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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.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................4
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . .4
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . .8
Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . .8
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Securing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Section 2: My Account ....................12
Create your Account and Pick
Your Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Managing Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Top-Up Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Section 3: Understanding
Your Phone .....................................14
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 4: Contacts and Accounts .28
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Section 5: Calling ...........................38
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Options After a Call Ends . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Section 6: Messaging .....................44
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Text and Multimedia Messages . . . . . . 44
Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Google+ Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 7: Applications ...................51
Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Kies air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Mobile ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
WiFi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Section 8: Connections ...................75
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . 80
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
WiFi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Section 9: Settings ..........................84
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4G settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Data usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
More Wireless and network Settings . . 88
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Power saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Accounts and sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Location services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Language and input . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Back up and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Developer options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
System Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
About phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Section 10: Health and Safety
Information ..................................117
Exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Certification Information . . . . . . . . .121
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . .123
Commercial Mobile Alerting
System (CMAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . .124
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Samsung Mobile Products and
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . .128
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . .128
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . .133
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . 134
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . 136
Other Important Safety Information . . 137
Section 11: Warranty Information 139
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . 139
End User License Agreement
for Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Index ..............................................152
Section 1: Getting Started
Understanding this User
Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the
features of your phone. A robust index for
features begins on page 152.
Also included is important safety information
beginning on page 117, that you should know
before using your phone.
This manual gives navigation instructions
according to the default display settings. If you
select other settings, navigation steps may be
different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this
manual assume that you are starting from the
Home screen. To get to the Home screen, you
may need to unlock the phone. For more
information, see “Securing Your Phone” on
page 10.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on
default settings, and may vary from your
phone, depending on the software version
on your phone, and any changes to the
phone’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this
User Manual start with the phone unlocked,
at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are
simulated. Actual displays may vary,
depending on the software version of your
phone and any changes to the phone’s
Settings.
Getting Started 5
Special Text
In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart
from the rest. These are intended to point out
important information, share quick methods for
activating features, to define terms, and more.
The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Notes: Presents alternative options for the current
feature or menu.
• Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods, or
useful shortcuts.
• Important: Points out important information about
the current feature that could affect performance.
• Warning: Brings to your attention important
information to prevent loss of data or functionality,
or even prevent damage to your phone.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information
about how to use your phone. To make this
possible, the following text conventions are used
to represent frequently-used steps:
➔
Arrows are used to represent the
sequence of selecting successive
options in procedures. For example:
“From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Settings ➔
Wi-Fi.”
Many settings use an On/Off switch.
Touch the On/Off switch to turn a
setting On or Off. This graphic is
used to represent the On/Off switch.
Setting Up Your Phone
Install the battery, then charge it, to begin using
your phone.
Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable,
standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger
(Charging Head and USB cable) is included with
the phone, for charging the battery.
The battery comes partially charged. You must
fully charge the battery before using your phone
for the first 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 maximize
battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause
damage.
Battery Indicator
The battery icon
in the Status Bar shows
battery power level. When battery power is very
low, the battery icon flashes and a tone plays. If
you continue using the phone without charging,
the phone will power off.
Tip: Task Manager provides helpful information
about extending battery life. For more
information, see “Task Manager” on page 9.
Installing the Battery
1.
Remove the battery cover by pulling up on
the slot provided.
2.
Insert the battery into the back of the
phone, making sure to align the gold
contacts.
3.
Replace the battery cover by aligning the
cover and pressing it gently into place.
Getting Started 7
Removing the Battery
1.
Turn the phone off. Removing the battery
when the device is on may cause loss of
stored numbers or messages.
2.
Remove the battery cover by pulling up on
the slot provided.
3.
Lift the battery out of the device using the
slot provided.
4.
Replace the battery cover by aligning the
cover and pressing gently until it clicks into
place.
Charging the Battery
Keeping track of your battery’s power level is
important. If the power level becomes too low,
the phone turns off automatically, and you can
lose any unsaved information.
With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you
can recharge the battery before it completely
runs down.
Note: The battery comes partially charged, but
you should fully charge the battery before
using your phone. After the first charge, you
can use the phone while charging.
Connect the charger to the USB/Accessory
port, then plug the Charger into an
electrical outlet.
Incorrect
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the Phone On
Press and hold the
Power/Lock
Key until the phone starts up.
Turning the phone Off
1.
Press and hold the
Power/Lock
Key until the Device Options menu
displays.
2.
On the Device Options menu, touch Power
off.
Your Google Account
Your new phone uses your Google account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
Google Talk and the Play Store. When you turn on
your phone for the first time, set up a connection
with your existing Google account, or create a
new Google account.
To create a Google account, or set up your
Google account on your phone, use Accounts
and sync settings (see “Accounts and sync” on
page 100).
Displaying Your Phone Number
From the Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Settings ➔ About phone ➔ Status.
Getting Started 9
Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to
voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so
you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal
greeting as soon as you activate your phone.
For more information, see “Voicemail” on
page 49.
TTY Mode
Your phone is TTY-compatible, allowing you to
connect a TTY device to the phone’s headset
jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY
device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode.
For more information about enabling TTY mode,
see “Call Settings” on page 42.
Task Manager
Your phone can run apps simultaneously, with
some apps running in the background. Use Task
manager to see which apps are running on your
phone, and to end running apps to extend
battery life. You can also uninstall apps from your
phone and check memory usage.
1.
From any unlocked screen, touch and hold
the
Home Key, then select Task
manager.
2.
Touch the Active applications tab to view
apps running on your phone. Touch Exit, or
Exit all to close apps.
3.
Touch the Downloaded tab to view
information about apps you’ve installed on
your phone. Touch Uninstall to remove an
app from your phone.
4.
Touch the RAM tab to display the amount
of RAM (Random Access Memory) in use.
Touch Clear memory to clear processes to
increase available RAM.
5.
Touch the Storage tab for internal system
storage and SD card memory statistics.
6.
Touch the Help tab (you may have to swipe
your finger over the tabs to display the
Help tab) to view information about
managing RAM, and tips for extending
battery life.
Securing Your Phone
Use your phone’s screen lock features to secure
your phone.
To set a personal screen lock, and for other
settings related to securing your phone, refer to
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Security.
Locking the phone
By default, the phone locks automatically
when the screen times out.
– or –
Press the Power/Lock Key.
Tip: When the phone is locked, the Emergency call
feature is available on the lock screen, to
allow you to make emergency calls even
while the phone is locked.
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. Drag a missed call or
message icon to view the message or call log.
Getting Started 11
Memory Card
Your phone supports optional microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory cards (not included), for
storage of music, pictures, and other files.
Installing a Memory Card
1.
Remove the battery cover by pulling up on
the slot provided.
2.
With the gold contacts facing down, slide
the memory card into the slot, pushing
gently until it locks into place.
3.
Replace the battery cover by aligning the
cover and pressing it gently into place.
Removing a Memory Card
Important! To prevent damage to data stored on
the memory card, unmount the card
before removing it from the phone.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Storage ➔ Unmount SD
card.
2.
At the prompt, read the warning and select
OK to continue. Wait for a notification in
the Status bar and Notifications before
removing the card.
3.
Remove the battery cover by pulling up on
the slot provided.
4.
Gently press the memory card to release
the lock, then carefully pull the card out.
5.
Replace the battery cover by aligning the
cover and pressing it gently into place.
Section 2: My Account
Before using your device, you must activate your
service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your
phone’s serial number, printed on a sticker inside
the battery compartment.
Create your Account and Pick
Your Plan
1.
From your computer, visit
virginmobileusa.com and click Activate.
2.
Choose an activation option and click Next,
then enter your ZIP code and click Next.
3.
When prompted, enter the serial number
(MEID) printed on a sticker inside the
battery compartment.
4.
Follow the instructions to choose your plan
and select a payment method.
5.
Follow the Activating Your Device
instructions after creating your account in
order to start using your phone.
Activating Your Device
1.
Turn on your new phone.
2.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete
Hands Free Activation.
3.
After the activation, make a phone call to
confirm that your phone is active.
Note: Do not press the
Power/Lock Key
while the phone is being activated. Pressing
the Power/Lock Key cancels the activation
process.
My Account 13
Managing Your Account
From your Phone
Just dial *86, or touch
Apps ➔
My
Account from the Home screen to access your
account, where you can:
• Check your minutes
• Add money (Top-Up)
• Change plans, and a lot more...
From Your Computer
Log in with your phone number and Account PIN
at virginmobileusa.com, where you can do
everything above, and a lot more.
Top-Up Your Account
Buy Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers, or
make it even easier by registering your credit/
debit card or PayPal account.
Auto Top-Up
Auto Top-Up is the easiest way to keep your
service working. Set it to Top-Up your account
once a month so you can keep emailing, IMing,
surfing, and talking. No interruptions, no sweat.
Activate Auto Top-Up and adjust your settings
anytime by logging in at virginmobileusa.com.
Follow the prompts to enter payment information
and complete the process.
Manual Top-Ups
From Your Computer
If you don’t want to set Auto Top-Up, you can still
log in at virginmobileusa.com whenever you need
a quick Top-Up.
From Your Phone
Dial *729 on your phone, or touch
Apps ➔
My Account from the Home screen.
Additional Information
For more information about your Virgin Mobile
account, as well as other Virgin Mobile services,
visit us at: virginmobileusa.com.
Or, call Virgin Mobile At Your Service:
1-888-322-1122.
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone
Features
• 4.52” Super AMOLED™ Plus Touchscreen
• Dual Mode 3G/4G Coverage
• Android® 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich OS
• Google Play™ Store, plus pre-loaded Google apps
• Connections
– Wi-Fi
– Bluetooth
– VPN
– Wi-Fi Direct
– USB
• Messaging Services
– Text
– Picture
– Video
– Voice
– Email
– Gmail
– Chat
• 8 MP Camera/Camcorder with flash + Front camera
• Gallery, for viewing and managing pictures and
videos
• Video Player
• Music Player
• Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ Memory
Cards
Understanding Your Phone 15
Front View
• Front Camera: Captures pictures or video.
• 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.
Detects ambient light when Automatic brightness is
enabled, and when using the Front camera.
• Earpiece: Plays call audio and other sounds.
• LED Indicator: Animates or glows to show alerts or
phone status. For more information, see “LED
Indicator” on page 21.
• Menu Key: Touch to display a context-sensitive
menu of options for the current screen or feature.
While using your phone, you may notice that the
Menu Key dims, but it is always available at a touch
to provide a context-sensitive menu for the current
screen or app (you can set the touch key light
duration, see page 97).
• Home Key: Touch to display the Home screen.
Touch and hold to display recent applications or
launch Task Manager. While using your phone, you
may notice that the Home Key dims, but you can
always use it to display the Home screen.
• Back Key: Touch to return to the previous screen or
option. While using your phone, you may notice that
the Back Key dims, but you can always use it to
return to the previous item.
• Search Key: Touch to launch Google Search. While
using your phone, you may notice that the Search
Key dims, but you can always use it to return to the
previous item.
• Strap Attachment: Attach an optional strap (not
included).
• 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.
Press to lock the phone, or wake the screen for
unlocking.
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Back View
• 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in an optional headset
or TTY equipment (not included).
• Camera and Flash: Use when taking photos or
recording video.
• Speaker: Play ringtones, call audio when in
Speakerphone mode, music and media playback,
and other sounds.
• Microphone: Capture audio during recording,
during phone calls, and video chat.
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using
your phone.
• Status Bar: Icons show network status, battery
power, and connection details.
• Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screen.
These widgets are on the Home screen by default,
plus you can add your own by touching and holding
on the screen for options.
