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    							36MetroPCS Apps
    MetroPCS Apps
    Enjoy these apps from 
    MetroPCS.
    Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid 
    subscription. Visit metroPCS.com to learn more, 
    or contact your service provider for additional 
    information.
    AppStore
    Shop for games, applications, ways to 
    personalize your device, and much more.
    metroZONE
    Enjoy all of your available updates in a 
    single place. MetroZONE recommends 
    content, information, and apps within a 
    single location.
    myMetro
    View your account balance, make 
    payments, view your rate plan 
    and features, and access your 
    account settings in myMetro
    ™.
    name iD
    Modify Caller ID information. Name ID 
    identifies unknown callers by Name, City, 
    and State.
    Visual Voicemail
    View and play voicemail messages, easily 
    save important numbers to your Favorites 
    list, and respond by calling or texting. 
    Applications  
    						
    							37Additional Apps
    Additional Apps
    There are additional apps, 
    including several Samsung apps, 
    preloaded on your device.
    Device Unlock
    Your device network is locked. Tap Device 
    Unlock to inquire about your device’s 
    unlock eligibility.
    Lookout
    Configure and manage key security 
    options, such as anti-virus and 
    anti
    - malware technology, a lost and stolen 
    device locater service, an application 
    privacy adviser, and a backup service.
    Mobile Hotspot
    Configure your device as a Mobile 
    hotspot. See Mobile Hotspot and Tethering 
    for more information.
    Samsung Milk Music
    Stream music with Samsung Milk Music™, 
    a radio service that offers a simple way to 
    find the music that is right for you. With a 
    library of over 13 million songs and 200+ 
    stations, the interactive dial makes it easy 
    to skim through stations to find the perfect 
    soundtrack for the moment. 
    Applications  
    Applications  
    Applications    
    Applications  
    Applications    
    						
    							38Calculator
    The Calculator provides basic 
    and advanced arithmetic 
    functions.
    Basic Operation
    You can use your calculator to perform basic 
    operations.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Calculator.
    2.
     Ent
     er the first number using the numeric keys.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
    4.
     
    Ent
     er the next number.
    5.
     
    T
    
    ap 
     Equals to view the result.
    6.
     
    T
    
    ap 
     Clear to clear the results.
    Additional Functions
    You can perform additional functions on your 
    calculator.
    To clear the calculator history:
     ► T
    
    ap History > Clear history.
    Tip: Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys.
    To copy all or part of the calculation to the 
    clipboard:
     ► T
    
    ouch and hold an entry in the display field, and 
    then tap 
     Copy .
    Scientific Calculator
    The Calculator app also provides advanced 
    arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
    To use the Scientific calculator:
     ►If A
    
    uto rotate is enabled, turn the device to 
    landscape.
    – or –
    If Portrait is enabled, tap 
     Rotate .
    Note : Auto rotate  and Portrait are found in the 
    Quick settings of the Notification panel. For more 
    information, see Quick Settings.
    Calculator 
    Applications  
    						
    							39Calendar
    Calendar
    Manage your events and tasks.
    Calendar View
    To choose a calendar view:
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Calendar.
    2.
     T
    
    ap 
     Menu and tap one of the following:
    • Yea r : Display all twelve months of this year. 
    Swipe across the screen to display another 
    yea r.
    • Month: Display the current month. Swipe 
    across the screen to display another month. 
    Events and tasks are also displayed.
    • Week : Display the current week. Swipe across 
    the screen to display another week.
    • Day : Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe 
    across the screen to display another day.
    • Tasks : Display all tasks.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap To d a y  to return to the current date.
    Create an Event
    You can use your Calendar to create events.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Calendar.
    2.
     T
    
    ap 
     Add to add an event.
    3.
     
