GH68_3XXXXA Printed in KoreaSCH-R970ANDROID SMARTPHONEUser ManualPlease read this manual before operating yourphone and keep it for future reference.
4Section 1: Getting StartedThis section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung SCH-R970 phone by installing the SIM and microSD cards, install
94• Video stabilization: Choose On to minimize the effect of camera movement. Common Settings tab• GPS tag: Add GPS location information to photo or v
Applications and Widgets 95City IDSubscribe to City ID to display city and state for incoming calls, and to look up city and state information f
96–Location alarm: When activated, the alarm only sounds when you are at a specific location. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on
Applications and Widgets 97World ClockWorld Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World Clock displays
98TimerYou can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seco
Applications and Widgets 99•Dock: Lets you set your Dock settings such as Dock sound, Audio output mode, Desk home screen display, Automatic unl
100GalleryThe Gallery is where you view photos and videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallp
Applications and Widgets 101Viewing Pictures1. From the Gallery screen, select an album, then touch a picture to view it. 2. While viewing a pic
102GmailSend and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based email.(For more information, see “Gmail” on page 81.) From the Apps screen, touch Gma
Applications and Widgets 103InternetYour phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which allows you to access the internet. From the Home scr
Getting Started 5Special TextIn this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important informa
104Copying textCopy information from a web page.1. From the Internet screen, browse to the desired web site. 2. Touch and hold on the text to enable t
Applications and Widgets 105Using Browser WindowsYou can have multiple windows open at one time, and you can switch between windows.• To open a
106Using BookmarksWhile browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later.Creating a bookmark1. From the Internet screen, browse to the desired web
Applications and Widgets 107LocalFind places of interest near your current location or a specified locations. Note:To use Local, enable location
108MusicMusic is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, and WMA. Launching M
Applications and Widgets 109Music squareMusic square analyzes your music files (a minimum of 25 files) and assigns them to playlists linked to b
110•Details: View media information such as Artist, Title, Biography, and so on. •End: Close the Music app. Music Square OptionsTo access additional o
Applications and Widgets 111Music app SettingsThe Music app Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music player such as whether you
112Removing Music from a PlaylistTo remove music files from a playlist:1. From the Apps screen, touch Music.2. Touch the Playlists tab.3. Touch the
Applications and Widgets 113My FilesFind, view and manage files stored on an installed memory card. If the file is associated with an applicatio
6Setting Up Your PhoneBefore using your phone, you need to install the SIM card, the microSD™ card, and the battery into their respective internal slo
114Play BooksGoogle Books is now Google Play™ Books. Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you ca
Applications and Widgets 115POLARIS Office 5POLARIS™ Office 5 is a Microsoft Office®-compatible office suite, that provides a central place for
116S VoiceS Voice provides plain language voice recognition control of various features and applications on your phone. 1. From the Apps screen, touch
Applications and Widgets 117Samsung HubBrowse and purchase Music, Video, Books, or Games using Samsung Hub.Samsung Hub NoticesAny media item (Me
118Unless otherwise restricted by the Content Providers, you can download Media Content to your TV using HDMI connections; otherwise, you cannot play
Applications and Widgets 119Tone Room DeluxeFind, purchase, and download Ringtones and Ringback Tones. From the Apps screen, touch Tone Room
120VPN ClientVPN Client lets you define multiple Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to your device and connect to them as needed by simply selecting a co
Applications and Widgets 121If Connected through a Set Top Box1. Select Cable/Satellite/STB/PVR/DVR.2. Configure your set top box for IR communi
1221. From the Apps menu, touch Your Navigator Deluxe. 2. From the Your Navigator Deluxe Home screen select one of the following options: •Drive To:
Applications and Widgets 123Accessing Widgets1. Press Home, then Sweep your finger right or left to scroll to a particular Home screen panel. 2
Getting Started 7Installing the battery coverAlign the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2), making sure it snaps into place at the cor
124• Contact 1 x 1: Directly access a selected contact for calls or messaging. • Direct Dial 1 x 1: Immediately call a selected contact. • Direct Mess