• Shortcuts: Shortcuts to favorite apps. These
shortcuts are on the Home screen by default, plus
you can add your own by touching and holding on
the screen for options.
• Primary Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common apps.
Customizing the Home Screen
Customize the Home screen to your preferences:
• Add Widgets, Shortcuts, or Folders: Add and
remove items from the Home screen. Touch and
hold on the Home screen, then choose an option.
• Edit a Home page: Add and remove Home screen
panels. From the Home screen, touch
Menu
➔ Edit.
• Display Settings: Configure the display to your
preferences. From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Settings ➔ Display.
• Wallpaper: Touch and hold on the Home screen for
options for setting wallpaper for the Home and Lock
screens.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this
User Manual start with the phone unlocked,
at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are
simulated. Actual displays may vary,
depending on the software version of your
phone and any changes to the phone’s
Settings.
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel,
plus panels that extend beyond the display width
to provide more space for adding shortcuts,
widgets and folders.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen
to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you
scroll, the indicator at the bottom of the display
shows your current position.
Adding and removing Home screen panels
Your phone comes with 7 Home screen panels.
You can customize the Home screen to include
up to the seven default panels.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Menu ➔
Edit.
2.
Use these controls to configure panels:
Remove: Touch and hold on a panel,
then drag it to Remove.
Add: Touch a previously-removed
panel to add it, up to the default total
of seven.
Home: Marks the main Home screen
page. This panel will display when
you touch the
Home Key.
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Navigation
Navigate your phone’s features using the
command keys and the touch screen.
Warning! Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the
pad of your finger or a non-metallic
stylus. Using excessive force or a
metallic object when pressing on the
touch screen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty. For
more information, see “Warranty
Information” on page 139.
Context-sensitive Menus
While using your phone, context-sensitive menus
offer options for the feature or screen.
To access context-sensitive menus:
• Touch
Menu.
• Touch and hold on an item.
Finger Gestures
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For
example:
• Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or
text.
• Touch an item to select it.
• Touch an app’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate items by a touch and hold gesture. For
example:
• Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to
move it.
• Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe
Swipe your finger across the screen. For
example:
• Unlocking the screen
• Scrolling the Home screen or a menu
• Combine touch and hold with swipe to drag an item.
Sweep
Using two fingers, move your fingers together or
apart. For example:
• Sweep in to zoom in on pictures or screens.
• Sweep out to zoom out on pictures or screens.
Notifications shows details about connections,
alerts and other items.
1.
Touch and drag downward from the top of
the screen to display notifications.
2.
Touch an item to open it, or to launch the
related app or feature.
Clearing Notifications
1.
Sweep your finger downward from the top
of the screen to display Notifications.
2.
Touch a notification to clear it, or touch
Clear to clear all notifications.
Settings
Use settings at the top of Notifications to control
popular settings. Slide your finger right and left
to see all the icons.
• Wi-Fi: Turn Wi-Fi On or Off. See “Wi-Fi” on
page 75.
• Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth On or Off. See
“Bluetooth” on page 78.
• GPS: Turn GPS satellites service on or off. See “GPS
satellites” on page 101.
• Silent mode: Enable or disable Silent mode, Vibrate
mode, or sound settings. see “Silent mode” on
page 93.
• 4G: Enable or disable your phone’s access to 4G
service. see “4G settings” on page 85.
Tip: You can access Notifications from the Lock
screen, to easily access settings and
notifications.
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LED Indicator
The LED indicator, on the front of the phone
above the screen (see “Front View” on page 15),
animates or glows to show alerts or phone
status.
• Blue:
– Pulses in multi-color blue while the phone is
turning On or Off.
– Blinks blue for a missed call, message or other
notification.
• Red:
– Glows red when the phone is connected to a
charger and charging.
– Blinks red when the phone is connected to a
charger and there is a problem with charging.
– Blinks red when battery power is low (phone not
connected to charger).
• Green:
– Glows green when the phone is connected to a
charger and the battery is fully charged.
Tip: For information on enabling or disabling the
LED indicator, see “Pulse notification light” on
page 97.
Status Bar
The Status Bar shows network and battery
status and other details, including these common
icons.
Airplane Mode Active: All wireless
communications are disabled. See
“Airplane mode” on page 88.
USB Connected: The phone is
connected to a computer using a USB
cable. For information about
transferring data between your phone
and a computer, see “Transferring
Data” on page 80.
Voice Call: A voice call is in progress.
Speakerphone: Speakerphone is
enabled.
Missed Call: Displays when there is a
missed call.
Mute: Voice or playback volume is
muted.
Battery Level: Shown fully charged.
Battery Charging: Battery is charging.
Device Power Critical: Battery has very
little power remaining. Charge
immediately.
3G connection: Phone is active on a 3G
system. The arrows are colored when
data is being transferred.
Signal Strength: Current signal
strength. The greater the number of
bars, the stronger the signal.
Wi-Fi Active: Wi-Fi is active, and
connected to a Wi-Fi network. The
greater the number of rays,
the stronger the signal. For more
information about configuring Wi-Fi,
see “Wi-Fi” on page 75.
Wi-Fi Action Needed: Action needed to
connect to Wi-Fi network. For more
information about configuring Wi-Fi,
see “Wi-Fi” on page 75.
New Message: You have new
message(s).
New Voicemail: You have new
voicemail. A number indicates the
number of new messages.
New Email Message: You have new
email.
Download Successful: A file was
downloaded successfully.
Update Available: An update is
available for an installed app.
Update Successful: An update was
installed for an app.
Alarm: An alarm is set.
Silent profile: All sounds except media
and alarms are silenced, and Vibrate
is not active. See “Silent mode” on
page 93.
Vibrate: Vibrate profile is active. See
“Silent mode” on page 93.
Music Playing: Music is playing, but
the app is in the background. You can
control playback from Notifications,
or from Music player.
Music Paused: Music playback is
paused. You can control playback
from Notifications, or from Music
player.
SD Card Ready: A memory card scan
is underway, to prepare the card for
use. For more information about
using memory cards, see “Memory
Card” on page 11.
SD Card Safe to Remove: A memory
card was unmounted, and it is safe to
uninstall it. For more information
about using memory cards, see
“Memory Card” on page 11.
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Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the
display. You can edit the Primary Shortcuts,
except for
Applications.
Adding or Removing Primary Shortcuts
Touch and hold a shortcut, then drag it
from the Primary Shortcuts to the Home
screen, or from the Home screen to the
Primary Shortcuts.
SD Card Removed: A memory card
was uninstalled. For more
information about using memory
cards, see “Memory Card” on
page 11.
Bluetooth Active: Bluetooth is turned
on. For more information, see
“Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on
page 78.
Bluetooth Paired: Your device is paired
with another Bluetooth device. For
more information, see “Pairing with a
Bluetooth Device” on page 79.
TTY: TTY Mode is active.
!
Widgets are self-contained applications that you
can place on the Home screen for quick access.
Adding widgets to the Home screen
1.
Navigate to a Home screen panel, then
touch and hold on the screen to display the
Add to home menu.
2.
Touch Widgets, then touch a widget and
follow the prompts to configure the widget
and place it on the Home screen.
Removing Widgets
Touch and hold the widget until
Remove appears, then drag the widget
to the icon.
Folders
Place folders on the Home screen to organize
items.
Adding Folders
1.
Navigate to a Home screen panel, then
touch and hold on the screen to display the
Add to home menu.
2.
Touch Folders, then touch a folder to place
it on the Home screen.
Removing Folders
Touch and hold the folder until
Remove
appears, then drag the folder to the icon.
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Shortcuts
Use shortcuts for quick access to applications
from the Home screen. Your phone comes with
shortcuts already placed on the Home screen,
and you can add your favorites.
Adding shortcuts to the Home screen
1.
Navigate to a Home screen panel, then
touch and hold on the screen to display the
Add to home menu.
2.
Touch Shortcuts.
3.
Touch an application, then follow the
prompts to configure the shortcut and add
it to the Home screen.
Adding Shortcuts from Applications
1.
Navigate to a Home screen panel.
2.
Touch
Applications.
3.
Touch and hold on an app until it appears
on the Home screen.
Removing Shortcuts
Touch and hold the shortcut until
Remove appears, then drag the
shortcut to the icon.
Wallpaper
Choose a picture to display in the background of
the Home screen. You can choose from pre-
loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture
you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded.
1.
Navigate to a Home screen panel, then
touch and hold on the screen to display the
Add to home menu.
2.
Select Wallpapers, then choose a source:
• Gallery: Choose a picture stored on your phone
or on an optional installed memory card (not
included).
• ID Wallpapers: Choose a wallpaper from your
downloaded ID Pack(s).
• Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded
interactive moving wallpapers.
• Wallpaper gallery: Choose from pre-loaded
wallpaper images.
• Wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper
images.
Note: You can also set Wallpaper in Settings. For
more information, see “Display” on
page 95.
Applications holds all applications installed on
your phone. Applications that you download and
install are also added to Applications.
The Applications screen is like the Home screen,
it consists of panels that extend beyond the
display width to provide more space. Slide your
finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to
the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the
indicator at the bottom of the display shows your
current position.
For more information about applications, see
“Applications” on page 51.
You can place shortcuts to apps on the Home
screen, for quick access to the app. For more
information, see “Adding Shortcuts from
Applications” on page 25.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications.
2.
Slide your finger left or right to scroll the
Applications screens.
3.
Touch an icon to launch the application.
Entering Text
Enter text using your phone’s virtual QWERTY
keyboard, or speak your entries.
Configuring Text Entry
Configure text entry options to your preferences.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Settings ➔
Language and input.
Using Samsung Keypad
Samsung keypad is a custom virtual QWERTY
keyboard, featuring optional predictive text.
Enter characters by tapping the on-screen keys
with your finger, or use speech recognition.
Enable XT9 predictive text, to have Samsung
keypad match your key touches to common
words and display them. Select a word from the
display to insert it into your text.
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Using Google Voice Typing
Use your voice to enter text using the Google
Voice typing feature.
1.
While entering text, touch
.
2.
At the Listening prompt, speak your text.
As you speak, the text is displayed in the
text field.
Using Swype
Swype™ is a fast way to enter text. It lets you
type a word by drawing through letters.
Put your finger on the first letter of the word, and
draw a path from letter to letter, lifting your
finger after the last letter. Swype recognizes the
word and inserts it, and inserts spaces where
necessary.
Section 4: Contacts and Accounts
Accounts
Your phone provides the ability to synchronize
information, from a variety of accounts, including
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Email, Google, and
Microsoft Exchange. Depending on the account,
you can choose to synchronize your calendar,
contacts, and other types of content.
Contacts from your accounts appear in your
phone’s Contacts, and you can save new
contacts to an account.
With synchronization, you can ensure that
information on your phone is updated with any
information that changes in your accounts.
Setting Up Your Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts with the
Accounts and sync settings.
For information about setting up other, non-
synchronized email accounts, see “Setting Up
Email Accounts” on page 47.
Adding an account
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Settings ➔
Accounts and sync ➔ Add account.
2.
Select an account provider, then follow the
prompts to enter your credentials and sign
in. The phone communicates with the
provider’s server to set up your account on
the phone.
Managing accounts
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Settings ➔
Accounts and sync.
2.
Select an account, then touch a setting to
enable or disable synchronization. When
enabled, a check mark appears in the
check box.
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Synchronization
You can choose to have your phone
automatically sync with your accounts, or
manually synchronize each account when you
want to check messages.
You may also choose to limit automatic or
background synchronization to extend battery
life, or to control when your phone uses data
services.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Settings ➔
Accounts and sync.
2.
