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Table of Contents Get Started 1 Your Phone at a Glance 1 Set Up Your Phone 1 Turn the Phone On 4 Activate Your Phone 4 Complete the Setup 5 Set Up Voicemail 6 Sprint Account Information and Help 7 Sprint Account Passwords 7 Manage Your Account 7 Sprint Support Services 8 Phone Basics Your Phone’s Layout Key Functions 9 9 9 Turn Your Phone On and Off 10 Turn Your Screen On and Off 11 Touchscreen Navigation 11 Touch 11 Touch and Hold 12 Swipe or Slide 12 Drag 13 Flick 13
Enable Multi Window 24 Display Multi Window 24 Using Multi Window 24 Customizing the Multi Window Apps 25 Features 26 Air View 26 Assistant Menu 26 Motions and Gestures 28 Screen Capture 29 Smart Screen 29 Voice Control 30 Galaxy Gear 30 Enter Text 30 Touchscreen Keyboards 30 Text Input Methods 30 Select a Default Text Input Method 31 Google Voice Typing 31 Samsung Keyboard 32 Swype 33 Editing Text 34 Phone Calls 36 HD Voice™ 36 Make Phone Calls 36 Call Using th
Voicemail Notification 40 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages 41 Visual Voicemail 41 Phone Call Options 42 Dialing Options 42 In-Call Options 43 Caller ID 44 Call Waiting 44 Conference Calling 45 Call Forwarding 45 Speed Dialing 46 Call Logs 47 Call Settings 47 Contacts 49 Get Started with Contacts 49 Access Contacts 49 Add a Contact 49 Edit a Contact 50 Add or Edit Information for a Contact 50 Assign a Picture to a Contact 50 Link a Contact 51 Delete a Contact 51 Ad
Compose and Send Email 57 View and Reply to Email 57 Manage Your Email Inbox 58 Text and Multimedia Messaging 59 Send a Message 59 New Messages Notification 60 Managing Messages 60 Messaging Settings 61 Social Networking Accounts 63 Flipboard 63 Google+ 63 Hangouts 64 YouTube 64 Apps and Entertainment Google Play Store 65 65 Find and Install an App 65 Create a Google Wallet Account 65 Open an Installed App 66 Uninstall an App 66 Google Play Books 66 Google Play Games 6
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) 74 Your Data Services User Name 74 Sprint Spark LTE 74 Wi-Fi 75 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network 75 Wi-Fi Settings 76 Wi-Fi Direct 77 Bluetooth 77 Turn Bluetooth On or Off 77 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit 78 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit 78 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device 79 Bluetooth Settings 79 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 79 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection 80 Ad
Calculator 92 Calendar 92 Add an Event to the Calendar 92 View Events and Tasks 93 Erase Events 93 Clock 94 Alarm 94 Downloads 95 Dropbox 95 Google Search 95 Google Settings 95 Help 95 S Memo 96 My Files 96 Samsung Apps 96 S Translator 96 S Voice 97 Voice Search 97 Settings 98 Accessing Settings 98 Settings Tabs 98 Wi-Fi Calling Settings 99 Wi-Fi Settings 99 Hotspot 100 Bluetooth Settings 100 Data Usage Settings 101 More Networks 102 Airplane Mode 102
Tap and Pay S Beam Turn S Beam On or Off 106 106 107 Nearby Devices 107 Screen Mirroring 108 Lock Screen 108 Swipe 108 Face Unlock 109 Face and Voice 109 Pattern 109 PIN 110 Password 110 None 110 Display Settings 110 Wallpaper 110 Notification Panel 111 Multi Window 111 Screen Mode 111 Brightness 112 Auto Rotate Screen 112 Screen Timeout 112 Daydream 112 Font Style 113 Font Size 113 Increase Legibility 113 Touch Key Light Duration 114 Show Battery Percentage
Touch Sounds 117 Screen Lock Sound 117 Haptic Feedback 117 Emergency Tone 117 Samsung Applications Settings 117 Samsung Keyboard Settings 118 HDMI Audio Output Sound Settings 118 Adapt Sound 118 Home Screen Mode 119 Call Settings 119 Set Up Call Rejection Messages 119 Answering/Ending Calls 119 Turn Off Screen During Calls 120 Call Alerts 120 Call Accessories 120 Ringtones and Keypad Tones 121 Personalize Call Sound 121 Noise Reduction 121 Increase Volume in Pocket 122
Samsung Keyboard 129 Swype Settings 130 Voice Search Settings 131 Text-To-Speech Options 132 Pointer Speed 132 Motions and Gestures 133 Smart Screen 133 Smart Stay 134 Air View 134 Voice Control 135 Accounts Settings 135 Add an Account 135 Cloud 135 Back Up and Reset Settings 136 Location Settings 136 Security Settings 137 Encryption 137 Make Passwords Visible 138 Device Administration 138 Security Update Service 139 Credential Storage 139 Application Manager 140
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons. Set Up Your Phone Prior to using the phone, it is necessary to install and charge the battery. An optional microSD memory card (not included) can also be installed at this time. Remove the Back Cover 1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
2. Pull the cover up and then lift up and away from the phone. Install the Memory Card n To insert an optional microSD card (not included), carefully slide the memory card under the top metal plate into the microSD card socket until the card locks into place. For more information, see Memory Card. Install the Battery n Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the Back Cover 1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone and press down. 2. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Charge the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the phone for charging the battery. You will need to charge the battery before using your phone.
Turn the Phone On Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on. n Press and hold the Power/Lock Key l l to turn the phone on. If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup application. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. Activate Your Phone Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
n If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your phone. l Activate on your computer: o l Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone. Activate on your phone: o Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
l Got Google?: Your phone uses your Google Account to provide access to many features and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account right from your phone. You can also skip signing in to your Google Account, or sign in later. l Google and your location: Select Google location service preferences. l This phone belongs to: Enter your First and Last name, to personalize features and apps.
