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Table of Contents Get Started 1 Your Phone at a Glance 1 Set Up Your Phone 1 Activate Your Phone 2 Complete the Setup 3 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 7 7 7 Turn Your Phone On and Off 8 Turn Your Screen On and Off 9 Features 9 Motions and Gestures 9 Smart Screen 10 Air View 11 Voice Control 11 Multi Window 12 Touchscreen Nav
Swype 23 Tips for Editing Text 24 Phone Calls Make Phone Calls 25 25 Call Using the Keypad 25 Call from Logs 25 Call from Contacts 25 Call a Number in a Text Message 26 Call a Number in an Email Message 26 Call Emergency Numbers 26 Receive Phone Calls 27 Answer an Incoming Call 27 Mute the Ringing Sound 27 Reject an Incoming Call 27 Reject a Call with a Text Message 27 Phone Call Options 28 Dialing Options 28 Caller ID 28 Call Waiting 29 3-Way Calling 29 Call Forwarding
Save a Phone Number 37 Edit a Contact 37 Add or Edit Information for a Contact 37 Assign a Picture to a Contact 38 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact 38 Link a Contact 38 Delete a Contact 39 Add Entries to Your Favorites 39 Create Groups 39 Share a Contact 40 Accounts and Messaging 42 Google Account 42 Create a Google Account 42 Sign In to Your Google Account 42 Access Gmail 43 Send a Gmail Message 43 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages 43 Samsung Account 44 Email 44 Add an Em
Hangouts Apps and Entertainment 57 59 DivX 59 Google Play Store 60 Find and Install an App 60 Create a Google Wallet Account 61 Open an Installed App 61 Uninstall an App 61 Navigation 62 Google Maps 62 Scout 62 Samsung Apps 62 Music Apps 62 Google Play Music 63 Music 63 Sprint Music Plus 66 Google Play Movies & TV 66 Google Play Books 67 Google Play Games 67 Google Play Newsstand 67 Group Play 67 Sprint Zone 68 Sprint TV & Movies 69 Samsung Link 69 Configure Sam
4G Services 75 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 76 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection 76 Add a VPN 76 Connect to a VPN 77 Disconnect from a VPN 77 Chrome 77 Internet 77 Camera and Video 79 Camera 79 Open the Camera 79 Take a Picture 80 Record Videos 80 Camera Options 81 Quick Camera Settings 82 Advanced Camera Settings 82 Gallery 84 View Photos and Videos 85 Zoom In or Out on a Photo 86 Working with Photos 86 Share Photos and Videos 87 Photos 91 Samsung Hub 91
Event Alerts 98 View Events 99 Erase Events 100 Clock 100 Calculator 101 S Memo 101 My Files 103 Dropbox 103 Download the Desktop Application 104 Accessing Dropbox on Your Device 104 Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox 104 Google Search 104 Help 105 Lookout Security 105 Voice Services 105 S Voice 105 Voice Recorder 105 Bluetooth 106 Turn Bluetooth On or Off 107 The Bluetooth Settings Menu 107 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit 107 Reconnect a Headset or Car
Enable Global Roaming Mode 114 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 115 Sprint International Voicemail Service 116 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use 116 Access Your Voicemail Internationally 116 International Voicemail Troubleshooting 117 International Data Roaming 117 Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services 117 Access Email and Data Services Internationally on GSM/UMTS Networks 118 Access Email and Data Services Internationally on CDMA Networks 118 Internatio
Android Beam 130 Tap and Pay 130 S Beam Settings 131 Nearby Devices Settings 131 Screen Mirroring Settings 132 Lock Screen Settings 132 Screen Lock 132 Set a Swipe Screen Lock 132 Set a Face Screen Lock 133 Set a Face and Voice Screen Lock 134 Set a Pattern Screen Lock 135 Set a PIN Screen Lock 136 Set a Password Screen Lock 137 Display Settings 137 Wallpaper 137 Notification Panel 138 Multi Window 138 Screen Mode 139 Reading Mode 139 Brightness 139 Auto Rotate Screen
Vibrate When Ringing 144 Dialing Keypad Tone 144 Touch Sounds 144 Screen Lock Sound 145 Haptic Feedback 145 Emergency Tone 145 Samsung Applications Sound Settings 145 Samsung Keyboard Sound Settings 148 HDMI Audio Output 148 Adapt Sound 148 Home Screen Mode Settings 148 Call Settings 149 Call Rejection 149 Set Up Call Rejection Messages 149 Answering/Ending Calls 149 Turn Off Screen During Calls 150 Call Alerts 150 Call Accessories 150 Ringtones and Keypad Tones 151 Per
Swype Settings 160 Google Voice Typing Settings 162 Voice Search Settings 162 Text-to-speech Options 163 Pointer Speed 163 Motions and Gestures Settings 163 Smart Screen Settings 164 Smart Stay 165 Smart Rotation 165 Smart Pause 165 Smart Scroll 165 Air View Settings 166 Voice Control Settings 166 Accounts Settings 167 Add an Account 167 Backup Options 167 Location Settings 168 Security Settings 169 Encryption 169 Passwords 169 Device Administration 169 Security Upd
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 l Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
l 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.
o l Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone. Activate on your phone: o Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation. o Follow the onscreen 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.
o l l l l l No: Tap Get an account, and then follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google account, or tap Not now to continue without setting up a Google account on your phone. You can always set up a Google account later. Tap the right arrow to move to the next screen. Google and your location: Select Google location options, and then tap the right arrow to continue. This phone belongs to: Enter your First and Last name, and then tap the right arrow to continue.
Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. 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.
From Your Sprint Phone 1. Press and then tap Phone. 2. Do any of the following: l Tap to make a payment. l Tap to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint service plan or to get answers to other questions. Note: You can also access Sprint Zone app from your device. Press > and then tap Apps Sprint Zone. 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 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 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 Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard. Home Key returns you to the Home screen.
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. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen (times out) after a certain period of time when you leave it idle.
To enable Air gestures: n Press and tap > Settings > My Device > Motions and gestures > Air gesture. For more information, see Motions and Gestures Settings. Motion Control your phone with natural movements, like putting the device to your ear to call a contact displayed on the screen. Motions include: n n n n n n Direct call: When On, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact.
n n Smart pause: The screen automatically pauses video playback when you look away from the screen. Smart scroll: The screen will scroll according to the tilt of the phone and your face. Smart screen uses the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face are: n When the phone is not docked or held upright, for example when placed on a table. n When the front camera cannot detect your face and eyes.
automatically be turned on for hands-free talking. n n n Alarm: When enabled, you can stop or snooze alarms with the voice commands “Stop” and “Snooze”. Camera: When enabled, you can take pictures with the voice commands “Smile”, “Cheese”, “Capture” and “Shoot”. Music: When enabled, you can control the music player with the voice commands “Next”, “Previous”, “Pause”, “Play”, “Volume Up”, and “Volume Down”. Configure Voice Control Enable Voice control features, and learn about using them.
n Launch Multiple Apps: When you drag an app from Multi window on top of an open app, both apps display in a split window. l n Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window: While using Multi Window, you can adjust the size of the two apps on the screen. l n n Tap > to select content and drag it to the other app. Tap > . Make a Multi Window App full-screen: Tap one of the apps, and then tap the app display full-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.
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 then tap > Settings > My Device > Display > Auto-rotate screen. See Auto-rotate screen for more information.
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. Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus.
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 2. Tap to display the main Home screen, and then navigate to the desired screen. 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. Release the shortcut to place it on the screen.
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). You can change any of your primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut. Note: Before replacing a primary shortcut, you must first add the replacement shortcut to the Home Screen. For more information, see Create Shortcuts. 1.
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. Note: You can have up to seven screens, including the Main home screen. Recent Applications You can access recently-used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves. 1.
Icon Description 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 Keyboard active 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 Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries.
n n Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text. Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words.
Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification panel, and then tap Samsung keyboard. 2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: l If you make a mistake, tap a whole word or field. to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold l Tap l Tap to switch to a symbols keyboard, to enter symbols. There are two symbol keyboards. l Tap to change the case of the text.
l By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Tap letter, or tap l Tap to start with a capital twice to enter all capitals. to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then tap keys to enter symbols. Configure Swype n Press and tap > Settings > My Device > Language and input, and then tap next to Swype. – or – From the Swype keyboard, touch and hold . Note: For more information about Swype settings, see Swype Settings.
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling 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 – Touch the contact’s picture icon, 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 then tap the phone number. 3. Tap Call to dial the number.
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features GPS (Global Positioning System), which is used for E 9-1-1 emergency location service, where available. When you place a call to 9-1-1, 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.
1. Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the top of the screen. 2. Select an existing message and tap . – or – Tap Create new message to Send a Text Message (SMS). Phone Call Options The Phone app provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Dialing Options Access options when dialing a number. 1. Press and tap 2. While dialing a call, tap l l l l l l Phone.
To permanently block your number, you must call Sprint Customer Service. 1. Press and tap 2. Tap Phone. . 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.
1. Press and tap 2. Tap Phone. . 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.) To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Tap 3. Tap . . (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 onscreen options. Tap an option to select it.
l l n Tap Headset during a call to activate a Bluetooth headset. A green line will appear under the Headset button. 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.
Making a Call Using a Speed Dial 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Touch the speed dial digits, holding the last digit until the number dials. 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.
Note: You can also access Visual Voicemail from the Phone keypad by tapping . Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message. 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.
View Logs The following procedures will guide you through viewing your call logs list. 1. Press and tap Phone > Logs. 2. To choose logs to display, tap > View, and 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.
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 set up an account on your phone, the contacts you have stored in the account are also available on your phone.
2. Tap to display the contacts list options. l Delete: Choose contacts to erase. l Import/Export: Import or export selected contact information from a specified location. l Share namecard via: Send contact namecard(s). 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.
o S Memo: Choose an image from S Memo. l Tap the Name field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter the full name. Tap the Name field to display additional name fields. l Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap Phone number. Tap next to to add another , and then choose a label for the number. l Tap the Email address field to enter an 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.
1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap . 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.
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 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 to save the new group. To add a contact to a group: 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group. 3. Tap , and then tap the contact(s) you want to add.
l l l l Email: Attach the contact to a new Email message. If prompted, select an email account. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Compose and Send Email for details on sending email. Gmail: Send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Send a Gmail Message for details. Messaging: Attach the contact to a message(converts the message to MMS).
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. 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 applications, you must set up your Google account on your phone. Setting up your account on your phone syncs your phone and your online Google account.
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 View more email messages: If the Inbox is full, swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations. Read a new email message: Tap a message or conversation with an new message (unread items display in bold).
