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A N D R O I D S M AR TP HON E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents,
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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS. Modification of Software SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMAN
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DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. In addition, information technology security protection will be affected by features or functionality associated with, among other things the e-mail platform, master data management,
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Internet Address: http://www.samsung.com ©2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support ® ® Nuance , VSuite™, T9 Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the Unit
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® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in License settings unde
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Table of Contents Motions and gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 4 Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Multi window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Customizing the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Turning Your Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Section 5: Messaging ................................69 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Section 8: Settings ..................................123 Emergency alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Email
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Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 188 Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Other Important S
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Section 1: Getting Started This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, GALAXY S III phone by installing and charging the battery, and may vary from your phone, depending on the activating your service, and setting up your voicemail software version on your phone, and any changes to the account. phone’s Settings. Understanding this User Manual Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User The sections of
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The definitions for these methods are as follows: Setting Up Your Phone � Notes: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu, Before using your phone, you need to install the battery and, or sub-menu. if desired, an optional microSD™ card. � Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts. Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover, � Example: Gives an example of the feature or procedure. make sure the phone is switched off. � Important: Points
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Removing the battery cover Installing the battery cover Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2), 1. Locate the cover removal opening (1). making sure it snaps into place at the corners. 2. Place your fingernail in the opening and pry the cover away from the device (2). Caution! Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover. 6
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Battery Battery Indicator The battery icon in the Annunciator Line shows battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion power level. Two to three minutes before the battery battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) becomes too low to operate your phone, the empty battery is included with the phone, for charging the battery. icon will flash and a tone will sound. If you continue to Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully operate the pho
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Installing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Remove the battery cover. 1. Remove the battery cover. For more information, refer to “Removing the battery For more information, refer to “Removing the battery cover” on page 6. cover” on page 6. 2. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the 2. Lift the battery up by the slot provided (1). tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure the connectors align. 3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2
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Charging the Battery 1. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ Accessory jack at the bottom of the device. Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Before using your phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours. No
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2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head. 4. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet, and then disconnect the USB cable connector from the device. Incorrect Important! If your handset has a touch screen display, 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 su
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Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Your device lets you install an (optional) microSD (SD) or Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the microSDHC memory card to expand available memory to memory card, unmount the card before removing it store images, videos, music, applications, and data. from the phone. 1. Remove the battery cover. For more information, refer to “Removing the battery cover” on page 6. 1. Press Home, and then touch Menu ➔ 2. Locate the m
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Unlocking Your Phone Turning Your Phone On 1. If needed, press Press Press and hold the Power/Lock key (on the Home to wake upper right side of the phone) for three seconds. the screen. While powering on, the phone connects with the 2. If there are no network and then displays the Locked screen and any Notification alerts on active Notification alerts. your phone, swipe the Note: Your phone’s internal antenna is located along the screen to unlock it. bottom back of the phone. Do no
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Turning Your Phone Off Creating a Samsung Account 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key (on the An active Samsung account is required to use applications upper right side of the device) for two seconds. such as AllShare Play and Media Hub. 2. At the prompt, touch Power off. The Power off pop-up 1. From the Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings. appears. The Settings screen appears in the display. 3. At the prompt, touch OK. 2. Touch Add account. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
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Voicemail Displaying Your Phone Number Press Home, then touch Menu ➔ 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 Settings ➔ About device ➔ Status. voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your Your phone number displays under My phone number. phone. Roaming Setting up Voicemail When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, 1. Press Home, then touch Phone; then touch your phone
