Tracfone TFSAS727VCP User manual

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SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.
Special Features ................................................................1
Side Speaker ........................................................................................ 2
Getting Started ................................................................. 3
Legal.................................................................................................... 4
Legal Information............................................................................... 5
Set Up Your Device ............................................................................ 11
Assemble Your Device ..................................................................... 12
Start Using Your Device .................................................................. 21
Set Up Your Device ........................................................................... 23
Learn About Your Device .................................................................. 27
Front View ..........................................................................................28
Back View ...........................................................................................30
Home Screen ..................................................................................... 31
Table of
Contents
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Navigation ........................................................................................ 40
Entering Text ..................................................................................... 43
Apps .................................................................................. 47
Using Apps .........................................................................................48
1Weather ............................................................................................ 52
AppFinder ..........................................................................................53
Calculator ........................................................................................... 54
Calendar ............................................................................................. 56
Camera and Video ........................................................................... 60
Clock ..................................................................................................66
Contacts .............................................................................................70
Email ................................................................................................... 79
Facebook ............................................................................................83
Galaxy Apps .......................................................................................84
Gallery ...............................................................................................85
Google Apps ..................................................................................... 90
Internet .............................................................................................93
Messages .......................................................................................... 97
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Messenger .......................................................................................103
My Files ...........................................................................................104
Phone ................................................................................................106
Samsung+ ......................................................................................... 117
Secure Folder ...................................................................................117
TracFone Apps ................................................................................. 118
Settings ........................................................................... 119
How to Use Settings ......................................................................120
Connections ....................................................................................121
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................. 122
Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 125
Airplane Mode ................................................................................ 129
Data Usage ......................................................................................130
Mobile Networks ............................................................................ 132
Nearby Device Scanning ............................................................... 135
Printing ............................................................................................ 135
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..................................................136
Reset Network Settings ................................................................ 137
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Sounds and Vibration .....................................................................138
Sound Mode..................................................................................... 139
Vibrations ........................................................................................ 139
Volume .............................................................................................140
Ringtone............................................................................................141
 ....................................................................... 142
Do Not Disturb ................................................................................ 143
System Sounds ............................................................................... 143
Key-Tap Feedback ..........................................................................144
Sound Quality and Effects ............................................................144
Notications ...................................................................................146
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Display ........................................................................................... 148
Screen Brightness .......................................................................... 149
Font ................................................................................................... 149
Easy Mode ........................................................................................ 150
Icon Frames .....................................................................................150
Status Bar .........................................................................................151
Screen Timeout ................................................................................151
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Screen Saver ..................................................................................... 151
Wallpapers andThemes ................................................................153
Wallpapers.......................................................................................154
Themes ............................................................................................. 155
Icons .................................................................................................. 155
Device Maintenance ......................................................................156
Quick Optimization ........................................................................ 157
Battery .............................................................................................. 157
Storage ............................................................................................. 158
RAM ...................................................................................................161
Device Security ................................................................................161
Language and Input ....................................................................... 162
Date and Time ................................................................................. 164
Report Diagnostic Info ..................................................................164
Reset ................................................................................................. 165
Software Update ............................................................................ 167
Lock Screen andSecurity ............................................................. 168
Set a Screen Lock ...........................................................................169
Find My Mobile................................................................................ 170
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Unknown Sources ...........................................................................171
Secure Folder ...................................................................................171
Secure Startup ................................................................................ 172
Encrypt SD Card .............................................................................. 172
Set Up SIM Card Lock ..................................................................... 172
View Passwords .............................................................................. 173
Security Update Service ................................................................ 173
Device Administration ................................................................... 174
Credential Storage ......................................................................... 174
Advanced Security Settings ......................................................... 175
Accounts .........................................................................................176
Samsung Cloud ............................................................................... 177
Accounts .......................................................................................... 178
Backup and Restore .......................................................................180
 .............................................................................. 181
Accessibility ...................................................................................183
Vision ................................................................................................184
Hearing .............................................................................................185
Dexterity and Interaction ..............................................................186
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More Accessibility Settings .......................................................... 187
Other Settings ................................................................................ 188
Applications Settings ...................................................................189
One-Handed Operation ................................................................. 191
Other Features ................................................................................ 191
About Device ................................................................................... 193
Getting Help .................................................................. 194
Videos ............................................................................................... 195
Simulators ....................................................................................... 195
Tips .................................................................................................... 195
Samsung Support ........................................................................... 195
Learn about your
mobile device’s
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Special
Features
2Special Features
Side Speaker
This device features the speaker on the side of the device.
Speaker
Learn about your
mobile device hardware,
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and how to get started
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Getting
Started
Legal
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Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing, on the mobile
device, or at: samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the
applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING THE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION PROCEDURE FOR WARRANTY AND OTHER CLAIMS,
and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30calendar
days of the first consumer purchase. Youmay opt out by either
sending an email to [email protected] with the subject line
Arbitration Opt Out” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
For more detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution
Procedures and Arbitration and Opt Out” section of the Limited
Warranty.
Health & Safety and Warranty
Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and
obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About
device > Legalinformation > Samsung legal.
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PHONE
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
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TABLET
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
End User License Agreement for Software (EULA)
The online version of the End User License Agreement (EULA)
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samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating
to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories,
parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary
to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but
is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents,
trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the
Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will
not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code
from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property
is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property
shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
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Open Source Software
Some software components of this product, including but not limited
to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, incorporate source code covered under
GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License
(LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses.
To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses,
please visit: opensource.samsung.com
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of
Liability
The information below explains that a user accepts this device as
sold, including the hardware and software components as created
and packaged for sale. If the user changes these parameters
through a unique modification, Samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from these end-user
changes.
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the
warranty page enclosed with the product, the purchaser takes the
product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but
not limited to the:
merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular
purpose or use;
design, condition or quality of the product;
performance of the product;
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workmanship of the product or the components contained
therein; or
compliance of the product with the requirements of any law,
rule, specification or contract pertaining thereto.
Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be construed to
create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with
respect to the product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable
for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of
the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty,
including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of
anticipated profits or benefits.
Modification of Software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities
caused by your editing of registry settings, or your modification of
Operating System (OS) software.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and applications
to work improperly. Your carrier may not permit users to download
certain software, such as custom OS.
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a
Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind.
Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about
Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox
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Restricting Childrens Access to Your
Mobile Device
Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because
they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make
calls that increase your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts
and accessories out of the reach of small children.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Smart Switch are all trademarks of
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Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights
Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use
the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with
DRM-protected files.
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Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than
the specified capacity because the operating system and default
applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.
Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the
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Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.
Caution: When removing the back cover, use the slot next to the
Volume key to gently lift the cover off. Pulling on the Speaker
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