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  • Page 1 User Guide (UG template version 15a) SPT_SM-N910P_UG_Eng_052516_FINAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Add or Remove Air Command Shortcuts..................18 S Pen Options ..........................18 Screen View Options........................... 19 Motions and Gestures ......................... 19 Multi Window..........................19 Enter Text............................23 Text Input Methods ........................23 Google Voice Typing........................23 Samsung Keyboard ........................24...
  • Page 3 Swype ............................25 Tips for Editing Text ........................26 Phone Calls ..............................27 Wi-Fi Calling............................27 Make Phone Calls ..........................27 Call Using the Keypad ........................ 27 Call from Logs ..........................28 Call from Contacts ........................28 Call a Number in a Text Message....................28 Call a Number in an Email Message ..................
  • Page 4 Sign In to Your Google Account....................52 Access Gmail ..........................53 Send a Gmail Message....................... 53 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................53 Samsung Account ..........................54 Email ..............................54 Add an Email Account......................... 54 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ................. 55 Compose and Send Email ......................
  • Page 5 App Spotlight............................66 Amazon Shopping..........................66 Music Apps............................67 Play Music........................... 67 Music............................67 NextRadio ........................... 70 Samsung Milk Music ........................70 Spotify ............................70 Sprint Music Plus ........................71 NASCAR Mobile..........................72 NBA Game Time ..........................72 PEN.UP ............................... 72 Play Books ............................
  • Page 6 Sprint TV & Movies ..........................74 Web and Data ............................. 75 Wi-Fi..............................75 Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ........................75 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network..............75 Internet ..............................77 Chrome ............................... 77 Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) ............77 4G LTE............................
  • Page 7 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device................96 Send Information Using Bluetooth ....................97 Receive Information Using Bluetooth ..................98 Calculator ............................98 Calendar.............................. 99 Add an Event to the Calendar..................... 99 Event Alerts..........................100 View Events ..........................101 Delete Events..........................102 Clock ..............................
  • Page 8 Install a microSD Card ......................119 Remove a microSD Card ......................119 View microSD Card Memory..................... 120 Format a microSD Card ......................120 Unmount a microSD Card......................120 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ..............121 Update Your Phone........................... 122 Before Updating Your Firmware ....................
  • Page 9 Tethering Settings ........................137 Airplane Mode ........................... 137 Data Usage Settings ......................... 138 Location Settings..........................139 NFC and Sharing Settings ........................ 140 Turn NFC On or Off ........................140 Android Beam Settings ......................140 S Beam Settings ........................140 Tap and Pay..........................141 Nearby Devices Settings......................
  • Page 10 Font ............................151 One-Handed Operation Settings ....................151 Screen Rotation ........................151 Smart Stay ..........................151 Screen Timeout......................... 152 Screen Mode..........................152 Auto Adjust Screen Tone ......................152 Daydream..........................152 LED Indicator Settings ......................153 Touch Key Light Duration ......................153 Increase Touch Sensitivity ......................
  • Page 11 Choose a Default Language ..................... 169 Set a Default Input Method ....................... 169 Samsung Keyboard Settings ....................170 Swype Settings ......................... 171 Google Voice Typing Settings....................173 Handwriting Recognition ......................173 Speech Settings ........................174 Mouse/Trackpad Settings ......................175 Date and Time Settings ........................175 Safety Assistance..........................
  • Page 12 Open Source Software ......................203 Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ................ 203 Modification of Software......................204 Samsung KNOX........................204 Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc................204 Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? ..........204 Legal Information ..........................205 Index................................206...

  • Page 13: Get Started

    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 Before using your new phone, you must install and charge the battery.
  • Page 14 Remove the Back Cover Remove the cover for access to the SIM card, optional memory card (not included), and the battery. 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.
  • Page 15 Install a Memory Card (Optional) ™ ™ You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space. ■ Carefully slide the memory card into the memory card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place.
  • Page 16 1. Plug the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger, and then plug the Charging head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery.
  • Page 17 Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.

  • Page 18: Complete The Setup

    Samsung Account: Your Samsung account is used for access to Samsung apps and  services. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung account, or sign up for a new Samsung account. Reactivation Lock: Protect your device in case it is lost or stolen by stopping other people ...

  • Page 19: Set Up Voicemail

    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 passcode to protect against unauthorized access. Note: Voicemail Passcode –...

  • Page 20: Set Up Your 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.
  • Page 21 ● Home key/finger scanner: Returns to the home screen. The Home key can also act as a fingerprint scanner for security (unlock) and other applications. ● Recent Apps key: Access recently used apps. ● Volume key: Adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. ● LED indicator: Glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is turned off.

  • Page 22: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Turn Your Phone On and Off Use the Power/Lock key to turn the phone on or off. Turn the Phone On ■ 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 >...

  • Page 23: Touchscreen Navigation

    Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. When you want to select items such as applications and settings icons, or type using the keys of the onscreen keyboard, 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.

  • Page 24: Activate Your Phone

    Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag an item, 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. Phone Basics...
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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 show you options to customize home screens, or tap a thumbnail to go straight to another screen.

  • Page 27: Your Home Screen

    Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. The home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
  • Page 28 Remove a Shortcut Remove a shortcut from the home screen. 1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag the icon to Remove and then release it. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the home screen. Add a Widget Widgets are application extensions that display on a home screen.

