Accessing the Internet, Homepage | Samsung GH68

Section 10: Connections

Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the web.

Browser

Your device is equipped with a Google browser to navigate the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate the browser and use the basic features.

Accessing the Internet

To access the Browser:

From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ➔

(Browser).

Homepage

When you access the Browser, the TracFone home page

(http://m.tracfone.com/) displays the following topics: Facebook, Search, Email & Networking, Entertainment & More, Weather, Sports

&News, and Help.

Entering a URL

You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone.

To enter a URL and go to a particular website:

From the homepage tap the URL field at the top of the screen, enter the URL and tap GO .

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Contents

B I L E P H O N E S735CUMEnglishWYLJ8PS102412F5 Intellectual PropertyDisclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Samsung Telecommunications America STA, LLC Page Table of Contents 107 135 187 254 284 Getting Started Text Conventions BluetoothSpecial Text To remove the battery cover Battery CoverBattery and SD card are installed under the battery cover Down , then tap Power off OK To replace the battery cover Installing the microSD Memory Card Removing the microSD Memory Card Tap Finish to complete the setup process Initial Device Configuration To unlock your device from the lock screen Switching the Device On or OffTap Power off OK Locking and Unlocking the Device Gmail Creating a New Google AccountTo create a new Google Account from your device To create a new Google Account from the Web Click on the Can’t access your account? linkFollow the on-screen password recovery procedure Signing into Your Google Account Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail Enter your passcode Accessing Your Voice MailTo access Voice Mail using your phone dialer Dial your wireless phone number Understanding Your Device Features of Your DevicePage Front View Home key displays the Home screen when pressed Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone Back View Status Bar Device Display Status Bar Display settingsIndicator Icons Page Displays when Bluetooth technology is active and enabled Page Tap to select a text input method Displays when your device’s GPS is on and communicating Notification Bar Back Key Function KeysMenu Key Home Key Google search Home Screen Primary Shortcuts Home ScreenShortcuts Page Browser launches the built-in Internet Browser Tapping Settings Home Screen Menu Settings Press to return to the Home screen Application Screen Menu SettingsApplications For more information, refer to Calculator on BrowserFor more information, refer to Browser on Calculator Clock CameraYou to record, view, and send high definition videos Chrome Gallery DownloadsFor more information, refer to Downloads on For more information, refer to Email on Local Google +Latitude Navigation MapsMessaging Messenger Play Magazines PeoplePhone Play Books Search SettingsPlay Music Google Music Play Store Voice Dialer For more information, refer to Using Voice Dialer onTalk For more information, refer to Talk on Navigating Through the Screens Screen NavigationPage Navigating Through the Application Menus Menu Navigation Tap an available on-screen option Sub-Menu items Using Sub-MenusAccessing Recently-Used Applications To add a new primary shortcut Customizing the ScreensAdding and Removing Primary Shortcuts You can customize your Home screen by doing the following To add a shortcut from the Applications screen Managing ShortcutsTo remove a current primary shortcut Once the text turns red, let go the shortcut To add a Widget Adding and Removing WidgetsTo delete a shortcut Touch and hold the Widget until it becomes transparent Managing WallpapersTo remove a Widget To place a widget onto a different screen Understanding Your Device SD card Overview Using the SD Card MicroSD Icon Indicators Tap Mount SD card Press and then tap System settings Developer optionsMounting the SD Card Communicating with the SD card Available space headings Unmounting the SD cardSD card Memory Status Tap Unmount SD card OK Tap Reset phone Erase everything Factory Data Reset Press and then tap Enter the phone number and then tap Displaying Your Phone NumberMaking a Call Number field Call Notification Running a Call in the Background Ending a Call from the Status Bar Making an Emergency Call Without ServiceEnding a Call Making Emergency Calls Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your call Making an Emergency Call With Service Add 3-sec pause to insert a three-second pause to enter a To view additional dialing options Touch and slide left to reject the call Answering a Call Using Voice Dialer Touch and hold to delete all digits Tap International CallsPause Dialing From the Home screen, tap and then touch and hold To recall any of these numbers Wait DialingRedialing the Last Number Entered digits Tap Mutes or Unmutes Call Call Options Muting a Call Adjusting the Call VolumeTurning the Speakerphone