Table of Contents Get Started Your Phone at a Glance Set Up Your Phone Activate Your Phone Complete the Setup Set Up Voicemail Sprint Account Information and Help Sprint Account Passwords Manage Your Account Sprint Support Services Phone Basics Your Phone’s Layout Turn Your Phone On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off S Pen Overview Air Command Access Action Memo Smart Select Image Clip Screen Write Pen Window Air View S Pen Options Screen View Options Motion Control Multi Window Touchscreen Navigation Your Home Screen Customize Your Home Screen Extended Home Screens Status Bar and Notification Panel Status Bar Notification Panel...
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Enter Text Text Input Methods Google Voice Typing Samsung Keyboard Swype Tips for Editing Text Phone Calls Wi-Fi Calling Make Phone Calls Call Using the Keypad Call from Logs Call from Contacts Call a Number in a Text Message Call a Number in an Email or Gmail Message Make an Emergency Call Receive Phone Calls Phone Call Options Dialing Options Caller ID Call Waiting 3-Way Calling Call Forwarding In-Call Options Voicemail Voicemail Setup Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages Visual Voicemail Set Up Visual Voicemail Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail Options Configure Visual Voicemail Settings Change Your Main Greeting Edit the Display Name Logs Access Call Settings Contacts Get Started with Contacts...
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Access Contacts Find a Contact Add a Contact Save a Phone Number Edit a Contact Add or Edit Information for a Contact Assign a Picture to a Contact Assign a Ringtone to a Contact Link Contacts Delete Contacts Save a Business Card as a Contact Move Contacts Speed Dials Favorites Groups Share Contacts Export and Import Contacts Access Contacts Settings Accounts and Messaging Google Account Create a Google Account Sign In to Your Google Account Access Gmail Send a Gmail Message Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Samsung Account Email Add an Email Account Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account Compose and Send Email Reply To or Forward Email Manage Your Email Inbox Access Email Settings Delete an Email Account Text and Multimedia Messaging Send a Text Message (SMS) Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)
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Save and Resume a Draft Message New Messages Notification Manage Conversations Messages Settings Social Networking Accounts Facebook Google+ Hangouts Messaging Plus YouTube Apps and Entertainment Google Play Store Find and Install an App Open an Installed App Uninstall an App Amazon Group Play Navigation Apps Google Maps Scout Music Apps Google Play Music NextRadio Music Sprint Music Plus Google Play Books Google Play Games Google Play Movies & TV Google Play Newsstand Samsung/GALAXY Apps Sprint Family Locator Sprint Fun & Games Sprint Zone Sprint TV & Movies 1Weather App Pass NASCAR Mobile...
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NBA Game Time PEN.UP Web and Data Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Internet Chrome Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) 4G LTE Your User Name Data Connection Status and Indicators Hotspot Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Add a VPN Connect to a VPN Disconnect from a VPN Camera and Video Camera Open the Camera Take a Picture Record Videos Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera Configure the Camera Quick Settings Advanced Camera Settings Gallery View Photos and Videos Working with Photos Share Photos and Videos Gallery Settings Google Photos Video Player Tools and Calendar Action Memo App Spotlight...
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Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Send Information Using Bluetooth Receive Information Using Bluetooth Calendar Add an Event to the Calendar Event Alerts and Reminders View Events Erase Events Access Calendar Settings Calculator Clock Downloads Drive Dropbox Flipboard Google Now Google Search Help Kids Mode KNOX Lookout Security My Files My Magazine Polaris Office 5 S Health S Note S Translator S Voice Samsung Link Scrapbook SketchBook for Galaxy TripAdvisor Voice Recorder...
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Voice Search WatchON Configure WatchON Customize WatchON microSD Card Install a microSD Card Remove a microSD Card View microSD Card Memory Format a microSD Card Unmount a microSD Card Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer System Updates Before Updating Your Firmware Update Your Phone Global Services Set the Communications Method for Global Use Setting the Carrier Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Your Phone’s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming Enable Global Roaming Mode Make and Receive Worldwide Calls Sprint International Voicemail Service Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use Access Your Voicemail Internationally International Data Roaming Access Email and Data Services Internationally Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service Settings Using Settings Wi-Fi Calling Settings Wi-Fi Settings Configure Wi-Fi Settings Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct Settings Hotspot Settings Bluetooth Settings Tethering Settings...
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Airplane Mode Data Usage Settings Location Settings More Networks Settings Default Messaging App Settings Printing Settings Mobile Networks Settings VPN Settings Roaming Settings NFC Settings Android Beam Settings Tap and Pay S Beam Settings Nearby Devices Settings Screen Mirroring Settings Sounds and Notifications Settings Volume Settings Sound and Notification Options Display Settings Multi Window Settings LED Indicator Lock Screen Settings Screen Lock Set a Swipe Screen Lock Set a Signature Screen Lock Set a Pattern Screen Lock Set a PIN Screen Lock Set a Password Screen Lock Wallpaper Settings Font Notification Panel Settings Easy Mode Settings Accessibility Settings Configure Vision Accessibility Settings Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings Configure Other Accessibility Settings viii...
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Configure Accessibility Services Call Settings Call Rejection Answering and Ending Calls Call-related Pop-ups Show Caller Information Call Alerts Call Accessories TTY Mode Hearing Aids Ringtones and Keypad Tones Personalize Call Sound Noise Reduction Increase Volume in Pocket US Dialing International Dialing DTMF Tones Voicemail Settings Language and Input Settings Choose a Default Language Set a Default Input Method Samsung Keyboard Settings Swype Settings Google Voice Typing Settings Handwriting Recognition Speech Settings Mouse/Trackpad Settings Voice Control Hands-free Mode Settings S Pen Settings One-Handed Operation Settings Motion Control Settings Air Gesture Settings Air View Settings Air Command Settings Motions Settings Palm Motion Settings...
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Smart Screen Settings Increase Touch Sensitivity Accounts Settings Cloud Settings Backup and Reset Settings Date and Time Settings Accessories Settings Application Manager Settings Default Applications Settings Battery Settings Power Saving Settings Storage Settings Security Settings Device Administration Encryption Passwords Security Update Service Credential Storage Advanced Settings Activate This Device System Update Settings About Device Settings Copyright Information Index...
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features. Set Up Your Phone Before using your new phone, you must install and charge the battery. Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, complete the setup wizard, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. Install the battery. Get Started...
Using the slot on the upper left side of the battery cover, gently lift the cover off the phone. Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Charge the Battery 1. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. Get Started...
Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer speeds when connected to another USB 3.0 device. You can also use USB 2.0 cables (not included) to charge and connect your phone. Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number on your account (you are swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your phone. Activate on your computer: Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone. Activate on your phone: Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
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Google Account (Add your account): Your phone uses your Google Account to provide access to many features and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or tap Or create a new account to sign up for a new Google Account right from your phone. You can also skip signing in to your Google Account, or sign in later. Set up payment info: You can set up payment accounts to purchase items from Google Play. Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Location and Communication options. Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account. Dropbox: Dropbox provides Web-based “cloud” storage, so you can save your pictures and videos to the Web, and any computers you link to. You can create a new account here, or sign in to your existing Dropbox account. Device name: Your device name is how you and other devices identify your phone, such as when sharing via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct. If you want to use a different name, tap the field and enter a name. Easy mode: Easy mode offers a simpler Home screen layout, with larger text and icons. Tap the check box to turn on Easy mode. You can also choose Easy mode from Settings at ...
Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and then tap I Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > More networks > Mobile networks > Connections optimizer and uncheck the Connections Optimizer box. See Mobile Networks Settings for details. Set Up Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Note: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. 1. From home, tap Phone. If your screen is locked, press the Power/Lock key to turn on the display and then swipe your screen in any direction. See Turn Your Screen On and Off. 2. Touch and hold t o dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement.
Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Sign up and then click Sign up now to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint. Voicemail Password You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password. Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone. Online: sprint.com/mysprint Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). View and pay your bill. Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. Purchase accessories. Shop for the latest Sprint phones. ...
Tap t o make a payment. Tap t o check minute usage and account balance. Note: For additional account information, you can access Sprint Zone from your device. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Zone. Sprint Support Services Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone. Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings, movie listings or show times, driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge. There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime. 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Tap . Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls ...
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout. Features The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations. LED Indicator: Glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is turned off. The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low; blinks blue when there is a new notification, or when you are recording voice with the screen turned off; and glows green when the battery is fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger. Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls. Proximity Sensor: Detects the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using air gesture or motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone the sensor detects when it is near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses. Light Sensor: Detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Camera. Phone Basics...
Front Camera: Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself. 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, Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes. Back Key: Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification Panel, or onscreen keyboard. Home Key: Returns you to the Home screen. Menu Key: Access a menu of options from most of your phone’s screens. Volume Key: Adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From home, press to adjust master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. Infrared Transmitter: Allows you to control other devices, such as a TV. Microphones: Allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and captures sound during recording. 3.5 mm Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Camera: Lets you take pictures and record videos. Flash: Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a photo or video. USB Charger/Accessory Port: Allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable ...
Turn the Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the Device options menu. 2. Tap Power off > POWER OFF to turn the phone off. The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays a charging animation. 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. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock key. Pressing the Power/Lock key again will turn on the screen and display the lock screen. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen (times out) 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 under Display Settings. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. ...
Removing S Pen from Your Phone S Pen is stored in your phone to keep it protected and easy to locate. Slide S Pen from your phone using the notch on the end of the S Pen. Air Command Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently-used applications or perform actions. To launch the Air command menu, remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button once. Phone Basics...
Action memo: Create memos and link actions to them. Action memos are saved in the S Note app. Smart select: Draw around an area of the screen to collect content for later use. Image clip: Outline and crop images on the screen, in any shape, to share or paste. Screen write: Capture, edit, and write memos on screenshots, and then share them. Pen window: Draw a window on the screen to open an app in a small window while using other apps. Access Action Memo An Action memo is a special type of note that turns your written text into actions on your phone. For more information, see Action Memo. To open an Action memo: Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once. Select Action memo. – or – Press and hold the S Pen button and double-tap the screen with the pen. Note: To view your Action memos, from a Home screen tap Apps > S Note, See S Note for more information. Smart Select Smart select provides a capture tool to select content on a screen and add it to your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts. ...
If the captured item contains text, tap View text to copy only the text. Draw a line through the text you wish to copy, tap Share via and select a destination, app, or service. When you tap the Collect icon, the captured content is stored on top of the Home screen as a thumbnail. The following options are available: Tap the Collect more icon to take another Smart select capture. If more than one capture has been taken, tap the Expand arrow to view all of the capture thumbnails. Tap a thumbnail to view the capture and see the options available. You can save the captured content to the Scrapbook, share the capture, or delete it. To delete captured content, tap More options > Select. Select the item(s) to delete, tap Delete > DELETE. Image Clip Outline and crop images from the screen, in any shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped content, or personalize it with your handwriting. To use Image clip: 1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once. Select Image clip. 2. Use the S Pen to draw around the content you wish to capture. The selected clip is centered on the screen. To refine your selection, use the Transform buttons: ...
Screen Write Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and then write notes on the screen shot. To use Screen write: Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once. Select Screen write. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool appears. The following editing tools are provided: Pen settings: Write or draw on the screen shot. Press the Pen settings icon a second time to change the pen tip, size, color, and to save presets. Eraser settings: Erase the writing or drawings on the screen shot. Tap the Eraser settings icon a second time to change the size of the eraser area and to see the Clear all option. Crop: Crop the screenshot. Tap the Crop icon a second time to change the shape to either Lasso or Rectangle. Undo: Undo the last action. Redo: Redo the last action. Share via: Share the image using a variety of methods and accounts. Cancel: Discard the image. Save: Save the image. When you are finished writing, either tap the check mark to save the screen shot or tap the Share icon to share the image using another app. The screen shot is saved in the Gallery app. Pen Window Draw a window on the screen to open an app in a small window while using other apps. Note: Note all applications can be used with the Pen window feature. To use Pen window: 1. ...
Air View There are many options with Air View. Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to display more information: Hover over an email in a list to preview the message before opening it. Hover over a photo album to preview the contents, or see a picture enlarged. Hover over the timeline during video playback to preview and navigate to specific scenes. In Calendar, hover over dates and events to see details. Hover over an icon or screen button to view the item’s title. Configure Air View Enable Air View features, and learn about using them. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Controls tab > Air View. S Pen Options Configure S Pen settings, including options for gestures and sounds, and for tracking S Pen when it is not stored in your phone. To access S Pen Settings, tap Apps > Settings > Controls tab > S Pen. Note: For more information about S Pen settings, see S Pen Settings. Screen View Options Your Galaxy Note 3 lets you use additional motions and gestures, along with features such as Multi Window, to maximize your productivity and enjoyment. Motion Control Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the phone’s screen or with ...
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Air browse: Move between pictures, pages, or music tracks by moving your hand up and down, or left and right, over the screen. Air call-accept: Answer incoming calls by waving your hand over the screen. Air View: View useful information by hovering the S pen or a finger over the screen. Information preview: Hover over items to display information previews, extended text, or enlarged images, depending on the type of item. Progress preview: Hover over a progress bar, such as for video playback, to display a scene preview or elapsed playback time. Speed dial preview: Hover over a speed dial to display the name of the contact assigned to the speed dial. Icon labels: Hover over an app icon to display the app name. List scrolling: Hover over the edge of the screen to scroll up or down a list of items. Link preview: Hover your S Pen over a link to preview the linked content. Air menu: Hover your S Pen over the action button to attach or insert content, attach contacts, or add recipients to a message. Sound and haptic feedback: Play sound and vibrate when hovering your pen over Air view items.
Smart Screen: The Smart screen options allow you to customize your screen settings to make the screen more responsive and easier to use. Smart stay: Disables the screen timeout if your phone detects that your face is watching the screen. Smart rotation: Disables the auto screen rotation by checking the orientation of your face and the device. Smart pause: Pauses videos when your device detects that your head has moved away from the screen. Increase Touch Sensitivity: Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. Multi Window Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Turn Multi Window On or Off Turn Multi window on or off in Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Multi window. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on or off. Display Multi Window After you turn Multi window on in Settings, you can control whether the Multi window tray displays on ...
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1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray, and then drag apps to the windows. 2. You can also use these Multi window options: Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window: Drag the border between the windows to a new position. Multi Window Toolbar: Touch and hold the circle on the border to view the active window as a pop-up. Tap the circle on the border to view more options: Switch windows: Switch the two apps’ locations. Drag and drop content: Enables drag and drop. In selected apps, you can you can tap text in a window, or tap the window, and then drag to copy content to the app in the other window. Minimize window: Change the app into a floating pop-up app you can drag anywhere on the screen. Tap the icon to reopen the app. Maximize window: Open the active app in full screen view. Close window: Closes the active application window. Tip: In Multi window, the currently active application will have an outline around it. Pop-Up Apps You can open Multi window apps as pop-up windows, which can float above other apps. You can ...