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 the icon in the Notifications bar. Touch and hold the bar and slide it down to display the Notification panel. Tap a message to display it. 3. Tap to display the reply screen. 4. Tap the menu at the top of the screen, and then tap Reply, Reply All, or Forward. 5. To send the message, tap .
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 onscreen prompts to configure options for the account. 6. Tap Done to complete setup. Note: You can also add email accounts from Settings. Press Accounts > Add account > Email.
5. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account. 6. Tap Done to complete setup. Note: You can also add email accounts from the Email app. Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. Press and tap 2. From the Inbox, tap Apps > Email. . 3.
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. Synchronize an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2.
Edit 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, and more. Note: Available settings depend on the type of email account. Edit General Preferences 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap > Settings to configure settings.
l l l l l o Period to sync Email: Choose a time period to have your phone maintain synchronization. o 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 ON/OFF switch to turn signatures On or Off.
o In case of sync conflict: Choose whether information from the server or phone has priority when there is a conflict. o Security options: Configure advanced security options, including encryption. o Number of emails to load: Choose the number of emails displayed at one time. o Sync Contacts: Choose whether contacts are synchronized between your phone and the account. o Sync Calendar: Choose whether calendar events are synchronized between your phone and the account.
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 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. 4. Tap Enter message and enter your message. 5. Review your message and tap .
l Location: Attach a map showing your location. l Contacts: Add a contact entry (namecard) to the message. 6. When done, tap to send the message. Save and Resume a Draft Message If you tap while composing a text or multimedia message, or leave the Messaging screen, the message is automatically saved as a draft. To resume composing a Draft message: 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. On the Messaging screen, tap the message with the with Draft marked. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap .
Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap View message details. If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the Web browser. If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts. To view a multimedia message (MMS): 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2.
To delete several message threads: 1. Press 2. Tap and tap Messaging. > Delete threads. 3. Select the message threads you want to delete and tap Delete. Note: Locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages check box before confirming the deletion. To delete a single message: 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. While viewing a message thread, touch and hold the message that you want to delete.
l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Auto combination allows you to choose whether long messages that are received in multiple parts are automatically re-assembled to display as a single message. Group messaging allows you to control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate message is sent to each recipient.
l Alert reminder allows you to configure the reminder interval. l Add signature allows you add a text signature to all messages you send. l Signature text allows you to enter a text signature, when Add signature is enabled. l Spam settings allows you to filter incoming messages for spam messages. l l l Add to spam numbers allows you to enter telephone numbers, to automatically flag messages from the numbers as spam, when Spam settings is enabled.
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. YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid unexpected data charges. 1. Press > Apps > YouTube. 2.
2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT to add a Google account to Google Hangouts. Tap New to create a new Google account, or tap Existing to sign in to an existing Google account. 3. Follow the prompts to begin using Google Hangouts. Note: If you have already signed into your Google account, it displays on the Hangouts screen.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list. DivX DivX® is a digital media format that provides your phone with high-quality videos. DivX Legal Information 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.
one. 4. Follow the instructions in DivX Player to enter your phone’s VOD registration code and create a phone nickname. 5. Choose a location on your computer to download the DivX registration video, and then download the file. 6. Connect your phone to the computer via USB and transfer the DivX registration video to your phone. From the Registration screen (Transfer), select USB (the phone) as the target destination for the DivX registration video and tap Start.
4. Tap Install (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). 5. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions, tap Accept & download (for free apps) or Accept & buy (for paid apps) to begin downloading and installing the app.
Navigation Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going. Google Maps Use the Google Maps™ application to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions and get phone numbers and addresses for local businesses. For more information about Google Maps, visit maps.google.com.
Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. 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.
to play songs in random order. l Tap to mark a song as a favorite. When a song is a favorite, the star is orange. Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist. l Tap to set the volume, or tap to choose a SoundAlive option. You can also set volume by pressing the Volume Key on the side of the phone. l Tap to share music with nearby devices using Group Play. 4. To close Music and stop playback, tap > End. Use Playlists Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together. 1.
o Caller ringtone: Plays the song for calls from a Contact. o Alarm tone: Plays the song as the notification for alarms. 4. After choosing options, tap Done, and then follow the prompts to complete the setup. Music Options and Settings 1. Press 2. Tap l l and tap Apps > Music. for options. Available options depend on the tab: Add to playlist/Create playlist: Depending on the tab, you can add songs to a playlist, or create a new playlist.
Sprint Music Plus With Sprint Music Plus and the Music Store, Ringtone Store, and Ringback Tone Store, you can purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones for your phone. Install the Sprint Music Plus App on Your Phone Before you use Sprint Music Plus on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store app. 1. Press and tap Apps > Play Store. 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "sprint music plus". 3. Tap Sprint Music Plus from the results list. 4.
Google Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest selection of e-books and read them anywhere you like - on a tablet, phone, e-reader, or the Web. n Press and tap Apps > Play Books. Google Play Games Google Play Games is the easiest way for you to discover new games, track achievements and scores, and play with friends around the world.
Important: If you are using Group Play via an unsecured Wi-Fi network, your information may be vulnerable to unauthorized third parties while being transferred. Use Group Play only for personal and non-profit purposes. Using Group Play for commercial use violates copyright law. The company is not responsible for copyright infringement by users. Create a Group and Share Note: To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 1. Press and tap Apps > Group Play. 2.
n Press and tap Apps > Sprint Zone. Sprint TV & Movies With Sprint TV & Movies, you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment on the go. Note: Coverage not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject to change. Select channels also available for casual usage. Go to sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information. Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels.
