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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide [Sprint UG template version 13a] SPH-L710_MR9_JB4.3_UG_Eng_TE_MK3_120513_F4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Adding and Removing Widgets ..................18 Extended Home Screens ..................... 18 Recently Used Applications ..................18 Status Bar ..........................19 Enter Text ..........................20 Touchscreen Keyboards ....................20 Text Input Methods ....................... 20 Google Voice Typing ....................20 Samsung Keyboard ...................... 21 Swype ........................... 22...
  • Page 3 Tips for Editing Text ..................... 22 Phone Calls ..........................24 Make Phone Calls ........................ 24 Call Using the Keypad ....................24 Call from Logs ......................24 Call from Contacts ......................25 Call a Number in a Text Message ................25 Call a Number in an Email Message ................
  • Page 4 Add a Contact ........................34 Save a Phone Number ......................35 Edit a Contact ........................35 Add or Edit Information for a Contact ................36 Assign an Image to a Contact ..................36 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact ..................36 Link a Contact ......................
  • Page 5 Apps and Entertainment ......................57 Samsung Link ........................57 Configure Samsung Link Settings ................58 Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ..........58 DivX ............................. 59 Locating Your VOD Registration Number ..............59 Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies ......59 Google Play Books ......................
  • Page 6 Web and Data ..........................71 Internet ..........................71 Data Services (Sprint 3G) ....................71 Your Data Services User Name ................... 71 Launch a Web Connection ................... 72 4G Services ......................... 72 Wi-Fi ............................ 72 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ............. 72 Sprint Hotspot ........................
  • Page 7 Paper Artist .......................... 90 G+ Photos ..........................91 Group Play ........................... 91 Tools and Calendar ........................93 Clock ............................ 93 Calendar ..........................93 Add an Event to the Calendar ..................93 View Events ........................94 Erase Events ........................ 94 Calculator..........................95 Downloads ...........................
  • Page 8 Settings ............................. 102 Wi-Fi Settings ........................102 Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ....................102 Configure Wi-Fi Settings .................... 102 Other Wi-Fi Settings ....................103 Wi-Fi Direct ......................... 104 Sprint Hotspot Settings ...................... 104 Allowed Devices ......................105 Bluetooth Settings......................105 Turn Bluetooth On or Off ....................
  • Page 9 Brightness ........................117 Auto Rotate Screen ....................117 Screen Timeout ......................117 Daydream ........................117 Font Style ........................118 Font Size ........................118 Touch Key Light Duration ................... 118 Display Battery Percentage ..................119 Auto Adjust Screen Tone ................... 119 LED Indicator Settings .......................
  • Page 10 Language and Input Settings ..................... 132 Choose a Default Language ..................132 Set a Default Input Method ..................132 Google Voice Typing Settings ..................132 Samsung Keyboard ....................132 Swype Settings ......................134 Voice Search Settings ....................135 Text-to-Speech Options ..................... 136 Pointer Speed ......................
  • Page 11 Passwords ........................141 Device Administration ....................141 Security Update Service ..................... 142 Credential Storage ..................... 142 Application Manager Settings .................... 143 Battery Settings ......................... 143 Storage Settings ........................ 143 Date and Time Settings ..................... 144 Activate This Device ......................144 System Update Settings ....................

  • Page 12: Get Started

    Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
  • Page 13  Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.  Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your battery.

  • Page 14: Activate Your Phone

    Activate Your Phone Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. ● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. ●...
  • Page 15 1. After you activate your phone, you’ll see the Welcome screen. Choose a language, and then tap Start to begin setup. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have an option to skip it and continue to the next screen. ...

  • Page 16: Set Up Voicemail

    Set Up Voicemail You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.

  • Page 17: Manage Your Account

    Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
  • Page 18 Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or show times; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.

  • Page 19: Phone Basics

    Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout The following illustrations outline your phone’s basic layout.

  • Page 20: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    ● Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes. ●...

  • Page 21: Touchscreen Navigation

    Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Key. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off.
  • Page 22 Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Phone Basics...
  • Page 23 Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Phone Basics...
  • 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. Phone Basics...
  • Page 25 Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: The Auto rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.

