Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Your Phone at a Glance ...................... 1 Set Up Your Phone ......................1 Activate Your Phone ......................4 Complete the Setup Application ..................4 Set Up Voicemail ........................ 6 Sprint Account Information and Help ................... 6 Sprint Account Passwords ...................
Page 3 Swype .........................27 Tips for Editing Text ....................29 Phone Calls ..........................30 Make Phone Calls ......................30 Call Using the Keypad ....................30 Call from Logs ......................31 Call from Contacts ......................31 Call a Number in a Text Message ................32 Call a Number in an Email Message ................33 Call Emergency Numbers ...................33 Enhanced 911 (E911) Information ................34 Receive Phone Calls ......................34...
Page 4 In-call Options ......................45 Speed Dialing ......................47 Logs ...........................48 View Logs ........................48 Logs Options ......................49 Clear Logs ........................50 Call Settings ........................50 Call Rejection ......................50 Set Reject Messages ....................50 Call Alert ........................51 Ringtones and Keypad Tones ..................51 Call Answering/Ending ....................51 Auto Screen Off During Calls ..................52 Accessory Settings for Call ..................52 My Call Sounds ......................52 Use Extra Volume for Calls ..................52...
Page 5 Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ................61 Assign a New Picture to a Contact ................62 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact...................62 Join a Contact ......................63 Delete a Contact ......................63 Synchronize Contacts ......................63 Add Entries to Your Favorites ....................64 Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts ................64 Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts ............64 Create Groups ........................65 Create a New Group ....................65...
Page 6 Compose Text Messages ...................78 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ................78 Save and Resume a Draft Message ................79 New Messages Notification ..................79 Managing Message Conversations ................80 Text and MMS Options ....................82 Social Networking Accounts ....................84 ChatON ........................84 Facebook ........................86 Flipboard ........................87 Messenger ........................87 Google+ ........................87 Talk ..........................88...
Page 7 Open an Installed App ....................98 Uninstall an App ......................98 Get Help with Google Play ..................98 Movies, TV, and Media ......................98 Google Play Movies & TV ...................98 Media Hub ........................99 Sprint TV & Movies ....................101 Music ..........................102 Google Play Music ....................102 Music Hub ........................
Page 8 Launch a Web Connection ..................123 4G Services ........................124 Wi-Fi ..........................124 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ........... 125 Check the Wireless Network Status ................126 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ................ 126 Sprint Hotspot ........................126 Bluetooth .........................
Page 9 Rotate and Save a Photo ..................145 Crop a Photo ......................145 Photo Editor ........................145 Installing the Application from Samsung Apps ............145 Using Photo Editor ....................146 Share Photos and Videos ....................147 Send Photos or Videos by Email ................147 Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message ............
Page 10 Google Search ......................... 157 Help ..........................158 microSD Card ........................158 Remove the microSD Card ..................158 Insert a microSD Card ....................158 View the microSD Card Memory ................159 Format the microSD Card ..................159 Unmount the microSD Card ..................159 More Services ........................
Page 11 AllShare Cast ......................172 Kies via Wi-Fi ......................172 Home Screen Mode ......................172 Blocking Mode ......................... 172 Sound Settings ........................ 173 Silent Mode....................... 173 Volume ........................173 Vibration Intensity ..................... 173 Device Ringtone ....................... 174 Device Vibration ....................... 174 Default Notifications ....................
Page 12 Clear Credentials ...................... 189 Language and Input Settings ................... 189 Language ......................... 189 Default Input Method ....................189 Google Voice Typing ....................189 Samsung Keyboard ....................190 T9 Trace ........................191 Swype ........................191 Voice Recognizer...................... 192 Voice Search ......................192 Text-To-Speech Output ....................
Page 13 Developer Options Settings ..................... 200 Activate This Device ......................202 System Update ........................ 202 Update PRL ......................202 Update Profile ......................202 Update Samsung Software ..................202 Update Firmware ...................... 203 About Device ........................203 Status ........................203 Legal Information ...................... 203...
Page 14: 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 external features and buttons. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Page 15  Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.  Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone.
Page 16 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn 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.
Page 17: Activate Your Phone
 If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup application.  If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. Activate Your Phone 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 Google account, you can elect to restore your Google account information, such as apps, bookmarks, Wi-Fi passwords, and contacts, to your new Samsung Galaxy S III. Tap Next to continue.  Use Google location: Select your Google location options and tap Next.
Page 19: Set Up Voicemail
 Tap Settings and uncheck the Sprint automatic connection option if you do not wish to use the Sprint Connections Optimizer. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic touch/tap menu navigation. Set Up Voicemail You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 20: Manage Your Account
Voicemail Password You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password. Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
Page 21: Sprint Support Services
From Any Other Phone ● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727. ● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727. Sprint Support Services Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone. Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings;...
Page 22: Phone Basics
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 The following illustrations outline your phone’s basic layout.
Page 23: Turn Your Phone On And Off
menu, press to open a list of actions available from the current screen or onscreen option. ● Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the recently used applications window. ● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
Page 24: Turn Your Screen On And Off
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Turn Your Screen On and Off Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.
Page 25 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. Phone Basics...
Page 26 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. Phone Basics...
Page 27 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 28 Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. To make this selection, press > > Settings and tap Display > Auto-rotate screen. See Auto-rotate screen for more information. Pinch and Spread "Pinch" the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or "spread" the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page.
Page 29: Your Home Screen
Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all seven Home screens. Tap a thumbnail to go straight to another Home screen. Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Page 30: Adding And Removing Primary Shortcuts
Adding Items from the Home screen 1. Press to display the main Home screen. 2. Navigate to the desired Home Page. 3. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen. 4. Tap Add to Home screen > Apps and widgets tab. 5.
Page 31: Adding And Removing Widgets
Adding and Removing Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an onscreen application. Widgets can include Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, Facebook status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many other types of apps.
