User Guide (Sprint UG template version 15a) SPT_L720T_UG_Eng_060515_R6
Table of Contents Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 1 Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................... 1 Activate Your Phone .................
Samsung Keyboard .................................................................................................................... 26 Swype ......................................................................................................................................... 27 Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................................... 28 Phone Calls ..........................................................................
View Logs.................................................................................................................................... 41 Logs Options ............................................................................................................................... 42 Clear Logs ................................................................................................................................... 42 Contacts ....................................................................
Send a Text Message (SMS) ...................................................................................................... 58 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ........................................................................................... 58 Save and Resume a Draft Message ........................................................................................... 59 New Messages Notification.....................................................................................................
Sprint TV & Movies ............................................................................................................................. 76 Sprint Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 77 TripAdvisor .......................................................................................................................................... 77 Uber ...................................................
Video ................................................................................................................................................... 97 WatchON............................................................................................................................................. 97 Tools and Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 99 Calculator ....................................
Send Information Using Bluetooth ............................................................................................ 116 Receive Information Using Bluetooth ....................................................................................... 117 microSD Card .................................................................................................................................... 117 Install a microSD Card .................................................................................
Airplane Mode ........................................................................................................................... 135 Default Messaging App ............................................................................................................. 136 Printing ...................................................................................................................................... 136 Mobile Networks ......................................................................
Auto Adjust Screen Tone .......................................................................................................... 148 Increase Touch Sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 148 LED Indicator Settings ...................................................................................................................... 148 Sounds and Notifications Settings .............................................................
Power Saving Mode Settings ............................................................................................................ 158 Accessories Settings ......................................................................................................................... 159 Accessibility Settings......................................................................................................................... 159 Hearing Accessibility Settings ..............................................
Storage Settings................................................................................................................................ 175 Date and Time Settings .................................................................................................................... 175 Activate This Device.......................................................................................................................... 176 System Update Settings .................................................
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. 1. Install the battery. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
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. Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. 4.
Activate on your phone: • Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation. • Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard. • 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.
Set up payment info: You can set up payment accounts to use with your Google Account to purchase items from Google Play. Get your apps & data: If you have signed in to a Google Account, you can choose to restore your new phone using the backup data from another device on the same Google Account. Name: Adding your name allows your phone to personalize some apps. Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & Restore, Location, and Communication options.
3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Note: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.
● Purchase accessories. ● Shop for the latest Sprint phones. ● View available Sprint service plans and options. ● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone 1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad tab. 2. Do any of the following: Tap other questions. to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to Tap payment.
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout. Key Functions The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
● Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes. ● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification Panel, or onscreen keyboard. ● Home Key returns you to the Home screen.
Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off. Turn Your Phone On Use the Power/Lock key to turn the phone on or off. ■ 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 > POWER OFF 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.
Features Your phone offers new features for using motions and gestures for interacting with your phone. Motions and Gestures Interact with your phone using motions of the phone itself, or with gestures you make with your hands. Air Gestures Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the Gesture sensor, located near the Earpiece at the top of your phone. Air gestures include: ● Quick glance: Reach toward the device with the screen off to see important information at a glance.
To enable Motion gestures: Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Motions and gestures > Motion. ■ From home, tap ■ Tap the ON/OFF switch to enable Motion gestures, and then tap the ON/OFF switch next to the features you wish to enable. For more information, see Motions and Gestures Settings. Palm Motion Control your phone by touching the screen with your hand.
Configure Smart Screen Enable Smart screen features, and learn about using them. ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Smart screen. For more information, see Smart Screen Settings. Air View Air view allows you to hover your finger over items on the screen to display more information. ● Information preview: Hover over items to display information previews, extended text, or enlarged images, depending on the type of item.
Multi Window Use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Enable Multi Window Enable Multi window in Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Display. 2. Tap Multi window to enable the feature. Note: You can also enable Multi window from the Notification Panel. Slide the Status Bar down to display the Notification Panel, scroll through the Quick settings buttons and tap Multi Window.
1. Touch and hold the Back key to display the tray, and then drag apps to the windows. 2. You can also use these Multi window options: Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window: Drag the border between the windows to a new position. Multi Window Toolbar: Tap the circle at the center of the border between the windows to display the Multi window toolbar: • • Switch windows: Switch the two apps’ locations. Move content: Enables drag and drop.
Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Tap When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all of your Home screens. Tap a thumbnail to go straight to another Home screen.
Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Note: You can keep swiping in one direction to move through all the home screens, back to the home screen.
Remove a Shortcut Remove a shortcut from the Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag the icon to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen. Add and Remove Primary Shortcuts Primary shortcuts (Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet, and Apps) appear at the bottom of every Home screen. You can change any of your primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut.
Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone has six extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch and hold the icon or widget and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen. Note: You can have up to seven screens, including the Main home screen. Recent Applications You can access recently-used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves. 1.
Icon Description 3G Data Service. Sprint Spark enhanced 4G LTE data service Airplane Mode. Battery (charging). Battery (full charge). Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call. New email. New Gmail. New message. New voicemail. Calendar Event alert. USB connection. Updates are available. Downloading is in progress. Keyboard is active. Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the Notification Panel.
Notification Panel Drag the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel. From there, you can check notifications, download updates, open messaging apps, use the Quick Settings menu, and more. Open the Notification Panel 1. Slide your finger down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel. 2. Tap an item in the list to view details or launch the associated app. Slide an item left or right to remove it, or tap CLEAR to remove all notifications. 3.
3. Tap the Search field and enter search criteria. 4. Tap an item to view or launch. Quick Connect Quickly connect wirelessly to nearby devices that support Quick connect, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, and devices that can share media via Wi-Fi. 1. Open the Notification Panel by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Quick connect and set your device visibility: 3. To all devices: All nearby devices can search for your device.
