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 Install the battery ........................... 1 Charge the Battery ........................2 Turn your Phone On..........................2 Activation and Service .......................... 3 Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan ..................
Page 3 Enter Text ............................20 Touchscreen Keyboards ......................20 Text Input Methods ........................20 Google Voice Typing ........................21 Samsung Keyboard ........................21 Swype ............................22 Tips for Editing Text ........................23 Phone Calls ..............................24 Make Phone Calls ..........................24 Call Using the Keypad ........................
Page 4 View Logs ............................ 31 Logs Options ..........................31 Clear Logs ........................... 31 Contacts ..............................32 Get Started with Contacts ........................32 Access Contacts ..........................32 Add a Contact ............................. 32 Save a Phone Number ........................33 Edit a Contact ............................33 Add or Edit Information for a Contact ..................
Page 5 Apps and Entertainment ..........................52 Samsung Link ............................. 52 Configure Samsung Link Settings ....................52 Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ............53 Group Play ............................53 Google Play Store ..........................54 Find and Install an App ....................... 55 Create a Google Wallet Account ....................
Page 6 Bluetooth ............................. 62 Turn Bluetooth On or Off ......................62 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ..................62 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ....................63 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ................63 Send Information Using Bluetooth ....................64 Receive Information Using Bluetooth ..................
Page 7 Access Dropbox on your Phone ....................81 Manually Upload a Picture to Dropbox ..................81 Flipboard ............................. 82 Google Search ............................ 82 Google Settings ........................... 82 Help ..............................82 My Files ............................... 82 S Memo ............................... 83 Create a New S Memo ........................ 84 S Suggest ............................
Page 8 S Beam Settings ..........................96 Turn S Beam On or Off ....................... 96 Nearby Devices ........................... 97 Screen Mirroring Settings ........................97 Lock Screen ............................97 Screen Lock ..........................97 Lock Screen Options ........................98 Display Settings ..........................100 Wallpaper ..........................100 Notification Panel ........................
Page 9 Samsung Applications Settings ....................107 Samsung Keyboard Settings ....................107 HDMI Audio Output ........................107 Home Screen Mode Settings ......................108 Call Settings ............................108 Call Rejection ..........................108 Set Up Call Rejection Messages ....................108 Answering/Ending Calls ......................109 Turn Off Screen During Calls ....................
Page 10 Motion Settings ..........................121 Smart Screen Settings ........................122 Smart Stay ..........................122 Smart Rotation .......................... 122 Voice Control Settings........................122 Accounts Settings ..........................123 Add an Account ......................... 123 Backup Options ......................... 123 Location Services Settings ........................ 124 Security Settings ..........................125 Passwords ..........................
Page 11: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone 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 12: Charge The Battery
Charge the Battery After you install the battery, charge it before using your phone. 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 13: Activation And Service
Activation and Service Before using your device, you must set up your service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan Set up your Virgin Mobile account. 1.
Page 14: Manage Your Account
■ Press and then tap > Settings > More > Activate this device. Manage Your Account Access information about your account. You can: ● Check your minutes. ● Add money (Top-Up). ● Changes plans. ● And more! From Your Phone Access your account from the special My Account app.
Page 15: Complete The Setup
Or, call us at 1-888-322-1122. We’re here to serve you. Complete the Setup After you activate your phone, follow the prompts to set up your Google Account and preferences. For best results, activate your phone before starting the setup process. Note: During setup, you may see a notice about Connections Optimizer.
Page 16: Memory Card
Note: Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. 1. Press and then tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail.
Page 17: View Microsd Card Memory
View microSD Card Memory Use the following procedure to view used and available memory on an optional installed memory card (not included). Device Memory for more information. ■ Press and tap > Settings > More > Storage. Format a microSD Card Formatting permanently removes all files stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Page 18: 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 19: Turn Your Phone On And Off
● Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
Page 20: Touchscreen Navigation
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout.
Page 21 Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Phone Basics...
Page 22 Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Page 23 Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Phone Basics...
Page 24: Pinch And Spread
Note: The Auto rotate option must be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. To make this selection, press > > Settings and tap My device > Display > Auto rotate screen. Auto Rotate Screen for more information. Pinch and Spread "Pinch"...