Page 32: Recently Used Applications
Tap the screen you want to open. Recently Used Applications You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves. 1. Press and hold from any screen to open the recently used applications window. 2. Tap an image to open the selected application. Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Page 33 Vibrate Silence All Mute Speakerphone Active Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 3G (data service) 4G (data service) Airplane Mode Sync Active Alarm Set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message New voicemail Event microSD card is unmounted...
Page 34: Enter Text
Phone is sharing/streaming media to paired device using the AllShare Play application. Samsung Account needs activation. Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and configured for a direct connection to another compatible device in the same direct communication mode. Phone is tethered via a supported USB cable connection.
Page 35: Text Input Methods
 T9 Trace (as part of the Samsung keyboard and not shown as an input method) lets you enter letters and words by swiping across the onscreen keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word.
Page 36: Keyboard Input Options
T9 Trace and Google voice typing may still be used. Keyboard Input Options With both T9 Trace and the Samsung keyboard, it's easy to select input options such as ABC Mode, entering symbols and numbers, and changing letter case. Changing the Text Input Mode From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.
Page 37: Text Entry Options
Text Entry Options You can set your phone's text entry options through the main settings menu. Press and tap > Settings > Language and input > (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field). Set any of the following options: Phone Basics...
Page 38: Predictive Text
Key-tap sound enables auditory feedback when you tap an onscreen key.  Tutorial launches a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main concepts related to the Samsung keyboard.  Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their original configuration. Predictive Text The predictive text system provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards.
Page 39 > Settings > Language and input > (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field). With Predictive text enabled, tap Predictive text and configure any of the following advanced options (a green check mark indicates the feature is enabled). ...
Page 40: Google Voice Typing
to return to the previous screen. Google Voice Typing This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your spoken words into onscreen text. Configuring Google Voice Typing Press and tap > Settings > Language and input > Google voice typing. - or - From a screen where you can enter text, touch and drag down from the Notifications area and then tap Choose input method >...
Page 41 Tap How to Swype to view a tutorial on using Swype. Tap Preferences to enable the following options:  Vibrate on keypress activates a vibration sensation as you enter text using the keypad.  Sound on keypress turns on sounds generated by the Swype application. ...
Page 42: 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. Touch and hold an active text entry field. Scroll to the area of the message containing the desired text. Double-tap the text.
Page 43: Phone Calls
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone’s 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.
Page 44: Call From Logs
Call from Logs All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. You can place a call to numbers or contacts that display in this area. 1. Press and tap 2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays. ...
Page 45: Call A Number In A Text Message
2. Tap the contact you want to call and then tap to place a call.  For additional information on Contacts, see Contacts. - or - Press and tap Drag your finger from left to right across the contact to place a call. Tip: You can also swipe the entry from right to left to send a text message.
Page 46: Call A Number In An Email Message
Tip: You can also call the number from with you received a text or MMS message. Tap the name at the top of the conversation and then tap a phone number. Depending on your motion settings, you may also be able to place a call simply by lifting the phone to your ear.
Page 47: Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
2. Tap Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location.
Page 48: Mute The Ringing Sound
Mute the Ringing Sound You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by doing either of the following. ● Press the volume button down. ● Place the phone face down on a level surface. See Motion Settings to display the settings required to mute incoming calls by turning over the phone.
Page 49: Voicemail (Traditional)
Voicemail (Traditional) 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 Through the Phone App The following steps will guide you through setting up your voicemail using the Phone app.
Page 50: Voicemail Notification
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message. ● By sounding the assigned ringtone type. ● By displaying within the Notifications area of the Status bar when a single new unheard voicemail message is received. Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
Page 51: Reviewing Voicemails
password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Reviewing Voicemails Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. Press and tap > Voicemail. 2. Touch a message to review it. ...
Page 52: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages
 Move this message to the SD memory card for storage. Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message, you can easily access other voicemail messages without returning to the main voicemail screen. 1. Listen to the current voicemail message. 2.
Page 53: Change Your Main Greeting
2. Touch > Settings. From this menu, you can:  Tap Manage subscription to subscribe to monthly transcriptions. If you are using the free trial, the number of days remaining on your free trial are shown.  Tap Auto forward to email to automatically send a copy of each voicemail to your email address.
Page 54: Change Your Voicemail's Displayed Name Or Number
Change Your Voicemail’s Displayed Name or Number From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. 1. Press and tap > Voicemail. 2. Touch > Settings > Display name. 3. Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages).
Page 55: Caller Id
● Add to Contacts to add the entered number into your Contacts list. See Add a Contact for more information. ● Speed dial setting to display the contacts assigned to numbers 2 through 100. The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail. ●...
Page 56: 3-Way Calling
To switch back to the first caller, tap Swap. 3-Way Calling With 3-Way Calling (also known as Conference calling), you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1.
Page 57 3. When you’re connected to the second party, tap Merge. Phone Calls...
Page 58: Call Forwarding
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. 4. To end the three-way call, tap Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number –...
Page 59 ● Add call: displays the dialer so you can call another person. ● Keypad: displays the onscreen keypad, where you can enter numbers using DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency). This is especially helpful if you need to enter an access code or other information while on an active call. ●...
Page 60: Speed Dialing
Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated. ● Headset: Connect to a Bluetooth headset.  Tap Headset during a call to activate a Bluetooth headset. A green line will appear under the Headset button.  Tap Headset again to de-activate the Bluetooth headset. The green line will disappear when the Headset is not activated.
Page 61: Logs
4. Tap Done. Removing Speed Dial Numbers 1. Press and tap . Touch > Speed dial setting. 2. Tap > Delete. 3. Tap the X next to the speed dial entries you want to remove. 4. Tap Done. Editing Speed Dial Numbers 1.
Page 62: Logs Options
 To change the Logs view, tap > View by. Tap All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls to filter the list. Logs Options The following procedures will guide you through accessing and understanding your call log options.
Page 63: Clear Logs
Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. Press and tap 2. Tap the Logs tab to display the Logs list. 3. Tap > Delete. 4. Tap Select all or tap individual entries to select them. 5. Tap Delete and then tap OK to confirm. Call Settings Your phone’s Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application.
