User Guide Samsung Galaxy S® 4 mini Please Note Some content in this user guide doesn’t apply to CREDO phones. This includes: o Sprint customer service phone numbers, support and account information o Sprint activation instructions o Sprint-specific services and features (Sprint Music Plus, Sprint TV & Movies, CBS Sports, Scout and Sprint Zone) To activate your phone, please visit credomobile.com/activate. For CREDO customer service, please call 800-411-0848.
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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 4 Set Up Voicemail 4 Sprint Account Information and Help 5 Sprint Account Passwords 5 Manage Your Account 5 Sprint Support Services 6 Phone Basics Your Phone’s Layout Key Functions 8 8 8 Turn Your Phone On and Off 9 Turn Your Screen On and Off 10 Touchscreen Navigation 10 Tap 10 Touch and Hold 11 Swipe or Slide 11 Drag 12 Flick 12 Pinch and Spread 13 R
Status Bar 19 Notification Panel 20 Quick Settings 22 Assistant Menu 23 Enter Text 24 Text Input Methods 24 Google Voice Typing 25 Samsung Keyboard 25 Swype 26 Tips for Editing Text 27 Phone Calls Make Phone Calls 28 28 Call Using the Keypad 28 Call from Logs 28 Call from Contacts 28 Call a Number in a Text Message 29 Call a Number in an Email Message 29 Call Emergency Numbers 29 Receive Phone Calls 30 Answer an Incoming Call 30 Mute the Ringing Sound 30 Reject an Inc
View Logs 36 Logs Options 37 Clear Logs 37 Contacts 38 Get Started with Contacts 38 Access Contacts 38 Contacts Options 38 Add a Contact 39 Save a Phone Number 40 Edit a Contact 40 Add or Edit Information for a Contact 40 Assign a Picture to a Contact 41 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact 41 Link a Contact 41 Delete a Contact 42 Add Contacts to Your Favorites 42 Groups 42 Share a Contact 43 Accounts and Messaging 44 Gmail/Google 44 Create a Google Account 44 Sign in to
Managing Messages 54 Messaging Settings 55 Social Networking Accounts 57 Flipboard 57 Google+ 57 Hangouts 57 Messenger 57 YouTube 58 Apps and Entertainment Google Play Store 59 59 Find and Install an App 59 Create a Google Wallet Account 60 Open an Installed App 60 Uninstall an App 60 Google Play Books 60 Google Play Magazines 61 Movies, TV, and Media 61 Google Play Movies & TV 61 Sprint TV & Movies 61 Group Play 62 CBS Sports 63 Music 63 Google Play Music 64 Musi
Sprint Zone 74 Story Album 74 WatchON 74 Web and Data 76 Wi-Fi 76 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 76 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network 77 Hotspot Allowed Devices 77 78 Connections Optimizer 78 Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) 79 Your Data Services User Name 79 4G Services 80 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 80 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection 80 Add a VPN 81 Connect to a VPN 81 Disconnect from a VPN 81 Chrome 82 Internet Browser 8
Add an Event to the Calendar 96 Event Alerts 97 View Events 98 Delete Events 98 Clock 99 Calculator 99 Dropbox Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox 100 100 Google Search 100 Google Settings 100 Help 101 My Files 101 POLARIS Office 5 101 S Memo 101 Voice Services 103 S Translator 103 S Voice 103 Voice Recorder 104 Voice Search 105 Bluetooth 105 Turn Bluetooth On or Off 105 Pairing with a Bluetooth Device 105 Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device 106 Disconnect or Unpa
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off 112 Configure Wi-Fi Settings 112 Other Wi-Fi Settings 113 Wi-Fi Direct 114 Hotspot Settings 114 Bluetooth Settings 115 Turn Bluetooth On or Off 115 Pairing with Other Bluetooth Devices 115 Data Usage 116 More Networks Settings 117 Airplane Mode 117 Mobile Networks 117 Tethering 118 VPN 118 Roaming 118 NFC 119 Turn NFC On or Off 119 Android Beam 119 S Beam Turn S Beam On or Off 120 120 Nearby Devices 120 Screen Mirroring 121 Kies via Wi-Fi 121
Edit After Screen Capture 126 Auto Adjust Screen Tone 127 LED Indicator 127 Sound 127 Volume 127 Ringtones 128 Vibrations 128 Default Notification Sound 128 Vibrate When Ringing 129 Dialing Keypad Tone 129 Touch Sounds 129 Screen Lock Sound 129 Emergency Tone 129 Adapt Sound 130 Home Screen Mode 130 Call Settings 130 Set Up Call Rejection Messages 130 Answering/Ending Calls 131 Turn Off Screen During Calls 131 Call Alerts 131 Call Accessories 132 Ringtones and Keypa
Language and Input 138 Choose a Default Language 138 Set a Default Input Method 138 Google Voice Typing Settings 138 Samsung Keyboard Settings 139 Swype Settings 140 Voice Search Settings 141 Text-To-Speech Options 142 Pointer Speed 142 Motions and Gestures 142 Smart Screen 143 Smart Stay 143 Voice Control 143 Accounts 144 Add an Account 144 Backup Options 144 Location Services 145 Security 146 Encryption 146 Passwords 146 Device Administration 146 Credential Storag
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 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 provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
l l 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 battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. 2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom of the phone.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. 4. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on.
n o Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation. o Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process. 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, call 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.
