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    Note: Other applications may be running that affect battery use.
    Storage
    From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the 
    memory card and USB as well as mount or unmount the SD 
    card.
    For more information about mounting or unmounting the SD 
    card, see “Memory Card” on page 48.
    To view the memory allocation for your external SD card:
      From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings  ➔   
    More ➔  Storage .The available memory displays under 
    the 
    To t a l  s p a c e and Available space headings for both 
    Device memory and SD card.
    SD card
      Ta p  Unmount SD card to unmount your SD card so that 
    you can safely remove it, then tap 
    OK.
    – or –
    1. Ta p  
    Format SD card to re-format your SD card. This will 
    delete all data on your SD card including music, videos, 
    and photos. 2.
    Ta p  
    Format SD card again.
    3. Ta p  
    Delete all to continue or press   to cancel.
    Note: The Format SD card option is only available when your 
    SD card is mounted.
    Date and time
    This menu allows you to change  the current time and date 
    displayed.
    1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
    Settings ➔   
    More ➔ Date and time.
    2. Ta p  
    Automatic date and time to allow the network to set 
    the date and time.
    3. Ta p  
    Automatic time zone to allow the network to set the 
    time zone.
    Important! Deactivate Automatic date and time to manually set 
    the rest of the options.
    4. Ta p  
    Set date and tap the up and down arrows to set the 
    Month, Day, and Ye a r then tap Set.
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    Ta p  
    Set time and tap the up and down arrows to set the 
    Hour, Minute, and PM/AM, then tap Set.
    6. Ta p  
    Select time zone, then tap a time zone.
    7. Optional: Tap 
    Use 24-hour format. If this is not selected 
    the phone automatically  uses a 12-hour format.
    8. Ta p  
    Select date format and tap the date format type.
    About Device
    This menu contains legal info rmation, system tutorial 
    information, and other phone information such as the model 
    number, firmware version, baseband version, kernal version, 
    and software build number. 
    To access phone information:
    1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
    Settings ➔  
    More ➔ About device. 
    2. The following information displays:
     Software update: allows you to update your phone software, if 
    available. For more information, refer to 
    “Software Update”  
    on page 156.
     Status: displays the Battery status, Battery level (percentage), 
    Network, Signal strength, Mobile network type, Service state, 
    Roaming status, Mobile network state, the phone number for 
    this device (My phone number), IMEI number, IMEISV number, 
    IP address, Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, Serial 
    number, Up time, and Device status.
     Legal information: This option displays information about 
    Open source licenses as well as Google legal information. This 
    information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal 
    information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, 
    Terms of Service for Android-powered Phones, and much more 
    pertinent information as a reference. Read the information and 
    terms, then press 
     to return to the Settings menu.
     Device name: displays the phone’s model name.
     Model number: displays the phone’s model number.
     Android version: displays the android version loaded on this 
    handset.
     Baseband version: displays the baseband version loaded on 
    this handset.
    : displays the kernel version loaded on this 
    handset.
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     Build number: displays the software, build number.
    Note: Baseband, kernal and build numbers are usually used 
    for updates to the handset or  support. For additional 
    information please contact your AT&T service 
    representative.
    Software Update
    The AT&T Software Update feature enables you to use your 
    phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone 
    software directly to your phone. The phone automatically 
    updates with the latest availa ble software when you access 
    this option.
    1. From the Home screen, tap   ➔ 
    Settings ➔   
    More ➔ About device ➔ Software update.
    2. Ta p  
    Check for updates.
    3. At the 
    AT&T Software update prompt, tap OK to 
    continue.
    4. The phone automatically updates the software (if 
    available), otherwise, when the 
    Current software is up 
    to date 
    prompt is displayed, tap OK. 5.
    When updating software, once the update file is 
    downloaded, you can delay the update on the start 
    screen by postponing it for a certain period of time. If 
    you want to resume the update before the selected 
    time, tap 
    Continue update.
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    Section 9: Connections
    This section describes the various connections your phone 
    can make including accessing the Internet with your 
    Browser, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC.
    Internet
    The Browser is your access to the mobile web. This section 
    explains how to navigate the  Browser and introduces you to 
    the basic features.
    Accessing the Mobile Web
    To access the Browser:
      From the Home screen, tap Internet .
    The AT&T/YAHOO! mobile homepage displays.
    Navigating with the Browser
    1. To select an item, tap an entry.
    2. To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with 
    your finger in an up or down motion.
    3. Sweep the screen left to right to move laterally across 
    a web page.
    4. To return to a previous page, press  .
    5. To move forward to a web page, press  .
    Zooming in and out of the Browser
    There are several ways to Zoom in and out on your browser 
    while in desktop view. After tappi ng on a link or article, use 
    one of these methods:
    Tilting: Tap and hold the screen at tw o points then tilt the device 
    back and forth to reduce or enlarge the screen. You must first 
    enable motion in the  Settings section. For mo re information, refer 
    to 
    “Motions and Gestures”  on page 142.