  • Page 29: Extended Home Screens

    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. Tap Home screen settings, and then enable or disable these options: Transition effect: When enabled, a page-turning effect displays as you scroll through the ...

  • Page 30: Status Bar And Notification Panel

    Delete a Home Screen You can delete home screens, except for the default screens. 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 the screen, and then drag it to Remove.
  • Page 31 Icon Description Roaming network signal strength is displayed. Roaming signal strength: Airplane mode is active. Airplane mode: Battery is charging. Battery charging: Battery is fully charged. Battery full: Notification Icons Icon Description A call has been missed. Missed call: New email has arrived. New email: New Gmail has arrived.

  • Page 32: Notification Panel

    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: Quick Settings: Quickly access popular settings.

  • Page 33: S Pen

    S Pen Use S Pen and your phone to create and collaborate. With S Pen, you can: ● Write directly into a Gmail message. ● Write directly on the calendar. ® ● Annotate documents (Word, Excel , PPT, or PDF). ●...

  • Page 34: Air Command

    Air Command Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently used applications or perform actions. ■ To launch the Air command menu, remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once. Action memo: Launch a memo and link it to actions.

  • Page 35: Action Memo

    Action Memo An Action memo is a special type of note that turns your written text into actions on your phone. To open an Action memo: ■ Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once.

  • Page 36: Screen Write

    Screen Write Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and then write notes on the screen shot. To use Screen write: 1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once.

  • Page 37: Add Or Remove Air Command Shortcuts

    Add or Remove Air Command Shortcuts You can add or remove shortcuts to apps and functions to the Air Command menu. Add Air Command Shortcuts 1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once.

  • Page 38: Screen View Options

    Screen View Options Your Galaxy Note 4 lets you use additional motions and gestures, along with features such as Multi window™, to maximize your productivity and enjoyment. Motions and Gestures Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the phone’s screen. ● Direct call: Call the contact whose recent call log, message, or contact details are displayed by lifting the phone to your ear.
  • Page 39 Display Multi Window After you turn Multi window, the Multi window panel displays on the left side of the screen. After a few seconds, it automatically closes. ■ To display the Multi window tab, touch and hold the Back key. Work with Multi Window After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time.
  • Page 40 • Minimize window: Change the app into a floating icon you can drag anywhere on the screen. Tap the icon to reopen the app. • Maximize window: Open the active app in full screen view. • Close application: Closes the active application. Tip: In Multi window, the currently active application will have an outline around it.
  • Page 41 To open an app as a pop-up app: 1. Touch and hold the Back key to display the Multi window panel. 2. Tap an app to open it as a pop-up app. To turn a standard Multi window app into a pop-up app: 1.

  • Page 42: Enter Text

    Text Input Methods Your phone offers several text input methods. ● 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.

  • Page 43: Samsung Keyboard

    Options to switch to Google Voice typing to enter text by speaking. Touch and hold  Options to display additional options. If you have more than one language selected in Samsung keyboard settings, you can  swipe your finger over Space to switch between languages.

  • Page 44: Swype

    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 tapping the wrong keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards.

  • Page 45: Tips For Editing Text

    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 option from the Edit text toolbar.

  • Page 46: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception.

  • Page 47: Call From Logs

    2. Tap the number keys to enter the phone number. As you enter digits, matching numbers from recent calls or contacts display. If you see the  number you want, tap it to call it without having to enter the rest of the number. Dial to call the number.

  • Page 48: Call A Number In An Email Message

    Call a Number in an Email Message While viewing an email or Gmail message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email or Gmail. 2. Open the message that contains the phone number, and then tap the phone number. 3. The Phone screen opens, with the phone number automatically entered and ready to be dialed.

  • Page 49: Receive Phone Calls

    Receive Phone Calls When you receive a call, you can accept the call, or reject the call to send it to voicemail. You can also reject a call with a message, to send a text message to the caller. Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail. Answer an Incoming Call When you receive a phone call from a number stored in Contacts, the contact’s information displays on the screen.

  • Page 50: End A Call

    Reject an Incoming Call When you reject a call, the caller is sent to voicemail, where they can leave a voice message. To reject a call from the main screen: ■ When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag Reject to the left to reject the call.

  • Page 51: Phone Call Options

    Phone Call Options The Phone app provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Dialing Options 1. From home, tap Phone. If the keypad is not shown, tap the Keypad tab at the top of the screen.

  • Page 52: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting When you are on a call, your phone notifies you by displaying the call information on the screen, and vibrating, if you have set up vibration for incoming calls. Respond to an Incoming Call While You Are On a Call From the call screen: ■ Drag Answer to the right.

  • Page 53: In-Call Options

    Deactivate Call Forwarding 1. From home, tap Phone. If the keypad is not shown, tap the Keypad tab at the top of the screen. 2. Tap (* 7 2 0). 3. Tap Dial. A tone plays to confirm the deactivation of Call Forwarding. In-Call Options While you are on a call, you can use options to find information or multitask during the call.

  • Page 54: Voicemail

    ● More options for the following options: Contacts: Launch Contacts.  Action memo: Create an Action memo during a call.  Messages: Launches Messages to create a new message.  Personal call sound: Adjust the call sound for better clarity. ...

