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Mobile HotSpot

This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi‑Fi hotspot. The feature works best when

used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be used).

The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this same functionality and allows

you to provide Internet connectivity to multiple devices.

Important! The Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when device is connected to Wi-

Fi. Please disconnect your Wi-Fi connection prior to activating this service.

Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot.

The coverage area of the Mobile HotSpot can be conﬁgured to be enable either Standard or

High coverage.

For more information, refer to “Mobile HotSpot Range” on page 229.

To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g Tethering and

Mobile HotSpot g Mobile HotSpot.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Mobile HotSpot slider to the right to turn it on.

3. Read the on‑screen notification regarding data use and tap OK.

4. Edit the Network SSID name and then write it down.

5. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you would like to broadcast your

SSID name to nearby devices.

6. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.

7. Enter a new password then write it down.

— Additional options include Show password and Show advanced options.

8. Tap Save to store the new settings.

9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon appears at the top of the screen.

Contents

Main Intellectual Property Open Source Software Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability Page Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience Legal Information Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ........ 12 Section 2: Understanding Your Device .......................................28 Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List ...........................63 Section 4: Contacts ....................87 Section 5: Messages ................ 111 Section 6: Multimedia ..............136 Section 7: Applications and Development .........................153 Section 8: Connections ...........207 Section 9: Changing Your Settings ..................................219 Section 10: Index .......................302 Section 1: Getting Started Understanding this User Manual Page Removing the Battery Cover Installing and Removing the SIM card SIM Card Overview Page Installing the microSD Memory Card Installing the Battery Replacing the Battery Cover Charging the Battery Page Extending Your Battery Life Switching the Device On or Off Initial Device Configuration Restarting the Device Locking and Unlocking the Device Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Page Section 2: Understanding Your Device Features of Your Device Page Front View Page Page Back View Status Bar Indicator Icons Page Page Page Page Page Page Home Screen Home Screen Options Page Notification Panel Clearing Notifications Accessing Additional Screen Functions Customizing the Notifications Panel Customizing the Screens Customizing the Toolbox Adding and Deleting Screens Rearranging the Screens Assigning a New Home Screen Managing Shortcuts Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Adding and Removing Widgets Managing Wallpapers Page Screen Navigation Navigating Through the Screens Page Menu Navigation Navigating Through the Application Menus Using Sub-Menus Using Context Menus Entering Text Using the Google Voice Typing Using Google Voice Typing Using the Samsung Keyboard Page Entering Text using Different Input Options Changing the Text Input Mode in Keyboard ABC ABC ABC 1/2 1/2 Section 3: Call Functions and Contacts List Displaying Your Phone Number Making a Call Page Ending a Call Ending a Call from the Status Bar Making Emergency Calls Making an Emergency Call Without a SIM card installed Making an Emergency Call With a SIM card installed Dialing Options Answering a Call Managing Reject Calls Adding numbers to the rejection list International Calls Pause Dialing Wait Dialing Redialing the Last Number Speed Dialing Page In Call Options Your device provides a number of features that are available for use during a call. Page Turning the Speakerphone on and off Muting a Call Switching to Bluetooth Headset More In-call Options Multi-Party calls Making a Multi-Party Call Setting up a Multi-Party Call Having a Private Conversation With One Participant Dropping One Participant Call Waiting Logs Tab Accessing the Logs Tab Page Call logs - Caller Overview Page Page Section 4: Contacts Accounts Contacts List Creating a Contact Page Page Finding a Contact Editing Contact Information Adding a Number to an Existing Contact Page Page Deleting Contacts Contacts Screen Options Contacts Settings Page Page Page Linking Contact Information Unlinking a Contact Marking a Contact as Default Sending a Namecard Page Copying Contact Information Synchronizing Contacts Display Options Additional Contact Options Groups Creating a New Caller Group Page The Favorites Tab Section 5: Messages Types of Messages Message Icons on the Status Bar Creating and Sending Messages Page Quick Messaging a Number from the Contacts List Message Options Options before composing a message Options while in a current message Page Viewing Newly Received Messages Message