If your screen is locked, press the Power/Lock Key to turn on the display and then swipe your screen in any direction. See Turn Your Screen On and Off. 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: l Create your password. l Record your name announcement. l Record your greeting. Note: Voicemail Password—Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access.
Online: sprint.com/mysprint n Access your account information. n Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). n View and pay your bill. n Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. n Purchase accessories. n Shop for the latest Sprint phones. n View available Sprint service plans and options. n Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen savers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone 1. Press and then tap Phone. 2.
Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. n Press Home l and tap Phone, and then tap . For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com/mysprint.
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 This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout. Key Functions The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations. n n n n Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
n n n n n n n 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, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes. Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or on-screen keyboard. Home Key returns you to the Home screen.
The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays a charging animation. 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. Pressing the Power/Lock Key again will turn on the screen and display the lock screen.
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. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or 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. Tap 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: You can control screen rotation with the Auto-rotate screen setting. To make this selection, press and tap > Settings > My Device tab > Display > Auto rotate screen. See Auto Rotate Screen for more information.
n Motion: Control your phone with natural movements, like putting the phone to your ear to call a displayed contact. l l l l l l n Direct call: Lift the phone to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact. Smart alert: Lift the phone to receive notifications of missed calls and notifications that occurred while the phone was stationary. Zoom: Tilt the phone to zoom in or out when viewing pictures in Gallery.
n Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab > Smart screen. Voice Control Use spoken commands to control and interact with your phone, such as: 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”.
Create Shortcuts Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. Add Shortcuts from the Applications Menu 1. Press 2. Tap to display the main Home screen, and then navigate to the desired screen. Apps to display applications, 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. Release the shortcut to place it on the screen. Add Shortcuts from the Home Screen 1.
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. Add and Remove Primary Shortcuts Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the main Home screen by default (Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet, and Apps).
3. Drag the widget to the Remove icon and release it. As you place the widget into the Trash, both items turn red. Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it simply removes the widget from the current screen. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone has six extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch and hold the icon or widget and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
Icon Description Network (roaming) 3G (data service) 4G (data service) Airplane Mode Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message New voicemail Event USB connection Updates available Downloading Connected to a PC using Kies air. Keyboard active Notification Panel The Notification Panel displays information about connections, alerts, new messages, and more.
n Settings: Access System settings. For more information, see Settings. n Quick Settings(Grid): Display Quick setting buttons in a grid. n Quick Settings (Scrolling): Display Quick setting buttons in a scrollable list. n Brightness Control: Adjust the brightness of the display. n Ongoing Events: Display ongoing events, such as USB connections. n Clear All Notifications: Remove all notifications. n Notifications: Display notifications, such as new email and software updates.
n Tap Clear to remove all notifications. Quick Settings Quickly enable/disable common system settings for your tablet. 1. Touch and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel. 2. To view all Quick setting buttons, touch , or slide the Quick setting buttons to the left. 3. Touch a Quick setting button to enable (green) or disable (grey): l Wi-Fi: Enable Wi-Fi connections. For more information, see Wi-Fi Settings. l GPS: Enable or disable GPS services.
Assistant Menu Move quickly to frequently-visited places and actions using Assistant Menu. It is designed to assist users with reduced dexterity, as well as users who want to navigate the phone using one hand. 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 n Press and tap Menu > Settings > Device tab > Accessibility. n Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Assistant Menu on.
l Rotate screen: Rotate the current display to Portrait, Landscape with Home key to the left, or Landscape with Home key to the right. Recent apps: View the list of recently used apps. l 2. Touch l l > Settings for options: Tap Dominant hand to optimize the Assistant Menu buttons for use on the left or right side of the screen. Tap 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.
1. From a screen where you can enter text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap Select input method, and then choose a text entry method. Google Voice Typing This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your spoken words into text. Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel, and then tap Select input method > Google voice typing. 2.
l Tap to switch to Google Voice typing, to enter text by speaking. Configure Samsung Keyboard n Press and tap > Settings > My device tab > Language and input, and then tap next to Samsung keyboard. 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 on-screen 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. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Keypad The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen. 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number. As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match.
1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact and then tap . – or – Swipe your finger across the contact from left to right. Call a Number in a Text Message While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. For more information, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. Open the message with the phone number and tap the phone number. 3. Tap Call to dial the number.
When you place a call to 911, the GPS feature of your phone provides information about your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location. Important! Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call.
– or – Tap Create new message to send a new text message. Phone Call Options The Phone app provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Dialing Options Configure various phone dialing options. 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. While dialing a call, tap l l l l l l for options, including: 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.
Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a tone. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: 1. Slide to the right. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) 2. To switch back to the first caller, tap Swap.
3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.) Deactivate Call Forwarding 1. Press and tap 2. Tap 3. Tap Phone. . . (You will see a message and hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.) In-Call Options While you’re on a call, you will see a number of on-screen options. Tap an option to select it. n n Add call: displays the keypad so you can dial another call.
l n Tap Headset again to de-activate the Bluetooth headset. The green line will disappear when the Headset is not activated. Tap for more options: l Contacts: Launches Contacts. l Memo: Launches Memo, to create memo during a call. l Message: Launches Messaging, to create a new message. Speed Dials 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.
Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Set Up Voicemail The following steps will guide you through setting up your standard voicemail from the Phone app. For information about setting up voicemail using the Visual Voicemail app, see Visual Voicemail.
n n n By sounding the notification ringtone. By displaying are received. in the Notifications area of the Status bar when a new voicemail message(s) 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.