Page 25: Multi Window
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. Multi Window Multi Window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Enable Multi Window Enable Multi window in the Display settings.
Page 26: Your Home Screen
Work With Multi Window After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. You can launch apps from Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time. The apps display together on a split screen.
Page 27: Creating Shortcuts
Note: You can keep swiping in one direction and make it back to the main Home screen. The small circles toward the bottom of the screen let you know your current screen position. Tip: Press to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Creating Shortcuts Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.
Page 28: 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 29: Status Bar
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. To view notification alerts, touch and hold the status bar and drag it down.
Page 30: Enter Text
New Gmail New message New voicemail Event USB connection Updates available Downloading Keyboard active Enter Text You can type on your phone using the available touchscreen keyboards. Touchscreen Keyboards Touchscreen keyboard entry can be done in either Portrait or Landscape orientations. The Landscape orientation provides more space and results in slightly bigger onscreen keys.
Page 31: Google Voice Typing
● Samsung keyboard: allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.
Page 32: Swype
1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel, and then tap Select input method > Samsung keyboard. 2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: ...
Page 33: Tips For Editing Text
 By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Tap to start with a capital letter, or tap twice to enter all capitals.  to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then tap keys to enter symbols. Configure Swype Choose Swype options.
Page 34: Phone Calls
Phone Calls Make and receive phone calls, and use other call-related features. 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 35: Call A Number In A Text Message
 Tap the contact you want to call and then tap  Depending on your motion settings, you may also automatically call the displayed contact, simply by lifting the phone to your ear. See Motion Settings for details.  Drag your finger from left to right across the contact to call their default number. Tip: You can also swipe the entry from right to left to send a text message.
Page 36: Receive Phone Calls
When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds to determine and report your approximate location. Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call.
Page 37: Retrieve Voicemail Messages
For more information about setting up Voicemail, see Set Up Voicemail. Retrieve Voicemail Messages You can access your voicemail by using the following process. 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold to access voicemail, and follow the prompts to review voicemail. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message.
Page 38: Caller Id
 Add 2 sec pause to add a 2-second pause to the number you are dialing.  Add wait to add a pause to the calling sequence, to wait until you tap a key to continue.  Wi-Fi Calling: If your device supports Wi-Fi Calling, enable Wi-Fi calling. ...
Page 39: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. Activate Call Forwarding 1.
Page 40: Speed Dialing
 Contacts: Go to your Contact list.  Memo: Write down a memo during a call.  Message: Send a message during a call. Speed Dialing You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number in your Contacts List for speed dialing. There are one hundred available numbered spaces.
Page 41: View Logs
View Logs The following procedures will guide you through viewing your call logs list. 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Tap the Logs tab to display logs.  To change the Logs view, tap > View. Tap All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls to filter the list.
Page 42: 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. Get Started with Contacts Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics.
Page 43: Save A Phone Number
 and assign an image to the new entry. You can choose a picture from Gallery, including tagged pictures, take a new picture with Camera, or use a memo from S Memo.  Name field: Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the name. ...
Page 44: Assign An Image To A Contact
4. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Edit. Assign an Image 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.
Page 45: Delete A Contact
Note: You can link up to five contacts in a single entry. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap >...
Page 46: Add A Contact To A Group
Add a Contact to a Group You can add new members to a group from your Contacts. 1. Press and tap Contacts > Groups. 2. Tap a group to display it, and then tap 3. From the list of contacts, tap the contact(s) you want to add. (A green check-mark appears next to the selected entries.) 4.
Page 47: Accounts And Messaging
Accounts and Messaging Set up accounts on your phone, to synchronize information between your phone and accounts. Use your phone’s messaging features to send text and multimedia messages. Google Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account.
Page 48: Send A Gmail Message
Send a Gmail Message Below are procedures for sending a Gmail. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail. 2. From the Inbox, tap 3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. You can add multiple recipients. 4. Tap Subject and enter the email subject. 5.
Page 49: Add An Email Account
Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. Enter your email address in the Email address field. Enter your password in the Password field.
Page 50: Add A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account The Email application also provides access to your Microsoft Exchange account from 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 51: 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. Press and tap Apps > Email.
