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Table of Contents Get Started 1 Your Phone at a Glance 1 Set Up Your Phone 1 Remove the Back Cover 1 Install a Memory Card 2 Install the Battery 3 Replace the Back Cover 3 Activate Your Phone 5 Complete the Setup 6 Set Up Voicemail 7 Sprint Account Information and Help 7 Sprint Account Passwords 7 Manage Your Account 8 Sprint Support Services 9 Phone Basics Your Phone’s Layout Features 10 10 10 Turn Your Phone On and Off 11 Turn Your Screen On and Off 12 Features 12 Motio
Samsung Keyboard 27 Swype 28 Tips for Editing Text 29 Phone Calls Make Phone Calls 30 30 Call Using the Keypad 30 Call from Logs 30 Call from Contacts 30 Call a Number in a Text Message 31 Call a Number in an Email Message 31 Make an Emergency Call 31 Receive Phone Calls 32 Phone Call Options 33 Dialing Options 33 Caller ID 34 Call Waiting 34 Three-way Calling 34 Call Forwarding 35 In Call Options 35 Voicemail 37 Voicemail Setup 37 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages 37
Add a Contact 45 Save a Phone Number 46 Edit a Contact 46 Add or Edit Information for a Contact 46 Assign a Picture to a Contact 47 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact 47 Link Contacts 47 Delete Contacts 48 Save a Business Card as a Contact 48 Merge Contacts 49 Speed Dials 49 Favorites 50 Groups 50 Share Contacts 52 Import and Export Contacts 53 Accounts and Messaging 55 Google Account 55 Create a Google Account 55 Sign In to Your Google Account 55 Access Gmail 55 Send a G
Access Messages Settings 66 Messaging Plus 66 Social Networking Accounts 67 Facebook 67 YouTube 68 Google+ 68 Hangouts 69 Apps and Entertainment Google Play Store 70 70 Find and Install an App 70 Create a Google Wallet Account 71 Open an Installed App 71 Uninstall an App 71 Navigation 72 Google Maps 72 Scout 72 Music Apps 73 Google Play Music 73 Music 73 Sprint Music Plus 76 NextRadio 77 Spotify 77 Google Play Movies & TV 77 Google Play Books 78 Google Play Game
Internet 84 Chrome 84 Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) 84 Sprint Spark LTE 84 Your User Name 85 Data Connection Status and Indicators 85 Hotspot 86 Turn Hotspot On or Off 86 Connect a Device to Your Phone’s Hotspot 86 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 87 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection 87 Add a VPN 87 Connect to a VPN 89 Disconnect from a VPN 89 Pictures and Video 90 Camera 90 Open the Camera 90 Take a Picture 91 Record Videos 91 R
Add an Event to the Calendar 107 Event Alerts 108 View Events 109 Erase Events 110 Calculator 110 Clock 111 Drive 112 Dropbox 112 Download the Desktop Application 112 Accessing Dropbox on Your Device 113 Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox 113 Flipboard 113 Google Now 114 Google Search 114 Help 114 Lookout Security 114 Lumen Toolbar 115 Memo 115 My Files 115 My Magazine 116 Polaris Office 5 116 Activity Zone 117 S Health 117 S Voice 119 Sprint Framily Wall
Unmount a microSD Card 126 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer 127 Update Your Phone 127 Before Updating Your Firmware 128 Update Your Phone 128 Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service 130 Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account 130 Your Phone’s SIM Card for International Roaming 130 Set Network Mode Options 131 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 131 Sprint International Voicemail Service 132 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use 132 Access Your Voi
Location Settings 146 More Networks Settings 147 Default Messaging App Settings 147 Mobile Networks Settings 147 VPN Settings 148 Roaming Settings 148 NFC Settings 149 Turn NFC On or Off 149 Android Beam 149 S Beam Settings 150 Tap and Pay 150 Nearby Devices Settings 151 Printing Settings 152 Screen Mirroring Settings 153 Sound Settings 153 Sound Mode 153 Volume 154 Vibration Intensity 154 Ringtones 155 Vibrations 155 Notifications 155 Vibrate When Ringing 156 Dia
Auto Adjust Screen Tone 162 Daydream 162 LED Indicator Settings 163 Increase Touch Sensitivity 163 Wallpaper Settings 164 Lock Screen Settings 164 Screen Lock 164 Set a Swipe Screen Lock 164 Set a Pattern Screen Lock 165 Set a PIN Screen Lock 166 Set a Password Screen Lock 167 Multi Window Settings 168 Notification Panel Settings 168 Toolbox 169 One Handed Operation Settings 169 Easy Mode Settings 170 Accessibility Settings 170 Configure Vision Accessibility Settings 170
Date and Time Settings 185 Safety Assistance 186 Accessories Settings 187 Battery Settings 187 Power Saving Settings 187 Storage Settings 188 Security Settings 188 Encryption 189 Passwords 189 Device Administration 189 Security Update Service 190 Credential Storage 190 Help 191 Activate This Device 191 System Update Settings 191 About Device Settings 192 Application Manager Settings 193 Default Applications Settings 193 Calendar Settings 194 Call Settings 194 Call Rej
Email Settings 201 Gallery Settings 205 Internet Settings 205 Messages Settings 207 S Voice Settings 209 Copyright Information 211 Index 212 xi
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 Prior to use, it is necessary to install an optional memory card (not included) and the battery. Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, complete the setup wizard, set up voicemail, and make a call.
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top of your phone. 2. Carefully lift the cover. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover. Install a Memory Card You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space. n Carefully slide the memory card into the memory card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place.
as shown. Install the Battery Follow these instructions for installing the battery. n Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the Back Cover Follow these instructions for replacing the back cover. n Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
Important: Before closing the cover, check to see if there is any foreign substance such as dust or sand between the rubber on the back of the cover and the sealing area. Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP67 rating, which tests submersion up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Not shockproof. Covers must be tightly closed. Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating system.
2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Port 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. Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated.
o Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard. 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. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-2114727 from another phone. Note: Do not press the Power/Lock key while the phone is being activated.
Set Up Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to 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: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access.
are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint. Voicemail Password You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password. Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
Note: For additional account information, you can access Sprint Zone from your device. From home, 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. Features The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Front Camera: Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself. Power/Lock Key: Turns 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, Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes. Back Key: Returns to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.
Turn the Phone On n Press and hold the Power/Lock key. Turn the Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the device options menu. 2. Tap Power off > OK to turn the phone off. 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.
n n n n n Air browse: Scroll through pages, or move to the previous or next item, by moving your hand up and down, or left and right, over the screen. Direct call: Call the contact whose recent call log, message, or contact details are displayed by lifting the phone to your ear. Smart alert: Phone vibrates to alert you to missed calls and notifications that occurred since the last time you picked up your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Multi window to enable or disable the option. Display Multi Window After you turn Multi window on in Settings, you can control whether the Multi window tray displays on the screen, for easy access to its features. By default, the Multi window tray tab displays on the left side of the screen.
l l l Switch window positions: Switches the position of the app windows on the screen. Drag text or a screenshot: Enables drag and drop. In selected apps, you can you can tap text in a window, or tap the window, and then drag to copy content to the app in the other window. Close a window: Closes the active window. The active window is the window you touched last. Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
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 Screen rotation setting. To make this selection, from home tap Apps > more information. Settings > Display > Screen rotation. See Screen Rotation for 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.