At the top of the screen, touch
to
control synchronization. Choose On to
allow synchronization automatically, at any
time, or choose Off. When set to Off, you
can manually sync accounts with the Sync
option available in the accounts.
Contacts
Use Contacts to store information for your
friends, family and colleagues, to make
contacting them easy.
To access Contacts:
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
Contact tips:
• Swipe your finger left-to-right across a contact to
make a call to the contact.
• Swipe right-to-left across a contact to create a
message addressed to the contact.
Adding a New Contact
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts ➔
Create contact.
2.
At the prompt, select a save option for the
contact (options depend on accounts set
up).
3.
Touch contact fields to enter information.
Touch
to choose a label, and touch
to add new field:
• Name: Enter a name for the contact. Touch
to select a picture.
• Phone: Enter a phone number.
• Email: Enter an Email address.
• Address: Enter a physical or mailing address.
• Events: Enter a special date.
• Groups: Assign the contact to a group.
• Ringtone: Choose a ringtone for the contact.
• Add another field: Add more fields, including
Phonetic Name, Organization, IM, Notes,
Nickname, Website, or Relationship.
4.
When you finish entering information,
touch
to save the contact.
Creating Contacts from Logs
Save a phone number from a recent call to
create a new contact, or update an existing
contact.
For more information, see “Adding or Updating
Contacts Using Logs” on page 42.
Saving a number from the Phone Keypad
Enter a phone number with the Phone Keypad,
then save it.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch the digits of the telephone number
on the Keypad.
3.
Touch
Menu ➔ Add to Contacts, then
select Create contact or Update existing.
4.
Continue entering contact information.
Tip: While entering a phone number, you can add
waits or pauses. Enter the number up to the
pause or wait, then touch
Menu to select
Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.
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Updating Contacts
Make changes to update an existing contact.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch a contact to view its information,
then touch
Edit.
– or –
Touch and hold a contact, then select Edit
from the menu.
3.
Continue entering contact information. For
more information, see “Adding a New
Contact” on page 30.
Saving a Phone Number
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch the digits of the telephone number
on the Keypad.
3.
Touch Add to contacts ➔ Update existing.
4.
Continue entering contact information.
Updating Contacts from Logs
Save a phone number from a recent call to
create a new contact, or update an existing
contact.
For more information, see “Adding or Updating
Contacts Using Logs” on page 42.
Choosing Contacts to Display
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Contacts to display:
• Choose All contacts to show all contacts.
• Choose an account to only display contacts from
that account.
• Choose Customized list to select contact types
for each account, or the phone.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings:
• Select Only contacts with phones to show
contacts with at least one stored phone number.
• Touch List by to sort contacts by first or last
name.
• Touch Display contacts by to list contacts by
first or last name.
• Touch Send contact to set your preference for
transferring contacts by Bluetooth. For more
information about sending contacts, see
“Sharing Namecards (vCards)” on
page 34.
Other Contacts Options
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch a contact to display it, then touch
Menu:
• History: View calls and messages to and from
this contact.
• Delete: Erase the contact record.
• Join contact/Separate contact: Manage
multiple contacts as one. For information, see
“Joining Contacts” on page 33.
• Mark as default: Set a default phone number or
other field (such as IM or email address).
Defaults are the contact method used when
creating a message or calling a contact. You can
also set a default by touching and holding on a
contact field.
• Share namecard via: Send the namecard. For
information, see “Sharing Namecards
(vCards)” on page 34.
• Print namecard: Print the contact’s info via
Bluetooth to a compatible Samsung Bluetooth-
enabled printer (not included).
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Joining Contacts
Your phone can synchronize with multiple
accounts, including Google, Corporate, and other
providers, plus social networking sites like
Facebook. When you synchronize contacts from
these accounts with your phone, you may have
multiple contacts for one person.
Joining contact records allows you to see all the
contact’s numbers and addresses together.
Joining also helps you keep your contacts
updated, because any changes to information in
the respective accounts is automatically updated
the next time you synchronize with the account.
Joining contacts
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch and hold on a contact, then select
Join contact.
3.
Select a contact to join to the selected
contact.
Separating contacts
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch a contact to display its information.
3.
Under the Connection heading, phone icons
show how many contacts are joined to this
one. Touch the Connection field to display
joined contacts.
4.
Touch
next to a contact to remove it
from the displayed contact.
Exporting and Importing Contacts
You can export your contact list to and from USB
storage (your phone’s memory), or an installed
memory card. Contacts are exported and
imported as a special VCF file, and contacts are
sent as vCards.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Import/Export.
3.
Select an option, then follow the prompts
to complete the operation:
• Import from USB storage: Copy contacts that
are saved in phone memory.
• Export to USB storage: Copy contacts to phone
memory.
• Import from SD card: Copy contacts from an
optional installed memory card (not included).
• Export to SD card: Copy contacts to an optional
installed memory card (not included).
• Share namecard via: Share contacts as vCards.
For more information, see “Sharing
Namecards (vCards)” on page 34.
Sharing Namecards (vCards)
You can send a contact namecard as a vCards
via Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices, or as an
attachment via Gmail or Email.
Important! Not all Bluetooth devices will accept
contacts, and not all devices support
transfers of multiple contacts. Check
the target device’s documentation.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Import/Export ➔ Send
namecard via.
3.
Touch contacts to mark them for sending,
or touch Select all to mark all contacts. A
check mark appears in the check box for
marked contacts.
4.
Touch
. At the prompt, choose a
sending method, then follow the prompts
to send the namecard:
• Bluetooth: For more information about sending
via Bluetooth, see “Bluetooth” on page 78.
• Email: For more information about sending
email, see “Email” on page 47.
• Gmail: For more information about sending
Gmail, see “Sending Gmail” on page 49.
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• Messaging: For more information about sending
messages, see “Sending Messages” on
page 44.
• Wi-Fi Direct: For more information about using
Wi-Fi Direct, see see “Wi-Fi Direct” on
page 77.
Favorites
Mark contacts with a
star to identify them as
Favorites.
Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the
Phone and Contacts for fast dialing or
messaging, and are indicated by the
.
Creating Favorites
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch and hold on a contact, then select
Add to favorites from the pop-up menu.
– or –
Touch a contact to display it, then touch
at the top right of the screen.
Groups
Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for
contacts faster, or to quickly call or send
messages to group members. Your phone comes
with pre-loaded groups you can use to add your
contacts, or you can create new groups.
Accessing Groups
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts ➔
Groups.
Creating a New Group
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts ➔
Groups.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ New, then enter
information:
• Touch Group name to enter a Group Name.
• Touch Group ringtone to choose a ringtone for
calls from members of this group.
• Touch Add member to select members from
Contacts.
3.
Touch
to save the new group.
Editing a Group
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts ➔
Groups.
2.
Touch a Group to display it.
3.
Touch
Menu ➔ Edit, then update
information for the group. For more
information, see “Creating a New Group”
on page 35.
Deleting a Group
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts ➔
Groups.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Delete.
3.
Touch a group to mark it for deletion, or
touch Select all to mark all groups. When
selected, a check mark appears in the
check box. You cannot delete pre-loaded
groups.
4.
Touch
, then choose Group only or
Group and group members.
Adding Contacts to a Group
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts ➔
Groups.
2.
Touch a Group to display it, then touch
Add member.
3.
Touch contact(s) to mark them for addition,
or touch Select all to mark all contacts.
When selected, a check mark appears in
the check box.
4.
Touch
to add the selected contact(s).
Removing Contacts from a Group
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts ➔
Groups.
2.
Touch a Group to display it.
3.
Touch
Menu ➔ Remove member.
4.
Touch contact(s) to mark them for removal,
or touch Select all to mark all contacts.
When selected, a check mark appears in
the check box.
5.
Touch
to remove the selected
contact(s).
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Sending a Message to Group Members
Create a new text or email message, addressed
to the group’s members.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts ➔
Groups.
2.
Touch a Group to display it.
3.
Touch
Menu ➔ Send message or Send
email.
4.
Touch contacts to mark them as recipients
for the new message, then touch
.
5.
The new message opens, with the marked
contacts as recipients. Continue creating
the message, as desired. For more
information, see “Sending Messages” on
page 44, or see “Sending Email” on
page 47.
Speed Dials
Speed dials are numbers you assign to contacts,
to allow you to quickly call the contact.
For more information about calling using speed
dials, see “Making Calls using Speed Dials” on
page 38.
Note: Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail by
default, and cannot be reassigned.
Assigning Speed Dials
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Speed dial setting.
3.
Touch a speed dial, then touch a contact to
assign the contact to the speed dial.
Removing or Reassigning a Speed Dial
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Speed dial setting.
3.
Touch
Menu, then choose an option:
• Change order: Touch an assigned speed dial,
then touch a new speed dial location to change
the order.
• Delete: Touch a speed dial to remove it.
Section 5: Calling
Making Calls
Your phone offers multiple ways to make calls:
• Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the
phone number or speed dial.
• Call a contact from Contacts.
• Call a contact from Favorites.
• Return a call, or call a recent caller, from Logs.
Making Calls Using the Phone Keypad
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch the digits of the telephone number
on the Keypad, then touch
.
Making Calls using Speed Dials
Speed dials are numbers you assign to contacts,
to allow you to quickly call the contact.
For more information about setting speed dials,
see “Speed Dials” on page 37.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
On the Keypad, touch and hold the speed
dial number until the number dials.
Making Calls from Contacts
A contact is an entry that you have created to
store the name, numbers, and other information
for people or groups of interest.
For more information, see “Contacts” on
page 29.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Contacts.
2.
Find the contact and touch it to open the
Contact entry.
3.
Swipe your finger from left to right across
the contact to dial their default number.
– or –
Touch a contact, then touch
to dial
the number.
Making Calls using Favorites
Favorites are contacts that you designate as
favorites by starring them. For more information
about creating favorites, see “Favorites” on
page 35.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Favorites to display favorites.
3.
Find the contact and touch it to open the
Contact entry.
4.
Swipe your finger from left to right across
the contact to dial their default number.
– or –
Touch a contact, then touch
to dial
the number.
Making Calls from Logs
Return a call, or call a number from a recent call
stored in Logs.
For more information, see “Logs” on page 41.
Using Speakerphone
To use your phone hands-free, or to share a call
with others, touch Speaker to turn Speakerphone
On or Off.
Caution! Due to increased volume, do not place
the phone near your ear when
Speakerphone is On.
Answering Calls
The phone alerts you to incoming calls.
Depending on the phone’s status and the type of
call, you may see a combination of:
• Playing the ringtone and/or vibrating.
• Illuminating the backlight.
• Displaying an incoming call notification. If the call is
from a number stored in Contacts, the name
displays. You may also see the caller’s phone
number, if available based on their preferences.
You can answer incoming calls when the phone
is locked or unlocked.
Touch and drag the
Answer icon
toward the middle of the screen.
Tip: To silence the ringtone for an incoming call,
press the Volume Key.
Sending Calls to Voicemail
Rejecting a call sends the caller directly to
voicemail, and stops the incoming call ringer.
You can also choose to reject the call and send a
text message to the caller.
• Touch and drag
toward the middle of the
screen.
• Touch and drag Reject call with message toward
the middle of the screen, then select an existing
message, or Create new message.
Note: For more information about creating reject
messages, see “Set reject messages” on
page 42.
Answering Call-Waiting Calls
When you receive a call while on a call:
• Touch and drag the
Answer icon to answer
the incoming call. The original call is placed on hold,
and remains on hold until you end the second call,
or swap calls back to the original call.
• Touch Swap to place a call on hold and return to the
original call.
