Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual

Safety information
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Do not store your device in very hot or very cold areas. Use your 
device at temperatures from -20 °C to 50 °C
Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the internal 
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temperature can reach up to 80 °C.
Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time 
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(on the dashboard of a car, for example).
Store the battery at temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C.
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Do not store your device with metal objects, such as coins, keys, 
and necklaces
Your...

Safety information
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Use caution when exposed to flashing lights
While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold 
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the screen too close to your eyes.
Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights 
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while watching videos or playing Flash-based games for extended periods. If 
you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing...

Safety information
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When speaking on the device:
Hold the device upright, as you would with a traditional phone.
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Speak directly into the microphone.
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Do not touch the device’s internal antenna. Doing so may result in reduced 
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call quality or cause the device to emit unintended levels of radio frequency 
(RF) energy.
Protect your hearing and ears when using a headset
Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing 
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damage.
Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your 
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Safety information
174
Do not paint or put stickers on your device
Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. If you 
are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device, you may experience itching, 
eczema, or swelling of the skin. When this happens, stop using the device and 
consult your physician.
When cleaning your device:
Wipe your device or charger with a towel or an eraser.
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Clean the battery terminals with a cotton ball or a towel.
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Do not use chemicals or...

Safety information
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Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care
Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing 
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information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or 
device.
Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from 
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other devices.
Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal 
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objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls...

Safety information
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Correct disposal of this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates 
that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, 
headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other 
household waste.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health 
from uncontrolled waste disposal, please...

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Disclaimer
Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third 
parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other 
intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for 
your personal non-commercial use. You may not use any content or services 
in a manner that has not been authorised by the content owner or service 
provider. Without limiting the foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the 
applicable content...

Index
178
alarms 131
AllShare Play  120
Android Beam  138
applications
closing  38
downloading  37
launching  36
multitasking  38
organising  37
uninstalling  37
auto rejection  53
battery
charging  17
inserting  15
Bluetooth  125
calculator  131
calls
barring  54
forwarding  54
making  48
making international 
calls  49
making multiparty calls 
(conference calls)  51
rejecting  49
speed dialling  92
using in-call options  50, 5 1
viewing logs  55
waiting  55
camera
changing camcorder 
settings  76...

Index
179
messages
accessing voicemail 61
sending email  63
sending Google Mail  61
sending multimedia  60
sending text  59
viewing email  64
viewing Google Mail  62
viewing logs  55
viewing multimedia  60
viewing text  60
multiparty calls (conference 
calls)  51
music player  84
NFC  137
photos
taking  68
viewing  81
Play Store  110
power saving  19, 148
Samsung Apps  111
S Beam  138
settings  141
silent mode  39
SIM/USIM card
inserting  15
locking  43
sound
call ringtone  39
device volume  39
settings...

Index
180
tethering
via Bluetooth 124
via USB  124
via Wi-Fi  123
text input
copy and paste  47
with Google voice input  45
with Samsung keypad  45
timer  133
touch screen
locking/unlocking  30
using  23
touch tone  39
unpack  11
USB connections
as camera device  115
as media device  115
as wireless modem  124
with Samsung Kies  114
with Windows Media 
Player  114
video player  78
videos
playing  78, 8 3
recording  74
uploading to YouTube  113
VPN connections 129
web browser  101
Wi-Fi  116
world clock...