Customize Your Home Screen You can customize your home screen by adding shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Create a Shortcut Use shortcuts to launch an app from the home screen. 1. From home, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag it to a home screen and release it. Move a Shortcut Move a shortcut to another home screen. 1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag the icon to a different location, and then release it.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag it to another screen, or to the Remove icon. Create a Primary Shortcut Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of the primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut. 1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. – or – Tap Apps, and then touch and hold an app icon. 2. Drag the shortcut to a new position in the primary shortcuts.
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap Set wallpaper. If you choose an image from Gallery or Dropbox, you can adjust the crop box to decide what’s displayed, and then tap Done to set it as the wallpaper. Configure Home Screen Settings Choose options for the home screen. 1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2.
1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Scroll to the screen you want to delete. Touch and hold, and then drag it to the Remove icon. Status Bar and Notification Panel The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notifications, open the Notification panel by touching and holding the Status bar and dragging it down.
Icon Description Roaming signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal.
Notification Panel The Notification panel displays details about your phone’s status, and it provides easy access to common settings and features. 1. Open the Notification panel by sliding the Status bar down from the top of the screen. 2. On the Notification panel, you have these options: l l l Quick Settings: Quickly access popular settings. Tap a setting to turn the option on or off, or touch and hold to display its settings.
Enter Text You can type on your device using the available touchscreen QWERTY keyboard, or by speaking your inputs. Text Input Methods Your device offers several text input methods. n n n Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by tapping 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.
Tap , or from the onscreen keyboard. 2. Speak into the microphone and watch your text being entered onscreen. 3. If the text is incorrect, tap DELETE. 4. Once you have completed entering your text, tap Done. The onscreen keyboard will reappear. Note: Select a language from the menu at the top of the Listening area. Tap Add more languages to assign a new language via the Google voice typing menu. Removing the check mark from the Automatic field allows you to select additional languages.
Configure Samsung Keyboard n From home, tap Apps > beside Samsung keyboard. Settings > Language and input, and then tap 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, and then drag the sliders to select the text. 2. Tap an onscreen option from the Edit text toolbar. You can drag your finger along the toolbar 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. l Copy: Copies the selected text to the clipboard.
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 keypad screen. 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Tap the number keys to enter the phone number. l As you enter digits, matching numbers from recent calls or contacts display.
1. From home, tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact, and then tap . – or – Tap 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. From home, tap Messages. 2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number. 3. Tap Call to dial the number.
1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Tap . Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features GPS (Global Positioning System), which is used for E9-1-1 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.
n When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag to the left to reject the call. Reject an Incoming Call with a Text Message You can reject an incoming call by sending a text message to the caller. 1. When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag toward the top of the screen. 2. Select an existing message. – or – Tap to compose 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.
Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller while the phone is ringing, by displaying the number of the incoming call. Block Caller ID You can block your Caller ID (visible to other when you make a call), before making a call. The blocking only lasts for that call, and then returns to regular Caller ID. Note: To permanently block your number, you must call Sprint Customer Service. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Phone. . 3. Enter a phone number, and then tap .
l l If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you set up the call and are the first to end the call, all callers are disconnected. Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have Call Forwarding is activated. Note: You are charged a higher rate for forwarded calls. Activate Call Forwarding 1.
n n Add call: Display the Keypad to dial another call. Keypad: Display the Keypad, where you can enter numbers to use DTMF (Dual Tone MultiFrequency). This can be useful if you need to enter an access code or other information while on a call. n End call: Hang up the call. n Speaker: Control whether the call audio plays through the speaker or the earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while using the speaker.
l l Extra volume: Tap to enable or disable extra volume. When enabled, your phone boosts the volume during calls. Settings: Launches Call Settings. For more information, see Call Settings. Voicemail The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service. Note: Your phone also supports the Visual Voicemail app. For information on setting up and using Visual Voicemail, see Visual Voicemail. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
3. Enter your password. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message. n n n By sounding the notification ringtone. By displaying message. in the Notifications area of the Status bar when there’s a new voicemail By displaying the number of new voicemail message(s) on the Voicemail app icon. Note: When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: l Create a password (part of standard voicemail). l Record your name announcement. l Record your greeting. Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap a message to review it. Tip: There are icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while reviewing a voicemail message: Note: Not all options are available for all messages. Call: Return the call. l l Share: Send the message via Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth share, Dropbox, Scrapbook, Messages, Gmail, Email, Voicemail, S Note, Hangouts, Google+, or Flipboard. l Delete: Erase the selected message(s) from your Visual Voicemail. l Reply: Respond to the message via text or voice message.
Edit the Display Name From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. This name or number identifies you to recipients of your voicemail messages. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Voicemail. > Settings > Display name. 3. Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages). 4. Tap OK to save your information.
Send a Message from Logs You can send a message to a number from a recent call record. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap to create a message to the number. Tip: You can also swipe across a call record from right to left to create a message. Save a Number to Contacts from Logs You can save a number from a recent call record to create a new contact, or update an existing contact. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2.
1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap Menu > Add to reject list. Delete Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. n From home, tap l Phone > Logs. To delete a single call record, touch and hold on a call record to mark it, and then tap Delete > OK. l To delete multiple call records, touch and hold on a call record to mark it, and continue tapping call records to mark them for deletion. Tap calls.
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, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Get Started With Contacts When you set up an account on your phone, the contacts you have stored in the account are also available on your phone.
Tap a letter on the side of the list to go directly to that letter in the alphabetical list. Contacts Settings Choose options for contacts, including choosing how contacts display, importing and exporting contacts, and more. You can access Contacts Settings in two ways: n From the Contacts app: From home, tap n From Settings: From home, tap Contacts > Apps > Settings > Menu > Settings > Contacts. Contacts. For details about Contacts settings, see Contacts Settings.
phone number, you’ll be prompted to choose a default phone number. The default phone number is the one your phone will use in most cases. l Tap beside Email to enter an email address. If you add more than one email address, you’ll be prompted to choose a default email address. The default email address is the one your phone will use in most cases. l Tap Groups to assign the contact to a group. l Tap Ringtone to choose a ringtone to play for calls 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. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap 3. Tap Edit.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu > Link contacts. 3. Tap another entry to link it to the original contact. Note: You can link up to five contacts in a single entry. Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple contacts to delete. Delete a Contact 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu > Delete > OK. Delete Multiple Contacts 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Contacts.
Tip: You can view all your business cards by tapping Menu > Business cards. Merge Contacts If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can merge device contacts with the account’s contacts. Device contacts are stored only in the phone’s memory, and could be lost if you lose your phone or reset it to the factory defaults. Merging with an account means the contacts are synced with the account and stored there. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Contacts. Menu > Merge accounts. 3.
Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. Mark Contacts as Favorites 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Favorite to turn the star yellow. Remove Contacts from Favorites 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Favorites, and then touch and hold on a contact to select it. You can also tap other contacts, or choose Select all to select all contacts. 3. Tap Delete.
Create a Group 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Groups, and then tap Contacts. Add. 3. Tap fields to enter information about the group: l l l l l Tap Create group in to choose where to save the group. You can save it to a specific account, to the device memory, or to all accounts. Tap Group name to enter a name for the new group. Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group members.
3. Tap Menu > Send message or email > Message. 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap Select all and tap Done. 5. Continue to enter your message and send it. For more information, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group, if the members have an email address stored in their contact record. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Menu > Send message or email > Email. 4.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu > Share name card. 3. Choose a sharing method: l l l l l l l Add to Dropbox: Save the contact to your Dropbox account, if you have one set up on your phone. Bluetooth: Send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth. Drive: Save the contact to Google Drive. Email: Attach the contact to a new Email message. If prompted, select an email account.
4. Choose an account for the imported contacts, or choose Device to import the contacts to the device. Export Contacts 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Contacts. Menu > Settings > Contacts > Import/Export. 3. Choose an option: l Export to USB storage: Save the contacts to the phone’s memory. l Export to SD card: Save the contacts to an optional installed memory card. 4. Tap OK to complete the export.
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 free 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.
1. From home, tap Google folder > Gmail. 2. Do any of the following: l Swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations. l Tap a message or conversation to read it. l If you have more than one Google account set up on your phone, tap the menu at the top of the screen to choose an account to view. Send a Gmail Message Send and receive Gmail from your phone. 1. From home, tap Google folder > 2. From the Inbox, tap Gmail.
4. Tap the menu at the top of the screen, and then tap Reply, Reply All, or Forward. 5. To send the message, tap Send. Tip: You can also access new messages from the Notification panel. When a new Gmail message arrives, you’ll see the icon in the status bar. Touch and hold the bar and slide it down to display the Notification panel. Tap a message to display it. Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access Samsung Apps and much more.
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. Add Additional Email Accounts If you already have an email account set up on your phone, you can still add a new account from Email. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Email.
l l l Exchange server: Enter your system’s Exchange server remote email address. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. Use secure connection (SSL): Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires SSL encryption. Use client certificate: Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires certification. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account. 6. Tap Done to complete setup.
Reply To or Forward Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. On the email account Inbox, tap a message to view it. 3. Choose an option: l Reply: Send a message to the original sender. l Reply all: Send a reply to the original recipient list. l Forward: Send the message to new recipient(s). 4. Enter a message (if desired) and then tap .
Filter Email Messages 1. From home, tap Apps > 2. On the email account Inbox, tap Email. > Filter by. 3. Select an option, to display messages that match the filter. Delete an Email Message 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, and then tap Delete. – or – Tap an email to display it, and then tap Delete. 3. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion. Delete Multiple Email Messages 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Email.
For details about Email settings, see Email Settings. Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can remove it. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Email. Menu > Settings > Manage accounts, and then choose an option: l If you only have one email account set up, tap Delete. l If you have more than one email account set up, tap Menu > Delete account. 3. Tap an account to mark it for deletion. 4. Tap Done > OK to delete the account.
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact namecards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). Composing MMS messages is the same as composing text messages, except that you attach a file to the message. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Messages. New message. 3.
Save and Resume a Draft Message If you press Back while composing a text or multimedia message, or leave the Messages screen, the message is automatically saved as a draft. To resume composing a Draft message: 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. On the Messages screen, tap the message with Draft marked. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send.
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. From home, tap Messages. 2. From the message list, tap a message to display it. 3. While the message is open, tap the play icon (on a video or audio file) to play back the file or tap an image to view a picture.
Delete Multiple Conversations 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Messages. Menu > Delete. 3. Select the conversations you want to delete, and then tap Done > OK. Note: Locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages check box before confirming the deletion. Delete a Message 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. While viewing a conversation, touch and hold the message that you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete on the options menu, and then follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
n From home, tap l Apps > Messaging+. The first time you access the app, you will be prompted to provide permissions. Follow the onscreen instructions to get started. Note: You can use Messaging Plus as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a standalone IM app. If you set Messaging Plus as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For more information, see Default Messaging App Settings.
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. Important: YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid unexpected data charges. 1. From home, tap Google folder > YouTube. 2.
Hangouts Hangouts is an application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Hangouts. 2. Follow the prompts to begin using Google Hangouts. Note: You can use Hangouts as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a standalone IM app. If you set Hangouts as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For more information, see Default Messaging App Settings.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list. Note: Available apps and services are subject to change at any time. 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.
Warning: Read the notification carefully. Be especially cautious with apps that have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you agree to the download and installation on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item 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.
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 determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions, and find phone numbers and addresses for local businesses. For more information about Google Maps, visit maps.google.com.
Music Apps Your phone lets you discover, download, and listen to your favorite music through a variety of applications. 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.
l Tap to pause playback. To start playback again, tap l Tap to move to the previous song. Tap l Tap the repeat button to control playback. Choose repeat all songs. Choose l . to move to the next song. to play all songs once. Choose to to repeat the current song. Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose order they appear in the list. Choose to play songs in the to play songs in random order. l Tap to mark a song as a favorite.
l l Choose how to use the song: o From the beginning: Plays the song from the beginning. o Auto recommendations: Plays the best part of the song, as detected by the Music app. Choose what to set the song as: o Phone ringtone: Plays the song for all incoming calls. 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.
o SoundAlive: Choose a setting to match the type of music you’re playing. o Adapt Sound: Customize sound output when you are listening with earphones. Only available when earphones or a headset are inserted into the 3.5mm Headset Jack. o Play speed: Touch and drag the slider to set the default speed for music playback. o Music auto off: Choose a time period for music to play, after which Music will close.
Note: If you have loaded music on to your phone from your computer (see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer), you will need to sync your music to listen to it through Sprint Music Plus. From the Sprint Music Plus app, tap > Settings > Synchronize your music library. Once synced, you will see your music in the library. 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.
Learn more about Google Play Movies & TV at play.google.com/about/movies. n From home, tap Google folder > Play Movies & TV. 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 eBooks and read them anywhere you like. n From home, tap Google folder > Play Books.
Samsung Apps Browse, search, and find apps to download and install on your phone. Log in to your Samsung account to manage your downloads. n From home, tap Apps > Samsung Apps. Sprint Zone Access your Sprint account, get device information and help, find recommended apps, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Zone. 2.
l l Browse horizontally through the category options in the center of the screen to see what's available. For quick access, tap a featured item in the center of the screen or select a live channel from the bottom bar. Scroll up and down in a category list and then tap a clip or channel to view the program. Note: The first time you access a channel that requires a subscription, you will be prompted to purchase access.
n From home, tap Apps > Apps and Entertainment Eureka Offers.
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.
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. l l When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to connect to the network. Enter the password and tap Connect. You can use the show password option to display the password as you enter it.
Internet Your phone’s Internet browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using your phone’s 3G or 4G mobile data or Wi-Fi connections. n From home, tap Internet. 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. 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.
Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors, including your distance to the base station and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Set Your Network Options 1. From home, tap Network mode. Apps > Settings > More networks > Mobile networks > 2. Select LTE/CDMA or Automatic. The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it.
Icon Description 3G network in use. The icon spins when your phone is scanning and connecting. Sprint Spark LTE Coverage: The phone is connected to the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network. The icon spins when your phone is scanning and connecting. Hotspot Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at sprint.
l Your phone uses WPA2 security, which requires a password. To find your phone’s password, go to instructions. Settings > Hotspot, and look for the password in the connection 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.
Add a Basic VPN 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More networks > VPN > Basic VPN. 3. Tap Add to configure options: l Name: Enter the name of the VPN. l Type: Choose the type of VPN. l Server address: Enter the address for the VPN server. l PPP Encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN. l Show advanced options: o DNS Search domains o DMS servers o Forwarding routes 4. Tap Save to save the VPN settings. Add an Advanced IPsec VPN 1.
o Disable split tunneling o Algorithm suite o IKE groups o IKE lifetime o IPsec lifetime o Connection attempt timeout 4. Tap Save to save the VPN. Connect to a VPN Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. More networks > VPN. 3. In the VPNs section, tap a VPN. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your login credentials, and connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar.
Pictures and Video Use your phone’s camera to take pictures and videos Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera. n From home, tap n Mode Indicator: Shows the current Mode, which you can choose with Mode Selector. n Front/Back Camera: Switch between the front and back cameras. n Apps > Camera. Customizable shortcuts: Shortcuts to favorite settings, which you can customize.
Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. From home, 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 onscreen options, or these gestures: l l Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom in and out. Tap the screen to focus on the area you tapped. 3. Tap Capture to take the picture.
Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera After you take a picture or record a video, you can review and edit it right from the camera, using special Studio options. Review and Edit a Picture from the Camera 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Take a picture, and then tap the Gallery thumbnail at the bottom right corner of the screen. 3. While reviewing a picture, you can use these options: Screen mirroring: Choose a device to share the picture via Group Play.
Picasa, or Wi-Fi Direct. l Video trimmer: Edit the length of the video. Drag the trimmer from the end of the video (the right side of the screen), to shorten the video. l Delete: Erase the current video. l Menu: Choose other options. Configure the Camera Camera settings are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make taking pictures or recording videos easy, and to make your pictures or videos special.
l l l Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras at the same time, to create a picture-in-picture shot. You can switch between the front and rear camera to control which picture appears in the smaller shot. Manage Modes: Select which camera modes you wish to use, delete ones you don’t, and arrange them any way you like. Download: Browse and download additional modes to use with Camera. Read and accept the terms, and then browse for new modes. Choose Camera Settings 1.
l l l l l HDR (Rich tone): When on, you can take pictures in various exposures and merge them to create pictures with rich color. Location tags: When on, GPS location information is stored in picture files. 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. Review pics/videos: When on, pictures and videos display briefly after you take them so you can review them.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap a thumbnail to view the picture or video. 3. From the Gallery screen, you can use these options: l Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view. l Touch and hold thumbnails to select them (indicated by a check mark). l Tap View by/Filter by to choose a display style. You can view by Time or Album, or Filter to show only scenery or documents.
View Photos 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a thumbnail to view the picture. While viewing a picture full-screen you can use these options: l Screen mirroring: Choose a device to share the picture from available devices. l Share: Choose an option for sharing the picture. Options may include Dropbox, Bluetooth, Drive, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, Hangouts, Memo, Messages, Photos, Picasa, or Wi-Fi Direct. l Delete: Erase the current picture.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a video to select it. When the video is displayed full-screen, you can use these options: l Share: Choose an option for sharing the video. Options may include Bluetooth, Drive, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messages, Photos, Picasa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube. l Video trimmer: Edit the length of the video. Drag the trimmer from the end of the video (the right side of the screen), to shorten the video. Delete: Erase the current video.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. Tap Menu > Crop. 4. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box. 5. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position. 6. Tap Done to apply the changes to the picture.
3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Tap the screen and then tap Share > Messages. 5. Compose your message and then tap Send. 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. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3. Select the photos or videos you want to send. 4. Tap the screen and then tap Share > Bluetooth.
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. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the videos you want to share. 3. Select the video you want to share. 4. Tap the screen and then tap Share > YouTube. 5.
1. From home, 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. 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.
5. When you see the name of the target device displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the target device. 6. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the Bluetooth headset or car kit is connected to your phone, (Bluetooth connected) displays in the status bar.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the device name, and then tap OK. Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again, you will need to pair with it again. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > 2. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap Bluetooth. beside the device name, and then tap Unpair.
Tip: If your phone remembers Bluetooth as a previous selection within the Camera or Gallery, you can tap l (to the right of the icon). Calendar event: In the Calendar’s Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, tap the event and then tap > Share via > Bluetooth. l Music. While playing a song in the Music app, tap l Voice recording. On the main Voice Recorder screen, touch and hold a recording and then tap Menu > Listen via Bluetooth. > Bluetooth. 3. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap Yes.
n n The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. (For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.) For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card, you can choose to import one, several, or all of those contacts to your contacts list. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events.
l Select a Start and End date and time for the event by tapping the corresponding fields, and adjusting the month, day, and year. Tap the All day field to set this as an all-day event. If set as an all-day event, the time fields are removed. 5. Tap Save, or tap View more options to enter more information about the event. Available options depend on the type of event, and the account it’s assigned to: l Select an alarm time by tapping the Reminder field. l Enter participants in the Participants field.
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. View Events The following procedure helps you view your calendar events. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap , and then tap Week or Month. 3. Tap the day for which you would like to view events. 4.
n You can touch and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. n Tap an event to view its details. n Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. Year and Month View In Year or Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events. When in Year or Month view: n Tap a day to view the events of that day. n Touch and hold a day to create a new event on that day. n Slide left or right to view earlier or later months or years.
1. From home, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap the keypad to enter your equation. You can touch and hold C to clear all numbers. Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: l l l l Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. World clock: allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world.
use with smart alarm. Available when you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound. l Name: Enter a name for the alarm. 3. Tap Save. Delete an Alarm 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. Drive With the Google Drive application, everything that you add to your Drive from work or home is also available on your device. You can create and edit documents on your device and the changes are saved everywhere. For more information, visit drive.google.com.
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. Accessing Dropbox on Your Device Follow the procedures below to access the Dropbox app. 1.
n From home, tap Apps > Flipboard. 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. Cards appear throughout the day at the moment you need them. For more information, visit google.com/now.
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. 1. From home, tap Apps > Lumen Toolbar. 2. Tap Settings and select your Lumen Toolbar options.
1. From home, tap Apps > My files. 2. Folders display, including: l All files: Tap to choose Device storage, or SD memory card, to show files stored in the phone’s internal memory, or on an optional installed memory card (not included). l Images: Pictures stored on your phone. l Videos: Videos stored on your phone. l Audio: Songs stored on your phone. l Documents: Other files stored on your phone. l Downloaded apps: Apps you’ve downloaded and installed.
