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Table of Contents Get Started 1 Your Phone at a Glance 1 Set Up Your Phone 1 Activate Your Phone 3 Complete the Setup Process 4 Set Up Voicemail 5 Sprint Account Information and Help 5 Sprint Account Passwords 6 Manage Your Account 6 Sprint Support Services 7 Phone Basics Your Phone’s Layout Key Functions S Pen Overview Understanding the S Pen 8 8 8 9 9 Removing the S Pen from your Phone 10 Use the S Pen 11 Air View 12 Quick Command 12 Turn Your Phone On and Off 12 Turn Your
Quick Settings 26 Notification Panel Settings 26 Enter Text 27 Text Input Methods 27 Google Voice Typing 27 Samsung Keyboard 28 Swype 29 Tips for Editing Text 30 Phone Calls Make Phone Calls 31 31 Call Using the Keypad 31 Call from Logs 32 Call from Contacts.
Conference Calling 41 Call Forwarding 41 Logs 42 View Logs 42 Logs Options 42 Clear Logs 42 Speed Dials 43 Contacts 44 Get Started With Contacts 44 Access Contacts 44 Contacts Options 44 Add a Contact Save a Phone Number Edit a Contact 45 46 46 Add or Edit Information for a Contact 47 Assign a Picture to a Contact 47 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact 47 Link a Contact 48 Delete a Contact 48 Add Contacts to Favorites 48 Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts 49 Create Groups
Delete an Email Account Text and Multimedia Messages 59 59 Send a Message 60 Messaging Settings 62 Social Networking Accounts 64 Facebook 64 YouTube 65 Hangouts 65 Google+ 66 Apps and Entertainment DivX 67 67 DivX Legal Information 67 Locate Your VOD Registration Number 67 Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies 68 Google Play Store App 68 Find and Install an App 69 Create a Google Wallet Account 69 Open an Installed App 70 Uninstall an App 70 Google
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network Data Services (Sprint 3G and 4G) 78 78 Your Data Services User Name 79 Launch the Browser 79 4G Services 79 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 80 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection 80 Set Up Trusted Credential Storage 80 Add a VPN 81 Connect to a VPN 81 Disconnect from a VPN 81 Internet 82 Camera and Video 83 Take Pictures 83 Picture Options 84 Share Pictures with Auto Share Shot 86 Record Videos 86 Video Options 87 Gallery 89 View Phot
Dropbox 103 Download the Desktop Application 103 Access Dropbox on Your Device 103 Manually Upload a Picture to Dropbox 104 Voice Services 104 S Voice 104 Voice Recorder 104 Bluetooth 105 Turn Bluetooth On or Off 105 The Bluetooth Settings Menu 106 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit 106 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit 107 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device 107 Send Information Using Bluetooth 107 Receive Information Using Bluetooth 108 microSD Card 109 Insert a m
International Roaming Status Messages 117 Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service 118 Settings 120 Wi-Fi Settings 120 Turn Wi-Fi On or Off 120 Configure Wi-Fi Settings 121 Other Wi-Fi Settings 121 Wi-Fi Direct 122 Hotspot Settings 123 Allowed Devices Bluetooth Settings 123 124 Turn Bluetooth On or Off 124 Configure Bluetooth Settings 124 Data Usage Settings 125 More Networks Settings 126 Airplane Mode 126 Default Messaging App 126 Printing 127 Mobile Networ
Brightness 136 Auto Rotate Screen 137 Screen Timeout 137 Daydream 137 Font Style 138 Font Size 138 Touch Key Light Duration 138 Show Battery Percentage 138 Auto Adjust Screen Tone 139 LED Indicator Settings 139 Sound Settings 139 Volume 139 Vibration Intensity 140 Ringtones 140 Vibrations 141 Notifications 141 Vibrate When Ringing 141 Dialing Keypad Tone 141 Touch Sounds 142 Screen Lock Sound 142 Haptic Feedback 142 Emergency Tone 142 Samsung Applications Settings
US Dialing 148 International Dialing 148 TTY Mode 148 DTMF Tones 149 Voicemail Settings 149 Voice Privacy 149 Blocking Mode Settings 149 Hands-free Mode Settings 150 Power Saving Mode Settings 151 Accessories Settings 151 Accessibility Settings 152 One-handed Operation 153 Language And Input Settings 154 Choose a Default Language 154 Set a Default Input Method 154 Google Voice Typing Settings 154 Samsung Keyboard Settings 155 Swype Settings 156 Voice Search Settings 158
Application Manager Settings 167 Battery Settings 168 Storage Settings 168 Date and Time Settings 168 Activate This Device 169 System Update Settings 169 About Device Settings 170 Copyright Information 171 Index 172 x
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. 1. Install the battery l Using the slot on the upper left side of the battery cover, gently lift the cover off the phone.
l l Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the battery cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically. 2. Charge the battery. l Insert the USB cable into the power adapter. l Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone. l Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your battery.
Activate Your Phone Follow these instructions to 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 n If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically.
n To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone. Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock Key cancels the activation process. Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
l Device name: Your device name is how you and other devices identify your phone, such as when sharing via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct. If you want to use a different name, tap the field and enter a name. 2. Tap Finish to complete setup. l You may see a series of informational or update screens. Follow the prompts to continue. Note: During or after setup, you may see a Sprint Connections Optimizer notice.
Sprint Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy. Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Register and then click Sign up now! to get started.
1. Press and then tap Phone. 2. Do any of the following: l Tap to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint service plan or to get answers to other questions. l Tap to make a payment. l Tap to check minute usage and account balance. Note: Press your phone. and then tap Apps > Sprint Zone to access the Sprint Zone app from Sprint Support Services Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone.
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 illustrations outline your phone’s basic layout. Key Functions The following list defines the features in the above illustrations.
n n n n n n n n n n n n n Home Key returns you to the home screen. Press and hold to open the recently used applications window, and access Task Manager and Google Search. Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard. Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself. Proximity and Light Sensors detect the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using motion settings.
n Annotate documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF). n Write a note on the back of a picture. n Access S Note quickly from the lock screen. The following list defines the features listed in the illustration. n Pen Button: Press the Pen button to add functionality to the S Pen. n Stylus Tip: Tap, write, or draw on the screen. Removing the S Pen from your Phone The S Pen is stored in your phone to keep it protected and easy to locate. n Slide S Pen from your phone using the notch on the end of the S Pen.
