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1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap My Account or My Device.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE ACTIVATION
If you are a new
INTRODUCING YOUR PHONE
Status Bar
Drag down to view notifications
Volume
keys
Power/ Lock key
By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by each of
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SIM CARD
Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card identifies you to the wireless network. Your phone will not work without the SIM card.
To insert the SIM card and battery:
1.Detach your SIM card from its packaging.
2.Place your fingernail in the notch on the bottom of the phone and pull the back cover off.
3.Insert the SIM
card into the SIM card slot, as shown, with the gold contacts on the SIM card facing downward.
4. Align the gold contacts on the battery with the contacts in the battery compartment. Push the battery into place and replace the battery cover.
MEMORY CARD
Your phone comes with a microSD memory card where multimedia files, such as video clips, music tracks, sound files, and images are stored to by default.
WARNING: Applications, personal settings, and other data may be lost or not function properly if the memory card is removed.
Install the memory card
1.Remove the battery cover.
2.Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing downward.
3.Push in until it clicks into place.
4.Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY
Charge using a wall outlet
On your phone, slide open the charger/ USB port cover and insert the small end of the charger into the charging port. Plug the other end of the charger into a wall outlet.
Charge using a computer
You can also charge using the USB cable. Insert the small end of the USB cable
into the charging port of your phone and the other end into the USB port of your computer.
BATTERY LIFE
Your Galaxy S 4G has two convenient widgets to help you monitor and maximize your phone???s battery life. To add the Power Control or Program Monitor widgets to your Home screen:
1.Touch and hold an empty spot on your Home screen.
2.Tap Widgets.
3.Tap Power Control or Program Monitor.
POWER
To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power key on the right side of the phone.
To turn it off, press and hold the
Power key and tap Power Off.
Power key
HOME SCREENS
Your phone has seven Home screens. Swipe left and right to view all the screens.
You can customize each screen with widgets and shortcuts to your favorite applications.
Add widgets, shortcuts, and folders to your Home screen
1.Navigate to the Home screen where you want to add the item.
2.Touch and hold an empty spot on your Home screen.
3.Tap Widgets, Shortcuts, or Folders.
4.Tap the item to add.
Change your wallpaper
1.Touch and hold an empty spot on your Home screen.
2.Tap Wallpapers.
3.Tap Home screen wallpaper, Live wallpapers, or Wallpaper gallery.
4.Tap the wallpaper.
5.Tap Set wallpaper.
Remove items from your Home screen
1.From the Home screen, touch and hold the item you want to delete.
2.Drag it to the Trash icon and release your finger.
APPLICATION SCREENS
There are three Application screens available by default. As you download new applications, they will appear on the Application screens in alphabetical order. Additional Application screens will appear as needed to accommodate future downloads.
To access the Application screens, from any Home screen, tap Applications and swipe left and right to view all the screens.
NOTIFICATION SCREEN
To view your notifications, touch and drag the Status bar down to open the
Notification screen.
Status Bar
Drag down to open
Wireless coverage indicators
Indicates that your phone is connected to HSPA+ technology
Indicates
Indicates that your phone is connected to 3G technology
Indicates that your phone is connected to EDGE technology
Indicates that your phone is connected to GPRS technology
Indicates that your phone is connected to
Indicates your signal strength (the more bars, the stronger the signal strength)
Device speeds depend on factors such as wire- less traffic, topography, weather, and network
conditions.
CALLS
Make a call
1.From any Home screen, tap Phone.
2.Enter the phone number and tap Call.
Answer and end calls
To answer a call, touch and slide the green Answer icon to the right.
To end the call, tap End Call.
VOICEMAIL
Use voicemail
To call and set up voicemail:
1.From any Home screen, tap Phone.
2.Touch and hold 1 to call voicemail.
3.Follow the tutorial to set up your voicemail account.
To reset the voicemail password to the last four digits of your phone number:
1.From any Home screen, tap Phone.
2.Enter #793#.
3.Tap Call.