Polaris Office lets you open, create, and edit Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and text files. Polaris Office can also open Adobe® PDF (Portable Document Format) files. n From home, tap Apps > POLARIS Office® 5. Activity Zone Activity Zone is a new application that is designed for the active outdoors type. It includes a Barometer, Altimeter, Compass, Flashlight and Stopwatch.
l l l l Pedometer: Count the number of steps you take. Tap Start to start counting. You can pause counting and then tap Start to begin again. If you signed in to your Samsung account, you can set goals, track your progress, and share your results. Exercise: Set and manage exercise goals, and track your progress. You can track activities by type, such as running, walking, cycling, and hiking. S Health also offers access to the Music app, to work out to your favorite songs.
n You have not exercised for three months or more; n You are overweight or obese; n You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol; n You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called pre-diabetes. When in Doubt - Check it Out If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you.
Sprint Framily Wall Sprint Framily Wall is a private space to communicate, organize, share, remember and even locate friends and family members. Users get all the benefits of social sharing in a totally private space. n From home, tap Apps > Sprint Framily Wall. Sprint Fit Live Your Galaxy S 5 Sport comes preloaded with Sprint Fit Live, a companion app for your favorite health and fitness apps that provides easy access to contextual health content.
Smart Remote Use your phone to control your TV, Set-top box, DVR, Stereos, and other electronic devices. Configure Smart Remote Choose your TV service and personalize your selections. 1. From home, tap Apps > Smart Remote. 2. Follow the prompts to configure the service: l l Find your TV service: Follow the prompts to select your country or region, enter your ZIP code, and then select your TV service provider from the list.
l l If the TV turned on, tap Yes, this code 1 works. If the TV did not turn on, tap No, text next code 2, or Send this code 1 again. Depending on the model of your TV, you may need to try several codes to find the one that works. 6. From the Select your channel source screen, select the entry that matches your current method for changing channels: l l Set-top Box: Choose this if you use a set-top box from your TV service provider to change channels.
l To start recording, tap Record and speak into the microphone. l To pause recording, tap l To cancel the recording, tap l To mark a spot in the recording so you can find it later, tap Pause. To end the recording, tap Stop. Cancel. Bookmark. Share a Voice Recording 1. From home, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List, and then touch and hold on a recording to display options. 3. Tap Share, and then follow the prompts to choose a method and share the file. Modify a Voice Recording 1.
l Close: Return to the recording screen. l Select mode: Choose a recording mode to match the type of voice recording. 3. Tap l l l l l Menu for options: Select: Choose voice recording(s). After selection, you can Share or Delete the selected recordings, or use other Menu options. Sort by: Choose an order to display the list. Filter by category: Choose a category, to display only voice recordings assigned to that category.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voice Search. 2. When the Google Voice Search screen displays, say “OK Google” or tap the microphone icon, and then speak your command. 3.
Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedure to remove an optional microSD card from your phone. Important: Before removing an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. For more information, see Unmount a microSD Card. 1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone. 2. Carefully slide the card out of the slot. 3.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage. 2. Tap Unmount SD card. 3. Remove the microSD card. See Remove a microSD Card. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
Before Updating Your Firmware Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone. You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware. Back Up Information to Your Google Account 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Backup and reset. 2. Tap Back up my data to turn on the feature (checkmark). l l Tap Backup account to choose or sign in to a Google account to use for backups.
l l l l Wi-Fi only: When enabled, your phone will only download updates when your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Update PRL: Download and the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to access the network. Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account. If you choose to change your user name online, use this option to update the user name on your phone. UICC Unlock: Unlock your device’s Universal Integrated Circuit Card.
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.
Set Network Mode Options In order to roam internationally on different types of network technology (CDMA/LTE and GSM/UMTS), you may need to set your phone’s network mode to allow use of a specific technology. Once set, your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE or GSM/UMTS network when you travel. To set your network mode options manually: 1.
l l If you are on the GSM network, tap 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. Tap to insert the US country code, and then enter the area code and number. 4. Tap to place the call.
New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. 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.
Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your account. n To activate, call Sprint Worldwide Customer Support at 1-888-226-7212. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you.
Status Messages Message Description Number Not in Service The number that you entered is not valid. User Not Available The phone that you called is either busy, out-of-range, or turned off. Please try again later. User Not Authorized The phone that you called is either busy, out-of-range, or turned off. Please try again later. Please Try Later This service is temporarily not available. Please try again later. Service Restricted Service may not be activated properly.
Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service If you experience any issues with voice or data services while outside of the United States, Sprint offers customer support 24 hours a day. In the event that you do experience an issue, try the following actions: n n First try powering your phone off and then back on; this will force your phone to reregister with the network. Try manually selecting another network. Information for selecting networks can be found in the phone guide.
Country From Landline Phone Cayman Islands, and Dominica) France 0800-903200 Germany 0800-180-0951 Italy 800-787-986 Mexico 001-877-294-9003 Trinidad and Tobago 1-800-201-7545 United Kingdom 0808-234-6616 Note: This toll free service is available on ordinary landline phones and some public pay phones. This service does not cover any hotel access charges.
Settings Configure your phone to your preferences. Using Settings Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Access Settings You can access Settings in a variety of ways. n From home, tap Apps > Settings. – or – From home, touch and hold on the Status bar, and then drag down to display the Notification panel. Tap Settings to access Settings. Search Settings Enter key words to search for settings. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Search, and then enter key words.
Tap settings to select them for display as quick settings. l Help: Learn about Settings. 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. Configure Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 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.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap l l l l l l l l l l Menu > Advanced to configure these settings: Network notification: When enabled, your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is available. Passpoint: When turned on, your phone will connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks automatically. Sort by: Choose a sorting order for Wi-Fi networks on the Wi-Fi screen.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 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. Tap Menu > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices, or you can tap Scan to start scanning. 4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection. – or – Tap Menu > Multi connect to scan for devices that support multi connect.
l l o Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password. o Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile Hotspot. o Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. By default, the password is your mobile telephone number.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Hotspot > Settings. Menu > Allowed Devices. 3. Tap , and then enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address. Consult the other device’s settings to find these details. 4. Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list. Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. You don’t need to line up the devices to send information with Bluetooth.
l l Rename device: Change the name your phone uses to identify itself when you make your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices. Help: Learn about Bluetooth, and other settings. Tethering Settings Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Bluetooth. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l Apps > Settings.
Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your device’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l l l l l l l Settings. Data usage to configure options: Mobile data: Enable or disable your phone’s access to mobile data service. You can also control mobile data at the Notification panel.
Location Settings Control apps’ access to your location, and configure location sources. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full app functionality. When Location is turned on, you are allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running.
o Tap Home, Work, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location. o Tap to set up a new location. More Networks Settings More networks settings provide additional options for configuring connections between your phone and the network or to other devices. Default Messaging App Settings If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your phone, you can choose the app your phone uses for messaging.
l Connections optimizer: When enabled, Connections optimizer helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to “remembered” Wi-Fi networks, and, if applicable, the Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE Network. Remembered networks are those to which you have already connected. l Access Point Names: Configure access points (not common). l Network operators: Configure network operators. VPN Settings Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. More networks > Roaming. 3. Configure options: l l l Roaming network: Select a roaming default. Choose Home only, to only connect to the Sprint network, or Automatic, to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks, when available. Roaming settings: Choose options for roaming, including Voice and data for Domestic CDMA and International CDMA networks, and Data for GSM networks (if supported by your phone).
