Page 1 Sprint User Guide A downloadable, printable guide to your Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge and its features. Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GETTING STARTED Introduction About the User Guide Get Support from Sprint Zone Set Up Your Phone Parts and Functions Battery Use Insert the Battery Remove the Battery Charge the Battery Turn Your Phone On and Off Use the Touchscreen Activate Your Phone Complete the Setup Screens Basic Operations Basics Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Phone Settings Menu Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation Capture Screenshots Applications Launch Applications Apps List Phone Number Airplane Mode Enter Text Samsung Keyboard Google Voice Typing Tips for Editing Text Google Account Create a Google Account Sign In to Your Google Account Factory Reset Protection...
Page 3 Google Play Store Find and Install an App Request a Refund for a Paid App Update an App Uninstall an App Get Help with Google Play Lock and Unlock Your Screen Update Your Phone Your Phone's Home Screen Home Screen Basics Home Screen Layout Extended Home Screens Status Bar and Notification Panel Status Bar Notification Panel Customize the Home Screen Change the Wallpaper Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen Add Widgets to the Home Screen Add Folders to the Home Screen MAKING CONNECTIONS Phone Calls and Voicemail Place and Answer Calls Call Using the Phone Dialer Call Emergency Numbers Answer Phone Calls In-Call Screen Layout and Operations Place a Call from Contacts Call from Call Log Voicemail Visual Voicemail Set Up Visual Voicemail Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail Options Configure Visual Voicemail Settings Optional Calling Services...
Page 4 Wi-Fi Calling Caller ID Blocking Call Waiting Conference Calling Call Forwarding Call Settings Contacts Add a Contact View Contacts Contacts Screen Layout Edit a Contact Delete a Contact Favorites Groups Share a Contact Profile Sharing Import Contacts Back Up Contacts Contacts Settings Messaging Text and Multimedia Messaging Send a Text Message Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) Save and Resume a Draft Message New Messages Notification Manage Message Conversations Messages Settings Gmail Create and Send a Gmail Message Open Gmail Messages Use Gmail Labels Archive Gmail Threads Mute Gmail Threads Delete Gmail Threads Search Gmail Messages Report Spam Gmail Messages...
Page 5 Add Another Google (Gmail) Account Switching Between Gmail Accounts Gmail Settings Email Set Up an Email Account Add an Email Account Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account Create and Send an Email Message Open Email Messages Delete an Email Account Manage Your Email Inbox Exchange ActiveSync Email Features Email Settings Internet and Social Networking Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) 4G LTE Your User Name Data Connection Status and Indicators Browser Use the Browser Add a Bookmark View Browser History Open New Browser Tabs Browser Settings Chrome Browser Google Messenger Facebook Instagram Messenger Global Services Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Your Phone’s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming Enable Global Roaming Mode Set the Communications Method for Global Use Select a Carrier Make and Receive Worldwide Calls...
Page 6 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 Connectivity Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Wi-Fi Settings Disconnect Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth Bluetooth Information Enable the Bluetooth Feature Pair Bluetooth Devices Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device Send Information Using Bluetooth Receive Information Using Bluetooth Hotspot Tethering APPS AND ENTERTAINMENT Camera and Video Camera Overview Take Pictures and Record Videos Take a Picture Record Videos Shooting Mode View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Edit Pictures Rotate a Picture Edit Tools Share Pictures and Videos Send Pictures or Videos by Email or Gmail Send Pictures or Videos by Multimedia Messaging...
Page 7 Send Pictures or Videos by Bluetooth Send Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media Camera Settings Switch Cameras Set Camera Functions Productivity 1Weather Calculator Calendar Add an Event to the Calendar View Calendar Events Sync Calendars Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar Calendar Settings Caller ID Clock Set Alarms Additional Clock Features Drive Google Duo Google Maps Google Search Lookout My Files Photos Samsung Notes Sprint Family Locator Tech Expert Uber Entertainment and Activities Amazon Amazon Kindle Amazon Music Amazon Photos Amazon Video...
Page 8 App Spotlight DraftKings Galaxy Apps Gallery Google Play Music App Play Music with Google Play Google Play Music Screen Layout Create Playlists in Google Play Music Loot NextRadio Playphone Samsung+ Sprint Fun & Games Sprint Music Plus Sprint TV & Movies Sprint Zone Texture YouTube SETTINGS Connections Settings Basic Settings Wi-Fi Settings Menu Bluetooth Settings Data Usage Settings Airplane Mode Settings Mobile Networks Settings Location Settings More Connection Settings Nearby Device Scanning Printing Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Wi-Fi Calling Settings Hotspot and Tethering Settings Hotspot Settings Tethering Settings Device Settings...
Page 9 Sounds and Vibration Settings Sound Mode Vibrate While Ringing Volume Ringtones and Sounds Vibration Pattern Notification Sounds Do Not Disturb System Sounds Key-tap Feedback Sound Quality and Effects Notifications Settings Display Settings Brightness Font Size and Style Easy Mode Icon Frames Status Bar Screen Timeout Screen Saver Advanced Features Settings One-Handed Operation Other Advanced Features Settings Applications Settings Applications Overview Default Applications App Permission Settings Personal Settings Wallpapers and Themes Settings Wallpaper Themes Icons Lock Screen and Security Settings Screen Lock Unknown Sources Secure Folder viii...
Page 10 Secure Startup Encrypt SD Card Other Security Settings Accounts Settings Accounts Backup Google Settings Accessibility Settings Vision Accessibility Settings Hearing Accessibility Settings Dexterity and Interaction Settings Configure Other Accessibility Settings System Settings General Management Settings Language and Input Settings Date and Time Settings Reset Factory Data Reset Device Maintenance Settings Optimize Now Battery Settings Storage Settings microSD Card Settings System Update About Device GETTING HELP For Assistance Troubleshooting Sprint Account Information and Help Sprint Account Passwords Manage Your Account Sprint Support Services Legal Information Opt-Out Information Health & Safety and Warranty...
Page 11 Copyright Information Intellectual Property Open Source Software Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? INDEX...
Page 12: Getting Started
Getting Started The topics in this section will introduce you to your phone, help you get set up with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you started with basic phone operations. Getting Started...
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions. Descriptions in the User Guide Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by pressing Home . Some operation descriptions may be simplified. Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots and other illustrations in this user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone's display. Other Notations In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as “phone,” “device,” or “handset.” A microSD™, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ card is referred to as an “SD card” or a “memory card.” Get Support from Sprint Zone Access support for your phone and service through the preloaded Sprint Zone app.
Page 14 2. From the Sprint Zone main page, tap Support. 3. Tap a topic to view its contents. Getting Started Introduction...
Page 15: Set Up Your Phone
Set Up Your Phone The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your Samsung phone and wireless service the first time. Parts and Functions This topic illustrates your phone’s primary parts and key functions. Note: Your phone's screens and apps layouts are subject to change. This user guide uses sample images only. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys. Front View Part Description Earpiece Listen to calls and automated prompts when using the phone. Proximity sensors Detect when objects are close to the screen. For example, when you hold the phone to your ear while on a phone call, the sensors temporarily lock the screen to prevent accidental screen touches. Power/Lock key Turn the phone or screen on or off, enable Emergency mode, or restart the phone. Returns you to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options Back key menu, the notification panel, or the keyboard. Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 16 Part Description Home key Returns you to the home screen. Access recently used apps. Recent apps key Touchscreen Display information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one-tap access to all of your features and applications. Volume key Adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. Front camera Takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference. Back View Part Description Microphone Transmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos. There are two microphones, one on the top and one on the bottom. Flash Help illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a picture or video. Rear camera Take pictures and videos. USB charger/accessory Connect the phone to the charger using a USB cable. port Headset jack Plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
Page 17: Battery Use
Caution: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone. Battery Use The following topics explain how to insert and remove your phone’s battery. Insert the Battery Follow these instructions to insert your phone’s battery safely and properly. 1. Remove the battery cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. Caution: When removing the back cover, use the slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the cover off. Pulling on the Speaker (located next to Power button) may cause damage. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during removal or installation of an internal component can cause the material to break. 2. Insert the battery. Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 18: Remove The Battery
Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone. 3. Attach the battery cover. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your phone’s battery. Always power the phone off before removing the battery. 1. Remove the battery cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. Caution: When removing the back cover, use the slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the cover off. Pulling on the Speaker (located next to Power button) may cause damage. Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 19: Charge The Battery
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during removal or installation of an internal component can cause the material to break. 2. Remove the battery. Lift upward gently as shown. Charge the Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device, for charging the battery from any standard outlet. The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging. Charge Using the AC Adapter (Charging Head) It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. Note: For fastest charging times, use the Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging. 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port. Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 20: Turn Your Phone On And Off
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet. 3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete. Charge Using a PC Connection Before using a PC connection to charge your phone, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending on the type of connection, your phone’s battery may not charge. 1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the bottom of your phone. 2. Insert the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the phone and the computer. Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off. Turn Your Phone On Press and hold the Power/Lock key. Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 21: Turn Your Phone Off
Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen. See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen lock. The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete the Setup Screens for details. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. Turn Your 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. Your phone will power off. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 22: Use The Touchscreen
Use the Touchscreen Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. When you want to type using the keyboard, select items such as application and settings icons, or press buttons, simply tap or touch 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. Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 23: Swipe Or Slide
Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, press 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. Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 24 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. See Samsung Keyboard for more details. Note: Auto rotate needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel, and tap Portrait to enable Auto rotate. The icon changes to Auto rotate when it is enabled. Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 25: Pinch And Spread
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.) 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 Configuring Service screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the prompts 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 ...
Page 26: Complete The Setup Screens
Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the activation process. To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211- 4727 from another phone. Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock key cancels the activation process. Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support. Complete the Setup Screens The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup process. Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your account. 1. From the Welcome screen, select a language and tap Start to get started. To skip any section, tap Next or Skip. Note: On the Welcome screen, there may also be an Accessibility button. If you are visually impaired or hard of hearing, tap Accessibility to change the accessibility settings. 2. Follow the prompts to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the option to skip it and continue to the next screen. ® Wi-Fi – If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi network. For secured Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more details. Terms and Conditions – Read any applicable End User License Agreements or Terms and Conditions for using your phone, and tap Next > Agree to continue. ...
Page 27 Personalize your phone – If applicable, enter your first and last name and tap Next. This information is used by the phone to personalize certain apps. Protect your phone – Set up a screen lock to prevent others from using the phone without your permission. Google services – Select your Google location and service options and then tap Next. Samsung account – Enter your email account and password to sign in to your current Samsung account, or tap Create account to set up a new Samsung account. Customize your device – Choose to activate Secure Folder to protect your private data and apps, and choose to get weather forecasts based on your location. 3. Tap Finish. Your setup is now complete. Follow the prompts to learn about basic tap menu navigation, view tutorials, or just get started. Your phone is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can access additional options through the Apps screen or through Settings. Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to download apps from Google Play, you must link your phone to a Google Account. Getting Started Set Up Your Phone...
Page 28: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the Apps list. 1. From any screen press Home to display the home screen. 2. Tap Apps to display the Apps list. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics. Select Options and Navigate Screens Tap icons, keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function. Tap Back to return to the previous screen. Recent Applications You can display a list of recently used applications using the Recent Apps key. Tap Recent Apps to view a list of recently used applications. Getting Started Basic Operations...
Page 29: Phone Settings Menu
Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. From home, tap Apps > Settings – or – Pull down the status bar and tap Settings Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways. Getting Started Basic Operations...
Page 30: Capture Screenshots
Note: Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation. Turn Screen Rotation On or Off 1. Pull down the status bar to display the quick settings menu. 2. Tap Auto rotate to turn the option off, or tap Portrait to turn the option on. Capture Screenshots You can use your phone’s power and home keys to capture screenshots. Press and hold the Power/Lock key and Home key at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen. The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s Gallery. From home, tap Apps > Gallery Applications The following topics describe how to access the applications (apps) list and launch apps on your phone. Launch Applications All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the Apps list. 1. From home, tap Apps The Apps list opens. 2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application. Getting Started Basic Operations...
Page 31: Apps List
The application opens. Apps List The Apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. Function/Service Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the 1Weather world. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area. Plan trips and access AAA™ member services. AAA Shop at amazon.com™ from your device. Amazon (Amazon Shopping) Download books for reading right on your device. You must have an Amazon Kindle account with Amazon™ to use the Kindle™ application. Purchase, download, and play music from Amazon. Amazon Music Store your photos on Amazon’s cloud server. Amazon Photos Watch Amazon Prime™ movies and videos on your phone. Amazon Video Discover new apps from the Google Play store. App Spotlight Perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations. Calculator Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and Calendar appointments, organize your time, and be reminded of important events. See who is calling, even if the caller is not in your contact list. Caller ID Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras.
Page 32 Function/Service Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™ and files. Drive Located in the Google folder in the Apps list. Make one-to-one video calls. Located in the Google folder in the Apps Duo list. Send and receive email from a variety of email service providers. Email Located in the Samsung folder. Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share Facebook updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy device. Located Galaxy Apps in the Samsung folder. View and edit pictures and watch videos that you have taken with Gallery your phone’s camera or downloaded. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s Web-based email Gmail service. Located in the Google folder in the Apps list. Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your Google device. Located in the Google folder in the Apps list. Capture and share photos and videos with your friends. Customize Instagram what you capture, and then share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends. Browse the Internet using a full-featured browser. Located in the Internet Samsung folder. Configure and manage key security options, such as anti-virus and Lookout anti-malware technology, a lost and stolen device locator service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service. Play unlimited premium games for a low monthly fee. Loot Find your current location and get directions and other location-based ...
Page 33 Play Movies & TV stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Located in the Google folder in the Apps list. Play music and audio files on your device. Located in the Google Play Music folder in the Apps list. Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, Play Store and games in the Google Play store. Discover and purchase new games. Recommend games to others. Playphone Create, edit, and manage all the notes on your phone with the Samsung Notes Samsung Notes app. Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung+ Samsung device. Located in the Samsung folder. Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. Located in Secure Folder the Samsung folder. Configure settings and options on your phone. Settings Sprint Family Locator Use Sprint Family Locator to locate any phone on your Sprint family plan instantly—from your mobile phone, tablet or computer. Download new apps and games from Sprint. Sprint Fun & Games Purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones ...
Page 34: Phone Number
Follow the instructions below to display your phone’s wireless phone number. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > About device . 2. Tap Status > SIM card status. You will see the number listed under My phone number. Airplane Mode Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals, while leaving your phone on so you can use apps that do not require a signal or data. To turn on airplane mode: 1. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel. 2. Pull it down again to display additional Quick settings, and then tap Airplane mode > Turn Your phone is now in airplane mode. You will see the airplane mode icon in the status bar. To turn off airplane mode: 1. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel. 2. Pull it down again to display additional Quick settings, and then tap Airplane mode Your phone’s wireless connection features are now restored. Enter Text You can type on your phone using the touchscreen Samsung keyboard or Google voice typing. Getting Started Basic Operations...
Page 35: Samsung Keyboard
Note: Keyboard layouts and options may change depending on where you are using them. For example, if you are entering text to do a Web search, a search icon may be available instead of an enter key. Samsung Keyboard Use the touchscreen Samsung keyboard for entering text. The keyboard appears automatically when you tap a text entry field, and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. You can also use the Google voice typing option to enter text using your voice. The Samsung keyboard offers a traditional QWERTY keyboard setup for entering text by tapping keys (like on a computer), along with enhancements and options that allow you to enter text faster and more accurately, such as continuous key input, personalized usage dictionaries, and more. Assign Samsung Keyboard for Text Entry If you have multiple text input methods installed on your device, you can select the Samsung keyboard to be your default text input method from Settings, or you can choose it at any time while entering text. Note: The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method on your phone. Additional keyboards and input methods are available for download from the Google Play store. See Google Play Store. From Settings: From home, tap Apps > Settings > General management > Language and input > Default keyboard, and then choose Samsung keyboard. While entering text: 1. While entering text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel. 2. Tap Select keyboard, and then choose Samsung keyboard.
Page 36: Google Voice Typing
Emoticon to display a list of emoticons. Settings to view the Samsung keyboard settings menu. If you have more than one language selected in Samsung Keyboard settings, you can swipe your finger over Spacebar to switch between languages. Configure Samsung Keyboard From home, tap Apps > Settings > General management > Language and input > Samsung keyboard. Google Voice Typing Use Google voice typing instead of the keyboard to enter text by speaking. To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Google voice typing on the Samsung keyboard. You may need to touch and hold Options to find it. 2. Speak your text. Getting Started Basic Operations...
Page 37: Tips For Editing Text
Note: Tap Settings > Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General management > Language and input. 2. Tap Google voice typing for options. For more information, see Language and Input Settings. Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting. Touch and hold text to highlight it, and then select from the following 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. Paste: Insert the last copied or cut text into the current field. Share: Send the text with others using a variety of sharing methods. Google Account You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps™, ...