Applications and Widgets 125• Play Store 2 x 2: View recommendations from and access Google Play Store. • S Bookmarks 2 x 2: View selected bookm
126Section 7: ConnectionsWi-FiWi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks.Wi-Fi communication requires acces
Connections 127Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network1. Turn Wi-Fi on (see “Turning Wi-Fi On” on page 126). Your phone scans for available h
128BluetoothNote:For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 218.Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging
Connections 1292. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth (see “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 128). A list of detected devices pops-up on your d
130Kies air: Lets you wirelessly synchronize files on your phone (in mass storage and on a memory card) with files on your Windows PC, provided they a
Connections 131Kies via Wi-FiKies via Wi-Fi lets you wirelessly synchronize files on your phone (in mass storage and on a memory card) with file
132TetheringUse Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with a computer connected to your device using the USB data/charging cable, or usi
Connections 133Activating Portable Wi-Fi HotspotActivate your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot application to allow other devices to use your phon
8Note:If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the phone cannot make a network connection. Once the SIM card is inserted, do not remove it. If your
134BeamingNFCNFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for applicati
Connections 135Using Android Beam1. Turn Android Beam ON. (See “Turning Android Beam On or Off” .) 2. Launch the desired feature or application
136Using S Beam1. Turn S Beam On. (See “Turning S Beam On or Off” .) 2. Launch Camera, Music Player, or Gallery (See “Applications and Widgets” on p
Connections 137Nearby devicesShare files with nearby DLNA certified devices over Wi-Fi. (For information on configuring Nearby devices, For more
138Formatting a Memory CardUse the Erase SD card setting to remove all content from an installed memory card.1. From the Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Se
Settings 139Section 8: SettingsAccessing SettingsFrom the Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings.– or –From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Setti
140Using Setting SlidersTo enable or disable a setting, touch the setting slider as shown. Accessing Additional OptionsTo access additional setting
Settings 141ConnectionsFrom the Settings screen, touch Connections. The Connections screen appears. Wi-FiSet up and manage your phone’s connect
142Wi-Fi SettingsConfigure and manage connections to Wi-Fi access points. 1. From the Connections screen and under Network connections, touch Wi-Fi. T
Settings 143Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without
Getting Started 9RETAILERS SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, ECONOMIC, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
144• Personal Area Networking: PAN 1.0 supports exchange of data with other devices.• Message Access Profile: MAP 1.0 allows exchange of messages betw
Settings 145–Received files: Lists files received from other devices over Bluetooth connections. –Help: Explains how to connect with and configu
1463. Configure the mobile data limit by touching and dragging the limit and warning lines on the graph. Viewing data usage by app or process1. From t
Settings 1473. Touch a process or app to see data usage for the process or app, and to configure specific settings (touch View app settings, whe
148Mobile networksSet options for network selection, data service, and roaming behavior.1. From the Wireless and networks screen, touch Mobile network
Settings 149Portable Wi-Fi hotspotUse Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your phone’s internet connection with up to 5 other devices, through Wi-Fi
150Configuring Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot1. From the Wireless and networks screen, touch Tethering and portable hotspot ➔ Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The Port
Settings 151TetheringUse Tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by B
152NFCUse NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your phone and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically ba
Settings 153S BeamS Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC and Wi-Fi Direct devices, by
10Important!Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the memory card with the phone’s contacts. Removing a Memory CardImportant!To prevent damage to
154• Not-allowed devices list: Lists Wi-Fi devices blocked from accessing your phone. •Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from
Settings 155My deviceFrom the Settings screen, touch My device. The My device screen appears. Lock screenChoose settings for locking and unlock
156•Swipe options: –Multiple widgets: When enabled, activates some Lock screen widgets options that let you add 1 or more widgets to your Lock screen.