To turn a standard Multi window app into a pop-up app: 1. Touch and hold Back to display the tray, and then drag two apps off the Multi window tray. 2. Tap the circle on the border between the windows to display the Multi window toolbar. 3. Tap to collapse the currently active application into pop-up window or icon. Tip: In Multi window, the currently active application will have an outline around it. Drag the icon to reposition it on the screen. 4. Tap the pop-up app to expand it into a floating window. Drag the circle at top of the window to reposition it on the screen. Tap the circle at the top of the window for more options. Access Multi Window Settings Configure the Multi window feature. See Multi Window Settings for more information. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Multi window. Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Phone Basics...
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When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or other items, simply tap them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Phone Basics...
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Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Phone Basics...
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Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: You can control screen rotation with the Screen rotation setting. To make this selection, from home tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Display and then tap Auto rotate screen. Phone Basics...
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any Home screen will show you options to customize Home screens, or tap a thumbnail to go straight to another screen. Your Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. The Home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Tip: Press the Home Key to return to the main Home screen from any other screen. Phone Basics...
Customize Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen by adding shortcuts, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Create a Shortcut Use shortcuts to launch an app from the Home screen. 1. From home, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it. Move a Shortcut Move a shortcut to another Home screen. 1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag the icon to a different location and release it. Remove a Shortcut Remove a shortcut from the Home screen. 1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag the icon to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen. Remove a Primary Shortcut Primary shortcuts are the Phone, Contacts, Messages, Internet, and Apps shortcuts that appear at the bottom of the Home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of your primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut. 1. ...
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2. Drag the shortcut to a new position in the primary shortcuts. Note: If there are already four primary shortcuts (plus Apps), the new shortcut will replace one of the existing shortcuts. Add a Widget Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like as an onscreen application. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, ® Internet bookmarks, Facebook status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. 1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Widgets. 3. Touch and hold a widget, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it Remove a Widget 1. From home, touch and hold a widget to undock it. 2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget; it just removes the widget from the Home screen. Choose Wallpapers Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 3. ...
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Home screen settings, and then configure, enable, or disable these options: Transition effect: Display a page-turning effect as you scroll through the Home screens. My Magazine: View all My Magazine updates in one place on the Home screen. For more information, see My Magazine. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main Home screen, your phone has up to six extended Home screens to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets, and more. Add a Home Screen You can have up to seven Home screens. 1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Scroll to the right, and then tap o n a screen to add it to home. Delete a Home Screen You can delete Home screens the default main Home screen. 1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. ...
Status Icons Icon Description Bluetooth is on. Bluetooth is on, and your phone is connected to another device. Wi-Fi is on. Wi-Fi networks available. Sound is set to Vibrate. Sound is set to Mute. Speakerphone is active. 3G data service is available. 3G data service in use. 4G LTE data service is available. 4G LTE data service is in use. Signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal. Roaming signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal. Airplane Mode is on. Battery is charging. Battery is fully charged. Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call. New email. New Gmail. New message. New voicemail. New Hangouts message. New Sprint Zone message. Phone Basics...
Icon Description Calendar Event alert. USB 2.0 or lower connection. USB 3.0 connection. App update(s) available. App update(s) successful. Downloading is in progress. Keyboard is active (choose input method). Screen lock setup needed. Attention needed: System error or alert. More notifications are available. See Notification Panel. Determining location. Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the Notification Panel. Notification Panel The Notification Panel displays details about your phone’s status, and it provides easy access to common settings and features. Use the Notification Panel 1. Open the Notification Panel by swiping your finger down from the Status Bar at the top of the screen. 2. On the Notification Panel, you have these options: Quick Settings: Quickly access popular settings. Tap a setting to turn the option on or off, or touch and hold to display its settings. You can swipe your finger across the quick settings, to see all available settings. S Finder: Search for content on your device, and find more on the Web. You can apply filters to your results, and view your search history. Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to share files and information. Quick Settings Use Quick settings from the Notification Panel to control popular settings.
Recommended apps: When on, your phone will display a selection of app icons on the Notification Panel, according to your actions. For example, when you connect a headset, Music and other entertainment apps will display. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on, and then tap Edit to choose apps to display. Set quick setting buttons: You can customize which quick settings display on the Notification Panel, and change the order they appear. To replace settings, touch and hold a button, and drag it to a new position. You can drag buttons from the Available buttons area of the screen to a position in the Notification Panel area, or from the Notification Panel area to the Available buttons. Tap Settings to access the full Settings menu. Enter Text You can type on your device using the available touchscreen QWERTY keyboard, or by speaking your inputs. Text Input Methods Your device offers several text input methods. Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. 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. Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words. Phone Basics...
m enu in the Speak now area. Tap Settings > Languages to assign a new language via the Google voice typing menu. Configure Google Voice Typing From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab > Language and input > Google voice typing. Samsung Keyboard With Samsung keyboard, it is easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers. Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and then tap Select keyboard > Samsung keyboard. 2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: Phone Basics...
Tap t o switch to a symbols keyboard, to enter symbols. There are two symbol keyboards. Tap t o switch to Google Voice typing to enter text by speaking. Touch and hold f or additional options including Google Voice typing, S Pen writing entry, clipboard, settings, emojis, and keyboard layout. If you have more than one language selected in Samsung keyboard settings, you can swipe your finger over t o switch between languages. Configure Samsung Keyboard From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab > Language and input > Samsung keyboard. Note: For more information about Samsung keyboard settings, see Samsung Keyboard Settings. Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words. Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which can compensate for ...
letter, or tap t wice to enter all capitals. Tap t o switch to a symbols keyboard, and then tap keys to enter symbols. Configure Swype From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab > Language and input > Swype. – or – From the Swype keyboard, touch and hold Note: For more information about Swype settings, see Swype Settings. Tips for Editing Text These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area. 1. In a text entry field, double-tap the text, and then drag the sliders to select the text. 2. Tap an onscreen option from the Edit text toolbar. You can drag your finger along the toolbar to see all the options: Select all: Highlights all the text in the field. Cut: Removes the selected text and saves it to the clipboard. Copy: Copies the selected text to the clipboard. ...
Phone Calls The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Wi-Fi Calling and follow the online prompts to set up Wi-Fi Calling. Note: For more information, see Wi-Fi Calling Settings. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Keypad The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s keypad screen. 1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad. 2. Tap the number keys to enter the phone number. As you enter digits, matching numbers from recent calls or contacts display. If you see the number you want, tap it to call it without having to enter the rest of the number. 3. Tap t o call the number. Note: If you have Wi-Fi Calling set up and you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, the call and end ...
Call from Contacts You can place calls directly from Contacts. Note: You can access Contacts directly from the Phone app. Tap Phone > Contacts tab at the top of the screen. 1. From home, tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact, and then tap – or – Swipe your finger across the contact from left to right. Call a Number in a Text Message While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. For more information, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number. 3. Tap t o dial the number. Call a Number in an Email or Gmail Message While viewing an email or Gmail message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the ...
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features GPS (Global Positioning System), which is used for E 9-1-1 emergency location service, where available. When you place a call to 9-1-1, the GPS feature of your phone provides information about your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location. Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone. Receive Phone Calls When you receive a call, you can accept the call, or reject the call to send it to voicemail. You can also reject a call with a message, to send a text message to the caller. Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail. Answer an Incoming Call When you receive a phone call from a number stored in Contacts, the contact’s information displays on the screen. When you receive a phone call from a number that is not stored in Contacts, the phone number displays on the screen. When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag t o the right to answer the call. Mute the Ringing Sound You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by doing one of the following. Press the Volume key down. Place the phone screen-down on a level surface. See Palm Motion Settings for options, ...
1. When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag Reject call with message toward the top of the screen. 2. Select an existing message. – or – Tap t o compose a new text message. Phone Call Options The Phone app provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Dialing Options Several options are available when dialing a phone number. 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. While dialing a call, tap Menu for options, including: Add 2-sec pause (,): Insert a 2-second pause into the number you are dialing. This can be useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus. Add wait (;): Insert a pause into the number you are dialing, to wait for input from you. This can be useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus. ...
Block Caller ID You can block your Caller ID (visible to other when you make a call), before making a call. The blocking only lasts for that call, and then returns to regular Caller ID. 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Tap . 3. Enter a phone number, and then tap . Call Waiting When you are on a call, your phone notifies you by displaying the call information on the screen, and vibrating, if you’ve set up vibration for incoming calls. Respond to an Incoming Call While You Are on a Call Slide t o the right. This puts the first caller on hold and answers the incoming call. To switch between calls, tap Swap. 3-Way Calling With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal ...
Activate Call Forwarding 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Tap , and then enter the phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 3. Tap . A tone confirms the activation of Call Forwarding. Deactivate Call Forwarding 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Tap . 3. Tap . A tone plays to confirm the deactivation of Call Forwarding. In-Call Options While you are on a call, you can use options to find information or multitask during the call. Add call: Display the keypad to dial another call. Keypad: Display the keypad, where you can enter numbers to use DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency). This can be useful if you need to enter an access code or other information while on a call. ...
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while using the speaker. Mute: Control whether the other party can hear your side of the call. Bluetooth: Connect to a Bluetooth device, or disconnect from a device. Tap Menu for more options: Contacts: Launch Contacts. Action Memo: Launch Memo, to create memo during a call. Message: Launch Messages, to create a new message. One-handed operation on: Arrange the layout of the in-call options buttons for easier use with one hand. Settings: Launch Call Settings. For more information, see Call Settings. Voicemail The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service. Note: Your phone also supports the Visual Voicemail app. For information on setting up and using Visual Voicemail, see Visual Voicemail. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up voicemail using your phone’s traditional voicemail, see Set Up Voicemail. For information on using the Visual Voicemail app, see Visual Voicemail. Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone (using either traditional voicemail or Visual Voicemail), or from any other touch-tone phone. Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. ...
Use Visual Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap an entry to listen to the message. Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you access voicemail from your wireless phone. Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. When your voicemail answers, press the asterisk key on the phone (*). 3. Enter your password. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: By sounding the notification ringtone. By displaying i n the Notifications area of the Status Bar when there is a new voicemail message. By displaying the number of new voicemail message(s) on the Voicemail app icon. Note: When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + ...
Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional voicemail. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Note: To set up your traditional voicemail, see Voicemail Setup. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap a message to review it. Tip: There are icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options. For an explanation of all your options, tap Menu > Help. Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail ...
Visual Voicemail Options Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen. Note: Not all options are available for all messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. The following options are available when viewing new voicemail messages: Subscribe: Subscribe to the premium Voice-to-Text transcription service. (This service requires an additional monthly charge.) Play all new: Play all new messages. Select multiple: Perform an action on multiple messages. Compose Avatar message: Send an animated voice message to friends. You can also compose an Avatar message by tapping . Menu: Access Search, Settings, and Help features. 3. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while listening to voicemail messages: Call: Dial the number the message came from. Share: Send the message via Wi-Fi Direct, social accounts, and so on. Delete: Delete selected messages. Reply: Reply to the message via text or voice message. ...
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. Select an option to change its settings. Note: Voicemail settings can also be accessed in Settings. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Call > Voicemail settings. Change Your Main Greeting Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Preferences > Personalize voicemail. 3. Tap OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Edit the Display Name From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. This name or number identifies you to recipients of your voicemail messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > ...
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Tap the menu to display All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls. Tap a call to display the call record, where you can tap t o return the call, or t o send a message to the caller. Touch and hold on a call record to select it. Make a Call from Logs You can return a call from a recent call record. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap t o call the number. Tip: You can also swipe across a call record from left to right to call the number. Send a Message from Logs You can send a message to a number from a recent call record. 1. ...
Add Numbers to the Reject List from Logs You can save numbers from recent logs to the reject list, to automatically reject incoming calls from the number. For more information about rejecting calls automatically, see Call Rejection. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap Menu > Add to Auto reject list. Delete Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap Menu > Delete. 3. Tap entries to select them, or tap the [xx] selected checkbox at the top of the screen to select all entries. 4. Tap DONE > DELETE. Access Call Settings You can access Call Settings in two ways. ...
Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Get Started with Contacts When you set up an account on your phone, the contacts you have stored in the account are also available on your phone. When you add contacts, you can choose to save the contacts to the phone, or to one of the accounts you have set up on the phone. Google contacts are synchronized between your phone and a Google Account you set up on your phone. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts are synchronized between your phone and an ® Exchange Server or Microsoft Outlook account set up on your phone. Samsung account contacts are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account, if you have a Samsung account set up on your phone. Device contacts are stored locally on the phone. Access Contacts There are a couple of ways to access Contacts. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. – or – From home, tap Phone > Contacts tab. Find a Contact You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find one by name. 1. From home, tap ...
Add a Contact You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Add, and then tap contact fields to enter information. Choose a storage account for the contact. You can choose Device to store the contact on the phone, or choose an account. Tap t o assign a picture to the new contact: Tap the Name field to use the onscreen keyboard to enter the full name. Tap f or additional name fields. Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap t o add another phone number. Tap t o choose a label for the number. If you add more than one phone number, you will be prompted to choose a default phone number. The default phone number is the one your phone will use in most cases. Tap ...
Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a picture, customize it with a unique ringtone, and more. Add or Edit Information for a Contact You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Edit. 3. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact. 4. Add or edit the information, and then tap SAVE. Assign a Picture to a Contact Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture will display. You can assign a picture from Gallery, or take a new picture with Camera. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Edit.
Link Contacts When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your phone’s Contacts application lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu > Link contacts. 3. Tap another entry to link it to the original contact. 4. Tap DONE to complete the link(s). Note: You can link up to nine contacts in a single entry. Tip: To unlink contacts, from the Menu in step 2 above, tap Unlink contacts and then tap Unlink next to the element you want to unlink. Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple contacts to delete. Delete a Contact 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu > Delete > DELETE. Delete Multiple Contacts 1. ...
3. When the camera opens, center the business card in the guidelines on the screen. If the camera can recognize the business card, it will take the picture automatically, or you can take the picture manually. 4. Your phone analyzes the picture of the business card, and uses information it recognizes to create a new contact. You can also add more information to the contact. 5. Tap SAVE to save the new contact. The business card is displayed as the picture for the contact. Tip: You can view all your business cards by tapping Menu > Business cards. Move Contacts If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can merge device contacts with the account’s contacts. Device contacts are stored only in the phone’s memory, and could be lost if you lose your phone or reset it to the factory defaults. Merging with an account means the contacts are synced with the account and stored there. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Menu > Move device contacts to. 3. Choose an account to merge with, and then follow the prompts to complete the merge. Speed Dials Speed dials are 1-to-3 digit shortcuts you can assign to contacts, to make dialing faster. Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail. Assign Speed Dials 1. From home, tap Apps > ...
Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. Mark Contacts as Favorites 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Favorite to turn the star yellow. Remove Contacts from Favorites 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts > Favorites tab. 2. Touch and hold a contact, and then tap Remove from Favorites. – or – Tap Menu > Remove from Favorites. Tap each contact to delete, or tap 0 Selected to select all contacts. Tap DONE. Make a Call from Favorites 1. ...
Create a Group 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create group. 3. Tap fields to enter information about the group: Create group in: Choose where to save the group. You can save it to a specific account, to the device memory, or to all accounts. Group name: Enter a name for the new group. Group ringtone: Select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group members. Group message tone: Select a ringtone for notifications for new messages from group members. Group vibration pattern: Select a vibration pattern for alerts to incoming calls or messages from group members. 4. Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new group, and then tap DONE. 5. ...
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the 0 Selected checkbox to select all members, and then tap Done. Note that you will only see group members that have phone numbers in their contact records. 5. Continue to enter your message and send it. For more information, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group, if the members have an email address stored in their contact record. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Menu > Send message or email > Email. 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the 0 Selected checkbox to select all members, and then tap Done. Note that you will only see group members that have email addresses in their contact records. 5. Choose an email account, compose your email, and then send it. For more information, see Compose and Send Email or Send a Gmail Message. Delete a Group You can delete any group you created. When removing a group, you will have the option to also ...
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu > Send contact information. 3. If prompted, choose information to send, and then tap Done. 4. Enter a recipient, and then continue with the text message. For more information, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Share a Name Card When you share a name card, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can attach a vCard to a message, or save it to a storage location. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu > Share namecard. 3. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts. Export and Import Contacts You can import or export contacts from the phone’s memory (USB storage), or from an optional, installed memory card (SD card, not included). You might have contacts stored in phone memory or on a memory card if you are moving from an old phone, or if you received them via Bluetooth from ...
Import from device storage: Save contacts from the phone’s memory. Import from SD card: Save contacts from an optional memory card, if one is installed. 4. Choose an account for the imported contacts, or choose Device to import the contacts to the device. Access Contacts Settings Choose options for contacts, including choosing how contacts display, importing and exporting contacts, and more. From home, tap Contacts > Menu > Settings > Contacts for options: Import/Export contacts: You can import contacts from your phone’s internal memory, from the SIM card, or from an optional installed memory card. Tap an import source, and then follow the prompts to import contacts. Contacts to display: Choose contacts to display in Contacts. You can choose only contacts from your phone’s memory, or from an account, or choose other sources. You can also create a customized list of contacts to display. Swipe to call or message: When enabled, you can swipe your finger across a contact record to call or send a message to the contact’s default number. Swipe right to call, or left to create a message addressed to the contact.
Accounts and Messaging With your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play store, require a free Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Setting up your account on your phone syncs your phone and your online Google Account. Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one using your phone. The first time you turn on your phone, the setup process prompts you to sign in to your Google Account, or you can sign in anytime. Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Accounts. 2. Tap Add account > Google. 3. Tap Or create a new account and follow the prompts to create your free account. Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to ...
More options > Save draft. To view your draft email messages, from the Inbox, tap Inbox and then tap Drafts. To delete the current email message, tap More options > Discard. Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Below are procedures for reading and replying to Gmail messages. 1. From home, tap Google folder > Gmail. 2. Tap a message to display its contents. 3. Tap Reply to display the reply screen. 4. Tap the menu at the top of the screen, and then tap Reply, Reply All, or Forward. 5. To send the message, tap Send. Tip: You can also access new messages from the Notification Panel. When a new Gmail message arrives, you will see the icon in the Status Bar. Touch and hold the bar and slide it down to display the Notification Panel. Tap a message to display it. Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Link, Group Play, and much more. Accounts and Messaging...
When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, you can access Samsung-specific content and features. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Accounts. 2. Tap Add account > Samsung account. 3. Follow the prompts to sign into your account, or create a new account. Note: Tap HELP for more information about Samsung accounts, or for help with your account. Email Use the Email application to send and receive email on your phone. 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. Note: If your phone does not recognize the type of account you want to set up, you may need to consult the account administrator for some information, such as incoming and outgoing server settings, before you set up the account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. Enter your email address in the Email address field. 3. Enter your password in the Password field. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. 4. Tap Next to start automatic email setup. If you need to configure custom settings, tap Manual setup and then enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc.
Note: You can also add email accounts from Settings. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Accounts > Add account > Email. Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account You can set up your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, to sync your email, Contacts, and Task information between your phone and account. Note: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s Exchange Server administrator for information you will need while setting up the account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Accounts > Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 2. Enter your email address in the Email address field. 3. Enter your password in the Password field. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. 4. Tap Manual setup and then enter your settings. You may need to consult your network administrator for this information: Domain\username: Enter your network domain and username, separated by “\”. Password: Enter your network access password (case-sensitive). ...
Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s email address. You can add multiple message recipients. To add recipients from Contacts, tap Contacts, select the contact(s) you want to include, and then tap DONE. To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, tap , and then tap Cc or Bcc. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. Tap the text entry field and compose your email. To add an attachment, tap a nd select an file type. Tap Menu for more options, including Send email to myself, Schedule email, Priority, and Security options. 4. To send the message, tap . Reply To or Forward Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. On the email account Inbox, tap a message to view it. 3. ...
Synchronize an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. Select an email account. If you are already in an email account, tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the complete email account list page. Select an available email account. 3. Tap Refresh. Filter Email Messages 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. On the email account Inbox, tap Menu > Filter by. 3. Select an option, to display messages that match the filter. Delete an Email Message 1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
Access Email Settings You can edit general preferences, which apply to all email accounts, or configure settings for specific email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. General Email Preferences You can edit email settings which affect all of your email accounts. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email > Menu > Settings. 2. Configure general email settings: Display: Choose how emails are shown in the email list, and when you open them. Auto fit content: When enabled, email content shrinks to fit the screen. You can still view details by zooming in. Message preview line: Choose whether up to 3 lines display with the email subject in the Inbox. Title line in list: Choose what displays as the title in the list of emails, the sender, or the subject of the email. Hide checkboxes: Enable or disable the display of checkboxes beside each email. When checkboxes are displayed, you can use them to select email(s). If you choose to hide checkboxes, you can touch and hold an email to temporarily display them, such as when you want to select multiple emails.
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Delay email sending: When enabled, the sending of emails is delayed, and a cancel button is displayed, for a period of time you set below. Set length of delay: Choose a time period to delay sending of emails. Split view mode: Turn on split view when the phone is in landscape mode. Manage Email Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. Note: Actual settings vary by account type. Contact your email service provider for more information. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email > Menu > Settings. 2. Tap Manage accounts, and then tap an account to configure: Sync settings: Tap to configure options for synchronizing your phone with your account: Sync Email: When enabled, your phone maintains synchronization with your email account. The last synchronization is displayed. Sync schedule: When Sync email is enabled, set options for synchronizing your phone with your email account.
More settings: Configure other options, including the account name, carbon copy and blind carbon copy, synchronization, and security options. Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can remove it. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Manage accounts. Tap Delete and select the email account(s) you want to delete. 3. Tap Done > REMOVE. Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another phone that supports messaging. Multimedia messages, (MMS), can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact name cards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging. Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. For details, see Default Messaging App Settings. Send a Text Message (SMS) Quickly compose and sent text messages on your phone. 1. ...
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact name cards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). Composing MMS messages is the same as composing text messages, except that you attach a file to the message. 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. Tap Compose. 3. Tap Enter recipients, and then 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. Tap a match to add it to the message. To add recipients from Contacts, tap Contacts, select the contact(s) you want to include, and then tap DONE. 4. Tap Enter message and enter your message. 5. To add an attachment, tap , and then select a file to attach: Image: Choose a picture from Gallery. Take picture: Launch the Camera to take a photo, and then add it to your message by tapping Save. Video: Choose a video from Gallery. Record video: Launch the Camera to record a video, and then add it to your message by ...
Save and Resume a Draft Message If you tap Back while composing a text or multimedia message, or leave the Messages screen, the message is automatically saved as a draft. To resume composing a Draft message: 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. On the Messages screen, tap the message with the with Draft marked. 3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send. New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the Status Bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Messages Settings for details. A new message icon a lso appears in the notifications area of the Status Bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. The Messages app icon a lso displays the number of new messages. To open the message, slide the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Conversations. Manage Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are ...
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View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. From the message list, tap a message to display it. 3. While the message is open, tap the play icon (on a video or audio file) to play back the file or tap an image to view a picture. Note: The file attachment on a MMS message can be saved to an optional installed memory card (not included). Touch and hold on the attachment, and then tap Save attachment. Select the attachment check box and tap Save. Reply to a Message 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. From the message list, tap a message. 3. Tap the Enter message field and then type your reply message. 4. When the message is complete, tap Send. Protect a Message from Deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. From home, tap Messages.
Note: Locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages check box before confirming the deletion. Delete a Message 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. While viewing a conversation, touch and hold the message that you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete > DELETE. Messages Settings The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. Tap Menu > Settings for options: Default messaging app: Choose an app to use by default. Display: Bubble style: Choose how messages appear on the screen. Bubbles are the boxes that surround each message. Background style: Choose the background of the message screen. Split view: Turn on split view when the phone is in landscape mode.
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MMS alert: When enabled, your phone will alert you when you make a change to a message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS). Delete old messages: When turned on, your phone will automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then set the maximum number of messages with the Text message limit and Multimedia message limit settings below. Text message limit: Set the maximum number of text messages per conversation. Multimedia message limit: Set the maximum number of multimedia messages per conversation. Notifications: When turned on, notifications for new messages display in the Status Bar. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then configure options: Notification sound: Choose a sound to play for new message notifications. Vibrate: Choose whether vibration plays along with the sound for new message notifications. Repeat message alert: Choose how often your phone notifies you of new message(s). Pop-up display: Choose whether a new message pops up on the display to notify you. Preview message: Choose whether a short preview of new messages displays in the Lock screen and/or Status Bar. ...
Spam filter: When turned on, your phone block messages that may be spam, by filtering based on criteria you set. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then configure filters: Add to spam numbers: Enter telephone numbers, to automatically flag messages from the numbers as spam, when Spam settings is enabled. Add to spam phrases: Enter text phrases, to automatically flag messages as spam when they contain the phrase. Available when Spam settings are enabled. Block unknown senders: When enabled, your phone blocks messages from numbers that are not stored as contacts. Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and ® ® Twitter , review your LinkedIn contacts, see what everyone’s talking about on YouTube, and more. Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on- the-go Facebook access. Install the Facebook App on Your Phone Before you use Facebook on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google ...
Google+ Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Hangouts for fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+. Visit google.com/mobile/+ for more information. Google+ is part of your Google Account, and uses your Google Account sign-in. Before using Google+, set up your Google Account on your phone. For more information, see Create a Google Account or Sign In to Your Google Account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google folder > Google+. 2. If you are signed into more than one Google Account, choose an account to use with Google+. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Google+. 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 chat logs and store them in your Gmail accounts. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google folder > Hangouts. 2. If you have already signed in to a Google Account, it displays on the Hangouts screen. – or – If you have not already signed in to a Google Account, follow the prompts to create a new Google Account or to sign in to an existing Google Account. 3. Follow the prompts to begin using Google Hangouts. Note: You can use Hangouts as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a stand-alone IM app. If you set Hangouts as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For more information, see Default Messaging App Settings. Messaging Plus Messaging Plus gives you the highest quality video calling, group chat, and sharing experience on ...
Note: You can use Messaging Plus as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a standalone IM app. If you set Messaging Plus as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For more information, see Default Messaging App Settings. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and other original videos. 1. From home, tap Apps > YouTube. 2. Tap t o enter keywords in the Search field to search for specific videos, scroll down to browse through the main page thumbnails, or scroll to the bottom to explore additional options. 3. To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or tap the title link. Note: It is not necessary to sign in to YouTube to view content. However, if you wish to sign in to access additional options, tap Menu > Sign in. Select an account (if available) or create a new account. (Even if you sign in to YouTube via the Web, you must separately sign in via your phone.) Accounts and Messaging...
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list. Note: Available apps and services are subject to change at any time. Google Play Store The Google Play store app is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and install it on your phone. To access the Google Play store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone’s Wi-Fi or mobile data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Web and Data and Google Account for details. Important: Our policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require us 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. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application. Find and Install an App When you install apps from the Google Play store app and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust. Note: If you have not already done so, you will need to set up a payment method to purchase paid apps from Google Play. 1. From home, tap Play Store. 2. Browse through the categories to find and learn about apps. 3. Tap INSTALL (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). 4. Follow the prompts to learn about how the app uses your personal information, or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions, tap Accept (for free ...
Shop at Amazon.com from your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Amazon. 2. Follow the prompts to install the app, and then customize your experience by signing in with your Amazon account. Group Play Use Group Play to share media from your phone to other devices, via Wi-Fi, using your phone as an AP (Access Point). Many of your phone’s apps offer sharing via Group Play. Tap Menu to find sharing options, usually from the Share via list of options. To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Important: If you are using Group Play via an unsecured Wi-Fi network, your information may be vulnerable to unauthorized third parties while being transferred. 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. Create a Group and Share Note: To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Group Play. The first time you access Group Play, you will be prompted to accept the Terms and Conditions. Read the terms and tap I agree > CONFIRM to continue. Apps and Entertainment...
Share video: Select videos stored on your phone or on an option installed memory card (not included). Share documents: Select documents stored on your phone or on an optional installed memory card (not included). Play games and more: Play games with other participants. Note: For more information about using Group Play, tap Menu > Help. Join a Group 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Group Play. 2. Tap JOIN GROUP. Your phone scans for nearby available groups. Your device can only detect groups on the same Wi-Fi network your phone is connected to. 3. Select a group to join and enter the password. After connecting, you can see and interact with the group’s shared media. Navigation Apps Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you are going. Google Maps Use Google Maps to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions, and find phone numbers and addresses for local businesses. ...
Enable Location To use Google Maps, enable your phone’s GPS location service and agree to share location information with Google. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Location. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on. To launch the Google Maps application: From home, tap Apps > Maps. Scout Scout by Telenav is a daily personal navigator that helps you get where you are going. It lets you see and hear turn-by-turn directions and it can provide important, personalized information about traffic and alternate routes. 1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Featured folder > Scout. 2. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to update the app in Google Play. 3. Once the app has launched, follow the prompts to customize your experience with your name, picture, frequent locations, and more. Note: To use Scout, you will need to have your phone's Location feature turned on. See Location Settings for information about enabling Location on your phone. Music Apps Your phone lets you discover, download, and listen to your favorite music through a variety of applications. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. Google Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google Play ...
