Samsung Galaxy 4 Owners Manual

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Text message (SMS) settings:
 Manage SIM card messages
: allows you to manage the 
messages that you have stored on your SIM card.
 Message center: allows you to enter the number of your 
Message center where your messages reside while the system 
is attempting to deliver them.
 Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text 
messages. Choose between GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or 
Automatic.
Multimedia message (MMS) settings:
 Group messaging
: allows you to send a single message to 
multiple recipients.
: allows the message system to retrieve 
messages automatically.
: allows you to select the creation mode, Free, 
Restricted, or Warning.
–Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with 
content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain.
–Warning: the phone will warn you via pop up messages that 
you are creating a multimedia me ssage which does not fit the 
Core MM Content Domain.
–Free: you may add any content to the message.
 MMS alert: allows you to receive an alert when MMS mode 
becomes active.
Display:
 Bubble style
: allows you to choose from several bubble styles 
for your messages. Bubbles are the rounded boxes that 
surround each message.
 Background style: allows you to choose from several 
background styles for your messages.
: allows you to change the text size by 
using the up or down volume keys.
Push message settings:
 Push messages
: allows you to receive push messages from 
the network.
Cell Broadcast (CB) settings:

: allows you to receive Cell Broadcast (CB) 
messages.
 Channel configuration: allows you to set up the channel that 
you will receive CB messages on.
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Notifications settings:
 Notifications
: allows you to see message notifications on your 
status bar.
 Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for your 
message notifications.
: allows you to configure the vibration mode associated 
with message alerts.
 Message alert repetition: allows you to set the interval for new 
message alerts. Choose from: Once, Every 2 minutes, or Every 
10 minutes.
 Preview message: when enabled, allows you to view a 
preview of new message text on the Status bar.
Emergency message settings:
 Emergency alerts
: allows you to receive wireless emergency 
alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS). 
For more information, refer to 
“Emergency Alerts”  on page 
106.
 Emergency notification review: allows you to play the 
emergency alert tone so you will know what to expect when an 
alert is received.
 Alert reminder: allows you to set reminders after you receive 
an alert. You can select Once, Every 2 minutes, Every 15 
minutes, or Off (default).
Signature settings:
 Add signature
: when enabled, this feature allows you to create 
a signature at the end of your outgoing text messages.
 Signature text: allows you to enter a desired signature for your 
message.
Spam message settings:
 Spam settings
: when enabled, allows you to configure 
available spam settings such as:
 Add to spam numbers: allows you to manually enter and 
assign a phone number as being sent from a spam source.
 Add to spam phrases: allows you to assign a specific text 
phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend.
 Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks 
incoming messages from unknown  sources or blocked numbers.
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Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts 
from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which 
may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting 
Network (PLAN). If your wireless provider has chosen to 
participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the 
providers coverage area. If you travel outside your providers 
coverage area, wireless emergency alerts may not be 
available. For more information, please contact your wireless 
provider.
Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive 
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages are 
provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and 
will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within 
their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency 
Alert message.
There are three types of Emergency Alerts:
Alerts issued by the President
Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (Extreme and 
Severe)
AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)
Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats 
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the 
President can not be disabled. To disable Imminent Threats 
and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below:
1. From the main Home screen, tap 
Messaging .
2.Press   ➔ Settings.
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap 
Emergency alerts.
4. All alerts are enabled by default (checkmark showing). 
Tap on an alert option to disable the alert and remove 
the checkmark.
Using Email
Email enables you to review and create email using various 
email services. You can also receive text message alerts 
when you receive an important email.
Creating an Email Account
1.From the Home screen, tap Email .
Your accounts screen displays with an Email setup 
screen displayed.