  • Page 55: Voicemail Notification

    Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. When your voicemail answers, press the asterisk key on the phone (*). 3. Enter your passcode. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message. ●...

  • Page 56: Set Up Visual Voicemail

    Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional voicemail. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Note: To set up your traditional voicemail, see Set Up Voicemail.

  • Page 57: Visual Voicemail Options

    Use Visual Voicemail to Delete Your Messages 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 1. Open a message and tap More options > Delete. Tip: You can restore messages you have sent to the trash folder. tap Inbox > Trash, touch and hold the message you want to restore to the inbox, and then tap More options >...

  • Page 58: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings

    4. Touch and hold a message to manage your messages. The following options are available: Delete: Delete selected messages.  More options: Select additional options.  • Archive: Save this message. • Mark as Read: Mark this voicemail as being read. • Mark as Unread: Mark this voicemail as not being read.

  • Page 59: Logs

    Logs The Logs tab of the Phone app lists all missed, dialed, received, and rejected calls. View Logs From Logs, you manage the list of recent calls. 1. From home, tap Phone. Tap the Logs tab at the top of the screen. 2. While viewing the list of calls, you can use these options: Tap the drop-down menu to display All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or ...

  • Page 60: Access Call Settings

    Send a Number from Logs You can send a number from a call record in a text message. 1. From home, tap Phone. Tap the Logs tab at the top of the screen. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap More options >...

  • Page 61: Contacts

    Outlook account set up on your phone. ● Samsung account contacts are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account, if you have a Samsung account set up on your phone. ● Device contacts are stored locally on the phone.

  • Page 62: Contacts Settings Options

    Contacts Settings Options Choose options for contacts, including choosing how contacts display, importing and exporting contacts, and more. You can access Contacts settings in two ways: ● From the Contacts app: From home, tap Contacts > More options > Settings > Contacts.

  • Page 63: Save A Phone Number

    Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad. 1. From home, tap Phone. If the keypad is not shown, tap the Keypad tab at the top of the screen. 2. Enter a phone number using the keypad. 3.

  • Page 64: Assign A Picture To A Contact

    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.

  • Page 65: Delete Contacts

    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 More options > Delete > Delete. Delete Multiple Contacts 1.

  • Page 66: Favorites

    Make a Call with a Speed Dial 1. From home, tap Phone. If the keypad is not shown, tap the Keypad tab at the top of the screen. 2. Tap the speed dial digits, holding the last digit until the number dials. Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries.

  • Page 67: Groups

    Groups You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your phone comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. Create a Group 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 68 Send a Message to a Group You can send a message to members of a group, if the members have a telephone number stored in their contact record. A message to multiple recipients is treated as a group conversation. 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 69: Share Contacts

    Share Contacts You can quickly share contacts through Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messages, or Wi-Fi Direct, or send them to print. Send Contact Information You can copy a contact’s information into a text message and send it. 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 70: Import And Export Contacts

    Import and Export Contacts You can import or export contacts from the phone’s memory (USB storage), or from an optional, installed memory card (SD card, not included). You might have contacts stored in phone memory or on a memory card if you are moving from an old device, or if you received them through Bluetooth from another device. Contacts you export are saved as name cards (.vcf), which can be imported into other apps or devices that support the name card format.

  • Page 71: Accounts And Messaging

    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.

  • Page 72: Access Gmail

    Access Gmail After you set up your Google Account on your phone, you can access Gmail from your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail. 2. Do any of the following: Swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations. ...

  • Page 73: Samsung Account

    Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access to Galaxy Apps and much more. When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, you can access Samsung-specific content and features. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts >...

  • Page 74: Add A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account

    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 Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Manage accounts. 3. Tap Add account, and then follow the prompts to enter your log in credentials and configure options for the account.

  • Page 75: Compose And Send Email

    Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email.

  • Page 76: Manage Your Email Inbox

    Manage Your Email Inbox The following procedures allow you to view, sync, sort, and delete your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up on your phone, tap Menu at the top of the screen, and then choose one from the menu.

  • Page 77: Access Email Settings

    Delete Multiple Email Messages 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Select, and tap the checkboxes beside messages you want to delete. – or – Touch and hold on a message you want to delete, and then tap checkboxes for additional messages to delete.

  • Page 78: Text And Multimedia Messaging

    Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another device 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.

  • Page 79: Save And Resume A Draft Message

    Save and Resume a Draft Message If you tap the Back key 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.
  • Page 80 View 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.

  • Page 81: Access Messages Settings

    Delete Multiple Conversations 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. Tap More options > Select. 3. Select the conversations you want to delete, and then tap Delete > Delete. Note: Locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages checkbox before confirming the deletion.

  • Page 82: Messaging Plus

    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. 1. From home, tap Apps > Messaging+. 2. If prompted, tap Update and follow the instructions to update the app. The first time you access the app, you will be prompted to provide permissions.

  • Page 83: Sprint Fun & Games

    Sprint Fun & Games Download new apps and games from Sprint. ■ From home, tap Apps > Sprint Fun & Games. 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.

  • Page 84: Apps And Entertainment

    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. 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.