For more information, see Voicemail. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all your information.
n n View available Sprint service plans and options. Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone 1. Touch > Phone > Keypad tab. 2. Do any of the following: l Touch to check minute usage and account balance. l Touch to make a payment. l Touch to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout. Key Functions The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
n n n n n Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu. Options include Power off, Airplane mode, and Restart. You can also quickly switch to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound. Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification Panel, or onscreen keyboard. Home Key returns you to the Home screen.
Turn Your Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to open the Device options menu. 2. Touch Power off > OK to turn the phone off. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Turn Your Screen On and Off Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use n To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Key.
Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
message list. Pinch and Spread "Pinch" the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or "spread" the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all seven Home screens. Touch a thumbnail to go straight to another Home screen.
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: Screen rotation needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch > > Settings > My Device tab > Display > Auto rotate screen. See Auto Rotate Screen for more information. Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications screen.
Tip: Press n to return to the main Home screen from any other screen. Status Bar: Displays phone service and connection information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. For more information, see Status Bar. n Status Icons: Indicate the status of your phone. n Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screens. n n n n n Current Screen: Indicates which Home screen is being displayed. For more information, see Extended Home Screens. Apps: Displays the Apps screen.
Add Items to the Home Screen 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen. (If the current home screen doesn’t have room, swipe the screen left or right to display an extended screen.) 2. On the Home screen menu, touch the type of item you want to add and then select the item. l l l l Set wallpaper: Select a wallpaper for the Home screen, the Lock screen, or the Home and lock screens.
2. Touch the screen you want to open. Recent Apps Quick navigate between currently running apps by viewing thumbnails of recently used apps. 1. Press and hold from any screen to display recently used applications. 2. Touch an thumbnail to return to the app. Wallpapers You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera. 1.
3. Touch Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 4. Choose a source for wallpaper: l Gallery: Select a picture from Gallery. Follow the prompts to crop the picture and save it as wallpaper. l ID wallpapers: Select a wallpaper from the currently assigned ID pack (Home screen only). l Live wallpapers: Select a moving scene for the background (Home screen only). l Photos: Select a wallpaper from Google Photos (Home screen only).
Icon Description New message New email New Gmail Hands-free mode enabled GPS on Downloading Download complete Update available for Play Store Keyboard in use Screenshot saved Blocking mode on More notifications Status Icons Icon Description Wi-Fi status/Wi-Fi connected Wi-Fi network available Signal strength 3G data service 3G data service, in use. The rays spin when data is being transferred. Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service. The rays spin when data is being transferred.
Icon Description Bluetooth on Connected to Bluetooth Battery full Battery charging Battery low Battery empty Smart stay enabled Notification Panel The Notification Panel displays information about connections, alerts, new messages, and more. It also has Quick settings—buttons which allow you to quickly access and change common system settings. n Settings: Access System settings. For more information, see Settings. n Quick Settings (Grid): Display Quick setting buttons in a grid.
n Brightness Control: Adjust the brightness of the display. n Clear All Notifications: Remove all notifications. n Notifications: Display notifications, such as new email and software updates. Access the Notifications Panel 1. Touch and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel. Slide the Notification Panel upward to close it. 2. Touch Ongoing events or Notifications to view details, or to launch the related app or feature.
l l l l l l Screen Mirroring: Share your phone’s screen with another device, using an optional AllShare Cast accessory (not included). For more information, see Screen Mirroring. S Beam: Send or receive data by touching your phone to another NFC-capable device. For more information, see S Beam. NFC: Enable NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your phone and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. For more information, see NFC.
Enable Multi Window Enable Multi window in the Display settings. 1. Press and touch Apps > Settings > My device tab > Display. 2. Tap the check box beside Multi window to enable or disable the option. Display Multi Window After you enable Multi window in Display settings, you can control whether Multi window displays on the screen, for easy access to its features. When Multi Window is enabled, it displays on the left side of the screen by default.
n Launch Multiple Apps: When you drag an app from Multi window on top of an open app, both apps display in a split window. l n Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window: While using Multi Window, you can adjust the size of the two apps on the screen. l n > to select content and drag it to the other app. Tap > . Tap one of the apps, and then tap > to make the app display full-screen. Open a recent app in Multi Window: You can switch from one app to a previous app.
o To remove an app, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches, and then carefully drag it off the Apps tray and onto the storage area. o To restore an app, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches from the storage tray, and then drag it onto the Apps tray. Features Discover features for controlling and interacting with your phone. Air View Preview information when you hover your finger over the screen.
n Assistant Menu always ‘stays on top’ of the Home screen or app. n To reposition Assistant Menu, touch and drag to another location on screen. Enable Assistant Menu 1. Press , and then touch > Settings > My Device tab > Accessibility. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn Accessibility Menu on. 3. Touch Assistant Menu to set options. Using Assistant Menu 1. Touch Assistant Menu l to display the menu buttons: Menu: Open the context-menu. l Open notifications: Open the Notification Panel.
l l Touch Dominant hand to optimize the Assistant Menu buttons for use on the left or right side of the screen. Touch Edit to rearrange or remove icons from Assistant Menu: o Touch and drag icons to rearrange them. o Touch to remove an icon from Assistant Menu. o Touch to add an icon back to Assistant Menu. Tip: Touch > Reset to revert back to the default settings.
Screen Capture Capture an image of the current screen at any time. n Touch and hold the Power/Lock Key and the Home Key simultaneously to create an image of the current screen. A white border flashes briefly around the edge of the screen indicating a screen capture. – or – Swipe left to right (or right to left) across the screen with the side of your hand. (Palm motions must be enabled. For more information, see Motions and Gestures.
Voice Control Use spoken commands to control and interact with your phone. n n n n Incoming calls: When enabled, you can answer or reject calls with the voice commands “Answer” and “Reject”. When you answer a call with the voice command, the Speaker will automatically be turned on for hands-free talking. Alarm: When enabled, you can stop or snooze alarms with the voice commands “Stop” and “Snooze”.
n n n Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text. Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also touch letters to enter words.
