Samsung GALAXY SIII User manual

User Guide
[Sprint UG template version 13a]
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Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Phone................................................................................................................1
Install the battery............................................................................................................1
Charge the Battery.........................................................................................................2
Turn your Phone On..............................................................................................................2
Activation and Service...........................................................................................................3
Get Your Numbers .........................................................................................................3
Get Activated..................................................................................................................3
Finalize Your Activation..................................................................................................3
Manage Your Account....................................................................................................4
Re-Boost®.......................................................................................................................4
Complete the Setup...............................................................................................................5
Set Up Voicemail...................................................................................................................6
Memory Card.........................................................................................................................6
Install a microSD Card ...................................................................................................6
Remove a microSD Card ...............................................................................................7
View microSD Card Memory..........................................................................................7
Format a microSD Card .................................................................................................7
Unmount a microSD Card..............................................................................................7
Phone Basics................................................................................................................................8
Your Phone’s Layout .............................................................................................................8
Key Functions.................................................................................................................8
Turn Your Phone On and Off.................................................................................................9
Turn Your Screen On and Off................................................................................................9
Touchscreen Navigation......................................................................................................11
Multi Window .......................................................................................................................17
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................19
Creating Shortcuts........................................................................................................19
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts ....................................................................20
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Adding and Removing Widgets....................................................................................20
Extended Home Screens .............................................................................................20
Recent Apps.................................................................................................................21
Status Bar............................................................................................................................21
Enter Text............................................................................................................................22
Touchscreen Keyboards ..............................................................................................22
Text Input Methods.......................................................................................................23
Google Voice Typing....................................................................................................23
Samsung Keyboard......................................................................................................24
Swype...........................................................................................................................25
Tips for Editing Text .....................................................................................................25
Phone Calls.................................................................................................................................27
Make Phone Calls................................................................................................................27
Call Using the Keypad..................................................................................................27
Call from Logs..............................................................................................................27
Call from Contacts........................................................................................................27
Call a Number in a Text Message................................................................................28
Call a Number in an Email Message............................................................................28
Call Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................28
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information ...............................................................................29
Receive Phone Calls ...........................................................................................................29
Answer an Incoming Call..............................................................................................29
Mute the Ringing Sound...............................................................................................29
Reject an Incoming Call ...............................................................................................29
Voicemail.............................................................................................................................30
Retrieve Voicemail Messages......................................................................................30
Voicemail Notification...................................................................................................30
Visual Voicemail ..................................................................................................................30
Phone Call Options..............................................................................................................30
Dialing Options.............................................................................................................31
Caller ID .......................................................................................................................31
Call Waiting..................................................................................................................31
3-Way Calling...............................................................................................................32
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Call Forwarding............................................................................................................32
In-call Options ..............................................................................................................33
Speed Dialing...............................................................................................................33
Logs.....................................................................................................................................34
View Logs.....................................................................................................................34
Logs Options................................................................................................................34
Clear Logs....................................................................................................................35
Contacts......................................................................................................................................36
Get Started with Contacts....................................................................................................36
Access Contacts..................................................................................................................36
Add a Contact......................................................................................................................36
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................37
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................37
Add or Edit Information for a Contact...........................................................................38
Assign an Image to a Contact......................................................................................38
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact....................................................................................38
Link a Contact ..............................................................................................................39
Delete a Contact...........................................................................................................39
Add Contacts to Your Favorites...........................................................................................39
Create Groups.....................................................................................................................39
Create a New Group ....................................................................................................40
Add a Contact to a Group.............................................................................................40
Send a Message to Group Members ...........................................................................40
Share a Contact...................................................................................................................41
Accounts and Messaging............................................................................................................42
Google.................................................................................................................................42
Create a Google Account.............................................................................................42
Access Gmail ...............................................................................................................42
Send a Gmail Message................................................................................................43
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages............................................................................43
Email....................................................................................................................................44
Add an Email Account..................................................................................................44
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account...........................................................44
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Compose and Send Email............................................................................................45
View and Reply to Email ..............................................................................................46
Manage Your Email Inbox............................................................................................46
Edit Email Settings.......................................................................................................47
Delete an Email Account..............................................................................................50
Text and Multimedia Messaging..........................................................................................50
Send a Message ..........................................................................................................51
New Messages Notification..........................................................................................51
Managing Message Conversations..............................................................................51
Messaging Settings......................................................................................................53
Social Networking Accounts................................................................................................55
Flipboard ......................................................................................................................55