2. To choose logs to display, tap > View, then tap All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls to filter the list. Logs Options The following procedures will guide you through accessing and understanding your call log options. 1. Press and tap Phone > Logs. 2. Touch and hold a call to display the options list. l Copy to dialing screen l Send number l Add to contacts/View contact l Delete Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. Press 2.
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. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically.
l l Import/Export: Imports or exports the selected contact information from a specified location. Share namecard via: Share contact(s) with others using Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. l Merge accounts: Combines phone contacts with a Google or Samsung Account. l Accounts: Displays accounts set up on your phone. l Speed dial setting: Allows you to assign a speed dial number to a selected contact.
l Tap the Phone number field, and then enter a phone number. Tap a label for the number. Tap l to add another phone number. Tap the Email field, and then enter an email address. Tap the number. Tap , and then choose , and then choose a label for to add another email address. l Tap Groups to assign the contact to a group. l Tap Ringtone to choose a ringtone to play for calls from the contact. l Tap Message alert to choose a ringtone to play for new messages from the contact.
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 entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture will display. You can assign a picture from Gallery, or take a new picture with Camera. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap 3. Tap > Edit.
1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Link contact. 3. Tap another entry to link it to the original contact. Note: You can link up to five contacts in a single entry. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Delete. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Delete. 3. Tap OK.
l l l Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group members. Tap Message alert to select a ringtone for notifications for new messages from group members. Tap Vibration pattern to select a vibration pattern for alerts to incoming calls or messages from group members. 4. Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new group, and then tap Done. 5. Tap Save. Add a Contact to a Group 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2.
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging, social networking accounts, and Google Hangouts. Gmail/Google Many of your phone’s applications—such as Gmail, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play Store— require a Google Account.
Access Gmail After 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. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail. 2. Do any of the following: l l l l Read a new email message: Tap a message or conversation with an new message (unread items display in bold). View more email messages: If the Inbox is full, swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations.
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Below are procedures for reading and replying to Gmail messages. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail. 2. Tap a message to display its contents. Tip: You can also access new messages through the Notifications bar. When a new Gmail message arrives, you’ll see in the Notifications bar. Touch and hold the bar and slide it down to display notifications. Tap a message to display it. 3. Reply options: l Tap Reply to reply back to the sender.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts tab > Add account > Email. 2. Enter your email address in the Email address field. 3. Enter your password in the Password field. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. 4. Tap Next to start automatic email setup. If you need to configure custom settings, tap Manual setup and then enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc. 5. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure options for the account. 6.
l l Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s email address. You can add multiple message recipients. To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, tap the Cc/Bcc field. l Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. l Tap the text entry field and compose your email. l To add an attachment, tap l , and then select a file to attach: o My Files: Choose a file from your phone or optional memory card.
3. Tap (Reply), (Reply all) to reply to the original recipient list, or tap forward the message to new recipient(s) in the To field. 4. Enter a message (if desired) and then tap (Forward) to . 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 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.
Email Settings You can edit general preferences, which apply to all email accounts, or configure settings for specific email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, etc. Edit General Preferences Settings listed below General settings affect all email accounts. 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap > Settings to configure settings.
Edit Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, etc. Note: Accounts settings may vary, depending on the type of email account and service provider. Listed below are some common email account settings. Your settings may vary. For more information, contact your email service provider. 1. Press 2. Tap l l l l and tap Apps > Email. > Settings, and then tap an account to configure.
o Auto download attachments: Automatically download email attachments when you are connected to Wi-Fi. You might use this option to control how and whether you use your plan’s data services to download attachments. o Auto resend times: Set the number of attempts to resend an email after a delivery failure. 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.
Send a Message Quickly compose and sent text and multimedia messages on your phone. 1. Press 2. Tap and tap Messaging. . 3. Tap Enter recipient, and then enter a contact name, a mobile phone number, or an email address. As you type, possible matches from your accounts and contacts display on the screen. Touch a match to add it to the message. 4. Tap the Enter message field and type your message. 5. To add an attachment, tap l l l l and select a file: Image: Choose a picture from Gallery.
To open the message, touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide the Status Bar down to open the Notifications panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For information on reading and replying to messages see Managing Messages. Managing Messages Messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or ‘threads’ in the All messages screen. Threads let you see all exchanged messages with a contact. View a Message 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2.
Tip: To delete several message threads at once, tap want to delete and tap Delete. > Delete threads. Select the threads you 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 thread. 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a message thread. 3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon displays at the lower right hand side of the message.
l l l l l Roaming auto retrieve: Control whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded while your phone is in roaming mode. MMS alert: Set the phone to alert you when you make a change to a message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS). Bubble style: Control how messages appear on the screen. Bubbles are the boxes that surround each message. Background style: Set the background of the message screen.
Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Flipboard Use Flipboard to create a personalized digital “magazine” out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much more. 1. Press and tap Apps > Flipboard. 2. Follow the prompts to configure and use Flipboard.
n Press and tap Apps > Messenger. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and other original videos. Note: YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid unexpected data charges. 1.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible on the Apps screen. Google Play Store The Google Play™ Store app 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.
