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SGH-I747M
MOBILE PHONE
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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COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING 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, O
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® 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 your device setup menu (tap Apps > Settings > About device > Legal information > Licence settings > DivX® VOD > Register). Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Ma
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ................................................ 1 Section 3: Call Functions ................................................ 37 Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Editing an Existing Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Using Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Joining Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Music Player . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments. The microSD™ card slot is also located in this same internal area. 1. Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into the slot on the top of your phone (1). 2. Lift the cover up
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3. If necessary, remove the battery. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place. • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown. Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features. Im
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Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as shown). making sure the connectors align (1). • Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and the card is securely inserted. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2). Removing and Installing the Memory Card You can use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space if you desire.
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Installing the Back Cover Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the 1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) and phone. press down (2). Charging a Battery 2. Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you have a Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The secure seal. Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: Long backlight
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Warning!: The touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Note: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the phone. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regula
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Switching the Phone On or Off Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the 1. Press and hold (on the upper right side of the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on page 91. phone) until the phone switches on. 3. To switch off the phone, press and hold , until the Device options screen displays. 4. Tap Power off ➔ OK to switch off the phone. Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen 1. Press to lock the touch
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3. If you already have a Google account, tap Sign in, 6. A blue checkmark also appears next to the text that explains otherwise, tap Get an account and follow the onscreen that you allows your location to be used for Google search instructions to create a Google account. You can also tap results and other Google services. If you disagree, tap the Not now if you want to create an account later. checkmark to remove it. Tap Next. 7. In the provided fields, enter your First and Last name so that
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3. Tap Create account and follow the onscreen instructions to Note: Once you have created a Google account, you only need to sign in. create a Samsung account. Retrieving your Google Account Password 4. Tap Terms and conditions, read the content and tap OK, A Google account password is required for Google applications. If then tap the I accept all the terms above checkbox. you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow 5. Tap Agree. these instructions to retrieve it: 6. Enter t
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You may be prompted to enter a password. 2. Once the Samsung Galaxy S III logo appears, release the Power key while continuing to press the Volume Up key. 2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice 3. Continue to press the Volume Up and Home keys for at mail center. least 8 seconds, until Recovery mode is launched and the Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone Android System Recovery screen is displayed. 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 4. Release the Volume Up and
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Safe Mode You can boot your phone into Safe Mode if you wish to troubleshoot whether or not added applications are causing problems with the device. Safe mode will only load basic system software. 1. Make sure your phone is turned off. 2. Press and hold the power key ( ) to boot up your device. 3. After the animation starts to display, continually tap the key until the backlight turns on behind the bottom keys. 4. Press and hold the key. When the Home screen is displayed, Safe mode is dis
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone and • 16GB/32GB built-in memory (on-board) describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is • Up to 64 GB expandable memory slot in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and • Corporate and Personal Email provides information on using a memory card. • Sync and update social network applications Features of Your Phone • Over 250,000 Apps available to download from the Play St
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notification has arrived. Front View of Your Phone 13 2. External speaker: allows you to hear the caller. 1 3. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your favorite 12 applications on the Home screen. 2 4. Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important 11 features such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet, and Apps. For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on 10 page 15. 9 5. Menu key: allows you to access sub-menus with additional options for different features an