NextRadio NextRadio is an FM tuner application that receives FM radio broadcasts in your local area. NextRadio also provides a data service for radio broadcasters to share information about their station and their broadcast content so that listeners can receive real-time updates as they listen. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Featured folder > NextRadio. Note: To listen to radio from your phone, you must plug in either headphones or a speaker cable to the headphone jack on top of the phone. To listen through the phone's speaker (after plugging in headphones), tap Menu > Output to Speaker. Music The Music app plays music files. Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists. You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or as alarm tones. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. When you close the Music screen, playback will continue in the background, so you can listen to music while you use other features of your phone. When music is playing in the background, you can access playback controls from the Notification Panel. Play Music 1. From home, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the category tabs at the top of the screen. The default tabs are PLAYLISTS, TRACKS, ALBUMS, ARTISTS, FOLDERS, and DEVICES. You may have to swipe your finger right or left along the tabs to see all of them. 3. Scroll through the list and tap a song to begin. While playing music, use these controls: Tap t o pause playback. To start playback again, tap .
Tap t o set the volume. Tap t o choose a SoundAlive option. You can also set volume by pressing the Volume key on the side of the phone. Tap t o share music with nearby devices. Tap t o display the song queue. Tap t o add the current song to a playlist. Use Playlists Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together. 1. From home, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the Playlists tab, and then use these options: Tap an existing playlist to play its songs. While playing, tap Menu for playlist options. Tap Create playlist to create a new playlist. Follow the prompts to name the playlist, and then tap ...
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4. After choosing options, tap DONE and follow the prompts to complete the setup. Share Music You can share music with other nearby DLNA-compatible devices. Note: Your phone, and the other DLNA-compatible device, must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and the other device must have its Nearby devices feature turned on. For more information, see Nearby Devices Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the Devices tab, and then select the target device from the list. Music Options and Settings Tap the Menu key to view options for the music player. Available options will differ depending which screen you're viewing. 1. From home, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap Menu for options. Available options depend on the tab: Select: Choose items. Add to playlist/Create playlist: Depending on the tab, you can add songs to a playlist, or create a new playlist. Listen via Bluetooth: Play music through a Bluetooth-compatible device that is paired with your phone. For more information about using Bluetooth, see Bluetooth.
Lyrics: When enabled, lyrics display for songs as they play, if the lyric information is stored in the music file. Smart volume: When enabled, Music automatically adjusts the volume of all songs to an equal level. Voice control: Use voice commands to control the music player. Sprint Music Plus With Sprint Music Plus and the Music Store, Ringtone Store, and Ringback Tone Store, you can purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones for your phone. Install the Sprint Music Plus App on Your Phone Before you use Sprint Music Plus on your phone, you may need to download and install or update the app from Sprint Fun & Games. 1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint folder > Sprint Music Plus. 2. Follow the prompts to download and install or update the app. 3. When the download has completed, tap Open. Access Sprint Music Plus 1. ...
1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint folder > Sprint Music Plus. 2. Enter a song or artist in the search field or browse through options in the tabs in the center of the screen. 3. Tap a song to select it. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to preview or purchase the song. Tap a t any time to display the Sprint Music Plus menu. Tip: For ringtones or ringback tones, tap Ringtone Store or Ringback Tone Store from the Sprint Music Plus main menu. Google Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest selection of eBooks and read them anywhere you like, such as on a tablet, phone, eReader, or the Web. From home, tap Apps > Google folder > Play Books. Google Play Games Google Play Games is the easiest way for you to discover new games, track achievements and ...
Samsung/GALAXY Apps Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone. Note: Your phone may only have Samsung Apps. Once you tap the icon to use the app store, you are prompted to update the app. Once updated, the Samsung Apps icon is replaced with the GALAXY Apps icon. You must sign in to a Samsung account in order to download GALAXY apps. From home, tap Apps > Samsung Apps or GALAXY Apps (whichever is available). Sprint Family Locator Sprint Family Locator lets you locate any phone on your Sprint family plan instantly—from your mobile phone, tablet or computer. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Family Locator. Sprint Fun & Games Download new apps and games from Sprint. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Fun & Games. Sprint Zone Access your Sprint account, get device information and help, find recommended apps, and more.
Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Visit sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing. Watch TV 1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint TV & Movies. 2. Follow the prompts to browse categories and find programs. Depending on your settings, your phone may prompt you to accept a data connection. You may be prompted to update your app. Tap Update to update Sprint TV & Movies. Browse horizontally through the category options in the center of the screen to see what's available. For quick access, touch a featured item in the center of the screen or select a live channel from the bottom bar. Scroll up and down in a category list and then touch a clip or channel to view the program. Note: The first time you access a channel that requires a subscription, you will be prompted to purchase access. Touch Subscribe to purchase access, or touch Preview to see a preview of the selected channel. 1Weather Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area. 1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Featured folder > 1Weather.
NASCAR Mobile NASCAR Mobile is designed to bring you what you, the fans, want directly to your Android phone. Follow NASCAR News, Video Highlights, and immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with driver informational stats, plus more. 1. From home, tap Apps > NASCAR Mobile. 2. Follow the prompts to update the app and customize your experience with your favorite drivers, notification options, and more. NBA Game Time The award-winning NBA Game Time is the official app to follow the NBA wherever you are. 1. From home, tap Apps > NBA Game Time. 2. Follow the prompts to update the app and customize your experience with favorite teams and more. PEN.UP PEN-UP is an online community app that brings together anyone that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch, scribble or paint. Share photos, comment on other creations, or just browse through the pages for something to add to your personal collection. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > PEN.UP. 2. Follow the prompts to sign up and sign in to the community. Apps and Entertainment...
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. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. 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 or Off When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device will notify you of available Wi-Fi networks, and you can connect to the Wi-Fi networks. Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use, to conserve battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off. Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi on or off from the Notification Panel. Drag down from the top of the screen, and then tap Wi-Fi. Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi 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).
When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to connect to the network. Enter the password and tap Connect. You can use the Show password option to display the password as you enter it. Add a New Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab> Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 4. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of the Wi-Fi network. 5. Tap the Security field and select the security method used by the Wi-Fi network. If a password is required, enter it in the Enter password field. 6. 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 will not be prompted to enter the wireless password again unless you reset your phone back to its factory default settings. Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network The following information is designed to help you connect your device to a different Wi-Fi network.
Chrome Use Chrome for Mobile to browse fast and sign in to bring your Chrome experience from your computer, anywhere you go. For more information, visit: google.com/chrome. From home, tap Apps > Google folder > Chrome. Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request. 4G LTE The 4G LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. For more information about the availability of 4G in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage. 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 > CONNECTIONS tab > More networks > Mobile networks > Network mode.
the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint Network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it. Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you must then update the profile on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > System update. 2. Tap Update Profile. Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Icon Description Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More bars mean a better signal. 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network. 4G LTE: Your phone is connected to the 4G network. Hotspot Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at sprint.com/mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone (tap Apps > ...
Connect a Device to Your Phone’s Hotspot When you connect a device to your phone’s Hotspot feature, the device can access your phone’s connection to the mobile data network. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Hotspot. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Hotspot on. 3. On the other device, scan for Wi-Fi hotspots, and then select your phone’s hotspot. Your phone’s Network SSID will appear in the list of available devices. To find your phone’s Network SSID, go to Settings > CONNECTIONS tab >Hotspot. The network SSID is displayed near the top of the screen. 4. At the prompt, enter your phone’s password. Your phone uses WPA2 security, which requires a password. To find your phone’s password, go to Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Hotspot, and look for the password in the connection instructions. For more information, see Hotspot Settings. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security ...
Add a VPN Configure a connection to a VPN. You must have a PIN or Password screen lock set before adding a VPN. Tip: You may need to contact your network administrator for some of the information needed to set up a VPN connection. Add a Basic VPN 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > More networks. 2. Tap VPN > Basic VPN. 3. Tap Add to configure options: Name: Enter the name of the VPN. Type: Choose the type of VPN. Server address: Enter the address for the VPN server. PPP Encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN. Show advanced options: DNS search domains ...
Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN. Extended authentication Aggressive mode Perfect forward secrecy (PFS) Disable split tunneling Algorithm suite IKE groups IKE lifetime IPsec lifetime Connection attempt timeout 4. Tap Save to save the VPN. Connect to a VPN Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. In the VPNs section, tap a VPN. 4. ...
Camera and Video Use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera. From home, tap Camera. Camera Settings: Access camera settings. Front/Back Cameras: Switch between the front and back cameras. Use Both Cameras Together: Take photos and videos with both cameras at the same time. Quick Settings: Shortcuts to favorite settings which you can customize. Current Shooting Mode: Shows the current shooting mode. Record Video: Tap to start recording. Capture Picture: Tap to take a picture. Shooting Modes: Tap to choose a shooting mode. Shooting modes automatically adjust ...
Effects Panel: Apply special effects when using the back camera. Gallery: View your pictures or video in the Gallery App. Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. From home, tap Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the onscreen options, or these gestures: Press the Volume key up or down to zoom in or out, or touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom. Tap the screen to focus on the area you tapped. 3. Tap Capture to take the picture. Tip: Depending on your settings or the camera orientation, you may also take a picture using your voice, tapping the screen, or pressing the volume key. See Configure the Camera. Note: To include your location in photos, turn on GPS tag in Settings. Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone’s built-in video camera. 1. From home, tap Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your shot, use the onscreen options, or these gestures: Press the Volume key up or down to zoom in or out, or touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom. Tap the screen to focus on the area you tapped.
Tip: If Voice Control is active, you can begin recording by saying “Record video.” See Configure the Camera. Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera After you take a picture or record a video, you can review and edit it right from the camera using special Studio options. Review and Edit a Picture from the Camera 1. From home, tap Camera. 2. Take a picture, and then tap Gallery at the corner of the screen. 3. While reviewing a picture, you can use these options: Change player: Share the picture with a nearby device. Share: Choose a method for sharing the picture. Studio: Edit the picture using the Studio tool. Options include: Adjustment: Rotate or crop the photo. Color: Adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, the red/green/blue color, the color temperature, or the hue. Effect: Add an effect to the picture.
Share: Choose a method for sharing the video. Video trimmer: Edit the length of the video. Drag the trimmer from either end of the video to shorten the video. Delete: Erase the current video. Menu: Choose other options. Configure the Camera Camera settings are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make taking pictures or recording videos easy, and to make your pictures or videos special. Choose a Shooting Mode Your phone’s camera offers many shooting modes, to make your pictures or videos special. 1. From home, tap Camera. 2. On the Camera screen, tap t o choose a shooting mode. Scroll available modes, and then tap a mode to select it. Modes include: Auto: Automatically adjusts the exposure to optimize the color and brightness of pictures. In Auto mode, you can take single or burst shots (take burst shots by holding Capture to take multiple shots until you lift your finger). Virtual tour: Create an interactive virtual tour of your surroundings. Sports: Take pictures of fast movement. Surround shot: Take 360° pictures to create a spherical panorama. ...
Best face: Select the best picture of each person from five consecutive pictures to get the best merged group picture. Best photo: Take a series of pictures, and then select the best picture to save. Beauty face: Automatically enhances facial features when taking portraits. Note: Tap to display all shooting modes. Tap to quickly select Auto shooting mode. Quick Settings Use Quick settings to quickly configure settings while you take pictures and record videos. 1. From home, tap Camera. 2. From the Camera screen, tap t o access quick settings: Flash: Tap to choose a flash setting. Smart stabilization: When turned On, the camera automatically adjusts in low light to give you brighter, clearer pictures without the flash. Voice control: Tap to access voice control settings, for using voice commands to take pictures and record video. Recording mode: Tap to choose a mode for recording. Choose Limit for MMS to restrict recordings to a size that can be attached to a multimedia message. Choose Normal, Slow motion, Fast motion or Smooth motion to control the speed of recording. Share: Tap to choose a method for sharing pictures and videos. You can choose Share ...
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1. From home, tap Camera. 2. Tap Settings to configure options: Photos: Photo size: Choose the default size for pictures. Burst shot: When on, you can take multiple pictures when you touch and hold the Capture button. Tap to take pics: When turned on, you can tap the screen to take a picture. Face detection: When on, the Camera will automatically adjust settings for taking pictures of faces. Metering modes: Set how the Camera measures the light source. ISO: Set the sensitivity of the camera’s light meter (available when Smart stabilization is turned off). Smart stabilization: When turned on, the camera automatically adjusts in low light to give you brighter, clearer pictures without the flash. Save as: When the Mode is set to Rich Tone (HDR), you can choose whether pictures are saved with Rich Tone only, or as Rich tone and original. Videos: ...
Voice control: When on, you can take pictures or record videos by speaking commands. Contextual filename: When on, filenames include GPS information. GPS tag must be enabled to use contextual filenames. Save as flipped: When on, pictures or recordings you make using the front camera are saved as a mirror-image. Storage: If you have an optional memory card installed (not included), you can choose whether to save files to device memory or to the memory card. Reset: Return settings to the factory defaults. 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. While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view more albums. Simply tap an album to view the photos or videos in that album. If you have pictures or videos stored on an optional memory card (not included), they will be display folders they are stored in, and folders are treated as albums. The actual folder names will be used as the album names. If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the All downloads album. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap a thumbnail to view the picture or video. 3. From the Gallery screen, you can use these options: Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view. ...
Select album/Select item: Tap albums or items to select them. After selection, you can tap Menu again for options you can use with the selected items. Slideshow: Choose options to create a slideshow for viewing your pictures and videos. Content to display: Choose content to display in Gallery. You can choose content saved to your phone’s memory or content from other sources such as Dropbox, Facebook, and so on. Sort by oldest/latest: Display items sorted by date. Scan for nearby devices: Search for nearby devices for sharing photos or videos. Show/Hide nearby devices: Choose whether to display nearby DLNA devices (available when Nearby devices is turned On, and a device is nearby with File sharing enabled). Settings: Configure Gallery settings. For more information, see Gallery Settings. Help: Learn about Gallery. 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. ...
Signature: Add your signature to the picture. Copy to clipboard: Save a copy of the picture to the clipboard so you can paste it into another app. Print: Print the picture to a compatible Wi-Fi printer (not included). Rename: Change the name of the picture. Buddy photo share: Send the picture to people you have tagged in the picture. Rotate left/Rotate right: Change the orientation of the picture. Crop: Adjust the size of the picture. Set as: Set the picture as a Contact photo or wallpaper on the Home screen or Lock screen. Details: View information about the picture. Settings: Configure Gallery settings. View Videos Note: If no icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a video to select it. When the video is displayed full-screen, you can use these options: Share: Choose an option for sharing the video. Options may include Bluetooth, Dropbox, ...
