Samsung Galaxy S III User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 2
Activate Your Phone........................................................................................................... 4
Complete the Setup Application.......................................................................................... 5
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................ 6
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 7
Your Phone’s Layout........................................................................................................... 7
Key Functions.............................................................................................................. 7
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................. 8
Turn Your Screen On and Off............................................................................................. 9
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................10
Your Home Screen............................................................................................................15
Creating Shortcuts......................................................................................................16
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts ...................................................................17
Adding and Removing Widgets...................................................................................17
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................18
Recently Used Applications........................................................................................19
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................19
Enter Text..........................................................................................................................21
Touchscreen Keyboards.............................................................................................21
Text Input Methods.....................................................................................................21
Keyboard Input Options..............................................................................................22
Text Entry Options......................................................................................................24
Predictive Text............................................................................................................25
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................27
Swype.........................................................................................................................27
Tips for Editing Text....................................................................................................29
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................30
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................30

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Call Using the Keypad ................................................................................................30
Call from Logs ............................................................................................................31
Call from Contacts......................................................................................................31
Call a Number in a Text Message...............................................................................32
Call a Number in an Email Message...........................................................................33
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................33
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information..............................................................................34
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................34
Answer an Incoming Call............................................................................................35
Mute the Ringing Sound .............................................................................................35
Reject an Incoming Call..............................................................................................35
Voicemail (Traditional).......................................................................................................36
Set Up Voicemail Through the Phone App..................................................................36
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................36
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................37
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................37
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................37
Reviewing Voicemails.................................................................................................38
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................39
Voicemail Folder Selection .........................................................................................39
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................40
Change Your Main Greeting.......................................................................................40
Change Your Voicemail’s Displayed Name or Number ...............................................41
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................42
Dialing Options...........................................................................................................42
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................43
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................43
3-Way Calling.............................................................................................................44
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................45
In-call Options.............................................................................................................46
Speed Dialing.............................................................................................................48
Logs...................................................................................................................................49
View Logs...................................................................................................................49

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Logs Options ..............................................................................................................50
Clear Logs..................................................................................................................50
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................51
Call Rejection .............................................................................................................51
Set Reject Messages..................................................................................................51
Call Alert.....................................................................................................................51
Ringtones and Keypad Tones.....................................................................................52
Call Answering/Ending................................................................................................52
Auto Screen Off During Calls......................................................................................52
Accessory Settings for Call.........................................................................................53
My Call Sounds ..........................................................................................................53
Use Extra Volume for Calls.........................................................................................53
Increase Volume in Pocket.........................................................................................53
Additional Settings......................................................................................................53
US Dialing ..................................................................................................................54
International Dialing....................................................................................................54
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................54
DTMF Tones...............................................................................................................55
Voicemail Settings......................................................................................................55
Voice Privacy..............................................................................................................56
Contacts....................................................................................................................................57
Get Started with Contacts..................................................................................................57
Access Contacts.........................................................................................................58
The Contacts List........................................................................................................58
Contacts List Options..................................................................................................59
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................59
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................62
Edit a Contact....................................................................................................................62
Add or Edit Information for a Contact..........................................................................62
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact..........................................................................63
Assign a New Picture to a Contact..............................................................................63
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact...................................................................................63
Join a Contact.............................................................................................................64

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Delete a Contact.........................................................................................................64
Synchronize Contacts........................................................................................................64
Add Entries to Your Favorites............................................................................................65
Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts...........................................................................65
Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts............................................................66
Create Groups...................................................................................................................66
Create a New Group...................................................................................................66
Add an Existing Contact to a Current Group...............................................................66
Send a Message to a Group.......................................................................................67
Share a Contact.................................................................................................................67
Accounts and Messaging..........................................................................................................68
Gmail / Google...................................................................................................................68
Create a Google Account............................................................................................68
Sign In to Your Google Account..................................................................................69
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................69
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................69
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages...........................................................................70
Synchronize Your Google Account.............................................................................70
Email .................................................................................................................................71
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................71
Add a Corporate Email Account..................................................................................72
Compose and Send Email..........................................................................................73
View and Reply to Email.............................................................................................74
Manage Your Email Inbox...........................................................................................74
Corporate Email Features...........................................................................................75
Edit Email Account Settings........................................................................................76
Delete an Email Account.............................................................................................78
Add the Mail Widget....................................................................................................78
Text Messaging and MMS .................................................................................................79
Compose Text Messages...........................................................................................79
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................79
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................80
New Messages Notification.........................................................................................81