Configure Google Voice Typing n Press and touch touch > Settings > My device tab > Language and input, and then next to Google voice typing. For more information, see Google Voice Typing. Samsung Keyboard The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring optional predictive text or continuous input. Input characters by touching the on-screen keys or by using speech recognition. Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text 1.
Configure Samsung Keyboard n Press and touch touch > Settings > My device tab > Language and input, and then next to Samsung keyboard. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also touch letters to enter words.
– or – n From the Swype keyboard, touch and hold .For more information, see Swype Settings. Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier—including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, and more. Note: Some apps do not support text editing, while others may offer their own way to select and edit text. Edit Existing Text 1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit. The selection cursor touched. 2.
4. Enter text by typing or speaking to replace the selected text. 5. Touch to delete the selected text. Paste Text 1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit. The selection cursor touched. 2. Touch and drag 3. Touch displays at the point you to a better position, if necessary. . A pop-up menu displays. 4. Touch Paste or touch Clipboard to view items on the Clipboard.
Phone Calls With our wireless service and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. HD Voice™ Your phone is also HD voice enabled, which means you can enjoy unparalleled voice quality in areas with HD voice service. Experience the crystal clear difference of HD Voice from Sprint on calls between Sprint customers, each using an HD Voice enabled phone while in areas with available HD voice service. Note: Sprint HD Voice service is available in select markets.
3. Touch l to place a call. For additional options, touch the name or number. Tip: You can also place a call directly from the call list. Swipe the entry you want to call from left to right to place a call. Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list. 1. Press and touch Phone > Contacts tab. 2. Touch a contact and then touch information, see Contacts. next to the number you want to call to place a call.
Wi-Fi Calling You can make and receive calls via a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. When Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, all incoming and outgoing calls will be made via your Wi-Fi network. Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against your available rate plan minutes. To enable Wi-Fi Calling, see Wi-Fi Calling Settings.
Receive Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming calls, reject incoming calls, and more. When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in People, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.
1. Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the top of the screen. 2. Select an existing message and touch . – or – Touch Create new message to send a new text message. Note: You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu. Press > Settings > My Device tab > Call > Set up call rejection messages. and touch Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is turned off.
n n n By sounding the assigned ringer type. By displaying received. in the Notifications area of the Status bar when a new voicemail message is By displaying the number of new voicemail message(s) on the Voicemail app icon. Note: Your phone accepts voicemail even when it is turned off. However, your phone only notifies you of new messages when it is turned on and you are in a Sprint service area.
Use Visual Voicemail to: n View your voicemails as text. n Choose messages to view. You don’t have to listen to them in the order they arrived. n Archive important messages. n Compose new messages, and send them to Email, as a text message, or directly to Voicemail. n Share messages via Email and text message. n With a Premium account, you can read your voicemails, have them auto-forwarded to Email, or share them with Facebook® or Twitter. Access Visual Voicemail 1. Touch > Apps > Voicemail.
l l l l l l Send message: Send a text message to the number you dialed. Add to contacts: Save the number to a new contact, or update an existing contact. See Add a Contact for more information. Speed dial setting: View speed dials. Add 2-sec pause: Insert a 2-second pause into the number you are dialing. This can be useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus. Add wait: Insert a pause into the number you are dialing, to wait for input from you.
n Touch for more in-call options: l Contacts: Display your contacts list. l Memo: Create a new S Memo during a call. l Message: Create a new message during a call. l One-handed operation on/off: Optimize your display for one-handed operation. For more information, see One-Handed Operation. Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller while the phone is ringing, by displaying the number of the incoming call.
Conference Calling With conference calling, also known as 3-way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. Touch > Phone > Keypad tab. 2. Enter a phone number and touch . 3. Once you have established the call, touch Add call and dial the second number. (This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.) 4. When you’re connected to the second party, touch Merge.
3. Touch . You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation. Speed Dialing You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number in your Contacts List for speed dialing. There are one hundred available numbered spaces. Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail. Assign Speed Dials 1. Touch 2. Touch > Phone > Keypad tab. > Speed dial setting. 3. Touch an unused space and then select a contact to assign to the number. The selected contact number will display in the speed dial list.
Call Logs The Logs tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. View Call Logs 1. Touch > Phone > Logs tab to display call activity. 2. To change the log view, touch > View. Touch All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls to filter the list. Call Log Options Follow these steps to configure Log options. 1. Touch > Phone > Logs tab. 2. Touch and hold a listing to display the options list.
n Touch Settings. Phone Calls > > Settings > My Device tab > Call.
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Get Started with Contacts Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create a Google contact, a phone contact, or a Corporate (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) contact.
l l Picture: Touch the picture icon to assign a picture to the new entry. Name: Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name. Touch display additional name fields. next to the Name field to l Phone: Enter a phone number. l Email: Enter an email address. l Groups: Assign the contact to a group. l Ringtone: Assign a ringtone for calls from this contact. l Message alert: Assign an alert for new messages from this contact.
3. Select a picture using the following methods: l l Image: Select a picture from the Gallery. Resize or crop the picture by dragging the sides of the blue border, and then touch Done. Pictures by people: Select a picture from those photos which have been tagged with a person’s name. Resize the picture by dragging the sides of the blue border, and then touch Done. l Take picture: Use the camera to take a new picture. l S Memo: Use an image from one of your S Memos.
Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. 1. Press and touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch > Share namecard via. 3. Touch a method of sharing, and follow the prompts to send the namecard. Create Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group.
1. Press and touch Contacts > Groups tab. 2. Touch a group to display it, and then touch . 3. From the list of contacts, touch each contact(s) you want to add, or touch Select all. 4. Touch Done to add the contact(s) to the group. Send an Email to Group Members You can send an email to all or selected members of a group. 1. Press and touch Contacts > Groups tab. 2. Touch an existing group and then touch > Send email. 3.