Google+........................................................................................................................56
Hangouts......................................................................................................................56
YouTube.......................................................................................................................56
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................57
Samsung Link......................................................................................................................57
Configure Samsung Link Settings................................................................................58
Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device.............................................58
Group Play...........................................................................................................................59
DivX.....................................................................................................................................60
DivX Legal Information.................................................................................................60
Locating Your VOD Registration Number ....................................................................60
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies...........................60
Google Play Store................................................................................................................61
Find and Install an App.................................................................................................61
Create a Google Wallet Account..................................................................................62
Open an Installed App..................................................................................................62
Uninstall an App...........................................................................................................62
Google Play Books..............................................................................................................63
Google Play Magazines.......................................................................................................63
Google Play Movies & TV....................................................................................................63
Google Play Music...............................................................................................................63
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Music App............................................................................................................................63
Google Maps .......................................................................................................................64
Web and Data.............................................................................................................................65
Internet ................................................................................................................................65
Chrome................................................................................................................................65
Data Services (3G and 4G) .................................................................................................65
Your Data Services User Name...................................................................................65
4G Services.........................................................................................................................66
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................................66
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network .....................................................66
Bluetooth .............................................................................................................................67
Turn Bluetooth On or Off..............................................................................................68
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit......................................................................68
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit...................................................................................69
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ............................................................69
Send Information Using Bluetooth................................................................................69
Receive Information Using Bluetooth...........................................................................71
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)............................................................................................71
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection....................................................................71
Add a VPN....................................................................................................................72
Connect to a VPN.........................................................................................................72
Pictures and Video......................................................................................................................73
Camera................................................................................................................................73
Take Pictures ...............................................................................................................73
Picture Options.............................................................................................................73
Record Videos..............................................................................................................76
Video Options...............................................................................................................77
Gallery .................................................................................................................................78
View Photos and Videos ..............................................................................................79
Zoom In or Out on a Photo...........................................................................................80
Working with Photos.....................................................................................................80
Share Photos and Videos.............................................................................................81
Video App............................................................................................................................83
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Paper Artist..........................................................................................................................83
G+ Photos............................................................................................................................84
Tools and Calendar.....................................................................................................................85
Calculator.............................................................................................................................85
Calendar..............................................................................................................................85
Add an Event to the Calendar......................................................................................85
View Events..................................................................................................................86
Erase Events................................................................................................................86
Clock....................................................................................................................................87
Downloads...........................................................................................................................87
Dropbox...............................................................................................................................87
Download the Desktop Application...............................................................................88
Access Dropbox on your Phone...................................................................................88
Manually Upload a Picture to Dropbox.........................................................................88
Flipboard..............................................................................................................................89
Google Search.....................................................................................................................89
Help .....................................................................................................................................89
My Files ...............................................................................................................................89
S Memo ...............................................................................................................................90
Create a New S Memo.................................................................................................91
S Suggest............................................................................................................................92
S Voice ................................................................................................................................92
Voice Recorder....................................................................................................................93
VPN Client...........................................................................................................................93
Wallet...................................................................................................................................93
Settings.......................................................................................................................................94
Wi-Fi Settings ......................................................................................................................94
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off.....................................................................................................94
Configure Wi-Fi Settings ..............................................................................................94
Other Wi-Fi Settings.....................................................................................................95
Wi-Fi Direct...................................................................................................................96
Bluetooth Settings................................................................................................................96
Turn Bluetooth On or Off..............................................................................................96
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Configure Bluetooth Settings........................................................................................97
Data Usage Settings............................................................................................................98
More Networks Settings.......................................................................................................98
Airplane Mode..............................................................................................................99
Mobile Networks...........................................................................................................99
VPN..............................................................................................................................99
NFC Settings .....................................................................................................................100
Turn NFC On or Off....................................................................................................100
Android Beam.............................................................................................................100
S Beam Settings................................................................................................................100
Turn S Beam On or Off......................................................................................................101
Nearby Devices..........................................................................................................101
Screen Mirroring Settings..................................................................................................102
Lock Screen.......................................................................................................................102
Screen Lock ...............................................................................................................102
Lock Screen Options..................................................................................................103
Display Settings.................................................................................................................105
Wallpaper...................................................................................................................105
Notification Panel .......................................................................................................105