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Managing Message Conversations.............................................................................81
Text and MMS Options...............................................................................................83
Social Networking Accounts...............................................................................................86
ChatON ......................................................................................................................86
Facebook....................................................................................................................87
Flipboard ....................................................................................................................88
Messenger..................................................................................................................88
Google+......................................................................................................................89
Talk ............................................................................................................................89
YouTube.....................................................................................................................90
Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................91
AllShare Play.....................................................................................................................91
Configuring AllShare Play Settings.............................................................................92
Setting Up Web Storage.............................................................................................92
Sharing Files via Web Storage....................................................................................93
Sharing Media via AllShare Play to a Target Device...................................................93
AllShare Play Screen Sharing via Group Cast............................................................94
DivX...................................................................................................................................94
DivX Legal Information ...............................................................................................94
Locating Your VOD Registration Number ...................................................................95
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies...........................95
Books and Magazines........................................................................................................96
Google Play Books.....................................................................................................96
Google Play Magazines..............................................................................................96
Game Hub.........................................................................................................................97
Google Play Store..............................................................................................................97
Find and Install an App...............................................................................................97
Create a Google Checkout Account............................................................................98
Request a Refund for a Paid App ...............................................................................99
Open an Installed App................................................................................................99
Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................99
Get Help with Google Play..........................................................................................99
Movies, TV, and Media....................................................................................................100

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Google Play Movies & TV.........................................................................................100
Media Hub................................................................................................................100
Music...............................................................................................................................102
Google Play Music....................................................................................................102
Music Hub ................................................................................................................106
Music Player.............................................................................................................107
Navigation........................................................................................................................107
Scout........................................................................................................................107
Google Maps............................................................................................................108
Latitude.....................................................................................................................109
Local.........................................................................................................................110
Navigation ................................................................................................................110
NASCAR Mobile '13.........................................................................................................111
Video Player ....................................................................................................................112
Web and Data.........................................................................................................................114
Browser ...........................................................................................................................114
Learn to Navigate the Browser .................................................................................114
Browser Menu ..........................................................................................................115
Select Text on a Web Page......................................................................................116
Go to a Specific Website...........................................................................................117
Adjust Browser Settings............................................................................................117
Reset the Browser to Default....................................................................................120
Set the Browser Home Page ....................................................................................120
Create Bookmarks....................................................................................................120
Data Services (3G) ..........................................................................................................121
Your Data Services User Name................................................................................121
Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................122
4G Services.....................................................................................................................122
Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................123
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network...................................................123
Check the Wireless Network Status..........................................................................124
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network........................................................................124
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................125

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Turn Bluetooth On or Off...........................................................................................125
The Bluetooth Settings Menu....................................................................................125
Change the Phone Name .........................................................................................125
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit...................................................................125
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ...............................................................................126
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device..........................................................127
Send Information Using Bluetooth ............................................................................127
Receive Information Using Bluetooth........................................................................129
Kies Air............................................................................................................................130
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)........................................................................................131
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection.................................................................131
Set Up Trusted Credential Storage...........................................................................131
Add a VPN Connection.............................................................................................132
Connect to a VPN.....................................................................................................132
Disconnect from a VPN ............................................................................................132
Camera and Video..................................................................................................................133
Take Pictures...................................................................................................................133
Open the Camera.....................................................................................................133
Viewfinder Screen.....................................................................................................133
Review Screen .........................................................................................................134
Take a Picture ..........................................................................................................135
Close the Camera.....................................................................................................136
Record Videos.................................................................................................................136
Camera Settings..............................................................................................................137
Change Advanced Settings ......................................................................................137
Camcorder Settings.........................................................................................................139
Change Advanced Settings ......................................................................................139
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery..........................................................................140
Open Gallery ............................................................................................................140
View Photos and Videos...........................................................................................140
Zoom In or Out on a Photo .......................................................................................141
Watch Video.............................................................................................................141
Working with Photos........................................................................................................142