Muting an Incoming Call Ringtone
When an incoming call’s ringtone plays, you can
quickly mute the ringtone by pressing the Volume
Key.
Options During a Call
During a call, you can use these options:
• Swap: If you have two calls active, such as after
answering a waiting call, switch between the two
calls (only available when two calls are active).
• Keypad: Display a keypad to enter numbers.
• End call: End the phone call.
• Speaker: Enable or disable Speakerphone.
• Mute: Control whether your side of the call is heard.
• Bluetooth: Switch the call’s audio to an optional
Bluetooth headset (not included). The phone and
headset must already be paired.
• Touch
Menu ➔ Contacts to launch Contacts.
Ending a Call
• While in a call, touch
.
Options After a Call Ends
After a call, you can use these options:
• Create Contact: Save the phone number as a new
contact record.
• Update existing: Save the phone number to update
a contact.
• Call: Redial the call.
• Message: Create a new message, addressed to the
phone number.
Logs
When you place, answer, or miss a call, a record
of the call is saved in Logs.
Making Calls using Logs
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone
➔
Logs.
2.
Swipe your finger from left to right across
the call to redial.
– or –
Touch a call, then touch
to dial the
number.
Sending Messages using Logs
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone
➔
Logs.
2.
Swipe your finger from right to left across
the call.
– or –
Touch a call, then touch
to create a
message to the number.
Adding or Updating Contacts Using
Logs
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone
➔
Logs.
2.
Touch and hold on a call, then select Add to
Contacts from the pop-up menu.
3.
Choose Create contact or Update existing.
4.
Continue entering contact information. For
more information, see “Contacts” on
page 29.
Managing Logs
Deleting records
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone
➔
Logs.
2.
While viewing the calls, touch
Menu ➔
Delete.
3.
Touch call records to mark them for
deletion, or touch Select all. A check
indicates marked records.
4.
Touch Delete to delete marked records.
Filtering records
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone
➔
Logs.
2.
While viewing the calls, touch
Menu,➔
View by, then select a filter type.
Call Settings
Configure settings for calling with your phone.
Set reject messages
Create and manage text messages to send to
callers when rejecting incoming calls. Messages
you create here are available from the incoming
call screen when you use the Reject with
message option.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Set reject
messages.
3.
Manage messages:
• To create new messages, touch Create, then
follow the prompts.
• To modify an existing message, touch the
message, then edit the text.
• To delete a message, drag it to the trashcan.
Turn on proximity sensor
When enabled, the screen turns off during calls,
and the phone uses the proximity sensor on the
front of the phone to detect when you lift the the
phone to your ear, to turn the screen back on.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Turn on
proximity sensor.
North American dialing
When enabled, the phone replaces + with the
international dialing code, except when +1 is
dialed.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ North
American dialing.
International dialing
When enabled, the phone automatically adds the
International dialing code before numbers you
dial.
Note: Intenational dialing is only available when
North American dialing is disabled.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔
International dialing.
3.
Enter the International dialing code, then
touch OK.
DDTM
When enabled, voice calls are automatically sent
to voicemail during an active data connection.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ DDTM.
TTY Mode
TTY mode allows you to attach TTY equipment to
your phone.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ TTY mode.
3.
Select a mode, or select TTY mode off.
Alerts on call
When enabled, alerts for alarms and message
notifications will go off during calls.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Alerts on
call.
Voicemail settings
Set options for voicemail.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Voicemail
settings.
Section 6: Messaging
Types of Messages
Your phone supports these types of messages:
• Text messages: Send and receive simple
messages containing text to other mobile phones or
email addresses (also known as SMS).
• Multimedia messages: Send and receive text
messages with pictures, video, and/or sound to
other mobile phones or email addresses (also
known as MMS).
• Email: Send and receive email from your email
accounts, including Corporate mail.
• Gmail: Send and receive Gmail from your Google
account.
• Voicemail: Retrieve voice messages from callers.
• Google Talk: Chat with other Google Talk users.
• Google+ Messenger: Chat with other Google+
Messenger users.
Text and Multimedia Messages
Your phone can send and receive text and
multimedia messages.
Sending Messages
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Messaging ➔
.
2.
Touch the To: field and enter a name,
phone number or email address, or touch
to add recipients from Contacts. As
you enter text, matching contacts appear.
Touch a contact to add it to the list.
3.
Touch the message field, then enter the
message. While entering the message, use
these options (available options depend on
attachment):
• Touch
Attach to add media or content to
the message (converts the message to MMS).
• Touch
Menu for options:
– Insert smiley: Add an emoticon to the
message.
– Call: Make a call to the recipient (available if
there is only one recipient).
– Add text: Select text from Location, Contacts,
Task or Calendar to insert into the message.
– Add to Contacts: If the recipients are not saved
in Contacts, save the info as a new contact, or
update an existing contact.
– Preview: If the message has attachment(s),
view the message and attachments before
sending.
– Add slide/Remove slide: Add or remove a
slide. Slides hold pictures or other media, and
adding a slide converts the message to MMS.
– Add subject: Add a subject field (converts the
message to MMS.)
– Duration (5 sec): If the message has
attachments, set the length of time each slide
displays.
– Layout (bottom): If the message has
attachment(s), choose whether the message text
appears above (Text on top) the attachment(s), or
after (Text on bottom).
4.
Touch Send to send the message.
Managing Messages
Messages you send and receive to the same
contact, number or address are grouped
together as a “conversation”, so you can see all
the messages you exchanged with a recipient in
one place.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Messaging.
2.
Message threads display by contact,
number, or address. While viewing
message threads, you have these options:
• Touch and hold a thread to choose options,
including:
– View contact / Add to contacts: View the
contact record, or save the sender/recipient’s
information.
– Delete thread: Erase the entire message
thread.
• Touch
Menu for options, including:
– Search: Enter characters to search messages
and recipients.
– Settings: Configure Messaging settings.
– Delete threads: Touch message threads to
mark them for erasure, or touch Select all to
mark all message threads.
Configure settings for messages.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Messaging.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings for options:
• Message font size: Set a size for message text.
• Split view: When enabled, messages display
with the message conversation on the left and
message text on the right, when the phone is in
landscape mode.
• Delete old messages: When enabled, old
messages are deleted automatically when the
maximum number of messages is reached.
• Text message limit: Choose the maximum
number of messages to keep, per conversation.
• Multimedia message limit: Choose the
maximum number of messages to keep, per
conversation.
• Emergency Alerts: This device is designed to
receive Wireless Emergency Alerts from the
Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS),
including Presidential Alerts, Imminent Alerts
(Severe or Extreme), AMBER Alerts (missing
persons), and Emergency Alert Test Messages.
– Emergency Alerts: Choose whether your
phone will receive or stop Emergency Alerts.
– Presidential Alerts: (not configurable, you
cannot choose not to receive Presidential Alerts).
– Extreme Alerts: Enable or disable Extreme
Alerts.
– Severe Alerts: Enable or disable Severe Alerts.
– Amber Alerts: Enable or disable Amber Alerts.
– Emergency Alerts Test Messages: Enable or
disable Test Alerts.
– Emergency notification preview: Listen to an
example of a Emergency Alert tone (and
vibration, if enabled). The Emergency Alert tone
plays at the same volume as your call ringtone.
– Alert reminder: Choose whether, and at what
interval, your phone plays a sound to notify you
of an Emergency Alert after the Emergency Alert
tone has stopped.
– Vibrate: Set vibration for Emergency Alerts.
– Font Size: Choose the size for message text.
• Auto-retrieve: When enabled, your phone
automatically downloads the contents of
multimedia messages when you open them.
• Notifications: When enabled, message
notifications display in the Status bar.
• Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone for message
notifications.
• Vibrate: When enabled, the phone vibrates for
new message notifications.
This device is designed to receive Wireless
Emergency Alerts from the Commercial Mobile
Alert Service (CMAS). Emergency Alerts are
geographically-targeted, and alert customers of
imminent threats to their safety within their area.
There is no charge for receiving an Emergency
Alert.
There are three types of Emergency Alerts:
• Presidential
• Imminent (Severe or Extreme)
• AMBER Alerts (missing person alert)
Customers may choose not to receive Imminent
Alerts and AMBER Alerts. Presidential Alerts can
not be disabled. To disable Imminent Threat
Alerts (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts,
follow these instructions:
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Messaging.
2.
Touch
Menu, then touch Settings ➔
Emergency Alerts.
3.
All alerts are enabled by default
(checkmark showing). To disable alerts,
touch an alert to remove the checkmark.
You can also choose to receive Emergency
Alert Test Messages, used when testing
the system.
Email
Send and receive email from your phone.
Setting Up Email Accounts
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Email.
2.
The first time you set up an email account,
enter your email address and password,
then follow the prompts.
– or –
For subsequent accounts, touch
Menu
➔ Account Settings ➔
, then enter
your email address and password and
follow the prompts.
Sending Email
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Email.
2.
If you have multiple accounts set up,
choose an account from the menu at the
top of the screen.
3.
Touch
, then touch fields to enter
recipients and the email text.
4.
Message options depend on the account.
While composing, use these options:
• Touch
Menu for options.
• Touch
to add media or content to the
message.
5.
Touch
to send the message.
Use settings to configure handling of your email.
Note: Available settings depend on the email
provider.
1.
From the Home screen, select
Apps ➔
Email.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Account settings ➔
General preferences for options:
• Display after deleting message: Choose the
screen to display after you delete a message.
• Message preview line: Choose the number of
lines of email text to display in the preview
screen.
• Email header: Choose how emails are titled in
the preview screen.
• Split view mode: Choose whether the email
display is split into panes.
3.
Touch an account to configure specific
settings. Available options depend on the
account.
Gmail
Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s
web-based email.
Setting Up Gmail
The first time you launch Gmail, your phone will
prompt you to set up your Google account, if you
haven’t already set it up. If you set up your
Google account on your phone, Gmail is set up
automatically
1.
From the Home screen, select
Apps ➔
Gmail.
2.
Follow the prompts to sign in, or create a
new account.
3.
The phone communicates with the Google
server to set up your account and
synchronize your email.
Note: You can use more than one Google account
on your phone. To add another account, use
the
Menu ➔ Accounts option.
Sending Gmail
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Gmail.
2.
Touch
Compose, then touch fields to
enter recipients and a message. Touch
Menu for options.
3.
Touch
Send to send the message.
Syncing Your Gmail Account
Syncing refreshes your phone with the account’s
servers. When you set up an email account, you
can choose whether the account syncs in the
background, or manually.
From the Home screen, select
Apps ➔
Gmail ➔
Sync.
Gmail Settings
Use settings to configure your Gmail
preferences.
1.
From the Home screen, select
Apps ➔
Gmail.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings for options.
Sending Gmail
1.
From the Home screen, select
Apps ➔
Gmail.
2.
Touch
Compose, then touch fields to
compose the message. While composing,
touch
Menu for options.
3.
To send the message, touch
Send.
Voicemail
Setting Up Voicemail
All unanswered calls go to your voicemail, even if
your phone is turned off. You should set up your
voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your
phone is activated.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone,
then touch and hold
.
– or –
From the Home screen, select
Applications ➔
Voicemail.
2.
Follow the system prompts to:
• Create a passcode.
• Record your name announcement.
• Record a greeting.
Note: Virgin Mobile strongly recommends that you
create a password when setting up your
voicemail to protect against unauthorized
access. Without a password, anyone who
has access to your device can access your
voicemail messages.
Retrieving Voicemail Messages
Review your messages directly from your
wireless phone or from any other touch-tone
phone.
From your phone
From the Home screen, touch
Phone,
then touch and hold
.