Page 52: Edit Email Settings
3. Select an email account and tap an email message. Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. 1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
Page 53: Edit Account Settings
Edit General Preferences 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap > Settings to configure settings. Available settings depend on the type of email account, and may include:  Display: Choose how emails are shown in the email list, and when you open them. ...
Page 54  Signature: When On, a text signature is automatically added to emails you send. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn signatures On or Off. After turning signatures On, tap Signature to edit the default text signature.  Out of office settings: Configure options for automatic replies to emails when you are out of the office.
Page 55: Delete An Email Account
• Number of emails to load: Choose the number of emails displayed at one time. • Sync Contacts: Choose whether contacts are synchronized between your phone and the account. • Sync Calendar: Choose whether calendar events are synchronized between your phone and the account.
Page 56: New Messages Notification
1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Tap Compose to create a message:  Tap Enter recipient and enter a Contact name, a mobile phone number, or an email address using the onscreen keyboard. As you enter letters, possible matches from your accounts and contacts display on the screen.
Page 57: Delete A Message Thread
If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts. View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging. 2. From the message list, tap a message to open its contents. 3.
Page 58: Messaging Settings
Delete Several Message Threads 1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Tap > Delete threads. 3. Select the message threads you want to delete and tap Delete. Note: Any locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages check box before confirming the deletion.
Page 59  Text message limit allows you to set the maximum number of text messages per conversation.  Multimedia message limit allows you to set the maximum number of multimedia messages per conversation.  Text templates allow you to create and manage text strings that you can add to messages. ...
Page 60: Social Networking Accounts
 Emergency notification preview allows you to play a sample emergency alert tone. Tap Stop to cancel the playback.  Vibrate allows you to select vibrate options for emergency messages.  Alert reminder allows you to configure the reminder interval. ...
Page 61: Hangouts
Hangouts Hangouts™ is an application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts. Note: Hangouts is part of the Google group of apps. 1.
Page 62: Apps And Entertainment
(AP). For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. Note: Depending on the software version on your phone, you may see AllShare Play preloaded, or Samsung Link. If you have AllShare Play, you’ll be prompted to upgrade to Samsung Link the first time you launch AllShare Play.
Page 63: Use Samsung Link To Share Media With Another Device
Video optimization: When turned On, video quality for streamed video content is optimized depending on current network conditions.  Password lock: When turned On, access to Samsung Link on your device is password- protected. You must enter your Samsung account password to start Samsung Link. ...
Page 64: Google Play Store
Important: If you are using Group Play via an unsecured Wi-Fi network, your information may be vulnerable to unauthorized third parties while being transferred. Use Group Play only for personal and non-profit purposes. Using Group Play for commercial use violates copyright law. The company is not responsible for copyright infringement by users.
Page 65: Find And Install An App
Important: Third-party applications may access your personal information or require your service provider to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website.
Page 66: Uninstall An App
Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. You cannot uninstall apps that are preloaded on your phone. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More > Application manager > Downloaded. 2.
Page 67: Google Play Books
Google Play Books With Google Play Books, you can find more than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the Google Play Store. ■ Press and tap Apps > Play Books. Google Play Games Google Play Games is the easiest way for you to discover new games, track achievements and scores, and play with friends around the world.
Page 68: Google Play Music
Google Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google Play Store app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download. ■...
Page 69: 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: Internet Your phone’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using...
Page 70: Your User Name
Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors, including your distance to the base station and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Set Your Network Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings >...
Page 71: Wi-Fi
Icon Description 4G LTE Coverage: The phone is connected to the 4G LTE network. The icon spins when your phone is scanning and connecting. (Available if your device supports 4G LTE service, and in areas with 4G LTE coverage.) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet.
Page 72: Bluetooth
3. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wi-Fi network. 4. Tap the Security field and select a security option. This must match the current security setting on your target network. 5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to the Wi-Fi network. Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless you reset your phone back to its factory default settings.
Page 73: 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 74: Send Information Using Bluetooth
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 and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2.
Page 75: Receive Information Using Bluetooth
 Music track: This feature is available through the Music app. With the track displayed on the Now playing screen, tap > Share via > Bluetooth.  Voice recording: On the main Voice Recorder screen, touch and hold a recording and then tap Share via >...
Page 76: Add A Vpn
To connect to a VPN, you must have Mobile data enabled, or your phone must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Mobile Networks Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.