Page 38: Create A Google Account Online
Note: 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. Create a Google Account Online 1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to google.com. 2. On the main page, click Sign-in > Create account. 3. Follow the prompts to create your free account. 4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm and activate your new account. Create a Google Account Using Your Phone 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Accounts > Add account. 2. Tap Google, and then tap Or create a new account. 3. Follow the prompts to set up your account. Tap Next to proceed between steps, which may include: ...
Page 39: Sign In To Your Google Account
View your Google Account credentials. Select Google services. Set up payment info. You are signed in to your Google Account, and your phone will synchronize selected items with your new account. Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Accounts > Add account. 2. Tap Google, and then tap Enter your email. 3. Enter your Gmail address and password, and then tap Next. 4. Complete any additional screens if prompted. You are signed in to your Google Account. Factory Reset Protection When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is automatically turned on. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device. Getting Started Basic Operations...
Page 40: Google Play Store
You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if you do not have your Google Account username and password. For more information, see Factory Data Reset. Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings. Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature. Disable Factory Reset Protection To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Accounts > Accounts > Google. 3. Select a Google Account, and then tap More options > Remove account. 4. Repeat until all configured Google Accounts have been removed from the device. Google Play Store Google Play is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid content ranging from productivity apps and games to bestselling books and blockbuster movies and music. When you find what 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 Browser and Sign In to Your Google Account for details. Installing Applications Many different kinds of applications can be installed on your phone from Google Play (provided ...
Page 41: Find And Install An App
Find and Install an App When you install apps from Google Play 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. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store . 2. When you open the Google Play store app for the first time, tap Get started to continue. 3. Browse through the categories, find an item you are interested in, and tap the name. Search for an app. Tap the Google Play search field, enter the name or type of app you are looking for, and then tap Search on the keyboard. 4. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews. 5. Tap Install (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). Note: If you have not already done so, you will need to set up a payment method to purchase paid apps from Google Play. 6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions, tap Accept (for free apps) or Accept and then Buy (for paid apps) to begin downloading and installing the app. If you have not already set up a payment method, tap Continue and then follow the prompts to arrange payment and complete the purchase. The selected app is downloaded and installed on your phone. Warning: Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with applications that have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you tap Ok on this screen, you ...
Page 42: Update An App
1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. Tap Menu > My apps & games. 3. Tap the app to uninstall for a refund. The details screen for the app opens. 4. Tap Refund, and then tap Yes to confirm. Your app is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled. Update an App Depending on your settings, many apps will update automatically, or you can update apps directly from the Play store app. Update an App Directly 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. Tap Menu > My apps & games. 3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap Update. The app update is downloaded and installed. Set Automatic App Updates 1. ...
Page 43: Uninstall An App
2. Tap Menu > My apps & games. 3. Tap the app you want to set for auto-update, and then tap Menu > Auto-update. The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available. Note: Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. Tap Menu > My apps & games. 3. On the Installed screen, tap the app you want to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall > OK. Getting Started Basic Operations...
Page 44: Get Help With Google Play
The app is uninstalled and removed from your phone. Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store . 2. Tap Menu > Help & Feedback. The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play. Lock and Unlock Your Screen 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 or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen.
Page 45: Update Your Phone
The lock screen appears. 2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock it. The screen is unlocked. If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern, enter the password, or enter the PIN. See Screen Lock. Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Apps > Settings > System Update > Download updates manually menu. Software Update Cautions During update: The phone cannot be used until the software update is complete. It may take time to update your phone’s software. Signal during update: Update your phone where signal reception is good, and do not change location during the update process. Make sure the battery is adequately charged before beginning an update. A weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail. An update failure may disable the phone. Other functions during update: Other phone functions cannot be used during a software update. Before Updating Your Phone Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your phone (malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). You must back up all critical information before ...
Page 46 2. Tap On/Off next to each option to enable backup. 3. Tap More options > Sync now to sync your Google Account information. To back up stored text messages: 1. From home, tap Apps > Messages 2. Select the text message from the list to view the message thread. 3. Touch and hold on a portion of the text message from the string. The Message options context menu appears. Note: You can back up stored text messages by forwarding them to your own phone number. Open the messages after you have updated your firmware. 4. Tap Forward. 5. Enter your phone number and tap Send. To restore your Google apps following the update: 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. Tap Menu > My apps & games > All tab. 3. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google apps and choose those you wish to reinstall. 4. Follow the prompts. Note: Your Google app purchases are reloaded remotely and can be re-installed after the update is ...
Page 47 2. Tap Download updates manually. Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade. Alternatively, you can access system updates through the notification panel. 1. Locate the System Update Available icon ( ) in notifications. 2. Pull down the status bar. 3. Tap System Update Available to open the System Updates screen. 4. Tap Download and follow the prompts. The Downloading icon ( ) appears within the status bar to indicate the phone is downloading the necessary files. 5. Tap Restart and install to complete the process. Confirm Your Current Phone Software 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > About device > Status. 2. Locate the Software version read-only field. Getting Started Basic Operations...
Page 48: Your Phone's Home Screen
Your Phone's Home Screen The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notification panel. Home Screen Basics 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. Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Item Description Status area The status area of the status bar (on the right) displays phone and service status information such as signal strength, battery status, Wi-Fi and data connectivity, ringer status, and time. Status bar The status bar displays icons to notify you of your phone’s status (on the right side) and notifications (on the left side). Widget Widgets are self-contained apps that reside on your phone’s home screen. Getting Started Your Phone's Home Screen...
Page 49: Extended Home Screens
Item Description Application icons Application icons are shortcuts to favorite applications. You can add and remove these shortcuts as you wish. Applications (Apps) Tap to open the applications (apps) list. The Apps list key is a primary shortcut available from all home screens. list Primary shortcuts Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same location on all of your phone’s home screens. These are customizable except for the Applications (Apps) shortcut, which remains static. Notification area The notification area of the status bar (on the left) displays notifications for incoming messages, missed calls, application updates, and more. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel. Tip: Press the Home key to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press the Home key to display the main home screen and then swipe the screen right or left to move from the main screen to an extended screen. Additional screens are available in addition to the main home screen. If you are not already using the maximum number of screens for your phone, you can add more screens by touching and holding an empty space on a home screen, sliding the thumbnails to the left, and then tapping Add page While on an extended screen, press the Home key to return to the main home screen. Status Bar and Notification Panel Your phone’s status and notifications are available at a glance at the top of the screen.
Page 50 Status Bar Layout Main Status Icons Icon Status Bluetooth: Bluetooth is active. GPS: GPS is active. Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is active. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled. Speakerphone: Call is using speakerphone. Signal strength: Cellular network signal strength is displayed. Roaming signal strength: Roaming network signal strength is displayed. 3G: The device is connected to a 3G wireless network. ™ 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network. Airplane mode: Airplane mode is active. Getting Started Your Phone's Home Screen...
Page 51 Icon Status Sync: Sync is active. Battery charging: Battery is charging. Battery full: Battery is fully charged. Mobile hotspot: Connected as a mobile hotspot. Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call: A call has been missed. Call on hold: A call is on hold. New voicemail: New voicemail message has been received.
Page 52: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Your phone’s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar, and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar. From there, you can check notifications, download updates, open messaging apps, use the quick settings menu, and more. Open the Notification Panel 1. Pull down the status bar. (Slide your finger down from the top of the screen.) The notification panel opens. 2. Drag down Expand to display additional quick settings. Getting Started Your Phone's Home Screen...
Page 53 Close the Notification Panel Slide the notification panel up. (Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen.) – or – Tap Back to close the notification panel. Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu. Item Description Settings Display the Settings screen. Quick settings Quickly enable or disable a feature. Expand See all available Quick settings, adjust screen brightness, and more. Notifications View details about notifications. Clear notifications Clear all notifications. Notification Panel Quick Settings The Quick Settings list at the top of the notification panel lets you quickly access frequently used settings options. Scroll left or right to display all available settings, and tap an icon to turn the selected feature on or off. You can customize which settings are available in your Quick Settings list. 1. Pull down the status bar. Getting Started Your Phone's Home Screen...
Page 54 The notification panel opens. 2. Drag down Expand to display additional quick settings. Getting Started Your Phone's Home Screen...
Page 55: Customize The Home Screen
3. Touch and hold a quick setting to edit the quick settings menu. 4. Drag buttons to arrange which options appear in the quick settings panel. 5. Tap Done when you are finished. Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home screen. Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item, and then drag it to the desired location. Deleting Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item, and then drag it to Remove Displaying the Home Screen Menu: From home, touch and hold an empty space to display the home screen menu. Menu options include Wallpapers and themes, Widgets, and Screen grid settings. You also have the option to add or remove home screens. Change the Wallpaper Select and assign your phone’s background wallpaper.
Page 56: Add Shortcuts To The Home Screen
You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wallpapers and themes . 2. Tap an option to select the wallpaper, and then select: Home screen to set the background wallpaper for your home screen. Lock screen to set the wallpaper for your phone’s lock screen. Home and lock screens to set a wallpaper for both your home screen and your lock screen. 3. Tap Set as wallpaper. The wallpaper is set. Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen You can add shortcuts for quick access to favorite apps from the home screen. 1. From home, tap Apps The Apps list opens. 2. Touch and hold an app icon. The icon will disengage and you will see the current home screen.
Page 57: Add Widgets To The Home Screen
Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen. 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, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Widgets The Widgets list opens. 2. Touch and hold a widget icon. The icon will disengage and you will see the current home screen. 3. Drag the icon to an empty location on the home screen. The widget is added to the home screen. Add Folders to the Home Screen You can group home screen shortcuts into folders for convenient access. 1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut you want to place in a folder, and then drag it on top of another shortcut and release it. Getting Started Your Phone's Home Screen...
Page 58 2. Type a name, and then tap Back A new folder is created. 3. To add more app shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold a shortcut, and then drag it on top of the new folder. The new shortcut is added to the folder. Change Folder Names Once you have added folders, you can change the name easily from the folder display. 1. From home, tap the folder to open it, and then tap the folder name. 2. Type a new name, and then tap Back Change the Folder Color You can change the color of a folder. 1. From home, tap the folder to open it. 2. Tap Palette and select a color, and then tap Back Getting Started Your Phone's Home Screen...
Page 59: Making Connections
Making Connections The topics in this section w ill cover your phone’s ability to help you make connections, from phone calls and maintaining contacts, to text messages, email, Internet, and international services. Making Connections...
Page 60: Phone Calls And Voicemail
Phone Calls and Voicemail The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options. Adjust In-Call Volume Adjusting Call Volume: Press the Volume key up or down during the call. Troubleshooting Problem: Difficulty during call. Solution 1: It may not be possible to make a call properly in a noisy location. Solution 2: When calling using Speaker, check the call volume. Raising the call volume may make calling difficult. Problem: Sound pops momentarily during a call. Solution: Are you changing location while calling? Sound pops when signal is weak and the phone switches to a different area. Emergency Call Cautions Emergency calls are restricted in Airplane mode. Call Using the Phone Dialer The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen. 1. From home, tap Phone to display the phone screen.
Page 61: Call Emergency Numbers
As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you want to dial, tap it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number. 3. Tap Dial to call the number. The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. 4. To end the call, tap End . The call ends. Troubleshooting Problem: Call does not connect. Answer 1: Was the number dialed using the area code? If not, try dialing using the full 10-digit number including the area code. Answer 2: Are you in an area with poor wireless coverage? Try calling again from another area. Call Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted. To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked with a screen lock: 1. From the lock screen, swipe Phone up, and then tap Emergency call. 2. Tap 9-1-1 ( ), and tap Dial As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 62: Answer Phone Calls
1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen. 2. From home, tap Phone > Keypad 3. Tap 9-1-1 ( ), and tap Dial As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9- 1-1 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds 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. Answer Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming calls, reject incoming calls, and more. When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen. Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail. Answer an Incoming Call 1. ...
Page 63: Mute The Ringing Sound
The call begins. 2. To end the call, tap End The call ends. Mute the Ringing Sound To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, you can do either of the following: Press the Volume key down. Place the phone face down on a level surface. Reject an Incoming Call When a call arrives, slide Reject to the left to reject it. Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 64 The ringtone or vibration will stop and the call will be sent directly to voicemail. Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller. 1. When a call arrives, slide Send message up from the bottom of the screen. The ringtone or vibration will stop and you will see a list of preset text messages. 2. Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller. The selected message will be delivered to the caller. You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu. From the phone app, tap More options > Settings > Quick decline messages and edit or create a reject message. Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 65: In-Call Screen Layout And Operations
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations While you are on a call, you will see a number of options. In-Call Screen Layout Tap options to activate them during a call. Add call: Initiate a conference call (3-way call). Merge: Join two currently active calls (conference). Extra volume: Increase the call volume. Bluetooth: Route the phone’s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off). When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area shows the Bluetooth call icon . Note: The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset (not included). To route the current call back to the phone, tap Headset to temporarily use the phone. Tap it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset. Speaker: Route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). Activate Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the Volume key.) Deactivate Speaker to use the phone’s earpiece. Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 66: Place A Call From Contacts
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. Keypad/Hide: Toggle the appearance of the onscreen keypad. Show the keypad to enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code. For example: When you call your bank’s 800 number, use the keypad to enter your account number and PIN. Mute: Mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone. Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated. : End the current call. Tap More options during a call to display a list of additional in-call features: Contacts: Display your Contacts list. Message: Send a text or multimedia message while remaining on the call. Memo: Create a new memo while remaining on the call. Calendar: View your calendar while remaining on the call. Place a Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list.
Page 67: Call From Call Log
3. Tap a contact. 4. Tap Call next to the number you want to call. The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. 5. To end the call, tap End The call ends. Tip: You can also place a call directly from the Contacts list. Swipe the entry you want to call from left to right to place a call to the entry’s primary number. Call from Call Log The call log list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. 1. From home, tap Phone to display the phone app. 2. Tap Recents to display the call log list. The call log list appears. 3. Tap an entry to display options. 4. Tap Call to place a call. The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. For additional options, tap the name or number. Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 68: Voicemail
5. To end the call, tap End . The call ends. Tip: You can also place a call directly from the call log list. Swipe the entry you want to call from left to right to place a call. Voicemail Follow the instructions below to set up voicemail on your phone. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a passcode to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. 1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad 2. Touch and hold the 1 key to dial your voicemail number. Your phone dials the voicemail access number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your passcode. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 69: Visual Voicemail
Important: Voicemail Passcode – It is strongly recommended that you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Visual Voicemail This topic describes the Visual Voicemail feature of your phone's service, as well as the steps required to set up Visual Voicemail on your phone. About Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now, you can find the exact message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first. This feature periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the caller information from all of the current voicemails. It then populates a list with the caller name and number, along with the length of time and priority level of the voicemail message. 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 box, see Voicemail. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail . – or – Tap Phone , and then tap Voicemail to access your Visual Voicemail. Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 70: Review Visual Voicemail
You will see a Welcome to Visual Voicemail screen. 2. Scroll through the Welcome to Visual Voicemail introduction screens to view a brief explanation of the visual voicemail services. 3. At the end of the welcome screens, a Personalize your voicemail prompt displays. 4. Tap Personalize and follow the system prompts to: Create a passcode (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Important: Voicemail Passcode – It is strongly recommended that you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail . Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 71: Visual Voicemail Options
You will see the voicemail inbox. 2. Tap a message, and then tap Play to review it. 3. Tap Back to return to the voicemail inbox to review additional messages. Tip: For an explanation of all your Visual Voicemail options, tap More options > Help > Visual Voicemail Menu > Visual Voicemail Settings. Visual Voicemail Options Your Visual Voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 72 2. The following options are available when viewing the voicemail inbox. More options : Access Search, Settings, and Help features. New Voice SMS: Send a voice message to friends. New Avatar message: Send an animated voice message to friends. Search: Search your voice messages. Upgrade to Premium: Subscribe to the premium Voice-to-Text transcription service. This service requires an additional monthly charge. Store: Access the Visual Voicemail store to purchase avatars, backgrounds, and more. Help: View help topics for Visual Voicemail. Settings: Customize your Visual Voicemail settings. 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. Reply : Reply to the message using text or voice message. More options : Access Archive, Settings, and Help features. ...
Page 73: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
Upgrade to premium: Subscribe to the premium Voice-to-Text transcription service. This service requires an additional monthly charge. Help: View help topics for Visual Voicemail. Settings: Customize your Visual Voicemail settings. 4. Touch and hold a message to manage your messages. The following options are available: Delete : Delete selected messages. More options : Select additional options. Archive: Save this message. Mark as Read: Mark this voicemail as being read. Mark as Unread: Mark this voicemail as not being read. 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 Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 74 2. Tap More options > Settings. You will see the Voicemail settings menu. 3. Select an option to change its settings: Avatar: Configure you Avatar options. Display: Change your voicemail message theme and enter a name to identify yourself to people when replying or forwarding messages. Help/Info: View help topics for using Visual Voicemail. Preferences: Change your Visual Voicemail application preferences. Sound: Change your sound/speakerphone options. Updates: Check for updates. About Voicemail: View information about the application. Change Your Main Greeting Using the Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly using the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 75 2. Tap More options > 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 Using the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail 2. Tap More options > Settings > Display > Display name. 3. Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages). 4. Tap OK to save your information. Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 76: Optional Calling Services
Optional Calling Services The following topics outline additional voice-related services available with your phone, including Wi- Fi Calling, call services 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 connected Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception. Set Up Wi-Fi Calling 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Wi-Fi Calling and follow the prompts to set up Wi-Fi Calling. You will see Wi-Fi calling enabled in the status bar when Wi-Fi Calling is active and connected, or Wi-Fi calling disabled if Wi-Fi Calling is set up but you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network. Note: When using Wi-Fi calling, the phone app icons differ slightly. You will tap Dial to place a call, and tap End to end a call. Tip: For more information about Wi-Fi Calling, visit this FAQ link at sprint.com/support. Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Calling 1. ...
