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 Play speed: set the play speed anywhere between 0.5X and 
2.0X using the slider.
 Music auto off: when activated, music will automatically turn 
off after a set interval.
: when activated, displays lyrics when available.
 Smart volume: automatically adjusts each track’s volume to an 
equal level.
Using Playlists
Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media 
which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. 
These Playlists can be created via either the handset’s Music 
options menu or from within a 3rd party music application 
(such as Windows Media Player)  and then downloaded to the 
handset.
Creating a Playlist
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Music .
2. Ta p  t h e  
Playlists tab.
3. Press   ➔ 
Create playlist.
4. Type a name for this playlist in the field and tap 
OK.
Adding Music to a Playlist
To add files to the playlist:
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Music .
2. Ta p  t h e  
Playlists tab.
3. Tap the playlist name in which to add music.
4. Ta p  
 to add music.
5. Tap a music file, or tap 
Select all to add all the music 
tracks to this playlist then tap 
Done.
Removing Music from a Playlist
To remove music files from a playlist: 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Music .
2. Ta p  t h e  
Playlists tab.
3. Tap the playlist name in which to delete music.
4. Press   ➔ 
Remove.
5. Tap the checkbox to the left of each track you want to 
remove from this playlist, or tap 
Select all to remove all 
the music tracks from  this playlist, then tap 
Remove.
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Editing a Playlist
Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you 
can also rename the playlist.
To edit a playlist:1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Music .
2. Ta p  
Playlists.
3. Press   ➔ 
Edit title.
4. Tap a playlist name to edit.
5. Enter a new name for the playlist then tap 
OK.
For information on downloading music for your phone, see 
“Play Music”  on page 186.
My Files
My Files allows you to manage  your sounds, images, videos, 
bluetooth files, Android files,  and other memory card data in 
one convenient location.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
My Files .
2. Ta p  
Device storage to see the contents of your internal 
SD card. 
Note: If you do not have an external SD card inserted, this 
option will not display. All files shown will be from your 
internal storage.
Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your 
phone is configured.
3. If you have an external SD card inserted, tap 
SD 
memory card
 to see the contents of your external SD 
card (memory card).
myAT&T
The myAT&T application allows you to manage your own 
AT&T account. You can review and pay your bill, check 
minutes and data usag e, upgrade to a new device, or change 
your rate plan.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
myAT&T .
The 
myAT&T page is displayed.
2. Read the Terms and Conditions and tap 
Accept to 
continue.
3. Enter your 
User ID and Password using the onscreen 
keypad, then tap 
Login.
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4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Phone
The Phone application allows you to access the dialer 
keypad, call logs, and favorites.  For more information, refer 
to  “Call Functions”   on page 45.
Photos
This application (also known as Google Photos) provide a 
means for automatically backing up your photos and videos 
to a centralized Google cloud location.
1. From the Home screen, tap   
 ➔  Photos. 
2. If prompted, tap 
Sign in to complete the registration 
process, or tap 
Not now to continue using the product 
without registration.
3. Follow the on-screen pr ompts to configure a 
connection method and other related parameters.
Play Books
With Google Play Books, you can find more than 3 million 
free e-books and hundreds of th ousands more to buy in the 
eBookstore.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Play Books .
2. Log on to your Google account. For more information, 
refer to  “Creating a New Google Account”  on page 12.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for using the Play 
Books application.
Play Games
This application takes you directly to the Play Store Games 
area where you can download games.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Play Games .
2. Log on to your Google acco unt if you have not already 
done so.
3. Select an available on-scr een option and follow the 
on-screen instructions.
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Play Movies & TV
With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent thousands of 
different movies and television shows. You can watch 
instantly, or download your movie or show for offline viewing 
at a later time. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔
Play Movies & TV 
.
2. Log on to your Google account if you have not already 
done so. 
3. Following the on-screen instructions for renting and 
viewing movies and TV shows.
4. Press   for additional options.
Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can play music that you have 
added to your music file as well as any music you copied 
from your PC. While offline, you can listen to music you have 
copied from your PC.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Play Music .