Page 64: Call Alert
Call Alert Call alert allows you to assign call alert tones and activate call alerts and vibration. 1. Press , tap , and then tap > Call settings > Call alert. 2. Tap Call vibrations to enable your call vibration options (Vibrate on connection to network and Call-end vibration).
Page 65: Auto Screen Off During Calls
Auto Screen Off During Calls The Auto Screen Off During Calls feature allows you to turn on the proximity sensor during active calls so the screen will turn off when you bring the phone up to your face. 1. Press , tap , and then tap >...
Page 66: Additional Settings
2. Tap Increase volume in pocket to activate the feature (a green checkmark appears in the adjacent field). Additional Settings The Additional Settings menu contains a Noise reduction feature. This feature suppresses background noise on your side of the conversation during an active call. 1.
Page 67: Dtmf Tones
For additional technical support you may call 1-888-987-4357, or access the following website: samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html. Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY phones connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
Page 68: Voicemail Settings
2. Tap DTMF tones. Choose from either Normal or Long. Voicemail Settings These settings allow you to choose the method by which you receive your voicemails and general playback preferences. 1. Press , tap , and then tap > Call settings. 2.
Page 69: Contacts
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.
Page 70: The Contacts List
The Contacts List Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create either a Google, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Phone contact. ► Press and tap . You will see the Contacts list.  Contacts List: The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in your phone, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, and Facebook contacts.
Page 71: Add A Contact
 Import/Export: Import or export the selected contact information from a specified location.  Merge with Samsung account: Join your phone contacts with an existing Samsung account.  Merge with Google: Join your phone contacts with an existing Google account.
Page 72 Note: You will not see the option to select a destination unless you have previously established a Google or Corporate account on the phone. and assign a picture to the new entry by choosing one of two Contact photo options: ...
Page 73 The Mobile button initially displays next to the Phone number field. If you want to add a phone number that is not a mobile number, tap the Mobile button and select from Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom (add your own label), or Callback.
Page 74: Save A Phone Number
 Add another field: tap this button to add another field such as Phonetic name, Organization, IM, Notes, Nickname, Website Internet call, or Relationship. Tap Save to save the new contact. Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone dial pad. Press and tap Enter a phone number using the onscreen dial pad.
Page 75: Assign A New Picture To A Contact
1. Press and tap 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Edit. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Edit. 3. Tap or the currently assigned picture, and then tap Image. See Open Gallery more information.
Page 76: Join A Contact
Google or Corporate account with current Contact entries, and be signed into your account via the phone. With syncing, any Contacts entries (with phone numbers, email addresses, pictures, etc.) are updated and synced with your Samsung Galaxy S III. To synchronize your Contacts: 1. Press >...
Page 77: Add Entries To Your Favorites
2. Tap the account you wish to sync, and follow the onscreen prompts. Note: Different accounts have different procedures to sync information to your phone. Not all apps support syncing to the different types of data on your phone (contacts, calendar, etc.).
Page 78: Create Groups
This process not only synchronizes your contact information but also your status, events, and more. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap the Facebook account to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. 3. Tap Sync Contacts to sync your Facebook contacts. If you want to synchronize immediately, tap Sync now.
Page 79: Share A Contact
2. Tap an existing group and then tap > Send message. 3. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark) and then tap Done. 4. Type your message, and then tap Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.
Page 80: 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. Gmail / Google You will need a Google account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Google Play applications.
Page 81: Access Gmail
1. Launch an application that requires a Google account (such as Play Store or Gmail). 2. Tap Existing and then enter your existing username and password. Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap New and follow the onscreen prompts to create your new account.
Page 82: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages
6. To send the message, tap  To save the current email as a draft, tap > Save draft. To later view your draft email messages, from the Inbox, tap Inbox and then tap Drafts.  To delete the current email message, tap >...
Page 83: Email
Note: In order to use Sync Picasa Web Albums, Picasa must be downloaded through your Gmail credentials. 4. Tap Sync now to being syncing. 5. Press to return to the previous screen. Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP.
Page 84: Add A Corporate Email Account
Add a Corporate Email Account The main Email application also provides access to your Outlook Exchange server via your phone. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007, or 2010 as the corporate email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts, and Task information directly with your company’s Exchange server.
Page 85: Compose And Send Email
Important! If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field unchecked can prevent connection. Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause completion issues. 7. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap Next. 8. Configure your Email check frequency, Amount to synchronize (days to synchronize between your phone and server), and activate any other email settings, and then tap Next.
Page 86: View And Reply To Email
7. To send the message, tap  To delete the current email message, tap > Discard. To save the email in Drafts, tap Yes. To delete the email permanently, tap No. View and Reply to Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1.
Page 87: Corporate Email Features
Sort Email Messages 1. On the email account Inbox, tap > Sort by. 2. Select from the options to sort email messages by date received (most recent or oldest), by sender, read/unread status, starred favorites, attachments, priority, subject, flag, request, meeting requests, or size. (Not all options are available for all email accounts.) Delete an Email Message 1.
Page 88: Edit Email Account Settings
4. Tap Internal message settings to modify the auto-replies to inter-office e-mail. Tap External message settings to modify the auto-replies to email received outside of your immediate office location 5. Tap Set. Set Email Message Priority You can set the priority for an email message you send with your Exchange ActiveSync account.
Page 89  Recent messages: Select the number of messages displayed in the Recent messages queue.  Show images: View embedded images located within the body of the currently displayed email.  Sync email: Synchronize emails between your phone and the remote exchange server.
Page 90: Delete An Email Account
 Security options: Enable several security options such as: Encryption, Encryption algorithm, Sign, Sign algorithms, Email certificates, and Security policy list. These security policies could restrict some functions from corporate servers. • Security policy list: List the current email’s security policy. These policies could restrict some functions from corporate servers.
Page 91: Text Messaging And Mms
4. Release the widget into an open space on one of your home pages. Text Messaging and MMS With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone. Multimedia messages, or MMS, can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar).