2. Enter you email address in the 
Email address field.
3. Enter your password in the 
Password field.
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If you want to see your pass word as it is being typed, 
tap 
Show password to create a checkmark.
5. Ta p  
Next.
6. At the 
Account options screen, tap any of the options 
you would like.
7. Ta p  
Next.
8. Enter a name for this email account (optional).
9. Ta p  
Done.
Creating a Corporate Email Account
Use the following procedure to configure your phone to 
synchronize with a co rporate email account.
1. From the Home screen, tap 
Email .
Your accounts screen displays with an Email setup 
screen displayed.
2. Enter you email address in the 
Email address field.
3. Enter your password in the 
Password field.
4. If you want to see your pass word as it is being typed, 
tap 
Show password to create a checkmark. 5.
If you want all of your emails sent from this email 
account by default, tap the checkbox to create a 
checkmark. This checkbox on ly appears if you have 
previously set up an email account.
6. Ta p  
Manual setup.
7. Ta p  t h e  
Microsoft Excha nge ActiveSync field.
8. Enter all the Exchange server information, Domain, 
User name and Password, then tap 
Next.
9. At the 
Activation prompt, tap OK.
The 
Account options screen is displayed.
10. Enter the desired information in the different fields, 
then tap 
Next.
11. Enter an Account name for this account (Optional) and 
tap 
Done.
Wait for the Inbox to synchronize before use.
12. Press   ➔ 
Settings to change the account settings.
Creating Additional Email Accounts
To create additional email acco unts after setting up your first 
account, follow these steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap 
Email .
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Your Email screen displays showing your emails from 
the active account.
2. Press   ➔ 
Settings.
3. Ta p  
Add account to add another email account.
4. Enter the information required to set up another 
account. For more information, refer to  “Creating an 
Email Account”   on page 106.
Switching Between Email Accounts
1.From the Home screen, tap Email .
Your Email screen displays showing your emails from 
the active account.
2. Tap the Inbox button 
 at the top of your screen.
Your Email accounts screen is displayed.
3. Tap the Email account 
Inbox you would like to switch 
to. You can also select 
Combined inbox which will 
display email messages from all accounts.
4. The new Email account is displayed.
Using Gmail
Gmail is Google’s web-based email. When you first setup the 
phone, Gmail is config ured. Depending on the 
synchronization settings, Gmail  is automatically synchronized 
with your Gmail account.
Signing into Your Gmail
Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to access Gmail.
1. Sign on to your Google account if you are not already 
signed on. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 14.
2. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ Gmail .
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The Inbox loads conversations and email.
Creating a Gmail Message
1.From the Gmail Inbox, tap   at the bottom of the 
screen to create a new message.
2. Enter the recipients Email address in the 
To field.
Separate multiple recipient email addresses with a 
comma.
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Tap   and select 
Add Cc/Bcc to add a carbon or blind 
copy.
4. Enter the subject of this message in the 
Subject field.
5. Ta p  t h e  
Compose email field and begin composing your 
message.
6. Tap   to send.
Viewing a Gmail Message
1.From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view it.
2. The following options are available at the bottom of the 
screen after a message has been selected:
: archives the selected message.
 Delete : deletes the message.
: allows you to attach labels to a message. This is 
similar to putting it in a folder.
: after reading a message, marks as unread.
: swipe your screen to the right to see newer messages.
: swipe your screen to the left to see older messages.
3. Press   to select one of the following additional 
options:
 Mark important/not important: allows you to set the 
importance of a message.
: allows you to mute the sound in a message if applicable.
: allows you to report a message as spam. Tap 
the UNDO option if you change your mind.
 Report phishing: allows you to report a message that you feel 
is trying to improperly get information from you.
 Settings: displays Email settings that you can modify.
 Send feedback: allows you to send feedback or report a 
problem.
: displays the Google.com webpage so you can search the 
web for help.
Other Gmail Options
1. Tap   at the bottom of the screen to refresh the 
screen, send and receive new emails, and synchronize 
your email with the Gmail account.
2. Tap   at the bottom of the screen to set up and 
manage Labels for your Gmail messages.
3. Tap   at the bottom of the screen to search through 
your Gmail messages.
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Google Talk
Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for 
instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are 
automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. 
This allows you to search a chat  log and store them in your 
Gmail accounts.
1. Log on to your Google account if you have not already 