Working with Photos You can touch and hold a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. Tap Menu > Rotate left or Rotate right. The rotated picture is saved in your default storage location. Crop a Photo To crop your photos, follow the below procedures. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. Tap Menu > Crop. 4. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. Drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box. 5. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position.
4. Touch the screen and then tap Share > Email or Gmail. 5. Compose your message and then tap Send or Send. Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message Although you can send several photos or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to send one at a time, especially if the files are large in size. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap Share > Messages. 5. Compose your message and then tap Send. Send Photos and Videos via Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer ...
Share Videos via YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the videos you want to share. 3. Select the video you want to share. 4. Touch the screen and then tap Share > YouTube. 5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Tap Upload. Gallery Settings Configure options for the Gallery app. From home, tap Apps > Gallery > Menu > Settings for options: Accounts: Tap an account to enable or disable sync options. The sync options for pictures and videos affect Gallery. SNS Data Management: Configure options for synchronizing pictures and videos with your SNS (Social Networking Site) accounts. Sync only via Wi-Fi: When enabled, Gallery will only sync pictures with your SNS ...
Video Player Play videos stored on your phone, or from your other devices (you must sign in to your Samsung account to play videos synced from your other devices). 1. From home, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3. Tap a video to view it. Use Pop-up Play Multitask with Pop-up Play by transforming your video player into a pop-up window floating on the screen. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap t o continue playing the video in a floating window. Drag the window to any location on the screen, and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window. Camera and Video...
Press the S Pen button and double-tap the home screen. Hover S Pen over the home screen and press the S Pen button When the Action Memo on lock screen option is enabled, you can open Action Memo by pressing the S Pen button and double tapping the lock screen with S Pen. When the Pen detachment option is set to Action Memo, Action Memo launches when you detach the S Pen from your phone. Note: Action Memo is now part of S Note. See S Note for more information. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Action memo. 2. Tap t o create a new Action memo. 3. While creating a memo, you can use these options (tap t o display all the options): Pen color: Choose the color of the pen cursor. Eraser: Delete parts of the memo. Tap Clear all to erase everything from the memo. Link to action: Perform an action on the memo. Pin to Home screen: Add the memo to the Home scree as a widget.
S Note: Edit your Action memo with S Note. Resize: Change the size of your Action Memo. App Spotlight Explore recommended apps from the Google Play store. From home, tap Apps > App Spotlight. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On or Off When Bluetooth is on, you can scan and find other Bluetooth devices, to share information between the devices. Turn Bluetooth off when not in use to conserve battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on or off. Note: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Notification Panel. Drag down from the top of the screen, and then tap Bluetooth. Note: for Bluetooth settings information see Bluetooth Settings. Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a ...
5. When you see the name of the target device displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the target device. 6. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the Bluetooth headset or car kit is connected to your phone, (Bluetooth connected) displays in the Status Bar. Depending on the type of headset or car kit you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices. Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit When you have paired a headset with your phone, you should be able to reconnect it automatically by turning on Bluetooth on your phone and then turning on the headset. However, sometimes you will need to reconnect manually, for example if you have been using your headset with another Bluetooth device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Make sure that the target device has Bluetooth turned on. 4. Tap the target device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the target device’s documentation to find the passcode. Tip: If you still cannot reconnect to the target device, follow the instructions in Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device, and then follow the instructions in Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit. Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your phone from a Bluetooth device.
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again, you will need to pair with it again. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Bluetooth. 2. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap b eside the device name, and then tap Unpair. Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. The first time you transfer information between your phone and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode. After that, your phone and the other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange passcodes to transfer information in the future. You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: Images and videos Calendar events Contacts Audio files Send Information from Your Phone to Another Device Follow these instructions to use Bluetooth to send information from your phone to a Bluetooth ...
3. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap Yes. 4. Tap the name of the receiving device. 5. If prompted, accept the connection on the receiving phone, and enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. 6. On the receiving device, accept the file. Receive Information Using Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Tap the check box beside your phone's Bluetooth name to make it discoverable. 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 5. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. A Bluetooth authorization request is displayed on your phone. 6. When your phone receives a file transfer request notification, tap Accept. 7. When the file is transferred, a notification displays. To open the file immediately, slide down the Notification Panel, and then tap the relevant notification. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the Music application. For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save the event, and then tap ...
Add an Event to the Calendar Add events to your Calendar to help you organize your time and remind you of important events. Note: To synchronize calendar events among your Google and Corporate accounts, make sure they are being managed by your phone. See Accounts and Messaging for more information. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap Add new. 3. If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can assign the new event to an account by tapping the Calendar field and then selecting an account. My calendar: Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an account. Samsung Calendar: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account. Google/Gmail: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Google Account. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account. 4. Enter information about the event (not all accounts support all fields): Tap the Title field and enter a title for the event. Tap the Location field to enter a location for the event in the Location field or tap the icon to select the location on the a map. ...
Tap a sticker to add an sticker to the event. Tap the Time zone to adjust the time zone. 7. Tap Save to store the new event and synchronize it with your selected account. Event Alerts and Reminders When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: By playing the assigned ringtone. By showing the Alert screen. By playing a short beep. By indicating an icon within the Status Bar. To view additional options: 1. Touch and hold the Status Bar, and then slide your finger down the screen to open the Notification Panel. 2. Tap the upcoming event name from the onscreen list to display the event within the Calendar notifications screen. 3. Tap an option. Set snooze duration to set the length of time to allow before you are reminded of the event. Choose from: 3 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes,15 minutes, or 30 minutes. ...
The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar that includes the event. When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days. Month and Agenda View Month and Agenda view shows the month, with a list of events for the month below. While in Month and agenda view: You can touch and hold a day to create a new event on that day. Tap an event to view its details. Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later months. Week View Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. When in Week view: You can touch and hold a time slot to create a new event at that time. Tap an event to view its details. Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. Year and Month Views In Year or Month view, you will see markers on days that have events. When in Year or Month view: Tap a day to view the events of that day. Touch and hold a day to create a new event on that day. Slide left or right to view earlier or later months or years. Erase Events The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events.
3. Tap the event, and then tap Delete. 4. In the Delete confirmation box, tap DELETE. – or – If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, This and future events, or All events in series, and tap DELETE. Access Calendar Settings Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > Settings to configure these options: View styles: Select a style for your Week view. First day of week: Choose a day to start each calendar week. Show week numbers: Enable or disable display of week numbers on the calendar. ...
1. From home, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap the keypad to enter your equation. You can touch and hold C to clear all numbers. Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. World clock: allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around the world. Stopwatch: You can use this option to measure intervals of time. Timer: You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds). Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified for the alarm. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock > Alarm tab. 2. Tap Create alarm, and then enter information for the alarm. Alarm options include: ...
Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start playing a tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in volume. Choose a time interval and a tone to use with smart alarm. Available when you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound. Name: Enter a name for the alarm. 3. Tap Done. Delete an Alarm 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. Downloads Use Downloads to view and manage files you’ve downloaded to your phone. From home, tap Apps > Downloads. Drive With the Google Drive application, everything that you add to your Drive from work or home is also available on your device. You can create and edit documents on your device and the changes are saved everywhere. For more information, visit drive.google.com. Note: You will need to set up your Google Account on your phone to use Drive. From home, tap Apps > Google folder > Drive. Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your phone automatically syncs with the Web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed. ...
Google Search Use Google Search to search the Internet. From home, tap Apps > Google folder > Google. Help Help provides information to help with your phone questions. From home, tap Apps > Help. Kids Mode Kids Mode provides fun and safe content for your child. You can allow access to contacts, applications, and media content stored in your device. From home, tap Apps > Kids Mode. KNOX KNOX gives you protection, privacy and productivity for your mobile business life. Use KNOX to gain secure access to your work email and business apps on your personal Samsung smartphone, along with the tools to remotely find, lock or wipe your device in the event of loss or theft. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > KNOX. Lookout Security Lookout Security provides mobile phone-specific security features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that are unique to the mobile Tools and Calendar...
From home, tap Apps > Sprint Featured folder > Lookout. My Files My files allows you to manage your manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My files. 2. Files stored in the phone are organized into the following categories: All: View all your files. Images: View image files. Videos: View video files. Music: View audio files. Documents: View document files. Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps. Dropbox: View items in your Dropbox account. Recent files: View recently saved files. ...
Polaris Office lets you open, create, and edit Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and text files. Polaris Office can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files. From home, tap Apps > Galaxy Plus folder > POLARIS Office 5. S Health S Health is a wellness application that can help you manage your health. Set fitness goals, check your progress, and keep track of your overall health. Note: This device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > S Health. 2. Follow the prompts to get started: Read the introduction and tap Next. Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so. For more information, refer to Samsung Account. You must sign in to a Samsung account to set and save goals, and use other advanced S Health features. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter information about yourself, and then tap Start. 3. Use S Health to track your health activities: ...
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Sleep: Samsung wearable devices (not included) can record your sleep data and sync it with Sleep in S Health. Partner apps: Manage additional S health-compatible apps you install here. Note: Tap Menu>Help for more detailed information. Before You Start Exercising This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions: Heart disease; Asthma or lung disease; Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; Arthritis. You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; Dizziness or loss of consciousness; Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed; Ankle swelling, especially at night; A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest. Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: ...
When in Doubt–Check it Out If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you. Consider it the first step on your path to physical fitness. S Note The S Note application allows you to create memos using the keyboards, the S Pen, your finger, or all three. You can add images, voice recordings, and text all in one place. 1. From home, tap Apps > S Note. 2. The first time you launch S Note, follow the prompts to choose options for your notes. 3. From the S Note screen, tap Menu to access the following options: Use new template: Choose a template for a new S Note. This is a one-time selection; it does not replace the default template you chose when you launched S Note. Settings: Accounts: Choose an account to sync notes with the account. Wi-Fi sync only: Sync you S Notes only when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Change default cover: Choose a cover for your notes. ...
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1. From home, tap Apps > S Note. 2. Tap Create new note. Use the S Pen to create content. To use a template, tap Menu > Add template. 3. While creating a note, you can use these options: Handwriting mode: Access pen settings for handwriting notes. Eraser mode: Delete parts of your S Note. Text mode: Enter text using a keyboard. Photo note: Add images the Gallery or take photos of document. Selection mode: Select a part of your S Note. Undo: Undo the last action. Redo: Redo the last action. S Pen only mode: Switch between S Pen only mode and S Pen and finger mode. ...
S Translator Easily translate words and phrases, either spoken or in text. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > S Translator. S Voice S Voice is a voice recognition application you can use to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. This is a natural language recognition application. You can ask questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or speak commands (Show me where to find cheap gas). 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > S Voice. 2. Follow the prompts to learn about S Voice, and to review and accept the terms and conditions. 3. Tap NEXT to learn about S Voice, or tap SKIP to skip the tutorial and start using S Voice. 4. Speak a command. The screen gives you some examples. 5. Tap the microphone icon if the phone does not hear you, or to give it a command. Configure S Voice Configure options for interacting with your phone with S Voice. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > S Voice.
DLNA certified™ (Digital Living Network Alliance) Devices. These external devices must also be DLNA-compliant. Wi-Fi capability can be provided to TVs via a digital multimedia streamer. Samsung Link uses your Samsung account. For more information, see Samsung Account. Both your device, and the devices that connect to your device, must be on the same Wi-Fi access point (AP). For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Samsung Link. 2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and learn about Samsung Link. 3. On the Samsung Link screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to scroll between Photos, Music, Video, or Document types. 4. To set options for Samsung Link, swipe right from the edge of the screen for options: All content: Display all content categories. Registered devices: Stream or share multimedia content from your device to other DLNA- compliant devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. When you launch Samsung Link, compatible devices on the same Wi-Fi network display automatically in Registered devices. Registered storage: Add storage service(s) to view multimedia files anywhere. Storage services include Web storage, such as Dropbox or other services. Web storage is sometimes referred to as the “cloud.” Configure Samsung Link Settings Configure Samsung Link options, such as storage location, account information, and registered storage services. Tools and Calendar...
Video optimization: Video quality for streamed video content is optimized depending on current network conditions. Password lock: Access to Samsung Link on your device is password-protected. You must enter your Samsung account password to start Samsung Link. My account: Access information about your Samsung account. Information: Learn about Samsung Link. Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device Share media with another DLNA-compliant device via Samsung Link. Both your device, and the device(s) that connect to your device, must be on the same Wi-Fi access point (AP). For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Samsung Link. 2. Launch AllShare Play or Samsung Link on the target device. 3. On your phone, tap media file(s) to select them for streaming. 4. Tap a nd then choose a device for sharing. Your device requests permission for sharing from ...
1. Launch the Air command menu and select Smart select or Image clip. 2. Use the S Pen to draw around the content to capture. 3. Tap Scrapbook to copy the selected content to the Scrapbook, and then tap Save to save it. Edit the Scrapbook Content in the Scrapbook can be edited. You can edit both Categories and the content files within them. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Scrapbook. 2. Tap the d rop-down button in the top left corner. 3. Tap the category that contains the file. 4. Locate the file to edit and tap it to open. 5. Tap the Edit icon. 6. Change the Title, Text, Drawing memo, or Tags as desired. When finished, tap Save. Edit a Category 1. From home, tap ...
With the TripAdvisor, you can plan and have your perfect trip. With over 75 million reviews and opinions by travelers, it is easy to find the best hotels, restaurants, and fun things to do. From home, tap Apps > Galaxy Plus folder > TripAdvisor. Voice Recorder The Voice recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share it. Recording time will vary based on the available memory within the phone. Make a Voice Recording 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Voice Recorder. 2. Use the Voice Recorder controls: To start recording, tap Record and speak into the microphone. To pause recording, tap Pause. To end the recording, tap Stop. To cancel the recording, tap Cancel > OK. Share a Voice Recording 1. From home, tap ...
To change the playback speed of a recording, tap Playback speed. To automatically skip empty (or silent) portions of the recording, tap Skip. To mark a spot in the recording so you can find it later, tap Bookmark. Modify a Recording File 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List, and then touch and hold a recording to select it. 3. Tap More options to display options: Change category: You can use categories to organize voice recordings. Choose a category, or tap Add category to create a new one. Rename: Change the name of the voice recording. Set as: Use the recording as the default Phone ringtone, as a Caller ringtone, or as an Alarm tone. Write to Voice Label: You can save the voice recording to a Voice Label via NFC.