on and off Tap . The first caller is placed on hold Setting up a Multi-Party CallMulti-Party calls Making a Multi-Party Call To answer a new call while you have a call in progress Tap Swap again to switch backCall Waiting You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone Call Log Tab Accessing the Call log Tab Call logs Caller Overview Accessing Call log from The Notifications Area Erasing the Call Log List Altering Numbers from the Call Log List Selecting the Text Input Method Settings MenuText Input Methods Text Input field Using the Samsung KeyboardSamsung Keyboard Shift key Changing the Text Input Mode in KeyboardInput Mode Settings Current Mode Emoticons Delete Indicator All Uppercase Displays when the next character is entered in lowercaseAll lowercase Initial Uppercase Hold to erase an entire word Using ABC Mode in Samsung KeyboardUsing Symbol/Numeric Mode To enter symbols Using XT9 Predictive TextPage Using XT9 Predictive Text Blue check mark indicates the feature is enabled To done via the microphone as text to speech Using the Google Voice TypingConfigure Google Voice Typing Using Google Voice Typing Sync Settings Accounts & syncAccounts Sign in to your Google account Contacts Contacts ListCreating a Contact Custom To create a new contact To save a Number from your Keypad Press and then tap Discard to delete the current entry Finding a Contact Tabs Contacts Tabbed Navigation Create SearchContact Field Details screen Editing Contact InformationAdding a Number to an Existing Contact From the Home screen, tap Tap a contact name from the list Deleting Contacts Contact List Options Press to reveal the context menu specific to this entry Contact Entry Options Marking a Contact as Default Tap OK to choose all current phone contact entries Copying Contact Information Synchronizing Contacts 100 Display Options Press and tap Sync now Contacts Press and then tap System settings Accounts & syncAdding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync To resync Social Network Contacts From the Home screen, tap and select an entry Additional Contact OptionsSending an Email to a Contact Export/Import Adding a contact to your favorites list Contact List SettingsFavorites Tab Tap Done to store the newly created group 104 Groups TabCreating a New Caller Group Tap Create new group Adding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller Group Removing an Entry From a Caller Group Tap a group entry Press and then tap Delete OK 106 Editing a Caller GroupDeleting a Caller Group Messages Types of Messages Recipients in the Enter Recipients field 108 Creating and Sending MessagesMessage Icons on the Status Bar Then tapping Apps Messaging From the Home screen, tap Messaging Tap Search Message OptionsOptions before composing a message By tapping OK 110 Options while composing a messageAdding attachments to a message To read a message Viewing Newly Received Messages Tap Send to deliver your reply Message ThreadsTo reply to a text message Compose your reply To access additional Bubble options Deleting a single message bubble Deleting MessagesDeleting a single message thread Deleting multiple message threads Deleting multiple message bubbles Messaging SettingsStorage settings Message Search 116 Multimedia MMS settingsNotifications settings ADD Account Creating an Internet Email Account Select additional available options Tap Next Refreshing Email messages Press and then tap Settings email accountDeleting an Internet Email Account Opening an Email Composing Email Configuring Email Settings Alter any of the following settings 122 Microsoft Exchange Email OutlookPage 124 With the new server information entered, tap Next Composing Exchange Email Opening an Exchange EmailRefreshing Exchange Email 126 Deleting an Exchange Email Message Messages Press to return to the previous 128 Refreshing Google Mail Using Google MailSigning into Google Mail Opening Gmail Composing a Gmail Message Other Gmail Options Creating an Additional Gmail Account Viewing a Gmail Message Google Talk From the Home screen, tap Talk Begin using Google Talk 132 Messenger Google + Select the account you want to use to sign in to Google+ Multimedia Assigning the Default Storage Location 136 Using the CameraTaking Photos SCN Camera Options 138 Camera settingsCamera key takes a photo when pressed in Camera mode Video options Pictures and Videos Image Viewer OptionsPhoto options 140 Camera Image OptionsDelete allows you to erase the current image Edit launches the photo editor application Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper Assigning an Image as a Contact Photo 142 Using the CamcorderEditing a Photo Shooting Video To play your video for review Press to return to the viewer Camcorder Options 144 Camcorder settings352x288, 320x240, or Accessing Videos 146 GalleryOpening the Gallery Tap an on-screen album to open it and begin playback Play MusicFrom the Home screen, tap Applications Play Music Searching for Music in Your Library Changing Library View Playing Music Changing Music SettingsListening to Music 150 Displaying the Now Playing ScreenOptions adjacent to the label and tap Play Genres Play or Add to