Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini User Manual

							     
  
    
  
 
    
       
         
• Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in 
networks where there is a weak signal. 
• You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as 
soon as a) license acquisition has occurred and b) 
sufficient amount of the Medi a Content has been buffered. 
• You must finish watching Media Content within the time 
limit set out for each piece of content (which may be as 
short as 24 consecutive hours). 
– Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content 
does not extend the available viewing time. 
– In no event will rented Medi a Content be available for a 
period of more than thirty ( 30) days (or shorter on a title­
 by-title basis) after the Me dia Content has been r
 ented 
(e.g., if you begin

 viewing rented Media Content on the 
29th day after the rental tran saction, but do not finish 
viewing the entire title, that rented Media Content may 
not be available for the entire twenty-four (24) 
consecutive hour period if su ch period would extend the 
viewable time beyond the thirty (30) day rental window). 
Unless otherwise restricted by  the Content Providers, you can 
download Media Content to your  TV using HDMI connections; 
otherwise, you cannot play Medi a Content downloaded from 
your mobile device output. 
Samsung Link 
Use this application to share and play content across smart 
devices anywhere, anytime. 
� To u c h  Apps ➔ Samsung Link. 
Settings 
Configure your device to your preferences. It includes such 
settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings 
associated with your phone. 
� To u c h  Apps ➔ Settings . 
For more information, refer to “Settings”  on page 118
. 
SIM Toolkit 
Manage the settings specific to your SIM card. 
� To u c h Apps ➔  SIM Toolkit. 
Stor y Album 
Create an album with your story on one timeline. 
� To u c h  Apps ➔  Story Album . 
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							Tr ipAdvisor Voice Recorder 
TripAdvisor allows you to access traveler reviews and 
opinions on hotels, restaurants and more. You can also 
compare prices and check availability on hotels, flights, car 
rentals and more.  Record your voice or other sounds, and share recordings via 
Bluetooth, Messaging, or Gmail. 
� To u c h    Apps➔  Voice Recorder . 
Voice Search Note: This application requires a Samsung account. 
Use voice commands to search the web with Google. 
TM� To u c h   Apps➔  TripAdvisor . � To u c h   Apps➔  Voice Search . 
Video Player  VPN Client 
The Video application plays video files stored on your 
memory card.  VPN Client lets you define multiple Virtual Private Networks 
(VPNs) to your device and co
nnect to them as needed by 
simply selecting a connection from the VPN Client list. 
� To u c h    Apps➔  Video . � To u c h    Apps➔  VPN Client .
For more information, refer to  “Video Player” on page 82. 
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WatchON 
Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your phone as 
a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, 
stereo or other device. 
Set Up WatchON 
1.	  Touch  
Apps  ➔ WatchON . 
2.	  Follow the prompts to configure WatchON options, 
such country/region, TV service provider, channel list 
setup, etc. 
Note:  To u c h 
Menu  ➔ Help  to learn more about 
WatchON. 
Configure Your Device as a Remote  1.  From the toolbar, touch 
Remote Control. 
2. Touch  Continue  at the prompt. 
3.	  Follow the prompts to find yo ur TV or other devices and 
configure your phone to control their operation. 
YouTube 
View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone. 
� 	To u c h Apps  ➔ YouTube. 
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Connections
 Connections 
My device My device 
Accounts
Accounts 
More
More 
Connections
Connections
My device
My device
Accounts
Accounts
More
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Section 9: Settings 
This section explains the settin gs used for  customizing your 
device. 
Accessing Settings 
� From a Home screen, touch  Apps ➔  Settings . 
– or – 
From a Home screen, touch  Menu ➔ Settings . 
– or – 
From any screen, touch the top of the screen and 
swipe downward, to display the Notification Panel, and 
then touch  Settings. 
Settings Controls 
Some features are enabled or disabled by touching  ON/OFF 
to turn the feature on 
(  ) or off (  ). For some 
options, you can also touch the feature name, such as  Wi-Fi, 
to display more options. 
Some options are enabled or disabled by touching a 
checkbox. When enabled, a   check mark displays. Touch 
the check mark to remove  it and disable the option. 
Settings Tabs 
The Settings are divided into 4 main tabs: 
Connect to wireless netw orks, mana
 ge mobile 
networks, and connect to other devices
.  
Per

sonalize your phone, inc
 luding the display, 
sounds, t

he lock screen, accessibility features, 
language and input methods, and more. 
Add and manage your email and other accounts, 

and back up your data.
 