Create a Google Wallet Account You must have a Google Wallet account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. The first time you turn on your phone, the setup process will prompt you to create a Google Wallet account. If you did not create one at setup, you can create an account at any time using one of these methods: n On your computer, go to google.com/wallet to create a Google Wallet account.
n Press and tap Apps > Play Books. Google Play Magazines Enjoy your favorite magazines, anywhere you go. Discover hundreds of bestselling magazines on Google Play. You can shop a wide selection of titles, from cooking to technology, travel, fashion, sports, photography, and so much more. It's never been easier to find a great read to enjoy on vacation, lounging at home or on your morning commute.
sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing. Watch TV 1. Press and tap App > Sprint TV & Movies. Depending on your settings, your phone may prompt you to accept a data connection. 2. In the top bar, touch an option to see what’s available. l Home to return to the Sprint TV & Movies home page. l Live TV to select from a list of currently available live channels. l On Demand to see a categorized list of available on demand programs.
1. Press and tap Apps > Group Play. 2. Check Set group password, then tap 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. 3. After you create the group, your phone turns on the mobile AP (Access Point). Follow the onscreen directions to bring other devices back-to-back with your phone to join the group. 4.
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. For more information about Google Play Music, visit music.google.com. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer.
3. Scroll through the list and tap a song to begin. 4. While playing music, use these controls: l Select Device: Streams the current music file to another device using Screen Mirroring. For more information, see Screen Mirroring. l Favorite: Assign the current song as a Favorite. l Shuffle: Shuffles the current list of songs randomly, or play songs in order. l Elapsed Time: Amount of time the song has been playing. l Library: Return to the song library.
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. 5. To close Music and stop playback, tap > End. Playlists Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together. 1. Press and tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the Playlists tab, and then use these options: l l l Tap an existing playlist to play its songs. Tap > Create playlist to create a new playlist.
l Delete: On the Songs or Playlists tabs, you can choose songs to delete, or delete playlists. l Thumbnail view/List view: Display entries in a list or as thumbnails. l Search: Enter keywords to search for songs. l l l Scan for nearby devices: Search for nearby DLNA-compatible devices, to share music. For more information, see Nearby Devices. Settings: Configure settings for music and playback, including: o Music menu: Choose categories for the tabs on the main Music screen.
l l Tap the on-screen navigation tools to skip ahead or rewind. Tap additional options. To stop playback and exit the application, tap at any time to see > More > Exit. Purchase and Download Music from the Sprint Music Plus Store From the Sprint Music Plus Store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone. 1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint Music Plus > Music Store. 2.
Google Local Google Local uses your location to help you find nearby destinations, such as restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, ATMs and gas stations, or you can enter a location. The Local service is accessible through the Google Maps app. n Press and tap Apps > Local. Google Navigation Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your phone. It uses your current location (provided by the GPS feature of your phone) to provide various location-based services.
o Use GPS satellites: Obtain location information from GPS satellites. o Use wireless networks: Obtain location information from Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks. o My places: Save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. Tap Home, Office, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location. Tap to set up a different location. Use Scout as Your Personal Navigator 1. Press and tap Apps > 2. For help using Scout, tap Scout.
Use Samsung Hub The Samsung Hub screen provides an overview of all the available categories on one page, such as Music, Video, Books, and Games. The overview page also displays recently-added media that you can rent or purchase. 1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung Hub. 2. Scroll across the screen to select from the following available pages: l l l l l Overview: Main access for all available categories and recently available content for purchase or rental.
n n n n Media Content is downloaded and saved to your authorized device's SD card. No SD Card included out of box. Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks where there is a weak signal. You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as a) license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the Media Content has been buffered.
Launch Samsung Link 1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung Link. 2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung Account and learn about Samsung Link. 3. On the Samsung Link screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to scroll between: l MY RECENT CONTENT: Media you’ve recently viewed. l DEVICES & STORAGE: Choose an option: o Registered storage: Add storage service(s) to view multimedia files anywhere. Storage services include Web storage, such as Dropbox or other services.
l l Customer support: Contact the Samsung Link team via email. You must have an email account set up on your phone to use this option. About this service: Learn about Samsung Link. Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device Share media with another DLNA-compliant device via Samsung Link. Both your phone, and the device(s) that connect to your device, must be on the same Wi-Fi access point (AP). For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. 1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung Link. 2.
1. Press and tap Apps > WatchON. 2. Follow the prompts to configure WatchON options, such country/region, TV service provider, channel list setup, etc. Note: Tap > Help to learn more about WatchON. Set Up Your Phone as a Remote Use WatchON and your phone to control your TV, set-top box, DVR, Blu-ray or DVD player, stereo, and other electronic devices. 1. Press and tap 2. From the toolbar, tap Apps > WatchON. , and then tap Set up now. 3.
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.
Add a New Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. Press and 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. Tap the Security field and select the security method used by the Wi-Fi network. If a password is required, enter it in the Password field. 5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Connect a Device 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab > Hotspot. 2. Tap OFF/ON to enable Hotspot. The Hotspot icon is displayed on the Status bar. 3. If the other device is not in your Allowed devices list, tap > Allow all devices. 4. On the other device, activate Wi-Fi and scan for Wi-Fi hotspots. Select the name of your phone (default is SPH-L520BEC), and enter your Hotspot password (if required).
The Connections Optimizer works by searching for available "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. If you do not leave your Wi-Fi antenna on all the time, you will only notice the Connections Optimizer operating at certain times of the day in a small number of locations on the network. Your Wi-Fi antenna will conserve battery by scanning for connections periodically (not continuously), and if no connection is achieved, the antennas will be turned off. You may also manually turn the antennas off during the scan period.