Settings 157DisplayFrom the My device screen and under Personalization, touch Display. The Display menu appears. GeneralWallpaperSelect wallpap
158ScreenScreen modeSet the screen color balance and contrast mode.1. From the Display menu, under Screen, touch Screen mode.2. Touch Dynamic, Standar
Settings 159DaydreamWhen set to ON, this option lets you control your phone’s reactions to being placed in an optional desk or vehicle dock and/
160More settingsFrom the Display menu, under More settings, the following options are available: • Touch key light duration: Select the length of tim
Settings 161SoundFrom the My device screen and under Personalization, touch Sound. The Sound menu appears. VolumeSet the system volume level, a
162RingtonesChoose a ringtone for incoming calls.1. From the Sound menu, under Ringtone and notifications, touch Ringtones. The Ringtones menu pops-up
Settings 163NotificationsChoose a default sound to play for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders.1. From the Sound menu,
Getting Started 11BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is i
164Touch soundsTouch sounds play when you touch items on the screen, such as when making a selection.From the Sound menu, under System, touch Touch s
Settings 165Home screen modeSelect the Home screen layout that best suits your needs. 1. From the My device screen and under Personalization, to
166–To: With Always disabled, select the time when Blocking mode will go off. • Allowed contacts: –Allowed contacts: Select contacts from whom your ph
Settings 1673. Touch the following Power saving mode settings to enable or disable them. (When an option is enabled, a check mark appears in its
168Clear coverFrom the Accessory screen, under Clear cover, touch the check box next to Automatic unlock to enable/disable unlocking your phone’s scr
Settings 169• Answering/ending calls: –The home key answers calls: When enabled, you can answer an incoming call by pressing Home. –Answer call
170VisionFrom the Accessibility screen, under Vision, touch the check box next to each of the following options to enable it: (When enabled, a check
Settings 171HearingFrom the Accessibility screen, under Hearing, touch the check box next to each of the following options to enable it: (When
172Language and inputFrom the My device screen and under Input and control, touch Language and input. The Language and input screen appears. Language
Settings 173–Input languages: Select languages for the Samsung keyboard. –Predictive text: When enabled, T9 suggests words matching your text en
12Removing the Battery1. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the battery cover” on page 6.) 2. Lift the battery up by the slot provided (1). 3. L
174–Advanced: Auto capitalization: When enabled, T9 automatically capitalizes words in your text based on common usage, such as at the beginning of se
Settings 175–Language Options: English: Change current language. Living language: When enabled, automatically updates Swype with popular new wor
176SpeechFrom the Language and input screen, under Speech, the following options are available: • Voice recognizer: Choose your preferred voice recog
Settings 177Motions and gesturesMotion lets you control a number of your phone’s functions by moving your hand or finger across the screen in a
1785. Touch the Motion option. The Motion screen appears. The following options are available: •Direct call: When set to ON, you can lift the phone to
Settings 179Smart screen From the Display menu, under Features, touch Smart screen. The following options are available: •Smart stay: When ena
180• Speed dial preview: When set to ON, you can preview Contact names assigned to Speed dial numbers by hovering over the Phone keypad keys. • Webpag
Settings 181•Camera: When enabled, you can take pictures by saying “Smile”, “Cheese”, “Capture” and “Shoot”. •Music: When enabled, you can contr
182• Device backup: –Auto backup: When set to On for at least an hour and connected to a Wi-Fi network and with the screen off and the device charging
Settings 183Email1. From the Accounts screen, under My accounts, touch Email. The Email screen appears. 2. Under Common settings, touch Settings
Getting Started 131. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/Accessory jack at the bottom of the device.Note:This illustration displays b
1844. Under Added accounts, touch the desired account. The following options are available: • Notification settings –Email notifications: Enable or di
Settings 185GoogleAdding Google account1. From the Accounts screen, under My accounts, touch Add account ➔ Google. The Add a Google Account scre
186General settings1. Press Home, then touch Apps, and the Apps tab. The Apps screen appears in the display. 2. Touch Gmail. The Gmail Inbox screen
Settings 187Account settings1. Press Home, then touch Apps, and the Apps tab. The Apps screen appears in the display. 2. Touch Gmail. The Gmai
188Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync1. From the Accounts screen, under My accounts, touch Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. The Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Settings 189–Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period of time for your phone to synchronize calendar events (2 weeks, 1 month, 3months, 6 mont
190Back up and resetSet options for backing up your information and resetting your device. From the Accounts screen, under Backup options, touch Back
Settings 191MoreFrom the Settings screen, touch More. The More screen appears. Location servicesLocation services control your device's us
192• Use wireless networks: When enabled, lets applications use data from mobile networks and Wi-Fi to help determine your location.• Location and Goo
Settings 193•Encrypt external SD card: Touch this option to encrypt selected information stored on a microSD memory card under a password you sp
USC_SCH-R970_UM_Eng_MDB_CB_042513_F1Intellectual PropertyAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of S
144. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the USB cable connector from the device