    Ent
    
    er details for the event, and then tap Save .
    Share an Event
    You can share events you create from your 
    Calendar.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Calendar.
    2.
     T
    
    ap an event to view it, and then tap again to 
    edit it.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow 
    the prompts.
    Delete an Event
    You can delete events you create from your 
    Calendar.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Calendar.
    2.
     T
    
    ap an event to view it, and then tap again to 
    edit it.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Delete . Confirm when prompted. 
    Applications  
    						
    							40Calendar
    Create a Task
    You can use your Calendar to create tasks. 
    Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be 
    accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as 
    a checklist item and is removed once you mark the 
    task as complete.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Calendar.
    2.
     T
    
    ap 
     Menu (by default, the Month and Year 
    are shown) and tap Tasks .
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap the Enter new task field to enter a new task.
    4.
     
    Y
    
    ou can choose to set the task for To d a y , 
    Tomorrow, or tap 
     Expand to set the following 
    options:
    • Set date : Choose a date on the calendar for 
    the task.
    • My task : Change the calendar on which the 
    task is saved. You can change the task to an 
    event by tapping My calendars.
    • Reminder: Set a reminder alert.
    • Notes : Save a note with your task.
    • Priority: Assign a priority to the task.
    5.
     
    T
    
    ap Save  to save the task.
    Delete a Task
    You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Calendar.
    2.
     T
    
    ap a day on the calendar to view the tasks 
    for the day, or tap 
     Menu > Tasks  from the 
    drop
    -
    down menu.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap the 
     Checkbox by the task to mark it as 
    complete and remove it from the calendar.
    • To delete the task permanently, tap the task to 
    open it, and then tap Delete .
    Calendar Settings
    These settings allow you to modify settings 
    associated with using the Calendar.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Calendar.
    2.
     T
    
    ap More > Settings .
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap an option and follow the prompts. 
    Applications  
    						
    							41Camera and Video
    Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
    • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and 
    videos.
    • Record video : Record a video.
    • Take a picture : Take a picture.
    • Switch cameras : Switch between the rear and 
    front cameras.
    • Shooting mode : Change the shooting mode.
    • More settings: Configure other camera settings.
    • Quick settings : Select camera settings or 
    options.
    • Show or hide settings: Show or hide the camera 
    settings.
    Camera and Video
    Show or hide  settings 
    Quick settings Record video
    Take a picture
    Switch 
    cameras
    Shooting 
    mode
    More settingsGallery 
    Applications  
    						
    							42Camera and Video
    Take Pictures
    Take pictures with your device’s front or rear 
    camera.
    Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic 
    protective covering from the camera lens.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Camera.
    2.
     Usin
    
    g the display screen as a viewfinder, 
    compose your shot by aiming the camera at the 
    subject. While composing your picture, use the 
    available options or these gestures:
    • Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch 
    or spread them on the screen to zoom in 
    or out.
    • Tap the screen to focus on the area you 
    touched. When you tap the screen, a 
    brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light 
    bulb up or down to adjust the brightness.
    3.
     
    Bef
     ore taking the photo, you can tap the icons to 
    access various camera options and settings.
    4.
     
    T
    
    ap 
     Take a picture to take the picture.
    Note : You can also press the Volume key up or 
    down to take a picture. This is the default action of the 
    Volume key while the camera is active. You can also 
    set the Volume key to act as the video record key or 
    as a zoom key.
    Shooting Mode
    Several visual effects are available. Some modes are 
    not available when taking self-portraits.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Camera.
    2.
     T
    
    ap Mode for the following options. Each section 
    indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes 
    are available for.
    Both cameras
    • Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding 
    a few seconds of background sound.
    • Info: Read information about each available 
    camera mode.
    • More: For additional options. Rear camera
    • Auto
    : Allow the camera to evaluate the 
    surroundings and determine the ideal mode 
    for the picture.
    • Pro : Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, 
    exposure value, white balance, and color tone 
    while taking pictures.
    • Panorama: Create a linear image by taking 
    pictures in either a horizontal or vertical 
    direction.
    • Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera 
    button to take pictures continuously.
    • Beauty face: Take portrait pictures with an 
    airbrushed effect.
    • Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving 
    subjects.
    Front camera
    • Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various 
    effects, such as an airbrushed effect. 
    Applications  
    						
