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Table of Contents 2 Device Functions 4 Device Setup 8 Call Features 9 Voicemail 10 Customize Your Device 12 Contacts 13 Messages 15 Connections 16 Apps & More 19 Security
Device Functions Front View Front camera Volume key Power/ Lock key Recent apps Back key Home 2 Ear jack
Back View Rear camera Speaker Flash USB/Charger port 3
Device Setup Remove the Back Cover • Locate the cover release slot and remove the cover. Install the SIM Card • Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until it is secured.
Install an optional microSD • Slide the memory card into the card slot until it is secured.* Insert the Battery • Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts and press down. Note: microSD card sold separately.
Replace the Back Cover • Position the back cover over the battery compartment and press down. Charge the Device • Before turning on your device, charge it fully. Warning: Please use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.
Turn the Phone On and Off • To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock key. • To turn OFF, press and hold the Power/Lock key, and then follow the prompts. Configure Your Device When you first turn on your phone, you need to set up a few things. 1. Select a language and tap START or Accessibility. 2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process. Lock and Unlock the Screen Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. • To Lock, press the Power/Lock key.
Call Features Make a Call ◆◆ From the Home screen, tap Phone. Options Hide keypad Voicemail Dial number Answer a Call ◆◆ From the incoming call screen, touch and slide Answer. End a Call ◆◆ From the call screen, tap End call. Reject a Call ◆◆ From the incoming call screen, touch and slide Reject to route the call to your voicemail system.
Voicemail Set Up Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold . 3. Follow the prompts to set up your mail box. Access Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold . Phone.
Customize Your Device Wallpaper and Widgets ◆◆ Touch and hold a blank space on a home screen to access options. • Wallpapers and themes: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with a variety of wallpapers, icons, and themes. • Widgets: Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. Drag a widget to an empty space on the Home screen for quick access to applications.
Volume and Ringtones ◆◆ From the Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g Sounds and vibration. • Tap Volume to increase or decrease device volume settings. • Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone.
Contacts Create a New Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Contacts. 2. Tap Add New Contacts. 3. Enter the desired information. 4. Tap SAVE to store the new entry. Add a Number to a Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Contacts. 2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap Details g EDIT. 3. Tap within the phone number area and enter a new phone number. 4. Tap SAVE to store the new entry. Delete a Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Contacts. 2.
Messages Create and Send a Message 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Messages. 2. Tap to select recipients 3. Tap to compose a message. 4. Tap the Enter message field and use the keypad to enter a message. • Tap Attach and select a file type. • Tap Emoticons to choose an emoticon. 5. Review the message and tap . Gmail Use Gmail™ to send and receive email. Before you can access Gmail, you must first sign in to or create a new Google account. ◆◆ From the Home screen, tap the Google folder g Gmail.
Set Up Email Accounts 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Samsung folder g Email. 2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap SIGN IN. 3. Follow the prompts to complete setup. 4. Tap DONE to store the new account.
Connections Connect to Bluetooth 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g Connections g Bluetooth. 2. Tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth®. 3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. 4. Enter the passkey/PIN code if required, and then tap OK. When connected, displays in the status bar. Connect to Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g Connections g Wi-Fi. 2. Tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi®. 3. Tap a network and enter the password if prompted. When connected, displays in the status bar.
Apps & More Install Apps Find new apps to download and install on your device. Play Store: Download new apps from the Google™ Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/ mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Samsung Smart Switch: Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps, and more with Samsung Smart Switch™. Visit samsungsmartswitch.com.
Internet Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. You can view the latest news, check the weather, and follow your stocks. ◆◆ From the Home screen, tap Internet. Enter a URL ◆◆ From the Home screen, tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. Add a new tab 1. From your browser window, tap Tabs g NEW TAB. A new browser window is displayed 2. Tap Tabs to see the open windows, and then tap a window to view it.
Camera ◆◆ From the Home screen, tap Camera. Take a Photo ◆◆ From the Home screen, tap • Tap to take a photo. • Tap Camera. or swipe up to take selfies. • Swipe up or down to switch between the front and the rear camera. • Swipe right to select a shooting mode. • Swipe left to select a shooting effect. Take a Video ◆◆ From the Home screen, tap • Tap Camera. to start recording. • Tap to capture a picture while recording. 18 • Tap to pause recording. • Tap to finish recording a video.
Security Screen Lock The Screen lock menu allows you to choose from a variety of locking features. ◆◆ From the Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g Lock screen and security g Screen lock type.