– or –
From the Home screen, select
Applications ➔
Voicemail
Important! You are charged for airtime minutes
when you access voicemail from your
wireless phone.
From another phone
1.
Dial your wireless phone number.
2.
Press * when voicemail answers, then
enter your password.
Google Talk
Chat with other Google Talk users.
Note: Talk requires that you have a Google
account set up on your phone. For more
information, see “Setting Up Your Accounts”
on page 28. If you set up your Google
account, you are automatically logged in.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Talk.
Google+ Messenger
Google+ Messenger lets you chat and coordinate
with any of your friends, all at the same time.
For more information, visit: www.google.com/+
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Messenger.
Section 7: Applications
Managing Applications
Your phone comes pre-loaded with popular apps,
and you can download and install apps from the
Google Play™ Store, Samsung Apps, or from
other sources.
The Apps screens display all applications
installed on your phone, including the apps you
download and install.
You can place shortcuts to apps on the Home
screen, for quick access to the application.
Preloaded Apps
Google apps
Your device comes preloaded with popular
Google apps, such as:
• Maps, Latitude and Local: Find and share location-
based information.
• Google+: Send messages and share with your
friends. Set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream for
updates from your circles, use Messenger, or use
Instant Upload to automatically upload photos and
videos from your phone to your private album on
Google+.
• Google Talk: Chat with other Google Talk users.
• Google Play™: Access your favorite media, and
find new favorites, with Play Books, Play Movies &
TV, Play Magazines, and Play Music.
Samsung Apps
Your device comes preloaded with popular
Samsung apps, such as:
• Social Hub: Talk to who you want, when you want,
and how you want. Review past conversations and
all types of messages (push e-mail, text, IM and
SNS), see what friends are talking about, and let
networks know your latest news, all from one place
without having to access individual applications.
Supports major messaging and social networking
portals.
Downloading and Installing Apps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device.
•
Google Play™ Store: Find all your favorite
books, movies, apps, and games, all in one place.
You’ll need to have a Google account set up on your
phone to download a new application.
You can uninstall apps you download and install.
Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Edit.
3.
Apps that can be uninstalled show
on
their icon. Touch
, then follow the
prompts to uninstall the app. Pre-loaded
apps cannot be uninstalled.
Customizing the Apps Screens
Choosing a view
By default, app icons appear in Grid view. You
can change the view to list view.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications.
2.
Touch
Menu, then touch View type.
3.
Choose an option:
• Customizable Grid: The default view, which
allows you to touch and hold on apps to move
them from screen to screen.
• Alphabetical grid: Icons are arranged in a grid,
in A-Z order.
• Alphabetical list: Icons display in a list, sorted
from A-Z.
Apps screen options
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications.
2.
Touch
Menu for options:
• Edit: Touch and hold an app icon for options:
– Drag it to a new location.
– Drag it to Add folder to place the icon in a
folder.
– Drag it to Add page to place the icon on a new
page.
• View type: Configure the apps screen.
• Share app: Select apps you’ve downloaded (not
available for pre-loaded apps) to share via
Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, or
Wi-Fi Direct.
Use AllShare to share multimedia content from
your device via Wi-Fi with DLNA (Digital Living
Network Alliance) certified devices. With
AllShare, you can:
• Play multimedia content from your device on
another player, such as a Wi-Fi-capable TV or other
playback device.
• Play multimedia content from another source, such
as a wireless media server, on your device.
• Play multimedia content from another source, such
as a wireless media server, on another device. Your
device retrieves content from the source and
delivers it to another device via Wi-Fi, and acts as a
remote to control playback.
Note: AllShare uses your device’s Wi-Fi services.
For information about Wi-Fi, see see “Wi-
Fi” on page 75.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
AllShare.
Calculator
Use your phone’s Calculator to perform
mathematical calculations.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Calculator.
Calendar
Record events and appointments to manage your
schedule.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Calendar.
2.
Select a view, from Month, Week, Day, or
List.
3.
Touch
Menu for options:
• Create event: Add a new calendar event.
• Go to: Display a specific date.
• Today: Show today’s events.
• Search: Search for calendar events.
• Delete: Delete an event.
• Sync: Refresh Calendar with events from your
accounts.
• Settings: Customize the calendar.
Sending Events
Send events as vCalendar files to other Bluetooth
devices, as message attachments, or via Wi-Fi
Direct.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Calendar.
2.
Touch an event to display its details.
3.
Touch
Menu, then touch Share via,
then follow the prompts to select a sharing
method and share the event.
Use the Camera to take pictures and record
video.
Important! Do not take photos of people without
their permission.
Do not take photos in places where
cameras are not allowed.
Do not take photos in places where
you may interfere with another
person’s privacy.
Taking pictures
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Camera.
2.
Using the display as a viewfinder, compose
your picture by aiming the lens at the
subject. You can rotate the phone to any
position, and the screen controls rotate to
make taking pictures easy.
3.
The focus bracket indicates the default
focus location, or:
• Touch the screen to focus on the area you
touched (the focus bracket turns green).
• “Pinch” the screen, or press the Volume Key, to
zoom in or out.
• Configure picture options, by touching
.
4. To take the picture, touch Capture.
Picture Options
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Camera.
2.
Use these options to configure the camera:
•
Self portrait: Switch between the back
camera and the front camera, for self-portraits.
•
Flash: Choose Off, On, or Auto flash.
•
Shooting mode: Choose an automatic
shooting mode. Some modes are not available
for Self-portraits.
– Single shot: Take a single photo.
– Smile shot: Touch the Camera button to focus
on the subject’s face. If a smile is detected, the
picture is taken automatically.
– Beauty shot: Automatically adjust settings for
the best facial shots.
– Panorama: Touch Capture to take a picture,
then follow on-screen prompts to move the
device to take the next 7 shots automatically.
– Action: Capture fast-moving subjects.
– Cartoon: Apply a cartoon effect to pictures.
•
Brightness: Choose a level to match
conditions.
•
Settings
– Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on
the toolbar. Touch and drag shortcuts between
the toolbar and the list.
– Self-portrait: When On, the Camera takes
pictures with the front Camera.
– Flash: Choose the default flash mode.
– Shooting mode: Choose the default mode for
taking pictures.
– Scene mode: Choose a mode to match the kind
of pictures you’re taking.
– Exposure value: Set the default brightness
level.
– Focus mode: Set the default focus mode.
– Timer: Set a delay to wait between touching the
Camera button and taking a picture.
– Effects: Apply an effect to pictures.
– Resolution: Choose a size for the image.
– White balance: Choose a setting for the light
source.
– ISO: Choose a setting for imaging sensitivity.
– Metering: Select a method for measuring light.
– Outdoor visibility: Turn On for improved screen
visibility outdoors.
– Anti-shake: Turn On to minimize effects of
camera movement.
– Auto contrast: Turn On to have the Camera
automatically adjust settings for conditions.
– Blink detection: When On, the Camera detects
eye blinks in your subjects and adjusts to avoid
capturing blinks.
– Guidelines: Enable or disable an on-screen grid
to aid in photo composition.
– Image quality: Choose a quality setting for
photos.
– GPS Tag: Turn On to add GPS location
information to photo details.
– Storage: Choose the default save location for
pictures, if an optional memory card (not
included) is installed.
– Reset: Set all Camera settings to the
defaults.
Important! Do not take videos of people without
their permission.
Do not take videos in places where
cameras are not allowed.
Do not take videos in places where you
may interfere with another person’s
privacy.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Camera ➔
Camera/Camcorder.
2.
Using the display as a viewfinder, compose
your shot by aiming the lens at the subject.
Rotate the phone to any position; the
controls rotate to make recording easy.
3.
As you compose a shot, you can configure
options. For more information, see “Video
Options” on page 56.
4.
To start recording, touch Record. To stop
recording, touch Record again.
Video Options
Configure the camcorder.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Camera ➔
Camera/Camcorder.
2.
Use these options to configure the camera:
•
Recording mode: Choose a mode, from:
– Long video: Record a video of any length.
– Video mail: Restrict the length of the video so it
can be sent as a message attachment.
– Self recording: Record video with the front
camera.
•
Flash: Choose Off or On.
•
Resolution: Add an effect to pictures.
•
Brightness: Choose a level to match
conditions.
•
Settings:
– Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on
the toolbar. Touch and drag shortcuts between
the toolbar and the list.
– Flash: Choose the default flash mode.
– Recording mode: Choose the recording mode.
– Exposure value: Set the default brightness.
– Timer: Set a delay to wait between touching the
Camera button and taking a picture.
– Effects: Apply an effect to pictures.
– Resolution: Choose a size for the image.
– White balance: Choose a setting for the light
source.
– Outdoor visibility: Turn On for improved screen
visibility outdoors.
– Video quality: Choose a quality setting.
– Guidelines: Enable or disable an on-screen grid
to aid in photo composition.
– Storage: Choose the default save location for
videos, if an optional memory card (not included)
is installed.
– Reset: Set all settings to the defaults.
Clock
The Clock application includes these features:
• Alarm: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat.
• World clock: Display the time and date in any time
zone.
• Stopwatch: Record lap times.
• Timer: Measure elapsed time.
• Desk clock: Display the date and time in large
format, for easy viewing.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Clock.
Contacts
Use Contacts to store information for your
friends, family and colleagues, to make
contacting them easy.
For more information, see “Contacts” on
page 29.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Contacts.
View and manage files and other items you
download to your phone.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Downloads.
2.
Touch an item to open it (if an appropriate
application is installed.)
Note: Applications you download in Google Play™
Store are managed in Play Store, and will
not appear in Downloads.
Email
Send and receive email using popular email
services.
For more information, see “Email” on page 47.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Email.
Gallery
Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage
pictures and videos.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Gallery.
2.
Browse the pictures and videos stored in
device memory, and on optional installed
memory cards (not included). While
browsing,use these options:
• Touch
Camera to launch Camera to take
pictures or record videos.
• Touch
Menu ➔ More ➔
Slideshow
to create a slideshow.
Viewing Videos
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Gallery.
2.
Select an album, then select a video and
touch
to play it.
3.
While viewing videos, touch
Menu.
• Share via: Send the video.
• Video brightness: Adjust the brightness.
• Via Bluetooth: Share the video via Bluetooth.
• Subtitles: Display subtitles (if available in file).
• Color tone: Choose a tone for video color.
• Outdoor visibility: Turn On to adjust screen for
improved visibility outdoors.
• Details: View information about the video.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Gallery.
2.
Touch an album, then touch a picture to
view it.
3.
While viewing a picture, touch
Menu
for options:
• Touch the zoom icons to zoom in or out.
• Touch
Send via to send the picture.
• Touch
Delete to erase the picture.
• Touch
More for options:
– Set as: Assign the picture as a Contact photo, or
as wallpaper.
– Copy: Create a copy, to paste into other apps.
– Print: Print the picture via Wi-Fi to a compatible
Samsung printer (not included).
– Edit: Modify the picture.
– Crop: Change the picture’s size.
– Motion: Configure motion settings for zooming
and panning.
– Rotate left/Rotate right: Change the picture’s
orientation.
– Slideshow: Create a slideshow with all pictures.
– Rename: Change the picture’s filename.
– Details: View information about the picture.
Sharing pictures and video
You can share pictures and videos via Email,
Messaging, Bluetooth or popular sharing
services.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Gallery.
2.
Touch an album to display thumbnails,
then touch items to select them, or touch
Menu ➔ Select all.
3.
Touch
Send via, then follow the
prompts.
Setting a Picture as a Contact Photo
Set a picture as a contact’s photo. The contact’s
photo will appear with notifications to calls or
messages from the contact.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Gallery.