194Warning!Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate t
Settings 195Application managerYou can download and install applications from the Google Play™ Store, or create applications using the Android S
196StorageManage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an installed memory card.1. From the More screen, under Device mana
Settings 197Date and timeBy default, your phone receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network cover
1986. When updating software, once the update file is downloaded, you can delay the update on the start screen by postponing it for a certain period o
Health and Safety Information 199Section 9: Health and Safety InformationThis device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz
200The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not be confused with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy.Very high level
Health and Safety Information 201slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusio
202Cell Phone Industry ActionsAlthough the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry t
Health and Safety Information 203Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe
Getting Started 15Unlocking Your Phone1. If needed, press Press Home to wake the screen. 2. If there are no Notification alerts (such as for ca
204• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html.• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): http:
Health and Safety Information 205The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and t
206SAR information can also be obtained at http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones.FCC Part 15 Information to
Health and Safety Information 207Responsible drivers understand that no secondary task should be performed while driving whether it be eating, d
208Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web browsing, or e-mail while operating a vehicle.Never watch videos, such as a movie or c
Health and Safety Information 209• Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping the phone or the battery, especially on a hard surface, can potential
210Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingSamsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine S
Health and Safety Information 211Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile devices and batteriesDispose of your mobile device and ba
212WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: PROPER USE OF A TOUCH-SCREEN MOBILE DEVICEIf your mobile device has a touch-screen display, please note that a touch-screen re
Health and Safety Information 213make or receive any calls, the mobile device must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal str
16TTY ModeYour phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your phone with a T
214Extreme heat or coldAvoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / 113°F.MicrowavesDo not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. D
Health and Safety Information 215that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every com
216Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbi
Health and Safety Information 217Implantable Medical DevicesA minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wirel
218or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point (service station). U
Health and Safety Information 219be able to use a rated mobile device successfully. Trying out the mobile device with your hearing device is the
220The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.HAC for Newer Technologi
Health and Safety Information 221Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid droppi
222• Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen wit
Warranty Information 223Section 10: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is covered and for how long?SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AME
Getting Started 17Your Google™ AccountYour new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Map
224or transmission, or viruses or other software problems introduced into the Product; or (j) Product used or purchased outside the United States. Thi
Warranty Information 225What are the limits on SAMSUNG’s liability?THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SETS OUT THE FULL EXTENT OF SAMSUNG’S RESPONSIBILITIES,
226What is the procedure for resolving disputes?ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR PERF
Warranty Information 227You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days from
228Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC1301 E. Lookout DriveRichardson, Texas 75082Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNGPhone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)©2012 Samsung Te
Warranty Information 2292. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS AND OWNERSHIP. Samsung Electronics Co. reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this
2307. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that the Software is subject to export restrictions of various countries. You agree to comply with all appl
Warranty Information 231risk and that the entire risk of unsatisfactory quality, performance, accuracy and effort is with you. It is up to you t
232ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., EITHER EXPRES
Warranty Information 233LOSSES, DAMAGES, CAUSES OF ACTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT
18Creating a Samsung AccountAn active Samsung account is required to use applications such as Group Play, Samsung Hub, and WatchON. 1. From the Home s
234arbitration shall be conducted according to the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Commercial Arbitration Rules applicable to consumer disputes
Warranty Information 235date of the first consumer purchaser's purchase of the device and providing the same information. These are the onl
236IndexAAbc mode 45Accessibility settingsservices 169Accountsadding a Google account 50setting up 50Airplane mode 147Alarm 95Applications 40downloadi