Both your device, and the devices 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. 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 Photos, Music, Video, or Document types. 4.
Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device Share media with another DLNA-compliant device via Samsung Link. Both your device, 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. Launch AllShare Play or Samsung Link on the target device. 3. On your phone, tap media file(s) to select them for streaming. 4. Tap , and then choose a device for sharing.
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. Follow the prompts to download and install the app from the Google Play Store. TripAdvisor With the TripAdvisor, you can plan and have your perfect trip. With over 75 million reviews and opinions by travelers, it’s easy to find the best hotels, restaurants, and fun things to do. n Press and tap Apps and Entertainment Apps > TripAdvisor.
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, Applications 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.
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. You don’t have to enter it. Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you must then update the profile on your phone. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More > System Update. 2. Tap Update Profile.
Icon Description 4G Coverage: The phone is connected to the Sprint 4G network. The arrows are colored when data is being transferred. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.
l Server address: enter the VPN server address. l PPP Encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN. l Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN. 4. Tap Save to save the VPN. Connect to a VPN Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. In the VPNs section, tap a VPN. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your login credentials, and connect.
Note: The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number to access the SprintWeb home page.
Camera and Video Use your phone’s built-in camera and video recorder. 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, and then pressing the camera key. Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera. n Press n Front/Back Camera: Switch between the front and back cameras. n n n and tap Apps > Camera.
n Save Location: The icon displays when the default save location for pictures and videos is an optional memory card (not included). n Mode Indicator: Shows the current Mode, which you can choose with Mode Selector. n Record: Tap to start recording. n Capture: Tap to take a picture. n Mode Selector: Tap to choose a shooting mode. The current mode displays on the camera screen.
3. Tap Record to begin recording. While recording, you can use these options: 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.
o Rich tone (HDR): Allows you to take pictures in various exposures and merge them to create pictures with rich color. o Eraser: Allows you to take a series of pictures, and then remove objects that are blurred because of movement. o Panorama: Take multiple pictures to merge into one expansive panoramic picture. o Sports: Allows you to capture clear shots of a moving subject. o Night: Allows you to take clearer, brighter pictures in low light.
l l l Photos: o Photo size: Choose the default size for pictures. o Burst shot: When On, you can take multiple pictures when you touch and hold the Capture button. o Face detection: When On, the Camera will 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: When turned On, the camera compensates for movement of the phone when taking pictures.
o Save as flipped: When On, pictures or recordings you make using the front camera are saved as a mirror-image. o Storage: If you have an optional memory card installed (not included), you can choose whether to save files to device memory or to the memory card. o Reset: Return settings to the factory 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 Create a story album: Choose photos to create an album for Story album. 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 Settings: Configure Gallery settings. Note: Available options depend on which gallery screen you are viewing. Additional options may include Content to display, Scan for nearby devices, Show nearby devices, and Help.
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 Pinch and Spread. Working with Photos You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more.
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 Hangouts) and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth. Send Photos using Group Play You can share photos with Group Play. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos you want to share. 3. Tap the photos you want to send. 4.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to upload. 3. Tap the photo or video you want to upload. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Drive to upload the photo or video to Google Drive. Send Photos or Videos by Email or Gmail You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email or Gmail message. They are added as file attachments in your email or Gmail. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2.
4. Touch the screen and then tap > Google+. 5. Compose your message and then tap . Send Photos or Videos by Hangouts You need to be signed in to a Google Account to upload photos and videos to Hangouts. 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 > Hangouts to share the photo or video in Hangouts.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Select the photo or video you want to share. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Picasa. 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 Photos on S Memo 1. Press and 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.
Photos Manage your Google+ photos, albums, and videos with the Photos app. n Press and tap Apps > Photos. Samsung Hub Samsung Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from any location. Featuring the stunning viewing quality Samsung is known for, Samsung Hub is your gateway to mobile video like you've never experienced it before.
Samsung Hub Notices n n n n n n n n n n n Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after you create an account in Samsung Hub. Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the service”) that are also registered to the same account. You may remove a device from your account no more than once every 90 days. You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as you’d like.
Set up WatchON Configure basic WatchON settings, to identify your TV provider and sign in to your accounts. 1. Press and tap Apps > WatchON. 2. Follow the prompts to configure options, including: l Select your country/region to help WatchON find TV information for you. l Enter your zip code to help WatchON find your TV service provider. l Find your TV service provider to customize WatchON for your own TV service. l Select channel list to make sure WatchON can control your TV service.
Note: Tap >Help to learn more about Optical reader. Story Album With Story Album, you can create a digital album of your story in media. Special moments will be on a timeline, and if you wish, you can have your album published as a hard copy. n Press and tap Note: Tap Apps > Story album. >Help to learn more about Story album. 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.
1. Press and tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap to continue playing the video in a floating window. Drag the window to any location on the screen, and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing apps and features. Google Now Google Now gets you just the right information at just the right time. It tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform, or your favorite team's score while they’re playing. And the best part? All of this happens automatically.