4.Tap OK.
Use Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail allows you to play and replay messages in any order, save voice messages to your phone, choose how you want to respond to messages, share special audio messages via
To set up Visual Voicemail:
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap Visual Voicemail.
3.Tap Next to activate Visual Voicemail and view your Inbox.
4.Tap Done.
To check Visual Voicemail:
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap Visual Voicemail.
3.Tap the voicemail message.
4.Tap the Play icon on the left side of the screen to play.
To reply to a Visual Voicemail:
While in the voicemail message, tap the
Phone icon.
CONTACTS
Add new contact
1.From any Home screen, tap Contacts.
2.If necessary, tap Done at the Tips screen.
3.While on the Contacts tab, tap the
Menu key.
4.Tap Create contact.
5.Tap Phone, SIM, or
6.Tap the First name field and enter the contact???s first name.
7.Tap the Last name field and enter the contact???s last name.
8.Tap the Phone number field and enter the contact???s phone number.
9.Continue on to enter more contact information if desired.
10.Tap Save when done.
Call contact from the contact list
1.From any Home screen, tap Contacts.
2.Tap the Contacts tab, if necessary.
3.Tap the contact.
4.Tap the desired number to initiate the call.
VOLUME & RINGTONES
Adjust call volume
While on an active call, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the call volume.
Adjust ring volume
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Sound.
4.Tap Volume.
5.Touch and drag the Incoming call volume slider to the desired level.
6.Tap OK.
TIP: You can also touch and drag the Notification volume bar to adjust the notification volume as well at this screen.
Adjust media volume
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Sound.
4.Tap Volume.
5.Touch and drag the Media volume slider to the desired level.
6.Tap OK.
Adjust touch tone volume
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Sound.
4.Scroll to and tap the Audible touch tones and Audible selection check boxes to turn on/off touch tone volume.
Silence ring / notification volume
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Sound.
4.Tap the Silent mode check box to silence all sounds except media and alarms.
Set incoming call ringtone
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Sound.
4.Tap Phone ringtone.
5.Tap the desired tone.
6.Tap OK.
Set notification ringtone
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Sound.
4.Tap Notification ringtone.
5.Tap the desired tone.
6.Tap OK.
POWERED BY QIK
Video Chat allows you to connect
Sign up for a Qik??? account
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.Tap Video Chat.
3.Tap Sign up.
4.Tap the Email address field and enter the
5.Tap the Username field and enter the username you want to use.
6.Tap the Password field and enter a password.
7.Tap Sign up.
Initiate Video Chat
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.Tap Video Chat.
3.Tap Video Chat again.
4.Tap a contact displaying the green Video icon to initiate a video call.
nTo use
nWhen the
nTo stay on a
an audible beep and shows a message when a call will drop.
n
nCellular Preferred: Calls go over the cellular network, and
n
Turn on
1.Touch and slide the Status bar down to view the Notification screen.
2.Tap
3.Tap the desired network.
4.Enter the password, if necessary, and tap
Connect.
5.Go back to the Home screen.
6.Tap Applications.
7.Tap
8.Tap View Tutorial, if desired.
9.At the bottom of the screen, tap the On/Off icon to turn on/off
When
Status bar on the top of your screen. You
can now make phone calls and send messages over the
Turn Off
You can choose to turn off
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap
3.At the bottom of the screen, tap the On/ Off icon to turn on/off
Set Connection Preference to
NOTE:
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.Tap
3.Tap the Menu key.
4.Tap Settings.
5.Tap Connection preferences.
6.Tap one of the following options:
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nCellular Preferred: Calls go over the cellular network, and
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7.Tap OK.
TETHERING &
To use tethering or
Tethering
Your phone has the capability to share its mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable.
nTethering works with Windows?? 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista??, and Linux. For more information on
tethering with operating systems, go to www.android.com/tether#usb.
nFor Windows XP, first install the driver on your computer before you can tether. To install the driver, go to www.android.com/tether.
nWhen you connect your phone to your computer with the USB cable, you can either tether or access files on the memory card but you cannot do both. If you want to use your computer to access the memory card, then you must not turn on tethering.