Select a Default Text Input Method You can select a default text input method from Settings, or choose one at any time while entering text. From Settings: ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and input > Default, and then choose a default entry method. While entering text: 1. From a screen where you can enter text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel. 2. Tap Select keyboard and choose a text input method.
Configure Google Voice Typing ■ From home, tap voice typing. Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and input > Google Note: For more information about Google voice typing settings, see Google Voice Typing Settings. Samsung Keyboard With Samsung Keyboard, it is easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers. Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and then tap Select keyboard > Samsung keyboard. 2.
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. Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which can compensate for touching the wrong keys. Use Swype to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and then tap Select keyboard > Swype. 2.
Tips for Editing Text These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area. 1. In a text entry field, double-tap the text. 2. Touch and drag the sliders to highlight and select the desired text. 3. Tap an onscreen option from the Edit text menu bar. You can drag your finger along the menu bar to see all the options: Select all: Highlights all the text in the field. Cut: Removes the selected text and saves it 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 dialer screen. 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number. 3. Tap As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match.
Call from Contacts You can place calls directly from your Contacts list using any of the following procedures. Note: You can access Contacts directly from the Phone app. Tap tab at the top of the screen. 1. From home, tap Phone, and then tap the Contacts Contacts. 2. Tap a contact and then tap . – or – Touch the contact’s picture icon, and then tap . – or – Swipe your finger across the contact from left to right.
Call Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted. To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked with a screen lock: 1. From the Lock screen, swipe the phone icon 2. Tap up and tap EMERGENCY CALL. . As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. 2. From home, tap 3.
Mute the Ringing Sound You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by doing either of the following. ● Press the Volume key down. ● Place the phone face down on a level surface. See Motions and Gestures Settings for options, including the Mute/pause Motion to mute incoming calls by turning over the phone. Reject an Incoming Call The following procedure shows you how to reject and incoming call. ■ When the call comes in, touch and slide to the left.
WiFi Calling: Switch to Wi-Fi calling mode. For more information, see Wi-Fi Calling. Settings: Configure call settings. For more information, see Call Settings. Help: Learn about using the Phone app. 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.
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. To activate Call Forwarding: 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Tap . 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.
● End call: Terminate the call. ● Speaker: Control whether the call audio plays through the speaker or the earpiece. Tap Speaker to play the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the Volume key.) A green line appears under the Speaker button. Tap Speaker again to use the phone’s earpiece. The green line will disappear when Speaker is not activated. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
Speed Dials You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number in your Contacts List for speed dialing. There are 100 available numbered spaces. Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail. Assign Speed Dials 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Phone. Menu > Speed dial. 3. Tap an unused space and then select a contact to assign to the number. The selected contact number will display in the speed dial list. Remove Speed Dials 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Tap Menu > Speed dial. 3. Tap to remove a speed dial.
Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Set Up Voicemail The following steps will guide you through setting up your standard voicemail from the Phone app. For information about setting up voicemail using the Visual Voicemail app, see Visual Voicemail.
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: ● By sounding the notification ringtone. ● By displaying are received. ● By displaying the number of new voicemail message(s) on the Voicemail app icon. in the Notifications area of the Status Bar when a new voicemail message(s) Note: Your phone accepts voicemail even when it is turned off. However, your phone only notifies you of new messages when it is turned on and you are in a network service area.
Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. From home, tap 2. Apps > Voicemail. Tap a message to review it. Tip: There are icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options. For an explanation of all your options, tap Menu > Help.
Compose Avatar message: Send an animated voice message to friends. You can also compose an Avatar message by tapping . Menu: Access Search, Settings, and Help features. 3. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while listening to voicemail messages: Call: Dial the number the message came from. Share: Send the message via Wi-Fi Direct, social accounts, and so on. Delete: Delete selected messages. Reply: Reply to the message via text or voice message.
Change Your Main Greeting Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. Apps > 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Voicemail. Menu > Settings > Preferences > Personalize voicemail. 3. Tap OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Edit the Display Name From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages.
Logs Options The following procedures will guide you through accessing and understanding your call log options. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2. Touch and hold a call to display the options list. Delete Copy to dialing screen Add to Contacts/View contact Send number Add to Auto reject list Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Phone > Logs. Menu > Delete. 3. Tap entries to select them, or tap the select all entries.
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Get Started with Contacts Before using Contacts, it is best to learn a few basics. When you set up an account on your phone, the contacts you have stored in the account are also available on your phone.
Contacts Options 1. From home, tap Contacts. Menu to display the contacts list options: 2. Tap Delete: Choose contacts to erase. Share name card: Send contact name cards. Move device contacts to: Move device contacts to an account (such as your Google Account). Speed dial: Assign a speed dial number to a selected contact. Send message or email: Create a new text message or email to selected contacts. Settings: Configure options for Contacts.
Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap to add another to choose a label for the number. If you add more than one phone Phone number. Tap number, you will be prompted to choose a default phone number. The default phone number is the one your phone will use in most cases. Tap beside Email to enter an email address. If you add more than one email address, you will be prompted to choose a default email address.
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 Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap 3. Tap Edit. , or the currently assigned picture, and then choose an option: Image: Choose a picture from Gallery.
Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. From home, tap Contacts. > Delete > DELETE. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact, and then tap Delete > DELETE. Add Entries to Your Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. 1. From home, tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap .
Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group members. Tap Group message tone to select a ringtone for notifications for new messages from group members. Tap Group vibration pattern to select a vibration pattern for alerts to incoming calls or messages from group members. 4. Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new group, and then tap DONE. 5. Tap SAVE to save the new group. Add Contacts to a Group 1. From home, tap 2. Tap 3.
Send an Email or Gmail to a Group You can send an email or Gmail to members of a group, if the members have an email address stored in their contact record. 1. From home, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Menu > Send message or email. 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap [xx] selected at the top of the screen to select all contacts in the group, and then tap DONE. Note that you will only see group members that have email addresses in their contact records. 5.
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play store, require a Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Setting up your account on your phone syncs your phone and your online Google Account.
Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap ACCOUNTS tab > Add account > Google. 3. Tap Enter your email and follow the prompts to enter your Google Account and password, and choose options for your account on your phone.
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Below are procedures for reading and replying to Gmail messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail. 2. Tap a message to display its contents. 3. Tap to display the reply screen. Tap , and then tap Reply, Reply All, or Forward. 4. To send the message, tap Send. Tip: You can also access new messages through the Notifications bar. When a new Gmail message arrives, is displayed on the Status Bar.
3. Enter your password in the Password field. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. 4. Tap NEXT to start automatic email setup. If you need to configure custom settings, tap MANUAL SETUP and 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.
4. Tap MANUAL SETUP and then enter your settings. You may need to consult your network administrator for this information: Domain\username: Enter your network domain and username, separated by “\”. Password: Enter your network access password (case-sensitive). 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 select, if your system requires SSL encryption.
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. From the Inbox, tap a message to view it. 3. Tap Reply, Reply all to reply to the original recipient list, or message to new recipient(s). 4. Enter a message (if desired) and then tap Forward to forward the Send. Manage Your Email Inbox The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, and delete your email messages.
Delete Email Messages 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. From the Inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete. 3. Tap Touch and hold on a message you want to delete, and then tap check boxes for additional messages to delete. Delete. Edit Email Settings You can edit general preferences, which apply to all email accounts, or configure settings for specific email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more.
• Sync Email: When enabled, your phone maintains synchronization with your email account. The last synchronization is displayed. • Sync schedule: Set options for synchronizing your phone with your email account. Available when Sync Email is enabled. • Period to sync Email: Choose a time period to have your phone maintain synchronization. • Limit retrieval size: Choose a maximum size for emails, for your phone to automatically retrieve during synchronization.
Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another phone that supports messaging. Multimedia messages, (MMS), can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact name cards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging. Send a Text Message (SMS) Quickly compose and sent text messages on your phone. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Messaging.
Tap to select contacts. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all of your contact recipients, tap DONE. 4. Tap Enter message and enter your message. 5. To add an attachment, tap Attach and select a file: Image: Choose a picture from Gallery, Dropbox, Photos, or Samsung Link. Take picture: Launch the camera to take a photo. Video: Choose a video from Gallery, Dropbox, or Photos. Record video: Launch the camera to record a video.
New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the Status Bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Settings for details. A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the Status Bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. The Messaging application icon messages.
Reply to a Message 1. From home, tap Messaging. 2. From the message list, tap a message. 3. Tap the Enter message field and then type your reply message. 4. Tap to send the message. Protect a Message from Deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. From home, tap Messaging. 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a message thread. 3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock on the options menu.
View Contact Information When you receive a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact’s photo or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact information, you can view the contact details, phone, or send an email message to the contact, and more. Text and MMS Settings The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. 1. From home, tap Messaging.
Delete old messages: When turned on, your phone will automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then set the maximum number of messages with the Text message limit and Multimedia message limit settings below. • Text message limit: Set the maximum number of text messages per conversation. • Multimedia message limit: Set the maximum number of multimedia messages per conversation.
• Add to spam phrases: Enter text phrases, to automatically flag messages as spam when they contain the phrase. Available when Spam settings are enabled. • Block unknown senders: Block messages from unknown senders. Messaging Plus Messaging Plus gives you the highest quality video calling, group chat, and sharing experience on mobile. Share your favorite photos, videos, and current location. ■ From home, tap Apps > Messaging+.
YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and other original videos. Note: YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid unexpected data charges. 1. From home, tap Apps > YouTube. 2.
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.
Open an Installed App After you install an app, it is available on the Apps screen. ■ From home, tap Apps, and then tap the app icon. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. From home, tap Apps > DOWNLOADED tab. Settings > MORE tab > Application manager > 2. Tap the app you want to uninstall, and then tap UNINSTALL and follow the prompts. 1Weather 1Weather offers a full suite of weather tools to keep you informed.
CBS Sports All the scores and stats you could ever want, delivered with updates from top fantasy gurus and live commentary from players, writers, analysts, and bloggers. Before you use CBS Sports on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play store. 1. From home, tap Apps > CBS Sports. 2. Follow the prompts to download and install the app from the Google Play store.
Google Maps Use the Google Maps application to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions and get phone numbers and addresses for local businesses. For more information about Google Maps, visit maps.google.com. To use Google Maps, enable your phone’s GPS location services and agree to share location information with Google. To enable your phone’s GPS Location feature: 1.
Group Play Use Group Play to share media from your phone to other devices, via Wi-Fi, using your phone as an AP (Access Point). Many of your phone’s apps offer sharing via Group Play. Tap from the Share via list of options. Menu to find sharing options, usually To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Important: If you are using Group Play via an unsecured Wi-Fi network, your information may be vulnerable to unauthorized third parties while being transferred.
Join a Group 1. From home, tap Apps > Group Play. 2. Tap JOIN GROUP. Your phone scans for nearby available groups. Your device can only detect groups on the same Wi-Fi network your phone is connected to. 3. Select a group to join and enter the password. After connecting, you can see and interact with the group’s shared media. Music The Music app plays music files. Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists.
