Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini User manual

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Initial Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching the Device On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restarting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Locking and Unlocking the Device . . . . . . . . . 19
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Signing into Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . 20
Confirming the Default Image and
Video Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Google Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..... 26
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Section 3: Call Functions and
Contacts List ........................................52
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Using S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Section 4: Entering Text ............................72
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . .72
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Section 5: Accounts and Contacts ...........82
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Linking Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Adding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync .98
Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Section 6: Messages ...............................104
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . .105
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . .110
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Accessing Your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . .124
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Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Section 7: Multimedia ............................ 134
Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . 134
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Camera and Camcorder Settings . . . . . . . . . 139
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Editing a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
AllShare Cast Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Section 8: Applications and Widgets ..... 156
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Applications List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
City ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
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Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Downloading a New Google Application . . . . . 194
Launching an Installed Google Application . . . 196
POLARIS Office 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
S Translator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Samsung Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Story Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
TripAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Section 9: Connections ...........................216
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Enable Downloading for Web Applications . . .224
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Section 10: Settings ................................229
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
More Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
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Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Motions and gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Smart screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Backing up to the Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Backing up Your Data Before Factory Reset . 270
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Section 11: Health and Safety Information ..
284
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 284
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 291
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 291
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 295
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 303
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
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Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .306
Section 12: Warranty Information ..........308
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
End User License Agreement for Software . . .313
Index .........................................................321
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Section 1: Getting Started
This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung
GALAXY S4 Mini phone by installing the SIM and microSD
cards, 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 321.
Also included is important safety information that you should
know before using your phone. Most of this information is
near the back of the guide, beginning on page 284.
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 or
keypad. ( For more information, refer to “Security” on page
290.)
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
displays may vary, depending on the software version of
your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.
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Special Text
In 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.
• Example : Gives an example of the feature or procedure.
• 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:
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 .
➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in longer, or
repetitive, procedures.
Example: “Press Home , then touch
Menu ➔ Settings ➔
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi .”
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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 (1).
2. Place your fingernail in the opening (2) and firmly
“pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).
To replace the battery cover:
 Position the battery cover over the battery
compartment and press down until you hear a click.
Release Latch
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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 Customer
Service for more information.
This card contains the necessary information for identifying
and authenticating the user to the IMS (IP Multimedia
Subsystem).
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.
Micro SIM card
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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 is available. If this happens, turn
off the device, remove the card, and reinstall the card in
the correct orientation.
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 4GB.
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.
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.
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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.
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).
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Removing the Battery
 Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out
of the battery compartment (4).
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.
Installing Battery
Removing Battery
Charging Head
USB Cable
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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.
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: If the charger is incorrectly connected, damage to the
accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s
warranty.
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