Page 92: Save And Resume A Draft Message
 Take picture: Temporarily exit the message, take a photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message by tapping Save.  Video: Choose an existing video from the Videos list and then add it to your message. ...
Page 93: Managing Message Conversations
change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options 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 Messages application icon (if shown on the Home screen) also displays the number of new messages ( To open the message, touch and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel.
Page 94  The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved to the microSD card. To save the attachment, touch and hold the file. Tap Save attachment. Select the attachment checkbox and tap Save. Reply to a Text or Multimedia Message 1.
Page 95: Text And Mms Options
Delete a Single Message 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. While viewing a message thread, touch and hold the message that you want to delete. Note: If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the Message options menu and then touch and hold the message to display the options menu again.
Page 96 ● Text templates: Display your available text message reply templates. This is a readily accessible list of both default and user-defined text snippets that can be used to quickly reply to incoming messages. To add a new template, tap , enter a message, and tap Save.
Page 97: Social Networking Accounts
 Presidential Alert: Receive warnings in the event of a federal emergency. Note: The Presidential alert cannot be disabled.  Extreme Alert Receive alerts with Extreme warning levels.  Severe Alert Receive alerts with Severe warning levels.  Amber Alert Receive alerts about child abductions and relevant details. ...
Page 98 AllShare Play, ChatON, and Media Hub. For more information, visit: samsungchaton.com. Registering with the Service 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung account. The icon should not display in the Notifications bar. 2. Press >...
Page 99: Facebook
Deleting a Single Message Bubble 1. Press > > ChatON. 2. Launch a chat session to reveal the message string. 3. Touch and hold a message bubble and then tap Delete. Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on-the-go Facebook access.
Page 100: Flipboard
Flipboard The Flipboard application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much more.
Page 101: Talk
1. Sign in to your Google account. See Sign In to Your Google Account. 2. Press > > Google+. The app will sign in to your Google account.  If you are signed into more than one Google account, select the account you would like to use with Google+.
Page 102 3. To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or tap the title link. 4. Tap to return to the previous page. Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content. However, if you wish to sign in to access additional options tap the ACCOUNT tab.
Page 103: Apps And Entertainment
The Samsung account manages the access information (username/password) to several applications, such as AllShare Play, ChatON, and Media Hub. 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung account. There should be no icon in the Notifications area of the screen.
Page 104: Setting Up Web Storage
Video quality settings: Set up the video quality for streamed video content.  Lock AllShare Play: Restrict access to AllShare Play by requiring a user enter the currently active and associated Samsung account password. Tap Locking AllShare Play to activate/deactivate the feature. ...
Page 105: Sharing Files Via Web Storage
Follow the procedures below to share media with a device through AllShare Play. Important! Make sure all communicating devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 1. Launch AllShare on a target device, such as an Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc. 2. On your phone, press and then tap >...
Page 106: Allshare Play Screen Sharing Via Group Cast
Tap an available onscreen file, image, or video and then tap to begin streaming the selected files. On a target device (such as Internet TV), select the onscreen Allow button to continue. Note: At this stage your phone is requesting access to share media with the external source. AllShare Play Screen Sharing via Group Cast Follow the procedures below to share via Group Cast.
Page 107: Locating Your Vod Registration Number
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies To play purchased DivX movies on your Samsung Galaxy S III phone, you will first need to complete a one-time registration using both your phone and your computer. 1. Write down the DivX registration code that appears onscreen. Copy this 8 or 10-digit number down.
Page 108: Books And Magazines
Game Hub Game Hub provides a premium one-stop service center that lets you play, connect, and share games on compatible Samsung Android devices. Note: You must have the Samsung Account application installed and registered prior to using Game Hub. 1. Press and then tap >...
Page 109: Google Play Store
2. Read the on-screen disclaimer and tap Confirm. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions and navigate to your favorite games and services. Google Play Store The Google Play Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone.
Page 110: Create A Google Checkout Account
5. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions, tap Accept & download (for free apps) or Accept & buy (for paid apps) to begin downloading and installing the app.
Page 111: Open An Installed App
Open an Installed App There are several options for opening an installed app. ► Press > and tap (the application). - or - Press > and tap Play Store. > My Apps. On the Download screen, tap the app to open it. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play.
Page 112: Media Hub
5. Tap the Personal Videos tab to view movies you have on your phone or memory card. Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from any location.
Page 113  Home: Display the Media Hub main screen.  Movies: Display movies that are available for rent or purchase. Scroll through the top navigation bar and select a movie category. The movies of that type will be displayed below.  TV Shows: Display TV shows that are available for purchase.
Page 114: Sprint Tv & Movies
● You must finish watching rented Media Content within 24 consecutive hours of start of playback.  Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not extend the available viewing time.  In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period of more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis) after the Media Content has been rented (for example, if you begin viewing rented Media Content on the 29th day after the rental transaction, but do not finish viewing the entire title, that rented Media Content...
Page 115: Music
Watch TV 1. Press and then tap > Sprint TV & Movies. Depending on your settings, your phone may prompt you to accept a data connection. 2. In the top bar, touch an option to see what’s available.  Home to return to the Sprint TV & Movies home page. ...
Page 116 Tap an onscreen account to add it or select Add account to use a new account. At the free songs screen, select either Get free songs or Skip.  Get free songs are downloaded via either the Internet or the Google Play Store app. ...
Page 117  Help: Display application help information. Listening to Music You can listen to music by using your phone’s built-in speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset. Press the volume keys on the side of the phone to activate onscreen volume control and then touch and drag on the scale to set volume.
Page 118: Music Hub
 RECENT: Display the most recently played songs and albums  ARTISTS: Play, Add to playlist, Shop for artist, or Search.  ALBUMS: Play, Add to playlist, More by artist, Shop for artist, or Search  SONGS: Play, Add to playlist, Shop for artist, Share, or Search. ...
Page 119 Note: You must have the Samsung Account application installed and registered prior to using Media Hub. 1. Press and then tap > Music Hub. 2. Read the Disclaimer and tap Confirm to continue or Tap (Back) to exit. The Music Hub Home screen displays.