  • Page 26: Multi Window

    Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all seven Home screens. Tap a thumbnail to go straight to another Home screen. Multi Window Multi Window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Enable Multi Window Enable Multi window in the Display settings.

  • Page 27: Your Home Screen

    ■ Touch and hold the Back Key to display Multi window. Work With Multi Window After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. You can launch apps from Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time. The apps display together on a split screen.

  • Page 28: Creating Shortcuts

    Creating Shortcuts Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. Adding Items from the Applications Menu 1. Press , and then tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an application icon, and then drag it to a Home screen. 3.

  • Page 29: Adding And Removing Widgets

    Adding and Removing Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an onscreen application. Widgets can include Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, Facebook status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many other types of apps.

  • Page 30: Status Bar

    1. Press and hold from any screen to open the recently used applications window. 2. Tap an image to open the selected application. Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.

  • Page 31: Enter Text

    Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. ● Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.

  • Page 32: Samsung Keyboard

    1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification panel, and then tap Select input method > Samsung keyboard. 2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: ...

  • Page 33: Swype

    Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words. Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which can compensate for tapping the wrong keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards.
  • Page 34  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. ...

  • Page 35: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls With the Sprint wireless service and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Keypad The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen. 1.

  • Page 36: Call From Contacts

    Call from Contacts You can place calls directly from your Contacts list using either of the following procedures. ■ Press and tap Contacts.  Tap the contact you want to call and then tap  Depending on your motion settings, you may also automatically call the displayed contact, simply by lifting the phone to your ear.

  • Page 37: Call A Number In An Email Message

    3. Tap Call to dial the number. Call a Number in an Email Message While viewing an email or Gmail message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. 1. Press and tap Apps, and then tap 2.

  • Page 38: Answer An Incoming Call

    Answer an Incoming Call The following procedure shows you how to answer an incoming call. ■ When the call comes in, touch and drag Mute the Ringing Sound You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by doing either of the following. ●...

  • Page 39: Visual Voicemail

    ● By displaying in the Notifications area of the Status bar. Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your phone notifies you of new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a service area. You can check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your wireless phone number.

  • Page 40: Call Waiting

    make a call. This block only lasts for one call; to permanently block your number, call Customer Service. 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Tap 3. Enter a phone number and then tap Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a tone. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available).

  • Page 41: Call Forwarding

    Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. Activate Call Forwarding 1.

  • Page 42: Speed Dialing

    ● Touch for more options:  Contacts: Go to your Contact list.  Memo: Create a memo during a call.  Message: Send a message during a call. Speed Dialing You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number in your Contacts List for speed dialing. There are one hundred available numbered spaces.

  • Page 43: Logs

    Making a Call Using a Speed Dial Number 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Touch the speed dial digits, holding the last digit until the number dials. Logs The Logs tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, plus messages.

  • Page 44: Clear Logs

    Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Tap the Logs tab to display logs. 3. Tap > Delete, and then follow the prompts to select entries to delete. Phone Calls...

  • Page 45: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.

  • Page 46: Save A Phone Number

    4. Touch contact fields to enter information.  and assign an image to the new entry. Choose an image from Gallery, take a new picture with the Camera, or use an S Memo.  Tap the Name field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter the full name. Tap next to the Name field to display additional name fields.

  • Page 47: Add Or Edit Information For A Contact

    Add or Edit Information for a Contact You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap 3. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact.

  • Page 48: Link A Contact

     Tap a ringtone to select it, and then tap OK. When you tap a ringtone, a sample plays.  Tap Add to choose a sound from one of these options: • Choose music track: Select a sound from Google Play Music. •...

  • Page 49: Create Groups

    Create Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group. Create a New Group You can create new groups with unique ringtones and vibration patterns. 1.

  • Page 50: Share A Contact

    3. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark) and then tap Done. 4. Type your message, and then tap Share a Contact You can share contacts using Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct. 1.