2.
Touch a category, then touch a picture to
select it.
3.
Touch
Menu ➔ Set as ➔ Contact
photo.
4.
Select a contact, or create a new contact,
with the selected picture as the contact’s
photo.
Setting a Picture as Wallpaper
Set a picture as the wallpaper for the Home and
Lock screens.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Gallery.
2.
Touch a category, then touch a picture to
select it.
3.
Touch
Menu ➔ Set as.
4.
Select an option, from Home and lock
screens, Home screen wallpaper, or Lock
screen wallpaper. Use the crop tool to edit
the picture, then touch Done.
Gmail
Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s
web-based email.
For more information, see “Gmail” on page 48.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Gmail.
Google+
Google+ makes messaging and sharing with
your friends a lot easier. Set up Circles of friends,
visit the Stream for updates from your Circles,
use Messenger, or use Instant Upload to
automatically upload photos and videos from
your phone to your private album on Google+.
For more information, visit: www.google.com/+
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Google+.
Your phone is equipped with a full HTML
Browser, which allows you to access the
internet, if subscribed to a data plan, or with a
Wi-Fi connection.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Internet.
Navigating the Internet
Command Keys
• Touch
Back to return to the previous page.
• To go forward, touch
Menu, then touch
Forward.
Touching and dragging
• Touch and drag your finger on the screen to
navigate pages, and to reposition pages within the
screen.
Entering text in a field
• While browsing, touch a text field to display the
virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter text.
Zoom
• Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out.
Selecting items on a page
While browsing pages, use gestures and menus
to navigate:
• Touch an item to select it.
• Touch a hyperlink to follow the link.
• Touch and hold on a hyperlink for options.
Entering a URL
Access a website quickly by entering the URL.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Internet.
2.
Touch the URL field at the top of the screen
to enter the URL using the virtual QWERTY
keyboard, then touch Go.
Using Windows
You can have multiple windows open at one
time, and you can switch between windows.
• To open a new window, touch
Windows ➔
.
• To switch to another open window, touch
Windows, then touch a window to display it.
• To close a window, touch
Windows, then
touch
beside a window to close it.
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly
access it later.
Creating a bookmark
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Internet.
2.
Browse to the desired website, then touch
Bookmarks.
3.
Touch
Menu ➔ Bookmark last-viewed
page, then confirm the details for the
bookmark, then touch
Save.
Accessing bookmarks and history
Launch a bookmarked page, or reload recent
pages.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Internet.
2.
Touch
Bookmarks to display
bookmarks, then use these options:
• Touch an item to load the page.
• Touch and hold on an item for options.
• Touch
Menu for more options.
Kies air
It’s time to share wirelessly. Kies Air makes it
easy to manage content saved on your device via
your desktop or mobile browser using Wi-Fi
technology. Without any need for cables, you can
easily play and transfer media files, manage
data, and more.
For more information, visit:
www. samsung.com/us/kies
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Kies Air.
Latitude
Use Google Latitude to locate your friends on a
map, and share or hide your location.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Latitude.
Local
Google Places is now Google Local, to use your
location to help you find destinations, such as
restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, ATMs, and
gas stations, or you can enter a location.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Local.
Use Google Maps to find your current location,
plus get directions and other location-based
information.
Note: You must enable location services to use
Maps, and some features require
Standalone or Google location services. For
more information, see “Location services”
on page 101.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Maps.
Navigating the Map
Zooming
• Double-tap on the screen to zoom in.
• Touch Zoom in or Zoom out.
Scrolling
• Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map
in the display.
Touch
• Touch an icon on the map to display information
about the location.
Messenger
Google+ Messenger lets you chat and coordinate
with any of your friends, all at the same time.
For more information, visit: www.google.com/+
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Messenger.
Messaging
Send and receive text and multimedia messages.
For more information, see “Text and Multimedia
Messages” on page 44.
From the Home screen, touch
Messaging.
– or –
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Messaging.
Don’t waste time hunting around for all the best
downloads. Mobile ID lets you customize your
phone with a single click. “The Essentials” ID
pack includes an entire set of apps, widgets, and
more – handpicked by Virgin Mobile. Plus,
choose from other Mobile ID packs designed to
match your interests. They’re free to download,
easy to swap.
You can install as many as five ID Packs at any
one time in addition to the default the Essentials
pack. You can easily switch from one ID Pack to
another without losing any applications already
installed.
Installing an ID Pack
Note: Your device must be activated, your battery
should be fully charged, and you should be
in a network coverage area before you
install an ID Pack.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Mobile ID.
2.
Touch Get New ID Packs on the Choose your
ID screen. (My ID is the default ID Pack.)
3.
Touch an ID Pack on the Mobile ID screen.
4.
Read the information screen for a
description of the ID Pack and tap Install.
5.
Read the Terms & Conditions and touch
Agree.
6.
Wait for the download and install to finish.
(If prompted, touch Complete Install.)
Switching ID Packs
1.
From the Home screen, Touch
Mobile
ID ➔ Manage ID packs.
2.
Choose an option:
• Touch Manage ID packs, then select an ID Pack
to replace your current pack.
• Touch Get New ID Packs, then follow the
prompts to download and install a new ID Pack.
For more information, see “Installing an ID
Pack” on page 64.
Note: Certain features of Mobile ID are subject to
change. For the most up-to-date
information about using Mobile ID, see the
User Guide at virginmobileusa.com/help-
support.
Music Player
Music Player plays songs stored on your phone
or an installed memory card.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Music Player.
2.
Music Player scans for songs stored in
phone memory, or on an installed memory
card, and displays your songs on the All,
Playlists, Albums, Artists, and Folders tabs.
3.
Touch a song to begin playback. During
playback, use sound and playlist controls:
•
Volume: Touch to activate on-screen
volume control, then touch and drag on the scale
to set volume, or press the Volume Key on the
side of the phone to adjust playback volume. If
you have motion settings turned on, place the
phone screen-down to mute playback.
•
Shuffle: When enabled, songs play in
random order. When disabled, songs play in the
order they appear in List view.
•
Repeat: Touch to repeat the current song,
repeat all songs, or disable repeat mode.
•
List: Touch to switch to a list view of
songs.
• Details: Touch the song title to display song
details.
to advance to the next song. Touch
and hold
to scan forward through the
current song.
• Touch
to go back to the previous song.
Touch and hold
to scan backward through
the current song.
• Touch
to pause playback. Touch
to
resume playback.
• Touch
Menu for these options:
– Add to quick list: Add the current song to the
Quick list playlist.
– Via Bluetooth: Share the song via Bluetooth.
– Share music via: Share the song via AllShare,
Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi
Direct.
– Set as: Assign the song as a Phone ringtone
(plays for incoming calls), Caller ringtone (plays
for calls from a contact), or Alarm tone (plays for
alarm notifications).
– Add to playlist: Choose a playlist and add the
song to it.
– Settings: Configure other settings (see below).
– Details: View information about the song.
• Touch
Menu ➔ Settings for other options:
– Equalizer: Choose a setting for the type of
music.
– Sound effects: Choose the type of effect to
apply to playback.
– Music menu: Customize the menu for selecting
music on the main screen.
– Visualization: Enable or disable music-based
animation to display during playback.
– Lyrics: Enable or disable display of lyrics during
playback (available if the information is stored in
the song file).
– Music auto off: Choose a time period for music
to play, after which playback stops. If you choose
Off, music plays until you stop playback.
Creating a Playlist
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Music Player ➔
Playlists.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Create, then enter a
name for the playlist.
3.
Touch Save, then touch Add music to
choose music for the playlist.
Adding a song to a playlist
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Music Player.
2.
Touch and hold on a song, then choose
Add to playlist from the pop-up menu.
3.
Touch a playlist to add the selected song,
or touch Create playlist to create a new
playlist and add the selected song.
Adding multiple songs to a playlist
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Music Player.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Add to playlist.
3.
Touch songs to select them, or touch
Select all, then touch Add.
4.
Select a playlist, or touch Create playlist to
create a new playlist.
Setting a Song as a Ringtone
You can set a song as a ringtone for all voice
calls, for calls from an individual contact, or as
an alarm tone.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Music Player.
2.
Touch and hold on a song, then touch Set
as and choose from these options:
• Phone ringtone: Set the song as the default
ringtone for all incoming voice calls.
• Caller ringtone: Choose a contact to set the
song as the ringtone for calls from the contact.
• Alarm tone: Set the song as the alarm ringtone
for a new alarm, or for an existing alarm.
Manage your Virgin Mobile account from your
phone. You can:
• Check your minutes
• Add money (Top-Up)
• Change plans, and a lot more...
For more information, see “Managing Your
Account” on page 13.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
My Account from
the Home screen.
Note: You can also access My Account by dialing
*729.
My Files
Find, view and manage files stored on an
installed memory card. If the file is associated
with an application on your phone, you can
launch the file in the application.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
My Files.
2.
Tap a folder and swipe your finger on the
screen to browse files.
3.
Touch a file to open it (if the file is
associated with an application).
4.
While browsing files, use these controls:
• Touch
Up to go back up to a higher
directory.
• Touch
Home to go back to the root directory.
• Touch
Menu for options.
Use Google Navigation to search for locations,
and get turn-by-turn directions.
Note: You must enable location services to use
Navigation, and some features require
Standalone or Google location services. For
more information, see “Location services”
on page 101.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Navigation.
Phone
Place calls, review recent calls, or dial a number
to send a message.
For more information, see “Calling” on page 38.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Phone.
Play Books
Google Books is now Google Play™ Books.
Discovering your favorite books and authors has
never been easier. With Google Play Books, you
can shop the world's largest selection of ebooks
and read them anywhere you like - on a tablet,
phone, ereader, or the Web.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Play Books.
Play Magazines
Enjoy your favorite magazines, anywhere you go.
Discover hundreds of bestselling magazines on
Google Play. You can shop a wide selection of
titles, from cooking to technology, travel,
fashion, sports, photography, and so much more.
It's never been easier to find a great read to
enjoy on vacation, lounging at home or on your
morning commute. Buy new issues or back
issues, subscribe and get free 14 or 30-day
trials, and customize your reading experience for
Android tablet or phone.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Play Magazines.
Play Movies & TV
With Google Play™ Movies & TV, you can rent
thousands of different movies, to watch instantly,
or download for offline viewing later.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Play Movies & TV.
Play Music
With Google Play™ Music, you can play music
you’ve downloaded, and music you copied from
your computer. You’ll need to have a Google
account set up on your phone to download a new
application.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Play Music.
Play Store
Android Market is now Google Play™ Store,
where all your favorite books, movies, apps, and
games are all in one place that’s accessible from
the Web and your Android device. You’ll need to
have a Google account set up on your phone to
download a new application.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Play Store.
2.
The first time you open Play Store, read the
Terms of Service, then touch Accept to
continue.
3.
Browse for applications to download, then
follow the prompts.
Search
Use Google Search to search the Web.
1.
From the Home screen, touch the
Google Search Widget.
– or –
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Search.
2.
Enter search criteria. Search results
display automatically. Touch a search
result to display it in a browser window.
Configure your phone to your preferences.
For more information, see “Settings” on
page 84.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Settings.
Talk
Chat with other Google Talk users.
Note: Talk requires a Google account. For more
information, see “Setting Up Your Accounts”
on page 28. When you set up your Google
account on your device, you are
automatically logged in.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Talk.
Video Player
Use Video Player to view and manage videos
stored on an installed memory card, or shop for
new videos.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
Video player.
2.
Video Player scans for videos stored in
phone memory, or on an installed memory
card, and displays your videos on the
Thumbnails, List, and Folders tabs.