Use the S Pen Learn about using the S Pen. n Go back: To move to a previous screen, hold the S Pen button and draw n Display a menu: To display the menu from any screen, hold the S Pen button and draw the screen. n n n n n on the screen. on Launch S Note Lite: Launch S Note Lite from any screen to take notes or jot down ideas. To open S Note Lite, hold the S Pen button and double-tap the screen.
Air View Hover S Pen over the screen to preview content, or view information about an item on the screen. For example: n Hover over an email in a list to preview the message before opening it n Hover over a photo album to preview the contents, or see a picture enlarged. n Hover over the timeline during video playback to preview and navigate to specific scenes. n In S Planner, hover over dates and events to see details n Hover over an icon or screen button to view the item’s title.
Turn Your Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key. 2. Tap Power off > OK to power the phone off. Turn Your Screen On and Off You can turn the screen off when not in use and 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. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle.
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. You can drag the tab along the side of the screen, or tap the tab to open Multi Window, and then drag Multi window to another edge of the screen (top, bottom, or side). n Touch and hold the Back Key.
l n Tap > to choose a different app. Close an app: Close one app, and make the other full-screen. l Tap > . Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Tap When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger.
Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to 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. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.
Note: The Auto rotate option must be enabled to allow the screen orientation to automatically change. To make this selection, press and then tap > Settings > My device > Display > Auto rotate screen. See Auto Rotate Screen for more information. Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications screen. Pull down the Notification panel and tap Screen rotation to select or deselect the option.
Tip: Pinching any home screen will let you see thumbnails of all current home screens. Tap a thumbnail to go straight to another home screen. Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. The home screens cycle through so that you can keep swiping in one direction and make it back to the home screen.
Tip: Press to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Create Shortcuts Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. Add Shortcuts from the Applications Menu 1. Press to display the main home screen, and then swipe left or right to navigate to the desired screen. 2. Tap Apps to display applications, and then scroll to locate your desired application. 3. Touch and hold the application icon, and then drag it to a position on the home screen. 4.
Remove a Shortcut 1. Press to display the main home screen. 2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut to unlock it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the icon to the Remove icon and release it. As you place the shortcut into the trash, both items turn red. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the application, it simply removes the shortcut from the home screen.
Move a Primary Shortcut to the Home Screen 1. Press to display the main home screen. 2. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to move, and then drag it to an empty space on any home screen. Deleting Primary Shortcuts 1. Press to display the main home screen. 2. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to delete and then drag it to the Remove icon. As you place the shortcut into the trash, both items turn red.
Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone supports up to six extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. To move an existing item to another home screen, touch and hold the icon or widget and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen. Note: You can have up to seven screens, including the main home screen. Add a Home Screen 1. Press to display the main home screen. 2.
Status Bar and Notification Panel The Status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notifications, open the Notification panel by touching and holding the Status bar and dragging it down.
Icon Description New Gmail New message New voicemail Event USB connection Updates available Downloading Quick Settings Use Quick settings at the top of the Notification panel to control popular settings. n Swipe your finger down from the Status bar at the top of the screen to display Notifications, and then tap a setting to turn the feature on or off. n Swipe your finger right and left across the settings to see all the options.
Enter Text You can type on your device using the available touchscreen QWERTY keyboard, or by speaking your inputs. Text Input Methods Your device offers several text input methods. 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.
l on the Swype keyboard l on the Samsung keyboard 2. Speak your text, and watch it being entered on the screen. If the text is incorrect, tap DELETE. Note: Select a language by tapping the current language displayed in the Listening area. Tap Add more languages to assign a new language via the Google voice typing menu. Removing the check mark from the Automatic field allows you to select additional languages.
Access settings directly from the keyboard by touching and holding , and then tapping . Note: For more information about Samsung Keyboard settings, see Samsung Keyboard Settings. Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words.
Tips for Editing Text These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area. 1. In a text entry field, double-tap the text. 2. Touch and drag the sliders to highlight and select the desired text. 3. Tap an onscreen option from the Edit text menu bar. You can drag your finger along the menu bar to see all the options: l Select all: Highlights all the text in the field. l Cut: Removes the selected text and saves it to the clipboard.
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network 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.
n n n Add wait: Insert a pause into the number you are dialing, to wait for input from you. This can be useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus. One-handed operation on/One-handed operation off: Move the keypad display to the left or right side of the screen, to make dialing with one hand easier. When On, you can tap the arrows to move the keypad to the right or left. Call settings: Configure call settings. For more information, see Call Settings.
1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number. 3. On the pop-up menu, tap Call to dial the number. Call a Number in an Email Message While viewing an email or Gmail message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. 1. Press and tap Apps > and tap Apps > Email. – or – Press Gmail. 2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number. 3.
Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone. Receive Phone Calls 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.
– or – Tap Create new message to compose a new text message. Voicemail The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service. Note: Your phone also supports the Visual Voicemail app. For information on setting up and using Visual Voicemail, see Visual Voicemail. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. n For information on setting up your voicemail, see Set Up Voicemail .
Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. Press and tap 2. Press and hold Phone. . 3. Follow the system prompts to enter your voicemail password and manage voicemail. Use Visual Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. Press and tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch an entry to listen to the message. Note: You can also access Visual Voicemail from the Phone keypad by tapping . Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2.
phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Set Up Voicemail. 1. Press and tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: l Create a password (part of standard voicemail). l Record your name announcement. l Record your greeting.
Visual Voicemail Options Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen. 1. Press and tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch a message to review it. The following options are available while reviewing a voicemail message: Call: Return the call. l l Share: Send the message via Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth share, Dropbox, Scrapbook, Messages, Gmail, Email, Voicemail, S Note, Hangouts, Google+, or Flipboard.