Tap to display the song queue. Tap to add the current song to a playlist. Use Playlists Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the PLAYLISTS tab, and then use these options: Tap an existing playlist to play its songs. While playing, tap Tap Create playlist to create a new playlist. Follow the prompts to name the playlist, and Add tracks to select songs for the playlist.
Share Music You can share music with other nearby devices. Note: Your phone and the other device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and the other device must have its Nearby devices feature turned on. For more information, For more information, see Nearby Devices Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the DEVICES tab, and then select the target device from the list. Music Options and Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. Menu for options.
Samsung Apps/GALAXY Apps Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone. Note: Your phone may initially show only Samsung Apps. Once you tap the icon to use the app store, you are prompted to update the app. Once updated, the Samsung Apps icon is replaced with the GALAXY Apps icon. You must sign in to a Samsung account in order to download GALAXY apps. ■ From home, tap Apps > Samsung Apps or GALAXY Apps.
Sprint Music Plus With Sprint Music Plus and the Music Store, Ringtone Store, and Ringback Tone Store, you can purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones for your phone. Install the Sprint Music Plus App on Your Phone Before you use Sprint Music Plus on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play store app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store. 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "sprint music plus". 3. Tap Sprint Music Plus from the results list. 4.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to preview or purchase the song. Tap the Sprint Music Plus menu. at any time to display Tip: For ringtones or ringback tones, tap Ringtone Store or Ringback Tone Store from the Sprint Music Plus main menu. Sprint TV & Movies With Sprint TV & Movies, you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment on the go. Note: Coverage not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject to change. Select channels are also available for casual usage.
Sprint Zone Access your Sprint account, get device information and help, find recommended apps, and more. Apps > 1. From home, tap Sprint Zone. 2. Tap My Account to sign in to and manage your Sprint account, Support to get help with your device or service, Sprint News to learn the latest Sprint information, or Network to see or test your current data connectivity. Note: Sprint Zone categories and options are subject to change. Check back frequently for new content and updates.
Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. Locate Your VOD Registration Number Follow these procedures to locate your VOD registration number. ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab > About device > Legal information > ® License settings > DivX VOD > Register.
Web and Data The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Apps and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar. Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet.
Add a New Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off. 3. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 4. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of the Wi-Fi network. 5. Tap the Security field and select the security method used by the Wi-Fi network. If a password is required, enter it in the Password field. 6. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Sprint Spark LTE The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your phone to Sprint Spark, you need to be in an area covered by the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network. For more information about the availability of Sprint Spark in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage.
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.com/mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone (tap more. Apps > Sprint Zone) to learn Note: Turning on Hotspot on will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks. Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services.
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. Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator.
Connect to a VPN Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > More networks > VPN. 2. Tap a VPN. 3. 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. Disconnect from a VPN The following describes how to disconnect from a VPN connection. 1. Touch and hold the title bar, and then drag down to open the Notification Panel. 2.
Pictures and Video Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, and then pressing the camera key. Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera. Apps > Camera. ■ From home, tap ● Front/Back Camera: Switch between the front and back cameras.
● Mode Selector: Tap to choose a shooting mode. The current mode displays on the camera screen. Shooting modes allow you to choose modes for automatically adjusting settings to suit conditions, or to access special features like panorama or other specialty shots. ● Effects: Choose an effect to add to pictures or videos as you take them. ● Gallery: View your pictures or videos. Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1.
Camera Options Camera options are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make your pictures or videos special. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap an option: Front/back camera: Tap to switch between the front and back cameras. With the front camera, you can take self-portraits or record yourself. With the back camera, you can take pictures or record what’s in front of you.
Quick Camera Settings Use Quick settings to quickly configure settings while you take pictures and record videos. 1. From home, tap Apps > 2. From the Camera screen, tap Advanced settings: Tap Camera. to access settings: to access advanced camera settings. Flash: Tap to choose a flash setting. Auto night detection: Tap to enable or disable automatic night detection, to help you take clearer, brighter pictures in low light. Auto night detection does not apply when recording videos.
Videos: • Video size: Choose the default size for videos. • Video stabilization: Adjust settings to improve image stability in videos. General: • Location tag: GPS location information is stored in picture files. • Review pics/videos: Pictures display briefly after you take them so you can review them. • Volume key: Choose a function for the Volume key while using the Camera. • Timer: Choose a timer setting to delay the taking of pictures or recording.
Note: Tap > Help to learn about Gallery. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. From the Gallery screen, you can use these options: Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view. Touch and hold thumbnails to select them. Tap Create album to create an album. Give the album a name, and then select and drag thumbnails to the album to move or copy files to the new album.
View Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse the photos and videos of that album in either photo pile or grid view. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. Note: If no icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. View Photos 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a thumbnail to view the picture.
Working with Photos You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures. 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 > Rotate left or Rotate right. The rotated picture is saved in your default storage location as a copy.
4. Touch the screen and then tap > Group Play. Send Photos or Videos Using Dropbox 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share, and then tap the photo or video you want to send. 3. Touch the screen and then tap > Add to Dropbox. 4. Follow the prompts. Share Photos and Videos Using Android Beam 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3.
Send Photos or Videos by Email or Gmail You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email or Gmail message. They are added as file attachments in your email or Gmail. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Email or Gmail. 5. Compose your message and then tap or .
Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message Although you can send several photos or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to send one at a time, especially if the files are large in size. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Messaging. 5. Compose your message and then tap .