  • Page 85: Open An Installed App

    3. Tap Uninstall, and then follow the prompts to remove the app from your phone. Galaxy Apps Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone. Note: You must sign in to a Samsung account in order to download Galaxy Apps. ■ From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 86: Music Apps

    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 Computer. 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.
  • Page 87 Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play  songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose Shuffle to play songs in random order. Favorite to mark a song as a favorite. Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is ...
  • Page 88 • Caller ringtone: Plays the song for calls from a Contact. • 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. 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.

  • Page 89: Nextradio

    DJs and industry pros and all for free. Samsung Milk Music lets you adjust what songs play, based on factors like release date and popularity. You can also customize Milk by adding preferred stations, or create your own station around your favorite artists or songs.

  • Page 90: Sprint Music Plus

    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. Access Sprint Music Plus 1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Music Plus.

  • Page 91: Nascar Mobile

    NASCAR Mobile NASCAR Mobile is designed to bring you what you, the fans, want directly to your Android phone. Follow NASCAR News, Video Highlights, and immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with driver informational stats, plus more. 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 92: Play Movies & Tv

    Play Movies & TV Google Play Movies & TV allows you to watch movies and TV shows purchased on Google Play. You can stream instantly on your Android phone or download so you can watch from anywhere, even when you are not connected.

  • Page 93: Sprint Tv & Movies

    Sprint TV & Movies With Sprint TV & Movies, you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment on the go. Note: Coverage not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject to change. Select channels also available for casual usage. Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels.

  • Page 94: Web And Data

    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.
  • Page 95 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. When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. ...

  • Page 96: Internet

    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. ■ From home, tap Apps > Internet. Note: The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number to access the Sprint home page.

  • Page 97: Your User Name

    When your phone is connected through 4G LTE, LTE appears above the signal strength indicator in the status bar. Note: The Sprint networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to them. Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you are automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.”...

  • Page 98: Hotspot

    Hotspot Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data connection with other devices through 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 through Sprint Zone (tap Apps >...

  • Page 99: Tethering

    Tethering Share your phone’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your phone using a USB cable or through Bluetooth. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Hotspot and tethering and then choose a tethering method: USB tethering: Connect the computer to the phone using the USB cable, and then tap ...

  • Page 100: Add A Vpn

    Add a VPN Configure a connection to a VPN. You must have a PIN or Password screen lock set before adding a VPN. Tip: You may need to contact your network administrator for some of the information needed to set up a VPN connection.

  • Page 101: Disconnect From A Vpn

    Disconnect from a VPN The following describes how to disconnect from a VPN connection. 1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it.

  • Page 102: Pictures And Video

    Pictures and Video Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Make your selfies better than ever with a class-leading 3.7 MP front-facing camera featuring Wide Angle Selfie Mode that gets more friends and fun in frame. Capture special moments on a crisp, clear 16 MP camera and a full suite of advanced editing functions.

  • Page 103: Take A Picture

    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.

  • Page 104: Review Pictures And Videos From The Camera

    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 >...

  • Page 105: Configure The Camera

    Delete: Erase the current video.  More options: Choose other options, including More info, Rename, Slideshow, Studio, and  Settings. 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.
  • Page 106 Dual camera: Take a picture or record a video using both cameras at once.  Manage modes: Select which shooting modes you wish to display when you tap MODE.  Download: Browse and download additional modes to use with Camera. Read and accept ...
  • Page 107 : Configure which settings appear on the main camera screen for  Manage shortcuts quick access. : Select a metering method. This determines how light values are  Metering modes calculated. Center-weighted measures background light in the center of the scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location.

  • Page 108: Gallery

    Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included). For pictures stored on an optional memory card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also set a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends.

  • Page 109: View Photos And Videos

    • Slideshow: Choose options to create a slideshow for viewing your pictures and videos. • Studio: Edit the item using the Studio app. • Settings: Configure Gallery settings. For more information, see Gallery Settings. • Help: Learn about Gallery. View Photos and Videos Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen.
  • Page 110 Crop: Adjust the size of the picture.  Rename: Change the name of the file.  Slideshow: Create a slideshow.  Add tag: Add a meta tag to the file.  Studio: Brings up the Studio app so you can enhance, or add special effects to your photos. ...

  • Page 111: Work With Photos

    Work with Photos While viewing a photo, 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.
  • Page 112 4. Tap the screen and then tap Share via > Gmail or Email. 5. Address and compose your message and then tap Send or Send. Note: If you have multiple email or Gmail accounts, the default account will be used. 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.

  • Page 113: Video

    5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Tap Upload. Video Play videos stored on your phone, or from your other devices (you must sign in to your Samsung account to play videos synced from your other devices). 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 114: Tools And Calendar

    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.

  • Page 115: Reconnect A Headset Or Car Kit

    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.

  • Page 116: Send Information Using Bluetooth

    Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device, such as notebook computer. The first time you transfer information between your phone and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode. After that, your phone and the other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange passcodes to transfer information in the future.

  • Page 117: Receive Information Using Bluetooth

    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 > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the On/Off switch to turn it on. 3. Tap the checkbox beside your phone’s Bluetooth name to make it discoverable.

  • Page 118: Calendar

    My calendar: Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an  account. 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 ...