3. Touch OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. This name or number identifies you to recipients of your voicemail messages. 1. Press 2. Touch and tap Apps > Voicemail. > Settings > Display name. 3.
l Headset: Switch the call’s audio between the phone’s speaker/earpiece, and a paired Bluetooth headset. 3. You can also tap for options, including l Contacts: Add the telephone number to a contact. l S Note: Launch S Note, to create a note. For more information, see S Note. l Message: Launch Messages, to send a message. l One-handed operation on/off: Turn the One-handed operation option On or Off.
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. Press and tap Phone. 2. Tap the number keys to enter a phone number, and then tap . 3. Once you have established the call, tap 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, tap Merge.
3. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.) Logs The Logs tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. View Logs The following procedures will guide you through viewing your call logs list. 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Tap the Logs tab to display the Logs list. l To change the Logs view, tap > View. Tap All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls to filter the list.
1. Press 2. Tap and tap Phone > Logs. > Delete. 3. Tap Select all or tap individual entries to select them. 4. Tap Delete and then tap Delete to confirm. Speed Dials You can assign Speed dials to Contacts, to make dialing easier. You can assign Speed dials from 1-100. By default, Speed dial 1 is assigned to Voicemail, and cannot be reassigned. Assign Speed Dials 1. Press 2. Tap and tap Phone. > Speed dial setting. 3.
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 Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics. When you create a contact, you can choose to assign it to an account you have set up on your phone.
1. Press and tap 2. Tap l l l Contacts. to display options, including: Delete: Select contacts to erase. Import/Export: Import or export contacts from the phone’s memory (USB storage), or from an optional, installed memory card (SD card, not included). You might have contacts stored in phone memory or on a memory card if you are moving from and old phone, or if you received them via Bluetooth from another device. Share namecard via: Choose contacts to share as namecards (vcards).
o Take picture: Take a new picture with the Camera. o S Note: Choose an image from S Note. l Tap the Name field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter the name. Tap name fields. l Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap Phone number. Tap l for other to add another , and then choose a label for the number. Tap the Email address field, and then enter an email address. Tap Email address.
Add or Edit Information for a Contact You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Edit. 3. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact. 4. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save. Assign a Picture to a Contact Adding a picture to a contact creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when you receive a call from a contact, the picture will display. 1.
Link a Contact When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. In Contacts, you can link multiple entries to display them as a single contact. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it. 3. Tap > Link another contact. – or – Tap > Link contact. 4. Tap another contact to link it to the original contact. Note: You can link up to five contacts in a single entry.
Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts You can add your Facebook contacts’ information, such as pictures, email, and phone numbers directly to your Contacts list. All of the current contacts’ information is then migrated over to your phone. Note: You must first have an active Facebook page populated with friends sharing their contact information. If a Contacts’ entry already exists in with a slightly different name, separate entries are created and can later be linked (joined) together into a single entry.
3. From the list of contacts, tap the contact(s) you want to add. (A green check-mark appears beside the selected entries.) 4. Tap Done > Save. Send a Message to a Group 1. Press and tap 2. Tap a group, and then tap Contacts > Groups. > Send message. 3. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark) and then tap Done. 4. Type your message, and then tap . Send an Email or Gmail to a Group 1. Press and tap 2. Tap a group, and then tap Contacts > Groups. > Send email. 3.
information on text messaging, see Text and Multimedia Messages. l Wi-Fi Direct: Transfer the contact via a peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection. Contacts Settings Use Contacts Settings to customize the way contacts are displayed and shared. 1. Press 2. Tap l and tap Contacts. > Settings for these options: Only contacts with phones: When enabled, only contacts with at least one phone number stored will display in Contacts.
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you can share information through many different channels and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ Store, require a Google Account. To use these apps on your phone, 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.
Access Gmail When you set up your Google Account on your phone, you are automatically signed in to your Gmail account, and you can access Gmail from your phone. n Press and tap Apps > Gmail. Send a Gmail Message Below are procedures for sending a Gmail. 1. Press and tap 2. From the Inbox, tap l l l l Apps > Gmail. . Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want.
1. Press and tap > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Samsung account, and then tap Sign in or Create account. 3. Follow the prompts to sign into your account, or create a new account. Note: Tap Help for more information about Samsung accounts, or for help with your account. 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.
Important: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s Exchange Server administrator for information you’ll need while setting up the account. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 3. Enter your email address and password. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. 4. Tap Manual setup and then enter your settings.
l Tap the text entry field and compose your email. o To add an attachment, tap . Choose from the following: My Files, Images, Take picture, Video, Record video, Audio, Record audio, S Note, Calendar, Contacts, or Location. o Tap for more options, including Send email to myself, Scheduled email, Priority, Tracking options, and Security options. 4. To send the message, tap . Reply or Forward Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1.
1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up on your phone, tap the toolbar at the top of the screen and then choose one from the menu. 3. Tap Sync. Sort Email Messages 1. Press and tap Apps > 2. On the email account Inbox, tap Email. > Sort by. 3. Select from the options to sort email messages by date received, sender, recipients, read/unread status, starred status (favorites), attachments, priority, or subject, flag status. Delete an Email Message 1.
o l l l l l Size to retrieve emails: Choose a maximum size for emails, for your phone to automatically retrieve during synchronization. For larger emails, your phone will prompt you to download the contents when you open them. Signature: When On, a text signature is automatically added to emails you send. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn signatures On or Off. After turning signatures On, tap Signature to edit the default text signature.
o Outgoing settings: Configure settings, including Username and Password. o Folder sync settings: Choose folders to synchronize between your phone and account. o Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period for synchronizing calendar events between your phone and account. o Empty server trash: Delete the contents of the trash folder on the server. The server’s trash folder contains emails you have deleted from the Email app.
Send a Message Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone. 1. Press 2. Tap l l l and tap Messaging. Compose to create a message: Tap Enter recipients and enter a Contact name, a mobile phone number, or an email address using the onscreen keyboard. As you enter letters, possible matches from your accounts and contacts display on the screen. Touch a match to add it to the message. Tap Enter message to enter your message.