Share Photos and Videos Using Wi-Fi Direct 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Touch the screen and then tap > Wi-Fi Direct. 4. Select a device and follow the prompts. 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.
Video Play videos stored on your phone, and share them via Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube. 1. From home, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3. Tap a video to view it. Share Videos 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Video. Menu > Select. 3. Tap video(s) to select them for sharing. 4. Tap Menu > Share via. 5.
Find your TV service provider to customize WatchON for your own TV service. Select channel list to make sure WatchON can control your TV service. Personalize your setup. Learn about WatchON. Sign in to your Samsung account. 3. Continue on to set up your phone as a remote to control your TV. Note: Tap Menu > Help to learn more about WatchON.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing apps and features. Calculator Use the Calculator app to perform mathematical calculations. Note: Rotate the phone to switch to a scientific calculator. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap the keypad to enter your equation. To clear the results: ■ Tap Clear. To clear the calculator history: ■ Tap Expand > Clear history.
Samsung Calendar: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account. Google/Gmail: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Google Account. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account. 4. Enter information about the event: Tap the Title field and enter a title for the event.
Event Alerts and Reminders When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringtone. ● By showing the Alert screen. ● By playing a short beep. ● By indicating an icon within the Status Bar. To view additional options: 1. Tap the Status Bar, and then slide your finger down the screen to open the Notification Panel. 2.
Agenda View Agenda view shows a list of upcoming events in chronological order. ● Tap an event to view its details. ● Tap where indicated to view events before the currently selected date. Month and Agenda View Month and Agenda view shows the month, with a list of events for the month below. While in Month and agenda view: ● You can touch and hold on a day to create a new event on that day. ● Tap an event to view its details. ● Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later months.
Delete Events The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Open the calendar event details: In Agenda, Day, and Week views, tap the calendar event you want to delete. In Month view, tap the date where the calendar event occurs, and then tap the calendar event. In Year view, tap the month in which the event is located. 3. Tap the event, and then tap Delete > DELETE.
Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified for the alarm. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Clock. Create alarm, and then enter information for the alarm. Delete an Alarm 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete from the pop-up menu. Downloads View your downloaded files. ■ From home, tap Apps > Downloads.
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device Follow the procedures below to access the Dropbox app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Dropbox. 2. Tap Sign in!, and then enter your current account credentials, to sign in to your Dropbox account. – or – Tap Sign Up and follow the onscreen instructions to register for a new account. Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox Follow the below procedures to manually upload pictures to the Dropbox app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera. 2.
Help Help provides online information to help with your phone questions. ■ From home, tap Apps > Help. KNOX KNOX gives you protection, privacy and productivity for your mobile business life. Use KNOX to gain secure access to your work email and business apps on your personal Samsung smartphone, along with the tools to remotely find, lock or wipe your device in the event of loss or theft. ■ From home, tap Apps > KNOX.
Polaris Office 5 Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This application provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline. Polaris Office can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files. ■ From home, tap Apps > POLARIS Office 5. S Health S Health is a wellness application that can help you manage your health. Set fitness goals, check your progress, and keep track of your overall health.
Before You Start Exercising This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions: ● Heart disease; ● Asthma or lung disease; ● Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; ● Arthritis.
S Memo The S Memo application allows you to create memos using the keyboard, your finger, or both. You can add images, voice recordings, and text all in one place. View the S Memo Screen Follow the steps below to explore the S Memo app. 1. From home, tap Apps > 2. From the S Memo screen, tap S Memo. Menu to access the following options: Search: Tap to search for a saved memo. Delete: Touch one or all memos and then tap Done.
Create a New S Memo Follow the steps below to create a new memo or expand or reply to an existing memo using the S Memo app. 1. From home, tap Apps > S Memo. 2. Tap to start a new memo in text mode, or tap to start a new memo in drawing mode. You can change back and forth in a memo to add text with the keyboard and by writing with your finger. 3. Tap Menu to access memo options. Available options depend on whether you have saved the memo, or are in keyboard mode.
S Voice Your phone’s S Voice is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. This is a natural language recognition application. This goes beyond the Google Search Voice Actions feature that simply recognizes Google commands and search terms. You can ask it questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or give it commands (Show me where to find cheap gas). 1. From home, tap Apps > S Voice. 2.
Registered storage: Add storage service(s) to view multimedia files anywhere. Storage services include Web storage, such as Dropbox or other services. Web storage is sometimes referred to as the “cloud.” Configure Samsung Link Settings Configure Samsung Link options, such as storage location, account information, and registered storage services. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Apps > Samsung Link. Menu > Settings for options: Registered storage: Add a Web storage service, to view or share files.
Voice Recorder The Voice recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share it. Recording time will vary based on the available memory within the phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > 2. To start recording, tap 3. To pause recording, tap Voice Recorder. Record and speak into the microphone. Pause. To end the recording, tap 4. To cancel the recording, tap Stop. Cancel. 5.
Voice Search Search the Internet and your phone using voice commands. ■ From home, tap Apps > Voice Search. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet.
The pairing and connection status is displayed below the 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. Depending on the type of headset or car kit you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls.
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. Apps > 1. From home, tap Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Bluetooth. 2. In the paired devices section, tap beside the device name, and then tap Unpair. Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer.
Receive Information Using Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Tap the checkbox next to your phone's Bluetooth name to make it discoverable. 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone.
Install a microSD Card Follow the instructions below to install an optional memory card (not included). 1. Remove the back cover. Grasp the phone firmly and locate the slot at the top of the phone. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the phone. 2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the card into the slot. 3. Replace the back cover. Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedures to remove an optional microSD card from your phone. 1. Remove the back cover.
