/kies 3. Confirm the Name and Folder for the bookmark, then From the Home screen, touch Apps touch Save. Kies Air.
Maps Media Hub Use Google Maps to find your current location, plus get Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie directions and other location-based information. and TV content. Preview, rent, or buy blockbuster hits as well as classic movies and TV shows.
Messaging Mobile Hotspot Send and receive text and multimedia messages. Use Mobile Hotspot to share your phone’s mobile internet connection with up to 10 devices, using your phone as the For more information, see “Text and Multimedia Messaging” mobile hotspot. on page 61.
Music Player • List / Now Playing: Touch List to switch to a list view of songs. Touch Now Playing to display the current song Music Player plays songs stored on your phone or an title and details. installed memory card. •...
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Adding a song to a playlist Setting a Song as a Ringtone 1. From the Home screen, select Apps You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice calls, for calls Music Player. from an individual contact, or as an alarm tone. 1.
My Files My Verizon Mobile Find, view and manage files stored on an installed memory View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account. card. If the file is associated with an application on your Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My phone, you can launch the file in the application.
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Phone Play Books Place calls, review recent calls, or dial a number to send a Google Books is now Google Play™ Books. Discovering your message. favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest For more information, see “Calling”...
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Play Music S Memo With Google Play™ Music, you can play music you’ve Record ideas instantly and freely with memos containing downloaded, and music you copied from your computer. text, pictures, handwritten notes or drawings, and voice You’ll need to have a Google account set up on your phone to recordings.
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S Voice Search Use S Voice to speak commands to perform operations on Use Google Search to search the Web. your phone, and to speak criteria for searches and other 1. From the Home screen, touch the Google Search operations. Just speak naturally, and S Voice understands Widget.
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Setup Wizard V CAST Tones Use the Setup wizard to quickly configure your phone. Preview, purchase, and download ringtones and ringback tones. From the Home screen, touch Apps Setup wizard. Note: Airtime or download charges may apply. Talk 1. From the Home screen, select Apps Chat with other Google Talk users.
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Video Player • Pop Up Play: Touch to display the video in a small window at the top right corner of the screen, so you can watch Use Video Player to view and manage videos stored on an the video while using other phone features. Touch the small installed memory card, or shop for new videos.
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Voicemail VZ Navigator ® All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your locations, avoid traffic and drive or walk with ease. voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your Note: VZ Navigator requires service activation.
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Section 7: Connections Wi-Fi Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi- Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides Fi service on, your phone automatically searches for nearby access to local area networks. available Wi-Fi networks.
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Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them. to display Notifications. 1. From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward 2.
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Mobile Hotspot Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off Activate your phone’s Mobile Hotspot application to allow Use Mobile Hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection other devices to use your phone’s internet connection. with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using your phone as the mobile hotspot.
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Bluetooth Connecting a Device via Mobile Hotspot Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 178. device’s Mobile Hotspot. 1. Turn on Mobile Hotspot on your phone. For more Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications information, see “Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off”...
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Turning Bluetooth On or Off 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings Bluetooth. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings. 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On. 2. Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On or Off. 3.
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Tethering You can use your phone’s VPN (Virtual Private Network) Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with feature to connect to VPNs. a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Configuring VPN Settings Bluetooth. Configure your phone’s VPN settings.
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NFC and Beaming Bluetooth tethering Before starting, pair your computer with your phone, then Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information configure your computer to obtain its network connection via between your device and another NFC device by beaming, Bluetooth.
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Nearby devices Configuring File Sharing 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Share files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital Living Settings More settings Nearby Devices. Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. 2. Under Advanced, touch options to control how content To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network.
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Note: To sync your device to a PC, it is highly recommended connection alert in the Status bar and Notifications. that you install Samsung Kies, which is available at 2. From the Home screen, sweep your finger downward http://www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/Mac).
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Connecting to Video Devices Memory Card You can connect your phone to video devices, such as a Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ TV,dock, or gaming system, to view content from your phone memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, on the other device.
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Mounting and Unmounting a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Mounting a memory card establishes the connection Use the Format SD card setting to remove all data from an between your device and the card, to prepare for saving files installed memory card.
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Section 8: Settings Accessing Settings Turning Wi-Fi On or Off From the Home screen Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi- Fi service on, your phone automatically searches for Touch Menu, then select Settings. available Wi-Fi networks. –...