Accounts and Messaging Set up accounts on your phone to synchronize information between your phone and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Hangouts™, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Setting up your account on your phone syncs your phone and your online Google Account.
l l l Read a new email message: Touch the unread message or the conversation with an unread message (just-arrived items display in bold). Select messages and conversations: Touch the box before the email or conversation. View the Inbox of another Gmail account: Touch Inbox at the top of the screen and then touch the inbox of the Gmail account you want to view. Send a Gmail Message Below are procedures for sending a Gmail. 1. Press and touch Apps 2. From the Inbox, touch > Gmail . . 3.
3. Touch to create a reply message. 4. From the menu at the top left of the screen, touch Reply, Reply all, or Forward. 5. To send the message, touch . Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone. Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. 1.
password. 5. Touch Next, and follow the on-screen prompts to configure options for the account. Note: Consult your network administrator for assistance in configuring your account. Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. Press and touch 2. From the Inbox, touch l l l Apps > Email. .
(Forward) to forward the message to new recipient(s). 4. Enter a message (if desired) and then touch . Manage Your Email Inbox The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, and delete your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1. Press and touch Apps > Email. 2. Touch the account name field (top left corner) to list all of your email accounts. 3. Select an email account, then touch an email message.
3. Touch Delete. Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another phone that supports messaging. Multimedia messages, (MMS), can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact namecards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging. Send a Message Quickly compose and sent text and multimedia messages on your phone. 1. Press 2.
l Location: Attach a map showing your location. l Contacts: Add a contact entry (namecard) to the message. 6. When done, touch to send the message. New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the Status bar when you receive a new message. To change the notification for new messages, see Messaging Settings for details.
Reply to a Message 1. Press and touch Apps > Messaging. 2. From the message list, touch a message to display it. 3. Touch the Enter message field and then type your reply message. 4. When finished, touch . Delete a Message 1. Press and touch Apps > Messaging. 2. Touch and hold the message or thread that you want to delete. 3. From the pop-up menu, touch Delete message or Delete thread. Tip: To delete several message threads at once, touch you want to delete and touch Delete. > Delete threads.
Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messaging (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the standard Messaging app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. l l l l l l l l l l Delete old messages: Automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Set the maximum number of messages with the Text message limit and Multimedia message limit settings below.
l Emergency Alerts: Configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or disable some alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test messages. You cannot disable Presidential alerts. Important! The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) system provides the government the ability to send geographically targeted notifications of emergencies, such as threats to public safety, severe weather events, a hazardous material spill or a missing child in the phone user’s area.
everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+. Visit google.com/mobile/+ for more information. Note: You must be currently signed into your Google Account to use this app. n Press and touch Apps > Google+. Hangouts Previously known as Google Talk, Hangouts is an online place to meet friends and family, share photos, and host video calls. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Apps list. Google Play Store The Google Play Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and install it on your phone. To access the Google Play Store you must have a Google Account set up on your phone. See Google Account for details.
– or – The first time you use your phone to buy an item from the Google Play Store app, follow the prompts to enter your billing information and set up a Google Wallet account. Warning! When you’ve used Google Wallet once to purchase an item from the Google Play Store app, the phone remembers your information, so you don’t need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your phone to prevent others from using it without your permission. For more information, see Lock Screen.
Google Play Newsstand Formally Google Play Magazines, Play Newsstand combines Play Magazines and Google Currents to bring you free and paid news, magazine subscriptions, and much more all in one place. Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to learn more. n Press and touch Apps > Play Newsstand. Google Play Movies & TV The Google Play Movies & TV application allows you to connect to the Google Play Store and download a movie or TV show to watch instantly.
1. Press and touch Apps > Group Play. 2. Read the disclaimer and touch Agree. 3. Touch Create Group, and then follow the prompts to create a group. You’ll need to set up a group password, which participants will use to join your Group Play session. 4. After you create the group, your phone turns on the mobile AP (Access Point). Follow the onscreen directions to bring other phones back-to-back with your phone to join the group. 5.
Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. Listen to Music 1. Press and touch Apps > Music. 2. Touch a library category at the top of the screen: Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, or Folders) to view available music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and touch an entry to begin playback. 4. The following music controls are available: l Select Device: Streams the current music file to another device using Screen Mirroring.
l Repeat: Repeat the current song, repeat all songs, or disable repeat mode. l Playback Position: Touch and drag the dot to move anywhere in the song. l SoundAlive: Enhance the music with effects. l Volume: Display the volume control. Slide the dot up and down to adjust the volume. The Volume Key can also be used to adjust the volume. Google Maps Use the Google Maps application to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc.
o Registered storage: Add storage service(s) to view multimedia files anywhere. Storage services include Web storage, such as Dropbox or other services. Web storage is sometimes referred to as the “cloud.” o Registered devices: Stream or share multimedia content from your phone to other DLNA-compliant phones connected to the same Wi-Fi network. When you launch Samsung Link, compatible phones on the same Wi-Fi network display automatically in Registered phones.
1. Press and touch Apps > TripAdvisor. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. WatchON Enjoy all of your favorite movies and TV shows with WatchON. Important: Before you use WatchON, verify that you have an active Internet connection available. For more information, see Wi-Fi. Note: You need an active Samsung account on your phone to use WatchON. Sign into your Samsung account prior to using WatchON. 1. Press and touch Apps > WatchON. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Web and Data The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Apps and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar.
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. Important! Certain data services requests may require additional time to process.
Set Your Network Options 1. Press and touch networks > Network mode. > Settings > Connections > More networks > Mobile 2. Select LTE/CDMA or CDMA. The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it. When your phone is connected to the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network, the Spark icon appears in the status bar. Sprint Note: The Sprint Spark network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to it.
Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off from Notifications. Drag down from the top of the screen, then touch the Wi-Fi button. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Press and then touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn Wi-Fi on, then touch Wi-Fi. 3. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with xxx) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. l l When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network.
Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, your phone can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices. 1. Press and then touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn Wi-Fi on, then touch Wi-Fi. 3. Touch Wi-Fi Direct at the bottom of the screen.
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and handsfree devices. To listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. 1. Press and then touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn Bluetooth on, then touch Bluetooth. 3.
5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset or car kit documentation to find the passcode. 6. If you still cannot reconnect to the headset or car kit, follow the instructions in Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device and then follow the instructions in Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit. Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your device from a Bluetooth device. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device 1.
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. To connect to a VPN, you must have Mobile data enabled, or your phone must be connected to a Wi-Fi network.
VPN connected icon appears in the Status bar. 4. Touch > Always-on VPN to select a VPN to always stay connected. Memory Card You can install an optional microSD™ memory card (not included), to add storage for images, videos, music, documents, and other files on your phone. This phone supports microSD and microSDHC cards of up to 64GB capacity. Install a Memory Card Use the following procedure to install an optional memory card (not included) in your phone. 1. Remove the back cover from the phone.
Important: When you need to remove an optional installed memory card, you must first unmount the card to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. 1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab > Storage. 2. Touch Unmount SD card, then touch OK. 3. Remove the back cover from the phone. For more information, see “Remove the Back Cover” in Set Up Your Phone. 4. Firmly press the memory card into the card socket to release it. The card should then pop partially out of the socket. 5.
1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab > Storage. 2. Touch Unmount SD card, then touch OK. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can also sync files using a USB cable. See Transfer Files Using a USB Cable for more information. Transfer Files Using a USB Cable You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with an 8 megapixel camera with an auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Launch the Camera app to take pictures. 1. Press and touch Apps > Camera. 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your picture by aiming the lens at the subject. You can rotate the phone to any position, and the screen controls rotate to make taking pictures easy. 3.
Record Videos Use the Camera to record video. 1. Press and touch 2. Touch to begin recording. Apps > Camera. 3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your video by aiming the lens at the subject. You can rotate the device to any position, and the screen controls rotate to make video recording easy. 4. While recording, you can use these options: l “Pinch” or “spread” the screen, or press the Volume key, to zoom in or out. l Touch to temporarily stop recording. l Touch to stop recording.
1. Press and touch Apps > Camera. 2. Touch the Camera Mode button to set the current camera mode: l l l l l l Auto: Automatically adjust the camera to optimize color and brightness. This is the default setting. Beauty face: Take portraits with enhanced facial features. Best photo: Take multiple photos in a short time, and then choose the best photos among them. Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously at a rate of 3 per second, up to a total of 20 pictures at a time.
l Video Settings o l l l l l l Video size: Choose a resolution for the video. General Settings o Location tag: Add GPS location information to the photo or video. o Review: Automatically review each photo or video after it is captured or recorded. o Volume key: Set the Volume key to zoom or to take photo/record video. o Timer: Set a delay to wait between touching the Camera button and taking a picture. o White balance: Choose a setting for the light source.
For pictures, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also set a picture as wallpaper or a contact image, and share pictures with your friends. While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view more albums. Simply touch an album to view the photos or videos in that album. If you have pictures or videos stored on an optional memory card (not included), they will be displayed in the folders they are stored in, and folders are treated as albums.
l Change player: Select a DLNA-enabled device. l Share via: Choose a method for sharing the photo or video. l Camera: Activate the Camera. l Trim: Remove the beginning and ending frames of a video. l Delete: Erase the photo or video. Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, touch anywhere on the screen to display them. 3. Touch for more options: l Edit: Edit the photo (photos only). l Favorite: Mark the photo or video as a favorite.
o Tag buddy: Tag photos with information such as the weather, location, people in the photo, or date created. o Face tag: Scans each photo to detect people’s faces, which you can then tag with their name. o Auto play sound: When enabled, sound recorded in a photo taken in Sound & shot mode plays automatically when you view the photo. Zoom In or Out on a Photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo.
l Color: Auto adjust color, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Adjust RGB, Temperature, Exposure, and Hue of a photo. l Effects: Add various effects to your photo. l Portrait: Apply various facial enhancement effects. l Sticker: Place various pre-created on-screen stickers atop your current image. l Drawing: Draw directly on your current picture by using either a brush/pen or eraser. l Frames: Place a pre-created border style atop your current image.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Calculator Your device comes with a built-in calculator. 1. Press and touch Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers by touching the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold C to clear all numbers. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events.
l Enter a location for the event in the Location field or touch map. to select the location on a l Enter a description for the event in the Description field. l Touch Memos to create a new S Memo with the event, or link the event to an S memo. l Touch Images to add an image from the Gallery or take a new picture. 5. Touch Save to save the new event. View Events and Tasks The following procedure helps you view your calendar events and tasks. 1. Press and touch Apps > Calendar. 2.
If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, This & future events, or All events, and touch OK. Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. Press and touch Apps > Clock > Alarm tab. 2. Swipe your finger along the taps at the top of the screen to view features. Tap a tab to use a feature: l l l l l Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. World clock: View the time of day or night in other parts of the world.
Downloads The Downloads application allows you to manage files you download to your device. n Press and touch Apps > Downloads. Note: Applications you download from Google Play Store are managed with Play Store, and do not display in Downloads. Dropbox Dropbox automatically synchronizes content across all of your connected devices on your account. Update a file to your Dropbox on your computer, and it’s automatically updated to the same folder on all of your other devices.
S Memo S Memo allows you to create and share text memos. 1. Press and touch Apps > S Memo. 2. Follow the prompts to use S Memo. For assistance, touch > Help. My Files Find, view, and manage folders and files, such as music files, photo files, video files, and so on, stored on your phone. If the file is associated with an application on your phone, you can launch the file in the application. 1. Press and touch Apps > My Files. 2. Touch a folder or category to view its contents.