Manage   location ser vices, securit

y, storage, and 

other features of your phone.
 
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Wi-Fi Data Usage 
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides   
access to local area networks.  Monitor da ta usage, and control your phone’s connection to 

mobile data service.
 
For more information, refer to  “Wi-Fi” on page 85
.
 Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider 
may account for data usage differently. Wi-Fi Direct 
Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly 
via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without 
having to set up the connection. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps  ➔ 
Settings  ➔ Connections
Connections . 
For more information, refer to  “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 87
. 2. To u c h Data usage ➔ Mobile data  to enable or disable 
your phone’s connection to mobile data service. 
Bluetooth •  When disabled, you will not be  able to use the Internet, 
sync email, or use any app tha t requires a data 
connection unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi 
network. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications   
technology for exchanging in formation over a distance 
of about 30 feet. If the devices are in range, you can 
exchange information between them, even if they are 
in different rooms.  3. 
To u c h 
 Set mobile data limit to disable the mobile data 
connection when
  the specified limit is reached. 
For more information, refer to  “Bluetooth” on page 88
. 
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View Mobile Data Usage 
1. Touch the Data usage cycle  drop-down menu and 
select a time period.
 
A chart displays the total mobile data usage during that
 
time period, followed by a breakdown of data usage by 

each application.
 
2.  Set data usage limits: 
• Touch and drag the  red limit bar to set the maximum 
data limit. When data usag e reaches this limit, mobile 
data will be disabled. 
Warning!  When disabled, you will not be able to use the 
Internet, sync email, or use any app that requires a 
data connection unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi 
network. 
•  Touch and drag the  yellow warning bar  to set a 
warning level. You will be  notified when data usage 
reaches this level. 
•  Touch and drag the  two white bars to adjust the time 
period displayed.  • 
Touch an  application  to view its data usage. Touch 
Restrict background data to force the application to 
sync background data only when connected to a 
Wi-Fi network 
3.  To u c h 
Menu  for options: 
•  Data roaming : Allow your phone to use mobile data 
when roaming. Additional ch arges may apply. See your 
service plan for details. 
•  Restrict background data: Prevent the phone from 
connecting to the mobile  data network in the 
background for synchronization or other services. 
•  Auto sync data : Synchronize with accounts 

automatically, at any time.
 
•Show Wi-Fi usage : Display data usage while 
connected to Wi-Fi. 
•  Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are 
mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from using these 
networks, and you can configure apps to warn you 
before using these networ ks for large downloads. 
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  Apps  ➔ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. From the Home screen, touch   
Apps ➔ 
Settings ➔
 
2.To u c h   More
 
networks 
➔Mobile networks  for  
options:
• Mobile data : Allow your phon e to connection to a 
mobile data  
network.
• Data Roaming : Allow connection to data services 
when your device is r oaming on another 
 network. 
More Networks 
Access additional options for configuring connections
 
between your phone and other devices.
 
Airplane Mode 
Enabling Airplane mode turn
s off calling, messaging, and 
data network features. It also turns off other connectivity 
features, such as   
Wi-Fi and Bl ue
tooth. 
 
Mobile Networks 
Set options for network selection and data service. 
Important!  Depending on your service plan, changes you 
make to mobile networks settings may incur 
extra charges. Consult your service provider 
for more information. 
While in airplane mode, you ca n use ot
 her features of your 
phone, such as playing m usic, watching videos, or other 
applications.   
1.  Fro

m the Home scr een, touch 
 
Settings 
➔. 
To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when A
irplane mode is en
 abled, 
turn them on in Settings, or o n the Notifications panel.
 
 
ConnectionsConnections 
Connections
Connections .
2. 
Touch  More networks  ➔ Airplane 
 mode
 to enable or 
   
disable the option. 
Note:  You can also set Airplane mode from the  Device options  
menu. Press and hold the  Power/Lock Key, then  touch 
Airplane mode .  •Network mode
: Choose a preferred network mode. 
• System select : Change CDMA roaming mode. 
Tethering and Mobile Hotspot 
Use feature lets you share your phone’s mobile data 
connection via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
 
For more information, refer to “Tethering and Mobile 

Hotspot” on page 92
.
 
