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5.
Pres
s to access the following options:
: allows you to select images from your clipboard to 
add to your picture.
: allows you to share your saved photo via various 
applications.
: assigns the currently saved image as either a: Contact 
photo, Home and lock screens, Home screen, Lock screen, or 
wallpaper.
Gmail
Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured 
when you first set up your phone. Depending on your 
synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically 
synchronize with your Gmail account on the web. 
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 12.
2. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ Gmail .
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The Inbox loads conversations and email.
Effect: allows you to add various effects to your 
photo.
Portrait: allows you to apply various face 
correction effect s such as: Remove red, Brighten 
face, Airbrush, or Out-of-focus.
Decoration: provides creative features such as: 
Sticker, Label, Frame, Drawing, and Image.
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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.
3. 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. Press   for additional options.
Google
The Google Search applicatio n provides you an on-screen 
Internet search engine  powered by Google™. 
The Google Search application is the same on-screen 
Internet search engine that is  on the Google Search Bar on 
your main Home screen. 
1. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔  Google.
2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the item you want 
to search for, then tap  .
3. Tap   to use Google Voice Search. Follow the 
on-screen instructions.
Google Settings
As Google has become more intertwined with other 
applications, this menu provides a quick and ready access 
point to configure preferences for Google+, Location, etc. 
You can also use the Search fu nction to initiate a Google 
Search from this menu.
1. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ Google 
Settings
 and select an on-screen option.
2. Tap one of the Google  Settings options.
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3.
Follow the on-screen prompts to modify your Google 
Settings.
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 12.
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.
Hangouts
Hangouts is a free Windows a nd web-based application for 
instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with 
your friends across computers  and various Android devices. 
You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 
friends.
Note: The first time you use Hangouts, you will need to 
download the updated applicat ion from the Play Store. 
When the Play Store page displays, tap 
Update. For more 
information, refer to “Play Store”   on page 187.
1. Log on to your Google acco unt if you have not already 
done so. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 12.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Hangouts .
3. The first time you access Hangouts, tap 
Confirm to 
confirm your mobile number. If the number is not 
correct, tap 
Edit Number to change it.
4. Begin using Hangouts.
5. Press   ➔ 
Help for more information on using 
Hangouts.
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Inter net
The Internet is your access to the mobile web. This section 
explains how to navigate your Internet Browser and 
introduces you to the basic features.
Accessing the Mobile Web
To access the Browser:
  From the Home screen, tap Internet .
The Quick access 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  .
Browser Options
  From any web page, press  to access your browser 
options.
Internet Settings
  From any web page, press  ➔ Settings to access 
your Internet settings. For more detailed information, 
see  “Internet”  on page 134.
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   Search or enter 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. Ta p  t h e   Search or enter URL  field at the top of the 
browser.
2. Enter the keyword(s) to search using the on-screen 
keypad and tap 
Go.
3. Tap a link to view the website.
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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, tap 
 ➔ 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 your browser history or search 
history, and no traces (such as cookies) are left on your 
device. 
Note: Any downloaded files will be pr eserved and will stay on your device after you exit the incognito mode. 
To add a new incognito window:
1.From your browser, tap  ➔ 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 availabl e windows and locate the 
incognito window. The inco gnito 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 bookm arked 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) 
located at the bottom right of the screen
.
The Bookmarks page is displayed.
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Press 
 to display the Bookmark options.
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.
Keeper
Keeper is an secure password manager for your phone and 
works seemlessly across your mobile phones, tablets, 
computers, and web browsers. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Keeper .
2. The first time you access the Keeper app, read the 
Terms and Conditions and tap 
Agree.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your 
account and use Keeper.
Lookout Security
Lookout Security™ provides mobile device-specific security 
features that are coupled with  a minimal performance hit. 
Lookout Mobile Security provides  key security options that 
are unique to the mobile market. Along with the antivirus and 
anti-malware tech, theres a lost and stolen phone locator 
service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Lookout Security 
.
2. Read the on-screen information, then tap 
Get started.
3. Read the on-screen descriptions and activate those 
desired features. Tap 
Next to progress to the next 
screen.
4. Ta p  
New user or Existing user.
5. Create a Lookout account by entering an email address 
and account password. 
6. Re-enter the password and tap 
Start Lookout.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Maps
Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and 
satellite maps and local business information, including 
location, contact information,  and driving directions. You can 
also post public messages about a location and track your 
friends.