Reply to a Message 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. From the message list, tap a message. 3. Tap the Enter message field and then type your reply message. 4. Once complete, tap . Protect a Message from Deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. Tap a message thread, and then touch and hold the message you want to protect. 3. Tap Lock on the options menu. A lock icon displays on the message.
Messaging Settings The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. 1. Press 2. Tap and tap Messaging. > Settings. 3. Configure message settings: l Default messaging app: If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your device, you can choose the app your device uses for messaging.
header displays in the message list, and you’ll be prompted to download the attachment (s). l l l o Roaming auto retrieve: When enabled, message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded while your phone is in roaming mode. You may want to use this setting to control whether your phone only downloads message attachments when you are within wireless network coverage.
l l o Vibrate: When enabled, a vibration plays for emergency alerts. o Alert reminder: When enabled, your phone reminds you of emergency alerts at a time interval you choose, until you clear the notification. Signature settings: o Add signature: When enabled, a text signature is automatically added to messages you send. o Signature text: After enabling signatures, enter a text signature. Spam message settings: o Spam settings: When enabled, your phone filters incoming messages for spam messages.
5. When the download and installation is complete, touch Open. To open the app from the home screen, touch Apps > Facebook. Sign in to Your Facebook Account from Account Settings 1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap Add account > Facebook, and then follow the prompts to enter your Facebook account details and sign in. YouTube YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos.
3. After entering your user name and password, tap Sign in. 4. Follow the prompts to begin using Google Hangouts. Note: If you have already signed into your Google Account, it displays on the Hangouts screen. Google+ Google+™ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Apps list. DivX DivX is a digital media format that provides your phone with high-quality videos. DivX Legal Information This device recognizes DivX® encoded media files. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies To play purchased DivX movies on your Samsung GALAXY Note II phone, you will first need to complete a one-time registration using both your phone and your computer. 1. Locate your VOD Registration code. Press and tap > Settings > More > About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register. 2. Open the DivX Player on your computer. To download the free player for your computer, visit divx.com. 3.
disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application. Find and Install an App When you install apps from the Google Play Store app and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your phone.
Warning: When you’ve used Google Wallet once to purchase an item from the Google Play Store app, the phone remembers your password, 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 Security Settings. Open an Installed App There are several options for opening an installed app. n Press and tap Apps, and then tap the the application icon.
Sprint Music Plus Sprint Music Plus is Sprint’s official music store. It gives you exactly that with a full-featured music and tone manager, allowing you to manage your music content all in one convenient place. Sprint Music Plus lets you rock out while you create music and ringtone playlists, assign ringback tones to play for different callers, and get song recommendations based on your music tastes.
Google Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google Play Store app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. n Press and tap Apps > Play Music.
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Watch TV n Press and tap Apps > Sprint TV & Movies. Group Play Use Group Play to share media from your phone to other devices, via Wi-Fi, using your phone as an AP (Access Point). Many of your phone’s apps offer sharing via Group Play. Tap from the Share via list of options. to find sharing options, usually To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Join a Group 1. Press and tap Apps > Group Play. 2. Tap Join Group. Your phone scans for nearby available groups. Your device can only detect groups on the same Wi-Fi network your phone is connected to. 3. Select a group to join. After connecting, you can see and interact with the group’s shared media. Flipboard The Flipboard application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material.
Google Play Newsstand Google Play Newsstand allows you to subscribe to your favorite periodicals and have them available to read on your phone at any time or any place. n Press and tap Apps and Entertainment Apps > Play Newsstand.
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. Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet.
l l When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to connect to the network. Enter the password and tap Connect. You can use the show password option to display the password as you enter it. Add a New Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 3. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of the Wi-Fi network. 4.
Your Data Services User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint Network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your phone.
Important: 4G service must be added to your account before attempting a connection to the 4G network. Depending on which icons appear within the Notifications area, your services and features will change. The following table indicates what functions and features are available when combinations of these service icons appear: Icon Description 3G Coverage: The phone is connected to the Sprint 3G network. The arrows are colored when data is being transferred.
3. Choose a screen lock, from PIN or Password. Follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see Lock Screen Settings. Add a VPN The following procedures outline the method to use when establishing a VPN connection. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. Tap l l to add a VPN, with these options: Name: Enter the name of the VPN.
1. Touch and hold the title bar, and then drag down to open the Notification panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. Internet Your phone’s Internet browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using your phone’s 3G or 4G Mobile data or Wi-Fi connections. n Press and then tap Apps > Internet.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with an 8.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Use the camera to take and share pictures and videos. Important: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
Picture Options Set options for the pictures you take. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Camera. 2. Configure these options: l Self-portrait: Switch between the back camera and the front camera, for self-portraits. l Flash: Choose a flash setting. l Shooting mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode. Some modes are not available for Self-portraits. o Single shot: Take a single photo. o Best photo: Hold down Capture to take multiple shots; then choose the best shots to keep.
o Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar. Touch and drag shortcuts between the toolbar and the list. o Use the volume key as: Choose whether to use the Volume Key to adjust volume, or to capture a picture. o Burst shot: When On, touch and hold Capture to take up to 20 shots automatically. o GPS tag: Add GPS location information to photo details. o Self-portrait: When On, the Camera takes pictures with the front Camera. o Flash: Choose the default flash mode.
o Storage: If an optional memory card is installed (not included), choose the default storage location for pictures. By default all pictures are stored to the phone’s internal memory. o Reset: Set all Camera settings to the defaults. Share Pictures with Auto Share Shot You can share pictures you take with other devices, using the S Beam and Auto share shot features of your phone. When the features are enabled, pictures you take are automatically shared with the connected device(s).