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Wi-Fi Settings Advanced Wi-Fi settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Set up and manage wireless access points. Settings Wi-Fi Advanced. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select 2. Configure settings: Settings Wi-Fi. • Auto-connect: When enabled, your phone will automatically 2.
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Mobile Hotspot Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Use Mobile Hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection Settings. with up to 5 other devices, through Wi-Fi. 2. Touch Mobile Hotspot to turn Mobile Hotspot You can control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed device list.
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Configuring Mobile Hotspot Allowed Device List 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with Settings Mobile Hotspot. the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s 2.
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Bluetooth • Personal Area Networking: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of data with other devices. ® Your phone supports Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth profiles • Message Access Profile: MAP 1.0 allows exchange of text messages between devices, such as with an automotive hands- Bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported free device.
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Data usage Bluetooth settings Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth Control your device’s connection to mobile data service, and connections, and control your device’s visibility to other monitor your data usage. Turning Mobile data On or Off devices. 1.
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Setting a mobile data limit Viewing data usage by app or process 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Set a mobile data limit, to have your phone automatically disable the mobile data connection when the limit is reached. Settings Data usage.
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When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s wireless technology. connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive Using Kies via Wi-Fi requires the Samsung Kies application calls or messages or connect to networks. While in airplane on your computer. For more information, see “Kies Air” on mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as page 85.
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Tethering Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more Use Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with information about using VPNs, see “VPN” on page 104. a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Adding a VPN Bluetooth.
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Android Beam Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information Android Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field between your phone and another NFC device by touching the Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, content to devices together, typically back-to-back. another NFC device, by holding the devices close together.
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Mobile networks • Device name: View or modify your device’s name. • Access control: Choose whether other devices access your Set options for network selection and data service. content, from Allow all or Only allowed devices. Important! Depending on your service plan, changes you •...
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Sound Volume Silent mode Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and media playback. Use Silent modes to temporarily silence the sounds your phone makes, except for media playback and alarms, or Note: You can also set System volume from the Home screen replace them with vibration.
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Vibration intensity Device ringtone Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. notifications. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings Sound Device ringtone.
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Device vibration Default notifications Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled. Choose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings Sound...
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Keytones Screen lock sound Keytones are sounds that play when you touch keys on the Screen lock sound plays when you lock or unlock the screen. Phone keypad. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings Sound.
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Display Auto haptic Brightness The Auto haptic setting controls whether haptic vibrations occur in downloaded apps. Set the default screen brightness. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings Sound.
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Smart stay Touch key light duration When On, the Smart stay feature prevents screen timeout, if Set the length of time the Menu and Back Keys remain lit you are using the phone. For example, the phone uses the after you touch them. front camera to identify your eyes, and keeps the screen 1.
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Wallpaper Auto adjust screen power When turned On, your phone automatically analyzes the Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens. screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select 1.
LED Indicator Motion The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays when You phone recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and the phone is locked, to notify you of status changes and access features by moving the phone in specific gestures. events.
Power saving • Pan to move icon: When On, moving the phone in a panning motion (side-to-side) moves a highlighted icon to a new Configure Power saving settings to conserve battery power. location on the Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select •...
Storage SD card 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device Settings Storage. memory, and on an installed memory card. Device memory 2. Under SD card, view memory usage for various categories.
Battery Application manager See what’s using battery power. You can download and install applications from the Google Play™ Store, or create applications using the Android SDK 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select and install them on your phone. Use Application manager to Settings Battery.
Accounts and sync Managing accounts Use Manage accounts to set up and configure your accounts. Set up and manage accounts, including Samsung, Google and Backup Assistant Plus, and your social networking Note: Available settings depend on the type of account. Not all accounts.
Backup Assistant Plus Adding an account 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Backup Assistant Plus is a new service that integrates the Settings Accounts and sync. features and capabilities of Backup Assistant, V CAST Media Manager, and Sync & Connect. Back up contacts, photos, 2.
Location services E911 E911 location service is standard on all mobile phones, to Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. allow sharing of your GPS location with emergency personnel Some apps may require one or more location services be when you make a call to emergency services (such as 911).
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VZW location services Standalone GPS services Enable or disable location service from Verizon Wireless. Enable or disable location service from Standalone GPS services. Note: VZW location services must be enabled to use some applications. Note: Standalone location services must be enabled to use some applications.