Turn Android Beam On or Off Turn on NFC and Android Beam, so that beaming is available from the apps on your phone. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. NFC, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside NFC to turn NFC on or off. 3. Tap Android Beam and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Android Beam to turn Android Beam on or off. S Beam Settings Share more and share it faster with S Beam.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside NFC to turn NFC on. NFC must be on to use Tap and Pay. 3. Tap Tap and Pay to access Tap and Pay settings. Available settings depend on the payment app(s) you have set up on your phone. Nearby Devices Settings Share files with devices over Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot. To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with.
Printing Settings You can print from your phone, via Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Turn Print Services On or Off Before you can print from your phone, a print service must be turned on. The print service communicates with the printer when you select something to print. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Printing, and then choose a print service from the list.
4. Tap Menu > Settings to configure options. Available options may vary depending on the type of printer, and not all printers support all options. l l l l 2-Sided printing for documents: Choose Simplex to print one page per piece of paper, or choose Long edge or Short edge to print on both sides. Short edge and Long edge refer to how the pages flip when moving through multiple pages.
Note: Sound modes are also available from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock key, and then choose Mute, Vibrate, or Sound from the Device options. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l Apps > Settings. Sound > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: Mute: Your phone plays no sounds or vibrations. Onscreen reminders will still occur. Vibrate: Your phone vibrates for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings.
l Incoming call l Notification l Haptic feedback 3. Tap OK to save the settings. Ringtones Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l Apps > Settings. Sound > Ringtones to choose a ringtone: Tap a ringtone to select it. As you tap a ringtone, a sample plays. Tap Add to choose a music track from Google Music, a sound file from Dropbox, or use Sound picker to choose a song from Music player. 3. Tap OK to save the setting.
3. Tap OK to save the setting. 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. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box beside 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.
Haptic Feedback When Haptic feedback is enabled, vibration plays when you tap the Menu and Back keys, and for certain screen touches. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box beside Haptic feedback to enable or disable the option. Emergency Tone You can choose to have a tone play, or have your phone vibrate, periodically during an emergency call. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings.
Call Sound Settings Configure sounds your phone makes during phone calls. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l l Apps > Settings. Sound > Call, and then configure sounds: Call alerts: Choose whether tones or vibration play for certain stages when making phone calls. o Vibrate on connection to network: When enabled, your phone will vibrate when a call connects to the network. o Call-end vibration: When enabled, the phone vibrates when the other caller ends the call.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l l Apps > Settings. Sound > Messages to configure sounds: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Messages sounds on or off. Sounds must be turned on to configure settings. Notification sound: Choose a ringtone for message notifications. Vibrate: Enable or disable vibration, to play along with the ringtone for message notifications. If you have enabled Vibrations for setting, Vibrate for messages will also be enabled.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Sound > Calendar, and then configure sounds: l Select alert type: Choose how you want your phone to alert you to Calendar events. l Notification sound: Choose a ringtone to play for notifications for Calendar notifications. l Vibration: When enabled, vibration plays for notifications for new email for Calendar notifications. Music Effects Choose effects to apply when playing music on your phone. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings.
Font You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Display > Font to choose a Font style and Font size. Tip: Tap Download to find new fonts from Google Play Store. Screen Rotation When Screen rotation is turned on, the screen automatically updates when you rotate the phone. See Rotate for more information.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Display > Screen timeout, and then choose a time period. Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the phone automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed, and other criteria such as battery level. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l Apps > Settings.
l Colors: Tap the selector to enable or disable display of a colorful screen. l Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard. After enabling the option, tap pictures to display. l Google Photos: Display pictures from Google Photos. After enabling the option, tap choose pictures to display. l Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. After enabling the option, tap pictures to display. to choose l Photo table: Display of pictures in a photo table.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Display, and then tap Increase touch sensitivity to enable or disable the option. Wallpaper Settings Customize the background of the home and Lock screens. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper, and then choose a screen to customize, from Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 3. Scroll the options to choose a wallpaper, or choose another source: l More images: Select a picture from Gallery, Dropbox, or Photos.
This is the default screen lock on your phone, and offers no security, but you can set special lock screen options. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Lock screen > Screen lock > Swipe. 3. When you have a Swipe screen lock set, you can also configure these options: l Dual Clock: When turned on, Dual clock displays the time in your home city, and in your current location, when your phone is roaming.
l Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen. l Pattern type: Choose the type of pattern to display. l Show date: Enable or display the display of the current date on the lock screen. l l l l l l l Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step.
l l l l l Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step. Note that Camera is the only app you can access with this method; you’ll need to enter your screen unlock to unlock the screen. Owner information: Enter owner information text, and then tap the checkbox to control whether it displays on the lock screen.
l l Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after the screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time interval, your phone will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim. Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power/Lock key locks the screen instantly. Multi Window Settings Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. For more information, see Multi Window.
l Set quick setting buttons: Quick setting buttons display at the top of the Notification panel, to allow you to set favorite options quickly. o Tap buttons to add or hide the button from the Notification panel. o Touch and hold a button, and then drag it into a new position in the list. Toolbox Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, so you can access your favorite apps quickly. You can choose items to display in Toolbox, and you can drag the Toolbox anywhere on the screen.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l Apps > Settings. One-handed operation. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside One-handed operation to turn the option on or off. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your screen. For easy right-hand access, swipe from the right side of the screen, to the middle, and then back to the right. For left-hand use, swipe from the left side, to the middle, and then back to the left.
and low-vision users. When TalkBack is turned on, you may need to use a double-tap to select items, because a single tap is used to trigger TalkBack. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside TalkBack to turn the feature on or off. When TalkBack is on, tap Settings to configure specific options. l l l Dark screen: Keeps your phone’s screen turned off at all times. When Dark screen is enabled, double-press the Power/Lock key to turn it on or off while using your phone.
Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are deaf or hearing-impaired. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l l l l l l Apps > Settings. Accessibility > Hearing to configure options: Flash notification: Blinks the Camera flash for notifications. Turn off all sounds: Sounds made by the phone during taps, selections, notifications, etc. is muted. Hearing aids: Automatically adjusts to attempt to improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap l Apps > Settings. Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction to configure options: Assistant menu: Assistant menu can improve device accessibility by providing quick access to important functions. A shortcut appears on all screens to give you access to the Assistant menu. Tap Assistant menu to configure options: l l l l o Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Assistant menu to turn the feature on or off. When you turn on Assistant menu, Single tap mode is also enabled.
Volume key at the same time. When Interaction control is on, you can use motions to control your phone, and screen timeout is turned on. You can also block areas of the screen from touch interaction. Automatic screen rotation and hard-key functions (Power/Lock key, Volume key, etc.) will be turned off, and app notifications will only be shown in the Notification panel and status bar. Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to improve device accessibility. 1. From home, tap 2.