Lumen Toolbar The Lumen Toolbar, available to Sprint Customers, enables an extensive array of new browser extensions that enhance user experience—from contextual recommendations to App discovery to social applications and browser utilities. With one-click access to News Feeds and one-click sharing of content via Facebook™, Twitter™ and other networks, along with community- and friend-based recommendations. n Press and tap Apps > Lumen toolbar.
l l Select a From/To time for the event by tapping the corresponding fields, and adjusting the month, day, and year. 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.
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.
n Tap a day to view the events of that day. n Touch and hold a day to create a new event. n Slide up or down to view earlier or later months. Erase Events The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events. 1. Press and 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.
l Desk clock: Display a clock and calendar on the screen, with shortcuts to your favorite apps. Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified for the alarm. 1. Press 2. Tap and tap Apps > Clock. Create alarm, and then enter information for the alarm. Delete an Alarm 1. Press and tap Apps > Clock. 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete from the pop-up menu.
l l List view/Thumbnail view: Tap to view your existing memos in a list or thumbnail (default) view. Import/Export: Export a memo as an S Note or S Memo file, or import an S Note or S Memo 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 memos display on the screen. l Move: Move a memo to a folder. l Copy: Copy the selected memo to the clipboard.
l l Add to Favorites: Mark the current memo as a favorite. Change background: Set the background for your memo. Swipe the screen to the left or right to select a background and then tap Done. l Edit pages: Drag pages to a new order. l Create event: Launch Calendar to create a new event. l Set as: Set a memo as a contact icon, or as wallpaper for the Home screen or Lock screen. l Print: Print a memo to a compatible Samsung printer (not included) via Wi-Fi. 4.
Download the Desktop Application Follow the procedures below to download the desktop application. 1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: dropbox.com/. 2. Follow the onscreen setup and installation instructions on your target computer containing the desired files. Important: The computer application must be installed on the computer containing the desired files. This computer must have an active Internet connection. Note: The Dropbox service offers 2GB of free “Cloud” storage.
Help Help provides online information to help with your phone questions. n Press and tap Apps > Help. Lookout Security Lookout Security™ provides mobile device-specific security features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that are unique to the mobile market. Along with the antivirus and anti-malware tech, there's a lost and stolen phone locator service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
2. To start recording, tap 3. To pause recording, tap 4. Tap l l l l and speak into the microphone. . To end the recording, tap . for options: Share via: Share your recording using Dropbox, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or WiFi Direct. Delete: Erase voice recording(s). Tap the recordings to mark them for deletion, and then tap Delete. Tap OK to confirm the deletion. Settings: the following settings are available: o Storage: Choose where your recordings will be saved.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off When Bluetooth is On, you can scan and find other Bluetooth devices, to share information between the devices. Turn Bluetooth Off when not in use to conserve battery power. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On or Off. Note: You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off from the Notification panel. Drag down from the top of the screen, and then tap the Bluetooth button.
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 tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 4.
and the other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange passcodes to transfer information in the future. Send Information From Your Phone to Another Device You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: 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”.
Receive Information Using Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3. Tap the check box next to your phone's Bluetooth name to make it discoverable. 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone.
2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The card should pop partially out of the slot. 3. Remove the card from the slot. 4. Replace the battery cover. Important: You can damage a microSD card by improper installation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. View microSD Card Memory Use the following procedure to view memory usage information for an optional installed microSD card (not included). n Press and tap space will be displayed.) > Settings > More > Storage.
1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. You may need to remove the USB cable from the Charging Head. l l Insert the smaller end of the cable to the USB Charger/Accessory jack at the bottom of the phone. Insert the larger end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. 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.
l l Tap Backup account to choose or sign in to a Google account to use for backups. Tap Automatic restore if you want information saved to the Google account above to be restored when you reinstall apps, such as after a firmware update, or when setting up a new device. To back up your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync information: 1. Press and tap > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts, and then tap your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account. 3. Tap Sync all.
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 device 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.
To set your roaming options manually: 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > More networks > Roaming. 2. Select a category and settings for each category. l l l Roaming network: Select Automatic for international use. Home only restricts use to the Nationwide Sprint Network only. Roaming settings: Under Domestic CDMA and International CDMA, select the Voice and Data check marks. Under GSM, select the Data check mark.
l l If you are on the GSM network, touch to insert a “+” on the dialer screen. (The “+” symbol automatically inserts the international access code for the country from which you are calling.) If you are on the CDMA network outside Canada or the Caribbean, enter the international access code for the country from which you are calling. 3. Touch to insert the US country code, and then enter the area code and number. 4. Touch to place the call.
n n n A “Message Waiting” indicator icon or a text message is displayed when a voicemail message is received. You may see “Missed Call” on your screen prior to receiving a message notification. You must call voicemail in order to retrieve messages. Follow the instructions on the previous page to store your voicemail number for easy access.
Access Email and Data Services Internationally on GSM/UMTS Networks To access your email and browse the Web when travelling, you may need to manually select the carrier that provides Sprint service in your location. You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM data service is offered at sprint.com/sww. Then, follow the instructions below to select the appropriate carrier network on your phone. To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific country: 1.
Status Messages Message Description Service Not Available This feature is not available on the current network. Emergency Calls Only Either the service is not activated properly or the current network is available for emergency calling only. Adjust your network settings to check for other available networks. If service is still not available after adjusting the settings, contact Sprint Customer Service to report the issue for resolution. System Busy.
n Try manually selecting another network. Information for selecting networks can be found in the phone guide. If neither of these actions resolves your issue, you will need to contact customer service (see below). When calling to report an issue, the following information will be beneficial in trying to resolve your issue as quickly as possible: n Your wireless phone number. n The city and country you are travelling in.