  • Page 51: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging Set up accounts on your phone, to synchronize information between your phone and accounts. Use your phone’s messaging features to send text and multimedia messages. Google Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account.

  • Page 52: Send A Gmail Message

     Read a new email message: Tap the unread message or the conversation with an unread message (just-arrived items display in bold).  Select messages and conversations: Tap the box before the email or conversation.  View the Inbox of another Gmail account: Tap the menu at the top of the screen and then tap the inbox of the Gmail account you want to view.

  • Page 53: Email

    Tip: You can also access new messages through the Notifications bar. When a new Gmail message arrives, you’ll see the icon in the Notifications bar. Touch and hold the bar and slide it down to display notifications. Tap a message to display it. 3.

  • Page 54: Compose And Send Email

    1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. Enter your email address and password. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. 3. Tap Next to start automatic email setup. For systems that require custom settings, tap Manual setup and then enter your settings.

  • Page 55: View And Reply To Email

     Tap the text entry field and compose your email.  To add an attachment, tap . Choose from the following: My Files, Images, Take picture, Video, Record video, Audio, Record audio, S Memo, Calendar, Contacts, or Location. 4. To send the message, tap View and Reply to Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer.

  • Page 56: Edit Email Settings

     If you are already in an email account, tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the complete email account list page.  Select an available email account. 3. Tap (Refresh). Sort Email Messages 1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
  • Page 57  Auto advance: Choose how the email list displays after you delete or move an email.  Confirm deletions: Choose whether the phone prompts you to confirm the action when you mark emails for deletion.  Priority senders: Maintain a list of email addresses to ensure that emails from the addresses receive priority handling.
  • Page 58  Default account: Assign an account as the default email account for outgoing messages. When you launch an email from other apps, the email will automatically be from this account.  Password: Update your account password to match the password set on your account.

  • Page 59: Delete An Email Account

    • Security options: Configure advanced security options, including encryption. • Number of emails to load: Choose the number of emails displayed at one time. • Sync Contacts: Choose whether contacts are synchronized between your phone and the account. • Sync Calendar: Choose whether calendar events are synchronized between your phone and the account.

  • Page 60: New Messages Notification

    1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Tap Compose to create a message:  Tap Enter recipient and enter a Contact name, a mobile phone number, or an email address using the onscreen keyboard. As you enter letters, possible matches from your accounts and contacts display on the screen.
  • Page 61  If you have a new message notification, slide the status bar down to open the Notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. 2. To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, tap Back.

  • Page 62: Messaging Settings

    4. Tap Lock on the options menu. A lock icon displays below the message. Delete a Message Thread 1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Touch and hold the message thread that you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete. Delete Several Message Threads 1.
  • Page 63  Delete old messages allows the phone to automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Set the maximum number of messages with the Text message limit and Multimedia message limit settings below.  Text message limit allows you to set the maximum number of text messages per conversation.

  • Page 64: Social Networking Accounts

    2 buddies via a group chat. Share things such as pictures, videos, animation messages (Scribbles), audio, Contacts, Calendar entries, and Location information. Important: The Samsung account manages the access information (username/password) to several applications, such as Samsung Link, ChatON, and Samsung Hub.
  • Page 65  Phone number: Search by Country code and phone number.  Search by ID: Search using a known Samsung account ID. Follow the prompts to find a buddy. Use ChatON for Chatting 1. Press and tap Apps >...

  • Page 66: Flipboard

    Flipboard The Flipboard application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much more.
  • Page 67 Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content. However, if you wish to sign in to access additional options tap Sign in under the ACCOUNT tab. Select an account (if available) or create a new account. (Even if you sign in to YouTube via the Web, you must separately sign in via your phone.) Accounts and Messaging...

  • Page 68: Apps And Entertainment

    (AP). For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. Note: Depending on the software version on your phone, you may see AllShare Play preloaded, or Samsung Link. If you have AllShare Play, you’ll be prompted to upgrade to Samsung Link the first time you launch AllShare Play.