Blocking Mode Settings When Blocking mode is turned on, 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. From home, tap 2. Tap l Apps > Settings. Blocking mode to configure options: Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Blocking mode to enable or disable the setting. Blocking mode must be turned on to configure options.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Private mode. When you access Private mode the first time, you’ll be prompted to set up a secure screen unlock, such as Pattern, PIN, or Password. l To turn off Private mode, you can use the ON/OFF switch in Settings, or turn it off on the Notification panel. Motions and Gestures Settings The Motion settings allow you to set up various Motion activation services. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures to configure features.
o l Smart pause: when enabled, your phone uses the front camera to detect if you are facing the screen, and will pause video playback when you look away. Palm swipe to capture: When on, you can save a copy of the current screen to the clipboard by swiping the side of your hand across the screen. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on or off. Air View Settings With Air View, you can preview information, extend text selection, or enlarge pictures by hovering your finger over the screen.
Manage Existing Accounts 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Accounts, and then tap an existing account. 3. Select available settings from the account menu, or tap Menu for additional options. Cloud Settings Set up accounts on your phone to save information from your phone to the account. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l Apps > Settings. Cloud, and then configure options: Add Samsung account: Sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account.
l 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. Factory Data Reset When you perform a Factory data reset, all your personal information is erased from the phone, and all settings are returned to the factory defaults. All data will be erased, and cannot be recovered.
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. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap these options: l l beside Samsung keyboard to configure Input languages: Choose language(s) for use with Samsung keyboard.
l l l l l l l l Auto replacement: When turned on, predictive text will complete or replace the word you are typing with the most probable word when you tap the Space bar or a punctuation mark. My hot keys: Assign text shortcuts to number keys. This option is only available when using QWERTY keyboards. Auto capitalize: When enabled, predictive text automatically capitalizes words in your text based on common usage, such as at the beginning of sentences.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l Apps > Settings. Language and input, and then tap beside Swype to configure these options: Settings: Set Swype options: o Vibrate on keypress: When enabled, the device vibrates for your Swype touches. o Sound on keypress: When enabled, the device plays sounds for your Swype touches. o Pop-up on keypress: When enabled, the characters display briefly as you tap keys.
l l l o Edit my dictionary: Modify words added to Swype. o Clear language data: Delete all the words you’ve added to the Swype dictionary. o Contribute usage data: Allow Nuance to collect usage data to provide better text prediction. o Cellular data: When enabled, Swype can use your phone’s connection to the wireless data network for updates, language downloads, and other Swype Connect features. Languages: Choose the current language for Swype, and download new languages to use with Swype.
Voice Search Settings Use Voice search to perform Google searches by speaking the criteria. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Language and input, and then tap Voice search for these options: l Language: Choose a language for voice searching. l Speech output: Choose options for speech output. l l l l l l Block offensive words: When enabled, words many people find offensive are not shown in results of Google voice searches.
Read Notifications Aloud 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l l l Apps > Settings. Language and input > Read notifications aloud to configure options: Calls from favorite contacts: When enabled, your phone will read out callers’ information for incoming calls from contacts marked with a star in Contacts. Messages from priority senders: When enabled, your phone will read out senders’ information for new messages from contacts marked with a star in Contacts.
l l Automatic time zone: When enabled, the device takes the time zone from the wireless network. Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). l Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. l Select date format: Set the format for date displays.
Accessories Settings Configure your device’s behavior when it is connected to optional accessories (not included). 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l Apps > Settings. Accessories to configure settings: HDMI: Configure settings when you connect your phone to other devices via an optional HDMI cable (not included). o Audio output: Choose a destination for audio output when you connect to devices via HDMI cable. Battery Settings See what’s using battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
l l Power saving mode: Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Power saving mode to turn the mode on or off. Power saving mode must be turned on to configure settings. o Restrict background data: When enabled, your phone blocks the transfer of data in the background. This may affect the performance of some apps. o Restrict performance: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on, and then choose the types of performance to restrict. Features such as vibration, screen backlight, and key backlights consume power.
Encryption You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and keep the device on the charger until encryption is complete.
n Restoring factory settings on the device. Configure Device Administration Options 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l Settings. Security, and then tap an option: Device administrators: Tap to view, enable, or disable device administrators. o l Apps > Android Device Manager: When enabled, Android Device Manager can lock or erase a lost device. Unknown sources: Tap the check box to enable or disable your phone’s ability to install apps from sources other than Google Play Store.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l l Apps > Settings. Security, and then tap an option: Storage type: Select a storage type to store data in key-value pairs, on the device memory, in a private database, or your own network server. Trusted credentials: Tap to view credentials you’ve installed. Install from phone storage: Tap to install encrypted certificates from an optional installed memory card (not included).
l l l l l l Update now: Tap to check for updates, and install them if desired. Auto update: Enable or disable automatic checking for security updates. You can still choose whether to install updates. Wi-Fi only: When enabled, your phone will only download updates when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Update PRL: Download the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to access the network. Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account.
l SE for Android status: View your device’s current status. l Security software version: View your device’s security software version. 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.
Calendar Settings Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Calendar to configure these options: l First day of week: Choose a day to start each calendar week. l Show week numbers: Enable or disable display of week numbers on the calendar. l l l l l l l Hide declined events: When enabled, events for which you declined the invitation are not shown on the calendar.
Call Rejection Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your device automatically reject calls you receive from those numbers. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l Apps > Settings. Call > Call rejection to configure these options: 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.
automatically turn on for hands-free calls. Voice control will not be available if you set call alerts to vibration. o l Waving hand over device: When enabled, you can answer a call by passing your hand over the device. End calls by: o Pressing the power key: When enabled, you can end calls by pressing the Power/Lock key. In this case, pressing the power key during a call will not lock the screen.
l l Call-end vibration: When enabled, the phone vibrates when the other caller ends the call. Call connect tone: When enabled, the phone plays a tone when the other caller answers a call. l Minute minder: When enabled, a tone plays once per minute during a call. l Call end tone: When enabled, the device plays a tone when the other caller ends the call. l Notify during calls: When enabled, notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Call > Additional settings > TTY mode to choose a mode, from TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO. Hearing Aids When enabled, your phone improves the sound quality for use with hearing aids. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Call > Additional settings > Hearing aids to enable or disable the option. Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad taps. 1. From home, tap 2.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Call > Personalize call sound. 3. Tap a setting, and then configure options if available: l Adapt sound: Tap Start, and then follow the onscreen prompts to find the best sound for you. l Soft sound: Use softer sounds during calls. l Clear sound: Use clearer sounds during calls. l Off: Use the default call sound settings. Noise Reduction When enabled, Noise reduction suppresses background noise from your environment during calls. 1. From home, tap 2.