    Double tap: Quickly tap the screen twice on the web page to 
    zoom in or out.
    Pinching: Sweep in opposite directions at the same time to zoom 
    in or out (use a pinching-in or pinching-out motion). 
    Browser Options
    1. From the home page, press  to access the 
    following options:
    : displays the home web page.
     New window: displays a new window so you can browse 
    multiple URLs. For more information, refer to 
    “Adding and 
    Deleting Windows” 
     on page 159.
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     Add bookmark: allows you to add a URL to your bookmark list
     Add shortcut: allows you to add a shortcut to your Home 
    screen.
    : allows you to translate a web page (when available).
     Save page: allows you to store the current page in memory so 
    that it can be read later even if you loose your Internet 
    connection. It is saved in your Saved pages folder.
    : allows you to share the page using Bluetooth, 
    ChatON, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google, Google+, Messaging, 
    S Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.
     Find on page: allows you to search in the current page.
     Incognito mode: pages viewed in incognito mode won’t 
    appear within your browser history or search history, and no 
    traces (such as cookies) are left on your device. For more 
    information, refer to 
    “Going Incognito”  on page 159.
    : contains web pages you have saved using the 
    Save page option.
    : displays your browsing history. You can tap on a
     Desktop view: allows you to assign the browser to display the 
    current page in the desktop view (to closely mimic the display 
    as it would appear on a desktop computer).
    : allows you to set the screen brightness.
    : allows you to print the screen or web page on a 
    Samsung printer using Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct.
    : allows you to modify your web settings. For more 
    information, refer to 
    “Browser Settings”  on page 161.
    : allows you view additional information concerning the 
    Internet application
    Enter a URL
    You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. 
    Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone.
    To enter a URL and go to a particular website, follow these 
    steps: 1. Ta p  t h e  URL  field at the top of your screen
    .
    2.Enter the URL using  the on-screen keypad.
    The website displays.
    Search the Internet
    To perform an internet search using keywords, follow these 
    steps: 1. Tap the Search bar at the top of the browser.
    2. Enter the keyword(s) to search using the on-screen 
    keypad and tap  .
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    Tap a link to view the website.
    Adding and Deleting Windows
    You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. 
    To add a new window, follow these steps:
    1. From your browser, press 
     ➔ New window.
    A new browser window is opened. 
    2. Ta p  
     (Windows) to see thumbnails of all open 
    windows.
    3. Tap a window listing to open up that Internet window.
    4. Ta p  
     at the top right corner of the web page 
    thumbnail to delete the window.
    Going Incognito
    The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites 
    outside of normal browsing. Pages viewed in this incognito 
    window won’t appear within yo ur browser history or search 
    history, and no traces (such as cookies) are left on your 
    device. 
    Note: Any downloaded files will be pres erved and will stay on your device after you exit the incognito mode. 
    To add a new incognito window:
    1.From your browser, press  ➔ Incognito mode.
    2.At the information prompt, tap OK.
    3. A new browser window displays. 
    To exit from the incognito window:
    1.From your browser window, tap   (Windows).
    2. Scroll across the available windows and locate the 
    incognito window. The incognito icon   appears in 
    the upper-left of the new browser window while you 
    are in this mode.
    3. Ta p  
     next to the incognito listing to delete this 
    window.
    Using Bookmarks
    While navigating a website,  you can bookmark a site to 
    quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs 
    (website addresses) of the b ookmarked sites are displayed in 
    the Bookmarks page. From the Bookmarks page you can 
    also view your Most visited websites and view your History.
    1. From the Home webpage, tap 
     (Bookmarks).
    The Bookmarks page is displayed.
    2. Press 
     to display the following options:
    2
    2
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     List/Thumbnail view: Select Thumbnail view (default) to view 
    a thumbnail of the webpage with the name listed, or select 
    List 
    view
     to view a list of the bookmarks with Name and URL listed.
    : Creates a new folder in which to store new 
    bookmarks.
    : Erases selected bookmarks.
     Change order: Rearranges the current bookmarks.
     Move to folder: Selected bookmarks are moved to a selected 
    folder.
    3. Tap a bookmark to view the webpage, or touch and 
    hold a bookmark for the following options:
     Open in new window: Opens the webpage in a new window.
     Edit bookmark: Allows you to edit the name or URL of the 
    bookmark. For more information, refer to 
    “Editing 
    Bookmarks” 
     on page 160.
    : Adds a shortcut to the bookmarked webpage to 
    your phone’s Home screen.
     Share link: Allows you to share a URL address using many 
    different options.
     Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more 
    information, refer to 
    “Deleting Bookmarks”  on page 160.
     Set as homepage: Sets the bookmark to your new homepage.
    Adding Bookmarks
    1. From any webpage, tap  ➔  .
    2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the Name, Address, 
    and Location.