  • Page 119: Event Alerts

    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 is synced with. Enter participants in the Participants field.  Tap Show me as (or Status) to choose how the event shows on your calendar to other event ...

  • Page 120: View Events

    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 Menu, and then tap a time period (Year, Month, Month and agenda, Week, Day, or Agenda). 3.

  • Page 121: Delete Events

    Week, Month, and Year Views Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. In Year or Month views, you will see markers on days that have events. When in Week view: ● You can touch and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. ● Tap an event to view its details.

  • Page 122: Clock

    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: Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. ...

  • Page 123: Drive

    Turn an Alarm On or Off Once you set and save an alarm, you can turn it on or off from the Clock menu without deleting the settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock > Alarm tab. 2. Tap the alarm clock icon next to a saved alarm. The icon is green when the alarm is turned on (set), and gray when it is turned off.

  • Page 124: Flipboard Briefing

    Tap either Sign Up or Sign In.  To sign up or sign in with a Google or Samsung Account, tap either Sign up with Google or  Sign up with Samsung Account. To use a different email address, enter your email address under the section or via email.

  • Page 125: Google Now

    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 are standing on the platform, or your favorite team’s score while they’re playing.

  • Page 126: Navigation

    Videos: View video files.  Audio: View audio files.  Documents: View document files.  Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps.  Download history: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the phone.  Shortcuts: Contains shortcuts to files or folders that you have added. This option only ...

  • Page 127: Scout

    Scout Scout by Telenav is a daily personal navigator that helps you get where you are going. It lets you see and hear turn-by-turn directions and it can provide important, personalized information about traffic and alternate routes. 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 128: S Health

     Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next.  Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so. For more information, refer  Samsung Account. You must sign in to a Samsung account to set and save goals, and use other advanced S Health features.
  • Page 129 Heart rate: Measure your heart rate, using the heart rate sensor on the back of your phone  (next to the Camera flash). Place your finger over the sensor, and then tap the screen to start. Hold your finger on the sensor, and keep still until the sensor reports your heart rate. SpO2: Measure the concentration of oxygen in your blood (SpO2 or oxygen saturation).

  • Page 130: S Note

    The S Note app helps you create, edit, and manage all the notes on your phone. Sign in to your Samsung account to access your notes in S Note from any device. With S Note, create content by typing, writing, drawing, and even recording voice, video, or taking pictures.
  • Page 131 Share a Note When in the S Note app, you can share notes as follows: 1. From home, tap Apps > S Note. 2. Tap a note to view it. 3. Tap Share. 4. Select a file type and follow the prompts to share the note. Note Tools When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided.

  • Page 132: S Voice

    S Voice S Voice is a voice recognition application you can use to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. This is a natural language recognition application. You can ask questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or speak commands (Show me where to find cheap gas). 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 133: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides a place for you to manage the multimedia content you capture with the S Pen. Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools for content you capture while using your mobile phone. Using the S Pen, you can capture articles, images, and even videos and music. You can then add a title, text, a handwritten memo, or content tags.

  • Page 134: Sprint Family Locator

    Name a Category Manage your categories. 1. From home, tap Apps > Scrapbook. 2. Tap More options > Manage categories. 3. Tap Edit, and tap the category. 4. Tap Rename, and type a new name. 5. Tap Rename to save. Sprint Family Locator Use Sprint Family Locator to locate any phone on your Sprint family plan instantly—from your mobile phone, tablet or computer.

  • Page 135: Voice Recorder

    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. Make a Voice Recording 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 136 Modify a Voice Recording 1. From home, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List, and then touch and hold on a recording to select it. 3. Tap More options to display options: Change category: You can use categories to organize voice recordings. Choose a category, ...

  • Page 137: Voice Search

    • Recording volume: Choose the default volume for recordings. • Contextual file name: Choose whether the phone automatically creates a file name that includes location information, when the Location tags option is enabled (below). • Default file name: Choose the name prefix for your recordings. For example, if your Default name is Voice, your recordings would be named Voice 001, Voice 002, Voice 003, and more.

  • Page 138: Microsd Card

    microSD Card A microSD memory card is an optional accessory (not included) that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and other data on your phone. Important: You can damage a microSD card by improper installation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it.

  • Page 139: View Microsd Card Memory

    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 > 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.

  • Page 140: Transfer Files Between Your Phone And A Computer

    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. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with the music player, Google Play Music, or Sprint Music Plus, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the Music folder.

  • Page 141: Update Your Phone

    Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. Use System update options to update your phone’s internal software. 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.

  • Page 142: Update Your Phone

    Preserve Information 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. Update Your Phone Use the System Update setting to update your phone’s software, firmware, Preferred Roaming List (PRL), and other features.

  • Page 143: Global Services

    Global Services 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.

  • Page 144: Enable Global Roaming Mode

    Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is not detected. Enable Global Roaming Mode Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE network or GSM/UMTS network when you travel.

  • Page 145: Select A Carrier

    Select a Carrier You can select a specific local carrier to use when traveling internationally. At the time of purchase, your phone is preset to connect automatically to an appropriate carrier in your current area. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.

  • Page 146: Sprint International Voicemail Service

    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 passcode.

  • Page 147: Access Your Voicemail Internationally

    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.