3.
Touch a video to play it. While playing a
video, touch the screen to display or hide
on-screen Forward, Pause, and Back
playback controls.
4.
During playback, use the sound and
playlist controls:
•
Volume: Touch to activate on-screen
volume control, then touch and drag on the scale
to set volume, or press the Volume Key on the
side of the phone to adjust playback volume. If
you have motion settings turned, turn the phone
screen-down to mute playback.
•
Full screen: Switch to viewing the video in
full screen mode, to use the entire display.
• Touch
to advance to the next video. Touch
and hold
to scan forward through the
current video.
to go back to the previous video.
Touch and hold
to scan backward through
the current video.
• Touch
to pause playback. Touch
to
resume playback.
Tip: While playing a video, touch
Menu for
options.
Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to
voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so
you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal
greeting as soon as you activate your phone.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Voicemail.
– or –
From the Home screen, touch
Phone,
then touch and hold
.
Note: For more information about setting up and
checking voicemail, see “Voicemail” on
page 49.
WiFi Hotspot
Use WiFi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet
connection with a PC or other device through
Wi-Fi, using your phone as the Wi-Fi hotspot.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
WiFi Hotspot.
2.
Touch WiFi Hotspot
to turn Wi-Fi
Hotspot On or Off.
If you have Wi-Fi active, you are prompted
to deactivate it before activating WiFi
Hotspot.
3.
Follow the On your PC... instructions to
connect a device to the Wi-Fi hotspot. (For
more information, refer to “Connecting a
Device via WiFi Hotspot” on page 83.)
Configuring WiFi Hotspot
1.
From the WiFi Hotspot screen, touch
Menu, then select Configure (WiFi
Hotspot) for these options:
• Network SSID: View and change the name of
your Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile
hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices
during a scan. Other devices can still connect to
your mobile hotspot, but will have to set up the
connection manually with your Network SSID
and Password.
• Security: Choose the security level for your Wi-Fi
Hotspot.
• Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, enter the password. By
default, the password is your mobile telephone
number.
• Show password: Enable to make the Password
field contents visible.
• Show advanced options: Enable to access
advanced options, including Broadcast channel,
to specify the channel your device uses for Wi-Fi
Hotspot.
2.
Touch Save to save your settings.
Allowed Device List
Control which devices can connect to your WiFi
Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you
add devices to the list, they can scan for your
device and connect using your device’s mobile
hotspot name and password.
Note: Using your phone as a mobile hotspot
consumes battery power and uses data
service. While WiFi Hotspot is active, your
phone’s applications will use the WiFi
Hotspot data service.
1.
From the WiFi Hotspot screen, touch
Menu, then select Allowed device list.
2.
Touch Add, then enter the other device’s
MAC address.
3.
Touch Done to add the device to the
Allowed devices list.
Tip: For information about connecting to your WiFi
Hotspot, see “Connecting a Device via WiFi
Hotspot” on page 83.
Control the number of devices that can connect
to your WiFi Hotspot and change the LAN
settings, using the Advanced settings.
From the WiFi Hotspot screen, touch
Menu, then select Configure (WiFi
Hotspot) for these options:
• Max clients: Select the maximum number of
devices that can connect to your WiFi Hotspot (1
through 8, default = 5).
When you select a new Max clients value, you
disconnect all devices currently connected to
your WiFi Hotspot.
• LAN settings: Change Local Settings and DHCP
Settings to match any changes to your Wireless
Provider’s network. For more information,
contact your Wireless Provider.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos, right from your
phone.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
YouTube.
Section 8: Connections
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that
provides access to local area networks.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an
existing Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi networks can be
Open (unsecured), or Secured (requiring you to
provide login credentials).
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
Configure your phone’s Wi-Fi settings.
For more information, see “Wi-Fi Settings” on
page 85.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When
you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone
automatically searches for nearby available Wi-Fi
networks.
Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off from
Apps ➔
Settings.
1.
From the Home screen, sweep your finger
downward from the Status Bar to display
Notifications.
2.
Touch Wi-Fi networks available to launch
Wi-Fi settings, then touch Wi-Fi
.
Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi
Network
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for
available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them.
1.
From the Home screen, sweep your finger
downward from the Status Bar to display
Notifications.
2.
If Wi-Fi is not already on, touch Wi-Fi
networks available to launch Wi-Fi settings,
then touch Wi-Fi
.
3.
When your phone completes a scan, touch
a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the Wi-Fi
network is open, you will be automatically
connected. If the Wi-Fi network is secured,
enter the password at the prompt to
connect.
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1.
From the Home screen, sweep your finger
downward from the Status Bar to display
Notifications.
2.
If Wi-Fi is not already on, touch Wi-Fi
networks available to launch Wi-Fi settings,
then touch Wi-Fi
.
3.
After a scan, touch Add network (you may
need to scroll to the bottom of the scanned
devices list). Enter these fields:
• Network Name (SSID): Enter the name of the
Wi-Fi network.
• Security: Select the type of security used by the
Wi-Fi network.
• Password: If the network is secured, enter the
password.
4.
Touch Save to save the settings for future
use.
Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to
connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without
a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having
to set up the connection. This type of connection
is commonly called peer-to-peer.
For example, your device can use Wi-Fi Direct to
share photos, contacts and other content with
other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Many of the apps on
your device provide options for sharing via Wi-Fi
Direct under
Menu.
Turning Wi-Fi Direct On or Off
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More...
2.
Touch Wi-Fi Direct
to turn Wi-Fi
Direct On or Off.
Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Devices
1.
First, enable Wi-Fi Direct on your device.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More..., then touch Wi-Fi
Direct
.
2.
Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the other device(s).
Consult the other device’s documentation
for more information.
3.
On your device, touch Wi-Fi Direct to scan
for the other device(s).
4.
In the Available devices list, touch a device
to connect with it, or touch Multi-connect
to connect to multiple devices (not all
devices support multi-connect).
5.
Follow the prompts on both devices to
complete the connection.
Note: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information,
see page 134.
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless
communications technology for exchanging
information over a distance of about 30 feet. You
don’t need to line up the devices to send
information with Bluetooth. If the devices are in
range, you can exchange information between
them, even if they are in different rooms.
Your device can use Bluetooth to share photos,
contacts and other content with other Bluetooth
devices. Many of the apps on your device
provide options for sharing via Bluetooth under
Menu.
Configuring Bluetooth Settings
Configure your phone’s Bluetooth settings. For
more information, see “Bluetooth settings” on
page 86.
Note: Bluetooth profiles are specifications for
services supported by individual devices.
For a list of profiles your phone supports,
see “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on
page 86.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
2.
Touch Bluetooth
to turn Bluetooth
On or Off.
Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off on
Notifications. From almost any unlocked
screen, sweep your finger down from the
Status bar to display Notifications.
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to
exchange information between your phone and
the device.
After pairing, your phone and the target device
will recognize each other and exchange
information without a passcode or PIN.
Note: When paired, the
Bluetooth paired icon
displays in the Status Bar. If you receive a
new request for pairing while paired with a
Bluetooth headset, a new Bluetooth icon
displays at the left of the Status bar and
Notifications displays the pairing request.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
2.
Touch Bluetooth
to turn Bluetooth
On.
3.
Activate the target device’s discoverable,
or visible, mode.
4.
On your device, touch Scan.
5.
From the list of scanned devices, touch the
target device, then follow the prompts to
complete the pairing:
• If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for
the target device and touch OK. When
prompted, enter the PIN on the target device.
• If the device allows automatic or smart pairing,
your phone will attempt to pair with the phone
automatically. Follow the prompts on your phone
and the target device to complete the pairing.
Connecting to a Computer
Connect your device to a computer to transfer
data between your device and the computer. Use
the USB cable that comes with your device, or
use one of the pre-loaded apps on your device to
connect wirelessly.
Transferring Data
Connect your device to a computer, via USB
cable, to transfer data as a Media device using
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), or as a Camera
using PTP (Photo Transfer Protocol).
1.
Attach your phone to the computer with a
USB data cable. Your phone recognizes the
connection as the last connection method
you used, and displays a connection alert
in the Status bar and Notifications.
2.
From the Home screen, sweep your finger
downward to display Notifications, then
touch the alert.
3.
Select a connection method:
• Media device (MTP): Transfer media files with
Windows, or using Android file transfer on a Mac
(see www.android.com/filetransfer).
• USB mass storage: Connect your phone’s mass
storage to the personal computer to transfer
whatever files you wish.
4.
On your computer, choose a method for
accessing your device. Available options
depend on the programs installed on your
computer.
5.
Transfer files to the memory card. When
finished, you can disconnect the USB
cable.
Kies via Wi-Fi
Manage content saved on your device via your
desktop or mobile browser using Wi-Fi
technology. The Kies via Wi-Fi setting connects
your phone via Wi-Fi to the Kies application,
which you can install on your computer.
For more information, visit: www. samsung.com/
us/kies
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More... ➔ Kies via WI-Fi.
Note: To sync your device to a PC, it is highly
recommended that you install Samsung
Kies, which is available at
http://www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/
Mac).
Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that
you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or
higher installed on your computer. Also,
ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
installed on your computer.
VPN
You can use your phone’s VPN (Virtual Private
Network) feature to connect to VPNs.
Configuring VPN Settings
Configure your phone’s VPN settings. For more
information, see “VPN” on page 89.
Note: You must set a screen unlock pattern, PIN,
or password before setting up a VPN. If you
have not yet enabled security, you’ll be
prompted to do so the first time you launch
VPN settings.
Adding a VPN
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More... ➔ VPN.
2.
Touch Add VPN network to set up a
connection to a VPN. Available settings
depend on the type of VPN.
Use WiFi Hotspot to share your phone’s internet
connection with up to 8 PCs or other devices
through Wi-Fi, using your phone as the mobile
hotspot.
Note: WiFi Hotspot requires a subscription to WiFi
Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect service.
Contact your Wireless Provider for more
information.
Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power
and uses data service. While the WiFi
Hotspot is active, your phone’s applications
will use the WiFi Hotspot data allowance.
Configuring WiFi Hotspot Settings
Configure your phone’s WiFi Hotspot settings,
including your phone’s name and password, and
set the visibility of your phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot.
For more information, see “Configuring WiFi
Hotspot” on page 73.
Turning WiFi Hotspot On or Off
Activate your phone’s Mobile Hotspot application
to allow other devices to use your phone’s
internet connection.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Applications ➔
WiFi Hotspot.
2.
Touch WiFi Hotspot
to turn Wi-Fi
Hotspot On or Off.
Connecting a Device via WiFi Hotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to
your device’s WiFi Hotspot.
1.
Turn on WiFi Hotspot on your phone. For
more information, see “Turning WiFi
Hotspot On or Off” on page 82.
2.
Activate Wi-Fi on the device, using the
device’s Wi-Fi control.
3.
Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots, and select your
device from the list. To find your device’s
name, see “Configuring WiFi Hotspot” on
page 73.
4.
At the prompt, enter your phone’s WiFi
Hotspot password. By default, the
password is your phone’s telephone
number. For more information, see
“Configuring WiFi Hotspot” on page 73.
Section 9: Settings
Accessing Settings
From the Home screen
Touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
– or –
Touch
Menu, then select Settings.
From Notifications
Touch and drag downward from the top of
the screen to display notifications, then
touch
.
Wi-Fi
Set up and manage your phone’s connections to
Wi-Fi networks.
For more information about using Wi-Fi, see “Wi-
Fi” on page 75.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your phone’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When
you turn Wi-Fi service on, your phone
automatically searches for available Wi-Fi
networks.
Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off from
Notifications.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
2.
Touch Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On or
Off.