  • Page 69: Configure Samsung Link Settings

    Configure Samsung Link Settings Configure Samsung Link options, such as storage location, account information, and registered storage services. 1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung Link. 2. Tap > Settings for options:  Registered storage: Add a Web storage service, to view or share files.

  • Page 70: Divx

    Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies To play purchased DivX movies on your Samsung Galaxy S III phone, you will first need to complete a one-time registration using both your phone and your computer. 1. Locate your VOD Registration code. Press and tap >...

  • Page 71: Google Play Books

    Game Hub Game Hub provides a premium one-stop service center that lets you play, connect, and share games on compatible Samsung Android devices. Note: You must have the Samsung Account application installed and registered prior to using Game Hub. 1. Press and then tap >...

  • Page 72: Find And Install An App

    Important: Third-party applications may access your personal information or require your service provider to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website.

  • Page 73: Uninstall An App

    Home screen. Media Hub/Samsung Hub Media Hub is now Samsung Hub, your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from any location.
  • Page 74 Samsung Hub.  Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the service”) that are also registered to the same account.  You may remove a device from your account no more than once every 90 days.

  • Page 75: Sprint Tv & Movies

     You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as a) license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the Media Content has been buffered.  You must finish watching Media Content within the time limit set out for each piece of content (which may be as short as 24 consecutive hours).

  • Page 76: Google Play Music

    Music Hub lets you upload your music collection to the cloud, stream, and purchase songs from an extensive catalog, and listen to personal radio. Note: You must have the Samsung Account application installed and registered prior to using Media Hub.

  • Page 77: Sprint Music Plus

    2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen (Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, or Folders) to view the available music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. Sprint Music Plus Sprint Music Plus is Sprint’s official music store.

  • Page 78: Scout

    1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint Music Plus > Music Store. 2. Enter a song or artist in the search field or browse through options in the various categories. 3. Tap a song to select it. (The song information screen is displayed.) 4.

  • Page 79: Google Maps

    Google Maps Use the Google Maps application to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions and get phone numbers and addresses for local businesses. Enable Location Services on Your Phone Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s GPS location feature.
  • Page 80  Tap to set Volume.  Tap to display the video in a Pop Up Play window. The video plays in a small window so you can use your phone for other purposes while watching the video. To return to previous size, double-tap the screen. For more information, see ...
  • Page 81 Use Pop Up Play Pop Up Play allows you to view a video in a window that “floats” on the Home screen, so you can multitask while watching the video. You can move the Pop Up Play window on the screen, and drag the edges of the window to resize it.

  • Page 82: Web And Data

    Web and Data The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Apps and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar. Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Internet Your phone’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the...

  • Page 83: Launch A Web Connection

    2. Tap Update Profile. Launch a Web Connection Follow the below procedure to launch a Web connection. ■ Press and tap Internet. (Your data connection starts and you see the home page.) Note: The first time you access the Web on your phone, you may be prompted to sign in with your phone number.

  • Page 84: Sprint Hotspot

    Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off through the Notification panel. Drag the Notification panel down and tap Wi-Fi to enable or disable Wi-Fi. Note: Most 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.

  • Page 85: Bluetooth

    Set Up Sprint Hotspot 1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint hotspot. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider next to Sprint hotspot to turn Sprint hotspot ON.  When active, the Notifications area of the status bar shows Hotspot activated. Note: Connect your charger to your phone if you plan to use Sprint Hotspot for an extended period.

  • Page 86: Connect A Bluetooth Headset Or Car Kit

    2. Tap ON/OFF beside Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off through the Notification panel. Drag the Notification panel down and tap Bluetooth to enable or disable Bluetooth. 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.

  • Page 87: Disconnect Or Unpair From A Bluetooth Device

    1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the on-off slider to turn it on. 3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 4. Tap the headset’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. 5.

  • Page 88: Receive Information Using Bluetooth

    ● Audio files The location where the information is saved depends on the type of information and the receiving device. Send Information from Your Phone to Another Device 1. Turn Bluetooth On, on your device and the target device.  On your device, press and tap >...

  • Page 89: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    5. Follow the prompts on your phone to accept the transfer. 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. ●...

