This document is a user manual for the Samsung GALAXY S4 4G LTE Smartphone, model SGH-I337M. It provides comprehensive instructions on setting up, operating, and maintaining the device, covering its features, settings, and applications.
The Samsung GALAXY S4 is a lightweight, easy-to-use smartphone offering a wide array of features. Key technical specifications include:
- Network: LTE network (5-6 bands) with a 1.9 gigahertz quad-core processor.
- Operating System: Android v 4.2.2, Jelly Bean Platform.
- Display: Brilliant 4.99" Full HD Super AMOLED touch screen.
- Memory: 16 GB internal memory and 2 GB RAM, with an expandable memory slot supporting up to 64GB microSD™, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ cards.
- Camera: 13 Megapixel rear camera and camcorder with a 2 Megapixel front-facing camera.
- Connectivity: Built-in Bluetooth, advanced Wi-Fi® technology, Mobile Hotspot, USB Tethering, NFC (Near Field Communication), and HSDPA 7.2 mbps high-speed download capability.
- Navigation: GPS Navigation functionality for real-time navigation.
- Messaging: Supports Text/Picture/Video Messaging, Instant Messaging with Google Talk™, Corporate and Personal Email, and social network applications.
- Other Features: Smart Remote using WatchON, Samsung Hub for media content, Samsung Link for sharing media with DLNA certified devices, and DivX Certified® for playing DivX® video up to HD 720p.
Usage Features:
Getting Started:
The manual guides users through the initial setup process, including installing the battery and SIM card. It emphasizes the importance of correctly inserting the SIM card and fully charging the battery before first use. The device supports up to a 64GB memory card, which can be installed or removed as needed. The back cover is designed to be securely placed after installation.
Phone Configuration:
Upon first turning on the phone, users are guided through a setup wizard to configure language, accessibility settings, Wi-Fi connection, date and time, and agree to end-user license agreements. It also prompts for creating or signing into Samsung and Google accounts, which are essential for accessing many applications and services.
Basic Operation:
- Power On/Off: The phone is switched on by pressing and holding the Power/Lock key. To turn off, press and hold the Power/Lock key, then select "Power off."
- Screen Lock/Unlock: The touch screen can be locked by pressing the Power/Lock key and unlocked by swiping across the screen. Various screen lock methods (Swipe, Face unlock, Face and voice, Pattern, PIN, Password, None) are available and configurable in the "Lock Screen Settings."
- Home Screen: The main Home screen serves as the central hub, allowing users to add application icons, shortcuts, folders, and Google widgets. It can be expanded up to seven screens.
- Menu Navigation: The Apps menu provides quick access to frequently used items. Sub-menus offer additional options for features like Phone, Contacts, Messaging, and Internet. Recently-used apps can be accessed by pressing and holding the Home key.
- Motions and Gestures: The device supports various motion and gesture features for time-saving functions, including Air gesture (controlling the device without touching), Motion (controlling with natural movements), and Palm motion (controlling by touching with the entire hand). Gyroscope calibration is also available.
Customization:
- Multi Window: This feature allows running multiple applications simultaneously on the screen. Users can rearrange, remove, or restore applications within the Multi window panel. The tab and apps panel can be repositioned.
- Home Screen Customization: Users can create shortcuts, add/remove primary shortcuts, add/remove widgets, move icons, create application folders, and change the wallpaper.
- Settings: The Settings menu is divided into four main groups: Connections, My device, Accounts, and More. These tabs provide access to a wide range of settings for device configuration and customization.
Call Functions:
- Making Calls: Users can dial numbers directly from the Home screen, make international calls, or use speed dial. Calls can also be initiated from the Address Book.
- Answering/Ending Calls: Incoming calls display the caller's number or name. Users can answer by dragging, reject by dragging to voicemail, or send a predefined text message.
- In-Call Options: During a call, options include adjusting volume, placing calls on hold, adding new calls, muting the microphone, using a Bluetooth headset, and searching the Address Book.
- Call Settings: Configurable settings include call rejection, call forwarding, call waiting, call alerts, and voicemail service.
Text Input:
- Samsung Keyboard: The default QWERTY keypad supports both portrait and landscape orientations, with ABC and Symbol/Numeric modes.
- Predictive Text: This feature offers next-letter prediction and regional error correction.
- Handwriting: Users can handwrite text using their finger.