2. Choose a recording mode. You can choose to limit the size of the video so that it can be attached to a message, or record any length, or record in slow motion or fast motion. 3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject. You can rotate the phone to any position, and the screen controls rotate to make recording easy. 4.
l Recording mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode. Some modes are not available for Self-recording. o Normal: Record a video of any length (limited only by memory space). o Limit for MMS: Restrict the length of the video so it can be sent as a message attachment. o Slow motion: Record in slow motion, for videos that show at a slower speed than the action. o Fast motion: Record in fast motion, for videos that show at a faster speed than the action. l Effects: Apply an effect to videos.
o Storage: If an optional memory card is installed (not included), choose the default storage location for videos. By default all videos are stored in the phone’s internal memory. o Reset: Set all Camera settings to the defaults. Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included).
o Hide items/Show hidden items: Use Hide items to choose items to hide from display. The items are not deleted, and can be displayed with the Show hidden items option. o Content to display: Choose what kind of content displays in Gallery. You can display all content, or choose content stored on the device or from your accounts. o Scan for nearby devices: Look for nearby devices, to share items. o Settings: Configure Gallery settings.
YouTube. l Trim: Edit the length of the video. l Delete: Erase the current video. l Tap to play the video. Zoom In or Out on a Photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. n Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in and then tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. – or – You can also use pinch and spread to zoom in or out. See Touchscreen Navigation. Working with Photos You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it.
l To adjust the size of the crop box, touch and hold the edge of the box. l To move the crop box, drag the edges to the desired position. l To move the crop box, drag it to the desired position. 4. Tap Done to apply the changes to the picture. Share Photos and Videos The Gallery application lets you send photos and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share photos on your social networks (such as Facebook, Picasa, and Twitter) and share videos on YouTube.
1. Press and then tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Messaging. 5. Compose your message and then tap . Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both, and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3.
4. Touch the screen and then tap > Picasa or Photos. 5. Select the online album where you want to upload the pictures. 6. Tap Upload. Share Photos on S Note 1. Press and then tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Select the photos you want to share. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > S Note. 5. Tap Save. Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s features to enhance your productivity. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your phone’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, and Outlook calendar.
l Select a time for the event by tapping the time field and then adjusting the hour and minute. Tap the All day field to assign this as an all-day event. If assigned as an all-day event, the time fields are removed. l Tap View in Calendar to check the new event with existing events on your calendar. l Select a recurrence cycle for the event by tapping the Repeat field. l Select an alarm time by tapping the Reminder field.
1. Tap the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen to open the Notification panel. 2. Tap the upcoming event name from the onscreen list to display the event within the Calendar notifications screen. 3. Tap an option. l Set snooze duration to set the length of time to allow before you are reminded of the event. Choose from: 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes,15 minutes, or 30 minutes. l Snooze to be reminded of the event at a future time. l Dismiss to dismiss the reminder.
1. Press and then tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Open the calendar event details: l l l In List, Day, and Week views, tap the calendar event you want to delete. In Month view, tap the date where the calendar event occurs, and then tap the calendar event. In Year view, tap the month in which the event is located. 3. Tap > Delete. 4. In the Delete confirmation box, tap OK. – or – If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, This & future events, or All events, and tap OK.
1. Press and then tap Apps > 2. Tap the Alarm tab, and then tap Clock. Create alarm to enter information for the alarm. Delete an Alarm 1. Press and then tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap the Alarm tab, and then touch and hold an alarm. 3. Tap Delete from the pop-up menu. Calculator Use the Calculator app to perform mathematical calculations. Note: Rotate the phone to switch to a scientific calculator. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap the keypad to enter your equation.
l View by: Choose how to display the list of notes. l Import/Export: Export a note as an image or PDF file, or import an image or PDF file. l Create folder: Enter a name for a folder in the Folder name field and touch OK. l Change order: Change the order that notes display on the screen. l Copy: Copy the selected note to the clipboard. l Move: Move a note to a folder. l Settings: l o Accounts: Manage accounts, to which you can export notes.
l Change background: Select a background for your note. l Edit pages: Drag pages to a new order. l Delete: Erase the note. l Add tag: Set tags to add in searches. l Create event: Launch Calendar to create a new event. l Save as: Save the note with a different name. l Set as shortcut: Create a shortcut on the home screen to open this note. l Set as: Set a note as a contact icon, or as wallpaper for the Home and/or Lock screen.
2. Your phone will automatically detect the connection. When appears in the Status bar, swipe your finger down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel. 3. On the Notification panel, the type of connection is shown: l l l Connected as a media device: Used for most transfers. You can transfer files in Windows or from a Mac. Connected as a camera: Used for transfers of photos using camera software on your computer.
Dropbox Dropbox works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your phone. This application allows you to bring your files with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your phone, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends. The in-phone application works in conjunction with a partner program placed on a target computer using an active Internet connection.
Manually Upload a Picture to Dropbox Follow the below procedures to manually upload pictures to the Dropbox app. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Camera. 2. After you take a picture, tap the Gallery button at the bottom right to view it. 3. Tap the screen, and then tap > Add to Dropbox. 4. Select a folder location, and then tap Upload. Note: If your share folder is located on your computer, you will receive an onscreen popup notifying you that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox folder.
1. Press and then tap 2. To start recording, tap 3. To pause recording, tap 4. Tap l l l Apps > Voice Recorder. and speak into the microphone. . To end the recording, tap . to display the following options: Share via: Share your recording. Select the recording you want to share, and then tap Done and follow the prompts to choose a sharing method. Delete: Erase recordings. Tap recordings to select them and tap Delete, and then follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Bluetooth to turn the option On or Off. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off through the Notifications panel. Drag the Notifications panel down and tap Bluetooth to enable or disable Bluetooth. Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit When you have paired a headset with your phone, you should be able to reconnect it automatically by turning on Bluetooth on your phone and then turning on the headset. However, sometimes you will need to reconnect manually, for example if you have been using your headset with another Bluetooth device. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Bluetooth to turn the option On. 3.
n Images and videos n Calendar events n Contacts n Audio files 1. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 2. On the phone, open the application that contains the information or file you want to send. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send: l Photo or video (in Camera).
4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 5. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. A Bluetooth authorization request is displayed on your phone. 6. When your phone receives a file transfer request notification, tap Accept. 7. When the file is transferred, a notification displays.
Important: You can easily damage an optional installed microSD card (not included) by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling a memory card. Do not overinsert a card as this can damage the contact pins. View microSD Card Memory View the amount of memory used on an optional installed microSD card (not included). n Press and then tap > Settings > More > Storage. Format the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.