  • Page 90: Connect To A Vpn

    Connect to a VPN The following describes how to connect to a VPN. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > More networks > VPN. 2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 3.

  • Page 91: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Use the camera to take and share pictures and videos. Important: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
  • Page 92 1. Press and tap Apps > Camera. 2. Configure these options:  Self-portrait: Switch between the back camera and the front camera, for self- portraits.  Flash: Choose a flash setting.  Shooting mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode. Some modes are not available for Self-portraits.
  • Page 93 • Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar. Touch and drag shortcuts between the toolbar and the list. • Use the volume key as: Choose whether pressing the Volume Key zooms in or out when composing a shot, or takes a picture. •...

  • Page 94: Share Pictures With Share Shot

    • Save as flipped: When On, pictures or recordings you make using the front camera are saved as a mirror-image (only available when Self-portrait is turned On). • Image quality: Choose a quality setting for photos. • Storage: If an optional memory card is installed (not included), choose the default storage location for pictures.

  • Page 95: Video Options

    Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject. You can rotate the phone to any position, and the screen controls rotate to make recording easy. As you compose a shot, the Camera automatically focuses the shot (the focus bracket turns green), or you can “pinch”...
  • Page 96 • Limit for MMS: Restrict the length of the video so it can be sent as a message attachment. • Slow motion: Record in slow motion. • Fast motion: Record a in fast motion.  Effects: Apply an effect to videos. ...

  • Page 97: Gallery

    • Storage: If an optional memory card is installed (not included), choose the default storage location for videos. By default all videos are stored in the phone’s internal memory. • Reset: Set all Camera settings to the defaults. Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included).

  • Page 98: View Photos And Videos

    • Content to display: Choose content to display, from content stored on your device or accounts set up on your phone. • Scan for nearby devices: Search for nearby DLNA-compatible devices to share content. • Hide items/Show hidden items: Use Hide items to choose items to hide from display.

  • Page 99: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo

     Share: Choose an option for sharing the video. Options may include Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Picasa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.  Trim: Edit the length of the video.  Delete: Erase the current video.  to play the video. Zoom In or Out on a Photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo.

  • Page 100: Share Photos And Videos

     To move the crop box to a different part of the photo, drag the crop box to the desired position. 4. Tap Done to apply the changes to the picture. Share Photos and Videos The Gallery application lets you send photos and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share photos on your social networks (such as Facebook, Picasa, and Twitter) and share videos on YouTube.

  • Page 101: Paper Artist

    1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select photos or videos to share. 3. Touch the screen and then tap > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth phone so the files can be sent.

  • Page 102: G+ Photos

    ■ Press and tap Apps > Paper Artist. G+ Photos Keep all your photos backed up and organized with Google+ Photos. ■ Press and tap Apps > G+ Photos. Group Play Use Group Play to share media from your phone to other devices, via Wi-Fi, using your phone as an AP (Access Point).
  • Page 103  Share documents: Select documents stored on your phone or on an optional installed memory card (not included).  Play games and more: Play games with other participants. Join a Group 1. Press and tap Apps > Group Play. 2. Tap Join Group. Your phone scans for nearby available groups. Your device can only detect groups on the same Wi-Fi network your phone is connected to.

  • Page 104: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Clock Set alarms to keep track of time. Create an Alarm Press and tap Apps > Clock. Tap Create alarm, and then enter information for the alarm. Tap Save to store the new alarm event.

  • Page 105: View Events

    4. Tap the Title field and enter a title for the event. 5. Tap OK, or tap Edit event details to enter more information about the event:  Select a From/To time for the event by tapping the corresponding fields, and adjusting the month, day, and year.

  • Page 106: Calculator

    3. Follow the prompts to delete the event. Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. 1. Press and tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers and operators by tapping the onscreen keyboard. Tap C to clear all numbers. Downloads The Downloads application allows you to manage files you download to your phone.