237Contactscreating 53creating from Call log 54creating from the Keypad 54exporting and importing 58groups 60joining 57My Profile 57namecards 5
238Groupsadding contacts 61creating 60sending a message 61HHand motions 26Handwriting feature 47HDMI Port 23Health and Safety Information 199Home key
239Multi WindowActivate/Deactivate 27Customizing 29Increase App Window Size 31Maximize App 31Panel Relocation 28Rearrange Apps 29Removing Apps
240SSamsung Mobile Products and Recycling 210scientific calculator 86Securitylocking and unlocking 19locking the phone 19Security settingscredential s
241UUL Certified Travel Charger 211Unlockingusing an unlock pattern 19USB Power/Accessory Port 22USB settingsmass storage device 130Using Favor
Getting Started 19Securing Your PhoneBy default, the phone locks automatically when the screen times out, or you can lock it manually. You can u
20Section 2: Understanding Your PhoneFeatures• 5.0-inch 1920x1080 Super AMOLED Full HD touch screen • CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A /LTE Wireless Technology • 1
Understanding Your Phone 21Front View1.Earpiece: Use during calls to listen to callers.2.LED Indicator: Flashes or glows to alert you to alert n
22Side Views1.Volume Key: From the Home screen, touch to adjust Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute t
Understanding Your Phone 23Back View1.Noise cancelation microphone: Captures background noise that the phone uses to produce a quiet background
THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT T
24NavigationNavigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen.Warning!Please note that a touch screen responds best to a ligh
Understanding Your Phone 25MotionsYour phone recognizes motion, to allow you to navigate and access features by moving the phone in specific pat
26Phone Motions• Direct call: When this option is set to On, you can lift the phone to your ear to call a contact displayed in a Messaging, Contacts,
Understanding Your Phone 27Using Multi WindowThis feature allows you to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. Note:O
28To relocate the Multi window tray:1. Activate the Multi window feature. (See “To activate Multi window:” on page 27.) 2. Touch the tab to display th
Understanding Your Phone 29Customizing the Multi Window trayThe applications found within the Multi window tray can be organized by either being
30Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the same screenAny of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a curre
Understanding Your Phone 31To swap the locations of the applications:1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, touch the Border bar
32NotificationsNotifications shows information about connections, alerts and other items. 1. Touch and drag downward from the top of the screen to dis
Understanding Your Phone 33• Blocking mode: Enable or disable the Blocking mode setting, to control which notifications you receive. (For more i
DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, O
34Home ScreenThe Home screen is the starting point for using your phone. Note:Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the
Understanding Your Phone 35Status Bar IconsThe Status Bar shows network and battery status and other details. Airplane Mode Active: All wireless
36Display settingsYou can customize display settings to your preferences. (For more information, see “Display” on page 157.) Extended Home ScreenThe H
Understanding Your Phone 37Customizing the Home ScreenCustomize the Home screen to suit your preferences.• Add Shortcuts: For more information,
38Primary ShortcutsPrimary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. You can edit the Primary Shortcuts, except for Apps. Editing the Primary S
Understanding Your Phone 39WidgetsWidgets are self-contained applications that you can place on the Home screen for quick, direct access.Adding
40WallpaperChoose a picture to display in the background of the Home screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’
Understanding Your Phone 41Customizing the Apps ScreensChoosing a viewBy default, app icons appear in Grid view. You can change the view to list
42•View type: Configure the apps screen. • Share apps: Select apps you’ve downloaded (not available for pre-loaded apps) to share via Bluetooth, Dropb
Understanding Your Phone 43Using the Google Voice Typing FeatureYou can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature.Note:
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44Entering Text Using the Samsung KeyboardFrom a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. The o
Understanding Your Phone 45Using ABC Mode1. If desired, rotate your phone to a Landscape orientation.2. When you touch a text entry field, such
46Using Symbol/Numeric ModeUse Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or emoticons.1. If desired, rotate your phone to a Landscape orientation.
Understanding Your Phone 475. Continue typing your message. 6.Touch to send the message or press for more options. (For more information, re
48Samsung Keyboard SettingsFor information on how you can configure your Samsung keyboard settings, see “Keyboards and input methods” on page 172. Ent
Understanding Your Phone 49Swype SettingsFor information on how you can configure your Swype settings, see “Keyboards and input methods” on page
50Section 3: Accounts and ContactsAccountsYour phone provides the ability to synchronize information, from a variety of accounts, including Email, Fac
Accounts and Contacts 51Controlling SynchronizationYou can choose to have your phone automatically synchronize with your accounts, or manually s
52Google Account Privacy SettingsPersonalize the Privacy settings for Google accounts: 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then touch Settings ➔Acc
Accounts and Contacts 53ContactsTo access Contacts:From the Home screen, touch Contacts.Contact tips:• Swipe your finger left-to-right across
Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Google, the Google lo
543. When you finish selecting and entering information, touch Save.Creating Contacts from Recent callsSave a phone number from a recent call to creat