You can share the mobile data connection from your phone with other devices by turning your phone into a portable
nWhen your phone is serving as a
nFor more information, go to www. android.com/tether#wifi.
Tether Your Phone
1.Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
2.On your phone, tap the Back key.
3.Tap the Menu key.
4.Tap Settings.
5.Tap Wireless and network.
6.Tap Tethering.
7.Tap to select the USB tethering check box.
Your phone starts sharing its wireless network data connection with your computer via the USB connection.
Turn on
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Wireless and network.
4.Tap Mobile AP.
5.Tap to select the Mobile AP check box.
6.Tap OK.
Your phone starts broadcasting its
7.Tap Mobile AP settings.
8.Enter a new name for the SSID.
9.Tap the Security
10.Tap WPA2 PSK.
11.Tap the Password field.
12.Enter your password.
13.Tap Save.
14.On your computer, connect to your phone (SSID) via
TEXT MESSAGING
Access messaging
From any Home screen, tap Messaging.
Delete a message or message thread
1.While viewing your message or while in your message inbox, touch and hold the message.
2.Tap Delete message or Delete thread.
3.Tap OK.
Set up Internet
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap
3.At the Email address field, enter your
4.Tap the Password field and enter your password for the
5.Tap Next.
6.Tap OK.
7.Enter a name for your account (optional).
8.Enter a name that will be displayed on outgoing messages.
9.Tap Done.
Set up Corporate/work
Contact your company???s IT department if you need more help. This feature works with
Microsoft?? Exchange
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap
NOTE: If you have already set up an
3.At the Email address field, enter your
4.Tap the Password field and enter your password.
5.Tap Manual setup.
6.Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
7.At the Domain\Username field, enter your domain and username.
8.Tap the Exchange Server field and enter the Exchange server address.
9.Scroll down and tap Next.
10.Read the Activation message and tap
OK.
11.Adjust the
12.Scroll down and tap Next.
13.Enter a name for your account (optional) and tap Done.
Create a Gmail???
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap Gmail.
3.Tap Next.
4.Tap Create.
NOTE: If you already have a Google account, tap Sign in and enter your login information.
5.Enter your first name, last name, and the username you want on your account.
6.Tap Next.
TIP: Tap the Back key to close the on- screen keyboard.
7.Enter a password.
8.Tap the Confirm password field and
9.Tap Next.
10.Tap the Security question
11.Tap the Answer field and enter your answer.
12.Tap the Secondary Email field and enter a backup
13.Tap Create.
Add additional
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap
3.Tap the Menu key.
4.Tap Accounts.
5.Tap the Menu key again.
6.Tap Add account.
7.Enter your
8.Tap the Password field and enter the password.
9.Tap Next.
10.Enter a name for your account (optional).
11.Enter a name that will be displayed on outgoing messages and tap Done.
Delete
1.While in your mailbox, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Accounts.
3.Touch and hold the account that you want to delete.
4.Tap Remove account.
5.Tap OK.
Access your mailbox
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap Email to view the inbox for the last
3.To change to a different account, tap the account name at the top of the screen.
4.Tap the desired account.
5.Tap the message to view.
Send
1.While in your mailbox, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Compose.
3.At the To field, enter the
4.Tap the Subject field and enter the subject of your message.
5.Scroll to and tap the next field and enter your message and tap Send.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
NOTE: The Facebook application comes
Add account and sign in
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Accounts and sync.
4.Tap Add account.
5.Tap the account that you want to add.
6.Continue on to sign in to your account.
Adjust sync settings
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Accounts and sync.
4.Tap to select or clear the Background data and/or
CAMERA & VIDEO
Take a picture
Pictures are saved to the memory card and can be viewed on your phone at
Applications > Gallery.