Page 77: Caller Id Blocking
Wi-Fi Calling will be turned off, and the Wi-Fi Calling icon will not appear in the status bar. Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi Calling on or off through the quick settings menu. Pull down the status bar to display the quick settings menu and tap Wi-Fi Calling to enable or disable the feature. Caller ID Blocking Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad. 2. Tap * 6 7 ( 3. Enter a phone number. 4. Tap Dial Your caller information will not appear on the recipient’s phone. To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service. Call Waiting When you are on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you are on a call: Slide Answer to the right. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) To switch back to the first caller: Tap Swap Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 78: Conference Calling
Note: For those calls where you do not want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by tapping * 7 0 ( ) before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call. Conference Calling With conference calling, also known as 3-way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. On the Phone screen, enter a number and tap Dial (or place a call from Recents or Contacts). 2. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call, and dial the second number (or place the call from Recents or Contacts). This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number. Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 79: Call Forwarding
3. When you are connected to the second party, tap Merge . Your conference call is now in session. 4. To end the three-way call, tap End Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. To activate Call Forwarding: 1. From home, tap Phone 2. Tap * 7 2 ( 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap Dial . You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding. All calls to your wireless number will be forwarded to the designated phone number. To deactivate Call Forwarding: Making Connections Phone Calls and Voicemail...
Page 80: Call Settings
1. From home, tap Phone 2. Tap * 7 2 0 ( 3. Tap Dial . You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation. Call Settings Your phone’s Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application. Call Settings Options Use the Call Settings menu to adjust the following settings: Setting Description Swipe to call or send Place a call to a displayed contact by swiping right. Send a messages message to a displayed contact by swiping left. Contacts with numbers Show contacts with phone numbers and hide other contacts. Block numbers Manage a list of automatically blocked phone numbers, and create or edit messages to block incoming calls. Quick decline messages Compose or edit response messages to send when declining ...
Page 81 Setting Description More settings TTY mode: Enable service on your phone. Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality of your phone when using hearing aids. US dialing: Replace + with the international dialing code, except when entering +1. International dialing: Enter the international dialing code automatically (only when US dialing is disabled). DTMF tones: Set the length of DTMF tones, which are used when pressing the keypad while on a call. Voicemail Service provider: View your service provider. Voicemail settings: View your voicemail number. Alert sound: Select your new voicemail alert sound. Vibrate: Set the phone to vibrate when new voicemail arrives. ...
Page 82: Tty Mode
Tap a menu item to display its options. Select your options and follow the prompts to set them. Your call settings options are set. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect using a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. To turn TTY Mode on or off: 1. From home, tap Phone > More options > Settings. 2. Tap More settings > TTY mode. 3. Tap TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO to turn TTY mode on. – or – Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off. Your phone’s TTY mode is set. Note: When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack. Warning: 9-1-1 Emergency Calling It is recommended that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless ...
Page 83: Contacts
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged. Accident or malfunction may also cause loss or change to information. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of contacts and other important information. Sprint is not responsible for any damages from lost or changed contacts. Add a Contact You can add contacts from the Phone application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap Add to add a contact. Making Connections Contacts...
Page 84 The Add Contact screen appears. 3. If you have multiple account types associated with your phone, select a contact type. Select Google if you want to save contacts to your Google Account; these will be synced automatically with your Google Account online. Select Device as the sync account if you want your contacts on your phone only; they will not be synced with your Google Account. Select Samsung account if you want to save contacts to your Samsung account; these will be synced automatically with your Samsung account online. 4. Use the keyboard to enter as much information as you want. Picture : Tap the picture icon to assign a picture to the contact. Name: Enter the name of the contact. Organization: Enter organization information for the contact. Phone number: Enter the phone number for the contact. Email: Enter email addresses for the contact. ...
Page 85: Save A Phone Number
Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap Add on the right side of the entry field. 5. When you have finished adding information, tap Save. The contact is added. Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad. 1. From home, tap Phone . 2. Enter a phone number and tap Add to Contacts 3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap Update existing. To add a new contact, tap Create contact. For an existing contact, tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number. For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information. 4. Tap Save. The contact is added. View Contacts View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact to view quick options. Making Connections Contacts...
Page 86: Contacts Screen Layout
Tap Call to dial the contact’s default phone number. Tap Message to send the contact a message. Tap Details to view more information about the contact. Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Making Connections Contacts...
Page 87: Edit A Contact
Item Description Search Search contacts. More options Access additional options. Image Tap to show the contact’s image. Contact Tap to show the contact’s details. Add new contact Add a new contact. Edit a Contact Once you have added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact, and then tap Details The contact’s detailed listing appears. 3. Tap Edit. Making Connections Contacts...
Page 88: Delete A Contact
4. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact. 5. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save. Your changes are saved to the contact entry. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap Add on the right side of the entry field. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact, and then tap Details Making Connections Contacts...
Page 89: Favorites
The contact’s detailed listing appears. 3. Tap More options > Delete. 4. Tap Delete. The contact is deleted. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact from the contact list and then tap Delete > Delete. Favorites Marking contacts as favorites lists them at the top of the Contacts tab in the Phone app, allowing you to quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. Making Connections Contacts...
Page 90: Groups
Mark Contacts as Favorites 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts 2. Tap a contact, and then tap Details 3. Tap Favorite to turn the star yellow Remove Contacts from Favorites 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts 2. Tap a contact, and then tap Details 3. Tap Favorite to turn the star white Make a Call from Favorites 1. From home, tap Apps > Phone > Contacts tab. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Call Groups You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your phone comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. Making Connections Contacts...
Page 91: Create A Group
Create a Group 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap Create. 3. Tap fields to enter information about the group: Tap Group name to enter a name for the new group. Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group members. 4. Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new group, and then tap Done. 5. Tap Save to save the new group. Add Contacts to a Group 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit > Add member and select a member or members to add to the new group, and then tap Done.
Page 92: Delete A Group
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 More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Send email. 4. Tap Recipients to edit the group’s members receiving the message. 5. Continue to choose an email account, or Gmail, and then enter your email and send it. For more information, see Create and Send an Email Message or Create and 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 remove any members of the group from your accounts. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts > Groups. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Delete, and then tap Group only to delete only the group, or Group and members to delete the group and all of its members.
Page 93 5. Select a sharing method: When sharing a contact as a vCard file, the following sharing methods are available: Link sharing: Send large files to others, even to people who are not in your Contacts. Bluetooth: Send the information using Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending using Bluetooth. Contacts: Send the information to your Contacts. Save to Drive: Save the information to your Google Drive™ account. Email: Send the information as an email attachment. If prompted, select an email account. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Create and Send an Email Message for details on sending email. Gmail: Send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send . See Create and Send a Gmail Message for details. Messages: Send the information in a text message. Select a contact or enter a wireless phone number or email address, enter any additional information, and then tap Send. For more information on text messaging, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS). ...
Page 94: Profile Sharing
Save to Drive: Save the information to your Google Drive account. Email: Send the information as an email attachment. If prompted, select an email account. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Create and Send an Email Message for details on sending email. Gmail: Send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send . See Create and Send a Gmail Message for details. Messages: Send the information in a text message. Select a contact or enter a wireless phone number or email address, enter any additional information, and then tap Send. For more information on text messaging, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS). Samsung Notes: Save the information in Samsung Notes. Wi-Fi Direct: Send the information to another device using Wi-Fi Direct. See Wi-Fi Direct. 6. Complete the required steps as prompted for the selected method. The selected contact will be shared. Profile Sharing Share your profile information with your contacts. You can select which contacts you want to share it with, as well as select additional information you want to share. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap your profile under Set my profile. Making Connections...
Page 95: Import Contacts
Your profile displays. 3. Tap Profile sharing, and then tap On/Off to enable the feature. 4. Set Profile sharing options: Share with: Share your profile with the public, all contacts, your favorite contacts, or selected contacts. Shared profile info: In addition to your name, status, and profile picture, you can share your email, organization, address, and date of birth. Back up profile data: Back up and restore your profile using your Samsung account. Registered information: View and set the registered information for your phone number. Note: The first time you turn on Profile sharing, you may be prompted to agree to the Enhanced features Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Review the terms and tap Agree to continue. Import Contacts Your phone offers a couple of options for importing contacts from installed SD memory cards or external devices using USB. Before Importing Contacts from an SD Card You will need to have installed an SD card with previously backed up contacts information into your phone before you can import contacts. See microSD Card Settings for SD card information. Import Contacts from an SD Card or USB Storage 1. ...
Page 96: Back Up Contacts
2. Tap More options > Settings > Import/export contacts. You will see the Import/Export contacts menu. 3. Tap Import and follow the prompts to complete the import. The contacts are imported and stored in the selected account. Back Up Contacts If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can manually back them up to an optional installed SD card for re-import if needed. Before Backing Up Contacts to an SD Card You will need to have installed an SD card (not included) into your phone before you can back up your contacts. See microSD Card Settings for SD card information. Back Up Contacts to Your SD Card 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Import/export contacts. Making Connections Contacts...
Page 97: Contacts Settings
Configure options for contacts stored on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap More options > Settings to configure options: Import/export contacts: Import contacts from an installed SD memory card and export contacts to an installed SD memory card (not included). Move device contacts: Move contacts saved on your device to your Google or Samsung accounts. Merge duplicate contacts: Combine duplicate 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. ...
Page 98 Share multiple contacts: You can choose how to transfer contacts, when sharing them with other devices, such as using Bluetooth. As one file: Multiple contacts are sent together. This method can be faster, but depends on whether the target device can accept multiple name cards. If not, only one contact will be sent. Individually: Name cards are sent individually. This method may take longer, because the other device must accept each name card individually, but it helps ensure that no name cards are missed. Making Connections Contacts...
Page 99: Messaging
Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, and text and multimedia messaging. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone. Multimedia messages, or MMS, can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar). See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging. Send a Text Message Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Messages 2. On the Messaging screen, tap Compose new message . 3. To add recipients, you can: Enter phone numbers directly in the Recipient field. If you are sending the message to several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma. As you enter information, any matching phone numbers from your contacts list are displayed. Tap a match to enter that number or address directly. Tap Add from Contacts , and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap Done.
Page 100: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)
5. When done, tap Send to send the text message. Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar). 1. From home, tap Apps > Messages 2. On the Messaging screen, tap Compose new message . 3. To add recipients, you can: Enter phone numbers directly in the Recipient field. If you are sending the message to several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma. As you enter information, any matching phone numbers from your contacts list are displayed. Tap a match to enter that number or address directly. Tap Add from Contacts , and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap Done. 4. Tap the Enter message field, and then start composing your message. Making Connections Messaging...
Page 101: Create A Slideshow
Other: Select from the following sources: Image: Attach a stored picture. See View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery. Video: Attach a stored video. See Record Videos. Audio: Attach a stored music file or voice recording. Record audio: Make a voice recording and attach it. Samsung Notes: Attach a note. See Samsung Notes. Calendar: Select the calendar event you want to attach. See Calendar. Location: Add your current location (requires GPS to be turned on) or a location you pick on a map to your message. See Google Maps. Contacts: Select a contact from your phone, and then select which contact information you want to attach. See Contacts. 7. Tap Send to send the MMS message. Create a Slideshow In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a picture, video, or audio.
Page 102: Save And Resume A Draft Message
1. In the multimedia message you are composing, tap Menu > Create slideshow to add space for a new slide. 2. Tap the space for the slide. 3. To compose your slideshow, do any of the following: Add a picture: Tap Attach > Image and select a picture. Add a video: Tap Attach > Video and select a video. (You cannot add both a picture and a video on the same slide.) Add music or a voice recording: Tap Attach > Audio and select a file. Add a new slide: Tap More options > Add slide. View the next or previous slide: Tap up or down. Preview your slideshow: Tap More options > Preview. For more options: Tap More options and select an option. 4. When you have finished composing the multimedia message, tap Send Tip: To compose a slide show, you can also simply attach multiple items separately to the MMS message. Tap Attach and select a file type, location, and file and then repeat it for additional slides. Your phone will automatically compile a slide show.
Page 103: Manage Message Conversations
New message also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. The Messages app shortcut (if shown on the home screen) also displays the number of new messages. To open the message, pull down the status bar to open the notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For more information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations. Manage Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen. Text or MMS conversations let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen. Read a Text Message Do one of the following: On the Messaging screen, tap the text message or conversation to open and read it. If you have a new message notification, pull down the status bar to open the notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. To return to the Messaging screen from a conversation, tap Back Note: If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the Web browser. Note: If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts. View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1. From home, tap Apps > Messages ...
Page 104: Reply To A Message
Note: When Auto retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To download the entire message, tap the Download button at the right side of the message. Note: If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size before you download it. Reply to a Message 1. From home, tap Apps > Messages 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a conversation to open it. 3. Tap the text box at the bottom of the screen, enter your reply message, and then tap Send Note: To reply to a text message with a multimedia message, open the text message, and then tap either Menu > Add subject or Attach. The text message is automatically converted into a multimedia message. Protect (Lock) a Message 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 Apps > Messages 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a conversation. 3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed at the right hand side of the message. Delete Conversations 1. ...
Page 105: Messages Settings
If the message is locked, tap Unlock on the options menu and hold the message to display the options menu again. 2. Tap Delete on the options menu. 3. When prompted to confirm, tap Delete. View Contact Information from a Message When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact’s picture or icon in the conversation to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact information, you can view the contact details, place a phone call or send an email message to the contact, and more. 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 Apps > Messages 2. Tap More options > Settings to configure settings: Notifications: When turned on, notifications for new messages display in the status bar. Tap On/Off to turn the setting on, and then configure options: Notification sound: Choose a sound to play for new message notifications. Vibrations: Choose whether vibration plays along with the sound for new message ...
Page 106: Gmail
Auto combination: Choose whether long messages that are received in multiple parts are automatically re-assembled to display as a single message. More settings > Multimedia messages: Group conversation: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate message is sent to each recipient. Auto retrieve: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded when you display a multimedia message. If you disable this option, only the message header displays in the message list, and you will be prompted to download the attachment(s). Roaming auto retrieve: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded when your phone is outside its home network. More settings > Delete old messages: Automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum number of text (1000) and multimedia (100) messages has been exceeded. Emergency alert settings: Configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or disable some alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test messages. You cannot disable Presidential alerts. ...
Page 107: Create And Send A Gmail Message
Create and Send a Gmail Message Use your phone to create and send Gmail messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail . The Gmail Inbox opens. 2. In the Inbox, tap Compose . The Gmail composition window opens. 3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap Send The Gmail message is sent. Gmail Composition Options Adding Cc/Bcc: In the mail composition window, tap Expand , and then add recipients. Attaching Pictures or Videos: In the mail composition window, tap Attach > Attach file or Insert from Drive. Locate and then tap the picture or video you want to attach. Save as a Draft (Send Later): While composing your message, tap More options > Save draft. The message is saved as a draft for later.
Page 108: Open Gmail Messages
Open Gmail Messages Your phone allows you to access, read, and reply to all your Gmail messages. Open Gmail Messages from Notifications When new Gmail arrives, you will see New Gmail in the status bar. 1. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel. 2. Tap the new message from the notification panel. The new Gmail message opens. If you have two or more new Gmail messages, tapping the notification opens the Gmail Inbox. Open Gmail Messages from the Inbox You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail Inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail The Gmail Inbox opens. 2. Tap the message thread you want to view. Making Connections Messaging...
Page 109: Use Gmail Labels
The message thread opens, with the newest message displayed. Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages Replying to Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Reply , compose your reply message, and tap Send To reply to all, tap More options > Reply all. Forwarding Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap More options > Forward, enter a recipient and an additional message, and tap Send Use Gmail Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box, but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation threads. For example, when a new thread starts with a received mail, the label “Inbox” is automatically added to the thread. By then adding the label “travel,” all threads with “travel” are shown in a list. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail The Inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap More options > Move to. ...
Page 110: Archive Gmail Threads
3. Tap a label for the thread. The thread is added to the selected label. Archive Gmail Threads Remove sent and received Gmail threads so they do not appear in the Inbox. When replies arrive for archived threads, they appear in the Inbox again. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail The Inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Archive . The thread is now archived. Mute Gmail Threads If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations. For long threads that are not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the Inbox. When mail arrives that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in the Inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail The Inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap More options > Mute. The thread is now hidden. Making Connections Messaging...
