Samsung GALAXY SIII 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_English_UVLEM_PS_061912_F5
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Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience
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 . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Signing into Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . 19
Retrieving your Google Account Password . . . 20
Confirming the Default Image and Video
Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....25
Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Google Search Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Section 3: Memory Card ............................68
Using the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SD card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Section 4: Call Functions and
Contacts List ..............................................72
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Using S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Section 5: Entering Text ............................96
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . .96
Entering Text Using T9 Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Using Predictive Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Section 6: Contacts .................................105
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Joining Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Adding more Contacts via Accounts
and Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

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Section 7: Messages .............................. 126
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . 127
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . 130
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . 140
Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Section 8: Multimedia ............................ 152
Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . 152
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Sharing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Using the Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Section 9: Applications and
Development ............................................200
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Access T-Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Kies air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
More Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Music player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
My files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Downloading a New Google Application . . . . .220
Launching an Installed Google Application . . .222
S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
T-Mobile Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
TecTiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

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Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Section 10: Connections ........................ 233
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Enable Downloading for Web Applications . . 244
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Kies Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Section 11: Time Management .............. 254
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Setting a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Configuring a Desk Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Section 12: Changing Your Settings .......259
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Accounts and Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Dock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

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Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Google Search Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Section 13: Health and Safety
Information ...............................................311
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .311
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 317
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) .318
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . .321
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . .330
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .333
Section 14: Warranty Information ..........335
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
End User License Agreement for Software . . .340
Index .........................................................346

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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 346.
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 311.
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 phone, depending on the
software version on your device, and any changes to the
phone’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 .
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.
Release Latch

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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.
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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Installing the microSD Memory Card
Your device supports an optional (external) microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory card 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 64GB.
Note: This device supports up to a 64GB microSDHC memory
card. 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. For more information on how
to use the SD card see “Using the SD Card” on page 68
Important! Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card
with the phone’s contacts.
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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).
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 335.
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