Page 120: Music Player
Touch and hold an album or a track. The Do You… pop-up menu appears. Tap Buy song: ($). You will be prompted to confirm the purchase by entering your Samsung account password. Tap Buy. The song will be added to My Music, and listed under Downloads.
Page 121: Navigation
When the download has completed, tap Open. (If you do not see the Open button, tap to return to the previous screen.) To open the app from the home screen, tap > Sprint Music Plus. When the download has completed tap Open to launch the app. (If you do not see the Open button, tap to return to the previous screen.) To open the app from the home screen, tap...
Page 122: Scout
Scout Scout™ by Telenav is a daily personal navigator that helps you get where you’re going. It lets you see and hear turn-by-turn directions and it can provide important, personalized information about traffic and alternate routes. Install the Scout App on Your Phone Before you use Scout on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store app.
Page 123: Google Maps
3. Enter your search terms and tap , or tap an entry listed.  This keyword can be a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business name (Samsung, Sprint), or a Google friend who is sharing their location. Apps and Entertainment...
Page 124: Latitude
4. Tap RESULTS LIST to see a detailed list of information corresponding to those matches now displayed on your screen with lettered pins. Latitude Latitude is another Google Maps service that allows you to share your location information with selected friends. The Latitude service is accessible through the Google Maps app. See Google Maps for details on setting up and using the app.
Page 125: Navigation
Navigation Navigation is another Google Maps application available on your phone. It uses your current location to provide turn-by-turn guidance to your destination. Enable Location Services on Your Phone Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s GPS location feature. For more information about location services, see Location Services.
Page 126: Sprint Zone
Install NASCAR Mobile '13 App on Your Phone Before you use NASCAR Mobile '13 on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store. Press and tap Play Store. Tap the Search icon and search for "nascar mobile '13". Tap NASCAR Mobile '13 from the results list.
Page 127 3. To play a video, simply touch its thumbnail or list entry. 4. The following video controls are available:  Pause the video.  Start the video after being paused.  Touch and hold to rewind the video. Touch to go to previous video. ...
Page 128 • Auto play next: Play the next available video after the current video ends. • Play speed: Touch and drag the slider to decrease or increase play speed. • SoundAlive: Use SoundAlive audio effects with earphone. • Subtitles: View subtitles for the video, if available. ...
Page 129: 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: Browser Your phone’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the...
Page 130: Browser Menu
1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen. 2. Expand them outward (spread) to zoom in. To zoom out: 1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen. 2. Bring them together (pinch) to zoom out. Moving Between Pages To go back one page: ►...
Page 131: Select Text On A Web Page
Brightness: Adjust the brightness and color of your display.  Downloads: Display the download history.  Print: Print the screen or Web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi.  Settings: Modify your Web settings. For more information, refer to Adjust Browser Settings.
Page 132: Go To A Specific Website
Go to a Specific Website Just like any other browser, you can use the URL field to enter a website address and go to a specific website. 1. Tap the URL field and enter a website address.  As you type the address, if your desired website appears within the suggested sites list, tap the entry to begin surfing.
Page 133 • Remember form data: Allow the phone to store data from any previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. • Clear form data: Delete any stored data from previously filled out forms. Tap OK to complete the process. •...
Page 134: Reset The Browser To Default
• Enable JavaScript: Enable JavaScript for the current Web page. Without this feature, some pages may not display properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. • Allow multiple tabs per app: Allow apps to open more than one tab in the browser.
Page 135: Set The Browser Home Page
2. Tap > Settings > Advanced > Reset to default 3. Tap OK to complete the process. Set the Browser Home Page Customize your Web experience by setting your browser’s home page. 1. Press and tap > Internet. 2. Tap >...
Page 136: Data Services (Sprint 3G)
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen Follow the below procedures to add bookmarks to the phone's home screen. 1. From any open Web page, tap 2. Touch and hold an existing entry from the Bookmarks tab to display an onscreen popup menu.
Page 137: 4G Services
The Browser automatically launches when a Web link is touched from within either an email or a text message. Note: The first time you access the Web on your phone, you may be prompted to sign in with your phone number. Enter your number and tap Ok. 4G Services 4G is a service that must be included in your service plan and also available within your area.
Page 138: Turn Wi-Fi On And Connect To A Wireless Network
The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network By default, your phone’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your phone able to discover and connect to compatible in-range Wi-Fi networks (or WAPs - wireless access points).
Page 139: Check The Wireless Network Status
Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Scan. Check the Wireless Network Status The following information is designed to help you check your wireless connection. 1. Press and then tap >...
Page 140: Bluetooth
Set Up Sprint Hotspot 1. Press and tap > Sprint hotspot. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider next to Sprint hotspot to toggle Sprint hotspot ON and activate the service.  When active, the Notifications area of the status bar shows Hotspot activated. Note: Connect your charger to your phone if you plan to use Sprint Hotspot for an extended period.
Page 141: Turn Bluetooth On Or Off
Turn Bluetooth On or Off The following procedures will guide you through turning on and turning off your Bluetooth phone. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to move it into the ON position to turn Bluetooth on. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off through the Notifications panel.
Page 142: Reconnect A Headset Or Car Kit
4. Tap Scan. Your phone will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 5. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the headset. 6.
Page 143: Send Information Using Bluetooth
3. Tap Disconnect. Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the other device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again. 1. Press >...
Page 144: Receive Information Using Bluetooth
Tip: If your phone remembers Bluetooth as a previous selection within the Camera or Gallery, you can tap (to the right of the icon).  Calendar event: In the Calendar’s Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, tap the event and then tap >...
Page 145: Kies Air
Wi-Fi network. You can view and share call logs, videos, photos, music, bookmarks, ringtones, and even send SMS messages from your PC. Note: To sync your phone to your PC it is highly recommended that you install Samsung Kies which is available at samsung.com/kies...