Page 111: Delete Gmail Threads
Delete Gmail Threads If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread, you can simply delete it from the Inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail The Inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Delete . The thread is deleted. Search Gmail Messages If you need to find a specific message or message thread, you can search Gmail from the Inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail The Inbox opens. 2. Tap Search . 3. Enter your search text and tap Search The search results appear. Tap a message or thread from the list to display it. Report Spam Gmail Messages You can report spam Gmail messages from your phone’s Gmail Inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail The Inbox opens.
Page 112: Switching Between Gmail Accounts
4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Sync now. 5. Tap Finish setup. You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app. Note: You can also sign up for a new Gmail account from the Settings menu. In step 2 above, tap Or create a new account and follow the prompts. Switching Between Gmail Accounts If you have more than one Gmail account set up, you can switch between them in the Gmail app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail The Inbox opens. 2. Tap Menu . 3. Tap the icon for the account you want to view from the list at the top of the menu. The selected account Inbox is displayed. Gmail Settings You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual Gmail accounts from the Gmail Settings menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail The Primary Inbox opens. ...
Page 113: Email
2. Tap Menu > Settings . 3. Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts, or tap an account name to configure settings for a specific Gmail account. General settings: Gmail default action, Conversation view, Swipe actions, Sender image, Reply all, Auto-fit messages, Auto advance, Confirm before deleting, Confirm before archiving, and Confirm before sending. Account settings: Inbox type, Inbox categories, Notifications, Inbox sound & vibrate, Signature, Vacation responder, Sync Gmail, Days of mail to sync, Manage labels, Download attachments, and Images. Note: Available settings are subject to change. Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs. Set Up an Email Account Your phone supports several types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set up at one time. Before setting up an email account, make sure you have the username (user ID), password, server name, etc., so you can get set up successfully. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email Making Connections Messaging...
Page 114: Add An Email Account
A window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set up. 2. Tap a configured Gmail account to use it with the Email app, or tap Add new account to add a different email account. 3. Follow the prompts to set up your email account. The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email. Add an Email Account You can add several types of personal email accounts, such as POP3 and IMAP accounts, on your phone. Add an Email Account from the Email App You can add email accounts directly from the email app, even if you have another email account set 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email . The email Inbox opens. 2. Tap More options > Settings. Making Connections Messaging...
Page 115 3. Tap Add account . 4. Follow the prompts to complete the account setup. The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account. Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu You can also set up email accounts from the Settings > Accounts menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Accounts > Add account > Email. 2. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then tap Sign in. Tapping Sign in prompts your phone to attempt a “regular” email setup and test the incoming and outgoing servers. Making Connections Messaging...
Page 116: Add An Exchange Activesync Account
If you have custom settings you need to configure, tap Manual setup and enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc. 3. Select your sync settings and then tap Next. 4. Enter an account name and a display name and tap Done to complete setup. The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account. Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email account, such as incoming and outgoing server settings, before you proceed. Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account If you synchronize your phone with your Exchange ActiveSync account, you can read, manage, and send email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. However, you can also access some powerful Exchange features. Important: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s Exchange Server administrator for required account settings information. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Accounts > Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 2. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then tap Manual setup. 3. Enter the required information: Domain\username: Enter your network domain and username, separated by “\”. Password: Enter your network access password (case-sensitive). ...
Page 117: Create And Send An Email Message
Create and Send an Email Message Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email . The email Inbox opens. If you want to switch to a different email account, tap the account name at the top of the screen and select another account. 2. Tap Compose new email . The email composition window opens. 3. Enter the message recipient(s). You can add multiple recipients to an email message. To add recipients from Contacts, tap Add from Contacts , select the contact(s) you wish to include, and then tap Done. 4. Enter the email subject and message. To add an attachment to the message, tap Attach, select an attachment type and an attachment, and then tap Done. 5. Tap Send.
Page 118: Open Email Messages
Open Email Messages You can open and read email messages directly from the email Inbox. Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email . The email Inbox opens. 2. Tap the message you want to view. The email message opens. 3. Tap Reply or Reply all to reply to the message. Tip: Tap the account name at the top of the inbox to switch to a different email account. Tip: You can also access new email messages from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap an email notification. The email Inbox will open and display the new email message. Options when Reviewing Email Messages Resetting Mail as Unread: Touch and hold a message to select it, and then tap More options > Mark as unread. ...
Page 119: Delete An Email Account
, compose your reply message, and tap Send. Forwarding Email Messages: With the email message open, tap Forward , enter a recipient and an additional message, and tap Send. Delete an Email Account You can delete an email account from your phone if you no longer wish to receive messages for the account on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email . The email Inbox opens. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an account name, and then tap Remove > Remove. The account is deleted from your phone. Manage Your Email Inbox Your email Inbox provides management options for viewing, sorting, and deleting your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1. ...
Page 120: Delete Email Messages
2. Tap the email account at the top of the screen to select a different Inbox, or tap Combined inbox to see all your email Inboxes at once. Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. While viewing the account you want to synchronize, swipe down. Sort Email Messages 1. On the email account Inbox, tap More options > Sort by. 2. Select from the options to sort email messages by date received, sender, read/unread, attachments, or priority. Delete Email Messages 1. On the email account Inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete. Tap check boxes to select additional emails to delete. 2. Tap Delete. Note: Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to confirm the deletion by tapping Delete. See Email Settings. Exchange ActiveSync Email Features Set options for your corporate Exchange ActiveSync email messages, including synchronization options, flagging messages, out-of-office messages, meeting requests, and message priority. To access Exchange ActiveSync settings: Making Connections Messaging...
Page 121 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap the Exchange ActiveSync account name to view its options. The following options are available: Sync account: Keep the account synchronized on your phone. Account name: Change the account name. Your name: Enter your name. Always Cc/Bcc myself: Send a copy of each email you send to yourself. Signature: Enable and configure your signature for each email you send. Show images: Show all images in emails. Auto download attachments: Automatically download attachments when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Sync schedule: Configure a schedule for syncing your email account. ...
Page 122: Email Settings
Security options: Manage encryption and signature options for outgoing email. Exchange server settings: Modify the Exchange server settings for this email account. Email Settings Configure options for email accounts you set up on your phone. General Email Preferences 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email 2. Tap More options > Settings to configure options. General email settings, which affect all email accounts, include: Manage accounts: Configure options for specific accounts. Available settings depend on the type of account. Add account: Add additional email accounts. View as: View emails in standard or conversational mode. Auto fit content: Shrink email content to fit the screen. Content can still be viewed in detail by zooming in. Notifications: Notifications for new emails display in the status bar. When disabled, you can ...
Page 123 Manage Email Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. Note: Available settings depend on the type of email account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email 2. Tap More options > Settings, and then tap an account to set its options. Individual email account settings may vary; see your service provider for details. Common settings include: Sync account: Configure options for synchronizing your phone with your account. Account name: Enter a name to identify this email account. Your name: Enter your name. Always Cc/Bcc myself: Choose options for sending a copy of emails you send to yourself, as a copy (Cc) or blind copy (Bcc). Signature: Customize or delete the text signature that is automatically added to emails you send. Show images: Choose whether to automatically display embedded images in the body of an email. Auto download attachments: Choose whether the phone automatically downloads email ...
Page 124 Period to sync Email: Choose the period for synchronizing email between your phone and account. Limit retrieval size: Choose the email retrieval size for each message. Limit retrieval size while roaming: Choose the email retrieval size while roaming. Out of office settings: Configure options for automatically sending replies when you are out of the office. Folder sync settings: Choose which folders to sync. Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period for synchronizing calendar events between your phone and account. Empty server trash: Delete the contents of the trash folder on the account server. In case of sync conflict: Choose whether information from the server or phone has priority when there is a conflict.
Page 125: Internet And Social Networking
Internet and Social Networking The following topics describe how to connect to and use the Internet on your phone, and how to access popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more. Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G 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 Sprint 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. To connect your phone to the 4G LTE network, you must be in an area covered by the 4G LTE network. For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G LTE service 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 > Mobile networks > Network mode. ...
Page 126: Your User Name
Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you are automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, 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 network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your phone. You do not have to enter it. Find Your User Name You can find your user name through your phone's device menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > About device . 2. Tap Status. You will see your user name under the “Username” heading. 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 > System Update . Making Connections Internet and Social Networking...
Page 127: Data Connection Status And Indicators
2. Tap Update Profile. Your phone will download and install the profile update. 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 Status Network (full signal): The fullness of the triangle icon indicates the strength of the signal. A fuller icon means a better signal. 4G LTE data service: Your phone is connected to a 4G LTE network. 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to a 3G network. Browser Browse the Internet using a full-featured browser. SSL/TLS SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are protocols for encrypting sent/received data. While in a screen connected by SSL/TLS, data is encrypted to safely send/receive private information, credit card numbers, corporate secrets, etc., and provide protection against online threats (eavesdropping, falsification, impersonation, etc.). SSL/TLS Cautions Making Connections Internet and Social Networking...
Page 128: Use The Browser
When opening a secured page, users must decide as their responsibility whether or not to open the page with use of SSL/TLS. Sprint and the applicable Certification Authorities make no guarantees whatsoever to users regarding security of SSL/TLS. Use the Browser Launching the browser is as easy as tapping an icon. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Internet The browser opens. The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number to access the Sprint home page. You can also launch the browser by tapping a URL in a text message, email message, or Gmail message. Browser Use Options Searching within a Web Page: With a Web page displayed, tap More options > Find on page, and enter your search text. Tip: To change the phone’s default launch page to your current page, tap More options > Settings > Home page > Current page. Add a Bookmark Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options.
Page 129: View Browser History
3. Check or change the bookmark title, URL, etc., and then tap Save. The Web page is added to bookmarks. Bookmark Options Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks , touch and hold a bookmark, tap More options > Edit bookmark, edit the bookmark, and then tap Save. Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks , touch and hold a bookmark, and then tap Delete. Show Saved Web Pages: From the browser, tap Bookmarks > Saved pages, and then tap a saved page to open it. View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Internet Making Connections Internet and Social Networking...
Page 130: Open New Browser Tabs
The browser opens. 2. Tap Bookmarks . The bookmark window opens. If you do not see Bookmarks , pull down the Web page to display the address bar. 3. Tap the History tab, and then tap an entry. The Web page opens. Open New Browser Tabs Use tabbed browsing to switch between websites quickly and easily. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Internet Making Connections Internet and Social Networking...
Page 131: Browser Settings
The browser opens. 2. Tap Tabs The tabs window opens. If you do not see Tabs , drag the Web page down to display the address bar. 3. Tap New tab. A new tab appears. To switch tabs, tap one of the available thumbnails in the tabs window. Browser Settings Configure your Browser settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Internet Making Connections Internet and Social Networking...
Page 132: Chrome Browser
The browser opens. 2. Tap More options > Settings to configure options: Homepage: Choose a homepage to display when you launch Internet. Default search engine: Choose a default search engine. Auto fill profile: Manage your Auto fill profile. Manual zoom: Override website requests to control zoom level. Privacy: Choose options related to privacy. Advanced: Choose settings to control how the browser treats content, such as allowing JavaScript, blocking pop-ups, and managing website data. About internet: View information about the Browser app. Chrome Browser Use Chrome™ to browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Chrome . Chrome opens. 2. Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words (for a Google search) or a Web address (URL). Making Connections Internet and Social Networking...
Page 133: Google Messenger
The search results appear or a Web page opens. Chrome Support To find on-phone help with Chrome, from Chrome, tap More options > Help & feedback. A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome. Tip: For more information, from your computer, visit: google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile. Google Messenger You can send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages using Google Messenger. You can send texts over Wi-Fi even if you don’t have cell service. From home, tap Apps > Messenger Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. Once you have signed in to Facebook, you can post and read updates, upload pictures, tag locations, and more, all from your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Facebook The Facebook app launches. Making Connections Internet and Social Networking...
Page 134: Instagram
If this is the first time you have used Facebook on your phone, enter your Facebook ID and password and tap Log in to sign in to an existing account, or tap Create new Facebook account to set up a new Facebook account. 2. Tap Status and type an update, tap Photo and upload a picture from the gallery, tap Check In to share your location, “Like” and comment on friends’ posts, and more. Instagram Capture and share photos and videos with your friends. Customize what you capture, and then share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends. From home, tap Apps > Instagram The first time you access Instagram™, follow the prompts to sign up for an account, or sign in with Facebook or an existing account. Messenger Reach out to your friends and family with Facebook Messenger, which works just like texting. A data plan is required to use Messenger. 1. From home, tap Apps > Messenger 2. Follow the prompts to log in with your Facebook account. See Facebook. Making Connections Internet and Social Networking...
Page 135: Global Services
Global Services With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide℠ Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Note: Global roaming is auto-enabled on your new Sprint phone. Visit sprint.com/globalroaming for more information. 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 card included with your phone contains information specific to your phone and should be retained for use on GSM networks. Insert a SIM Card Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM card/Memory card ...
Page 136: Enable Global Roaming Mode
3. Insert SIM card. Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward. 4. Insert the battery. Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone. 5. Attach the back cover. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect the SIM card. Reorient the card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is not detected. Enable Global Roaming Mode Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE network or GSM/UMTS network when you travel. You may set global roaming options through the settings menu. 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 . 2. Tap Mobile networks > Data roaming. 3. Tap Roaming network. 4. Tap Home only or Automatic. The selected roaming method is set. 5. Tap Roaming guard. 6. ...
Page 137: Set The Communications Method For Global Use
Set the Communications Method for Global Use Select a communications method for an overseas carrier as needed. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . 2. Tap Mobile networks. 3. Tap Network mode > CDMA / LTE/CDMA / GSM/UMTS / Automatic. The communications method is set. Note: At the time of purchase, your phone is set to the Automatic mode by default. This allows global usage and normally will not need to be changed. Select a Carrier You can select a specific local carrier to use when traveling internationally. At the time of purchase, your phone is preset to connect automatically to an appropriate carrier in your current area. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections 2. Tap Mobile networks. 3. Tap Network operators. 4. Tap an available network. The selected carrier is set.
Page 138: Sprint International Voicemail Service
Note: Plus Code Dialing is only available when roaming internationally on GSM networks and on certain CDMA networks in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Note: International access codes and dialing information are available online at sprint.com/sww. To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call: 1. From home, tap Phone to display the phone screen. 2. If you are on the GSM network, touch and hold 0 ( ) to insert a “+” on the phone dial screen. (The “+” symbol automatically inserts the international access code for the country from which you are calling.) 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 1 ( ) to insert the US country code, and then enter the area code and number. 5. Tap to place the call. Sprint International Voicemail Service Your Sprint voicemail will follow you as you travel. All of your unanswered calls will be forwarded to your Sprint voicemail. You will need to be sure your voicemail box is already set up and that you know your voicemail passcode. 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 ...
Page 139: Access Your Voicemail Internationally
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . 2. Tap Add to add a contact. 3. Type the contact information (for example, “My Voicemail”). 4. Touch and hold 0 ( ), and then tap 1 ( ) (+1), your area code, and your wireless phone number. 5. Tap Save. Your voicemail access number is saved as a contact. Access Your Voicemail Internationally You will need to call your voicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally. New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. A “Message Waiting” indicator icon or a text message is displayed when a voicemail message is received. You may see “Missed Call” on your screen prior to receiving a message notification. You must call voicemail in order to retrieve messages. 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 passcode. To retrieve your voicemail messages: 1. ...
Page 140: International Data Roaming
International Data Roaming Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service can also keep you connected using 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. Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your account. To activate, call Sprint Worldwide Customer Support at 1-888-226-7212. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you. Access Email and Data Services Internationally To access your email and browse the Web when traveling, you may need to manually select the carrier that provides Sprint service in your location. You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM data service is offered at sprint.com/sww. 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 ...
Page 141: Contact Sprint For Assistance With International Service
Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service If you experience any issues with voice or data services while outside of the United States, Sprint offers customer support 24 hours a day. In the event that you do experience an issue, try the following actions: First try powering your phone off and then back on; this will force your phone to reregister with the network. Try manually selecting another network. Information for selecting networks can be found in the phone guide. If neither of these actions resolves your issue, you will need to contact customer service (see below). When calling to report an issue, the following information will be beneficial in trying to resolve your issue as quickly as possible: Your wireless phone number. The city and country you are traveling in. Any error message that displays on your phone or that you heard when trying to place a call. If the issue is with data, were you able to place voice calls? If the issue is with voice service, were you able to access data? Please call the numbers below if you need assistance: While in the United States: Call 1-888-226-7212. While traveling outside the United States: ...
Page 142 Country From Landline Phone Caribbean (Anguilla, Barbados, 1-888-226-7212 Cayman Islands, and Dominica) France 0800-903200 Germany 0800-180-0951 Italy 800-787-986 Mexico 001-877-294-9003 Trinidad and Tobago 1-800-201-7545 United Kingdom 0808-234-6616 Note: This toll free service is available on ordinary landline phones and some public pay phones. This service does not cover any hotel access charges. Making Connections Global Services...