  • Page 107: Upload A Picture To Dropbox

    1. Press and tap Apps > Dropbox. 2. Tap Sign in, enter your current account credentials, and tap Sign in. – or – Tap Sign up for Dropbox and follow the onscreen instructions to register for a new account. Upload a Picture to Dropbox Follow the below procedures to manually upload pictures to the Dropbox app.

  • Page 108: Remove A Microsd Card

    2. Insert the card with the gold contacts facing down. 3. Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure that it locks into place. 4. Replace the battery cover. Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedures to remove an optional installed memory card (not included) from your phone.

  • Page 109: My Files

    2. Files are displayed in categories, including All files, Images, Videos, Music, and Documents. Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your phone is configured. More Services More Services contains an assortment of Samsung apps that are not preloaded on your Galaxy S III. ■ Press and tap Apps >...

  • Page 110: Create A New S Memo

    Print: Print memo(s) via Wi-Fi to a compatible Samsung printer (not included).  Settings: • Auto Sync: Sync your settings on your phone or save them to you Samsung account. • Change PIN: Set a PIN number to use to lock your memos.

  • Page 111: S Suggest

    S Suggest The S Suggest application provides onscreen recommendations for apps that are specifically supported and made for use on your phone. Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. 1. Press and tap Apps >...

  • Page 112: S Voice

    S Voice Your phone’s S Voice is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. This is a natural language recognition application. This goes beyond the Google Search Voice Actions feature that simply recognizes Google commands and search terms.

  • Page 113: Settings

    My device: Personalize your phone, including sounds and the display, accessibility, and input.  Accounts: Set up accounts on your phone, like your Google and Samsung accounts, and your email and social networking accounts. You can also set up backup options.

  • Page 114: Other Wi-Fi Settings

    1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Wi-Fi must be On to configure settings. 3. Configure these settings:  Add Wi-Fi network: Connect to a new Wi-Fi network. ...

  • Page 115: Wi-Fi Direct

    • MAC address: (Not configurable) View your device’s MAC address, needed for connecting to some secured networks. • IP address: (Not configurable) View your device’s IP address.  WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.

  • Page 116: Allowed Devices

    2. Tap Sprint Hotspot > Configure to set these options:  Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot.  Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.

  • Page 117: Turn Bluetooth On Or Off

    Turn Bluetooth On or Off When Bluetooth is On, you can scan and find other Bluetooth devices to share information between the devices. Turn Bluetooth Off when not in use to conserve battery power. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2.

  • Page 118: Data Usage Settings

    Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your device’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2.

  • Page 119: More Networks Settings

    More Networks Settings The More networks menu provides additional wireless and network options. Airplane Mode Enabling Airplane mode turns off calling, messaging, and data network features. It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in Airplane mode, the icon displays in the Status bar.

  • Page 120: Tethering

    Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Bluetooth. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Tethering, and then choose a tethering method: ...

  • Page 121: Nfc Settings

    1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Roaming to configure options:  Roaming network: Select a roaming default, from Home only, to only connect to the Sprint network, or Automatic, to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks, if available.

  • Page 122: S Beam Settings

    S Beam Settings Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost anything instantly with one touch, simply by placing your devices back-to-back. S Beam uses your device’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam”, content to other NFC devices.

  • Page 123: Screen Mirroring Settings

    • Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from device memory or an optional installed SD card (not included). • Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject. Screen Mirroring Settings With Screen mirroring, you can share your device’s screen with another device, using an optional AllShare Cast accessory (not included).

  • Page 124: Lock Screen Options

     PIN: When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you create, to unlock the device.  Password: When enabled, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, to unlock the device.  None: Disable all custom screen lock settings, to use the default swipe unlock screen.
  • Page 125 Shortcuts You can choose to have app shortcuts display on the lock screen, and choose the apps to display. This option is available when the Swipe screen lock is set. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2.

  • Page 126: Display Settings

    2. Tap Lock screen, and then tap Unlock effect to choose Ripple effect, Light effect, or None. Help Text When enabled, helpful tips display on the lock screen. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then tap Help text to turn the option on or off. Wake Up In Lock Screen When enabled, you can press the Home Key, and then speak a wake-up command to...

