Table of Contents Get Started ..............................Your Phone at a Glance ........................Set Up Your Phone ..........................Activation and Service .......................... Complete the Setup ..........................Set Up Voicemail ........................... Boost Account Information and Help ....................Manage Your Account ........................Re-Boost ............................
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Samsung Keyboard ........................Swype ............................Tips for Editing Text ........................Phone Calls ..............................Make Phone Calls ..........................Call Using the Keypad ........................ Call from Logs ..........................Call from Contacts ........................Call a Number in a Text Message ....................Call a Number in an Email or Gmail Message ................
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Sign In to Your Google Account ....................Access Gmail ..........................Send a Gmail Message ....................... Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................Samsung Account ..........................Email ..............................Add an Email Account ......................... Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ................. Compose and Send Email ......................
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Google Play Movies & TV ........................Google Play Music ..........................Google Play Newsstand ........................Group Play ............................Music ..............................NBA Game Time ..........................Samsung Apps/GALAXY Apps ......................Scout ..............................TripAdvisor ............................Uber ..............................DivX ..............................Web and Data ............................. Wi-Fi ..............................
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Data Services General Information (Enhanced 4G LTE and 3G Networks) ........Enhanced 4G LTE ........................Your User Name ......................... Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ......................Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection .................. Add a VPN ..........................Connect to a VPN ........................Disconnect from a VPN .......................
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Optical Reader ..........................Polaris Office 5 ..........................S Health ............................S Memo ............................. S Translator ............................S Voice .............................. Samsung Link ........................... Voice Recorder ..........................Voice Search ............................. Bluetooth ............................Turn Bluetooth On or Off ......................The Bluetooth Settings Menu ....................
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System Updates ..........................Before Updating Your Firmware ....................Update Your Phone ........................Settings ..............................Wi-Fi Settings ............................ Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ......................... Configure Wi-Fi Settings ......................Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ......................Wi-Fi Direct ..........................Bluetooth Settings ..........................Data Usage Settings .........................
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Boost service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Replace the back cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and that there are no gaps around the cover. 2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory port on the bottom of the phone. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery.
Note: You can also activate by phone by calling 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from any other phone. Activate Your Phone After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure to turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID).
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Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account. • To sign in to or set up a Samsung account, you will have to review and agree to the Terms and Conditions by tapping AGREE when prompted.
Set Up Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Boost Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. 1.
From Your Phone Access account information and other self-service tools from Boost Zone. ■ From home, tap Apps > Boost Zone. You can also dial directly for access to certain information: ● Dial (#BAL) to check account balance. ● Dial (#ADD) to make a payment.
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.
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● 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.
Turn Your Phone On and Off Use the Power/Lock key to turn the phone on or off. Turn the Phone On ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key. Turn the Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the device options menu. 2.
Features Your phone offers new features for using motions and gestures for interacting with your phone. Motions and Gestures Interact with your phone using motions of the phone itself, or with gestures you make with your hands. Air Gestures Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the Gesture sensor, located near the Earpiece at the top of your phone.
To enable Motion gestures: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Motions and gestures > Motion. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to enable Motion gestures, and then tap the ON/OFF switch next to the features you wish to enable. For more information, see Motions and Gestures Settings.
Configure Smart Screen Enable Smart screen features, and learn about using them. ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Smart screen. For more information, see Smart Screen Settings. Air View Air view allows you to hover your finger over items on the screen to display more information. Information preview: Hover over items to display information previews, extended text, or ●...
Configure Voice Control Enable Voice control features, and learn about using them. ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Voice control. For more information, see Voice Control Settings. Multi Window Use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Enable Multi Window Enable Multi window in Settings.
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.
Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Phone Basics...
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Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all of your Home screens.
Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Remove a Shortcut Remove a shortcut from the Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag the icon to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen. Add and Remove Primary Shortcuts Primary shortcuts (Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet, and Apps) appear at the bottom of every Home screen.
Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone has six extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch and hold the icon or widget and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
Icon Description 3G data service is being used. An enhanced 4G LTE data service is being used. Airplane Mode is active. The battery is charging. The battery is fully charged. Notification Icons Icon Description A call has been missed. There is new email. There is new Gmail.
Notification Panel Drag the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel. From there, you can check notifications, download updates, open messaging apps, use the Quick Settings menu, and more. Open the Notification Panel 1. Slide your finger down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel. 2.
Your device offers several text input methods. ● Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. ● Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.
