Samsung Galaxy S4 Start Manual
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents MY CARRIER SERVICE DEVICE FUNCTIONS SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE Turning Your Device On and Off Locking and Unlocking Screen Initial Device Configuration HOME SCREEN Status Bar Notification Screen CALLING FEATURES Making a Call Ending a Call Answering a Call Rejecting a Call VOICEMAIL Set Up Voicemail... - Page 3 Connecting to Bluetooth Connecting to Wi-Fi Near Field Communication S Beam Smartphone Mobile HotSpot USB Tethering APPS & MORE Installing Apps Samsung Smart Switch Gmail (Google Account) Setting Up Your Email Accounts Internet Multi Window Camera Wi-Fi Calling Lock Screen...
- Page 4 LEGAL APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING HANDSETS EMERGENCY DIALING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
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Page 5: My Carrier
My Carrier This guide provides you with the information you need to get started. For more information and additional support, please visit www.t-mobile.com/support/ where you can: • Register at my.t-mobile.com/ to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and change your rate plan. •... -
Page 6: Service
Service If you are a new T-Mobile customer and your service has not yet ® been activated, call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: • Your Service Agreement and the agent code on your Agreement •... -
Page 7: Device Functions
Device Functions Headset Sensors jack Power/lock Front facing camera Volume Menu* Home Back* *Menu and Back illuminates when navigating through the device. -
Page 8: Camera Lens
Camera lens IR blaster Flash Speaker Microphone Charging/USB port WARNING: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. -
Page 9: Setting Up Your Device
Setting Up Your Device Step 1. Remove the Back Cover • Place your fingernail in the groove and firmly “pop” the cover off the device. Step 2. Install the SIM Card • Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until it is secured into place. - Page 10 Step 3. Install the optional microSD card • Slide the memory card into the card slot until it is secured into place. Step 4. Insert the Battery • Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts (1). Press down gently to secure the battery (2).
- Page 11 Step 5. Replace the Back Cover • Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down firmly along the edges of the cover. Step 6. Charging the Device • Before turning on your device, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger that came with the device.
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Page 12: Turning Your Device On And Off
IMPORTANT: Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause the device to become damaged. -
Page 13: Home Screen
Home Screen Swipe your fingers left or right to view the entire Home screen. You can customize the screen with widgets and shortcuts to your favorite applications. Status Bar The Status bar appears at the top of your Home screen. Icons indicating your device’s status and new notification alerts appear on the Status bar. -
Page 14: Calling Features
Calling Features Making a Call ¬ From the Home screen, tap (Phone). Access Dial number contacts list* Access Call frequent history contacts Touch and hold to activate vibrate mode Tap for Delete voicemail Dial number *From the contact list, make a call by sliding your finger across the contact name from lef t to right. -
Page 15: Ending A Call
Ending a Call ¬ (End Call). From within an active call, tap Answering a Call ¬ At the incoming call screen, touch and slide (Answer) in any direction to answer the call. Rejecting a Call ¬ At the incoming call screen, touch and slide (Reject) in any direction to route the call to your voicemail system. -
Page 16: Voicemail
Voicemail Set Up Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone) and then touch and hold until the device dials your voicemail. 2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to set up your mail box. Access Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap (Phone) and then touch and hold . -
Page 17: Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to messages in any order directly from the device, without calling Voicemail. Initial Configuration and Set Up 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) g (Visual Voicemail). -
Page 18: Contacts
Contact entry from the on-screen list. 4. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Google, or Samsung account) (depending on where you want to save the new contact information). 5. Enter the desired information into the appropriate fields. -
Page 19: Messaging
Messaging Create and Send a Message 1. From the Home screen, tap (Messaging) g (Compose). 2. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address. NOTE: If adding a recipient from among Logs, Contacts, or Group, tap the contact to place a checkmark alongside the entry and tap Done. The contact will be placed in the recipient field. -
Page 20: Connections
Connections Connecting to Bluetooth 1. From the Home screen, tap (Menu) g Settings g Connections tab g Bluetooth. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to the right to turn it on ( 3. If necessary, tap Scan. Review the list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices. -
Page 21: Near Field Communication
Near Field Communication Near Field Communication (NFC), when enabled, allows two compatible devices to exchange data when they touch each other. When used in conjunction with S Beam, your device can be used to share images/videos/files content when NFC-capable devices are touched. To activate NFC: 1. -
Page 22: Smartphone Mobile Hotspot
Smartphone Mobile HotSpot This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be used). NOTE: The Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when device is connected to Wi-Fi. - Page 23 NOTE: By default, during the initial setup process, the connection is not secure. It is recommended that you maintain a secure connection by using a password for communication. NOTE: Using your 4G service and Smartphone Mobile HotSpot drains your phone’s battery at a much faster rate than when using any other feature combination.