Edit categories: Enter and manage a list of categories you can use to organize voice recordings. Settings: the following settings are available: Save to: If you have an optional memory card installed (not included), you can choose whether your recordings will be saved to phone memory, or to the card. Recording quality: Set the recording quality to High or Normal. Recording volume: Choose the default volume for recordings. Contextual file name: Choose whether the phone automatically creates a filename that includes location information, when the Location tags option is enabled (below). Default file name: Choose the name prefix for your recordings. For example, if your Default name is Voice, your recordings would be named Voice 001, Voice 002, Voice 003, etc. Noise reduction: Choose whether the phone uses noise reduction during recording, to improve recording quality. Display logo: Display your logo on the recording screen. Location tags: When enabled, location information will be saved in recording files. Language: Choose a language. Skip interval: Set the length of time when skipping through a recording.
Play music and movies Set alarms WatchON Use your phone to control your TV, Set-top box, DVR, Stereos, and other electronic devices. Configure WatchON Choose your TV service and personalize your selections. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > WatchON. 2. Follow the prompts to configure the service: Find your TV service: Follow the prompts to select your country or region, enter your ZIP code, and then select your TV service provider from the list. Personalize: WatchON offers Just For You suggestions based on what you like to watch. Personalize your top picks by answering a few questions, and then tap the star on shows you like. WatchON will suggest similar programs. You can skip personalization and continue with configuration. 3. Continue following the prompts to read and agree to the disclaimer and complete configuration. Customize WatchON Set up your phone to control your TV, Set-top box, DVR, Stereos, and other electronic devices. Note: Your TV or other device must be turned off to customize WatchON. Set Up WatchON to Control Your TV 1. ...
If the TV turned on, tap Yes. If the TV did not turn on, tap No. Try the next power button. Depending on the model of your TV, you may need to try several buttons to find the one that works. 7. If you have a cable/satellite box, follow the prompts to configure your phone to control the box. Use WatchON to Control Your TV After customizing WatchON, you can use it to control your TV. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > WatchON. 2. From the WatchON screen, tap Universal Remote Control to bring up the remote and control your TV. microSD Card A microSD memory card is an optional accessory (not included) that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and other data on your phone. Important: You can damage a microSD card by improper installation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. Install a microSD Card Follow the instructions below to install an optional memory card (not included). 1. Using the slot on the upper left side of the battery cover, gently lift the cover off the phone. ...
3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Important: Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust entering the device. Open or loose covers may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage. Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedure to remove an optional microSD card from your phone. Important: Before removing an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. For more information, see Unmount a microSD Card. 1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone. 2. Carefully slide the card out of the slot. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. View microSD Card Memory Use the following procedure to view memory usage information for an optional installed microSD card (not included). From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Storage. (The total and available memory space will be displayed.) See Storage Settings for more information. Format a microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Storage.
Unmount a microSD Card When you need to remove an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Storage. 2. Tap Unmount SD card > OK. 3. Remove the microSD card. See Remove a microSD Card. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with the music player or Google Play Music, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the Music folder. 1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. You may need to remove the USB cable from the Charging Head. Insert one end of the cable into the USB Charger/Accessory port at the bottom of the phone. Insert the other end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. 2. Your phone will automatically detect the connection. Continue to set up the connection: Swipe your finger down from the Status Bar to open the Notification Panel. The Notification Panel shows the type of connection.
Before Updating Your Firmware Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone. You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware. Back Up Information to Your Google Account 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Backup and reset. 2. Tap Back up my data to turn on the feature. Tap Backup account to choose or sign in to a Google Account to use for backups. Tap Automatic restore if you want information saved to the Google Account above to be restored when you reinstall apps, such as after a firmware update, or when setting up a new device. Back Up Account Information 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. ...
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Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account. If you choose to change your user name online, use this option to update the user name on your phone. UICC Unlock: Unlock your device’s Universal Integrated Circuit Card. Tools and Calendar...
Global Services With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Get Information for Sprint Worldwide Service View contact information for Sprint Worldwide. From home, tap Apps > Sprint folder > Sprint Worldwide. Set the Communications Method for Global Select a communications method for an overseas carrier as needed. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks. 3. Tap Mobile networks. 4. Tap Network mode > CDMA / LTE/CDMA / GSM/UMTS / Automatic. Note: At the time of purchase, your phone’s default mode of Automatic is set. This allows global ...
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service. To activate Sprint Worldwide service: Chat with or email an international support rep by visiting sprint.com/swwsupport. – or – Call Sprint Worldwide Customer support at 1-888-226-7212. Your Phone’s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card to support roaming on compatible GSM networks. Note: Your SIM card should be preinstalled. If you need to reinstall your SIM card, follow the instructions below. Note: The SIM included contains information specific to your phone and should be retained with the phone for use on GSM networks. Insert a SIM Card Follow these instructions to insert a SIM card. Remember to power off your phone before inserting a SIM card. 1. Remove the back cover. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert SIM card. Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward. 4. ...
You may also need to set your network mode options through the settings menu. See Set the Communications Method for Global Use. To set your roaming options manually: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks. 3. Tap Roaming. 4. Tap Roaming network. 5. Tap Home only or Automatic. 6. Tap Roaming Settings. 7. Select Domestic CDMA, International CDMA, and GSM networks settings. 8. Tap Roaming guard. 9. Select roaming guard options for each category. Make and Receive Worldwide Calls When traveling on international networks, you can place and answer calls as you would on the Sprint network, although some additional instructions may be required to place a call. Some features and services are not available in all countries. For more information on services that are available while roaming, visit sprint.com/sww. Make Calls Using Plus (+) Code Dialing Placing calls from one country to another country is simple with the Plus (+) Code Dialing feature. ...
3. If you are on the CDMA network outside Canada or the Caribbean, enter the international access code for the country from which you are calling. 4. Tap t o insert the US country code, and then enter the area code and number. 5. Tap t o place the call. Sprint International Voicemail Service Your Sprint voicemail will follow you as you travel. All of your unanswered calls will be forwarded to your Sprint voicemail. You will need to be sure your voicemail box is already set up and that you know your voicemail password. Note: Sprint voicemail may not be available on all networks; check sprint.com/sww for service information. International Voicemail Troubleshooting There are a few tips to keep in mind when using Sprint voicemail while traveling. Some carriers may not support voicemail indicators. It may be necessary to call your voicemail to see if you have any new messages. If you hear the message “Please enter the number of the subscriber you wish to call,” enter your 10-digit wireless phone number. Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International To simplify accessing your Sprint Voicemail while traveling, you can set up your voicemail access ...
New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. A “Message Waiting” indicator icon or a text message is displayed when a voicemail message is received. You may see “Missed Call” on your screen prior to receiving a message notification. You must call voicemail in order to retrieve messages. Follow the instructions on the previous page to store your voicemail number for easy access. Retrieve Voicemail Messages The voicemail retrieval process while traveling is the same as on the Sprint Network; however, you will be required to enter your voicemail password. To retrieve your voicemail messages: 1. From home, tap Phone > Contacts tab. 2. Tap the voicemail entry and then tap the number to call it. 3. When your voicemail answers, tap , enter the password, and tap t o access your voicemail. International Data Roaming Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service can also keep you connected via email and Web browsing when traveling in countries in which Sprint offers data service. Data services are available on both CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. Check sprint.com/traveltips and sprint.com/sww to determine the services available where you are traveling. Note: Prior to using your Sprint Worldwide GSM/UMTS Data Services, you must establish and utilize your CDMA data services domestically on the Sprint Network.
where GSM data service is offered at sprint.com/sww. Then, follow the instructions below to select the appropriate carrier network on your phone. Access International Data Services on GSM/UMTS Networks To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific country: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks. 3. Tap Roaming. 4. Tap Roaming Settings. 5. Under GSM networks, select the Data checkmark. Access Email and Data Services Internationally on CDMA Networks If data service is available on an international CDMA network, then you only need to set the phone to CDMA; you will not need to select the specific carrier. Selecting a specific carrier is only necessary for providers on the GSM network. If your phone has automatically selected a GSM network while traveling, then you will need to set the phone to CDMA to access CDMA data services. (See Enable Global Roaming Mode.) Visit sprint.com/sww for a list of services available in each country.
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Please call the numbers below if you need assistance: While in the United States: Call 1-888-226-7212. While traveling outside the United States: In GSM mode: tap a nd then dial 1-817-698-4199. In CDMA mode: enter the country code and then dial 1-817-698-4199. There is no charge for this call from your wireless phone. From a landline phone when outside the United States: Sprint Worldwide Customer Support can be reached from a landline phone at 1-817-698-4199. Access or connection fees may apply. The toll free numbers below can also be used to contact Sprint Worldwide Customer Support in the following countries: Country From Landline Phone Canada 1-866-805-9890 Caribbean (Anguilla, Barbados, 1-866-313-6672 Cayman Islands, and Dominica) France ...
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Using Settings Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Access Settings You can access Settings in a variety of ways. Settings are arranged on taps by category. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. – or – From home, touch and hold the Status Bar, and then drag down to display the Notification Panel. Tap Settings to access Settings. 2. Tap a tab to access settings by category: CONNECTIONS: Connect to wireless networks, including 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi, and to other devices. DEVICE: Personalize your phone, including sounds and the display, accessibility, and call settings. CONTROLS: Configure your phone's voice and input options, and set up customized motion control features. GENERAL: Set up accounts on your phone, configure backup options, set security permissions, and manage your device. Search Settings Enter key words to search for settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Search, and then enter key words. Wi-Fi Calling Settings Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives ...
of poor cellular reception. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Wi-Fi Calling and follow the online prompts to set up Wi-Fi Calling. Wi-Fi Settings Use Wi-Fi settings to control your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks, and for using Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Configure Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab> Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Configure settings: Tap Add Wi-Fi network to connect to a new Wi-Fi network. For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. Tap Menu for these options: Scan: Search for available Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi Direct: Connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. For more information, see Wi-Fi Direct Settings.
3. Tap Menu > Advanced to configure these settings: Network notification: When enabled, your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is available. Passpoint: When turned on, your phone will connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks automatically. Sort by: Choose a sorting order for Wi-Fi networks on the Wi-Fi screen. Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications, when the device goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This setting can affect data usage and the behavior of devices you connect to your device. Always allow scanning: When enabled, your phone will allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. Smart network switch: When enabled, your phone will automatically switch between known Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks. Known Wi-Fi networks are those you have already connected to. Install certificates: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card (not included), you can use this option to install the certificates. Wi-Fi timer: When turned on, your phone will automatically connect or disconnect from a Wi-Fi network, using the Starting time and Ending times you set.
Hotspot Settings Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. For information on using the Hotspot feature, see Hotspot. Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and use data services. Turn Hotspot On or Off To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. You can control Hotspot from Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Hotspot. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Hotspot on or off. Allowed Devices Control whether devices can connect to your phone’s Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone’s Hotspot name and password. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Hotspot. 2. Tap Menu > Allowed devices. 3. Tap a nd enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address. Consult the other device’s settings to find these details.
Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. By default, the password is your mobile telephone number. Show password: When enabled, the contents of the Password field are visible. Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options, including Broadcast channel to specify the channel your phone uses for Hotspot, and you can set the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot (from one to ten allowed connections). Timeout settings: Choose a time period, after which Hotspot will automatically turn off if there is no connection. LAN settings: View and configure settings related to using your Hotspot as a Local Area Network. IP address: View the default IP address, or tap to enter a valid IPv4 address. Subnet mask: View the default subnet mask, or tap to enter a subnet mask. DHCP: Tap to enable or disable DHCP. When DHCP is enabled, your phone assigns IP addresses to devices that connect to Hotspot. Starting IP: When DHCP is enabled, view the default starting IP address for assigning IP addresses to connecting devices, or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address. When other devices connect to your phone using DHCP, the IP address your phone assigns will be between the Starting IP and Ending IP. Ending IP: When DHCP is enabled, view the default ending IP address for assigning IP addresses to connecting devices, or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address. When other devices connect to your phone using DHCP, the IP address your phone assigns will be ...
3. From the Bluetooth screen, configure these settings: Tap your device’s name to enable or disable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your device is visible, other devices can find your devices during a scan. Your device remains visible for the period of time set in the Visibility timeout setting. Tap a paired device to connect to it, or tap b eside a device to change its settings. Tap SCAN to search for visible Bluetooth devices. After searching, tap a device to pair with 4. Tap Menu for more settings: Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your device is visible to other devices when you turn on visibility. Received files: View files transferred to your device via Bluetooth. Rename device: Change the name your phone uses to identify itself when you make your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices. Help: Learn about using Bluetooth. Tethering Settings Use Tethering to share your phone's Internet connection with a computer that connects to your phone using a USB cable or via Bluetooth. Note: Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and use data services. To conserve battery life, turn tethering on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Tethering. 2. ...
To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth after turning on Airplane mode, turn them on in Settings or on the Notification Panel. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Airplane mode. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Airplane mode on or off. Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the Device options menu (press and hold the Power/Lock key, and then tap Airplane mode) or from the Notification Panel (slide the Status Bar down and tap Airplane mode in the Quick Settings panel). Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your device’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Data usage to configure options: Mobile data: Enable or disable your phone’s access to mobile data service. You can also control mobile data at the Notification Panel. Limit mobile data usage: When enabled, your mobile data connection will be disabled when the specified limit is reached. After enabling the setting, drag the red limit line on the graph below to set the data usage limit. ...
Location Settings Control apps’ access to your location, and configure location sources. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full app functionality. When Location is turned on, you are allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running. GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including: Buildings Tunnels or underground structures Weather conditions High-voltage or electromagnetic fields Tinted windows Note: E 9-1-1 location service is standard on all mobile phones, to allow sharing of GPS information with emergency personnel when you make a call to emergency services, such as 9-1-1. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Location. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn location services on or off. Location must be turned on to configure settings. When you turn Location on, you are allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running. 3. After you turn Location on, you can configure settings: Mode: Choose the method your phone uses to determine your location. 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.
2. Tap More networks > Default messaging app. 3. Choose a messaging app. The default Messages app included with your phone is available, along with any other messaging apps you’ve installed. Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the standard Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. Printing Settings You can print from your phone, via Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Turn Print Services On or Off Before you can print from your phone, a print service must be turned on. The print service communicates with the printer when you select something to print. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 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. Add a Printer Before you can print to a printer, you must set it up on your phone. You will need to know the IP address of the printer; consult the printer’s documentation for this information. Settings...
4. Tap Menu > Settings to configure options. Available options may vary depending on the type of printer, and not all printers support all options. Double sided printing: Choose to print one page per piece of paper, or choose Long Edge or Short Edge to print on both sides. Short Edge and Long Edge refer to how the pages flip when moving through multiple pages. Secure Release: If the optional printer supports secure release, and it is enabled, you must enter a User ID to retrieve your printouts. Tap Secure release, and then enter a User ID. Confidential Print: If the optional printer supports confidential printing, and it is enabled, you must enter a User ID and Password to retrieve your printouts. Tap Confidential Print, and then enter a User ID and Password. Job Accounting: If the optional printer supports job accounting, and it is enabled, you must enter a User ID and Password when printing, to track printing by group or other set. Version: View the version of the print service software. Open source licenses: View licenses related to the print service software. Share data: Share data with Samsung services. Mobile Networks Settings Set options for network selection and data service. Settings...