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VPN 
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
 
For more information, refer to  “VPN” on page 95
.
 
NFC 
Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information 
between your phone and another NFC capable device by 
touching the devices together (typically back-to-back). 
For more information, refer to  “NFC and Beaming” on 

page 95
.
 
Android Beam 
Use Android Beam to share smaller files, such as browser   
pages, YouTube videos,  contacts, pictures, etc. 
For more information on using Android

 Beam, 
see “Android 
Beam”  on page 96. 
S Beam 
Use S Beam for sending larger files, such as HD videos, 

between your phone and another NFC capable device by 

touching the devices together (typically back-to-back).
 
For more information on using S Beam, see  “S Beam”  on 
page 96. 
Nearby Devices 
Share files with nearby devices  using the DLNA (Digital Living 

Network Alliance) standard via Wi-Fi.
 
For more information, refer to  “Nearby Devices” on page 97
.
 
Printing 
Use this feature to manage your printers. 
Screen Mirroring 
Use the Screen Mirroring feature to share media files on your   
phone with an HDMI device, such as an HDMI TV. 
For more information, refer to  “Screen Mirroring” on 
page 98
. 
Lock Screen 
Configure your phone's Lock Screen. 
1.  From the Home screen, touch 
Apps  ➔ 
Settings  ➔My deviceMy device . 
2.  To u c h  Lock Screen  for options. 
Screen Lock 
1. From the Home screen, touch Apps  ➔ 
Settings ➔My deviceMy device . 
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2.	 
Touch  Lock screen  ➔ Screen lock  and select a 
screen lock. Then configure the displayed options for 
that screen lock: 
•Swipe : Unlock your phone by swiping your finger 
across the screen. This is the default screen lock and 
offers no security. 
– Multiple widgets : Display multiple widgets on your 
Lock screen. 
– Lock screen widgets : Customize your clock and 
personal message. 
– Shortcuts : Add app shortcuts to the lock screen. 
– Unlock effect : Show a ripple effect or light effect on 
the lock screen when you slide your finger over the 
screen. 
– Help text : Show help information on the Lock 
screen. 
– Wake up in lock screen: Wake up the screen by 
speaking a command when the  Swipe Screen lock is 
turned on. 
– Set wake-up command : Set a command to wake 
up the screen.  • 
Face unlock: Unlock your phone by looking at the 
screen. This option offers low security, because 
someone who looks similar to you could unlock your 
phone. Touch the option for more information, and to 
set up Face unlock. 
– Lock screen widgets : Customize your clock and 
personal message. 
– Improve facial recognition : Have your face 

captured in different conditions.
 
– Presence check : Require a blink to unlock your 
phone. 
– Make pattern visible : Display the security pattern. 
– Lock automatically: Automatically lock the phone 
when the screen has turned off after a selected 
amount of time. 
– Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock your 
phone by pressing the Power/Lock Key. 
•  Face and voice : Unlock your phone by looking at the 
screen and speaking. This option offers low security, 
because someone who looks and/or sounds similar to 
you could unlock your phone.  Touch the option for more 
information, and to set up Face and voice unlock. 
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– Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and 
personal message. 
– Improve facial recognition: Have your face 
captured in different conditions. 
– Presence check : Require a blink to unlock your 
phone. 
– Make pattern visible : Display the security pattern. 
– Lock instantly with power key : Instantly lock your 
phone by pressing the  Power/Lock Key. 
•Pattern : Draw a pattern on the screen to unlock your 
phone. Touch the option, then follow the prompts to 
create or change your screen unlock pattern. 
– Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and 
personal message. 
– Make pattern visible : Display the security pattern. 
– Lock instantly with power key : Instantly lock your 
phone by pressing the Power/Lock Key. 
•PIN : Enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification 
Number) to unlock your phone. 
– Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and 
personal message. 
– Lock automatically : Automatically lock your phone 
5 seconds after the screen turns off. 
– Lock instantly with power key : Instantly lock your 
phone by pressing the  Power/Lock Key. 
•  Password : Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock 
your phone. 
– Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and 
personal message. 
– Lock automatically: Automatically lock the phone 
when the screen has turned off after a selected 
amount of time. 
– Lock instantly with power key : Instantly lock your 
phone by pressing the  Power/Lock Key. 
•None : Disable all Screen lock settings. 
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