Back up Information Before Updating Your Phone Updating your phone may erase all user data from your phone. Back up all critical information before updating your phone. To back up information to your Google Account: 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Accounts > Backup and reset. 2. Tap Back up my data to turn on the feature (checkmark). l l Tap Backup account to choose or sign in to a Google Account to use for backups.
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide℠ Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service.
Enable Global Roaming Mode Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE network or GSM/UMTS network when you travel. You may set global roaming options through the settings menu. You may also need to set your network mode options through the settings menu. To set your roaming options manually: 1. Press and then tap > Settings > More networks > Roaming. 2.
international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States). Note: Plus Code Dialing is only available when roaming internationally on GSM networks and on certain CDMA networks in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Note: International access codes and dialing information are available online at sprint.com/sww. To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call: 1. Press and then tap Phone > Keypad tab to display the phone screen. 2.
3. Type the contact information (for example, “Voicemail”). 4. Touch (+1), your area code, and your wireless phone number. 5. Touch Save. Access Your Voicemail Internationally You will need to call your voicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally. New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. n n n A “Message Waiting” indicator icon or a notification is displayed when a voicemail message is received.
International Data Roaming Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service can also keep you connected via email and Web browsing when traveling in countries in which Sprint offers data service. Data services are available on both CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks; check sprint.com/traveltips and sprint.com/sww to determine the services available where you are traveling. Note: Prior to using your Sprint Worldwide GSM/UMTS Data Services, you must establish and utilize your CDMA data services domestically on the Sprint Network.
for providers on the GSM network. If your phone has automatically selected a GSM network while traveling, then you will need to set the phone to CDMA to access CDMA data services. (See Enable Global Roaming Mode.) Visit sprint.com/sww for a list of services available in each country. International Roaming Status Messages You may receive status messages under certain conditions while roaming internationally.
Status Messages Message Description PIN Blocked. Call Your Provider An incorrect SIM PIN was entered three consecutive times. You will be unable to send or receive calls on your phone. Contact Sprint Customer Service to obtain the PIN Unblocked Key (PUK) code. Sprint sets the default to PIN off; if you elect to enable the PIN then you will need to contact Sprint for the default PIN and PUK. Insert SIM Your SIM Card is not being detected. Please check to ensure that you have inserted the SIM Card.
There is no charge for this call from your wireless phone. From a landline phone when outside the United States: Sprint Worldwide Customer Support can be reached from a landline phone at 1-817-698-4199. Access or connection fees may apply.
Settings Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Access Settings Settings are arranged on tabs by category, to quickly access options. 1. Press and then tap > Settings. 2. Tap a tab to access settings by category: l Connections: Connect to wireless networks, including 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi, and to other devices. l My device: Personalize your phone, including sounds and the display, accessibility, and input.
Configure Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Wi-Fi must be On to configure settings. 3. Configure these settings: l Add Wi-Fi network: Connect to a new Wi-Fi network. For more information, see Wi-Fi. l Scan: Search for available Wi-Fi networks. l Wi-Fi Direct: Connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. For more information, see Wi-Fi Direct.
l l o Auto network switch: When enabled, your phone will automatically switch between known Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks. Known Wi-Fi networks are those you have already connected to. o Wi-Fi timer: When turned On, your phone will automatically connect or disconnect from a Wi-Fi network, using the Starting time and Ending times you set.
Hotspot Settings Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data network connection with other devices via WiFi. For information on configuring which devices can use your hotspot, see Allowed Devices. Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services. Turn Hotspot On or Off 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Hotspot to turn Hotspot On or Off. Configure Hotspot 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2.
3. Tap , and then enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address. Consult the other device’s settings to find its MAC address. 4. Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list. Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. You don’t need to line up the devices to send information with Bluetooth.
l Tap a paired device to connect to it, or tap l Tap Scan to search for visible Bluetooth devices. After searching, tap a device to pair with it. 4. Tap l beside a device to change its settings. for more settings: Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your device is visible to other devices when you turn on visibility. l Received files: View files transferred to your device via Bluetooth. l Rename device: Change the name of your device, visible to other Bluetooth devices.
l l Show Wi-Fi usage: When turned On, a separate tab displays data usage while connected to Wi-Fi. 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 Settings More networks settings provide additional options for configuring connections between your phone and the work, or to other devices.
Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the standard Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. 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.
4. Tap > Settings to configure options. Available options may vary depending on the type of printer, and not all printers support all options. 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.
l l USB tethering: Connect the computer to the device via USB cable, and then touch USB tethering to turn tethering On or Off. Bluetooth tethering: Pair your device with the computer via Bluetooth. Consult the computer’s documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair via Bluetooth. Touch Bluetooth Tethering to turn tethering On or Off. Note: Tap Help for information about using Tethering. VPN Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
l l l Roaming network: Select a roaming default, from Home only, to only connect to the Sprint network, or Automatic, to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks, if available. Roaming settings: Choose options for roaming, including Voice and data for Domestic CDMA and International CDMA networks, and Data for GSM networks (if available).
1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside NFC to turn NFC On. NFC must be on to use Tap and pay. 3. Tap Tap and pay to access settings. S Beam Settings Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost anything instantly with one touch, simply by placing your devices back-to-back. S Beam uses your device’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam,” content to other NFC devices.
o Allowed devices: View and manage a list of devices allowed to connect to your device. o Denied devices: View and manage a list of devices restricted from connecting to your device. o Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (device memory) or optional installed SD card (not included). o Download from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject.
l l l o Unlock effect: Show a ripple effect on the lock screen when you slide your finger over the screen. o Ink effect: When enabled, an ink effect displays when you slide the S Pen tip over the screen. You can choose the color of the effect. If you choose a live wallpaper, Ink effect is disabled. o Help text: Show help information on the Lock screen. o Wake up in lock screen: Allows you to wake up the screen by speaking a command.
l l o Popup Note on lock screen: When enabled, a note displays on the screen when you detach the S Pen while the phone is locked. o Make pattern visible: When enabled, your lock screen displays on the screen briefly as you draw it. o Lock automatically: Screen will automatically lock 5 seconds after the screen turns off. o Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock the screen by pressing the Power/Lock Key.