Page 143: Connectivity
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. 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 any of the music apps, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the music folder. File Transfer Tips If you want to save data to an SD card on your phone, make sure the SD card is installed and active. See microSD Card Settings. Avoid removing the SD card while transferring data. Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table: Method Description Transferring media Transfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures, videos, and files music. Transferring images Transfer picture and video files between your phone and PC. Connecting MIDI Connect to MIDI-compatible devices. devices Charging Charge your device using a USB cable.
Page 144: Wi-Fi
Insert the smaller end of the cable to the charger/accessory jack at the bottom of the phone. Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. You may need to remove the USB cable from the charging head to access it. 2. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel. You will see either Transferring media files via USB, Transferring images via USB, Connecting MIDI devices via USB, or Charging via USB. The files on your phone can now be accessed using your computer. For most transfers, you will want to use Transferring media files via USB. To change the option, tap it in the notification panel to open the Use USB for window, and then tap the desired option. 3. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 4. If available, select a drive (Card for SD card, Phone for internal phone storage). 5. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your computer. 6. When you are done, disconnect your phone from your computer. The transferred files are now saved to your phone or SD card.
Page 145: Turn Wi-Fi On And Connect To A Wireless Network
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi network. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . 2. Tap Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. To disable Wi-Fi, tap On/Off again. 4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect, enter the password (if it is not an open network), and then tap Connect. Your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network. You will see Wi-Fi in the status bar. The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider. Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected. Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network. Making Connections Connectivity...
Page 146: Wi-Fi Settings
Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks. Wi-Fi Settings Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually set your Wi-Fi connection options. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections 2. Tap Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. To disable Wi-Fi, tap On/Off again. 4. Tap Advanced. The advanced Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 5. Configure your Wi-Fi settings. Your Wi-Fi settings changes are saved. Disconnect Wi-Fi You may wish to disconnect from a connected Wi-Fi network without turning Wi-Fi off. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections 2. Tap Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap the name of the connected access point and then tap Forget. Wi-Fi is disconnected. After disconnecting from an access point, you may need to re-enter the password to reconnect. Wi-Fi Direct Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices simply using Wi-Fi, without an ...
Page 147: Bluetooth
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections 2. Tap Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. 4. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The Wi-Fi Direct settings menu appears. Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi are unavailable at the same time. 5. Tap a device with which to connect. If connected using Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the prompts. 6. Accept the connection on the other device. The phone is connected using Wi-Fi Direct. If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is canceled. To stop a connection, tap End connection > OK. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, 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. Bluetooth Hints Question: Cannot use Bluetooth? Answer: Is your phone in airplane mode? Bluetooth is unavailable in airplane mode. Bluetooth Function Cautions Information may not appear correctly on connected devices depending on the transferred data.
Page 148: Enable The Bluetooth Feature
Function Description Audio output Listen to music, etc., wirelessly. Hands-free calls Call hands-free, using Bluetooth-capable hands-free devices and headsets. Data exchange Exchange data with Bluetooth devices. Enable the Bluetooth Feature Use the settings menu to enable or disable your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities. Wireless connection to all Bluetooth functions is not guaranteed for the phone. The phone may not connect properly depending on the other device. Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands-free calls depending on the conditions. To enable Bluetooth: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . 2. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth settings open. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Bluetooth on. Bluetooth is enabled. To disable Bluetooth, tap On/Off again. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the notification panel. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off. Making Connections Connectivity...
Page 149: Pair Bluetooth Devices
Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals. Pair Bluetooth Devices Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices. Registered Bluetooth devices can be connected simply. Enable the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth devices being paired beforehand. To pair Bluetooth devices: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . 2. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth settings open. Nearby devices appear in the “Available devices” list. If a target device is not detected, tap Scan to search again. 3. Tap a device from the “Available devices” list, and follow the prompts to pair with the device. The Bluetooth device is paired to your phone. Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the devices used. Unpairing from a Paired Device 1. From the Bluetooth settings menu, tap Settings next to the paired device you wish to unpair. 2. Tap Unpair. Making Connections Connectivity...
Page 150: Connect To A Paired Bluetooth Device
The device is unpaired from your phone. To make another connection with the device, you will need to pair again. Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It is the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands- free devices. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections 2. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth settings open. Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “Paired devices” list. 3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list. Your phone connects to the paired device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the device is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth paired icon is displayed in the status bar. Depending on the type of device 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. Making Connections Connectivity...
Page 151: Send Information Using Bluetooth
Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. Types of Data You Can Send Using Bluetooth You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: Images and videos Calendar events Contacts Audio files In the instructions below, Contacts data is used as an example. Sending Contacts Data Using Bluetooth 1. From home, tap Contacts You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact and select Details 3. Tap Share. 4. Tap vCard file (VCF) to share the contact as a vCard file, or tap Text to share the contact information in a text file.
Page 152: Receive Information Using Bluetooth
5. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts to share the contact. The selected contact will be shared. Receive Information Using Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including pictures, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 2. Tap Accept. The file is sent to your phone. When your phone receives a file, you will see a notification. To open the file immediately, pull down the status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap the 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 Import. The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. (For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.) For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card, you can choose to import one, several, or all of those contacts to your contacts list. Making Connections Connectivity...
Page 153: Hotspot
Hotspot Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is turned on, you can share your phone's mobile data services using Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi enabled devices. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used). Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at sprint.com/mysprint or access your account using Sprint Zone (tap Apps > Sprint Zone ) to learn more. Note: Turning Hotspot on will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks. Set Up Hotspot 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Hotspot and Tethering > Hotspot. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Hotspot on. Hotspot is enabled. To disable Hotspot, tap On/Off again. Note: The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply. Important: Write down the passkey (password) for this communication (shown onscreen). Connect to Hotspot 1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.). 2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list. Making Connections Connectivity...
Page 154: Tethering
You can change the default name by tapping More options > Configure Hotpot and entering a new Network name. 3. Select this phone and follow your prompts to enter the passkey (provided on the Hotspot page). The device is connected using your phone’s Hotspot. 4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection. Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device using a USB cable, or by Bluetooth. Important: Use of the Tethering feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at sprint.com/mysprint or access your account using Sprint Zone (tap Apps > Sprint Zone ) to learn more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Hotspot and Tethering 3. Select a tethering option: Bluetooth tethering or USB tethering. Tethering is turned on, and your phone’s Internet connection can be shared with a connected device. For USB tethering, connect your phone to the target device with the supplied USB cable. For Bluetooth tethering, pair your phone with the other device using Bluetooth. Making Connections Connectivity...
Page 155: Apps And Entertainment
Apps and Entertainment The topics in this section will explore the features that make your phone so much more than a phone, from the camera and productivity apps to music, entertainment, and more. Apps and Entertainment...
Page 156: Camera And Video
Camera and Video You can use the camera or video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Camera Overview The camera's viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options. Portrait: Adjust skin tone of faces. Gallery: View your picture or video in the Gallery application. Capture picture: Take a picture. Record video: Begin recording video. Camera, Modes, or Effects: Swipe right to change the shooting mode. Swipe left to add an effects filter. Switch cameras: Switch between the rear camera and the front camera. Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. Toggle through flash options—on, auto, or off (rear camera only). Camera settings: Opens the camera settings menu and lets you change additional camera settings. See Camera Settings. Take Pictures and Record Videos The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone’s camera. Apps and Entertainment Camera and Video...
Page 157: Take A Picture
Capturing Pictures/Videos File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG or RAW format. File Format for Videos: File format for videos is MPEG4. Camera Cautions If Lens Becomes Dirty: Fingerprints/smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear still images/videos. Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand. Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight: Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods. May discolor color filter and affect color of images. Flash Warning Do not shine the flash close to eyes. Do not look directly at the flash when shining. Do not shine the flash at other people's eyes. May affect eyesight, etc. Take a Picture You can take high-resolution pictures using your phone’s camera. Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears.
Page 158: Record Videos
Auto focus activates. 4. Tap Capture picture to take the picture. Record Videos Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video camera. Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Aim the camera at your subject and then tap Record Video recording begins. 3. The following actions are available: Tap Capture to take a picture while recording. Tap Pause to pause recording. Tap Resume to resume recording. Tap Stop to stop recording. The camera stops recording and the video is captured and saved to your phone or SD card. Shooting Mode Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera ...
Page 159: View Pictures And Videos Using Gallery
2. Swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for. Rear camera Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture. Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures. Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction. Continuous shot: Touch and hold the capture button to take continuous photos. Sports: Allows you to capture clear shots of a moving subject. Sound & shot: Add a few seconds of background sound to enhance pictures. Front camera Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various effects, such as an airbrushed effect. Sound & shot: Add a few seconds of background sound to enhance pictures. View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card or phone memory. You can also ...
Page 160 The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. To select another album, tap Back to return to the Albums tab. 3. Tap an image to view the picture or video. The picture opens or the video begins playing. Tap a picture or video to view it full screen. When viewing pictures and videos, you can touch and hold an image to open a selection menu and choose what to do with the picture or video. Pictures and Videos: Review Screen After capturing a picture or video, from the camera screen, tap the thumbnail image to see the item in the review screen. From there, you can access options such as save, view, send, or delete the picture or video. Pictures and Videos: Options while Viewing Zoom In or Out on a Picture or Video: Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a picture or video. Viewing Videos: Use the controls to play, pause, or stop the video playback. After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the pictures and videos of ...
Page 161: Edit Pictures
Edit Pictures Whether you are browsing pictures in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application, you can tap a picture to open a selection menu and choose to delete the picture, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate a Picture The editing options let you rotate pictures 90 degrees clockwise. Repeat the action for additional rotations. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery . The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the picture you want to rotate. 3. Tap More options > Rotate left or Rotate right. The picture is rotated and saved to the phone. Edit Tools Perform advanced edits on your pictures, including straightening, adjusting the tone, adding visual effects, and adding decoration. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the picture you want to edit. Apps and Entertainment Camera and Video...
Page 162 3. Tap Edit. Editing tools display. 4. Adjust your picture with these tools: Adjustment: Straighten and freely rotate your picture. Tone: Adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, temperature, and hue of the picture. Effects: Add color effects to your picture. Decoration: Apply other images, stickers, or labels to your picture. 5. After using an editing tool, tap Apply to apply the changes. 6. When you are finished editing the picture, tap Save. Apps and Entertainment Camera and Video...
Page 163: Share Pictures And Videos
The edited picture is saved as a new picture in the Gallery app. Share Pictures and Videos The Gallery application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share pictures on your social networks (such as Facebook and Google+) and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth. Send Pictures or Videos by Email or Gmail You can send several pictures, videos, or both in an email or Gmail message. They are added as file attachments in your email. For more information about using email and Gmail, see Create and Send an Email Message or Create and Send a Gmail Message. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share. To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include. 3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap a sharing method. 4. Follow the prompts to share the pictures or videos. Send Pictures or Videos by Multimedia Messaging Multimedia Messaging (MMS) lets you send pictures and videos using your phone’s messaging app. ...
Page 164: Send Pictures Or Videos By Bluetooth
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share. To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include. 3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap Messages. 4. Follow the prompts to share the pictures or videos. For more information about using multimedia messaging, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS). Send Pictures or Videos by Bluetooth You can select several pictures, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share. To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include. 3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap Bluetooth. Apps and Entertainment Camera and Video...
Page 165: Send Pictures Or Videos Via Additional Apps Or Social Media
4. Follow the prompts to share the pictures or videos. For more information about using Bluetooth, see Bluetooth. Send Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media From Gallery, you can share your pictures and videos from a variety of apps and social media sites, such as Facebook, Hangouts, Instagram, and more. Available apps will vary depending on what you have installed on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share. To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include. 3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap a sharing method. Apps and Entertainment Camera and Video...
Page 166: Camera Settings
4. Follow the prompts to share the pictures or videos. Camera Settings You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. Switch Cameras Your phone lets you use different types of cameras depending on your settings and downloads. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap Switch cameras – or – Swipe the screen up or down. The camera changes from the rear camera to the front camera or vice versa. Set Camera Functions You can configure your camera’s settings to fit any situation and event. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera The camera viewfinder appears. Apps and Entertainment Camera and Video...
Page 167 2. Tap Settings The camera settings menu opens. 3. Select your desired settings. Rear camera Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. Front camera Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. Save pictures as previewed: Save the self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped images. Ways to take pictures: Tap to take pics (tap the screen to take selfies) and Gesture control (detect your palm and automatically take a picture two seconds later).
Page 168 Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession. Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. This option only appears if an optional memory card (not included) is installed. Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key. Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Apps and Entertainment Camera and Video...
Page 169: Productivity
Productivity Use your phone to stay ahead of the game with calendar, navigation, alarm, office, and more productivity apps. 1Weather Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world using 1Weather. Access seven-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area. 1. From home, tap Apps > 1Weather 2. Follow the prompts to update the app in Play Store, and then explore the app to customize your views, add locations, and more. Plan trips and access AAA member services. 1. From home, tap Apps > AAA 2. Follow the prompts to update the app in Play Store, and then explore the app, plan trips, and access member services. Calculator Your phone’s convenient built-in calculator lets you perform basic and advanced mathematical equations. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calculator Apps and Entertainment Productivity...
Page 170: Calendar
The calculator app launches. 2. Tap keys for calculations. Calculation results appear. Tip: To use the scientific calculator, make sure Auto rotate is turned on (notification panel > Auto rotate ) and rotate the screen to the landscape orientation. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your phone’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync ® calendar, Google Calendar™, and Outlook calendar. In order to sync with your Google calendar, you must sign in to a Google Account on your phone. See Google Account. Calendar Operations View Today’s Calendar: From the Calendar, tap Today. Change Calendar View: From the Calendar, tap View, and then tap Year, Month, Week, Day, or Tasks to change the current view. View Next/Previous Month (Month View): From the Calendar, swipe left or right. View Next/Previous Week (Week View): From the Calendar, swipe left or right. ...
Page 171: View Calendar Events
The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap Add . The add event window opens. 3. Enter an event title, start date/time, end date/time, etc., and then tap Save. The event is added to your calendar. View Calendar Events You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, tap the current view in the top right corner, and then tap Year, Month, Week, Day, or Tasks. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar . Apps and Entertainment Productivity...
Page 172: Sync Calendars
The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap a date and then tap an event. The event details appear. Tap the event to edit it. Sync Calendars You can select which calendars you would like to sync on your phone, along with what types of information you want to sync. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar . The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap More options > Manage calendars. Apps and Entertainment Productivity...
Page 173: Synchronize An Exchange Activesync Calendar
3. Select sync options by sliding the selector next to each option. The sync settings have been updated. 4. Tap Back to return to Calendar view. The selected calendars sync. Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, you can also synchronize Exchange ActiveSync calendar events on your phone. Calendar events on your Exchange ActiveSync will also show in Calendar if you chose to synchronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Accounts > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. To confirm your sync settings, tap the account name and make sure the Sync Calendar box is selected. Tap Back to return to the sync menu. 2. Tap Sync all. Calendar Settings Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar . The Calendar app opens. 2. ...
Page 174: Caller Id
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. Hide declined events: When enabled, events for which you declined the invitation are not shown on the calendar. 7-day weather forecast: When enabled, weather information from AccuWeather.com displays on the calendar. Notifications: Notification sound: Choose a sound for calendar event notifications. Vibrate when sound plays: Enable or disable vibration, to play for calendar event notifications. Set default reminders: Set default reminders for Events and All-day events. Lock time zone: When enabled, event times will be locked to the time zone you select. Times and dates will not change, even if you travel to another time zone. About Calendar: View information about the Calendar app.
Page 175: Additional Clock Features
1. From home, tap Apps > Clock The Clock appears. 2. Tap the Alarm tab. 3. Tap Add alarm . 4. Set the alarm options, including time, days, repeat pattern, alarm type, alarm tone, and volume, and then tap Save. The alarm is set. Phone at Alarm Time At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm and/or vibrates. Stopping an alarm: When the alarm sounds, tap Dismiss. Additional Clock Features Your phone’s clock app provides additional useful features including world clock, stopwatch, and timer functions. All features are available from the clock app display. From home, tap Apps > Clock Apps and Entertainment Productivity...
Page 176: World Clock
The Clock appears. World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From the clock app, tap World Clock. 2. Tap Add city and select a city. 3. Repeat to add multiple cities. Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. From the clock app, tap Stopwatch. 2. Tap Start to begin timing. 3. Tap Stop to stop timing. Additional options include Lap to keep track of laps, Restart to continue timing, and Reset to reset the stopwatch to zero. Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From the clock app, tap Timer. 2. Use the keypad to set the length of the timer. 3. Tap Start to begin the timer. Apps and Entertainment Productivity...
Page 177: Drive
Drive Use Google Drive to open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files. From home, tap Apps > Google > Drive Google Duo Use Google Duo™ to make 1-to-1 video calls. From home, tap Apps > Google > Duo Google Maps Use the Google Maps app to determine your location, find directions, browse local businesses and attractions, rate and review places, and more. Enable Location Services on Your Phone Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s location feature. For information about setting your phone’s location options, see Location Settings. View Maps of Specified Places Use Google Maps to locate and map a specific address or destination. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Maps Google Maps opens. If prompted, follow the prompts to accept terms of use. Apps and Entertainment Productivity...