View microSD Card Memory Use the following procedure to view memory usage information for an optional installed microSD card (not included). ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab > Storage. The total and available memory space will be displayed. Format a microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab > Storage. 2. Scroll down the screen, tap Format SD card > FORMAT SD CARD > DELETE ALL.
3. On the Notification Panel, the type of connection is shown: Connected as a media device: Used for most transfers. You can transfer files in Windows or from a Mac. Connected as a camera: Used for transfers of photos using camera software on your computer. To change the connection type, tap it in the Notification Panel, and then tap the desired option. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected phone (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 5.
To preserve data on an optional installed memory card: As an added precaution, to preserve any data on an optional installed microSD card, please remove it from your phone prior to starting the update process. See Remove a microSD Card. Update Your Phone Use System Updates to update your phone's software, firmware, PRL (preferred roaming list), and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2.
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service.
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.
3. Tap to insert the US country code, and then enter the area code and number. 4. Tap to place the call. Sprint International Voicemail Service Your Sprint voicemail will follow you as you travel. All of your unanswered calls will be forwarded to your Sprint voicemail. You will need to be sure your voicemail box is already set up and that you know your voicemail password. Note: Sprint voicemail may not be available on all networks; check sprint.com/sww for service information.
Access Your Voicemail Internationally You will need to call your voicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally. New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. ● 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.
Access Email and Data Services Internationally To access your email and browse the Web when travelling, you may need to manually select the carrier that provides Sprint service in your location. You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM data service is offered at sprint.com/sww. Follow the instructions below to select the appropriate carrier network on your phone. Access International Data Services on GSM/UMTS Networks To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific country: 1.
Status Messages Message Description Emergency Calls Only Either the service is not activated properly or the current network is available for emergency calling only. Adjust your network settings to check for other available networks. If service is still not available after adjusting the settings, contact Sprint Customer Service to report the issue for resolution. System Busy. Try Later The system is experiencing heavy traffic. Please try again later.
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: ● 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.
From a landline phone when outside the United States: Sprint Worldwide Customer Support can be reached from a landline phone at 1-817-698-4199. Access or connection fees may apply.
Settings Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Access Settings Settings are arranged on tabs by category, to quickly access options. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap a tab to access settings by category: CONNECTIONS: Connect to wireless networks, including 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi, and to other devices. MY DEVICE: Personalize your phone, including sounds and the display, accessibility, and input.
Wi-Fi Settings Use Wi-Fi settings to control your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks, and for using Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Turn Wi-Fi On or Off When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device will notify you of available Wi-Fi networks, and you can connect to the Wi-Fi networks. Turn Wi-Fi Off when not in use, to conserve battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap 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.
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. Hotspot Settings Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data network connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at sprint.
Allowed Devices Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone’s Hotspot name and password. Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Hotspot > Menu > Allowed devices. 3. Tap , and then enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address.
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. Data Usage Settings The Data usage menu lets you monitor your phone's data usage by date and by application. Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > More networks. 2. Tap Airplane mode to enable the feature. Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the Device options menu (press and hold the Power/Lock key, and then tap Airplane mode) or from the Notification Panel (slide the Status Bar down and tap Airplane mode in the Quick Settings panel). Default Messaging App If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your phone, you can choose the app your phone uses for messaging.
Connections optimizer: Manage and enhance your data experience with the following options: • Sprint Connections Optimizer: Automatically select the best available mobile or data network. • Automatic login: Set your automatic login options for Sprint Premium Wi-Fi Hotspots, automatic login for suitable APs, and automatic email submission for Ts&Cs acceptance. Select Clear all automatic logins to rescind any configured settings.
PPP encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN. Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN. 3. Tap SAVE to save the VPN. Tip: For advanced VPN setup, tap Advanced IPsec VPN from the VPN screen, and then follow the prompts. Roaming Settings When you are outside your home network area, your phone can still connect to other networks that your provider supports via roaming.
Android Beam With Android beam, you can transmit app content via NFC to other NFC devices that support Android Beam. Android Beam uses NFC, so NFC must be turned On before you can turn on Android Beam. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > NFC. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn NFC on. NFC must be on to use Android Beam. 3. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Android Beam on.
Nearby Devices Settings Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with, and the other devices must support DLNA. Note: Use care when enabling file sharing. When enabled, other devices can access data on your device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2.
Lock Screen Settings Configure settings for locking the screen, to improve security. Screen Lock Choose a screen lock, to dim and lock the screen. Depending on the Screen lock you choose, you can also choose screen lock options to work along with the screen lock. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock, and then select a screen lock option: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, or None.
Set wake-up command: Tap to configure up to 4 wake-up commands, to wake up the screen, and launch a feature, if desired. Tap a function, and then follow the prompts to choose a feature and record a wake-up command. Set a Pattern Screen Lock When a Pattern screen lock is set, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. You will also set a PIN to use as a backup, in case you forget the pattern. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2.
Configure PIN Screen Lock Options When you select a PIN screen lock, you can also configure options to display on the lock screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then configure these options under the Secured with PIN heading: Lock screen widgets: Display a clock, or personal message, a dual clock, the date, and owner information on the Lock screen. Camera shortcut: Display a shortcut to the camera app on the Lock screen.
Do Not Use a Screen Lock You can choose not to use a screen lock to secure your phone. Pressing the Power/Lock key will turn the display on without you needing to swipe the screen or enter a Pattern, PIN, or Password. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock. 3. Tap None. Display Settings Configure settings for your phone’s display. Wallpaper Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2.