Threads Page Deleting Messages Deleting message threads Deleting message bubbles Message Search Messages Settings Page Emergency Alert Configuration Assigning Messages as Spam Page Accessing Your Spam Folder Quick Responses Using Email Creating an Internet Email Account Opening an Email Inbox Page 3. Tap the More settings field to access additional options: Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) Page Configuring Microsoft Exchange Email Settings 5. Tap the More settings field to access additional options: 6. Press Back to return to the previous page. Section 6: Multimedia Assigning the Default Storage Location Using the Camera Taking Photos Page Camera Options Camera and Camcorder Settings Page Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options Photo viewing options Page Video viewing options Using the Camcorder Shooting Video Accessing Videos Sharing Pictures Using S Beam to Share Pictures Page Page Page Editing a Photo The Gallery Opening the Gallery Page Section 7: Applications and Development Applications Application Screen Menu Settings 3. Press Home to return to the Home screen. Amazon Calculator Calendar Creating a Calendar Event Calendar Settings Camera ChatON Registering with the Service Adding Your First Chat On Buddy Using ChatON for Chatting Deleting a single message bubble Chrome Clock Setting an Alarm Turning Off an Alarm Setting the Snooze Feature Deleting an Existing Alarm World Clock Stopwatch Contacts Drive Dropbox Download the Desktop application Page Email Flipboard Gallery Gmail Google Google Settings Google + Hangouts Internet Accessing the Internet Navigating with the Browser Browser Options Entering a URL Page Going Incognito Using Bookmarks Editing Bookmarks Deleting Bookmarks Page Browser Settings ADVANCED - Content settings: ADVANCED - Bandwidth management: Lookout Security Maps Enabling a Location source Opening Maps Memo Messages Music Playing Music Page Making a Song a Phone Ringtone Music Options Music Settings Using Playlists Creating a Playlist Adding Music to a Playlist Removing Music from a Playlist Editing a Playlist Transferring Music Files My Files Opening and Navigating within Files Phone Photos Play Books Play Games Play Movies & TV Play Music Searching for Music in Your Library Playing Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen Play Newsstand Play Store Accessing the Play Store S Voice Using S Voice Samsung Apps Settings T-Mobile My Account T-Mobile Name ID T-Mobile TV Video Using Picture-In-Picture Visual Voicemail Voice Recorder Page Voice Search YouTube Page Page Section 8: Connections Accessing Device Storage Connecting as a Storage Device Wi-Fi Connections About Wi-Fi Activating Wi-Fi Page Bluetooth Connection Scanning for Devices Reviewing Received Files Pairing Bluetooth Devices Configuring Bluetooth Device Settings Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device Sending Contacts via Bluetooth USB Tethering Page Page Page Page Section 9: Changing Your Settings Accessing the Settings Options Settings Categories Searching the Settings Quick Settings Wi-Fi Settings Page Page Page Page Download booster Bluetooth Changing the Device Name Activating Visibility Mobile HotSpot Range Airplane Mode Data Usage Location More Networks Page Access Point Names Network mode Using the LTE Network Option Page Page Adding a VPN Connecting to a VPN Edit a VPN Delete a VPN Wi-Fi Calling Activating Wi-Fi Calling Launching Wi-Fi Calling Near Field Communication Android Beam S Beam Tap and pay Nearby Devices Printing Screen Mirroring Sound Settings Silent mode via Device Options Screen Adjusting the Volume Settings Page Audible System Tone Settings Samsung Keyboard Samsung Applications Display Settings Adjusting the Screen Display Adjusting Screen Brightness Wallpaper Lock Screen Screen Unlock Pattern Overview Using Swipe Lock screen options Setting an Unlock Pattern Page PIN Lock and Unlock Password Lock and Unlock Notification panel Toolbox Easy Mode Accessibility Page Page Blocking Mode Private Mode Motions and Gestures Page Synchronizing a Accounts Creating a Samsung Account Cloud Backup and Reset Mobile Backup and Restore Backing up Your Data Before Factory Reset Backing Up Media to your PC Page Page Language and Input Samsung Keyboard Settings 3. Tap Menu to access the Help screen. Predictive Text - Advanced Settings Configure Google Voice Typing Configuring Voice Input Recognition Configuring Text-to-speech Configuring the Mouse-TrackPad Date and Time Safety assistance Accessories Battery Usage Power saving mode SD Card & Device Storage Security Password Settings Device Administration Unknown Sources Verify Apps Security policy updates Send security reports Credential Storage Help About Device Software Update g Application Manager Uninstalling Third-party Applications Memory Usage Downloaded g Running Services Page Default applications Calendar Call Settings Page Show caller information Call alerts Accessory settings for call Wi-Fi Calling Configuring Additional Voice Call Settings Configuring Call Forwarding Using Auto Area Code Call Barring Page Page Page Ringtones and keypad tones Personalize call sound Noise reduction Voicemail Contacts Settings Email Settings Gallery Settings Internet Settings Messages Settings S Voice Settings Page Section 10: Index Symbols A B C D E F H I L M Page N O P Q R S T U V W Y