Page 178: Google Search
2. Tap the Search field to start a search. 3. Enter an address, city, facility name, etc., and then tap a candidate in the results list. A map of the specified location opens. Google Maps Operations View Current Location: From the Maps app, tap Location Obtain Useful Area Information for Current Location: From the Maps app, tap the Search field, enter the information you are looking for, and then tap a result to view it. View Traffic Information, Aerial Photos, Etc., in Maps: From the Maps app, tap Menu and then tap Traffic, Satellite, Google Earth, etc. Check Route to Destination: From the Maps app, tap Route , enter your current location and your destination, tap a method of transport (car, public transit, bicycle, or on foot), and then tap Search for route.
Page 179: Lookout
To enable Google Now, in the search window, tap Menu > Settings > Now cards > Show cards. Lookout Lookout Security lets you configure and manage key security options, such as anti-virus and anti- malware technology, a lost and stolen device locator service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service. From home, tap Apps > Lookout My Files Manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other data in one convenient location using My Files. To view files in My Files: 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > My Files 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your phone is configured. File Groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups: Recent files: View recently saved files. This only appears if one or more files have been accessed recently. My device: View folders and files located on the device. SD card: View folders and files located on the optional SD card (not included).
Page 180: Photos
. The following options are available: Search: Search for a file or folder. More options : Tap for the following options: Manage storage usage: Configure your storage settings. Settings: Configure your My Files app settings. Photos Google Photos™ automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account. From home, tap Apps > Google > Photos Samsung Notes The Samsung Notes app helps you create, edit, and manage all the notes on your phone. Sign in to your Samsung account to access your notes in Samsung Notes from any device. With Samsung Notes, create content by typing, writing, drawing, and even recording voice, video, or taking pictures. Templates are provided to make content creation easy and help keep things organized. Compose a Note You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung Notes 2. Tap Create and type a note. Available options include: Text: Use the keyboard to type text. Pen: Use the pen tool to write text with your finger or a stylus.
Page 181: Browse Notes
Image: Insert an image into the note. Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the note. 3. Tap More options > Save when finished. Edit Notes You can make edits to notes you create. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung Notes 2. Tap a note to view it. 3. Tap the content and make edits. 4. When you are finished, tap Save. Browse Notes You can browse notes you create. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung Notes 2. Browse note entries by swiping up or down. 3. To search for a note, tap Search. Notes Options You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung Notes 2. While browsing notes, tap More options for the following options: ...
Page 182: Tech Expert
Tech Expert Use Tech Expert to get access to a US-based technical expert. From home, tap Apps > Tech Expert Uber Use Uber to hire a private driver in more than 130 cities and 30 countries. Uber is an entirely new and modern way to travel. From home, tap Apps > Uber Apps and Entertainment Productivity...
Page 183: Entertainment And Activities
Entertainment and Activities The following topics provide an overview of your phone’s entertainment apps, from music players and YouTube, to health apps, games, and more. Amazon Shop at amazon.com from your device. From home, tap Apps > Amazon Amazon Kindle Download books for reading right on your device with the Amazon Kindle app. You must have an account with Amazon to use the Kindle application. From home, tap Apps > Amazon Kindle Amazon Music Use Amazon Music™ to purchase, download, and play music from Amazon. From home, tap Apps > Amazon Music Amazon Photos Use Amazon Photos to store your photos on Amazon’s cloud server. From home, tap Apps > Amazon Photos Amazon Video Watch Amazon Prime movies and videos on your phone. From home, tap Apps > Amazon Video App Spotlight Use App Spotlight to discover new apps from the Google Play store. From home, tap Apps > App Spotlight ...
Page 184: Draftkings
DraftKings Play daily fantasy sports against other users with DraftKings. From home, tap Apps > DraftKings Galaxy Apps Use Galaxy Apps to discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone. Note: You must sign in to a Samsung account in order to download Galaxy Apps. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Galaxy Apps Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your phone’s camera or downloaded. 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 downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the All downloads album. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery . The Gallery app opens. 2. From the main Gallery screen, you can use the following options: Apps and Entertainment Entertainment and Activities...
Page 185: Google Play Music App
Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view. Touch and hold thumbnails to select them (indicated by a checkmark). Tap the drop-down list in the upper-left corner (Time is the default view) to choose another display style. You can view by Albums, Events, Categories, or Locations. Tap Camera to launch the Camera to take pictures or record video. Tap More options for other options. Available options depend on which Gallery screen you are viewing, and may include: Edit: Depending on the view, tap albums or items to select them. After selection, you can tap More again for options you can use with the selected item(s). Share: Share albums, pictures, or videos. Animate: Create an animation from several pictures. Collage: Create a collage from several pictures. Create album: Create a new album in the Albums view. Create story: Create a story from several pictures in the Stories view. For more information about using Gallery, see View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery, Edit Pictures, and Share Pictures and Videos. Google Play Music App The Google Play Music app lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Play Music library and instantly ready to play using streaming or download. For more information about Google Play Music, visit play.google.com/about/music. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files between Your ...
Page 186: Google Play Music Screen Layout
The Play Music app opens. 2. To view additional music options, tap Menu and select an option (Listen now, Top charts, New releases, Music library, Browse stations, or Shop). 3. Tap an item from the category window and then tap a song. The song begins playing. Google Play Music Screen Layout The following diagram outlines the main features of the Play Music app player screen. Apps and Entertainment Entertainment and Activities...
Page 187: Create Playlists In Google Play Music
Feature Description Music list View current playlist or queue. Options menu Access the options menu. Music image/album name Display music images and album names (if available). Shuffle playlist Shuffle the current playlist or queue. Song length The length of the song. Rate (thumbs up/thumbs down) Rate the current song. Next song Play the next song. Play/pause Play or pause the current song. Previous song Play the previous song. Elapsed time Amount of time the song has been playing. Repeat/play next Repeat the current song or play the next song queued. Music title/artist Displays music title and artist (if available). Create Playlists in Google Play Music Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion.
Page 188: Loot
The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen. 2. Tap Menu to view your library or playlists, or to access Google Play Music online. 3. From a list displaying songs, tap an item from the category window and then tap More options > Add to playlist. 4. Tap New playlist. 5. Enter a name and tap Create playlist. The playlist is created. 6. Return to the library view and select Albums or Songs. 7. Tap More options next to an item and then tap Add to playlist > [playlist name]. The song or album is added to the playlist. Repeat to add more items to the playlist. Adding Currently Playing Music to a Playlist From the player view, tap More options > Add to playlist > [playlist name]. The music is added to the playlist.
Page 189: Nextradio
> Output to speaker. Playphone Use Playphone to discover and purchase new games and recommend games to others. Install the Playphone App Before you use Playphone on your phone, you must download and install the app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Playphone 2. Tap Download and follow the prompts to download and install the app. Access Playphone From home, tap Apps > Playphone Samsung+ Use Samsung+ to get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Samsung+ Sprint Fun & Games Use Sprint Fun & Games to download new apps and games from Sprint. Apps and Entertainment Entertainment and Activities...
Page 190: Sprint Music Plus
From home, tap Apps > Sprint Fun & Games Sprint Music Plus Use Sprint Music Plus to purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones for your phone. Install the Sprint Music Plus App Before you use Sprint Music Plus on your phone, you must download and install the app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Music Plus 2. Tap Install and follow the prompts to download and install the app. 3. When the download has completed, tap Open. The app opens. Access Sprint Music Plus 1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Music Plus The app opens. ...
Page 191: Sprint Tv & Movies
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. The song information screen is displayed. 4. Follow the prompts to preview or purchase the song. Tap More options at any time to display the Sprint Music Plus menu. Tip: For ringtones or ringback tones, tap Ringtone Store or Ringbacks Store from the Sprint Music Plus main menu. Sprint TV & Movies Use Sprint TV & Movies to watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment on the go. Note: Coverage not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject to change. Select channels also available for casual usage. Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Watch TV 1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint TV & Movies . 2. Follow the prompts to browse categories and find programs. ...
Page 192: Texture
1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Zone . 2. Tap My Account to sign in to and manage your Sprint account, Support to get help with your device or service, Sprint News to learn the latest Sprint information, or Network to see or test your current data connectivity. Note: Sprint Zone categories and options are subject to change. Check back frequently for new content and updates. Texture ® Get unlimited access to all the best digital magazine subscriptions with Texture From home, tap Apps > Texture YouTube View and upload YouTube videos from your device. View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren’t signed in to a YouTube account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > YouTube The YouTube app launches. If you are prompted to provide confirmation to use the site, follow the prompts to continue. 2. Search through the YouTube channels and tap a video you want to see. Apps and Entertainment Entertainment and Activities...
Page 193 The video plays on your phone screen. Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching. Post a Video to YouTube You can post videos to your YouTube account from your phone. Before posting, you must set up a YouTube account and sign in to it on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > YouTube The YouTube app launches. 2. Tap Account The Account menu appears. 3. Tap Add 4. Find a stored video and tap the thumbnail to select it. Enter a title, description, and tags, and select a privacy setting. 5. Tap Upload The video is uploaded to your YouTube channel. Apps and Entertainment Entertainment and Activities...
Page 194: Settings
Settings The topics in this section w ill cover your phone’s settings menus and options. For an overview of the settings menu, see Basic Settings. Settings...
Page 195: Connections Settings
Connections Settings The following topics introduce your phone’s basic settings menus and cover your phone’s Connections settings options. Basic Settings From home, tap Apps > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. The table below outlines the top-level settings categories. Category Description Connections View and configure your connections settings, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile network. Wi-Fi calling Enable and set Wi-Fi calling options. Hotspot and Tethering Use the Mobile Hotspot feature and tethering feature to share your phone’s data connection with other devices using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB connection. Sounds and vibration Configure ringtone and vibration settings. Notifications Select which apps can send you alerts, notifications, sounds, and vibrations. Display Set display features, font, brightness, etc. Wallpapers and Set wallpaper for the home and lock screens, and select visual themes themes for your phone. Advanced features Configure features for the S Pen, playing games, using the phone with ...
Page 196: Access Settings
Category Description System Update Update your system’s software, PRL, and Profile. About device View device status, legal information, and hardware information about your device. Access Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings The settings menu opens. 2. Select categories and then select your settings options. Settings are made and applied. Tip: You can also access settings from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar and tap Settings Access Connection Settings From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . The table below outlines your Connection settings. Category Description Wi-Fi Enable and set Wi-Fi options. Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth connections. Data usage Check your phone’s data usage. Settings Connections Settings...
Page 197: Wi-Fi Settings Menu
Category Description Airplane mode Turn Airplane mode on or off. Mobile networks View and configure your mobile network connections and settings. Location Enable one or more location services. More connection Set wireless and network functions, including scanning for nearby settings devices, using printing services, and setting up a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Wi-Fi Settings Menu The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi-Fi on or off, set up and connect to available Wi-Fi networks, and configure advanced Wi-Fi options. For more information about Wi-Fi settings, see Wi-Fi. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . 2. Tap Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. To disable Wi-Fi, tap On/Off again. 4. Tap a Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and tap Connect. Your phone is connected to the selected Wi-Fi network. 5. Configure your Wi-Fi settings. Settings Connections Settings...
Page 198 Your Wi-Fi settings changes are saved. The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For the password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider. Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a network security standard that allows you to easily secure a wireless network connection between your phone and a router. To connect using a WPS button: 1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap Advanced > WPS push button. 2. Press the WPS button on your router. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection. To connect using a Personal Identification Number (PIN): 1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap Advanced > WPS PIN entry. 2. Enter the PIN displayed on your router. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection. Smart Network Switch Smart network switch lets your phone automatically switch to the wireless network data connection when the current Wi-Fi connection is unstable. 1. From the Wi-Fi settings menu, tap Advanced > Smart network switch. 2. ...
Page 199: Bluetooth Settings
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment. WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable). Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. ...
Page 200: Data Usage Settings
Change your phone name: From Bluetooth settings, tap More options > Rename device, enter a new name, and tap Done. This changes the name of your phone as seen by other devices. Pairing Bluetooth devices: Make sure the other devices are set to be discovered. From Bluetooth settings, tap the device name in “Available devices” and follow the prompts. Depending on the device, you may be required to enter or accept a passkey. If the target device does not appear, tap Scan to search again. This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled. Change the name of a paired device: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings next to a paired device name, tap Rename, enter a new name, and tap OK. Emoji cannot be used in a device name. This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled. Canceling pairing: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings next to a paired device name, ...
Page 201 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . 2. Tap Data usage. The data usage window opens. 3. Data usage settings operations: Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period is displayed on the graph, along with usage by application at the bottom of the screen. Mobile data: Enable or disable mobile data. Limit mobile data usage: Your mobile data connection is turned off when the specified limit is reached. Alert me about data usage: Receive an alert when your mobile data usage reaches the amount you selected. By application: View data usage by application. 4. Tap More options for the following options: ...
Page 202: Airplane Mode Settings
Airplane Mode Settings When you enable Airplane mode, your phone disconnects from all networks, meaning you cannot make calls, send or receive messages, or access the Internet. It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching videos, or using other applications. To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth after enabling Airplane mode, turn them on either in Settings or on the notification panel. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . 2. Tap Airplane mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Airplane mode. Note: You can also enable or disable Airplane Mode through the notification panel quick settings (drag down the status bar and tap Airplane mode > Turn on). Mobile Networks Settings The Mobile networks settings menu allows you to configure your mobile network connections. Set options for network selection and data service. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . Settings Connections Settings...
Page 203 2. Tap Mobile networks. 3. Configure options: Data roaming: When you are outside your home network area, your phone can still connect to other networks that your provider supports using 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. 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 guard: Choose options for displaying an onscreen roaming notice for certain functions. Enable or disable roaming notices for Voice and Data for Domestic use, Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for International networks, and Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for GSM networks (if supported by your phone). Roaming settings: Enable or disable roaming options, including Voice and Data for Domestic and International networks, and Data for GSM networks (if supported by your phone). Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Available options depend on your phone’s features, but may include: CDMA, LTE / CDMA, GSM / UMTS, and Automatic (the recommended setting). Access Point Names: View, configure, and add access point names (APNs) for your phone’s data connection. Network operators: View mobile network operator information for international GSM networks.
Page 204: Location Settings
Location Settings Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. Locating Method Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks. Battery saving: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS). Device only: Use GPS only. 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off. Settings Connections Settings...
Page 205: Location Services
Recent Location Requests Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings. Location Services Google uses Location History to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . Settings Connections Settings...
Page 206: More Connection Settings
2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your Google Account for more options. More Connection Settings The more connection settings menu provides access to additional connection options, such as Nearby device scanning, Printing, and VPN. More Connection Settings Options Setting Description Nearby device scanning Scan for and connect to nearby devices. Printing Set up printers to print from your phone. Add a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Access More Connection Settings Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections . Settings Connections Settings...
Page 207: Nearby Device Scanning
2. Tap More connection settings. 3. Set items. Your settings are saved and implemented. Nearby Device Scanning Scan for and connect to nearby devices. You will receive notifications when there are available divides to connect to. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections > More connection settings. 2. Tap Nearby device scanning. The Nearby device scanning screen displays. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Settings Connections Settings...
Page 208: Printing
Printing You can print from your phone, using Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Add a Printer Before you can print to a printer, you must add and 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. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections > More connection settings. 2. Tap Printing. The Printing settings screen displays. 3. From the Printing settings screen, tap Download plug-in 4. Follow the prompts to download and install a print driver from the Google Play store. 5. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap On/Off to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to add a printer. 6. Tap More options > Add printer > Add printer (or Add depending on the plug-in), and then enter a name and the IP address of the printer. Set Up a Printer Add a printer to a print service and configure settings. Note: Below settings are examples only. Available settings will differ depending on the type of print ...
Page 209: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
1. From the Printing settings screen, select a print service from the list. 2. Tap On/Off to turn the service on. The service must be on to add a printer. 3. Tap More options > Add printer and follow the prompts to add a printer. 4. Tap More options > Printer settings to configure printer options. Available options may vary depending on the type of printer, and not all printers support all options. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Browser and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network. Set Up Secure Credential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up the phone’s secure credential storage before setting up a VPN. 1. ...
Page 210 3. Follow the prompts to set up your secure screen lock. 4. Tap Back to return to the main settings menu, and then tap Other security settings. 5. Tap Trusted credentials and then tap your preferred system and user credentials. Your secure credentials storage is set. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Add a VPN Connection Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections > More connection settings. Settings Connections Settings...
Page 211: Connect To Or Disconnect From A Vpn
2. Tap VPN. The VPN settings window appears. 3. Tap Add VPN, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. Information may include Name, Type, Server address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and advanced options. Set up all options according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator. 4. Tap Save. Your VPN is added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings window. Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. To access the VPN settings window: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. Settings Connections Settings...