Set up and manage wireless access points.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Wi-Fi.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Advanced to configure:
• Network notification: When enabled, your
phone notifies you of Wi-Fi networks when you
launch a high data-usage application.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to
switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data
communications, when the phone goes to sleep
(backlight goes out and screen locks). This
setting can affect your data usage, and the
behavior of devices connected to your phone.
• Wi-Fi frequency band: Specify the frequency
range for Wi-Fi operation.
• MAC address: Your phone’s unique identifier,
used when connecting to Wi-Fi (not
configurable).
• IP address: Your phone’s IP (Internet Protocol)
address (not configurable).
4G settings
Manage your device’s connection to 4G network
services.
Tip: You can also turn 4G On or Off from
Notifications.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
2.
Touch 4G settings
to turn 4G On or
Off. 4G settings must be On to configure
settings.
3.
Configure options:
• Network notification: When enabled, your
device notifies you when a 4G network is
available.
• 4G networks: Touch a network to view details.
• Scan now: Search for available networks.
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between
your device and other Bluetooth devices.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings.
2.
Touch Bluetooth
to turn Bluetooth
On or Off.
Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off at
Notifications.
Bluetooth settings
Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your
Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s
visibility to other devices.
Note: Bluetooth must be turned On to access
Bluetooth settings.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Bluetooth.
2.
Touch a setting to configure Bluetooth:
• Touch
to turn Bluetooth On or Off.
• Touch your phone’s name to control its visibility
to other devices’ Bluetooth searches. Available
when Bluetooth is turned On.
• Touch Scan for devices to search for visible
Bluetooth devices. After searching, touch a
device to pair with it. For more information, see
“Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” on
page 79.
Control your device’s connection to mobile data
service, and monitor your data usage.
Turning Mobile data On or Off
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Data usage.
2.
Touch Mobile data
to turn mobile
data On or Off.
Viewing data usage by app or process
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Data usage.
2.
Scroll down the page to see the processes
or apps using mobile data service. Touch a
process or app to see data usage for the
process or app, and to configure specific
settings.
Setting a mobile data limit
Set a mobile data limit, to have your phone
automatically disable the mobile data connection
when the limit is reached. You can set a warning
threshold, to have your device alert you when
data usage nears your set limit.
Warning! Data usage displayed/measured by your
phone may differ from your carrier’s
measured data usage and is not
guaranteed as the actual usage
measured by your carrier. Please check
with your carrier for actual data usage.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Data usage.
2.
Touch Set mobile data limit to enable the
limit.
3.
Configure the limit by touching and
dragging the limit line on the graph.
More Wireless and network
Settings
Airplane mode
When airplane mode is enabled, all your phone’s
wireless connections are disabled, and you
cannot make or receive calls or messages or
connect to networks. While in airplane mode,
you can use other features of your phone, such
as playing music, watching videos, or other
applications.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More....
2.
Touch Airplane mode to enable or disable
airplane mode.
Note: Airplane mode can also be controlled from
Device options when you press and hold the
Power/Lock Key.
Kies via Wi-Fi
Kies air makes it easy to manage content saved
on your device via your desktop or mobile
browser using Wi-Fi technology.
Using Kies via Wi-Fi requires the Samsung Kies
application on your computer. For more
information, visit:
www. samsung.com/us/kies
Your device, and the computer with the Kies
application, must be connected to the same Wi-
Fi network.
1.
From your computer, launch the Samsung
Kies application, and connect to a Wi-Fi
network.
2.
On your device, connect to the same Wi-Fi
network.
3.
From the Home screen touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More... ➔ Kies via Wi-Fi.
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs). For more information about using VPNs,
see “VPN” on page 81.
Adding a VPN
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More... ➔ VPN.
2.
Touch Add VPN network to set up a
connection to a VPN. Available settings
depend on the type of VPN.
Note: You must enable at least Pattern security
before setting up a VPN. If you have not yet
enabled security, you’ll be prompted to do
so the first time you launch VPN settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each
other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network
or hotspot, and without having to set up the
connection. For example, your phone can use
Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other
content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices. For more
information, see “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 77.
Turning Wi-Fi Direct On or Off
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More settings.
2.
Touch Wi-Fi Direct
to turn Wi-Fi
Direct On or Off.
Configuring Wi-Fi Direct
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More....
2.
Touch Wi-Fi Direct to configure settings:
• When you turn on Wi-Fi Direct, your device
automatically searches for available Wi-Fi Direct
devices. Touch Scan to start a new search.
• After scanning for devices, touch a device to
connect to it, then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
Set options for using Mobile Data service, if
subscribed to a data plan, or use Connections
optimizer to manage connections to Wi-Fi
networks.
Important! Depending on your service plan,
changes you make to mobile networks
settings may incur extra charges.
Consult Virgin Mobile for more
information.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ More... ➔ Mobile networks.
2.
Set these options:
• 3G data: Enable or disable your phone’s
connection to the 3G data network.
• Connections optimizer: When enabled,
Connections optimizer helps you manage your
data connection experience by automatically
connecting to “remembered” Wi-Fi networks
Remembered Wi-Fi networks are those you have
connected to previously and saved.
Call Settings
Set reject messages
Create and manage text messages to send to
callers when rejecting incoming calls. Messages
you create here are available from the incoming
call screen when you use the Reject with
message option.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Set reject
messages.
3.
Manage messages:
• To create new messages, touch Create, then
follow the prompts.
• To modify an existing message, touch the
message, then edit the text.
• To delete a message, drag it to the trashcan.
Turn on proximity sensor
When enabled, the screen turns off during calls,
and the phone uses the proximity sensor on the
front of the phone to detect when you lift the the
phone to your ear, to turn the screen back on.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Turn on
proximity sensor.
North American dialing
When enabled, the phone replaces + with the
international dialing code, except when +1 is
dialed.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ North
American dialing.
International dialing
When enabled, the phone automatically adds the
International dialing code before numbers you
dial.
Note: Intenational dialing is only available when
North American dialing is disabled.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔
International dialing.
3.
Enter the International dialing code, then
touch OK.
DDTM
When enabled, voice calls are automatically sent
to voicemail during an active data connection.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ DDTM.
TTY Mode
TTY mode allows you to attach TTY equipment to
your phone.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ TTY mode.
3.
Select a mode, or select TTY mode off.
Alerts on call
When enabled, alerts for alarms and message
notifications will go off during calls.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Alerts on
call.
Voicemail settings
Set options for voicemail.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Phone.
2.
Touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Voicemail
settings.
Set the system volume level, and set default
volume for call ringtones, notifications, and
media playback.
Note: You can also set System volume from the
Home screen by pressing the Volume Key.
1.
From the Home screen,touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound ➔ Volume.
2.
Touch and drag the sliders for:
• Music, video, games, and other media: Set the
default volume level for audio playback. You can
also adjust volume from this default inside the
apps.
• Ringtone: Set the volume for incoming call
ringtones.
• Notifications: Set the volume for notifications,
such as new messages and event reminders.
• System: Set the volume for all other system
sounds, such as keytones played for screen
touches. You can control whether tones play for
screen touches with other sound settings.
3.
Touch OK to save your settings.
Vibration intensity
Set the level for vibration to accompany
ringtones and notifications.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound ➔ Vibration intensity.
2.
Touch and drag the sliders for:
• Ringtone: Set the vibration level for incoming
call ringtones.
• Notification: Set the vibration level for
notifications, such as new messages and event
reminders.
• Vibrate on screen tap: Set the level of
vibrations to accompany screen touches.
3.
Touch OK to save your settings.
Use Silent mode to temporarily silence the
sounds your phone makes, except for media
playback and alarms, or replace them with
vibration.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound ➔ Silent mode.
2.
Select a profile:
• Off: Use your Sound settings.
• Vibrate: Enable Vibrate profile, to replace sounds
with vibration. You can also enable Vibrate profile
by pressing the Volume Key down from the
Home screen, or by pressing and holding the
Power/Lock Key to select it from the Device
options menu.
• Mute: Enable Mute profile, to silence all sounds.
You can also enable Mute profile by pressing the
Volume Key down from the Home screen, or by
pressing and holding the Power/Lock Key to
select it from the Device options menu.
Tip: Sound profiles are also available from Device
options when you press and hold the Power/
Lock Key.
Phone ringtone
Choose a ringtone for incoming calls.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound ➔ Phone ringtone.
2.
Touch a ringtone to select it. As you touch
ringtones, a sample plays, unless you have
a Silent mode enabled.
3.
Touch OK to save your settings.
Tip: You can also set songs as ringtones for all
calls, or for a selected contact. For more
information, see “Setting a Song as a
Ringtone” on page 67.
Default notifications
Choose a ringtone for notifications.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound ➔ Default
notifications.
2.
Touch a ringtone to select it. As you touch
ringtones, a sample plays, unless you have
a Silent mode enabled.
3.
Touch OK to save your settings.
Vibrate and ring
Choose a vibration pattern to use when vibration
is enabled.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound.
2.
Touch Vibrate and ring to turn vibration On
or Off.
Keytones
Keytones are sounds that play when you touch
keys on the Phone keypad.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound.
2.
Touch Keytones to turn key sounds On or
Off.
Touch sounds
Touch sounds play when you touch items on the
screen, such as when making a selection.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound.
2.
Touch Touch sounds to turn sounds On or
Off.
Screen lock sound
Screen lock sound plays when you lock or unlock
the screen.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound.
2.
Touch Screen lock sounds to turn sounds
On or Off.
Vibrate on screen tap
Your phone vibrates when you touch the screen.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Sound.
2.
Touch Vibrate on screen tap to turn
vibration On or Off.
Home screen wallpaper
Customize the background of the Home screen.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display ➔ Home screen
wallpaper.
2.
Select a source for wallpaper, from Gallery,
ID wallpapers (if ID Packs are installed),
Live wallpapers, or Wallpaper gallery, or
Wallpapers.
3.
Follow the prompts to set the picture or
wallpaper.
Note: You can also set Wallpaper by touching and
holding on the Home screen.
Lock screen wallpaper
Customize the background of the Lock screen.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display ➔ Lock screen
wallpaper.
2.
Select a source for wallpaper, from Gallery
or Wallpaper gallery.
3.
Follow the prompts to set the picture or
wallpaper.
Clock
Choose whether a clock displays on the Lock
screen.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display.
2.
Touch Clock to enable or disable the clock.
Weather
Choose whether current weather conditions
display on the Lock screen.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display.
2.
Touch Weather to enable or disable the
weather display.
Weather settings
If you’ve chosen to display current weather
conditions on the Lock screen, configure
weather settings.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display.
2.
Touch Weather settings to customize the
weather display.
Clock and weather position
If you’ve chosen to display current weather
conditions on the Lock screen, choose where the
clock and weather appear.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display.
2.
Touch Clock and weather position to
customize the display.
Brightness
Set the default screen brightness.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display ➔ Brightness.
2.
Touch and drag the slider to set the
brightness, or touch Automatic brightness
to allow the phone to adjust brightness in
response to light conditions.
3.
Touch OK to save your settings.
Screen mode
Select a screen mode.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display ➔ Brightness.
2.
Choose Dynamic, Standard, or Movie.
Auto-rotate screen
When enabled, the screen’s orientation
automatically changes when you rotate the
phone.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display.
2.
Touch Auto-rotate screen to turn the
feature On or Off.
Tip: You can also set Auto rotate from Notifications
with the Screen rotation setting.
Screen timeout
Set the length of delay between the last key
press or screen touch and the automatic screen
timeout (dim and lock).
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display ➔ Screen timeout.
2.
Touch a setting to select it.