2. Log on to your Google account if you have not already 
done so. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 12. 3.
At the Google play screen, tap 
Add account if you have 
not previously used Play Music, and follow the on-
screen instructions to create your account and use Play 
Music.
Play Newsstand
With Google Play Newsstand, you can subscribe to your 
favorite magazines and have them  available to read on your 
phone at any time or any place.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Play Newsstand 
. 
2. Log on to your Google account if you have not already 
done so. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 12.
3. Sweep the screen to the left or right to view various 
categories.
4. Tap a magazine to see more information and 
subscribe.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe to a 
magazine.
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Play Store
Play Store provides access to downloadable applications and 
games to install on your phone. Play Store also allows you to 
provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag 
an application that might be incompatible with your phone. 
Before using the Play Store you  must have a Google Account. 
For more information, refer to  “Gmail”  on page 173.
1. From the main Home screen, tap 
Play Store .
2.Sign in to your Google account.
3. The first time you sign in, the Play Store Terms of 
Service will be displayed. Tap 
Accept to continue or 
Decline to exit.
4. Ta p  
Apps, Games, or AT & T to download or purchase 
games or applications. You can also download updates 
to existing applications.
5. Follow on the on-screen instructions.
POLARIS Office 5
POLARIS® Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office 
compatible office suite. This application provides a central 
place for managing your documents online or offline. The 
application can also open Ad obe PDF (Portable Document 
Format) files.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
POLARIS Office 5 
.
2. Enter your Email information (if desired) and touch 
Register to complete the process.
– or –
To u c h  
Skip to ignore this registration.
The main POLARIS Office  5 screen displays.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to use POLARIS 
Office 5.
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S Health
S Health is a wellness application that allows you to better 
manage your health by providing you with relevant 
information.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
S Health .
2. Read the introduction and tap 
Next.
3. Read the Use of S Health , Connecting Third Party 
Devices and Programs, Information Used, Proprietary 
Rights and Licences, and Disclaimer of Warranty.
4. Ta p  t h e  
I agree checkbox.
5. Ta p  
Next.
6. Sign in to your Samsung  account if you have not 
already done so. For more information, refer to 
“Creating a Samsung Account”  on page 12.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to use S Health.
Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to mo nitor your exercise. While 
moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for 
most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your 
doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if 
you have any of the following conditions: 
Heart disease;
Asthma or lung disease;
Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
Arthritis.
You should also check with your  doctor if you have symptoms 
suggestive of heart, lung, or  other serious disease, such as:
Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during 
physical activity;
Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying 
down or going to bed;
Ankle swelling, especially at night;
A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;
Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away 
when you rest.
Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine 
recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in 
vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply:
You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55;
You have a family history of heart disease before age 55;
You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
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You have not exercised for three months or more;
You are overweight or obese;
You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol;
You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called pre-diabetes.
When in Doubt - Check it Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have several health 
problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your 
doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with 
your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise 
program that is right and safe for you. Consider it the first 
step on your path to physical fitness. 
S Voice
With the S Voice application you can use your voice to 
perform operations that you wo uld normally have to do by 
hand such as dialing a phone number, texting a message, 
playing music, etc.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
S Voice .
2. Read the information on the 
Welcome screen, then tap 
Next.
3. Ta p  
Tu t o r i a l to view a short tutorial on using S Voice
– or – Ta p  
Start S Voice to begin.
4. At the S Voice screen, tap   or say “Hi Galaxy” to 
wake up S voice.
5. Speak into the phone and follow the on-screen 
instructions.
6. Press  for additional options.
Samsung Apps
With Samsung Apps, you can download hundred of 
applications from a variety of categories.
1. Sign on to your Samsung account if you have not 
already done so.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Samsung Apps 
.
3. Tap an application that you would like, then tap 
Free or
Price (depending on whethe r it is free or not).
4. Ta p  
Accept and download.
The application is downloaded  to your device. You can 
find the app icon in your app menu.
5. Press   ➔ 
Help for additional information.