Page 77: Pictures And Video
Pictures and Video Camera Use the camera to take and share pictures and videos. Important: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
Page 78 2. Configure these options:  Self-portrait: Switch between the back camera and the front camera, for self-portraits.  Flash: Choose a flash setting.  Shooting mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode. Some modes are not available for Self-portraits. • Single shot: Take a single photo. •...
Page 79: Record Videos
• Flash: Choose the default flash mode. • Shooting mode: Choose the default mode for taking pictures. • Effects: Apply an effect to pictures. • Scene mode: Choose a mode to match the kind of pictures you’re taking. • Exposure value: Set the default brightness level. •...
Page 80: Video Options
1. Press and tap Apps > Camera, and then tap Mode to switch to recording mode. 2. Choose a recording mode. You can choose to limit the size of the video so that it can be sent in a message, or continue with normal recording. 3.
Page 81  Self-recording: Switch between the back camera and the front camera, for recording yourself.  Flash: Choose a flash setting.  Recording mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode. Some modes are not available for Self-portraits. • Normal: Record a video of any length (limited only by memory space). •...
Page 82: Gallery
Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included). 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 83: View Photos And Videos
View Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse the photos and videos of that album in either photo pile or grid view. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. View Photos 1.
Page 84: Working With Photos
– or – You can also use pinch and spread to zoom in or out. See Touchscreen Navigation. Working with Photos You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more.
Page 85: Send Photos Or Videos Using Bluetooth
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap the photos you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Gmail or Email. 5.
Page 86: Video App
2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Google+. Share Photos with Photos You need to be signed in to a Google Account to upload pictures to Google Photos. 1.
Page 87 ■ Press and tap Apps > Photos Pictures and Video...
Page 88: Tools And Calendar
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. 1. Press and tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers by tapping the onscreen keyboard. Touch and hold C to clear all numbers. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments.
Page 89: View Events
 Enter a description for the event in the Description field.  Enter participants in the Participants field.  Tap Show me as to choose how the event shows on your calendar to other event organizers.  Tap Privacy to select who is allowed to see this event. Private allows only the participants to see the event.
Page 90: Clock
Clock Use Clock to keep track of time. Clock offers these features: ● Alarm ● World Clock ● Stopwatch ● Timer ● Desk Clock Create an Alarm Press and tap Apps > Clock. Tap Create alarm, and then enter information for the alarm. Tap Save to store the new alarm event.
Page 91: 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. The app works in conjunction with a partner program placed on a target computer using an active Internet connection.
Page 92: Flipboard
Flipboard Use Flipboard to create a personalized digital “magazine” out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much more. ■...
Page 93: S Memo
Print: Print memo(s) via Wi-Fi to a compatible Samsung printer (not included).  Settings: • Auto Sync: Sync your settings on your phone or save them to you Samsung account. • Change PIN: Set a PIN number to use to lock your memos. •...
Page 94: Create A New S Memo
Set as: Set a memo as a contact icon, Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or a widget.  Print: Print memo(s) via Wi-Fi to a compatible Samsung printer (not included). When you are finished creating your memo, tap Save. Tools and Calendar...
Page 95: 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 Apps >...
Page 96 ■ Press and tap Apps > VPN Client. Tools and Calendar...
Page 97: Settings
My device: Personalize your phone, including sounds and the display, accessibility, and input.  Accounts: Set up accounts on your phone, like your Google and Samsung accounts, and your email and social networking accounts. You can also set up backup options.
Page 98: Other Wi-Fi Settings
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Wi-Fi must be On to configure settings. 3. Configure these settings:  Add Wi-Fi network: Connect to a new Wi-Fi network.  Scan: Search for available Wi-Fi networks. ...
Page 99: Wi-Fi Direct
 WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.  WPN PIN entry: (Not configurable) View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN- secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection.
Page 100: Bluetooth Settings
 The name for your Hotspot is the form of SPH-L710XXX. (“XXX” represents a three-digit number unique to your phone.) You can change the name by tapping Configure from the Hotspot screen. 3. Select this phone and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the Hotspot page).
Page 101: Configure Bluetooth Settings
Configure Bluetooth Settings Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to other devices. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth On. Bluetooth must be On to configure settings.