• Touch and hold a button, and then drag it into a new position in the list. • To use the default layout, tap RESET. Note: You can only move buttons from Active to Available or vice-versa if there is space in the destination area. For example, if there are already ten Active buttons, you will need to move one to Available before dragging a different Available button up to the Active area. Multi Window Settings Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows.
Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, or to your personal preference. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Display > Brightness to configure options: Tap Automatic brightness to allow the phone to adjust brightness automatically. To set a custom brightness level, clear the Automatic brightness check mark, and then touch and drag the Brightness level. 3. Tap OK to save the settings.
Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. After enabling the option, tap pictures to display. Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table. After enabling the option, tap pictures to display. Tap to choose to choose Menu for options: • Preview: Preview your Daydream setup. • Select when to daydream: Choose when Daydream displays. Font Style You can set the font for all text that displays on the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2.
Edit After Screen Capture When Edit after screen capture is enabled, screen captures you take are automatically opened for editing. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Display > Edit after screen capture to enable the option. Auto Adjust Screen Tone When Auto adjust screen tone is enabled, your device automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2.
Sounds and Notifications Settings The Sounds and notifications settings menu lets you control your phone’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to tap tones and notifications. Volume Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. Note: You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and notifications. 2.
Vibrate When Ringing When Vibrate when ringing is enabled, the phone vibrates for calls and notifications along with the ringtone or sound. You can use the Vibration intensity and Vibrations settings to customize the vibration. This feature is disabled when the phone’s sound mode is set to Vibrate or Mute. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and notifications. 2. Tap Vibrate when ringing to enable the option. Ringtones Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1.
Other Sounds 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and notifications. 2. Tap Other sounds for options: Dialing keypad tone: Tones play when you tap keys on the phone keypad. Screen lock sound: Tones play when you tap the screen to lock or unlock it. Touch sounds: Tones play when you tap or tap the screen to make selections. Haptic feedback: The phone vibrates when you tap the Menu key and Back key, and for certain screen touches.
Do Not Disturb Silence all calls and alerts. You can allow exceptions. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and notifications. 2. Tap Do not disturb, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to enable the feature. Set options: Allow exceptions: Allow exceptions for Alarms, Phone calls, Messages, Calls and message from selected contacts, or Events and reminders from the Calendar app.
Easy Mode Use your phone more easily with a simpler Home screen layout and straightforward application interactions. Your phone offers two Home screen modes: ● Standard mode provides a conventional layout for apps and widgets on the Home screen. ● Easy mode provides an easier experience for the first-time smartphone user. You can choose the Home screen mode at any time. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Easy mode and choose a mode, and then tap DONE to save your selection.
Rejection Messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are available from the incoming call screen when you use the Rejection messages option. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > Rejection messages to manage messages: Add and follow the prompts. To create new messages, tap To modify an existing message, tap the message, and then edit the text.
Minute minder: The phone plays a tone after each minute while on the call. Call end tone: The phone plays a tone when the other caller ends the call. Notify during calls: Notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls. When disabled, these notifications will be muted during a call. Call Accessories Configure options for using a headset for calling. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2.
Vibrations: Select a vibration pattern to play for incoming calls when the Vibrate when ringing option is enabled. Vibrate when ringing: Vibrate the phone for incoming calls. The vibration pattern is set with the Vibrations setting. Dialing keypad tone: Play tones for keypad taps. Personalize Call Sound Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or more clear, or optimized for your right or left ear. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2.
International Dialing Use the International dialing code to replace “+”. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > US dialing and disable the setting. US dialing must be disabled to access the International dialing setting. 3. Tap International dialing, and then use the keypad to enter the international dialing code. 4. Tap OK to save the code.
Hands-Free Mode Settings Configure settings for using your phone without touching it, such as announcing incoming calls and reading out messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Hands-free mode, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on. 3. Configure options: Incoming call: Read out the caller’s information when you receive a call. Air call-accept: Wave your hand over the screen to accept incoming calls.
Accessories Settings Configure your device’s behavior when it is connected to an optional dock (not included) or when using an S View Cover (not included). 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Accessories to configure settings: Dock: Configure settings for connecting your phone to an optional dock accessory. • Dock sound: Play a sound when you insert and remove the device from the dock. • Audio output mode: Play audio through the dock speakers when the device is docked.
Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter a selection, instead of double-tapping it. By default, when you have TalkBack turned on, you must double-tap items on the screen to select them. If you turn on Rapid key input, you can tap and release your finger to select and item instead of double-tapping. Speak passwords: The phone reads out characters entered in password fields. Use caution with this feature, because others near you will be able to hear your passwords.
Sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones. Mono audio: Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphone. Dexterity and Interaction Settings Your phone offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and movement. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Accessibility. 2.
Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to improve phone accessibility. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Accessibility. 2. Configure options: Direct access: When turned on, you can access common accessibility settings from any screen by pressing the Home key rapidly 3 times in a row. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on, and then enable or disable options to display with direct access.
Set a Default Input Method Select and set the default keyboard or input method. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and Input. 2. Tap Default to select a default input method. 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 > MY DEVICE tab > Language and Input. 2.
Auto replace: Complete or replace the word you are typing with the most probable word when you tap the space bar or a punctuation mark. Auto capitalize: Automatically capitalizes words in your text based on common usage, such as at the beginning of sentences. Auto spacing: Automatically inserts spaces between words. Auto punctuate: A period and space are automatically entered to end a sentence when you tap the space bar twice.
Settings • Auto-Capitalization: When enabled, Swype automatically capitalizes the first word of sentences. • Auto-spacing: When enabled, Swype automatically inserts spaces between words as you complete them. • Next Word Prediction: When enabled, Swype predicts the next word based on the previous word. • Show Voice Key: When enabled, a Voice input key displays on the Swype keyboard. • Recognition speed: Set handwriting recognition speed.