Page 212: Connect To A Vpn
2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. The VPN settings window appears. Connect to a VPN 1. From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 2. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. You will connect to the selected VPN. When you are connected, a VPN connected icon appears in the notification area. 3. Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network. Settings Connections Settings...
Page 213: Wi-Fi Calling Settings
Disconnect from a VPN 1. Pull down the status bar to open the notification panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings window. 3. Tap the VPN connection, and tap Disconnect to disconnect from it. Your phone disconnects from the VPN. When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, you will see a VPN disconnected icon in the notification area of the status bar. Wi-Fi Calling Settings The Wi-Fi Calling settings menu lets you set your Wi-Fi Calling options, including updating your 9-1- 1 information. For information about setting up Wi-Fi Calling, see Wi-Fi Calling. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi Calling . Settings Connections Settings...
Page 214: Hotspot And Tethering Settings
2. Follow the prompts to change your Wi-Fi Calling settings. When Wi-Fi Calling is set up, you will see Wi-Fi calling enabled in the status bar when Wi-Fi Calling is active, or Wi-Fi calling disabled if it is set up but you are not currently connected to a Wi-Fi network. Tip: For more information about Wi-Fi Calling, visit this FAQ link at sprint.com/support. Hotspot and Tethering Settings Use Mobile hotspot and tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices. Hotspot Settings Use Hotspot to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices. For more information, see Hotspot. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings Settings Connections Settings...
Page 215 2. Tap Hotspot and Tethering > Hotspot. The Hotspot window opens. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Hotspot on. Hotspot is enabled. To disable Hotspot, tap On/Off again. Advanced Hotspot Settings The hotspot settings menu lets you configure advanced options. Set Network SSID: From the Hotspot window, tap More options > Configure Hotspot > Network name, enter a name for your hotspot, and then tap Save. Hide your Hotspot: From the Hotspot window, tap More options > Configure Hotspot > Hide my device to make your Mobile hotspot invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. When hidden, other devices can still connect to your Mobile hotspot, but have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password. Set Hotspot security: From the Hotspot window, tap More options > Configure Hotspot > Security, select a security settings option, and then tap Save.
Page 216: Tethering Settings
Set Hotspot Timeout Settings: From the Hotspot window, tap More options > Timeout settings, and then an option to select it. Tethering Settings Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device using a USB cable or by Bluetooth. For more information, see Tethering. Note: Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and uses data services. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Hotspot and Tethering The Hotspot and tethering window opens. 3. Choose an option: Bluetooth tethering: Pair your device with the computer using Bluetooth. Consult the computer’s documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair using Bluetooth. Tap Bluetooth tethering to turn tethering on. USB tethering: Connect the computer to your phone using a USB cable, and then tap USB tethering to turn tethering on. Settings Connections Settings...
Page 217: Device Settings
Device Settings The following topics outline the device settings options available on your phone, including sounds, display, gestures, applications, and more. Sounds and Vibration Settings The following topics cover your phone’s Sounds settings options. Access Sounds and Vibration Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Set your sound and vibration options. Your sound and vibration settings are saved and applied. The table below outlines your Sounds and vibration settings. Settings Device Settings...
Page 218: Sound Mode
Do not disturb Configure the Do not disturb feature to mute calls and alerts at will or on a schedule, as well as set exceptions. Touch sounds Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. Screen lock sounds Play sounds when locking or unlocking the screen. Emergency tone Sound an alert, vibrate, or stay silent when an emergency alert is received. Charging sound Play a sound when a charger is connected. Dialing keypad tones Play tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. Keyboard sound Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound quality and Set sound quality and sound effects for your phone. effects Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . Settings Device Settings...
Page 219: Vibrate While Ringing
2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Sound mode, and then choose a mode: Sound: Your phone uses the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts. Vibrate: Your phone vibrates for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings. Mute: Your phone plays no sounds or vibrations. Onscreen reminders will still occur. Vibrate While Ringing Set the phone to vibrate while ringing. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . Settings Device Settings...
Page 220: Volume
2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap On/Off next to Vibrate while ringing to enable the feature. Volume Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. Note: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Volume and then drag the sliders to set the default volume for: Settings Device Settings...
Page 221: Ringtones And Sounds
Ringtone Media Notifications System Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume. 3. Tap More options > Media volume limiter. Tap On/Off to enable this feature. When enabled, drag the Custom volume limit slider to set the maximum output volume. Tap Set volume limit PIN to prevent changes to the volume setting. Ringtones and Sounds Choose a ringtone for incoming calls.
Page 222: Add A Ringtone
3. Tap Ringtone to select a default ringtone. Add a Ringtone When you select a ringtone, you can add a custom ringtone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Ringtone, scroll to the bottom of the list, and then tap Add from device storage ® 4. Select a source (OneDrive or Sound picker) for the ringtone. You will see a list of compatible songs or audio files. To load music on your phone, see Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer. 5. Tap a song to hear a preview, and then tap Done to save it as a ringtone. Settings Device Settings...
Page 223: Vibration Pattern
The new ringtone is saved to the list and will be available to be assigned as a default ringtone or as a ringtone for individual contacts, groups, etc. Tip: When choosing music for a ringtone, select the Highlights only checkbox to allow the system to select what part of the song to use. Clear the checkbox to play the song from the beginning. Vibration Pattern Choose a vibration pattern. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Vibration pattern to select a default vibration pattern. Notification Sounds Set the default notification sounds for apps such as Messages, Calendar, and Email. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . Settings Device Settings...
Page 224: Do Not Disturb
2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Notification sounds to set options: Default notification sound: Set the default sound for notifications. Messages notifications: Set the default sound for new messages. Calendar notifications: Set the default sound for calendar events. Email notifications: Set the default sound for new email. (This option is only displayed if you have an email account set up.) Do Not Disturb This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . Settings Device Settings...
Page 225 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Do not disturb to enable the feature. Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on or off automatically at scheduled times. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Do not disturb. 4. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, Start time, and End time. Settings Device Settings...
Page 226: System Sounds
Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Do not disturb. 4. Tap Allow exceptions, and then tap one of the following options: No exceptions: Allow no exceptions. Alarms only: Allow exceptions for alarms. Custom: Set your own exceptions. System Sounds Set various other system sound options. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . Settings Device Settings...
Page 227: Key-Tap Feedback
2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap On/Off to enable each option: Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you unlock the screen. Emergency tone: Sound an alert, vibrate, or stay silent when an emergency alert is received. Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. Key-tap Feedback Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . Settings Device Settings...
Page 228: Sound Quality And Effects
2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. To On/Off to enable each option: Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and Effects Select options for sound quality while headphones or compatible Bluetooth headsets or speakers are connected. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Sounds and vibration Settings Device Settings...
Page 229: Notifications Settings
3. Tap Sound quality and effects. 4. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap Advanced or Basic to customize your sound settings. 5. Tap On/Off to enable each option: Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. 6. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings. Note: Sound effects are only available while headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset is connected. Notifications Settings The Notifications settings menu lets you select which apps will send notifications to your phone. Access Notifications Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Notifications . 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. 4. Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps. Settings Device Settings...
Page 230: Display Settings
Display Settings Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Access Display Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display 2. Set your display options. Your display settings are saved and applied. Display Settings Overview The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Display Setting Description Brightness Set the display brightness. Outdoor mode Increase the screen brightness for 15 minutes to improve screen display for use outdoors. Font Set a default font and font size. Easy mode Set your device to use Easy mode. Icon frames Display icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps screen. Status bar Choose which notifications to show and whether or not to show the battery percentage. Settings Device Settings...
Page 231: Brightness
Display Setting Description Screen timeout Set a screen timeout duration. Note: Longer durations discharge the battery more quickly. Screen saver Select a screen saver to be displayed when the device is charging. Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display 2. Customize options under Brightness: Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level. Tap Outdoor mode to increase the screen brightness for 15 minutes. Note: You can also control Brightness from the notification panel. Font Size and Style You can set the font size and style for all text that is displayed on the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display Settings Device Settings...
Page 232: Easy Mode
2. Tap Font to choose a font size and style. Drag the slider to adjust the font size. Tap a font style to select a font, or tap Download fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps. 3. Tap Done to set the font size and style. Easy Mode Easy mode provides a 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 > Display . 2. Tap Easy mode. Settings Device Settings...
Page 233: Icon Frames
3. Select the apps you want to use from the Easy applications list. 4. Tap Done to apply your Easy mode settings. Return to Standard Mode You can use the Easy mode Settings menu to return to Standard mode. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display 2. Tap Easy mode. 3. Tap Standard mode, and then tap Done. Icon Frames You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display Settings Device Settings...
Page 234: Status Bar
2. Tap Icon frames. 3. Choose one of the following options: Icons only: Show icons only. Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded backgrounds. 4. Tap Apply, and confirm when prompted. Status Bar You can determine which notifications appear on the status bar. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display 2. Tap Status bar. Settings Device Settings...
Page 235: Screen Timeout
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following options: Show recent notifications only: Show only the three most recent notifications in the status bar. Show battery percentage: Show the battery charge percentage. Screen Timeout Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display 2. Tap Screen timeout. 3. Choose a time period. Note: Longer screen timeout durations will discharge your phone's battery more quickly. Settings Device Settings...
Page 236: Screen Saver
Screen Saver Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is charging. You can choose to display colors or photos. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display 2. Tap Screen saver. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver. 4. Configure options: Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors. Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table. Tap Settings for options. Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Tap Settings for options. Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos™ account. Tap Settings for options. More options > Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. More options > Select when to use: Choose to see Screen saver while the device is docked, charging, or both.
Page 237: Other Advanced Features Settings
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Advanced features 2. Tap One-handed operation. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: Reduce screen size: Press the Home key three times in quick succession to reduce the size of the display. One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the keyboard and other input methods for easier input with one hand. Other Advanced Features Settings Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Advanced features . Settings Device Settings...
Page 238: Applications Settings
2. Tap On/Off to enable or disable each of the following. Quick launch Camera: Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key twice. Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear. Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device. Send SOS messages: Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you are in an emergency situation by pressing the Power/Lock key quickly three times. Send messages to: Add recipients by creating new contacts or selecting from Contacts. Attach pictures: Send pictures to your emergency contacts. Attach audio recording: Send a short audio message to your emergency contacts. Direct share: Share content with specific people directly using the sharing panel from within any app. Applications Settings View information and configure settings for all apps on your phone. ...
Page 239: Applications Overview
2. Tap on an app to view and configure its settings. Depending on the app and its location, you may be able to force the app closed, uninstall or disable the app, clear cache and data, and more. Applications Overview You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk. Application Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications 2. If you have disabled applications: Settings Device Settings...
Page 240: Manage Apps
Tap All apps at the top left of the screen. Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled. 3. Tap More options to configure the following: Sort by size/name: Sort apps either by size or by name. Default applications: Choose or change apps that are used by default for certain features, like email or browsing the Internet. App permissions: Grant permission for access to your device’s information to individual apps. ...
Page 241: Default Applications
Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the application. Preloaded apps can only be disabled. Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping an app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly. Mobile data: View mobile data usage by the app. Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge. Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage. Memory: View the app’s memory usage. Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. Default Applications Set or clear default applications for certain built-in features of the phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings ...
Page 242: App Permission Settings
Default app selection: Choose whether to have the phone set default apps automatically or to have the phone ask before setting default apps. Set as default: Select a different app to open related files. Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. Device assistance app: Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device. Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages, you will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. App Permission Settings Configure settings and permissions for your phone’s apps. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications 2. Tap More options > App permissions. 3. Tap an app to configure its settings and permissions. Note: Available settings and permissions vary by app. Settings Device Settings...
Page 243: Personal Settings
Personal Settings The following topics cover your phone’s personalization settings, including wallpaper, themes, lock screen and security settings, accounts, and more. Wallpapers and Themes Settings The following topics cover your phone’s Wallpapers and themes settings options. Wallpaper You can change the wallpaper for the Home and lock screens. Change the Wallpaper From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wallpapers and themes > Wallpapers. For more information, see Change the Wallpaper. Themes Themes are packages of visual content that provide different wallpapers and icons for your phone. Change the Theme 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wallpapers and themes > Themes. Settings Personal Settings...
Page 244: Icons
2. Tap a theme to preview it. Tap View all to see all available themes. 3. To apply a theme, tap the theme, and then tap Apply. Your theme is changed. Icons Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. Change the Theme 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wallpapers and themes > Icons. 2. Tap an icon set to view a preview of the icons. Tap View all to see all available icon sets. Settings Personal Settings...
Page 245: Lock Screen And Security Settings
3. Tap Apply to apply the selected icon set. Lock Screen and Security Settings The lock screen settings let you set your method for unlocking your phone, customize lock screen options, determine whether to show tips for unlocking the phone, and enter your owner information to be displayed on the lock screen. The Security settings let you set encryption options, password visibility, administrator settings, and credential storage options. Access Lock Screen and Security Settings From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security . The Lock screen and security settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Screen lock type Increase the security of your phone by creating a screen lock. Info and app shortcuts Show the dual clock, owner’s information, or app shortcuts on the lock screen. Notifications on lock Enable notifications to be displayed on the lock screen.
Page 246: Screen Lock
The lock screen and security menu opens. Screen Lock You can increase the security of your phone by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you have to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, or enter the correct password to unlock the phone’s control keys, buttons, and touchscreen. In order from least secure to most secure, the available screen lock options are: None Swipe Pattern Password Important: To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access, it is recommended that you use the highest security level available (Password). It is also recommended you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data. Access Screen Lock Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Lock screen and security Settings Personal Settings...
Page 247: Use A Screen Unlock Pattern
The lock screen and security menu opens. 2. Tap Screen lock type and follow the prompts to enter your PIN, pattern, or password. The Screen lock settings menu opens. Use Swipe to Unlock the Screen From the Screen lock type menu, tap Swipe to save the setting. The screen lock is set. Use a Screen Unlock Pattern 1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Pattern. 2. Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished. The phone records the pattern. 3. Tap Continue. 4. When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern again, and then tap Confirm. The screen unlock pattern is saved. 5. Enter a backup PIN, tap Continue, re-enter the PIN, and tap OK to save your screen unlock pattern. The screen lock is set. If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Settings Personal Settings...
Page 248: Use A Screen Unlock Pin
Note: If you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it, from home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock Screen and Security > Secure lock settings, and then tap On/Off next to Make pattern visible to turn it off. Note: To change your unlock screen pattern, from home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock Screen and Security > Screen lock type. Use a Screen Unlock PIN 1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap PIN. 2. Enter a PIN, tap Continue, re-enter your PIN, and tap OK to save the setting. The screen lock is set. If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Use a Screen Unlock Password 1. ...
Page 249: Unknown Sources
Unknown Sources Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security 2. Tap Unknown sources > OK to enable this option. Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. Secure Folder Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security 2. Tap Secure folder and follow the prompts to secure content on your device. Secure Startup Protect your device by using a screen lock when your device turns on. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security 2. ...
Page 250: Security Update Service
> Settings > Lock screen and security 2. Tap Other security settings for the following Security update service options: Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Device Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security 2. Tap Other security settings > Device administrators. Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock or erase a lost device. ...
Page 251: Accounts Settings
To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern). For more information, see Screen Lock. Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, preventing access to other features of your device. Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device. Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings. Accounts Settings Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. Access Accounts Settings From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts The table below outlines your Accounts settings. Category Description Accounts Add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. Backup Back up your phone’s data and settings to Google servers before ...
Page 252: Backup
Set Up a New Account 1. Apps > Settings > Accounts > Accounts. 2. Tap Add account. An Add account window appears. 3. Tap an account type and then follow the prompts to add the required account information. The account is added to the accounts list. Manage Existing Accounts 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Accounts. 2. Tap the account type to see the existing accounts. The account settings menu appears. 3. View and configure your account settings as desired. The account options are updated. Backup Your phone’s Backup menu lets you back up your phone’s data and settings to Google servers before resetting your phone to the original factory settings. The Factory data reset erases all data from the phone’s application storage, including: Your Samsung account Your Google Account Settings Personal Settings...
Page 253 Downloaded applications Backup Overview The following options are available in the Backup menu: Backup Option Description Back up my data Enable backup for application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other (Samsung account) settings to your Samsung account. Restore (Samsung When reinstalling an application, backed up settings and data will be account) restored from your Samsung account. Storage usage (Samsung Check how much storage you are using in your Samsung account. account) Back up my data (Google Enable backup for application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other account) settings to your Google Account. Backup account (Google Select the Google Account used to back up data. account) Automatic restore When reinstalling an application, backed up settings and data will be (Google account) restored from your Google Account.
Page 254 2. Tap Backup. The Backup menu opens. 3. Set options. The backup settings are applied and saved. Samsung Account Backup Settings Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts 2. Tap Backup. 3. Configure these options under the Samsung account heading: Settings Personal Settings...
Page 255: Google Settings
Back up my data: Enable back up of your phone log, messages and more through your Samsung account. Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data. Storage usage: Check how much storage you are using in your Samsung account. Google Account Backup Settings Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts 2. Tap Backup. 3. Configure these options under the Google account heading: Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. Backup account: Select a Google Account to be used as your backup account. Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers. When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application. Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings.