1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display > Wallpaper. 3. Tap a screen to customize, from 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 Live wallpapers: Select a moving scene for the background (home screen only). l Photos: Select a picture from Google Photos. l Wallpapers: Choose an image from the Wallpapers gallery.
1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the check box beside Multi window to enable or disable the option. Page Buddy When turned on, Page buddy displays on the home screen when you perform certain actions, to offer special options. For example, Page buddy can display options related to playing music when you insert optional headphones (not included) into the headphone jack, or when detaching S Pen. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
l To set a custom brightness level, clear the Automatic brightness checkmark and then touch and drag the Brightness level. 3. Tap OK to save the settings. Auto Rotate Screen When Auto rotate screen is enabled, the screen automatically updates when you rotate the phone. See Rotate for more information. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Auto rotate screen to enable or disable the setting.
l Photo Table: Display of pictures in a photo table. After enabling the option, tap choose pictures to display. l Tap Start now to switch to daydream. l Tap Select dream time to choose when daydream displays. to Font Style You can set the font for all text that displays on the screen. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Font style to choose a font. Follow the prompts to set it as the default.
Auto Adjust Screen Tone When Auto adjust screen tone is enabled, your device automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the check box beside Auto adjust screen tone to enable or disable the option. LED Indicator Settings The LED indicator on the front of the device displays when the device is locked, to notify you of status changes and events.
1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Volume to set volume levels. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for: l Ringtone l Music, video, games, and other media l Notifications l System 3. Tap OK to save the settings. Vibration Intensity Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Vibration intensity to set vibrations.
Vibrations Choose vibrations to play for notifications, such as for incoming calls, new messages, and event reminders. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Vibrations to choose a notification tone. 3. Tap a vibration to play a sample and select the sound. 4. Tap OK to save the setting. Notifications Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
Touch Sounds When Touch sounds is enabled, tones play when you tap or touch the screen to make selections. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box next to Touch sounds to enable or disable the option. Screen Lock Sound When Screen lock sound is enabled, tones play when you touch the screen to lock or unlock it. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box next to Screen lock sound to enable or disable the option.
Samsung Applications Settings Configure options for featured apps on your phone. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 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.
You can choose the home screen mode at any time. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Home screen mode, and then choose a mode. Touch Apply and then touch OK to save your selection. Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. Call Rejection Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your device automatically reject calls you receive from those numbers. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
l To create new messages, tap , and then follow the prompts. l To modify an existing message, tap the message to edit the text. Answering/Ending Calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Answering/ending calls to configure these options: l l l The home key answers calls: When enabled, you can answer incoming calls by pressing the Home key. Voice control: When turned On, you can answer calls by speaking commands.
l Call connect tone: When enabled, the phone plays a tone when the other caller answers a call. l Minute minder: When enabled, a tone plays once per minute during a call. l Call end tone: When enabled, the device plays a tone when the other caller ends the call. l Alerts on call: When enabled, notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls. When disabled, these notifications will be muted during a call. Call Accessories Configure options for using an optional headset for calling. 1.
l l Tap Vibrate when ringing to play a vibration for incoming calls. The vibration pattern is set at the Vibrations setting. Tap the check box next to Dialing keypad tone to enable or disable tones for keypad taps. Personalize Call Sound Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or more clear, or optimized for your right or left ear. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Personalize call sound. 3.
US Dialing When enabled, the US dialing option replaces “+” with the international access code for your location. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap the check box next to US dialing to enable or disable the setting. International Dialing When US dialing is enabled, it uses the International dialing code to replace “+”. US dialing must be disabled to access the International dialing code. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
DTMF Tones Dual-tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) tones play when you use the Phone keypad during a call, such as when navigating menus. You can choose the length of the tones. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Call > DTMF tones, and then choose a tone length. Voicemail Settings Set options for Visual Voicemail. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Voicemail settings to configure options for voicemail. Voice Privacy Improve the security of voice calls.
l l Turn off alarm and timer: When enabled, notifications for alarms and timers will not display. Tap the check box next to the option to enable or disable it. Turn off LED indicator: When enabled, the LED indicator will not light for notifications, even when the screen is off. Tap the check box next to the option to enable or disable it. 4. Set a time period for blocking mode: l l Tap the check box next to Always, to block notifications at all times.
l Calendar event info: When enabled, your phone reads out event information when a reminder sounds. Power Saving Mode Settings Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Power saving mode to configure options: l l l l Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Power saving mode to turn the mode On or Off. Power saving mode must be turned On to configure settings.
Accessibility Settings Your device offers features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility settings to configure these features. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Accessibility to configure options: l l Tap Auto rotate screen to enable or disable automatic rotation of the screen when you rotate the phone. Tap Screen timeout to set a period of time for the screen to remain lit, after which it will dim and lock.
l o Tap Sound balance to control the signal sent to the left and right when using earphones. o Tap the check box next to Mono audio to enable stereo audio to be compressed into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphone. o Tap the check box next to Turn off all sounds to mute every sound made by the phone during taps, selections, notifications, etc. o Tap the check box next to Flash notification to have your phone blink the Camera flash for notifications.
Language And Input Settings Use Language and input settings to choose a default language for your phone’s operations, plus settings for text entry and other inputs. Choose a Default Language Choose the language for operating your phone. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Language to select a language. Set a Default Input Method The following procedure allows you to select and set the default method you will use when accessing the keyboard. 1.