1.From the center Home screen, tap the Camera shortcut to open the capture screen in landscape mode.
2.Frame the subject.
3.Tap the Camera icon to capture.
Send a picture
1.Take a picture.
2.Tap Share.
3.Tap the following and continue on to send your picture:
nAllShare
nAudio Postcard
nBluetooth
nEmail
nFacebook
nGmail
nMessaging
nPicasa
nKodak Gallery
nSnapfish
Record a video
Videos are saved to the memory card and can be viewed on your phone at
Applications > Gallery.
1.From the center Home screen, tap the Camera shortcut to open the capture screen in landscape mode.
2.Tap the Arrow icon on the left side of the screen to open more menu options.
3.Tap Camcorder.
4.Frame the subject.
5.Tap the red Circle icon to start recording.
6.Tap the Square icon to stop.
Send a video
1.Record the video.
2.Tap Share. If you don???t see the Share option, tap the picture to display that option.
3.Tap the following and continue on to send your video:
nAllShare
nBluetooth
nEmail
nGmail
nMessaging
nYouTube
Adjust settings
1.From any Home screen, tap the Camera shortcut to open the capture screen in landscape mode.
2.Tap the Arrow icon on the left side of the screen to open more menu options.
3.Tap Settings.
4.Tap the desired settings to adjust.
MUSIC PLAYER
Access the music player
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap Music Player.
Transfer music from computer
1.Connect your phone to your computer using the USB cable.
2.Tap Connect USB storage.
3.Tap OK. The Removable Disk window opens on your computer.
4.Click Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer.
5.Click OK.
6.Locate the file on your computer that you want to copy.
7.Copy and paste the file into the memory card drive.
8.When finished, on your phone tap Turn off and disconnect your phone.
doubleTwist AirSync
Your phone comes preloaded with doubleTwist AirSync. This application allows you to use your home
nPhotos
nVideos
nMusic from your iTunes?? playlist
For more information, visit
Play music
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap Music Player.
3.Locate and tap the song.
WEB BROWSING
Experience the mobile Web like never before with
For more information about these services visit
Visit a Web site
1.From the center Home screen, tap Web.
2.Touch and slide the screen down to display the Web address (URL) field.
3.Tap the Web address field at the top of the screen.
4.Enter the Web address.
5.Tap the Enter key or the Arrow icon.
Save a favorite
1.On the Web browser, go to the Web address that you want to bookmark.
2.Tap the Menu key.
3.Tap More.
4.Tap Add bookmark.
5.Enter a new name for the bookmark, if desired, and tap OK.
Full access to Web requires the purchase of a qualifying data plan. Separate additional charges may apply for downloads; actual content available for download may vary.
LOCATION
Use GPS satellites
For the best performance using your location features, turn on GPS satellites.
Turn on using Settings:
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Location and security.
4.Tap to select the Use GPS satellites check box.
NOTE: For best performance, make sure the Use wireless networks check box is also selected.
Turn on using Notification screen:
1.Touch and slide the Status bar down to view the Notification screen.
2.Tap GPS. When GPS is blue, using GPS satellites is turned on.
Google Maps???
To find a location:
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap Maps.
3.Tap OK at What???s new in Maps screen.
4.Tap Search Maps.
5.Enter your search.
6.Tap the Enter key or the Magnifying Glass icon to search.
To get directions:
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap Maps.
3.Tap OK at What???s new in Maps screen.
4.Tap the Menu key.
5.Tap Directions.
6.Tap End point.
7.Enter your destination. A list of locations displays.
8.Tap a location or business on the list.
9.Tap Go.
TeleNav GPS Navigator???
To sign up:
1.From any Home screen, tap
Applications.
2.On the Application screen, tap TeleNav GPS.
3.Continue on to sign up to TeleNav.
To find a location:
1.While in TeleNav, tap Search.
2.Tap the Business Name or Category field.
3.Enter your search.
4.Tap Search.
5.Tap the desired business to view more details.