Page 102: Data Usage Settings
Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your device’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2.
Page 103: Default Messaging App
> Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Printing, and then choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Service Plugin is available by default. 3. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to configure settings or print.
Page 104: Mobile Networks
3. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to add a printer. 4. Tap > Add printer > , and then enter a name and the IP address of the printer. Configure Print Settings Choose options for printing from your phone.
Page 105: Tethering
 Connections optimizer: When enabled, helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to remembered Wi-Fi networks on your device, and, if applicable, to 4G network service. Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Bluetooth.
Page 106: Turn Nfc On Or Off
Turn NFC On or Off Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC device or NFC tag, by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside NFC to turn NFC On or Off. Android Beam With Android beam, you can transmit app content via NFC to other NFC devices that support Android Beam.
Page 107: Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with, and the other devices must support DLNA. Note: Use care when enabling file sharing.
Page 108: Lock Screen Options
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock. 3. Choose settings:  Swipe: When enabled, you unlock the device by swiping your finger across the screen. This is the default screen lock.  Face unlock: When enabled, you unlock the device by looking at the screen. This option offers low security, because someone who looks similar to you could unlock your device.
Page 109: Make Pattern Visible
• Clock widget options: When Clock is selected, tap Dual clock to display a dual clock when traveling, to show the time in your home area, and the current location. You can also set the size of the clock, and set options showing the date and Owner information. •...
Page 110: Display Settings
Help Text When enabled, helpful tips display on the lock screen. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then tap Help text to turn the option on or off. Wake Up In Lock Screen When enabled, you can press the Home Key, and then speak a wake-up command to unlock the screen.
Page 111: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Configure options for the Notification panel, available when you swipe your finger down from Status bar at the top of the screen. At the top of the Notification panel, you can control settings with the Quick setting buttons. Choose quick setting buttons in Notification panel settings.
Page 112: Brightness
• Earphones page: When enabled, a special page displays when you plug optional earphones (not included) into the 3.5mm Headset Jack. • Docking page: When enabled, a special page displays when you place the phone into an optional dock accessory (not included). Note: Tap Page buddy help for more information.
Page 113: Font Style
 Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard. After enabling the option, tap to choose pictures to display.  Google Photos: Display pictures from Google Photos. After enabling the option, tap choose pictures to display.  Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. After enabling the option, tap choose pictures to display.
Page 114: Auto Adjust Screen Tone
2. Tap Display, and then tap the check box beside Show battery percentage to enable or disable the option. Auto Adjust Screen Tone When Auto adjust screen tone is enabled, your device automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1.
Page 115: Vibration Intensity
 Notifications  System 3. Tap OK to assign the volume levels. Vibration Intensity Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Vibration intensity to set vibrations. Drag the sliders to set the vibration intensity for: ...
Page 116: Vibrate When Ringing
1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Notifications to choose a notification tone. 3. Tap a sound to play a sample and select the sound. 4. Tap OK to save the setting. Vibrate When Ringing When Vibrate when ringing is enabled, a vibration plays for calls and notifications, along with the ringtone or sound.
Page 117: Auto Haptic
Edit Email Settings.  Calendar: Configure calendar sounds. Samsung Keyboard Settings You can choose whether sounds and vibrations play when you tap keys on the Samsung Keyboard while entering text. 3. Press and then tap > Settings > My device.
Page 118: Home Screen Mode Settings
1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Audio output to choose whether sound is output as Stereo or Surround. Home Screen Mode Settings Your phone offers two Home screen modes: ● Standard mode provides a conventional layout for apps and widgets on the Home screen.
Page 119: Answering/Ending Calls
 To create new messages, tap Create, and then follow the prompts.  To modify an existing message, tap the message, and then edit the text. Answering/Ending Calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. 1. Press and then tap >...
Page 120: Call Accessories
 Alerts on call: When enabled, notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls. When disabled, these notifications will be muted during a call. Call Accessories Configure options for using a headset for calling. 1. Press and then tap >...
Page 121: Noise Reduction
 In-call sound EQ: Choose a setting for sounds during a call. You can choose soft or clear sound, or adapt sound to your left or right ear.  Adapt sound: Tap Start, and then follow the onscreen prompts to find the best sound for you.