- Google Voice Typing: Allows text input by speaking into the microphone.
- Samsung Hub: An integrated store for movies, TV shows, books, games, and music. Requires an active Samsung Account.
- Samsung Link: Wirelessly synchronizes the device with TVs and streams content to DLNA certified devices.
- Music: Plays various audio file formats, allows playlist creation, and offers music player controls.
- Video: Plays video files stored on the microSD card, with various playback controls and screen views (PIP, original size, full-screen).
- Gallery: For viewing photos and videos, performing basic editing, creating slideshows, and sharing.
- Camera/Camcorder: Takes photos and records videos with various modes (Auto, Beauty face, Best photo, Best face, Sound & shot, Drama, Animated photo, Rich tone (HDR), Eraser, Panorama, Sports, Night) and settings (Photo size, Burst shot, Face detection, Metering, ISO, Anti shake, Auto night detection, Save as, Video size, Video stabilization, GPS tag, Review, Volume key, Timer, White balance, Exposure value, Guidelines, Flash, Voice control, Contextual filename, Save as flipped, Storage, Reset).
- S Beam: Allows beaming large files (images, videos, music) to other NFC-capable devices.
Connections:
- Internet: Accesses the mobile web with browser options for zooming, bookmarks, history, and settings.
- Wi-Fi: Connects to wireless access points (WAPs), with advanced settings for network notifications, Passpoint, Wi-Fi sleep, and internet service checks.
- Wi-Fi Direct: Enables device-to-device connections for large data transfers.
- Bluetooth: Connects wirelessly to Bluetooth devices like headsets, car kits, and other handhelds. Settings include device name, visibility, and received files.
- PC Connections: Connects to a PC via USB for storage or using Samsung Kies for managing media, contacts, calendars, and firmware updates.
Applications:
The manual details various preloaded applications such as Calculator, ChatON, Chrome, Clock, Contacts, Downloads, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gallery, Gmail, Google, Google+, Group Play, Help, Internet, Local, Maps, Messaging, Messenger, Music, My Files, Navigation, Optical Reader, Phone, Play Books, Play Magazines, Play Movies, Play Music, Play Store, Polaris Office 5, S Health, S Memo, S Planner, S Translator, S Voice, Samsung Apps, Samsung Hub, Samsung Link, Settings, Story Album, Talk, TripAdvisor, Video, Voice Recorder, Voice Search, WatchON, and YouTube. Each application's function and navigation are described.
Maintenance Features:
Battery Care:
- Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
- Charge in temperatures between 32º F and 113º F (0º C to 45º C).
- Avoid direct sunlight or high humidity.
- Do not incinerate, disassemble, or short-circuit the battery.
- Keep metal contacts clean.
- Replace the battery when performance degrades.
- Dispose of LiIon batteries properly, contacting a service center for options.
Software Update:
The phone automatically updates its software when connected to the network. Users can check for updates, accept terms, and delay updates if needed.
Backup and Reset:
- Back Up My Data: Google server backs up settings and data, including application data and Wi-Fi passwords.
- Backup Account: Google Gmail account can be backed up.
- Automatic Restore: Restores backed-up settings and data when reinstalling applications.
- Factory Data Reset: Resets phone and sound settings to factory defaults, erasing all data from the phone and internal SD card (excluding system software, bundled applications, and external SD card files).
Security:
- Encryption: Requires a numeric PIN or password to decrypt the phone on power-up or encrypt data on the SD card.
- Find my mobile: Uses SamsungDive service to track and control the device remotely.
- SIM Change Alert: Sends an SMS message to preset numbers if the phone is turned on with a different SIM card.
- SIM card lock: Protects SIM card information with a PIN code.
- Device Administrators: Allows administration applications to control device security.
- Unknown sources: Allows downloading and installing applications from sources other than Play Store (with a warning about security risks).
- Verify apps: Blocks or warns before installing potentially harmful apps.
- Trusted Credentials: Manages CA certificates.
- Clear credentials: Clears stored credentials.
General Maintenance:
- Avoid exposing the phone to rain or liquid spills. If wet, power off and remove the battery immediately.
- Only authorized personnel should service the phone.
- Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on the device.
- Do not use if the screen is broken or cracked.
- Keep out of reach of small children.
- Turn off the phone in health care facilities, blasting areas, or potentially explosive atmospheres.
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