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks. 3. Configure options: Mobile data: When enabled, your device connects to the mobile data network, and can use the network to access the Internet and transfer information. Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Available options depend on your phone’s features. Connections optimizer: Manage and enhance your data experience with the following options: Sprint Connections Optimizer: Automatically select the best mobile network. Automatic login: Find and connect to “remembered” Wi-Fi networks on your phone and your service provider’s networks. Unmanaged Wi-Fi Networks: Specify Wi-Fi Networks not to manage. Access Point Names: Configure access points (not common). Network operators: Configure network operators, if applicable.
Tip: For advanced VPN setup, tap Advanced IPSec VPN from the VPN screen, and then follow the prompts. Roaming Settings When you are outside your home network area, your phone can still connect to other networks that your provider supports via roaming. There may be additional costs for accessing networks while roaming, so you may want to control your phone’s roaming behavior with Roaming settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > Roaming. 3. Configure options: Roaming network: Select a roaming default. Choose Home only to only connect to the Sprint network, or Automatic to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks when available. Roaming Settings: Choose options for roaming, including Voice and Data for Domestic CDMA and International CDMA networks, and Data for GSM networks (if supported by your phone). Roaming guard: Choose options for displaying an onscreen roaming notice for certain functions. Enable or disable roaming notices for Voice and Data for Domestic CDMA, Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for International CDMA networks, and Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for GSM networks (if supported by your phone). NFC Settings Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. NFC is used with S Beam and Android Beam, and must be turned on to use these features.
Android Beam uses NFC, so NFC must be turned on before you can turn on Android Beam. Turn Android Beam On or Off Turn on NFC and Android Beam, so that beaming is available from the apps on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings> CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap NFC, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn NFC on or off. 3. Tap Android Beam, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Android Beam on or off. Tap and Pay With your phone and a payment app, you can use your device to pay for items by tapping it to an item at the point-of-purchase. Google Wallet is an example of a payment app. You must have the payment app set up on your phone to use it with Tap and Pay. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap NFC, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn NFC on. NFC must be on to use Tap and pay. 3. Tap Tap and pay to access Tap and pay settings. Available settings depend on the payment app(s) you have set up on your phone. S Beam Settings Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to documents, large video files to maps, ...
Nearby Devices Settings Share files with devices that support 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. From an app, look for the Nearby devices sharing options. Note: Use care when enabling file sharing. When enabled, other devices can access data on your device. Turn Sharing via Nearby Devices On or Off To use sharing with nearby devices, you must have the option turned on. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Nearby devices to configure these options: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Nearby devices on or off. Nearby devices must be turned on to configure options. Under Advanced, configure options to control how content is shared from your device: Content to share: Choose the type of content to share, from Videos, Photos, or Music. Allowed devices: View and manage a list of devices allowed to connect to your device. Denied devices: View and manage a list of devices restricted from connecting to your device.
Sounds and Notifications Settings Configure the sounds, vibrations, and notifications your phone plays for incoming calls, notifications, screen touches, connections, and other options. Volume Settings Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. Note: You can also set System volume by pressing the Volume key. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Sounds and notifications. 2. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for: Ringtone Media Notifications System Sound and Notification Options Additional Sound options let you choose a variety of options including vibration options, ringtones, notification sounds, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Sounds and notifications. 2. ...
Screen lock sound: Play tones when you touch the screen to lock or unlock it. Touch sounds: Play tones when you tap or touch the screen to make selections. Haptic feedback: Set the phone to vibrate when you tap the Recent Apps key and Back keys, and for certain screen touches. Emergency tone: Play a tone or have your phone vibrate, periodically during an emergency call. Samsung keyboard: Play sounds and enable vibrations when you tap keys on the Samsung keyboard. Samsung applications: Configure options for sound used in the Call app, Messages app, Email app, and Calendar app. Do not disturb: Mute all calls and alerts, except for your selected exceptions: Allow exceptions: Select which alarms, calls, messages, contacts, events and reminders can interrupt when Do not disturb mode is enabled. Set schedule: Turn Do not disturb mode on and off automatically at scheduled times. Days: Schedule which days to enable Do not disturb mode when Scheduling is enabled. Start time: Schedule when to start Do not disturb mode when Scheduling is enabled. ...
Screen timeout: Choose how long the display screen remains lit after you touch the screen or press any key. Touch key light duration: Set the length of time the Recent Apps key and Back key remain lit after you touch them. Screen mode: Automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed to save power. Reading mode: Optimize the screen for reading. This mode is only available for selected applications. Auto adjust screen tone: Set your phone to analyze the images displayed on the screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. Daydream: The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the phone is docked or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your phone. Auto rotate screen: Automatically update the screen when you rotate the phone. Show battery percentage: Display the battery icon plus the percentage of remaining charge on the Status Bar.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap LED indicator to enable these options: Charging: The LED glows red during charging, and green when the battery is fully charged. Low battery: The LED blinks red to indicate low battery charge. Notifications: The LED glows blue to show that you have missed calls, new messages, or application events. Voice recording: The LED blinks blue when recording with the screen turned off. Lock Screen Settings Configure settings for locking the screen, to improve security. Screen Lock Choose a screen lock, to secure the screen. Depending on the Screen lock you choose, you can also choose screen lock options to work along with the screen lock. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock, and then select a screen lock option. Note: If you have already set a Signature, Pattern, PIN, or Password screen lock, you will need to enter it before accessing the Screen lock menu.
Phone shortcut: Display a shortcut to the Phone keypad displays on the lock screen. You can drag the Phone shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Phone app in one step. Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step. Personal message: Display a custom message on the lock screen. Owner information: Display owner information on the lock screen. Action memo on lock screen: To create Active memos, double-tap the screen when the S Pen while pressing the pen button. Unlock effect: You can choose an effect to display on the screen when you touch it without swiping to unlock. Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information from S Health when then Pedometer is enabled in the S Health app. Wake up in lock screen: Use wake-command when swipe unlock is turned on. Help text: When enabled, your phone displays helpful hints on the lock screen. Set a Signature Screen Lock When a Signature screen lock is enabled, you unlock the device by signing with S Pen on the ...
Owner information: Display owner information on the lock screen. Action memo on lock screen: To create Active memos, double-tap the screen when the S Pen while pressing the pen button. Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information from S Health when then Pedometer is enabled in the S Health app. Make signature visible: Display your signature when writing it on the lock screen. Accuracy level: Set the accuracy level required of your signature. Lock automatically: Set a time delay or lock the phone immediately when the screen turns off. Lock instantly with power key: Lock the phone instantly when the Power/Lock key is pressed. Set a Pattern Screen Lock When a Pattern screen lock is set, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. You will also set a PIN to use as a backup, in case you forget the pattern. 1. ...
Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information from S Health when then Pedometer is enabled in the S Health app. Make pattern visible: Display the pattern when drawing it on the lock screen. Vibration feedback: Vibrate when the unlock pattern is entered incorrectly. Lock automatically: Set a time delay or lock the phone immediately when the screen turns off. Lock instantly with power key: Lock the phone instantly when the Power/Lock key is pressed. Set a PIN Screen Lock With a PIN screen lock, you enter a Personal Identification Number, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > PIN, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock PIN.
Lock instantly with power key: Lock the phone instantly when the Power/Lock key is pressed. Set a Password Screen Lock With a Password screen lock, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Password, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock password. Select whether to show or hide sensitive notification content on the lock screen. 3. When you have a password screen lock set, you can also configure these options: Clock widget options: Dual Clock: Display the time in your home city and in your current location when your phone is roaming. Clock size: Select the clock size. ...
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Wallpaper, and then choose a screen to customize, from Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 3. Select a wallpaper to preview it, and then tap SET AS WALLPAPER. Font You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Font. 2. Tap Font style to select a different font. Tip: Tap DOWNLOAD in the Font style menu to find new fonts from Google Play store. 3. Tap Font size to change the font size. Notification Panel Settings 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 settings. Choose the quick settings to display in Notification Panel settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > ...
Easy Mode Settings Easy mode provides an simpler experience using your phone, with a simpler Home screen layout and simpler app interactions. If you are a first-time smartphone user, or just to want to simplify the operation of your phone, you can turn on Easy mode at any time. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Easy mode, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on. Accessibility Settings Your device offers features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility settings to configure these features. Configure Vision Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low-vision. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Accessibility > Vision to configure options: Switch access: control your device using configurable key combinations. You can move focus to clickable items and select them. TalkBack: TalkBack speaks descriptions of items you touch or activate on your phone, to help blind and low-vision users. When TalkBack is turned on, you may need to use a double- tap to select items, because a single tap is used to trigger TalkBack. Dark screen: When TalkBack is on, you can enable Dark screen to keep your phone’s screen turned off at all times. When Dark screen is enabled, double-press the Power/Lock key to turn it on or off while using your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Accessibility > Hearing to configure options: Flash notification: Blink the Camera flash for notifications. Turn off all sounds: When enabled, every sound made by the phone during taps, selections, notifications, etc. is muted. Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality of your device for use with hearing aids. Samsung subtitles (CC): When turned on, your phone displays Samsung subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Samsung subtitles to configure options. Google subtitles (CC): When turned on, your phone displays Google subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Google subtitles to configure options like Language, Text size, and Caption style. Sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones. Mono audio: Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphone. Settings...
Auto haptic: Set the phone to vibrate in time to the sound when listening to music, watching videos, or playing games. It will also vibrate when buttons are tapped in supported applications. Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings Your phone offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and movement. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction to configure options: Assistant menu: Assistant menu can improve device accessibility by providing quick access to important functions. When turned on, a shortcut a ppears on all screens to give you access to the Assistant menu. Tap Assistant menu to configure options: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on or off. Dominant hand: Choose whether the Assistant menu displays on the left or right side of the screen Edit: Re-order or remove items from the Assistant menu. ...
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Accessibility to configure options: Direct access: When turned on, you can access common accessibility settings from any screen by pressing the Home Key rapidly three times in a row. Notification reminder: When turned on, your phone beeps at set intervals to remind you of unread notifications. Answering/ending calls: Select options for answering and ending calls. Answer calls by: You can choose to answer calls by pressing the Home key or with voice commands. End calls by: You can choose to end calls by pressing the Power/Lock key. Single tap mode: When enabled, you can use a single tap to dismiss or snooze alarms, notifications and alerts, and answer or reject calls. Manage accessibility: Choose settings for exporting, updating, and sharing the accessibility settings as a file. Configure Accessibility Services If you have installed any accessibility-related services on your phone, you can access their settings from the main Accessibility settings menu.
Auto reject mode: When All numbers is selected, calls from all numbers are rejected. When Auto reject numbers is selected, calls from numbers on the Auto reject list are rejected. Auto reject list: Enter telephone numbers, to reject calls from the numbers when Auto reject mode is turned on. Rejection messages: Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are available from the incoming call screen when you use the Reject with message option. To create new messages, tap Add, and then follow the prompts. To modify an existing message, tap the message, edit the text, and then tap SAVE. Answering and Ending Calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > Answering/ending calls to configure these options: Answer calls by: Pressing the Home key: Answer incoming calls by pressing the Home Key. ...
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > Show caller information to enable or disable the option. Call Alerts Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > Call alerts to configure settings: Vibrate when answered: When enabled, your phone will vibrate when a call is answered. Vibrate when call ends: When enabled, the phone vibrates when the other caller ends the call. Call connect tone: When enabled, the phone plays a tone when the other caller answers a call. Minute minder: When enabled, a tone plays once per minute during a call. Call end tone: When enabled, the device plays a tone when the other caller ends the call. ...
communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY phones. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY phone to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY phone will connect 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. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > More settings > TTY mode to choose a mode, from TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO. Hearing Aids Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > More settings > Hearing aids to enable or disable the option. Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad taps. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab.
Adapt sound: Tap Start and follow the onscreen prompts to find the best sound for you. Soft sound: Use softer sounds during calls. Clear sound: Use clearer sounds during calls. Off: Use the default call sound settings. Noise Reduction Noise reduction suppresses background noise from your environment during calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > Noise reduction to enable or disable noise reduction. Increase Volume in Pocket Increase ringtones, alerts, and notifications when the phone is in a dark tight space, such as a pocket or bag. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Increase volume in pocket to enable or disable the feature. US Dialing When enabled, the US dialing option replaces “+” with the international access code for your ...
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > DTMF tones to choose a tone length. Voicemail Settings Set options for Visual Voicemail. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > Voicemail settings to configure options for voicemail: Avatar: Configure your avatar for voicemail messages. Display: Configure themes and your display name. Help: Tap for help with Visual Voicemail. Preferences: Change Visual Voicemail preferences. Sound: Change sound or speakerphone options. Updates: Check for updates. About Voicemail: View technical and legal information about Visual Voicemail. Language and Input Settings Use Language and input settings to choose a default language for your phone’s operations, plus settings for text entry and other inputs. Choose a Default Language Choose the language for operating your phone.
Samsung Keyboard Settings The Samsung keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard to configure these options: Select input languages: Choose language(s) for use with Samsung keyboard. When you have more than one language enabled, you can slide your finger on the space bar while entering text to switch languages. Predictive text: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn predictive text on or off. Predictive text suggests words matching your text entries, and optionally, complete common words automatically. Tap Predictive text to configure options: Live word update: When enabled, predictive text automatically updates with popular new words. Personalized data: When enabled, predictive text uses personal language data you have entered to make better predictions. Samsung keyboard can collect all the text you enter, including personal data and credit card numbers, in order to give better prediction ...
Auto spacing: When enabled, predictive text automatically inserts spaces between words. Auto punctuate: When enabled, a period and space are automatically entered to end a sentence, when you tap the space bar twice. Keyboard swipe: When enabled, you can enter text by sliding your finger across the keys on the keyboard. None: When enabled, Samsung keyboard will not accept text entry by swiping. Swiftkey Flow: When enabled, you can enter text by swiping your finger across the keyboard. Cursor control: When enabled, you can slide your finger across the keyboard to move the cursor to begin entering text. Key-tap feedback: Enable or disable options for sound or vibration feedback to your onscreen keyboard touches. Sound: When enabled, a sound plays for your key touches. Vibration: When enabled, a vibration plays for your key touches. Character preview: When enabled, the character appears in a bubble as you tap keys. More settings: Pen detection: Show the handwriting pad when the S Pen is detected. Reset settings: Return settings to the defaults.