Samsung keyboard. – or – Touch and hold on the Samsung keyboard, and then tap 2. Speak into the microphone and watch your text being entered onscreen. 3. If the text is incorrect, tap DELETE. 4. Once you have completed entering your text, tap the text field. The onscreen keyboard will reappear.
Samsung Keyboard With Samsung Keyboard, it is easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers. Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and then tap Select keyboard >...
Use Swype to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and then tap Select keyboard > Swype. 2. Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to form a word. As you swipe over letters, words matching your pattern display at the top of the Swype keyboard.
Phone Calls With the Boost National Network 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. Phone.
Call from Contacts You can place calls directly from your Contacts list using any of the following procedures. Note: You can access Contacts directly from the Phone app. Tap Phone, and then tap the Contacts tab at the top of the screen. 1.
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 the phone icon up and tap EMERGENCY CALL.
Mute the Ringing Sound You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by doing either of the following. ● Press the Volume key down. ● Place the phone face down on a level surface. See Motions and Gestures Settings for options, including the Mute/pause Motion to mute incoming calls by turning over the phone.
Speed dial: View speed dials. Settings: Configure call settings. For more information, see Call Settings. Help: Learn about using the Phone app. Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller while the phone is ringing, by displaying the number of the incoming call. Block Caller ID You can block your Caller ID (visible to other when you make a call), before making a call.
In-Call Options While you are on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Tap an option to select it. ● Add call: Display the keypad so you can dial another call. ● Keypad: Display the keypad, where you can enter numbers using DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency).
Tap Bluetooth during a call to activate a Bluetooth headset. A green line will appear under the Bluetooth button. Tap Bluetooth again to de-activate the Bluetooth headset. The green line will disappear when Bluetooth is not activated. ● Menu for more options: Contacts: Launch Contacts.
Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Boost Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Set Up Voicemail The following steps will guide you through setting up your standard voicemail from the Phone app.
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: ● By sounding the notification ringtone. ● By displaying in the Notifications area of the Status Bar when a new voicemail message(s) are received. ● By displaying the number of new voicemail message(s) on the Voicemail app icon. Note: Your phone accepts voicemail even when it is turned off.
Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. Tap a message to review it. Tip: There are icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options.
Compose Avatar message: Send an animated voice message to friends. You can also compose an Avatar message by tapping Menu: Access Search, Settings, and Help features. 3. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while listening to voicemail messages: Call: Dial the number the message came from.
Change Your Main Greeting Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Preferences > Personalize voicemail. 3.
Add to Contacts/View contact Send number Add to Auto reject list Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. Menu > Delete. 2. Tap [xx] selected checkbox at the top of the screen to 3.
Device contacts are stored locally on the phone. ● Samsung account contacts are synchronized with your phone and your Samsung account. Note: If the phone is ever reset to its factory default parameters, contacts stored on the phone can be lost.
Contacts Options From the main Contacts screen you have several options for managing contacts. 1. From home, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Menu to display the contacts list options: Delete: Choose contacts to erase. Share name card: Send contact name card(s). ...
Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap to add another Phone number. Tap to choose a label for the number. If you add more than one phone number, you will be prompted to choose a default phone number. The default phone number is the one your phone will use in most cases.
Assign a Picture to a Contact Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture will display. You can assign a picture from Gallery, or take a new picture with Camera.
Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. From home, tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Delete > DELETE. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact, and then tap Delete > DELETE. Add Entries to Your Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries.
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Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group members. Tap Group message tone to select a ringtone for notifications for new messages from group members. Tap Group vibration pattern to select a vibration pattern for alerts to incoming calls or ...
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Send an Email or Gmail to a Group You can send an email or Gmail to members of a group, if the members have an email address stored in their contact record. 1. From Home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
Accounts and Messaging With Boost service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play store, require a Google 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. Apps > Settings. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap ACCOUNTS tab > Add account > Google. 3.
Samsung Account Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, can access Samsung-specific content and features.
Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone. Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email.
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account The Email application also provides access to your Microsoft Exchange account from your phone. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server as its corporate email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts, and Task information directly with your company’s Exchange server.
3. Tap fields to compose your message: Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s email address. • to select contacts. • You can add multiple message recipients. To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other ...
Synchronize an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. If you want to switch to a different email account, tap the account name at the top of the ...