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Page 24: Usb Tethering
You cannot mount your device’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB Tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, go to www.samsung. com/us/support/downloads. • When you connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable, you can either share your mobile data connection via tethering OR you can share files—you cannot do both. - Page 25 4. If prompted, read the on-screen notification regarding data use and tap OK. (Tethering Active) in the Status bar • Look for area of the screen. 5. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and tap To disconnect USB tethering: 1.
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Page 26: Apps & More
1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) g (Play Store). 2. If prompted, follow the on-screen prompts to add an existing Google account. Samsung Smart Switch Easily move over your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch ™ Get started today at www.samsungsmartswitch.com... -
Page 27: Setting Up Your Email Accounts
Setting Up Your Email Accounts Check email on the go with popular Internet-based email accounts, including Yahoo! Mail, Hotmail , etc.. ® ® 1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) g (Email). 2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap Next. -
Page 28: Internet
Internet Take the Internet on the go. You can reach the latest news, get the weather and follow your stocks. ¬ From the Home screen, (Apps) g (Internet). To enter a URL: You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. Websites are optimized for viewing on your device. -
Page 29: Multi Window
Multi Window Run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. NOTE: Only applications found within the Multi window panel can be active atop another current application on the screen. 1. Activate the Multi Window feature: • Using two fingers, touch and drag the Status bar downwards to display additional functions. -
Page 30: Camera
Camera This device gives you the magic of professional digital photography. With stunning photographic output and a range of exceptionally rich professional shooting modes, editing features and various apps. Going pro has never been this easy or this fun. ¬ From the Home screen, tap (Camera). -
Page 31: Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling can improve your coverage and allows you to make phone calls and send messages over a Wi-Fi network (when a Wi-Fi network is available). NOTE: This feature is active by default. If you are in an active Wi-Fi call and go out of range of your Wi-Fi, the call will be dropped. -
Page 32: Lock Screen
To disable Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Menu) g Settings g Connections tab g More networks. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi Calling slider to toggle off the feature. To change connection preferences: 1. From the Home screen, tap (Menu) g Settings g Connections tab g More networks g More settings g Wi-Fi Calling. -
Page 33: Legal
Legal APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved for use by T-Mobile and the device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function. INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING HANDSETS T-Mobile encourages customers to take appropriate measures to secure their handsets and invites them to take advantage of the features available on this handset to help secure it from theft and/... -
Page 34: Emergency Dialing
EMERGENCY DIALING Although all phones are equipped with 9-1-1 emergency calling, this phone may or may not permit its location to be approximated during a 9-1-1 call.* * Availability of this feature depends on upgrades to the (a) wireless network and (b) 9-1-1 calling system that are required to be installed by the local 9-1-1 response agency or public safety answering point (PSAP);... -
Page 35: Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Use of some content or features may incur separate, additional charges and/or require qualifying service, or access to a Wi-Fi connection. Smartphone Mobile HotSpot: Qualifying service required. Plan data allotment applies. Roaming and on-network data allotments differ; see your selected service for details. Use of connected devices subject to T-Mobile Terms and Conditions. - Page 36 advertisements you may encounter while using an App, alterations any App may make to the functionality of your device, including any changes that may affect your T-Mobile plan, service, or billing, or any content or website you may be able to access through an App.
- Page 37 Devices, accessories, and screen images are simulated. See brochures and Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at T-Mobile.com, for rate plan information, charges for features and services, and restrictions and details, including important limitations on availability and reliability of 9-1-1 emergency service when using Wi-Fi calling.
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- Page 39 ©2013 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung and Galaxy S are both trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Google Play, Gmail, and Google are trademarks of Google, Inc. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deustche Telekom AG.