Page 146 If prompted, select a network. Choose from either Wi-Fi or Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Write down the onscreen URL address. Important! Both your phone and your computer must be connected to the same Wireless Access Point (WAP). From your computer, enter the URL in your Web browser. If prompted, an Access Request prompt is displayed on your phone.
Page 147: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
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 are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network.
Page 148: Disconnect From A Vpn
1. Press > and tap Settings > More settings > VPN. 2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar. 4.
Page 149: Camera And Video
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with an 8.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, and pressing the camera key.
Page 150: Review Screen
● (Settings): Access the menu panel and lets you change the camera settings. ● (Camera/Camcorder mode): Take a photo in various modes. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator appears at the top left of the display. Slide the button up for Camera, or down for Camcorder.
Page 151: Take A Picture
Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.  Buddy photo share: Share the current image with active ChatON buddies.  Print: Print the current image on a compatible Samsung printer.  Rename: Rename the current file.  Scan for nearby devices: Scan for in-range devices that can be connected to and sent the current image.
Page 152: Record Videos
► On the camera screen, press or tap Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone’s built-in video camera. Press and tap > Camera. Slide to activate camcorder mode. Holding the phone in landscape mode, use the display screen as a viewfinder and aim the camera lens at your subject.
Page 153  Self-portrait: Set the front camera so you can take pictures of yourself or video chat.  Flash: Set the flash options to Off, On, or Auto flash.  Shooting mode: Set the shooting mode. Choose from the following options: •...
Page 154: Camcorder Settings
 Focus mode: Set focus mode to Auto focus, Macro, or Face detection. Use Macro mode to take close-up pictures. Face detection causes the camera to automatically recognize if there is a face in the shot. It then optimizes the focus and exposure for the face.
Page 155: View Pictures And Videos Using Gallery
► Tap in the menu panel to display the Settings menu and access more camera settings. You can change the following settings from the Settings menu:  Edit shortcuts: Set shortcut icons for the settings that you use the most. ...
Page 156: Open Gallery
For photos that are on your storage card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also easily make a photo as your contact picture or wallpaper and share photos with your friends. Open Gallery The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored camera images. 1.
Page 157: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo
 (Camera) turns on the camera preview.  (Share) offers several ways to share your picture or video. Options may include: Group Cast, ChatON, Dropbox, Flipboard, Picasa, Google+, S Memo, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, Messaging, Gmail, and Email.  (Slideshow) allows you to see your videos in a slideshow or access the slideshow settings.
Page 158: Rotate And Save A Photo
Installing the Application from Samsung Apps Follow the below procedures to install Photo Editor from Samsung Apps. Note: You must sign in to your Samsung account before accessing Samsung apps. 1. Press and tap >...
Page 159: Using Photo Editor
 If prompted, enter your Samsung password, tap Confirm, and then tap Get again. Using Photo Editor Follow the below procedures to use Photo Editor. Press and tap > Gallery. Tap Select image to edit a picture in your Gallery.
Page 160: Share Photos And Videos
 Set as: Set the new image as a Contact photo, Home and lock screens, Home screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper. Share Photos and Videos The Gallery application lets you send photos and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share photos on your social networks (such as Facebook, Picasa, and Twitter) and share videos on YouTube.
Page 161: Share Photos Or Videos On Google
2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3. Select the photos or videos you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth phone so the files can be sent.
Page 162 4. Touch the screen and then tap > YouTube. 5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Tap Upload. Camera and Video...
Page 163: Tools And Calendar
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Alarm and Timer Use the following methods to create an alarm event. Press and tap > Clock. This allows access to the alarm and media application screen. ...
Page 164: Calendar
 Tap OK to accept the ringtone assignment. Tap Snooze to set a Duration (3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes) and Snooze repeat (1, 2, 3, 5, or 10 times) to set whether or not the snooze activation alerts you more than once. Tap the ON/OFF slider to activate.
Page 165 Double-tap a day to which you would like to add an event to reveal the Add event/Add task screen. Assign the new calendar event to a current account by tapping the Calendar field and then selecting an account. For this example we are choosing a Corporate account. ...
Page 166: Event Alerts
 Customize allows you to manually enter a desired number. Tap Set to complete the custom assignment. Enter participants in the Participants field. Tap Show me as to select your displayed availability. Tap Privacy to select who is allowed to see this event. Private allows only the selected participants to view the event on your calendar.
Page 167: View Events
 Set snooze duration to set the length of time to allow before you are reminded of the event. Choose from: 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes,15 minutes, or 30 minutes.  Snooze to be reminded of the event at a future time. ...
Page 168: Erase Events
 Tap a day to view the events of that day.  Touch and hold a day to create a new event.  Slide up or down to view earlier or later months. Erase Events The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events. 1.
Page 169: Dropbox
Dropbox Dropbox works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your phone. This app allows you to bring your files with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your phone, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends.
Page 170: Manually Uploading A Picture To Dropbox
Important! Enabling this feature can incur data charges (depending on your plan) if the Wi-Fi or data plan is selected. 5. Tap at the top of the application window to access the files and folders you area currently sharing from your computer. 6.
Page 171: Help
Help Help provides online information to help with your phone questions. ► Press and tap > Help. microSD Card ™ A microSD (Secure Digital) memory card is an optional accessory that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and voice data on your phone. Remove the microSD Card Use the following procedures to remove the microSD card from your phone.
Page 172: View The Microsd Card Memory
2. Tap Unmount SD card, then tap OK. 3. Remove the microSD card. See Remove the microSD Card. More Services More Services contains an assortment of Samsung apps that are not preloaded on your Galaxy S III. ► Press and tap >...
Page 173: S Memo
1. Press and tap > My files. 2. The following folders display:  sdcard: This folder displays all of the files saved to your microSD card.  extSdCard: This folder display files saved on your phone. Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your phone is configured. S Memo The S Memo application allows you to create memos using the keyboard, your finger, or both.