Priority sender settings: Maintain a list of email addresses to ensure that emails from the addresses receive priority handling. Spam addresses: Create a list of email addresses and domains, to block emails from these senders. Delay email sending: Choose options for delaying the sending of emails, so that they can be ...
Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can remove it. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Manage account. Remove account. 3. Tap 4. Select accounts to delete, and then tap Done > REMOVE. Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another phone that supports messaging.
4. Tap Enter message and enter your message. 5. To add an attachment, tap Attach and select a file: Image: Choose a picture from Gallery, Dropbox, Photos, or Samsung Link. Take picture: Launch the camera to take a photo.
Save and Resume a Draft Message If you tap Back while composing a text or multimedia message, or leave the Messaging screen, the message is automatically saved as a draft. To resume composing a draft message: Messaging. 1. From home, tap 2.
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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 Messaging. 2. From the message list, tap a message to display it. 3.
Delete Multiple Conversations 1. From home, tap Messaging. Menu > Delete. 2. Tap 3. Select the message threads you want to delete and tap DONE > DELETE. Note: Locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages checkbox before confirming the deletion.
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Text messages: Auto combination: Re-assembles multi-segment messages so they can be shown as a single message. 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.
Vibrate: Select vibration options for emergency message notifications. • • Alert reminder Configure the reminder interval. Signature: Include a text signature in all the messages you send. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then edit the signature text to include. •...
Sign in to Your Facebook Account from Account Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > ACCOUNTS tab. 2. Tap Add account > Facebook. 3. Follow the prompts to enter your Facebook account details and sign in. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and other original videos.
Hangouts Hangouts is an application for instant messaging offered by Google. Apps > Hangouts. 1. From home, tap 2. Enter your Google Account information. – or – Tap Or create a new account to create a new Google Account. 3. Follow the prompts to begin using Google Hangouts. Note: If you have already signed in to your Google Account, it displays on the Hangouts screen.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list. Note: Available apps and services are subject to change at any time. Google Play Store The Google Play store app is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone.
Open an Installed App After you install an app, it’s available in the Apps tray. ■ From home, tap Apps, and then tap the app icon. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1.
Boost 411 Boost 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.
Google Play Games Google Play Games is the easiest way for you to discover new games, track achievements and scores, and play with friends around the world. It brings all your gaming on Google Play together in a unified Android experience. ■...
Google Play Newsstand With Google Play Newsstand, discover more of the news and magazines you care about all in one app on your phone. Enjoy breaking news and in-depth articles featuring audio and video. From sports, business, cooking, entertainment, fashion and more it is all in one place. ■...
Play games and more: Play games with other participants. Note: For more information about using Group Play, tap Menu > Help. Join a Group 1. From home, tap Apps > 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.
to set the volume, or tap to choose a SoundAlive option. You can also set volume by pressing the Volume key on the side of the phone. to share music with nearby devices. to display the song queue. ...
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Share Music You can share music with other nearby devices. Note: Your phone and the other device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and the other device must have its Nearby devices feature turned on. For more information, For more information, see Nearby Devices Settings.
Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone. Note: Your phone may initially show only Samsung Apps. Once you tap the icon to use the app store, you are prompted to update the app. Once updated, the Samsung Apps icon is replaced with the GALAXY Apps icon.
® ® DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content. ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi ® Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video.
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: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet.
Add a New Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off. 3. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 4. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of the Wi-Fi network. 5.
Enhanced 4G LTE The Enhanced 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 network, you need to be in an area covered by the Enhanced 4G LTE network. For more information about the availability of Enhanced 4G LTE in your location, visit boostmobile.com.
To connect to a VPN, you must have Mobile data enabled, or your phone must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Data Usage Settings Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.
Disconnect from a VPN The following describes how to disconnect from a VPN connection. 1. Touch and hold the title bar, and then drag down to open the Notification Panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it.
Pictures and Video Use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, and then pressing the camera key.
● Mode Selector: Tap to choose a shooting mode. The current mode displays on the camera screen. Shooting modes allow you to choose modes for automatically adjusting settings to suit conditions, or to access special features like panorama or other specialty shots. Effects: Choose an effect to add to pictures or videos as you take them.
Camera Options Camera options are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make your pictures or videos special. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap an option: Front/back camera: Tap to switch between the front and back cameras. With the front ...
Quick Camera Settings Use Quick settings to quickly configure settings while you take pictures and record videos. Apps > Camera. 1. From home, tap 2. From the Camera screen, tap to access settings: Advanced settings: Tap to access advanced camera settings. ...