4G Services 4G is a service that must be included in your service plan and also available within your area. 4G coverage is currently available in only certain markets. For more details on 4G availability go to: sprint.com/4G and click the See the coverage map link. Note: If 4G service is not included in your service plan, the 4G icon will not appear in the Notifications area. 4G is up to 10x faster than 3G (based on download speed comparison of 3G's ~ 600 kbps vs. 4G's ~ 6 Mbps). (Actual speeds may vary.
trusted credential storage. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock. 3. Choose a screen lock, from Pattern, PIN, or Password. 4. Follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see Screen Lock. Add a VPN Configure a connected to a VPN. You must have a Pattern, PIN, or Password screen lock set before adding a VPN. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3.
1. Touch and hold the title bar, and then drag down to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon displays in the notification area of the title bar. Chrome Use Chrome for Mobile to browse fast and sign in to bring your Chrome experience from your computer, anywhere you go. For more information, visit google.
Camera and Video Use you built-in camera and camcorder to take pictures and record videos. Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the camera key. n Press and tap Apps > Camera. l Front/Back Camera: Switch between the front and back cameras. l Settings: Access camera settings.
Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. Press and tap Apps > Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the on-screen options, or these gestures: l l Press the Volume Key up or down to zoom in or out, or touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom in or out.
l Tap the screen to change the focus area to the area you tapped. l Tap Capture to take a still picture while continuing recording. l Tap Pause to temporarily stop recording. l Tap Stop to stop recording. Camera Options Camera options are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make your pictures or videos special. 1. Press and tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap an option: l Front/Back Camera: Tap to switch between the front and back cameras.
o Continuous shot: Captures a series of photo continuously at a rate of 3 per second for as long as you touch and hold the Capture button (maximum of 20 photos at a time). These photos are saved together as a group in a folder in Gallery. o Best face: Allows you to select the best shot of each subject, to get the best possible group shot. o Sound & shot: Adds a few seconds of background sound to enhance pictures.
1. Press and tap Apps > 2. From the Camera screen, tap Camera. and then tap for these settings: Photos: l o Photo size: Choose the default size for pictures. o Face detection: Set the camera to automatically adjust settings for taking pictures of faces. o Metering: Set how the camera measures the light source. o ISO: Set the sensitivity of the camera’s light meter. o Anti-Shake: Allow the camera to compensate for movement of the phone when taking pictures.
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). For pictures stored on an optional memory card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also set a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends. While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view more albums.
View Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse the photos and videos of that album in either photo pile or grid view. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 4. Tap a thumbnail to view the photo or video. While viewing, you can use these options: Select device: Send the photo or video to a nearby device. l l Share via: Choose an option for sharing the photo or video.
l l Crop: Crop the photo. Set as: Set the photo as a Contact photo, or as wallpaper for the Home screen and Lock screen. l Details: View file details about the photo or video. l Settings: Configure Gallery settings: o Accounts: Manage your Google Account information. o SNS data management: Enable Sync only via Wi-Fi to only sync photos and videos when connected to a Wi-Fi network. o Tags: Enable Tagbuddy and Face tag.
Crop a Photo The crop your photos, follow the below procedures. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. Tap > Crop. 4. To adjust the crop box size, touch and drag the edges of the box. 5. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, touch anywhere inside the box and drag it to the desired position. 6. Tap Done to apply the changes to the picture.
1. Press and 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. For more information, see Send a Message. 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 tap Apps > Gallery. 2.
5. Select the online album where you want to upload the pictures. 6. Tap Upload. You can view the photos online at picasaweb.google.com. Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the videos you want to share. 3. Select the video you want to share. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > YouTube. 5.
Select device: Send the video to a nearby device. l l Pause: Pause the video. l Play: Start the video after being paused. l Reverse: Touch and hold to rewind the video. Tap to go to previous video. l Forward: Touch and hold to fast-forward the video. Tap to go to next video. Volume: Tap to display the volume slider control. l l Pop-Up Play: The video plays in a small window so you can use your phone for other purposes while watching the video. To return to previous size, double-tap the screen.
l o Subtitles (CC): View subtitles for the video (if available). o Tag buddy: View tagged information such as the weather, location, or date created for the video file (if available). Details: Provides details about the video, such as Name, Size, Resolution, etc. Share Videos 1. Press 2. Tap and tap Apps > Video. > Share via. 3. Tap video(s) to select them for sharing, and then tap Done. 4. Choose a sharing option, and then follow the prompts to share the video.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing apps and features. 1Weather Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area. Install the 1Weather App on Your Phone Before you use 1Weather on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store. 1. Press and tap Apps > 1Weather. 2. Tap INSTALL and follow the prompts to download and install the app.
l l Google/Gmail are calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your online Google Account. Corporate are calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and either an Exchange Server or available from within Microsoft Outlook. 4. Tap the Title field and enter a title for the event. 5.
To view additional options: 1. Tap the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the upcoming event name from the on-screen 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.
3. Tap > Delete. 4. In the Delete confirmation box, tap OK. – or – If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event or All repetitive events. Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. Press and tap Apps > Clock. 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: This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
1. Press and tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap the keypad to enter your equation. You can touch and hold C to clear all numbers. Dropbox Dropbox works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your phone. This app 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.
Help Help provides online information to help with your questions. n Press and tap Apps > Help. My Files My files allows you to manage your manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone. 1. Press and tap Apps > My files. 2.