  • Page 148: Access Email And Data Services Internationally

    Access Email and Data Services Internationally To access your email and browse the Web when traveling, 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.
  • Page 149 ● If the issue is with data, were you able to place voice calls? ● If the issue is with voice service, were you able to access data? Please call the numbers below if you need assistance: While in the United States: Call 1-888-226-7212. While traveling outside the United States: ●...

  • Page 150: Settings

    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. ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings. – or – From home, touch and hold on the status bar, and then drag down to display the notification panel.

  • Page 151: Wi-Fi Calling Settings

    Wi-Fi Calling Settings Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception. Enable Wi-Fi Calling 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 152: Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

    • Wi-Fi Direct: Connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. For more information, see Wi-Fi Direct Settings. • Advanced: Configure more settings. For more information, see Advanced Wi-Fi Settings. • WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.

  • Page 153: Wi-Fi Direct Settings

    Wi-Fi Direct Settings Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly through Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, your phone can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices. 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 154: Hotspot And Tethering Settings

    4. Tap More options for more settings: Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your phone is visible to other devices when you turn  on visibility. Received files: View files transferred to your phone through Bluetooth.  Rename device: Change the name your phone uses to identify itself when you make your ...
  • Page 155 • Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile Hotspot. • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. By default, the password is your mobile telephone number. • Show password: When enabled, the contents of the Password field are visible. • Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your phone uses for Hotspot, and you can set the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot.

  • Page 156: Tethering Settings

    3. Tap Add, 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. Tethering Settings Use Tethering to share your phone’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your phone through USB cable, or by Bluetooth.

  • Page 157: Data Usage Settings

    Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your phone’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 Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Data usage to configure options: Mobile data: Enable or disable your phone’s access to mobile data service.

  • Page 158: Location Settings

    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 phone, and collection may occur even when no apps are running.

  • Page 159: Nfc And Sharing Settings

    Location sources: Tap My places to save your favorite locations, to allow your phone to  provide relevant information by recognizing saved locations. • Tap Home, Work, Car, School, or Gym and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location. • Tap Add to set up a new location.

  • Page 160: Tap And Pay

    Turn S Beam On or Off 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC, and then tap the On/Off switch beside NFC to turn NFC on. NFC must be turned on before you can turn S Beam on. 3. Tap S Beam, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn S Beam on or off.

  • Page 161: Printing Settings

    • Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (phone memory) or optional installed SD card (not included). • Receive files from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices. More options > Rename device to rename your phone for the Nearby devices ...

  • Page 162: Screen Mirroring Settings

    Configure Print Settings Choose options for printing from your phone. Note: Below settings are examples only. Available settings will differ depending on the type of print service and printer you are using. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and sharing >...

  • Page 163: More Networks Settings

    More Networks Settings More networks settings provide additional options for configuring connections between your phone and the network or to other devices. Nearby Device Scanning Settings Scan for and connect to nearby devices. You will receive notifications when there are available divides to connect to.

  • Page 164: Vpn Settings

    VPN Settings Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your phone. You must configure a PIN, password, or fingerprints screen lock before setting up a VPN. 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 165: Sounds And Notifications Settings

    Sounds and Notifications Settings Configure the sounds, vibrations, and notifications for incoming calls, notifications, screen touches, connections, and other events. Volume Settings 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 >...

  • Page 166: Vibration Intensity

    Vibration Intensity Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones, notifications, and feedback for your screen touches, also known as haptic feedback. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibration intensity to set vibrations. Drag the sliders to set the vibration intensity for: Incoming call ...

  • Page 167: Vibrations

    Emergency tone: Play a tone or have your phone vibrate, periodically during an emergency  call. Sound when tapped: Play a tone when tapping the Samsung keyboard.  Vibrate when tapped: Set the phone to vibrate when tapping the Samsung keyboard.  Settings...

  • Page 168: Sound Quality And Effects

    Sound Quality and Effects Select options for sound quality while headphones or compatible Bluetooth headsets or speakers are connected. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound quality and effects. 3. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings. 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening ...

  • Page 169: Application Notifications

    Application Notifications Set applications as priority, allowing them to interrupt with notifications. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Application notifications. 3. Tap an application to set notification options. Notification Access Applications cannot read notifications unless you give them access. 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 170: Font

    One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons,  Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock pattern. Side key panel: Display the hard keys and other selected functions as buttons at the side of ...

  • Page 171: Screen Timeout

    Screen Timeout Screen timeout lets you choose how long the display screen remains lit after you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen timeout, and then choose a time period. Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing.

  • Page 172: Led Indicator Settings

    Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. After enabling the option, tap Settings to  choose pictures to display. More options > Preview to see a demonstration of Daydream.  More options > Select when to daydream to set your phone to Daydream when it is ...

  • Page 173: Lock Screen Settings

    Lock Screen Settings Configure settings for locking the screen, to improve security. Screen Lock Choose a screen lock, to secure 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 >...

  • Page 174: Set A Pattern Screen Lock

    Camera is the only app you can access with this method; you will need to enter your screen unlock to unlock the screen. Action memo on lock screen: Open an Action Memo when you double tap the lock screen  while pressing the S pen button.