Videos: • Video size: Choose the default size for videos. • Video stabilization: Adjust settings to improve image stability in videos. General: • Location tag: GPS location information is stored in picture files. • Review pics/videos: Pictures display briefly after you take them so you can review them. •...
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Note: Tap > Help to learn about Gallery. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. From the Gallery screen, you can use these options: Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view.
View Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse the photos and videos of that album in either photo pile or grid view. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. Note: If no icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them.
Working with Photos You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures.
Send Photos or Videos Using Dropbox 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share, and then tap the photo or video you want to send. 3. Touch the screen and then tap >...
Note: If you selected Email or Gmail and you have multiple email or Gmail accounts, the default email or Gmail account will be used. Send Photos or Videos by Flipboard 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3.
Share Photos or Videos Using Google Photos You need to be signed in to a Google Account to upload photos and videos to Google Photos. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to upload. 3.
Optical Reader Optical reader allows you to use your camera to identify text and QR codes. For example, you can use Optical reader to capture information from a business card. ■ From home, tap Apps > Optical reader. Note: Tap >...
Personalize your setup. Learn about WatchON. Sign in to your Samsung account. 3. Continue on to set up your phone as a remote to control your TV. Note: Tap Menu > Help to learn more about WatchON.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing apps and features. Calculator Use the Calculator app to perform mathematical calculations. Note: Rotate the phone to switch to a scientific calculator. Apps > Calculator. 1. From home, tap 2.
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My calendar: Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an account. Samsung Calendar: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account. Google/Gmail: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Google ...
Event Alerts and Reminders When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringtone. ●...
Agenda View Agenda view shows a list of upcoming events in chronological order. ● Tap an event to view its details. ● Tap where indicated to view events before the currently selected date. Month and Agenda View Month and Agenda view shows the month, with a list of events for the month below. While in Month and agenda view: ●...
Delete Events The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Open the calendar event details: In Agenda, Day, and Week views, tap the calendar event you want to delete. ...
Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified for the alarm. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Create alarm, and then enter information for the alarm. Delete an Alarm Apps >...
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device Follow the procedures below to access the Dropbox app. Apps > Dropbox. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Sign in!, and then enter your current account credentials, to sign in to your Dropbox account. – or – Tap Sign Up and follow the onscreen instructions to register for a new account.
KNOX gives you protection, privacy and productivity for your mobile business life. Use KNOX to gain secure access to your work email and business apps on your personal Samsung smartphone, along with the tools to remotely find, lock or wipe your device in the event of loss or theft.
Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap NEXT. Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so. For more information, refer Samsung Account. You must sign in to a Samsung account to set and save goals, and use other advanced S Health features.
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Note: Tap Menu > Help for more detailed information. Before You Start Exercising This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions: ●...
Accounts: Manage accounts to which you can export memos. You can export to your • Samsung account, to Google Docs, or to Evernote. • Extent of background change: Choose how background changes you make are applied, to all pages in a memo, or to the current page.
Set as: Set a memo as a contact icon, or as wallpaper for the Home screen or Lock screen. Print: Print a memo to a compatible Samsung printer (not included) via Wi-Fi. 4. When you are finished creating your memo, tap SAVE on the top menu bar.
2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and learn about Samsung Link. 3. On the Samsung Link screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to scroll between Photos, Music, Video, or Document types.
Web storage, such as Dropbox or other services. Web storage is sometimes referred to as the “cloud.” Configure Samsung Link Settings Configure Samsung Link options, such as storage location, account information, and registered storage services. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Voice Recorder The Voice recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share it. Recording time will vary based on the available memory within the phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voice Recorder.
Voice Search Search the Internet and your phone using voice commands. Apps > Voice Search. ■ From home, tap Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones.
The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the Bluetooth headset or car kit is connected to your phone, (Bluetooth connected) displays in the Status Bar. Depending on the type of headset or car kit you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls.
You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: ● Images and videos ● Calendar events ● Contacts ● Audio files Send Information From Your Phone to Another Device 1. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”.
6. When your phone receives a file transfer request notification, tap ACCEPT. 7. When the file is transferred, a notification displays. To open the file immediately, slide the Status Bar down to display the Notification Panel, and then tap the file entry. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: ●...