1. Press and tap Apps > S Memo. 2. Tap to start a new memo in text mode, or tap to start a new memo in drawing mode. You can change back and forth in a memo to add text with the keyboard and by writing with your finger. 3. Tap to access memo options. Available options depend on whether you have saved the memo, or are in keyboard mode.
l l l Import/Export: Export a memo as an S Note or S Memo file, or import an S Note or S Memo file. Create folder: Enter a name for a folder in the Folder name field and touch OK. Change order: Rearrange your memos. Touch and hold a memo, then drag it to a new location and release. l Move: Move a memo to a folder. l Copy: Copy the selected memo to the clipboard. l Settings: Tap Accounts to add accounts which can sync memos with S Memo. l Help: Learn about S Memo.
Tip: You can also launch S Voice by quickly pressing the Home Key twice. To enable this setting, tap > Settings, and check Open via the home key. Voice Recorder The Voice recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share it using AllShare, Messaging, Gmail, or via Bluetooth. Recording time will vary based on the available memory within the phone. 1. Press and tap 2. To start recording, tap 3. To pause recording, tap 4. Tap l l l Apps > Voice Recorder.
l End: Close the app. Voice Search Search the Web by speaking your search criteria. n Press and tap Apps > Voice Search. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet.
The pairing and connection status is displayed below the target device in the Bluetooth devices section. When you are connected to the target device, Status bar. (Bluetooth connected) displays in the Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices.
Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. The first time you transfer information between your phone and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode. After that, your phone and the other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange passcodes to transfer information in the future.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3. When your phone receives a file transfer request notification, tap Accept. 4. When the file is transferred, a notification displays. To open the file immediately, slide down the notifications panel, and then tap the relevant notification.
View Memory Card Usage Use the following procedure to view memory usage information for an optional installed memory card. n Press and tap > Settings > More > Storage. The total space, the amount of space occupied by files, and available space are displayed. See Storage for more information. Format a Memory Card Formatting a memory card permanently removes all files stored on the card. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More > Storage. 2.
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 displayed: 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.
Update Your Phone Follow the instructions below to update your phone. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More tab. 2. Tap System Update to use these options: l Update: Manually check for software update. l Auto update: Check for updates automatically. l Wi-Fi only: Download software updates only when connected via Wi-Fi. l l l Update PRL: Download and the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to access the network.
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 tap > Settings. 2. Tap a tab to access settings by category: l Connections tab: Connect to wireless networks, including 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi, and to other devices. l My device tab: Personalize your phone, including sounds and the display, accessibility, and input.
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. Other Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2.
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 tap > Settings > Connections tab. 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 Wi-Fi Direct settings. 3.
l Security: Set the network connection to Open (no security) or WPA2 PSK (requires a password). l Password: Enter a security password. l Tap Show password to display the password. l Show advanced options: o Broadcast channel: Select 2.4 GHz or 5 Ghz as the broadcast channel. If 2.4 GHz is selected, tap Auto to select a different channel (one to six). o Maximum connections: Select the number of connections allowed (maximum of eight). 4.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on. Bluetooth must be on to configure settings. 3. From the Bluetooth screen, configure these settings: l l Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on. Tap your phone’s name to enable or disable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your phone is visible, other devices can find your phone during a scan.
l l Data roaming: Allow your phone to use mobile data when roaming. Additional charges may apply. See your service plan for details. Restrict background data: Prevent the phone from connecting to the network in the background for synchronization or other services. l Auto sync data: Synchronize with accounts automatically, at any time. l Show Wi-Fi usage: Displays data usage while connected to Wi-Fi. l Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots.
l Connections optimizer: Configure network operators. Tethering Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or Bluetooth. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections tab > More networks > Tethering. 2. Tap USB tethering to share your mobile data connection via USB. The Tethering active icon is displayed on the Status bar. 3. Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile data connection via Bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth. 4.
roaming, so you may want to control your phone’s roaming behavior with Roaming settings. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap More networks > Roaming. 3. Configure options: 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.
S Beam 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 phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC devices. S Beam works in the background. Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via S Beam.
o Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject. Screen Mirroring With Screen mirroring, you can share your phone’s screen with another device, using an optional AllShare Cast accessory (not included). Turn Screen Mirroring On or Off 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Screen mirroring, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Screen Mirroring to turn Screen mirroring on or off.
l l l o Shortcuts: Add app shortcuts to the lock screen. o Unlock effect: Show a ripple effect on the lock screen when you slide your finger over the screen. o Help text: Show help information on the Lock screen. o Wake up in lock screen: Wake up the screen by speaking a command. o Set wake-up command: Set a command to wake up the screen. Face unlock: Unlock your phone by looking at the screen. This option offers low security, because someone who looks similar to you could unlock your phone.
o l l l Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock your phone by pressing the Power/Lock Key. PIN: Enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number) to unlock your phone. With PIN screen lock, you can also set the With swipe lock and Lock screen options. o Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal message. o Lock automatically: Automatically lock your phone 5 seconds after the screen turns off.
Notification Panel Configure options for the Notification panel, available when you swipe your finger down from Status bar at the top of the screen. At the top of the Notification panel, you can control settings with the Quick setting buttons. Choose quick setting buttons in Notification panel settings. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Display > Notification panel. 3.
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. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Auto rotate screen to enable or disable the setting.
Font Style You can set the font for all text that displays on the screen. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Font style to choose a font. Follow the prompts to set it as the default. Tip: To find new fonts, tap Get fonts online to access new fonts in the Google Play Store app. Font Size This option allows you to select which size of font is displayed. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Font size to select a size.
