Samsung Galaxy S III User manual

GH68_3XXXXA Printed in KoreaXX
ANDROID SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.

Warning! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.
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, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the
rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare
derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No
title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain
with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Open Source Software
Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser
General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered
under the open source licenses, please visit:
http://opensource.samsung.com .
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE
PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR
USC_SCH-R530U_UM_Eng_NF2_TN_061914_F2

ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR
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, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS
OR BENEFITS.
Modification of Software
SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS,
OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR
CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.
SAFE™ (Samsung Approved For Enterprise)
SAFE™: "SAFE™" (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark for a Samsung device which has been tested against Samsung's own
internal criteria for interoperability with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN. The testing includes field
testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the
Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as
described by the third party security solution providers. The testing, for example, includes field testing with local network
connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device. For more
information about Samsung's SAFE™ program, please refer to
www.samsung.com/us/safe .
Disclaimer of Warranties: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THEIR STANDARD END USER LICENSE AND WARRANTY, TO THE
FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC, AND

THEIR AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE "SAMSUNG ENTITIES") EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
INTEROPERABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™
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, and virtual private network solutions selected by the software provider,
solution provider or user. Choice of an e-mail, master data management, and virtual private network solution is at the sole
discretion of the software provider, solution provider or user and any associated effect on information technology security
protection is solely the responsibility of the software provider, solution provider or user. For complete statement of limited
warranty, please refer to
www.samsung.com/us/safe , available on the web and where Samsung smartphone and Galaxy Tab™
devices are sold. [101212]
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC
Headquarters:
1301 E. Lookout Drive
Richardson, TX 75082

Customer Care Center:
1000 Klein Rd.
Plano, TX 75074
Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)
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 Phone?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at:
www.samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default
applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
Nuance®, VSuite™, T9®Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications,
Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth®word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are
registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.
microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association.
Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Hangouts,
Picasa, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.

Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc. © 2010 Swype, Inc. All rights reserved.
, DivX®, DivX Certified®and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under
license.
DivX Certified®to play DivX®video up to HD 720p, including premium content.
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 has passed rigorous testing to verify that it 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 your device setup menu (touch
Apps > Settings > More > About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register ). Go to vod.divx.com for more
information on how to complete your registration.
Online Legal Information
The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at:
English:
https://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide
Spanish: https://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide_SP
The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found:
Online at:
https://www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA1 .

Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 5
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning Your Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Securing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..... 21
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sides and Bottom Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Top and Back Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Motions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Other App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Navigating Through the Home Screens . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Navigating Through the Apps Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Pop-up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Section 3: Accounts and Contacts ...........55
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Section 4: Calling ......................................68
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Multi-Party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
1

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Section 5: Messaging ................................80
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Section 6: Multimedia ...............................92
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Google Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Google Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Google Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Google Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Section 7: Applications ...........................112
Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Updating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Amazon MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Amazon Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
City ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
2

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
IMDb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
KNOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Mobile Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Paper Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Slacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Tone Room Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Top HD Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Your Navigator Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Section 8: Connections ...........................137
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
3

Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Personal Computer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Section 9: Settings ..................................151
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Settings Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
More Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Hands-Free Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Back Up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Index .........................................................190
4

Section 1: Getting Started
This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung
GALAXY S III phone by installing the SIM card and optional
microSD card, installing and charging the battery, activating
your service, and setting up your voicemail account.
Understanding this User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 190.
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, refer to “Securing Your Phone” on
page 19.
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
screens may vary, depending on the software version of
your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.
Getting Started 5

Mydevice Display
Screen timeout.
Special Text
In this manual, you will find text that is set apart from the
rest. This special text is intended to point out important
information, to share quick methods for activating features,
to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods
are as follows:
• Note : Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
• Tip : Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
• Example : Provides an example of the feature or procedure.
• Important! : Provides important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
• Caution! : Provides information to avoid possible damage.
• Warning! : Brings to your attention important information to
prevent loss of data or functionality or even to 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 often-used steps:
 Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in longer, or
repetitive, procedures.
For example:
From a Home screen, touch Apps 
Settings
My device
My device
OFF/ON Certain features and options use an OFF/ON
button.
For example:
Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth
ON or OFF .
6

Preparing Your Phone
Before using your phone, you need to install the SIM card,
the optional microSD card, and the battery.
Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover,
make sure the phone is switched off.
To turn the phone off, press and hold down the
Power key until the
Device options pop-up displays,
and then touch
Power off .
Removing the Battery Cover
1. Locate the cover removal opening.
2. Place your fingernail in the opening and pry the cover
away from the device.
Caution! Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.
Getting Started 7