queue Tab OptionsOptions While Playing a Song Tap playlist Add to playlist to add the song to a Is tapped Visible when is tappedCreating a Playlist Adding Songs to Playlists Deleting a Playlist Playing a Playlist YouTube 156 Applications Development 157 BrowserCalculator 158 Settings displays a list of configurable settingsCalendar To manually sync calendar events From the Month tab, press New event Calendar SettingsPress Settings General settings Creating a Calendar Event 160 Camera 161 Google ChromeFollow the on-screen instructions to use Google Chrome Setting the Snooze Feature Setting an AlarmClock Tap Set alarm Add alarm Turning Off an Alarm 163 DownloadsTap an available file From the Home screen, tap Google+ 164 Gmail 165 Latitude Tap Yes at the Send sharing requests prompt Sharing your Location with FriendsAdd friends Tap Add friends Latitude Options Help provides help information 168 What’s New launches the Play Store 169 Tap the Maps icon to launch the related maps featureLocal From the Home screen, tap Applications Maps Press and then tap System settings Location services 170Maps Enabling a Location source 171 Tap GPS satellites to enable the GPS satelliteOpening Maps 172 Press and select one of the following options 173 MessagingHelp provides help information 174 Navigation Navigation options Enabling GPS Location 176 Navigation Map options 177 PeoplePhone From the Home screen, tap People Play Books 179 Play MagazinesTap a magazine to see more information and subscribe From the Home screen, tap Applications Play Music Read the application descriptions 180 Accessing the Play StorePlay Store Downloading a New Google Application 181 Tap Install Accept & download Unknown sources Android DevelopmentUnknown sources Clearing application cache and data Uninstalling third-party applicationsSearch Manage applications 184 SettingsTalk Voice Dialer 185 To configure YouTube SettingsGeneral Uploads specifies network preferences for uploads To watch a high quality video PreloadingAbout Help provides answers to most YouTube questions Entering a URL Accessing the InternetTo access the Browser Homepage From the homepage, tap Search Using BookmarksTo perform an Internet search using keywords Search the Internet Tap Edit bookmark Adding BookmarksEditing Bookmarks Tap Delete bookmark Using Web HistoryDeleting Bookmarks Emptying the Cookies Tap any entry to display the selected webpage Using Most VisitedBrowser Settings To configure browser settings Accessibility Your phone. Choose from Google, Yahoo!, or Bing Contrast Allows you to adjust the on-screen contrastAdvanced 194 Bandwidth ManagementLabs Bluetooth Status Indicators BluetoothAbout Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off To set visibility Bluetooth SettingsTo access the Bluetooth Settings menu To change your Bluetooth name To review your Bluetooth received files Pairing Bluetooth DevicesTo scan for Bluetooth devices Verify your Bluetooth is active 198 Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth DeviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device Tap Unpair to delete the paired device Sending Contacts via BluetoothVerify Bluetooth is active 200 Enable Downloading for Web ApplicationsVerify your Bluetooth is active and your phone is visible PC Connections Connecting as an MTP devicePage Enabling USB Debugging Wi-FiAbout Wi-Fi 204 Activating Wi-FiConnecting to a Wi-Fi Network Tap Connect Manually Add a New Network Connection Wi-Fi Status IndicatorsFollowing icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status To access the Wi-Fi Advanced Settings menu Deactivating Wi-FiManually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi Advanced Settings 207 Accessing SettingsWi-Fi Settings Press and then tap Advanced Wi-Fi settingsKeep Wi-Fi On During Sleep Network Notification 209 Bluetooth settingsManually Adding a Wi-Fi Network 210 Tap Rename to confirm your settingActivating the Device Name Activating Visibility Usage Data UsageScanning for Devices To activate/deactivate Mobile data usage To set a mobile data limit More... SettingsUsing Airplane mode A single motion touch and slide the Mobile data slider Tap Add VPN network VPN settingsPress and then tap System settings More... VPN Adding a VPN Delete a VPN Connecting to a VPNEdit a VPN Mobile networks Wi-Fi Direct Setup and SettingsTo activate your Wi-Fi Direct connection Data enabled To access the Call settings menu Call SettingsConfiguring General Call Settings 217 TTY Mode Voicemail Sound SettingsVoicemail Settings Adjusting the Volume Settings Tap Silent mode Silent mode via Device Options ScreenSetup Device Vibration Tap OK to assign the volume levels Tap Vibrate and ring to activate the feature 220 Setup the Voice Call RingtoneSetting a Notification Ringtone Setting a Vibration and Ring 221 Audible System Sounds Configure the following screen display settings Display SettingsAdjusting the Screen Display Adjusting Screen Brightness 223 Battery UsageSD Card & Device Storage 224 Press and then tap System settings Apps ALLTap Force stop, Clear data, or Clear cache 225 Running Services To deactivate Accounts and sync Accounts and