  • Page 127: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Configure options for the Notification panel, available when you swipe your finger down from Status bar at the top of the screen. At the top of the Notification panel, you can control settings with the Quick setting buttons. Choose quick setting buttons in Notification panel settings.

  • Page 128: Brightness

    • Earphones page: When enabled, a special page displays when you plug optional earphones (not included) into the 3.5mm Headset Jack. • Docking page: When enabled, a special page displays when you place the phone into an optional dock accessory (not included). •...

  • Page 129: Font Style

    1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the ON/OFF switch next to Daydream to turn the option On or Off. When On, you can configure these options:  Colors: Tap the selector to enable or disable display of a colorful screen. ...

  • Page 130: Display Battery Percentage

    Display Battery Percentage The battery charge level displays as an icon in the Notification panel by default. This feature allows you to display the battery icon plus the percentage of remaining charge. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2.

  • Page 131: Vibration Intensity

    Note: You can quickly adjust the ringer volume or the earpiece volume during a call by pressing the Volume Key. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Volume to set volume levels. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for: ...

  • Page 132: Vibrations

    Vibrations Choose vibrations to play for notifications, such as for incoming calls, new messages, and event reminders. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Vibrations to choose a notification tone. 3. Tap a vibration to play a sample and select the sound. 4.

  • Page 133: Screen Lock Sound

    2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box next to Touch sounds to enable or disable the option. Screen Lock Sound When Screen lock sound is enabled, tones play when you touch the screen to lock or unlock it. 1.

  • Page 134: Home Screen Mode Settings

    1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Audio output to choose whether sound is output as Stereo or Surround. Home Screen Mode Settings Your phone offers two Home screen modes. ● Standard mode provides a conventional layout for apps and widgets on the Home screen.

  • Page 135: Set Up Call Rejection Messages

    Set Up Call Rejection Messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are available from the incoming call screen when you use the Reject with message option. 1. Press and then tap >...

  • Page 136: Call Accessories

     Vibrate on connection to network: When enabled, your phone will vibrate when a call connects to the network.  Call-end vibration: When enabled, the phone vibrates when the other caller ends the call.  Call connect tone: When enabled, the phone plays a tone when the other caller answers a call.

  • Page 137: Personalize Call Sound

     Tap Vibrations, and then select a vibration pattern to play for incoming calls when the Vibrate when ringing option is enabled. You can tap Create to create a custom pattern. Tap OK to save the settings.  Tap Vibrate when ringing to play a vibration for incoming calls. The vibration pattern is set at the Vibrations setting.

  • Page 138: International Dialing

    1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap the check box next to US dialing to enable or disable the setting. International Dialing When US dialing is enabled, it uses the International dialing code to replace “+”. US dialing must be disabled to access the International dialing code.

  • Page 139: Voice Privacy

    2. Tap Call, and then tap Voicemail settings to configure options for voicemail. Voice Privacy When enabled, Voice privacy improves the security of voice calls. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap the check box next to Voice privacy to enable or disable enhanced privacy mode.

  • Page 140: Hands-Free Mode Settings

    • All contacts: Allow notifications from any contact. • Favorites: Only allow notifications from contacts marked as favorites. • Custom: Allow notifications from contacts you specify. Create a list of allowed contacts by tapping Add, and then selecting contacts from Contacts. ...

  • Page 141: Accessory Settings

     Screen power saving: When enabled, the frame refresh rate and brightness level are reduced to conserve power. Tap the check box beside the option to enable or disable it.  Turn off haptic feedback: When enabled, Haptic feedback is disabled to conserve battery power.
  • Page 142  Tap Show shortcut to display a shortcut to Accessibility settings on the Device options menu. The Device options menu displays when you press and hold the Power/Lock Key.  Services: • Tap TalkBack to activate the TalkBack feature and configure options. ...

  • Page 143: Language And Input Settings

    Block offensive words: allows you to hide recognized offensive words. Samsung Keyboard The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it.
  • Page 144 • Personalized data: When enabled, predictive text uses personal language data you have entered to make better predictions. Samsung keyboard can collect all the text you enter, including personal data and credit card numbers, in order to give better prediction results.