Important! Before using Google Maps you must have at least  an active data connection. The Maps application 
does not cover every country or city.
To receive better GPS signals,  avoid using your device in the 
following conditions:
inside a building or between buildings
in a tunnel or underground passage
in poor weather
around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
in a vehicle with tinted windows
Using Maps
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Maps .
A map will display with your location in the very center.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to use the Maps 
application.
Memo
The Memo application allows you to write memos that can 
include text, audio, and images.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Memo .
2. Ta p   
Options to reveal available Memo categories 
or Manage categories.
3. Ta p   
Search to search for a matching text string 
within your available memos.
– or –
Ta p   
Tap to create memo to create a new memo.
– or –
Ta p   
Menu and select one of the following options:
 Select: allows you to select an available memo.
 Delete: allows you to delete selected memos.
 Account: allows you to access an available account.
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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. The first time you use AT&T Messages, tap 
Update 
AT&T Messages
.
3. 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 12.
Note: The first time you use the AT&T Messages app, you will 
need to download the updated application from the Play 
Store. When the Play Store page displays, tap 
Update 
then follow the on-screen  instructions. For more 
information, refer to “Play Store”   on page 187.
4. At the 
Legal stuff... screen, tap Accept to continue.
5. Ta p  
Call Voicemail to record a personal greeting and set 
up your app.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to use the AT&T 
Messages app.
Messaging
You can send and receive different types of messages. For 
more information, refer to  “Messaging”  on page 71.
Mobile Hotspot
This application allows you to share your phones’s mobile 
data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. For 
more information, refer to  “Mobile Hotspot”  on page 149.
Mobile TV
Mobile TV is a subscription service that allows you to watch 
your favorite TV shows using your handset.
Note: This feature requires a paid subscription. See your AT&T 
Customer Service Representative for more information.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Mobile TV .
2. Read the 
7 day Trial for Mobile TV screen and tap 
Accept & Start Trial to continue or Exit to exit.
3. The Mobile TV main page displays. Follow the on-
screen instructions to watch TV.
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Note: Mobile TV will use a large amount of data and you are 
responsible for all data charges. It is strongly 
recommended that you upgrade to a large data plan in 
addition to this purchase.
Music
Music is an application that can play music files. Music 
supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, 
WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A. Launching Music allows you to 
navigate through your music library, play songs, and create 
playlists (music files bigger  than 300 KB are displayed).
Playing Music
1.Ta p    ➔ Music .
2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen (Songs, 
Playlists, Albums, Artists, Music square, or Folders) to 
view the available music files. 
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to 
begin playback. 4.
The following Music controls are available:
Pause the song.
Start the song after pausing.
Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to 
previous song.
Press and hold to fast-forward  the song. Tap to 
go to next song.
Volume control and SoundAlive.
Volume control showing volume muted.
Plays the entire song list once.
Replays the current list when the list ends.
Repeats the currently playing song.
Shuffles the current list  of songs randomly.
Songs play in order and are not shuffled.
Lists the current playlist songs.
Create a new playlist.
Assign the current song as a Favorite.
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Music Options
To access additional options, follow these steps:1. While in Music, press 
.
2.The follow options are available before you play music:
Note: The following options may or may not appear depending 
on whether or not music is actually playing. Also, 
options will be different if the song you are listening to is 
in a playlist. 
 Listen via Bluetooth: scans for devices and pairs with a 
Bluetooth headset.
: allows you to set the music file as a ringtone or alarm 
tone.
 Settings: allows you to change your Music settings. For more 
information, refer to 
“Music Settings”  on page 182.
: displays details about the music file such as Title, 
Artist, etc.
Music Settings
The Music Settings menu allows  you to set preferences for 
the Music app such as whether yo u want the music to play in 
the background, sound effects, and how the music menu 
displays.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Music .
2. Press   ➔ 
Settings.
3. Select one of the following settings:
: this menu allows you to select which categories you want 
to display. Choices are: Albums, Artists, Genres, Music square, 
Folders, Composers, Years, Most played, Recently played, or 
Recently added. Tap each item that you want to display in the 
Music menu.
 Playlists: this menu allows you to determine which playlists are 
displayed.
: set a type of equalization such as Normal, Pop, 
Rock, Jazz, Dance, Classic, etc.
 Adapt Sound: allows you to set Adapt Sound on when your are 
listening with earphones to alert of incoming calls and 
notifications.
Streams the current music file to another device 
via Samsung Link.
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