done so. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 14.
2. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ Ta l k  .
3. Begin using Google Talk.
4. Press   ➔ 
Help for more information on using 
Google Talk.
Note: The Network confirms your login and processes. This could take up to 5 minutes to complete.
Google +
Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a 
lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream 
to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast  messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant 
Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your 
own private album on Google+.
1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information, 
refer to  “Creating a New Google Account”  on page 14.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Google+ .
3. Select the account you want to use to sign in to 
Google+.
– or –
Ta p  
Add account to create another account.
4. Follow the on-screen inst ructions to use Google+.
5. Visit 
www.google.com/mobile/+/ for more information.
Messenger
Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into 
a simple group conversation. When you get a new 
conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your 
phone.
1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information, 
refer to  “Creating a New Google Account”  on page 14.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Messenger .
– or –
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Messenger.
3. Select the account you want to use to sign in to 
Google+ and tap 
OK.
– or –
Ta p  
Add account to create another account.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to add or follow 
people.
5. Ta p  
Next at the bottom of the screen.
6. At the 
Messenger screen, tap   to start a new 
message.
7. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or 
circle.
8.
In the bottom message field,  enter a message then tap 
.
9. From the Messenger screen, tap Learn more for more 
detailed information.
Messages App
AT&T Messages brings your texts, calls, and voicemail 
messages together into a single conversation thread and is 
accessible by phone or computer. 1. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ Messages .
2. Sign on to your Google account if you are not already 
signed on. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 14.
Note: The first time you use the Messages app, you will need 
to download the updated application from the Play 
Store. When the Play Store page displays, tap 
Update. 
For more information, refer to  “Play Store”  on page 
173.
3. At the Welcome screen, read  the information and tap 
Continue or tap Learn More to receive more 
information.
4. The first time you use Messages, you will need to set 
up a few things. Tap 
Record Greeting to record a 
personal greeting, or tap 
Skip if you want to do it later.
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5.
Follow the on-screen instructions to use the Messages 
app.
ChatON
Provides a global mobile communication service where you 
can chat with more than 2 buddies via a group chat. Share 
things such as pictures, videos, animation messages 
(Scribbles), audio, Contacts, Calendar entries, and Location 
information. 
For more information, visit: 
https://web.samsungchaton.com.
1. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ ChatON .
2. At the ChatON display, tap 
Sign in to sign in to your 
Samsung account if you have  not already done so. For 
more information, refer to  “Creating a Samsung 
Account”   on page 12.
– or –
Ta p  
Skip if you have already sign ed in to your Samsung 
account.
3. Enter your real name and tap 
 OK.
4. Follow the on-screen instru ctions to add a buddy and 
begin your chat session.
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Section 8: Changing Your Settings
This section explains the settings used for customizing your 
device.
Accessing Settings
1. From any Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings .
– or –
From any Home screen, press 
 ➔ Settings.
Settings Tabs
The Settings are divided into 4 main groups. When the 
Settings screen displays, the following 4 tabs are located at 
the top of the screen:
 
Connections:
This tab allows you to see all of settings related to 
the connection of your devi ce to external sources. 
Features include: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Data usage, 
More settings (Airplane mode, Mobile networks, 
Tethering and portable ho tspot, and VPN), NFC, 
S Beam, Nearby devices, Screen Mirroring, and 
Kies via Wi-Fi.
 My device:
This tab provides access  to device configuration 
and customization features. Features include: 
Lock screen, Display, LED indicator, Sound, Home 
screen mode, Call, Blocking mode, Power saving 
mode, Accessory, Accessibility, Language and 
input, Motions and gestures, Smart screen, Air 
view, and Voice control.
 
Accounts:
This tab provides both the ability to create and 
modify your accounts (ex ample; Samsung account, 
Email, Google account, etc.) and access Backup and 
reset features.
 
More:
This tab provides access to the remaining set of 
device settings not listed  under the other three tabs. 
These include Location services, Security, 
Application manager, Battery, Storage, Date and 
time, and About device.
My device My device
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