  • Page 145: Swype Settings

    • Character preview: When enabled, the character appears in a bubble as you tap keys. • Tutorial: Learn about Samsung Keyboard. • Reset settings: Return settings to the defaults. Swype Settings Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace over the letters of a word.

  • Page 146: Voice Search Settings

    • Show Voice key: When enabled, a Voice input key displays on the Swype keyboard.  My Words: Choose options for customizing Swype based on your text entries. • Backup & Sync: Use Swype Connect to back up your words. •...

  • Page 147: Text-To-Speech Options

    > Settings > My device. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options to configure options:  Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to- speech Engine. Tap to configure options.  General: •...
  • Page 148  Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Motions to turn the feature On or Off. When Motions is turned On, you can enable or disable individual motions:  Motion: • Direct call: When enabled, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact.

  • Page 149: Smart Screen Settings

    Smart Screen Settings Use Smart screen options to have your phone automatically adjust screen timeout, rotation when it detects you are looking at the screen, and control scrolling and playback based whether you are facing the screen. Smart screen options use the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face are: ●...

  • Page 150: Accounts Settings

    “Next”, “Previous”, “Pause”, “Play”, “Volume Up”, and “Volume Down”. Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files.

  • Page 151: Location Services Settings

     Backup and reset: Configure options for backing up data from your phone to a Google account. • Back up my data: Tap the check box to turn On automatic backup to a Google account, and then set up an account for the backups. •...

  • Page 152: Security Settings

     Location sources: When Access to my location is turned On, select sources for location information. • Use GPS satellites: When enabled, your phone obtains location information from GPS satellites. • Use wireless networks: When enabled, your phone obtains location information from Wi-Fi and/or wireless networks.

  • Page 153: Security Update Service

    ● Restoring factory settings on the device. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:  Device administrators: Tap to view, add, or remove device administrators.  Unknown sources: Tap the check box to enable or disable your phone’s ability to install apps from sources other than Google Play Store.

  • Page 154: Application Manager Settings

    Application Manager Settings You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager to manage applications on your device. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.

  • Page 155: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings Your phone obtains its time and date information by using the network-provided date, time, and time zone. These values can be manually altered. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > More. 2. Tap Date and time to configure settings: ...

  • Page 156: About Device Settings

     Update Samsung Software: Upgrade to the latest software available for your device.  Update Firmware: Update your phone’s firmware. Follow the prompts to download and install the update.

  • Page 157: Copyright Information

    Copyright Information ©2013 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2013 Samsung. Samsung, Galaxy S, and S Beam are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ©2013 Google. Gmail, Hangouts, Google Maps, YouTube, Android, Google, Picasa, Google Books, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.

  • Page 158: Index

    Index 4G Services, 72 Sending a Message to a Group, 38 Corporate Email About Device, 145 Accessibility, 131 Creation, 42 Settings, 131 Data, 71 Accounts, 40 Data Services, 71 Email, 42 Password, 6 Gmail, 40 Data Usage, 107 Google, 40 Date and Time, 144 Social Network, 53 Display Settings, 115...
  • Page 159 From email messages, 26 Reject, 27 From text messages, 26 Keyboard, 132, 134 Make calls, 24 Samsung, 132, 134 Mute the Ringing Sound, 27 Touchscreen, 20 Receive, 26 Language and Input, 132 Reject a Call with a Text Message, 27...
  • Page 160 S Voice, 101 Sprint Zone, 68 Samsung Hub, 62 Status Bar, 19 Samsung keyboard, 20 Status Icons, 19 Samsung Keyboard, 132, 134 Storage Scout, 67 Settings, 143 SD Card, 96 Swipe, 12 Format, 97 Swype, 20 Insert, 96 Text Editing, 22...
  • Page 161 Settings, 115 Settings, 102 Web, 71 YouTube, 55, 90 Wi-Fi, 72 Zoom, 14 Index...

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