Grasp the phone firmly and locate the slot at the top of the phone. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the phone. 2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the card into the slot. 3.
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 > MORE tab > Storage. 2.
System Updates From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. Use System update options to update your phone’s internal software. Before Updating Your Firmware Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone. You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware.
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 ...
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.
Configure Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. Add Wi-Fi network: Connect to a new Wi-Fi network. For more information, ...
Always allow scanning: When enabled, your phone will allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. Smart network switch: When enabled, your phone will automatically switch between known Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks. Known Wi-Fi networks are those you have already connected to.
Tap your device’s name to enable or disable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your device is visible, other devices can find your devices during a scan. Your device remains visible for the period of time set in the Visibility timeout setting. Tap a paired device to connect to it, or touch beside a device to change its settings.
Your phone can print to a compatible Wi-Fi printer. The printer and your phone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > More networks. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Printing. 3. Choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Service Plugin is available by default. Settings...
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to configure settings or print. 5. Tap Menu for more options, including adding a printer and print settings. Mobile Networks Set options for network selection and data service. 1.
Tap and Pay With your phone and a payment app, you can use your device to pay for items by tapping it to an item at the point-of-purchase. Google Wallet is an example of a payment app. You must have the payment app set up on your phone to use with Tap and pay.
Denied devices: View and manage a list of devices restricted from connecting to your • device. • Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (device memory) or optional installed SD card (not included). • Receive files from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices: Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject.
Configure Swipe Screen Lock Options When you select a Swipe screen lock, you can also configure options to display on the lock screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then configure these options under the Swipe unlock heading: Lock screen widgets: Display a clock, or personal message, a dual clock, the date, and ...
Make pattern visible: If you chose a pattern unlock to back up your Face unlock, display the pattern briefly as you draw it. Lock automatically: Lock the screen automatically when the screen times out, or after a period of time you set. Lock instantly with power key: Press the Power/Lock key to lock the screen.
Configure Password Screen Lock Options When you select a Password screen lock, you can also configure options to display on the lock screen. Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Lock screen, and then configure these options under the Secured with password heading: Lock screen widgets: Display a clock, or personal message, a dual clock, the date, and ...
At the top of the Notification Panel, you can control settings with the Quick setting buttons. Choose quick setting buttons in Notification Panel settings. Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 1. From home, tap 2. Tap Display > Notification panel to configure settings: Brightness adjustment: Display a slider for adjusting the screen brightness on the ...
Reading Mode For applications you select, your phone can adjust screen settings to optimize the screen for reading. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Display > Reading mode to select options: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Reading mode on. Reading mode must be turned on to ...
To set a custom brightness level, clear the Automatic brightness check mark, and then touch and drag the Brightness level. 3. Tap OK to save the settings. Auto Rotate Screen Automatically update the screen when you rotate the phone. See Rotate for more information.
Font Style You can set the font for all text that displays on the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Display > Font style to choose a default font. Tip: To find new fonts, tap DOWNLOAD to access new fonts in Google Play store. Font Size This option allows you to select which size of font is displayed.
Auto Adjust Screen Tone When Auto adjust screen tone is enabled, your device automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Display > Auto adjust screen tone to enable the option. Increase Touch Sensitivity When Increase touch sensitivity is enabled, your device automatically adjusts the screen’s sensitivity to touches, depending on the type of material displayed on the screen.
Sounds and Notifications Settings The Sounds and notifications settings menu lets you control your phone’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to tap tones and notifications. 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.
Vibrate When Ringing When Vibrate when ringing is enabled, the phone vibrates for calls and notifications along with the ringtone or sound. You can use the Vibration intensity and Vibrations settings to customize the vibration. This feature is disabled when the phone’s sound mode is set to Vibrate or Mute. Apps >...
Emergency tone: Tones play or the phone vibrates periodically during an emergency call. Sound when tapped: A sound plays when you tap keys on the Samsung keyboard. Vibrate when tapped: The phone vibrates when you tap keys on the Samsung keyboard.
Do Not Disturb Silence all calls and alerts. You can allow exceptions. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and notifications. 2. Tap Do not disturb, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to enable the feature. Set options: Allow exceptions: Allow exceptions for Alarms, Phone calls, Messages, Calls and message ...
Easy Mode Use your phone more easily with a simpler Home screen layout and straightforward application interactions. Your phone offers two Home screen modes: Standard mode provides a conventional layout for apps and widgets on the Home screen. ● Easy mode provides an easier experience for the first-time smartphone user. ●...