Additional charges may apply to subscribe to TeleNav GPS Navigator; see www.telenav.com for details. TeleNav is a registered trademark and TeleNav GPS Navigator is a trademark of TeleNav, Inc.
BLUETOOTH??
Your phone comes with Bluetooth technology, a wireless technology that enables a data connection between your phone and a Bluetooth wireless headset and other Bluetooth devices (sold separately).
Prepare Bluetooth headset
To pair your phone with a Bluetooth headset, make sure that your headset is fully charged and that you set the headset into pairing mode. See your Bluetooth headset???s manual for more information.
Turn on Bluetooth and pair with headset
1.From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Wireless and network.
4.Tap Bluetooth settings.
5.Tap the Bluetooth check box to turn it on. A list of available Bluetooth devices displays.
6.Tap your headset on the list.
7.Enter the PIN or passcode, if requested.
8.Tap OK.
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR
PHONE
Whether you are looking for a charger, a fashionable carrying case, a Bluetooth?? headset or just want to browse for fun extras for your phone,
To purchase accessories for your phone, visit
nearest
Accessory selection subject to change and may vary by location.
EMERGENCY DIALING
While all phones are equipped with 911 emergency calling, this phone may or may not permit its location to be approximated during a 911 call.*
* Availability of this feature depends on upgrades to the (a) wireless network and (b) 911 calling system that are required to be installed by the local 911 response agency or public safety answering point (PSAP); these upgrades may not be available everywhere within our wireless coverage area or your roaming area. This approximation of the phone???s location and the transmittal
of location information are subject to emergency situations, transmission limits, network problems/limitations, interconnecting carrier problems, your phone, buildings/ tunnels, signal strength and atmospheric/topographical conditions, and may be curtailed, interrupted, dropped or refused. The phone???s approximate location is transmitted to the local 911 response agency or PSAP while the call is in progress; this approximation is intended solely to aid the PSAP in dispatching emergency assistance or to limit the search area for emergency services personnel. You should not rely solely on a phone for essential communications (such as a medical or other emergency). Please see
CARING FOR YOUR PHONE
MAKING IT LAST
Your phone is a complex electronic device; think of it as a
Store your phone in a protective case. The touch screen of your phone is delicate and should be protected from scratches.
Phones aren???t cheap, so keep yours in a safe
Water will damage your phone and
Use only batteries and accessories from the original manufacturer of your phone.
If your charger or any other accessory is damaged, replace it or take it to a qualified service dealer. Do not attempt to operate your phone charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
thrown from a speeding motorcycle or is otherwise damaged; doing so may damage your phone.
TIPS FOR SAFETY
Check with your doctor if you have a pacemaker or hearing aid in order to ensure that cell phone usage is safe with your phone. If you have questions about the interaction of cellular radio frequency and any other electronic equipment, ask the manufacturer of the equipment if cell phone radio frequencies will disrupt the equipment???s performance.
When you are driving,
a few tips:
nAssess road conditions before answering. Your safety is more important than any call.
nPrepare your
nKeep your phone close. If it rings and you discover it???s in the back seat, do NOT crawl over the seat to answer it while driving.
nProgram frequently used numbers into your speed dial for easy
nRemember that laws prohibiting or restricting the use of a mobile phone while driving may apply in your area.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
4G used in connection with the Galaxy S???
4G product name refers to the fact that the Galaxy S??? 4G is designed with HSPA+ technology.
Use of some features or services may incur separate, additional charges and/or require a qualifying data plan.
Messaging/Data: You will be charged for all data sent by or to you through the network, regardless of whether received. Character length/file size of messages/attachments may be limited.
Downloads/Applications: Additional charges may apply; not all downloads available on all phones. You obtain no rights in downloads; duration of use may be limited and downloads may be stored
solely for use with your phone.
your device, including any changes that may affect your
billing, or any content or website you may be able to access through an App.
See brochures and the Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at
If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.
The Bluetooth?? word mark and logo are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used by
and Audio Postcard is a trademark, of
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