Page 256: Accessibility Settings
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Google 2. Select an option to customize: Location: Configure your Google location settings. Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings. Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. App preview messages: Receive and reply to messages sent from messaging apps that are not installed on your device. Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices. Search & Now: Configure your Google search settings and Google Now settings. Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Note: These options may change if you are signed in to your Google Account. Accessibility Settings The Accessibility menu lets you enable and manage accessibility-related applications. Accessibility Settings Overview The following Accessibility options may be configured: Accessibility Option Description Vision Configure accessibility features for vision.
Page 257: Vision Accessibility Settings
Access Accessibility Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility 2. Set available accessibility options. Your accessibility settings are applied and saved. Vision Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low-vision. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility 2. Tap Vision to configure options: Voice Assistant: Enable the Voice Assistant feature and configure options. When Voice Assistant is on, your phone speaks descriptions of items you tap or activate on your phone, to help blind and low-vision users. When Voice Assistant is turned on, you may need to use a double-tap to select items, because a single tap is used to trigger Voice Assistant. Voice Assistant help: View tutorials on using Voice Assistant. Dark screen: Keeps 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. Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter a selection, instead of double-tapping it. By default, when you have Voice Assistant turned on, you must double-tap items on the screen to select them. If you turn on Rapid key input, you can tap and release your finger to select and item instead of double-tapping.
Page 258: Hearing Accessibility Settings
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background. High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background. Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out. ...
Page 259: Dexterity And Interaction Settings
Left/right sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones. Mono audio: Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphone. Dexterity and Interaction Settings Your phone offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and movement. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility 2. Tap Dexterity and interaction to configure options: Universal switch: Use customizable switches to interact with your phone and to select items on the screen. Set your personal interaction method by connecting external accessories, tapping the screen, or using the front camera to detect the rotation of your head, the opening of your mouth, and the blinking of your eyes. Assistant menu: Assistant menu can improve phone accessibility by providing quick access to important functions. A shortcut appears on all screens to give you access to the Assistant menu. Tap Assistant menu to configure options: Tap On/Off beside Assistant menu to turn the feature on or off. When you turn on Assistant menu, Single tap mode is also enabled. Edit: Re-order or remove items from the Assistant menu. ...
Page 260: Configure Other Accessibility Settings
Volume key, etc.) will be turned off, and app notifications will only be shown in the notification panel and status bar. Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to improve phone accessibility. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility 2. Configure additional accessibility options: Direct access: Access common accessibility settings from any screen by pressing the Home key rapidly 3 times in a row. Notification reminder: Phone beeps at set intervals to remind you of unread notifications. Answering and ending calls: Select options for answering and ending calls. By pressing Home key: Answer calls by pressing the Home key. By pressing Power key: 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. Note: Additional accessibility services you have installed are displayed under the Services heading.
Page 261: System Settings
Reset: Reset your device’s settings. Language and Input Settings Your phone’s language and input settings let you select a language for the phone’s menus and keyboards, select and configure keyboard settings, configure speech input settings, and set your phone’s mouse/trackpad options. Language and Input Settings Overview You can set the following options in the Language and input settings menu: Language and Input Setting Description Language Set the language for your display and menus. Default keyboard Set the default method for entering text. Samsung keyboard Set Samsung keyboard options. Google voice typing Set options for Google voice text entry. Text-to-speech Set text-to-speech options. Pointer speed Set the speed of the pointer for a mouse/trackpad. Settings System Settings...
Page 262 Access Language and Input Setting Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap General management > Language and input. The Language and input settings menu opens. 3. Set options. The language and input settings are applied and saved. Select the Default Language for Your Phone 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap General management > Language and input. The Language and input settings menu opens. 3. Tap Language. 4. ...
Page 263: Date And Time Settings
Language: Tap a language to assign it. Default keyboard: Tap an input method to set it as the default. Samsung keyboard: Configure your keyboard options. Google voice typing: Configure your options, including language detection. Text-to-speech: Tap a settings option and follow the prompts. Pointer speed: Drag the bar to adjust the speed, and then tap OK. Date and Time Settings Use the Date and Time settings menu either to automatically use the network-provided date and time or manually set these values, as well as select time and date format options. Date and Time Overview The following Date and time options may be configured: Date and Time Options Description Automatic date and time Set the date, time, and time zone automatically using the connected wireless network. Set date Set the date manually (only available when Automatic date and time ...
Page 264: Reset
2. Tap General management > Date and time. 3. Set available date and time options. Your date and time settings are applied and saved. Reset Restore your device to its default settings. Reset Overview The following options are available in the Reset menu: Reset Option Description Reset settings Reset your device to its factory default settings, resetting everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected. Reset network settings Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. Factory data reset Reset all settings and delete all data on phone. Reset Settings You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > General management Settings System Settings...
Page 265 2. Tap Reset. 3. Tap Reset settings. 4. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > General management 2. Tap Reset. 3. Tap Reset network settings. 4. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Settings System Settings...
Page 266: Factory Data Reset
Factory Data Reset Reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data found on an external SD card is not affected. Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is automatically activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. For more information, see Factory Reset Protection. If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature turned on, you must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account used on this device to regain access to the device. You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials. Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 24 hours after changing your password to perform a factory data reset on your device. Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password. To reset your device: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > General management 2. Tap Reset. 3. Tap Factory data reset. Settings System Settings...
Page 267: Device Maintenance Settings
4. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to perform the reset. 5. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device. Note: Unless you removed all Google Accounts from the phone before performing the Factory data reset, you will need to sign in to the Google Account that was previously assigned to the phone to complete setup. Device Maintenance Settings Device maintenance provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, and RAM. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. Device Maintenance Settings Overview You can set the following options in the Device Maintenance Settings menu: Device Maintenance Setting Description Optimize Now Improves device performance. Battery Monitor your phone’s battery usage. Storage Manage internal and optional installed SD card (not included) storage on your phone. Check the amount of available RAM. Optimize Now The Optimize Now feature improves device performance. When used, it accomplishes this through the following actions: Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. Scanning for malware.
Page 268: Battery Settings
2. Tap Optimize now. Battery Settings Monitor your phone’s battery usage through this settings menu. View which functions are consuming your battery’s charge and at what percentage. You can also display the battery charge remaining as a percentage on the status bar. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Device maintenance 2. Tap Battery for options: Battery usage: View battery usage since the battery was last fully charged. Power saving mode: Extend battery life by selecting a power saving mode level. Choose Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated remaining battery life for each mode is provided. Settings System Settings...
Page 269: Storage Settings
App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that they do not use battery power when not in use. Tap Save power to enable. Unmonitored apps: Add apps that will be put to sleep. More options : Notification settings: Configure battery notifications. Advanced settings: Configure advanced battery settings. Storage Settings The Storage settings menu lets you manage internal and optional installed SD card (not included) storage on your phone. Storage Settings Overview The storage settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Storage Device Description Total space: View the total space/free space in your phone’s memory. More options > Storage settings Available space: The amount of storage space currently available. > Internal storage ...
Page 270: Microsd Card Settings
2. Tap Storage. 3. View memory usage for the different types of information stored in your phone’s memory. Tap an item for more information. Note: Tap Clean now to free up storage space by removing unneeded files. microSD Card Settings 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). Settings System Settings...
Page 271: Remove A Microsd Card
1. Remove the back cover. Using the slot provided on the back cover next to the Volume key, gently lift the cover off the phone. 2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the card into the slot. 3. Replace the back cover. Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedures to remove an optional microSD card from your phone. 1. Remove the back cover. Using the slot provided on the back cover next to the Volume key, gently lift the cover off the phone. 2. Remove the card from the slot. 3. Replace the back cover. View microSD Card Memory Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Device maintenance Settings System Settings...
Page 272 2. Tap Storage. The total and available memory space will be displayed. Format a microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Device maintenance Settings System Settings...
Page 273: Unmount A Microsd Card
2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap More options > Storage settings. 4. Tap SD card > Format > Format. Note: Formatting erases all the data on an installed microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card. 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 > Device maintenance Settings System Settings...
Page 274 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap More options > Storage settings. 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount. Mount a microSD Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you need to mount it before it can be accessed. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Device maintenance Settings System Settings...
Page 275: Ram
2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap More options > Storage settings. 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Mount. Check the amount of available RAM. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to speed up your device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Device maintenance > RAM. Settings System Settings...
Page 276: System Update
The used and available RAM is shown. 2. To free up as much RAM as possible, tap Clean now and follow the prompts. The selected apps and services in the list will be closed. System Update Keep your phone up-to-date with the latest software. Access System Updates 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap System Update The System Update menu appears. Settings System Settings...
Page 277: About Device
IMEI information (MIN, PRL version, MEID, IMEI, IMEISV, and ICCID) Username IP address Wi-Fi MAC address Bluetooth address Up time Device status Legal information Review various types of important legal information, including Open source licenses, Google legal information, System WebView licenses, Wallpapers, Samsung legal information, and the Privacy Alert. Device name Change the name of your device (other devices see this name when using Mobile hotspot or Bluetooth). Model number Check the phone’s model number. Android version Check the Android version number. Android security patch Check the Android security patch level. level Settings System Settings...
Page 278 About Device Item Description Baseband version Check the phone’s baseband version. Kernel version Check the phone’s kernel version. Build number Check the current phone build number. SE for Android status Check the phone's SE for Android status. Security software Check the phone's security software version. version Knox version Check the current Knox version. Access About Device Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap About device . 3. Select or view available options. Your phone information is displayed. Settings System Settings...
Page 279: Getting Help
Getting Help The topics in this section w ill cover troubleshooting tips, phone specifications, and how to contact Sprint and manage your wireless service. Getting Help...
Page 280: For Assistance
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, specifications, account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Problem: Phone freezes/operation is unstable. Solution: Turn the phone on again. If you are unable to turn the phone off, remove and replace the Battery, and then turn the phone on again. Data that was being edited is erased after your phone is powered on again. Problem: Operation is unstable after a new application was installed. Solution: The newly installed application may be the cause. Uninstall the application in Safe mode. See Uninstall an App. To turn the phone on in Safe mode: Press and hold the Power/Lock key > touch and hold Power off, read the disclaimer for safe mode, and then tap OK. After turning the phone on in Safe mode, “Safe Mode” appears at lower left. After restarting in Safe mode, your phone can be powered on as usual. Before turning the phone on in Safe mode, it is recommended that you back up important data. By powering the phone on in Safe mode, added widgets may be deleted. Problem: Cannot use phone, mail, or Internet. Solution 1: Check whether you are where signal is weak or out of service area. Solution 2: Power the phone on again. Solution 3: Is the phone in Airplane mode? To check that Airplane mode is canceled: From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections > Airplane mode.
Page 281: Sprint Account Information And Help
From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Access Point Names > More options > Reset to default. Problem: Battery level goes down quickly. Solution: Are you where signal is weak or have been out of service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of Battery. Problem: Cannot install applications. Solution: Applications cannot be installed with only a little free space on the phone or SD card. To check free space, see Storage Settings. Applications not supported by your phone cannot be installed. Problem: Cannot unlock screen. Solution: Power the phone on again. If you are unable to turn the phone off, remove and replace the Battery, and then power the phone on again. Data that was being edited is erased after the phone is powered on again. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all your information. Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on ...
Page 282: Manage Your Account
Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone. Online: sprint.com/mysprint Access your account information. Check your usage (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. View available Sprint service plans and options. Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone 1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad 2. Do any of the following: Tap * 2 ( ), and then tap Dial to access the Sprint Zone "How can we help?" page. There you can find information about Payment, Billing, Account status, and more. ...
Page 283: Sprint Operator Services
30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase. You may opt out by either sending an email to optout@sea.samsung.com with the subject line “Arbitration Opt- Out” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For more detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt-Out” section of the Limited Warranty. Health & Safety and Warranty Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on ...
Page 284: Copyright Information
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or Getting Help For Assistance...
Page 285: Samsung Electronics America, Inc
Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.
Page 286: Do You Have Questions About Your Samsung Mobile Device
©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Notes, and Samsung+ are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Note: Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files. Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: samsung.com/us/support The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Getting Help For Assistance...
Page 287: Index
Index Backup 241 Basic Operations 17 3-way Calling 67 Battery Charge 8 Insert 6 Remove 7 4G LTE 114 Settings 257 Use 6 Bluetooth 136 AAA 158 Connect 139 About Device 266 Information 136 Accessibility Settings 245 Pair Devices 138 Accessory Port 5 Receive information 141 Accounts Send information 140 Add new 241 Settings 188 Manage 241 Share pictures 153 Settings 240 Turn on or off 137 Accounts Settings 240 Bookmark 117 Activation 14 Brightness 219-220 Advanced Features Settings 225 Browser 116 Airplane Mode 23 Bookmark 117 Settings 191 History 118 Alarm 163 Launch connection 117 Amazon 172 Settings 120 Amazon Kindle 172...
Page 288 Switch 155 Dexterity and Interaction Settings 248 Take a picture 146 Display Settings 219 Take Pictures and Record Videos 145 Do Not Disturb 213 Viewfinder 145 DraftKings 173 Camera and Video 145 Drag 12 Capture Screenshots 19 Drive (App) 166 Car Kit Connect 139 Charger/Accessory Port 5 Editing Text 26 Chrome 121 Email 102 Clock 163 Access internationally 129 Additional features 164 Add account 103 Alarm 163 Add Exchange ActiveSync account 105 Stopwatch 165 Delete account 108 Timer 165 Manage inbox 108 World Clock 165 Send Gmail 96 Communications Method for Global Send message 106 Use 126 Settings 111 Conference Calling 67 Setup 102 Configure Other Accessibility Settings 249 Share pictures 152 Connections Settings 184 View and reply 107 Connectivity 132 Emergency Numbers 50 Contacts 72...
Page 289 Reject 52 Google Input Settings 250 Chrome 121 Instagram 123 Create account 26 International Data Roaming 129 Drive 166 International Support Duo 166 Contact Sprint 130 Messenger 122 Internet and Social Networking 114 Photos 169 Search 167 Google Account 26 Key-Tap Feedback 216 Add 100 Keyboard Sign in 28 Samsung keyboard 24 Google Maps 166 Google Play Find and install apps 30 Help 33 Language Settings 250 Store 29 Location Google Play Music 174 Settings 193 Create playlists 176 Lock and Unlock Your Screen 33 Screen Layout 175 Lock Screen and Security Settings 234 Google Settings 244 Lookout 168 Groups 79 Loot 177 Headset Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 126 Connect 139...
Page 290 Power/Lock Key 4 Notification Panel 41 Printing 197 Notification Sounds 212 Productivity 158 Notifications 40 Notifications Settings 218 RAM 264 Reject Incoming Call 52 One-Handed Operation 225 Reset 253 Optimize Now 256 Ringtone 207 Optional Calling Services 65 Ringtones Other Advanced Features Settings 226 Settings 210 Other Security Settings 238 Rotate 13 Parts and Functions 4 Samsung Keyboard 24 Personal Settings 232 Samsung Notes 169 Phone Samsung Voice Input 25 Dialer 49 Samsung+ 178 Phone Calls Save a Phone Number 74 Answer 51 Screen Lock 235 Emergency numbers 50 Disable 237 Using Call Log 56 Screen Saver 225 Using contacts 55 Screen Timeout 220, 224 Using phone keypad 49 Screen Unlock Phone Calls and Voicemail 49 Motion 236...
Page 291 Swipe 236 Screen Unlock Password 237 Tap 11 Screen Unlock Pattern 236 Tech Expert 171 Screen Unlock PIN 237 Tethering 143 SD Card 259 Tethering Settings 205 Encrypt 238 Text and Multimedia Messaging 88 Secure Credential Storage 198 Text Editing 26 Secure Folder 238 Text Entry 23 Secure Startup 238 Text Messaging Select a Carrier 126 Conversations 92 Send Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps Draft messages 91 or Social Media 154 Notifications 91 Set Up Your Phone 4 Send messages 88 Settings Texture 181 Overview 184 Themes 232 Setup Screens 15 Time Settings 252 Share Timer 165 Contacts 81 Touch 11 Share Pictures and Videos 152 Touch and Hold 11 SIM Card 124 Touchscreen Slide 12 Turn off 33 Sound and Vibration Turn on 33...
Page 292 Set up 58 Settings 62 Voice Typing 25 Voicemail 57-58 Access internationally 128 Display name 64 Greeting 63 International 127 Passcode 270 Set up for international use 127 Volume 207, 209 Key 5 VPN 198 Add connection 199 Connect or disconnect 200 Prepare for connection 198 Secure credential storage 198 Wallpaper 44, 232 Wallpapers and Themes Settings 232 Launch connection 117 Wi-Fi 133 Disconnect 135 Settings 186 Turn on and connect 134 Wi-Fi Calling 65 Settings 202 Wi-Fi Direct 135 Wi-Fi Settings 135 Widgets 46 World Clock 165 Your Phone's Home Screen 37 YouTube 181 Zoom 14 Index...

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