S Voice Activate a wide variety of functions on your phone using voice commands. You can ask questions (“Is it raining in Dallas?”) or give commands (“Show me where to find cheap gas.”). 1. Press and touch Apps > S Voice. 2. Follow the prompts to set up and begin using S Voice. Voice Search Perform a Google search by speaking your search criteria. 1. Press and touch Apps > Voice Search. 2. Follow the prompts to use Voice Search. 3. To configure settings, see Voice Search Settings.
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Accessing Settings There are two ways to access the Settings screen. n Press and touch Apps > Settings. – or – Press and touch > Settings. – or – From any screen, touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification Panel, then touch Settings. Settings Tabs The Settings are divided into 4 main groups.
Wi-Fi Calling Settings You can make and receive calls via a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. When Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, all incoming and outgoing calls will be made via your Wi-Fi network. Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against your available rate plan minutes. 1. Ensure that you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. For more information, see Wi-Fi Settings. 2.
l l l o Aways allow scanning: When enabled, Google Location Service and other apps can scan for Wi-Fi networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. o Smart network switch: Auto switch between Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks. o Wi-Fi timer: Automatically connect or disconnect from a Wi-Fi network. Touch Wi-Fi time to set the Starting time and Ending time.
1. Press and then touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn Bluetooth on, then touch Bluetooth. 3. Touch l l l l to configure these settings: Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your phone is visible to other devices when you turn on visibility. Received files: View files transferred to your phone via Bluetooth. Rename device: Change the name of your device, used by other devices to identify your device in a scan. Help: View information about using Bluetooth.
l Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from using these networks, and you can configure apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads. More Networks The More networks menu provides additional wireless and network options. Airplane Mode Enabling Airplane mode turns off calling, messaging, and data network features. It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Printing You can print from your phone, via Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Turn Print Services On or Off Before you can print from your phone, a print service must be turned on. The print service communicates with the printer when you select something to print. 1. Press and then touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap More networks > Printing, and then choose a print service from the list.
l l l l 2-Sided printing for documents: Choose Simplex to print one page per piece of paper, or choose Long edge or Short edge to print on both sides. Short edge and Long edge refer to how the pages flip when moving through multiple pages. Secure Release: If the optional printer supports secure release, and it is enabled, you must enter a User ID to retrieve your printouts. Tap Secure release, and then enter a User ID.
l Touch Help for more information about tethering. VPN Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your device. You must configure a screen unlock PIN or password before setting up a VPN. For more information about setting up and using a VPN, see Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 1. Press and then touch > Settings > Connections tab > More networks. 2. Touch VPN. Roaming Set options for roaming, network, and APNs. 1.
Turn NFC On or Off Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC device or NFC tag, by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn NFC to on or off. Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
Turn S Beam On or Off When S Beam is turned On, you can send or receive data by touching your device to another NFCcapable device. 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn S Beam on or off. l Turning S Beam on automatically turns NFC on. (NFC must be turned on in order to use S Beam.) Tip: Touch S Beam to learn more about using S Beam to transfer files. Nearby Devices Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi.
Screen Mirroring With Screen mirroring, you can share media files on your phone’s screen with an HDMI device (such as an HDMI TV) using an optional AllShare Cast accessory (not included). Turn Screen Mirroring On or Off 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch Screen mirroring, and then touch the OFF/ON switch to turn Screen mirroring on or off. Note: Touch > Help to find instructions for using Screen mirroring to connect to a device.
Face Unlock Unlock the phone by looking at the screen. This option offers low security, because someone who looks similar to you could unlock your phone. Options are: n Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal message. n Improve facial recognition: Have your face captured in different conditions. n Presence check: Require a blink to unlock your device. n Make pattern visible: Display the security pattern.
PIN Enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number) to unlock the phone. Options are: n Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal message. n Lock automatically: Screen will automatically lock 5 seconds after the screen turns off. n Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock the device by pressing the Power key. Password Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the phone. Options are: n Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal message.
l Gallery: Select a picture from Gallery. Follow the prompts to crop the picture and save it as wallpaper. l ID wallpapers: Select a wallpaper from the currently assigned ID pack (Home screen only). l Live wallpapers: Select a moving scene for the background (Home screen only). l Photos: Select a wallpaper from Google Photos (Home screen only). l l Travel wallpaper: Display recommended destinations on your Lock screen (Lock screen only). Wallpapers: Choose an image from the Wallpapers gallery.
Samsung WatchON, Samsung Books, and Google Play Books. (This mode does not apply to third-party applications.) l Dynamic: Enhance the brightness and color range of the screen. l Standard: Use a balanced color range, saturation, and sharpness of the screen . l Cinema: Soften the color situation of the screen. Brightness Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings. 1. Press and then touch > Settings > My Device tab > Display. 2.
1. Press and then touch > Settings > My Device tab > Display. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn Daydream on. 3. Touch Daydream for options: l Colors: Display colorful screens. l Flipboard: Display content from Flipboard. Touch l Google Photos: Display pictures from Google Photos. l Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Touch l Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. Touch to choose options. to choose pictures. to choose pictures. 4. Touch Start now to enter Daydream mode. 5.
Touch Key Light Duration Adjust the delay before the Touch key light automatically turns off. 1. Press and then touch > Settings > My Device tab > Display. 2. Touch Touch Key Light Duration to choose a duration time. Show Battery Percentage Display the percentage of remaining battery power beside the battery icon in the Status bar. 1. Press and then touch > Settings > My Device tab > Display. 2. Touch Show battery percentage to enable the option.
Sound Use Sound settings to control your device’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to touch tones and notifications. Volume Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and media playback. Note: You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume Key. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Sound. 2. Touch Volume to set volume levels.
l l Touch a ringtone to select it. As you touch a ringtone, a sample plays. Touch Add to choose a sound file from Dropbox, or use Sound picker to choose a song from Music player. Vibrations Choose vibrations to play for notifications, such as for incoming calls, new messages, and event reminders. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Sound. 2. Touch Vibrations to choose a notification tone. 3. Touch a vibration to play a sample and select the sound. 4.