Replacing the Battery Cover
 Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2),
ensuring that the cover snaps into place at the corners.
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a 4G LTE 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 other features. This SIM card will only
work with this device.
Important! The SIM card must be installed for your phone to
establish a network connection.
The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts
can be easily damaged by scratching or bending,
so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach
of small children.
1. Remove the battery cover (see “Removing the Battery
Cover” on page 7).
2. Remove the battery.
3. Locate the SIM card slot inside of the phone at the
bottom.
4. Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face
downward and that the notched corner of the card
faces outward to the right (as shown).
8

5. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket
(as shown) until the card locks into place.
Note: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the phone
cannot make a network connection.
Once the SIM card is inserted, do not remove it.
If your SIM card is ever separated from the device or
damaged, your device will not function. If you experience any
issues with your device, contact Customer Service at
888-944-9400 or visit your nearest U.S. Cellular®retail
location.
SIM Card Limited Warranty
Subject to the exclusions contained below, United States
Cellular Corporation (“U.S. Cellular”) warrants to the original
purchaser (“You” or “Your”) of the handset with which the
SIM card was provided that the SIM card will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date You purchased the handset (the “Warranty
Period”). This warranty is not transferable. Should a defect
appear during the Warranty Period, U.S. Cellular will send a
replacement SIM card to Your address within the United
States without charge provided that you request the
replacement SIM card during or within thirty (30) days
following the Warranty Period by calling U.S. Cellular
Customer Service at 888-944-9400 (or dialing 611 on Your
U.S. Cellular handset) or by visiting a U.S. Cellular retail
store.
REPLACEMENT OF THE SIM CARD AS PROVIDED HEREIN IS
YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMED
Y UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY,
AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
WARRANTIES OF TITLE, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OR
ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.
NEITHER U.S. CELLULAR NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES OR
Getting Started 9

RETAILERS SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, ECONOMIC, EXEMPLARY,
PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF REVENUE OR
PROFITS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR LOSS OF USE). IN NO
EVENT SHALL U.S. CELLULAR’S, ITS AFFILIATES’ OR
RETAILERS’ LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY WITH
RESPECT TO THE SIM CARD EXCEED THE COST OF
REPLACING THE SIM CARD.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE CONSTRUED UNDER
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, EXCLUDING ITS
CONFLICTS OF LAW PROVISIONS. SOME STATES AND
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
No agent, employee, dealer, retailer, representative or
reseller is authorized to modify or extend the terms of this
Limited Warranty.
Removing the SIM Card
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The
card should pop partially out of the slot.
4. Remove the card from the slot.
5. Replace the battery cover.
10

Installing a Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD(SD) or microSDHC
memory card in your device to expand available memory to
store images, videos, music, applications, and data.
1. Remove the battery cover (see “Removing the Battery
Cover” on page 7).
2. Locate the microSD card slot inside of the phone on the
bottom.
3. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot (as shown), pushing gently
until the memory card clicks into place.
Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the
memory card with the phone’s contacts.
Caution! Applications, personal settings, and other stored
data may be lost or may not function properly if the
memory card is removed.
For more information about mounting, unmounting,
formatting, or uninstalling a memory card, see “Mounting the
SD Card” on page 46, “Unmounting the Memory Card” on
page 46, or “Formatting a Memory Card” on page 47.
Getting Started 11

Removing a Memory Card
Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, unmount the memory card before
removing it from the phone.
1. Press
Home , and then touch Menu 
Settings

More  Storage  Unmount SD
card
.
2. Remove the battery cover (see “Removing the Battery
Cover” on page 7).
3. Firmly press the Memory card into the slot and
carefully release it. The card should pop partially out of
the slot.
4. Remove the card from the slot.
5. Replace the battery cover (see “Replacing the Battery
Cover” on page 8).
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.
Note: This phone is shipped with the battery partially charged.
Please charge the battery fully before using the 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.
Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove
the battery can cause damage to the phone.
12

Battery Indicator
The battery icon in the Status bar shows the battery
power level. Two to three minutes before the battery
becomes too low to operate your phone, the empty battery
icon flashes and a tone sounds. If you continue to operate the
phone without charging the battery, the phone powers off.
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover (see “Removing the Battery
Cover” on page 7).
2. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the
tabs on the end of the battery align with the slots at
the bottom of the phone, making sure that the
connectors align.
3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Removing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover (see “Removing the Battery
Cover” on page 7).
2. Lift the battery up using the slot provided (1).
3. Lift the battery up and out of the phone (2).
Getting Started 13

Charging the Battery
1. Insert the USB cable into the phone’s Charger/
Accessory jack at the bottom of the device.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
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.
Important! It is recommended that you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Note: Failure to connect the USB cable correctly may damage
the accessory port and void the phone’s warranty.
14