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: 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.
Wi-Fi Settings Use Wi-Fi settings to control your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks, and for using Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Turn Wi-Fi On or Off When Wi-Fi is turned On, your device will notify you of available Wi-Fi networks, and you can connect to the Wi-Fi networks. Turn Wi-Fi Off when not in use, to conserve battery power. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On or Off.
l l l o Passpoint: When turned On, your phone will connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks automatically. o Sort by: Choose a sorting order for Wi-Fi networks on the Wi-Fi screen. o Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications, when the device goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This setting can affect data usage, and the behavior of devices you connect to your device, such as when using it as a hotspot.
– or – Touch Multi connect to create a connection to devices that support multi-connect. Touch Scan to search for available multi-connect devices, and then select the devices and follow the prompts to complete the connection. Hotspot Settings Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data network connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services. Turn Hotspot On or Off Turn your hotspot on or off. 1.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Hotspot > Allowed Devices. 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.
l Tap your device’s name to enable or disable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your device is visible, other devices can find your devices during a scan. Your device remains visible for the period of time set in the Visibility timeout setting. l Tap a paired device to connect to it, or touch 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.
will not occur. l l l Auto sync data: When enabled, your device will synchronize with accounts automatically, at any time. 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.
Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messaging (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the Messaging app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. Printing Your phone can print to a compatible Wi-Fi printer. The printer and your phone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Printing. 3. Choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Service Plugin is available by default. 4.
l 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). Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your device. You must configure a screen unlock pattern, PIN or password before setting up a VPN. 1.
l Roaming guard: Choose options for preventing roaming for certain functions. Enable or disable roaming access for Voice and Data for Domestic CDMA, Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for International CDMA networks, and Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for GSM networks (if available). NFC Settings Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back.
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. S Beam works in the background. Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via S Beam.
o Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (device memory) or optional installed SD card (not included). o Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject. Screen Mirroring Settings With Screen mirroring, you can share your device’s screen with another device, using an optional AllShare Cast accessory (not included). Turn Screen Mirroring On or Off 1.
1. Press and tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then configure these options under the Swipe unlock heading: l l l l l l l Multiple widgets: Display multiple widgets on the lock screen. Lock screen widgets: Display shortcuts to your favorite apps and the camera, a clock or personal message, a dual clock, the date, and owner information on the lock screen.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then configure these options under the Face unlock heading: l l l l l l Lock screen widgets: Display shortcuts to your favorite apps and the camera, a clock or personal message, a dual clock, the date, and owner information on the lock screen. o Favorite apps or Camera: Tap the ON/OFF switch to display your favorite apps or camera shortcuts on the lock screen (the “Multiple widgets” setting must first be enabled).
1. Press and tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then configure these options under the Face unlock heading: l l l l l l Lock screen widgets: Display shortcuts to your favorite apps and the camera, a clock or personal message, a dual clock, the date, and owner information on the lock screen. o Favorite apps or Camera: Tap the ON/OFF switch to display your favorite apps or camera shortcuts on the lock screen (the “Multiple widgets” setting must first be enabled).
l l l o Favorite apps or Camera: Tap the ON/OFF switch to display your favorite apps or camera shortcuts on the lock screen (the “Multiple widgets” setting must first be enabled). Tap Favorite apps or Camera for options. o Clock or personal message: Display a clock or personal message widget on the lock screen. Clock options: Dual clock (display a dual clock when roaming), Clock size, Show date, and Owner information. Personal message options: Edit personal message.
Set a Password Screen Lock With a Password screen lock, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock. 3. Tap Password, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock password. Configure Password Screen Lock Options When you select a Password screen lock, you can also configure options to display on the lock screen: 1. Press and tap > Settings > My device. 2.
l Gallery: Select a picture from Gallery. Follow the prompts to crop the picture and save it as wallpaper. l ID wallpapers: Select a wallpaper from the currently assigned ID pack (Home screen only). l Live wallpapers: Select a moving scene for the background (Home screen only). l l l Photos: Select a picture from Google Photos, if you are signed in to your Google Account on your phone (Home screen only).
Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Screen mode to configure these options: l l Adapt display: Tap the check box to enable or disable automatic optimization of the screen to match the type of image being displayed and other criteria, such as battery level. When Adapt display is disabled, select a specific screen mode to match the content you display. 3.
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 tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Auto rotate screen to enable or disable the setting. Screen Timeout Screen timeout lets you select how long the display screen remains lit after you press any key. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Screen timeout to choose a time period.
1. Press and 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. 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. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Font size to select a size.
1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the check box beside Auto adjust screen tone to enable or disable the option. Auto-Adjust Touch Sensitivity When Auto-adjust touch sensitivity is enabled, your device automatically adjusts the screen’s sensitivity to touches, depending on the type of material displayed on the screen. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
1. Press and 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 Music, video, games, and other media l Ringtone 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 tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Vibration intensity to set vibrations.
1. Press and 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 vibration, or tap Create to create your own pattern. 4. Tap OK to save the setting. Default Notification Sound Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Default notification sound to choose a notification tone. 3.