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Rotate and Save a Photo..........................................................................................142
Crop a Photo ............................................................................................................142
Photo Editor.....................................................................................................................142
Installing the Application from Samsung Apps..........................................................142
Using Photo Editor....................................................................................................143
Share Photos and Videos................................................................................................144
Send Photos or Videos by Email...............................................................................144
Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message........................................................144
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth...................................................................145
Share Photos or Videos on Google+.........................................................................145
Share Photos on Picasa ...........................................................................................145
Share Videos on YouTube........................................................................................146
Tools and Calendar.................................................................................................................147
Alarm and Timer..............................................................................................................147
Calendar..........................................................................................................................148
Add an Event to the Calendar...................................................................................148
Event Alerts..............................................................................................................150
View Events..............................................................................................................151
Erase Events............................................................................................................152
Calculator ........................................................................................................................152
Downloads.......................................................................................................................153
Dropbox...........................................................................................................................153
Download the Desktop Application ...........................................................................153
Accessing Dropbox on Your Phone..........................................................................153
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox.................................................................154
Google Search.................................................................................................................155
Help.................................................................................................................................155
microSD Card..................................................................................................................155
Remove the microSD Card.......................................................................................155
Insert a microSD Card..............................................................................................156
View the microSD Card Memory...............................................................................156
Format the microSD Card.........................................................................................156
Unmount the microSD Card......................................................................................156

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More Services..................................................................................................................157
My Files...........................................................................................................................157
S Memo...........................................................................................................................157
View the S Memo Screen .........................................................................................157
Create a New S Memo .............................................................................................158
S Suggest........................................................................................................................160
S Voice............................................................................................................................160
Voice Recorder................................................................................................................160
VPN Client.......................................................................................................................161
Wallet ..............................................................................................................................162
Settings...................................................................................................................................163
Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................163
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings...........................................................................................163
Wi-Fi Direct...............................................................................................................164
Bluetooth Settings............................................................................................................164
Data Usage Settings........................................................................................................164
More Settings...................................................................................................................165
Airplane Mode ..........................................................................................................165
Mobile Networks.......................................................................................................166
Tethering..................................................................................................................166
VPN..........................................................................................................................167
Roaming...................................................................................................................168
NFC..........................................................................................................................169
S Beam.....................................................................................................................169
Nearby Devices ........................................................................................................169
AllShare Cast............................................................................................................170
Kies via Wi-Fi............................................................................................................170
Home Screen Mode.........................................................................................................170
Blocking Mode.................................................................................................................170
Sound Settings ................................................................................................................171
Silent Mode...............................................................................................................171
Volume.....................................................................................................................171
Vibration Intensity.....................................................................................................172

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Device Ringtone .......................................................................................................172
Device Vibration .......................................................................................................172
Default Notifications..................................................................................................172
Sound and Vibration.................................................................................................173
System Sound Settings ............................................................................................173
Display Settings...............................................................................................................173
Home Screen Wallpaper...........................................................................................173
Lock Screen Wallpaper.............................................................................................174
Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper..........................................................................174
LED Indicator Settings..............................................................................................174
Brightness ................................................................................................................175
Auto-rotate Screen....................................................................................................175
Screen Timeout........................................................................................................175
Smart Rotation..........................................................................................................175
Smart Stay................................................................................................................175
Font Style.................................................................................................................176
Font Size ..................................................................................................................176
Touch Key Light Duration .........................................................................................176
Display Battery Percentage ......................................................................................176
Auto Adjust Screen Tone..........................................................................................176
Storage Settings..............................................................................................................177
Device Memory.........................................................................................................177
SD Card....................................................................................................................177
Power Saving Settings.....................................................................................................177
Battery Settings ...............................................................................................................179
Application Manager........................................................................................................179
Manage Apps ...........................................................................................................179
Running Services......................................................................................................179
Memory Use.............................................................................................................180
Location Services ............................................................................................................180
Use Location Services..............................................................................................180
Use GPS Satellites...................................................................................................181
Location and Google Search ....................................................................................181