Accounts and Contacts 55Updating ContactsMake changes to update an existing contact.1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts.2. Touch a contact
56Contacts Settings1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts.2. Touch Menu, then touch Settings:•Select Only contacts with phones to show contacts wi
Accounts and Contacts 57• Print contact info: Print the namecard via Bluetooth to a compatible Samsung Bluetooth-enabled printer. • Place to hom
585. To join another contact, touch the Connection field. The Joined contact screen appears. Touch Join another contact. A list of available contacts
Accounts and Contacts 59Sending NamecardsYou can send a contact entry as a namecard using a Bluetooth connection to another device, or as an att
60GroupsAssign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster, or to quickly call or send messages to group members. Your phone comes with p
Accounts and Contacts 61Adding Contacts to a Group1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts ➔ Groups.2. Touch a Group to display it, then touch
62Speed DialsSpeed dials are 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts (1 to 100) you assign to contacts, to allow you to quickly call the contact.For more informa
Calling 63Section 4: CallingMaking CallsYour phone offers multiple ways to make calls:• Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the phone num
1Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ... 4Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Setting Up Y
64Making Calls from ContactsA contact is an entry that you have created to store the name, numbers, and other information for people or groups of inte
Calling 65Making Calls using FavoritesFavorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by starring them. (For more information about creat
66Answering CallsYou can answer incoming calls when the phone is locked or unlocked.Touch and drag the Answer icon to the right. Tip:To silence the
Calling 67Options During a CallWhile in a call, you can use these features:• Personalize call sound: Apply a sound equalizer to the call audio,
68Recent CallsWhen you place, answer, or miss a call, a record of the call is saved in Recent calls.Accessing Recent callsFrom the Home screen, touch
Calling 69Managing Recent callsDeleting records1. From the Home screen, touch Phone ➔ Recent. 2. While viewing the calls, touch Menu, then t
70Call SettingsConfigure settings for calling with your phone. To access Call settings, from the Home screen, touch Phone ➔ Menu ➔ Call Settings. C
Calling 71Turn off screen during callsWhen enabled, the screen automatically turns off during phone calls, and the proximity sensor on the front
72Call accessoriesConfigure headset options for calls.From the Call Settings screen, touch Call accessories. The following options are available: • H
Calling 73Personalize call soundApply a sound equalizer to the call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or clear, or optimized
2Section 5: Messaging ...75Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Text and Multimedia Messaging
74VoicemailConfigure options for voicemail.From the Call Settings screen, under Voicemail, the following options are available: • Voicemail service:
Messaging 75Section 5: MessagingThis section describes how to send and receive messages, and other features associated with messaging.Types of M
76•Touch Menu for options:–Insert smiley: Add a text emoticon to the message.–Add text: Select text from S Memo, Calendar, Location, Contacts or Text
Messaging 77–Draft messages: Messages you have composed and saved for later reuse and/or to be sent to a recipient. –Locked messages: Messages y
78• Multimedia message (MMS) settings: –Goup messaging: When enabled, you can send a single message to multiple recipients. –Delivery reports: When en
Messaging 79–Vibrate: Configure vibration for Emergency Alerts. –Alert sound: When enabled, a sound plays for emergency alerts. –Alert reminder:
80EmailSend and receive email using popular email services.Configuring Email AccountsYou can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.Tip
Messaging 81Managing EmailsRefreshing Your Email AccountRefresh your account to update your phone from the servers.1. From the Home screen, sele
82Refreshing Your Gmail AccountRefresh your account to update messages on your phone.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gmail. 2. Touch Refresh
Messaging 83MessengerMessenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation
3Section 9: Health and Safety Information ... 199Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 199Specif
84Section 6: Applications and WidgetsThis section contains a description of each application and widget that is available in the Apps and Widget menus
Applications and Widgets 85Downloading and Installing AppsFind new apps to download and install on your device:• Play Store: For more informatio
86Applications ListCalculatorUse your phone’s Calculator to perform arithmetical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). 1
Applications and Widgets 87•Sync: Synchronize your phones calendar with your account calendars. (For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your
88Sending EventsSend events as vCalendar files to other compatible devices.1. From the Apps screen, touch Calendar. 2. Touch an event to display its
Applications and Widgets 89Launching the CameraFrom the Home screen or the Apps screen, touch Camera. The Camera view finder screen appears.
9010.Effects tray: Touch to review or select the color affect applied to pictures (No effect, Vignette, Grey-scale, Sepia, Vintage, Faded color, Turqu
Applications and Widgets 913.Recording Length counter: Indicates the current length (in minutes and seconds) of this video. 4.Focal Point: Indic
92Recording Videos1. From the Apps screen, touch Camera. 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject.
Applications and Widgets 93Picture OptionsUse these view finder options to configure the camera: • Self portrait: Switch between the back camer
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