Page 122: Dtmf Tones
using a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY phone, contact your TTY phone manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2.
Page 123: Hands-Free Mode Settings
 Turn off alarm and timer: When enabled, notifications for alarms and timers will not display. Tap the check box next to the option to enable or disable it.  Turn off LED indicator: When enabled, the LED indicator will not light for notifications, even when the screen is off.
Page 124: Power Saving Mode Settings
Power Saving Mode Settings Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Power saving mode to configure options:  Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Power saving mode to turn the mode On or Off. Power saving mode must be turned On to configure settings.
Page 125  Tap Auto rotate screen to enable or disable automatic rotation of the screen when you rotate the phone.  Tap Screen timeout to set a period of time for the screen to remain lit, after which it will dim and lock.
Page 126: Language And Input Settings
• Tap Samsung subtitles to choose options for subtitles. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Samsung subtitles (CC) to turn the option on or off, and then configure options for alignment, text font and size, and window appearance. ...
Page 127: Samsung Keyboard
Airplane mode. Samsung Keyboard 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.
Page 128: 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. • Continuous input: When enabled, you can enter text by swiping your finger across the keyboard.
Page 129 • 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. ...
Page 130: Voice Search Settings
1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options to configure options:  Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to-speech Engine. Tap to configure options.  General: •...
Page 131: Motion Settings
1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to set the pointer speed, and then tap OK to save your selection. Motion Settings Configure Motion settings to control your device by moving it, or by hand gestures. 1.
Page 132: Smart Screen Settings
• Palm swipe to capture: When enabled, you can save a copy of the current screen by swiping the side of your hand across the screen. • Palm touch to mute/pause: When enabled, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by covering the screen with your hand.
Page 133: Accounts Settings
“Previous”, “Pause”, “Play”, “Volume Up”, and “Volume Down”. Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account.
Page 134: Location Services Settings
• Link Dropbox account: Sign in to your Dropbox account, or set up a new account, to sync pictures, videos and documents.  Backup and reset: Configure options for backing up data from your phone to a Google Account. • Back up my data: Tap the check box to turn On automatic backup to a Google Account, and then set up an account for the backups.
Page 135: Security Settings
• High accuracy: When enabled, your phone uses GPS information, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks to estimate your location. • Power saving: When enabled, your phone uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks to estimate your location. • GPS only: When enabled, your only phone uses GPS information to estimate your location.
Page 136: Device Administration
Security policy updates: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for changes to the security policy and download any updates, to improve security and service.  Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will 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 137: 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 device. Use Application manager to manage applications on your device.
Page 138: Date And Time Settings
 Device memory: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on your phone’s memory. Tap an item for more information.  SD card: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). •...
Page 139: System Update Settings
 Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account.  Update Samsung Software: Upgrade to the latest software available for your device.  Update Firmware: Update your phone’s firmware. Follow the prompts to download and install the update.
Page 140: Copyright Information
Copyright Information ©2014 Samsung. Samsung, Galaxy S, and S Beam are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. VIRGIN and the Virgin Signature Logo are registered trademarks of Virgin Enterprises Limited and are used under license. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Page 141: Index
Index 4G, 59 Data Usage, 92 About Device, 129 Date and Time, 128 Display Settings, 100 Accessibility, 114 Settings, 114 Downloads, 80 Accounts, 37 Drag, 12 Email, 38 Dropbox, 81 Gmail, 37 Earpiece, 8 Editing Text, 23 Google, 37 Social Network, 50 Email, 38 Accounts and Sync, 123 Compose, 41...
Page 142 S Beam, 96 Music S Memo, 83 Google Play Music, 58 S Suggest, 85 Music Player, 58 S Voice, 85 Samsung Keyboard, 117, 118 Music Player, 58 SD Card, 6 My Files, 82 Navigation Format, 7 Maps, 58 Insert, 6...
Page 143 Social Network Accounts, 50 Video Player, 76 Sound Videos Settings, 104 Record, 69 Sharing, 74 Speaker, 9 Spread, 14 Visual Voicemail, 27 Status Icons, 19 Voice Recorder, 85 Storage Voice Typing, 20 Settings, 127 Configuring, 21 Using, 21 Swipe, 11 Tap, 10 Voicemail, 26 Text Editing, 23...

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