1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the check box beside Edit after screen capture to enable or disable the option. Auto Adjust Screen Tone When Auto adjust screen tone is enabled, your phone automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the check box beside Auto adjust screen tone to enable or disable the option.
2. Tap Sound, and then tap Volume to set volume levels. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for: l Music, video, games, and other media l Ringtone l Notifications l System Ringtones Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Ringtones to choose a ringtone: l l Tap a ringtone to select it. As you tap a ringtone, a sample plays.
Vibrate When Ringing When Vibrate when ringing is enabled, a vibration plays for calls and notifications, along with the ringtone or sound. You can use the Vibration intensity and Vibrations settings to customize the vibration. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box next to Vibrate when ringing to enable or disable the option. Dialing Keypad Tone When Dialing keypad tone is enabled, tones play when you tap keys on the Phone keypad. 1.
l Off: No tone or vibration plays during emergency calls. l Alert: A tone plays during emergency calls. l Vibrate: A vibration plays during emergency calls. Adapt Sound Find the best sound for you, to use during calls, and for media playback. Note: This setting uses earphones to ensure the best sound during setup. You must connect optional earphones (not included) to the phone to configure this setting. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Adapt Sound. 3.
l To modify an existing message, tap the message, then edit the text. Answering/Ending Calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Tap Answering/ending calls to configure options: l l l The home key answers calls: Answer incoming calls by pressing the Home key. Voice control: Answer calls by speaking commands. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Voice control On, then tap Voice control to configure the Incoming calls option.
l Alerts on call: Play notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls. Call Accessories Configure options for using a headset. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Tap Call accessories to configure options: l l l Automatic answering: When enabled, and you have a headset connected to the Headset Jack, incoming calls are answered automatically after a delay, which you can set at Automatic answering timer. Tap to enable or disable the setting.
l Off: Use the default call sound settings. l Soft sound: Use softer sounds during calls. l Clear sound: Use clearer sounds during calls. l Adapt Sound left: Optimize audio for the left headphone speaker. l Adapt Sound right: Optimize audio for the right headphone speaker. 4. Tap Adapt sound and then follow the on-screen prompts to find the best sound for you. Noise Reduction When enabled, Noise reduction suppresses background noise from your environment during calls. 1.
TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect using a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack.
1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Tap Voice privacy to enable the setting. Blocking Mode When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications you choose. You can choose to block notifications by feature or contact, and choose blocking all the time, or during a specific time period. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Blocking mode to enable or disable the setting.
Driving Mode When enabled, alarm and scheduled alarm information is read aloud. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Driving mode. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable the setting and configure options: l Incoming call: Read out callers’ information when receiving incoming calls. l Message: Read out senders’ information when new messages arrive. l Alarm: Read out alarm information when alarms sound. l Schedule: Read out scheduled alarm information when alarms sound.
1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Accessibility to configure options: l l l l l l l Auto rotate screen: Enable automatic rotation of the screen when you rotate the phone. Screen timeout: Set a period of time for the screen to remain lit—after which it will dim and lock. Lock automatically: Lock the screen in 5 seconds after screen automatically turns off. (This option appears only when a screen lock is enabled.) Speak passwords: Read aloud password information.
l Turn off all sounds: Mute every sound made by the phone during taps, selections, notifications, etc. l Hearing aids: Turn on hearing aid compatibility. l Flash notification: Set the camera flash to blink when notifications occur. l l l Assistant menu: Display a special menu to improve phone accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Tap the ON/OFF switch, then tap Assistant menu for options. o Dominant hand: Display the Assistant menu on the left or right side of the screen.
1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap the check box next to Google voice typing to enable or disable the feature. 3. Tap l l l beside Google voice typing to configure options: Choose input languages: Select language(s) to use for voice input, or choose Automatic to let Google decide. Block offensive words: Tap the check box to control whether Google displays words generally recognized as offensive.
l l o Learn from Twitter: Log into Twitter to allow your phone to learn from your Twitter postings. o Learn from Messages: Allow your phone to learn from your text and multimedia messages. o Learn from Contacts: Allow your phone to learn from your Contacts entries. o Clear remote data: Delete your information stored on the personalization server. o Clear personal data: Remove all personalized data you have entered. o Privacy: Read the privacy policy.
l l l o Pop-up on keypress: When enabled, characters display above keys as you enter text. o Show complete trace: When enabled, Swype displays the trace of each word until you start the next word. o Auto-capitalization: When enabled, Swype automatically capitalizes the first word of sentences. o Auto-spacing: When enabled, Swype automatically inserts spaces between words as you complete them. o Next word prediction: When enabled, Swype predicts the next word based on the previous word.
l l Google Account dashboard: View and manage your collected data. (This option is only available when you are signed in to a Google Account.) Bluetooth headset: Record 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, such as the contents of text messages. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2.
l o Move an icon: Move the phone left or right while touching an icon to reposition it to another page. o Browse an image: Move the phone in a side-to-side motion to pan from side to side while viewing an image. o Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone screen-side down. Palm motion: Control the phone by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. o l Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls and pause playback by covering the screen with your hand.