Help: Learn about using Swype. • How to Swype: Learn about using Swype. • Show helpful tips: When enabled, tips display on the screen as you enter text. • Version: Tap to see specific version information and Nuance Communications copyright. Google Voice Typing Settings Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When you enable Google voice typing, it is available for use when you touch a field to enter text. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and Input. 2.
2. Tap Text-to-speech options: Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine or Google Text-to-speech Engine. Tap to configure options. General: • Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts. • Listen to an example: Play an example of speech used for readouts. • Default language status: View the status of language support for voice recognition. Pointer Speed This feature allows you to adjust the speed of an external mouse or trackpad (not included). 1.
• Zoom: Tilt the phone to zoom in or out when viewing pictures in Gallery. • Browse an image: Move the phone in a side-to-side motion to pan from side to side while viewing an image. • Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone screen-side down. Palm motion: Control your device by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. • Capture screen: Save a copy of the current screen to the clipboard and the Gallery by swiping the side of your hand across the screen.
Smart Pause The phone will automatically pause video playback when you look away from the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Smart screen. 2. Tap Smart pause to enable the option. Air View Settings The phone displays helpful information when you hover your finger over the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Air view, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on. 3.
Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files. You can also set up options for backing up information from your phone to the cloud, and back up or reset your device.
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. A factory data reset also erases the key for decrypting files stored on an optional installed memory card, so files on the card cannot be used after the reset. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > ACCOUNTS tab. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset > RESET DEVICE. 3.
Location services: Select sources for reporting your location information to Google. My places: Save your favorite locations, to make the locations available for use with services or apps that require location information. Tap Home, Work, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location. Tap location. Tap SAVE > DONE to save the new place(s). Add to set up a new Security Settings Configure options for securing information on your phone.
Reactivation Lock Use your Samsung account to stop anyone from reactivating your device without your permission. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap Security > Reactivation lock to enable the setting. Tip: You must establish and sign in to a Samsung account to use the Reactivation Lock feature. See Samsung Account. Passwords Use the Make passwords visible setting to briefly display password characters as you enter them into password fields. 1.
Advanced Security Settings Configure advanced security settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Trust agents: Set screen lock type to use. Apps with access to usage data: View which applications can access your device’s usage data. Smart Lock: Set screen type to use.
Battery Settings See what’s using battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap Battery to view battery usage for apps and services. Tap an item for more information, or to configure options for managing power use. 3. Tap Show battery percentage to display the battery percentage on the Status Bar. Storage Settings Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed memory card (not included). 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab.
Automatic time zone: Get the time zone from the wireless network. Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. Select date format: Set the format for date displays. Activate This Device Connect to the network and activate your device. If your device is already activated, use this option to view information about your plan and usage. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab.
About Device Settings View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: Software version: View your phone’s software version. Hardware version: View the hardware version of your device. Status: View information about your device’s current status.
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Index 1Weather, 67 3-Way Calling, 33 About Device, 177 Accessibility Services, 162 Accessibility Settings, 159 Accessories Settings, 159 Accounts, 50 Email, 52 Gmail, 51 Google, 50 Social Network, 64 Accounts Settings, 170 Activation, 2, 176 Adapt Sound, 152 Advanced Settings, 174 Airplane Mode, 135 Alarm and Timer, 103 Amazon, 67 Android Beam, 139 Sharing photos and videos, 93 Answer a Call, 31 App Pass, 67 Application Manager, 174 Application Notifications, 152 Applications, 66 Auto Adjust Screen Tone, 14
Downloads, 104 Drag, 16 Dropbox, 104 Sharing photos or videos, 93 DTMF Tones, 157 Earpiece, 7 Easy Mode, 153 eBay, 68 Edit After Screen Capture, 148 Editing Text, 28 Email, 52 Compose, 54 Corporate Accounts, 53 Email Message Make call from, 30 Emergency Numbers, 31 Encryption, 172 Enhanced 911 (E911), 31 Enter Text, 24 Extended Home Screen, 21 Facebook, 64 Factory Data Reset, 171 Favorites, 47 Files Transfer between phone and computer, 119 Flash, 8 Flick, 17 Flipboard, 68 Font Size, 147 Font Style, 147 Fron
Lock Screen Settings, 141 Lookout Security, 106 LTE, 81 Maps, 69 Memory Card, 117 Menu Key, 8 Messaging, 50, 58 Options, 62 Messaging Plus, 64 Microphones, 8 microSD Card, 117 Format, 119 Remove, 118 Unmount, 119 View available memory, 119 MMS Messaging, 58 Mobile Networks, 136 Motions, 167 Multi Window Settings, 145 Music Google Play Music, 69 Music (App), 71 Sprint Music Plus, 75 Music (App), 71 My Files, 106 Nearby Devices Settings, 140 NFC (Near Field Communication), 138 Noise Reduction, 156 Notificatio
Language and Input, 162 Wi-Fi, 131 Setup Application, 3 Show Battery Percentage, 147 SIM Card, 122 Slide, 16 Smart Pause, 169 Smart Rotation, 168 Smart Screen Settings, 168 Smart Stay, 168 SMS Messaging, 58 Social Network Accounts, 64 Sound Mode, 149 Sounds Settings, 149 Speaker, 8 Speed Dialing, 36 Spread, 18 Sprint 411, 6 Sprint Account Management, 5 Passwords, 5 Sprint Fun & Games, 74 Sprint Music Plus, 75 Sprint Operator Services, 6 Sprint TV & Movies, 76 Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, 122 Sprint Zo