    							43Camera and Video
    Camera Settings
    You can adjust your camera’s settings using the 
    icons on the main camera screen and the full 
    camera settings menu.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Camera.
    2.
     Q
    
    uick settings are listed across one side of 
    the camera view finder. Available options vary 
    depending on the camera or recording mode 
    used. Default settings include:
    • Effect: Add special graphical effects.
    • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
    • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash 
    (rear camera only) .
    • Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for 
    gentler images (front camera only) .
    • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher 
    resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution 
    pictures take up more memory.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap 
     Settings  to configure settings for the 
    Camera. Available options vary depending on the 
    camera or recording mode used.
    Both cameras
    • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher 
    resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution 
    videos take up more memory.
    • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help 
    composition when selecting subjects.
    • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to 
    the picture.
    • Review pictures: Set to show pictures after 
    taking them.
    • Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the 
    Home key twice in quick succession.
    • Storage location: Select the memory location 
    for storage. This option only appears if an 
    optional SD card (not included) is installed.
    • Volume keys function: Use the Volume key 
    as the camera key, the record key, or as a 
    zoom key.
    • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter 
    sound when pictures are taken.
    • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
    Rear camera
    • Focus mode: Set the focus mode.
    Front camera
    • Save pictures as previewed: Save the 
    self
    -
     portrait or self
    -
     recording as viewed on the 
    camera screen, not as flipped images.
    • Shooting methods (front)
     -Tap to take pics: Tap the screen to take 
    selfies easily.
     -Gesture control: Detect your palm and 
    automatically take a picture two seconds 
    later. 
    Applications  
    						
    							44Clock
    The Clock app offers features for 
    keeping track of time and setting 
    alarms.
    1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Clock.
    2.
     T
    
    ap a tab to use a feature:
    • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
    • World clock: View the time of day or night in 
    other parts of the world. World clock displays 
    time in hundreds of different cities, within all 
    24 time zones around the world.
    • Stopwatch : Measure intervals of time.
    • Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event 
    based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, 
    and seconds) .
    Alarm
    Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
    Create an Alarm
    Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or 
    recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 
    notified.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Clock.
    2.
     T
    
    ap Alarm > Add.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap the following items to configure an alarm: 
    • Date : Choose the day for this alarm.
    • Time: Set a time for the alarm.
    • Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
    • Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses 
    sound, vibration, or sound and vibration to 
    alert you.
    • Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of 
    the alarm.
    • Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the 
    alarm.
    • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and 
    repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
    • Increasing volume: Start playing the alarm 
    tone at a low volume at an interval before the 
    alarm time, and slowly increase in volume. This 
    option is available when you have chosen an 
    alarm type that includes sound.
    • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
    4.
     
    T
    
    ap Save  to save the alarm.
    Delete an Alarm
    You can delete an alarm that you created.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Clock.
    2.
     F
    
    ind the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm 
    tab) , and then tap 
     Delete  in the upper right 
    corner of the alarm entry.
    Clock 
    Applications  
    						
    							45Clock
    World Clock
    The World clock lets you keep track of the current 
    time in multiple cities around the globe.
    To list a city on the main World clock screen:
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Clock.
    2.
     T
    
    ap World clock.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Add.
    4.
     
    S
    
    wipe through the list or tap Search to find a 
    specific city.
    5.
     
    T
    
    ap the city to add it to the World clock list.
    6.
     
    Repe
    
    at to add more cities.
    To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Clock.
    2.
     T
    
    ap World clock.
    3.
     
    F
    
    ind the city to remove, and then tap 
     Delete  
    in the upper right corner of the city entry.
    Stopwatch
    The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a 
    hundredth of a second.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Clock.
    2.
     T
    
    ap Stopwatch  and use the following options:
    • Start: Begin timing.
    • Stop: Stop timing.
    • Lap: Keep track of lap times.
    • Resume: Continue timing after stopping the 
    clock.
    • Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
    Timer
    The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 
    99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Clock.
    2.
     T
    
    ap Timer.
    3.
     
    Use t
    
    he keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and 
    Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The 
    following options are available:
    • Start: Begin the Timer.
    • Pause: Pause the Timer.
    • Resume: Resume the Timer.
    • Cancel: Stop the Timer.
    • Reset: Reset the Timer. 
    Applications  
    						
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