Samsung Keyboard Settings The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap options: l l next to Samsung keyboard to configure these Input languages: Choose language(s) for use with Samsung keyboard.
l l l l l l l Auto replacement: When turned On, predictive text will complete or replace the word you are typing with the most probable word when you tap the Space bar or a punctuation mark. Auto capitalization: When enabled, predictive text automatically capitalizes words in your text based on common usage, such as at the beginning of sentences. Auto spacing: When enabled, predictive text automatically inserts spaces between words.
l l l Settings: Set Swype options: o Vibrate on keypress: When enabled, the device vibrates for your Swype touches. o Sound on keypress: When enabled, the device plays sounds for your Swype touches. o Pop-up on keypress: When enabled, the characters display briefly as you tap keys. o Long-press delay: Set a time period for alternate characters to display for your selection, when you touch and hold on a key.
l l l l o Contribute usage data: Allow Nuance to collect usage data to provide better text prediction. o Cellular data: When enabled, Swype can use your phone’s connection to the wireless data network for updates, language downloads, and other Swype Connect features. Languages: Choose the current language for Swype, and download new languages to use with Swype. Gestures: Learn about shortcuts you can use on the keyboard to quickly accomplish common tasks. Help: Learn about using Swype.
l Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a Bluetooth headset, when using an optional Bluetooth headset (not included), paired with your phone. Text-to-speech Options Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages and the Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
l l l o Quick glance: When enabled, you can reach toward the device when the screen is turned off to see important information at a glance. o Direct call: When enabled, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact. o Smart alert: When enabled, you can lift the phone to receive notifications of missed calls and notifications that occurred while the device was stationary.
l o Palm swipe to capture: When enabled, you can save a copy of the current screen to the clipboard by swiping the side of your hand across the screen. o Palm touch to mute/pause: When enabled, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by covering the screen with your hand. Hand motion tutorial: Learn about using hand motions to control your phone.
Voice Control Settings 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 then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Voice control, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Voice control to turn the feature On or Off. 3.
l l l l l S Pen keeper: When enabled, your phone alerts you when you move the device away from the pen while the screen is turned off. Air view: When turned on, hovering the S pen tip over the screen displays information about the item on the screen. Touch the OFF/ON to enable the feature, and then touch Air view for options. Sound and haptic feedback: When enabled, your phone plays a sound and vibrates when using S Pen.
l l Cloud: Configure options for synchronizing and backing up information. o Tap Add account to sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings. o Tap Link Dropbox account to sign in to your Dropbox account, or set up a new account, to sync pictures, videos and documents.
1. Press and then tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap Location to configure options: l l l l l Tap the ON/OFF 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.
1. Press and then tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: l l Encrypt device: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt information. Encrypt external SD card: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt information. Passwords Use the Make passwords visible setting to briefly display password characters as you enter them into password fields. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > More. 2.
1. Press and then tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: l l Security policy updates: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for changes to the security policy and download any updates, to improve security and service. Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis, when the phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Battery Settings See what’s using battery power. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap Battery to view battery usage for apps and services. Tap an item for more information, or to configure options for managing power use. Storage Settings Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed memory card (not included). 1. Press and then tap > Settings > More. 2.
l Automatic date and time: When enabled, the device takes date and time updates from the wireless network. l Set date: Enter the current date (only available when Automatic date and time is disabled). l Set time: Enter the current time (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). l l Automatic time zone: When enabled, the device takes the time zone from the wireless network. Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled).
About Device Settings View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: l Software version: View the current software version. l Hardware version: View your device’s hardware version. l Status: View information about your device’s current status.
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Index 3 3-way Calling 41 4 B 4G Services 79 A About Device Settings 170 Access Contacts 44 Access Dropbox on Your Device 103 Access Email and Data Services Internationally on CDMA Networks 116 Access Email and Data Services Internationally on GSM/UMTS Networks 116 Access Your Voicemail Internationally 115 Accessibility 152 Settings 152 Accessories Settings 151 Accessory Jack 9 Account Manage 6 Services 7 Account Passwords 6 Accounts 52 Email 54 Gmail 53 Social Network 64 Accounts Settings 163 Activate Thi
Connect to a Wireless Network 77 Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service 118 Contacts 44 Add or Edit Information 47 Adding Entries to Your Favorites 48 Assign a Picture 47 Assign a Ringtone 47 Delete Contacts 48 Get Started 44 Groups 49 Link an Contact 48 Make call from 32 Save a Number 46 Share 50 Contacts Options 44 Contacts Settings 51 Create a Google Account 52 Credential Storage 167 D Data 82 Data Services 78 Password 6 Data Services User Name 79 Data Usage 125 Date and Time Settings 1
Haptic Feedback 142 HDMI Audio Output Sound Settings 143 Headset Jack 9 Home Key 9 Home Screen 20 Extended 24 Shortcuts 21 Widgets 23 Home Screen Mode Settings 143 Hotspot Settings 123 I Incoming Call Answer 34 Reject 34 Increase Volume In Pocket 147 International Data Roaming 116 International Dialing 148 International Roaming Status Messages 117 International Use Voicemail Access Number 114 International Voicemail Troubleshooting 115 K Key Functions 8 Keyboard 155-156 Samsung 155-156 L Language and Input
Using contacts 32 Using phone keypad 31 Using recent calls 32 Photos 94 Picasa 93 Picture Options 84 Pinch 19 Play Store 68 Plus (+) Code Dialing 113 Pointer Speed 159 Power Key 9 Power On 12 Power Saving Mode Settings 151 Primary Shortcuts 22 Printing 127 Proximity sensor 9 Q Quick Command 12 Quick Settings 26 R Recent Apps 24 Recent Calls Clear 42 Make call from 32 View 42 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit 107 Register Your DivX Device 68 Reject a Call with a Text Message 34 Reject Incoming Call 34 Reply or
Swype 29 System Update Settings 169 T Take Pictures 83 Tap and Pay 130 Tethering 128 Text-to-Speech 159 Text Editing 30 Text Entry 27 Text Input Methods 27 Text Messaging 59 Make call from 33 Tools 95 Touch 15 Touch and Hold 15 Touch Key Light Duration 138 Touch Sounds 142 Touchscreen Turn off 13 Turn on 13 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer 101 Trusted Credential Storage 80 TTY Mode 148 Turn Bluetooth On or Off 124 Turn NFC On or Off 130 Turn Off Screen During Calls 145 Turn Phone On 12 Turn
Working with Photos 91 Worldwide Calls 113 Y Your Phone at a Glance 1 YouTube 65, 94 Z Zoom 19 Zoom In or Out on a Photo 91 Index 177