Multi Window..............................................................................................................106
Page Buddy................................................................................................................106
Brightness ..................................................................................................................107
Auto Rotate Screen....................................................................................................107
Screen Timeout..........................................................................................................107
Daydream...................................................................................................................107
Font Style...................................................................................................................108
Font Size....................................................................................................................108
Touch Key Light Duration...........................................................................................108
Display Battery Percentage........................................................................................108
Auto Adjust Screen Tone ...........................................................................................109
LED Indicator Settings.......................................................................................................109
Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................109
Volume.......................................................................................................................109
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Vibration Intensity.......................................................................................................110
Ringtones...................................................................................................................110
Vibrations ...................................................................................................................110
Default Notification Sound..........................................................................................111
Vibrate When Ringing ................................................................................................111
Dialing Keypad Tone..................................................................................................111
Touch Sounds............................................................................................................111
Screen Lock Sound....................................................................................................111
Haptic Feedback ........................................................................................................112
Auto Haptic.................................................................................................................112
Emergency Tone........................................................................................................112
Samsung Keyboard Settings......................................................................................112
HDMI Audio Output....................................................................................................112
Home Screen Mode Settings.............................................................................................113
Call Settings.......................................................................................................................113
Call Rejection.............................................................................................................113
Set Up Call Rejection Messages................................................................................114
Answering/Ending Calls .............................................................................................114
Turn Off Screen During Calls.....................................................................................114
Call Alerts...................................................................................................................114
Call Accessories.........................................................................................................115
Ringtones and Keypad Tones....................................................................................115
Personalize Call Sound..............................................................................................116
Noise Reduction.........................................................................................................116
Increase Volume In Pocket ........................................................................................116
US Dialing ..................................................................................................................116
International Dialing....................................................................................................117
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................117
DTMF Tones ..............................................................................................................117
DDTM.........................................................................................................................117
Voicemail Settings......................................................................................................118
Blocking Mode Settings.....................................................................................................118
Hands-free Mode Settings.................................................................................................119
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Power Saving Mode Settings.............................................................................................119
Accessory Settings............................................................................................................120
Accessibility Settings.........................................................................................................120
Language and Input Settings.............................................................................................122
Choose a Default Language.......................................................................................122
Set a Default Input Method.........................................................................................122
Google Voice Typing Settings....................................................................................122
Samsung Keyboard....................................................................................................122
Swype Settings...........................................................................................................124
Voice Search Settings................................................................................................125
Text-to-Speech Options .............................................................................................126
Pointer Speed.............................................................................................................126
Motion Settings..................................................................................................................127
Smart Screen Settings.......................................................................................................128
Smart Stay..................................................................................................................128
Smart Rotation ...........................................................................................................128
Voice Control Settings.......................................................................................................129
Accounts Settings..............................................................................................................129
Add an Account..........................................................................................................129
Backup Options..........................................................................................................129
Location Services Settings ................................................................................................130
Security Settings................................................................................................................131
Passwords..................................................................................................................131
Device Administration.................................................................................................132
Security Update Service.............................................................................................132
Credential Storage .....................................................................................................132
Application Manager Settings............................................................................................133
Battery Settings .................................................................................................................133
Storage Settings................................................................................................................133
Date and Time Settings.....................................................................................................134
Activate This Device..........................................................................................................134
System Update Settings....................................................................................................135
About Device Settings .......................................................................................................135
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Copyright Information................................................................................................................137
Index.........................................................................................................................................138
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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Install the battery
Install the battery in the phone.
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover.
2. Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts on the battery with the gold
contacts in the phone.
3. Replace the cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps.
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Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
Charge the Battery
After you install the battery, charge it before using your phone.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a
signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the
battery as soon as possible.
Plug the USB cable into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of the phone.1.
Plug the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an2. electrical outlet.
Turn your Phone On
Use the Power/Lock Key to turn your phone on, to lock the screen or display the lock screen,
and to access the Device options menu.
■Press the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on.
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If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for service, and begin the setup
application.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Activation and Service
Before using your device, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your
phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
Get Your Numbers
You will need the phone’s MEID (DEC) number to activate your phone. The MEID (DEC) can be
located on the box that the phone came in or on the back of the phone in the battery
compartment. The MEID is an 18-digit number.
Get Activated
Go to boostmobile.com/activate or activate by phone at 1-888-BOOST-4U.
Note:During the activation process you can choose to get a new number or use an existing
number
Finalize Your Activation
You’ll receive a message from Boost letting you know that your phone number and account are
ready to go.
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Manage Your Account
Access information about your account. You can:
Note: Be sure to remember the 4-digit Account PIN you set up during activation. You’ll need to
enter your Account PIN when you log in to ‘My Account’ or anytime you call Boost about your
account. If you forget your Account PIN, you will need to remember the month and year you
activated your phone.
From Your Phone
Access your account from the special Boost Zone app.
■Press and then tap Apps > Boost Zone.
From Your Computer
■Log in with your phone number and account PIN at boostmobile.com.
Call Us
■Call Boost Customer Care by dialing 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from a
landline or another phone.
Re-Boost®
Sign up for Auto Pay to keep your service working month after month. Or, you can buy
Re-Boost cards at thousands of retailers and add money to your account from your phone or by
logging in at boostmobile.com.
Pick How You Want To Pay
Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your account. You decide exactly how and where
you want to pay. Keep your account active by using your phone and adding money to your
account.
