Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual

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Play a file on a remote device ›
Supported file formats may differ depending on  
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connected devices as a media player.
Some files may be buffered while playing depending 
 
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on the network connection.
In the application list, select 
1 AllShare Play.
Select a device or web storage that contains media files.
2 
Select a media category and select the tick box on a file.3 
Select 4 .
Select a device to use as a media player.
5 
Control playback with the keys on your device.6 
Use the Group Cast feature ›
You can share screens with multiple other devices that are 
connected to the same Wi-Fi AP.
In the application list, select 
1 AllShare Play.
Select a media category and select the tick box on a file.
2 
Select 3  →  Group Cast.
Enter a PIN and select 
4 Done.
Select 
5 OK to start Group Cast.
On another device, join Group Cast with the PIN.
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Manage contents on a web storage server ›
In the application list, select 1 AllShare Play.
Select a web storage server.
2 
View and manage your files.3 
Customise AllShare Play settings ›
In the application list, select 1 AllShare Play.
Press the Option key and select 
2 Settings.
Change the following options:
3 
Option Function
Web storages View web storage servers that have 
been added to AllShare Play.
Devices View or edit devices that have been 
added to AllShare Play.
Setting up web 
services Sign in to social network sites to 
upload files.
Auto Upload 
photos from 
mobile Set to upload photos to the web 
storage automatically when you sign 
in.
Video quality 
settings Set to optimise the video quality for 
your device when playing videos saved 
on a computer.
Lock AllShare 
Play Set to lock AllShare Play with the 
password for your Samsung account.
Language Select a display language.
About View AllShare Play information. 
						

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Mobile network sharing
Learn to share your device’s mobile network connection with 
other devices.
 ›Share your device’s mobile network via Wi-Fi
Learn to use your device as a wireless access point for other 
devices.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your 
region or service provider.
In the application list, select 
1 Settings →  More settings  
→ Tethering and portable hotspot → Portable Wi-Fi 
hotspot.
Drag the 
2 Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switch to the right to 
activate mobile network sharing via Wi-Fi.
Select 
3 Configure to configure network settings to use 
your device as an AP.
Option Function
Network SSID Edit the device name that will be 
shown to other devices.
Hide my device Set to prevent other devices from 
locating your device.
Security Select a security type.
Password Enter a password to prevent 
unapproved access to your mobile 
network. This option is available only 
when you set the security option.
Show password Set to show your password as you 
enter them.
Show advanced 
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Select 4 Save.
On another device, locate your device’s name and connect 
5 
to your mobile network.
You can restrict mobile network sharing to specified 
devices. Select Allowed device list, create a device 
list, and then select your device’s name to change the 
sharing mode to Only allowed devices.
 ›Share your device’s mobile network via USB
Learn to use your device as a wireless modem by making a 
USB connection with a computer.
Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.
1 
In the application list, select 2 Settings → More settings → 
Tethering and portable hotspot.
Select 
3 USB tethering to activate mobile network sharing 
via USB.
To stop sharing the network connection, clear the tick box 
next to USB tethering.
The sharing method may differ depending on the 
computer’s operating system.
 ›Share your device’s mobile network via 
Bluetooth
In the application list, select 1 Settings →  More settings → 
Tethering and portable hotspot.
Select 
2 Bluetooth tethering to activate the mobile 
network sharing via Bluetooth.
On another device, find and pair with your device.
3 
Ensure that you have activated the Bluetooth feature and 
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Bluetooth
Learn to exchange data or media files with other devices via 
Bluetooth.
Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception,  
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or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth 
feature.
Always ensure that you share and receive data with 
 
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devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there 
are obstacles between the devices, the operating 
distance may be reduced.
Some devices, especially those that are not tested or 
 
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approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible 
with your device.
Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes 
 
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(for example, pirating copies of files or illegally 
tapping communications for commercial purposes). 
Samsung is not responsible for the repercussions of 
illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. 
Activate the Bluetooth feature ›
In the application list, select Settings and then drag the 
Bluetooth switch to the right. 
						

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 ›Find and pair with another device
In the application list, select 1 Settings → Bluetooth → 
Scan.
Select a device.
2 
Select 3 OK to match the Bluetooth PIN between two 
devices. Alternately, enter a Bluetooth PIN and select OK.
When the owner of the other device accepts the 
connection or enters the same PIN, pairing is complete. 
If the pairing is successful, the device will search for 
available services automatically.
Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car 
kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the 
other device has a PIN, you must enter it.
Send data via Bluetooth ›
Select a file or item from an appropriate application.1 
Select an option for sending data via the Bluetooth 2 
feature.
The method for selecting an option may vary by data 
type.
Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device.
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 ›Receive data via Bluetooth
In the application list, select 1 Settings → Bluetooth and 
then select the tick box next to your device.
To select the length of time that your device will be 
visible, press the Option key and select Visible time-
out.
When prompted, select 
2 OK to match the Bluetooth PIN or 
enter the Bluetooth PIN and select OK (if necessary).
Select 
3 Accept  to confirm the connection between two 
devices.
Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder. If you receive a 
contact, it is saved to the phonebook automatically.
GPS
Your device is equipped with a global positioning system 
(GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services and use 
additional GPS functions.
For better reception of GPS signals, avoid using your device in 
the following conditions: Between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or 
 
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inside buildings
In poor weather
 
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Around high voltage or electromagnetic fields 
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In a vehicle with sun protection film 
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Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna 
with your hands or other objects while using the GPS 
functions.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your 
region or service provider. 
						

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Activate location services ›
You must activate location services to receive location 
information or search the map.In the application list, select 
1 Settings → Location 
services.
Change the following options:
2 
Option Function
Use wireless 
networks Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile 
networks to find your location.
You may incur additional charges 
for using mobile networks.
Use GPS 
satellites Set to use GPS satellites to find your 
location. 
Use sensor 
aiding Set to use sensors to enhance 
pedestrian positioning when the GPS 
signal is weak or obstructed. There 
may be variations between the sensor 
estimates and your actual location.
Location and 
Google search Set the device to use your current 
location for Google search and other 
Google services. 
						

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VPN connections
Learn to create virtual private networks (VPNs) and connect 
to them securely over the Internet.
Your device should already be configured with  
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Internet access. If you have trouble accessing the 
Internet, you must edit the connections. If you are 
not sure what information to enter, ask your VPN 
administrator.
To use this feature, you must activate the screen lock 
 
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feature.
Set up a VPN profile ›
In the application list, select 1 Settings →  More settings → 
VPN 
→  Add VPN network.
Change the following options:
2 
Option Function
Name Enter a name for the VPN server.
Type Select a VPN type.
Server address Enter the IP address of the VPN server.
L2TP secret Enter an L2TP secret password.
IPSec identifier Enter a user name.
IPSec pre-
shared key Enter a pre-shared security key.
IPSec user 
certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN 
server will use to identify you. You 
can import certificates from the VPN 
server or download them from the 
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OptionFunction
IPSec CA 
certificate Select a certificate authority (CA) 
certificate that the VPN server will 
use to identify you. You can import 
certificates from the VPN server or 
download them from the Internet.
IPSec server 
certificate Select a server certificate that the VPN 
server will use to identify you. You 
can import certificates from the VPN 
server or download them from the 
Internet.
PPP encryption 
(MPPE) Set to encrypt data before sending it 
to the VPN server.
Show advanced 
options Set to change the advanced network 
settings.
The options available may vary depending on the VPN 
type.
When you are finished, select 
3 Save .
Connect to a private network ›
In the application list, select 1 Settings → More settings → 
VPN.
Select a private network.
2 
Enter the user name and password, and then select 3 
Connect.