SynchronizationStorage Used To activate Accounts and sync Tap ADD Account Google Tap Existing To configure the Google management settingsSynchronizing a Google Account To add a new Google account Locate and tap the corporate email account Synchronizing Your Corporate Account 229 Location ServicesUsing Google Location Services Enabling the GPS Satellites 230 SecurityEnabling the Location & Google Search Screen Unlock Pattern Overview Tap Screen lock Pattern Using SlideSetting an Unlock Pattern Tap Screen lock Slide Tap Screen lock Changing the Screen Lock PatternDeleting the Screen Lock Pattern PIN Lock and Unlock Automatically Lock Password Lock and UnlockUsing a Visible Pattern Power Button Instantly Locks Select an administrator device and follow the prompts 234 Password SettingsDevice Administration Tap Make passwords visible to activate this feature 235 Tap Unknown sources to active this featureCredential Storage Press and then tap System settings Language & input Language and Input SettingsLanguage Settings Samsung Keypad Settings 237 238 XT9 Advanced Settings 239 Press 241 Configuring Voice Input RecognitionConfiguring Text-to-speech 242 Back up and ResetMobile Backup and Restore Press and then tap System settings Backup & reset 243 Prior to doing a Factory ResetTo export a Contact list to your microSD card storage Tap Export to storage OK Date and Time Read the on-screen reset informationTap Reset phone Press and then tap System settings Date & time To the right to turn it on Accessibility Settings 246 Developer OptionsUSB Debugging Stay awake Desktop Backup PasswordTap Desktop backup password Development device ID 248 User Interface Options 249 Application Options 250 Google Search SettingsSearch Press Settings 251 To access phone informationAbout Phone 252 Software UpdateModel number displays the device’s model number Build number displays the software, build number 253 254 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF SignalsDo cell phones pose a health hazard? Your mobile device 255 256 Interphone Study International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Cosmos 257 Cell Phone Industry Actions Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories 259 Hands-Free Kits Children and Cell Phones 261 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 262 263 FCC Part 15 Information to User 264 Smart Practices While DrivingReorient or relocate the receiving antenna On the Road Off the Phone 265 266 Battery Use and Safety 267 Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 269 Drop It OffMail It 270 UL Certified Travel Charger 271 Display / Touch-Screen Use of Agps in Emergency Calls Your Location 273 Emergency CallsNavigation 274 Care and MaintenanceIf the mobile device is not on, switch it on To make an emergency call Responsible Listening 276 277 American Academy of AudiologyPlaza American Drive, Suite Reston, VA Voice 800 278 Operating EnvironmentStreet, S.W., Suite Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC Email cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet 279 Implantable Medical Devices Potentially Explosive Environments Other Medical DevicesVehicles Posted Facilities FCC Notice Restricting Childrens Access to Your Mobile DeviceWhen your Device is Wet FCC Notice and Cautions 282 Other Important Safety Information 283 What is not covered? Standard Limited WarrantyWhat is covered and for how long? 285 What are SAMSUNG’s obligations? 286 What must you do to obtain warranty service?What are the limits on SAMSUNG’s liability? 287 288 What is the procedure for resolving disputes? 289 290 Precautions for Transfer and DisposalSeverability 291 End User License Agreement for Software 292 293 294 295 296 Disclaimer of Warranty Regarding Third Party Applications 297 298 299 Dispute Resolution 300 301 Sec Pause AccessingAdd 3 Sec Pause Adjusting Airplane Mode Alarm Background Data Applications Development Automatic Restore Back upBackup and Restore Battery Cover Battery Usage Battery Use & Safety Bing Configuration Call SettingsCall Volume Camera PTP Care and Maintenance Contact Entry Date and Time Default NotificationsDefault Storage Contact Emoticons Deleting a contact Emergency Calls Desktop Backup PasswordDownloads RF Signals Factory Data Reset Device Google Google Chrome Google Location ServicesFont Size Games Groups Google’s Location ServicesGoogle Talk 44 Google Voice Typing GPS & Agps GPS Satellites 171, 175 Managing Applications LanguageLock Screen Making Multi-party calls Multi-Tasking On/Off Switch Operating Environment OrganizerOther Important Safety Information Outlook Mobile Web Phone number PasswordsRemove Account 119, 122 Reset Pause Dialing Phone Screen Rotation Setup Screen TimeoutRecycling Search Engine Samsung Software Setting an alarm Setting up Snooze SNS Social Network TTS TTY Mode UL Certified Travel ChargerUninstalling SIM Card Unmounting Voice Typing USB Connections Volume SettingsUSB Settings Using Favorites 209 Manually scan for network Off Wi-FiHigh Quality 155, 186 Settings 315 Widgets

Samsung GH68_37222 Accessing the Internet, Homepage, Entering a URL, To access the Browser

Models: GH68_37222A GH68_37222