Screen Lock Sound When Screen lock sound is enabled, tones play when you touch the screen to lock or unlock it. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box next to Screen lock sound to enable or disable the option. Haptic Feedback When Haptic feedback is enabled, vibration plays when you tap the Menu and Back keys, and for certain screen touches. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
l l l l o Call-end vibration: When enabled, the phone vibrates when the other caller ends the call. o Call connect tone: When enabled, the phone plays a tone when the other caller answers a call. o Minute minder: When enabled, a tone plays once per minute during a call. o Call end tone: When enabled, the device plays a tone when the other caller ends the call. o Alerts on call: When enabled, notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls.
l l l Select ringtone: Set the ringtone for your message notifications. Vibrate: Choose whether vibration plays along with the ringtone for new message notifications. Message alert repetition: Choose how often your phone notifies you of new message(s). Email Sound Settings Configure sounds your phone uses for emails. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound > Email, and then configure sounds: l l Priority senders: Choose sounds to use for email notifications from priority senders.
Samsung Keyboard Sound Settings You can choose whether sounds and vibrations play when you tap keys on the Samsung Keyboard while entering text. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap an option to enable or disable it: l Key-tap sound: When enabled, a sound plays when you tap keys. l Key-tap vibration: When enabled, a vibration plays when you tap keys. HDMI Audio Output Choose the type of sound output when you attach your phone to another device via HDMI cable. 1.
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 tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Call rejection to configure these options: l l Auto reject mode: When All numbers is selected, calls from all numbers are rejected. When Auto reject numbers is selected, calls from numbers on the Auto reject list are rejected.
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. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Voice control On, and then tap Voice control to configure the Incoming calls option. When enabled, you can answer or reject calls with the voice commands “Answer” and “Reject”. When you answer a call with a voice command, the Speaker will automatically turn on for hands-free calls.
l 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. Automatic answering timer: Choose a time period to delay before automatically answering an incoming call when Automatic answering is enabled and a headset is connected to the device. Tap to choose 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds.
l Off: Use the default call sound settings. Noise Reduction When enabled, Noise reduction suppresses background noise from your environment during calls. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Noise reduction to enable or disable noise reduction. Increase Volume In Pocket When enabled, this setting uses the proximity sensor to detect when the device is in a pocket or other close-fitting location such as a purse or bag, and increases the volume for incoming call ringtones.
Your phone is compatible with select TTY phones. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY phone to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY phone will connect using a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY phone, contact your TTY phone manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
l l l l Block incoming calls: When enabled, notifications for incoming calls will not display. Tap the check box next to the option to enable or disable it. Turn off notifications: When enabled, notifications for new messages will not display. Tap the check box next to the option to enable or disable it. 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.
l l l l Air call-accept: When enabled, you can wave your hand over the screen to accept incoming calls. Message: When enabled, your phone reads out the sender’s information when you receive a message. Alarm: When enabled, your phone reads out alarm information when an alarm sounds. Schedule: 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 tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
o l l Desk home screen display: When enabled, displays a special screen when the device is docked. S View Cover: configure settings for using an optional S View cover accessory (not included): o Automatic unlock: When enabled, flipping a cover open automatically unlocks the screen, when no screen lock is enabled. o Show in-call screen: When enabled, moving the phone away from your ear during a call automatically turns the screen on.
l l Manage accessibility: Choose settings for exporting, updating, and sharing the accessibility settings as a file. Services: o l l TalkBack: Enable or disable the TalkBack feature and configure options. Vision: o Font size: Change the size of the fonts used on the screen. Choose Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or Huge. o Magnification gestures: Control whether your phone recognizes gestures to pan, and zoom in or out.
subtitles to configure options like Language, Text size, and Caption style. o l l Samsung subtitles: When turned On, your phone displays Samsung subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On or Off, and then tap Samsung subtitles to configure options. Mobility: o Assistant menu: Tap the ON/OFF switch to control the display of a special menu to improve device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. After turning the menu On, tap Assistant menu to choose options.
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 tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap options: l 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 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. Auto punctuate: When enabled, a period and space are automatically entered to end a sentence, when you tap the space bar twice. Keyboard swipe: When enabled, you can enter text by sliding your finger across the keys on the keyboard.
l 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. o Show Voice key: When enabled, a Voice input key displays on the Swype keyboard.
l o Show helpful tips: When enabled, tips display on the screen as you enter text. o Version: Tap to see specific version information and Nuance Communications copyright. Updates: Check for updates to Swype, and install them if desired. Google Voice Typing Settings Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When you enable Google voice typing, it’s available for use when you touch a field to enter text. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
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 tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options: l Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to-speech Engine.
l l o Air browse: When On, you can move between pictures, pages, or music tracks. o Air move: When On, you can move app shortcuts or Calendar events. o Air call-accept: When On, you can wave your hand over the screen to answer incoming calls. Motion: When On, you can control your device with natural movements, like putting the device to your ear to call a displayed contact. o Direct call: When On, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact.