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Show complete trace: When enabled, Swype displays the trace of each word until you start the next word. Auto-Capitalization: When enabled, Swype automatically capitalizes the first word of sentences. Auto-spacing: When enabled, Swype automatically inserts spaces between words as you complete them. Next Word Prediction: When enabled, Swype predicts the next word based on the previous word. Show Voice Key: When enabled, a Voice input key displays on the Swype keyboard. Recognition speed: Set handwriting recognition speed. Themes: Configure options for the look and position of the keyboard. Keyboard height: Choose how tall the keyboard is, when the phone is in Portrait (upright) and Landscape (on its side) position. Word choice list font size: Set the size of the text for the words Swype suggests as you enter text. Bold font on keys: Enable or disable bold font for the letters and symbols on the keys of the Swype keyboard.
Help: Learn about using Swype. How to Swype: Learn about using Swype. Show helpful tips: When enabled, tips display on the screen as you enter text. Version: Tap to see specific version information and Nuance Communications copyright. Google Voice Typing Settings Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When you enable Google voice typing, it is available for use when you tap a field to enter text. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Google voice typing to configure options: Choose input languages: Choose language(s) for use with Google voice typing. “OK Google” Detection: Configure settings for voice detection when you say “OK Google.” ...
Text-to-speech Options Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages and the Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Text-to-speech options: Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Pico TTS. Tap t o configure options. General: Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts. Listen to an example: Play an example of speech used for readouts. ...
Camera: Take pictures with the voice commands “Capture”, “Shoot”, “Smile”, and “Cheese”, or record videos with the voice command “Record video”. Music: Control Music with the voice commands “Next”, “Previous”, “Play”, “Pause”, “Volume up”, and “Volume down”. Hands-free Mode Settings When Hands-free mode is turned on, notifications, alarms, calendar event information, and incoming call information will be automatically read aloud. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab. 2. Tap Hands-free mode, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on. Incoming call: Read out callers’ information when receiving incoming calls. Air call-accept: Wave your hand over the screen to accept incoming calls. Messages: read out senders’ information when new messages arrive. Alarm: Read out alarm information when alarms sound. Calendar event info: Read event information aloud when Calendar even alarms sound. S Pen Settings Configure options for using S Pen to input information or control your device. 1. From home, tap Apps > ...
Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab. 2. Tap One-handed operation to configure features. Tap each option to enable: Use for all screen: Adjust the scale and position of all screens by swiping the edge of the screen. Keypad and in-call buttons: Adjust the position of the dialing keypad and in-call buttons left or right. Samsung keyboard: Adjust the position of the Samsung keyboard left or right. Calculator: Adjust the position of the Samsung calculator keypad left or right. Unlock pattern: Adjust the scale of the unlock pattern for use with one hand. Learn about one-handed operation: View additional information for using this feature. Motion Control Settings Your phone offers several motion control settings that allow you to access options quickly, often without even touching the phone. Air Gesture Settings Control your device by making specific gestures with your hand.
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Calendar: See more details by hovering your finger over an events. Gallery: View the pictures in an album by hovering your finger over the album. Video player: Preview a scene or show the elapsed time by hovering your finger over the progress bar. Phone: Preview the contacts assigned to speed dial numbers by hovering your finger over the keypad. Access Air View Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab. 2. Tap Air view, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on. 3. Set options: Air view mode: Use the S Pen, your Finger, or Auto switch between the two when using Air view. Air view pen options: Information preview: A preview of information, the full text, or zoomed-in image is shown on the screen. ...
Speed dial preview: Preview the contacts assigned to speed dial numbers by hovering your finger over the keypad. Sound and vibration feedback: Play sound and vibrate when hovering your finger over air view items. Air Command Settings When you press the S Pen button while hovering your pen over the screen, the Air command features will appear. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab. 2. Tap Air command, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on. Motions Settings When you press the S Pen button while hovering your pen over the screen, the Air command features will appear. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab. 2. Tap Motions, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Motions on. Tap the ON/OFF switch to enable each feature: Direct call: Lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact. ...
Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the phone. Smart Screen Settings Use Smart screen options to have your phone automatically adjust screen timeout, rotation when it detects you are looking at the screen, and control scrolling and playback based whether you are facing the screen. Smart screen options use the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face are: When the phone is not docked or held upright, for example when placed on a table. When the front camera cannot detect your face and eyes. When the front camera is being used for the current application. When the source of light is behind you, or when using the phone in the dark. Smart Stay When Smart stay is enabled, the screen will not time out as long as you are looking at it. When enabled, the Smart stay icon d isplays in the Status Bar. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Smart screen, and then tap the check box beside Smart stay to enable the option. Note: Tap Smart screen for tips on using the feature. Smart Rotation When Smart rotation is enabled, the screen automatically updates to match the angle at which you are viewing. 1. ...
2. Tap Add account, and then choose a type of account. 3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials and complete the account set up. Manage Existing Accounts 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Accounts. 2. Tap an existing account type, and the tap an account. 3. Select available settings from the account menu, or tap Menu for additional options. Cloud Settings Set up accounts on your phone to save information from your phone to the account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Cloud, and then configure options: Add Samsung account: Sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings. Link Dropbox account: Sign in to your Dropbox account, or set up a new account, to sync pictures, videos and documents. Settings...
Backup and Reset Settings Set options for backing up your data to the Google servers. Backup and Restore Settings You can back up your data to a Google Account, and use the backed-up date to restore information when you re-install an app, or when you get a new device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Backup and reset to configure backup features: 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. Backup account: When Back up my data is turned on, set up a Google Account for backups. You can set up a new Google Account, or sign in to an existing account. Automatic restore: When Back up my data is turned on, you can also turn on Automatic restore to automatically restore settings and other information from the backup when you reinstall an app. Factory Data Reset When you perform a Factory data reset, all your personal information is erased from the phone, and all settings are returned to the factory defaults. All data will be erased, and cannot be recovered. A factory data reset also erases the key for decrypting files stored on an optional installed memory ...
Automatic time zone: When enabled, the device takes the time zone from the wireless network. Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. Select date format: Set the format for date displays. Accessories Settings Configure your device’s behavior when it is connected to optional accessories (not included). 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Accessories to configure settings: Dock: Configure settings for connecting your phone to an optional dock accessory (not included). Dock sound: When enabled, a sound plays when you insert and remove the device from the dock. Audio output mode: When enabled, audio plays through the dock speakers when the device is docked. ...
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. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Application manager to view app status. While in Application manager, you can use these options: Tap DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL to view the status of apps and services. Tap an app or service for more information, and for app options, such as stopping and uninstalling. Tap Menu for other options, including sorting by app size or name, or resetting app preferences. Default Applications Settings If you have installed multiple apps that perform the same kind of task, for example more than one messaging app, you can choose the app you want to use as the default. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Default applications to configure options: ...
Show Battery Percentage The battery charge level displays as an icon in the Notification Panel by default. This feature allows you to display the battery icon plus the percentage of remaining charge. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Battery > Show battery percentage to enable the option. Power Saving Settings Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Power saving, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the mode on. Options include: CPU performance: Limit the maximum performance of the CPU to save power. Screen output: Decrease the screen brightness to save power. Turn off haptic feedback: Turn off haptic feedback to save power. Learn about power saving: Read tips for conserving battery power. Storage Settings Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed ...
Security Settings Configure options for securing information on your phone. Device Administration Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your device by device administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your device is lost or stolen. Some features a device administrator might control include: Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to factory settings. Automatically locking the device. Restoring factory settings on the device. Configure Device Administration Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Device administrators: Tap to view, enable, or disable device administrators. Android Device Manager: When enabled, Android Device Manager can lock or erase a lost device. Unknown sources: Enable your phone’s ability to install apps from sources other than Google Play store. Encryption You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: 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. Tap the check box beside Automatic updates to enable or disable automatic updating of the security policy when connected to preferred networks. Tap Preferred networks to select an option for downloading security updates. To manually check for updates, tap Check for updates. Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will only send security reports to Samsung when it is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Credential Storage You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Storage type: Select a storage type to store data in key-value pairs, on the device memory, in a private database, or your own network server. ...
Clear credentials: Tap to clear stored credentials and reset the password (only available when credentials are installed). Advanced Settings Configure advanced security settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Trust agents: Set screen lock type to use. Apps with access to usage data: View which applications can access your device’s usage data. Smart Lock: Set screen type to use. Activate This Device Connect to the network and activate your device. If your device is already activated, use this option to view information about your plan and usage. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Activate this device and follow the prompts to activate your device on the network. System Update Settings Use System update options to update your phone’s software.
Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: Software version: View your phone’s software version. Hardware version: View the hardware version of your device. Status: View information about your device’s current status. Status information includes helpful information about battery status and level, network information, service, roaming, addresses for IP, MAC, and Bluetooth, and more. It also includes the phone number and username assigned to your phone. Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, Samsung legal information, and a privacy alert. Report diagnostic info: When enabled, your phone reports diagnostic and usage data to Samsung, to improve the quality and performance of products. Device name: View your device’s name, and enter a new name if desired. Model number: View your device’s model number. Android version: View the firmware version of your device. Baseband version: View the baseband version of your device. ...
Index Battery Charge 2 1Weather 83 Install 1 Battery Settings 187 Bluetooth 106 Connect to headset or car kit 106 3G Networks 87 Disconnect 107 Disconnect or Unpair From Device 107 Receive information 109 4G LTE 87 Reconnect to headset or car kit 107 Send Information 108 Turn on and off 106 Unpair 108 About Device 192 Bluetooth Settings 146 Access Email and Data Services Browser Internationally 139 Chrome 87 Access Voicemail Internationally 138 Business Card Accessibility 165 Save as contact 49 Accessories Settings 186 Account Manage 6 Services 7 Calculator 113 Accounts 56, 184 Calendar 109 Create Google Account 56 Add Event 110 Email 58 Erase Events 112 Gmail 56 Event Alerts and Reminders 111 Google 56 View Events 111 Social Network 70...
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Charge the Battery 2 DTMF Tones 172 Clipboard 32 Clock 114 Cloud Settings 184 Earpiece 8 Conference Calls 37 Easy Mode Settings 165 Configure Accessibility Services 168 Email 58 Configure Dexterity and Interaction Add account 58 Settings 167 Compose and send 59 Configure Hearing Accessibility Corporate Accounts 59 Settings 166 Delete 61 Configure Other Accessibility Settings 167 Delete account 64 Configure Vision Accessibility Settings 165 Filter 61 Contacts 46 Manage inbox 60 Access 46 Reply to or Forward 60 Access Settings 55 Synchronize 61 Add 47 Email Message Add or Edit Information 48 Make Call From 34 Assign photo 48 Email Settings 62 Assign ringtone 48 Emergency Numbers 34 Delete 48-49 Encryption 189 Edit 48 Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) 35 Export and import 54 Enter Text 29 Favorites 51...
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Increase Touch Sensitivity 184 Google Increase Volume in Pocket 172 Maps 75 Infrared transmitter 9 Photos 103 International Data Roaming 139 Play Books 81 International Dialing 172 Play Games 81 International Service Play Movies & TV 81 Contact Sprint for Assistance 140 Play Music 76 Internet 86 Play Newsstand 81 Sign in 56 Google Drive 115 Keyboard 174 Google Now 116 Samsung 174 Google Play Store 73 Swype 175 Install an App 73 Keyboards 29 Open Installed App 74 Google Voice Typing 30 Uninstall app 74 Samsung Keyboard 30 Google Search 116 Swype 31 Google Voice Typing 177 Kids Mode 116 Configuring 30 KNOX 116 Using 30 Google+ 71 Group Play 74 Groups 51 Language and Input 173 GSM Roaming 136...
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Light Sensor 8 Location Settings 149 Name Card Lock Screen Settings 159 Share contact as 54 Logs/Recent Calls 43 NASCAR Mobile 84 Delete 45 Navigation Apps 75 Lookout Security 116 NBA Game Time 84 Nearby Devices Settings 155 NextRadio 77 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 137 NFC Settings 153 Maps Noise Reduction 172 Google 75 Notification Icons 27 Messaging 56, 64 Notification Panel 28 Drafts 66 Quick Settings 28 Manage conversations 66 Notification Panel Settings 164 Notification 66 Send multimedia message 65 Send text message 64 One-Handed Operation 180 Settings 68 Messaging Plus 71 Microphones 9 microSD Card Palm Motion Settings 182 Format 131 Passwords 190 Install 130 Pen Window 14 Unmount 132 PEN.UP 84 View Memory 131 Personalize Call Sound 171 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 59...
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Date and Time 185 Air Command 11 Default Applications 187 Image Clip 13 Display 157 Options 15 Email 62 Overview 10 Gallery 103 Pen Window 14 Google Voice Typing 177 Removing 11 Language and Input 173 Screen Write 14 Location 149 Settings 179 Lock Screen 159 Smart Select 12 More Networks 150 S Translator 122 Multi Window 158 S Voice 122 Notification Panel 164 Samsung Account 57 Power Saving 188 Samsung Keyboard 30, 174 Security 189 Samsung Link 123 Sound and Notifications 156 Scout 76 Storage 188 Scrapbook 124 Swype 175 Screen System Update 191 Turn Off 10 Use 142 Turn On 10 Voicemail 173 Index...
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Wi-Fi 143 Text Input Setup Application 3 Methods 29 Shortcut Tips 32 Remove 24 Text Message Shortcuts 24 Send 64 Show Caller Information 169 Text Messaging 64 SIM Card 136 Make Call From 34 SketchBook for Galaxy 125 Three-Way Calling 37 Slide Gesture 21 Tools and Calendar 105 Smart Screen Touch and Hold Gesture 20 Settings 183 TripAdvisor 126 Smart Select 12 TTY Mode 170 Typing 29 Messaging 64 Tips 32 Social Network Accounts 70 Sound and Notification Options 156 Update Sound and Notifications Settings 156 Firmware 133 Speaker 9 Phone 133 Speech Settings 177 US Dialing 172 Speed Dials XE 50 USB Charger/Accessory Port 9 Spread Gesture 23 USB Support 3, 9 Sprint 411 7 User Name 87...
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Voicemail 39 Greeting 43 International 138 Notification 40 Password 6 Retrieve 39 Setup 5, 39 Volume Settings 156 VPN Settings 152 Wallpaper Settings 163 Wallpapers 25 WatchON 129 Configure 129 Customize 129 Web 85 Web and Data 85 Wi-Fi 85 Advanced Settings 143 Configure Settings 143 Connect to network 85 Settings 143 Turn on or off 85 Wi-Fi Calling 33 Settings 142 Wi-Fi Direct Settings 144 Widget Add 25 Remove 25 YouTube 72 Zoom In or Out 23 Index...
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