Touch Sounds Set tones to sound when you touch or touch the screen to make selections. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Sound. 2. Touch Touch sounds to enable the option. Screen Lock Sound Set tones to sound when you touch the screen to lock or unlock it. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Sound. 2. Touch Screen lock sound to enable the option. Haptic Feedback Vibrate when soft keys are pressed and on certain UI interactions. 1.
1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Sound. 2. Tap an option, and then configure settings: l Call: Configure call sounds. For more information, see Call Settings. l Messaging: Configure message sounds. For more information, see Messaging Settings. l Email: Configure email sounds. l Calendar: Configure calendar sounds. Samsung Keyboard Settings You can choose whether sounds and vibrations play when you tap keys on the Samsung Keyboard while entering text. 1.
Home Screen Mode Your phone offers two Home screen modes. n Standard mode provides a conventional layout for apps and widgets on the Home screen. n Easy mode provides an easier experience for the first-time smartphone user. You can change the Home screen mode at any time. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Touch Home screen mode, and then choose a mode. Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone.
When enabled, you can answer or reject calls with the voice commands “Answer” and “Reject”. When you answer a call with a voice command, the Speaker will automatically turn on for hands-free calls. l The power key ends calls: End calls by pressing the Power key. In this case, pressing the Power key during a call will not lock the screen.
l l Automatic answering timer: Set a time period to delay before automatically answering an incoming call when a headset is connected. Touch to choose 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. Outgoing call conditions: When the device is paired with a Bluetooth headset, enable calls to be made even if the phone is locked. Touch Even when device locked, or Only when device unlocked. Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad touches. 1. Press tones.
Increase Volume in Pocket Increases the ringtone volume when the phone is in a pocket or a bag. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Touch Increase volume in pocket to enable the option. US Dialing Replace “+” with the international access code for your location. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Touch US dialing to enable the option. International Dialing Use the International dialing code to replace “+”.
Hearing Aids Set the phone to be hearing aid compatible. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Touch Hearing aids. DTMF Tones Set the length of Dual-tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) tones which play when you use the keypad during a call—such as when navigating menus. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Call > DTMF tones. 2. To choose a tone length, touch Normal or Long. Voicemail Settings Set options for voicemail. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2.
l Block incoming calls: Notifications for incoming calls will not display. l Turn off notifications: Notifications for new messages will not display. l Turn off alarm and timer: Notifications for alarms and timers will not display. l l l l l Turn off LED indicator: The LED indicator will not light for notifications, even when the screen is off. Always: Block notifications at all times.
l CPU performance: Disable the maximum performance of the device’s CPU (Central Processing Unit). l Screen output: Reduce the frame refresh rate and brightness level. l Disable haptic feedback: Do not use haptic feedback. Note: Touch Learn about Power saving to view information about these settings. Power Saving Tips Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery.
l l l Desk home screen display: Display the desk home screen when the device is docked. Automatic unlock: Flip the S View cover open to unlock the screen when the secure lock is disabled and the phone is docked. Audio output: Select the type of audio output when using HDMI. Accessibility Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility settings to configure these features. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab. 2.
l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Magnification gestures: Control whether your phone recognizes gestures to pan, and zoom in or out. Negative colors: Reverse the display of on-screen colors from White text on a Black background to Black text on a White background. Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen if you are color blind or have difficulty reading the display because of the screen color. Touch OFF/ON to turn color adjustment on, then touch Color adjustment for options.
etc.) off, and display app notifications only in the Notification panel and Status bar. Touch OFF/ON to enable the option. One-Handed Operation Adapt your phone to be easier to use with only one hand. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Touch One-handed operation for options: l l Keypad and in-call buttons: Adjust the position of the dialing keypad and in-call buttons to the left or the right.
Note: You can change the input method while you’re entering text. Swipe your finger down from the status bar to display Notifications, and then touch Choose input method. Google Voice Typing Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When you enable Google voice typing, it’s available for use when you touch a field to enter text. 1. Press 2. Touch l l l and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Language and input.
l l l l l o Learn from Messages: Use your messages to make better predictions. o Learn from Contacts: Use your Contacts entries to make better predictions. o Clear server data: Remove all anonymous data stored on the personalization server. o Clear personal data: Remove all personalized data you have entered. o Privacy Policy: View the privacy policy of the third-party provider of personalization services.
1. Press 2. Touch l l l l l and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Language and input. next to Swype to configure these options: Settings: Set Swype options. o Vibrate on keypress: Vibrate the phone when a key is touched. o Sound on keypress: Play a sound when a key is touched. o Pop-up on keypress: Display characters above keys as you type. o Long-press delay: Set the time needed to select alternate characters.
1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Language and input. 2. Touch Voice search for options: l l l l l l l l Language: Choose a language for voice searching. Ok Google hotword detection: When enabled, you can say “OK Google” to launch voice search. Speech output: Choose options for speech output. Block offensive words: When enabled, words many people find offensive are not shown in results of Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####).
1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Language and input. 2. Touch Pointer speed and use the slider to adjust the pointer speed. Motions and Gestures The Motion settings allow you to set up various Motion activation services. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Touch Motions and gestures to set options: l l Motion: Control your phone with natural movements, like putting the phone to your ear to call a displayed contact.
n When the phone is not docked or held upright, for example when placed on a table. n When the front camera cannot detect your face and eyes. n When the front camera is being used for the current application. n When the source of light is behind you, or when using the phone in the dark. Smart Stay Smart stay will prevent the screen from timing out as long as you are looking at it. Note: When enabled, the Smart stay icon 1. Press and touch displays in the Status bar.