    3. Ta p  
    Save.
    4.
    Saved to bookmarks will appear at the bottom of the 
    page.
    Editing Bookmarks
    1. From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark 
    you want to edit.
    2. Ta p  
    Edit bookmark.
    3. Use the on-screen keypad to edit the Name, Address, 
    and Location.
    4. Ta p  
    Save.
    Deleting Bookmarks
    1.From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark 
    you want to delete.
    2. Ta p  
    Delete bookmark.
    3. At the 
    Delete confirmation window, tap OK.
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    Emptying the Cookies
    A cookie is a small file which is placed on your phone by a 
    website during navigation. In addition to containing some 
    site-specific information, it can also contain some personal 
    information (such as a username and password) which can 
    pose a security risk if not pr operly managed. You can clear 
    these cookies from your phone at any time.
    1. From the Home webpage, press 
     ➔ Settings ➔ 
    Privacy ➔ Delete personal data.
    2. Ta p  Cookies and site data to create a checkmark.
    3. Ta p  
    Done.
    Using your Histor y
    The History list provides you with a list of the most recently 
    visited websites. These entries can be used to return to 
    previously unmarked web pages.
    1. From the Home webpage, press 
     ➔ History. 
    A list of your most recently visited websites is 
    displayed with Name and URL address. 
    2. Tap on a category such as 
    To d a y, Last 7 days, or Most 
    visited
    .
    3. Tap any entry to display the webpage. 4.
     Press 
     ➔ Clear history to delete the History list.
    Saving Pages 
    You can save a page for future  viewing without making it a 
    bookmark.
    1. From the Home webpage, press 
     ➔ Save page.
    Page saved in Saved pages is displayed.
    2. The web page is saved.
    Saved Pages 
    The Saved pages list provides you with a list of the websites 
    that you have saved.
    1. From the Home webpage, press 
     ➔ Saved pages.
    A list of your saved webpages is displayed with their 
    Name. The webpages that ha ve been visited the most 
    will appear at the top.
    2. Tap any entry to display the webpage.
    Browser Settings
    To make adjustments in your browser settings, follow these 
    steps:
    1. From the Home webpage, press  ➔ 
     ➔ Settings.
    2. The following options are available:
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    Basics: Set homepage
    : Sets the current home page for the Web 
    browser.
     Auto fill forms: allows you to enter text to be used in your web 
    profile. Tap Add profile, then enter text for the Web form auto 
    fill.
    Privacy:
     Search and URL suggestions
    : displays predictions of related 
    queries and popular websites in the address bar as you type.
     Preload available links before opening: allows you improve 
    performance when loading pages.
     Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from 
    any previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to 
    disable this function.
     Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for 
    visited sites. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
     Delete personal data: allows you to delete all personal data 
    such as Browsing history, Cache, Cookies and site data, 
    Passwords, Auto-fill data, and Location access.
    Accessibility:
     Text scaling
    : allows you to preview the text size, scale the text 
    size using a slider bar, set the zoom amount on double tap, and 
    minimize the font size using a slider bar.
     Force zoom: allows you to override the website’s request to 
    control zoom.
     Text encoding: adjusts the current text encoding.
     Fullscreen: allows you to use Fullscreen mode to hide the 
    status bar.
     Text booster: allows you to view PC websites easily by 
    boosting the text size. Note: the layout may change as a result.
    Content settings:
     Accept cookies
    : Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and 
    read cookies from your device.
     Enable location: Allows websites to request access to your 
    location.
     Enable JavaScript: Enables Javascript for the current Web 
    page. Without this feature, some pages may not display 
    properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
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     Block pop-ups: Prevents popup advertisement or windows 
    from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to disable 
    this function.
    : Allows you to set your default storage to 
    Phone or Memory Card.
     Website settings: View advanced settings for individual 
    websites.
     Enable notifications: Allows website notifications. Select 
    Always on, On demand, or Off.
     Clear notifications: Deletes website notification access 
    information.
     Reset settings: Restores all settings to default.
    Bandwidth management:
     Preload webpages
    : Allows the browser to preload pages in 
    the background. You can set to Always, Only on Wi-Fi, and 
    Never.
    : Allows web page images to be loaded along 
    with the other text components of a loaded website.
     Open pages in overview: Displays an overview of newly 
    opened web pages. 
    Wi-Fi 
    About Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi (short for wireless fidelityand sometimes referred to 
    as wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local 
    Area Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11 
    wireless specification to transmit and receive wireless data. 
    Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing and 
    accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can 
    either be Open (unsecured) as  within most Hot Spots, or 
    Secured (requiring knowledg e of the Router name and 
    password).
    Turning Wi-Fi On
    By default, your device’s Wi-F i feature is turned off. Turning 
    Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to 
    compatible in-range WAPs.
    1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
    Settings ➔  
    Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
    2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi 
    field, to turn Wi-Fi ON  .
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