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Settings
This widget navigates to the sound and phone settings for 
your phone. It includes such se ttings as: display, security, 
memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone. 
For more information, refer to  “Changing Your Settings”  on 
page 80.
Smar t Remote
Important! Before initiating use, verify you have an active 
Internet connection available (either mobile 
network or Wi-Fi connection).
Note: Before beginning your initia l Smart Remote application 
setup, confirm your TV is turned off.
For more information, refer to 
www.samsungwatchon.com.
Initial Configuration
1. Sign into your Samsung account. 
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Smart Remote 
.
Note: If you are not connected to an active Wi-Fi, you may be 
prompted to continue the set up process via a mobile 
network. Click Connect to proceed.
3. Select your desired country or region for your TV 
Guide’s source listing.
4. Enter your current zip code and tap 
Done. This zip code 
must correspond to the location of your desired TV and 
set top box.
5. From the 
Find your TV service screen, select a service 
provider from the available channel listing.
6. From the 
Personalize screen, you can either follow the 
on-screen prompts to personalize your desired content 
or tap 
Skip to continue without customizing your 
content.
7. Read the on-screen Peel Disclaimer agreement and tap 
Agree to complete the set up process.
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Customizing Your Remote
1.From the top of the main screen, tap   (Remote 
Control
)  ➔ Continue.
2. From the 
Select your TV brand screen, tap your TV’s 
manufacturer name.
If you have a brand of TV not listed or you are using a projector, 
select from one of the following two options. Choose from 
either 
Show other brands or I have a home projector.
3. Aim your device at the TV and tap   (Power) to 
confirm the set up process completed successfully and 
the correct TV IR codes were selected.
Note: The process of the initial TV activation can take up to 10 seconds. Please do not press the button again.
4. If the TV turned on, tap 
Yes, this code 1 works.
– or –
If the TV did not turn on after tapping   (
Power) and 
waiting 10 seconds, tap 
No, test next code 2 or 
Send this code 1 again. 5.
From the 
Select your  channel source screen, select the 
entry that corresponds to your current channel control 
method:
: selected when changing channels is done via a 
receiver box. Channels are not changed via the TV remote but 
rather through the receiver/box.
 My xxx TV: selected when a signal is fed directly into the TV 
and no box is used. Channels are changed directly on the TV by 
using the TV remote and not a box’s remote.
Note: Try matching your current channel selection method.
6. Select the Satellite Box Brand from the available list. 
For example, DirectTV
®.
If your brand does not appear in the list, tap Show other 
brands
 and follow the on-screen instructions.
Important! You must configure your set top box for IR  communication with your device. If you do not 
select 
More info below and follow the on-screen 
instructions you may not be able to properly use 
the application.
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When prompted to Enable IR, tap 
More info to learn 
how to configure your set top box to receive and 
respond to IR controls.
8. Only after completing the IR setup process and 
programming your box, press  .
Note: This IR programming of your set top box is a one-time 
process and once successful  should not need to be 
repeated.
9. If prompted to personalize your experience, follow the 
on-screen instructions.
Using Smart Remote
To change channels:
1.Sign into your Samsung account. 
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Smart Remote 
.
3. From the top of the main screen, tap   (
Remote 
Control
). This launches an on-s creen remote control. 
: provides the most common used control 
features. Scroll down to view additional functions.
4. In a single motion touch and drag up from the bottom-
right of the screen to access additional remote tabs 
Choose from one of the following:
: provides access to control functions specific to your TV.
 [Set top box]: displays customized control specific to your 
configured set top box. Ex: satellite dish remote control 
functions.
5. From the remote screen press   and then 
tap  (
Change room) to choose from different 
receivers/boxes in different rooms. Ex: Living Room 
box, Bedroom box, etc.
6. Press  (
Back) to return to the main menu.
Locating your favorite programming:
1.Sign into your Samsung account. 
2. From the main Smart Remote screen, tap   
(
Combined View)  to reveal available media categories.
3. Select an available category.
– or –
Ta p  
Channel Guide to display on your TV an on-screen 
listing of available set top box shows. 
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