  • Page 175: Set A Pin Screen Lock

    Action memo on lock screen: Open an Action memo when you double tap the lock screen  while pressing the S pen button. Make pattern visible: When enabled, your pattern will display on the screen briefly as you  draw it. Vibration feedback: When enabled, your phone will vibrate if you draw the incorrect pattern.

  • Page 176: Set A Password Screen Lock

    Action memo on lock screen: Open an Action memo when you double tap the lock screen  while pressing the S pen button. 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.

  • Page 177: Set A Fingerprint Screen Lock

    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 ...

  • Page 178: Multi Window Settings

    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. After you turn on Multi window in Settings, you can control whether the Multi window tab displays on the screen by touching and holding Back.

  • Page 179: S Pen Settings

    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. S Pen Settings Configure options and settings for the S Pen.

  • Page 180: Motions And Gestures Settings

    Tap the On/Off switch to turn the feature 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.

  • Page 181: Cloud Settings

    Settings. 2. Tap Cloud, and then configure options: Add Samsung account: Sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung  account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings.

  • Page 182: Easy Mode Settings

    Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Backup and Reset. 2. Tap Reset network settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. 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.

  • Page 183: Accessibility Settings

    Accessibility Settings Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility settings to configure these features. Vision Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low-vision. 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 184: Hearing Accessibility Settings

    Samsung subtitles (CC): Displays Samsung subtitles where available. Tap the On/Off  switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Samsung subtitles to configure options. Google subtitles (CC): Displays Google subtitles where available. Tap the On/Off switch to ...

  • Page 185: Dexterity And Interaction Settings

    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. 2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction to configure options: Assistant menu: Assistant menu can improve phone accessibility by providing quick access ...

  • Page 186: Configure Other Accessibility Settings

    Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to improve phone accessibility. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility to 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.

  • Page 187: Private Mode Settings

    Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device.

  • Page 188: Language And Input Settings

    Settings. Web sign-in: Sign-in to websites that can remember your password using your fingerprints.  Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your  Samsung account. Pay with PayPal: Make payments using through your PayPal account using your ...

  • Page 189: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    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 >...

  • Page 190: Swype Settings

    Keyboard swipe: When enabled, you can enter text by sliding your finger across the keys on  the keyboard. • None: When enabled, Samsung keyboard will not accept text entry by swiping. • SwiftKey Flow: When enabled, you can enter text by swiping your finger across the keyboard.
  • Page 191 • 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 the handwriting recognition speed.

  • Page 192: Google Voice Typing Settings

    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 tap a field to enter text. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input >...

  • Page 193: Speech Settings

    Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options: Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to-speech  Engine. Tap Settings to configure options.  General: • Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts.

  • Page 194: Mouse/Trackpad Settings

    Mouse/Trackpad Settings This feature allows you to adjust the speed of a mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Pointer speed to set the pointer speed. Tap OK to save your selection.

  • Page 195: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Safety assistance is intended to help users send a quick notice of their approximate location and visual surroundings to the mobile phone of an emergency contact chosen in advance. Important: This feature is only for your convenience and is not intended as, nor should it be treated as, a substitute for emergency calls to the authorities.

  • Page 196: Battery Settings

    Battery Settings Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power. For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your phone. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast Charging. 1. From home, tap Apps >...

  • Page 197: Storage Settings

    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. 2. Tap Storage to view information about memory usage, and tap an item for more information. Storage Device Description ●...

  • Page 198: Encryption

    Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security, and then tap the checkbox beside Reactivation lock to enable or disable the setting. Tip: You must establish and sign in to a Samsung account to use the Reactivation Lock feature. See Samsung Account. Settings...

  • Page 199: Passwords

    Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will only send security reports to  Samsung when it is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Credential Storage You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials.

  • Page 200: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Configure advanced security settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Trust agents: Set screen lock type to use.  Pin windows: Pin a specific app on your phone’s screen, preventing the use of other ...

  • Page 201: About Device Settings

    IP, MAC, and Bluetooth, and more. It also includes the phone number and username assigned to your phone. Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, Samsung legal  information, and a Privacy alert.

  • Page 202: Application Manager Settings

    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 phone. Use Application manager to manage applications on your phone. Warning: Because this phone can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.

  • Page 203: Calendar Settings

    Calendar Settings Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application Settings > Calendar to configure these options: First day of week: Choose a day to start each calendar week.  Show week numbers: Display week numbers on the calendar. ...

  • Page 204: Call Settings

    Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. Tip: You can also access Call settings from the Phone app. From home, tap Phone > More options > Settings > Call. If the keypad is not shown, tap the Keypad tab at the top of the screen. Call Rejection Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your phone automatically reject calls you receive from those numbers.

  • Page 205: Answering And Ending Calls

    Answering and Ending Calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application Settings > Call > Answering and ending calls to configure these options:  Answer calls by: • Pressing the Home key: Answer incoming calls by pressing the Home key. • Using voice commands: Answer or reject calls with the voice commands “Answer”...

  • Page 206: Call Alerts

    Call Alerts Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application Settings > Call > Call alerts to configure settings: Vibrate when answered: When enabled, your phone will vibrate when a call is answered. ...

  • Page 207: More Settings

    More Settings Settings for TTY and Hearing Aids are located in this option. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.

