Samsung Galaxy S III User manual

4G LTE SMARTPHONE
User Manual
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applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
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Your phone features earSmart™, an intelligent voice processor that delivers a clear voice experience, allowing you to
hear and be
heard
™ in nearly any environment. earSmart technology uses the science of human hearing to distinguish sounds, identify your
voice and suppress surrounding noise, for clear conversations just about anywhere.
How Does It Work?
• The earSmart voice processor in your phone captures your voice and all the sounds around you.
• Working like the human ear, it processes and distinguishes these sounds, isolates your voice conversation, and removes background noise -
from both ends of a call.
• It also automatically equalizes and adjusts voice volume so you can hear and talk naturally, even in the noisiest places.
• With earSmart technology, you can talk where you want, and have clear conversations for mobile calls, video chats, even speakerphone calls,
without worrying about surrounding noise.

Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ........................... 6
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen . . . . . 11
Configuring your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...... 13
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Side Views of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rear View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Section 3: Call Functions ........................... 37
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Making a Call Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Making a Call from the Address Book . . . . . . . .39
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Call Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Call settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Section 4: Entering Text ............................ 54
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard . . .54
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using the Google Voice Typing Feature . . . . . . .58
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Section 5: Contacts and Your Address
Book .........................................................60
AT&T Address Book Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Editing an Existing Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Linking Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Address Book Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Address Book Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Managing Address Book Contacts . . . . . . . . . . .72
Section 6: Multimedia ................................74
Samsung Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
AT&T Locker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Google Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Editing a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Camcorder Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Section 7: Messaging .................................99
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Viewing New Received Messages . . . . . . . . . 102
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Using Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Messages App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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Section 8: Changing Your Settings ......... 112
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Settings Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
My device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
More .
Accounts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Section 9: Connections ............................ 152
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 .
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Section 10: Applications .......................... 168
Accessing the Apps menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
AT&T DriveMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
AT&T FamilyMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
AT&T Locker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
AT&T Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Calculator .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Calendar .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Contacts .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
DeviceHelp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Downloads .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
G+ Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Google .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Internet .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Messaging .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
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Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
myAT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Paper Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Samsung Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Settings .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Usage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
YPmobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Section 11: Health and Safety
Information ............................................190
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . 190
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 197
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . . 201
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . 209
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Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . 212
Section 12: Warranty Information ........... 214
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
End User License Agreement for Software . . . 219
Section 13: Samsung Product
Registration ........................................... 225
Index .......................................................... 226
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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 (2) and away from the phone (3).
Caution! Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.
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.
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Important! 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.
 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.
Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not
detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot
if the SIM is not detected.
Installing the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the
phone, making sure the connectors align (1).
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. This secure
digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and
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data between SD-compatible devices. This type of memory
card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other
devices.
Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to a 64GB
memory card.
Installing the Memory Card
 Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as
shown).
• Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and
the card is securely inserted.
For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card”
on page 35.
Removing the Memory Card
1. Push on the memory card until it clicks and is released.
2. Grasp the memory card and remove it from the phone.
Installing the Back Cover
1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1)
and press down (2).
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2. Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you
have a secure seal.
Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before
switching on the phone.
Charging a Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The
Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included
with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges
fully in approximately 4 hours.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
mode, web browser use, and other variables may
reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Although you can use the phone while the battery is
charging, doing so will require additional charging time.
Using the Travel Charger
Important! Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to
connection. If the battery is not properly installed
and the wall charger is connected, the handset
may power off and on continuously, preventing
proper operation.
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1. Plug the flat end of the Travel Charger into the Power/
Accessory Interface connector and the other end into a
standard AC wall outlet.
2. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from
the interface connector jack on the phone.
Warning! 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. 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 214.
Caution! 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 regular intervals. In this condition, your
phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning
off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. For a
quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery
charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your
device’s display. Solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
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Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Press and hold until the phone switches on.
2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock the
phone.
Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory.
To change the language, use the Language menu. For
more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on
page 112.
3. To switch off the phone, press and hold , until
the
Device options screen displays.
4. Tap
Power off to switch off the phone.
5. At the
Power off prompt, tap OK .
Locking and Unlocking the Touch
Screen
1. Press to lock the touch screen.
2. Press again to display the lock screen then
swipe your finger across the screen to unlock.
Configuring your Phone
When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a
few things.
1. The
Welcome screen displays. The default language for
your phone is English. If you would like to select
another language, tap
English and scroll up or down to
select one of the listed languages.
2. Tap
Start and follow the instructions on each screen to
set up your phone.
Creating a Samsung Account
An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing
applications such as ChatON and Samsung Link.
1. From the home screen, press and hold the Notification
Bar until the pull-down displays, then drag down
vertically. For more information, refer to “Notification
Bar” on page 20.
2. Tap
Samsung account .
3. Tap
Create new account .
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create and
activate your account.
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Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will
need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your
device. With a Google Account, Google applications will
always be in sync between your phone and computer.
If you did not create a new account during the setup
procedure when you first turned your phone on, follow these
steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap 
Gmail .
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
2. Tap
New to create a new Google account.
– or –
If you already have a Google account, tap
Existing to
sign in and add the account to your phone.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a Google
Account.
Note: Once you have created a Google account, you only need
to sign in.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
Note: These steps may be different depending on your
network.
Accessing Your Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap .
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the
voice mail center.
Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the
asterisk key on the phone you are using.
3. Enter your password.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines some key features of your phone and
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the
phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the
phone and provides information on using a memory card.
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many
useful features. The following list outlines a few of the
features included in your phone.
• 4G LTE network with 1.5 gigahertz dual core processor
• 4.8” HD Super AMOLED
®
screen (1280x720)
• Android v 4.3, Jelly Bean Platform
• Includes GALAXY S III Premium Suite upgrade
• Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone
menus and options including applications, multi-windows and up
to seven home screens.
• Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For more information, please visit:
www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport
• Virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard
• Ready access to the Internet
• Built-in Bluetooth and advanced Wi-Fi
®
technology
• USB Tethering-capable
• Mobile Hotspot Capability
• 8 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with auto focus and digital
zoom and 1.9 Megapixel Front Facing camera for Video Chat
• AT&T GPS Navigation functionality provides real-time navigation
• Up to 64 GB expandable memory slot
• Corporate and Personal Email
• Sync and update social network applications
• Over 750,000 Apps available to download
• Access to Movies and TV Shows with Samsung Media Hub
• Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, YouTube,
Google Maps, Google Voice Search)
• Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging, and
Instant Messaging with Google Hangouts
• DivX Certified
®
to play DivX
®
video up to HD 720p, including
premium content
• Samsung Link to share your media content across DLNA certified
devices