5. Touch > Help for tips on using this feature. Voice Control When Voice control is turned On, you can use voice commands to control your phone. Note: If you set the alert type for calls or notifications to vibrate, voice command is not available. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Touch OFF/ON to enable Voice control. 3. Touch Voice control to set options: l Incoming calls: Answer or reject calls with the voice commands “Answer” and “Reject”.
1. Press and touch > Settings > Accounts tab > Cloud. 2. Samsung Account: Touch Add account and follow the prompts to create or sign into your Samsung Account to backup your personal data. (This option does not display if you are already signed in to your Samsung Account.) 3. Dropbox: If you have not signed in to you Dropbox account, touch Link Dropbox account. Follow the prompts to create or sign into your Dropbox Account to backup your personal data.
1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab. 2. Tap Location to configure options: l l l l l Tap the OFF/ON switch to turn location services On or Off. When on, you are allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running. After you turn Location on, you can configure settings: Mode: Choose the method your phone uses to determine your location.
Before Encrypting Your Device Important! Charge the battery to at least 80%, and plug the device into the charger to ensure that the battery remains charged. Note: Set a Screen lock password of at least 6 characters, including at least one number. 1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab. 2. Touch Security to set options: l l Encrypt device: Encrypt data stored in your device’s internal memory. Encrypt external SD card: Encrypt files stored on an optional memory card (not included).
Unknown Sources By default, you can only install apps from the Google Play Store. When Unknown sources is enabled, you can install apps from other sources. 1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab > Security. 2. Touch Unknown sources to enable the option. Verify Apps Require apps to be examined before they are installed for any potential harm they might pose to your device. 1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab > Security. 2. Touch Verify apps to enable the option.
l Clear credentials: Remove stored credentials and reset the password (only available when credentials are installed). Application Manager You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Use Application manager to manage applications on your phone.
l Touch an item for more information, or to configure options for managing power use Storage Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed memory card (not included). 1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab. 2. Touch Storage to view information about memory usage, and to set options: l l Device memory: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on your phone’s memory. Touch an item for more information.
l Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). l Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. l Select date format: Set the format for date displays. Activate This Device Connect to the network and activate your phone. If your phone is already activated, use this option to view information about your plan and usage. 1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab. 2.
l Software version: View your phone’s software version. l Hardware version: View the hardware version of your device. l Status: View information about your device’s current status. l Legal information: Display open source licenses, configure license settings, including your DivX® VOD registration, and Google info. l Device name: View your device’s name, and enter a new name if desired. l Model number: View your device’s model number. l Android version: View the firmware version of your device.
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Index 3 3-way Calling 45 4 4G 74 C A About Device 142 Accessibility Settings 126 Account Add 135 Account Passwords 7 Accounts 54 Email 56 Gmail 54 Google 54 Social Network 63 Accounts and Sync 135 Activate This Device Setting 142 Activation 4 Adapt Sound 118 Air View 26, 134 Airplane Mode 102 Alarm 94 Alarm and Timer 94 Android Beam 106 Answer a Call 39 Answering/Ending Calls 119 App Shortcut 17 Application Manager 140 Apps 65 Assistant Menu 26 Auto Rotate Screen 112 B Backup and Reset 136 Battery Setting
Make calls from 37 Share 52 Contacts Groups 52 Adding Contacts 52 Creating a New Group 52 Sending a Message to a Group 53 Corporate Email Creation 56 Credential Storage 139 D Data Services 74 Password 7 User Name 74 Data Usage 101 Date and Time Settings 141 Daydream 112 Default Applications 140 Default Input Method 128 Default Language 128 Default Messaging App 102 Default Text Input Method 31 Device Administration 138 Dialing Keypad Tone 116 Dialing Options 42 Display Settings 110 Downloads 95 Drag 13 Drop
H Hands-free Mode 124 Hangouts 64 Haptic Feedback 117 HD Voice 36 HDMI Audio Output Sound Settings 118 Hearing Aids 123 Help 95 Home Screen 15 Add Items 17 Customize 16 Extended 17 Move or remove items 17 Wallpapers 18 Home Screen Mode 119 Hotspot 100 I In-call Options 43 Incoming Call Answer 39 Reject 39 Reject Call with a Text Message 39 Increase Legibility 113 Increase Volume in Pocket 122 Infrared Transmitter 10 International Dialing 122 K Key Functions 9 Keyboard 129-130 Samsung 129-130 Touchscreen 30
Dialer 36 External features and buttons 1 Layout 9 Navigation 11 Phone Call Settings 119 Phone Call Options 42 Phone Calls 36 Block Caller ID 44 Call Alerts 120 Emergency numbers 38 From email messages 37 From text messages 37 Make calls 36 Receive 39 Rejection Messages 119 Speed Dialing 46 Using Call Logs 36 Using contacts 37 Using phone keypad 36 Using speed dial 37 PIN 110 Pinch 14 Play Books 66 Play Movies & TV 67 Play Music 68 Play Newsstand 67 Pointer Speed 132 Power Off 11 Power On 10 Power Saving Ti
SMS Messaging 59 Social Network Accounts 63 Sound 115 Speed Dialing 46 Spread 14 Sprint 3G and 4G 74 Sprint 411 8 Sprint Account 7 Management 7 Sprint Operator Services 8 Sprint Support 8 Status Bar 19 Stopwatch 94 Storage Settings 141 Story Album 71 Swipe 12, 108 Swype 33 System Update 142 T Take Pictures 84 Tap and Pay 106 Tethering 104 Text-To-Speech 132 Text Entry 30 Text Input Methods 30 Text Message Make call from 37 Text Messaging 59 Timer 94 Tools 92 Touch 11 Touch and Hold 12 Touch Key Light Durati
Wearable 30 Web 73 Wi-Fi 75 Settings 99 Wi-Fi Calling 38 Settings 99 Wi-Fi Direct 77 Wi-Fi Settings 76 Widget 17 World Clock 94 Y YouTube 64 Z Zoom 14 Index 150