  • Page 208: Personalize Call Sound

    Personalize Call Sound Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or clearer, or optimized for your right or left ear. Note: This option is can only be configured during a call. For more details, see In-Call Options.

  • Page 209: Dtmf Tones

    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 Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application Settings > Call > DTMF tones to choose a tone length. Voicemail Settings Set options for Visual Voicemail.

  • Page 210: Email Settings

    Swipe to call or message: Swipe your finger across a contact record to call or send a  message to the contact’s default number. Swipe right to call, or left to create a message addressed to the contact. Only contacts with phones: Only contacts with at least one phone number display in ...
  • Page 211 • Message preview line: Choose whether up to 3 lines display with the email subject in the Inbox. • Title line in list: Choose what displays as the title in the list of emails, the sender, or the subject of the email. • Hide checkboxes: Enable or disable the display of checkboxes beside each email.
  • Page 212 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. See your email service provider for details. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 213 • Always Cc/Bcc myself: Choose options for sending a copy of emails you send to yourself, as a copy (Cc) or blind copy (Bcc). • Show images: Choose whether to automatically display embedded images in the body of an email. • Auto download attachments: Choose whether the phone automatically downloads email attachments when you are connected to Wi-Fi.

  • Page 214: Gallery Settings

    Gallery Settings Configure options for the Gallery app. Tip: You can also access Gallery settings from the Gallery app. From home, tap Apps > Gallery > More options > Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application Settings > Gallery to configure options: Accounts: Tap an account (if available) to enable or disable sync options for pictures and ...

  • Page 215: Messages Settings

    Messages Settings The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. Tip: You can also access Message settings from the Messages app. From home, tap Messages > More options > Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 216 header displays in the message list, and you will be prompted to download the attachment(s). • Roaming auto retrieve: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded when your phone is outside its home network. • MMS alert: When enabled, your phone will alert you when you make a change to a message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS).

  • Page 217: S Voice Settings

    Signature: When turned on, a text signature is included in all messages you send. Tap the  On/Off switch to turn the setting on, and then edit the signature text to include. • Edit signature: Enter a text signature, when Add signature is enabled. Spam filter: When turned on, your phone block messages that may be spam, by filtering ...

  • Page 218: Google Settings

    Reset S Voice: Erase the S Voice data you have stored on the server and restore the default  S Voice settings. Home address: Configure your home address.  Log in to Facebook: Log in to your Facebook account. If you have not already installed an ...

  • Page 219: For Assistance

    For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, specifications, account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Problem: Phone freezes/operation is unstable.

  • Page 220: Sprint Account Information And Help

    Solution 5: Is a disabled access point set? To reset to initial settings: From home, tap Apps > Settings > More networks > Mobile networks >  Access Point Names > More options > Reset to default. Problem: Battery level goes down quickly. Solution: Are you where signal is weak or have been out of service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of Battery.

  • Page 221: Manage Your Account

    Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone. Online: sprint.com/mysprint ● Access your account information. ● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). ● View and pay your bill. ● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.

  • Page 222: Copyright Information

    For more information, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal...

  • Page 223: Modification Of Software

    Samsung KNOX ™ Samsung KNOX is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox [041516] Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc.

  • Page 224: Legal Information

    Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal Information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: English samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide...

  • Page 225: Index

    Accounts, 52 Caller ID, 32 Email, 54 Block your number, 32 Gmail, 53 Calling Google, 52 International Dialing, 189 Samsung, 54 US Dialing, 189 Social Network, 63 Camera, 2, 83 Accounts Settings, 161 Configure, 86 Action Memo, 16 Layout, 83...
  • Page 226 Data, 75, 77 Favorites, 47 Files Data Services, 77 Password, 201 Transfer between phone and computer, 121 Status indicators, 78 Finger Scanner, 168 Fingerprint Screen Lock, 158 User name, 78 Data Usage, 138 Flash, 2 Date and Time Settings, 175 Flick Gesture, 6 Daydream, 152 Flipboard Briefing, 104, 105...
  • Page 227 Status Bar, 11 Google Play Music, 67 Infrared Transmitter, 2 Music (App), 67 International Data Roaming, 128 NextRadio, 70 International Dialing, 189 Samsung Milk Music, 70 Internet, 77 Spotify, 70 Sprint Music Plus, 71 Settings, 195 Interruptions Setting, 149 Music (App), 67...
  • Page 228 Safety Assistance, 176 Samsung Account, 54 Logs, 40 Make calls, 27 Samsung Keyboard, 24 Mute ringtone, 30 Settings, 170 Samsung Milk Music, 70 Receive, 30 Reject, 31 Scout, 108 Reject with text message, 31 Scrapbook, 114 Speed dials, 46 Screen Capture, 19...
  • Page 229 Slide Gesture, 5 Ultra Power Saving Mode, 177 Update Smart Select, 16 Smart Stay, 151 Firmware, 122 Update System, 181 US Dialing, 189 Messaging, 59 Social Network Accounts, 63 USB Charger/Accessory Port, 2 Sound When Tapped Setting, 148 Vibrate When Tapped Setting, 148 Sounds Settings, 146 Vibration, 148 Speaker, 2...
  • Page 230 Wi-Fi Direct Settings, 134 Zoom, 7 YouTube, 64, 94 Index...

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