Page 174: Create A New S Memo
Copy: Copy the selected memo to the clipboard.  Lock: Lock the selected memo using your PIN lock.  Print: Tap one or all memos, tap Print, and then send the memos to a Samsung printer.  Settings: The S Memo settings are: •...
Page 175: S Suggest
S Suggest The S Suggest application provides onscreen recommendations for apps that are specifically supported and made for use on your phone. Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. 1. Press and tap >...
Page 176: S Voice
5. Follow the onscreen download and installation instructions. 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.
Page 177: Vpn Client
to display the following options:  Share via: Share your recording using such methods as Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.  Delete: Delete one or more voice recordings. Tap the recordings to delete and tap Delete. Tap OK to confirm the deletion. ...
Page 178: Settings
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Wi-Fi This group of settings lets you control your phone’s wireless network settings (3G and 4G), Wi- Fi settings, Bluetooth, roaming, and more. Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi for high-speed data access using available computer networks.
Page 179: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows phone-to-device connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. Activate a Connection 1. Press > and tap Settings > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. 2. Wi-Fi Direct will begin scanning for other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service active and running before it can be detected by your phone.
Page 180: More Settings
The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and displays a list of each application with a breakdown of how many MB were used per application. 6. Tap . From this menu, you can:  Tap Data roaming to allow data roaming. For details on your phone’s Roaming capabilities, see Roaming.
Page 181: Mobile Networks
Important! If you are using your phone for Tethering, you may be prompted for additional drivers. The Samsung Mobile Driver for the SPH-L710 contains the ADB, CDMA, & WiMAX drivers that are required for using either Tethering (Phone as a Modem) or development tools.
Page 182: Vpn
2. Tap Tethering > USB tethering to add a checkmark and activate the feature. While in USB tethering, the status bar will display Note: The USB tethering option is only available when the phone is connected to the computer. Otherwise, it is grayed out. Activate Bluetooth Tethering 1.
Page 183: Roaming
 IPSec Hybrid RSA Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the Type you entered previously. Tap the Show advanced options check box to display additional VPN options. Tap Save to save your VPN settings. Roaming Your roaming settings allow you to connect to your service provider’s partner networks and access voice and data services when you are out of your service provider’s area of coverage.
Page 184: S Beam
To activate NFC: 1. Press > and tap Settings > More settings. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to turn NFC on S Beam When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam images and videos from your gallery, music files from your music player, and more.
Page 185: Allshare Cast
Select that name from the product list displayed on your phone. Kies via Wi-Fi ® Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi is software that enables you to update your phone firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and from your phone directly by connecting to your PC, ®...
Page 186: Sound Settings
Sound Settings The Sound settings menu lets you control your phone’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to touch tones and notifications. Silent Mode The Silent mode option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. Activate Silent Mode ►...
Page 187: Device Ringtone
2. Tap Vibration intensity. 3. Touch and drag the onscreen sliders to assign vibration intensity level settings for the following:  Incoming call, Notification, and Haptic feedback. 4. Tap OK to assign the vibration levels. Device Ringtone Ringtones help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringtones to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages.
Page 188: System Sound Settings
2. Tap Sound and vibration to activate the feature (a green checkmark appears in the adjacent field). System Sound Settings The system sound settings menu lets you select whether you hear tones when tapping numbers on the dial pad, selecting onscreen options, and more. ●...
Page 189: Home And Lock Screens Wallpaper
Note: You can also assign wallpaper preferences by pressing and holding a spot on a Home screen and selecting Set wallpaper for Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper This feature assigns the current image to both the Home screen and Lock screens. 1.
Page 190: Auto-Rotate Screen
Auto-rotate Screen The Auto-rotate Screen feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for all screens when rotation is detected. See Rotate for more information. 1. Press > > Settings > Display. 2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to activate the feature (a green checkmark appears in the adjacent field).
Page 191: Touch Key Light Duration
1. Press > and tap Settings > Display. 2. Tap Font size. Choose from Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or Huge. Touch Key Light Duration This feature allows you to set the length of time that the touch keys (located on the bottom of your phone) are lit.
Page 192: Sd Card
● Audio (music, ringtones, podcasts): Audio displays the amount of memory occupied by any audible files. ● Downloads: Downloads displays the amount of memory occupied by files downloaded from an email account, the Internet, or other outside sources. ● Miscellaneous files: Miscellaneous files displays the amount of memory dedicated to files such as information stored on the clipboard or downloaded application files.
Page 193: Battery Settings
● Check the Battery use screen to review what features or functions have been consuming your battery resources. ● Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary apps. ● Animated wallpapers use an increased amount of power and memory. Change your Live Wallpaper to a non-animated Wallpaper gallery or Gallery image.
Page 194: Manage Apps
Manage Apps Use the Application manager menu to quickly erase selected content and uninstall third-party apps stored in your phone. To clear an application’s cache: 1. Press > and tap Settings > Application manager. 2. Tap and tap Sort by size. This option sorts the current apps listing to display those apps by amount of memory or cache usage.
Page 195: Location Services
Location Services Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. ● Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint apps and services easier to use.
Page 196: Lock Screen Settings
Lock Screen Settings You can increase the security of your phone by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you either slide the screen, detect accessibility through facial recognition, draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, or enter the correct password to unlock the phone’s control keys, buttons, and touchscreen.
Page 197 6. Tap Continue and create a security Pattern or PIN. You will use one of these security features if the phone does not recognize your face when you attempt to unlock the phone. 7. Set your backup Pattern or PIN and tap OK. Note: If your screen lock is currently set to Face unlock, you can improve its performance by capturing your face data again under different lighting conditions.
Page 198: Lock Screen Options
If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Use a Screen Unlock PIN 1. Press > and tap Settings > Lock screen. 2.
Page 199: Owner Information
 Information ticker: Slide the Information ticker On/Off slider to the right to display of a scrolling ticker on the lock screen. Tap Information ticker to choose content to display.  Clock: Tap the check box to control display of a digital clock on the lock screen. ...
Page 200: Encrypt Sd Card
Important! Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security; therefore, you must set up a screen lock password in order to use phone decryption. For more information, see Screen Lock. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Security. 2.
