Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual

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Settings
Access the setting options
In the application list, select 1 Settings.
Select a setting category, and then select an option.
2 
Wi-Fi
Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access 
the Internet or other network devices.
Bluetooth
Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over 
short distances.
Data usage
Keep track of your data usage amount.
To use more options, press the Option key. Data roaming
 
●: Set to use data connections when you are 
roaming....

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More settings
Change the settings to control connections with other 
devices or networks.
 ›Flight mode
Activate Flight mode to disable all wireless functions on your 
device. You can use only non-network features.
Kies via Wi-Fi ›
Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi.
VPN ›
Set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs).
Tethering and portable hotspot ›
USB tethering 
●: Set to use your device as a wireless modem 
by making a USB connection with a computer.
Portable Wi-Fi...

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Android Beam ›
Activate the Android Beam feature to send data, such as 
webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices.
S Beam ›
Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as music, 
videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC 
and Wi-Fi Direct.
Wi-Fi Direct ›
Activate the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via 
Wi-Fi without requiring an AP.
Nearby devices ›
File sharing 
●: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA 
certified devices to access media files on...

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Mobile networks ›
Use packet data 
●: Set to use data connections on any 
mobile network.
Data roaming
 
●: Set to use data connections when you are 
roaming.
Access Point Names
 
●: Select an access point name (APN) for 
mobile networks. You can add or edit APNs. To reset your 
APN settings to the factory defaults, press the Option key 
and select Reset to default.
Network mode
 
●: Select a network type.
Network operators
 
●:
Search networks
 
- : Search for and select a network.
Select...

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Keytones 
●: Set the device to sound when you enter 
numbers on the dialling screen.
Touch sounds
 
●: Set the device to sound when you select an 
application or option.
Screen lock sound
 
●: Set the device to sound when you lock 
or unlock the touch screen.
Haptic feedback
 
●: Set the device to vibrate when you press 
the Option key or the Back key, or press and hold the Power 
key or the Home key.
Auto haptic
 
●: Set the device to vibrate when playing sounds 
in downloaded...

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Display battery percentage 
●: Set to view the remaining 
battery life.
Gyroscope calibration
 
●: Calibrate the gyroscope so your 
device can correctly recognise rotation.
Place the device on a stable surface during calibration.  
●
The calibration process may fail if the device vibrates 
or moves during calibration.
Calibrate the gyroscope when you experience drifting 
 
●
or unintended movements when using tilting or 
panning motions or motion-enabled games.
Wallpaper
Change the wallpaper...

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Motion
Change the settings that control the motion recognition 
feature on your device.Motion activation
 
●: Set to use the motion recognition 
feature.
Direct call
 
●: Set to make a voice call by picking up and 
holding the device near your ear while viewing call, 
message, or contact details.
Smart alert
 
●: Set the device to alert you if you have missed 
calls or new messages when you pick up your device.
Tap to top
 
●: Set to move to the top of a list of contacts or 
email messages...

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Power saving
Activate Power saving mode and change the settings for 
Power saving mode.CPU power saving
 
●: Set the device to limit some system 
resource usage.
Screen power saving
 
●: Set the device to decrease the 
brightness of the display.
Background colour
 
●: Set the device to decrease the 
brightness of the background colour of email and Internet.
Turn off haptic feedback
 
●: Set to prevent the device from 
vibrating when you press the Option key or the Back key, or 
press and...

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Battery
View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.
Application manager
View and manage the applications on your device.
Accounts and sync
Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage 
accounts for synchronisation.
Location services
Change the settings for location services.Use wireless networks
 
●: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile 
networks for finding your location.
Use GPS satellites
 
●: Set to use GPS satellites for finding your 
location.
Use sensor aiding
 
●:...

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Security
Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or 
USIM card.Screen lock
 
●: Activate the screen lock feature.
Lock screen options
 
●:
The settings are applied only when you set the swipe 
lock option.
Shortcuts
 
- : Set to show and edit application shortcuts on 
the locked screen.
Information ticker
 
- : Set to show news or stock 
information on the locked screen.
 
- Camera quick access: Set the device to launch the 
camera by tapping and holding the screen and...