3. Tap International dialing, and then use the keypad to enter the international dialing code. 4. Tap OK to save the code. DTMF Tones Set the length of Dual-tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) tones, which play when you use the keypad during a call, such as when navigating menus. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings. Call > DTMF tones to choose a tone length, from Normal, or Long. Voicemail Settings Set options for Visual Voicemail. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l l Apps > Settings. Contacts to configure options: Import/Export: You can import contacts from your phone’s internal memory, from the SIM card, or from an optional installed memory card. Tap to choose an import source, and then follow the prompts to import contacts. Contacts to display: Choose contacts to display in Contacts. You can choose only contacts from your phone’s memory, or from an account, or choose other sources.
Edit General Email Preferences 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Email to configure options. Available settings depend on the type of email account, and may include: l l l l l l Manage accounts: Configure options for specific accounts. Available settings depend on the type of account. Display: Choose how emails are shown in the email list, and when you open them. o Auto fit content: When enabled, email content shrinks to fit the screen. You can still view details by zooming in.
o Delay email sending: When enabled, the sending of emails is delayed, and a cancel button is displayed, for a period of time you set below. o Set length of delay: Choose a time period to delay sending of emails. Manage Email Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual 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. 1. From home, tap 2.
l More settings: Configure other options, including the account name, carbon copy and blind carbon copy, synchronization, and security options. o Account name: Enter a name to identify this email account. o Your name: Enter a name, to be shown to recipients in emails from this account. o Always Cc/Bcc myself: Choose options for sending a copy of emails you send to yourself, as a copy (Cc) or blind copy (Bcc).
Gallery Settings Configure options for the Gallery app. Tip: You can also access Gallery settings from the Gallery app. From home, tap Gallery > Menu > Settings. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l l l Apps > Settings. Gallery to configure options: Accounts: Tap an account to enable or disable sync options. The sync options for pictures and videos affect Gallery. Social Network Data Management: Configure options for synchronizing pictures and videos with your social networking accounts.
l Set homepage: Tap to choose a homepage, to display when you launch Internet. l Auto fill forms: Manage text phrases for automatically filling out Web forms. Advanced Internet Settings 1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l Apps > Settings. Internet to configure options: Privacy: Choose options related to privacy. o Suggest search terms and Web sites: When enabled, the browser will predict related queries and popular sites based on what you enter in the Navigation bar.
l o Block pop-ups: When enabled, the browser does not display pop-up screens from websites o Default storage: If you have an optional installed memory card installed (not included), you can choose where to store browser data. o Website settings: Set advanced settings for individual websites. If you’ve visited sites that offer advanced settings, you can configure those settings here. Available websites and settings depend on your browsing history.
o Change font size: When enabled, you can change the text size while reading a message by pressing the Volume key up or down. l Quick responses: Create and manage text phrases that you can add to messages. l Text messages: o l l l l Auto combination: Choose whether long messages that are received in multiple parts are automatically re-assembled to display as a single message. Multimedia messages: o Group conversation: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled.
l Emergency alerts: Configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or disable some alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test messages. You cannot disable Presidential alerts. o Emergency alerts: Choose types of messages to receive. You can enable or display any of the message types, except for Presidential Alert. You can also choose to receive emergency alert test messages.
1. From home, tap 2. Tap l l l l l l l l l S Voice > Apps > Settings. Menu > Settings to configure options: Language: Choose a language to use for S Voice. Hide offensive words: When enabled, potentially offensive words are replaced with asterisks (*). About: Learn about S Voice. Open via the home key: When enabled, you can launch S Voice by pressing the Home key twice quickly. Voice wake-up: When turned on, you can launch S Voice by speaking a wake-up command.
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Index 3 3-way Calling 34 4 4G 84 A About Device Settings 192 Access Call Settings 43 Access Contacts 44 Access Settings 138 Accessibility 170 Settings 170 Accessibility Services 174 Accessing Dropbox on Your Device 113 Accessories Settings 187 Account Manage 8 Services 9 Account Passwords 7 Accounts 55 Email 57 Gmail 55 Google 55 Social Network 67 Accounts Settings 177 Activate This Device 191 Activation 5 Activity Zone 117 Advanced Wi-Fi Settings 139 Air View 13 Air View Settings 177 Airplane Mode 144 Alar
Contacts 44 Add 45 Add or Edit 46 Assign a Picture 47 Edit 46 Get Startet 44 Groups 50 import and export 53 Make call from 30 Save a Number 46 Share 52 Contacts Settings 45, 200 Create a Google Account 55 Credential Storage 190 Customize Your Home Screen 20 Customize Your Smart Remote 121 D Data 84 Data Connection Status 85 Data Services 84 Password 8 Data Usage 145 Date and Time Settings 185 Daydream 162 Default Applications Settings 193 Default Input Method 179 Default Language 179 Default Messaging App S
Google Now 114 Google Play Books 78 Google Play Games 78 Google Play Movies 77 Google Play Music 73 Google Play Newsstand 78 Google Play Store 70 Install an App 70 Google Search 114 Google Voice Typing 26, 183 Configuring 27 Using 26 Google+ 68, 100 GSM/UMTS Networks 134 H Hangouts 69 Haptic Feedback 157 Headset Jack 11 Hearing Accessibility Settings 172 Hearing Aids 198 Heart rate sensor 11 Help 114, 191 Home Screen 19 Extended 22 Shortcuts 20 Hotspot 86 Hotspot Settings 141 I In-call Options 35 Increase T
NFC Settings 149 Noise Reduction 199 Notification Icons 24 Notification Panel 25 Notification Panel Settings 168 Notifications 155 O One-handed Operation Settings 169 Open an Installed App 71 Open the Camera 90 Other Accessibility Settings 174 P Password Screen Lock 167 Passwords 189 Pattern Screen Lock 165 Personalize Call Sound 198 Phone 30 Layout 10 Navigation 15 Phone Call Options 33 Phone calls Using contacts 30 Phone Calls Emergency numbers 31 From email messages 31 From text messages 31 Make calls 30
SIM Card 130 Slide 16 Smart Remote 121 Smart Stay 161 SMS Messaging 62 Social Network Accounts 67 Sound Mode 153 Sound Settings 153 Speaker 11 Speech Settings 183 Speed Dialing 49 Spotify 77 Spread 19 Sprint 411 9 Sprint Account Information 7 Sprint Fit Live 120 Sprint Framily Wall 120 Sprint Music Plus 76 Sprint Operator Services 9 Sprint TV & Movies 79 Sprint Worldwide Data Services Get Started 134 Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service 130 Sprint Zone 79 Status and Notifications 23 Status Bar 23 Status Icons
Voicemail 37 Display name 41 Greeting 40 International 132 Notification 38 Password 8 Setup 7 visual 38 Voicemail Access Number 132 Voicemail Settings 200 Voicemail Setup 37 Volume 154 VPN 87, 148 Add 87 Connect 89 Disconnect 89 Prepare for VPN 87 W Wallpaper Settings 164 Web 82 Wi-Fi 82 Settings 139 Wi-Fi Direct Settings 140 Widget adding 21 removing 21 Working with Photos 98 Worldwide Calls 131 Y Your Phone at a Glance 1 Your User Name 85 YouTube 68, 101 Z Zoom 19 Index 217