Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual

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Getting started
Adjust the brightness manually
In the application list, select 1 Settings → Display → 
Brightness.
Clear the tick box next to 
2 Automatic brightness.
Drag the slider to the left or right.
3 
Select 4 OK.
 ›Lock your device
You can lock your device by activating the screen lock feature.
If you forget your password, take your device to a  
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Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Samsung is not responsible for the loss of passwords 
 
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or private information, or other damages caused by...

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Adjust the device to fit your face inside the figure.3 
When your face is captured correctly, select 4 Continue.
Select 
5 .
Say a word or phrase to use as an unlock command 
6 
4 times.
Select 
7 Done.
Complete the setup of the secondary unlock PIN or 
8 
pattern.
Set an unlock pattern
In the application list, select 1 Settings →  Security → 
Screen lock 
→  Pattern.
View the on-screen instructions and the example pattern, 
2 
and then select Next .
Draw a pattern to connect at least...

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Set an unlock password
In the application list, select 1 Settings → Security → 
Screen lock 
→  Password.
Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select 
2 
Continue.
Enter the password again and select 
3 OK.
Lock your SIM or USIM card ›
You can lock your device with the PIN that is supplied with 
your SIM or USIM card. Once the SIM or USIM lock is enabled, 
you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device or 
access applications that require the PIN.
In the application list,...

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Activate the Find my mobile feature ›
When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card into your lost 
or stolen device, the Find my mobile feature will send the 
contact number to your specified recipients automatically, 
so that you can locate and recover your device. To use this 
feature, you must create a Samsung account for controlling 
the device remotely via the Internet.In the application list, select 
1 Settings → Security → SIM 
Change Alert.
Select 
2 Sign in.
To create a Samsung...

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Getting started
Enter text
You can enter text by speaking words into the microphone, 
by selecting characters on the virtual keypad, or by writing on 
the screen.
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter 
text, you must change the input language to one of the 
supported languages.
Change the text input method ›
From a text field, tap the indicator icons area and drag it 1 
downwards to open the notifications panel.
Select 
2 Select input method → a text input method.
Enter text with the...

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You can also use the following keys:
NumberFunction
 1 Change the case.
 2 Switch text input modes.
 3 
Access the keypad settings. Tap and hold  
to switch to Handwriting mode, enter text by 
voice, or access the clipboard.
 4 Clear your input.
 5 Start a new line.
 6 Insert a space.
When Predictive text (XT9) mode is activated, you can 
use continuous input, which allows you to enter text by 
sweeping on the keypad. 
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When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the 
following modes:
ModeFunction
ABC 1. 
Select 
 to switch to ABC mode.
2.  Select a corresponding virtual key until 
the appropriate character appears.
Number 1. 
Select 
 to switch to Number mode.
2.  Select a number.
You can enter numbers by tapping 
and holding a virtual key in ABC 
mode.
Symbol 1. 
Select 
 to switch to Symbol mode.
2.  Select ◄  or ► to scroll to a symbol set.
3.  Select a symbol.
Copy and paste text ›
From a...

Communication
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Communication
Calling
Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering 
calls, using options available during a call, or customising and 
using call-related features.
To prevent accidental inputs, turn on the proximity  
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sensor to lock the touch screen when you hold the 
device near your face. 
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Static electricity discharged from your body or 
 
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clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor 
during a call.
Make a call ›
In the application list, select 1 Phone →...

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Answer a call ›
During an incoming call, select 1  and then drag your 
finger outside of the large circle.
To mute the ringtone, press the Volume key.
Select 
2 End call to end the call.
Reject a call ›
During an incoming call, select  and then drag your finger 
outside of the large circle.
To send a message to the caller when you reject a call, drag 
the reject message bar at the bottom of the screen upwards.
You can select one of several preset messages or create 
your own messages. 
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Use a headset ›
Connect a headset to your device to answer and control calls 
conveniently.To answer a call, press the headset button.
 
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To reject a call, press and hold the headset button. 
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To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call, press and hold  
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the headset button.
To end a call, press the headset button.
 
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Use options during a voice call ›
You can use the following options during a voice call:
The options available may vary depending on your 
region or service...