Pay With Cash
Find an Authorized Re-Boost Retailer near you. Pick up a Re-Boost Card or recharge for as low
as $10 at the register, where available.
Pay Anytime With A Credit/Debit Card
Dial #ADD (#233) to add money from your phone or visit ‘My Account’ at boostmobile.com to
do it online. Securely register your credit/debit card with Boost for more convenient one-time
payments or to set up easy Auto Re-BoostSM payments.
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Set Up Worry-Free Payments With Auto Re-BoostSM
It’s the easiest way to make sure your account stays on and active. Use a credit card, debit card
or bank account – whatever’s best for you.
Visit boostmobile.com/reboost to get the details on all your Re-Boost options.
Complete the Setup
After you activate your phone, follow the prompts to set up your Google account and
preferences.
For best results, activate your phone before starting the setup process.
Note: During setup, you may see a notice about Connections Optimizer. Connections
Optimizer helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connected to
remembered Wi-Fi networks on your device, and if applicable, the 4G network. For more
information, see Mobile Networks.
After you activate your phone, you’ll see the Welcome screen. Choose a language, and1. then tap Start to begin setup.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have2. an option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
Got Google?: Follow the prompts to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign
up for a new Google Account right from your phone.
• Tap Yes to enter your Gmail address and password and then tap the right arrow
to sign in to your current Google Account.
• Tap No to sign up for a new Google account. Tap Get an account, and then
follow prompts to set up your new account.
Backup and Restore: Select your Google account backup settings. If you're signing
in with an existing Google account, you can choose to restore your Google account
information, such as apps, bookmarks, Wi-Fi passwords, and contacts, to your new
phone. You can also choose to keep your new phone backed up with your Google
account.
Google & location: Select options for allowing Google and other apps to use your
location information.
This phone belongs to: Enter your name. Your phone uses your name to
personalize some features.
Google services: Learn about Google’s privacy policy and other terms.
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At the Setup complete screen, tap Finish to complete setup and continue with other3. options.
At the Dropbox screen, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions.4.
Create a new Dropbox account: Tap to set up a Dropbox account to save your
photos and videos to a Web-based storage area.
I already have an account: Tap to sign in to your current Dropbox account.
No thanks: Tap to skip the Dropbox setup screens.
That’s it, your phone is now ready to use.5.
Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Note: Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically
transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
1. Press and then tap Phone.
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: You can also access Visual Voicemail by touching .
Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD™memory card (not included), to add storage for images,
videos, music, documents, and other files on your phone.
Install a microSD Card
Use the following procedures to install an optional memory card (not included) in your phone.
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
2. Insert the card with the gold contacts facing down.
3. Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure that it locks into place.
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Remove a microSD Card
Use the following procedures to remove an optional installed memory card (not included) from
your phone.
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
2. Firmly press the card into the slot to release the lock. The card should pop partially out
of the slot.
3. Remove the card from the slot.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Important: You can easily damage the memory card and its adapter by improper operation.
Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. Do not over-insert the card as this
can damage the contact pins.
View microSD Card Memory
Use the following procedure to view used and available memory on an optional installed
memory card (not included).
See Device Memory for more information.
■Press and tap > Settings > More > Storage.
Format a microSD Card
Formatting permanently removes all files stored on an optional installed memory card (not
included).
Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on an installed card, after which the files
cannot be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you
format a card.
1. Press and tap > Settings > More > Storage.
2. Tap Format SD card > Format SD card > Delete all.
Unmount a microSD Card
When you need to remove an optional installed memory card, you must unmount the card first
to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card.
1. Press and tap > Settings > More > Storage.
2. Tap Unmount SD card, and then tap OK.
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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Your Phone’s Layout
The following illustrations outline your phone’s basic layout.
Key Functions
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
●LED indicator glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is
turned off. The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low;
blinks blue when a notification has arrived, or when you are recording voice; and glows
green when the battery is fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger.
●Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
●Proximity and Light Sensors detect the presence of objects near the phone, and light
conditions.
●Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
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●Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the
screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or
restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
●Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
●Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to see recent apps, and
access Task Manager and Google Now.
●Menu Key allows you to access a menu from most of your phone’s screens.
●Volume Key adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the Home screen, press
to adjust master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute
the ringtone of an incoming call.
●Camera lets you take pictures and record videos.
●Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing
and capturing a photo or video.
●Microphones allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and
captures sound during recording.
●3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in the included headset, or other optional
headset, for convenient, hands-free conversations and music playback.
●Speaker plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice
in speakerphone mode.
●USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable
(included) and other optional accessories (not included).
CAUTION: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
■Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and
unlock it when you need it.
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