Page 201: Unknown Sources
Select Device Administrators The Device Administration feature allows you to select one or more administration apps that control your phone for security purposes (for example, if your phone is lost or stolen). These apps enforce remote or local phone security policies. Some of the features a device administration application might control are: ●...
Page 202: Clear Credentials
3. Tap Choose input method and tap Google voice typing, Samsung keyboard, or Swype. Note: Within either Select input method dialog box, you can tap Set up input methods to access Keyboard and input methods settings.
Page 203: Samsung Keyboard
 Download offline speech recognition: Use voice input while offline. Samsung Keyboard The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard. Note: You must select Samsung keyboard as the default input method before managing its settings. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Language and input.
Page 204: T9 Trace
Reset settings: Reset the keyboard settings back to their original configuration. T9 Trace T9 Trace is built into the Samsung keyboard. This method allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger from letter to letter and lifting it between words. T9 Trace uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word and includes a touch predictive text system.
Page 205: Voice Recognizer
Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Voice recognizer and tap the voice recognition format that you want. Choose from Google or Samsung powered by Vlingo. Voice Search The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated application that allows you to tell the phone what to search for and then the phone activates a Google search based on what you said.
Page 206: Text-To-Speech Output
Google text-to-speech Engine: Use and modify Google Text-to-speech settings. Tap to the right of Google text-to-speech for additional settings. • Samsung TTS: Use and modify settings for the Samsung TTS default engine. to the right of Samsung TTS for additional settings.  General •...
Page 207: Back Up And Reset Settings
2. Tap an account to enable syncing of your Calendar, Contacts, Internet settings, and S Memo with the Cloud. 3. Tap Back up and restore to set back up options, or to restore your data:  Tap Auto backup to turn this feature On or Off. ...
Page 208: Accounts And Sync Settings
> and tap Settings. 2. Under Accounts, tap Add accounts and tap an account type:  Samsung account, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Facebook, Google, LDAP, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 3. Enter your account information and tap Next.  Depending on the account type, you may need to enter an email address or user address, password, domain name, or other information.
Page 209  Direct call: Once enabled, the phone will dial the currently displayed onscreen Contact entry as soon as you place the phone to your ear.  Smart alert: Once enabled, pick up the phone to be alerted and notified if you have missed any calls or messages.
Page 210: Accessory Settings
Accessory Settings You may set certain actions to be performed when your phone is inserted or removed from its dock. Dock Sound This option enables sounds to play when inserting and removing the phone from the dock. 1. Press > and tap Settings >...
Page 211: Date And Time Settings
Date and Time Settings Your phone obtains its time and date information by using the network-provided date, time, and time zone. These values can be manually altered. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Date and time. 2. Tap Automatic date and time to disable the feature. ...
Page 212: Talkback Settings
Tap the Text-to-speech output option to select between using Google Text-to- Speech engine or Samsung TTS as your preferred TTS engine. You can also set the Speech rate at which text is spoken, listen to an example of speech synthesis, or enable Driving mode (incoming calls and new notifications will be read out automatically).
Page 213: Developer Options Settings
 Speech volume: Customize the speech volume returned based upon the volume of your voice. Choose from Match speech volume, 75% of speech volume, 50% of speech volume, or 25% of speech volume.  Ringer volume: Instruct the TalkBack program to provide voice feedback at all ringer volumes or not to provide voice feedback during silent or vibrate mode.
Page 214  Stay awake: Prevent the screen from going to sleep which charging.  Protect SD card: Require apps to request permission before reading the SD card.  USB debugging: Enable debugging when the phone is attached to a PC by a USB cable.
Page 215: Activate This Device
If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly, use this feature to reconnect with the network. Update Samsung Software Use this feature to upgrade your phone to the latest version of Samsung software for your Samsung Galaxy S III. 1. Press >...
Page 216: Update Firmware
Update Firmware Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update Firmware option to update your phone firmware. 1. Press > and tap Settings > System Update. 2. Tap Update Firmware. (Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates.
Page 217: Index
Index 4G Services, 124 Navigating, 116 About Device, 203 Settings, 119 Accessibility, 198 Calculator, 155 Settings, 198 Calendar, 151 TalkBack, 199 Add Event, 151 Accessory Jack, 10 Event Alerts, 153 Accounts, 67 View Events, 154 Add new, 195 Call Email, 70 Alerts, 51 Gmail, 68 Camera, 136...
Page 218 Input Method Face and Voice Unlock, 184 Changing, 189 Face Unlock, 183 International Dialing, 53 Facebook, 86 Keyboard, 190 Firmware Samsung, 190 Update, 203 T9 Trace, 191 Flash, 10 Touchscreen, 21 Flick, 14 Keyboard Input Options, 23 Flipboard, 87 Kies Air, 132...
Page 219 Options, 82 Caller ID, 42 Messenger, 87 Dialing Options, 41 microSD Card, 158 Emergency numbers, 33 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, 71 From email messages, 33 MMS Messaging, 78 From text messages, 33 Mobile Networks, 168 Make calls, 30 More Services, 159 Mute the Ringing Sound, 35 Motion Receive, 34...
Page 220 S Suggest, 162 Silent Mode, 173 S Voice, 163 Slide, 12 Samsung Keyboard, 190 ABC Mode, 23 Messaging, 78 Changing the Input Type, 23 Social Network Accounts, 84 Enabling, 22 Sound Entering Symbols, 24 Settings, 173 Symbol/Numeric Mode, 24 Sound Feedback, 175...
Page 221 Touchscreen Settings, 39 Keyboard, 21 Voicemail Folder Selection, 39 Turn off, 11 Voice Recorder, 163 Turn on, 11 Voice Typing TRS, 54 Configuring, 27 TTY Mode, 53 Using, 27 Typing, 21 Voicemail, 36 Update Firmware, 203 Notification, 37 Update PRL, 202 Password, 7 Update Profile, 202 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages, 36...

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