Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual

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Using this manual
Thank you for choosing this Samsung mobile device. 
This device will provide you with high-quality mobile 
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s 
exceptional technology and high standards.
This manual has been specially designed to guide you 
through the functions and features of your device.
Read me first
Before using your device, read the entire manual and all  
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safety instructions to ensure safe and proper use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default 
 
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settings of your device.
The images and screenshots used in this manual may differ 
 
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from the actual product.
The contents of this manual may differ from the product, 
 
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or from software provided by service providers or carriers, 
and are subject to change without prior notice. Access 
the Samsung website (
www.samsung.com) for the latest 
version of the manual.
Available features and additional services may vary by 
 
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device, software, or service provider.
Formatting and delivery of this manual is based on Android 
 
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operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s 
operating system.
Applications on this device may perform differently from 
 
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comparable computer applications and may not include all 
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Applications and their functions may vary by region  
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or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for 
performance issues caused by third-party applications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or 
 
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incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or 
modified operating system software. Attempting to 
customise the operating system may cause your device or 
applications to work improperly.
You can upgrade your device’s software by accessing the 
 
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Samsung website (www.samsung.com).
Software, audio, wallpapers, and images provided in this 
 
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device are licensed for limited use between Samsung 
and their respective owners. Extracting and using 
these materials for commercial or other purposes is an 
infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for 
such copyright infringement by users.
You may incur additional charges for data services, such as 
 
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messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or 
using location services. To avoid additional charges, select 
an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your 
service provider.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
 
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Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons used in this 
manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to 
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to 
your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information 
►Refer to—pages with related information; for 
example: 
► p. 12 (represents “refer to page 12”)
→Followed by—the order of options or menus you 
must select to perform a step; for example: In the 
application list, select Settings 
→ About device  
(represents Settings, followed by About device)
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, 
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electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, 
or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, 
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trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
The Android logo, Google
 
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Mail
™, YouTube™, Google Play™ Store, Google Latitude™, 
and Google Talk
™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Bluetooth
 
●® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, 
Inc. worldwide.
Windows Media Player
 
●® is a registered trademark of the 
Microsoft Corporation.
Wi-Fi
 
●®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi 
CERTIFIED
™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks 
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DivX
 
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of Rovi Corporation or its 
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a 
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX 
Certified
® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com 
for more information and software tools to convert your files 
into DivX videos.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play 
purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain 
your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your 
device setup menu. Go to 
vod.divx.com for more information 
on how to complete your registration.
DivX Certified
® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including 
premium content. 
						

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Assembling ........................................................ 11
Unpack  ........................................................................\
.........................  11
Device layout   ........................................................................\
.............  12
Keys   ........................................................................\
................................  14
Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery   ........................ 15
Charge the battery   ........................................................................\
..  17
Insert a memory card (optional)  ................................................ 20
Getting started .................................................. 22
Turn on or off your device  ............................................................  22
Use the touch screen   ......................................................................  23
Use motions   ........................................................................\
...............  26
Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys   .................... 30
Get to know the Home screen   ................................................... 31
Access applications   ........................................................................\
.  36
Launch multiple applications   ..................................................... 38
Customise your device   ..................................................................  39
Enter text   ........................................................................\
.....................  45
Communication ................................................. 48
Calling  ........................................................................\
...........................  48
Messages   ........................................................................\
.....................  59
Google Mail   ........................................................................\
................  61
Email   ........................................................................\
..............................  63
Talk   ........................................................................\
.................................  65
ChatON   ........................................................................\
.........................  66
Messenger   ........................................................................\
...................  67
Google+   ........................................................................\
.......................  67
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Entertainment .................................................... 68
Camera  ........................................................................\
.........................  68
Video Player   ........................................................................\
................  78
Gallery   ........................................................................\
...........................  80
Music player   ........................................................................\
...............  84
Music Hub   ........................................................................\
...................  87
FM Radio   ........................................................................\
......................  88
Personal information ........................................ 91
Contacts  ........................................................................\
.......................  91
S Planner   ........................................................................\
......................  94
S Memo   ........................................................................\
........................  96
Voice recorder   ........................................................................\
...........  99
Web and GPS-based services ..........................101
Internet  ........................................................................\
.......................  101
Flipboard   ........................................................................\
...................  105
Game Hub   ........................................................................\
.................  105
Latitude   ........................................................................\
......................  106
Maps   ........................................................................\
............................  106
More Services   ........................................................................\
..........  108
Navigation   ........................................................................\
.................  108
Places   ........................................................................\
...........................  109
Play Books   ........................................................................\
.................  109
Play Movies   ........................................................................\
...............  110
Play Store   ........................................................................\
...................  110
Samsung Apps   ........................................................................\
........  111
S Suggest   ........................................................................\
...................  111 
						

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YouTube  ........................................................................\
.....................  111
Video Hub   ........................................................................\
.................  113
Connectivity ..................................................... 114
USB connections  ........................................................................\
....  114
Wi-Fi   ........................................................................\
.............................  116
Wi-Fi Direct  ........................................................................\
................  119
AllShare Play   ........................................................................\
.............  120
Mobile network sharing   ..............................................................  123
Bluetooth   ........................................................................\
...................  125
GPS   ........................................................................\
...............................  127
VPN connections   ........................................................................\
....  129
Tools .................................................................. 131
Calculator  ........................................................................\
..................  131
Clock   ........................................................................\
............................  131
Downloads   ........................................................................\
................  134
Dropbox   ........................................................................\
.....................  134
My files   ........................................................................\
........................  135
NFC   ........................................................................\
...............................  137
Search   ........................................................................\
.........................  139
SIM Toolkit   ........................................................................\
.................  140
S Voice   ........................................................................\
.........................  140
Settings ............................................................ 141
Access the setting options  .........................................................  141
Wi-Fi   ........................................................................\
.............................  141
Bluetooth   ........................................................................\
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Data usage  ........................................................................\
................  141
More settings   ........................................................................\
...........  142
Sound   ........................................................................\
..........................  144
Display   ........................................................................\
........................  145
Wallpaper   ........................................................................\
..................  146
LED indicator   ........................................................................\
............  146
Motion   ........................................................................\
........................  147
Power saving   ........................................................................\
............  148
Storage   ........................................................................\
.......................  148
Battery   ........................................................................\
........................  149
Application manager   ...................................................................  149
Accounts and sync   ........................................................................\
  149
Location services   ........................................................................\
....  149
Security   ........................................................................\
.......................  150
Language and input   .....................................................................  152
Back up and reset   ........................................................................\
...  157
Dock   ........................................................................\
.............................  157
Date and time   ........................................................................\
..........  157
Accessibility   ........................................................................\
..............  158
Developer options   ........................................................................\
.  159
About device   ........................................................................\
............  160
Troubleshooting .............................................. 161
Safety information  .......................................... 167
Index  ................................................................. 178