Security Google location services Screen lock Enable or disable location services from Google location services. Choose settings for unlocking your phone. For more information about using the lock and unlock Note: Google location services must be enabled to use some features, see “Securing Your Phone”...
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Lock screen options • Face and voice: When enabled, you unlock the phone by looking at the screen and speaking. This option offers low When the Screen lock is set to Swipe or Motion, set options security, because someone who looks and/or sounds similar to for unlocking the screen.
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Owner information • Clock: Touch the check box to control display of a digital clock on the lock screen. Enter text to display on the Lock screen. • Dual clock: Touch to control display of a dual clock 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select to show the time in two zones when you’re traveling.
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Encryption Encrypt SD card As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of an As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your installed SD card, and require a password each time you phone or an installed memory card, and require a password access the card.
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SIM card lock Device administration Set up SIM card lock View or disable device administrators. Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to As a security measure, you can choose to lock the SIM card, your device by device administrators in certain and require a PIN to use the phone.
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Credential storage Unknown sources Trusted credentials When enabled, you can install applications from sources ® other than Google Play You can install credentials from an installed memory card, 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications Settings Security.
Language and input Clear credentials Language Clear stored credentials and reset the password. Set the language used by your phone’s screens. Note: This setting is only available if you have installed 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select certificates.
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Choose the default method for entering text. From the For more information, see “Using Google Voice Typing” on factory, the default method is Samsung keyboard. If you page 35. install other text entry apps, you can set them as default 1.
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Configure Samsung keypad settings. When you enable Samsung keyboard in Settings, it is available for text entry and optionally, complete common words automatically. Touch when you touch a text field to enter text.
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• Tutorial: View help for using predictive text. matching your sweep is entered automatically. Available when • Reset settings: Touch to reset Samsung keyboard settings to Predictive text is turned On. the defaults, except for My word list and the Auto substitution •...
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Voice recognizer Voice cmd for apps Use Voice cmd for apps settings to customize your phone’ Choose a voice recognition engine for your phone’ recognition feature for using voice commands to control your recognition features. phone. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Menu, then select 1.
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Text-to-speech output. speed. 2. Touch a setting to configure: • Preferred TTS engine – Select Google Text-to-speech Engine, or Samsung TTS. • General – Speech rate: Choose a rate at which text readouts are spoken. – Listen to an example: Play a sample of speech synthesis.
Back up and reset Automatic restore Use Automatic restore to have previous app settings and Set options for backing up your information and resetting data automatically update from the backup when you your device. Back up my data reinstall the app. 1.
Dock Date and time Configure your phone’s behavior when it is connected to an By default, your phone receives date and time information optional dock (not included). from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information 1.
Accessibility Speak passwords When enabled, you can speak passwords for log-ins. Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Accessibility settings to activate these services. Settings Accessibility.
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Screen timeout The power key ends calls When enabled, you can end voice calls by pressing the Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen Power/Lock Key. touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock). When this option is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Key 1.
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Vision Font size Install Web scripts Set the font size for screen displays. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select When enabled, this service allows apps to install scripts from Google that make their Web content more accessible. Settings Accessibility Font size.
Developer options Mobility Tap and hold delay Set options for use when developing apps for devices. USB debugging Set the length of time the phone considers a screen touch before interpreting a touch as touch-and-hold. When enabled, connecting your device to a computer with a 1.
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Desktop backup password • Show CPU usage: When enabled CPU usage displays on a screen overlay. Set a password for protecting full desktop backups. • Force GPU rendering: When enabled, 2D hardware 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select acceleration is used in applications.
About device View information about your phone, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings About phone. 2. Touch items to view details: • Software update: Check availability and install updates. •...
Section 9: Health and Safety Information with RF energy, these studies have failed to be replicated. This section outlines the safety precautions associated with The majority of studies published have failed to show an using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell are used in this section to refer to your phone.
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Interphone Study The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves and microwaves, are not great Interphone is a large international study designed to enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. determine whether cell phones increase the risk of head and Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation.
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International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) (COSMOS) Program of the National Cancer Institute The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health The National Cancer Institute (NCI) actively follows cancer monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there statistics in the United States to detect any change in rates of are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio new cases for brain cancer.