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 Rejection messages option. Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 1.
Call end tone: The phone plays a tone when the other caller ends the call. Notify during calls: Notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls. When disabled, these notifications will be muted during a call. Call Accessories Configure options for using a headset for calling.
Vibrate when ringing: Vibrate the phone for incoming calls. The vibration pattern is set with the Vibrations setting. Dialing keypad tone: Play tones for keypad taps. Personalize Call Sound Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or clearer, or optimized for your right or left ear.
International Dialing Use the International dialing code to replace “+”. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > US dialing and disable the setting. US dialing must be disabled to access the International dialing setting. 3.
Hands-Free Mode Settings Configure settings for using your phone without touching it, such as announcing incoming calls and reading out messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Hands-free mode, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on. 3.
Accessories Settings Configure your device’s behavior when it is connected to an optional dock (not included) or when using an S View Cover (not included). 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Accessories to configure settings: Dock: Configure settings for connecting your phone to an optional dock accessory.
Hearing aids: Automatically adjusts to attempt to improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. Samsung subtitles (CC): Displays Samsung subtitles where available. Google subtitles (CC): Displays Google subtitles where available. Sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones.
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 > MY DEVICE tab > Accessibility. 2. Tap Dexterity and interaction to configure options: Assistant menu: Assistant menu can improve phone accessibility by providing quick access ...
Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to improve phone accessibility. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Accessibility. 2. Configure options: Direct access: When turned on, you can access common accessibility settings from any ...
2. Tap Default to select a default input method. Samsung Keyboard Settings The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it.
Keyboard swipe: Enter text by sliding your finger across the keys on the keyboard. • None: Samsung keyboard will not accept text entry by swiping. • SwiftKey Flow: Enter text by swiping your finger across the keyboard. Cursor control: Slide your finger across the keyboard to move the text cursor.
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Auto-Capitalization: When enabled, Swype automatically capitalizes the first word of • sentences. • Auto-spacing: When enabled, Swype automatically inserts spaces between words as you complete them. • Next Word Prediction: When enabled, Swype predicts the next word based on the previous word.
Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab > Language and Input. 2. Tap Text-to-speech options: Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine or Google Text-to-speech Engine. Tap to configure options. General: ...
Listen to an example: Play an example of speech used for readouts. • Default language status: View the status of language support for voice recognition. • Pointer Speed This feature allows you to adjust the speed of an external mouse or trackpad (not included). 1.
Palm motion: Control your device by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. Capture screen: Save a copy of the current screen to the clipboard and the Gallery by • swiping the side of your hand across the screen. Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls and pause playback by covering the screen with your •...
Air View Settings The phone displays helpful information when you hover your finger over the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Air view, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on. 3.
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.
Factory Data Reset When you perform a Factory data reset, all your personal information is erased from the phone, and all settings are returned to the factory defaults. All data will be erased, and cannot be recovered. A factory data reset also erases the key for decrypting files stored on an optional installed memory card, so files on the card cannot be used after the reset.
Location services: Select sources for reporting your location information to Google. My places: Save your favorite locations, to make the locations available for use with services or apps that require location information. Tap Home, Work, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location.
Security policy updates: Automatically check for changes to the security policy and download any updates, to improve security and service. Send security reports: Only send security reports to Samsung when it is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Credential Storage You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials.
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.
Battery Settings See what’s using battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > MORE tab. 2. Tap Battery to view battery usage for apps and services. Tap an item for more information, or to configure options for managing power use. 3.
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 ...
Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, Samsung legal information, Privacy alert, and License settings. Report diagnostic info: Your phone reports diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to improve the quality and performance of products. Device name: View your device’s name, and enter a new name if desired.
For Assistance Common phone problems and some troubleshooting solutions are listed below for your convenience. 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. Data that was being edited is erased after your phone is powered on again.
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Problem: Cannot unlock screen. Solution: Power the phone on again. Apps or other processes that were running may lose data when the phone is restarted. For Assistance...
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View photos and videos, 86 Internet (App), 79 Working with photos, 87 Keyboard, 146, 147 Zoom in or out, 86 Google Voice Typing, 149 Gestures, 15, 150 Samsung, 146 Gmail, 49 Swype, 147 Google KNOX, 100 Chrome, 79 Language and Input, 145...