Samsung Galaxy S III User manual

PORTABLE QUAD-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.

T999_UM_MR4_English_MD5_042413_F3
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Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing background noise,
intermittent sounds (like a siren or nearby conversation), and echoes, allowing you to hear and be heard nearly anywhere.
How Does It Work?
Based on the intelligence of the human hearing system, the technology:
• Captures, evaluates and distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone, and the person you're speaking with.
• Then isolates the primary voice in conversation and filters out the background noise - so the person you're calling hears only your voice,
without disturbing background noise.
• Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience, so you can hear clearly and don't need to speak louder to
overcome surrounding noise.
The noise suppression technology is built-in and already enabled in your new mobile phone. So it's ready to provide unsurpassed
voice clarity with every call.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 7
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Extending Your Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Initial Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching the Device On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Restarting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locking and Unlocking the Device . . . . . . . . . 18
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Signing into Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . 19
Retrieving your Google Account Password . . . 19
Confirming the Default Image and Video
Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Google Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....26
Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 3: Call Functions and
Contacts List ..............................................60
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Using S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Section 4: Entering Text ............................82
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . .82
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Section 5: Contacts ...................................92
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Joining Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Adding more Contacts via Accounts
and Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Section 6: Messages ...............................113
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . .114
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . .118
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

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Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Accessing Your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . 131
Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Section 7: Multimedia ............................ 143
Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . 143
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Using the Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
AllShare Cast Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Section 8: Applications and
Development ............................................191
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

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Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Kies air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
More Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Paper Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Downloading a New Google Application . . . . .215
Launching an Installed Google Application . . .217
S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
T-Mobile My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
T-Mobile Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223

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Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Zynga Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Section 9: Connections .......................... 228
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Enable Downloading for Web Applications . . 241
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Kies Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Section 10: Changing Your Settings ...... 251
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

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Section 11: Health and Safety
Information ...............................................313
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .313
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 320
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) .320
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 323
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . 333
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .335
Section 12: Warranty Information ..........337
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
End User License Agreement for Software . . .342
Index .........................................................350

Getting Started 7
Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to get started with your phone by
installing and charging the battery, installing the micro SIM
card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice
mail.
Before using your device for the first time, you’ll need to
install and charge the battery and install the micro SIM card.
The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other
features. If desired, you can also install an SD card to store
media for use with your phone.
Understanding this User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 350.
Also included is important safety information that you should
know before using your phone. This information is available
near the back of the guide, beginning on page 313.
This manual provides navigation instructions according to
the default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the
available keys.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings,
and may vary from your device, depending on the
software version on your device, and any changes to the
device’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary, depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.

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Special Text
Throughout 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, menu,
or sub-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 often-used steps:
Example: From the Home screen, press ( Menu ) ➔
Settings ➔ Bluetooth .
Battery Cover
The battery, micro SIM card and SD card are installed under
the battery cover.
Important! Before removing or replacing the battery cover,
make sure the device is switched off. To turn the
device off, hold down the key until the
power-off image displays, then tap Power off .
Caution! Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively
during installation or removal. Doing so may damage
the cover.
To remove the battery cover:
1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release
latch.
2. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop”
the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).
➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in longer, or
repetitive, procedures.

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To replace the battery cover:
 Position the battery cover over the battery
compartment and press down until you hear a click.
SIM Card Overview
Important! Before removing or replacing the micro SIM card,
make sure the device is switched off. To turn the
phone off, hold down the key until the
power-off image displays, then tap Power off .
The micro SIM card is loaded with your subscription details
such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional
services, and many other features.
Important! The micro SIM card and its information 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.
Some features on your device (such as Wi-Fi Calling) can be
unlocked by using the new micro SIM card.
To use this new micro SIM card, call or contact T-Mobile
customer service for more information.
This card contains the necessary information for identifying
and authenticating the user to the IMS (IP Multimedia
Subsystem).
Release Latch

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Installing and Removing the SIM card
This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro
SIM”. Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this
slot.
To install the SIM card:
1. Carefully slide the micro SIM card into the SIM card
socket until it clicks into place.
2. 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.
To remove the micro SIM card:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the micro
SIM slot and push the card slightly out.
3. Carefully slide the card out of the micro SIM card
socket.
Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not
detect it and no service will be available. If this happens,
turn off the device, remove the card, and reinstall the
card in the correct orientation.
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Micro SIM card

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Installing the microSD Memory Card
Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™
memory cards for storage of media such as music, pictures,
video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with
this mobile device and other devices.
Note: microSD memory cards include capacities of up to 2GB.
microSDHC™ memory card types can range from 4GB
to up to 32GB. microSDXC™ memory card types can
include capacities greater than 32GB.
Note: This device supports a memory card of up to a 64GB.
The device comes in either a 16GB or 32GB model.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Locate the microSD card slot on the inside of the
device.
3. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down.
4. Carefully slide the microSD card into the card socket
until it clicks into place.
Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card
with the phone’s contact pins.
Removing the microSD Memory Card
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The
card should pop partially out of the slot.
3. Remove the card from the slot.
4. Replace the battery cover.
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Battery
Before using your device for the first time, install the battery
and charge it fully.
Important! Before removing or replacing the battery, make
sure the device is switched off. To turn the device
off, hold down the key until the power-off
image displays, then tap Power off .
Installing the Battery
1. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the
tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the
phone, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Removing the Battery
 Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out
of the battery compartment (4).
Installing Battery
Removing Battery

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Charging the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A
wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is
included with your device. Use only approved batteries and
chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Before using your device for the first time, you must fully
charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in
approximately 4 hours.
Note: Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the
wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and
the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle
continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to
unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery,
can cause the device to become damaged.
Important! It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
2. Locate the Charger/Accessory jack.
3. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory jack.
4. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and
indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.
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Charging Head
USB Cable

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Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen
does not function due to an unstable power supply
unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet
or unplug the USB cable from the device.
Note: This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect
orientation for connecting the charger. If the charger is
incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will
occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
5. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s
power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect
the charger’s connector from the phone.
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 surface and void the warranty.
For more information, refer to “Standard Limited
Warranty” on page 337.
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