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Lock Screen Settings.......................................................................................................181
Screen Lock..............................................................................................................181
Lock Screen Options ................................................................................................184
Owner Information....................................................................................................185
Security Settings..............................................................................................................185
Encrypt Phone..........................................................................................................185
Encrypt SD card .......................................................................................................185
Make Passwords Visible...........................................................................................186
Device Administrators...............................................................................................186
Unknown Sources.....................................................................................................186
Trusted Credentials ..................................................................................................187
Install from Device Storage.......................................................................................187
Clear Credentials......................................................................................................187
Language and Input Settings...........................................................................................187
Language .................................................................................................................187
Default Input Method ................................................................................................187
Google Voice Typing ................................................................................................188
Samsung Keyboard..................................................................................................188
T9 Trace...................................................................................................................189
Swype.......................................................................................................................190
Voice Recognizer......................................................................................................190
Voice Search............................................................................................................191
Text-To-Speech Output ............................................................................................191
Pointer Speed...........................................................................................................192
Cloud Settings .................................................................................................................192
Back Up and Reset Settings............................................................................................192
Mobile Backup and Restore......................................................................................192
Factory Data Reset...................................................................................................193
Accounts and Sync Settings ............................................................................................193
Set Up a New Account..............................................................................................193
Manage Existing Accounts........................................................................................194
Motion Settings................................................................................................................194
Accessory Settings ..........................................................................................................195

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Dock Sound..............................................................................................................195
Audio Output Mode...................................................................................................195
Desk Home Screen Display......................................................................................195
Audio Output (HDMI)................................................................................................196
Audio Applications....................................................................................................196
Date and Time Settings ...................................................................................................196
Accessibility Settings .......................................................................................................197
TalkBack Settings.....................................................................................................198
Developer Options Settings .............................................................................................199
Activate This Device ........................................................................................................200
System Update................................................................................................................200
Update PRL..............................................................................................................200
Update Profile...........................................................................................................201
Update Samsung Software.......................................................................................201
Update Firmware......................................................................................................201
About Device ...................................................................................................................202
Status.......................................................................................................................202
Legal Information......................................................................................................202
Index.......................................................................................................................................203

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless
service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.

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Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Install the battery.1.
Insert a coin or other flat object into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover up gently.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.
Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.

Get Started 3
Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone.
2.
Warning! While the phone 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 phone.
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your battery. Fully charging a3. battery may take up to three hours.
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.

Get Started 4
Press the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.
4.
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.
Activate Your Phone
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to contact your network service provider.
●If you purchased your phone at a store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new wireless account or a new line
of service, it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free
Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware
Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
●If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you will need to activate the number
on your new phone.
●To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated or you do not
have access to the Internet, contact your wireless service provider.

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Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact your wireless service provider from
any other phone.
Complete the Setup Application
The Setup application helps you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once
your phone has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message. You can then
complete the Setup application.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup application before your phone has been
activated on your wireless account.
Once your phone is activated, you will see the Welcome screen. Tap Start to get1. started.
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.
Make it Google: Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google account, or
tap Get an account to sign up for a new Google account right from your phone.
Sign in: Enter your Gmail address and password and tap Sign in to sign in to your
current Google account.
•Get an account: Follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google account.
There will be screens to enter your first and last names, create an email address
(Gmail), create a password, enter recovery information (including a backup email
address and a recovery question in case you forget your Google account sign-in
information), an option to join Google+, and an option to enable purchases from
the Google Play Store app. Tap Next between each screen.
Backup or Backup and Restore: Select your Google account backup settings. If
you're signing in with an existing Google account, you can elect to restore your
Google account information, such as apps, bookmarks, Wi-Fi passwords, and
contacts, to your new Samsung Galaxy S III. Tap Next to continue.
Use Google location: Select your Google location options and tap Next.
This phone belongs to...: If applicable, enter your first and last name and tap Next.
This information is used by the phone to personalize some apps.
When you see the Setup complete screen, tap Finish to continue to the Dropbox3. screen.
From 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 associated computers and to a Web-based storage area.
I already have an account: Tap to sign in to your current Dropbox account.

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No thanks: Tap to skip the Dropbox setup screens.
Once you have completed the Dropbox screens, you may see a Connections5. Optimizer notice.
Read the notice and tap I Agree to allow your phone to automatically connect to
available configured Wi-Fi networks.
Tap Settings and uncheck the Automatic connection option if you do not wish to
use the Connections Optimizer.
Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic6. touch/tap menu navigation.
Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
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 Home and tap . (If your screen is locked, press (Power button) to
turn on the display and then swipe your screen in any direction.) See Turn Your Screen
On and Off.
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: Voicemail Password –It is strongly recommended that you create a password when
setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

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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.
●Status light displays red when charging, green when fully charged, blue when powering
up, and orange when a notification has arrived.
●Earpiece allows you to hear the caller.
●Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the
call status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one-touch access to
all of your features and applications.
●Menu Key allows you to access your phone’s main functions menu: Add apps and
widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, Edit page, Search, and Settings. While in a