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The FDA also is working with voluntary standard-setting Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics phone is held away from the head in the user's hand or in Engineers (IEEE), the International Commission on approved body-worn accessories.
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Studies have shown that these products generally do not Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from work as advertised. Unlike “hands-free” kits, these so-called various sources can be obtained from the following “shields” may interfere with proper operation of the phone. organizations (updated 10/1/2010): The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, •...
• US Food and Drug Administration: expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm.
Use of other accessories may not ensure cautioned that changes or modifications not compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. The expressly approved by Samsung could void your FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for authority to operate the device. this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels...
Personal Localized Alerting impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Network ("PLAN")). If your wireless provider has chosen to driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the and address distractions.
Before answering calls, consider your circumstances. Let the Never mount this device in a manner that will obstruct the call go to voicemail when driving conditions require. driver's clear view of the street and traffic. Remember, driving comes first, not the call! Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web If you consider a call necessary and appropriate, follow these browsing, or e-mail while operating a vehicle.
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If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear • Do not allow the battery to touch metal objects. Accidental to be working properly.
Consumers should purchase manufacturer or We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung carrier-recommended products and accessories. If unsure about mobile device by working with respected take-back whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact companies in every state in the country.
Mail It In The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide UL Certified Travel Charger Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL Just go to safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/...
WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on your mobile device is made of glass or Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning acrylic and could break if your mobile device is System (GPS) signal for location based applications. A GPS dropped or if it receives significant impact.
• Remain on the mobile device for as long as the emergency make or receive any calls, the mobile device must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal responder instructs you. Navigation strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless mobile Maps, directions, and other navigation-data, including data device networks or when certain network services and/or relating to your current location, may contain inaccurate or...
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HAC Mode To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled during a call. >> This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the technologies that it uses, however, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in the phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids.
Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. years: Cleaning solutions Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong Liquids of any kind detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft Keep the mobile device dry.
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• Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as an audio source. sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged •...
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• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, National Institute on Deafness and Other such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Communication Disorders Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound National Institutes of Health normal.
Implantable Medical Devices Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained Internet: between a handheld wireless mobile device and an http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or default.html implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential 1-888-232-6348 TTY interference with the device.
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Other Medical Devices or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the point (service station). manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out Regulations for Wireless Devices the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has M-Ratings: Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet established requirements for digital wireless mobile devices FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference...
hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in mobile device meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 values equals M5. standard.
Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories out Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex of the reach of small children. piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, FCC Notice and Cautions hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
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• • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a or portable wireless equipment near or in the area over the air touch screen with your fingers, or playing games, you may bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Other Phone Accessories 1 Year testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
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(iii) the battery has return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by the which it is specified.
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ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS Warranty.
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For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR...
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You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by Severability providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall Product.
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License will terminate automatically without sponsorship, or recommendation of, or affiliation with the notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the third-party or its products and services. Purchaser agrees terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this...
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The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
52 adding a Google account 37 settings 116 three-way 51 Google 11 turning on or off 103 using the Keypad 49 Samsung 12 Camera setting up 37 picture options 77 Airplane mode 118 Calculator 74 recording video 78...
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44 Entering Text Maps 87 setting a picture as contact icon Google voice typing 35 Navigation 91 Samsung keyboard 33 Play Store 93 speed dials 48 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) setting up an account 37 starred contacts 45...
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folders 31 Menu My Verizon Mobile 91 primary shortcuts 30 context-sensitive 22 wallpaper 32 Messages Namecards creating and sending 61 sending 44 email 64 Icons Navigation 22 Gmail 66 Status Bar 27 command keys 30 managing 62 Internet 85 touch gestures 22 settings 62 Talk 68 using S Beam 81...
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Pictures entering text 33 setting as wallpaper 83 Samsung Mobile Products and Recy- Task Manager 13 sharing 83 cling 169 Text taking 75 Security entering 33 Play Store 93 locking and unlocking 14 Text settings Playlists Security settings default 146...
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adding 104 settings 119 Wallpaper setting 83 Warranty Information 182 Widgets 30 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually 99 Mobile Hotspot 101 scanning and connecting 99 settings 111 turning on or off 98 Wi-Fi Direct connecting to devices 100 turning on or off 100 using Share Shot 80 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 102...