Smart Stay When Smart stay is enabled, the screen will not time out as long as you are looking at it. When enabled, the Smart stay icon 1. Press and tap displays in the Status bar. > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Smart screen, and then tap the check box beside Smart stay to enable or disable the option. Smart Rotation When Smart rotation is enabled, the screen automatically updates to match the angle at which you are viewing. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
l Visual Feedback display: When enabled, an icon will display when Smart scroll is in use. Air View Settings When Air view is turned On, the phone displays helpful information when you hover your finger over the screen. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Air view, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Air view to turn the feature On or Off. 3.
l Music: When enabled, you can control the music player with the voice commands “Next”, “Previous”, “Pause”, “Play”, “Volume Up”, and “Volume Down”. Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files.
o Automatic restore: When Back up my data is turned On, you can also turn on Automatic restore to automatically restore settings and other information from the backup when you reinstall an app. o Factory data reset: Erase all your information from the phone, and return the settings to the factory defaults. All data will be erased, and cannot be recovered.
l My places: Save your favorite locations, to make the locations available for use with services or apps that require location information. Tap Home, Office, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location. Tap location. to set up a new Security Settings Configure options for securing information on your phone. Encryption You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files.
n Restoring factory settings on the device. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: l l l l Device administrators: Tap to view, add, or remove device administrators. Unknown sources: Tap the check box to enable or disable your phone’s ability to install apps from sources other than Google Play Store. Verify apps: Tap the check box to enable or disable a warning before installing apps that may cause harm.
Application Manager Settings You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager to manage applications on your device. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More. 2.
1. Press and tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap Storage to view information about memory usage, and for other options: l l Device memory: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on your phone’s memory. Tap an item for more information. SD card: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). o Mount SD card: Prepare an optional installed memory card for use as storage in the phone.
1. Press and tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap Activate this device, and then follow the prompts to activate your device on the network. System Update Settings Use System update options to update your phone’s internal software. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap System Update to use these options: l l l l l Update PRL: Download and the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to access the network.
l Kernel version: View the kernel version of your device. l Build number: View the build number of your device. l SE for Android status: View your device’s current status. l Secure boot status: View your device’s secure boot status. l Security software version: View the version of your device’s security software.
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Index 1 1Weather 71 3 3-Way Calling 29 4 4G Services 75 A About Device Settings 173 Access Contacts 35 Accessibility Settings 156 Accessory Settings 155 Account Manage 5 Services 6 Account Passwords 5 Accounts 42 Email 44 Gmail 43 Google 42 Social Network 56 Accounts Settings 167 Activate This Device 172 Activation 2 Adapt Sound 148 Add a VPN 76 Add an Account 167 Add an Email Account 44 Advanced Camera Settings 82 Air View 11 Air View Settings 166 Airplane Mode 127 Alarm & Timer 100 Allowed Devices 124 And
Contacts 35 Add 36 Add Entries to Your Favorites 39 Add or Edit Information 37 Assign a Picture 38 Assign a Ringtone 38 Delete Contact 39 Edit 37 Groups 39 Link a Contact 38 Make call from 25 Save a phone number 37 Share 40 Contacts Options 35 Corporate Email Creation 45 Cover release 8 Create a Google Account 42 Credential Storage 170 D Data Services 74 Password 5 Data Usage 126 Date and Time Settings 172 Daydream 140 Default Applications Settings 171 Default Messaging App 127 Default Notification Sound 14
Google Play Store 60 Install an App 60 Google Search 104 Google Voice Typing 22, 162 Configuring 22 Google Wallet 61 Google+ 57, 88 Group Creating a New Group 39 Group Play 67 H Hands-Free Mode 154 Hangouts 57 Haptic Feedback 145 HDMI Audio Output 148 Headset Jack 8 Help 105 Home Key 8 Home Screen 17 Extended 20 Shortcuts 18 Widgets 19 Home Screen Mode Settings 148 Hotspot Settings 124 I In-Call Options 30 Incoming Call Answer 27 Reject 27 Increase Volume In Pocket 152 Infrared transmitter 8 International D
P Passwords 169 Personalize Call Sound 151 Phone 25 Layout 7 Navigation 13 Phone Call Options 28 Phone calls Using contacts 25 Phone Calls Emergency numbers 26 From email messages 26 From text messages 26 Make calls 25 Receive 27 Using phone keypad 25 Using recent calls 25 Photos 91 Picasa 89 Pinch 17 Play Store 60 Plus (+) Code Dialing 115 Pointer Speed 163 Polaris Office 5 96 Power Key 7 Power Saving Mode 155 Prepare for Firmware Update 112 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection 76 Primary Shortcuts 19 Pri
Setup Application 3 Show Battery Percentage 141 SIM Card 114 Slide 14 Smart Pause 165 Smart Rotation 165 Smart Screen 10 Smart Screen Settings 164 Smart Scroll 165 Smart Stay 165 SMS Messaging 50 Social Network Accounts 56 Sound Settings 142 Speaker 8 Speed Dialing 31 Spread 17 Sprint 411 6 Sprint Account Information and Help 5 Sprint International Voicemail Access Voicemail 116 Set Up Access Number 116 Troubleshooting 117 Sprint Operator Services 6 Sprint TV & Movies 69 Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service 11
Voice Control Settings 166 Voice Privacy 153 Voice Recorder 105 Voice Search Settings 162 Voice Services 105 Voice Typing 21 Configuring 22 Using 22 Voicemail 32 International 116 Notification 33 Password 5 Setup 4 Voicemail Settings 153 Volume 142 VPN 76, 129 W Wallpaper 137 WatchON 92 Web 73 Wi-Fi 73 Settings 122 Switch Wi-Fi Networks 74 Turn On 73 Wi-Fi Calling 121 Wi-Fi Direct 90, 123 Working with Photos 86 Y Your Data Services User Name 74 Your Phone at a Glance 1 YouTube 57, 90 Z Zoom 17 Zoom In or Ou
