Samsung Galaxy S4mini User manual

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This guide provides you with the information you need to get started.
For more information and additional support, please visit
http://www.uscellular.com/support/index.html where you can:
• Get support for your device via the Support tab.
• Register to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your
phone, and change your rate plan.
• Review your device’s User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs.
NOTE: Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and
icons you see here are for reference only.
NOTE: This device should only be used with firmware versions that have
been approved for use by US Cellular and the device manufacturer. If
unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function.

Device Functions
Menu* Home Back*
Power/lock
Headset jack
Front
facing
camera
*Menu and Back illuminates when navigating through the device.
Volume

Camera lens
Flash
Speaker
Charging port

Setting Up Your Device
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover
• Place your fingernail in the groove and firmly “pop” the cover
off the device.
Step 2. Install the SIM Card
• Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.

Step 3. Install the optional microSD card
• Slide the memory card into the card slot.
Step 4. Insert the Battery
• Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts.
Press down gently to secure the battery.

Step 5. Replace the Back Cover
• Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and
press down firmly along the edges of the cover.
Step 6. Charging the Phone
• Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Be sure to use
the charger that came with the device.

WARNING: Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your
device. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use
of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device and
void the warranty.
NOTE: This device requires a SIM card. Please insert the SIM card included in
the package prior to turning on the device. This SIM card will only work
with this device. Once the SIM card has been inserted, do not remove!
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the device and that the
upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.
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 dialing 611 on Your U.S.
Cellular
®
handset) or visit your nearest U.S. Cellular retail location.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
1. To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock key.
2. To turn OFF, press and hold Power/Lock key and follow the
prompts.
Locking and Unlocking Screen
1. To Lock, press the Power/Lock key.
2. To Unlock, press the Power/Lock key then swipe your finger
across the screen.

Initial Device Configuration
1. Select a language and tap Next or tap Accessibility if you
are visually impaired or hard of hearing.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to activate Wi-Fi and tap Next.
3. Set Date and Time and tap Next.
4. At the Samsung account screen, select Create new
account,Sign in or tap Skip.
5. At the Got Google? screen, select Yes to log into Google™
account or No to continue.
6. At the Make it Google screen, select either Get an
account or Not now to continue.
7. Select Google & location services and tap Next.
8. Enter a First and Last name and tap Next.
9. At the Dropbox screen, select Create account, Sign in,
Disclaimer, or tap Skip.
10. At the Learn about key features screen, tap the ON/OFF
slider to activate feature and tap Next.
11. Accept or rename the current device and tap Finish.

Calling Features
Making a Call
1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone).
2. Enter the number you wish to call and tap to place a call.
• If you make a mistake while dialing, tap to clear the last
digit. Touch and hold to clear the entire sequence.
Ending a Call
¬From within an active call, tap (End Call).
Answering a Call
¬At the incoming call screen, touch and slide (Answer) in
any direction to answer the call.
Rejecting a Call
¬At the incoming call screen, touch and slide (Reject) in
any direction to route the call to your voicemail system.
Access and Set Up Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone) and then touch and
hold until the device dials your voicemail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to set up your mail
box.

Contacts
Creating a New Contact
1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone).
2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad.
3. Tap Add to Contacts gCreate contact or select the Contact
entry from the on-screen list.
4. Select OK (to save new contact in your “my device contacts”
area or Add new account to select a different destination
type (Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync) (depending on where you want to save the new
contact information).
5. Enter the desired information into the appropriate fields.
6. Tap Save to store the new entry.
Deleting an Existing Contact
1. From the Home screen, tap (Contacts).
2. Touch and hold a contact name from the list and select
Delete gOK.