1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Voice control, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Voice control to turn the feature on or off. 3. After you turn the feature On, tap Voice control to set options: l Incoming calls: 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. l Alarm: Stop or snooze alarms with the voice commands “Stop” and “Snooze”.
can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings. o l l Tap Link Dropbox account to sign in to your Dropbox account, or set up a new account, to sync pictures, videos and documents. Backup and reset: Configure options for backing up data from your phone to a Google Account. o Back up my data: Tap the check box to turn On automatic backup to a Google Account, and then set up an account for the backups.
o Use GPS satellites: Obtain location information from GPS satellites. o Use wireless networks: Obtain location information from Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks. o My places: Save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. Tap Home, Office, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location. Tap to set up a different location. Security Configure options for securing information on your phone.
Some features a device administrator might control include: n Setting the number of failed password attempts before the phone is restored to factory settings. n Automatically locking the phone. n Restoring factory settings on the phone. Configure Device Administration 1. Press and tap > Settings > More tab. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: l l l Device administrators: View, add, or remove device administrators.
such as stopping and uninstalling. Battery See what is using battery power. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More tab. 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 Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed memory card (not included). 1. Press and tap > Settings > More tab. 2.
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 tap > Settings > More tab. 2.
l Legal information: Display Open source licenses, Google legal, and Privacy Alert. l Device name: View your phone’s name, and enter a new name if desired. l Model number: View your phone’s model number. l Android version: View the firmware version of your phone. l Baseband version: View the baseband version of your phone. l Kernel version: View the kernel version of your phone. l Build number: View the build number of your phone. l SELinux status: View your phone’s current status.
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Index 1 1Weather 96 3 3-Way Calling 32 4 4G Services 80 A About Device 149 Accessibility Settings 136 Accessory Settings 136 Accounts 44 Add Account 144 Backup Options 144 Email 46 Gmail 45 Google 44 Samsung 46 Settings 144 Social Network 57 Activation 3, 149 Airplane Mode 117 Alarm 99 Allowed Devices 78 Android Beam 119 Answer a Call 30 Application Manager 147 Applications 59 Apps Installing New Apps 59 Uninstall 60 Assistant Menu 23 B Back Key 9 Battery Display Percentage Indicator 126 Install 1 Settings
Chrome 82 Clock (App) 99 Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) 56 Connections Optimizer 78 Contacts 38 Accessing 38 Add 39 Assign a Picture 41 Assign a Ringtone 41 Basics 38 Delete 42 Edit 40 Favorites 42 Groups 42 Linking 41 Options 38 Save a Number 40 Share 43 Cover Release 9 Credential Storage 147 D Data 82 Data Services 79 User Name 79 Data Usage 116 Date and Time Settings 148 Daydream 125 Device Administration 146 Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) 120 Display Settings 123 Auto Adjust Screen Tone 1
Gmail/Google Create Account 44 Google Account 44 Google+ 57 Hangouts 57 Local 69 Messenger 57 Navigation 69 Play Books 60 Play Magazines 61 Play Movies & TV 61 Play Music 64 Search 100 Settings 100 Sign in 44 YouTube 58 Google Checkout 60 Google Maps 68 Google Play Store 59 Install an App 59 Google Voice Typing Settings 138 Using 25 Google Wallet 60 Google+ 57 GPS 145 Group Play 62 Groups 42 Add Contact 43 Creating a New Group 42 Send Message to Group 43 H Hangouts 57 Headset Settings 132 Headset Jack 9 Hea
Messaging 44, 52 Call Number in a Message 29 Managing Messages 54 New Message Notification 53 Sending Messages 53 Settings 55 Messenger 57 Microphones 9 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 47 MMS Messaging 52 Mobile Networks 117 More Network Settings 117 Motion Settings 142 Motions and Gestures 14 Enabling 15 Movies, TV, and Media 61 Music 63 Google Play Music 64 Music App 64 Music (App) 64 Options 66 Play Music 64 Set a Song as a Ringtone or Alarm 66 Use Playlists 66 Mute Phone Ringing 30 My Files 101 N Navigati
Pinch Gesture 13 Play Books 60 Play Magazines 61 Play Movies & TV 61 Play Music 64 Play Store 59 Pointer Speed 142 Polaris Office 5 101 Power Saving Mode 136 Power/Lock Key 8 Primary Shortcuts 18 Proximity Sensor 8 Q Quick Settings 22 R Recent Applications 19 Recent Calls Make call from 28 View 36 Reject Incoming Call 30 Reject with a Text Message 30 Rejection Messages for Phone Calls 130 Roaming 118 Rotate Screen 14 S S Beam 120 Turn On or Off 120 S Memo 101 Create a New Memo 101 Options 102 S Translator 1
Status Icons 19 Stopwatch 99 Storage Settings 148 Story Album 74 Swipe Gesture 11 Swype 26 Settings 140 Using 26 System Update 149 T Tap Gesture 10 Tethering 118 Text-To-Speech 142 Text Editing 27 Text Entry 24 Text Input Google Voice Typing 25 Methods 24 Samsung Keyboard 25 Swype 26 Tips for Entering Text 27 Text Messaging 52 Timer 99 Tools 96 Touch and Hold Gesture 11 Touchscreen Turn on 10 TripAdvisor 70 TTY Mode 134 Turn Screen Off 10 Turn Screen On 10 Typing 24 U Update Phone 111 Before Updating Firmwa
Wi-Fi Direct 114 Wi-Fi Settings Configure 112 Other Settings 113 Turn On or Off 112 Widgets 18 World Clock 99 Y YouTube 58 Z Zoom In and Out 13 Index 158
